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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1923

Page

2

Viola Billings Weds Herbert Lawless In Prairie Arch Ceremony

Society notes record the marriage of Miss Viola Billings to Herbert Lawless at the Billings home. Rev Cassius V Allison officiated with Elizabeth Corning playing Mendelssohn. Attendants Fay La Rue Jesup and Virgil Chesebro. The couple hosted 50 guests, planned to live at 327 Conger street, Chicago trip, groom employed at linolg central shops, bride a 1922 East High graduate. Several relatives and local graduates honored the couple with hospitality and remarks.

Viola Billings L. J. Billings Herbert Lawless Nattie Obele Cassius V. Allison Central Christian Church Missizabeth Corning Mendelssohn Violet Moreton Gerald Burbank Doris Bathane Moreton Miss Fay la Rue Jesup Virgil Chesebro

Mrs Klingaman Hosts Dinner For Grandchildren

Mrs S L Klingaman entertained nine of her grandchildren who had recently graduated from high school at a dinner held at 926 Fourth Street West. The event was described as a unique family occasion with the grandmother hosting solely for the seven graduates.

Helen Jordan C. E. Kilngaman Ralph Marthe Frances George F. Jolson Carl Guy Marold W.E. Kilngaman Alice Ruth F. & Wwilngamen Martha Johnson Iowa State Teachers College Ralph Johnson Carl Klogaman Iowa State College Ames Alice Klingaman State Teachers College Charles Lichtenwalter Los Angeles Cal Shriners Washington, D.C Lichten Washington, D. C Aoinshrdiuww Walter Daisy Weller Klingaman 8. Ly Fourth-street West

Bresler Fish Wedding at Knights of Pythias Hall

Miss Gertrude Bresler daughter of Rabbi Bresler and Mrs Bresler of Rock Island Illinois wed Morris Fish son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Fish. More than 100 guests attended the ceremony conducted by the bride’s father after a wedding march and Waterloo orchestra. Ida Bresler of New York served as maid of honor with Carl Unger as best man. Two flower girls Ruth Cohn and Tansy Potish Tan and pages Lillian and Hoste Bresler completed the wedding party.

Gertrude Gresler Mra N. W

Beauty Chats by Edna Kent Forbes

Edna Kent Forbes muses on traditional girls schools and the value of finishing education. She advocates revisiting old social arts while maintaining math and language study, urging more gymnastics, voice work, and social manners to reduce self consciousness and improve speech and posture.

Beauty Edna Kent Forbes

Fame Names Live On In Language And Legend

Ruth Cameron muses on how certain names endure through language as ascriptions for common things. From Mercer and Pasteur to Bowdler and McAdam these eponymous terms outlast their creators, while others like silhouet and epicurean endure only in memory or misinterpretation.

Ivefer John Mercer Pasteur John McAdam Thomas Bowdler Bowdier America Daguerre

Bride Given Shower Bouquet At Wedding Feast

A bride received a shower bouquet of white roses. a four course dinner and dancing followed. Mr and Mrs Fish will depart soon for a two week trip and will live in Waterlolo. Mr Fish is a senior partner in Fish Unger auto wrecking. Out of town guests included Herman Ide Br eater, his sister, and Lillian Roels from New York City.

Cap Fish Waterlolo Iish J Fish & Unger Automobile Wrecking Company Guiais Herman and Misa Ide Breater Lillian and Roels New York City

Anderson Starrett Wedding and Nearby Socials

Mia Mary E Starrett and Carl A Anderson wed Sunday June 17 at Hoy Coton F South pastor officiated. Guests included Miss roda Moore and Joseph Sheehan. Reception at Mrs Iva M Shadie home featured four course dinner and pink white table decor. Mr Anderson plans to live at 309 Kinth Street East. he runs Anderson Plumbing Heating Co. Mrs Anderson has been bookkeeper there for three years. Also noted are a June 20 wedding honor for Ruth Worley and Albert Scholin, Priscilla Lou Ransom celebrating first birthday, plus plans for Pie Oe event at Sherwood Park and several community gatherings including a Railway Trainmen picnic and Chautauqua social. Postponed Chapter FE event listed as postponed indefinitely.

