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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

12

Minnie Tooman Bride to wed John Sadler in October

Miss Minnie E Tooman honored at a kitchen shower by St John s Young People s Club. Shower featured a mock wedding with attendees and prizes. The couple will marry at St John s church on October 26 with coral blue and white decorations and luncheon following.

Minnie E. Tooman St. John’s Young People’s Club Helen Lynch Alice Monahan Katherine, Dietrich Dorothy Lynch Kathleen, Thompson Arlene Lucas Margaret Gorton Margaret Miller Ludwig

Women Celebrate Discovery Day With Columbus Program

The Woman's Missionary Society of First Brethren church held a Columbus Day program on October 12 1492 history. Mrs T Mason hosted with C E Klingaman and others assisting. A luncheon table in national colors and garden flowers was prepared. Circle A reported 116 12 in treasury. Bake sale plan discussed. A Kentucky mission bag was donated. Bible program featured several members including Klingaman LaBarre Brubaker Lichty Boardman Bontrager Landis Brundage and Wengard.

America Woman's Missionary Society of First ‘Brethren Mel Thompson Kentucky C. E. Klingaman Francis LaBarre O. R. Brubaker Etta Lichty Edwin Board‘man A. A. Bontrager C. W. Landis C. W. Brundage Ben Wengard

Independence Girl and Waterloo Man Wed in Secret

Miss Rose Potts of Independence and Roland Fuller of Waterloo were secretly married on Sept. 3 in Galena, Illinois. After a wedding dinner in Dubuque they returned home, with Potts a former student and stenographer at the Commercial State Bank and Fuller a finance and insurance firm employee in Waterloo. They will reside in Waterloo.

Courier Independence Rose Potts Roland Fuller Waterloo Galena Harrison Parker Winthrop Dubuque Thomas Potts Commercial ‘State Bank Elmer. Fuller Jesup Fuller

Thimblebee session led by W R GC with G A R members

W R G C conducts thimblebee with three G A R members present. Relief corps members and three comrades from the Grand Army of the Republic oversee the event. Mrs Avyerice Gilley and Miss Addie McCormnick head the thimblebee. One quilt finished and two comforters knotted. Members urged to meet next Wednesday at 3 AM. Mary Kerr asked to receive letters or cards at 136 North Seventy ninth Street Seattle. Regular corps nesting will be held at 330 PM Friday in the hall.

Woman’s’ ‘Relief Corps Grand’ Army ‘of the Republic Ames Fred Moore Ida’ Alderman Margaret

Silver Wedding Anniversary at Baugher Home

Mr and Mrs Jesse Baugher of 601 Logan Avenue celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a two course luncheon at their home. Pink and white decorations graced the room and a chest of silver was presented by guests. The guest list included D R Baugher C E Bruce Jaca McDonald C We Nicholas Arthur French Arthur Ford Fred Wittstock Elmer Bradford C S Peterson Charles Lewis E K M Knudsen Adam Sohner Mrs Sue Bradford Mrs J O O Hearn Mrs Fred Hunt Mrs Marie Troutman Amos Wheat Herold Baugher and Miss Marian Hunt of Chicago. The evening was spent at 500 and brico. Favors at 500 went to Mr and Mrs Knudsen and Mrs O Hearn. Mrs Bradford received the banco favor. Mrs Hunt assisted in serving.

Jesse’Baugher Logan Avenue Messré Mmes R. Baugher E. ‘Bruce Jaca McDonald C. We. Nicholas Arthur ‘French Arthur’ Ford Fred Wittstock Elmer Bradford C. Si. Peterson Charles Lewis EK. M. Knudsen Adam ‘Sohner Sue Bradford J.'O. O’hearn Fred Hunt Marie’. Troutman Amos “Wheat Herold"Baugher Miss Marian Hunt Chicago Knudsen O'Hearn Banco

Community Greets New Minister of Linden Church

Rev. Joseph Yates new pastor of Linden Methodist Episcopal church hosted a community reception with about 150 attendees. C A Zuehrke gave a welcome on behalf of church and Sunday school while Bob Kittrell and Mrs. W B Porter spoke for Epworth League and Ladies Aid.

