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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

2

Miss Louise McGregor Weds Clive Sniffen In Shell Rock

Miss Louise McGregor fifth grade teacher at Grant school married Clive Sniffen of Bristow at her parents home in Shell Rock. Rev. True officiated with Miss Lorena Lamb as maid of honor and Lyle Morford as best man. Attendants wore pale yellow and blue gowns, a bridal chorus was sung, and 40 relatives enjoyed refreshments. The couple plan a home in Bristow after a trip to the Twin Cities and Wisconsin Dells. The bride is a Shell Rock native and Iowa State Teachers College graduate, teaching in Waterloo east district for three years.

Louise McGregor Grant School McGregor Shell Rock Clive Sniffen Bristol EL. True Lorena Lamb Urs Mormes Lyle Morford Bristow Zenovia Henning Sumner Tughearer Maniyn Ward Snell Rock Sally Marian Bowen Waterloo Sniffer Dumont’ High School Twin Cities Dells Wisconsin

Brides-to-be Mil dred Barlow and Oma Glessner

Mildred Barlow and Oma Glessner of the Powers Manufacturing Girls of the Sewing department hosted a picnic and shower in honor of Miss Barlow. She is set to wed Oma Glessner on June 22 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua Iowa. A mock wedding capped the event and gifts were given.

Powers Manufacturing. Company Mildred Barlow

Church News Spey and Gleaners Guild Activities

Adolph Kaltenbach of Whitefish Montana spoke to East Park Presbyterian Gleaners circle at 2 30 pm. Five or six girls will be sent to a YMCA camp on Mortis Isle by St. Margaret's guild of St. Mark's Episcopal. Two bake sales are planned this month. Mrs George Lingelbach assisted. Daily Bible school faculty from First Presbyterian opens Monday and meets at shale church at 2 pm tomorrow. The school is sponsored by First Evangelical Plymouth Congregational Grace Methodist and First Presbyterian. Pauline Shockley and Gretchen Gaston attend Congregational youth conference June 8 to 10 at Grinnell College. Mrs Nellie Brooks instructor at First Congregational helps.

Spey Adolph Kaltenbach White Fish Mont Gleaners East Park Presbyterian Church Www C. A. Camp Mortis Isle St. Margaret's Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church Altgmmook George Millard George Lingelbach First Presbyterian Church Shale Church First Evangelical Plymouth Grace Methodist First Presbyterian Churches Pauline. Shockley Gretchen Gaston Grinnell College Nellie Brooks First Congregational Church Miss Shockley Miss Gastory

Opal Marie Lowe Honored At Gift Party By Sisters

Mrs. John Uonry Bender and Miss Ruth Lowe hosted a gift party at Mrs. Bender's home to honor their sister Opal Marie Lowe, who plans to marry John S. Schmidt later this month. Guests included Martha Siple, Ernest Boucher, E. C. Schmidt, Arthur Mixdorf, Nick McNally, Madeline Moore, Frieda Schmidt, Veronica Budke, and Maxine Lowe, with lavender and rose luncheon decor and themed bouquets.

John Uonry Bender Ruth Lowe

Club Notes Show Cozy Card Games And Friendly Hosts

Yhistsus club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Rollins home with Mrs. W J Murphy and Mrs. Donald Thompson taking top xb bridge scores Mrs A B Maynard and Mrs Murphy attended as guests J A G club gathered Thursday at Mrs Julius Stanners with favors for Mrs Frank Miller and Mrs Albert DeWilde Mrs Gerald Wilson assisted the hostess Dorothy Edwards and Earl Elliott were guests G B G club met yesterday at Mrs Clarence Quackenbush home favors awarded to Mrs James Edwards and Mrs S B Jacobs Next meeting set as a picnic June 1 21 for members and families

Yhistsus Club Frank Rollins W. J. Murphy Donald Thompson A. B. Maynard Murphy J. A. G Club Julius Stanner Frank Miller Albert DeWilde Gerald Wilson Dorothy Edwards Earl Eilott Clarence Quackenbush James Edwards S. BE. Jacobs Sunnyside Country Club Mmes Harry Dunkelbers E. I. Dunkelberg Russell Sieg Claude A. Clark H. B. Boies W. C. Walker William Buxton Frank Fowler, Jr Oliver Chapman

Hazel Warren and Harry S Bunker to Marry on Aug 8

Hazel L Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs William Warren West Liberty announces her engagement to Harry S Bunker son of Mr and Mrs Hi Bunker Colonial apartments Wa teron Their wedding is set for August 8 at West Liberty Both have strong ties to the University of Iowa with leadership roles in sororities Mortar Board and campus publications The couple met through university circles and business ties at Student Publications Inc Mrs Bunker recently visited Iowa City and West Liberty for the engagement party

William Warren West Liberty Hazel L. Warren Harry S. Bunker Hi. Bunker Colonial Apartments Waterton Miss Warren Daily Iowan Theta Sigma Phi Mortar Board Indianola Record-Tribune Commerce College John Deere Company Student Publications, Inc Acacia Social Fraternity Della Signa Pi Commerce

Kings Heralds of St Pauls Church Learn of Japan

The Kings Heralds group from St Pauls Church Methodist Episcopal will meet at 4 p.m. tomorrow at Merle Millers home on Riehl Street. Members may bring a guest eligible for membership. Hostess will wear a Japanese costume and souvenirs from Japan are welcome. Mrs J V Raines, superintendent, will lead the lesson study on Japan with mystery box questions for April to June and children receiving Japanese favors.

