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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1926

Page

2

Community Arts Exhibit Highlights Americanization Theme

The International Arts and Crafts exhibit closed with Dr Hohamih Shimek of Iowa State University urging a loving Americanization that values immigrant traditions. He and University of Dubuque president Dr Keir ot emphasized integrating diverse heritages into a shared national culture. A seventh grade pageant on The Americanization of the Stranger Our Gates drew crowds alongside talks and a crowded reception at the WoW C A. Numerous local exhibitors and volunteers helped showcase global articles and crafts over three days.

Hohamih Shimek Low State University Carter Keirot Wettstone University of Dubuque C. A Shimek Siimek Czecho-Slovakia Ameri Ia America Wei Vito Wilz McKinley Anna Sosha Globe DAA TR We. A Almes Freda Gounzanes Teresa C. Hartley Fred Pettit Ellen Warner Fred Stearns Carl Anderson Lund Christianson Minnie Gripper Nellie Brooks J. B. Ridenour A. G. Sawyer Martin Hérde Christian Frandsen E. Hansen Arthur Linde Mark Serendsen C.H. Howard Ruska Petrof Meta .Wolm Guy Lichty W. D. Ives Es EY. Higby W. Chapman F" Willis. Jenks B. Graham J. S.euthi PK. Jaggar Thomaston Blanche Edwards Breda

Music Festival Praised by Chicago Reviewer in Waterloo

Chicago critic Charles Watt hails the Waterloo Water floo festival directed by CG Al Ibert Seholluhich. He commends soloists Fredericks Gerhardt Downing and Olaf Trygvasson, lauds the festival chorus, and notes spirited, well-balanced performances under conductor Scholit.

Kolhusiasule Waterfloo Chicago Waterloo Fredericks Gerhardt Downing Vsbo U. Alibert Seholluhich I. Pro- Jhounecs Seha Jlin William Resergon Edward Kurtz Coustelains Towa Kurtz Towa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Rogerson Mr. Watt Olaf Olat Scholit Himeself Nowels Adalbert Huguelet Janet Little George W. Samson, Jr Hinself Watt

Tour of the World Dinner Planned By Local Church Women

The First Consresmiional church Woman's organization hosts a Friday evening Tour of the World dinner to benefit the organ fund. Attendees will dine cafeteria style at five long tables representing America, Italy, junat, Ireland and Mosteo with hosts in native costumes. Mrs. Bickley leads as general supper chair with Mrs. Hadley in charge of the dining room and a coordinating committee listed among Mmes Lindner Ridenour Barton Spencer Crippen and others.

Organ Fund America Italy Junat Ireland Mosteo Krs. Bickley J. J. Hadley Mmes Lindner J.J. Ridenour W. -. Spencer

Church Events Include Picnic and Farewell Reception

Daughters of Plymouth Congregational Church hosts an all day meeting Wednesday at the church followed by a picnic dinner at town. Mrs Wilson Walton is hostess. The farewell reception for Rev M G Court planned by Northrainster Presbyterian Church is moved to Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W E Durchenwald. Division 5 Ladies Aid of Central Christian Church will elect officers at Mrs Ila Stines home Wednesday afternoon.

Ae de O. V Daughters of Unions Will Erstertain Medrial Hall Tormor Therganization Will Lowa Phinney Roy Phinner Aftair J. Countryman Nes Moles Nora Phinney Ana Mildred Los Angeles Daughters of Plymouth Congregational Church Wilson Walton M. G. Court Northrainster Presbyterian Church W. Ef. Durchenwald Ladies’ Aidssociety Central Christian Church Lla Stines

Vinton Wedding Notables Here Hear of Local Nuptials

An announcement from Vinton notes the marriage Saturday afternoon of Miss LaVonne Houlihan to Harold McClellan. Officiating was Father N. W. Kegelan of the Catholic church. The bride, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Houlihan, is Vinton lifelong and Grinnell alumna. The groom is son of Mrs. Q. A. Conway of Vinton. Post ceremony festivities included a buffet and reception at the couple’s home before they depart for Chicago for a two week honeymoon, then to reside in Dire agac.