Joseph Yates Linden Methodist Episcopal Church Porter

Dinner and club events at multiple churches and halls

Sunday School workers meet at First Presbyterian with open installation and a reception to the pastor at First M E church. Blue Triangle league hosts YWCA and American Legion auxiliary at Memorial hall Friday morning. Arts and luncheon segments run by Woman's clubs, James Gray Bible class at First Presbyterian Friday evening, Waterloo chapter DAR meets at Black's tearoom.

First Presbyterian Church K. of P. Hall First M. E. Church Blue Triangle League Y. W. C. A. American Legion auxiliary—Memorial Woman’s Club Woman's Club James Gray Bible

How Fraternities Choose Members Survey

Ripples from the rush season reach Waterloo as a dean surveyed 100 college chapters. The survey finds character as the top factor, followed by friendship capacity and scholarship. It notes training methods for pledges, rules against liquor, and a general pro prohibition stance.

Waterloo H. &. Stone Men of West Virginia United States New York Times

Founders Day Observed by Waterloo O E S Members

Waterloo Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star marked its thirty fourth founding anniversary. Two charter members Mrs Belle Wise and Mrs Sarah Jenness were presented with rose bouquets. Readings and musical numbers followed, with guests from Cedar Falls Moline Los Angeles Rockford and Independence. A Halloween dance for Masons and Eastern Stars is planned for Oct 28 at the Masonic temple.

Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Belle Wise Sarah Jenness Nora John Miller Temple John’ Ray Fern Eickelberg Sarah. Shelton Virginia ‘Troup W. F.schrag Howard Walker J. W. Dryer N. F. Drilling Edna Wilson Edith Shirey Cedar Falls

Bible Study Class Meets Weekly at Burton Ave Church

Rev Marion Flint of Burton Avenue Baptist Church organizes a Bible study class meeting Thursdays from 8 to 9 p.m. with 70 to 80 members already enrolled and a question box. The topic tonight is Where Did Cain Get His Wife, with Flint trained under James M Gray in Chicago.

Marion Flint Burton Avenue Baptist Church Mr. Flint James M. Gray Chicago Cain

Surprise Party Honors Twentieth Wedding Anniversary

Friends and relatives surprised Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teeple at their home last evening to honor their twentieth wedding anniversary. Gifts were given by Carl Wilcox, with Dana Leonard and Mary Straun winning favors in contests. A picnic luncheon was served by Truman Emerson H Miller and Leo Du Shane. several others assisted.

Frank Teeple Dana Leonard Mary Straun Truman Emerson H. H. Miller Leo du Shane Carl Wilcox

American British Judicial Systems Compared by Club Speakers

J W Arbuckle and Leonard M Weiss told Fortnightly members at Mrs Easton’s home that American and British legal systems share roots but differ in jury selection. England has judges choose jurors while America relies on lawyers. Louisiana uses Roman law. Weiss blamed delays for rising crime. Gwynne praised women jurors and urged a new jury selection method.

J. W. Arbuckle Leonard M. Weiss J. D. Easton England America Louisiana United States Weiss J. W. Gwynne

Bride Elect Lois Gillam Honored At Prenuptial Party

Mrs Robert Johnson hosted a prenuptial card party for Lois Gillam Cedar Falls with gifts and candles on the table. Miss Gillam's engagement to John Hoesly was announced Saturday and the wedding is planned this month. Guests included Mrs Marion McFarland Mrs Luther Richman and others. Bridge dominated the evening and Mizpah circle plans were shared for October 27 at the Methodist church. Edison School PTA set a 7:30 p.m. speaker with Dr E L Rohlf tomorrow.

Velva Hassman Alice Lucille Edgar Williamstown Dorothy Marr Waterloo John Leitch Frank Marr Robert Haug H. L. Tucker Marr New Hampton Fredericksburg Bank Lois Gillam Cedar Falls Robert. Johnson

Church Social and Club Meetings Across City

Regular dinners and meetings fill the week at First Presbyterian East Park and other churches. Gatherings include junior and women’s circles, bazars, a Halloween party, and a harvest supper with plans for fundraisers and future events.

