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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1927

Page

10

Chicago heiress to wed London banking heir in London wedding

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Betty Ball daughter of Dr and Mrs Otto Fischer Ball of Chicago to Quintin Helland Gilbey of London England. The ceremony is set for Wednesday September 14 at St Peters Eaton Square London with a reception at Grosvenor Gardens. After marriage the couple will cruise the world for two years before residing on a Gilbey estate in England. Marvin G Ball is a Chicago brother.

London Betty Ball Otto Fischer Ball Ritchiecourt Chicago Quintin Helland Gilbey Eng Gilbey Col Alfred Gilbey Upper Berkeley Street Barclay’s Bank Miss Ball Ball Virginia Mary Ball George Washington Dr. Ball Lygon Place Grosvenor Gardens England Mrs. Ball Marvin G. Ball

Brides of Coming Week Entertained at Two Functions

Two prenuptial parties honored brides to be Miss Loretta Buehrer and Miss Hazel Dow. Hosts included Miss Margaret Haus and Miss Evelyn Schrader at Schrader home, with guests listed. A First Lutheran church choir party followed, and D A R Mary Melrose chapter plans a picnic at Hanna homestead Wednesday at 1.

Loretta Buehrer Louis Stolte Hazel Dow Samuel G. Smith Margaret Haus Evelyn Schrader Miss Schrader Lester Schuetze Alma Nottger Ruth Jago Helen Bachle Pauline Miller Elena Button Myrtle Lines Luella Martin Martin Marguerite Weisert Perdetta Steele Marjorie Anderson First Lutheran Church D A. R Mary Melrose Daughters of the American Revolution Hanna Homestead

Club Notes Post Matrons Luncheon Meeting

Beaker chapter of the Eastern Star plans a 12 o'clock luncheon meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. R. L. DeGon.

Becker Order of Eastern Star R. 1. DeGon

Church and church group gatherings around town

Walnut Street Baptist choir held a moonlight picnic and wiener roast at Cedar Heights. Bur ton Avenue Baptist Young People’s union hosted a park picnic honoring Gerald Wilkins from Wichita en route to Northwestern Bible Institute. St. Margaret’s guild of St. Mark’s Episcopal meets Thursday at Mrs. Walter Johnson’s home with luncheon and business.

Walnut Street Baptist Church Cedar Heights Burton Avenue Baptist Young People’s Union Leland Park Gerald Wilkins Wichita Kan Wilkins Northwestern Bible Institute Mildred Townsend St. Margaret’s Guild St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Hints in Beauty Care

Advice column on pursuing ideals to improve beauty and self image. Encourages choosing a superior example, copying gracious manners and styles, and gradually making them one's own. Includes tips on color choices, skincare with scar care, lash growth via circulation, and dietary adjustments for skin tone.

A. A. U. W Opens Year With Musicale Tea at Waterloo

The American Association of University Women launches its year with a Musicale Tea from 3 30 to 5 30 p m Tuesday at the Waterloo Woman's Club. Miss Callie Wieder is the new president with Miss Norma Gaiser chairing hospitality. Program features Miss Mae Howell and Miss Margaret Howell, Miss Marjorie Harker, Douglas Mowbray, Miss Margaret Miller and Mrs Jack Patterson. Mrs Fred Miller and others will pour.

Waterloo Woman's Club American Association of University Women Callie Wieder Norma Gaiser John Fanning Myron Arbuckle Dorothy Lumry Bertha Boltz

Waterloo Chapter D A R initiates season with talks and music

Waterloo Chapter of the D A R opens its 1927 28 program at Black's tearoom with Mrs Frank Adams presenting a sketch of Mrs Calvin Coolidge. Mrs Earl Roadman led a cradle song and two instrumental numbers. Regent Mrs John W Gwynne presided. The yearbook lists monthly meetings from October through June with music current events and notable women such as Mrs Caroline Scott Harrison Mrs Ella Axon Wilson Mrs Edith Boling Wilson Mrs Theodosia Burr and Mrs Henry Ford.

