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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1926

Page

2

Prizes Awarded at Waterloo Star Chapter Social

Society clubs and church women received prizes for artistically decorated Easter boxes at a Waterloo chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Mrs Carson and Mrs Lewis crafted red and lavender displays, Mrs Miller a spring garden, with Miss Alice Walters and Lee Wheeler judges. A Worthy Matrons' play, musical numbers, and an auction followed, as the chapter announced its next meeting on April 13 and a supper preceding the business session.

Paul Corson Mrts Charles Lewis John Miller Waterloo Chapter Order of Eastern Star Carson Fox Lewis Miller Eastern Star Curries Chickersup Alice Walters Lee Wheeler Jini Harry Harmon Ftoy Holettelerk Worthy Matrons Tubbs Telsram Widell Nan Gee Mrsckelberg Atabel Rectorannette Chickering Shirley Drilling Cdrson Douglas Mowbray John Wel Miss Huth Shautls Mr. Wells Janelitle Miss Shautls Clarence Dewey

Easter Parties Set for Vacation Period Festivities Planned for Younger Set

Easter holidays bring two large parties and many smaller events. DeMolay dance at the armory tomorrow features weird spotlight effects and confetti showers. A seven piece orchestra is engaged and Master Masons are urged to attend. Organizers include Kart Clayton George Hawk and Norval G Anderson. Waterloo Wanan's Club hosts a spring dance at Hotel Russell Lamson Monday with season appropriate decorations and musical markers. College folk home from school promise a lively weekend.

Armory Kart Clayton George Hawk Norval G. Anderson Waterloo Wanan’s Russell-Lamson

Mrs Otto Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs Steely

Mrs Otto of Sunset Toed entertained eight women at a bridge party in honor of Mrs WW Steely. Favors were won by the guest of honor and Mrs L W Collins. After cards, guests sat to a pink and white luncheon served by the hostess and her mother Mrs Mae Dougherty. Attending were Misses Kathryn Greyson Marie Greyson Virginia Clary Mary Mitchell Mrs Ernest Henderson Waterloo and Mrs Richard Young Des Moines.

Paul Otto Bridge EL .Steely L. W. Collins Maé " Dougherty Steely Collins Kathryn Marie Greyson Virgina Clary Mary Mitchell Ernest Henderson Waterloo Richard Young Des Moines

Paul Bourget to Be Discussed on Club Program

Waterloo Woman's Club literary department will consider Paul Bourget and his work at tomorrow's regular meeting. Miss Ella Williams will present a biography of the author and Mrs. R A Folk will review The Disciple. The program will conclude with notes on French literature and other studied authors.

Paul Bourget Waterloo Woman's Club Ella Williams R.A. Folk Gustav Maubert Guy de Maupassant Alphonse Daudet Edmond and Jules de Concourt Emile Zola Pierre Loti Anatole France

First Evangelical Rededication Series Opens Tonight

Rededication services begin tonight at the First Evangelical church in the hall near Ramsey Avenue West. Programs include after service social hour and youth activities for juveniles after school. Auxiliary to Boat 1 lodge 470 meets tomorrow at 7 o clock in the Fires Hall.

Regater Ramsey Wevonbiass TV Willerfand Suusiay Auarudas

Church News From Cedar Falls Central Christian Service

The Cedar Falls Central Christian church held a service at the home of Mrs Wardle with greetings for new officers and a plan for the coming year. Dedication Sunday morning noted by 16 attendees. business and social details included refreshments by Lydia Leech and arrangements for future meetings.

Waterloo Cedar Falls

Bride-Elect Anna Crowley Honored With Multiple Parties

Miss Anna Crowley of Decatur Illinois will wed Homer J. Derr. Her sister Catherine Crowley hosted a miscellaneous shower with pink and white decor and prizes to Mrs. Claude Cabell Mrs Alfred Wilson and Mrs Ivan Shadel. Hostesses for tonight include Miss Bernice Donahue and Mrs Thomas Hotchkiss. Foresters dance drew twenty six dancers at a nanny event yesterday evening with plans for a half time dance in April.

Anna Crowier Homer Derrot Decatur Catherine Crowley Yester Claude Cabel Alfred Wilsins Ivan Shadel Thomas . Hotchkiss Miss Bernice Donahue Miss Crowley Foresters Independent Order of Foresters

Club Notes From Local Social Gatherings

Alrs P R Stoyles hosted the Double Four club with winners Mrs L T Bryant and Mrs Katherine Tidgeon at 500. F L Follette hosted Bon Amiens ladies after a potluck, high scores by Mrs T O Landgraf and Mrs Fidelas Callahan, guests Mrs Landgraf and Mrs Malville Paige. Jogle club held a box social at Mr and Mrs Frank Morris with bridge favors to Mrs Frank Bassa and Mrs Fred Mortis. guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Braylon and Mr and Mrs W Hitchins. PAPIER-SON BANQUET Marble Rock April 1 116 men and boys attended the father son banquet under the local PTA. HH F Risse toastmaster. Participants included RB Reis William Stewart John Budwig Robert Tommy Sweet County Agent Dietrich Wilbay Maxson Billmer orchestra Dalton Rex Frank Meski… Donald Wood Phil Sours Clotind Gates RD Walster Dietrick Rulener.

