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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

3

Helene Dage Weds Michael Welch In May Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Frank A Dage announce the marriage of their daughter Helene to Michael Welch at Waverly Indiana on May 28 Rev E A Revech of the Lutheran church officiated Great aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs George Orth attended The couple resides at 1323 Lafayette Street Ottumwa Iowa Helene is a stenciler for Hinson Manufacturing and Michael is a Rath Packing inspector

Frank A. Dage Ar ‘Heights Helene Michael Welch Lafayette Street Waverly E. A. Revech Lutherrém Church George Orth Miss Cage Hinson Manufacturing Company Mr. Welch Rath

Mrs Hoover Honored At Cedar Heights Bridge Party

Mrs Glen Ralston hosted a visiting party for Mrs E L Hoover of Canton Indiana and their baby Bobby. Guests included Mrs Edward Northey Mrs Julius F Johnson and others with bridge games and a late luncheon. The Hoovers also attended Hagerman’s bridge party and will dine with Mr and Mrs on Tuesday.

Mrs. Hoover Glen Ralston E. L. Hoover Canton, In Mr. Hoover Bobby Bridge Peta Meore Lloyd Selick Edward Northey Jane Julius F. Johnson Stall David Sherman J. H. Burright Donna Mae Harold Sibert George Hagerman A. ©. Vetter Ralston Mrs. Hagerman Cedar Heights Mrs. On

Mrs Fink Hosts Kitchen Shower for Pauline Fink

Mrs Caroline Fink hosted a kitchen shower for her daughter Pauline Fink, the bride elect to marry E F Stevenson on June 16. Guests, all Shoemaker shop employees, enjoyed games and a luncheon with lilies and snowballs while Pauline opened gifts. Jean White directed the event. A Daughters of Union Veterans regular meeting is set for 2 p m Tuesday in Memorial hall.

Pauline Fink Caroline Fink Miss Fink E. F. Stevenson Jean White ge _D Daughters of Union Veterans of the P. m Memorial Hall

Social Events on Week's Calendar at Musicale Club

Week calendar lists social events at Musicale Country club with venues around Oxford Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Past Matron’s club meets Monday afternoon at Beckerchap er oO and E Hotel. Tuesday hosts J D club Mrs A N Gleason and Garden club Mrs M B Cleveland. Tuesday evening features Sunshine Rebekah lodge at Water loo I O O F hall and D O V Memorial hall. Wednesday evening Waterloo chapter O E B Ma sonic temple. Friday afternoon Child Conservation club Mrs F Giles.

Beckerchaper Oo E. &—Hotel Oxford Cedar Falls J. D. Club A. N. Gleason M. B. Cleveland Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Waterloo I. 0 O. F D. O. V.—Memorial Hall Waterloo O. E Masonic Temple Child Conservation Club

Agnes Nelson and Clarence Ransom Bride and Groom

Miss Agnes Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Nelson and Clarence Ransom son of Mrs Ellen Ransom were married yesterday at First Congregational church by Rev J Richmond Morgan. The bride wore a poudre blue georgette frock with pink jabot and hat and a corsage bouquet. After the ceremony the couple left for Shenandoah where a reception will be given. They will spend the summer touring the west and will reside after September 1 at Hampton, Iowa, where Mr Ransom teaches in the public schools.

Agnes Nelson Edward Nelson Shenandoah, Jr Whittier School First Congregational Church Clarence Ransom Ellen Ransom Commercial Street J. Richmond Morgan Ransom D. D. White Holmes Winifred Tuttle Cedar Falls Alice Fallers Adelyn Street Golda Long White Miss Tuttle Miss Fallers Miss Street Miss Long Mrs. Ransom Shenandoah West Hampton, Tra Mr. Ransom Katherine Mears Iowa City Sherman T. Mears Lane Street Edward Gaylor Huntingdon Beach Cal Waterloo H. R. Schotter Falls Avenue Fort Dodge F. J. Hadish Bayard Street Helen College of Liberal Arts University of Iowa

Mary C Lavenz Becomes Bride of Joseph Kreamer

Mary C Lavenz daughter of Mr and Mrs Nick Lavenz Gilbertville Ta married Joseph H Kreamer son of Mr and Mrs Robert Kreamer Washburn Ia at 930 am Wednesday Rev J H Meyer officiated The bride wore a white georgette gown over satin with veil and rhinestone band They exchanged a pearl and crystal necklace gift from the bridegroom Bridesmaid Miss Anna Lavenz wore canary yellow georgette over satin Best man was John Routh Cedar Falls A wedding breakfast followed for immediate family at the Lavenz home A dance that evening honored the couple A piano recital by Miss Louisa Hagerman and students preceded the events

Courier Gilbertville Mary C. Lavenz Nick Lavenz Joseph H. Kreamer Robert Kreamer Washburn J.H. Meyer Anna Lavenz John Routh Cedar Falls

Harmony class party at First United Presbyterian Church

The Harmony class of First United Presbyterian held a party last evening at Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rust’s home. A musical program and contests entertained, with iris and bridal wreath decorations. Hostesses were Mrs. Linde, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Bevard, and Mrs. Rust. A class picnic was planned for the next meeting.

