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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1927

Page

2

Theresa Cronin Weds Barrett Rich In Sacred Heart Church

Theresa Cronin daughter of Mr and Mrs Janes Cronin of First Street West married Barrett Rich son of Mr and Mrs W B Rich in Sacred Heart church at 4 a m Rev Edward Molloy officiated. Miss Mary Cronin bridesmaid and Della Fritz organist accompanied vocal numbers. The couple plans to reside with the bride's parents and will visit Chicago soon. The bride graduated in 1938 with a B A from the University of Town. Mr Rich a 1903 graduate from University of Tennis now in the engineering dept of the John Deere company. Various civic and church events follow tonight and Wednesday including Debutante society and guild meetings.

Biss Theresa Cronin Janes Cronin Art First Street West Sacred Heart Church Barrett Rich W. B. Rich Chicagoa Edward Molloy Della ‘Fritz Joseph Avert Mary Cronin Davenport Teremony Towns Rich Chicago University of Town University of Tennis Joh Deere Company Ada West G. H. Wast Mulberry Street Kenneth W. Randall A. G. Randall Oak Avenue Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Roy Leslie Smith Fred West Randall John Deere

Bernice Thompson Honored in Twin Prenuptial Affairs

Two parties were held in honor of Bernice Thompson ahead of her marriage to William Lynch. Relatives attended at Mrs. Edward Martin’s home and at Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Thompson’s party. Guests enjoyed music cards and a luncheon with gifts presented to the bride elect.

Bernice Thompson Willam Lynchl St. Joseph's Church Edward Martin Miss Thompson Florence Clarice Lynch C. H.thompson Mr. Lynch

Music Composer and Wife Finish Visit With Waterloo Kin

Mr and Mrs William Arms Fisher of Boston Massachusetts conclude a Christmas visit with Mrs Fisher s relatives in Waterloo. They depart for Minneapolis Minnesota to attend a musicians convention where Mr Fisher will deliver an address and Mrs Fisher will preside as toastmistress at a luncheon. Fisher is tied to the Oliver Ditson company and has published Negro spirituals. His latest composition Going Home is available in phonograph form. Mrs Fisher is noted as a New England patron of the arts with a focus on music.

William Arms Fisher Boston Mass Misaes Gertrude Margaret Roderick Fifth Street West J. F. Dare First Street West Minneapolis Minn Fisher Oliver Ditson Company United States Jersey Winton

Sons-Daughters of Pilgrims Form New Iowa Branch

The newly organized Iowa branch of the Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims announced its officers and eligibility. Harold K. Bowen of Fort Dodge is governor with Maynard B. Miles of Clarion as deputy, and Rev. Charles E. Snyder of Sioux City as vice president. Eligible members include descendants of Americans before 1700. several officers hold national or state roles in related lineage groups.

Ralph ©. Hawkins N.Y Mites Snyder Vce Iowa Sons of the American Revolution Johnston United States The Daughters of the American Revolution Iowa Daughters of American Colonists Miss Bowen Grinnell College

Neighbors Gather to Make Merry at Williams Home

Mrs Irene Williams of 413 Western Avenue hosted a neighborhood dinner with her daughters Iane and Florence. Guests included Mrs Burton Wilson Mrs Myrtle Switzer and Grace Switzer and Mrs S C White and Harold White. A letter from former neighbor Mrs J A Clark now in San Antonio was read and an add a line letter was promised.

Irene Williams Western Sivenue Williams Iane Florence Burton Wilson Myrtle Switzer Grace 5. C White Harold Haliday J. A. Clark San Antonio Tex

Granddaughter of Late Judge Mullan Makes Her Debut

Frances Elizabeth Blair daughter of John H Blair of Chicago and granddaughter of Judge C W Mullan and Emma L G Mullan debuted to society with a Palmer House dinner dance last Saturday. She is a Smith College freshman and graduated from a Washington DC school last June.

