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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1927

Page

2

Nuptials Held At Corpus Christi Fort Dodge

Norma Brennan daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Brennan Fort Dodge married Andrew Kelly manager of the Pole Finance Waterloo son of Mrs Mary Kelly Colfax high school and Wisconsin graduate officiated by Monsignor James A Grimtin nuptial mass breakfast at Moorland consolidated school and Hillcrest apartments to be home in Hillcrest apartments

Norma Brennan J. J Fort Dodge Corpus’. Christi Hurch Andrew ‘Kelly Pole ‘Finance: Corporation Edding Haa Pa Moorland Smr Kelly Colfax Coconsin Ins Hillcrest

Christ Episcopal Sunday School Party at Top hm

Christ Episcopal Sunday School plans a Halloween party in the parish house at Topa mh Friday with pupil and teacher hosts. Miss Parathy Hafta and Miss Jessie Coole guide the department with Mine Flore Gary and Miss Jessie Parrott. Blue On Acie meeting moved to 6 o clock for a lecture by Richard Halli aeurton in the school auditorium.

Christ ‘Episcopal Atela Postume Hallowe’en Monineey Parathy Jessie Coole Flore Gary Jessie “Parrott Richard Halli Aeurton Yaedicent

Club Notes Show Fun Holiday Themed Club Gatherings

Mrs Ray Hinman to host FOP club after school at Black's tearoom. RYF entertained at Mrs H Meggison’s home with a six o’clock dinner and Halloween style centerpiece. Mrs J T Sullivan hosted Happy Hour for 25 with daughter’s sad death noted. Get Together and Bunco/500 at A R Moore’s home with guests Lanning Lackum. decorations fit Halloween. RFF met at E T Marson’s. guest J E Becker. L? Marek elected president. Wild Rose plans all day at Henry Glas home with picnic lunch. Keosauqua Dinner Bridge at Hotel Russell. Marie Gleason and Joseph Lutgen win favors.

A.R. Moore Lanning Genevieve Lackum E. T. Marson J. E. Becker L. B. Marek Wild Rose Club Henry Glas Marie Butterfield

Community group listings for Waterloo clubs and events

A dense roster of society notices lists church groups and auxiliary circles, lodges, clubs, and events in Waterloo. Entries include Sunday school teachers, Masons, O. E. S. court, YWCA activities, relief fund card parties for Palestine, and lectures at East High School, with organizers named such as Mrs. Carl Hitchcock and Mrs. A. W. Chamberlain.

Graves A. B. Church Tribe Ben Hurbanco P. Hall FE. O Linden Monmelen ‘Gould Black’s Helen Gould Memorial Hall Masonic Sacred Heart Court O. F Y. W. Co M. EZ. Church Carl Hitchcock P. W

Minister and Wife Honored at Graves Memorial Church Supper

Rev and Mrs B W Main were praised at a Graves Memorial United Brethren supper and reception marking their new year of service. More than 150 members joined escorts by Mr and Mrs John Hanson as music and speakers celebrated their ministry.

B. W. Main Graves’ Memorial United Brethren Church John Hanson Edward «.Sanberg Arvilla Young Elizaos Foster Clarice Kendall Maxine Potters Watters

Leona Sternat to wed Chris Heinichen at First Lutheran

Leona Sternat daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander Sternat of 729 Glenwood street will marry Christian Heinichen of Waterloo at 8 p m today in First Lutheran church Rev Henry Mueller will conduct the service in the presence of about 20 guests The bride will wear a white satin dress with pearls and crystals and a veil held by orange blossoms She carries a shower bouquet of bride roses Miss Ida Kopplin is bridesmaid John Lehman is best man The church will be decorated with ferns and chrysanthemums A reception follows at the bride's home and the couple will take a motor trip returning at week’s end They will reside with the bride's parents this winter

