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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

2

Rev George A Miller to Speak at Free Methodist Church

Rev George A Miller resident bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Mexico City will address the Free Methodist Church tomorrow at 2 30 pm on Whats the Matter with Mexico The Bishop has overseen missions and schools in Mexico and Central America since 1924 and is touring the United States to discuss relations with southern neighbors He will return to Mexico next month and visit the U S again in the fall The Women of the church will host the event followed by a social hall gathering tonight various local events and meetings are listed alongside the address

George A. Miller Methodist ‘Episcopal Church Mexico City Mexico Free Methodist Church Slexico City Central American States Miller United States Wll Ween First Methodist

Dinner Is Courtesy for Couple Wed at Nashua

A wedding notice notes Mr and Mrs Gardner hosted a dinner last evening for their niece Marjorie L Lewis Fredericksburg who wed Thomas KE Moore Sumner in a 2pm ceremony at the Little Brown Church Vale Nashua Rev George Wanna officiated Bridesmaid Pearl Speicher Fredericksburg Best man Carl Thomas Sumner The couple will reside on a farm near Sumner and a sewing circle meeting followed with favors to attendees.

and Mies Gardner Thomas KE. Moore Sumner Marjorie L. Lewis Fredericksburg Waterloo Kina Po.ry George Wanna Little Brown Nashua Pearl Speicher

Graduates to Be West Smithfield Class to Hold Supper

Fourteen members of the graduating class of West High are not the guests at a Westminster church supper this evening. The event at 6 o clock is arranged by the Women's auxiliary to allow parents and patrons to attend the graduation. Names listed include Kenneth Harris, Faulette Donald Halt, Nathan Lawless, Albert Martin, Ed win Moore, Elwin Moore, uli Mowhbrar, Alice Redington Theodore Redder, Paul Suffern, and Francis Thompson.

West Minster Nearjorie

Record breaking crowd at St. John's dance

Nearly 3,060 guests attended a St. John's Church dance at the Forum last evening under the auspices of St. John's. More than 6,000 tickets were sold. J. Re Sims led the event with Mrs Becker Jackson and Mrs Martin Moeller among organizers.

John

Chesebro to Wed Marion Thornton in Toledo

Virgil Chesebro son of Mr and Mrs Frank W H Chesebro of 757 Logan avenue will marry Miss Marion Thornton of Toledo Ohio at St Charles Catholic church Tuesday at 5 am. Chesebro a East High graduate class of 1923 and currently connected with Tuttle Scott Stores Toledo has been named manager of the Tuttle Scott store in Sioux City and will assume the position soon. C F S Recket chapter held a regular meeting last evening with Miss Maxine Leckington violin solo and Miss Marian Aldrich reading in program led by Mrs Truman Wagner.

Virgil Chesebro Frank WH. Chesebro Logan Avenue Marion Thornton Toledo St. Charles Catholic’ Church Chesebro East High Tuttle-Scott Stores, Inc Tuttle-Scott Sioux City Alan C.F Truman Wagner Maxine Leckington Lillian Smelter Marian Aldrich

Congregational Women Plan June Festival for Organ Fund

Congregational women met at First Congregational church to plan a June festival at the home of Dr and Mrs W O H Bickley with indoor and outdoor programs from 2 to 6:30. Miss Lots Galbraith will sing, after four years studying in Naples. Proceeds go to the organ fund.

el Ins Woh. Bickley Woman's Organization First Congregational Church Aliss Lots Galbraith J. L. Bronson Aliss Galbraith Naples Tunghean ETS Hickley M. Naber Py Brintnall Northeastern Women’s Board of Missions Wilicl J. Richmond Morgan Charles Davis Ticlen Swisher Marjorie Wheslock D. Popp Olivia. Enderlein Mary Davis

Daughters of Dr Macartney to Graduate in Oberlin and at Iowa

Miss Helen Macartney daughter of Rev J B R Macartney pastor of First Presbyterian will graduate from Oberlin Conservatory of Music after a five year course majoring in piano and pipe organ and aiming to direct public school music and orchestra She has been elected supervisor of music at Whiting Iowa for next year Arthur Macartney has completed commercial training at Iowa University and will join Equitable Tire Insurance in Columbus Ohio Dr Macartney will attend the graduation exercises and be away about a week Past Mathens Club hostess Henry Geewis led a luncheon and charity hemmed towels for the Order of Eastern Star Mrs Roby celebrated a birthday and her daughter Jan visits from Minneapolis before a California trip. U B Women plan luncheon at Black's Tea Room and Fifteen will attend. Ladies Aid to present a play at the M E Church Friday evening with refreshments and a social hour at TG O F hall. Juveniles meet at 2530 p m tomorrow.

