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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1926

Page

2

Surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Marrs at New Haven

Mr and Mrs W H Marr were honored with a surprise party at Community hall New Haven on their twenty fifth anniversary. About seventy relatives attended for a chicken dinner and music with a cake by Mrs Henry McCarthy. A purse was given by the company and Mr and Mrs Marr spoke in response with assistance from attendees Rhegile Clivord Larson Mosher Murphy and Cashman were among the guests.

New Haven W. H. Marr Henry McCarthy Jerry Marr

Church Groups Plan All Day Meetings And Social Events

Women from Firat Methodist Episcopal church hold a full day gathering with morning devotions and a 1:90 pm session while delegates are elected for district conventions. Various church circles announce picnics, plays, and Halloween parties at home and parish halls.

Firat Methodist Episcopal Church J. P. Jones Home Missionary Society T. J. Sheek P. OH. Paulson Iowa Ald Society Llayda Eason Wilh Foreign Missionary Society Karl West

Parish Social Planned by First Presbyterian This Friday

The church will host its twelfth annual after vacation social at 7 30 p m in the gathering space Alum. Members of the church and Sunday school are invited Autumn decorations set the scene. Performers include Margaret Moore Craig Ellyson Vivian Smith and Brothers Florence Wald Don Dilley and Jesse Charest.

First Presbyterian Church Margaret Moore Craig Ellyson Vivian Smith Bros Florence Wald Don Dilley Jesse Charest L. A. Watkins Melvin Garnett John Goodwin Oliver Trumbauer

Philathea Class Dinner Honors Missionary Workers

Misses Bessie Young Nancy Elliott and Eula McKinley hosted the Philathea class of First Methodist Episcopal Church for a 6 o clock dinner at Black's. Halloween decor framed the table centerpieces of pompous and bittersweet while Elizabeth Harris read two selections. Helen Draper, and Jeanette Oldfather were noted as missionaries to India and Korea respectively.

Bessie Young Nancy Ellott Eula McKinley First Methodist Episcopal Church Black's Elizabeth Harris Helen Draper India Jeanette Oldfather Korea

Boys Music Club Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Boys Music Club held its fall meeting at the home of Mrs. Claude S Bennett electing Alan Wallace president Richard Chen and Dick Sarset as residents outs Wal Ker secretary Edward Corton treasurer. The club will meet on alternate evenings and distribute new pins next gathering. A housewarming and children festival will follow at Knights of Pythias hall with Juvenile lodge events including a 5 pm meeting and picnic supper. all Yeomen children invited.

Claude’ S.bennett Alan ‘Wallace Richar Chen Dick Sarset Wal‘Ker Edward ® Corton Knights Or Pythias Hall

Quota Members Named to Serve On Committees

Miss Florence L Brinton and Miss Margery Graham were named to International committees of the Quota club at a Iscal organization dinner at Hotel Russell Lamson. Brinton will join the girl service work committee and Graham the sneakers exchange. Mrs Nellie Brooks Cedar Falls spoke on three years in bile dons tribution work in Constantinople.

Florence L. Brinton Margery Graham Quota Club Iscal Russell Lamson Brinton Miss Graham Nellie Brooks Cedar Falls Constantinople George RB. Worthen Mary Pratt

Club Notes and Meeting Changes This Week

Bridge club changes meet day to Wednesday with Mrs F G Wagner. Cedar Heights Woman's club gathers Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs William Galloway and Mrs Farnsworth assisting. Wild Rose club holds all day Thursday at Mrs Elia Mellertey home. Laties Musical Improvement group meets at East High School at 12 o clock. Friday treats after sessions with Mrs Fred Milles. Hog Ow Fr ands high lab meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs LT Filles.

Cedar Heights Woman's Club William Galloway F. E. Farnsworth Wild Rose Club Elia Mellertey East Hich Elack Fred Milles HOG Frands High Lab Tomarte Istrs Filles

Hints in Beauty Care Answered Letters

A collage of reader questions on health and beauty. Topics include tanning remedies using citrus, vein visibility linked to weight, pimples in teens, nail care, and general health tips. Readers advised to consult doctors for persistent issues and to adjust diet, sleep, and air exposure to improve appearance and health.

