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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
2
Bertha Mae Glessner wed Eldred T Lamb in a country home ceremony hosted by Mr and Mrs A K Glessner. The service featured Mendelssohn music, floral decorations, and a reception for about 30 guests. The couple will reside near Rockford after visiting Mason City. the bride is a Iowa State Teachers College graduate and former East High School athlete.
A 1920s style meditation on driving fear and skill contrasts. It notes how new drivers react nervously to oncoming cars while veterans show calm, automated motions. The piece discusses risk perception, passable safeguards, and the evolving balance between nerve and training on busy streets.
The Sacred Heart social season closes at St Mary's Modern Brotherhood of Americas school hall on Tuesday afternoon. Roa M. B.A Sociable All member a] 500 Barty was given. Eleven tables were occupied as Miss participated.
Walnut Street Women host a reception for Lillian Nelson Friday at the Howell home. Miss Nelson, recently resigned as pastor's assistant to pursue other religious work in Denver, arrived about eight months ago from Moody Richie Institute in Chicago after graduating. Mrs. Ray Lewis heads the committee. program expected short.
Edger Guest may lecture under the auspices of the B P W if plans by the business and professional women’s club succeed. A brief meeting after a picnic at Elk Run Inn discussed two possible open dates, with Miss Ruth pdeyewef chairing the committee and coordinating the Waterloo party preparations.
The ceremony for Miss Vonnaint Kepler daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O L Kepler Waterloo took place Saturday afternoon in the church with organ music by Cam Peyton and readings by Leota Kerr. The bride wore white with Spanish lace and carried a bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Matron of honor Mrs Risse Cole Cedar Rapids and bridesmaids in pastel organdy. Best man Joan W Tennant brother of the bride. ushers Jame Sepvel and Russel C Cote. A reception for 50 relatives and college friends followed at the bride’s home. Both bride and groom are Cornell College graduates.
A vintage advice piece discusses marbleized shales and varied face shapes, praising waved hair for oval faces and cautioning against harsh or short waves. It notes hair care methods, pins, and easy curling with rag strips, hot irons, or soft paper, plus skin and nail care to enhance appearance.
Mrs. Marigworth hosted amid red garden roses and peonies as Book and Needle club shared luncheon. Guests included Mrs. J. H. Lamson and relatives. an auto inquisition quiz awarded prizes to Wilp Dames and Mrs. J. R. Bragdoen.
Local notes report Isabelle Kelan leaving for Johnstown Pa and Alice Frederickson heading to New York City. Residents travel to Minnesota lakes, Detroit convention for Grace LeCates, and a county board adjournment after a week of sessions. Probate filing for Fannie Davis, and a car collision injures a bystander on Falls Avenue. Lions Club luncheon hosts by Chicas Harmony. Bruggeman to practice dentistry in Chicago. Cooley to motor trip. Royal Arcanum meeting in Montreal. Local civic and social items dominate the brief.
Incorporation moves advance with capital authorized of 150 000 and the annual meeting rescheduled from October to January. Walter Be Caward serves as chairman with Henry GC Wurster listed as Batre tate Dr. Also noting the Van Metre family from Fremont Nebraska and Evanston Alabama visiting after attending a national medical meeting in Chicago.
Iowa crop survey notes rain eased storm damage on corn and oats but high winds and hail caused losses. Above normal temps. wheat heads well despite short straw. strawberries, cherries, potatoes and gardens show good or thrifty conditions. Major hail and wind damage centered in Scott Muscatine Mills Lyon Cass Cherokee Harrison Hamilton counties. Onions in Scott county suffered heavy losses.
Hailstones heavy enough to halt a Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger train were reported in Allamakee County Iowa. C. Burkitt of Oak Springs and tenant William Baker from Gaz Springs hurried along as the crew shoveled hail from the track delaying the journey.
Wenner recalls county attorney action in 1918 on fines from state cases. says funds should go to the county school fund. Meader agrees after auditing 1922 and 1923 books, noting constitutional guidance over statute.
Noted licenses include Leonard Hanson and Nettie B Krogh both from Cedar Falls, Julius L Jorgensen of Waterloo with May Overton of Waterloo, Alfred Gerald Olson of Waterloo with Florence Vivian Heintze of Water, Eldred Lamb of Rockford and Bertha Mae Glessner of Waterson. A bridge project to ease rapid traffic is described as under construction linking New York to Lake Champlain and Vermont to accommodate growth.
Delegates from county and state bars gather as the Iowa state judicial convention plans July sessions in Des Moines. Forty five percent of delegates are legal professionals with 1782 slated, nominating three Republican Supreme Court candidates including Justices Arthur Truman Stevens and Bryan W. Preston. Other contenders include Judge E G Albert and Judge R G Popham.
The Ford coupe owned by J H Thomas of Waterloo was stolen in Mason City and wrecked in a collision near Garner. Cedar Falls banker Harry Johnson and Fred Hanson arrived at the scene to assist. The thieves fled toward Humboldt. Injured occupants of the other car were taken to a hospital.
Members of the local Knights of Maccabees tent announce an open meeting and smoker on Thursday night in a picnic grove near Waterloo. They aim to form a 2aFavan Club to travel by automobile to Washington DC in July 1925 for the supreme convention and plan an outdoor initiation July 26 with a supreme Officer present. Also note Rotary picnic slated for July 17 at Rotary Reserve with committees drafting athletics and entertainment programs.
Rev F Log Vanaton pastor of First Brethren church Canton will be the special speaker at the midweek service Thursday at 7 45 p m at First Brethren church Canton stressing a spiritual message for attendees.
Uncle Harry discusses how early America chose presidential candidates before national conventions. He notes Washington’s unanimous support and the need to decide a successor after his refusal of a third term, explaining how parties began deliberating to select their nominees.
A teacher led discussion explains the origins of national conventions in 1824 and the first party platforms around 1832. Students learn who attends, how delegates vote by state roll call, and the sequence from committee work to nominating a candidate.
Pattern notice from the Waterloo Evening Courier advertises fashion patterns available through the Fashion Department. Customers are instructed to send patterns to Waterloo with 15 cents per pattern and expect delivery within ten days after sending the order.
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