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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

2

Ruth Matthews Weds Samuel Craven in Des Moines Home

Ruth Matthews daughter of Mr and Mrs B Matthews married Samuel Craven son of Mr and Mrs John Craven in a 5 pm ceremony at the Matthews home 206 Leland Avenue Des Moines. Rev O Loken officiated with Wayne Matthews singing and bridesmaid Ella Matthews. The couple will honeymoon in Minneapolis and reside at 5253 West Lake Street Chicago.

Ruth Matthews B. &. Matthews Samuel Craven John Cravery Chicago Leland Avenue O. Loken Lohengrin Esther Dunkerton Des Moines Wayne Matthews Ella Matthews John McComb Mr. Craven Eva Matthews Ruth Summerville Kansas City A. M. Stimpson David Stubbs Gates Business College Mr. Graven Crawford State Savings Bank

Illinois Visitors Honored at Bunco Party

Mr and Mrs SO Smith hosted six tables of bunco at their Conger street home last night to honor Rev and Mrs Petersen of Galesburg MM. Guests included E H Pines and family, Roy Gilfillan Jr and wife, E O Manley and family, Irma Manley, and many others. Favors went to Mrs Petersen and several attendees.

E. O. Manley Irma Pines Frances Vivian Frank Kenny Fay Dilworth Roy Gilfillan Gilfillan Ronald Irma Manley Dean Dean and Rubs Smith Kline Gertrude Chilcote Cecil

Two Bridge Parties at Riviera Tearoom

Mrs. Owen Hitchins and Mrs. Philip Rausch hosted two tables of bridge at the Riviera tearoom yesterday at 2 o'clock with garden flowers for decorations. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Patterson, Mrs. John G. Miller Jr, and Miss Dee McElhinney among others. First prize went to Miss Hunter, second to Mrs. Miller, and third to Miss McElhinney.

Owen. Hitchins Philip Rausch Riviera Harold Patterson John G. Miller Dee McElhinney Merry Nauman Virginia Hunter Helen Asquit Imogene Michael Mt. Vernon Miss Hunter Tolly Seven Club PL. EB. Rigzo Jolly Seven Club Tony, Gentle Lucy Gentle Rose Marie Gentle Lucilla Gentle Georgene Gentle Marie Rizzo Lena Camerata Tony Genile Lucy Gente

Mrs Kathryn Johnson Marries Dr Hill of Dike Indiana

Kathryn Johnson daughter of Art and Mrs N F Johnson of Dike Indiana married Friday to Dr Hill who practices dentistry in Dike. The bride before marriage held the name Kathryn Johnson and is now Mrs V Hill.

V. Hill Dike, In

Society Calendar Tonight in Waterloo and Nearby

Community groups list picnics meetings and socials at Electric Park Cedar River park Byrnes park and local churches. Activities include church luncheons sewing bees card parties and aid society gatherings hosted by Universalist Plymouth First Presbyterian First Lutheran St Johns and Linden churches among others with multiple venues and dates this week.

Former Teacher Marries June 24 in Gowrie Iowa

Amy Larson a former Waterloo East Junior High general science teacher wed R J Lockray on June 24 at her parents home in Gowrie Ta immediate family attended. After a motor trip to the Pacific coast the couple will reside in Fort Dodge where the bridegroom works in business.

Amy Larson Waterloo East R. J. Lockray Warner Larson Gowrie Pacific Coast Fort Dodge

Hints in Beauty Care for Elbows and Skin

This piece advocates elbow and skin care with hot soap lather and frequent scrubbing, followed by thick nourishing cream and powder. It suggests daily bathing routines using a bath brush, rubbing with vanishing cream, and occasional safety razor use to keep underarms clean and skin smooth. It promotes avoidance of depilatories to protect tender skin.

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Reception to Honor State Officers of Sons of A V Heroe

Out of town guests from Cedar Falls Town Falls Mason City Iowa City Des Moines Marshalltown Newton Fort Dodge Independence and other towns are expected to attend a reception here Saturday at 8 p m in Memorial hall by members of the camp and auxiliary of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for department officers of Town. Also invited are Iscal camp and Boxingry members and their families. Committees include wel cons D F Breyman George Carroll and several others. A Sunday plenis in Byrnes park is planned for out of town visitors and members and their families. An all day Kensington at Memorial hall yesterday produced plans for a children’s party in the encampment at Fort Dodge.

