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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1928

Page

2

Miss Josephine Kelly Weds Ben J McDonnell in Waterloo Church

Miss Josephine Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs T B Kelly of 2121 Lafayette street married Ben J McDonnell of White Plains New York today at St Josephs Catholic church officiated by Rev E J Slattery Bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Kelly and Miss Glare Williams Ushers were Joseph Kelly and Earl Conry Acolytes were Paul Bloont and Robert Flaherty The bride wore a rose beige georgette gown and carried Ward roses and sweetpeas After a breakfast at Black's tea room 635 guests attended out of town relatives and clergy Before leaving for a short wedding trip the couple will reside in White Plains New York McDonnell is with French Stamets Advertising Service Cedar Rapids The bride a graduate of Our Lady of Victory academy was cashier at Morris Plan Company

Josephine Kelly T. B. Kelly Laffayette Street Ben J. McDonnell White Plains N. YY St. Josseph’s Catholic Church Renv. E. J. Slattery Margaret Kelly Glare Williams Sioux City Joseph Kelly Chicago Earl Conry Paul Kildeer Joseph Mulkern Paul Bloont Robert Flaherty Willams Jabler Columbia Rosewig Garrie Jacobs Cadjan William Mann Dubuque Black Martin Preble Guy Bloom Fairbank Ray Wolfe Waterloo N. Y McDonnell Cedar Rauids Our’ Lady of Victory Academy Morris Plan Company

Social Events on Week's Calendar Tonight and Week

Week's social calendar lists events at Memories hall Ross conservatory Universalist parish house Memorial hall and Country club. Recitals, birthday parties, card games, dances, picnics, and committee meetings fill Sunday through Friday with groups including Quota club D O V Gold Leaf camp Royal Neighbors K G hall and Phi Sigms Chi at Electric park.

Blue Triangle League Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors K. of G Hall K. of C, Hall Phi Sigms Park

Iowa Girl Ethel Jones To Sing At Iowa State Teachers College

Iowa music lovers plan for Miss Ethel Jones contralto to perform Friday July 23 at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Born in Independence Iowa she rose through Philadelphia and Chicago stages and festivals. Her family ties and piano history illustrate a pioneer musical life shaping a rising artist in a regional summer program.

Iowa State ‘Teachers College Cedar Falls Ethel ‘Jones Miss Jones East Ionable Chevy Chase School Washington Ethel Montana Philadelphia Chicago Iowa Far West Gourier Independence Waterloo East High School

Ruth Stoner and Waldo Galvin Wed at Bride's Home

Ruth Stoner daughter of W H Stoner 419 Oak avenue married Waldo Galvin son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Galvin Fairbank Iowa in a lavender and white ceremony at the bride's home. Dr Warren L Steeves of Walnut Street Baptist read the service. Luncheon followed and the couple left for a two week honeymoon in Minnesota and Wisconsin. They will reside at 6 Berth avenue. Mrs Galvin a 1926 East High School graduate worked as a stenographer for Cutler Hardware. Mr Galvin a Town University alum and Getei Business College graduate is disbursing auditor for Rath Packing.

Irene. Arns Minnesota Wisconsin Berth Avenue Galvin East ‘High School Cutler ‘Hardware Company Universite of Town Getei Business College Rath Packing Company

Grace Boeller Honored at Party and Linen Shower

Grace Boeller, whose Fort Mathews marriage is set for July 14, was the guest of honor at a 2 o clock luncheon in Black's tearoom. Pink and green decor framed the event with gifts announced to Miss Boeller and guests including Mocs. M. B. Smith, D. B. Butterfield, BE. Netcott, Mildred Bunn, Dove Mitchell, Bess White, and Martha Bueter. Bridge followed the luncheon. Greenwood and Lillian Schrack, Cedar Falls, wed at 8 p.m. yesterday at First Methodist Episcopal Church, with Dr. J. Arthur Young officiating. The bridegroom, Irwin W. Lackore, will move with his wife to George, Texas, where Lackore will be high school principal.

