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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1925

Page

2

Bragdon Wedding Guests Soon Arrive Home Visit Plans

Stanley S Bragdon and his bride are guests of his Bristol parents Mrs and Mr Stanley S Bragdon. the couple plan a brief stop in Chicago en route to Waterloo and later to live in Eagle Grove Iowa. Bragdon, a West High graduate and Joy State College electric engineering alumnus, served in World War I and worked with Delphia Gas and Electric before transfer to Eagle Grove.

Stanley S. Bragden Bristol Bites J. E. Bragdon Third Street West Wagic Grove Braedon Airs G. W. Braden Cedar Street Tawa Bragdon West High School Joy State College Ames Lel Spats Delphia Gas and Electric Company Lim Eagle Grove Dulies Waterloo Krag Don Bride Chicago

Heyde Returns to Wartburg College

Heyde resumes duties as director of the glee clubs and voice trainer at Wartburg College in Waverly. He will devote Mondays and Tuesdays to the role while rehearsals for two oratorios proceed at Westminster Presbyterian and First Lutheran church. Concerts are likely across Graves Memorial United Brethren and First Evangelical churches before Christmas. Interested singers are asked to notify him.

Martini Heyde Wartburg College Waverly Westminster Presbyterian First Lutheran “Church United Brethren First Evangelical

Adelaide Blythe to Direct Phi Omega Pi Alumna Club

Miss Adelaide Blythe was elected president of the Phi Omega Pi Sorority Alumna club Saturday afternoon. Wanda Duun hosted at her apartment. Miss Viera Keough is vice president, Miss Alice Fuller treasurer, and Mrs. James A. Hoskins reporter. The year’s program includes a picnic supper at Miss Rough’s home on Oct 10.

Adelaide Blythe Phi Omega Pi Sorority Wanda Duun Itv Viera Keough Alice Fuller James A. Hoskins Rough

Margaret Howell to Give Recital at WLB Howell Home

Miss Matton T. Ransler presents pupil Margaret Howell in a piano recital at the Howell home on Wednesday evening. Mae Howell, soprano, assists. Margaret, winner in the state piano contest, is set to matriculate at Grinnell College after graduating East High School last spring. Recital starts at 8.

Matton T. Ransler Margaret Howell WLB Howell Mae Howell Miss Howell Grinnell Tawa College East High School

Two Anniversaries Observed at Picnic in Waterloo

The article notes two anniversaries observed at a Waterloo picnic plus weddings and social events. Miss Doris Speasley, soon to marry Ralph Martin, is celebrated with a party. Beatrice Gates Speed announces marriage to Frank Shuttleworth, with details of the ceremony and both families.

Doris Speasley Ralph Martin Doetratt Mich Elzabeth Lies Delores Wittstock Felows Dirs J. F. Bar Jly Jefferson Street Raymond W. H. Lusted Methodist Church Waterloo

Church and Society Notices From Local Churches

Women of St Johns Sewing circle hosts a card party in the school hall on Wednesday afternoon with committees led by Mrs W O Foster and Mrs Jobo Philips. Planning begins at 2 30. Wartburg league members from First Lutheran plan a 2 Wiener toast Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs Clyde Smith opens her home Wednesday afternoon for the Woman's Missionary society of First Brethren. Mrs J M Pottard leads the program with conference reports. Lydia society of First Presbyterian meals and social at Black's Tuesday 6 p m. Reservations with Miss Katherine Coughiy. White Cross sewing to occupy First Presbyterian parlors Wednesday afternoon under dirs H L Litchfield and Mrs F A Sporle. R A Doig chairs serving. Fidelis class of Walnut Street Baptist meets at Mrs William Kuriger home tonight. Unity guild of First Methodist holds monthly social tonight at Miss Florence Jacksons. supper at 5 30.

St. John's Sewing Circle WO. Foster Jobo Philips M. J. Becker Willam Hurlbut J. B. Bruner Lydia Society First Presbyterian Church Black’s Katherine Coughiy White Cross Woman's Working Association H. L. Litchfield F. A. Sporle R. A. Doig

Beauty Tips With Lemon Juice For Skin And Nails

Practical guidance on using lemon juice for skin and nails with warnings about overuse. Advises mixing lemon with rose water and glycerine, cautioning against applying to elbows and overly drying the skin. Mentions whitening and cleansing benefits, plus potential nail care steps and cautionary notes.