Leona Ida: Kopplin John Lehman Mueller Wagner Mendelssohn Miss Sternat Waterloo Garment Company Heinichen Altstadt- Langlas Baking Company

Church Groups Schedule Tomorrow Meetings

First Lutheran Missionary society holds monthly business meeting in church parlors tomorrow afternoon with hostesses Mrs H D Clausen Mrs Charles Formaker and Mrs W F Formaker. Christ Episcopal church guild meets for 1 o'clock luncheon tomorrow in the parish house chaired by Mrs Fred Northey with committee Mines F H Reu ling J A Gary GC D Cass and Ervin Bening. The auxiliary meets at 12 noon. St Pauls M E church plans chicken pie dinner and cafeteria supper noon and evening Friday with an evening entertainment featuring a district school and men of the church.

First Lutheran Missionary Society H.D. Clausen Charles Formaker W. F. Formaker Christ Episcopal Church Guild Fred Northey Mines F. H. Reuling J. A. Gary GC. D. Cass Ervin Bening St. Paul's M. E. Church D. OQ Memorial Gene McMasters Cedar Rapids

Hallowe'en Origin Described at Business Club Dinner

Mrs. Barton led a BPW Club dinner talk on Hallowe'en origins from Celtic fire festivals to witchcraft legends. She cited The Golden Bough and described jack o' lanterns, mortals' rites, and Tudor to modern party adaptations, linking Old World beliefs to American celebrations.

Hallowe'en J. G. Frader Hallowe’en Europe Isle of Man Saman Hallow Satan Charles Tof Middle Temple London America P. W Armory George B. Worthen Lew Sarrett

Stars Club Beach Party Promises Hawaii Dance

The Tribunes notes Thalians and young film actresses hosting a beach party featuring Mary Louise Loman and Lincoln Stedman. Clara Bow agrees to perform a Hawai ian chorus from Bula, with Lincoln in a red wig and grass skirt amid hibiscus blossoms. Noted members include Martha Sleeper Lois Moran Doug Fairbanks jr Rita Carew Jobyna Ralston Betty Morrissey Chaplin’s new discovery Carl Laemmie jr Alice Day Marcelline Day George Lewis Janet Gaynor and more among Waterloo fans.

Tribune Cage Thalians Mary Louise Loman Fancee Lincoln Stedman Lincoln Ean Martha’ Sleeper Lois ‘Moran Doug Fairbanks Rita Carew Jobyna Ralston Betty Morrissey Chaplin New Discovery Carl Laemmie Alice and Marceline Day George Lewis Janet Gaynor Charley Farrell Marion Nixon Barbara Luddy Barbara Kent Ann Bork Lloyd Pantages Bob’ Seiter Waterloo

Home and Education Dept of Waterloo Woman's Club Session

The Home and Education department of Waterloo Woman's Club will convene for the new club year at 2 30 p m Friday at the clubhouse. Wade H. Nelson will discuss Your Credit Is Good as cashiers from First National Bank and Mr Lane is called to Chicago. Mrs Edward HK Beal will play piano. Mrs H O Bernbrook will chair the hostess committee.

Waterloo Woman's Club Wade H. Nelson Sterling Company Will A. Lane First National Bank Chicago Edward HK. Beal H. O. Bernbrook

Are You a Bore Recipe From Are You a Bore Magazine

The Atlantic Monthly presents a recipe for a bore: mix unleavened egotism with true conversation chestnuts and dry facts stripped of humor. Fold in personal anecdotes, stuffed dates with statistics, and a dash of indifference to others, then mold it to your own image and serve with thyme.

the Atlantic Monthly

Phi Theta Pi Names Pledges

Phi Theta Pi sorority at Iowa State Teachers College announces pledges Miss Minerva Burton Daphine Brenizer Dorothy Ward Julie Christensen Virginia Pedicord Waterloo Miss Gladys Anderson Mildred Hadley Garneton Rachel Carrough Cedar Falls. A two course luncheon followed pledging yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Hot L Eels Cedar Falls. Miss Carroughs birthday was celebrated with a shower of cards.