Frances Elizabeth Blair John H. Blair Chicago C. W. Mullan Emma LG. Mullan First Street West Palmer House Chicago Tribune Miss Blair Miss Madeina Washington D. C Smith College Frances Mullan Blair

Hints in Beauty Care and Diet Advice Fragment

Fragmentary text offers dubious beauty and diet tips including soups with oysters, calorie counts, meal components, bedtime snacks, and dubious remedies. The readable portions reference clear hot soup with oysters, portions, and ideas about weight and skin care but lack coherent context or reliable guidance.

Convention Plans for P T Congress Being Forwarded

Plans for the 1928 National Congress of Parents and Teachers convention acknowledge Cleveland Ohio as the site for April 30 to May 45. It states a thirty second annual event with a January preview, lists speakers including Dr D A Thom Dr W E Blatz Frank H Cheley and Dr Randall J Condon, plus recreation leaders John Marlin and others. Delegates may use hotel or private home accommodations with moderate rates.

National Congress’ of Parents and Teachers Cieveland D. A. Thom Boston Maass W. E. Blatz St. George's School Toronto Can Cleveland

Church Meetings and Holiday Party Planned in Owiston Area

Owiston church news reports St Pauls Methodist Episcopal plans for a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 2 30 at Trinity American Laturean church. Hostesses include Mes L Thompson and Mrs Lamsen. Fist Presbyterian youth group gathers at 2 30 at the church with hostesses Mrs Merriman Buugher and Peterson. Miss Helen McCleary to present a playlet at a holiday party hosted by Mrs Perry Cowles with the Ald Society of the First United Presbyterian church. program to include music.

Russell Larison Deboriah Society First Methodst TL oAte B. of L. E Black Hawk T C. F. Hall Majel Guild —First Presbyterian Church Lads’ Guild Trntry Lutheran Church Memorial Hall Thviston St. Paul's Church E. A. Heald Aid Society United Presbyterian Perry Goowles Co. A L. Rohlf West High Hohner Snoelly Black’s Tearoom Owiston St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal Hote Fisthey Galld Trinity American Lateran Church Mes Kid Fist Presbyterian Toter D. F. Merriman Jesse Buugher C. L. Peterson Helen McCleary Perry Cowles First United Presbyterian Chrch

Holiday Dinner for Club Members Tonight

Twelve members will attend a holiday dinner at 6:90 p m today in Black's tearoom. Covers are set for Mr and Mrs W F Higgins Mr and Mrs R L Apfel Mr and Mrs Joe Margument Mr and Mrs Frank Lawson Mr and Mrs Dick Burmer and Mr and Mrs George Hazen The group will go to the Hazen home after dinner and gifts will be exchanged. Christmas party for ten children held by Mrs Claude Sippel Saturday afternoon at her home.

Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Fall Joe Ganz L. J. Billings William Brayton Renny Glas Addie McCormick Comranes Whyves W. P. Kearns Black W. F. Higgins R. L. Apfel Joe Margadent Frank Lawson Dick Burmer George Hazen Hazen Claude Sippel

Cedar Falls Man Recovers from Fall Injuries

A Cedar Falls man, Anton Denkinger, a Sartori Hospital caretaker, is slowly improving after a two story fall on Thursday. He suffered a severe fracture of the right shoulder, not yet set due to weakness, but remained conscious and received visitors. Denkinger has no memory of the accident.

Monrer Syeetys Cedar Fells Anton Denkinger Sartori Hospital Denkinger

City in brief notices from Waterloo Christmas season

Local brief items list holiday visits and travel of residents including John E Fanning Mrs Fanning Grace White Edwin Marks and others. A Waterloo Scottish Rite club meeting is announced for Friday at Blacks Tea Room with dinner and officer elections.

John E. Fanning Wineis Central Chicago Doh J. Fressle Franklin Street Waterloo Scottish Rite Club Black E. T. White Summit Avenue White Grace White Edwin Marks W. C. Marks Maple Street Waterloo Iowa State College Ames A. Tumier Jane Mrs. Tumier C. H. Abbs Rebel Avenue

Daughter of Governors Finds Focus on Family in Washington

Olympia, Washington December 27 Mrs Roland Hartley wife of Governor Hartley has devoted her life to her three children and six grandchildren since marrying at 18. She first met Hartley when she was nine as Nina Clough. Her only organizational tie is with the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Olympia Wash AL Tho Roland Hartley Washington Nina Clough David M. Clough Clough Minnesota

Postoffice Rush Eases After Christmas Mail Season

Waterloo postoffice clerks and parcel post carriers relaxed today as the 1998 Christmas rush ended and normal mail handling resumed. Superintendent George E. Corson notes mailers sent earlier than usual, aiding prompt distribution with no delays despite extra holiday traffic. Postmaster Ray Eggert and staff received thanks for efficient service.

