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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1925

Page

2

Slippy Couple Celebrate Fortieth-Eighth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W A Slippy of 1821 Fourth Street West marked their forty eighth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at a local tearoom. The event included several guests and was attended by relatives such as Ralph Sippy and Mrs Fred J Kluss, with other relatives from Waterloo and Pittsburgh noted in attendance.

W. A. Slippy Fourth Street West Field Ifaime Tearoom Coupes Chiaren Ralph Pittsburgh Slippy

Weltzin Rohrssen Nuptials Read at Jubilee Church

Nuptial rites held at Jubilee Church with Miss Misse Miller and Harold Nolting in attendance. Bride Elizabeth Weltzin wore white crepe. maid wore light blue satin. Reception and shower details noted. guests from the Raymond area. Event described with multiple society notices and upcoming functions including a chicken dinner and lodge gatherings.

Raymond Jubliea Church Misse Miller Harold Nolting Elizabeth Emma Wenachen J. al Weltzi Raymond Biug Warry Westein

Painter Genevieva Fox Charity Efforts Highlight Bazar

New York debutante turns painter to aid crippled children with a bio Christmas bazar. Parish youths gather for a Halloween masquerade at the school hall, and clubs plan memorial hall meetings with inspections and programs.

Genevieva Fox New York Migos Union

First ATi Church Deborahs Monthly Meeting Planned

Deborah society of First ATi plans a regular monthly meeting at 2 30 p m Wednesday in the church social rooms with hostesses Mrs F A Becker Mrs R Anders Mrs Armstrong Mrs C Becker and Mrs John Bucd Lince Cinde articles not sold members to be prepared for the bazar in Memorial hall at an as yet undetermined date Mrs Anna Becker president said this morning Royal Neighbors Waterloo camp to hold a Dine Supper at 530 Tuesday evening in T 6 0 FL hall west Card party by Our Lady of Victory court W C G O F Tuesday evening in Jumbur hall hostess cards at Et Johns church Wednesday evening at the school hall

Deborah Society of First Ati F. A. Becker Ir. Anders Armstrong IC. D. Becker John Lince Cinde Anna Becker Axrembers Waterloo

Missionary Society Meeting at St Pauls Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of St Pauls Methodist Church will meet Tuesday evening with Mrs Kate Bronson presiding. Mrs Pred Wolcott reads the lesson, Mrs Ralph Myers leads the western box, and Mrs Charles Stulls handles devotional service. Assisting Bronson are Mrs D W Mitchell and Mrs Ida South. A First Methodist serving supper benefit is at Ginlinghall tonight. Mrs Stanley Moore to entertain Alpha chapter of Westminster Guild of First Presbyterian Wednesday afternoon.

Woman's Ome Missionary Society of First Methodist Church Ginlinghall Stanley Moore Alpha Chapter Westminster First Presbyterian Church

Beauty Makeup Rules for Amateur Performers in 1900s Style

The article offers makeup guidance for amateur stage roles, detailing preparation, skin care, and techniques. It covers applying cold cream, color choices for cheeks and lips, lip emphasis, eye makeup to enlarge the eyes, and general tips for a youthful look under stage lights.

Home Economies Meeting with Notable Speakers in Des Moines

Des Moines hosts the annual Home Economies Association meeting November 5 and 6 with speakers like Dr. Katherine Blunt Dr. Florence Grown Miss Lilian Orr and other authorities in home economies. The program opens with lunch at Harring Emorys room followed by business meetings and officer elections.

Jane Lows Homme Economies Association Des Moines Katherine Blunt National Home Economics Consiation Florence Grown Sherborn Kansas University Lilian Qrr State Hesptianion Eithes

Choir Concert to Include Parts From The Creation

Westminster Presbyterian church choir plans first season concert on November 22 featuring arias duets and several choruses from The Creation. Soloists include Mrs A E Enderlein Miss Amy Zellhoefer Robert Walars on and Martin Heyde. Heyde directs with organ by Mrs Taylor and piano by Martin. Rehearsals 7 30 Wednesday.