Personal Shower and Bridge for Helen Moore Bride-to-be

Miss Edna Fitzgerald hosted a personal shower and three tables of bridge in Waterloo tomorrow, for Miss Helen M. Moore who will wed Dr. Jiarland W. Apfel of Long Beach California and move there. Guests included Mrs. Joseph Lutgen, Mrs. Walter Kunt, Mrs. Ray Gallavaux, Mrs. Arthur Moore, Miss Tucker, Arabel Kays, Eva Moore, Dorothy Apfel, and others. Ida Tucker won the bridge favor.

Helen M. Moore Waterloo Thom California Jiarland W. Apfel Long Beach Cal Edna Fitgerald Joseph Lutgen Mra Walter Kunt Ray Gallavaux Arthur Moore Des Moines Berty, Bennett da Tucker Arabel Kays Eva Moore Dorothy Apfel Cora Hartlelp Betty Linkin Fitzgerald Misa Stargave Mizgerald Ida Tucker

Miss Ruth Bowen Marries Gerald Miller in September

Announcement from Marshalltown Iowa reports Miss Ruth Bowen daughter of Mr and Mrs W W A Bowen plans wedlock to Gerald Webb ler son of Mr and Mrs Arch er in Council Bluffs Iowa A September 26 ceremony was noted at a dinner in Black's tearoom hosted by Mrs Bowen The couple will reside in Council Bluffs Iowa.

Ruth Bowen Gerald Miller Marshalltown W. A. Bowen Fremont Street Gerald Webbler Archeler Counerluffs Black's Bowen A. J. Bowen Don Frater Hades Halaska Marie Ramsey Mary Helen Halaska Trabelle Wolr Mary Weir Nellie Bloom Verna Connor Marian Metcalf Glenne McManus Elizabeth de Wahl Dana Campbell Margaret Oltrogge Bernice Koch Mr. Miller Council Bluffs

Miss Reta Henkle Weds John Hayes in Calvary Church

Miss Reta Henkle daughter of Tra Henkle of 417 Park Avenue West wed John Hayes son of Mr and Mrs John Hayes of Dubuque Iowa at Calvary Evangelical Church. Rev I L Baumbartner officiated. Bride wore a georgette dress trimmed with orange velvet and Valencia trim. They left for a honeymoon in St Louis Missouri and will reside here. Mr Hayes works for the Coro Cala company.

Reta Henkle Tra Henkle Park Avenues West Sp. Ov Calvary Evangelical Church John Hayes Walnut Street Dubuque I. L. Baumbartner Warold Blenkle Clay Street

City in Brief and Local Notices

A local city brief highlights ads and notices including optical services at Buchanan's Y.M.C.A. building, Ruth Elliott a Lanefeldt Canry stenographer at 247 Baltimore Street, and W. M. Overton visiting Waterloo on business. It also mentions Mrs Rosert Thompson at 1114 Tesqvitt Street, a Presbyterian hospital patient, and H. W. Dwindell visiting California. The Blue Creek Store at 310 Fourth Street West plans semi-automatic machine installation and in-house service. A congregational meeting is announced and attendance urged at Lukes English Latheran church. Other items note a mastoid infection surgery at Presbyterian Hospital for a local patient, and a William Munger of Lindale Avenue undergoing treatment in Chicago. License plate sale progress is reported with 120 plate sets remaining.

W. M. Overton Chicago Witerloo A. Hy Hiv Dand Fourth Street East WL Rosert Thompson Tesqvitt Street Presbyterian Hospital Elks Club Sans Soneseta Bony California Blue Crees Fourth Street West Mises da Eisia

Local notices and social mentions from Waterloo area archive

Community tidbits list a long parade of visitors and residents across Waterloo and nearby towns. Names include Bowers, Hilby, Holland, Schotter, Fitzgerald, Barnett, Crouse, and Barnett families, with travels to Dubuque, Shell Rock, Kalispell, Geneva, Chicago, Bloomington. An obituary clause mentions John Buchner and a will naming Caroline I Buchner executrix with 15 percent provisions. An ad notes 15 percent off on photos at The Tritz Studio through Nov 15.

