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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1927

Page

12

Miss Vesta Paul to Wed Roy Rook in Marshalltown

Society notes announce the first in a series of preludes to the wedding of Miss Vesta Paul to Roy Rook of Marshalltown. A Saturday bridge party at Miss Paul’s home honored the couple. favors and guest lists went to Miss Paul and Mrs. Lewis Cobb of Chicago. Miss Paul, daughter of Mrs. Cora Paul, is a Cedar Falls State Teachers College graduate who taught kindergarten in Lincoln School. Roy Rook, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rook, attended Coe College and the University of Minnesota, where he joined Phi Delta Theta and works as a commercial supervisor for Northwestern Bell. Further prewedding events are listed for the coming days.

Vesta Paul Roy Rook Marshalltown Ray Paul Ben Howrey Ivan Powers Cedar Falls Vv. O. V. Sigma Phi Sorority Lingoln School Gedar Falls Rook William Rook Coa College Gedar Rapiis University of Minnesota Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Northwestern Bell Telephony , Company Miss Paul

Birthday Party Honors Joe Garton at Wilson Home

Mr and Mrs C L Wilson Hastingsville entertained sixty one guests at a family reunion honoring Joe Garton for his sixty first birthday anniversary. Attendees included multiple families from Janesville Waterloo Cedar Falls Kewanee Anamosa and Jesup among others with Will Garton unable to attend.

GL. Wilson Dunesville B. T. Moon Cedar Falls Geoif Briden Kewanee Max Gleason Jesup Will. Garton Anamosa

Fink and Lowinski Wed in Milwaukee Wisconsin

Leslie H. Fink formerly of Waterloo and Miss Irene Lowinski of Milwaukee were married in Milwaukee at 8 30 p m Saturday in the presence of relatives. Breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home. The bride, formerly with Phoenix deter company, now in Milwaukee, and Mr Fink, a Hast Waterlog High School graduate, are to reside at the Beldon apartments Milwaukee after September 15.

Leslie H. Fink Waterloo Irene Lowinski Milwaukee Wis Phoenix Deters Company Ifr Fink Hast Waterlog High School A. Q. Fink Thts Miller Geng Millinery Comepany

Church News All Day Meeting at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church hosts an all day meeting with the old department gathering at 10 45 a m and a noon luncheon. The missionary and foreign topics include The Oriental in America and China led by Mrs H A Bowsen and Miss Grice Van Duyn. Homemakers bread and Weavers class join a picnic at A RR McMillan’s, with husbands invited. Official board of First Methodist Episcopal meets at 7 30 p m in church parlors.

Woman's Working Association First Presbyterian Church H. A. Bowsen America Grice van Duyn China Fred Sporle T. L .Tollefson J. W. Rath W. J. Stevenson First Methodist Episcopal Church First Baptist Church A. RR McMillan's Fourth and Jefferson Streets

Dinner and Dance at Sunnyside Will Be Well Attended

One hundred seventy five reservations have been made for the concluding dinner and dance tonight at Sunnyside Country club. The event includes numerous parties and hosts on the subscription plan, with several out of town guests to be complimented.

Sunnyside Country Club H. M. Reed George Lichty J. W. Koch W. H. Roch Milwaukee Wis A. A. Hoffman Clyde Hinson Paul Yerzberg Alene Flint Earl Glasson Wy.c. Walker Paul Sardeson G. G. Birkley George Shoemaker T. L. Wheeler A. d. Busby A.B. Bumsey Nathan Barber GC. M. Young Frank Fish Katherine Orrick Ray Eggert Robert Dobson

Gwendolyn Frost Hosts Shower for Elsie Finlayson

Gwendolyn Frost begins a series of events for Elsie Finlayson ahead of her October wedding to John May. A treasure hunt at Frost’s home featured a table centerpiece of three large ship models and miscellaneous gifts for the guest of honor. Attendees included Mrs. Donald Finlayson and several young women.

