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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1926

Page

2

Ward and Dilley wed at First Presbyterian Church

Miss Bula K Ward and LeRoy Dilley married at noon in the First Presbyterian chapel with Dr J J Macariney officiating. The wedding drew about 20 relatives, with twin sister Mrs D Darney as maid of honor. Guests from Oelwein and nearby towns attended the ceremony and dinner at Slack's tearoom.

First Presbyterian Church Bula K. Ward LeRoy Ditley J. J. Macariney Darney Barney Dilley Slack’s Packer Stract Ava Tobn Ward Katherine Harry Bates Hawkins Oeiwein Glynn Ward Chicago J. Oswald Blue Dskand Ili

New Year Socials and Dinners Hear Dated Local News

Emanon club members gathered for New Year’s dinner at Black’s tearoom and later cards at Dr. and Mrs. W H Debe’s home. Guests included Dr. aut., Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, Green, Holbrook, Glenn A. Smith, Lawson, Wheeler, Clifton and Robert Jenkins, and Grant Wheeler. A surprise party for Bernard marked his birthday on Mulberry street. Miss Cyrilla Dolan plans a college-friends dinner at her parents’ home tonight. Mrs. J M Cerda hosted a New Year birthday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Andre and families. afternoon games honored Mrs. Andre and Mr. Cerda.

Emanon Club Glenn A. “Smith Frank Lawson George A. Wheeler Clifton Jenkins Robert Jenkins Grant Wheeler WF. Bernard Mulberry Street Farnots Nick Delexardes C. KE. Bartholomew George Bernard L. A. Bernard Frank Bernard Cyrilla Dolan Martin Dolan South Street 3. M. Cerda Birs M. Andre Findh Raing Andre Cerda

Wed at High Noon Miss Gladys Shores Weds Harold Fuchs

Miss Gladys Shores and Harold A Fuchs wed at noon in the home of Mr and Mrs KW Shores 202 Wighland boulevard with Rev E Mourney officiating. The bride wore a tailored frock of mitzie roseage trimmed in gold, violets and roses decorated the reception. The couple plan to live in Tampa after Feb 1 and take a two week trip to Grand Rapids Michigan.

Gladys Shores Harold A. Fuchs KW. M. Shores Wighland Boulevard Harald Arthur Uch High Maon Rev Mourney Christ Episcopay Cburel West High School St. Mary's School David Mannes School of Music New York City Fuchs University of Louisiana Lnte Wayland N.Y Tampa

Miller and Webbeking Wed in Dubuque High Noon

Cornelia Katherine Miller and Carl Meary Webbeking were married at noon in Dubuque. Attendants included Alice Miller and Adolph Peters. Webbeking, a West High 1927 graduate, worked with Drs Rohle and Thompson. the couple will live in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he is with the Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad Co.

Kaliber Locust. Street Cornelia Katherine Carl Meary Webbeking Dubuque Alice Miller Adolph Peters Webbeking West High School Drs

Waterloo Woman's Club Plans Resume of Activities

After the holidays Waterloo Woman's club restarts with renewed interest. The board meets Monday at 2:30 am, followed by Home and Education and Literary department sessions to hear speakers Elizabeth Mudson and June Korns. The Home and Education topic is Food and Dress, with musical numbers and several hostesses listed.

Waterloo Woman’s Club Board of Elizabeth Jmudson Black Mank County Farm Bureau W. G. Klenning June Korns Leachers Home and Education Department j_Jeetter J. OW. Parrett J. EB. Sedgwick WH. W. Grout PR. Shockley A. B. Lovejoy

B Natural Music Club Opens Year With Instrumental Study

B Natural Music club members meet Monday evening at Miss Ruth Knittle home to study piano music in smaller forms. Mrs. Merle E. Witt aids as hostess with program highlighting instrumental style emergence, piano solos by Mrs. Altland and Miss Hagerman, and a reading by Mrs. Witt. Current events in music reviewed by Mrs. Scholin.

