Manchester couple wed in family ceremony
Miss Marian Blake and George Heaverman married at noon Monday at the home of the bride’s grandparents in Manchester. The bride, elder daughter of W. C. Blake, has long traveled with her grandparents. the groom, originally from England, led the Cedar Rapids art department at Killian’s for five years. After a brief Chicago trip the couple planned to settle in Cedar Rapids near the bride’s sister Mrs. John Tolmic.
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Manchester
Marian Blake
George Heaverman
A. H. Blake
W. C. Blake
Florida
California
England
Killian
Cedar Rapids
Dyersville
Chicago
John Tolmic
Women's Life Saving Corps Planned Here
An organizing push for a women’s life saving corps is under way in this city. Four women have passed the strict tests for membership, aiming to place Waverloo’s unit among regional leaders. The effort follows successful examples in other cities and seeks qualified swimmers locally.
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Red Cross
M. R. Shepherd
C. 3. Rudolph
H. O. Chapman
M. H. Cook
Life Saving Corps
Waverloo
Silk Stockings and Style Advice in Beauty Chats
In this Beauty Chats installment by Epna Kent Forbes the columnist extols silk stockings to slim ankles, advises black footwear for versatility, and offers color cautions from gold or silver to white. The column also provides body-shaping tips, dieting guidance, and reader Q A handling with self-addressed envelopes for future questions.
Election supply houses busy as suffrage comes
Election supply houses nationwide report heavy orders as women gain the vote. Matt Parrott & Sons manager estimates booth costs at about 17 dollars per unit, with 40 percent more ballots and equipment needed for the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Parrott
Matt Parrott & Sons Company
Towa
United States
Parrott
Do We Need to Guard Against Too Much Safety
Ruth Cameron questions if the safety first wave has gone too far. She recalls childhood injuries and argues prevention can become an obsession, warning against excessive fear of germs and overcleanliness while acknowledging basic health rules.
Friendship Clubs Launch Year's Programs at East High
Young Women's Christian Association clubs at East and West High prepared for the year with 31 members at a planning session. East High announced a 7:30 Tuesday YWCA meeting for all girl students. West High booster meeting drew about 100 attendees as officers outlined goals. cabinet members listed include Trene Glenn as president and Doris Whittle as membership chairman.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
OWS
Helene. Koepke
F. J. Miller
East High
West Club
Trene Glenn
Dorie Wahittle
Mildred Bunn
Marian Templeton
Helen Hasley
Lucille Dawson
Katheran Graham
Doris Whittle
Miss Wisner
Babe Ruth Shows King Way to Gather Homage
George W. Hazlett city assessor estimated 40 000 fans watched Babe Ruth in Chicago Saturday. Hazlett praised Ruth's power, recalling a massive fly ball nearly reaching second base as police cleared the way for the celebrity. The crowd roared as Ruth leaped, fielded a ball, and sprinted home in a dramatic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe” Ruth
King
George W. Hazlett
Hazlett
Chicago
Babe
Ruth
Shell Rock Soldier Adolph Svejkowsky Returned for Burial
Shell Rock Minn Sept 22 Services for Sgt Adolph G Svejkowsky formerly of Shell Rock who died in France of pneumonia in October 1918 will be held at the home of his parents in Austin Minn Sunday with the body due to arrive Thursday A sister Mrs R W Cain Shell Rock and Mr Cain will attend Svejkowsky born January 20 1893 in Minnesota lived there until he came to Shell Rock to engage in the automobile business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rock
Adolph G. Svejkowsky
Shell
Minnesota
Scout executive return impacts Waterloo troop plans
Ray Short, scout executive, arrives back from the national convention in New York City as Waterloo Boy Scout leaders prepare for the annual constitution by laws meeting on Oct 1. The camping committee and executive board will review scout matters and advancement tests for scouts ready to take examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Short
Scout Executiver
New York City
Coe
Waterloo
Boy Scouts Prepare Winter Pop Up in Waterloo
Waterloo Scouts announce a winter pop up event with activities planned soon. Local troop leaders invite youth and families to participate as the cold season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Hair and skin tonics promise rapid beautification
A promotional text touts beta quinol mixtures, glyceryne washes, and proprietary formulas to stimulate hair growth, reduce dandruff, and sharpen complexion. It claims quick, visible changes within weeks, detailing recipes and affordable drugstore ingredients to create their own regimens.
Popular Coat Seat and Skirt Pattern 3315 318
The Courier advertises two sewing patterns for a ladies skirt and a coat in one model. Skirt sizes range 24 to 36 inches waist. coat sizes 32 to 46 inches bust. Materials include wool velour or alternatives like serge, taffeta, velveteen, and satin. Each pattern costs 15 cents, mailed to any address, with two patterns required for the set.
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Sen
Missesland
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Circle
No Viery
Wild Rose Club
Addie McCormick
la Lomite Club
W. HF. Daniels
la Lomita Club
Usl
Episcopal
George Miller
Women’s Life Saving Corps
Woman's Club
Hotel Russell Lamson
America
Boggs
General Federation
Flord Chamberlain
Howard A. Sharp
H. B. Kelly
Charles
W. Cadman
Helene Ballistr
Clara Glass
Marguerite Cordes
Amy Sinden
Land of the Sky Blue Water
Charles Cadman
P. H. Paulsen
Stevenson
Migs Balllett
Sxecu‘tive Board
A.C. A
Fred §. Pettits
Ene M. Wallace
F.J. Miler
H. J. Merlein
Walnut Stree Baptist Church
Dr. Purser
Business & Professional Woman's Club
SOT Black
St. Paul
Christ
Epis Ladies’ Guild
JL Cecil Bickley
Mmes
James Parrott
Walter ‘French
Harry Parsons
W. E. Kuhns
Anne M. Johnson
Vooth Tai Dairy Cattle Congress
Daughters of
First
Congregational—Serial Committee of First
Congregational Choir
John Rath
Cedar River Park
St. Mary's
Sewing Circle
Charles Marton
Ernest Chevalier
Frank Wagner
Epna Kent Forbes
Alices
Ureev
St. Mark's Church
Ruth Cameron
France
Postum Cereal Co. Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
Detroit
Mich
Iowa
Peveril Motor Company
Albert
Sea
Minn
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Ark
Camp. Dix. N. J
Schutter
Schutter’s
Schutter-Johnson Candy Company
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