King's Heralds St. Paul's

Tangney Hosts Dinner for S F McGinn and Plans

E F Tangney entertained about 100 friends of S F McGinn at a Hotel Russell Lamson dinner last night. McGinn is to marry Miss Lucille Lauerman, daughter of YT Lauerman. Guests included Mrs Ira Garrabrant and Mrs N B Oliver, with music and merriment as couples extended best wishes.

E. F. Tangney S. F. McGinn Russell Lamson McGinn Lucille Lauerman F. J. Lauerman Ira Garrabrant Marinette Wis Earl Dean B. R. Shannon Ray Kimler Henry N. B. Oliver Roy Gilley G. W. Whitamore Ray Garrabrant

Luncheon Hostess Honors and Club Meeting Notes

Mrs P H Swain hosted a luncheon at Black's Tearoom with CGMW members and guests. Covers for 12, favors for ladies, and retiring president honored. A picnic is planned for June 30 at Four Bridges. Also notes a daughter's fourth birthday party with pink and white decor and a group photo. Other items mention YWCA indoor picnic plans, St John’s parish picnic at EIR Run, and West High school seniors dancing at Sunny Side County Club with local musicians.

P. H. Swain Black Wilson Walton Cg.mw W. H. Marshall Olive Walden Vice Mmes. E. Kent W. W. Dietz W. Loomis Warren Cunningham D. M. Swinehart Gloria Lee Robert Kopel Gilbert Glasson Roger Glasson Mary Jean Smith Patricia Paul Audrey DeVoe Robert DeVoe Richard Williams Robert Steeley William Segar Dale Dixon Marjorie Dixon Carol Hurfurth Frederick Hurfurth Shirley Ann Ray Jack Swinehart George Williams Hilde

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Hoffey

Mrs Perry J Hoffey was surprised at her home last evening with a birthday party. Guests included Mines Hl mer Diehl John Comry Ronald Carm er on L M Shepherd E R Beatty de W Thompson and W F Sieglafs. Favors were given to Mrs Hoffey Mrs Shepherd and Miss Gorton.

Perry J. Hoffey Mines Hlmer Diehl John Comry Ronald Carmeron E. R. Beatty de W. Thompson W. F. Sieglafs Marguerite Gorton Madeline Sims Hoffey Shepherd Gorton

Hints in Beauty Care Your Nails

The piece urges women to keep nails youthful with cold cream or oily nour- ishment and daily buffing to prevent cracks ridges and dirt. It links nail health to overall health noting uric acid anemia and bad health dull nails, and suggests various affordable creams or olive oil as substitutes. It also teases cosmetic advice for hair and skin, plus a note on henna and discreetly sending a self addressed stamped envelope for further instructions.

Hagerman Pupils to Be Presented in Piano Recital

Miss Louisa Hagerman presents her piano pupils in a recital at 9 Bem tomorrow in the parlors of the W C A. A diverse program features introductory pieces, dance tunes, cello solos, and orchestral excerpts. Notable pupils include Anthony Lovi Andrisai Duet, Hetty Cheney, Betty Not Buddy Benser, Grace Watson, and Jane Wilburt Huet assisting. The program includes works by Faure, Chaminade, Rachmaninoff, and a Parade Review, with pieces such as Arabesque, Prelude in C Sharp, and the Port and Peasant Overture among others.

Louisa Hagerman Anthony Lovi Andrisai Betty Buddy Benser Risk Pears Eee Spaulding Hetty Cheney Little Indian Shrickland George Witson Frotic Prous Watson Hetty Howland Rameux Petty Senor Vaiso Bleue Neues Margis Uelen Lane Orsingy O Andre Mion Wilbur Jane Wilxont Huet Betty Selioe Hagerman Valais Arabesque Eveee Lusi Wanda Gratt

Mrs David Seigel Named Hadassah Delegate for Pittsburgh Meeting

Mrs David Seigel president elected delegate to a national Hadassah convention to be held June 23 to 26 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She will travel with her daughters Esther and Charlotte and son Melvin by motor, then tour the east. Esther will attend the Young Judean Convention June 25 and 26 in Long Beach Wyoming. Mrs Harry Cohn will oversee meetings and card parties during Seigels absence. The session also funded Palestine milk fund with coin bags.

