Cedar Falls Briefs Tell of Illnesses, Visitors and School notes
Cedar Falls reports a busy period with residents visiting relatives, illness keeping speakers home, and school news. Marty Dick visits with sister Margaret Dick while Miss Margaret Aldrich returns from Des Moines, and J. P. Johnson prepares to leave Cedar Falls for Union to run a newspaper. The board considers a new superintendent as Francis plans to depart, and local civic groups prepare programs including women’s club events and a bird lecture by Mrs. W B Small of Waterloo.
Board Renames Otore Association to Boost Paper Drive
The Associated Charities plans a paper collection scheme to raise funds. A committee led by Cropper will place bags at homes to collect old papers at intervals, easing disposal and boosting revenue. The organization will remodel its store and departments to meet rising demand and expand services.
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Tof
Cropper
Charithr Rornet
Franklin
J. E. Bragden
Marty Cargar
Roy
Wheeler
Ixth
Change of Orchestra Music Festival at Cedar Falls
The Music Festival at Teachers College Cedar Falls features the Bruphony orchestra conducted by Emil Oberhoffer. The program highlights western Iowa pieces and six solo sets with conductor praised as equal to any in the country. Tickets priced 7.75 for afternoon and 3.00 for evening. applications via J B Kncepfier Cedar Falls Chairman Music Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Bruphony
Emil Oberhotter
Emil Oberhoffer
J.B. Kncepfier
Cedar “Ails
Cone Itlen
New Council in Charge at Falls Takes Office
Cedar Falls April 6 The city council dissolved its old board and a new council was organized. Mayor Merner retires after two terms and J B Newman takes the helm with public support. Officers appointed include City Attorney M Parker City Clerk W T M Aitkin City Marshal N Enlow Street Commissioner T F E Biber Night Watchman Charles Ford Health Officer F L Van Der Veer Cemetery Sexton C C A Lawrence Water and Light Superintendent C H Streeter
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Cedar Fall
Merner
J. 8
Newman
M. Parker
W. T. M. Aitkin
N. Enlow
T. FE. Bibersale
Charles Ford
F. L. van Derveer
Sexton Greenwood Cemetery
AT. Lawrence
C. H. Streeter
Funeral of Little Girl Wednesday
Cedar Falls April 6 Funeral for Alpha Madsen the thirteen year old girl who died from strangulation will be held Wednesday at 1 pm at the Madsen home six miles northwest of the city Rev J Christiansen officiating Burial in Greenwood Parents Mr and Mrs Ole Madsen and six siblings express gratitude for community sympathy Alpha was bright and helpful often selling to aid the teacher and prepare for school prior to her death following a Danish Bethlehem church concert the night before the tragedy occurred near Benson six miles from Cedar Falls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Marty Dick
Margaret Dick
Peru
Neb
Isaac Lea Hillis
Nes Moines
Len
Mothers’ Comprss
Emil Sea
Lanfear Kren
Knapp
Charles Rackwell
la Grange
WN. Rockwell
Charles Roehmler
Ruth Rockwell
Colleen
L. M. Dennett
Tulsa
C. L. Leonard
West Sixth Street
J. H. Robinson
Franklin Street
Des Moines
John D. Thompson
H. FE. Aldrich
Rochester
Minn
A. E. Luan
Clay Street
Alphaelak
Merle
Florence Robinson
Iowa City
Randolph R. Ebersore
Valley City
N. D
Ida Freier
Gladys Young
Chicago
C. Keller
Litle
Hobert
Startington
Str
Robert Mason
Keller
Henry Watterss
J. P. Johnson
Union
Anil
Johnson
State Teachers’ College
Murs [Angen
Order of Western Star
Board of Trustees of the Cedar
Visi
Careul
Francis
Miditarium
Hell
Presbyterian Church
Torlock
W. B. Small
Waterloo
Alpha Madsen
O. Madsen
City
J. Christiansen
Greenwood
Ole Madsen
Alpha
Benson
Reports Excellent Farming Outlook
R. M. Payne, based in the Lafayette building lobby and active in marketing farm lands in northeastern North Dakota, returns from a weeklong tour noting ideal farming conditions. He cites heavy field work, ready dry soil for cultivation, and indications of an unprecedented crop. Payne also promotes Waterloo as a prime investment point while maintaining a Leeds, North Dakota home. Mrs. Payne plans to spend part of the summer in Waterloo.
