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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

2

Marriage of Miss Marion Rummel to Van G Hamren

Notices from Independence Iowa report the marriage of Miss Marion Rummel a former city resident to Van G Hamren of Washington. The ceremony occurred in Seattle at Plymouth Congregational Church on June 20. Rummel daughter of Mrs S K Buell and a University of Iowa math graduate previously taught in Belle Plaine Waterloo and Seattle. Hamren is an investment broker and they will reside in Seattle.

Independence Marion Rummel van G. Hamren Wash Plymouth Congregational Church S. K. Buell Pee OE High School University of Iowa The State University Alpha Chi Omega Sorority D. A.R Belle Plaine Waterloo Seattle

Community Club and Lodge Event Schedule

A list of social and fraternal gatherings across town including a Triangle League picnic at Universalist church, a Friday lunch and supper at Electric Park, Gold Leaf camp activities at K of C hall, a juvenile adoption event, a class adoption and dance, D V B S program at Grace M E church, a bridge party at the country club, Yeomen and Rebekah lodge meetings, a carnival at O O F hall, a Woman's club event, and a D V B S program at Burton Avenue Baptist church.

M. A. Lodge P. Hall Triangle League Universalist Church Electric Park Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors C. Hall Gold Leaf K. of C. Hall Grace M. E. Church Yeomen K. of P. Hall Temple Rebekah Lodge Black Hawk O. O. F. Hall Woman’s Club Burton Avenue Baptist Church

Miss Greene to be wed Edwin Leege honored with parties

Miss Dorothea Greene, soon to marry Edwin Leege on Saturday, received several prenupial courtesy events. A dinner at First Baptist Church honored her with Mrs. Charles Eby’s Sunday school class in attendance. Roses, pinks, pink candles, nut cups, and gumdrop flower pots adorned the table. A guest gift of a pictured keepsake was presented. Another party occurred at Miss Marion Johnson’s home this week.

Greenie Dorothea Greene Edwin Leege First Baptist Church Charles Eby Marian Johnson

Engagement announced for Miss Elsie May McKeen

Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Elsie May McKeen daughter of Mrs Edith McKeen 16 Winton Street made at a party hosted by her sister Mrs J B Jordan. She will wed Medar Heidt son of Mrs Mary E Heidt Route 8 Waterloo in July.

Elsie May McKeen Edith McKeen Winton Street J. B. Jordan Miss McKeen Medar Heidt Mary E. Heidt Route 8 Waterloo Banco Favors Helen Bachle Leona Rain

Club Notes Highlight Bridge Winners and Hostesses

Lucky 13 club met at Mrs. W. EF. Silver's home with top bridge scores by Mrs. Silver Mrs. Frank Wagner and Mrs. June Gordon. New members include Mrs. A. D. Smith Mrs. H. G. Bandfield Mrs. F. L. Kennedy and Mrs. Louis Vollenweider. Guest was Mrs. P. H. Townsend. A two course luncheon was served with help from Miss Marcella Bandfield and Miss Flora Silver.

Lucky 13 W. EF. Silver Bridge Silver Frank Wagner June Gordon A. D. Smith H. G. Bandfield F.L. Kennedy Louis Vollenweider P. H. Townsend Marcella Bandfield Flora Silver

Church Girls Meet for Picnic and Social at Local Homes

Astrarian class of First Methodist Episcopal church plans to meet at Mrs. L A Leckington home with hostesses Mmes Barclay Smith Besh and Coniff. Picnic dinner at noon followed by business and social afternoon. call Mrs. Beal if transportation needed. Friday Weavers class picnic at Byers Park 6 30 p m chaired by Mrs George Potter. Fidelis class Walnut Street Baptist held a cottage picnic at Casebeer Heights hosted by Mr and Mrs Oscar Berry. fifty five attended.

First Methodist Episcopal Church L. A. Leckington Mmes Q. I.barclay Jeanny Smith C. Besh C. G. Coniff M. M. Beal First Baptist Church Byres Park George Potters Fidelis Walnut Street Baptist Church Casebeer Heights Oscar Berry

Hints in Beauty Care and Skin Troubles

An article advises self care for ordinary skin troubles like shingles and dandruff, noting when to seek medical help. It explains shingles symptoms, treatment with thoracic powder, and neuralgia, and suggests tonics and rest for overall health. It also recommends consulting skin and scalp specialists for birthmarks and persistent issues.