Westminster Presbyterian Barch Pro-Gram A. E. Enderlein Amy Zellhoefer Robert Wallar Son Martin Heyde Roland G. Taylor Tina Martin Heyde

Newcomers Add To Waterloo Population

Waterloo’s permanent population grew with the arrival of families last week amid local records. New residents are listed with names and street addresses, including Deachler 329 Uric PM, Hawk 143 Willision, and Bechtel 296 Walnutboury, among others such as Hedrick, Segebarth, and Murphy, reflecting a broad inflow into the community.

Waterloo Deachler Uric Hawk Willision Denver Loxwan F. Dy L. T. Bechtel Clarence Hedrick Fairview Louis Segebarth J. F. Seusanbach Washington

Lincoln letter to Mrs Bixby not in Oxford library finds lost records

Washington reports that the original Lincoln letter to Lydia Bixby of Boston is not at Oxford University or the Library of Congress. Officials state the exhibited letter was a facsimile. War records show Mrs Bixby had three sons in the Civil War, with two killed. The fate of the papers remains unknown.

Washington, D. C Eatles Abrahams Lincoln Lydia Bixby Boston Oxford University Library of Congress Oxford Fitzpatrick Lincoln Stanton Lincain Bixby War Department Adjutant General of Massachusetts Feneral of Massaschusetts Lincelp Leas Henry Birby George Way Lincoln Gelvers Mya Hixby's

Waterloo Sailor Seeks Navy Day Observance Letter from Ralph Palmer urges national pride

Waterlo o sailor Ralph Palmer writes from San Pedro California to remind Courier readers that Navy Day on October 27 honors the nations first line of defense. He recalls enlistment in 1934, training at Great Lakes, service on the Savanagi and New Mexico, and future events at Santa Barbara and San Pedro with reviews and parades.

U.S New Mexico Pacific Coast Ralph Lalmer Waterloo Hey Navy The Courier United States Palmer Waterloo Great Lakee Station San Francisco San Pedro Pol Santa Barbara Cal

Radio Programs Format Across Nearby Stations

Radio listings show Davenport to St Louis stations with schedules including chimes concerts orchestra and various programs. Notable entries include WCCO Minneapolis, KYW Chicago, WEAF New York style auctions and broad musical offerings across multiple markets with dates and times.

Davenport Radio Farm School Supsdmany Wear Musicat Frogram Ties Moines Suusicel WOAW Oman Chiexze Roeval Qianist Rainbow Skylarks Muncie Sisters Cnararter KYW Chicago Wear Fort Worth WGN Sra Scamper While Detroit WIR Detroit-Pontine Jean Holkette WECX WDAF Kansas City Seilout Nighthawk Frolic Aithletic Club Orchestra Weeo. Paul WEAF WAC Memphis RSD St Louis Merchants and Manufacturers Nicholas Lenmyworth

Republican Leaders Seek Olive Branch To Bob La Follette

Washington October 26. Senate insurgents and regular Republicans face a four year rift as administration leaders plan to extend an olive branch to Senator Bob La Follette. They will confer with him before judging his Republicanism, despite earlier statements by Republican leaders that he had no place in the party.

Washington, D. C INS Bob" la Follette Senate America Republcan Capitol Bob William M. Butler Republican National Committee Young Bob Paris Butler

Mrs. Fred Webster Dies at Home in Mt Vernon Two

Mrs. Fred Webster 63, of Mt Vernon Township, died at 6 a.m. after a two week illness from paralysis. Born October 13 in Rochester Minnesota, she was survived by her husband. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the residence with burial in Oakwood cemetery. She was active in church, fraternal groups, and veteran auxiliary memberships.

Fred Webster Mt. Vernon Oakwood Cemetery Webster Korat

Floyd County P T A Forms First Northeast District Unit

Floyd County Parent Teacher group completed its first regular meeting of the year in Nora Springs, becoming the first county unit in the northeast district of the Town Congress of Parents and Teachers. District chairwoman Mrs. F. et Trader presented Abs. Edward Beek of Charles City with a congress pin. Beek, county chairman, will represent the county at the state convention. There are several associations in the county, with some units yet to organize and delegates sent to the county meeting.

