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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1924

Page

13

Jeanette Roemer Weds Harry Tour in Nashua Church

Society notes announce the marriage of Jeanette Roemer to Harry Tour at Tittle Brown church Nashua with Rev George L Hanna officiating. Attendants Miss Mildred Kays and Miss Kathryn Waggoner. Post nuptial luncheon for 22 guests featured spring floral decor. The bride is employed in a Lansing law firm’s office and a 193X graduate of West High School. The groom is an architectural engineer with Consumers Power, Jackson Michigan and a U of Illinois alumnus. They will reside at 22 Peterson Apartments Jackson Michigan after October 1.

Mes Jacob Roemer Jeanette Harry Bird Tour J. M. Tour Jluimbaldt Tittle Hrowe Church Nashua George ‘l. Ilanna Milcret Kays Mod Kart Waggon Mre Tour Pike

Young Folks Stage Pleasing Benefit for Chapel Redecorating

Hast Park Presbyterian church youths presented the two act play A Misplaced Decimal at Cutler and Kern streets to raise funds for redecoration. The tale of college life drew enthusiastic response despite rough edges and featured J Herrick Darling and a student accompanist.

Hast Park Presbeterian Church Cutler Kern College Lfe J. Herrick Darling

Picnic and Sports Program Entertain Employes of Black's

About 000 employes of the James Black department store and their families picnicked last evening at Byrnes park. A 6:30 supper was followed by games, contests and sports, then dancing in the old clubhouse with an orchestra. Prizes were awarded in multiple events won by Miss Freeman, Miss Anna Patterson, Mrs J C Burns, Ray Slaughter, Dick Grinam and others. Burns' team beat Eaton's eye at the ball game by 2 to 5.

James Black Department Store Byrnes Park BL. King T. W. Baton W. A. B. Graham Jon Marcella Boylston Maen J. C. Burns David Stevenson Thomas Exitton Ray Slaughter Gus Demmel Henry Morgan Dick Grinam Bob Stevenson William Stevenson Franklin Burns Franklin Burns; Tntra Williarm Tom Eaton M. W. Strickler United States Naturalization Examiner J. W. Thompson Clerk of Courts C. R. Hench Blaine

Mrs Burdette Smith Guest of Honor at Helen Gould Women

Mrs Burdette Smith was hosted as guest of honor by the Helen Gould Women auxiliary. About 30 members attended a Memorial hall party yesterday afternoon in her honor before she leaves next week for Mason City. Mrs Delia McAllister presented the gift and Mrs Frank Swartz organized the event with flowers decorating the rooms and lunch served after.

Burdette Smith Mason City Helen Gould Memorial Hall Delia McAllister Frank Swartz

In Laws and the Mother In Law in Side Talks

Side Talks argues that in-laws strain marriage when grievances are aired to mothers and other relatives. Louise and Charles exemplify how venting to a mother can harden anger, wreck intimacy, and ruin trust, illustrating how gossip and sympathy-seeking erode family ties.

Louise Charles Mrs. Jackson

Miss Genevra Smith and Emert Follett Wed in Dewar

Miss Genevra Smith daughter of Mrs J 3 Smith of 125 Maple Street and Emert Follett of Dewar were married Wednesday afternoon at 3 at the Whitthe Brown Nashua by Rev Bari Shafer Methodist pastor The couple were accompanied by several relatives and will reside in Dewar where Follett manages the O W Follett store Mrs Follett was a Feet High School student last year.

Genevra Smith J. 3. Smith Maple Street Emert Follett Dewar Whitthe Brown Shurell Nashua Bari Shafer Margaret Stotts Stanley Gruhn A. B. Smith O. W. Follett

Janesville Hosts Dinner Honoring Detroit Woman

Miss Adaline Howe entertained at a formal dinner party in Janesville in honor of Mrs. Lloyd Ebert of Detroit Michigan. Guests included Miss Evelynker Mrs Albert Brandes and others. evening featured a theatre party at Waverly with attendees from Janesville Waterlo and Iowa State Teachers College.

Adaline Howe Janesville Lloyd Ebert Detroit Mtd Evelyn:ker Albert Brandes Waterlov Waverly Avening Dacker Brandis Grace Pattee Airs Forrest Squires Janceville Dorothy Smalling Iowa State Teachers College

U B Vacation Bible School to Close at Exhibit

Final feature of the Daily Vacation Bible School at Graves Memorial United Bremen church includes an exhibit and program Friday evening. Handwork and minds from the study will be shown. Bible drills will highlight the children’s work with participation from both pupils and teachers. Parents and friends are urged to attend.

iGraves Memorial United Brethren Church

Isabella Party for Helena Kurth Planned Next Monday

Daughters of Isabella host a party Monday evening at Knights of Columbus hall for Miss Helena Kurth whose marriage to John N. Schaack on August 12 is planned. About 76 guests are expected, organized by Mrs. C. J. Dowling with assistants Miss Mary Hickey and Miss Bess Burns.

Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Hall Helena Kurth John N. Schaack C. J. Dowling Dowling Mary Hickey Bess Burns

Bridge Party Honors Mrs Glen Featherby in Mount Union

Yesterday afternoon at Mrs Loren J Berry and Mrs Les Litchfield hosted a bridge gathering for Mrs Glen Featherby of Mount Union Two tables played with pink and white decor and garden flowers A luncheon followed the game Mrs Caatherley guest of Mrs Campbell Also announced are Sunnyside Country Club dinner dance reservations and an invitational women’s golf tournament with qualifying August 4 9 Invitations sent to clubs statewide

Mark Campbell William Brown Bridge Loren J. Berry Les Litchfield Glen Featherby Mount Union Caatherley Campbell Sunnyside Country Club ASL

Club Notes Highlight Afternoon Card Games and High Scores

Five hundred was played by club members hosted by Mrs. L. A. Bush with Mrs. A. J. Howard attending from outside. Favora were presented to Mrs. J. W. Wilfmek and Mrs. Ross Farrell. refreshments served. Monitors of Triple Four club at Mrs. Russell Stewart’s home afternoon enjoyed three tables of cards with high scorers Mrs. Clarence Bassarear Mrs. Harry Pashby and Mrs. Fred Bartz. William Stover named president as nasturtiums adorned the luncheon table at Mrs. John Cratsley’s home where 506 saw winners Mrs. Oren Wilcox and Mrs. Milo Baldwin. refreshments by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Harry Con are. Double Five club members.

A Etc Ll. A. Bush A. J. Howard Favora J. W. Wilfmek Ross Farrell Clarennce Bassarear Harry Pashby Fred Bartz Russell Stewart Triple Four Club William Stover Nasturtiums John Cratsley Oren Wilcox Milo Baldwin Harry Con

Central Christian to Hold Married Folks Picnic

The Married Folks class will host a picnic at Byrnes Park Friday evening. Members should bring their own dishes and silver. If weather turns unfavorable, the picnic moves to the church. The article notes high electrical temperatures and a miscellaneous fact about telephones in South America.

GT. A B. of L. B Electric Park Central Christian Church Byrnes Park

Beauty Chats on Varicotorized Wena and Home Hair Dye

Readers ask why they cannot mix hema pyrol gallic acid with other ingredients to color gray hair brown. The column cautions against home mixing due to application, timing, scalp condition, and ingredient variability. A professional can apply the paste safely for a harmless result.

Wenna Nair Aily

City in Brief Highlights From Waterloo Area

Waterloo notes report Mrs. Catherine Meek in New York buying stock, Judge Wood’s Waterloo court schedule, officials in Des Moines for county officers’ meeting, and Mrs. Friday’s hospital surgery. Local infra work advances on the river wall while fire department praise follows an inspection.

Catherine Meek Meek War Shop New York City Ella Moeller Vivian Moeller H. ¢. Moeller Clinton Chicago Minneapolis Altha Millette McDonald Ig & Fuest GM. Coykendall Park Avenue West Milletta Coykendall W. C. Norton Winona Minn North Dakota Waterloo

Oklahoma Quarantine Ordered Over Anthrax Threat

Oklahoma City July 31 John A Whitehurnt president of the State board of agriculture ordered a quarantine preventing the admission of livestock into Oklahoma from Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi due to anthrax in parts of those states.

Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi John A. Whitehurnt State Board of Agriculture

Uncle Wiggily Helps Bunty Recall Forgetful Hunt

Uncle Wiggily assists Baby Bunty the rabbit girl who has forgotten what Mrs. Wibblewobble sent her for. After clues about sugar salt butter bread and memory triggers Bunty finally recalls oatmeal and spoon, resolving the forgetful quest with the help of Mr. Cheese and a street organ melody.

Mtr Cheesa Baby Bunty Uncle Wigstly Mr. Cheese Mrs. Withlawobble Uncle Wiggily Bunty Uncle

Brain Tests By Sam LognD

Puzzle notes and arithmetic clues discuss tank shapes and copper requirements. A swamp craft riddle yields MARTER, while geometry problems calculate tank capacity and copper needs for different base shapes and depths.

Sam Lognd

Uncle Wiggily and Bunty Enjoy a Party Night

A whimsical scene describes Uncle Wiggily and Bunty sharing oatmeal as they prepare for a party hosted by a hopping horse. The tale ends with Bunty promising a vase of flowers and a playful reminder to take a fancy treat along to the party.

Bucy Ialg Mir Chorac Mr. Longuars Bunty Uncle Wiselly

Answers to Nature Questions From the Naturs Notes Dept

The 1923 column presents reader queries on transplanting pines for hedges, birds leaving tracks, and using urban labe insect control. It offers guidance on pine survival conditions, animal hearing in tracks, and trained animals for vermin hunting, noting temperature and habitat needs for turtles and discussing larks and minks as potential ratters.

