Engagement declared at Janesville house party
Miss Evelyn Decker announced her engagement to Harry Gerholt of Waterloo at a Saturday evening gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ek A Decker in Janesville. The wedding is set for Oct 17. Guests included Loretta Donnelly Harold Miller and Mrs. Harry Shaffner, with readings by Ada Howe. Decker is West High and Gates Business graduate, works for Frank Amusement. Gerholt is Illinois Central store dept graduate from Tonia High School. Prenuptial parties planned. club and church notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ek. A. Decker
Janesville
Evelyn Decker
Harry Gerholt
Waterloo
Mr. Gerholt
Loretta Donnelly
Mirst Harold Miller
Harry Shaffner
Charles City
Walter Stoner
Adape Howé
Decker
West High School
Gates Business College
Frank Amusement Company
Gerhalt
Alice Gerhalt
High Strees
Tonia High School
Illnois Central
Syndicated feature for business women from Iowa writer
Nellie Gardner of New Hampton, long associated with local papers and as a Wa terloo Evening Courier correspondent, launches a syndicated daily feature series called Do's and Don'ts for Business Women. Gardner, a Columbia journalism alumna, has worked in New York, Washington, Chicago, Des Moines and abroad, including time in Russia during famine operations. She directs press for the American Woman's Association and is married to English humorist William Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie £. Gardner
Ira A. Gardner
New Hampton
Sia
New Hampton Tribune
Mason City Times
Waterloo Evening Courier
New York Sun
St. Louis “Post-Dispatch
South Florida
Kliss Gardner
Liberal Arts College of the State Univversity of
Towa
Columbia University
Europe
New York
Washington
Chicago
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Riga
London
Petrograd
Theodosia
Moscow
Russia
William W.’ Haskell
American’ Woman's Association
New York Ciy
Willian, Cromwell
Wagoner Family Reunion Honors Visitor From California
Honored visitor Z A Wagoner of Van Nuys Cal attended a Wagoner family reunion Sunday at 1207 Leavitt Street. W M Wagoner hosted with dinner at noon. Attending were C E Wagoner and family Grunny Center Mr and Mrs G Wagoner and Mr and Mrs R E Irving of Minneapolis Myr and Mrs H F Lichty of Orange Township and Glamee Wagoner and family of Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. A. Wagoner
van Nuys
Cal
W. 4. Wagoner
Leavitt Street
C. E. Wagoner
Grunny Center
G. Wagoner
R. E. Irving
Minneapolis
Myr
H. F. Lichty
Orange Township
Glanmee Wagoner and Family
Waterloo
Two P T A Branches Meet To Open Year Schedule
John Fiske and Lafayette school Parent-Teacher associations begin their year with regular meetings at 7 30 in their buildings. Roger Leavitt will present a brief resume of early Iowa history. G T Bennett and Miss Leah Hickelbers appear. Miss Graces Ullemeyer reads community singing. Seventh Grade Mothers hostesses. A playlet by Lincoln center and a piano solo by Opal Haren accompany a Dumphers quartet performance. Tina Martin will play accompaniments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fiske
Lafayette
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Iowa
John Fiske Association
G. T. Bennett
Leah Hickelbers
Graces Ullemeyer
Lincoln Citdle
Opal Haren
Dumphers
W.L. Richardson
W. J. St. Clair
J.J. Lyman
E.G. Warde
Lafayette Building
Tina Martin
Mrs Ransier and Daughter Host Wednesday Party
Mrs Ransier and Miss Marion Ransier plan a luncheon at Black's on Wednesday at 12 30 with two tables and a post luncheon program. Guests include Mrs F A Barker Independence solo Mrs Truman Wegner harpist Mrs Robert Johnson Cedar Falls and Miss Ranster pianist who will read excerpts from a play. Temple Reproah Memore of Past Noble Grand with Mrs W A Marshall afternoon piano pieces and lodge members meet 7 30 p m Tuesday by EO 0 2 hell wrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ransier
