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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1927

Page

2

Miss Laura Rohrssen Weds Clifford Clements in Lutheran Church

Miss Laura Rohrssen daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Rohrssen Denver Colorado married Clifford Clements son of Mr and Mrs J W Clements Waterloo at 2 30 p m in the Lutheran church Rev A F Mueller Waverly Indiana officiated The bride wore white crepe backed satin beads full veil bouquet of butterfly roses corsage satin gowns bridesmaids wore orchid tafeta bouquets roses dinner for about 60 relatives then various club and church events listed for the evening and weekend Mr and Mrs Clements will reside at 200 Peoria Street Waterloo

Laura Rohresen C. H. Rohrssen Denver Lutheran Church All June Hatshwossen Gates Business College Waterloo Associated Manufacturers Company Clements Orange Township Bowman Company Peorina Street Evelyn Kezar Plorence Kezar Washington Street Methodist Waverly Clyde Emberling Margaret Skinner Council Bluffs Clifford Bacon Mack

Woman's Club Sessions Include Talks and Fashion Event

Two meetings and a luncheon are planned at Waterloo Woman's Club Friday. Miss Callie Wieder will discuss Lew Sarett and Mrs. E. S. Magee will read Sarett poems and Herbert play. Romance Languages group holds a French salon with models and fashion notes, followed by chocolate. Marriage notice: Evelyn Kezar weds Clyde Emberling at Methodist parsonage.

Waterloo Woman's Club Callie Wieder Lew Sarett E. 5. Magee Mr. Sarett Soho A. P. Herbert Sards Business and Professional Women's Club First Congregational Church W. P. Kerwin Ester K. West G. L. Hazen BE. Howard Herbert Marshall Bimes A. S. Welshaar Warren Hellen A. A. Hoffmann Herb Ward E. L. Corton Deaty Browning

Two Couples Honored at Same Wedding Dinner

Two weddings celebrated at the homes of Mrs. Julia Hayman and at the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua. Miss Anna Belland married Thomas Severtson in Trinity American Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Morhinian officiating. Emma Boyland wed Harry L. Welsh with Rev. McComson Jr. Also present were attendants and guests including Earl Van Vieck and Bertha Werlaufer. Severtson works for John Deere. Welsh is employed there too. After a honeymoon trip in Iowa and Wisconsin, they will reside at 115 Commercial Street after November 1.

Julia Hayman Trinity American Lutheran Anna Belland Thomas Severtson Little Brown Vale Nashua Emma Boyland Harry L. Welsh Hayman Shanely F. Herbert Morhinian Severtson-Belland Earl van Vieck Bertha Werlaufer Iowa Severtson John Deere Company J. R. McComson, Jr

Linen Shower Honors Miss Gindt Before Wedding

Miss Vincy Cone hosted a linen shower at Mrs. Merton Friedley's home for Miss Josephine Gindt who will wed Hugh Curry of Chicago soon. Bunco prizes went to Miss Lors Buehner and Miss Gindt. Coral and silver table decor matched the bride elect. Other guests included Grace Carnes Mercaret Alright Leona Henry Dorothy Lynch and Lois Buehner.

Vincy Cone Josephine Gindt Merton Friedley Miss Gindt Hugh Curry Chicago Bunco Lors Buehner Miksos Grace Carnes Mercaret Alright Leona Henry Dorothy Lynch Lois Bueh

Y W C A Presents Autumn Activities Across Departments

Y W C A outlines a diverse autumn program with social activities. A Halloween party at the association building drew seventy young men and women, organized by Y W C A and M C A staff, with ghost hunts and gym chute games. Upcoming events include a gym dinner on November 1 and costume parties hosted by East High and West High Friendship clubs with student leaders and sponsors coordinating arrangements.

Cic Association M Cc. A Homer Albright Louise J. Palmer Will Mumna East High Friendship Club Beth Tracy

Ova Thompson and Wife Honored by Farewell Dinner

Mrs. Frank Sherwood hosted a farewell dinner at her Waterloo home for Mr. and Mrs. Ova Thompson who plan to move to Florida. Yellow and white chrysanthemums decorated the house and bridge favors were given to several guests including Mrs. Sherwood and Percy Jones, with others in attendance.

Frank Sherwood Ova Thompson Waterloo Florida Bridge Sherwood Thompson Barty Percy Jones Mr. Bartz Jones Mr. Sherwood C. C. Lindner Black

Hawthorne School Organizes Parent Teacher Association

One hundred Hawthorne school patrons met to form a P T A and adopt the state constitution and by laws. Mrs. Charles K. Bente was elected president J E Jordan vice president and Miss Lula Hillman secretary treasurer. The group will meet the third Tuesday monthly and affiliate with national and state PT A bodies. After the meeting parents toured classrooms.

