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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

2

Merna Peterson Becomes Bride of Glade Miller

Merna Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson of Orange township became the bride of Glade Miller son of Mr and Mrs Bliss Miller of Orange township at 2 o clock this afternoon in First Brethren church. Rev Edwin Boardman Jr officiated. Attendants were Alberta Miller and John Wigle. Ushers were Paul Peterson Guy and Glenn Brown. Flower girl Gertrude Boardman. The bridal gown was white flat crepe with lace, veil with orange blossoms, bouquet of white roses. Miss Miller wore green crepe and flower girl wore peach. Geraldine Smith played piano, Bridal Chorus and Wedding March. Mrs Frank Wisner sang O Promise Me and Mary Miller played Al Dawning. Seventy five guests attended a reception at the bride’s parents home decorated pink and white. Norman and Opal Peterson and Mary Jane Harrison served. Agnes Brown and Mary Miller provided music. Among out of town guests was great grandmother Mrs W B Van Brocklin aged 89. Relatives from La Porte City and Mt. Auburn attended. Mrs Miller is a graduate of Orange township high school and worked at Lauermaan’s store. Mr Miller is a graduate of Orange township high school, attended Town State College Ames, and farms in Orange. they will make their home after a trip to Minnesota.

Merna Peterson Frank Peterson Denver Street Glade Miller Bliss Miller Orange Township Oslock First Brethren Church Edwin Boardman Alberta Miller John Wicgle Paul Peterson Guy Glenn Brown Agnes Brown Mary Miller W. 3B. van Brocklin la Porta City la Porte City Mt. Auburn Miller Orange Township High School Lauermaan’s Town State’ College Ames Orange Minnesota

Dinner for New President at Town State Teachers College

More than 260 faculty members and families attended an informal dinner at Black's tearoom to honor Dr. O. R. Latham and Mrs. Latham. The event, sponsored by the Women's College Club and Faculty Men's Club, featured introductions by Miss Selina Perry and remarks by Dr. S. Merchant. Dr. Latham invited faculty to visit the president's home on the first Sunday afternoon of each month, followed by a reception.

Town State Teachers’ ‘College Black’s O. R. Latham Latham Women's College Club

Mrs Ben Howrey and Mrs Ray Paul Entertain Today

Mrs Ben Howrey and Mrs Ray Paul hosted a luncheon at 515 Park Avenue East for 25 guests with garden flowers for decor. Bridge tables were set in the afternoon and a later picnic at Elk Run hosted by J O Waltz featured games, prizes, dinner, and a marshmallow roast with songs.

Ben Howrey Ray Paul Ben, Howrey Howrey Park Avenue East Helil Monarch Films Elk Rum J. O. ‘Waltz

Social calendar highlights from Waterloo clubs and churches

Tonight features numerous events across Waterloo include Green Lantern Tea Club and Security Benefit association gathering. Card party at K P hall, Employed Girls rally, Fellowship dinner at First Congregational, Loyal Helpers class at Plymouth Congregational, Friday Study Club with Mrs Edgington, Woman's Club literary department, Our Lady of Victory academy activities, Helen Gould auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans, Arthurian class, Woman's Relief corps memorial hall, and several lodge, church, and civic group meetings at various halls and clubs.

K. P K. Co. Yall Y. W. CG First Congregational Church Loyal Helpers Plymouth Congregational Church F.L. Guyer Emma Edgington Woman's Club Our Lady of Victory Helen Gould United Spanish War Veterans W. W. McAllister Athurian Ehuren Besh Woman's Relief Corps Waterloo Woman's Club Cutted Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War Memorial Women of Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall Caledonian Society Francis P. Cotter First M. Church Dairy Castle Congress Grounds First Baptist Church R. T. Wise TO. Co. F Black Hawk I O. F. Hall M. B. A. Lodge Harry Black Waterloo T. 0 Hal

Biennial Meet of Woman's Clubs Set for Sioux City

Announcement of the eighteenth biennial convention of the Town Federation of Woman's Clubs to be held in Sioux City May 20 22 1929. Des Moines meeting led by Miss Catherine Brown lists conference luncheons general sessions and social events. A pioneer dinner will feature members in period costumes with possible attendees from Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska.

Town Federation of Woman's Clubs Sioux City Des Moines Catherine Brown Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska

Hints in Beauty Care From Edna Kent Forbes

Women in New York face overweight concerns with warnings about fat around vital organs and health risks from overindulgence. Tips include dieting cuts, avoiding starch and sweets, and various home remedies for skin and hair care.

Fortnightly Club Debates Large vs Small Colleges

The Fortnightly Club discussed higher education paths, favoring one or two years at a small college before finishing at a larger one. Dr. L. C. Hemsworth hosted at 415 Columbia, with Mrs. E. L. Corton and Floyd Goodrich presenting on large and small schools respectively.

L. C. Hemsworth Columbia Efrele E. L. Corton Floyd Goodrich M. B. Cleveland Ww. B Small E. W. Loesbe Fred J. Miller

Church Groups Hold Meetings In Local Homes And Church

Mrs. Thomas Renney is elected president of the Deborah society at First M E church with officers named including Mrs. William Glasener and Mrs. Eliza Odell. A picnic supper followed. Northminster auxiliary plans a December bazar and a charity quilt project. Graves Memorial L B church missionary society discusses Africa study and displays handwork. Major guild at First Presbyterian features a vocal solo by Miss Martha McCormick.

