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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1925

Page

4

Dorothy Drake to Wed Vernon Kepford in Des Moines

Miss Dorothy Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs A Drake of Des Moines will wed Vernon Kepford son of Mrs A E Kepford this evening at 7 at the bride’s parents home. Rev Nelson Owen of St Pauls Episcopal will perform the ceremony. Guests from Des Moines and nearby towns will attend. After a wedding trip the couple will live in Potedo.

Toledo Ept Dorothy Drak Mret A. Id Pprake Des. Moines Vernon F. Kepford Mead A. FE. Kepford Nity Nelson Owen St. Paul's Episcopal Church Mary Louise Beiga Desi Richard Relehmaai Deiral Iis Paul Clavis Atlante C.K Drake Brake University Alpha Chi Ontesi Sorority Mrit Kepford Law School of Drake Gamma Sigmh Kappa Fraternity

Dinner Reveals Alice Smith Nugent Engagement Plans

Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Alice Smith to William B. Nugent was made at a four course dinner hosted by Mrs. D. B. Walker in Detroit. The bride elect, who has lived with Mrs. Walker, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Belgrade Minnesota, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nugent of Waterloo Iowa. The wedding is planned for early October, with Miss Alice Nugent assisting at the serving.

Alice Smith William B. Nugent Detroit Mich D. B. Walker Ars. John Nugent South Street Waterloo Alice Nugent Charles Henson Fort Dodge Luella Hartley

Hazel Crownover Weds Lester Good in Boone

Hazel Crownover daughter of Mr and Mrs William Crownover became the bride of Lester Good of Ogden Iowa on August 34 at the Methodist parsonage in Boone with Rev Simpson officiating. The ceremony was followed by a family dinner at the groom’s parents home. The couple will live on the Good farm at Ogden where they raise Belgian horses.

C. G. Good Gold Des Moines Detroit Mich

Mrs Merle Witt Nominated for Woman's Club Post

Merle BE Witt, elected Tuesday as president of the University Women's Club and head of the expression department at the Conservatory of Allied Arts, holds both bachelor and master's degrees from Columbia University. She has seven years of teaching at North High School Des Moines and Western Texas State Normal School Macomb Alabama. Her teachers include Muse Alberti and Emmy Sheridan Frye prominent figures in drama and theatre education.

Merie EB. Witt Electra Vier University Women’s Club Expression Departimen Conservatory of Allied Arts Dachelot Columbia University Noy North High School Des Moine Western Tiaais State Normal School Macomb Muse Alberti American Aademy of Dramatic Art New York Emmy Sheridan Frye Children’s Theatre New Yor Willian Owen Cosmopolitan School Chicas

Workers Named at First Presbyterian Sunday School

Mrs Damon Cheney was elected superintendent of the junior department and Mrs H A Boysen heads the cradle roll at the First Presbyterian church Sunday School Workers association meeting. Mrs Boysen succeeds Mrs R A Thompson who moved to Davenport. Plans for ray day missionary education the Sunday senior pageant and fall events were discussed with reports by officers. Dr J B Micartney led a devotional. Light refreshments followed.

Damon Cheney Marion’ Cooley de Paar H.A. Boysen Jam Black

Wed in St Johns Rectory Kathryn Morgan W Beilke

Kathryn Morgan and W C Beilke wed in St Johns Rectory with Rev N J Lenit officiating. The couple, of Cedar Falls, plan a trip to Galesboro and Chicago then reside in Waterloo after returning. Beilke works at Falls Foundry. Morgan affiliated with Producers Milk.

Kathryn Morgan W. C. Beilke St. John’s Rectory

Club Notes Piente supper and card party at Bassarear home

The Jovial club hosted a Piente supper at Byrnes Park followed by a card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Bassarear and extended courtesies to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Thompson. Guests headed for Florida on Saturday.

Piente Byrnes Park CR. Bassarear Jovie Club C. M. Thompson Florida

Beauty Gloves Guide for All Hand Shapes and Sizes

A fashion note extols gloves as essential for every hand type. It advises selecting the right size, from quarter to half sizes, to avoid discomfort and improve appearance. Larger hands benefit from wider styles like gauntlets, while care with cut and skin is emphasized to preserve a refined look.

Conspicuous Men Not Always Best Leaders Says Gage

Dr Harry Morehouse Gage of Cue College spoke on Present Day Leadership at the Mason City Women's Club open meeting in First Methodist auditorium. He argued that conspicuous men are often figureheads while the real leaders are those who work behind them, citing leadership tests over intelligence tests.

Harry Morehouse Cedar Rapids Cue College Mason City First Methodist Gage United States

Church News Airs by C Bell Pittsburgh secretary

C Bell Pittsburgh Pa lseld secretary of the Women s Missionary society of the United Tu eran church addressed the women of St Luke s church at 230 pm Thursday on achievements of the women at home and abroad. Ac she conducted a story hour for the children. Mrs Maurice Welsh entertained members of circle No Three at Christ Episcopal church at Hint crest cottage Thursday afternoon. First division was hostess and provided the program for Ladies Aid society when it met in Linden M E church parlors on Thursday afternoon to open the new season. Mrs Marvel Frank Played piano number 7 and Mrs George Lunhi says. The committee of nine wome en reported it had raised 47 for the society s fund. Mrs Will Amont RGnlery and Mrs J B Howe chair men of the second division are Planning 2 supper for Friday oft next week.

