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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1926

Page

9

Miss Florence DuBois and William Thomson to Marry in Cedar Falls

Deputy county superintendent Miss Florence DuBois and sales correspondent William Thomson will wed at 8:30 this evening at H H Drohman residence Cedar Falls. The ceremony by Rev TL C Culver follows a candle lit service and reception. couple will reside at 1114 Williston after January 18.

Florence’ DuBois William Tromaon Associated Manufacturing Company H. H. Drohman Cedar Falls TL C. Culver Methodist Epicopal Church Miss du Bois Jean du Bais Town State Teachers ‘College Gelwain Thomson Duncan“Thomson Wlliston Avenue Glasgow Scotland Bobbie Thomson Bering Hester H. B. Thomson

Barron and Grupp Tie The Knot In Local Church Ceremony

Miss Mabel C Barron and Martin Grupp were married at 1 pm yesterday in the parsonage of First Methodist Episcopal church with Rev J Arthur Young officiating Attendants were Miss Nina L Sprevil and William Grupp Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W Barran of Vernon township Graduated from West High School 1920 and State Teachers College 1924 She has been a supervisor at Eastern College Madison SC Mr Grupp works for Harding Bakery in Chicago After the ceremony the couple planned to reside at 858 Diviston Street Chicago

Mabel C. Barron Martin Grupp First Methodist Episcopal Church J. Arthur Young Nina L. Sprevil William Grupp Grupp W. Barran Vernon Township West

Small Hostess Receives Guests on Her Birthday

Jacqueline Bartling daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne L Bartling celebrated her fourth birthday Tuesday afternoon Tiny guests invited included Kathleen McGuire Lou Glaza Mary Lea Sindlinger Arthur Bork Emma Lou Burk Reed Schaeffer Sara Anna Smith Darlene Milley Joan Cable Barbara Jean McDonald Ramona Duke Freddie Pashby Beverly Jean Vincent Catherine Ann Yerkes Lucille Drake Jimmie Walpole and Verne Bartling Jr Gifts were distributed From a Christmas tree.

Company of Little Friends Jacqueline Bartling Verne L. Bartling Rae

Walnut Street Choir Elects New Officers

Claude Crane was reelected president of the Walnut Street Baptist church choir at a meeting last evening. New officers include H C Wagner vice president Miss Fre Collins secretary C S Insko assistant secretary Miss Hee Bogardus treasurer and Miss Gladys Snyder librarian A music committee was also named Mrs Clifford Walker and Milas Eilowene Jensen were added. Regular rehearsal followed.

Claude Crane Walnut Street Baptist Church H.C. Wagner Mias Fre Collins Insko Hee Bogardus Gladys Snyder Clifford Walker Milas Eilowene Jensen Werd

Pretty Holiday Dinner at Petersen Home

Mr and Mrs A T Petersen entertained last evening at their home for a post Christmas dinner party. Covers were laid for 10 with a toy village centerpiece and miniature Christmas trees at each place. Candle light, music and games created a festive mood as gifts were exchanged.

A. T. Petersen

Gilchrist and Bare Exchange Vows in Iowa Parsonage

Miss Helen E. Gilchrist and John M. Bare from Spencer's Grove wed Tuesday at Grace Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Dr. Earl A. Boadman officiated before family and friends. A dinner followed at Black's Tearoom, then a short honeymoon trip before returning to Spencer's Grove. The bride teaches home economics at Blairstown, Iowa, while the groom farms locally.

Helen E. Gilchrist John. M. Bare Spencer's Grove Walker Grace Methodist. Episcopal Church Earl A A. Boadman Mary Gilchrist Hattle Bare Martin Gilchrist Marold Bare Black’s Tearoom Mrs. Bare Blairstown Mr. Bare

Salzs Host 168 at Dinner for Miss McLarnan

Mr and Mrs J P Salz entertained 168 guests at a seven o clock dinner in honor of Miss Pearl McLarnan who plans to move to Alamo Florida next week. Attending were relatives and friends including Rev L B Striegel, Dr and Mrs G G Murphy, and several Salz family members from Decorah Ia and Dubuque Ia.