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R. M. Payne
Lafayette Building
North Dakota
Benson, Pierce
Towner
Payne
Waterloo
Leeds
New Superintendent Appointed for Waterloo District
Bishop Frank Bristol of Omaha will meet with Upper Iowa conference district superintendents at Cedar Rapids to appoint a successor to the late Dr T M Evans as Waterloo district superintendent. Candidates include Dr John W Rissell of Waterloo and Rev G I Shoemaker of Sumner. The appointment takes effect in September with the conference meeting, as the number of districts in the Upper Iowa conference is to be reduced from six to four.
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Frank Bristol
Omaha
Upper Iowa
Cedar Rapids
T. M. Evans
Waterloo
John W.rissell
G. I. Shoemaker
Sumner
Boys Secretary Plans Lectures at Waterloo YMCA
George Cockburn, new secretary of the Waterloo YMCA boys department, plans practical talks by business men for employed boys. A kickoff tournament in checkers, ping pong, cue-roquet, and rank em will crown the competition with a five to one point spread for first, three for second, and one for third. A countryside hare and hounds hike is slated for Saturday.
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Waterloo Y
George Cockburn
Fargo, N. D
Cockburn
Waterloo
Blutz
Revival Meetings Open At First Baptist Church
Enthusiastic turnout opens a two week revival at First Baptist Church with a choir of about fifty under Prof. J. Q. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Brown performed a duet, Rev. Mr. Dorgan gave an introductory brief, and prayer groups formed as preparations begin for ongoing work.
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First Baptist Church
J. Q. Brown
Bishop Dowling Addresses Woman Suffrage From Catholic View
Des Moines report notes Right Rev Austin Dowling bishop of Des Moines spoke on The Catholic Church and the Woman. The sermon drew considerable interest and broad commendation. A key passage questions practical application and anticipated continued voter interest among women after initial enthusiasm.
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Des Moines
Austin Dowling
Dowling
Jubilee chorus to give benefit concerts at Raymond and Orange
The Jubilee chorus of the African Methodist church a twelve member group has arranged a jubilee concert in the Raymond Methodist church on April 15 evening and will perform the following night at Orange township hall. They donate services and proceeds go to support the church which has faced heavy expenses this year. The chorus has additional engagements under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubilee Chorus
The
African Methodist Church
Raymond
Orange Township Hall
M. B. A. Initiation Next Evening in Pinkerton Hall
Members of M. B. A. No. 111% are urged to attend initiation in Pinkerton hall tomorrow evening. A Court of Honor meeting is set for Wednesday evening in A. O. U. W. hall with refreshments to be served.
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Pinkerton Hall
Court of Honor
Greene News Roundup Highlights Local Moves and Illness
April 5 report from Greene notes C W Soesbe and PH Bestor in Canada on land business. Geo Berry recovering from erysipelas. Mrs Cartle Soesbe visited Waterloo. Mrs M McEntry to Chicago to see daughter. Abe Refsn der bought Dr Patterson residence in Thorpe's addition. Chinese laundry planned in Weston building. Roy Landis visited from Waterloo on business. Mrs Aaron Reprogle returned from six weeks in Kansas. Mrs J P Ayer hospitalized with erysipelas in Des Moines. Tralph Kimball family moving back to Quasqueton. Edith Lockwood returned to Des Moines after vacation with mother Mrs 3 Lockwood. Mrs M Blumer and daughter visited Waterloo relatives. Margaret McEniry returns to Armor S D to teach.
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Cartle Soesbe
Waterloo
Des Moines
J. P. Ayer
Tralph Kimball
Quasqueton
Edith Lockwood
3. Lockwood
M. Blumer
Margaret McEniry
Armor
S. D
Christ Church Elects Vestry At Annual Meeting
Christ Church held its annual vestry meeting in the church parlors last evening. Treasurer J. B. Parrott reported the finances strong with all year obligations met, and funds showing healthy balances. Officers elected include Senior Warden T. W. Place, Junior Warden J. W. Krapfel, vestrymen Charles McH hiney J A Gary J B Parrott F F McElhinney Roger J Crowell Pred L Northey Arch W McFarlane George Mille and Forest Hardin. Hardin new to fill vacancy from Herry Camp’s death.
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Christ Episcopal Church
J. 8. Parrott
Ces
Tesultad
T. W. Place
J. W Krapfel
Charles McHhinney
J. A. Gary
Parrott
F F. McElhinney
Roger J. Crowell
L. Northey
Arch W. McFarlane
George Mille
Forest Hardin
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Audubon Society
Jessona
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OTORE
Charities
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Association
Falls
Burban
Scane
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Ubiler
Galloway Bros.& Company
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Wooltex
Sycamore Street
Christ Church
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