C. Bell Pittsburgh Woman's Missionary Society of the United Tueran St. Luke's Church First Division Ladies’ Aid Society Linden M. E Marvel Frank George Lunhi Womeen Will Amont Rgnlery J.B. Howe

Alleged Con Man Austen Lerroy Aus tin Returns to State

Chief BEA Leighton is expected to bring back Lerroy A. Austin, alias W. Helms, from Uniontown Pa, for alleged swindles including a $144 bad check to Lawrence Scott. Austin has warrants across multiple states and reportedly waived extradition.

BE. A. Leighton Uniontown Lerroy A. Austin Lawrence PL Scott Dairy Cattle Congress Unimiown Sustin Helms Alstin Unitn

City in Brief and Local Notices

Induplicated at Buchanan's bookkeeper Smith has returned after a two week illness at Jueuet School. An operation at Uett Mtmanrial hospital improved condition. A 2,500 mile motor trip to Colorado noted. Mrs Ritput, a Stirk resident, seeks church membership. An Alen Memorial hospital bladder issue improved per attendant report. Rose Mar Rowzee probate notes range from $ remains. Will provides for children and grandchildren. estate balance to son.

Sher Smith Ater Jueuet School Uett Mtmanrial Hospital Colorado Charles Pity Aleve Alen Memorial Hospital Rose Mar Rowzee cInseph

Two Departments of Woman's Club Meet Next Week

Cedar Falls officials report two of the eight Cedar Falls Woman's Club departments resume work next week. The Child Welfare division meets at Mrs A. Rhonalt's home Tuesday while Home and Education gathers at the Training school Wednesday. Webster City connections and speakers include Miss Myra E Call and Miss Dorothy M Hammond among others. The music and drama units plan a general session on Oct 23 with a reception for teachers.

Cedar Falls Home Sehoul Dorothy M. Hammond Rose Jansen C. L. Jackson Billie Frank Cotton

Mrs John Nichols dies of tuberculosis at 61

Mrs John Nichols aged 61 died at the family farm near La Porte City after a two year battle with tuberculosis. The 61 year old, born Nora Schisbie in Zuma, Rock Island County, grew up in the Presbyterian faith and is survived by her husband, two children Ralph and Alice, her mother Mrs Schinhis, and four siblings. Funeral will be Saturday at the farm home with burial in Westview Cemetery.

la Porte City Irs John Nichols Nora Schisbie Zumahip Rock Island County Juhiahic la City Teira Fokn Ralph Alice Nichols ix Schinhis Hohn Selttable Waterloo Able Erie Dan Island Char Porte City Poom Westview Crmeters Schiable

Unclear OCR fragment on soldiers home visit ends in phrase

Fragment outlines a visit by a person to the Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown with mentions of a sister and brother in law, Mr Ald Mra, and George Ludlow. note of return to the home on Wednesday. text is garbled and names uncertain.

Hester Waterloo Wilam Ballheim Corn Belt Business College Puller Brush Company D. McLennan Thomas Bennett Emma Bennett Kewanee Edwin van Schoick Marshalltown XL. Beers Mytha Cummins Waterley Marshalltowi Mr. Ald George Ludlow

Eighmey 87 Celebrates Birthday With Dinner Guests

H B Eighmey honored at 87 by a large dinner gathering in Hudson In Sept 11 event marking his eighty seventh birthday. Civil War veteran and Andersonville prisoner noted among attendees from Waterlog Northfield and Hudson areas. Newlyweds Clarence Poe charivaried after wedding with O G Mosely home reception.

Hudson H. B. Eighmey Mar J. C. Hollis Jeanne Northsfield Minn Fred Baldwin Ralph Fighmey Ralph Myron Lettie Bighmey Elizabeth Marjorie Baldwin Rodney Baldwin Eightney Andersonville O. G. Mosely Charivari Clarence Poe Dale Holmes

Surprise Party Honors Miss Ana Hollis at Home

A surprise party was given in honor of Miss Ana Hollis on Sept. 3 at her Hollis home. Music and gates provided evening entertainment, followed by a dainty lunch served to attendees.

Hollis Hone Ana Hollis Gates

Striking Des Moines Musicians Leave for Work Elsewhere

Striking members of local theatre orchestras depart Des Moines for work elsewhere or join dance orchestras as the winter season begins while the walkout continues. Chauncey A. Weaver, president of the musicians union, says the movie houses of A. TH. Blank and Orpheum are affected by the strike.

Des Moines Sept Chauncey A. Weaver A. TH. Blank Orpheum

Packing of Sweetcorn at Waterloo Canning Plant

Water loo Canning Company officers said packing of sweetcorn will finish next week. The ongoing process is rapid with about 68,000 cans filled daily, aiming for a total pack of about 150,009 cases, an exceptionally large amount.

Waterloo Canning Company

One Good Slap Deserves Another Judge Says

Sioux City Iowa report notes Mrs Mary Matherly states it would cost ten dollars to stop Mrs J AL in a local dispute. The brief item records a judge’s remark about reciprocal slaps and a sugested remedy in a small courtroom matter.

Sioux City Mary Matherly J. AL

Justice of the Peace Fines Mrs Matherly One Cent Four Times

A Justice of the Peace reportedly slapped a total of four one cent fines on Mrs. Matherly. Separately, enlistments are being accepted for the Me First Cavalry band stationed at Marfa Texas, per Corporal Lea C Greenup, recruiting officer.

Me’ First Cavalry Marfa Tex Lea C. Greenup Army Post Office

Police Notes Prompt Traffic Violators and Thefts

Police notes report a speeder and a drunk in municipal court before Judge J. C. Beem. Herbert Yarrington of Charles City confessed to theft of data accessories and serves zero days. George Mathews, a Black man, is at liberty on $500 bail charged with driving a truck without consent of the owner.

J. C. Beem Herbert Yarrington Charles City George Mathews

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