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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1928

Page

2

Vera Cone Weds Floyd Hemmer in Waterloo Ceremony

Miss Vera Cone daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Cone of Millerdale married Floyd Hemmer son of Mrs Anna Hemmer at the bridal home of the groom's parents. The ceremony conducted by Dr Carl Lee Kenagy of First Baptist was attended by close relatives and friends. The couple will live in Waterloo and both hold local education and business ties.

Vera Cone Robert Gone Millerdale Floyd Hemmer Anna Hemmer Fifth Street West George W. Core Burton Avchue Carl Lee Kenagy First Baptist Church Dorothy Hemmer Waterloo Hemmer Eklund Business College Garry-Potter Tire Company

Final Luncheon of Series Hosted by Mesdames Nauman

Final luncheon and bridge party given at the home of Mrs. George W. Nauman Spans Souci at 1 o'clock with co host Mrs. William Nauman. Out of town guests included Mrs C J Pittenger visiting sister Mrs Ray C Eggert and Mrs Harry Henderson guest in Waterloo area now in Aponka Florida.

George W. Nauman Souci William Nauman C. J. Pittenger Mansfield Ray C. Eggert Harry Henderson Aponka Fla Waterloo W. F Raymond Ire Rodamar Charles Pickett

Tama Eastern Star members enjoy Tama picnic at Bartlett home

Twenty two Tama chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met yesterday at Mrs. E W Bartlett 144 Independence Avenue for a picnic dinner. Attendees included Fred Ingram Howard Goodell George Invin James Ennes Dr Clinton and others including Mrs Beck Mrs Werth and Mrs Prawl. Mr and Mrs Bartlett are former Tama residents.

Tama Order of Eastern Star E. W. Bartlett Independence Avenur Mmes Fred Ingram Howard Goodell George Invin James Ennes Clinton Harry Nelson Pearl Yerkes Edwin Baker Mel Waltz Claire Cory Thomas Potter Charles Butterfield Fred Ingersoll J. A. Roach Beck Werth Prawl Bartlett

Fish Dinner and Community Events Highlight Iowa Social Scene

Last evening at Cornwell home Mr and Mrs C A Lasser hosted a fish dinner after a two week Black Hills vacation. Guests included Mrs Blindig Tally and Miss Grace Tally of Minneapolis. Other attendees were Mr and Mrs J J Miller Dr and Mrs Lee Kenagy and Mr and Mrs Busser. Separate items note Women’s Club meetings at Waterloo and a Cedar Heights community sociable with 200 guests hosted by Cedar Heights Presbyterian church. Phi Sigma Chi dance at Electric Park drew 125 couples with a 6:45 dinner Monday at Black’s Tearoom and another dance slated for Friday at Electric Park.

A. J. Cornwell Spirit Lake Black Hills Blindig Tally Grace Tally Minneapolis Minn C. A. Lasser Lasser J. J. Miller Garl Lee Kenagy Cedar Heights Cedar Heights’ Community Phi- Sigma Chi Electric Park Black's Tearoom

Social Events on Week s Calendar

Weekday lists of gatherings include Boy Scouts and families at Camp Inguwanis and Yeomen picnic at Cedar River Park. Luncheon by Women s Club Monday afternoon. Tuesday hosts First U P church Mrs Aust Smith and Star Rebekah Club. Wednesday features Golden Link Club and Sunshine Rebekah quilting at Waterlooft O O F hall. Bridge party at Country Club. Evening First Lutheran Missionary Society at Electric Park. Thursday hosts Division 6 Central Christian Church Mrs Lydia Leach and Izaak Walton picnic Island Park Cedar Falls. Firemen s Hall hosts M Gilleas lodge B of R T. Friday afternoon Past Matron s Club Waterloo Chapter O E S Mrs T L Wheeler Lincoln Circle Ladies of G A R Memorial Hall Joyle Club Mrs Fred Morris.

Boy Scouta and Picnis Inguwanis Yeomen Cedar River Park Woman’s Club First WU. P. Church Aust. Smith Star Rebekah Club A. G. Picken Sunshine Rebekah Waterlooft O. O. F. Hall Bridge pary—Country Club First Lutheran Missionary Society Gienic Electric Park Central Christian Church Lydia Leach Izaak Walton Island Park Cedar Falls M. Gilleas R. T— Firemen'’s Hall Waterloo T. L. Wheeler Lincoln Circle G. A. R.—Memorial Hall Joyle Club Fred Morris

Pi Omega Pi Banquet Honors Initiates At 6 P.M.

