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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1928

Page

2

Dubuque Wedding Of Dr J J Potter And Iris Mattheis

Dr J J Potter and Iris Mattheis wed at St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church Dubuque in a ceremony attended by Waterloo guests including Mr and Mrs Floyd Hershberger and Mr and Mrs Hubert Beckley Relatives gathered for the service with music by Miss Esther Helbig and the bridal party escorted by Roland Mattheis and Dr Wilbur Knepper The Potters will reside in Iowa City where Dr Potter is a pediatric resident and Mrs Potter taught in Iowa schools.

J. Potter Iowa City Geneal Church K. L. Stout George Potter Waterloo Kiwanis Club Black's Iris Mattheis Dubuque St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Floyd Hershberger Potter Hubert Mmergan Mattheis Evanston Mate Altrain Petter Lonor Mildred Lund Margaret Braun Hershberger Nathan Mattheis University of Iowa Sigma Pi Alpha Kappa -Kappa University Hospital Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Fulton

Tuesday program and birthday dinner at Memorial hall

Tuesday events include D O V birthday dinner and flag day program at Memorial hall, with entries for W L B club, entre nous club, and B of R T and auxiliary at plenieelectric park. Also Tuesday evening programs list D O Vi at Memorial hall and Boat club events for B and P W club.

Memorial Hall W. L. B. Club Fred Trost R. T Plenie— Electric Park Entre Nous P. H. O'Neil D. Oo. Vi

Hazel Dodd Marries Clinton Marschall in New Hartford

Miss Hazel Dodd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dodd and J. Clinton Marschall of Hampton Ia were married at the bride’s home in New Hartford. Rev. B A Davis officiated. The couple plans a brief honeymoon in Chicago before settling in Hampton.

Hazel Dodd Clinton Marschall New Hartford

Picnic at Casebeer Heights Hosted by Mr and Mrs Jones

A large group gathered yesterday at the Sani ny Dairy Recreation cottage Casebeer Heights for a family picnic hosted by Mr and Mrs J A Jones. Attendees included many Jones relatives and friends from Mason City Centerville and nearby towns with a short program and Victrola music following a dinner. A similar outing is planned for the near future.

J. A. Jones Saniny Dairy Recreation Cottege Casebeer Heights D. Jones Mary Childers Mason City Jessie Jones Centerville Guy EB. Miller W. W. Simmons Helen F. Kruse Gwendolyn Wil Sheik Clifton Sheik Harvey Decker Peter ‘Rumetfinger Charles Sampson Ead Helen Kruse Ae Plang

Mildred Stuntz Honored at Gift Party at Hudson

Mrs Will Greeley hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mildred Stuntz at her home near Pillager. The event honored the bride elect, who will wed Sewell Britton on June 28. Yellow and white decor set a festive tone as 24 guests made a memory book for the bride with Miss Daphne Philp directing activities.

Gonrer Hudson, Ta Will Greeley Town Mildred’. Stuntz Sewell Britton Pillager Bangs Daphne Philp Stunts Genevieve Helen Baldwin

Altrurian Class Meeting Planned at M E Church

Altrurian class of First Methodist Episcopal Church has moved its monthly meeting up one week. Members will attend Friday at the home of Mrs. Mabelle Geist with assistive hostesses C J Barclay John W Wilson M D Thompson J A Webb and AL Davis. A picnic dinner will be served at noon and the afternoon will be social.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Mabelle Geist Manes C. J. Barclay John W. Wison M. D. Thompson J. A. Webb A L. Davis

Standard Bearers to Give Program at Missions Society

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of First Methodist Episcopal church holds a meeting at 10 30 a m Wednesday with a devotional service a chapter review a music piece and a playlet titled With or Without A noon dinner will be served at the church The Ladies Aid session at 1 30 p m precedes the Woman's Home Missionary Society gathering Dr J Arthur Young pastor reads devotional Mrs W Loesche presides and leads the magazine review Reports from Convention will be given by delegates.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of First Methodist, Episcopal Church Plente Mmes E. E. Brewer A. BR. Brewer R. O. Meek BE. G. Leffler Alfred Winder Henry Sawyer Pos. Butling Ladies’ Aid Society Woman's Home Missionary Society J. Arthur Young W. Loesche

Family Reunion Held at Riesners in Oelwein

Waterlon residents attended a family reunion yesterday at Mr. and Mrs. John Riesner’s home in Oelwein. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Barnes and daughter Betty, Yvonne, and Mr. and Mrs. 5. J. Swartz, honoring Mrs. Riesner’s sister Miss Glora Barnes of Palo Alto California. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Till and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Till of Independence, W. H. Barnes and J. Alden RIzer of Manchester, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Primes, Miss Ariene Van Auken of Oelwein, and Miss Esther Bahe of Readlyn.