John Buehner Lester Township Caroline I. Buehner Tritz

Prisoner Oscar Bick Seeks Pardon Through Governor

Attorney J C Murtagh, his father and friends request Gov Hammill to remit the $600 fine and shorten six month sentence for Oscar Bick who was jailed for liquor offense. The county board asked to recommend remittance but refused to interfere with court decrees. Hammill said he will not remit fines without county recommendation since funds go to the county treasury for school use.

Oscar Bick J.C. Murtagh Bick Hammill

Emperor's son shows skill in Alpine climb

Prince Chichibu, second son of the Japanese emperor, scaled peaks in the Swiss Alps including the Finsterhörnli, Gross Schreckhorn, and Matterhorn. His ascent of the Matterhorn coincided with his father’s birthday and the Tenchosetsu festival, marking 1926 as a banner year for Alpine climbing.

Chamonix France Chichubu Japan Bernese Oberland Gross Schreckhorn Matterhorn Alps

Maiden mother of Ona Beinke's mother dies in Waterloo

Mrs. C Crawford, 44, of 700 Western Avenue, died at 11 30 p m after an extended illness of malaria fever. She had lived in Waterloo 21 years. Surviving: husband GC Crawford violin teacher, daughter Ona Beinke conductor of Plaza theatre orchestra, mother Mrs Jennie Wolcott of DeKalb. Funeral Thursday in DeKalb.

Prayer Meetings Expand for Wednesday Evangelistic Campaign

Growing interest in the Bob Jones campaign leads to 50 homes opening for a 10 to 10:30 am prayer service tomorrow. A list of hosts includes Mrs. M. Kinley at 1250 Burton, Mrs. Hedricks at 107 Leonard, Mrs. Goldsberry at 414 Longfellow, and many others across the city. Humble Prayer from Luke 17 14 guides the meeting at Calvary Evangelical Church and other venues.

Bob Jones M. ©. Kinley Burton B. T. Hedricks Leonard H. Goldsberry Longfellow CG. Hutton Dawson T. M. Ritchie Fairview J. Arnold W. Wagstrom Kern Jay C. Armstrong Forrest Emmons Otum

Explosion of Dust Kills 20 Mine Mules

Twenty mules killed and significant property damage after a dust explosion at Consolidated Mine No. 2 in Tipperary near Kern. Two miners escaped. flames filled the shaft mouth as the dust blast followed a backfired blast yesterday evening.

Knoxville Consolidated Tipperary Kern

Gold-Plated Furs and Style Trends in London Fashion

Exclusive London shops showcase gold plated furs and silvered alternatives as a new status symbol. Lovebird hat adornments appear on high crowned black felt hats while evening gowns feature trains, sequins, and refined geometric silhouettes. Military looks return with epaulettes on navy jumpers, and Mayfair mirrors spark controversy for deceiving reflections.

London Milady Mayfair

Demurrer Sustained in Monument Case Trial

Judge E B Stiles sustained a demurrer by Hembeck State Bank in a $2000 suit. The jury was called to try the issues in the case, but the ruling halted the claim at the pleadings stage.

E. B. Stiles Hembeck State Bank

Monumental firm sues Ryan and bank over granite loan guarantee

Dewey Column reports a monument company seeks $2,000 from A. C. Ryan and the bank after an officer guaranteed a bank loan for a carload of granite for Hawkeye Monument. Ryan later went through bankruptcy. Sullivan & Sullivan represent the plaintiff amid demurrer arguments on bank guarantees.

Dewey Monumental Company

How I Dress My Hair by Edna Wallace Hopper

Edna Wallace Hopper describes her hair care routine claiming she never uses a hairdresser. She touts a weekly applied liquid wave and sheen product sold as Edna Wallace Hopper's Wave and Sheen, with a money back guarantee and trial offer at the buyer's expense.

Wallace Hopper Marcel Edna Wallace Hopper

Whalcdog Evening Couries Pattern Advertisement

A vintage notice from the Evening Courier offering Whalcdog style patterns for couriery sewing. Send 15 cents per pattern to the Fashion Department WaA Thaloo for patterns that enable seams. Orders filled promptly and reach customers within about 10 days after sending.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waathaloo Siza

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