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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1928

Page

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Wedding plans announced by Mrs Miller for Miss Ethel L Miller

Mrs L B Miller of 1207 Mulberry hosts a party revealing the engagement of her daughter Miss Ethel L Miller to J Wesley Fleming of Milwaukee Wisconsin. Out of town guests include Mrs Sidney Parrott Sask Miss Helen Fleming La Porte City and Miss Maxine Brown Oelwein.

L. B. Miller Mulberry Street Ethel L. Miller J. Wesley Fleming Milwaukee Wis Sidney Parrott Sask Helen Fleming la Porte City Maxine S5rown Oelwein Mmes Thomas Raymond Niven George Shaw Muligs Jurgenson W. H. Fay Bernice Gindl Mar¢nee Wilks Aloysia Dailey Janetta Stolte Jeanette Holbrook Lucille McCullken Janes McKenzie Elsie Montgomery Margaret Hunt Mrs.Fay Miss Brown Miss McKenzie Miss Dailey Miss Stolte First Presbyterian Church Mr. Fleming Samuel Flem~ing Gallum Company

Double Wedding At Klinger Church In Waterloo

Two couples will wed in a double ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Klinger. Vera Christiansen and Ernest Schweer of Waterloo join Hilda Schweer and Edwin Meier of Klinger as attendants Mr Walter Yorkey and Mrs Yorkey of Waterloo. After the ceremony a reception at the Schweer home will follow. The Schweers will reside at 219 Clay Street Waterloo and Meier will live in Klinger.

Ats M. Tomerroy Immanuel Lutheran Church Klinger. In Vera ‘Christiansen Ernest Schweer Waterloo Hilda ‘Sehweer Orchid George al Ghower

Marbeth Bellis Honored At Kitchen Shower In Janesville

Miss Marbeth Bellis, bridal hopeful with George Timm, was guest of honor at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. B. Speicher. The event featured bridge, a two course luncheon, orchid and yellow decor, and gifts arrayed along a streamer path. Attendees included Mrs. A. A. Bellis and Mrs. S. L. Bellis plus several friends.

A.A. Bellis S.L. Bellis Frank Beener Orville Trudo Mae Galvin Helen Pfeffer Laila Shauger

W C T U Holds Group Discussion in Waterloo

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a house party and sessions at Willard hall with members from seven Black Hawk county unions. The program featured talks by Rev. Marion Flint and Rev. George Woodall, musical numbers, and a demonstration by the Loyal Temperance Legion while urging firm adherence to the Volstead act.

Waterloo A. C. Dillon Cedar Falls Flynt Rose Wilde J. Arthur Young First Methodist Church Nellie McConnell Dillon Minnie Crippen Mary Jane Philpot Loyal Temperance Legion

Mrs Frank Gaige Honored At Company Picnic

Mrs Aletha Saunders Gaige, newly married to Mr Frank Gaige, was honored at a James Black company party on the second floor. The couple plan to move to California after spending part of the month in Fort Wayne. The bride received a gilt at the event and is an art instructor at Black's.

James Black Company Robert Bickenbach Frank Gaige Aletha Saunders Black's Gaige Chicago James Saunders Lincoln Street Huntington Ind Federal Art School Minneapolis Jurlia Gaige Los Angeles Cal Fort Wayne Ohio State University Pennsylvania Railroad California Gill

Mildred Barlow and Oma Glessner Wed Near Nashua

Mildred Barlow daughter of Mrs. Sarah Barlow 127 Gable street wed Oma Glessner son of Mr. and Mrs. O M Glessner at the Little Brown Church near Nashua. Rev H J Paust read the service before 27 guests. The bride wore blue georgette with matching hat and carried roses. Bridesmaid Miss Pearl Folz wore blue georgette. best man was Howard Dunlap. Miss Kathryn Kelly sang and Mrs Walter Scheppele performed. The couple both work at local plants. A separate notice says St Johns Sewing Circle will host a bridge and 500 party tomorrow at 2:30 pm with Mrs Peter Basten dorf chairing cards and Mrs Jacob Farkas refreshments.

Mildred Barlow Sarah Barlow Gable Street Little Brown Vale Nashua Ome Glessner O. M. Glessner H. J.paust Calvary Evangelical Church Pearl ,Folz Howard Dunlap Kathryn Kelly Wagner Bond Walter Scheppele DeKoven Powers Glessner Litchfield Manufacturing Company St. John’s Peter Bastendorf Jacob Farkas

Dinner by Brethren Church Women Features Monthly Tables

One hundred fifty women gathered at First Brethren Church for an elaborate birthday dinner. The event, run by the Woman's Missionary Society program committee, showcased twelve tables themed by month with centerpieces and hostesses. Walter Brubaker and Elisabeth MacCartney provided musical entertainment, and Rev. Edwin Boardman attended as guest of honor while Mrs. Klingamann served as toastmistress.