J. P. Salz Pearl MccLarnan Alamo Fla J. P. Sala Andrew Wz Louis Salz Pat Doherty Boss Burns A. A. Hoftmann Will Salz Decorah L B. Striegrel Dubuque Bernadino Hilda Striegel G. G. Murphy Wintheap Hoftmann Burns

Watch Dinner to Be Given and Cards to Fill Evening

Mr and Mrs James Searles host a New Year s Eve watch party in Black s tearoom. Guests invited for dinner and bridge include C E H Schmolt J J Horsfal Damon Cheney Oscar Dybsford Percy Manning Walter Larsen Tom Keegan William Seherrin Carl T Petersen Nath W N Waterstrete and Larry McCright. Poinsettias and Kolly contribute holiday touches to table settings.

James Searles Black Messrs. and Mines C. E H. Schmolt J. J. Horsfal Damon Cheney Oscar Dybsford Percy Manning Walter Larsen Tom Keegan William Seherrin Carl T. Petersen C. ©. Nath W. N. Waterstrete Larry McCright

Beatrice Scott Hosts Holiday Party for College Friends

Beatrice Scott entertained guests including Miss Helen Mae Asquith and Homer Asquith home from Denison University and Robert Williams of Fort Dodge at her residence. The event featured games, contests, favors for Anna May Anderson and Williams, and a three course luncheon.

Beatrice Scott Helen Mae Asquith Homer Asquith Denison University Granville Ali F. R. Asquith Robert Williams Fort Dodge University of Town Asquith Anna May Anderson

Church Night Watch Service At Grace Methodist

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church hosts combined church night and watch night with supper at 6 40 p m Bible class then games and fellowship from 9 to 11 led by five youth divisions The Spooks The Goblins The Hobgoblins The Eagles The Sprites names listed followed by a viewing about 11 20 pm and a watch night service extending to the new seat arrival Majer guild meetings yielded 27 members and two guests with exchanges of gifts.

Tomor Grace _ Methodist Episcopal church Spooks Nel- Ve Truai Goblins R.A Holdiman Ed Trintz Ed Trintz; “the Eogles Mra. S Cohagan Sprites Dallas Dobson Mon Moyle

Hints in Beauty Care Winter Hands

A column suggests cosmetic glove treatments to soften and protect hands during winter. Methods include nightly cold cream rubs with cotton gloves, or a cocoa butter mix with almond oil and borax. A travel method uses oversized rubber gloves with cold cream, then hot water wash. Exercises for circulation are also proposed.

Minneapolis Bride Sophia Chowning Weds Dale Fairweather

Miss Sophia Chowning daughter of Dr and Mrs W M Chowning of Minneapolis married Dale Frank Fairweather son of Mr and Mrs D W Fairweather of Waterloo at Gethsemane Episcopal church. The bride an alumna of the University of Minneapolis and Lambda Gamma Delta member and a pianist. The groom previously worked in Donaldson's decorating department and attended Iowa State Teachers College and Maddigan School of Music.

Sophia Chowning W. M.chownig Girard- Avenue Minneapolis, Minn, and Dale Frank Fairweather D. W. Fairweather South Straet Waterloo Gethsemane Fairweather Donaldson's Minneapolia Paul Davis Iowa State Teachers College Maddigan, School of Music, Oratory and Dramatic Art Pairweather

Edna Suffern Guest of Honor at Bridge Party

Miss Edna Suffern of Decatur Illinois was guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Miss Betty Lamkin in her home. Invitations listed several guests including Mrs. Lou Bollinger and Misses Abe Driggs Marjorie Loomis Trolse Burton Wilma Wey and others. Miss Moore will preside at luncheon and bridge for Ms Suffern and Mrs Bollinger tomorrow afternoon in Black's tearoom.