Mia Mary E. Starrett Carl A. Anderson Hoy Coton F. South First Evangelical Church Roda Moore Joseph Sheehan Iva M. Shadie Ruth Worley Albert Scholin A. T. Petersen Russell Lamson Petersen

Club Notes Mines Host Luncheon at Hunter Home

Th Biunter An Peter phen and W G Nichels hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon today at the Hunter home for a sewing club group. Guests included club members. Tables were set for twelve with bowls serving as centerpieces.

Th. Biunter An. T. Peterphen W. G. Nichels Hunter Home

Cedar Heights Completes Teaching Staff for Next Season

The Cedar Heights rural independent school district boards announces Miss Elda Ogline of Parkersburg as seventh through ninth grade instructor. Mrs M E Wond remains principal. Returning teachers include Mrs W J Wooda Miss Ida Surtees Mrs I H Hart and Loren C Hart. Summer work will level and seed grounds, install underground equipment, and complete a park and playground area for community use.

Lo? Cedar Heights Cedar Heights Park

Student Minister Preaches Sunday at Westminster Church

John H. Gabriel, a ministry student from Westminster Presbyterian Church, preached at his home church yesterday. He taught Bible topics at Iowa State Teachers College and recently filled the pulpit at First Presbyterian Cedar Falls. Westminster plans communion next Sunday morning and expects a visiting pastor on the first Sunday in July. Thursday evening features a midweek Bible school service led by students with a display of scenes and handwork.

John H. Gabriel Westminster Presbyterian Church Gabriel Iowa State Teachers College First Presbyterian Church Cedar Falls Westminster Bible School

Grand Jury to Try Frank C. Lewis on Sodomy Charge

Frank C. Lewis was bound over to the grand jury under 41 500 bond on a sodomy charge after a preliminary trial this morning. A 14 year old boy testified with his mother and older brother present. Lewis pleaded not guilty and was committed to the county jail in default of bail. Police court actions included fines for speeding and disorderly conduct with several defendants, some bond forfeitures, and other minor penalties amid a busy session. It also notes teacher education permit changes affecting Iowa and neighboring states.

Frank C. Lewis O. B. Courtright Lewis J. W. Gwynne R. A. Baldwin Chemberlain Cedar Falls Ealy

Towa Board Moves Third Grade Teacher Certificate Plan

The Towa Education Board discussed granting a third grade teaching certificate for town teachers at its Saturday meeting. The action, backed by inducements from Illinois and Michigan officials, awaits attorney general review before taking effect. The legality and scope of the board’s authority are under question.

Iowa Illinois Michigan

Waterloo Gains Nine Families Past Week

Waterloo population grew as 21 new residents moved in last week while two households left. The Waterloo Retail Merchants association lists 39 address changes with newcomers including R. W. Lawrence and J. E. Doyle among others. a note on English textile workers states arbitration lowers efficiency by 11 percent.

Waterloo Waterloo Retail Merchants Association R. W. Lawrence Ackermant Henry Hunemuller Adams Otto Busch Lime Adam Faust Commercial J. E. Doyle Brockwell Arms, Co W. Whitmore Mulberry WJ. Johnson Sunnyside Hubbard Washington Allison Sullivan Lewis A. Heisler Leavitt

Council mulls paving to link with all highways

City council holds a special session to hear petitions on paving streets to connect with district highways. If approved, 28 percent of costs may be charged to abutting property owners, with the deficit covered by city bonds repaid over years from special funds. Objections cited by Lafay ette property owner, arguing lack of state highway connection and questionable benefit.

Clara Frenzel Sues City Over Sidewalk Fall

Clara Frenzel filed a $10,000 damages suit against the city after a March 24 1923 fall on a defective sidewalk at 709 Third Avenue West. She says a hole or break caused her to trip and fracture both bones in her right leg above the ankle, with the city allegedly aware of the danger. Attorneys are Pike Sias Zimmerman & Frank.

Clara Frenzel Third Avenue West Pike, Sias Zimmerman & Frank

Picnic of Waterloo Realtors Enjoyed by Many

Sixty Waterloo realtors their families and assistants picnicked at Casebeer Heights overlooking the Cedar River Saturday afternoon arriving about 2 40. Games formed diversions with horseshoes while prizes were awarded in men women and boys divisions.