Helen Macartney Arthur Macartney J. BR. Macartney First Presbyterian Church Miss Macartney Oberlin Whiting Arthur. Macartnny Iowa'university Yellowstone Park Equitable Tire Insurance Company of Ne-Vo Columbus, O Mathens Tirs Henry Geewis Yesterdday Sans Souci Order of Eastern Star Doone Afrs David Roby California Wasa Buest Raymond Benafl Tadies M.E TG. O. F

Beauty Gossip and Health Tips From Old Columns

The page surveys Venus de Milo as the ideal female form and contrasts her measurements with an average college girl, noting shifts toward athletic ideals. It also includes hair care advice and rough health tips, touching on exercise, beauty standards, and grooming practices of the era.

Venus de Milo Venus de College Miie Prahally Maiern Langerae Avitiner Waiat

Grace M E Grace Church Sunday School Picnic

Grace M. and church plan annual Sunday school picnic at Cedar River park at 3 30 p m with committee arranging for all children. Autos leave the church at 4 00 p m. Homemakers class of First Presbyterian will have a picnic supper at 7 p m in Lafayette Park. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish, silverware, and sandwiches. Church activity notes include Vacation Bible School at Walter B Street Baptist with good enrollment and planned crafts and sewing classes.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall Monse First Presbyterian Sunday School Cedar River Park Hall West Lincoln Saleenerie Hall Riday Hive Royal Movse G.I. Hall Presbyterian Cinemakers Lafayetta Park Linden Junior Standad Bexrevs Leola Perry Tene - Rebekah O. O Halt Cass cAnnual Grace M. & Church First Presbyterian Church Lifayette Park Waltet B Street Baptist Bozan Vacation Bible School F.E. ‘Lamb Central Cedar River Park

Club Notes and Social Gatherings Mentioned

Bridge club met at Mrs Geo Lighiey’s home yesterday afternoon. Favors were received by MHAL Rogers Merle Crank and Mrs Hen Somers. Hostess assisted by Mrs Warne Falmer Mrs Harry Toster APPS. Kilkara club to meet at Tinto mH Comorraw Park Janesville to Golden Linkelab. Park Tun yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs Charles Fivash with her daughter assisting. Vets group notes suggest former town members mentioned.

Lucky 18 Bridge Club Geo Lighiey Atiarnoon Mhal Rogers Merle Crank Hen Somers Warne Falmer Harry Toster Apps Kilkara Club Tinto, Mh Comorraw Ab Park Tm Mn Janesville Golden Linkelab O Park Tun Charles Fivash Win

Engagement of Ethel Voelker Told at Dinner

Mrs. Ws J Voelker of 219 Clay Street hosted a dinner party to announce the engagement of her daughter Ethel Voelker to Albert Thurow of Aurora Illinois. The event featured pink and orchid decor, Cupid favors, and small silk hats. Twelve guests attended, with the wedding planned for June 16.

Ws. J. Voelker Clay Atreel Ethel Albert ‘Thurow Aurora Jillnois Miss Voelker

City in Brief highlights local notes and travels

City in Brief lists residents and visitors across Waterloo area, noting Dan Allen carpenter at 427 Newell Street, Myrtis Dollmire on vacation in Clear Lake, the Larson family moving to Bankton Minnesota, Mrs. Charles Miner visiting Walnut Court, WTP Baldwin summering with daughter in Waterloo, Bernice Juel Horrocks visiting from Los Angeles, Mrs. Robert Miller and Marjorie Wis teaching in Havana High School summering with Ells family, and political candidate Walter A. Newport in town courting voters. Everett Pines trio visits from Washington DC, Clifford McDougall en route from Waterloo to Chicago with family, and Lula Foster filing for divorce citing cruel treatment, seeking custody and alimony for four children.