Natural Music Club Ruth Knlttle Merle E. Witt Harold F. Smith N.C. Altland Mozart Louise Hagerman Rameau Roland G. Taylor Couperin Fae Colling Witt C.albert Scholin

Robert Hardin Honored by Brother Ellison at New Year

Exalted ruler of Waterloo lodges BH. P.O. Nike in 1922-23, Robert Wardin, was the honored guest at the New Year exalted ruler celebration in tip lodge elibreons. The rotation honors future guest Harry A. Dunkelberg next New Year’s Day. About two hundred members attended as Charles Witt and W. P. Kerwin joined the presiding officers. A committee led by M. J. O’Keefe, James G. Clark and H. B. Maynard presented Har-Min a humidor smoking set.

Robert Wardin Waterloo BH. P.O. Nike Yesterdey Tip Lodge Harry A. Dunkelberg Miks Charles Witt Chicago W. P. Kerwin Gelweln Lodge M. J. O'Keefe James G. Clark H. B. Maynard Siunter Har- Min

Stephen Doorley will and estate division in Grundy county

Stephen Doorley’s will bequeaths land and money to his sons and grandchildren. Real estate parcels in Grundy county are allocated to John, James, Paul, Ellen, Stephen, and Marty Doorley with specified parcels and a $1,300 bequest to each grandchild. James named executor with a condition to pay $1,300 to the grandchildren.

Stephen Doorley John Grundy County James Paul Cedar Falls Ellen Stepnen Marty Doakey Ian Township 83 Range 15

Twelve More Poll Tax Suits Filed

Twelve delinquent poll tax suits were filed late Thursday in the office of E. W. Koepke clerk of municipal court by Ben G. Howrey and Graig M. Arbuckle, deputies to collect delinquent poll taxes by legal process. Original notices have been served on 60 other citizens alleged to have failed to pay poll taxes in 1925. Time of hearings will be set by a municipal judge as soon as the defendants enter appearances.

E. W. Koepke Ben G. Howrey Graig M. Arbuckle

Weekly Social and Club Meetings Schedule

Monday Afternoon shows Look Review club Y W C A and a Monday Night Womens Rotary dinner at 6 at Hotel Russell Lamson with various Waterloo chapters meeting in Masonic temple. The week continues with Elks and Home Education events Tuesday, Alpha Delphians Wednesday, Becket choir O E S installation, and Odd Fellows and junior auxiliary dances. A New Year's party, arts and fellows events, and multiple club gatherings conclude the week with literary and D A R meetings Friday elevated by Waterloo Woman's clubhouse activities.

Look Review Club Y. W. Cc Woman's Rotary Club Hotel Russell- Lamson Waterloo EK. S Masonic Temple I.ee O.—iMre C. E. Buter Mrs. C Balliet Natural Music Club Aliss Ruth Kuittle Elklets Ping Arts de N.C Mys Ovenine Gal Riseligs N. A. Gasser Waterloo Woman’s Clubhouse C. P Hars

Beauty Chats and Optometry Across Eras

An article discusses eye care, distinguishing oculists from optometrists and opticians, urging readers to see an optometrist for refractions and eye alignment. It highlights eye strain, hints at remedies, and stresses avoiding harsh agents, with tips on skincare and general self care.

Hiklets to Meet at Elks Lunch Hosts

Mrs. M. J. O Keefe and Mrs. N. A. Lichty will host a 1 o'clock lunch for Elks members on Tuesday. Bridge will provide pastime for the afternoon hours at the Elks home.

First Congregational Church Women to Hold Annual Meeting

The Woman's organization of the First Congregational church will host the retiring officers at a 3 p.m. Monday annual meeting in the church social rooms. All yearly reports will be submitted and new officers elected. The meeting is open to all women of the congregation.

