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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1926

Page

2

Velma Meier and Fred Meyer Tie In Marriage

The marriage service for Miss Velma Meier and Fred G. Meyer was conducted Tuesday evening by Henry Prekel pastor of a local Lutheran church. Attendants included Miss Lydia Meyer and Priest Vanier. The bride wore a rose crepe gown with sweetpeas. The Meyers plan a wedding trip to Chicago and will reside at 28 Argyle street upon return. Mrs. Meyer works at Central Freight Office and Mr. Meyer at the yard office of the same company.

Velma Meier Fred G. Meyer Jiex Henry Prekel Fin Planner Lutheran Church Lydia Meyer Vanier Bridatore Meyer Shel Nilineis Central Freight Mr. Meyer

Triple Anniversary Observed at Dunkerton Party

In Dunkerton Iowa on a Sunday at Mrs Mary Owens home a triple celebration marked the ninetieth birthday of Airs Hf M French the wedding day of the hostess and Matal day of Mia August Warneka Vern Tule Minu and accompanying relatives attended. Mrs French mother of Mrs Owen was honored with greetings letters and gifts in the informal gathering.

Dunkerton Hf. M. French Mia

Mollie Hanna Tiller Honored on Birthday

Mollie Hanna Tiller celebrated her birthday with a surprise party at her son and daughter in law David and Mollie Tiller’s Cedar Falls home. Guests presented gifts as she arrived for an elaborate picnic dinner and she was born in the Hanna homestead area on the Cedar Falls road.

Mollie Flanna Tiller David Tiller Cedar Falls G W. Hanna Hanna

Fine Arts Program Showcases Monthly Entertainment

The Fine Arts Program sponsored by the Waterloo Woman's Club and the Ping Arts department drew art enthusiasts Tuesday evening. Mrs. A. S. Welshaar chaired the department with four piano players and two violinists backing a chorus singing America. Notables participating included Mmes. Herbert Marshall Loren Jerry A A Sloffmann Karl Manz Robert Parrett Ralph Dunlavey Fred Mel Clain Roger Birdsall Jacek Patterson and Miss Hihel Brinkman.

Senate Ping Arts Waterloo Woman's Club A. S. Welshaar Welshaar The Assembly America Mmes Herbert Marshall Loren Jerry A. A. Sloffmann Karl Manz Robert Parrett Ralph Dunlavey Fred Mel Clain Roger Birdsall Jacek Patterson Hihel Brinkman

Church News: Women’s Missionary Society Meet at St Pauls

Mrs F M Burwell of Griswold Iweacan spoke during Dr J B Johnson’s pastorate to St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church Women’s Home Missionary Society Tuesday evening. Mrs Ralph Meyers, Mrs Bert Kuebnte, and Mrs June Riggins assisted. First Methodist abolition class holds monthly meeting Friday at Mrs George Hunting son’s, picnic lunch at noon, brief business session, social program. Assistant hostesses include Mrs P Walker Mrs W B McMurray Mrs J B Dunlan and Mrs Arthur Bunge.

Young People’s Club Ariena Lucas St. John’s Kingsley F. M. Burwell Griswold Iweacan J.B. Johnson Women's Home Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Ralph Meyers Bert Kuebnte June Riggins First Methodist Episcopal Church George Hunting~ Son P. #. Walker W. B. McMurray Ji. B. Dunlan Arthur Bunge

Club Notes From Avondale Slut Host Evening

Mrs Samuel Shilliam attended the Happy Hour club gathering at Mrs J O Trombauer home after months away in Oklahoma. Mrs Sam Peterson was a special guest. Patriotic table decor featured a red and white floral basket centerpiece. Five hundred was played. winners included Mrs George Weilein Clark Mr Edt Milley and George Woilein.

Samuel Shilliam Oklahoma Sincster J. O. Trombauer Sam Peterson S. Briner Avondale George Weilein Ue Clark Milley George Woilein

Fitness routine guidance and home exercise tips

The article urges daily exercise through varied methods including housework brisk walks and targeted workouts. It warns against repetitive tasks as insufficient and promotes full body muscle development with simple stretches and movements. It also mentions consulting a doctor and references tonic products for scalp care.

Methods School Grows Moves to Larger Quarters

Attendance rose at the Methods School held in First Games church under the Black Hawk County Sunday School association. The seven department program runs in three daily class periods with evening sessions, and Rev. R B Williamson reports enrollment ahead of last year. The move to the main auditorium follows adjournment of the chapel, and the building opens for book collection inspection from 2 p.m. to close.

School of Methods Black Hawk County Sunday School Association R. BE. Williamson

Morover Mooty urged to run for state representative

Friends in Grundy county press W A Mooty to seek the Republican nomination for state representative in the June primary. Mooty, a farmer of Washington township on a 220 acre Morrison area farm, has served two terms 1916-17 and 1918-19 and is likely to run.

Reinbeck William A. Mooty Washington Township Grundy County Mooty Morrison

City in Brief: Local Notes and Small Events

Quarantine for smallpox at Linden Avenue. building permit issued for a Lincoln Street garage. traffic court fines paid for a U turn. Ames cleaners' course attendance. vacationers departed for Gumaha. numerous instrument filings. residents visiting relatives in Springfield. Police report shows a speeding fine. theater hosts Courier News bosses. various community notices and council actions included.

