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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1925

Page

11

Mary Plaehn and Harry V Knorr Wed in Reinbeck Iowa

Miss Mary Plaehn and Harry V Knorr married at the bride’s home in Reinbeck Iowa, Rev A M S Stock officiating in front of relatives and a few friends. The couple will tour Chicago and Pennsylvania before settling teaching positions.Guests included Mrs K B Van Stanton and others. post ceremony festivities followed with a pink and white decor theme.

Mary Plaehn Harry Knorr Reinbeck Harry V. Knorr Cie Homa A. M. S. Stock Congregational Church Equ High School Toe College North- Western University School of Speech Warrenton Nebraska State Teachers College Knorr Berwick

Graduation Recital by Marian Ross and Alice Bunyan Planned

Recitals by Marian Ross and Alice Bunyan, piano and reader, will be held Friday at United Presbyterian auditorium at 8 p.m. The program features pieces by Beethoven, Grieg, Gluck, and Brahms, plus songs and readings. Pupils of Ross, instructor at the conservatory, perform in two sections next week with first at Westminster Presbyterian church and second at United Presbyterian church.

Marian King Ross Ross Conservatory of Music Alice L. Bunyan Iheary United Presbyterian Auditorium Tiszt Butterfly Bende Riley Cox Bunyan Melody Cruhensteind Walset Florence Liebling J Miss Ross Patsy Origgin Callud Tady Asrel Misa Bunyan Gavotte Gluck Brahms Country Gardens Granger Calin Flare Miss Tusyan Conservatory

Catherine Lumry to Marry Harold Smith in Sioux City

Announcement states Miss Catherine Lumry daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Lumry will wed Harold L Smith of Sioux City In Indiana June 20 The event follows a lunch bridge at Sunnyside Country Club with Mrs Ben Weaven of Chicago presiding Several out of town visitors attend including Mrs Horace Van Metre From Fort Dodge and Miss Gertrude Eland er from Minnesota The couple's plans include Lumry teaching history and Smith in business in Sioux City The item also notes social gatherings and club activities of local women groups and church societies during the period

Catherine Lumry W. R. Lumry Haroldl. Smith Sioux City Ben Weaven Chicago Sunnyside Country Club Horace van Metre Fort Dodge Florida W .F. Mack Misa Gertrude Etlander Miss Lumry Bridget Lumry Misses Rush Dorothy Josephine Lumry Iowa State ‘Feachers College Lawa State University Wajtertoo Smith Adina Klinefelter Pil Brim First Congregational Church Oaklawn Avenue

Isabella Circle Annual Picnic Planned at Byrnes Park

Isabella Circles Daughters of Tsapppila announce their annual picnic for members and families at Byrnes Park next Monday evening with supper at 6 30. Mrs Rh P Condon chairs the event with entertainment for children and various volunteers assisting. coffee and ice cream provided.

Joseph Schiel Thomas Flynn F. A. Masberg W. ©. Foster James Sims Dr. Koch P. F. Brown Aa. A. Hoffmann Jane Kirby Memors

Church News Speaker Dives Into Mission Work in Burma

Misa Ann Aavburn spoke to Burien Avenue Baptist women on her two years as a mission school instructor in Burma and her recent year at Cedar Falls Teachers College. A social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Rex Bryant Mrs Wayne Garvin and Mrs Earl Jago.

Misa Ann Aavburn Tvo Burma Teachers College Cedar Falls Fin Burien Avenue’ Baptist Church Rex.Bryant Wayne Garvin Earl Jago

Watching Love and Marriage Through Ceremony

The writer reflects on Emersonian power of love and memory and explores wedding rituals from engagement to honeymoon. He notes the joy and social energy of ceremonies that elevate couples, offering a fresh view on why weddings feel ceremonial and meaningful in daily life.

Emerson Aurely Mary Trousseau

Shower Honoring Mrs Leta Holmes by Burton Ave Class

Nineteen members of the Philathea class at Burton Avenue Baptist Church held a surprise kitchen shower for Mrs Leta Bennett Holmes in recognition of her recent marriage. The party was hosted at the home of Mrs Holmes’ parents on Broadway with games and refreshments provided by Mary Michael’s committee.

Natal Bert Formes Hartman Avenue J. W. Mur Yay Holmes Anna Shea Kenneth Newto Ts. T. Newtind Misa Amanda Johansen Walnut Street Baptist Sunday School Carl Wagner William Kurigeri Burton Avenue Baptist Church Leta Bennett Holmes Elmer Bennett

Past Matrons Club Notes Share Craft and Farm Plans

Fifteen members of the Past Matrons' club Waterloo chapter OHS met with hostess Mrs Faith McLaughlin for needlework and a farm trip. Three guests attended Mrs W W McFarvins, Mrs Elizabeth Roby Brown of Chicago, and Miss Mary Ethel Dixon, present matron. A July 8 Byrnes park picnic is planned. Z Ehe club hosted by Mrs D Z Callahan on Wednesday featured five hundred with prizes to Mrs L A Bush and Mrs F W King. Mrs Ross Farrell assisted with the luncheon.

Westminster W. P. Jensen H. B. Bahr D. C. Blackhall Des Moines F. J. Wadish G. A. West Waterloo Faith McLaughlin W. W. McFarvins Elizabeth Roby Brown Chicago Mary Ethel Dixon Byrnes Park D. Z. Callahan L. A. Bush F. W. King Ross Farrell

County Board Cuts Valuation of Farm Holdings in Grundy

Grundy county Iowa officials reduced overall land valuations by 4 percent after considering assessor figures. Individual townships saw further adjustments with Beav er, German, Clay, and Shiloh townships taking between 3 and 5 percent cuts. Incorporate d town valuations dropped 3 percent, Grundy Center and Holland to about 166 per acre after 30 percent cuts, Reinbeck and Dike to 10 percent reductions, and Stout to 4 percent. Personal property averages were adjusted to balance district figures.

