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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1925
Page
2
Mrs Schotter will be married Sunday at Westminster Presbytery with Dr as officiant. The bride’s party includes Bernice W and guests ride in to the ceremony. Afterward dinner for the bridal party will be at the bride’s parents home 649 Pally Avenue.
Two departments of the Watervo oloo Woman's Club will hold opening programs next week. The Romance Language department sights Tuesday. the Clyse department Saturday with Judge James EB Weaver speaking on child welfare. Members will enjoy a Parisian pastry shop setting, French entertainment, and speaking opportunities.
Mrs Harriett Wightman returned Friday from Marshalltown where she assisted in the Royal Neighbors district convention and school of instruction to finish plans for Water district convention on October 27. Moodie hall will host with Gannon camp members as hostesses. Over 2000 delegates and visitors expected. State and supreme officers Irena Bentley and Annah Bair to be present. A class adoption of 24 was held with about 350 in attendance.
Professors Benjamin Entwisie and Doris Stoy Entwisie, formerly of Waterloo, were honored with a postnuptial party by Lead Baptist Church members at a prominent member’s home. Gifts were given, and Entwisie, head of Lead High School’s commercial department, has preached when the church lacked a pastor and recently spoke to the Lead Women’s Club on education. Mrs. Entwisie’s marriage occurred in June.
Twelve younger pupils of Mrs Claude S Bennett organize the Boys Musical club to meet every other Friday at their teacher's home. They study Picture History of Music by James Francis Cooke. each boy played a selection and Mrs Bennett and Miss Margaret Winstock performed the Beer Gynt Suite. Officers: Charles M Clark president Bob Sarget vice president Edward Corton secretary. Other members listed. Afr Repps host Fred C Repas entertained Sunday school classmates at dinner in Black's. Covers set for 42. group attended a theatre. Rotary membership notes per-session details at Hotel Russell.
A Monday evening Memorial United Brethren church recital features Alvert Scholin and Mr Rogerson as accompanists for the benefit of the church choir directed by Mrs. A C Kesster. The program includes Haydn The Foggy Dew and other pieces by local musicians.
The Business and Professional Women's club holds a fortnightly dinner Tuesday with Halloween themed decorations and a program of readings and music. Fera Grity and committee supervise serving at 6 30 with dancing and cards to follow. Board meeting at 7 30 Monday. Mrs Glenna Johnson won high score Friday in bowling at Whiteside alleys.
Paul Dav ig Chora organizes a chorus with over 66 signatories from the employe group. First rehearsal set for Monday at 7 p m after closing hour. Directors Davis and Scholin aim to reach 70 or more, practice every other Monday.
Mr and Mrs Loren Mann depart for Daytona Florida at week start and were honored Friday at East Park Primitive Christian Endeavor gathering hosted by Miss Elsie Errichson. Music and games entertained. gifts given to the couple and performers included Forrest Barnhart Abrs Mann and Lillian Gramm.
Young Women's Christian Association workers plan a conference in the association building Tuesday afternoon and evening. Committee chairmen will present their work to members, with local and national politics on the program. Mrs Langlay and Miss Brinton will preside. all committee and board members and secretaries invited. Dinner follows with Sunnytry club from last night’s event.
A fragmented column offers home advice on neck pain and posture. It suggests sleeping with pillows properly, supporting the head, gentle massage, correct chin position, and avoiding tight bands. It mentions swollen ankles from strain and consulting a doctor for persistent trouble.
Rudolph Reuter a noted virtuoso and pedagogue will present a recital on December 2 at First Congregational Church. His career spans Europe and America with 60 European concerts, the Mendelssohn prize, and soloist appearances with major orchestras including Chicago Symphony.
The Triple L and Gleaner classes at Carlon Avenue Baptist held a party in the church social rooms with Halloween games and piano numbers by Mrs Lyman and Mrs Jay Armstrong. Refreshments were organized by Mrs C F, Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Barry Rawlins. In a separate note, Mrs J C Knudson hosted the Home makers' band at her home Friday afternoon for a picnic supper and assembly singing with Thelma Willey as pianist. The First Brethren Missionary society met last evening to move their chicken supper to Wednesday.
Mrs. 5 B Teed entertained about 55 Linen and Flappy Hour club women and ix comrades of Roberts residence for a 1 o clock luncheon at La Porte City. Various residents and guests attended the event with poetry and communal singing noted.
Six uninjured after a Rock Island freight hits an automobile driven by John Rust of Goodell, Hancock County, near Fifth Street in Cedar Falls. Also notices on church services, missionaries on furlough, a Denmark concert booking, and local civic updates.
The piece analyzes President Coolidge's struggle to impose one man control over the government ships versus a seven member board. It contrasts Roosevelt's Panama commission failures with Coolidge's efforts, detailing Haney's resignation demand and the constitutional tension between executive and semi judicial powers in the Shipping Board.
The report notes vacancies filled in Waterloo and a first regular meeting slated for October 26. Mrs I Deal presides as president and officers plan Halloween events with the Waterloo unit and local youth groups attending.
Forecast from the weather bureau predicts clear conditions for the Iowa City game between Towa and Wingis, with possibly cool temperatures and no rain. Lows fell to about 34 degrees in Cherokee and Charles City. Relief from the cold promised for the east tonight and northeast tomorrow.
Ann Judd died here Friday after a two week illness. She was 32 and the widow of Civil War veteran Abraham Judd. They came to Marble Rock after the war and lived here. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Nellie Cheavers of Wahing and Mrs. Pearl Denny of Cedar Rapids.
The text reviews the clash over the Shipping Board's dismissal of Admiral Palmer amid a power struggle with President Coolidge. It argues the board acted on constitutional prerogatives while others say sectional and budget concerns motivated the move.
A roundup notes FP K Pett recovering from a slight stroke and able to sit up part of the day. West School board met for routine business and bill approvals. Dan Dunn was knocked unconscious by an auto accident three weeks ago and remains semi conscious in a local hospital. Dr. and Mrs. Mark C. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hurlbut travel to Iowa City for the homecoming game then Cedar Rapids and Solon to visit relatives. Licenses issued for 25 new autos and four trucks. 135 ownership transfers. total Black Hawk county car registrations reach 13,815 this year. Dr. H. R. Perry and family visiting in town. Perry, a former U S Army officer, once stationed in Honolulu. Mrs. W. W. Beal drives to Des Moines with companions to join West High football fans at Drake Stadium. Community notices include a chicken supper at First Brethren church on Oct 21.
Des Moines Oct 17 The Royal Union Life Insurance company of Des Moines has completed the purchase of the National American Life Insurance company Burlington Indiana and received approval from the state insurance board officials said
Des Moines hosts the Iowa State Teachers association convention November 5 to 7. Notable speakers include Raymond Robins on The Outlawry of War and EB C Lynn on Rural School Questions. Sessions cover religious education, dental hygiene, library use, and education funding.
Dr Cr B Palmer, who has practiced medicine in Hudson Iowa for five years, will move with his family next week to Cedar Rapids where he will open a new office. He had been associated with a Cedar Rapids physician prior to his Hudson date.
Advertises up-to-date design patterns from the Waterloo Evening Courier fashion department. Sends 150 cents per pattern with order to Waterloo, with patterns suitable for seams and delivery expected within about 10 days after sending.
A vintage pattern describes a four size dress cut using striped broadcloth with plain material for contrast. It notes yardage: 10 year size needs 1 7 8 yards striped and 5 1/2 yards plain width 44 to 45 inches. Pattern mailed on receipt of silver or stamps for the Fall 1925 1926 Book of Fashions.
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