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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1929

Page

5

Halloween parties and gatherings listed for Memorial hall and local clubs

A garbled rundown lists various Halloween parties and social events sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary Spanish American War veterans St. John's Young People's club and several churches. Memorial hall hosts dances dinners and games with refreshments and costume participation. Numerous auxiliary and youth groups schedule activities at churches hotels and halls with members named in scattered fragments.

Lillian Farmersburg Frerichs Wwelcome Vauxiliary American. Legion Memorial Hall Wil Dante Helen Gould Hallowe'en Memorialy St. John's Young People's Susan Jenn Loretta Mishak Lorena Kies Alvina Tes Arlene Lucas Mayme Keegan Henry Dievick Alfred Roethler

Two Charles City Couples Observe 50th Anniversary

Oct 28 reports two Charles City couples celebrating golden wedding anniversaries. Gust Valebrecht and family from Floyd County marked 50 years with relatives from Colfax Sask and this city in attendance. John Morroiy of 596 Street observed his golden anniversary with a quiet family dinner amid winter hearth tones.

Charles City Courier Sycetat City Nnday Ant Gust. Valebrecht Floyd” County Hom Minrigolds Wait Meyers Famp Cr. Hilton Colfax Sask Grittin

Bride From Des Moines Weds Local Groom In Cedar Rapids Ceremony

In Des Moines recently a Des Moines graduate from Boone school and former nurse at a Cedar Rapids hospital married a Des Moines resident employed by Capital Chevrolet. The ceremony on date unknown was witnessed by the bridegroom’s brother Donald Finch and the bride’s mother.

Capital Chevrolet Company Des. Moines Donald Finch Broom Rath Daniel

One Marriage Performed Monday at Nashua Church

On October 28 at the Little Brown Church in Yale, Herman Toll of Knoxville and Lola Riggen of Harvey were united in marriage officiated by William Kent of Nashua. The ceremony occurred Monday at the Nashua church as part of local notices.

Nashua Church Courley Snoriat Settre Nashua Mov Wileiam Kent Herman ‘Toll Knoxville Lola Riggen Harvey Little Brown Church Yale

Local B P W Club Dinner in Oelwein Hosts

Members of the newly formed Business and Professional Women's club in Oelwein hosted a Halloween dinner for Waterloo and Independence clubs. Mrs Elizabeth Kenny of Waterloo outlined progress and federation history while Mrs Warsaw of Waterloo spoke on the club emblem. Carrie Jacobs Bond's The Golden Key was sung by Martha McCormick with Della Trit of Waterloo on piano.

Oelwein Waterloo Independence Clubs Elizabeth Kenny Corminitter W. Ww Warsaw Watersow Carrie Jacobs Bond National Federation of B, PY W Martha McCormick Della ‘Trit D Laner Mire J.P. Balensiler A. E. Jolson Harrintt Proctor Gertrude Lowe Hazel Payne Christine Oweng Stella Bushnell

Hampton Couple United in Waterloo Marriage Rites

Mrs. Fallin Hedrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hedrick of Hampton became the bride of Lloyd Williams son of Mr and Mrs H Williams both of Hampton at a oclock Saturday afternoon Rev Lew Harris officiated at the Central Christian church parsonage Waterloo The couple were witnessed by Mr and Mrs John Knavel Waterloo brother in law and sister of Mr Williams and Misses Jennie and Severs Lombard The bridal party left Sunday for Hampton where a reception was held at the bride’s parents home The Williamses will make their home in Hampton.

Fallin Hedrick Frank Hedrick Hampeign Becoma Lloyd “Ly Williams H. Williams Hampton Lew ©. Harris Central Christian’ Church Parsonage Waterloo John @. Knavel Inslaw Williams Jennie Severs Lombard Wiliams Will

Former Manchester Residents To Wed In California

The engagement of Eve Patrica Cowles and Genevieve Cowles is announced. Eve Patrica Cowles will marry Merri Oslin of Atlanta, Georgia, while Genevieve Cowles will wed Joseph McIlhenny of San Francisco, California.

Cowrier Manchester 291 Cowles Ieanchester Los Angeles Cal Antone Eve Iyn' Patrica Genevieve —Y. Cowles Merri Oslin Atlanta Josep I. McIlhen2ny San Francisco

Littleton Couple Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Oct. 29 Courier Special Seentrey Littleton In reports sixty two relatives gathered at Mr Rod Mys P D Bright home to honor their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Dinner was served at noon and the afternoon featured group photos music and a gift to the couple.

Courier Littleton Rod Mys P. D. Bright Nooh

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna Kent

Advice on food choices for slim figures and how to select meals in hotels. It suggests fattening foods to avoid and favors light soups vegetables and fruit with water between meals. It also includes tips on nervousness related toe toes and possible stocking irritation affecting movement and comfort.