Elsie Finlayson John May Misa Givendolyn Frost Donald Finlayson Mildred Maisner Louise Wood Fay Goodwin Thelma Kloster Cora Spencer Marie Wolf Helen Grange

Muhr and Ryan Wed in Rockford Ill Marriage

Lucille Muhr of 187 Tenth Street West and William F. Ryan of 1016 Commercial Street were married Saturday in Rockford by the county judge. Miss Myrtle Gleason and Leo Newland attended, and the couple will reside temporarily at 503 1-2 Fourth Street West. Mrs Ryan has worked for Walker Remedy. he in shipping at Bath Packing Company.

Lucille Muhr Tenth Street West P. A. Muhr Freeport Ill William F. Ryan Mary Ryan Commercial Street Rockford Myrtle Gleason Leo Newland Waterloo Rian Walker Remedy Company Bath Packing Campans Fourth Street

Alice Clifford Weds Leonard Wolf in Vale near Nashua

Miss Alice Clifford Gilford of Waterloo married Leonard Wolf of Orange township at the Lillie Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua at high noon yesterday. Rev. Reymond Grant officiated. Mr. Wolf works as a brakeman on the Central railroad. The couple will reside at 100 Tenth Street West after Sept. 5. A regular meeting follows with officers to be present and initiation to be conducted. Election of officers postponed. reception for new members after the meeting with refreshments.

Alice Gilford Waterloo Leonard Wolf Orange Township Lillie Brown the Vale Nashua Reymond Grant Methorchist Episcopal Church Wolf iTboots Central Railroad Tenth Street Memorial Hall Warren L. Steeves Walnut Street Baptist Church Steeves Moncton New Brunswick Mr. Steeves Old Village B. H. Simmons Omaha Neh

Hints in Beauty Care by Edna Kent Forbes

Advice on skin spots caused by irritation hormones pregnancy and sun exposure. Discusses types of spots called chloasma and others from diabetes anemia and thyroid issues. Suggests treatments from cleansing to cosmetic and electric therapies, and a method for clearing blackheads with hot cloths and cleansing cream.

Edna Kent Forbes KE. J. S

Berniece Kohl and Claude E Burright Wed in Chapel Ceremony

Berniece Kohl daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Kohl of 807 Walnut street married Claude E Burright on Saturday afternoon at 4 in the First Presbyterian church chapel. Rev Clinton F Smith officiated with a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a fall costume of navy and shell georges and pink tea roses. Attendant Miss Bertha Hamblin wore brown Georges ensembles. Best man was Jerome E Burbight. Mrs Burright is a 1923 East High graduate, attended Iowa State Teachers College. groom, a 1924 West High graduate, works for Black Hawk Oil. After a short motor trip they will reside October 1 at 607 Walnut street.

Bernice Kohl John E. Kohl Walnut Street Claude E. Burright First Presbyterian Church Clinton F. Smith Bertha Hamblin Waverly

Opening Session Guided by Waterlo o B and P W Club

Waterloo B and P W Club meets Tuesday for its first senior session at the club headquarters. Reports from the national convention in Oakland last July will be shared by Mrs. Alice S Warsaw Miss Mildred Gleason and Miss Ada Slifer. Mrs. Elizabeth Kenney will report on the national board meeting. Dinner at 6 30 p m served by a committee led by Mrs H B Paylor.

Alice S. Warsaw Waterloo Business and Professional Women's Club Mildred Gleason Ada Slifer Oakland Elizabeth Kenney

Mrs M Schaefer Celebrates Seventy Fifth Birthday

Mrs Mary E Schaefer marked her 75th birthday yesterday at the home of her son J C Schaefer south of Waterloo. An Eagle township resident for 55 years her rooms were decorated in green and white with garden flowers a 75 candy topped cake was cut. All children except William and Edward Minot ND were present with their families for a prenuptial dinner and picnic supper.

Mary E. Schaefer J. C. Schaefer Waterloo Schaefer Eagle Township Edward Minot N.D Matt Lellig Dewar Carl J. C. John Fred W FP. J. Schaefer William Schneider

Sixty at Family Reunion Today at Cedar Falls Park

The Glasener Flickinger Heichel families host an annual reunion at Washington Park Cedar Falls with about 60 attendees for a basket dinner and diversions. Attendees include W M Glasener Waterloo Elias Flickinger Hudson and J L Heichel Cedar Falls who trace settler roots since 1880.