Pi Omega Pi will host a banquet at 6 p m today to honor four initiates Miss Esther Coffin Miss Aden Benhof Miss Violet Bennett and Miss Littlebridge The event features The Ship of State centerpiece sailor costumes and corsage favors with A H Berg presiding A brief program of talks and music completes the evening.

Fi Omega Pi Town State Teachers College Esther Coffin Aden Benhof Violet Bennett Littlebridge Ship of State A. H. Berg

Club Notes Highlight Autumn Leaf and Picnic Plans

The Star Rebekah club will meet for a luncheon at Mrs A G Picken's home on Tuesday. The Autumn Leaf club met with Mrs Edwin Widdle and planned the Cedar Heights picnic. After the Aug 26 business session, members enjoyed ban co with favors to Mrs Ray Gigg le and Mrs E G Weidman. Mrs Wernold Diercks attended. The next meeting is set for Mrs Harry Grifith's home on Aug 22.

Star Rebekah Club A. G. Picken Autumn Leaf Club Edwin Widdle Cedar Heights Banco Favors Ray Giggle E. G. Weidman Wernold Diercks Harry Grifith

Church News Group Meet at Mrs Smith Home

The Church News Group of First United Presbyterian will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Austin Smith at 25 Linden Avenue.

First United Presbyterian Church Austin Smith Linden Avenue

Hints in Beauty Care for Fresh Complexion

Practical tips for skin care and appearance from a period column. Advice covers blood quality, cleansing with turpentine mixtures, hot water soaks, facial tapping, and the use of creams to improve complexion. Additional notes discuss lash brushing, brow shaping, egg shampoo, and modest hair care suggestions.

Tre & Tonic G. W Mi M

Ruth Doorley and W. L. Stewart to Marry on Monday

Ruth Doorley of 125 Culler street will wed W. L. Stewart of Voorhies Indiana Monday morning at St Marys Catholic church. A compliment party last evening in Cedar Falls featured blue and white decorations and gifts for the bride to be.

Ruth Doorley W. L. Stewart Culler Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Voorhies Miss Doorley M. d. Mergen R. P. Stewart Elizabeth Hess Winifred Damforth Genevieve Doorley Gladys Snyder Florence Potter Anna Steinbrecker Lilian Richie Anna Holm Elsie Kurib

Eldora Hosts Annual M S L Workers Picnic

Eldora Indiana welcomed nearly 509 attendees for the Minneapolis and Saint Louis railroad picnic for employees and families at Pine Lake and City Park. A special train was greeted by the Iowa State Training School band and 100 locals, with a parade and transport to the lake. An athletic program on Pine Lake was planned, with the event set to wrap up late today.

City in Brief Visitors and travelers list in Waterloo area

City in Brief notes multiple visits and travels of residents and guests. Mr. and Mrs. Seehausen of Chicago visit Sheriff Wagner's Roma. Readlyn couple Muhl stay weekend with McGourty in Waterloo. Annie Cutton arrives from New York to visit Elva Cutton. County Superintendent and Mrs. Jewett travel to Bradgate IA, plan to bring Mrs. Jewett's mother back. Butterfield family from Stambaugh Mich visit W. W. Bennett. Millen and Bussey depart for Peoria for family business. Mrs. Cora Page from Phillipsburg Kan. visits sister in Waterloo and plans visit to St Cloud Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and children from St. Louis tour Waterloo/Cedar Falls. Allen family return home. Jessie M. Shirley sails Montreal July 25 for Paris to tour Europe. Dr. and Mrs. Brinkman and family with Miss Saul plan a month motor trip via Yellowstone and Idaho. Dr. Goodwin and Eggert host at Waterloo. Lews Emmets to Greece trip. County Attorney FLOW Edwards go to Clear Lake for Epworth League. Hecklingers and son return from Wisconsin Minnesota and Canada. recount journey through Superior forest with miles of road unserviced.

