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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

2

Wedding of Ethyl Mentzer and Harold H. Parker in Cedar Falls

In Cedar Falls July 12 about 70 guests witnessed the marriage of Miss Ethyl Mentzer to Dr. Harold H. Parker of Buffalo New York at the home of the bride's parents Dr. and Mrs. O J Mentzer. Rev Thoras Anderson and Rev L Myron Boozer officiated. The couple plans to reside in Buffalo where Parker works as a chemist for DuPont Rayon.

Gaurier Cedar Falls O. J. ‘Mentzer Ethyl Mentzer Harold H. Parker Buffalo Dorothy Corning Frances Jackson Mendelssohn Edith Emerson Jesup, Sr Thelma Hansen Betty Mentuser Allen Whitfield Laurens Thoras Anderson First Baptist Church L. Myron Boozer Presbyterian Collegiate Church Ames Parker East N. Y DuPont Rayon Towa State Teachers College Phil Omega Pi Columbia University Baptist Church Grand Forks N. D Jesup Towa State College DuPont Rayon Company Slema Delta Chi Sigms Xi Carrie B. Parker Jas A. Whitfield Margaret Fales N.D RB. L. Garnett Cedar Rapids Busan Miler John Q. B. Parker H. Parker Glen Kenney C. J. Walker Isabel Davis F. Pb,davis Robert. Dunkerfon L.P. Davis Fairbank P. E. Standish Waterloo L. Myror Boozer

Graves U B C E Members on State Program

Representatives of Graves Memorial United Brethren church societies will participate in the annual state convention at Dumont Iowa. Dorothy Foster will speak on Friday about the Intermediate society work. LaVeta Anderson will lead Bible study Saturday. Maxine Kessler will perform violin Friday evening. Several members depart for the event with many others expected to join daily and a large Waterloo delegation anticipated.

Chris- Han Endeavor Societies Graves Memorial United Brethren Church C. E Dumont Fhru vorMissi Dorothy T4oster Intermediate Society LaVeta “Anderson Maxine Kessler Jennie Anderson Dumont Society Or ‘Ganist Floyd Peverill Clarice Kendall Felen ‘Whittle Maralee Auten Vivian Barkhurst Mabryn Murphy Anna Fary Senior Society Arlene Kendall Junior Society Janelle Clifford Junior Jewels Waterloo

Ethel Jones Sings Crawford and Burleigh Numbers

Louise Quealy reports Ethel Jones former Independence girl will sing tomorrow at the State Teachers college auditorium. Jones will perform Now Sleeps the Crimson Flecth by Louise Crawford and Exile by T. Burleigh in the third group. Burleigh attends Jones New York recital and asked to be introduced. Forty attendees at a benefit card party by auxiliary 4a Sons of Union Veterans. High score by Mrs. R. W. Coadwick.

Louise Quealy Chicago Ethel Jones State Teachers College Louise Crawford Coe College Cedar Rapids New York Jones Agathets J. A. Cashman Sons of Union R. W. Coadwick

Club Notes Honor Dinner For Mrs Ferguson In Nine Member Group

A newly organized nine member club met Tuesday evening at Miss Eleanor Deans home for a dinner in honor of Mrs Don ald Ferguson formerly Miss Evelyn Wage Mrs Ferguson received a miscellaneous gift shower Iris club held a picnic at Electric Park yesterday after enjoying park amusements the members played 500 Miss Martha Sweeney had high score and Mrs Julia White low score

Eleanor Dean Mene Donald Ferguson Evelyn Wage Iris Club Electric Park Martha Sweeney Julia White

Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Dew at Reinbeck

Reinbeck witnesses a golden anniversary for Mr George Dew and Mrs Janet Gardiner celebrated at home with a 40 guest dinner and family reunion. Eight children and numerous relatives attended from across Iowa Alberta Idaho and Saskatchewan. A gift of gold was given by their children, with a music program closing the event.

Janet Henry Schwartz Agnes Dewey Wilcox Elizabeth Harold Harrison Martha Carl L. Johnson Ross Edmondton Alberta Cay Wilcox Hill City Idaho Mrs. Harrison Boone, Ta Mrs. Johnson Wan Angus McQuarmie John W. Dew Morrison Agnes Gardiner Reinbeck Margaret Gardiner Vernon Mr Dew Richard Harrison Moses Gardiner Dew United Presbyterian Church of

Church and guild groups hold picnics and meetings

Church societies hosted picnics at Byrnes Park Electric Park and Graves Memorial United Brethren discussed missionary work led by Rev Edwin Boardman Jr. Members sang solos and duets, led devotionals and planned fall activities A.B. Church Otterbein guild gathered fifteen girls with talks on The Evangel Group three of First United Presbyterian will meet Friday at Mrs Wilson Graham s home Thirty Ladies Guilds met at Trinity American Lutheran planning an area ice cream sociable and bake sale for July 19

Circle Seven First Lutheran Missionary Society Byrnes Park J. L. Zeilinger The Missionary Society Sisterhood Graves Memorial United Brethren Church Edwin Boardman, Jr First Brethren Church Farmer America United Lyman F. Church E. W. Main Otterbein Guild of Graves Memories A. B Mabryn Murphy Marie Barkhurst Evangel Maralee Auten Vivian Barkhurst First United Presbyterian Church Wilson Graham Ladies’ Guild Trinity American Lutheran Church

Amputation Avoided After Boy’s Barbed-Wire Escape

West Union July 12 A five year old boy Leo Griebenew son of Mr and Mrs Herman Griebenew was wounded escaping a pack of dogs by scrambling through barbed wire. Though deep flesh wounds and ligament injuries threatened amputation initial reports say the limb is healing satisfactorily.