Marion Ransier
Independence
Black's
F. A. Barker
Indepennence
Truman Wegner
Robert Johnson
Cedar Falls
Ranster
Temple
W. A. Marshall
Rebettah Lodac—sunshine
Hell Wrest
King’s Daughters to Attend Des Moines State Meeting
Nine members from Waterloo circles Silver Cross Mizpah and affiliated groups will represent the Iowa branch at the state convention in Des Moines October 6 to 8. The gathering at Central Presbyterian Church will include officers and presidents from 156 Iowa societies to promote Christian activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Cross
International Order of King’s Daughters
Des Moines
J. G. Ralston
Lowa
Iowa
Central Presbyterian Church
Waterward
FL J. Mansfield
Gurlington
Lola Waite
Roy Brown
Guy J&. Thode
Silver Cross Circle
Rose Mowbray
C. H. Rudds
J. H. Murphy
Officers Elected by Kines Heralds of Grace Church
Election of officers for Kine's Heralds of Grace Methodist Church was held with 25 members announcing new roles. Aubrey McPike was named president, Geraldine Yabaki vice, Leone McBroe secretary, Margaret DunMond recording secretary, Virginia Whittier treasurer, Mardes Atkins custodian of literature, Ruby Venter assistant pianist, Stella Enfield chorister, and Mildred Gleason as pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
A. X. Gleason
M. C. McPike
W_ Cotton
Aubrey Mc* Pike
Geraldine Yabaki
Leone _ McBroe
Margaret DuMond
Virginia Whittier
Mardes Atkins
Ruby Venter
Stella Enfield
Mildred Gleason
Cedar Rapids Woman And Waterloo Man Wed Saturday
Miss Blanche Chadima of Cedar Rapids and Robert H Sneckenberger of Waterloo were married at 12 30 pm Saturday at First Presbyterian Church with Dr J R Macartney officiating. The couple plans to live in Albert Lea after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Chadima
Cedar Rapids
Robert H. Sneckenberger
Waterloo
First Presbyterian Church
J. R.macartley
Louise Chadima
San Diego
Cal
T. L. Sneckenberger
Suzanne Keener to Open East High Course With Song
Suzanne Keener a coloratura soprano will appear in recital at East High on Wednesday to open the 7928-26 lecture and entertainment purse. The Met Opera alumna will sing in costume with four costume changes and be accompanied by Raymond Putman. The program spans operatic arias, art songs, and folk tunes, with tickets available for $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Keener
East High
Miss Keener
B. 4
Miller
Raymond Putman
Mendelsé
Solon Alberti
Pearl Curmin
Gretchaninois
Scarlatti
Chopin
Denmark
Norway
Witen L
Synedien
vVous Dauséz Marquise
Lemaire
Afon Petit Coeur Sonpire
Fein Sone
Manon Lescaut
Auber
Arabesque
Leschetizky
Mr. Putman
Mr. Putman. ‘T. Regnova
Church News Daughters of Plymouth Mission Study
Daughters of Plymouth will hold a missionary meeting at 2 36 PM Wednesday in Plymouth Congregational church parlors led by Mrs OC A Heath. Waterloo presbytery adjourned meeting at Cedar Heights Community church Toledo at 2 PM Tuesday with Dr J A Laurie as moderator. Harmony class of First Presbyterian meets Tuesday afternoon in church social rooms hosted by Mmes Cecil Scati J Rainbow Hugh Patterson and G W Selbig. Men’s Bible class of First Methodist sponsors 4 concert by the 4 H choir at 7 45 PM Tuesday in First church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Plymouth
Plymouth Congregational Church
OC. A. Heath
Waterloo Presbytery
Toledo
Cedar Heights
J. A. Laurie
Harmony
First Presbyterian Church
Mmes
Cecil Scati
J. Rainbow
Hugh Patterson
G. W. Selbig
Men's Bible Crazy
First Methodist Church
First Church
Ladies' Aid Society
First M. E. Church
H. C. Culver
Stevens I
A. J. Lotts
Henry Dahl
A.C. Fuller
Mistaken identity leads to fatal shooting in Sheldon town