Alrs.p. R. Stoyles L.T. Bryant Katherine Tidgeon Jogle Club Mrr Frank Morris Frank Bassarear Fred Mortis Charles Braylon W.hitchins Marble Rock Parent-Teacher Association HH. F. Risse Torstmaster Reis William Stewart John Budwig Robert Jommy Sweet Dietrich Wilbay Maxson

City Churches Call Solemn Good Friday Services

Water Joo will observe Good Friday with solemn services across Catholic Episcopal and Lutheran churches and a noon community service at Crystal Theatre. Rev J R Macartney and Rev William Jard Castle headline addresses while multiple churches host three hour meditations on Christ’s crucifixion and Easter preparation.

Episcopal Crystal Theatre Wales Waterloo Ministerial Association Caine Calvary Cathalte Stoo Christ Episcopal Christ Episcopal Church Ion B. B. Mounsey Christ Crystal Theatre Waterloo Ministerial Association Pexisning J. R. Macartney First Presbyterian Church William Jardcastle Plymouth Congregational Church Birst Gutheran Henry Mueter Lutharan -Church St. Mark's Episcopal Co. W. Baxter St. Mark’s Epistopel Grace Methodist Earl A. Roadman Treach Grace Methodist Episcopal Church SC Luke's Lutheran St. Luke's ‘Lutheran Church Alb. Learner United Lutheran Church of Town Chris Jesus

Widow Wins 85,000 Judgment in Manchester Man Death

A Manchester woman received an 85,000 verdict in a life insurance case arising from the death of L. D. Pride. The suit claimed the policy death was caused by Pride or another party, with Pride’s self-inflicted gunshot noted as a possible factor. Attorneys listed include McCoy Beecher of Waterloo and Nourse & Nourse of Des Moines.

Manchester Wight Des Moines Interstate Busine Tnsurant Company L. D. Pride Pride Cac Pride McCoy Beecher Waterloo Wereimaintiff Nourse & Nourse Dad Bronson & Cherlson F. RB. Blair Arunchester

New Ontario Wheat Product Promises Ready Cooked Oats

A readably odd ad claims a new Ontario wheat blend named New Onta and New Gata for quick breakfast use. It praises taste and ease, notes a near Ooty like origin, and urges heating briefly for a satisfying hot meal. The copy touts virtues of a ready cooked grain and urges grocers to stock the package.

Ooty Loita Alwiyy

Waterloo City Briefs Touching Town Happenings

Mr and Mrs CG Abbs plan a day trip to New Orleans and other points while Miss Halen Jladish is at home for Easter. Miss Grace Ullemeyer and Miss Gale Wilbur will attend a joint conference of music supervisors in Detroit the week of April 12. Mr and Mrs Lloyd G Bump return to Waterloo to live. Joseph Volker leaves deputy sheriff work for Illinois Central in Waterloo. A Hudson car taken by Road Patrol Officer Mason has $651.98 still due on purchase. Charles D Darling and daughter Virginia witnessed the interment of Dr Darling in Madison NY and then went to Easton PA where Douglas attends Lafayette College. Catherine Henderson of Cleveland accompanied the Darlins to Madison and returned to Cleveland.

Waterloo New Orleans Halen Jladish I. J. Madish Bayard Street Mary B. Sratt Mulberry Alen Lata Franklin Grace Ullemeyer Gale Wilbur Sue Spervisor Sunervigors Detroit Lloyd G. Bump Marshalltown Bump Salovne McEthinnes Collard-Hult Motor Company Joseph Volker Chicago & Northwestern Sioux City Motor, Financing Corporation Charles City Hudson Tarry P. Mason Hanor Clarence Rash Rash Clark Stevens Blencoe War J.C. Beem Worl Charles Darling Virginia Westminster Presbyterian Church Madison N. Y Easton Douglas Lafayette College Catherine Henderson Cleveland Darlins Aaddison

Music Teachers Enjoy Program After Luncheon

Music supervisors and teachers at the northeastern Lewi s teachers' convention met for a noon program at Hotel Russell-Lam. Miss Grace Altemeyer led a program featuring the West district grade school boys glee club, Lincoln school fifth graders, whistling solos by Miss Gretta McIntosh, and talks by T J Tormey and C A Fullerton on music education.

Lewis Hunckeon Russell-Lam Miss.Grace Altemeyer East Public Schools No West District Lincoln School T. J. Tormey Grundy Center Iowa State Musical Activities Association Miss. Gretta McIntosh Dunkerton C.A. Fullerton Teachers College Cedar Falls

Fire destroys business in early January blaze

A destructive fire damaged Carter S. D. business early today with estimated losses around 100000 dollars. The blaze affected the Ireswept district near Siouxley Ta and follows a January incident at Carter Uisiness section.

Carter, S. D Siouxley Neil Carter S. D

Man Who Pegged Shoes for Soldiers Celebrates 72nd Birthday Here

Joseph Kurth, aged 72, a Waterloo resident and former cobbler who pegged shoes for German soldiers in the Franco Prussian War of 1870, recalls his youth in Wolk Germany. Born on the Rhine, he came to America after the war, lived in Grandy Center before moving to Waterloo in 1894, and worked at Illinois Central shops becoming a first class machinist and later retirement pensioner. He and his wife Wilhelmina Klein raised seven children, all thriving.

Joseph Kuyth Sumnve Street 1Mingis Central Wolk Germany Rhine Ithing Alsace- Lorraine Haseen Joseph Iurth Shaes Mussetry Hey America Sumner Street Kurth Sie Joseph Wilhelmina Klein Land of Opportunity Grandy Center Waterloo Mirnais Central Ander T. W. Place Arelso Illinois Central Railroad Company

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