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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1923

Page

2

Quiet wedding binds Dorothy Seales to Alford Lyon

Dorothy Seales and Alford Lyon wed at 5 pm in a small ceremony attended only by relatives. Rev. C. H. Purmort officiated in a setting of yellow and white chrysanthemums. The bride, a Kingsley School teacher, and the groom, a civil engineering student and highway surveyor, plan to live with the bride’s parents at 416 Denver Street.

Dorothy Leone Seales Alford A. Lyon George F. Seales C. H. Purmort Setel Russell Lamson Hranche Fairburn Cedar Rapids Cutu Yan Daest Cedar Falla Aira Lyon Kings-loy School West High Northwestern University Lamda Phi Delta Charles T. Lyon Hic

Stewart Mergen Service Read at Sacred Heart

The marriage of Miss Anna Mergen daughter of John Mergen to Kobork Stewart son of Mr and Mrs T Stewart Heinbeck was solemnized at Sacred Heart church by Reverend Molloy at 3 o clock this morning Sister Isabelle played the wedding march and rendered a program during the ceremony The bride wore a blue satin coat dress and a black hat with corsage bouquets butterfly roses and opwenosnia The groom is an electrician who came to Waterloo two years ago The couple will reside at 610 Grant Avenue with the bride a former University Hospital nurse in Iowa City and the groom employed locally A small reception followed at the bride's father's home with 20 persons including the bride's parents and Mrs O B Knaack from Reinbeck.

Anna Mergen John Mergen Kobork Stewart Mra T. KR. Stewart Heinbeck Shera Hleare Church Reed Molloy Spastor Isabelle Ak Orfan E. L. McGiarvey Reinbeck Grant Avenue University Hospital Iowa City Stewart Waterloo

Birthday party honors Charles Hummel as 92nd year passes

Forty one relatives gathered at 715 Mullan avenue yesterday to celebrate the fifty second birthday of Charles Hummel with five generations present. Guests included Delano Gal was visiting with Me and Mrs Otto Thijtsen, a Hummel grandchild. Hummel, born November 4 1831 in Snyder county Pennsylvania, married Hester Smith and six children survive. His wife died August 11 1917. The family moved to Black Hawk county in 1871 and long resided on a Cedar township farm.

Charles Hummel Mullan Avenue Otto Thijtsen Delano Gal Mr. Hummel Snyder County Pennsylvania

Lois Jeanne Gillam to Open Studio of Dramatic Art

Miss Lois Jeanne Gillam former lynstrator of dramatic art at Syracuse University and reader for the Royal Lyceum bureau will open a studio of dramatic art in Waterloo private lessons and classes will be held in parlors L and M Hotel Rush Russell Lamson. She aims to help with professional reading conversational skill club work and may start a class for shy children if demand exists. The Woman's Relief Corps bazaar at Memorial hall drew strong patronage for the charity event.

Lois Jeanne Gilliam School of Speuch and Dramatic Art Syracuse University New York Royal Lyceum Bureau Waterloo L and M Rushsell-Lamson Gillam

SIDE TALKS on snobbery and true democracy

The piece questions if anyone is truly free of snobbery, noting most claim revolutionary democratic ideals yet show favoritism toward social status. It follows a neighbor, Mrs. James, who flaunts democracy while snubbing others, exposing self deception and casual elitism in social circles.

Beauty Styles and Hair Advice for Personal Type

The article discusses choosing flattering hairstyles that express character and suit facial features. It advises assessing your type, avoiding over elaborate coifs, and considering simple, straight or lightly waved hair. It notes advice from a dresser but emphasizes personal type and restraint in style.

Busy Waterloo clubs host charity fair with many booths

Mrs Iillian Dennis presides with Mrs Olive Bravens as general chair. Dinner for over a hundred hosted by Mrs Nelle Doyle and committee. Booths include country store chaired by Caroline Markle and Viola N Hart sell, craft and home baked goods. Multiple groups plan forums and future events at the Waterloo convention and club meetings.

Iillian Dennis Olive Bravens Nelle Doyle Jola White Charlotte Duke Caroline Markle Viola N. Hartsell Sink Hella Souther Jang Wiizabeth Bulings Mary Shirley Maude Traytan Amit Carrie Leckington Mary Bartlett

Church News Handkerchief Shower For Miss Oldfather

A handkerchief shower will honor Miss Jeannatte Oldfather a missionary.’s lift from Tes Mev ing Korea. A first McEehn parlor supper and prayer meeting are set for Wednesday as her father attends.