Grace Boeller Fort Mathews Black M. B. Smith Butterfield BE. Netcott Mildred Bunn Dove Mitchell Bess White Martha Bueter Irwin W. Lackore Green‘wood Lillian Schrack Cedar Falls P.m Methodist Episcopal Church J. Arthur Young Lackore Iowa State Teachers College George

Girl Reserves Camp Starts Next Tuesday at Morris Isle

Grade school Girl Reserves aged 10 to 12 will attend a three week camp at Morris Isle on the Red Cedar river under W. C. auspices beginning next Tuesday. The event features a Fourth of July celebration with Miss Beth Tracy directing and Mrs. Fr. S. Eickelberg hosting. A vesper service on Sunday July 6 at 4:30 pm will welcome visitors with Rev. Thomas Niven speaking. Many names of campers and counselors are listed, plus planned activities and garden club events for high school girls and a Ross conservatory recital at 3 pm tomorrow.

Morris ‘Isle Red Cedar River W. C Beth Tracy FR. S. Eickelberg Minnie Maibauer Margaret Porter Margaret Bercy Becker Harriet Buck Ruth Bunce Edith Mae Chapman Gretchen Champlin Dorothy Cohagen Lydia Cole Virginia Col Jetting Lucella Cook Coralie Coontz Margeret Cornwell Grace Corson Virginia Duke Jean Dunkelberg Geraldine Edgeton Phoebe Dane Eickelberg Mary Elwell Amasella Pisher Dorothea Gallagher Dorothy Gaul Marva Graser Gail Griffin Rush Hansen Eleanor Hanesen Phyllis Harned Alice Hellen Jeannette Hemingway Barbara Howard Josephine Hunt Mariam Huston Gladys Johnston Mergaret Keagy Margaret Kendall Bolty Kenyon Virginia Kuehne Mary Jean Landgref Regina Lavine Mary Jane Lyon Shirley Lyon Margaret Melick Lucy Jane Miller Grace Anna Minton Genevieve Morris Madge Morris Ruth McCormick Dorothy McDowell Geraldine Minkie Lois ‘Tuttle

Church Picnic At Byrnes Park Draws Large Attendance

Two hundred seventy five persons attended yesterday afternoon and evening at a picnic hosted by First Baptist Church and Sunday School at Byrnes Park. Attendees traveled from the church to the park by automobile, with Victor Reed directing a program of fairy performances and supper atop the hill. W. Eby supervised the picnic logistics for the Macedonian class of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Dana Leonard assisted as hostess at a luncheon hosted in Mrs. F. E. Tate’s home, with Mrs. W. P. McCormick and her mother as guests. Clara Barton Guild of Universalist Church plans a birthday party Monday evening at the parish house for members and friends.

First Baptist Church Byrnes Park Victor Reed Woman's Society W. Eby Picenic Westminster Presbyterian Church F. E."tate Dana Leonard W. P. McCormick G. G. Sweitzer Clara Barton Guild of Universalist Church

Hints in beauty care avoiding sunburn and bleaching

A dated advertisement-like piece urges sun protection during hot days and promotes skin bleaching methods. It touts creams, facial bleaches, lemon and cucumber toners, rose water mixtures, and home remedies to brighten skin while warning about health effects and mentioning product availability at Waterloo drug stores. It includes dubious health claims and long, unclear instructions.

Ron East Waterloo Seeton

Helen Jurgensen Becomes Bride of Clarion Solbrack

The ceremony occurred at noon at the Jurgen sen home with Rev. Henry Mueller officiating. Miss Helen Jurgen sen wore a peach georget dress and carried a corsage bouquet. Attendant Wilma Jurgensena wore Nile green. Lloyd Elliott served as best man. A 24-guest dinner followed. The couple planned a 10-day Speicher, Minnesota visit to relatives. The bride, educated at East High, worked at Rath’s. the groom at Carter Hardware.