Majel Guild Annual Birthday Luncheon and Program

The Majel Guild of the First Presbyterian Church held its annual birthday luncheon in Black's tearoom yesterday afternoon, followed by a church program. Miss Mildred Gleason sang with accompanist Mrs. Juanita McLean. Miss Katharine Mulray gave two readings. Miss Elizabeth Mulray played piano. a 25 piece East High School orchestra directed by G H Bennett performed. Mrs. Maud Farnum won the birthday match. games were played. event organized by Mmes. A C Trudgian D F Merriman and William H Wing.

Majel Guild First Presbyterian Church Black Mildred Gleason Zamenick Juanita McLean Katherine Mulray Otto Elizabeth Mulray Morea Walters East High School G. H. Bennett Maud Farnum Mmes A. C. Trudgian D. F. Merriman William H. Wing

New Century Club Luncheon Set at Mrs Carpenter's Home

Club notes cover Tomorrow's 1 PM luncheon at Mrs George Carpenter. Tuesday's Luncheon Club sent off Mr and Mrs Gile Howell to California with a farewell dinner at Mr and Mrs Fred Fortsch. Mrs George Wiley, bound for California, to be guest at a 1 PM picnic luncheon at Mrs Peter Daley's home. K E G Club hosted by Mrs Arnold Zack. honors to Mrs Arnold Nemeck and Mrs Zack. New members Roy Scoggins Paul Morehouse Frank Penne and Emery Eakin elected. Two course luncheon served. meeting in two weeks with Mrs Alfred Kies as hostess. Mrs L J Britzman hosted bridge last night. Miss Magdalene Darby assisting. Fayers to Mrs H C Britzman and Miss Helen Britzeman. Mrs L J Britzman elected president. Miss Mildred Siebert treasurer. Others present included Miss Fayer Rober Mrs Thomas Willams and Mrs Robert Murphy. Club meets second Wednesday each month.

Gile Howell California Fred Fortsch George Wiley Waterloo Peter Daley K. E. G. Club Arnold Zack Arnold Nemeck Zack Mines Roy Scoggins Paul Morehouse Frank Penne Emery Eakin Alfred Kies L. J. Britzman Bridge Magdalene Darby Fayers H. C. Britzman Helen Britzeman Mildred Siebert Fayer Rober Thomas Willams Robert Murphy

Shady Grove Couple Wed at Independence Iowa

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Leola Bearbower and Keith Stumma took place Monday in Independence. Rev. J. W. Reed performed the ceremony at his home. The couple will reside on the Stumma farm near Shady Grove.

Courier Brandon Independence Leola Bearbower Keith Stumma Shady Grove J. W. Reed M. E. Church Peter Bearbower F.M. ‘Stumma Stumma

City in Brief Divorce and Fraternity News

On cruelty and non support, Mrs Mable Peterson seeks divorce from Alfred Peterson with custody of two children, Bobbie 5 and LaVonne 3. Laura E Martin sues George C Martin for divorce with custody of two minor sons. T Carvel Green Waterloo pledges to Lambda Gamma Kappa at Colorado State Teachers College. Fraternity rushing closed Oct 10. Mills return from Finlayson with notes on frost. G A R veterans entertained at Memorial hall. post meeting 2:30 pm. Travel ad promotes Chicago Great Western fares for Oct 15.

Mable Peterson Alfred Peterson Waterloo Bobbie LaVonne T. Carvel Green Lambda Gamma Kappa Colorado State Teachers College Laura E. Martin George C. Martin George .W Russell R Sioux City

Opera Instruction for Women Friday Study Club

A Friday program by the club features an opera instruction talk at 2 30 p m at Mrs AC Cole s home Rotlall will present Warly Composers Mrs A B Jewett will discuss Development of the Opera Special music and parliamentary drill by Mrs Willis John son rounds out the program

Etary Igtub Will Manet MO AC Cole Rotlall Ae Tople Warly Composers A.B. Jewett Will Gina Willis. Johnson

Pella Man Arrested on Drunken Driving Charge After Crash

Fred Pella was arrested after a crash in the 300 block of Ninth Street West. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and planned to plead guilty at arraignment in municipal court.