Jeannatte Oldfather Korea

Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage at Waterloo Home

Mr and Mrs Joe L Flacker marked half a century of matrimony at 393 Webster Street with a Sunday family dinner and greetings from relatives and friends. Married November 4 1878 at St Josephs Church they have resided in Waterloo since, he 71 she 69 and both in good health. Their children Wred J Nacker Waterloo Mrs Clara Riley Mattoon IL and Sid ney Hacker Urbana were present. He was born October 4 1852 in Aden Germany of American parents and grandparents who had traveled in Europe before settling in Philadelphia. He worked in hardware here 48 years, came to Waterloo with Illinois Central shops, and was the first apprentice in the sheet metal depart ment. Later he served as foreman in Cedar Rapids for about two years. His hardware store stood near the current Fallon Fleming building. Mrs Hacker born Ya Weich grew up in Davis IL born May 1854.

Joel Flacker Webster Street Hacker St. Jozeph’s Father Scallon Waterloo Tie Wacker Europe America Philadelphia Illinois Central Cedar Rapids Falani Fleming

Oldfather to sail November fifteenth from Waterloo

Oldfather plans to leave Waterloo Friday and sail on November 15. Unity circle of King’s Daughters meets with Mrs M Cornish Tuesday afternoon with reports from the State convention in Burlington in October and bible study led by Mrs B P Mowbray. Mmes Karl Krause, Junia Williams and W R Cole will assist as hostesses. St Joseph's Catholic Girls' Club meets at Our Lady of Victory auditorium at 7:30 p m today. First Presbyterian Lydia Society to be entertained at Mrs K Larsen’s home at 7:20 p m today with Miss Ruth Brutchins assisting. Harmony class to meet at Mrs Margaret Kilgore’s Tuesday at 2:30 p m. Picnic supper served at 5.

EB Pow Judge Wood Isaak Walton League Bishon’s Galloway Bernica Nartin EAB Wonna Home and Education Department J.B. Paul Iowa State Teachers College Spanker Irad G. Sage Rr. Russell OW. Parratt J. R. Runyan Emma Wilt P Unity Circle of King’s Daughters St. Joseph's Cathoule Elany Our Lady of Victory Auditorium First Presbyterian Lyfia Society K. Larsen Ruth Brutchins Harmony Class Marygaret Kilgore

Son visits dying father found near death in Waterloo

John Koblentz, 60, traveled from Woodstock to Waterloo after not seeing his father William Koblentz for years. The elder man, 64, died Sunday after a short illness at 1 p.m. A physician attended, a coroner ruled no inquest is needed, and the body went to Hileman & Ginda. Three sons survive: John, Verne, and Miles.

Willam Koblentz John Koblentz Woodstock Til Waterloo Wiliam Koblenz Sycamore Street Reb Selous Kabbalz Tale iTe John Verne Woolstock Miles Moorehead Minn Hileman & Ginda Sydney D. Smith

City in Brief Lensees Notes and Local Events

City in brief items report various local happenings. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Charles Chickering, Kenneth Garmon a 15 year old scarlet fever patient, Bal Carrey with a damaged left hand, Miss Carolyn McFarlane and Miss Mary Dixon after a teachers convention, W M Fallon of the Western Union office and Mrs Fallon traveling to Port HL by death in the family, and teachers returning from a convention in Des Moines. Captains and team chairs will join the executive board for the Forget MieNot drive at Greater Waterloo Association as Waterloo teachers and principals attend.

Kenneth Garmon Lame Tome Park Bal Carrey Carolyn McFarlane Mary Dixon Drs Maines W. MM. Fallon Western Union Fallon Palelon Florenes Ruth Gabriel Loaehers Des Moines Dorothy Margaret Janes Forgets MieNot Greater Waterloo Pany Temtarran Alt Waterloo Pri

Local social notes mix travel and health updates

Community mentions cars to reopen schools after teachers’ convention in Des Moines. Waterloo chiropractor Attilla Judd plans to move to California. J. S. Tuthill and family back from Rheumatism treatment in Excelsior Springs. Several residents hosted visitors and attended events in Charles City and Chicago. A world tour member, Ina Jacob Johnson, delays departure to January. Local hunts in South Dakota yield ducks and a goose. News items include radio contests between Long Beach and Kansas City, and church notices with menus and events.