Isarl Allen Carpenter Newell Street Myrtis Dollmire Clear Lake August Larson Carl Bankton Minn Charles Miner Rockford H. J. Meyers Walnut Court Wtp Baldwin Anaheim Cal Carl L. Grings Bath-Peek Bernice Juel Ralph A. Ells Allen Street Walter A. Newport Davenport Iowa Waterloo Everett’ Pines Washington, D. C Ed Pines Winton Street Clifford MicDougall Moving Picture Los Angeles Chicago Clara McDougall Samuel Foster Lula Foster Koscisko Miss Sametta Laddie Willie James

Lemons to Whiten Skin Remedy Promoted in Ad

An old newspaper ad touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard White as a whitening skin remedy. It claims a bottle yields a pint of a potent whitener for face, neck, arms, and hands. The blurb notes famous stage beauties use it for clear skin and to reduce freckles, sunburn, and tan. The recipe cautions that the mixture must be prepared at home and not sold ready to use.

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Standard Battery to Lease Adjoining Store Space

The Standard Battery & Electric company signed a lease for an adjoining store at 223 Fifth Street West in the Himei hotel building. The move will consolidate the battery department and machine shop from Lawson Automotive into a new building, enabling expansion of the sleet real department and shipping. Remodeling has begun and the two departments are to be in operation by June 19, with ownership by John Hanson FLM, Wood and WJ Necker, and over 16 years in business.

Standard Battery & Electric Company Fifth Street West Himei Waterloo Willard Standard Machine Shop Lawson Automative Company Standard Battery & Electric Go Battery Department Sletreal Slandare Battery & Electric Co John Hanson FLM_s Wood

Residence permit issued for a house and garage

A building permit was issued today to Frank Bishop as contractor for a residence at 1501 Commercial Street. The estimated cost is 3,000 dollars. A separate garage permit was also issued for 100 dollars. Other permits issued by officials.

B.S. Corrigan Commercial Street Parker Frank, Bishop Conimis

How to Make Strawberry Jam with Certo

A vintage recipe explains preserving color and flavor using Certo. It covers weighing 2 lbs of berries, adding sugar, boiling hard for 2 to 3 minutes, skimming, and sealing with melted paraffin. Includes product details and a mail order offer from Douglas-Cechin Corporation in Rochester, New York.

Battin Addras Douglas-Cechin Corporation Sat Arantte Rochester N.Y Guivertisement i

Remodeling business building on Fifth Street West note

Fragmentary list shows remodeling business bids at 225 Fifth Street West for 200 dollars, 1410 Mulberry for 100, and 106 Peek Street for 169, with names Wasson Frank E Leichmitz and Dr B S Dunkelberg linked to the items.

Siover Wasson Frank E Leichmitz Mulberry Peek’street B.S. Dunkelberg

Toledo High School Honors Pupils For History Awards

Toledo High School announces honors for the eighth grade and high school students. Gould, grandson of Mr and Mrs A M Gould, earns a gold medal for best work in American history and Citizenship. Margaret Simpson wins silver, Ruby Anderson receives scholarship honors for top four year high school grades. Violdt LeFevre is noted as runner up in the class. Clarence LeRoy Reinig Post No 72 offers two yearly medals for best history and citizenship work. Gould is the youngest apprentice in the Toledo Chronicle office.

Toledo Gould A. M. Gould Margaret F.B. Simpson Clarence LeRoy Reinig Post Toledo Chronicle Ruby Andrew ‘Anderson Tle Violdt C. F. LeFevre

Six Candidates Address Labor Men at Waterloo Meeting

At the regular semi monthly meeting in Cappenters hall last night in Waterloo Central Labor held an open forum for candidates in the upcoming primary. Speakers included George S. Banta for congress Third district Arch W. McFarlane for state senator Floyd P. Davis for state representative William A. Cook Burr G. Towne for county attorney and Mrs Eva H Brebner for county recorder.

Waterloo Central Walon Cappenters' Hall George 8. Banta Arch W. McFarlane Floyd P. Davis William A. Cook Burr G. Towne Eva .H Brebner

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