Banknotes Accuse Hampton Man of Selling Liquor

Four marked one dollar banknotes and a pint of moonshine whisky are held as evidence against Fred C. Holmes, Hampton restaurant proprietor, jailed on a federal charge of illegal sale of liquor. Federal agents and Sheriff Lee McNames reported Holmes was arrested after making marked-transaction purchases and a subsequent search found liquor concealed in a cooky box. A state charge of bootlegging was to be added.

Courier Special Service Hampton Fred C. Holmes Cerro Gordo County Holmes Oscar Hansen F. I. Gexler Lee McNames Franklin County Saeny Holmes McNames

Pat's Pond Cleanup Club Formed At Friday Meeting

Residents from Lafayette park and Pat's Pond region will meet at Linden Methodist Episcopal church at 7 30 p m Friday to form a civic club dedicated to cleaning the pond area Officers will be elected and proposals for a campaign to win park cleaning support will be discussed More than 200 residents have signed a petition asking the park board to remove junk and grade the banks and many are expected to attend the session.

Lafayette Park Pat's Pond Linden Methodist Episcopal Church Park Board

City in brief highlights visitors and events in Waterloo

Miss Elizabeth Ann Murphy of Reinbeck visits W. J. Murphy at 213 Randal street. Portia Prime, Allen Memorial student nurse, returns from Gleat Lake Ill. Mrs. W. A. Wiese of Freeport Ill stays with her parents at 682 Fourth street west. Harold F. Cole of Grand Rapids Mich and family visit W. R. Cole at 821 Fourth street west. Lucile Traveler of Iowa City leaves for Chicago to visit friends. Mrs. Fred J. Ahn recovering from gallstone operation at St Francis hospital and expected home soon. Mrs. Harland W. Apfel and Beatrice Scott leave for California. Oatey death noted in Los Angeles from prior accident. formerly of Sheffield Ia, known in Waterloo area. John Theis died June 5. will left to wife Margaret Theis. no inventory filed. A. F. Southwick of Los Angeles visits Waterloo. former local builder now real estate authority in LA. Fire department logged 97 calls in June with total loss about 2376 dollars. Cedar street ice house fire caused most damage. Wedding advertisement for Hettie Sitt ing dune. True Studio.

Harland W. Apfel Beatrice Scott Locust Street California San Pedro B. R. Moore Miss Scott Samuel Oatey Los Angeles Cal W. F. Jeffrey Oatey Sheffield Waterloo John Theis Gutter Street Margaret Theis J. W. Thompson

Interurban cars to wear blue and gold livery

W. F. and N. interurban coaches between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids will soon debut in blue and white with gold lettering after remodeling. The first rebuilt coach, costing 6600, will be ready shortly, with future cars following in the same scheme if public reception is favorable. Interurban cars currently wear dark green.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids C. M. Cheney Cheney

Municipal Court Docket Light in Month of June

The June municipal court dockets show police 111 cases and state 30. Traffic violators led with 57 fines for stop-sign and restricted-zone offenses, intoxication numbered 20, and 34 others faced charges from speeding to disorderly conduct. State cases included contempt, theft, assault, drunkenness, and liquor offenses. Seven defendants were booked for investigation.

Two Auto Crash Suits Filed for 2500 Damages

Two suits seeking 2500 dollars jointly claim personal injuries from an auto collision May 18 near Ninth and Lafayette streets. Plaintiffs Ruth Buhr asks 1500 dollars for injuries including broken ribs and a broken collar bone. Albert Close asks 1000 dollars for three broken ribs and severe lacerations. The defendants include John Lang of Mulberry Street and J A Ferguson was in theBuhr vehicle.

John Lang Mulberry Street Ruth Buhr Lafayette Street Albert Close Wyoming

Drilling Cited On Alimony Arrears

Charles T. Drilling, recently divorced from Mary A. Drilling, has fallen behind on weekly alimony of six dollars. Judge George W. Wood orders him to appear in district court tomorrow at 2 p.m. to show cause why he should not be held in contempt.

Mary A. Drilling Charles T. Drilling George W. Wood

May Stores Owner Improves After Illness

Davis May, wealthy owner of May department stores in St. Louis, has been ill for three weeks at his daughter Mrs. Martin Straus home in Highland Park Illinois. He was reported slightly better today as doctors note progress while the public observes special weeks yearly would require every year to be 23 months long.

MAY Stores Chicago INS Davis May May Department Stores St. Louis Martin Straus Highland Park Ill Soston Globe

Waterloo Girl to Attend College On War Insurance

Waterloo residents push to reinstate government insurance funds totaling 167000 as Red Cross officials urge applications to reach Des Moines by Sunday. The program helps veterans and families, including a Waterloo girl who will use the insurance to attend college after her father’s service.