Hawthorne School Charles K. Bente J. E. Jordan Lula Hillman F. C. Liffring Parent-Teacher Council Hawthorne P.T A

Pregnancy Diet and Postnatal Care Advice From Expert Column

An expert column discusses pregnancy nutrition and postnatal weight changes highlighting that excess early weight can be shed after delivery. It cites fruit and bran options, recommends water and milk, and suggests specific laxatives and tonics for digestion and overall well being during late pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Church News Highlights Local Religious Groups and Meetings

Thirty members of the Searchlight class met at Walnut Street Baptist Church for a business session a bible contest and social hour. Burden Bearers class at Calvary Evangelical elected officers including Mrs Laura Larsen president and Mrs William Ridder treasurer. More guilds and church activities follow with meetings at First Presbyterian Trinity American Lutheran and United Brethren churches featuring officers hosting lunches and an address by George L. Rinkliff on stewardship.

Searchlight Walnut Street Baptist Church Calvary Evangelical Church Laura Larsen William Ridder John Yeager Will Nichols George L. Rinkliff Washington, D. C The Limen's Movement For Stewardship Trinity American Lutheran Church United Brethren Church George Buchan J. D. Croger E. J. Ninetorf W. W. Anderson R. W. Kendall

Pre nuptial Party Honors Miss Avis Sewick In Seasonal Style

Miss Avis Sewick was feted at Mrs Edward Garber’s home by W T Edwards and Mrs Garber on the eve of her marriage to Carl Ewing of Chicago. Autumn decor, ghost games, a bridal cake prize, and a corn shock gift reveal a festive party with Emia Nesfield singing and a twocourse luncheon.

W. T. Edwards Emia Nesfield Mmes Vernon Lewick Charles Shaffner John Knudsen Ida CG. Barron Ruth Bennett W. W. Simmons Edna Burd Vera Geiger

Mrs Spencer to Attend Milwaukee Wedding Party

Mrs W E Spencer and her young daughter Edith Helen travel to Milwaukee to join the wedding party Saturday evening for Miss June Coddington to wed Victor Davis Werner. Spencer to be one of seven bridesmaids. Edith Helen to be flower girl. Wedding at Immanuel Presbyterian Church with reception at the College Women's Club.

W. E. Spencer Edith Helen Milwaukee Wis June Coddington Edwin D. Coddington Victor Davis Werner Edgar V. Werner Appleton Spencer G. A. West Immanuel Presbyterian Church Howard Agrew Johnston J. J. Simpson Crown Point Ind College Women's Club West

Visitors Honored at Kephart Home Picnic

Mrs. Roy Barklow and daughters Elva and Mildred from Atalissa Ia join Mrs. Mary Kephart of 137 Cottage Street for a picnic gathering. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. C B Slagle and daughter Ethel of Millsville Wis, plus several local families. The group spent the day taking pictures and playing games.

Roy Barklow Elva Mildred Atalissa C. B. Slagle Ethel Millsville Wis John Reynolds Marie Clinton Wallingsford William Ernst Yvonne

Halloween Dance Planned in Masonic Rooms for Friday Eve

Masons Eastern Star and families plan a halloween dance at the Masonic hall Friday evening. Russell-Lamson orchestra provides music and refreshments are served. Costumes are optional, with Mrs. Fred Wimber chairing Waterloo chapter and Miss Vivian Innes Becker chapter organizing the event.

Eastern Star Masonic Hall Russell-Lamson Eighthrce Orchestra Fred Wimber Waterloo Chanter Vivian Innes Becker

Halloween Dance by W W C Juniors at Masonic Hall

The Waterloo Woman's Club junior auxiliary hosts a Halloween dance at 8 30 p m Saturday in the Masonic hall with decorations by social and committee chairs. Chaperons are Mr and Mrs Loren Berry and Mr and Mrs Reuben Miller. Prizes awarded to Ethel Jaggers and Jean Fisher at a costume party with guests listed.

Fine Arts Waterloo Woman's Club Masonic Hall Cluo Loren Berry Reuben Miller Hallowe'en Florence Miller Ethel Daggers Jean Fisher

Club Notes and Upcoming Meetings For Auxiliary Units

The K B G club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Alfred Kies. Favors totaling 500 went to Mrs Arnold Zack and Mrs Frank Penne. Special guest Mrs Floyd McMear attended. serving aided by Mrs Arnold Nemecek. Next meeting set for Nov 5 with Mrs Paul Morehouse. The Spanish War Veterans unit planned to meet tomorrow at the homes of Mrs William Burton and Mrs Sam Burrow.

K. B. G. Club Alfred Kies Arnold Zack Frank, Penne Floyd McMear Arnold Nemecek Paul Morehouse The Auxiliary United Wiliam Burton Sam Burrow

Sabbath School Classes Hold Joint Social Evening

Sabbath School groups from First M. E. church joined for four joint social meetings in the church dining room last evening. About 100 attended a picnic supper. Mr. Sarvay presided and spoke, with F. W. Edwards J. E. Johnson and U. S. Wilson as other speakers. Mrs. Thomas Kerr read twice. Miss Maxine Leckington played violin. Rev. T. H. Scheckler offered a prayer and the program closed with singing.