Edna Kent

Fifteen New Books for Waterloo Woman's Club Library

The Waterloo Woman's Club library added fifteen new titles including six mysteries and nine modern fiction works. Notable entries include Freeman W. Crofts The Purple Mask and Agatha Christie Partners in Crime, with novels by Hugh Walpole, E. Hemingway, Temple Bailey, and Kathleen Norris among others.

Waterloo Woman’s Club Wrexe Wintersmoan Hans Frost G. B. Priestley Priesley M. Hutchinson Eriest Tiemingway Whit Kathleen Norris Daisy Edmond Wilson New York Doetess Temple Bailey Lewis Brown

Miss Leona Henney and James McAleece Set for Nov 4

The engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Leona Henney of Waterloo and James McAleece of Chicago was announced at a dinner bridge at Miss Henney's grandmother's home. The ceremony is planned for November 4 at St Joseph's Cathedral in Waterloo.

Leona Henney A. ‘F. Hartson Waterloo James McAleece Chicago Hin J. H. McAlreee Dubuque Miss Henney L. J. Buhner Mobile Street At & Oelock St. Joseph's Shareh Edward Alahary Bee Driscol B. J. Zoller Thelma Driscoll Carolyn Johnson Ann Bohan Hortense McWhorter Thelma Bradford Indy of ‘Victory Academy Mielesen St. Mary's School University of Southern California Ho Tg Russell Lanigan Mark Twain Cchicago Miss Bee Dris

Miss Stanton Complimented at Social Affairs

A pre nuptial dinner honors Miss Marguerite Stanton before her November marriage to Joseph Fitzgerald of Des Moines. Guests planned in yellow and green, a gift presented, with attendance by Miss Georgie Beal Miss Gee Drigeall Miss Mary Cronin and others. Earlier a bridge party honored the bride elect at 420 Logan Avenue Lamcheon with pink and date themed decorations and prizes. A later dinner for Mr. and Mrs Paul Goswiller preceded a Catalina Islands tale filled weekend. A Halloween party hosted by Misses Salas Gesker and Graen Kaine featured games for fifteen guests.

Marguerite Stanton Joseph Fitzgerald Des Moines Binck Mabe Kies Agatha Cimmigotti Miss Stanton Georgie Beal Gee Drigeall Mary Cronin Charles Burk Oscar Dybsford Johanne Behan Georgia Beal Logan Avenue Lameheon Stantom Martha Smith Kathryn Stanton Eileen Monaghan Elizabeth Bohan Marie Kris Agatha Cimmignotti Mrz Harold Patterson Ty. Stanton

Halloween church parties and anniversary observance

Epworth League at Grace M E church hosts a Halloween party tonight at 7 30. First ME church holds a devotion for the 60th anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society tomorrow morning from 6 30 to 7 asm. Circle meeting of First Presbyterian occurs at the church parlors tomorrow at 2 30. Wartburg League at First Lutheran plans a Halloween party in the Charles parlors tonight.

Epworth League Grace M. E Chireh Hallowest Woman's Foreign Missionary, Society Herbert Kilgore Margaret Kilgore F.C. Wight Pirst Presbyterian Church Wartburg League Lutheran Church

Club Notes Night Parties At Local Homes

Members of Wild Rosq club will have Halloween party at Mrs Norma Smiths home 1400 Conger Street. Mrs Fyahk Lindsey will host Kensington club gathering at her home tonight around eight oclock.

Wild Rosq Club Wil Nave Hallowe'en Norma Smith Fyahk Lindsey Molr Street Kensington Club

Otterville Couple Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Otterville Oct 29 Mr and Mrs M A Bratz marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their farm home. He was born June 2 1859 on a Buchanan county farm and she born January 15 1888 in Ohio. They married by Rev J D Caldwell and have five children, ten grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Thirty relatives attended a luncheon and open house.

Caurier Spreinl Otterville M. A. Bratz Mies Banta Ea Farm Obleryile Buchanan County Bantz aAtiss Kate Mclaughlin Lithetan Ohio J. D. Caldwell

P E O Chapter 7 Hosts Dinner for Members Husbands

Chapter 7 P E O members host a husband dinner in Hotel President Gold Room. About 100 guests seated at small tables with chrysanthemum centerpieces. Mrs E B Magee presided as toastmistress. Mrs E L Corton welcomed guests. Roger Birdsall gave a toast. Dr W W Bowers gave a tribute to P E O. Mrs France Rhodes Eliott and Mrs Mary Allan Stafford noted founders.