David Seigel Pittsburgh Louis Schultz Seigel Esther Charlotte Melvin Metor Long Beach W. Y Harry Cohn Waterloo Singel Palestine Milk Fund Charles Tenenbaum

Raun Cancelled Concert Rescheduled At Washington Park

The American Union band concert, rained out at incaln park, is postponed to next Thursday night. Forty band members will perform on a river barge during the water carnival. A card party June 13 by the Ladies auxiliary of the Tzank Walton league, at the boathouse, follows by an Izaak Walton League meeting and dance.

Rauin Washington Park Incaln Park C. L. Whalen Gune Tzank Walton League Boathouse Izaak Walton League

Lions Club to Present Gnagy Portrait to City

The Lions club will present an oil portrait of the late A Earl Gnagy former mayor of Waterloo to the city next Thursday June 14. The unveiling will occur in the mayor's office at city hall at 130 p.m. following the club's weekly luncheon. John W Gwynne will address, and Mayor Glenn 4 Tibbitts will receive on behalf of the city. Former associates of Mr Gnagy and the general public are invited to attend.Gnagy was a prominent Lions club member.

The Lions Club Earl Gnagy Waterloo John W. Gwynne Glenn 4 Tibbitts Mr. Gnagy Gnagy

County Marble Tourney Postponed to June 14

The Black Hawk county marble tourney is postponed from today to Thursday June 14. Any boy under 15 in Black Hawk county may enter, with Dunkerton La Porte City Hudson Jubilee and Orange township urged to send entries to Victor A Reed, playground director. The tourney starts at 1 pm with medals for first through third places.

Black Hawk County Dunkerton la Porte City Hudson Jubilee Orange Township Victor A. Reed

Burton Seeks Senate Seat Left by Willis

Washington, D. C., June 8. Representative Theodore E. Burton, Republican of Ohio, announced his candidacy for the Senate vacancy created by the death of Frank B. Willis. The announcement ties his bid to the Hoover presidential campaign.

Burton Senate Willis Washington, D. C INS Theodore E. Burton Ohio Frank B. Willis Hoover

East and West to Graduate 266 in Final Program

Waterloo high schools East and West will graduate 256 students tonight. East High grants 130 diplomas with John Foster of Iowa State College giving the principal address on Ideals in American Education. West High seniors number 126 with Thurman Miller delivering the commencement address in Wilmington.

Waterloo East High School West High John &. Foster Flowa State College Ames O. M. Maggy First Evangelical Church Roy Leslie Smith Grace M. E. Church Thurman Miller Wilmington J. Arthur Young First Methodist Episcopal Church Philomechorus Aberdovey Fletcher War- Ten Trotere Jensen B. L. Rohlf Board of Education

Delights and Packing Ideas for Summer Sandwiches

A clipping offers crab salad in shells with eggs parsley pickles capers and pimento. cheese and orange marmalade spread. chicken celery bacon relish. lettuce garnish. plus a note on picnic baskets. It also mentions Miss Martie Gustenslaven visiting Mrs John McNamara at 1424 Franklin Street in Dubuque.

Martie Gustenslaven St. Joseph's College, Dubuque John McNamara Franklin Street

Cleopatra and notable figures in a brain test list

A brain test item lists numerous historical figures and leaders including Cleopatra Izaak Walton Elizabeth Foster Sidney Godolphin Geoffrey Chaucer Shakespeare Phineas Taylor Barnum Marie Antoinette Samuel Adams and Queen Elizabeth of England presented as a connected sequence for guesswork.

Cleopatra Izaak Walton Elizabeth = Foster Sidney Godolphin Geoffrey Chaucer Shakespeare Phineas Taylor Barnum Marie Antoinette Samuel Adams Queen Elizabeth of England

Waterloo social notes and divorce suit headline blurbs

Mrs A C Bratnaber and daughter from Los Angeles are visiting relatives in Waterloo for two or three weeks staying at Walnut Court apartments. Williston Alford and Eleanor Alford plan to travel to Hanover New Jersey for a Dartmouth college graduation. Ella Tynan files for divorce from John P Tynan citing cruel treatment. Hearing for temporary alimony set for July 3 by Judge G W Wood. Ralph Jameson of Waterloo will join Investors Syndicate in Minneapolis with Clinton Iowa as base, after Cornell College graduation. Kiwanis members charter a Great Western car to Seattle for convention June 17 to 20, with about 25 delegates. Joseph Thierer in Dysart in critical condition after truck crash. Bake sale by Hurst Graveteria at Lingen Memorial Church.

A. C. Bratnaber Frank Kelly Los Angeles Cal Waterloo Walnut Court Apartments Ella Tynan John P. Tynan Charles City Bernard Florence G. W. Wood Ralph Jameson W. BR. Jameson Independence Avenue Investors’ Syndicate of Minneapolis Clinton, In Cornell Waterloo Kiwanis Club Great Western Railroad Seattle Wash St. Paul Presbyterian Joseph ‘Thierer Thierer Eagle Center Road Hurst Graveteria Lingen M.E. Church

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