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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
2
The Lini nyside country club invites members to a lively Fourth of July with a plant dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, a large fireworks show rivaling Pompeii, dancing to 10 pm, and family activities all day. Reservations by July 3 noon. George Harris leads festivities and babysitting duties.
Mr and Mrs J D Cowley entertained the McDonnell Kelly bridal party at dinner. Miss Josephine Kellys marriage to Ben McDonnell is set for tomorrow at St Josephs Catholic church. Table decor featured gold and white with coreopsis shasta daisies and babys breath. Guests included Mr and Mrs T E Kelly Mrs Charlotte Howe Mrs Pearl Roberts Miss Ciara Williams Sioux Guy Miss Margaret Kelly Paul Kildee Joe Kelly Earl Genry and doe Mulkern.
An informal mother and daughter luncheon was hosted by Mrs. Phil S. Standish at 203 Allen Street for out of town relatives. Attendees included Mrs. W. R. Jameson Mrs. Charles Greeley Mrs Frank Klingaman Mrs. Stewart Fleming and several others from Jesup St Paul Minneapolis Waterloo and Canterbury bells decorated the home. The afternoon featured visiting and needlework. Mr. and Mrs. Wells were en route to Akron Ohio where he will manage a large store. Mrs. Wells has taught English in Minneapolis High School.
An abbreviated notice records a mixed bridge event at Cedar River Park with schedule details including Saturday afternoon and auxiliary entries. The fragment notes a Cedar club location and participation under T Pp A.
Mrs. F. R. Snell entertained at her home honoring Mrs. Roy H. Peek whose marriage was recently announced. The luncheon featured yellow and white shasta daisies, surprise favors, and a gift of jewelry. A special delivery brought an electrical appliance as a table-side surprise. Attending were Mrs. George Smelser, Mrs. D. L. Wood, Mrs. E. N. Nauman, Mrs. Eucile Grover, Montrose Cole, and Miss Pauline Horton.
Burlington special reports the marriage of Florence Timmerman to Parker Murphy in Burlington on June 29 at St. Luke's Church. The bride wore a peach color georgette and lace gown with a picture hat and carried a bouquet. After a reception, the couple planned a trip east and will reside after August 15 at 1309 Williston Avenue Waterloo. Mrs Murphy is a Burlington High School and Iowa State Teachers College alumna and taught in Waterloo. Mr Murphy studied at Iowa State Teachers College and is a Waterloo businessman.
A series of benefit card parties opened last evening in honor of Sunshine Rebekah lodge hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. Picken. High bridge scores went to Mrs. Roepe and Mrs. Sell. 500 favors to Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Mahanke. Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs. Bryant helped with arrangements. Mrs. John Munson assisted. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Roepe, Kansas City. Next party in two weeks at Mr. and Mrs. Peter Daley. Birthday surprise for Mrs. Margaret Young with favors to Mrs. Youngblut and others. Ridgeway, Ja. couple Herbert Kratz and Miss Gladys Hovden wed at 6 p.m. in First Evangelical Church with attendants Clare Hoyden and Evelyn Hoyden. bride in rose crepe and green gown.
Practical advice on removing unwanted hair with shaving for arms and legs, tweezers for facial hair, and hydrogen peroxide to antisepticize and bleach. Includes skincare tips, massage, hydration, and a note to consult a doctor if issues persist.
Mrs. John A. Mush hosted a Mother Goose party for her daughter Jean Ann on her fifth birthday. Children acted as nursery rhyme characters, Kathryn Carpenter won a game prize, and guests included several family friends. The event featured a pink green white table theme, animal crackers, lollipops, a Jack Horner pie, and a plum surprise keepsake.
Mrs. H W Flint and Mrs. Kerwin presided over a Sunny Side Country Club bridge luncheon with 125 guests including out of town visitors from San Francisco Chicago and Long Beach. The same afternoon a first birthday party for Thomas Clark Leeper featured pink and white decor and gifts for the child.
The Woman's auxiliary of St Mark's Episcopal Church met for a picnic luncheon at Mrs Alfred Rawlins home. Dr James G Creede rector spoke. Towels will be sent to St Monica's Des Moines and dolls will be dressed for Alaska Christmas. About 50 members attended.