Liefort Imarvetoy

Hunters Open Season in Iowa County With Open Dates Listed

Dwellers of fields woods and rivers await Wednesday opening of wild duck season in Black Hawk county with many hunters planning trips to Minnesota South Dakota and local marshes. Open dates and regulations noted include gun handling rules and regional game listings.

Black Hawk County South Dakota Earnest Koepke Harry Limbert Minnesota Burr_C. Towne Burr Lichty B. F. Bishop Minneapolis Fox Jack Smith Winslow Cai Ishoor Vetch

Audrey Reed Leaves for Place on Tabor College Faculty

Audrey Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Reed of 205 Wellington street, departs to join the Tabor College normal training department. She will teach history and is a graduate of West High School, Northwestern University, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Iowa. Oldest Mason Dies in Kreckenridge, Mo. Joseph Singer Halstead, aged 167, reported as the United States’ oldest Mason, dies at his home after several weeks ill.

Beatrice Gates Beatrice John Howard Gates Waterloo J. O. Gates Iowa State University Pierre Frank Shuttleworth Sibley Iowa University Hughi L. Burneson South Dakota Supreme Court Shuttleworth Summitt Summitt Avenue Iowa City Vs. Shuttleworth Kansas Agricultural College Iowa Audrey L. Reed Tor W. A. Reed Wellington Street Tabor Tabor College West High School Northwestern University Iowa State Teachers_cellere University of Towa Mason DI Kreckenridge Joseph Singer Halstead Mason United States

Waterloo youths back from Pike's Peak laboratory

Don Gury and Charles Whitfield returned from Moullen Calo where they assisted botanists at the Alpine laboratory, an experimental Carnegie Institution branch on Pike's Peak. The expedition of 12 members studied altitude and environment effects on global vegetation, with results in Carnegie publications. Cedar Falls professors Pen found and Mrs Pen accompanied the youths home. local studies resume at State Teachers College.

Don Gury Charles Whitfield Moullen Calo Alpine Laboratory Carnegie Naticration Pike's Peak Colorado Springs College Carnegie Institution Cedar Falls William T. Penfound Antomobile Gary Whitfield State Teachers College

City in Brief Rotary notices and family updates

Mrs Daisy Cotter returns from a Minneapolis vacation while Miss Thelma Bradford spent six weeks as theatre organist in Waverly. Mrs Elmt Wise visited Milwaukee. Mr Wise went to Dodgeville to meet her. Mary Samberg seeks separate maintenance from Eli Samberg with court decree of 4 dollars daily support and 241 dollars immediate payment. Cortright family birthday gathering near city farm. Waterloo Sons of Veterans plans to place John Averill portrait in Memorial hall. Mr and Mrs Edward Downe visit from Chicago with daughter Gladys entering kindergarten in Milwaukee. Miss Hazel Scott returns from a three month western trip and files a 20 acre claim near Malta, Montana. DW H Garmon’s condition improves after peritonitis. Fils daughter with her father for several days. Miss June Whitney returns to Minneapolis for county fair judging and plans to attend University of Minnesota for home economics.

Daisy Cotter Jefferson Street Minneapolis Thelma Bradford Waverly Elmt B. Wise Milwaukee Wis Wise Dodgeville Deere Mary Samberg Eli Samberg Waterloo Hazel Scott Washington Street West Oregon Idaho Montana Malta, Mont Star of the la Grande DW. H. Garmon Des Moines Minnesota University of Minnesota Ecstaemirg

Albert Graves Dies as Reinbeck Assistant Postmaster

Albert Graves longtime Reinbeck assistant postmaster died after surgery for stomach cancer in Rochester. He returned to Reinbeck four weeks ago and funeral services are planned at the First Methodist church with burial in Reinbeck cemetery. Graves, born October 14, 1864, Franklin Indiana, moved to Reinbeck about 40 years ago and held various trades before serving as assistant postmaster for five years. He is survived by his wife Della Goble, a sister Carrie Graves, and three brothers Richard, Robert, and William. He was a member of the Woodmen lodge KK, the Knights of Pythias, and a Masonic lodge.