Cedar Falls Park Glasener-Flickinger-Heichel Washington Park Cedar Falls W. M. Glasener Waterloo Elias Flickinger Hudson J. L. Heichel Oho Glaseners

Mrs Lilla Alford Funeral Services This Afternoon

Mrs Lilla Alford's funeral begins at 2 p m today at the family home 326 Franklin street with two sons two grandsons and two other relatives acting as bearers including Dr E T Alford Lore Alford Williston Alford and Ricker Alford Waterlow and Hubert Garr and Clarence Brown Manchester Honorary bearers listed led by J M Graham F L Benedict F J Highmey George E Lichty Herbert M Reed and Alfred Longley Dr FE J Lockwood assisted by Dr Earl A Roadman of Grace Methodist Episcopal church officiating Mrs Alford a longtime member guests include Mrs Lewis E Johnson Bethlehem Pa and Mrs W P Powell St Petersburg Fla all children present except Robert of California telegram delay and Justice J Howard Gates Pierre S D attending also Happy Hour club members in attendance. The piece ends with a stray line about a lightning rash of ordinary intensity bonles electricity worth 2000 at current prices.

Lilla Alford Franklin Street E. T. Alford Lore Alford Williston Alford Ricker Alford Waterlow Hubert Garr Clarence Brown Manchester J. M. Graham F. L. Benedict F. J. Highmey George E. Lichty Robert California Garation J. Howard Gates Pierre State Supreme Court Happy Hour

Normal Outlook on Life Aims at Common Schools

Julius Boraas, educator from St Olaf and Minnesota board member, addresses Black Hawk county teachers at West High School on Common Sense in Education. He argues a normal view of life reduces bias and fosters democracy by decentralizing power, urging teachers to engage with parents and study cause and effect while managing money wisely. About 400 teachers attended. sessions include church pastor J Arthur Young and Prof. G A Fullerton.

Julius Boreas Department of Education St. Olaf's College Northfield Minn Black Hawk County Teachers’ Institute West High School Boraas Minnesota State Board of Education Iowa State University Borans United States A. E. Jewett J. Arthur Young First M. E. Church General Assembly G A. Fullerton State Teachers College Eulalie Turner Julius Boraas E. W. Goeteh

Independence Banker Joins Dubuque Firm

Independence banker A G Burnell will join Rand Kardex Service in Dubuque starting Oct 1. A former First National Bank clerk and longtime Lamont assistant cashier, he will split duties between the Dubuque office and road work. The firm specializes in office supplies and equipment.

Courier Independence A.G. Burnell Rand Kerdex Burnell First National Bank Farmer's State Bank Lamont

City in Brief wrapble optical service ad at Buchanan's Blige

Optical service advertisement appears at Buchanan's Blige with wrapble branding. The notice mentions an optician offering eye care products and services. No clear date or full details are given in the fragment.

Buchanan’s

Diverse summer travels in Waterloo and beyond

A long list of Waterloo residents and guests travels by rail, automobile, or road to destinations including Wisconsin Dells Niagara Falls Vermont Minnesota Chicago Toledo and Moncton New Brunswick. Families and individuals recount visits with relatives and friends, work moves, and vacations across multiple states and provinces.

Shipley Parley Concludes Today at Sterling Store

Store managers and sales staff of the Shipley organization wrapped up a two day ninth annual convention at the Sterling store discussing advertising budgets costs and selling methods. About 70 representatives from Kaloosa Webster City Ames Town Falls Grundy Center Montezuma Mason City Osage Dodge Garner Cedar Falls Goldfield and Waterloo attended. W V Shipley presided as program for store managers with speakers including R C Nelson C A Hinman Frank H Burgert W H Nelson John McMillan Lee Hughes W H Plumb Dan Ditch and R A Westcott. Election of officers reports and merit cap awards closed the event after a 1:30 dinner with toastmaster C Nelson. The Sterling store opened the gathering and the afternoon included fellowship and entertainment. The sailing vessel Sovereign of the Seas was noted for its 437 mile one day voyage.

Shipley Sterling Kaloosa Webster City Ame3 Town Falls Grundy Center Montezuma Mason City Osort Dodge Garner Cedar Falls Goldfield Waterloo W. V. Shipley R. C. Nelson Masonry C. A R. A. Westcott Fort Dodge C. Nelson

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