Waterloo Postoffice Mmany George E. Corson Corson Ray ©. Eggert

Bride Sues Husband-to-Be Over Wedding Costs

Paris reports a French chamber deputy Rene Chavagnes failed to appear at his planned wedding. Milo Antonia Rora claims 50 000 francs spent on trousseau clothes and home furnishings, plus 12 000 for an engagement ring and 10 000 for apartment setup efforts.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Rene Chavagnes Loir-et-Cher Milo Antonia Rora

Forty Die As Steamers Collide in Sea of Marmara

Constantinople dispatch reports two Turkish steamers collided in the Sea of Marmara. One vessel the Sevindi sank immediately with all hands aboard, leaving forty persons drowned.

Constantinople Sea of Marmara

Untaught Artist Clark Mills Made Capitol Statue

Clark Mills, born in Onondaga County December 1, 1800, rose from crude beginnings to create the statue of Freedom atop the Capitol dome. His path from Charleston busts to Washington commission culminated in the famous equestrian Andrew Jackson statue and later bust work of prominent citizens.

John Calhoun Clark Mills Council of Charleston John Preston Wade Hampton South Carolina Mills Washington Andrew Jackson New Orleans Clark Aums Stephen Douglas Princeton Congress Capitol Crawford Ife

Ghostly visions at Tankerville Castle haunt a countess

British Countess of Tankerville recounts a spectral procession at Chillingham Castle Bedford Northumberland after a wartime dinner. She watched a Dominican abbess on the parapet followed by a sword-hilted man wearing Tudor and Henry VIII era costumes. The man later bore her husband's face. The apparition faded and research in the castle library tied the visions to events centuries earlier.

London Der Countess of Tankerville Lyceum Club Chillingham Castle Bedford Northumberland Tankerville Henry the Eighth

Long Distance Bell Telephone Connects Across Continent

A Christmas day call linked George B. Rowell and family with their son Harry in Portland Ore. The American Bell Telephone service carried voices across thousands of miles with clear reception. A ten year old daughter and Mrs Rowell also heard tones and music from a grand piano as if nearby.

AML American Bell Telephone Company George B. Rowell Melrose Harry Portland Ore Pat BA Christus

Aviator’s Bride From France Warmly Welcomed in Iowa

Mrs. Roland F. Klein, formerly Mademoiselle Martha Alleume, arrived with her husband to visit his father, P. F. Klein, at 102 Fifth Street East. They are guests at the Spilis hotel after Klein’s airplane forced landing in France led to their marriage.

Roland F. Klein Roland Klein Mademioiselle Martha Alleume France Iowa P. F. Klein Fifth Street Spilis Hotel

The Best Laid Plans by Irving King

Clarence William Bill and Beatrice Bee grew to adulthood under a plan to marry for money. Bill, now a lawyer, aims to wed for wealth, while Bee favors George Talbott. When Bee falls for George and Bill announces he will marry Amy Cadwell, both youths abandon the scheme, choosing love over money.

Clarence William Bill Bil Hie Beatrice Bee Vassar Muartiage George Talbott George Gee Bull Yeeos Bin Amy Cadwell

George agrees after Bee and Ethan plan

Bee explains a proposed plan to George and he laughs at it before ultimately accepting to propose again. The brief recounts Bee and Ethan devising a scheme that leads to George's second proposal.

George Bee Ethan

Postpone Long Flight At Roosevelt Field

Dee Acosta and Emile Burgin postponed their attempt to regain the world durance record for the United States at Roosevelt Field due to Acosta suffering indigestion. The effort is rescheduled for tomorrow.

Roosevelt Field Dee Beré Acosta Emile Burgin United States Acosta

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