Betty Lamkin Edna Suffern Decatur Ivan Moore Suffern Waterloo Lou Bollinger Abe Driggs Marjorie Loomis Trolse Burton Wilma Wey Mary Cowan Eva Moore Janet. Little Anna Marie Decker Mary Rath Tendry J Marjorie Wheelock J. G. Lamkin Miss Moore Hicheon and Bridge Alissa Suffern Mrs. Bollinger Black

Aberdeen Visitor Inspires Evening at Bridge

Miss Vesta Paul hosted four tables of bridge at her Aberdeen home assisted by Miss Emily Russell. Guests included Mrs Charles Greeley Mr Donald Sindlinger Mr William Steely Mr Phillips Taytor and others with Misses Virginia Lary Darlene Decker Dorothy Lumry Ruth Lumry Josephine Lumry and Catherine Ortick. Tables were lit with lavender green and pink tapers and refreshments served.

Emily Russell Aberdeen Vesta Paul Bridge Mmes Charles Greeley Donald Sindlinger William Steely Phillips Taytor Garden Fish Ray Paul R. J. Autfer Robert Miller Ben Howrey Virginia Lary Darlene Decker Dorothy Ruth Josephine Lumry Catherine Ortick Rehenie

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Gutknecht Draws Hudson Guests

Relatives and friends gathered at the Gutknecht home in Hudson last evening to celebrate Mrs. Gutknecht's birthday with a surprise party. Guests included J. c. T. M. and WW. FP. Gutknecht, Irene Andors, Gus Gutknecht, Harold Gutknecht, and others from Cedar Falls, Dike, and nearby areas. Refreshments were served at midnight.

7. Tiutknecht Messrs Mmes WW. FP Fred Gutknecht Irene Andors Gus Gutknecht Harold ‘Gutknecht Hudson C. L. Bast Gus Bauer Nellie Floyd Edward Cedar Falls Bernie Simond Knudsen

City in Brief Jazzed by Holiday Notices and Travel Ads

Pr and Mrs J B Howd of 622 Washington stay with relatives in Warsaw while Dr Howd recovers at his family physician Dr Loomis. Black's Tea Room hosts New Year events and a New Year's Eve dinner with music. Black Hawk Coffee Show in Cedar Falls features travel ads for Chicago Great Western service with Waterloo connections.

J. B. Howd Washington Street Workey Cedar Falls

Gophers Geese and Snakes Change Winter Habits

Farmers report animal and wild fowl behavior shifting for winter. Meyer trapped two pocket sophers on a farm journey and brought them to Grundy Center to test the tale. Brower saw two wild geese flying south. a Bremer County farmer uncovered garter snakes near late plowing.

Courter Grundy Center Effert. Meyer Brower Bremer County

Cowin Elected President Real Estate Board

R N Cowin was elected president for 1927 of the Waterloo Real Estate Board at the annual meeting yesterday at Black's Tea Room. Officers include George H Scully first vice president J C Umbaugh second vice president Lester W Miller secretary A C Cole treasurer. The board reported achievements including property appraisals for city firms and corporations totaling about four hundred thousand dollars and Miller was reelected secretary for the fifth consecutive year and given a traveling bag.

R. N.cowin Waterloo Real Estala Hosrd Black's Tearoom George H. Scully J. C. Umbaugh Secon Lester W. Miller A. C. Cole Cole

Jesup Baptists Elect Officers and Community Events

First Baptist church elected officers led by Leanfird Brown as clerk and James Sparren as treasurer with other officers named. A Past Chiefs party of Pythian Sisters was held at Mrs. James Copenhaver’s home with gifts from a tree. F C Robert broke his right arm on the farm east of Littleton and B P U L will host a New Year’s Eve watch party at the Emerson home.