Thomas Renney Deborah Society First M. E. Church Marthe Weyand Pifthstree West William Glasener James A. Gook Eliza Odell Hattie Eason GC. C. Chesterman Northminster Presbyterian Church Rae Smith Wallgate Avenue M. Crawford First Presbyterian Church Martha McCormick

Club Notes Describe Luncheon and Social Activities

Tuesday luncheon club gathered at Mrs. George Smelser’s home for an allday meeting with sewing and a noon picnic. Guests included Mrs. J. W. Burnip. Next meeting planned with Mrs. Link White in two weeks. City club and other groups held events at the Green Lantern and Incheonab Black’s tearoom, including bridge and theatre plans.

George Smelser Hammond Avenue J. W. Burnip Link White

Waterloo Neighbors News and Social Notes

Local brief lists visitors and residents in Waterloo area. Julius F. Johnson returns from Little Rock. H H House visits in Waterloo. Mrs Clara Keck visits from Pasadena. Laura Gholson hosts guests from Quincy and Pensacola. Bank presidents J E Johnson and Leavitt & Johnson Trust Co. figures listed with health updates. Hap Flobertg arrives from Rockford to rejoin Courier staff. Mrs Curtis injured in car crash. bake sales announced by Danish Lutheran church and First United Presbyterian.

Julius F. Johnson Courier Avill Little Rock Ark H. H. House Kansas City Theron C. Keene Rainbow Drive Clara Eckhardt Keck Pasadena Cal Waterloo Cedar Falls Russell-Lamson

Waterlooan Soldier Recalls Garden of Eden Tale and World War I

The account follows Arthur Rose a Waterlooan who served with the British army beginning August 4 1914 in England and later in Mesopotamia and Africa. He recalls Zeppelin raids near London the Kitchener message and fighting in Praned and Putters Bar as well as a voyage to Cape Town Bombay and Tyak Arabi ending near the Persian Gulf.

B.C Tigris Euphrates el Arah Arthur Rose Fullerton Apartments Rose Eden Bassarah Trak- Arabi Istan Gulf Sinbad England Aldershot London Kitchener Ife Praned Scotland Zephelins Potter's Bar Essex Putters Bar U. S South Africa Bay of Biscay Cape Town Bombay India Garden of Eden Tyak-Arabi Nail Rose Persian Gulf Sun- Vand

Sunnyside Club Hosts Ladies Bridge Tea and Men’s Event

Fourteen tables filled Sunnyside Country club for a Ladies Bridge Party with top honors to Mrs. Robert Gibson and Mrs. Oliver Trumbauer. Next Wednesday hosts a mixed bridge event. Waterloo Woman’s club hosts Friday talk by Prof. William Brock Fagan on pre Victorian English background. Tea served by hostesses C D Cass, F L Benedict, S Algase, F Jackson. Mrs. Howard Hallowell presides.

The Indies Sunnyside Country Club Robert Gibson Oliver Trumbauer Cecil Bickley Harry Brown H. W. Flint W. P. Kerwin William Brock Fagan Iowa State Teachers College Waterloo Woman's Club Fagan Lfe C. D. Cass F. L. Benedict

Canning Plant Increases Corn Pack To 3.5 Million Cans

The Waterloo canning plant produced 3.5 million cans of sweet corn this year, up 150,000 cases from last year. The operation at Waterloo along with Dyersville and Dysart plants has finished packing and closed down.

Waterloo Canning Company Dyersville and Dysart

86 Year Old Woman Visits Nine Children Across Continents

Mrs Helen Wright 86 of 1010 Randolph Street begins a unique tour to see seven sons and two daughters. She travels with son John G Wright and wife to Chicago where a Gary, Indiana son meets them. The visit chain will pass through South Bend Indiana Flint Michigan Buffalo New York Star City Saskatchewan Canada and Omaha Nebraska. The trip length is indefinite.

Helen Wright John G. Wright Randolph Street Iind Flint Mich Buffalo N. Y Star City Saskatchewan Can Omaha

Appearance Bond Filed in Sept. Driving While Intoxicated Indictment

Peter Bloes posted a $500 bond in district court to secure his appearance for trial on an indictment returned by the grand jury alleging he operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated on September 18.

Peter Bloes Grand Jury

Cranberry Conserve and Spiced Peaches Preserved

Directions describe making Cranberry Conserve with cranberries water orange rind sugar and walnuts then sterilize and seal. Spiced Peaches are prepared by boiling syrup with brown sugar and vinegar and spices, peeling peaches, simmering in two batches, then sealing. Also lists Thoughtful Combinations with various meat and side dishes and a chicken croquettes item.

Woman Seeks Divorce After Alleged Abuse

Florence Wallace sues for divorce claiming her husband shaved her and caused weight loss of 30 pounds. court grants decree. Knoxville mourns as Mrs Edna Clark, 62, wife of State Senator W.A. Clark, dies at Pleasantville home. funeral set for tomorrow.

Florence ‘Wallace Clara Knoxville UPI Edna Clark W.A. Clark Pleasantville

Twin Sons of Mayor McGregor Marry Unrelated Brides

Two men surnamed Frayerhill the sons of Mayor McGregor of Frayerhill Mass were described as marrying in the same day though the brides named Adams were unrelated. The oddly phrased notice hints at a local family event with coincidental nuptials.

McGregor Frayerhill Mass Dey Adams

Melo water softener ad promises whiter clothes

The advertisement contrasts soft water with hard water and scum. It promotes Melo as a water softener that prevents gray clothes and improves soap effectiveness. It urges buying Melo at the grocer today.

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