Verne Schnee man, farmer near Sheldon, shot Charles Van Meeteran, 22, his hired man, after mistaking him for an old enemy feared for eight years. Schnee man fired thrice in darkness, two bullets hit the hired man, one near the heart. He then summoned doctors, reporting the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Oct
Verne Schneeman
Here
Charles van Meeteran
Schneeman
van Meeteran
Sanborn
Aq Young Wowan
City in Brief Notes From Waterloo and Surroundings
City in brief reports Crewell family returning from a trip to southern Ingots and visits by Mrs. Kranz and Mrs. Pedicord. County board and Lions club events noted. News on building permits at 1227 Lincoln and a $4,500 value. Tours for Helen Maynard and Virginia Pedicord listed. Salvation Army meeting postponed. Trial jurors duty changes. Two Cedar Falls students enter Moody Bible Institute. Ray Hundley contempt hearing continued. A barn fire in Osage destroyed a Kapka farm barn struck by lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. L. Crewell
John Kranz
WW. H. Bittner
Lincoln Street
Helen
H. Ib. Maynard
National Park Seminary
Chicago
Washington
Aliss Virginia Pedicord
Waterloo
Minneapolis, Minn
Norman Marshall
Salvation Army
Iowa
Council of Salvation Army
Ruth Francis Stull
Riehl Street
Bee Elizabeth Bowen
Sixth Street
Cedar Falls
Moody Bible Institute
Stull
East High School
Ray Hundley
Wright County
Toomorrow
F. W. Edwards
Des Moines
Osage
Louis Kapka
Waller Factory Set to Open in Westfield Plant
Waller Manufacturing, formerly of Dubuque, is installing lathes drills and presses in the Miller Products building in Westfield. About 35 to 50 workers expected to operate by Wednesday as the firm resumes full production of automobile heaters dash controls and cut-out valves. The Waterloo move aims to cut shipping costs while placing stock on the Miller factory’s second floor and machinery on the first. O L Walter is president TH Jaeggi vice president and C A Schmidt treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Manufacturing Company
Dubuque
Miller Products Company
Westfield
United States
Canada
Waterloo
Laundries
Miller Factory
O. L. Walter
Jaeggi
C. A. Schmidt
Tibet
Crossings hazard to be eliminated near Independence
Independence October 5 The state highway commission and Buchanan county board of supervisors approved removing two dangerous railroad crossings between Independence and Winthrop after years of concern. Work on a new grade will start soon and paving may connect with Grant highway pavement to finish the county route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
State Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Buchanan County
Winthrop
Urus
Buctinar
Wiles
P. D. Taylor
Uillea
Sinner
Cedar Falls residents gain local news and notices
Cedar Falls area items detail changes in city representation, funeral services for Mrs. J. Wilson, theft at Julius Miller residence, and upcoming events. The Cedar Falls American Legion post and concert band prepare for Omaha convention, church societies meet, and local clergy conduct varied services. City school board to meet. Witzigman family to reside here at 1608 Franklin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius
A. Miller
Washington Street
Millers
Omaha
Pullmans
Cedar*Falls
Witzigman
F. C. Witzigman
Trinity
Methodist
Cedar Rapids
Upper
Iowa
Waterloo
Franklin Street
Ike Walton League to Elect Delegates at Waterloo Meet
Waterloo to hold Wednesday evening session at city hall to elect delegates for the Izaak Walton League state convention of Town chapters in Boone. Expected large turnout as Waterloo seeks strong representation next Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IKE Walton League
Waterloo
Waltons
Izaak Walton League of America
Boone