J. C. Jurgen Sen Glenwood Avenue Helen Jurgensen Clarion Solbrack Henry Mueller First Lutheran Church Wilma Jurgenesa Lloyd Elliott

Club Notes and Meetings Across Local Groups

Aumann Lraleigh meet Thursday with one hundred percent attendance. Favors given to Airs. James Edwards and Mrs. Ray Hollman. Mr Edwards and Mrs. Ray Diereks were guests. Next meeting July 26 with Mrs. Oscar Selim. German folk WAU meet Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in Marin Hegie's studio for a singing hour. Past Presidents elect of Helen Gould auxiliary and United Spanish American War veterans met at Mrs. Will Burton's home. A brief business meeting, refreshments served. Mrs. Henri Herbiles to host July 27. PY. W. club members met at NMTD, RB Barron's home. plans for a picnic at Island Park, Cedar Falls on July 41 with husbands to be entertained.

Aumann Lraleigh Mrathest Widdel James Edwards Ray Hollman Edwards Ray Diereks Oscar Selim Eloct Helen Gould Adepe Haan Will Burton de Rostess Henri Herbiles Wall PY. W NMTD RB Barron Island Park Cedar Falls

Chapter 7 P E O Outlines Program for Coming Season

Chapter 7 P. E. O. completes plans for the 1928-29 season led by chair Mrs W Loesbe with Mrs C A Waterbury and Mrs G N Garrettson. Meetings resume Sept 10 at 8 pm. Daughters host at C D Cass home with several members. Travel talks, constitution quiz, ritual turns, picture judging, and varied programs span Sept to May culminating in a May 20 picnic and convention delegate report.

W. Loesbe C. A. Waterbury G. N. Garrettson Corton C. D. Cass Margaret Weishaar Mary Stevenson Carolyn Cascaden Edwin E. Shatiner Mary Begeman Cedar Falls G. Ww. Kirkpatrick J. O. Knox E. L. Johnson Vinnie Howe America Callie Wiener Wilbe C. EB. Pickett Jackson McGoy J. I. Buechele J. D. East E. T. Alford R. M. Knox

Miss Evelyn Page Becomes Bride of Donald Ferguson

Miss Evelyn Page and Donald Earl Ferguson wed in Plymouth Congregational Church with immediate family present. The couple, daughter and son of local residents, will reside at 150 Harrison Street after a short Des Moines trip. Ferguson works at Rath Packing. Page is a Hast High School graduate.

Plymouth Congregational Church Evelyn Dorcas Page Sewall Page Donald Earl Ferguson AR. Ferguson Harrison Street William Hardcastle Columbia Black Ferguson Hast High School Rath Packing Company Des Moines

City in brief updates from long travel lists

A city in brief column records numerous residents traveling for vacations visits and family gatherings. Entries note Miss Frieda Krueger, J. Reihsen, Mrs. Harry Coats, the Scholin family, and others leaving for Los Angeles Milwaukee Waterloo Mason City and northern Minnesota. Several local addresses and names are listed among the itineraries.

Helping Mother: children aid in home tasks and baking

Article extols early home education with Froebel ideas. It advises giving toddlers bright dusters and safe kitchen tasks to foster initiative and skill. Encourages involving girls in baking, using real ingredients, and letting them help rather than dismissing their efforts.

Nestor Neel Baby

Around Town Notes and Local Visits Highlight Busy Period

St Francis hospital reports a goiter operation for a patient who spent three weeks healing. The Chickering family plans visits to Copenhagen, New York, and a special train carrying disabled WW veterans will pass through tomorrow at 12 40 am. A Dwight hospital update notes J W Wilimek improving after a critical illness. A divorce suit is filed in Van Horn with custody sought for Kathleen four. Waterloo returns Mr W H Pedicord to Sixth Street property, Peter Scheffert remains unimproved after an electrical burn. Travel mentions include Guy Lambert and sister at the Herbor home, and J Sutherland fined for lighted plates. Jared Navman to arrive July 4 for furlough, Mrs Harry Bartlett hospitalized in Iowa City, Irma Anderson named teacher at Roosevelt School replacing Viola Thomas.