Cipals Iowa State Teachers’ Association Des Moines Attilla Judd Waterloo California John J. Judd Judd J. S. Tuthill Excelsior Springs Tuthill J. W. Thompson Wollen Jane George Sneider Granetta Geraldine RB. J. Blitsch E.G. Waid Charles City Ina Jacob Johnson San Francisco Cal J. M. Hileman Waterville Minn Jay C Harry Sigworth Iifleman F. Kistner Jane Weistner National Funeral Directors’ Associaton Chicago Airs Kistner F. H. Ralph Pittsburgh Walter R. French J. Cecil Bickley Watertown S. D Waterloop Radio Long Beach Kansas City Christian Church The Sovriety Mnwleken Central Christian Charch Het F. Fae

Burglar Steals $2000 in Furs and Lingerie

Burlington police report a break in at The Royal Cloak Company early Sunday. Loss estimated at $2000 includes silk lingerie fur coats and expensive hosiery. A negro janitor noticed a broken window but reported the incident today.

Burlington Royal Cloak Company

Africa's Map 16 Changed Great Britain Cedes 70

Britain cedes a large mid Africa tract to Belgium, described as larger than Connecticut. The piece lies in Ruanda Urundi between Lake Tanganyika and Victoria, with Watussi and Hutu peoples under a sultan, described in vivid colonial-era terms. Guardian narratives recount explorers, German colonial histories, and Royal intrigues amid pastoral life and mountain landscapes.

Africa Britain Belgium Washington, D. C Great Britain mid-Africa Connecticut National Geographical Society Lake ‘Tanganyika Victoria Ruandaurundi German East Afria Tanganyika Ruanda Urundi

Jury Impaneled in Arthur Steen Case

A jury was impaneled in Juden G. W. Wood's division of district court to hear the State against Arthur Steen. Steen is accused of taking Paul Davis' touring car on December 20, 1922, the car later recovered at Des Moines. Steen pleads not guilty. defense by J. C. Murtagh assisted by R. J. Organ, Omaha. Prosecution by Walter R. French. The defense moved to make a 2 competent record of the case, including juror examination, by Miss Winnie Stevens. The remainder of the text notes barber shop enlargement and unrelated local notices.

Juden G. W. Wood District Court Arthur Steen Steen Paul Davis Des Moines J. C. Murtagh R. J. Organ Omaha Harrisburg S. C Walter BR. French Rey Winnie Stevena

Riotous ties grow until dawn marked by cessation

A fragment describes ties growing riotous and tumultuous until daybreak signals their end, capturing a moment of unrest as night gives way to morning. The text preserves the event’s atmosphere and suggests a broader disruption without detailing participants or locations.

Crime Stories Drive Imaginative Thrills in Modern Life

Bertrand Russell argues in Century magazine that industrial society dulls individuality and fosters a craving for sensational crime tales. He predicts the home will breakup as women gain economic independence, housework declines, and the state supports children. The remedy is shorter workdays leaving time for art thought and love.

Publc Bertrand Russell United States Century Russell

Store Renovation Adds New Seating and Cigar Counter

The shop has been renovated with 11 hi j shades and a white floor. Three chairs were moved to the rear, a fourth chair will be added, and a cigar counter has been installed. Donald Sindlinger is in charge.

Donald Sind« Iinger

Also Mentioned on This Page

HlNews Od -Socied Dorothy L. Seales A. A. Lyon Noble Grand Association Mes. S Smith H. T. Shepherd Mr. Sourmel Sacred Heart Lois Jeanne Gillam Studio of Dramatic Art W. R Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall James I Fm Dar Ste Rerson Yen Mr. W. Ootl Uden G. Wi Pableby Inez| Steltner Dubuque Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Hazel Scott the Courier Florcare Besh Maree Wrox Eueats S.A. B. Club Lostess Gideons Edwin Gray Fern Gray Grace Newkirk Gideon Fund All Mourieth Woodmen of America EK. of P FL R. Korns Fram És Moines Waverly Sashan Oehwein Bernard Doesen Augie Singing Waterloo Woman's Club FL Melihinney Tamance Myr C. T. Splington Cortland Wal Witkin Royal Neighbors Irene Bentley Geiwein Royal Neighbors Lodge Waterlon Camp Pensley J. B. Huston Black's Tearoom J. E. Ridenour Rte Preme Court of the Tenbella Church News Joe Hacker MR. and Mrs Jor Hacker Oldfather Charles Chickering Tres Maines St Mark's Bupher Trostas Ruanda-Urundi German East Africa Keeenn CMA Ee Fashio Department Evening Courier Vem Deebee Tete Tee E Eet
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