Charles City Floyd County Parent-Teacher Council Nora Springs Congress of Parents and Teachers F. Et Trader Edward Beek Congress

Admiral Moffett defends Navy air progress and policy

Des Moines reports Rear Admiral Moffett, head of the Navy bureau of aeronautics, rejects critics of naval aviation spending. He asserts every aircraft bought was current at purchase, cites high maintenance costs, notes aviation efficiency, and commemorates airship programs as national defense. He highlights 1920–24 spending, 608 planes, 1,034 engines, and two new airships Shenandoah and Los Angeles.

Des Moines Moffett Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Navy Admiral Moffett Shenandoah Los Angeles Siant Lansdowne Zachary Lansdowne

Legion Executive Committee Sets 1926 Iowa Appointments

The American Legion in Iowa announced yearlong plans after the state executive committee met in Des Moines. Appointments include Frank Miles as editor of the Legionnaire and George Perley as business manager, joining a general committee and finance team led by B. Robbins and George Pritchard. The welfare endowment fund reported raised 203 812 37 dollars.

Dee Moines American Legion Iowa Frank Miles The Legionnaire George Perley J. R. Murphy Ida Grove John Kelly Sioux City Todd Cowles Des Moines Ralph McGinnis E. ¢. Bonitinot Webster City B. Robbins Cedar Rapids George Pritchard Onawa RL Baldridge Dubuque Hert L. Mulfigan Davenport Waldo Mackey Sigourney Casper Sebenk Des Moittes Welfare Endowment Fund

Dedicatory Offering at First Lutheran Sunday

Special offerings at the dedicatory services for the parsonage and parish home at First Lutheran Sunday totaled 350 dollars. Rev Henry Swelter gave the sermon about the Holy name at 11 a.m. G. J. Zeilinger of Wartburg preached. Additional programs and greetings were offered by Rev F. P. Moehlman and Rev Herman Leikes.

Near Heney Swelter G. J. Zeilinger Wartburg Dubuque Herbert Moehlman Trinity American Lutheran Church Herman Leikes John's Lutheran Church Cedar Falls

Evening of music features organ recital and solos

The program offered a solo vocal slot by Aiss Hazel Daw ung Ralph 2B. Slip. by who sang solos. Other magical Offgrings 4 were given by the choir. An organ recital was performed by Prof. Zeltinger, with vocal numbers by Martini Haye.

Aliss Hazel Daw Ung Ralph Slip Prof Zeltinger Martini Haye

Earthquake Follows Cyclone in India Killing Thousands

Reports from the Persian Gulf region say a powerful cyclone that wrecked a pearl fishing fleet killed or trapped thousands. Initial tallies ranged from about 1,000 to as many as 7,000 missing or dead. The storm wrecked 260 fishing boats and sank two naval ships.

India Karachi Persian Gulf

City In Brief: Local Notes From Waterloo Area

Short city in brief items list a Christmas ad for Buchanan’s, visiting relatives, attendance meeting for Waterloo lodge, football game in Columbus with Iowa Hawkeyes, building commissioner resuming duties after vacation, illness prompting Des Moines trip, traffic signals at Fourth and Franklin, residents traveling to Rio Vista California, demonstrations in Council Bluffs, and various visitors in Mason City.

Marg. I. Ar. Nichols Atlantic W. R. Law Waterloo Lodge Efreshments Matia van Metre Waterloo Cleveland To. News Columbus Charles Wasson

Waterloo Boys Honored at Cornell Mount Vernon

Two Waterloo boys, Harry Hulett and Robert Pollard, received honors at Cornell College in Mount Vernon. Hulett named treasurer of the Freshmen Navy unit and Pollard chosen for a leading role in The Gorilla by Sewell Bothwell, produced by the Thalian Literary Society at the annual homecoming on Nov. 7.

Waterloo Harry Hulett Robert Polard Cornell Calesa Mount Vernon Hulett Nasy Pollard Sewell Bothwell Thalian Literary Society

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