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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

2

Miss Martha Schwanke Weds Alartin Stallman in Calvary Church

Miss Martha Schwanke daughter of Fred Schwanke Cedar Falls and Alartin Stallman son of Peter Stallman 1773 Fourth Street were married at 2 p m yesterday in Calvary Evangelical church Rev J L Baumgartner conducted the service in the presence of immediate relatives The bride wore blue crepe with matching accessories and pearls from the groom They will tour Philadelphia PA for the sesquicentennial exposition and American Legion convention before settling in Waterlog Mrs Stallman a East Wigh graduate works for Dr Wil Hirsch Mr Stallman also East Wigh graduate and a sheet metal worker Tonight events include Mission West Westminster church and various church and club functions

Martha Schwanke Fred Schwanke Cedar Falls Alartin Stallman Peter Stallman Fourth Street Ens Calvary Boargelical Church J. L. Baumgartner

Lola Woodruff Weds Arthur Wilharm in Intimate Ceremony

Lola Woodruff and Arthur Wilharm married Tuesday in the home of the bride’s parents, with Rev. Henry Preket officiating. The couple, who plan to move to California if favorable conditions arise, will travel by motor and are supported by families including Mrs. Mary Wilharm and Mr. Joe Stevens. Woodruff formerly managed millinery at Miller-Wohl. Wilharm has traveled for H. J. Heinz.

Arthur Wilharmy California Wilharm Loli Woodruff Miller-Wohl Mary Wilharm Williston H. J. Heinz Company Joe Stevens Sth Street Henry Preket Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Arc Elmer LaPele James Elliott Goon Jacksonville Fla Hess Larson Dan Rogers Rogers Viola Xlishak Mmes Bess McManus Claude Sippel J. M. Jensen

Large Attendance at Eastern Star Initiation Rites

One hundred twenty five members and visitors attended the initiatory service in the Masonic hall by Waterloo chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Cities represented included Toledo, Chariton, Sheil Rock and Britt Ie, Pierre, Ss D, and Chicago. Miss Flyp ence Gabriel sang, followed by banjo-dance. Abs. Roy Hulett announced a two week business meeting preceded by a paid chicken pie supper. Refreshments by Abrs. FE. A. Pickens committee, flowers by Mrs. N. A. White.

Masonic Hall Waterloo Order of Eastern Star Toledo Chariton Sheil Rock Britt Ie Pierre Ss. D Chicago IL FE. A. Pickens N. A. White

Club Notes RO W. meets with Mrs Lisyd Cox

The RO W club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Lisyd Cox. Favors were won by Mrs John Chevalier and Mrs E J Kibble. Guests included Mrs William Ashmore, Mrs Anna Klinefelter, and Mrs E J Kibble. Next meeting set for October 27 with Mrs R E L Clay.

RO W

Leader Honored by Cedar Review W B A

Mrs J C Fairweather senior commander of Cedar Review W B A receives ovation at a thimblebee hosted by Mrs Bertha Stover. Guest Mrs Mate Pitine of Webster City presents tribute. Officers meeting planned Oct 6 with Mrs Harriet O Son in charge at West T O O F hall.

J.C. Fairweather Cedar Review Bertha Stover Mate Pitine Webster City Fairweather Rift Ed Ward Steega Nfarry Fargemian Harriet O’son Des Moines Picule Gupper West F. Hall Stover Orman Stover E. J. Stover C. Is. MiNer Davias Center Miller Ars

State Treasurer of Women's Clubs Speaks at Waterloo Meeting

Mrs. Whitlam Larrabee of Clermont, Iowa, treasurer of the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs, will address the Waterloo Woman’s Club general session Friday at 2 30 PM. She will report on the General Federation biennial convention in Atlantic City June, while visiting as a guest at Mrs. FE L Johnson’s home. Mrs. E T Alford, club president, presides and delivers an address. Reports from historians, year book, membership, hospitality, finances, lunceon, reciprocity and resolutions are read. A reception for new members follows with hospitality committee preparing tea.

Mra Whitlam Ing. H. Kimball B. Ww. Miller

Three Hostesses Preside at Pretty Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. James S. Parrott, Mrs. Agatha Branniger, and Mrs. Thomas I. McCoy presided at Sunnyside club for a small luncheon followed by bridge. The room featured garden flowers, purple nut cups, and purple and yellow candles with frills creating a vivid color display. Favors at cards were won by Mrs. Alfred Longley, Mrs. Glen Morrison, Miss Jessie Cooley, and Mrs. Wade Preece.