Frank Adams Waterloo Daughters of the American Revolution Black's Calvin Coolidge Adams Coolidge Mr. Coolidge Burlington, Vt Earl] A .Roadman Grace Ullemeyer Etta Belle Storer John W. Gwynne G. W. Boyd Tulsa Okla B. G. Leffler Charles G. Saunders J. W. Arbuckle Caroline Scott Harrison W .H. Orr Ella Axon Wilson Edith Boling Wilson Florence Wald Ellis Island Will A. Lane C. H Pedergen Thomas A. Edison W. W. Warsaw W. R. Walker Mary Todd Lincoln L. C. Hemsworth G. C. Kennedy Theodosia Burr L. T. Potter Frank Smith Henry Ford J. R. Roberts Harry E. Maine G. S. Millard Ferris George BE. Lichty Fred J. Iliter Will Lane A. E. Rumsey

Oldest Waterloo Courier employee recalls early printing life

John Wilson of St Paul Minnesota born February 6 1838 born Warren County Ohio came to Waterloo in 1859 to work for the Courier. He later helped found the Waterloo Tribune in 1879 and served in Civil War era labor and state service roles including court bailiff postmaster and librarian on the state employment commission.

John Hy Wilson St. Paul Minn Waterloo Minnesota Mr. Wilson Warren County Ohio Warren County Chronicle Iowa City The Courier W. H. Hartman George Ingersoll Raymond Dubuque Mary Jane Brott W. B. Brott Miss. Brott One Ohio Infantry Tribune I. van Metre Waterloo Tribune St. Paw Johnson

Promoter E G Lewis Faces 47 Years in Prison

Los Angeles September 10 INS Promoter E G Lewis of St Louis and Atascadero promoter and his aide Henry L Kramer faced a maximum 47 year federal prison sentence after a jury found them guilty on nine counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to misuse the mails in a subscription campaign for the Atascadero illustrated review They were to be sentenced next Monday William Ahrens tried with them was exonerated.

Los Angeles Cal INS E. G. Lewis St. Louis Atascadero Promoter Henry L. Kramer William Ahrens Lewis Kramer

Water Pumpage Shows Big Gain Over Year Ago

The city water plant pumped 27,655,015 gallons more in May to August 1927 than in the same months of 1926, due to a dry spell. Four month total rose from 247,868,155 gallons in 1926 to 275,523,150 gallons in 1927, with cooler early summer noted.

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Auto wreck near Ottawa injures four on highway

Arvene Mick of Hedrick Iowa and Harry Pollock were listed with serious injuries while Raleigh Masserschmidt and William Phipps suffered shock after an auto driven by Mick swerved to avoid a collision with J L Lumsden Ottumwa. The car veered off the road, hit a fence post and overturned in Hancock County on federal highway 63 north of Ottawa.

Ottawa Arvene Mick Harry Pollock Hedrick Raleigh Masserschmidt William Phipps Here Mick J. L. Lumsden Ottumwa

Jewelers treasurer Jacob Joseph dies in Des Moines

Des Moines on September 10 reports the death of Jacob Joseph, 50, treasurer of S. Joseph & Sons Jewelry Co., who died at his home.

Des Moines Jacob Joseph S. Joseph & Sons Jewelry Company

Iowa Roads and Weather Report at 10 A M

Des Moines clear and good. Keokuk clear and fair. Ottumwa fair and good. Dubuque clear and good. Cedar Rapids fair and good. Council Bluffs fair and good. Clinton clear with dirt roads muddy to fair. Iowa City fair with gooo. Fort Dodge fair and good. Creston clear and good.

Des Moines Keokuk Ottumwa Dubuque Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Clinton Iowa City Fort Dodge Creston

City in Brief Bed at Buchanan's Y Bids Advertised

A compact city in brief notes multiple petty items from visitors to local residents to court actions and small business changes. Highlights include Mrs W H Luloff visiting friends, Dr W T Thrower visiting his mother, a divorce filing in Hanzlik case, a name change for Farrand Drug to McChane Pharmacy, and notices on transportation incidents and local employment moves.

County Recorder Farrand Drug Company McChane Pharmacy Broadway L. M. McChane George W. McChane

Delaware Bar Endorses York for Stiles Post

Unanimous endorsement of M. J. Yoran of Manchester for the district court bench vacancy left by the death of E. B. Stiles was adopted by the Delaware county bar at a special meeting. Three other counties were asked to back Yoran. John G. Tuthill, Black Hawk County Bar president, said the local bar would not endorse anyone due to the third judge typically coming from other counties.