Reinbeck Grundy County Fairfield Township Melrose Beaver German Clay Shiloh Grundy Center Holland Dike Stout

Shell Rock Church Hosts Annual Mother and Daughter Dinner

The First M E church in Shell Rock Iowa held its annual mother and daughter dinner with 20 attendees. Mrs A F Yardo served as toast mistress as Wanda Tharp and Maxine Remington sang a duet and Katherine Williams played a piano solo. Mrs America Tolzschuh from Waterloo spoke on Comradeship and toasts were offered by Mrs Ruth Yardo Mrs K Weidman and Mrs Ruth Myers.

Shell Rock First M. EF. Church Ladies Aid Society A. F. Yardo Wanda Tharp Maxine Remington Katherine Wiliams America Tolzschuh Waterloo Ruth Yardo K. Weidman Ruth Myers

Waterloo G A R Veterans Attend Iowa Encampment

Waterloo veterans of the G A R and auxiliary groups were prominent at the Mason City encampment. Col. Amos Wheat reported about 400 Civil War veterans marched, with George W. Bothwell re elected department surgeon and Byron Leighton carrying the department flag in the parade. Delegates were named for the Grand Rapids national encampment and officers installed.

Waterloo Mason City Amos Wheat Robert Anderson George W. Bothwell A. G. Beatty Byron Leighton E. J. Stonebraker Hampton C. L. Wilson Wapelle Chapain Grand Rapids Mich Iawa J. O. Stewart Cedar Rapids Jtarge J. C. Boice Washington J. H Dunsmore Clinton John Hartman Iowa Alls Joseph Watts Ionia W. B. Cowan Waukon John DB. Fraley Albion W. M. Moore Mount Vernon George Amons Albia Amos Gray Oskaloosa William Harding Des Moines B. Overmire Lennox J. K. Ewing Villisca W.T. Condron Rockwell City Ed Schroeter Sioux City Zella Kimbley Montezuma Sons of Veterans’ Auxiliary Jennie Nelson Clear Lake Rebecca Hiskey Cedar Falls Bayne Iowa City May Walker Iva Willey Wilma Combs Jessie Hale Fort Dodge Ethel Snodgrass

Negro Baptists Sponsor June Carnival in Waterloo

Waterloo Negroes plan a June carnival at Lawndale playground June 11-12-12 sponsored by Antioch Baptist Church Sunday school and Baptist Young People's Union. Events include ball games for married vs single men and women, a fish fry, a musical program, a carnival queen contest, and a barbecue without meat. Key organizers include Roxey Hilliard Curry Illingsworth Gills Tollivar Brown Bell Mills.

Waterloo Lawndale Playground Antioch ‘Baptist Church Baptist Young People’s Union M. E Antioch Baptist Sunday School Lin Young Roxey Hilliard Eva Clyde Curry John Illlingsworth Dorothy Gills Ruby Tollivar Lizzie Brown William Bell J. E. Mills

Grundy County Youths Engage in Gopher Hunt

Grundy Center June 11 county supervisors offered a 10 cent bounty to curb gophers. Local youths including Henry Bryant Tloyd Huen Charles Smith W Callaway Florence Callaway Herbert Ast and John T Johnson have turned in notable counts with totals exceeding 45 animals in some cases.

Grundy Center Grundy Henry Bryant Tloyd T Huen Charles Smith V- W. Callaway Florence Callaway Herbert Ast John T. Johnson

Beauty Chats Baby’s Complention

Advice on baby skin care stressing simple cleansing and gentle oil or cold cream for sensitive skin. Warns against harsh washing and heat or cold exposure. Mentions natural hair shedding and cautions against self treatment of blemishes. notes limited help possible from facial surgeons and ankle massage.

Lacey Lo

Resin Stars on Waterloo Jubilee Boxing Night

A one round boxing main event with renowned pugilists anchors Waterloo jubilee celebrations in Lincoln park June 26. Admission is free as committees organize fireworks water carnival street vaudeville and a large parade. The three day party aims to attract thousands from nearby towns with confetti bags concerts and entertainment ending with the Mardarus. William Plante and Helen Collins obtain a marriage license in Waterloo.

Waterloo Lincoln Park

Beasts of burden horses and mules in Waterloo assessment

Waterloo city assessor J. A. Townsley reports a shift away from horse and mule use in commercial work. The annual personal property summary notes 95 commercial horses, 337 last year, with overall declines in merchandise and bank stocks. Dairying remains limited to Waterloo west, while new capital and moneys are expected to rise this summer. Forest areas burned total 373,214 acres nationwide in 1922.

Waterloo J. A. Townslang Peryaumk Townsley Jess Bank Istack Waterloo West

Cool Winds Annoy Two Homeless Boys Seek Shelter

Two teenage runaways Charlie Dunfield and Julius Moses and a partner from Chicago were observed wandering near the river and seeking a freight train ride to Chicago. Patrolman Lloyd Cox spotted them and they waited at the police station while claiming they were not runaways.

Little Charlie Dunfield Oklahoma Julius Moses Sanfonesco Chicago Oper Youd Lloyd Cox Charlie Julius Chcago

Christian Scientist Freed in Manitoba Appeal

The Manitoba court of appeals quashed the conviction of William Elder for manslaughter in Winnipeg and ordered his release. Elder, a Christian Science practitioner, had been imprisoned after a child under his treatment failed to recover.

Christian Scientist Winnipeg Can William Elder Iwanslaugher Manitoba Court of Appeals Mr. Elder

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