Raymond ‘Till Independence W. H. Barnes J. Aldén Rizer Manchester Ed Primes Ariene van Auken Oelwelh Esther Bahe Ready Dyn

Florence Brinton resigns Y W C A post

Miss Florence Brinton resigns as general secretary of the YWCA and will be honored at a noon luncheon tomorrow at Miss Nan Black s home. She plans a period of rest and will leave active duties July 1 then visit Miss Nellie Litchfield before joining her brother in Madison Wisconsin. Her successor is not named. The Kings Daughters Scattergood circle will meet at 5 pm Tuesday at Mrs W W Brown s home with assisting ladies listed.

Florence Brinton Nan Black Brinton Nellie Litchfield Madison Wis King’s Daughters Scattergood Circle P. m W. W. Brown Brown Mmes H. W. Dallman H. O. Barton DB. W. Winder

Beauty care tips promise polished look with small cost

Hints emphasize small, daily grooming steps for a polished appearance. Dress value matters less than hair, nails, and shoe care. Advice covers hair, nails, gloves, dresses, hats, and accessorizing while warning against worn clothes and dirty footwear.

Stines and Walker wed in Minnesota ceremony

R Merlin Stines son of Mrs Elin Stines and Hilma Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs George Walker were married at 5 pm Saturday in Minneapolis Christian church. The single ring service was conducted by the pastor with several Des Moines and Waterloo guests present. The bride wore navy blue georgette with tea roses and lilies of the valley. A five course dinner followed at the Curds hotel and a 10 day motor trip to Kimberly Lakes resort near Jenkins Minnesota preceded their residence in Charles City Iowa after July 1. The bride, a Newton High graduate and University of Iowa alumna, taught in Newton High and Des Moines East High. Stines is a former East High student and Chevrolet factory representative in Des Moines.

R. Merlin Stines Elin Stines Florence Stines Dodger Street Hilma Walker Myre George Walker Newton Ita West High School Minneapolis Christian Church Aris Horning Adeline Gler Robert Rhest Des Moines Willam Burns Charles City Gler Waterloo Kimberly Lakes Jenkins Minn Hughes Apartments Newton High School University of Iowa Chi Omega East High School Stines East High New Chevrolet Motor Company

Margaret Truax Weds Robert Van Besin at Jesup Church

Miss Margaret Truax and Robert Van Besin, both Rath Packing employees, married this morning at St. Athanasius church Jesup. Rev. Fr. William Baxter presided in a ceremony with relatives present. After a wedding trip the couple will reside in Waterloo.

Margaret Truax Robert van Besin Rath Packing Company St. Athanasius’ Church Jesup William Baxter van Besin Waterloo Vera Truax Jesup High School Mr. van Besin J. A. van Besin

Ella Mark Lee to Aid W E A Functions Here

Mrs Ella Mark Lee Boone Indiana state field director will attend a card party tomorrow afternoon and initiate a class of candidates in the evening, both events by the Woman's Benefit association at Monsehail. Bridge and 500 tables to be set, with Mrs Trotter as card chairman and Mrs Mussett in charge of the kitchen. refreshments to follow.

Ella Mark Lee. Boone Woman's Benefit Association Monse Hail Dos ‘Trotter William Mussett

Baumgartner Belz Unite In Cedar Falls Marriage

Miss Anna Baumgartner of 615 Fifth Street West wed Paul Belz of Cedar Falls at 5 p m on a Wednesday. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Carl Wagner from Nashua. The couple had a home reception at the Washer residence. Belz works as a foreman at John Deere Tractor company.

Anna Baumgartner Fifth Street Paul Belz Cedar Falls Carl Wagner Nashua Belz John Deere Tractor Company

Westminster M S Plans for Picnic

The Westminster Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian church schedules a picnic luncheon at noon on Wednesday at the W H Howrey and H G Northey cottages in Sherwood park. A transportation committee will arrange rides, and those needing a lift may call Mrs C W Rahe Mrs J W Best or Mrs A Q Tabor. Dr W P McCormick the pastor will give a short address in the afternoon.

Woman's Missionary Society Westminster Presbyterian Church W. H. Howrey H. G. Northey Sherwood Park C. W. Rahe J. W. Best A. Q. Tabor W. P. McCormick

Club Notes Meet for Picnic Luncheon Tomorrow

The Get Together club will hold a one clock picnic luncheon tomorrow at the home of Mrs. H. M. Rober.