James S. Parrott Agatha Branniger Thomas I. McCoy Sunnyside Club Alfred Longley Glen Morrison Jessie Cooley Wade Preece

New Officers Named for Deborah Society at First Methodist

Mrs. Thomas Reany was elected President of the Deborah society at the First Methodist church. Other officers include Mrs. G W Bothwell as vice president, Mrs. James Cook as secretary, and Mrs. Eliza O'Dell as treasurer. A comforter was tied and rugs sewn during the afternoon. Miss Martha Wergand and her committee served refreshments. thirty six members were present.

Thomas Reany Deborah Society First Methodist Episcopal Church G. W. Bothwell James +. Cook Eliza O'Dell Martha Wergand

Hints In Beauty Care Notes From Paris

A reviewer recalls Paris beauty trends with perfumes and concentrated cosmetics, noting smart buyers blend two to four scents and prefer artificial looks. The column touches on self care, diet, rest, and balanced living as remedies for energy and mood.

Paris Rewdiers Place Vendome Rue de la Paix

Kineldy Claire Reilly to Wed Walter Ebert

Kineldy Claire Reilly, daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Reilly of 618 Logan, announced engagement to Walter Ebert of Detroit. A formal announcement dinner in Black’s Tea Room featured autumn-harden flowers, yellow and white crepe banners, and guests including Mrs Sice d Burhite and many Reilly relatives.

J. J. Reilly Logan Avenue Kineldy Claire Black’s Misa Reilly Walter DB Ebert Deroit Miasea Dorothy Bennett Elizabeth Lites Dorothy Lynch Dorothy Carroll Helen O'¥oole Verna Mae Rann Ann Collings Alves Ebert Clarissa McDermott Cyrilla Webster Helen Burgess Soul Nam Reilly I Alisa Reilly Lay of Victory Academy Isemaca Armstrong Manufacturing Company Mir Mbertia Prueential Life Insupa Comipany Detroit

Federation Heads to Give Addresses at District Meet

Delegates from Waterloo will participate in the third district meeting of the Laws Moderation of Women’s clubs in Clarion October 13 and 14. President Mrs. John Fox Tooke Shenandoah and Vice President Abs. William Milchrist Sioux City will address the gathering titled Around the World with a Club Woman. The event features art from many parts of the world shown by Henry W. Grout and a paper on Aboriginal Remains in Town. A card party and fruit shower for Sisters is planned at 0. S. V. auditorium with bridge and 500.

Waterloo Clarion Oec Greet Eldora Iowa Federation John Fox Tooke Shenandoah Aing Abs William Milchrist Sioux City Milchrist Prank Bowen Hudson, Tx Trank County Henry W. Grout Up Meh Mr. Grout IW. W. White Rosary- Joseph’s Church

Presbyterian Church Evening Dinner and Guild Meeting

The First Presbyterian Church hosts an evening program featuring an address by Dr. M. Boysen and a reading by Miss Genevieve Plot. Members and guests will convene at 7 p.m. Friday in the church parlors with potluck contributions. The St Luke's Aid Society plans an all day session and a bazaar preparation is underway led by Mrs. Nehtsen and Mrs. Peterson.

Firs Moe TL. J. Foster Woman's Auxiliary Christ Epirconal Church Congregational Kilkare Bishop’s Cafeteria East Part Masel Ietan Myre L. Rummel Mmes Roger Sohner WL A. Scholtz Seymour Mir Farnum Firnest. Nielsen Mra T. A. Hunt Imeltety Henry Sehneider K. HK. Schultz Freda Telxinger St. Luke's Aid Society Dave R Bazar

Grand Army of the Republic Leader Vows No Amalgamation

Des Moines reports at the sixtieth G A R encampment John B Inman declares the organization will not combine with others and will go down with colors flying. He reflects on Civil War pensions passage on July 3 1926 and notes losses of many leaders and the push for a memorial tablet at Arlington National Cemetery.

Des Moines John B. Inman Grand Army of the Republic G. A. RK Republic Grand Army of the Republic

Sweethearts Who Ended Lives to Be Buried Separately

Davenport reports a tragic tale of George Powell and Burdetta Beergholte, ages 24 and 15, whose deaths on a Dewitt area farm followed parental opposition and a fatal romance. Coroners’ inquiry notes the suicide pact likely driven by strife, with separate funerals planned as the investigation continues.

