Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary Recalls 1875 Waterloo Nuptials
Former Sioux City resident Mary Brubacher Toy and James F Toy celebrated the golden anniversary of their 1875 marriage. Attended by children and grandchildren at a Waterloo home, the couple’s history recalls era craft in invitations and gifts from friends and family. The couple’s story includes early Waterloo business ties and a move to Storm Lake, with notes on society customs from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
Washington Brubscher
Mary
James F. Toy
Waterloo
Yeaterday
H. C. Cutts
Lake
J. T. Crippen
Lua
A. J. Felt
J. M. Bay
B. BE. Halstead
J. H. Crippen
A. L. Halstead
J. AL. Brooks
Henry Brubacher
Minnie Clingman
Storm Lake
Mission Society Elects Officers at St. Luke's English Parish
Officers elected for Home and Foreign Mission at St. Luke's English Lutheran parish include Mrs. A. J. Jenkinson as president and Mrs. L. J. Banser as vice president. Recording secretary is Mrs. BE. 0. Barnes with Miller as statistical secretary and treasurer. Martha Forbes serves as historian. Additional guests from Friedens, Buckeye, Waterloo and Nanoleon attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Foreign Mission Society
St. Luke’s English Lutheran Parish
EF. B. Miller
A. J. Jenkinson
Atrs. L
Floyd Ackermann
Buckeye
Harry Hoffman
George Farnsworth
R. E. Boeller
Margaret Chesterman
Waterloo
Farnsworth
Jenkinson
Martin Girsch Chosen President by Alumni Group
Martin Girsch was elected president for next year by an alumni gathering from Our Lady of Victory Academy during a dinner and business meeting at Black's tearoom. The slate includes Helen Burgess as vice president secretary Edith Galvin as treasurer and Coletta Driscoll as historian with Joseph Melly on the board for a one year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Black’s
Martin Girsch
Helen Burgess
Alice Goswiller
Edith Galvin
Coletta Driscoll
Joseph Melly
Miss Burgess
Edward Sl
Avilla Sims
Naomi Reilly
Mary Galvin
Mary Sulliven
Grace McLaughlin
Agnes Bremenschenkel
Thelma Bradford
Edward Brennan
Edward White
Edward Kelly
Edward Flaherty
Walter Donahue
Lawrence Schmitt
William Horan
Bernard Causey
James Branniff
Social Honors for Lumry and Stoner at Sunnyside Luncheon
Catherine Lumry and Mrs. H B Stoner were honored at a Sunnyside Country club luncheon hosted by Miss Ruth Ruth. The event celebrated Lumry’s upcoming marriage to Harold L. Smith of Sioux City with pink and blue flowers and gifts for Lumry and Stoner.
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Delta Gamme Sorority
Sunnyside Country
Ruth Ruth
Catherine Lumry
Harold L. Smith
Rath
Miss Lumry
H. BE. Stoner
Ray Paul
B. Ls. Cobb
A. D. Paul
Cobb
Stoner
Dorothy Luwmry
Leslie Schrubibe
Horace van Metre
Roger Birdsall
Miss Fitzgerald Honored With Several Upcoming Parties
Miss Geraldine Fitzgerald whose marriage to Max Miller has been announced receives multiple upcoming social events in Des Moines. Hostesses Mildred Hunter and Helen Gilbert gave a Wednesday afternoon gathering, followed by a compliment from Mrs Glen Miller. A party for Miss Edna Fitzgerald is planned for Saturday, with Easley and Paulsen hosting next Tuesday. A luncheon bridge at the Hunter residence featured twelve guests and a pink theme. Helene Glenny’s gift supplemented Miss Fitzgerald’s. Des Moines circle includes Frances Glenny, Burdette Roemer, and Ruth Bassett home from Chicago studies. An additional meeting is set for Friday at Firemen’s Hall at 8 p.m.