Fist Brethren Church Woman's Missionary Society C. E. Klingaman C. J.mason Herbert Jordan J. ¥. Diels Snow O. RB Brundage J. F. Lichig Grant Miller Charles Trainor Ald Bert Brubaker Edward Boardman Maud Pollard Sadley Washburn Julia Milter Wild Powers Frank Wisner Maud Hady Alice Margaret Shirer Wilma Smith C. T. Mason

Outings Planned by Scout Mothers

Plans for two family outings were announced at the Mothers auxiliary to Boy Scouts final meeting. One event will be on July 1 and the other on July 29 at the Young Women's Christian association building. All city Scouts and families are invited. The first outing features the dedication of the Scout swimming pool and the second features the Harold Clayton memorial dedication.

Young Woman's Christian Association Harold Clayton Donald Penly Robert Brunner Ross Randall Craig Mosier Archie Shannon Robert Howe

Wedding date noted by Happy Hour Club

Happy Hour Needlework club members closed the year with a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. W. F. Mack in Sans Souci. They marked the forty sixth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Mack with a large bouquet of gladioli peonies and other flowers, including a tall basket of red roses sent by Mr. Mack to honor the day.

Happy Hour W. F. Mack Sans Souci Mrs. Mack

Reception at Calvary Evangelical Church Honors New Pastor

Calvary Evangelical church will host a 7 30 p m reception today honoring Rev J L McClelland the new pastor Mrs McClelland and their son Tom An entertainment including music is planned There will be a playset Mrs Jenkins Brilliant idea Society will serve refreshments

Calvary Evangelical Church J. L. WcClelland

W. O. W. Juveniles Host Birthday Party

Woodmen of the World circle juveniles and friends entertained by supervisor Mrs. E H White at her home to honor Elaine Stafford. About 20 children attended with games music and a picnic luncheon served by several hosts. A follow up picnic is planned at Electric Park next Wednesday.

The Woodmen of the World Circle E. H. White Elaine Stafford Henry Stafford M. P. Shea Clyde Whited Electric Park

Intermediates Organize League at Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity American Lutheran church formed an intermediate Luther League with officers Raymond Borsheim president Loren Nus vice president Chisvel Guth secretary and Evelyn Hanson treasurer. Seventeen youths attended as monthly meetings and a Sunday devotional were planned. Chautauqua study on China continued, noting ancient limits and shifts between north and south China and early overseas students. W CTU Cedar Heights Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets 2:30 p.m. tomorrow led by Mrs. George Wilson with assistance from Mrs. Frank Littrell for Flag Day programming. Temple Rebekah Lodge No 54 to hold a thimblebee in Black Hawk auditorium with Mrs. Charles Brietske as chair.

Trinity American Lutheran Church Luther League Raymond Borshein Loren Nus Chisvel Guth Evelyn Hanson W. Ctu Cedar Heights Womans Christian Temperance Union George Wilson Frank Littrell

Repeal Debates at Iowa Labor Federation Meet

The Iowa Federation of Labor convened its 36th annual session as morning proceedings moved toward deciding whether next year’s convention city would be Iowa City or Sioux City. A primary trimmed the field by eliminating Marshall wen and Burlington. A resolution urging the US Senate to repeal Prohibition was introduced by G. C. Banks and L. L. Powers of Des Moines. Speakers included Marian Burns, Thomas Clohessy, and Fred W. Baer. A memorial service was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. honoring deceased members.

Iowa City Sioux City Marshallwen Burlington United States Senate Iowa Federation of Labor Fourth Street East G. C. Banks Des Moines Typographical Union Committee On Resolu Marian Burns Kansas City Missouri Federation of Labor Thomas Clohessy Chicago, International Switchmen’s Union Fred W. Baer St. Louis Fire Fighters’ Association Legion Friendship Berry F. Holden Albia The American Legion James Shanessy Indianapolis Ind Journeymen Barber's Union Holden Legion Shanessy American Labor Movement J. H. Strief State Board of Control Town State Federation of Labor Harry H. Scheck Chicago Trades Union Label League Joseph Byrnes Joliet Town State Federation Pressmen’s Union of North America Scheck Verne Marshall Gazette Republican Cedar Rapids Victor Olander Thellinoise Federation of Labor and International Seamen's Union of North America A. L. Urick Iowa Smorrow

Waterloo News Briefs On Residents Visitors And Crimes

Local notes report Dr. Ackley in Connecticut and Dr. Nelson returning from Chicago. Postmaster Eggert attended the Republican convention in Kansas City. Several doctors and families travel for vacations and visits from Evanston to Waterloo. A Kiwanis trip to Seattle takes Dr. Scott away for three weeks while others visit Chapel Hill and Ohio. Two stolen cars were recovered, and student Kenneth Greene returns to Ames for civil engineering studies. A Holy Association meeting and a church entertainment close the day’s items.