Naturs Notes Dept West Grove Mungoos

Utility Firms Hold Large Annual Picnic at Electric Park

More than 500 employees from Citizen's Gas & Electric Co and Cedar Valley Electric Co attended the annual picnic at Electric Park. Activities included baseball, tug of war, track events, dancing, and a watermelon feast. Miss Margaret Sannatta won two prizes in ball throwing and the 60 yard dash while Lester Cummings captured the fast pre eating contest.

Citizen’s Gas & Electric Co Gedar Valley Electrea Company Charias Electric Park Waterloo Duartes City Margaret Sannatta Lester Cummings A. Hansen

Three Restrained in Liquor Cases

Permanent injunctions restraining defendants from violating liquor laws were issued by Judge Wood in actions where the state was plaintiff. Defendants included Fred Eskridge Bertha Fry and Willie Coates. Donati Peterson and Walter Hattrup pleaded guilty to larceny before Judge Wood, each sentenced to 60 days in jail with mittimus withheld and parole to Sheriff H T Wagner. The sheriff was ordered to destroy forfeited liquor in state cases against Bertha Fry Kitty Matthews and Roy Billings.

Wood Fred Eskridge Bertha Fry Willie Coates Donati Peterson Walter Hattrup Mittimus H. T. Wagner Kitty Matthews Roy Billings

Heyde to Sing at Charles City Sunday

Baritone Martin Heyde of Waterloo and violinist Miss Asa Niemack will assist organ recital by Prof. Zeilinger of Dubuque and Prof. Hartwig of Waverly at Caselman Memorial Lutheran Church Charles City. Organ by Caselmann cost 60000 funded by Rev Emil Caselman bequest. Dedication service to follow in Polish.

Martin Heyde Waterloo Asa Niemack Charles City Zetlinger Dubuque Hartwig Waverly Caselmann Puelish Zeilinger

July Moist and Mild Climate Record Description

July was moist and not very hot with cooler days due to rainfall. Temperatures peaked around 92 degrees on two days, while a high 91 was noted on another. Rainfall totaled unusually high for July, with 1.05 inches on July 22 and other showers. August is forecast warmer but cloudy.

Say Dee Brees Uly Buren L.uz Caohes State Bureau Waterloo

Twin Girls Injured in Traffic Mishap

Two 4 year old girls in a Milton Densing family vehicle were injured when their car collided with another driven by A Roach on Logan Avenue. One girl suffered a deep forehead gash needing stitches. her twin sister escaped with bruises. An adult in another crash on Logan and Harrison sustained a badly bruised arm. Police logged seven accidents yesterday with widespread disregard for traffic rules.

Miltred Milton Densing Honea Avenue A. Roach Logan Avenua Ath Margeret Melina Empey Logan Logan and Harrison G. Wuest Fourtheast C. St. Cheatham Richl

Chicago editor sails to join tour of Europe and Britain

Robert Wolf of this city sailed from Montreal for Cardiff Wales and will join a group of University of Chicago students for a two months tour of Eastern Europe and Great Britain. He will look after the interests of the University of Chicago daily paper The Sally Maroon where he serves as sports editor.

Bails Europe Charley City Robert Wolf Thin City Montreal Cardiff Wales Jais Uncre Parth University of Chicago Great Britain Adap Sally Maroon Wittth

Whiten Skin with Lemon and Orchard White

An advertisement promotes a home skin whitening remedy mixing lemon juice with Orchard White to produce a quarter-pint solution. It claims the product lightens skin, removes freckles and blemishes, and can be applied at home without irritation or medical supervision.

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Jeanette Roemer Harry Bird Little Brown Church Mrs Harry Tour Hackett Mary H Luella Hackett Ed Hackett Etsie Erickson Bira O'Rourke Zatha Pilson Rose O'Rourke Imogens Fowler Violet O’rourke Madge Renner James Hogers Bob Burhans Sammy Sampson Erwin Kaltenbach Henry Williams Adolph Kaltenbach Bernice Huston Lilian Gramm Aline Doty Savoy Cafe U. B. Vacation Bible School Isabella Cantrat Lodge Knights of Columbus Church News South America Sona Kent Forbes S.J. M Neader M. Jones IGC Y. M. CA. Bidg Buchanan G. W. Wood J. N. Sweitzer Basi Municipal Court Ming D Madigan Senate Bird Des Moines Edith McBain George Greene Julius Rueben Maurice Rosenbloom Grant Highway St. Francis Hospital Ralph Watters Hudson Presbyterian Hospital Howard R. Garis Mr. Chease Uncle Wiggly Rayked Bunny Jalong Arasthermacjot Tog Mr Cheese Burroughs Nature Club Heyde Weatherman Peer Veesaee Max Guyer Waterloo O Sophia Christenson Waterlog O X. M. GC Complete Optical Service Rakai Chicken Takenham New Pagland Ham Bolaptta R. P. Bowman Yashiogn Department
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