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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1926

Page

2

Miss Ida Mae Gesell to Wed Leonard Britzman in Lutheran Church

Miss Gesell will wed Leonard Britzman in Trinity American Lutheran church at 3 p m tomorrow. Rev. Moehlman to officiate. The event may be the last marriage in the building before its demolition for a new church. The bride’s gown is white georgette with pearls and iridescent beads, cap fashion, and an arm bouquet of white roses and baby’s breath. Dorothy Mitchett, maid of honor, in cascade blue georgette with rhinestones. Bridesmaids include Brandt and Dens Lampe cousins, wearing yellow and peach crepe de Chine. Phyllis Jeanne Lucas carries the rings in a calla lily. Groomsmen include Herbert Briteman. ushers Otto Holm and Louis Stolte. Mrs Moehlman to play. J.M.L. Church to sing. About 200 relatives and friends expected for reception and dance at Gal loway club Tuesday evening. arrangements by Mrs Phil Lucas and the bride’s sister Mrs W W Williams. A canopy of lavender and green streamers over a four tier cake scheme. miniature bride and groom atop. The couple will tour Canada in June and settle in Waterloo. Miss Gesell, Cresco and Waterloo schools alumna, daughter of Mrs Emia Gesell Lee of Cresco. Britzman, Hastings High School and business college graduate, works in credit at Rein Packing Co. The couple are connected with various clubs and societies.

Ida Mae Gesell Leonard Britzman Trinity American Lutheran Church F. H. Moehlman Gesell Hoey Dorothy Mitchett Brandt Dens Lampe The Galloway Club aArrangements Phil Lucas W. W. Williams Butaian Canada Wattrloo Cresco Waterloo High Black’s Emia Gesell Lee Crescoe Sritzman Rom Hast High School Blund Business College Rein Packing Company, Co

Party shower for Martha Holbach by Jesup hostesses

Miss Martha Holbach of Gilbertsville will wed Jarry Roth in June. Misses Della Edna and Marjorie Roth hosted at their home in Josip last evening with relatives and friends attending. Guests enjoyed music and dancing as gifts were given, with refreshments served and assistance from M Gertrude Becker. A pink and white scheme accented the event. Sunshine-Rebekah-Balloiling to meet tomorrow evening in TO. QO. F. hail west.

Della Edna Marjorie Roth Josip Martha, Holbach Gilbertsville Jarry Roth M Gertrude Becker Sunshine Rebekah Balloilig TO. QO. F Hail West

Entertain, 60 at Afternoon Program by B Natural Juniors

The B Natural Juniors hosted a Saturday afternoon program featuring Handel readings and musical pieces. Doris Durham played piano, Betty and Evelyn Morris performed violin solos, and Miss Mayburn Usicale presented a history related by Miss Mayburn. Various junior auxiliary members assisted in organizing.

Wat Handel Gertrude Cameron Nateg Doris Durham Feleni Tackmann Betty c Evelyn Morris Faye Mmnes Harold Smitland WooWe-Gale Apa Ferle “Witt Tagerman Mildersleason C. J. Ness Charles Eby Katherine Town State

Flower Display Being Arranged by Garder Clubs

Plans for a community flower display are discussed at Waterloo Garden club with entries from local growers, June 1 at Mrs. James Black home. Judges include Withee, Breene, Miss Agnes Thompson, and Frank Sherwood. The club executive committee leads arrangements. over 290 members attended a recent garden show and tea at Mrs. Gard Gickley's home. The Allied Arts Conservatory students presented music and readings. Neolith president Mrs Hildebrand and Mrs Bickley chaired the dining room table.

Tenssell- Lamson Waterloo” Garden ‘Club James Black Withee Iowa City Garden Club Allied Arts Conservatory Hildebrand Ne Olith Airs Bickley B. Wo Sehunemian Wow Seal Ars

Golden Wedding Couple Honored at Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Ww J Penne celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family reunion dinner at a son and daughter in law home. Guests included their children and relatives at two tables with cherry blossoms and a large wedding cake. Afternoon photos were taken. two children could not attend. A planned picnic at Mrs George Schoel’s home was postponed to June.

Ww. J. Penne Paul Penne John Penne Charles Irene Maurice Olive Penne Watlerloo Penne Wat Atrs Paul Ima

Harmony Church to Hold Parlor Meeting Tomorrow

Harmony First Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors. Each member is asked to bring one article for a parcel post sale.