First Congregational Church

Births Recorded in Local Area With Numerous Daughters

Birth notices list multiple families welcoming daughters and sons across towns. Entries mention Iain Marie, Marie Louise, Don Marte, and several couples including Mr. and Mrs. Vase, Mr. and Mrs. Arch Menderes, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart McMiew, detailing dates in December and January and addresses such as Cedar Lie and 99 Williston.

Tiverelt Dios Ward Rielard Tepdrickson Akoustier Pracklin Dee WU Te Tie Reres T. Laenek Peta Ma Astrison Yiowry Andersen Don Marte Campbell Carlen Llewellyn Alfred I Burbner Tish Naan Jean Rey Roy F Withiamson Ber Bee Marie Louise Frank Rolles Cedarlie Mar Jean Stewart McMiew Williston Dex Arlins May

City in Brief: Local Names and Travels

Miss Frances Murphy visits her uncle and aunt in Winthrop as Northey of Herrick Refrigerator Co travels south with Mrs Northey. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cleveland return to Minneapolis after a holiday at the Meveland residence. Pry L L Leeper of the Fourteenth U S Cavalry on furlough visits his mother and stepfather. H W Grout returns from Chicago after attending a niece’s wedding. Mrs Grout stays longer. Earl M Mathews leaves for Ames to resume study in engineering at Town State College. Nellie Litchfield sails to Chicago for training at St Luke’s Hospital. Douglas Darling returns to Lafayette College after bereavement. Grace Itckey visits before returning to work at Parsons Co. Waterford study centers begin at junior high in Waterland east next Saturday. Instructors B F Cram and B L Ritter. Rev Fr Luke J Striegel and Rev Fr BL Hogan, now Columbia College professors, visit. Hogan completes Emerson course in Boston.

Frances Murphy Dail Street C. GC. Murphy Winthrop Harry G. Northey Herrick Refrigerator Company Southland Wiorléa U.S. Calvary Fort Des Moines Charles Hummel Eighth Street H. W. Grout Chicago Grout H. R. Perry Ames Town State College Nellie Litchfield H. L. Litchfield St. Luke’s Hospital Douglas Darling Charles D. Darling Westminster Rehurch Lafayette College Engton Grace Itckiey Parsons Company Newwing Bee Wredericksburg H.C. Moeller Wateriad East F. B. Cram B. L. Ritter

County buys new mattresses for crowded jail

The county board ordered 20 new mattresses for the county jail as crowding nears record levels. The dungeon has been consistently full the past year with nearly all beds occupied each night, forcing the supervisors to replace worn mattresses.

Waterloo Chapter to Install New Eastern Star Leaders Monday

Waterloo Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will publicly install its new officers in a Masonic Temple ceremony Monday evening. Mrs. Roy Huzett and John W. Miller are to be installed as unworthy matron and patron, with Mrs. F. L. Wheeler and Mrs. Edward Dahl acting as installing officers. Additional officers include Mrs. Ralph B. Slippy as secretary and Mrs. Charles Ashwell as treasurer, with conductress, associate conductress, and other appointives announced later. Event features decorations by Mrs. Fred W Wim ber and Mrs. J. G. Relston, with special musical numbers.

Waterloo Order Eastern Star Masonic Temple Roy Huzett John W. Miller Order of Eastern Star Masonic Grand Chapter Iowa F. L. Wheeler Edward Dahl Cedar Falls Wheeler Dahi George Welker Organ- Het Ashley Dunham Chepjlain Hulett Jana Miller Roy Short Mittran Ralph B. Slippy Charles Ashwell W. F. Schrag Loman Griffin Stockten Tl Ino Martin Lodge Tabernacle Crescent Council Royal and Select Masters Matt Parrott & Sons United Commercial Travellers of America Association Waterloo Traveling & Business Men's Association Fred W Wimber J. G. Relston A. C. Zimmerman R. S._Biekelberg Peter Daley Anna Clark Marbeth Bellis Inez Lush Loma Griffin

Old Gray Mare Drags Fancy Cutter In Winter Ride

In January 1926 Waterloo sleighs and cutters surge back to streets as Connolly Carriage & Auto works notes a record repair year. Snow or not, drivers up reins and go while Lizzie and Weathertop echo festive bells, and the horse market shows signs of revival with garages rolling cutters back into use.