Courier Jesup First Baptist Church Leanfird. Brown James Me. 'Sparren B. B. Bunnell H. J. Ganicre Florence Brown Leonard Rown R. C. Williams Chiefs Circle of Pythian Sisters Ames Copenhaver A. C. Knowles Copenhaver G. Copenhaver Virginia Copenhaver J.bloom C. A. Marsh F. C. Robert Littleton C. A. Emerson

Alley Damage Appraised in City Condemnation Case

A sheriff's jury valued alley damages at six hundred dollars in a city condemnation proceeding for alley use. Lichty company receives three hundred for its 94 year lease on Sycamore street property, another three hundred to the owner. Jury members were C. A. Morris H. H. Wente A. W. Chamberlin C. M. Allen G. H. Scully and E. C. Glasson.

Lichty Company Henry J. Meyers Sycamore Street Park Avenue Abhley Alexander Garage James Black Dry Goods Company

Former Iowan Dies in North Dakota

Wellington Lewis was summoned to Steele North Dakota when his brother John Lewis wife Lettis Thornberg died suddenly. Lettis, daughter of Ed and, Mrs Thornberg, spent much of her girlhood in Orchard. Survived by husband Mont and daughter Grace Lewis.

Courtar Osage Wellington Lewis Steele N. D John John Lewis Orchard Lettis Thornberg, Dauhter Ed Thornberg Mont Lewis Misa Grace Lewis

Cedar Falls News Highlights Local Society and Deaths

Cedar Falls page reports White Shrine yuletide banquet with 250 attendees and 13 initiated. Zion evangelical church marks 40th anniversary with staff changes. Danes Mutual Insurance to meet Jan 14 at city hall. Nazareth church to hold annual meeting Jan 11. Mrs Mary Barker buried in Jones county and other personal notes from Cedar Falls residents.

Cedar Falls White Cedar Falls White Sherine of Jerusalem Evang R. J. Miller Sunday School Zion Evangelical Church Laat Kemper McBride Karl W. Miller A. I. Mether A. Fl. Smith Slate Street Denmark Nazareth Church Associates Marlier Viking Pump Company Lane Smith Hana Co Edith Smith Laufalot Club David J. W.ters Washington Street W. W Clara Mathes Nazareth Jones County Mary Barker I. . Rammer Olin Mills-Lenore Stiliman Chicago National Commercial Teachers Association John TW. Gerholdt Friends

Patterns for Weams From Waterloo Evening Courier

To obtain up-to-date pattern of accompanying dasiza send pattern to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. Orders tied as soon as possible but should reach you within 16 days after sending.

Dasiza Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

New Year Advice by Chas Webster in Des Moines

State Railroad Commissioner Charles Webster urges bold effort in the new year. He notes a naturalist’s aquarium lesson showing the value of persistent action and argues that business results depend on ongoing daily effort, with mental obstacles as the only real hindrance.

Chas. Webster Steeial Servicr Des Moines Charles Webster Towa National Lumbermen's Association

Pastor A R Coover Takes Ten Day Vacation

Rev A R Coover pastor of the Methodist church will take a ten day vacation visiting his mother in Indiana. The trip follows a year end dinner event and is noted in local notices.

Cal A. R. Coover Methodist Church Indiana

Ben Gibson Praises Five Year Service Record

Des Moines Attorney General Ben Gibson reports that his six year tenure yielded peak department activity and significant revenue gains. He cites outcomes in railroad tax cases securing about 240000 dollars for the state, bank tax wins for state and municipalities, and favorable rulings for depositors in bank receivership cases. Gibson urges higher peace officer appropriations and notes a pending New York Life case could influence remedial legislation.

Courier Special Des Moines Ben Gibson Hammill Hie Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Chicago Great Western Railroad Company Stite Polk County Avhich Eircnit Court of Appeals Pri Supréme Court of the State ‘of Towa New York Life Insurance. Company W. J. Burbank Supreme Court United States Premme Supreme Court of Iowa Gibson

Boy Scouts Stay Extra Day in Camp

Twenty scouts with A. F Jury plan to remain at Camp Tageawanis between Janesville and Waverly one more day. They delay returning until tomorrow afternoon as the bunkhouse is well heated and fears of illness are dismissed.

Boy Scouts A. F Jury Camp Tageawanis Janesville Waverly

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