Harmony -¢Elass First Presbyterian Church

Develop Your Arms Through Simple At-Home Chins

A guide on arm development claiming chinning exercises can firm upper arms despite weight gain. Start with feet on floor, knees tucked, and progress to using a pole, aiming to lift body with arms alone. Includes advice on disguising less toned arms with sleeves and facial scalp massage.

Legion Band Opens Season With First Concert Tonight

The American Legion band, led by conductor Cressy Wharlen, will perform the opening concert of its summer season at 8 p.m. in Line wlan park weather permitting. Renowned for its drill and quality, the band promises a pleasing program.

Legion Band The American Legion Band Summer Park Wlan Park Cressy Wharlen

Memorial day address planned at Aplington in afternoon

John W. Gwynne will deliver the Memorial day address at Aplington this afternoon. Numerous social visitors stay with local families including Mr and Mrs Frank W Beck and Ms Geil from Chicago, plus extended family guests from Madison, Wis and Cedar Falls. A stolen Buick roadster with license 6-10878 reported to police, and several local visits by residents from Green Bay to Minneapolis and other cities are noted.

Dudge John W. Gwynne Aplington Harry A. Geik Chicago Frank W. Beck Park Avenue West Geil Beck Lillian Kuhout Masitowac Wis Ida Miller Maud Walters Madison Charles F. Grockner Sheir Home Cedar Freights BE. B. Lake Green Bay Leonard Lake Williston Avenue W. OR. Hovey Fourth Street Donald’ Paul Cedar Falls Polles Lcense Frank Robs Neapolis Elizabeth Rahy Pine Street California

Memorial Service Honors Patriots’ Spirit Across Eras

A Grand Army of the Republic gathering at First Baptist echoed wartime memories. Veterans from Civil War, World War I, and postwar groups followed in a solemn procession with a brass and organ tribute. The pastor urged modern patriots to honor the legacy, invoking the Spirit of 1776 1876 and 1917 while stressing lawfulness and Christian principles.

Robert Anerson Grand Army of the Republic First Baptist George W. Sameon Lincoln Circle G.A. R RB. Williamson America

Rose Enterprises in One Building

Rose Enterprises consolidates Rose's Barber Supply laboratory retail store and beauty shop into a single three story brick building at 515-517 Waters Street. The Woodall brothers property was purchased by W T Rase for 18,100, with financing through John T Goss Land Company. The combined complex will house multiple firms already known for high reputation, reflecting significant expansion due to rapid business growth.

Ineal United States

Army Balloon Leads Early Krakow Race in Cup Event

The Army 6 balloon, captained by Capt. Hawthorne Gray and Lieut. Douglas Johnson, landed near Krakow four miles south of the railway station after a cross country flight. Army 6 now leads the Bennett Cup contest as teams press toward the finish amid routine aviation chatter and media buzz.

Antwerp INS Army Hawthorne Gray Douglas Johnson Krak Krakow Tha Prosiner Mecklenberg

Memorial Message by Auxiliary Leader Amid Memorial Day Reflections

The Indianapolis May 31 memorial message from Mrs. Eliza London Shepard national president of the American Legion Auxiliary urges honoring the dead by serving the living. She emphasizes daily remembrance through acts aiding veterans and their families rather than mere wreaths or words.

Idianapolis Ind Mye Eliza London Shepard Nacional American Legion ‘Auxiliary Lhosé

Waterloo political pulse in Iowa race cited in Chicago dispatch

The Chicago Tribune reports Waterloo Iowa as a strong Cummins territory while Brookhart faces labor and farmer opposition. It notes no local unemployment, rising farm output, Deere plant gains, bank prosperity, and a bustling auto market. Brookhart’s senate speech is used by Cummins backers to vilify railroads.

Chicago Tribune Iowa Waterloo Dair Hog Aising A. B.cummins Smith William Brookhart Folflethe Brookhart Cummins Senate Waterlow Black Hawk County Chicago National Exhibition John Deere

Spicer Re-Elected Head of Adventists in Milwaukee

W. H. Spicer of Washington DC was unanimously reelected president of the world's conference of Seventh Day Adventists in Milwaukee session. This marks his second four year term, following his first election in San Francisco in 1922. All other officers were re elected. The Mercerized option is named for John Mercer who discovered this process.