Brotherhood of Railway Ladies’ Auxiliary B. of R.T Cedar River Park Waterloo Casebeer Heights Shadyw Bluffs Cedar River W. BE. Peavey Parry W. Be! Janges Helen Murray Miles Wither Sterling Maxine Lamson Tosa R. W. van Schoyck Billy Turner George Scully Jack Caseheer

I. C. Special Train To Stress Fuel Economy

An Illinois Central fuel economy special train arrived from Dubuque and will hold a meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in town. Local officials and the Minnesota division fuel committee are invited. J. W. Dodge and Andrew Lindrew lead the train from Chicago with HG. Brown and Norman Bell among the Waterloo shop members.

Ilinois Central Railway Dubuque Minnesota Division J. W. Dodge Andrew Lindrew Chicago HG. Brown Norman Bell Waterloo

City in Brief Highlights of Local Social Visits

Waterloo residents and visitors are listed in a city in brief noting extensive travel to Des Moines Chicago and Council Bluffs. Families from Mason City Bancroft Algona Lafayette Topeka Cedar Rapids and other places are seen visiting relatives and attending summer plans. A 6 year old underwent appendicitis surgery and remains in recovery while a doctor’s car accident caused minor damage with no injuries.

Stanley Bragdon Kansas City J. E. Bragdon L. W. Patterpon Mason City EB. F. Kistner J. A. Gary Franklin Street Bayard sMr Victor Ettinger St Louis P. J. Mulray Saxon Chicago Vera Winterond University of Chicago Waterloo Des Moines Genevieve Munn M. G. Munn D. D Topeka Kan United Presbyterian Church JK. Munn Frances; Munn Cedar Rapids Marian Templeton Elizabeth Rankin

Ice Cream Social Planned by Clara Barton Guild

Miss Genevieve Moon at Tarkio College Topeka The Clara Barton Guild of the Universalist church will give an ice cream social on the parish lawn corner Independence Avenue and Irving Street Tuesday evening.

Genevieve Moon Tarkio College Topeka Clara Barton Guild of the Universalist Church Independence Avenue Irving Treet

Oscar Lindelof Sued for Alimony Judgment

Annis Lindelof petitions the court for a $2,695 alimony payment from her ex husband Oscar A Lindelof with interest. She states a September 1920 divorce decree ordered $35 weekly alimony, paid from Sept 15 1929 to Dec 17 1921, but claims no payments since then though she asserts Lindelof earns about $80 weekly.

Annis Lindelof Oscar A. Lindelof Haa Lindelof

Harry Bunch Elected State President of Mass Ter Horseshoers

Harry Bunch of Waterloo was elected state president of the Mass ter Horseshoers Protective association at the convention closing session held Saturday at Hotel Russell-Lamson Otel Russell-Lamson. Other officers named include J. W. Halst of Waverly as first vice president P. G. Rosauer of Bugle Canter as second vice president and Ricard Evans of Davenport as secretary.

Harry Bunch Waterloo Masster Horseshoers Protective Association Otel Russell-Lamson Des Moines West J. W. Halst Waverly P. G. Rosauer Bugle Canter Ricard Evans Davenport

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Society News Miss Billings S. L. Klingaman Gertrude Bresler Morris Fish Ruth Cameron Bessemer Sir Henry Bessemer Crayvanet Craven Alphonso Epicurus George Washington Osler Anderson-Starrett Priccllia Lou Lowell Ransom Erandle L. C. Chriss A. T. Whitlie Priscilla Lou Pientco Sherwood Park Grundy Center Caidar Falls la Porte City Yeoman Lodge Moose Hall J. E. Johnson Prospect Hills Cedar Heights Westminster Church Near Kathleen Vollinger New York N. J Towa’s Education Board England Council Ea Pet Mere Seehawk Camera Shop Bridges Street, Waterles Mobilou Gabriel Snubbers Harter B. Hull Tre Store Dodge Brothers Franklin I. C Oscar Cox Willam, ‘Lafayette Iil Sidney D. Smith Fourth’ Street John Fressle J. J. Fressle John W. Gwynne Iowa City G. W. Huntley W. W. Wyant GC. K. Rohde Minnesota 10,000 Lakes J. A. Dunlevy Jack G. P. Howard Robert Council Bluffs W. A. Goodman India Goodman Dorothy Gilley Don Gilley St. Francis Hospital E. M. Jackson Oscar Lindelof Buchanan M. O. A. Building Fashion Department Evening Courier Department of Agriculture U.S United States Rubber Company Elza
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