Christopher Morkides Peter Mavrelis Gumaha E. C. Miller Miller Cleaning & Dye Works Ames John J. T. Jacklin Linden Avennue Joseph W. Chapman Lincoln Street J. J. Martin Cecil McCullough Springheld McCullough Peter Woodring Randolph Street Jennie S. Bird Clinton

Water loo banner to honor Willard day in Dover England

Water loo Iowa unit plans a 2 by 4 foot banner for an English Willard Day parade in Dover April 24. The banner proclaims We are with you in the fakt Go on You will win and comes as part of a broader meeting plan including a portrait presentation to Iowa State Teachers College and a membership drive.

Astoria Waterloo Dover England Jeveal Women's Christian Tem Vaeranece Utilon Young Women's Christian Associaton Ocean F. F. Yapp Comrades of Waterloo Tawa S.A Anna Wittenmeyer Iowa State Teachers College Wittenmeyer Normal School Mary J. Philpot Black Hawk County Association Frances Willard S. V. Williams St. Paul's Eudora Keiderling F. S. Burling Aldrich Rozilla Penderton P. H. Yaggly A. A. Bontrager N. Clark Peter Woodring The Union Marion WY. L

Sleepers Thrilled By Fire Alarm At 2 48 A M

Residents of 326-328 Fourth street east awoke to smoke at 2 48 a m as Officer R A Michaels reported a fire in the Model Laundry building. Firefighters found a smoking stove at the Red Ball grocery, 322 Fourth street east, triggering the call. Four additional alarms followed for chimney damage, a furnace pipe break and a residence on Mulberry Street, with occupants alert but unharmed.

Fourth Street East R. A. Michaels Red Ball Isabella Stewart South Street J. B. DeWald Mulberry Street R. G. Smocksone Prospect Avenue

Durkin's Sweetheart Turns Against Him in Fur Coat Case

Chicago report says Betty Werner, once his fiancée, now testifies for the state in Mart Durkin’s fur coat theft case. She recounts accompanying Durkin to the express office to pick up nine coats stolen from Vivian Barton’s Hollywood shop and shipped to Chicago, naming his mother Hattie Durkin among involved parties.

Chicago Martin Durkin Sheik Betty Werner Irma Sulivan Betty Marty Durkin Hattie Durkin Hollywood Hotty Express Vivian Barton Iollywood

Police Driver Ill to Undergo Double Operation Thursday

Police patrol driver J. Pickens on the third shift will have double operations for kidney stones and appendicitis. His illness followed a medical consultation after appearing ill yesterday morning. Pickens was taken to his home then to Memorial hospital, where his condition was stabilized as of today.

J. Pickens Oliver Pickens St Broadway Street 19Th Hen Memorial Hospital Pickens

Horses Friend Who Fired Packinghouse Sent to Insane Pen

Rockford February 24 AP Frank Litts self styled cowboy who claimed love for animals spurred his attempts to burn a horse meat packing plant was found guilty of arson and declared insane. He will be sent to the Chester penitentiary for criminal in une as a result of a jury verdict. The state fought the insanity plea. Litts attempted several fires at Chapple Brothers plant where horses were slaughtered for foreign and domestic use. One fire started last October caused $80 000 in damage while others were stopped before spreading.

Rockford Frank Litts Litts Chester Chapple Brothers Bir

Salvation Army Adjutant to Speak Here Friday Night

Commandant Eddie Bowe invites the public to hear Adjutant Norman Marshall and Ensign Arthur Ainsworth in Des Moines at the Salvation Army hall on Water Street at 8 p m Friday. They will speak and the adjutant will inspect the army post and report to central headquarters in Chicago.

Eddie Bowe Norman Marshall Arthur Ainsworth Des Moines Salvation Army Hall Water Street Salvation Army Iowa Chicago

Pie Eyed Parents and School Cutups Blamed for Badness

Iowa City report cites Tulane conference where Francis P. Falvey Albany? reports 12 and 14 year olds running wild. Delegates blame high school cutups and overbearing parents for a wave of immorality reaching colleges, claiming vices arrive with students.

Iowa City Tulane University New Orleans Francis P. Falvey Albia University of Town Council Falvey

Children’s labor amendment debated by Ames Grinnell teams

Ames and Grinnell debating teams will discuss the national child labor amendment on Friday night in Ames with Ames arguing the affirmative. The same evening at Grinnell another Iowan State debate will defend the negative side of the same issue.

Ames Grinnell

Ackley recalls Carter as begging tramp killer lurker

Ackley business men report Omaha sniper Frank Carter visited town about four years, posing as a printer, asking for work and meals. He used names to approach bankers Seth Trainer and Samuel Eggert and a Victor Katchelhoffer store, with multiple near identifications and none given work. Carter is described as a smiling tramp and looter who frequented the area and left no credentials.

Ackley Frank Carter Omaha Carter George W. Althouse The World-Journal Althouse First National Bank Seth Trainer Samuel Eggert Eggert Victor Katchelhoffer Frank Katchelhoffer Victor Morey Frank Martin Sam George

Bishop Funeral to Be Thursday from Home at Littleton

The funeral of Mrs. George Wishop, 70, who died Tuesday, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the family home north of Littleton, with Rev. W. J. Stanley of Jesup Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Limueton Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, son Bernard, Waterloo, and Mrs. R. R. Meyers.

Littleton George Wishop W. Js. Stanley Jesup Baptist Church Limueton Cemetery Hilatop Bernard R. R. Meyers Waterloo

Educators from Jayu University attend national meeting

Stateon faculty members from the University of Jayu are in Washington, D C this week to participate in the National Education Association meeting.

Town City Ill University of Jayu Washington, D. C National Education Association

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