Milwaukee Wis Spicer Washington, D. Cc World’s Conference of Seventh Day Adventists San Francisco

Invisible Forces Guide Destiny West High Class Told

Rev. R. E. W. Williamson urged West High’s 147 graduates that leadership comes from choices shaped by invisible powers such as faith and brotherhood. He contrasted Sight with Vision to navigate life, citing Jesus twelve disciples, Gutenberg, Lincoln, and Pilgrim's Progress as anchors. The service at First Baptist included prayers from Rev. J. Richmond Morgan and readings from Rev. Ewin Boardman, with benediction by Rev. Clifford Jones.

Hfe R. E. W Wil Hamson First’ Baptist Church West High Union First Baptist Church Williamson Jesus Gutenburg Abraham’ Lincoln The United States Weem Washington Lincoln Himortal Gettysburg Pilgrim's Progress J. Richmond Morgan First Congre Ewin Boardman WP. McCormick Westminster Presbyterrian Church Clifford J-Tone Central Christian-church

Two Parochial Schools Graduate Third Next Week

Commencement exercises for Mine students of Our Lady of Victory Academy will be next Sunday night in St Joseph's church. Pastor Stattery will deliver the address and present diplomas. Rev J Wieneke Cedar Falls addressed the 13 graduates of St Mary's high school at exercises last night in St Mary's church. Diplomas were presented by Bonaventure Allerding. Eighteen pupils who finished their studies at Immanuel Lutheran school were confirmed following examinations yesterday at 9:30. The confirmation exercises were in charge of Rev H Prekel, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Our Lady of Victory Academy Joseph's. Church Tev EBL Stattery J. Wieneke Cedar Falls St. Mary's’ High School St. Mary’s Church Pe Bonaventure Allerding Immanuel Lutheran School H. Prekel Immanuel Lutheran Jehurch

Opening Day Draws Large Bathers at Cedar Beach

Scores of men and boys and a few women enjoyed the new municipal bathing beach yesterday afternoon. The fine weather brought crowds to Cedar Beach as bathers braved a slight water chill for a warm sun filled dip.

Illinois Central Shops Nine Fall to Dunkerton 4 3 in Slow Affair

Illinois Central shops nine lost to Dunkerton 4 to 3 on a quiet afternoon. Danny Lindner pitched well allowing five hits while his teammates bungled four costly errors. The Shops nine managed only eight hits off the Dunkerton hurler.

Ilinois Central Shops Dunkerton Milnois Central Railroad Danny Lindner Dinkerton

East High Seniors Precede Rain on Trip to Finchford

East High 125 seniors gathered at 6:30 a.m. at the school and traveled by auto to a Shell Rock River picnic site near Finchford for breakfast. The final commencement activity is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday with Dr. Charles S. Medbury of Drake University delivering the commencement address, titled The Measure of a Man.

East High Finchford Ast High Ltowa Charles S. Medbury Drake University Des Moines

Betty Marx Returns to Jail After Intoxication

Miss Betty Marx a 17 year old incorrigible to the police was taken into custody late last night in an intoxicated condition. She was taken to the county jail by Myrtle Doimire a probation officer after her age had been

Betty Marx Myrtle Doimire

What me makes J jelly jell? Certo jam maker ad

A historical ad explains Certo pectin as the jellying agent. It touts Certo enabling quick boiling to gel jam or jelly while preserving fresh fruit flavor and color. It promises easy success, sources a recipe card, and offers a trial bottle by mail with 10 cents postage.

Yount Grocer Certo Aml Douglas-Pectin Corporation Granite Rochester

Notorious case tied to September shooting inquiry

Palice TM reports Matron Alpa May and Grace Fyy were connected to a September shooting of Albert Hertske. They and a companion were held for some time as a coroner's jury investigated the murder near Mateotny Harbour in an automobile.

Dainty Dress Pattern Ad From Waterloo Courier

Advertisement from the Waterloo Evening Courier offering a pattern for a latte style dress. Details include fabric suggestions chalice voile gingham crepe and China silk and four sizes 2 4 6 and 8 years with yardage of 2 1 4 for a 6 year size. Send 15 cents for pattern and 16 cents for the up to date 1926 book by mail.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

Seed pattern prompts for a 15 cent enclosed file seed

A fragment notes a seed pattern for a follow up at the stated address. It references a 15 cent enclosure and directs further action to the recipient. Details are sparse but imply a mailing instruction and an archival seed context without explicit names or dates.

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