Harmony First United Presbyterian Church C. E. Rust Mmes W. A. Linde Paul H. Elliott Charles Bevard

Hints in Beauty Care for Sunburn Prevention and Remedies

A reader advises sun protection starts early with vanishing cream and powder, and offers facial care steps for sunburn including cool water with alcohol, glycerine blends, lemon acid solutions, cucumber juice and rose water bleaches, camphor oil cautions, and cold water plus towel friction to stimulate circulation.

J. H

Summer Course at T C Promises High Talent for Students

Cedar Falls June 4 announcement lists the summer lecture and entertainment lineup. Notable figures include Albert O Satin harpist and Daisy Polk soprano performing June 17, San Malo violinist July 22, baritone Reinald Werrenrath August 12, Noah Beilharz with rural comedy The Hoosier Schoolmaster June 10 afternoon and Stop the Press! June 10 evening, plus lectures by Oswald Ryan June 13 and Kilroy Harris July 8. Dr Miriam Van Waters eyed for June 20 appearance, and Dee Pettit July 18. Charles Sahford Skilton with Alta Freeman and Edward F Kurtz lecture on Music of the American Indians June 27.

Courier Cedar Falls Teachers College Albert O. Satin Daisy Polk San Malo Reinald Werrenrath Noah Beilharz Oswald Ryan Immigration Committee Tourope United States Kilroy Harris Australia Miriam van Waters Los Angeles Juvenile Court Dee Pettit Charles Sahford Skilton University of Kansas Alta Freeman Edward F. Kurtz

Knapp Orchestras to Perform at Walnut Street Baptist Church

Knapp's Studio Girls' Orchestra of 26 and Knapp's Hawaiian Girls' Troupe of 14 will present a Fidelis class program at 7 30 p m Monday at Walnut Street Baptist Church. The program includes Marche Militaire Schubert Shepherd's Dance Randall selections and a Hawaiian Love Song medley. Also listed are Fox trot The Winner and A Dream with soloists and a dinner event hosted by Miss Lillian Smelser for her parents twenty sixth wedding anniversary.

Knapp Studio Girls Walnut Street Baptist Church Hazel ‘Schelling Sweet Marie Kamenol Ostrow Rubinstein Hilo March Sorchestra Na Zike Sweet Tet Zehna Wei Zanamalie Aloha de Knapp Fox Trot Cosenza Orchestra Eae Nee Bartlett Pipes Taylor Lillian Smelser George Smelser

Garden Club Plans Tea and Meeting at Cleveland Home

Garden Club delegates meet at 3 p m Tuesday 215 Prospect avenue with Mrs A B Lovejoy presenting botany. Mrs W E Johnson to discuss Why Do Amateur Gardeners Fail Iris display and spring tea drew 250 guests. program included harp solo Moonlight and Roses and toe dance by Jean Dorothy Fergeman. G A R Lincoln circle held Memorial hall meeting with flag display talks and readings. Temple Rebekah officers elected at Black Hawk I O F hall. C E S Waterson chapter to host picnic supper at Masonic temple with Stara invited. last fall session noted. Town Falls all day picnic for Sons of UnionVeterans and families with attendees from nearby towns.

Waterloo Garden Club M. B. Cleveland Prospect Avenue A. B. Lovejoy W. E. Johnson E. L. Rohlf Club Adam Hahn Jean Rohlf Jean Dorothy Fergeman Pauline Horton G. J. Hildebrand B. F. Schuneman Lincoln Circle Memorial Hall Bell Wise Ada B. Warren Anna Hesser Margaret Horin Foster Wiley N. W W. Entwhistle Alta Fisher U. S Ella Watters Emtwhistle Juno C. E. S.waterson Chapter Masonic Temple All Stara

Army recruiters on today drive in Waterloo region

A four man recruiting squad led by Sgt. D. J. Clemens begins a foreign service drive through Reinbeck Waverly Cedar Falls Independence Manchester and nearby towns. They base at Sgt. Harry Greenup's office in the Lafayette building Waterloo. Fifty vacancies exist at Fort Des Moines across cavalry artillery infantry and quartermaster units. Enlistment age limits are 18 to 36.