Heinbeck Albert Graves Reinbeck Graves Rochester Millio First Methodist Church Mr. Schmidt Franklin Tnud Tewis Aye Della Goble Mr. Graves Ind Carrie Graves Richard Robert Idaho Willam Alberta Gan Wooduen Lodge

Reverend F M Smith Leaves Waterloo for Des Moines

Rev F M Smith closes two year Waterloo tenure after 22 years in ministry sees love and harmony in farewell sermon. He transfers to Des Moines charge held three years nine years ago, previously district alder five years with Fairfield base. Rev J W Whiteside to assume duties this week. White side and family of four children, one daughter at home.

Flom. Smith Free Methodist Church Waterloo Mr. Smith Des Moines Octumwa Fairfield J. W. Whiteside Bes Amsines

Nashville Midnight Marauder Captured by Police

Nashville police say six victims identified tleary born as the elusive midnight marauder who attacked women and threatened husbands. The suspect wore a mask and armor and dodged a police cordon before being captured after being shot in the thigh while trying to break into homes. Keokuk veteran J. C. Gibson, 75, dies of heart disease on his morning attempt to board a streetcar.

Nashville Tenn Tleary Born North Nashville Horn Immander Keokuk J. C. Gibson

Burial of West Coast oil executive Shepherd planned after accident

M. i. Shepherd, president of Bartles-Shepherd Oil Co. of Waterloo, died in a Gallup hospital after injuries from an Aug. 27 auto crash. He will be buried in Santa Monica, where the family maintained a winter home, with funeral time to be set on arrival. Mrs. Shepherd and son Joseph, 17, left Gallup with the body.

M. i. Shepherd Bartles-Shepherd Oil Company Waterloo Gallup N. MM Santa Monica Cal California Shepherd City Oil Company Joseph Battles Guy I. Sweeney Bartles-Shepherd Company Bartles

William Shepherd, Renowned Rancher, Dies in Waterloo

William Shepherd, 54, longtime rancher born in St Louis, died after residing in Los Angeles and Waterloo. He operated a large Hinsdale Montana ranch before moving, married to Lucy Bartles, widow and sole survivor. The Shepherds lived at Hotel Russell and previously at 114 St Albans Street in Waterloo.

Pitty Waterloo Shepherd Hinsdale Mont Jie St. Louis Lucy DB. Bartles Art Company Nhce Shep Nerd Russéll- Louisanu St Albans Street

Skull with antlers found in Iowa creek by picnickers

A skull of one of Iowa’s earliest citizens, linked to Waterloo theater, was recovered from Beaver Creek near Winslow. The attached elk antlers measure 36 inch height, 60 inch length, and 27 inch spread. The find occurred amid a drought while the party waded the creek.

Iowa Jack Smith Waterloo Theatrical Enterprises Beaver Creek Winslow Strean

Leavitt to Address Y's Men's Club Tonight

Roger Leavitt of Cedar Falls will speak at the Y's Men's Club first fall and winter season meeting tonight at the VW. M. CG. A. Leavitt will feature Iowa as his topic.

Roger Leavitt Y’s Cedar Falls VW. M. CG Leavitt Iowa

Captain Johnson Leaves to Instruct National Guard Companies

Capt Allen Johnson detached army officer to Iowa National Guard instruction departs Thursday to visit guard units in Webster City Fort Dodge Sioux City LeMars Sheldon Carroll minister. Announcement here also notes Rev F G Codd a Baptist minister has a call to Davenport First Baptist Church.

Johnson National Allen Johnson Iowa National Guard Webster City Fort Dodge Sioux City LeMarsland Sheldon Call Carroll Carroll F. G. Codd First Baptist Church of Davenport

Chief of Police Captures Noted Con Man in Uniontown

Chief Leighton brings LeRoy Austin, alias, to face charges after arrest in Uniontown. Austin admitted guilt to defrauding Dr Lawrence P Seeth of 150 dollars from a year ago and boasted of stage manners. He said he never used alcohol and, when asked about robberies, replied he only talked to victims. He was captured after a veterinarian alerted police to his familiar ruse and a municipal court appearance is expected tomorrow.

A. Leighton Uniontown LeRoy Austin Zere Lawrence P. Seeth Chief Leighton Leighton

Oakland Policeman Describes Unusual World Blogist

An Oakland policeman discusses a claimed world blogist measuring 1413 inches in length and six inches wide. The extraordinary description appears in a local report, noting the unusual artifact and the officer’s claims about its dimensions.

Oakland Callays

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