Club notes record yesterday gatherings at multiple homes for activities including high bridge scores won by Mrs Schuy and Mrs Conry. Picnics were held at Cedar River park or homes depending on weather with several guests, new member welcome, and plans for a future outing.
The Our Lady of Victory Academy Alumni Association celebrated a silver anniversary at the annual banquet in Black's tearoom and elected officers. Officers include Frances Barron president Joseph C Glaza vice president Dorothy Fisher secretary Leona Henney treasurer Dorothy Lynch historian and Edward Kelley trustee Rev Edward Slettery was toastmaster.
West Union Iowa hosts the Fayette County American Legion convention with local post members as hosts. Principal speakers include William Marsh Cresco and James Herrling Belle Plaine. Martin Cooney gives welcome and J R Wood Wadena offers the response.
Fifty supervising salesmen and auditors of Mid-Continent Petroleum from Iowa gather in Waterloo at Hotel Russell Lamson for a two day conference on marketing and operating issues. H A Marsan leads the event with D C Wixson and L V Surtees assisting. Talks feature E Nabinger J J Berry G L Miller H Wurster and F B Brocksus. Attendees dine at Hotel Russell Lamson and Plaza Theatre Inter.
Iowa Assistant Attorney General Max well A. O'Brien writes that county jail inmates have no right to vote in the primary. The opinion, in reply to County Attorney F. W. Edwards, says sheriffs cannot permit jail prisoners to cast ballots and that absent voters' law does not apply to inmates.
The 160 acre Schenk estate Homestead sold at public auction in Gasper Schenk Des Moines for 90 dollars per acre totaling 14400 dollars. The farm lies five miles north and a mile east on Logan avenue road. GOES TO LOS ANGELES. James Wood and Paul McGarvey depart tonight for a two week vacation in Los Angeles California.
Local items report a Buchanan optical service ad and frequent travel updates. Notices include Edna Dettmar accordion music, a Blac kford family visit, and fishing trip reports from Minnesota. A divorce suit, motor trip to Rochester and Niagara Falls, and Izaak Walton league planning are noted along with a power plant accident injuring Peter Scheffert.
Melvin Joel, 12, died yesterday at 415 Fowler Street after a blast from blasting powder during a wiggle game. The victim had been burned 189 days earlier while playing with powder. his playmate, 12 year old Melvin Joel, suffered severe burns but recovered.
John H. Livingston, manager of Mid-West Airways, will take charge at Waterloo airport as a unit in Illinois and Iowa. He arrives from Monmouth with a Ryan Brougham and two Waco planes. one Waco is sold. Mid-West Airways will base several aircraft and employ competent aviators and instructors. The airport dedication as Chapman Field by the American Legion is planned for July 14 with interest from external National Aeronautical Association officers.
Hearing on a writ of habeas corpus for the custody of William Bwolwan son of Blanche and Fide Bwolwan continues today. The child was taken from his mother June 26 and is reportedly in a Waterloo home. Deputy Sheriff P A Robinson notes the boy appears bathed and well dressed. Attorney W A Cook represents Blanche. J G Murtagh acts for the father.
Maurice A. Welsh superintendent and traffic manager of Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railroad returned home after attending a three day Iowa Lines committee meeting in Chicago. Chicago license notes report Charlie EB Griffin and Mrs Aman da Shefield of Waterloo licensed to wed in Chicago.
The item lists several measurement responses including eight pounds ten seconds thirty nine inches two hundred forty nine thousand miles sixty miles and eight square feet presented as test answers for a brain teaser.
Instructions for preparing baked mackerel with breadcrumb stuffing, stewed tomatoes with macaroni or rice, and a chocolate chariot mousse style dessert. Includes steps for cleaning fish, stuffing mix, oven baking, and garnishes. Also mentions serving ideas with cheese and buttered breadcrumbs and a chocolate vanilla whipped cream sherbet filling.
Three Waterloo Sunday schools enjoyed the sunny day with picnics. First Presbyterian scholars played at Gedar River park while First Baptist and Union Congregational churches held gatherings at Byes park.
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