Waterloo Hawaiian Philippine Islands D. J. Cremens Des Moines Reinbeck Waverly Qelwein Independence Manchester Army Harry Greenup Lafayette Clemens Fort Des Moines Fourteenth Calvary Ninth Field Artillery Infantry Quartermaster Corps

City in brief highlights social, travel, and local notices

Numerous short items describe residents traveling to Chicago for family illness travel for university events and commencements from Waterloo and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs T R McElhinney Mrs F A Bradford Mrs J J O Hearn Dr N A Gollinvaux Mrs E L Corton Miss Winifred Burke, St John’s 13 graduates, Rev Lentz address, Miss Katherine Mears, Edward Gaylor, F J Hadish family trips, Martha Pattie visiting, Mrs A S Wilson, a car accident near Jesup, William W Bingham in Waterloo for his mother-in-law’s 90th birthday, police transfers and new patrol assignments, and a June wedding photo sale ad.

William W. Bingham Denver Colo American Express Company Waterloo Honor Allen Ninth Street East Bingham American Railway Express Company

Monroe Couple Mark Nineteenth Anniversary In Fairbank

The nineteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Monroe was celebrated in Fairbank Indiana with a gathering of about 25 women. They spent the evening with games and music after attending a theatre show.

Sunshine Rebeksh Lodge to Meet in Waterloo Tuesday

The lodge will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening in Waterloo at C. O. F. hall. Officers will be elected. A convention play from Clarksville will be repeated for attendees. The public is invited to attend.

Sunshine Waterloo C. O. F. Hall Clarksville

Sprague To Speak On Mobile Mental Hygiene Clinic

Dr George Sprague, psychiatrist from Town City psychopathic hospital, will address the Rotary Club at noon in Hotel Russell Lamson about the mobile mental hygiene clinic. The five month study covers local conditions and aims to improve child home and school adjustments under Dr Samuel Orton and University of Iowa support.

George Sprague Psychopathic Hospital Town City Mobile Mental Hygiene Clinic Rotary Club Russell-Lamson Samuel Orton University of Iowa

Don Finlayson to Be Next Editor of Weekly Spectator

Don Finlayson, former assistant editor in chief of the 1926 27 Spectator, a West High school newspaper, will be editor in chief next year. George Wartey and Ed Rohlf take charge of advertising for alternate editions. Fred Howe succeeds John Slattery in art and cartoons. Bob Young becomes sports editor. Jean Stevenson and Irving Margolis assist in business. Reporters include Henry Schmidt, Katherine Peterson, Robert Brown, Robert Cunningham, Sarah Shelton, Harry Kistner, Dorothy Hitchcock, Ruth Rodamar, Emma Williams, and Leila Shauger.

Don Finlayson Spectator George Wartey Ed Rohlf Fred Howe John Slattery Bob Young Jean Stevenson Irving Margolis Henry Schmidt Katherine Peterson Robert Brown Robert Cunningham Sarah Shelton Harry Kistner Dorothy Hitchcock Ruth Rodamar Emma Williams Leila Shauger

Smothering Opposition and Bid for Bonds in Iowa

A May 3 letter from Grundy Center argues taxpayers should resist costly projects presented as beneficial. It cites a countywide bond victory aided by cement industry backing and a masterly campaign that quashed opposition through prepared facts, expert support, and press influence. The piece warns that opponents were largely blocked and later campaigns aim to repeat the strategy.

Grundy Center Iowa Portland Cement Association Des Moines

Mail flier resumes flight after Belknap delay

Ottumwa June 4 Paul Johnson Chicago to Dallas air mail Vint forced to land at Belknap yesterday due to unknown issue. After seven hours' delay he resumed his flight to Dallas.

MATL Ottumwa Paul Johnson Belknap Dallas

Legionnaires Clean Island For Riverfront Beautification

More than 100 Becker-Chapman post 138 American Legion workers clear rubbish and underbrush from a river island opposite the tourist campground. They plan a beautification program with the Waterloo Boat club River Improvement association and riverfront commission, including a central blockhouse and a connecting bridge. Legion auxiliary members will serve a picnic luncheon this evening.

Becker-Chapman Post No. 138 American Legion Waterloo Boat Club and River Improvement Association Riverfront Commission American Legion Auxiliary

War Risk Insurance Reinstated for Ex-Service Men

War risk insurance aggregating forty thousand dollars was reinstated and converted for ex service men during May by Mrs. George B. Worthen, executive secretary of the Red Cross home service. July 2, 1927 marks the final suit for reinstating wartime insurance.