Waterloo George B. Worthen Red Cross

Four Hundred Cakes Sparks a Mixer Between Ruth and Tom

Tom Bollinger pursues Ruth Harrow through weeks of busy cake sales and dinners. Ruth hides her plans behind charity bakes, shaping a reluctant romance. at last he concedes waiting for a true evening together and proposes a future plan.

Ruth Tom Drews Mabel Gregory Tom Bollinger Ruth Harrow

Three Women Sue for Divorce Over Threats to Shoot

Ada Botkin names husband Seymor Botkin as frequently threatening to shoot her and seeks a divorce with $10 weekly alimony and a share of jointly owned property. Marie Helen Wilkins seeks a decree from Lloyd L Wilkins after alleged threats and asks for $20 weekly alimony and custody of three children. Ethel L Bender switches to absolute divorce with property division stipulation on file.

J. W. Thompson District Court Seymour Botkin Ada Botkin Milton Street Kansas City Marie Helen Wilkins Webster Street Lloyd L. Wilkins Waterloo Robert Jack Maxine Ethel L. Bender Leon EH Bender

Patterns from the Weterloo Evening Courier

The Weterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date fashion patterns from its Fashion Department. Send 15 cents per pattern to receive patterns suitable for seamed garments. Orders are filled quickly and should reach customers about 10 days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Lauerman Bros Will Take Over All Departments

Raymond C. Lauerman, manager of the Waterloo store, announced that all leased departments will be taken over quickly. The house furnishings unit was already absorbed, while ready-to-wear and millinery will shift under Lauerman within three months. A tea room may be added later as stock replenishment allows.

Lauerman Bros Raymond C. Lauerman Paul Davis Company Lauerman Monday Goon Waterloo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion Rummell Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Juanita McClean Pri- Many Earl A. Roadman E. S. Geist Chester Cadwallader Jefferson Hamilton America Claude Bowers Continent Willis T. Lee United States” Geological Survey Central America Wallace Thompson China Paul’Monroe Columbia University Sons of Veterans Cedar Falls Fairgrounds Cyrus Carpenter Mines Crutcher Elva Wannamaker George Crutch Olive Knapp W. ‘R. Walker Minnesota George Huntington Lucille Huntington Dorothy Perkins Miss Huntington Jessica’ Jones Mmes. M. M. Beal D. A. Webb Mary White Julia Willams Re. Thomas A. N. Alban J.P. Jones Elizabeth O'Dell A. T. Hakill Leo Mak M. D. Thompson Naomi Butterfield T. H. Miller Anya ‘Mishler Cedar’ River Park Edward Knipp Dorothy Smaling Albert Brandes Big Rock Lloyd Ebert Detroit Mich Adeline Howe Jack Sickles Mr. Brandes Harry Gerkoldt G. A Lincoln Circlé Isabella P. H. O'Neill Earl Compton Russell Ankeny Messrs. and Mines BR. Freeborn Floyd Odem B. F. Migoon Arthur Young Marilouise Caughlan Harry Caughlan Wadsworth Lucile Allbee P. J. Hoffey Hillcrest Apartments Sergeant Hoffey Fay Cobb T. W. Williams Willams FR. Dd. Freeborn Messrs John Crosby Severin A. Holmes Floyd W.W. Oden Frank Allgood Reeve Spurling CC. E. Ransier Marion Ransier Sunnyside County Club Maxine Lamson Breezy Point Lodge Pequot, Minn Golden Link Club James Lammert Jeanne Lammert Cedar River Park T. Dybsford Clarence Reardon R. J. Baldwin Henry Haffa Clifford Current High Arnold Zack Church News King’s Heralds First Methodist Church Edna Kent Forbes Jean G. M Pat’s Pond Buchanan Complete Optical Service Elizabeth Ann Murphy Reinbeck Mrs. W. J. Murphy Randal Street Portia Prime Allen Memorial Hospital Gleat Lake W. A. Wiese Freeport, Ill Mrs. F. D. Popp Fourth Street West Harold F. Cole Grand Rapids Mick W. R. Cole Lucile Traveler Iowa City Samuel Marshall Washington Street Fred J. Ahn Franklin Street St. Francis Hospital A. F. Southwick M. H. Loomer Fourth Street Southwick New York City Crystal Ice & Fuel Co Cedar Street Hettie Dune True Studio Onme Municipal Court By Jane Osborn Brooks Orphan Asylum Bridgit Optometrists Weterloo Entz First National Bank Kluck Music West Side Bridge St Ellen J. Buckland Kotex Nin Boys of Iowa Beneft Shinola P.S
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