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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1923

Page

3

Wedding at Little Brown Church in the Vall near Nashua

Miss Marceila Gwyp eth Quick and Orrin H. Weatherill wed at 10 Saturday morning at the Little Brown Church in the Vall. Rev F. R. Macartney officiated before about 40 relatives and friends. reception hosted by Miss Jameson and Mrs. Weatherill. couple to reside in Trenton Mo. Weatherill an architectural engineer formerly of Des Moines. Quick a former Grant School teacher with Iowa State and Cornell ties.

Little Brown Vall Nashua Marceila Gwypeth Quick Orrin H. Weatherill Wildwood Chapel Drs. Jameson Miss Quick Vesta Paul Doris Spens_ Jey Mr. Weatherill Hig Bride Trenton Harrison Construction Company Des Moines East High School J. W. Weatherill Iowa State College Sigma Nu Fraternity France Floyd Nutt Atlantic Traternity Brothers Inez Holmes Cedric Weatherill Oskalogea Milton Hull Davenport

Isabell Winder and John Rainey Married in Rockford Today

Isabell Winder daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred A Winder Falls avenue Rockford Ill was to wed John Rainey from Waterloo today. She is staying with her aunt Mrs J Spafford in Rockford. He has worked with Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co for about 12 years and formerly toured for them. They will reside in Rockford and honeymoon at a lake resort.

Mise Isabell Winder Alfred A. Winder Falls Avenue J. Spafford Rockford John Rainey Waterloo Nome Wisconsin Roan Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company Rockfora Miss la Tour Waterloo Garment Company Delwerth Als Eli River Ming University of Minnesota MY. Flator A. BE. Gnagy Sherwood Park Cegar Tiver Hazel Clark Pear Kelly West Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Yellowstone I Polnta Mia W. P. Gentzler Fort Dodge Chicago M. Gleason Washington Gentzler Jetty Blaina Paul, Jr H. R. Manuett Grand Rapids Mich F. H. LaTier Washington Street Fiorenca Rockwall City Paul W. van Metre George Williams Mary Esther Des Moines B. L. Johnson Minnesota T. E. Scott Norwood Avenues Elizabeth Wells Humboldt Lyman Wood Tracy Minnie H. Hodgin Mabel Frances Omale Ned Traer

Miss Dorothy Hilmer Weds Horace Maynard in Des Moines

A secret engagement culminated in a Des Moines ceremony on Friday June 19 as Miss Dorothy Hilmer daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Hilmer married Horace Maynard son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Maynard. The bride remains bookkeeper for B P Lichty and Meyer. Maynard a former Citizens Gas and Electric clerk is active in the American Legion. Nearby, Mrs B A Roderick hosted a 6 o clock dinner for Suzanne Gardner Los Angeles music director visiting Mrs H O Huston with several relatives attending. Sunnyside Country Club hosts a large dinner dance this evening with over 120 reservations.

Dorothy Hilmer H. JF. Hilmer Horace Maynard Herbert &. Maynard Des Moines B. P. Lichty & Meyer Maynard Citizens Gag and Electric Company American Legion B. A. Roderick Suzanne Gardner Calvary Baptist Church Los Angeles H. O. Huston Roderick Rea S Roderick Whiting A. L Roderick Chicago Betha Powers Mra. J Sunnyside Evenine Sunnyside Country Club

Beauty Chats On Corn Cures From Old Remedies

Edna Kent Forbes shares old fashioned home remedies for corn care and related beauty tips. The column cites onion and lemon poultices, bread and vinegar poultices, mutton tallow pomade, and foot care methods. It notes remedies may ease or remove corns and double chin concerns, plus ear correction ideas.

Side Talks by Ruth Ameron on the Bore Who Narrates

A reader recalls a morning encounter with a woman who turned a simple greeting into a long, tedious tale about doctor visits and personal ailments. The text muses on bores who narrate at length, the habit of asking “Did you ever?” and the social cost of self centered storytelling.

E Hays Dr. S Ober Dr. 5 Smatia

Erva La Tour and Donald T Flater to Marry Tonight

Erva La Tour and Donald T Flater plan a wedding at 8 o'clock this evening in the bride’s sister home at 216 Randall Street. Rev W H Beachler of First Brethren church will perform the ceremony for about 26 friends and relatives with pink and white decorations. After a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Stebbins, the couple will honeymoon at Yellow Stone Park and are to reside in Waterloo after August 16.