Phi Theta Pi Sorority Iowa State Teachers College Minerva ‘Burton Daphine Brenizer Dorothy Ward Julie Christensen Virginia Pedicord Waterloo Gladys Anderson Mildred ‘Hadley Garneton Rachel’ Carrough Cedar Fa Hot L. Eels Cedar Falls Miss Carrough

Mrs Goldie Cook to Speak on What Can Man Believe

Mrs Goldie Cook of Cedar Rapids will deliver an 8 pm Thursday lecture at Unity Center 322 323 Lafayette building on What Can a Man Believes There will be classes at 930 pm after the lecture and at 10 am and 2 pm Friday Noon silence at 1215 Friday Chautauqua Circle features a Jefferson life sketch and notes on social life leaders Mrs Bingham Mrs Knox Other club items include Junior Auxiliary changes and a dance for Waterloo Woman's club and Waterloo Odd Fellows dance.

Goldie Cook Cedar’ Rapids Unity Center Lafayette Building Chautauqua Circle Thomas Jefferson Jefferson Bingham Knox Glenn Frank Courier

Dinner Party and Program Enjoyed by Soul Winners

A dinner event featured a program including readings by Estelle Ackermann and Miss Estelle Acker man, piano solo by Frances Mauser, and three numbers from the West High string quartet. Talks were given by Rev. O. M. Yasry and Rev. Clinton F. Smith. Mrs Webber and Mrs Donahue supervised.

Coeimsisieg Aoe Nicholas ‘Webber Frank “Fannon Charles Meneer Fred ‘Donahue Carl, Zetosker Misa Frances Mauser Misees Schrag West M. ‘Yasry Clinton F. Smith Webber Donahue Paes

Mrs Mussett Honored at Bunco Party and Shower

Mrs. Robert Mussett a recent bride formerly Miss Myrtle Nielsen was honored last evening by Mrs. Julius Mortensen at a miscellaneous shower in the hostess's home. Bunco favors were given to Miss June Nielsen and Miss Fern Jensen. A three course luncheon was served with Mrs. Phil Lucas assisting. Other guests included Miss Ethel Nielsen Mildred Nielsen Pearl Jensen and Lillian Golotsky.

Robert “Mussett Myrtle’ Nielsen Julius Mortensen Bunco June Nielsen Phil’. Lucas Ethel «Nielsen Mildred Nielsen Pearl Jensen Lillian Golotsky

Local Notes and Society Gleanings from Waterloo Briefs

City in brief items report a broken lens duplicate at Buchanan's and a Y M C A building update. Mrs Merle Moser visits herNewton-born mother, while barber owner Ewing plans a move. Quill and Scroll adds five Orange and Black staffers. Chicago trip for two hostesses. A correction lists M Phillippi at Hinney's. Hospital reports Warren Steeves improving after gastric illness. Salvation Army budget talks precede winter relief. Rath Packing CEO to speak at Lions Club about the packing industry.

Local notices and incidents from Marshalltown area

Fragmented local items report a street incident in Black Hawk county involving Liha M Wilton and a hit by a driver who fled. Leo Cavanaugh, former reporter and editor of the Marshalltown Labor Journal, is noted. train travel promotions, license plate warnings, and a Christmas portrait sale advertisement are included along with a Richard Halliburton lecture at East High with ticket details.

Leo Cavanaugh Marshalltown Labor Journal Central ‘Labor Union Carpenters’ Hall Cavanaugh E. M. Stewart Chicago, Rock’ Island & Pacific Railroad Oklahoma City Okla Waterloo Des. Moines California Richard Halliburton East High

Shanda Files $25,000 Suit Against Railroad

Louis A Shanda of Irving files a $25,000 damages suit against the Chicago & North Western Railroad alleging permanent injury while employed as a station agent at Irving. The action was filed in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Louis A Shanda Irving

Sale Clerk Dougherty Dies After Stroke at Land Sale

Clarinda Iowa October 19. T M Dougherty a veteran banker and land owner from New Market died after suffering a paralytic stroke while acting as clerk at a land sale near Clarinda yesterday.