Pella Fred Pella George Castrum Kreiman Ninth’ Street

Mrs Agnes Fieder in Serious Condition After Operation

Condition of Mrs Agnes Fieder is listed as serious after a major operation at a hospital in Iowa City on Monday. Her daughter Mrs George E Smith and granddaughter Darlene Smith of Lincoln Nebraska are with her, and Miss Agnes Fieder returned home last evening after visiting.

Agnes Fowler. Street Mondey Iowa City

Calonite powder skin care tease promises new life

A dentaly styled ad claims Calonite powder on a damp cloth revives dull tired skin by clearing pores of dirt and oil so you enjoy a good night’s rest. It touts removing blackheads with a gentle nightly rub.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Minnie E. Tooman Bride-Hledt W. R. GC Baugher Linden Church Perpetual Building & Loan Association C. W. Stilson Rotary Isle G. N. Cousins Roy Sinnerd Fred D. Adams Richard Ll. Hall Burk John Burk Helen Meedearls Vera LeValley Beach Street F. W. Beck Society Woman’s Clu Black's Tearoom Burton Ave Mrs. Robt. Johnson King’s Daughters Mizpah Silver Cross Scattergood Buchanan Methodist Church Mizpah Circle Cal J. Miller J.P. Jones C. W. Loesbe George Buchan Edison School E. L. Rohlf Parent-Teacher Association Church News First Presbyterian’ Church Andrew Mitchell Gleaners’ Circle East Park Presbyterian Church Betty Margadant Linden M._E Central Christian Church General Aid Society Claude ‘Parke Calvary Evangelical Church Ladies’ Guild of Trinity American Lutheran Church Circle 4 Ladies’ Aid Society J. D. Liffring Walnut Street Baptist Church James McMillan Grant Highway Woman's Society Warren L. Steeves Charles Harper A.W. Sipes J. N. White Oscar Berry Joe Margadant Lillian Nelson O. O. Donnelly N. C. Altland T. A. McManus W. F. Kuriger Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Church United E. D. Caughlin Des Moines H. H. Caughlin Mary Sibert Reinbeck J. B. Innes Innes J. W. Henderson Maralee Auten Dorothy Shank Mardell Guyer Crozier Petersen Peter Petersen State Street Peter. Jorgensen Modesta Cal S. C. Petersen Jorgensen Lawrence Petersen Humbolt N. M. Christensen West Branch Andrew Petersen Harlan Norma Brennan Andrew Kelly St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fort Dodge Mary Toohey Miss Brennan Wahkonsa Verna Eileen Slattery Slattery White Shrine Shrine of Jerusalem Frances Hennesy Cottage- Street Francis Eugene Mildred Wahl Mary Kathryn Frazer Betty Jane Kenison Gerald Fowler Jackie Wing Robert Hunt Kieth Kenison Kenneth Kennison St. Joseph’s Rosary Society Our Lady of A Victory John Sasse Helen Gould W. A. Burton A. P. Smith Will Lingelbach Mary Smith Emma Bayer Milton Palmer First Lutheran Church Henry Mueller New Century Club George Carpenter Odes Lng OMEN Martial ‘Et Armand Paris Brandon Girl Badger Club Emma‘Travis Black’s A. EB. Jewett George A. Brown Des. Moines Iowa Athletic’ Association Rotary Reserve Neil Jackson Russell-Lamson Orchestra James Graham Rotary Club Graham Sacred Heart Parish Hall W. H. Mitchell Bridge Leidts John Demuth L. H. Bisbee W. F. Elftmann Juanita.Bramble Otto Hoffer Buchanan’s M.C. A. Bldg H., S. Butters Overland Waterloo Company Waterloo Advertising Club Black’s Tearoom Russell Lamson Walnut Street Finlayson, Minn Marian Lynn Smith Mills Chicago Great Western Wellington Kearn Funeral Home Entz Entz Cafe First National Bank Agnes Fliesers Canada Day Smith Lichty & Hillman Co
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