Cedar Falls Town Falls Mason City Iowr City Des Moines Marshalltown Newton Fort Dodge Independence Memorial Hall Sons of Union Veterans of the Iscal’ Camp Boxingry Eva Wannamaker R. W. Chagwick Cyrus Carpenter Welcons D. F. Breyman George Carroll George Clark Frank Stull John Stadman Erminp Miller Carl Dennis John Meggison J. QO. Knapp Y. GO. Knapp J. F. Bross Hos A. R. Egeleston Warren Breyman John H. Fentley George Carpenter Miller W. C. Crutcher St George Carroll John Stallman Kensington

Miss McMillan Feted At Prenuptial Showers In Hudson

Miss Annetta Dic Atillan Hudson will marry Charles EK. Gregor July 12 in a spate of pre nuptial parties. Mrs Donnan Mrs Knudson and Mrs Hogs head hosted a blue glass shower with pink and lavender decor. Guests from Hudson Geneva State Center and Nashua attended. Bridges prizes went to Mrs Edwards Mrs Petersen and Miss McMillan. A second shower featured green decor and miniature baths as favors. About 60 guests attended with Edith Raney and Dagny Christenson assisting.

Annetta DicAtillan Hudson Charles EK. Gregor 4. M. Donnan A. R. Knudson T. S. Hogshead Arthur Edwards Geneva Marvin Brimball State Center Frances Schonefield Nashua C. L. Petersen Jane McMillan George Loonan Edith Raney Waterloo Dagny Christenson McMillan J. L. Capley Fred Schonefield Iuuter

Dorothy Meffert Weds George LaHue

Dorothy Meffert daughter of Mr and Mrs George Meffert of Waterloo wed George LaHue at St Josephs church Monday eve The couple announced at a party last night by Mrs LaHue at her parents home A Rev A J Potster performed the ceremony 25 guests attended They will reside at 457 Argyle Street Waterloo

Bliss Dorothy Meffert George K. Meffert Waterloo George LaHue St. Joseph's Church LaHue A. J. Potster Larue Marjorie Anderson Hany Walters Miss Anderson

California Guests Are Given Dinner at Sunnyside Club

Gena Cal and Mrs Agnes Smith of Los Angeles will be honored at a dinner hosted by Mrs C W Chapman at 7 oclock at the Sunnyside Gowntre Club. Yellow and green color scheme, flowers, and lighted tapers will set the scene as Bridger plays afterwards. Two guests Mer w and Mrs John Heath will attend.

Gena Cal Agnes Smith Los Angeles C. W. Chapman Mer W John Heath

Church Circle Activities at Local Churches Tomorrow

A bridge and 500 card party will be hosted by St. John's Sewing Circle in the school hall with Miss C F Gehan in charge of cards and Mrs John Mishak overseeing refreshments. First Lutheran Missionary Society, Mrs Henry Thompson hosts circle 4 at her Vine Street home. A Suda meeting by First Lutheran church members is set for tomorrow in the church parlors with a 3 90 o'clock business meeting. Mrs George Timbell hosts Gentral Christian church group tomorrow afternoon at Cascaden Place. Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a meeting tomorrow afternoon in place of July 4 with hostesses Mrs Harry Wenthe Mrs William White and Mrs R E B Venter in the Immanuel school auditorium. Circle 1 of First Presbyterian church serves luncheon at 1 o'clock tomorrow at Mrs J W Rath 295 Highland Boulevard. Home Department of First Methodist Episcopal meets with Mrs GO E Benedict 1526 Fourth street west tomorrow afternoon at 230 for lesson study. Division 3 Linden M B church Dedies Aid sponsors a chicken supper tomorrow night in church parlors with Mrs R B Hepler in charge. Universalist church members and friends hold a picnic at Electric Park tomorrow with free amusements for children. attendees asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish and share in meals.

Waterlond ER. S Electric Park Sunshine Lodge L. A B. R F.O. P. Club D. F. Merriman Daughters of Civil War Veterans A. B. Crooks Lk. G. Hall Three Cirele Waterloo Odd Fellows Hall Central Christian Church George Trimbell Immanuel Lutheran Church Lecdlés’ Aid Soclly Antisterkum First Presbyterian Church St. John's Sewing C. F. Gehan John Mishak First Lutheran Church and Society Immanuel Lutheran Church Ladies’ Ain Society Herry Wenthe William White R. EB. Venter Immanuel Lutheran School Circle 1 J. W. Rath Highland Boulevard First Methodist Episcopal Church GO. E. Benedict Fourth Siest West Friends of Universalists Church

Mrs Ethel Post honored by church dinner and reception

Mrs Ethel Post who held meetings at the Spiritual Church of Christ Truth was honored at a 4 dinner for 24 members at Black's tea room last night. Mrs C E Smalley spoke in appreciation of Mrs Post's 10 day stay in Waterloo. After the benediction the group attended a reception with a musical program. About 40 attended. Mrs Post left for Chesterfield Ind. Speeches by Mrs George Rohrer and Mrs J Stevens followed. Also notes of Mason City events and a Mystic Workers meeting announced.

Ethel Post

Athena Delphian Club Picnic Plans This Friday

The Athena Delphian picnic is set for Friday at 1 PM at Sans Souci, hosted by S. W. S. Jeffery. Members are asked to bring dishes or sandwiches and a covered ash.