Davenport George Powell Burdetta Beergholte Dewitt Holly Clinton County Sweet Saturn Éfel Honey

Police and Coroner Testify in Trigi at West Union

Testimony from police and the coroner is part of the Canwing Driosin case charging him with strangling his wife Giovannina at Dehvein Atareh. The proceedings aim to establish the key facts and whether a motive or plan existed before the crime.

Trigi West Union West iDninn Canwing Driosin Giovannina Dehvein Atareh Erin Nelichhorstase jAifiont Detetlo Dolesin Donice Pie

Pupils Unperturbed After Lightning at West Union School

Lightning struck a post near the West Union School causing minor damage to walls and fixtures. Students remained calm as the heavy rain storm moved through, with railings and a few interior items affected by the sudden weather.

West Union School da Seon N.utm

Mullaney Speech Delayed By Dempsey Tunney Fight

Waterloo Knights of Columbus postpone open meeting to 8 45 p m to hear fight results from Philadelphia updates. Cy Shullaney state deputy will address via lodge radio apparatus, discussing Mexican religious controversy before the general public.

Waterloo Knights of Columbus Cy Shullaney Sioux City Mexico Philadelphia J. Dhe Litageraid K. of G. Hall

Tri-State Editors Meet in Sioux City

Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota are represented at the seventh annual Tri-State editorial association convention opening today in Sioux City. Events include visits to the Interstate fair this week. Speaker Herman Roe of Northfield Minnesota, president of the National Editorial association, will address the gathering.

Sioux City Upg Iowa South Dakota Minnesota Tri-State Editorial Association Herman Roe Northfield Minn National Editorial Association

Best Man Fulfills Role at Friend’s Wedding in Southbridge

In Worcester on Sept 23 ar mand Proulx was set to wed Msgs Tresilda Larochellé of Southbridge but acted as best man for his friend Charles J. Dagley who wed Irene Mahoney at the Church of the Sacred Heart. The notice notes marriage intentions.

Worcester Mass Armand Proulx Msgs Tresilda Larochellé Ludger Larochelle Southbridge Charles J. Dagley Dungley Irene Mahoney Church of the Sacred Heart

Added Beauty In an Hour By Edna Wallace Hopper

An advertisement touts a hair dressing called Edna Wallace Hopper's Wave and Sheen that curls, shines, and lasts without a salon visit. The product promises rapid results, a money back guarantee, and nationwide availability for 75 cents.

Edna Wallace Hopper Marcel

Two Weddings Alter Southbridge Plans in Suffolk County

Vroulx and Miss Larochelle had planned a Southbridge wedding when Albert Ragseville a Spencer sailor stationed at the Brooklyn navy yards unexpectedly appeared. Larochelle went with Ragseville to New York where they wed. Proulx, deprived of his own wedding, served as best man and joined Dagley's bride at the ceremony.

Muskellunge and Lake Trout Battle At Rose Point

John Gault of Kittanning Pa witnessed a remarkable fishing duel near Parry Sound Ontario. While trolling for muskellings in Five Mile Bay, his Indian guide Adam King spotted a great surface commotion signaling a rare clash between a giant muskellunge and a lake trout.

Toronto John Gault Kittanning Rose Point Parry Sound Ontario Five Mile Bay Adam King

Mammoth muskie and lake trout battle described

A chaotic fishing tale recounts a mammoth muskie and a nine pound lake trout clashing in deadly combat. The fight ends as the trout is badly injured and retrieved to a boat and hotel, with Gault noting the lunge as the largest he had seen, around five pounds.

Gault

Guthrie Bridges and Culverts Washout in County Floods

Scores of bridges and culverts were washed out by recent general rains and floods sweeping Guthrie County. The damage affects Guthrie Center and surrounding areas as streams rose across the county in the past days.

Guthrie Center

Bridges washed away. repairs await funding

Bridges were washed away causing an estimated damage of 40000 dollars. Officials say damaged crossings will be replaced as soon as funds are available, following a pamphlet on rubber with a rubber cover.

Patterns for Waterloo Evening Courier patterns

To obtain the Courier up to date pattern of accompanying design send 16 cents for each pattern from the Fashion Department at Waterloo Evening Courier. Patterns allow for seams and all orders filled as possible, but should reach you in 10 days after sending the order.

Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo

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