Chapter 2 PE. O E. B. Magee E. L. Corton Liszt Virginia Gable Roger Birdsall W. W. Bowers PLE. O France Rhodes Eliott Lincoln Neb Mary Allan Stafford Muscating B. PF. Swisher Maude Palmer Calla Wieder Pickett Bure G, Lichty J. I Bragdon A. M. Place

Pre-Nuptial Shower For Hannah White In Charles City

Charles City on Oct 29 reports a pre nuptial shower for Miss Hannah White, bride elect to LaVerne Bird. Seventeen guests attended at the CG A Walker home. gifts were presented and bridge played. The couple recently honeymooned and resumed duties at Oliver Farm.

Charles City Hannah White LaVerne Bird A. Walker Mrs. Bird Oliver Farm

Anxious Potluck Creations and Halloween Pranks Cited

The article lists anchovy dainties and beef curry recipes with ingredients and steps. It also notes a sweet potato pie, a social event at Iowa State Teachers College, and weekend visits by local residents. Reports on Halloween vandalism include sidewalk damage and a bridge railing break near 103 Parkers Street.

Perpetual Motion Machine Credited to Harvest Hand J M Talley

Chattanooga resident J M Talley 49 says after 39 years of study he has designed a self running engine now in print stage. He claims the device uses an oil filled cylinder with compensating valves and will operate on its own power once started. He lost blueprints on a Tulsa trip but is drafting new prints and seeks funding to build a full model.

J. M.talley Chattanooga Tenn Tam Aimolder Talley Tulsa Okla Panovice

Year Ago in Waterloo Police Gear and Campaign Stickers

A 1928 Waterloo report notes yellow stickers urging a Good Roads vote for November 6. Six Colt Army 38 revolvers were ordered for Waterloo police by Olly Clark and Charles Go Mclay amid a recent gun battle.

Inna Town Gold Roads Association Olly Clark Charles Go Mclay Waterloo

Waterloo Real Estate Board attends Iowa convention in Cedar Rapids

The Iowa Association of Real-Estate Boards held its annual meeting with full Waterloo board attendance. Lester W Miller of Waterloo served as secretary of the state organization and Co M Cheney, president of the WwW, OFR & N railroad, traveled to Chicago on business.

Avi J. Willard Waterloo Real-Estate Board Iowa Association of Real-Estate Boards Secar Rapids Lester W Miler Waterloo Chicago, Co M. Cheney Www OFR & N Railroad Chicago

Vaughan Estate Left to Relatives in Will

The will of W. G. Vaughan, who died Sept, leaves his Osage sister’s home to a Vaughan relative and appoints RB Vaughan of Waterloo as executor and guardian of Donald, a minor. Each sister Nora Vaughan Sawyer and Lizzie Loonan receive 500, J J Vaughan 500 and 200, Mary Vaughan Bentley 250, Blanche Stay Vaughan 50, Dora Tier 50. A GC Vaughan of Waterloo is named brother, deceased left life insurance. remainder to be shared equally among brothers and sisters.

W. G. Vaughan G. H. Sawyer Osage RB. Vaughan Waterloo Donald Nora Vaughan Sawyer Lizzie Loonan Hudson J. J. Vaughan Mary Vaughan Bentley Blanche Vaughan Dora Tier A. GC. Vaughan

City in Brief Visits and Family News

E L Stggens of Long Beach visits in the home of Mr and Mrs M J Lowlishaw on Reber avenue. Mrs V Stewart and two children from West Point Neb arrive for a visit with her mother Mrs Eyn Paden and family on Grant avenue. Miss Frances Cosgrave of Clinton Pa will visit two weeks with her sister Mira PP Hoffey at Hilcrest Apartments. Mr and Mrs Leroy Gragy of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs William Wall of Mount Auburn are weekend guests of I G Niemeyer on Sycamore street. Masquers from East High School will attend the Theta Alpha Phi play Mrs Partridge Presents.

E. L. Stggens Long Beach M. J. Lowlishaw Reber Avenue V. Stewart West Point Neb Eyn Paden Grant Avenua Frances Cosgrave Clinton Mira J. Hoffey Hilcrest Presbyterian Hospital Leroy Gragy Cedar Rapids William Wall Mount Auburn I. G. Niemeyer Sycamore Street East High School Dramatic Organization

Loomer Burial Exhumation and Rites Reported

The remains of M. H. Loomer a former Waterloo jeweler and his 61st wife Elizabeth Loomer were taken from Fireview cemetery and buried at Memorial Park cemetery Monday afternoon. Loomer died in December and his first wife in 1921. The bodies were exhumed by Hileman Gindt mortuary.

Loomer M. H. Loomer Waterloo Elizabeth Loomer Fireview Mansoleim Memorial Park Hileman 8 Gindt

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