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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1919

Page

6

Alden Severin wedding in Cedar Falls Iowa

Society notes cover two Cedar Falls weddings. Gladys Marie Severin and W Raymond Alden wed at First Congregational Church Cedar Falls with double ring ceremony and Harold Foltz singing Calme as the Night. Guests from Waterloo Des Moines Chicago attended. The bride and groom later hosted a dinner for about 60 at the bride’s grandmother’s home and plan to reside in Jackson Michigan. The report also notes Blanche Gillpatrick and Vincent Gillpatrick wedding at Lamont Iowa with attendants, festive décor, and a reception, and brief notices of other societal events and cluster of farewells and club gatherings in the area.

Misa Marian Miller Lohengrin Louis Alberti Jane Ann Church Elizabeth Serevin Master Frederick Church Severin Alden Cedar Alls All Igh School Iowa University of Wisconsin Kappa Theta R IS. T. C Chi Omega Wisconsin Jackson Mich Alden i F. C. Aiden Auurn Gillpatrick-Garmon Blanchearmon V. Gr Garmon Hile L. R. Hermann Waterloo Actdat Wanda Hammer Veta Wang Hammer Miss Dillon Geo. Cleeants Garden City Vera’ Hammer Desloines M. Trowbridge Independnea L. R. Hermann Washam Gillpatrick Forest Avenue

The Tailored Line and Wardrobe Tips by Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes discusses how American women excel in carrying the trim line of tailored suits. She notes straight slim winter lines with minimal draping, favors horizontal trimming for height, and warns short stout or very small figures against cross lines. Practical colors include dark blue brown gray green maroon black. warns against orange or pale blue except for dressy suits.

Waterloo traveling and business men's association elect

The Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's Association held its annual officer election at Hotel Russell Lamson. John G. Ralston was reelected president and F. Glockner as vice president. A. H. Holt was chosen treasurer for a fifth year, W. R. French for a 25th year. Trustees include P. H. O Niel, Benjamin Hesser, and H. B. Kelly for two-year terms. John T. Rock and Charles H. Bingham remain tied to unexpired terms. The secretary reports smooth operations and strong finances.

Waterloo Traveling and Business Men's Association Russell Lamson John G. Ralston F. Glockner A. H. Holt W. R French P. H. O’niel Benjamin Hesser H. B. Kelly John T. Rock Charles H. Bingham

Life's Charm Fades as Man Starves After Wife's Escape

Council Bluffs reports Melfo Delish, 43, of Lathrop Indiana, crawled into a Shenandoah woods clump and starved for 23 days after his wife eloped with another man and took his savings. Found near death, he survived to recount leaving Vienna 12 years earlier with three children. He hoped to buy a farm and had $133 cash plus a bank book at discovery.

Council Bluffs Melfo Delish Lathrop Ind Shenandoah Vienna America

Cedar Heights Holds Watch New Year’s Eve

Cedar Heights Community church prepares a winter picnic supper for New Year’s Eve. Families bring well filled baskets and a music program with after dinner speeches will mark the transition from 1919 to 1920 with songs at the stroke of midnight.

Cedar Heights

Waterloo Library Notes and Hudson Electric Incorporation

Waterloo public library hours listed for Galloway Linden Washington and John Fiske locations with midweek daytime slots and Saturday periods. Also notes Farmers Electric Company of Hudson files incorporation, with $50,000 capital, directors Strayer Iseminger Moseley Brandhorst Bedford, to distribute power and build a transmission line. New Year’s night show advertised at Meyreau.

Waterloo Public Library Galloway Linden Washington John Fiske Washington Irving Lowell Farmers’ Electric Company of Hudson S. Strayer D. G C. Iseminger C. G. Moseley W. C. Brandhorst C. W. Bedford

Bank Commissioner to Quit Job March 1

Des Moines reports the resignation of George Messenger state bank commissioner effective March 1. He has held the post since 1917 when the state banking department was created. The stated reasons cite workload and difficulty in attracting capable assistants given the salaries offered.

Des Moines George Messenger State Bank Alata Banking Department Solowstoner

Fire department responds to two roof fires nearby

At 10 10 a m Sunday the fire department was called to 416 Town Street where sparks from a chimney ignited the roof. At 11 50 a m another call from 317 Frving Street reported a roof fire. Both incidents caused little damage. The notice ends with an insurance ad for Bronson Insurance Agency.

Town Street Frving Street

Mock Trial Features Unique Proceedings in Delaware Court

In Delaware County a district court session opened with Judge George W. Dunham presiding and Judge Stiles seated as would be in the near future. Ten Delaware bar members filled the jury box with county officials nearby, and a photo capture marked the moment. Also noted: a new building plan for next year by E. M. Hughes and remodelling of the Lafferty store front. Political ambitions rise as several candidates emerge for the state legislature seat representing Delaware County.

Manchester Tin District Court George W. Dunham Stiles Delaware County Bar Calvin Yoron B al, Jr Bycal Corliss Dunham Thruout Dunham Claude Wright E. M. Hughes W. H. Lafferty Hughes Lafferty Delhi Matthews, Jr A. D Long

Side Talks By BUTH CAMERON

A reflective column urges New Year resolutions built on self knowledge and clear aims. It suggests sitting to think about what one truly wants and what to give up, citing David Starr Jordan’s line that the world yields to the person who knows where he is headed.

David Starr Jordan Ats

Armory Meeting Sets Nomination Plan for Post Officers

Delaware County Ab-4d announces a Republican vacancy and American Red Cross role for candidates. The American Legion will meet Tuesday at 8:30 PM to approve a capital increase to 100000 and appoint a nominations committee for post officers.

Delaware County Intract Hore Ntepublican Rolems Hed Cross S. W. Ilvus Courthours Ville Blas Hichardout Aenalur Chia Lesat Iholdera Thy National Manufacturing American Legion Armory Fin Bualuesa Harold B. Jones Sha Anda Chicago Mr. Jones Prigters J. M. Jones Sons Vinny

Manchester Orchestra Benefit For American Legion Jan 18

A Manchester orchestra will present a benefit concert at the city opera house on the evening of January 18. An attractive program is promised to support the American Legion.

Manchester Orchestra Ameriican Legion City Opera

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Society News Hopkinton, In Mr. Wall Thealtimore & Ohio Railroad Helen Ad Cecelia Kurth Cdy Josephurth, Jr Ir. Kurth Council Luffs Missellon Bess Cooley B. M. Club Christas Oe Collins-Wagner Clara ‘Aener la Porte City W. A.ollins Collins Mulberry Street Shireey-Blum Z. Fewhirst Sadie Shirey Conrad Blum Rackrd Rockford First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church J.R. Macartney Gaan Heart Parish Tomore Entre Nous Edna Kent Forbes JC. F Waterloo Traveling and Business Men’s Association Elect the Majestic Fort Dodge Frank B. Lasette New York Bill" Wolley Fort Bodge Master Plumbers’ Association Frank A. Nelson Wang & Millard Library Notes the Net Mrayeau Bronson Inisumanuce Agency Delaware Buth Cameron Crowell’s Waterloo Ice Cream Company National Toilet Company Faris Teoa Hansen & Aianaen Superior Service Standard Oil Company Indiana Michigan Ave Chicago, Ill
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