George B. Worthen Home Service Section The Red Cross Waterloo Community Fund Council of Social Agencies Eldora State Hospital Independence

One Farmer Husks Corn While Next Neighbor Plants It

County Supervisor F R Decker notes a busy scene in Iowa with farmers husking plowing disking harrowing and planting corn across a fence. He jokes about California being a year round crop state while praising Iowa as unusually active in field work.

California F. R. Decker Iowa

Meany Estate Willed to Children and Grandchild

Timothy Meany died on May 13 in Dunkerton twelve days after making a will filed for probate. He leaves $300 to each son Michael and Martin, $1000 to daughter Lillian Haus and granddaughter Helen Haus, with the remaining balance split equally among four children Michael, Martin, William Meany, and Annie McGovern.

Dunkerton Timothy Meany Michael Martin Lillian Haus Helen Haus William Meany Annie McGovern

Waterloo patterns advertisement request

Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date patterns from the Fashion Department. Send 15 cents per pattern with self addressed envelope to Waterloo to obtain patterns that allow for seams. Orders filled promptly but expected to reach within 10 days after ordering.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Four decades at Waterloo corner a landmark business

W A Hallowell with 40 years on the same Waterloo corner, opening a grocery and crockery store in 1887 at Commercial and Fourth streets. He later ran a Park-Hallowell Commercial firm, then real estate, and now works from the Black Hawk building seventh floor. His son H W joined in later ventures.

W. A. Hallowell Third Avenue West Waterloo L. E. Park Commercial Fourth Streets Black Hawk Building Park Park-Hallowell Commercial Company Hallowell Busi

Eagle Grove Church Contract Awarded to Humboldt Firm

The general contract for the First Methodist Episcopal church at Eagle Grove Iowa was awarded to J H Mayer & Son Humboldt at 48498 dollars. Architect John S Bartley announced the decision after returning from Eagle Grove. Other contracts named include heating by Greene Foundry Des Moines at 2886 dollars plumbing by Mills Co Webster City 1093 dollars wiring by Iowa Public Service Eagle Grove 1200 dollars. Art windows pews fixtures and furniture contracts totaling about 135000 dollars will be let later.

First Methodist Episcopal Eagle Grove J. H. Mayer & Son Humboldt John S. Bartley Greene Foundry Company Des Moines Plumbing Mills & Co Webster City Iowa Public Service John G. Miller Construction Company Charles Wasson E. M. Johnson & Son L. E. Glaza Waterloo

Police Notes Report Municipal Court Sentences

Martin I Current of 221 Baltimore street was fined 100 dollars or 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to disturbing the public quiet by beating his wife. Judge George J Sager suspended the sentence on condition of good behavior. John Moore listed as negro had remaining 22.50 of fines and costs suspended after plea of guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Frank Cole of 715 Vinton street paid 100 dollars and costs for illegal possession of liquor. Cole was arrested by Detective Hugh Crumrine as he neared his car with five gallons of hooch. judge ordered confiscation of the liquor.

George J. Sager Frank Cole Vinton Street Cole Hugh Crumrine

West High seniors donate to Wallace Gate fund

Seniors of West High School gave $100 yesterday to a drive for a memorial gate at Wallace stadium. George V. Jensen, chairman of the alumni faculty committee, announced the total now reaches about $750. The junior class has pledged $50, and the gate will cost $1,000 with erection by John G. Miller Construction Co, to begin soon.

West High School Wallace Stadium George V. Jensen John G. Miller

Boys Prepare for Camp Ingawanis Summer Session

Periods are rapidly filling for the Boy Scout annual summer camp at Camp Ingawanis opening June 13. Seven seven day periods are planned. Excavation for the large outdoor swimming pool is nearly finished as work proceeds.

Camp Ingawanis

Macartney Arrives in California After Safe Trip

A telegram to James Graham from Dr. John R. Macartney reports the former pastor of First Presbyterian Church San Bernardino arrived yesterday at 3 p.m. The message says the trip was wonderful and the weather ideal with the guardian angel and motor on the job 100 percent.

James Graham John R. Macartney First Presbyterian Church San Bernardino Cal

Telford Funeral Sunday Held in Mason City

Daniel W. Telford 76 prominent attorney died yesterday in Mason City Iowa Federal services will be held Sunday for the former county attorney who served three terms and led the local bar association for several years.

Mason City Daniel W. Telford Telford Bar Association

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