Clarinda T. M. Dougherty New Market

Black Hawk Township Surfaces Roads with Gravel Pride

Residents of Black Hawk township welcome the gravel surfacing project for about 12 miles of roads this year. A majority of farmers can reach Hudson Cedar Falls or Waterloo more easily, and residents boast their township has more surfaced highways than any other in the county. The gravel was hauled by GE Sargeant in spring, with public interest high as about 30 miles of the road system were involved in the year’s program.

Black Hawk Township Hudson Cedar Falls Waterloo GE. Sargeant

Geologists Study Illinges Across Northern Illinois

Special report from Des Moines notes geologist Dr Francis, assistant Dr Lees, depart by auto for northern Illinois meetings. They will study geological formations, hold evening discussions, and travel from Urbana to Bloomington toward Chicago with visits to adjacent towns.

Des “Moines George ‘Faancis James ‘Lees Ilinois Urbana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gold Leaf Camp Royal Neighbors Knights of Columbus Hall Woodmen Mem‘bers Clark Spencer Helen ‘O'Leary Kathleen Mildred. Forrester Reading Alleng . Peterson Gladys Burke Dorothy ‘Adline Little Patty Pitts Thelma Lawless Teeple the .Orchestra Nellie “Lawless Bessie Jones Harriett Wightman Jack Jensen Frank ‘Shannon Andrew, Kelly Christ Episcopal T. A. Decker Elizabeth Erusman Harvey Myers Barbara Becky Theodore Peck Society Coterie Club T. W. Powers Cedar Heights B. and P. W. Cltt Fair—Armory Richard Halliburton East High School Jueves Tarde Club Gaylen Green J. S. Watters Lowell. Ransom Anna ‘Fary Christian Endeavor Society Marie Barkhurst Otterbein Guild Ransom Woman's ‘Missionary Association Leona Sternat Chris Henichen Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation Black’s Tearoom Marian Boxter Irma Washa Anna Christensen Gladys Patterson Helen Lytle Theo Glaw Blanche Watts Hilda Gosse Margaret Watts Marjorie Hartnett Sybil Seitz Florence Wilks Mayme Brody Gladys Pedersetz Juanita Miller Agnes Neuhalfen Church News Hallowe’en Origin Moose Hall H. P. Mathes Floyd Stoutes Herbert Lants George Schmidt Frank Chesebro Phi Theta Pi Fine Arts Department of Betty Wurster Audrey Sieg Coontz Order of Odd Fellows Lida Bunten George L. Shuman Company, Publishers Waterloo Real Estate Board Mrs. Mussett Mountain North Carolina Kentucky W.E. Schoen Woodmen's Circle Hawkeye Grove K. of C. Hall Buchanan's Y.M.C. A. Bldg Merle Moser Newton, In Letty-Eighmey Fourth Street S.A. Ewing Jefferson Street Quill and Scroll East High Journalistic Organization Frank Beatle Kenneth Beckner Russell Lohner Katherine Bickley Louise Tollefson Orange and Black Arthur V. Fowler Vine Street Ben G. Howrey Park Avenue East Allen Memorial Hospital Warren L. Steeves Salvation Army Pressy H. Frank George Watt John. W. Rath Rath Packing Company Lions Club Tiller Herman C. Miller Co Insurance Service W. 5Th St Particuiae Amalgeis Ian Liha Wilton Kearney Wes Aoa Sweetfield O. E. Mercer Marion Ford Yan Minneapolis Great /Western Seehawk W. R. Cummack Bridge St Eshme Samme Illinges Optometrists Mfg Opticians Folger Folger’s the Folger Kansas City
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