Cary Nelson Chicago H. S. Conover Evanston J. & Bodholdt Logan Avenue Ray C. Eggert Kansas City Cecil Bickley New York City Katherine William L. Tiller Durham N. C Tiller Ray Tiller Oak Avenue Callie Wieder Chapel Hill University of North Carolina J. Buckley Wellington Street Waterloo Dubuque

Young sisters robbed at Union Depot in St Louis

Two young men robbed 13 year old Niel Colby and 9 year old Francis Colby of $5 while standing on the Union Depot platform about 3:30 pm. One suspect short, the other of medium height, the latter wearing overalls jacket and cap. Police describe them as youths waiting to change trains. Miss Gertrude Haynes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Haynes of 305 Denver Street, sails June 22 for Europe on a Lorado Taft tour with side trip to Italy and returns in September. She recently graduated from the University of Iowa in 1928 after attending Drake University and earlier Gates College and West High School.

Niel Colby Francis Colby St. Louis Union Depot Feds Gertrude Haynes Walter Haynes Denver Street Europe Lorado Taft Italy Waterloo Long Island N. Y Miss Haynes University of Iowa Drake University Des Moines Gates College West High School

Iowa S O U V Camp Guests Hear Cedar Rapids Encampment News

Roy Gifford and Harvey Zoller spoke at the Waterloo camp and auxiliary in Memorial hall. Mrs Elva Wannemaker led the auxiliary as president. Plans were made for a flag street sale to aid relief and patriotic work of the S V V auxiliary. An all day meeting at Mrs D F Merriman’s home was scheduled for June 20 and a department officers reception set for June 30 at Memorial hall.

Roy Gifford Newton Sons of Union Veterans Waterloo Memorial Hall Cedar Rapids Gifford Harvey Zoller Elva Wannemaker D. F. Merriman Argyle Street

West Waterloo Farm Bureau Postpones Meeting to June 22

West Waterloo Farm Bureau has postponed its Friday meeting to Friday June 22 at 8 p.m. on L. J. Dutwald's lawn with a special program and ice cream and cake to be served. Oil salesmen from Standard Oil totaling about 50 attended an all day meeting at Hotel Russell-Lamson led by E. Hansen of Mason City and W. H. McAllister, sales manager.

West Waterloo Farm Bureau West Waterloo Farm Bureau L. J. Dutwald Standard Oil Company Hotel Russell-Lamson E. Hansen W. H. McAllister Mason City

Understanding Basic Definitions For A Brain Teaser

The list defines simple terms such as movement of animals a raid as sudden and temporary a rite as a form or ceremony a discovery existing prior to being found a prosecution requires legal action to contrast highlighting differences a zebra as striped and wild a debate as formal discussion a heavy versus large distinction murder as intentional unlawful homicide death only to living things and hurried meaning the time needed to complete a task.

Music Graduate Receives Dual Diploma at Saint Katharine's

Miss Humphreys, daughter of Mrs D. and Ramage of 261 Alta Vista Ave Davenport Ind, graduates this week from Saint Katharine's school. She is the only class member earning diplomas in both music and the regular course. Her organ and piano instructors are Boston Conservatory graduates with additional study from Augustana College. She has directed organ services for the college this year. A musicale at the school featured her recital, and she has not decided on fall plans, weighing further study in Chicago against several offered positions. She was an honor student throughout the program.

Saint Katharine’s School Davenport D. &. Ramage Alta Vista Avenue Humphreys Boston Conservatory of Music Augustana College Saint Katharine'’s Chicago

Duchess Potatoes and Floating Island Menu Card

A recipe segment describes browning chicken with butter and stock, adding parsley and green peas, then preparing Duchess Potatoes from riced potatoes with butter egg yolk and shaping, plus a Floating Island dessert of milk eggs sugar vanilla and strawberry jelly with a meringue topping and child friendly appeal.

Hints In Beauty Care Long Hair

A reader asks if long hair fashion is returning and how to manage growing it. Advice covers brushing routines, scalp massages, tonics, and styling tips inspired by period beauty columns. Mild critiques of extreme regimens accompany practical suggestions for gradual growth and healthier hair.

Church Group Activities Reported for Tomorrow Across Local Societies

Church notes show West Lutheran Asaiona Society hosting an event, East Fork Presbyterian Ladies Aid meeting at 23h at Mrs. Henry Steffans home, and Woman's Society of First Baptist planning tomorrow afternoon at the cinema. Rev J A Laurie of Cedar Righs Community Church to report on the Tulsa Presbyterian assembly at the midweek service at Furst Presbyterian Church.

Laverne Wente West Lutheran Asaiona Society Ladies’ Aid Society East Fork Presbyterian Church Th. Tomorow Henry Steffans Woman's Society of First Baptist Church J. A. Laurie Cedar Reights Community Church Presbyterian General Assembly Tulsa Okla Furst Presbytreva

Club Notes Mro down Fry With Hostess at 12 40

Kum-Chat-Awhule club has 19 members meeting tomorrow at 12 40 o clock with Mro down Fry and the hostess handling arrangements.

Kum-Chat-Awhule

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