Fidelity Lbtus Sarvay M. E. Church Church Sarvay F. W. Edwards J. E. Johnson U. S. Wilson Thomas Kerr Maxine Leckington T. H. Scheckler

Funeral services for Violet Hansen Friday in Cedar Falls

Funeral services for Violet Margaret Hansen two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hansen will be held Friday at 1 30 p m at Nazareth church Cedar Falls burial will be Greenwood cemetery The child died Wednesday at Sarter hospital from a brain tissue disease Surviving are two brothers and the parents Also noted candidate for pastorate Rev R F McFarlane will preach Sunday in the M E church at Vining Ia Music recital by C F Schmoldt and Miss Alberta Remick at schoolhouse auditorium last evening A closing out sale by Cecil Pollock will move to town and occupy Mrs Jennie van Gelder house at Willman Caley farm

Hallowe'en H. W. Brandt Myrna Ross Walnut Street Cedar Falls Waterloo Child Conservation League F. S. Giles Memk Vining M. E Associated Churches Chris Guyer Mercy Hospital Waverly C. F. Schmoldt Alberta Remick Cecil Pollock Willman

No Change Noted in Condition of Mrs. M. E. Hummel

Cedar Falls reports little change in the condition of Mrs. M. E. Hummel of La Porte City who was stricken with paralysis while visiting her sister Mrs. Oscar Harvey. Doctors fear there is no prospect of recovery.

Gourier Cedar Falls M. E. Hummel la Porte City Hummel Oscar Harvey

Wellsburg Woman Dies at Hospital in Marshalltown

Wellsburg Iowa October 27 Mrs Dick Riekena 50 died at a Marshalltown hospital after long illness. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs John Snittjer of Wellsburg she was the daughter of the late Claus Primus prominent in Wellsburg and Aplington.

Wellsburg Dick Riekena Marshalltown John Snittjer Riekena Claus Primus Aplington

Man on Engine Pilot Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapons

Columbus resident Columbus Grey was arrested by Officer Warren Buckley on concealed weapons charges after being found with a loaded 92 caliber revolver on a Chicago Great Western train. He was taken from the dead end of the train as he reportedly planned to ride out of town. In California, Frances Duncan Sloane of Clarksville Ta was found dead at her home, with her body expected to be brought back home.

Columbus Grey Jefferson Street Warren Buckley Grey Buckley California Clarksville Frances Duncan Sloane

City in Brief: Local Travel and Hospital News

George Kleinhofer of the Frisco lines met local agents in Kansas City. Mrs. J. E. Ferguson, recently discharged from St. Francis hospital, returns home at 203 Home Park Boulevard. Joan P. Joyce recovers at home after appendicitis surgery at St. Francis hospital. Mrs. Leo J. Court leaves Hillcrest with her parents for a brief Chicago visit. Mrs. John Snider and son head home to Long Beach, Cal., after visiting M. G. Nichols family. Miss Lillian Trix Rayman returns to Waterloo after surgery in Rochester, Minn. She will be at home to friends for a week.

George Kleinhofer Kansas City Frisco Lines J. E. Ferguson St. Francis Hospital Home Park Boulevard Joan P. Joyce Sumner Street Leo J. Court Hillcrest Apartments T. P. Treynor Sioux City Chicago John Snider John M. G. Nichols Long Beach Cal Lillian Trix Rayman Waterloo Rochester Minn

Essex Coach Found. Others Still Missing After Theft

Police recovered one of two automobiles stolen last evening as the Essex coach of Mrs. J R Sims of Elm Street was located near the Armory hall. The Pontiac coach belonging to J B King of Baltimore Street remains missing. Eight applicants for county teachers certificates take the regular October exam in the County Superintendent’s office and at Iowa State Teachers College. Two men observed work on an electric sign while another radio set lay on the sidewalk. Local ads urge Christmas portraits at Hawk Studio and announce fundraisers including a bazaar and bake sale by Lincoln Circle and the Waterton Woman's Club in late October.

Wellington Street Essex J. R. Sims Elm Street Armory Hall J. B. King Baltimore Street Fifth Street A. E. Jewett Iowa State Teachers College Commercial Street Iowa Public Service Company Seehawk Studio W. R. Cammack Bridge St Lincoln Circle Ladies of G. A Ry Memorial Hall Waterton Woman's Club Tummagt Sabe Fri Got Latsyetia

Simple Blackhead Dissolving Method Promoted

A brief old advice column promotes Calogite powder for blackhead removal. Readers are instructed to sprinkle the powder on a hot wet cloth and rub over the skin, claiming all blackheads dissolve in two minutes.

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