Fancy Cutter Lizzie Waterloo Arthur Connolly Connolly Carriage & Auto Works Henry Ford

Miller Funeral to Honor Rev F X Miller in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls mourns Rev F X Miller longtime Methodist clergyman and pioneer of Upper Town district with funeral Monday at First M H Church. Clergy from Cedar Falls Waterloo and surrounding areas will share tributes detailing his 70 year ministry across Iowa towns. Burial at Fairview follows services with pallbearers drawn from visiting clergy.

Cedar Falls L Upper Town Methodist Episcopal Church F. X. Miller Pioneers of Muguoketa M. H H. & Culver E.S. Lockwood J. P. van Horn Upper Town University Mr. Miller H. O. Pratt Cedar’ Rapids George B. Shoemaker Cedar Heights George B. Crinkian Fairview F.C. Witzigman Eugene Allen Iowa Falls Purial Miller Froncis Xavier Miller Upper Town Franksville Lansing Vinton Coles Pure Cascade Waverly Janesville Abyla Marion Manchester Monticello Hampton Charles City Lyons Tams Town Falls Decorah Dyersville Traer Bowman Clinton Mt. Auburn Plainfield Waterloo

Cedar Falls News Briefs Highlight Local Property Purchase

At the general conference of the Bf H. ehiren, Mays Business Bork pur chases from the J. H W. Wilson estate the two buildings at 408-9 Main street for $12,000. New plans call for erecting fresh structures on the site. Also noted are local arts events, school resumption, and post holiday departure figures as Cedar Falls returns to routine.

Bf H. Ehiren Mays Business Bork N. Bruin J. H W. Wilson Main Street Nazareth Mabel Bento Brown Gingers Lyren Club Dramatic Club of Danish Lyren Society Martio Martensep Tr. Iversen Alfred Andersen James C. Romme James Romme M. GC. Christensen Thomas Hull G. B. Boyce Smith Maotu Afl Cedar Falls Higher Educational Iowa

Independence Campaign to free Boy Scout funds in Ja

Eight teams of business and professional men in Independence Kansas collected funds for the Boy Scout organization. Contributions ranged from 13 to 120 dollars with pledges noted, aimed at heating and plumbing improvements for the Scout quarters in the old Y.M.C.A. building. A New Year dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs A J Shellito with multiple family attendees from Kalamazoo and Vieward. Charles Howard, former Nevada Mo resident and son of a long-serving mayor, visited recently after moving to Missouri. The National Auto Supply company in Independence plans dissolution and reorganization into a new incorporated firm after ten years in business.

J.L. Cherny R. F. Clarke George H. Steinmetz MO. Fouts A. H. Wallace C. B. Stevens Allen Smith M. C. AL A. J. Shellito J.C. Shellito al Fred & Shelito Margaret

Peters Sues Paul for Three Weeks Cafe Wages

John Peters filed suit against Harney Pant doing business as the Golden Pheasant cafe at 008 1-2 Commercial Street seeking $140 in wages. Dec 3 contract with Paul to work as chef for $40 weekly. he claims $120 due and alleges Paul is not a Town resident and plans to dispose of his property here.

John Peters Aginst

Local Business Expansion and Fox Farm Notes

The article notes Shopringipala as a leading profitable company with B C Gules and PB W Snow involved and plans for expansion. Kaleca Silver Fores is mentioned with TD W Sheldon visiting from Chicago, active in commissions and also breeding Liach and silver foxes near Williams Bay. A fire incident near Waxsen Box damages wagon and robe after a bonfire spark.

B. C. Gules PB. W. Snow W. Sheldon Chicago Eva Kenyon Williams Bay Weenle Bulletin-Journal

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