Courier Spreiat Service West Union Leo Griebrnow Herman Griebenew Clermont Elgin Fairgrounds

Local residents travel and visits noted in city column

City notices list residents returning from vacations in Long Beach and Minnesota and travelers visiting relatives in Waterloo Muscatine and Chicago. Names include W H Ross A E Jewett Mrs Jewett Mabel Morrill Cora Covington J E Jordan Helen Renk W C Mueller Mrs Streveler Charlotte Shaw and others with addresses in Waterloo and nearby towns.

W. H. Ross Long Beach Cal A. E. Jewett

Judge Murphey Visits Iowa for League Picnic Plan

Judge Murphey, born in California, calls Iowa the finest among states visited on his first trip east. A joint Waterloo and Cedar Falls Izaak Walton League meeting at the Boat club house decided to hold a state wide picnic at Island Park in Cedar Falls during the Cedar Falls band concert, date to be announced.

East Judge Murphey California Middle West Iowa Waterloo Cedar Falls Izaak Walton League of American Boat Club Izaak Walton ‘League Island Park

Cheese Fingers and Mullagaian Soup Raspberry Marmalade

Roll biscuit dough into thin oblongs with cheese between layers and bake until lightly browned. Mullaganay Mullaganna Soup uses 3 quarts of stock from boiled chickens with onions carrots turnip and celery, seasoned and strained or not. Raspberry marmalade cooks raspberries with a little water then sieves and sugar, boiling gently before jar sealing.

Jefferson Lines Adds Bus for Twin Cities Service

Jefferson Transportation company has placed another bus into service to the twin cities in Minnesota. Expansion is to accommodate travelers with added stops between terminals and enhanced service.

Courier West Union Twin Cities Minnesota Jefferson Transportation Company

Boy Attacked on Train by Hoboes Aided at Vinton

A 16 year old boy reported robbery and assault after being thrown from a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train near Newhall. He received treatment in Vinton and was sent home to Abington Massachusetts after the incident. Two men were named as attackers and the boy remained unnamed.

Boy Hoboes Vinton Courier Special Service Abington Keystone Dotson Cameron & Parr G. R., Woodhouse F. E. Hite GC. E. Riddington Baptist Church Creston

Revival Service at Reinbeck Presbyterian Church

Revival service to be held at 3 p m Sunday in Reinbeck Presbyterian church with Rev R D Willams of Waterloo leading and other speakers plus special music.

Reinbeck Presbyterian Church R. D. Willams Waterloo

Pity The Foolish Virgins Who Get Sunburned

A jokey warning text urges readers to protect skin from sunburn using a vanishing cream called cptol. It promotes avoiding dry wrinkled complexions and suggests asking a druggist for guidance and following directions.

Keep Your Skin Beautiful With Avalon Nars Cisse Lotion

Women who seek soft smooth and clear skin will find Avalon Nars Cisse Lotion a toilet treasure. Used after washing it allays irritation dispels wind chap roughness and restores dainty softness. Available at toilet counters small bottle 15c large bottle 35c Special pricing at all RR ES GE stores 10c and 25c.

Rresge

Waterson Suening Courice PATTERNS

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design send to Fashion Department Waterloo Courier enclosing 15 cents for each pattern. These patterns allow for seats and all orders are filled as soon as possible with delivery about ten days after sending.

Fashion Department Waterloo

Edison Community Night Features Music Ice Cream Sociable

Community night at the Edison school playground includes an orchestra, Dan Yeager on accordion, and a Edison senior girls versus boys baseball game. W R C members meet at 2 30 p m tomorrow in Memorial hall.

Edison Dan Yeager

Park Boxing Card Delayed Then Rescheduled At Electrics Park

Rain that began at 8 20 p m yesterday postponed the Electrics park boxing card. Tonight at 8 30 p m the eight round main event features Clyde Drury of Marshalltown versus Joe Young of St Paul. Also billed are Wid Henry Cedar Falls versus Kid Villa Parkersburg in six rounds and Young Michart against Kid Gurley in four rounds.

Electrics Park Clyde Drury Marshalltown Joe Young St. Paul Wid Henry Cedar Falls Kid ‘Villa Parkersburg Young Michart Kid’ Gurley

Korean Missionary to Visit Mother in Waterloo

Miss Jeanette Oldfather on furlough from Methodist mission work in Korea will arrive in Waterloo soon after docking in San Francisco. She has served five years in Korea after being sent out from First Methodist Episcopal Church of Waterloo. Her mother Mrs Irene Oldfather and sister Mrs Earl W West reside nearby on Williston Avenue.

Irene Oldfather Wilston Avenue Jeanette Oldfather San Francisco Korea Waterloo Miss Oldfather Methodist Missionary First Methodist Episcopal Church Earl v W. West Williston Avenue

Brain Test Answer Pack From A Mnemonic List

A compact list of words labeled as answers for a brain test includes Persevere Sorrow Alabama Cohort Vigil Kokomo Catch Martyr ca Alfalfa Zigzag Totem Inane Added Potato.

Alabama

Inspection of Fort Des Moines Army Post Planned

Des Moines reports Maj. Gen. Robert H. Allen chief of Infantry will inspect Fort Des Moines army post next Monday and Tuesday. Local officials await findings on post readiness and training facilities.

AEMX Des Moines Fort Des Moines Army Post Robert H. Allen

Slaying Case Documents From July Trial Held

A grim court record indicates a slaying case identified as MSA DB not OCILTT proceeded to trial after formal arrest and detention on a recent date. The docket notes the defendant was held for trial as part of standard security procedures.

MSADB San Tere Jay

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