Athena Delphian S. W. S. Jeffery Sans Souci

GITY IN BRIEF

Miss Augusta Draude returns from Chicago after a visit with relatives. Mrs. Junger returns to Reinbeck from visiting stepson O E Junger. Mrs Bunce recovers from surgery at Presbyterian hospital. Belva Perry granted a divorce from Leslie Percy after testify ing to cruel treatment. Catherine Friedl will leaves her estate to husband Wenz Friedl executor without bond. Ora Grumm and Jack Gross plead guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating Mayor. Alimony ordered for Marian Harn by Judge Beem. Donald Bickley returns home for summer. J T Sullivan and W W Marsh attend M P Healy funeral in Fort Dodge. Mrs F S Walters returns home after operation. Injunctions granted in liquor-law cases. Miss Hortense Morgan visits, returns to ChicagoSunday. A J Weigel to Wisconsin trip with family. Multiple divorce actions filed: Weinhold, Wambaugh, Beadle. Five applicants seek uniform teachers certificates. Examinations at Cedar Falls. Cedar Rapids. Rev and Mrs T J Fuller return to 736 Denver, former Lakeland Fla pastor. Lyle Draves injured in bicycle-auto crash. prognosis satisfactory. Bernice Daniels home on vacation. MA from Columbia. Joyce Eggleston shows slight improvement after brain tumor, plan operation. Plains for operation to remove tumor noted.

Augusta Draude Beech Street Chicago W. H. Junger Reinbeck O.E. Junger Denver Street E. EB. Bunce Columbia Street Presbyterian Hospital Belva Perry Leslie Percy G. W. Wood Catherine Friedl Wenz Friedl A. J. Weigel Northwestern Bell Helephone Exchange Wisconsin la Crosse Luella Weinhold Dan Weinhold Waverly Inza V. Wambaugh Charles Wambaugh Violet Beadle Russell Beadle Cedar Rapids Main Street Charles City A. E. Jewett Jewett State Teachers College Cedar Falls T. J. Fuiller Fuller Free Methodist Church Lakeland Fla Lyle Draves Draves Danger Street Allen Memorial Hospital Bernice Paniels Tipton George ¥. Daniels Third Avenue West Miss Daniels Teachers’ College Columbia University New York Joyce Eggleston Gertrude Eggleston Waterloo and Waverly University Hospital Tews City Plains

Smart House Frock pattern from Evening Courier

The Smart House Frock pattern offers a sleeveless bodice with diagonal bodice closing and side skirt detail. Suitable fabrics include gingham, percale, broadcloth, or pique, with a scalloped collar option. Available in sizes 14 to 38, requires yardage per size and priced 15 cents plus 10 cents for the fashion book. Mail orders to Courier Pattern Dept in New York.

Desian Oourist Courier Pattern Dept W. 17Th New York City

Catholic Boy Scouts to Worship in Camp at Ingananis

Catholic boys at Camp Ingawanis will hold Sunday mass conducted by Rev Father Arnold Schwartz of St Marys church with Archbishop Keane granting permission to erect an altar in the nonsectarian camp The move allows all scouts to worship according to their faith in camp each Sunday

Arnold Schwartz St. Mary's Church Camp Ingawanis Arthur F. Jury James J. Keane Dubuque

Crown Roast of Lamb and Creamy Dishes

A vintage recipe clipping describes Cream Slaw with shredded cabbage and peppers served cold. Sour Milk Muffins use sour milk, flour, and eggs, with optional raisins, baked in a hot oven. A Crown Roast of Lamb is praised for its visual appeal and richness, with rib chops frenched ends, filling options, and decorative caps from the butcher.

Bagley Elected to Head Iowa Bankers Association

Des Moines June 26 W C G Bagley Mason City head of a chain of banks had no opposition for election to the presidency of the Iowa Bankers association at the annual convention closing session today O R Wadden Centerville was the only candidate for vice president C T Simmons Burlington chosen treasurer and Frank Warner secretary since 1916 was reelected Charles F Cole Jr Des Moines yesterday was renamed vice president for Iowa of the American Bankers association with L A Andrew state superintendent of banking chosen nominating committeeman J M Dinwiddle Cedar Rapids is a ny member of the executive council

Des Moines W. CG. Q. Bagley Mason City Iowa Bankers’ Association O. R. Wadden Centerville C.t. Bimmons Burlington Frank Warner Charles F. Cole, Jr Iowa American Bankers’ Association L. A. Andrew J. M. Dinwiddle Cedar Rapids

Brain Test Answer on Society Page

A brief society page item notes the brain test answers listing adjectives for Merry and Beautiful. The list includes Merry varieties such as happy joyous and jovial and Beautiful as handsome magnificent and elegant. The note also mentions rapid and speedy as related terms.

Lux Beauty Secret from Dishpans Becomes Nationwide

Beauty experts and 97 of 100 brides in 11 cities applaud Lux as a simple beauty secret found in dishwashing. Women report hands become smooth and white after washing fine things, then using Lux in the dishpan three times daily. 305 shops confirm Lux offers real care at under a cent a day. Start today for inexpensive, effective hand beauty.

Lux

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