Rainbow S. F Cirmer Walter Rufus Jacoby Verne Newsome Rainbow Division Walter Koch Albany N.Y Jacoby Jett Honey Erva Donald T. Fister Wil G. Stebbles Randall Street W.H. Beachler First Brethren Church Henrietta Bilthist Honor Maich

Leaders chosen for First Brethren Women's Missionary society

Mrs A A Bontrager was reelected president with Mrs S P Hoover as first vice president and Mrs W H Heachler as second. Mrs Will O'Neill serves as secretary and Mrs Francis LaBerre as assistant. Mrs J W Heller is treasurer. Mrs Louis Miller Mrs Francis LaBarre and Sam Hoover named assisting hostesses. Sixty attended the sunset prayer after the annual picnic at Byrnes park led by Rev R G Williamson who spoke on the loaves and fishes and multiplication through distribution.

First Brethren Women’s Missionary Society Clyde Miller A. A. Bontrager S. P. Hoover W. H. Heachler Will O'Neill Francis LaBerre J. W. Heller Louis Miller Francis LaBarre Sam Hoover First Baptist Woman’s Society Byrnes Park R. G. W'llamson

Scouts Exhibit at Dairy Cattle Show

Waterloo scouts prepare displays for the Dairy Cattle Congress in September. A frame with 127 emblems and insignia, arranged by A. F. Jury, executive, highlights the scout program. Another frame by Troop 8 shows over 60 knots. A third frame features camping photos. Summer camp runs Aug 11 to 20 on Morris Isle under scout officials. Troops 3 and 2, led by Joe Snively and Donald Parry, held overnight hikes to Kamp Kiwanis. Starting this month all scouts will receive a Leavitt & Johnson calendar honoring the 12 scout laws for one year.

Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress A. FL Jury Morris Isle Joe Snively Donald Parry Kamp Kiwanis Leavitt & Johnson

G A R Holds Special Meeting Next Monday

A special meeting of Robert Anderson post G A R is called for next Monday at 7 30 p m in Memorial hall. Plans will be discussed for a hall furnishing fund and the Memorial day account will be closed in full. All members are urged to attend.

Robert Anderson Post Memorial Hall

Fire alarm and house blaze prompt alerts in city

Fire from gasoline near a 1136 Independent Avenue home nearly caused disaster at 6 am. The blaze ignited around a car, was contained with limited damage. Earlier, a 1909 Water Street kitchen kerosene stove fire caused about 300 dollars in damage. Firefighters used 1700 feet of hose to reach the hydrant. A third daily trip to the Broadway Park Road dump followed.

Beniley Independente Avenue Rey Rose Water Street Broadway Park Road

CITY IN BRIEF Keep up your efficiency Buchanan's

A cluttered round of notices from Waterloo and nearby towns lists visits, travels, and events. Names such as Miss Marguerite Smith New Hampton Mrs W I McParlane St Louis George Smith Payne and many others appear among plans to visit relatives attend funerals motor trips and cottage stays. Local officials and residents plan vacations and social gatherings while several children and families recover from illness.

Ars W. HH. Wisner Davenport Tai I. A. Wigner Marguerite Smith New Hampton Waterloo W. I. McParlane St.Louis George Smith Payne Hankinton

Man Passes Worthless Checks in Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls July 13 F L Hall of Estherville passed worthless checks on local merchants totaling 250 dollars. The largest single amount was 65 dollars. He departed town in a light touring car claiming he had just received notice of his mother’s death in Estherville.

Cedar Falls F. L. Hall Estherville Egerville

Death at Centervilla Floyd Stewart of Shell Rock dies

Floyd Stewart, 43, formerly of Shell Rock, died yesterday in a Center ville hospital. His body will be brought home for services tomorrow afternoon. He leaves a widow and daughter Gwyneth, plus his mother Mrs. William Stewart of Shell Rock and sisters Mrs. C L Paley of Shell Rock and Myrtle Harrington of Des Moines.

Centervilla Sheil Rock Floyd Stewart Centerville Stewart Gwyneth William Stewart Shell Rock C. L. Paley Myrtle Harrington Des Moines

Welfare Sup t Urges County Supervisors to Attend State Meet

Dorothy Taylor head of the Social Welfare League appeals to county board members to attend the county Supervisors state convention in Mason City in August. She urges social service emphasis, cooperation with overseer of the poor and Salvation Army, and urges each organization to share plans to improve relief for the needy. The county plans strong attendance, as most of the seven members are expected to go. The aim is closer coordination among the Social Welfare League, overseer of the poor and Salvation Army in welfare efforts. A long‑standing working agreement between the county and the league had been terminated previously.