Get Together Club H. M. Rober

Grace Methodist Episcopal Ladies' Aid Pie Sale Diner

The Ladies' Aid of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a pie sale dinner at 1 o'clock Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Thomas Eaton in Cedar Holgats.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Eaton Cedar Holgats

Early Day House Makes Way for Business Building

Work began to raze the old residence at 310 Park Avenue East to clear space for a new brick one story structure 60 by 55 feet to house a monument and stone works to be operated by Waterloo and Cedar Falls men. George E. Lichty Realty owns the property and will lease the buildings. Andrew Striegel has the wrecking and erection contract. the house once belonged to John Elwood an early Waterloo resident. FAMILY REUNION A'l OSAGE Osage Ia June 18 Special Mrs Andrew Harris entertains brothers and sisters who came for St Ansfar seventy fifth anniversary listing J G C Hanson Yakima WA A D Hanson Wyndmere ND H N Hanson Mackintosh MN Mrs Anna Standy Mahnoman MN Mrs Glora Cumsee Nada UT Mrs Elizabeth Bergeron Everett WA and niece Mrs Jennie Stromberg Eagle Grove IA.

Park Avenue Waterloo Cedar Falls George E. Lichty Realty Company Andrew Striegel John Elwood OSAGE Andrew Harris St. Ans J. GC Hanson Yakima Wash A. D. Hanson Wyndmere N. Dak N. Hanson Mackintosh Minn Anna Standy Mahnoman Min

Local notices and visits fill city pages

OrTy IN BRIZF Buchanan's for a complete optical s e. Phone 4343 tot appointmente. Victor Oltrogge, 316 Fremont street, left last night for a two weeks visit with friends in Denver Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ball and Margaret Hathrup, Chicago, are visiting relatives in this city and surrounding towns. L. A. Kelty, Madison Wis., arrived yesterday for a week's visit with his daughter, Miss Inez Kelty, 305 1-2 Third street east.

Victor Oltrogge Fremont Street Denver Colo Robert Ball Margate Hathrup Chicago L. A

Fifty Two Enroll in First Brethren Vacation School

Fifty two children enrolled in the daily vacation bible school at First Brethren church with Rev. Edwin Boardman Jr. in charge. Mrs. Francis LaBarre leads the beginners and primary departments and Miss bul Mosier heads the junior department.

First Brethren Sechurch Edwin Boardman Francis LaBarre Bul Mosier

Shovel 15 Taking Huge Bites From California Hill

A steam shovel on a railway car levels the hill beside the W C F N tracks between Ansborough Avenue and Rainbow Drive. Daily dirt moves total 60 to 15 carloads while supply fills a submerged riverbank area. About 30 days remain to finish the cut and prepare tracks across Miles Street. Maurice Welsh, superintendent, notes rapid progress and track work extending to Miles Street bridge. The project benefits Galloway’s California addition and enables new street layouts and residences. A trestle over a pond near Black Hawk creek will support a John Deere service track.

Ansborough Avenue Rainbow Drive Breal John Deere ‘Tractor Company Maurice Welsh Miles Street Mullan Avenue William Galloway California Addition Galloway John Deere Service

Helen Avery Weds Harold Bross in Simple Jefferson Street Rite

Miss Helen Avery daughter of Mrs. Anna Avery 1116 Jefferson street married Harold Bross son of Mr. and Mrs. J F. Bross 724 Lagan avenue yesterday Rev F Herbert Moehlmann Trinity American Lutheran church officiated The bride wore pale green ensembles bridesmaid Alvira Wandro pale pink Reorget Ralph Roberts was best man After a three course dinner at the Avery home the couple planned to live with the bride's mother for now Mrs Bross has worked at Hinson Manufacturing for two years and Mr Bross at John Deere Fort Dodge Iowa

Helen Avery Anna Avery Jefferson Street Harold Bross J. F. Bross Lagan Avenue F. Herbert Moehlmann Trinity American Lutheran Church Alvira Wandro Ralph Roberts Bross Hinson Manufacturing Company Myr. Bross John Deere Company J. P. Bross Fort Dodge Avery Mrs. Bross

Men Who Are Making Waterloo

George Pike, born in Churubusco Indiana, rose from small-town roots to practice law in Waterton and serve as mayor of Thompson Ta. His career spans union college and Albany Law School, with military service in the Spanish American War. He later moved to Waterton in 1906 and joined multiple civic and professional associations while enjoying fishing and golf.