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Geraldine Fitzgerald
Max Miller
Mildred Hunter
Helen Gilbert
Glen Miller
Edna Fitzgerald
Helen Easley
Mary Paulsen
Easley
Hunter Residence
Helene Glenny
Mitgerald
Ray Fuller
Des Moines
Frances Glenny
Burdette Roemer
Ruth Bassett
Chicago
Side Talks on a Peculiar Husband and Woman’s Clutter
A friend describes her husband who hates discarding anything while she loves thinning possessions. The piece explores whether generosity or style drives women to give away and men to hoard, arguing it stems from gendered roles. Understanding these psychology differences may help couples be more reasonable and sympathetic.
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Eod
Y W Opens Second Camp for Girls of Grade School Ages
Young Women’s Christian Association opened the second section of its Girl Reserve camp at River View Park with 63 grade school girls, led by Miss Marie Watters and a team including Mrs. Asquith and Mrs. James. Leaders awarded honors for friendship, play, spirit, and savvies, while Miss Edith Marken’s group earned excellence in inspections. The camp featured the Marcella Bandfield roster and a large list of counselors and participants.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Riverview Park
Marie Watters
FL R Asquith
Marie James
Lee Leas
Margaret Morriy
Damaris Lohner
Grace Webbeking
Frances Pederson
Frances Edge
Miriam Strayer
Madelyn White
Edna Miller
Mary Seymour
Elizabeth Herren
Shirley Stuart
Margaret Watters
Helen Rehenk
Alice Vaughan
Josephine Murtagh
Pauline Shockley
June Miller
Jean Kin Neburgh
Edna Rittenhouse
Mudred Fann
Juanita Murphy
June Adams
Party Fetes Miss Mary Davidson At Home
Mrs C W Irwin and Mrs John H Kremer hosted a bridged party for Miss Mary Davidson a guest of Mrs Irwin with four tables. Guests included Mrs Harold Dudycha Miss Marian Read of Grinnell Miss Mary Wilson of Warrensburg and others. A piano recital by Miss Marian King Ross pupils is set for United Presbyterian church Friday. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Marian Wells with plans for her June 27 marriage. A train party honored Miss Irene Mythaler who will marry Wayne Richardson in California next week. Royal Neighbors Gannon camp to meet Friday with July 1 site shift to Moose Hall on later dates.
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C. W. Irwin
John H Kremers
Mary Davidson
Irwin
Loren J. Berry
Mark Campbell
Burton Gatshall
Miss Davidson
Incheon
Harold Dudycha
South St. Paul
Minn
Max A. Wilson
Marian Read
Grinnell
Fiano Progran
Marian King Ross
United Presbyterian Church
Jean Klinefelter
Charmion
Wroe
Ruth Riese
Lorraine Avardi
Virginia Lightfoot
Mary Weston
Katharine Jacobson
Florence Miller
Anna Swanziger
Virginia Tedcord
Eleanor Koher
Betty Wurster
Audrey McPike
Lillian Size
Miss Ross
Westminster Church
R. J. Duke
B. Burk. iv
Elaie Errichaon
Irene Mythaler
California
Wayne Richardson
Camp Wit
Moose Hall
J. C. Umbaugh
Waterloo
Helen Sturff
Pranklin A. Wilson
Marble Rock
Winton
Beatrice McGarvey to Wed Dr Arthur Ernstline
Plans for multiple prewedding parties accompany the June 25 marriage of Miss Beatrice McGarvey to Dr. Arthur Carlton Ernstline of Nebraska City. Details include a luncheon by Miss Mary Kildee and Mrs. Frank Banloo, and potential gatherings as friends arrive from Iowa. Miss McGarvey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. McGarvey, has studied at Iowa State and serves as secretary to Dr. C. G. Parnall. Dr. Ernstline, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Ernstene, recently earned his medical degree and belongs to several fraternities. The ceremony will be at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Father J. M. Molloy officiating.
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Beatrice McGarvey
Arthur Carlton Ernstline
Nebraska City
Neb
Mary Kildee
Prank J. Banloo
Kildee
Black
Miss McGarvey
Ernstens
Edwin C. Ernstene
The
State University
Wes
School of Medicine
Phi Kappa Psi
Kappa
Nu Sigma Nu
Alpha Omega Alpha
Sigma Xi
Nena Lewis
McGarvey
Ernstone
Pines
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
J. M. Molloy
Memorial Hall G A R circle reports at convention
Parks will gather at 2:30 p m Friday with parents welcome. The pastor Rev H Moehlmann urges basket suppers for children. Sce ersam will be provided. Lincoln G A R circle to meet Friday afternoon in Memorial hall to receive delegates reports from the department convention.