Board of Supervisors Dorothy Taylor Svelat Welfare League County Supervisors Mason City Taylor Social Welfare League City Overseer of the Poor Salvation Army League

Emancipation Day Celebration Planned by Local Negroes

Emancipation day set for Saturday Aug 4 by Waterton NAACP branch with Antioch Baptist church hosts. Park gates open all day at Cleartric park for free program of addresses movies games and hand concerts with white participants. J D Hopkins chairs general committee John W Gwynne program committee and Rev P M Lewis refreshments chair. Speakers to be chosen.

Waterton National Association For Advancement of Colored People Antioch Baptist Church Cleatric Park J. D. Hopkins John W. Gwynne Rev. P.M. Lewis

Y W C A Places 200 Girls During Last Six Months

The YWCA employment bureau placed two hundred girls in positions in the last six months, with 447 employer offers and 336 applications since January 1. At a board meeting, Miss Ethel Resor cited eighty calls for workers and seventy four requests for employment, noting June’s activity.

Y. W. G. A. Employment Bureau Ethel Resor Resor Sald

Man Ordered $5 Weekly Support for Child by Judge

George Greer faced a municipal court trial for child desertion. Judge O B Courtright ordered a $5 weekly support payment for an indefinite period to avoid jail, citing health as a claim but a witness letter suggested deliberate avoidance of responsibility. Greer was bound over to the grand jury, with the order held while payments continue. Leonard Aldrich was fined $10 for speeding, and a plain drunk was fined $25.

George Greer O. B. Courtright Municipal Court Greer Brand Leonard Aldrich

Court hearing continued in assault case over rug dispute

A traffic violator faced 30 days in jail or $5 bond forfeiture while C. D. Kifiger was arraigned on assault and battery information. The defendant pleaded not guilty and the hearing was continued to July 6 by consent.

C. D. Kifiger

Life Saving Tests Set For Wednesday At Cedar River Park

The Board of Red Cross examiners will hold another life saving test series at a municipal Cedar River park beach next Wednesday. Ernest O’Connor the beach lifeguard will offer preliminary instruction before the test day. Eight youths passed the lifesaving exams at Waterloo beach Wednesday including Eugene Miller Delia Winnegar and Jeanette Corsaud of Cadar Falls who will join the Waterloo chapter. Remaining Waterloo participants to complete the center are Jack Bartley Kathryn Wilds Thyr Buck Craig Ellyson and Herbert Davis.

Board of Red Croes Cedar River Park Ernest O'Connor Lfeguard Waterloo Beach Eugene Miller Delia Winnegar Jeanette Corsaut Cadar Falls Waterloo Jack Bartley Katheryn Wilds Fhyr2 Buck Craig Ellyson Herbert Davis

Window Display Here Wins Woodrow Prize

Cole Bros. company of Newton Illinois won the Woodrow Prize for a window display of washing machines. The Newton club awarded the prize from photographs of displays submitted nationwide. Second prize went to Allentown, third to Watertown, and fourth to Ackley Iowa.

Cole Bros. Company Fifth Street Woodrow Manufacturing Company Newton Newton Club Allentown Watertown Ackley Cole Bros W. Davis

Former Cedar Falls Woman Reported Critically Ill

Cedar Falls July 13 Special Mrs Marle Smith former resident of Cedar Falls is reported critically ill at the home of a Des Moines daughter Her four sons left this morning for her bedside from Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls Marle Smith Des Moines

Shrine All Day Picnic July 23 Promoted for Publicity

Shrine volunteers spread word for an all day picnic at Electric Park on July 23 with free rides and amusements. A large crowd is expected as delegates from several towns join Cedar Rapids based Shriners led by J M Bailey and G A Morris with music by El Kahir band and Rapids Shrine.

Shrine Shriners Piconic Joo’ Shri Electric Park A. W. Sipes Iowa Falle Fort Mason City G. A. Morris Manchester Central City Nton Walter M. Orr L. C. Ostrani Charles ‘City New Hampton Wast Union Ochweln J. M. Bailey Toledo Tama Marshalltown Ady Cedar Athera Shrine Club Pienté el Kahir Band Rapids Shrine Organization

Police Eyes Not Safe From Congested Traffic Frontline

Police records describe a 7:30 p m incident when a police car backed into another vehicle near headquarters causing front fender damage. City inspector Burke reported a coat stolen from his car with a $15 check. Another resident noted new cushions swapped for old ones near the east library. Miss Lillian Quam of Roland, Ia. reported suitcases missing.

C. 4 Buck First Street M. W. Burke A. L. Bings East Library Lillian Quam Roland

Stolen Bay Mare Reported From Fenstermaker Home

A bay mare was stolen from D. E. B. Fenstermaker at 1350 Hawenl Street last evening. Police were called after the incident. Earlier, a drunken man was placed behind a barn at 6:30 p.m. following an emptying of the city jail.

D. EB Fenstermaker Hawenl Street

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