Manchester M. J. Yoran Delaware County Yoran John. G. Tuthill Black Hawk

Clubs and Schools Observe Constitution Week Activities

Kiwanis members will hear Walter P. Jenson city attorney discuss the constitution next Tuesday at the weekly luncheon. Dr. Burton Gotshall will sing. International Kiwanis clubs will mark the week with constitutional programs in meetings. Public schools will observe Constitutional Day on September 16 or 19 with patriotic services planned by teachers. Rotary club will hear Ralph Hoxie discuss community aid to Waterloo welfare agencies at Hotel Russell Lamson Monday. Y M C A Y's Men resume winter meetings Monday evening per Homer Albright.

Kiwanis Club Walter P. Jenson Burton Gotshall International Kiwanis Hammill Waterloo Ralph Hoxie Rotary Club Russell-Lamson Homer Albright

The Child's First School Is the Family

The National Kindergarten Association promotes home education with Froebel ideas in weekly Evening Courier columns from 8 West Fortieth Street New York City. The articles advocate family based early learning and parental involvement as foundational schooling.

Froebel National Kindergarten Association West Fortieth Street Newpot City Evening Courier Tomomorrow New York

Mother Interferes In Child's Play Encourages Leadership

A mother recounts guiding preschool conflicts by reframing quarrels as leadership opportunities. She steps in briefly, lets children state sides, and negotiates plans, then withdraws as they gain judgment. Jeanne and Arlene happily role play houses while the mother remains a supportive observer.

Jeanne Arlene Mother

Mayor Praises Waterloo Legion Post and Evening School

Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts commends the Becker-Chapman post of the American Legion in Waterloo for community service, noting the post won the cup for two straight years. He cites the indoor skating rink and summer band programs as city benefits and praises conduct at the state convention in Des Moines. Also announced: night school vocational and Americanization classes at West High, with Elsie Lorenz to head the program and John Deere plant staff involved in shop subjects.

Becker-Chapman American Legion Waterloo Glenn A. Tibbitts Des Moines Iowa G. A. Tibbitts West High Charles A. Kittrell State Department For Vocational Education John Deere Tractor Company Elsie Lorenz Willis Haugen Earl Kimball

New Teacher Added At Hawthorne School

Due to increased enrollment at Hawthorne School opened last Tuesday an additional teacher was authorized by Supt. C W Kline. Miss Helen McIntosh of Dunkerton Iowa will lead classes 6A and 7B starting Monday after three years teaching in Algona Iowa schools and last year attending Columbia University in New York.

New Hawthorne C. W. Kline Helen McIntosh Dunkerton MciIntosh Algona Columbia University New York

Boy Ill of Same Disease That Killed Twin Brother

James Martin seven year old son of Mr and Mrs C L Martin of 813 First Street West and twin brother of Thomas Lawrence Martin who died last Saturday of infantile paralysis is critically ill of the same disease. Russell Polyard jr son of Mr and Mrs E S Polyard of 1415 Black Hawk Street is also critically ill with the disease. This marks the fourth reported case of anterior poliomyelitis in the city this week.

James Martin First Street West Thomas Lawrence Martin Russell Polyard E. S. Polyard Black Hawk Street

Miller Returns to Work After Illness

John G. Miller of 505 Frederic Avenue has recovered from a serious illness and returned to work as a building contractor. A brief note mentions Roman exposure to cotton through eastern wars.

John G. Miller Frederic Avenue

Sieg Awarded Sewer Extension 108 at Oelwein

Sieg Construction of Waterloo was awarded a 7000 foot sewer extension in Oelwein by the city council. The bid totaled 11315.25, under the next bidder by 275. Seven bidders competed. Work to proceed in a dozen city sections with tile and iron pipe sewers. Starts next week.

SIEG Oelwein Sieg Construction Company Waterloo

Entering Western Reserve University Woman's College

Miss Mildred Maisner daughter of Mr and Mrs L C Maisner of 1313 Second Street West left this afternoon for Cleveland Ohio to enter the Woman's College of Western Reserve University.

Mildred Maisner L. C. Maisner Second Street West Cleveland, O College For Women of Western Reserve University

Paden couple completes Bloomfield visit

Rev and Mrs W C Paden of Bloomfield Iowa returned home last night after a week with Mrs Eva Paden and family at 809 Grant Avenue.

W. J. Sams Walter Pinckneyville Tll J. L. Butler Third Avenue West W. C. Paden Bloomfield Eva Paden Grant Avenue

Patterns Offered by Waterloo Evening Courier

The Waterloo Evening Courier advertises up-to-date pattern designs from the Fashion Department. Readers may obtain patterns by sending 15 cents with the pattern and enclosing a self addressed return envelope. Allow ten days for delivery after receipt of order and payment.

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