G. B. Seehausen Chicago Roma H. T. Wagner J. W. Muhl J. S. McGourty Fairview Avenue Annie Cutton New York City Elva Cutton Cutler Street A. &. Jewett Bradgate James Millen Hawkeye Hotel Cora Bussey Dane Street Peoria Bussey Cora Lonnenecker C. C. Page Phillipsburg Kan Frank Finn Oneida Street Waterloo St. Gloud Minn OQ. W A. M. Moore DeKelie Jack St. Louis Cedar Falls W. W. Allen Riverside Drive Jessie M. Shirley East High School Montreal Gan Paris Shirley Hammond Europe

Hoover Finishes Al3 Seekers In Avalanche Of Straw Ballots

Hoover wins the Waterloo presidential straw poll decisively with 126 of 158 votes and 607 to 237 for Smith. The survey tallies show 844 voters interviewed, with numerous occupations represented including dentists, clerks, farmers, and housewives expressing support for Hoover and criticism of Prohibition and the Tammany era.

Hoover Waterloo Herbert Hoover Smith al Smith Barber Cook Clerk Smit

Ashes Interred in Elmwood for Waterloo Native

Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Smith and daughter Anna Lil visited Waterloo from Chicago where the doctor will join a government hospital. He brought the ashes of his sister Lilian Smith, killed in California, and interred them at Elmwood Cemetery beside his parents. Dr. Smith is Harvey Smith’s nephew. Ben and Harvey Smith were once fuel dealers in Waterloo.

F. C. Smmth Anna Lil Arthur TL Biwin Denver Street Chicago Tacoma Wash Ben Smith Dr. Smith Harvey Smith West Union Ben Harvey Waterloo

Coffeer Fluff Dessert Recipe Note

Arecipe style note describes making a coffee custard dessert with coffee sugar milk gelatin eggs vanilla and whipped cream. It includes serving in sherbet glasses and mentions mint jelly colored green and hot gingerbread with whipped cream as a Sunday night treat.

Magpie Bridget

Kindergarten Guides For Home Education Debate

The National Kindergarten Association issues a free booklet on using the child’s first senses at home. The publication is distributed weekly in the Evening Courier columns.

National Kindergardee Association New York City

Florence Shelby Letters On Child Education And Courtesy

Florence Shelby reflects on gentleness and fairness in children. She recalls teaching a daughter to wait her turn at the post office and stresses that meekness must be tempered by justice. She advises Helen to guide George toward fairness without stifling kindness and to let his growth come naturally.

Florence Shelby Helen George Heer Martha

Kindergarten’s vital role in public education says Frasier

George Willard Frasier, president of Colorado State Teachers College, argues that kindergarten is essential to give every child a fair start. He emphasizes that a strong early program completes the public school system and prepares children for real work in elementary grades.

Farmer Smith Hoover Éalcon George Willard Frasier Colorado State Teachers College Greeley

Oriental Serenaders to Play Park Thursday August 2

Oriental Serenaders bring a comical and innovative dance program to Central Park with a mix of novelty numbers and clever staging. The agent promises wailing trombones laughing saxophones and a smooth swing that keeps patrons energized.

Eiedric Park

Unclear Fragments Suggest Cooking Guidance

The readable text hints at cooking tips for soups using vegetable water for flavor. It references cooking methods and saving the cooking liquid to enhance taste, mentioning plain water and broth-like liquid as a flavor base.

Park like cemetery planned for Edith Adams farm site

Landscape engineer Philip Froeger proposes a modern park like cemetery on the Edith Adams 40 acre farm near the Hudson road, with landscaping, winding drives, and abundant shrubbery. A company is forming to own and operate the project, replacing old cemetery styles. The land lies on primary road No. 59 between Waterloo and Hudson, about a half mile southwest of the city units.

Edith Adams Hudson Road Philip Froeger Chicago C. &. Howard Adams Opring Philadelphia Troeger Waterloo Hudson

Peanut Scramble Highlights Edison Playground Picnic

A peanut scramble and a 40 per side relay plus folk dances marked the Edison playgrounds picnic last night. About 900 attended as Louis V. Orr awarded a Campbell Bakery cake to G Chauncey Reside for aiding Edison’s status as the city’s best playground. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Miller provided a horse and mule act, while Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Hirk and Mrs. Margaret Wells left for Leavenworth, Kansas after the event.

Edison Louis V. Orr Campbell Bakery Gchauncey James McGinley Clyde Miller Walter A. Hirk Margaret Wells Jill Grant Avenue Leavenworth, Kan

Brain Test Answer Names Listed

The prompt provides a list of correct names. Items include Columbia, wigwag, Aragon, Nobile, Goney, Guiana, Aladdin, Balsaina.

Colombia Aragon Guiana Balsaina

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