France Belgium Thompson Pike Lockport Sanborn Union College Schenectady Albany Law School Florida Cuba Waterton Tms The Odd Fellows Kiwanis Chilh Knights of Pythias Sunnyside Country Chib Oak Waltan League Minnesota Lakes

Week by Week With Marylee and Mary Lou Shopping Tale

A playful verse follows Marylee and Mary Lou as they shop for dainty things. Mary Lou spends every cent and invites the reader to call and arrange a outing with Bee to see pretty items.

Mary Lou Zach

Paden Players Open Week With Farce and Song

The Paden Players begin the week with a farce comedy offering Mr. Paden a strong chance to shine. Audiences may also enjoy a musical mix with lively girls and a light, high-spirited atmosphere in Her Second Hon symphony.

Paden Mr. Paden

Floral Decoration Triumph At Country Club Luncheon

Agnes Thompson shines with floral arrangements at a country club luncheon showing how flowers elevate table comfort and style. She offers decoration ideas and services, reachable by telephone 5383 from East Fourth.

Agnes Thompson East Fourth

Wood's half price sale on delightful hat display

Mi jradi shares news of a half price sale at Wood's millinery with a wonderful display. The writer invites readers to telephone the Waterloo Courier to schedule an appointment for shopping and notes small trips with friends feel like vacations.

Mijradi Wood's Waterloo

Unique Cleaners Promote Upholstery and Rug Care

The Unique Cleaners advertise upholstery cleaning and moth proofing for chairs, davenports, love seats, rugs, and pillows. They claim extensive airing, ventilation, and treatments prevent pests from damaging fabrics and drapes. Located on West Fourth Street with phone 683 for estimates.

Imples

Jewelry revives heirlooms with bespoke mountings

Individuality is the new fashion in jewelry mounting as heirlooms are reset to suit personal taste. Booth Joseph’s offers rare and beautiful mountings by skilled jewelers to let gems shine again. Don’t miss the Riviera Revue sponsored by the Waterloo Courier June 21 22 23 for outfits to brighten your costume.

Booth-Joseph Riviera The Waterloo Courier Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Vacation Time and State Loan Service Offer Help

The State Loan Service promotes summer planning with consolidation of small debts under one loan. It promises to relieve worry and fill pocketbooks, claiming to bring peace and happiness. A telephone call to 1639 provides full particulars.

State Loan Service

Housedresses At Sterling's Offer Modish Patterns

Bargains in this week's Sterling's sale feature housedresses priced at a dollar ninety five each. A surprising stock of larger sizes is noted, with attractive patterns described as among the best bargains of the tour.

Sterling's

Waterloo shops draw crowds with stylish men’s apparel

A visitor spends a day in Waterloo exploring men’s shops and notes many food shaped items that tempt interest. The town appears a mecca for stylish and unusual male fashion with affection for attractive displays and items.

Waterloo

Pewter Gifts Spotlight at Riviera Gift Shop Romance of Yore

Dreams of Yore inspire modern pewter designs at the Riviera Gift Shop with pewter wedding gifts featured as decorative keepsakes. June days and dune brides evoke Old Time memories while new pewter glows with satin sheen and lasting charm. Phone 884.

Riviera

Home Style Chop Suey and Fresh Lettuce Cheese Dressing

Homemade chop suey recipe with beef, celery, onions, and soy sauce served over rice. Includes cheese dressing for lettuce hearts with cottage cheese, French dressing, peppers, celery, lemon juice, and chilling steps. Also a spiced cantaloupe recipe with cantaloupe, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices simmered and jarred.

Siblings to Attend Mackinac Island Alpha Chi Omega Convention

Mrs J W Walpole and her sister Mrs Vera Rock Wall of Minneapolis plan to travel to Mackinac Island Mich for the Alpha Chi Omega national convention. They will drive to Chicago Thursday and take a chartered boat to the island with a three week return. Mrs BE Cherney of Waterloo left for Chicago to meet her daughter Victorine returning from George Washington University in Washington DC and they will return tonight.

J. W. Walpole Minneapolis Mina John T. Rock Wellington Street Vera Rock Wall Mackinac Island Mich Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Chicago BE. J. Cherney Barclay Street South Victorine Washington, D. C George Washington University Waterloo

India Abounds in Weird Gem Tales

Bombay reports wonders of Indian gems linking legends to jewels. A cobra jewel allegedly carried by a cobra cures poison, a Poona richman swears by it. a Tanjore necklace stone purportedly weeps on full moon nights. a 42 carat ivory-based elephant pearl in Ceylon is authentic, weighing 42 carats with a white elephant form under a microscope. Bengal official Moreno owns a ruby bearing a hidden image of a man in white robes.

Bombay India Poona Here Els Tanjore South India Madras Ceylon Joseph Pearson Colombo Museum H. W. B. Moreno Legislative Council of Bengal

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