Mary Schaible Buried At Westview Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Schaible funeral held Saturday at the home of her son Charles Schaible in La Porte City. Rev. C H Andersall officiated with burial in Westview Cemetery beside her husband, who died in 1912. She had lived 14 years with her son and wife and occurred after a fall that left her in a wheelchair. Grandchildren visited nightly and read to her from the Bible, her favored Psalm Twenty Third. She was a longtime member of Lyra chapter Order of the Eastern Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreasen
Veter Andreasen
State ‘Street
Nev
N. Petersen
Bethlehem Church
Cedar Falls
Greenwood
la Porte City
Mary
Bhors
Ars, Scheible
Lyra
Order of Eastern Star
CP. Stroh
Independenes
End
Pt .Ayers
J. H. Abe
And
A. G. Smith
Daugheter
Loraine
Otto Koppen
Wayne and
Sylvia
Nll
Sirs
Funn Booth
J. N. McQuilkin
Pearl Bundel
Waverly
Oo. H. Runde
Schaible family mourns long respected La Porte City resident
The article notes the passing of Mary Schaible a longtime member of the Presbyterian church in La Porte City who lived there for 30 years. It details her birth in Hanover Germany on Oct 2 1839 and emigration to the United States with family, marriage to Sehaible in Rock Island, their move to Benton County then La Porte City, and their seven children. It lists mourners including Charles Schaible Frank Schaible Eric Schaible John Schaible and others as well as relatives and visitors from Waterloo Cedar Rapids and beyond who attended the last rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Se. John’s Lutheran
SL. John’s Lutheran Church
K. Lechner
Wartbure College
Way-, Érly
Rey. W. Adix
la Porte City
W. Sisfkes
Clarksville
Blow. Voelker
Greene
Sudble
Me Presbyterian Church
Mary Tebben Sehaible
Ihtnover
Germany
United States
Byron
Rock Island
Sehaible
Mon
Benton Counts
Faran
T. Balsh
George Sehfalbie
Elin Nichols
Enose
Charles T. Schaible
la Parte City
Prank Schaible
Eric
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. P. Smith
Bethany Circle
East Park Presbyterian
Elsie Errichson
Iowan
Wagoner
P.T. A
King’s Daughters of Waterloo
State Meeting
Kine
Heralds of
Grace Church
Bickley
B. F. Lowell
Colorado Springs
Colo
C. L. Kingsley
W. H. Bickley
Sunnyside Country Club
Bruce Gallo
Herbert Marshall
Knox
A. L. Alexan- Interne Beal
Accom- Galloway
Waterloo Review
Moosehall
Viola’ Johnson
Hoon
Eines
Aera CR
Johnson
Wearly
Waterton
Naushiers of Veterans—Tuersday
Bazar
Pol Sluma Clu
Kolehes
Psthias
Roy McCoinb
Iowa State Teachers Co
Pze
Gance
Galloway
Uzanne Keener
Metropolitan Opera Company
Louis the Sixteenth
Paris
Miss Keeners
Metropolitan
Opera Cominy
New’ York
Howard J. Rowse
Edmund Rausch
Fred Adams
Daughters of Isabella
Black’s
Knights of Colon
J. T. Sulivan
Ais
St. Joseph's Catholic Girls’ Club
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Statiim Thesday
Church News
Jacksonville
Fla
Ent
Gallic
Titusville
West End
4Th St
al & AL
Buchanan
Buchanan County Supervisors
Wapsie Golf Club
Landserper
Bendelow
Campfire
Walchl
Genevieva Wright
Guardian
Thelma Jayne
Saquasippt
Pissy Merle Gray
Herty Rosenberger
Paulina Bickenbach
Celia Cook
Janet Raymond
A. J. Jewetts
Frm
State University
Meyer A. T. O'Brien
Aldermin J.e. Bhellito
Manchester
Land & Son
Bland
Bailn
George UH
Waddee
Nowa
Cedar Malls
Offica
Wrest Oyrtt Street
Wilson
Cedar Walls
Calvary Baptist Church
Pater “J. Wilson
Barcine
Wis
Mia
Ethel Gilstead
Cedar Als
Mira
H.W. Nelson
A. B. Nelson
Ellendale
Ming
William C. Nuhn
Gedar Falls
Danish Lutheran Church
Predaville
Rev. C
Stockholm
AL Ingen
Sasinas
Bluff Street
Otto Nielsen
J. C. Carlson
Ruskin
Nob
A. M. Nielsen
Board of Education
City
Grocers Recommend
Japan
la Porte
Stes
Edith Adams
la Porta
Evening Courier
Mary Schaible
Westview Cemetery
Central Iowa News
Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Commercial St. Watens
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