Denver Illlinois Central Chicago J. W. Wilimek Government Veterans’ Hospital Dwight Wilimek Laura H. Myers Fred H. Myers van Horn Kathleen W. H. Pedicord Waterloo Sixth Street South Mexico Cuba Florida Peter Scheffert Falls Avenue Allen Memorial Hospital Scheffert Guy Lambert Cutler West Palm Beach Fin Herbor M. Reed Third Street Nashua Minneapolis Minn J. Sutherland Lafayette Street Sutherland George J. Sager

June Weather Ends With Sunshine After Rainy Month

After a month with eighteen cloudy days and 4.53 inches of rain, June ends with sunny skies and mild temperatures. The government thermometer, Ralph B. Suppy observer, logged a low of 45 degrees on June 2 and highs reaching 85 on June 20 and 27. day by day rainfall and temperatures are listed in the record.

Ralph B. Suppy

Woodmen Shut Out Junior Legion in City League Game

The Waterloo Woodmen shut out the Junior American Legion 7 to 0 in a city league game at Byrnes park. Ferguson and Ferneau were Woodmen’s battery while Noble and Love pitched for the juniors. Woodmen tallied seven of eight hits for runs and recorded 15 strikeouts for Ferguson and six for Love. Three new teams joined the league: Mid-Continent Petroleum, Nauman Company, and Campbell Baking.

Waterloo Woodmen American Legion Byrnes Park Ferguson Ferneau Woodmen Noble Love Legion Scott Knox Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation Nauman Company Campbell Baking Company

Cream of Carrot Soup and Kitchen Shortcuts

Cream of carrot soup uses carrots milk onions flour salt pepper parsley with carrots boiled and mashed then mixed with milk and butter to finish. Short cuts advise minimal water for flaky pie crust and using starch paste to smooth curdled fillings. Spring produce should be used. greens should not soak long to preserve flavor.

Also Mentioned on This Page

SO. V.—Memories Hall Ross Conservatory Quota Club Russell Lamsor Clara Barton Guild Universalist Parish House Waterloo Garden Clus M. B. Sleveland D. O. V.—Memorial Hall Banna’s Grove Country Club Vicinity Ethel Jones Ruth Stoner Waldo Galvin Garden Club M. B. Cleveland Waterloo Garden Club Highland Bridge Street Church News Edna Kent Forbes Stewart Fleming Grace Fleming Orange Township Fleming Charles Sergeant Williamt Bridge Mir Jay Summy Merle Rough Clark Lichty Wilbur Miller Wil! Bridge Lester P. Russell Stark Graig Bixby Hudson Valeries Ruth Fleming Carl Lee Ken- Ory Fi Baynist Church Jefferson Greti G. Lamsing Wave Ja Ef Waterloo Helen Beazer Marin Hegie Studia Evelyn Page Donald Ferguson Davenport Russell Lamson Wellie F. Brooks D. G Daughters of Union Veterans of the Memorial Hall Hanna's Grove J. B. Becker Western Avenue Buchanan’s Frieda Krueger Catterc St. Louis J. Reihsen Mullan Avenue Milwaukee Wis Harry Coats Aurora Waterton E. F. Clemmont Carts C. Albert Scholin Streen Dake Mankala Parrmont Minin W.W. Walker Brockwell Ams Apartments Mason City Inionds Henry [Blings Hyio Five Cedar Fells Jesup Wie G. H. Boke Muhr-Wohkt California T. Brecht Oye Fon Street Vods Brosh Linwood Avenue Cecile Levin Linwont Avenue Minnhesota Canada Hannah M. Starr Roses Bud Avenue Bert Theodore Hoover Stamford University Charles A. McLean, Jr Ernest A. Dunbar Cornelius Grinnell Willisbottom United States Froebel National Kindergarten Association West Fortieth Street New York Evening Courier Ing St. Francis ‘Hospital Mrs. Star Mgr CG. U. Chickering Mary Prospect Avenue Mary Ethel Dixon Copenhagen Mr. Chickering Frank Chickering Jared Navman Watersloo Radio Department United States Navy Honolulu George Wheeler Cassenden Avenue Utah Harry Bartlett Quincy Street University Hospital Iowa City William Bray Sycamore Street Irma MaLeZenh Artificial Ice & Fuel Co E. Ninth St Fighteen Junior Legion Paris Cherutt West Union Madge Smith W. H. Schaefer Monticello Schaefer Franklin Ethel E. Brinkman ICE Fashion Department Pereale City and Foote N
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