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H. Moehlmann
Soel
Lincoln Cirere
Memorial Hall
Department
Club Notes Favors at Double Five and Get-Together
The Double Five club met with Mrs Forest Sweeley as favors were given by Mrs D J Callahan and Mrs Pred Poliette. Miss Celia Bauman of Minneapolis was guest of the club meeting with Mrs Frank Johnson. Other out of town members included Mrs H C Torbett of Ibbledo and Mrs H C Konvalinka of Waterloo. Mrs David Stevenson hosted yesterday's Get-Together club meeting with informal, social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nig Gran
Glen Peverill
Double Five Club
Forest Sweeley
Celia Bauman
Minneapolis
Minn
Frank Johnson
H. C. Torbett
Ibbledo
Kenneth Farrell
H. C. Konvalinka
Waterloo
David Stevenson
Kensington Grace Methodist Women Entertained at Home
Church ladies events fill the week with prayer groups, picnics, and suppers. 25 joined a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Benedict with Mrs. Wyant as hostess while Miss Rowell, DeWald, and Cutler performed music.
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Margaret Rowell
Elizabeth DeWald
Lucille Cutler
Kensington
Grace Methodist Episcopal
F. L. Benedict
W. W. Wyant
W. B Small
Hawaii
Beauty tips and at home skin care guidance
A pamphlet linked technique for treating blackheads through internal health and external cleansing. It outlines causes like dirt buildup and indigestion, suggests a paste from mechanical soap and cold cream, hot water cleansing, and gentle rubbing. Also notes weight gain, neck hollows, shaving advice, and electric needle hair removal as a treatment overview.
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Beatries
Peggy
Lightning Kills Fifteen Cattle on Brinkers Farm
Fifteen two and three year old steers owned by Henry and Albert W. Brinker were struck dead by lightning on the Brinker farm in Hast Waterloo township near the new highway between here and Cedar Falls. Eleven lay near a wire fence and four in a field corner, with one stray in another field. Insurance on the group totaled only 100 dollars.
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Brinkers
Henry
Albert W. Brinker
Brinker
Hast
Waterloo
New Peeved
Cedar Falls
Helief
Fence Line Charge Linked Cattle Groups
A report notes that the charge moved along the fence from one herd to another, transferring its impact between cattle groups and suggesting a boundary-linked incident affecting both sides.
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New Century Club
James Saunders
Mission Society of St. Luke’s
G. CG. Keeher
J. W. Belver
Nanoleaon
N. D
Helen
Mrs. Stoner
FE. Austuary
Firemen's Hall
Cinseos
Y. W
Waby
Doris Mae
Mia
Be Zopf
Boldt
Kathryn
Rock Island, Jr
Penelope
van Princess
Daughters of the American Revolution
Independence
C. B. Ran- Sier
Cedar Heights
Jean Ann Stavenson
Kenneth Stevenson
Fayv Ors
Jack Althouse
Jack Zook
Vernette Muteh
Virginia Lee Davis
Trinity Lutheran
Trinity American Lutheran Parish
Byrnes
West End
Complete Optical Service
Buchanan
Rumford
Who
Church News
W. EB. Schoen
First Baptist Women’s Society
J. J. Miller
G. S. Bussler
First M. 5
Byrnes Park
Fidelis
Walnut Street Baptist Sunday School
Division No. 1 S
Central Christian Aid Society
Cedar River Park
First Baptist Church
Frank Wiilie
United Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
Swells Cowles
John Hanton
IM. B. Grooms
Buckman
Portia
Ore
Tale Distribute
Adams Paper & Specialties CO
Iowa
Certo
Douglas Pectin Corp
Granite Building
Rochester
New York
Surejell
POST
Bran
Pasiliond
Nettern
Sims
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