Vinton LaVonne Houlihan Harold McClelannei N. Ww. Kegelan Catholic Church A. C. Houlihan Grinnell College McClellan Q. A. Conway Mie Jane Robinson Bridgel Hich Buffet Earl Manning Werel Dubuane Metlelan Satomobile Chicago Direagac

Beauty Chats On Hair Care And Lustre Guidance

This piece offers hair care tips to improve lustre and color through scalp massage with hot oil, hard water avoidance, cleansing with soap and oils, drying methods, and a glossing finish with brilliantine. It includes improvised home remedies and cautions about water quality and heat effects on hair shine.

Des Moines Girl Wins State Legion Creed Prize

Maria Itvan, 17, of La MouUG, wins first in Iowa Legion contest for school children with the creed The End of Time. Luth Moe, 15, and Riniker, 16, win second and third. National awards total 8600 and 2500 for top prizes. The creed emphasizes flag symbolism, freedom, justice and patriotism.

Des Moines Maria Itvan la Mouug Wolret Phove American Legion Iowa Palate Luth Moe Aecorah Riniker Rock Rapids Marie Legion United States

City in Brief and Local News Highlights

Local notes list Mrs. A Sibert heading to Chicago to visit a sick sister and several residents returning home after medical treatment. A hospital update reports Virgil Dabrey and Ralph Cuthingham discharged after finger amputations. J J McGarvey recovering from a stroke at St. Francis hospital. A town band broadcast and various community items fill the day’s bulletin.

Virgil Dabrey Ralph Cunthingham Presbyterian Hospital J. J. McGarvey Fourth Street West St. Francis Hospital

Longtime Northeast Iowa Resident Dies at Home

Frances Virginia Normes Wimber, 1642 Berth Avenue, Waterloo, died at 6 30 p m Saturday after a long illness. Born December 1864 in West Union Iowa she married John Wimber March 17 1885. They lived in Waterloo fourteen years prior to her death. Survived by husband a son Pred Wimber two grandchildren Marylys and Red Wimber and several siblings. Funeral at 3 20 p m Tuesday at Keefe and Towne chapel with Rev J Arthur Young officiating burial Elmwood. Waterloo Royal Neighbors urged to meet at 8 p m Wednesday at same chapel to attend.

John W. Wimber Berth Avenue Frances Virginia Normes West Union Dee Ty Wimber Waterloo Winber Pred Wimber Keefe

Hudson Man Improves at Presbyterian Hospital

Report from Hudson states J Smith of Hudson is much improved and receiving medical care at Presbyterian hospital. In Osage Iowa an infant named Leslie Cled aged 18 months was buried Monday afternoon at the home of grandmother Mrs Will Moody with church officiant T Smills of the ALE church present. The baby had symptoms of flu and pattered a few days before passing.

Charies F. Brown Presbyterian Hospital Siiee Commercial Streek Hudson We J. Smith Aft Smith Osage Leslie Cled Will Moody T. Smills

Better Posters for 1926 Slogan Wins Iowa Convention Honors

The Iowa Poster Advertising association held its 30th annual convention in Des Moines ending Saturday. A. J. Busby of Busby Poster Advertising Service Waterloo was elected vice president of the Iowa Poster Advertising association and president of the Iowa Poster Art Alliance. Mrs Busby succeeds Mrs Bert Farrar as a leader. J J Stewart of Jinton and Fred B M Train er of Ackley were re elected officers. Ames named 1927 convention city. Speakers included Glenn Finynes, ELIS Holbrook, and Judge E Allan Frost.

Iawa Poster Advertising Association Des Moines A. J. Busby Busby Poster Advertising Service Waterloo Glenn

Farmer Nds Vam suicide shocks Burlington area

Charles H Nichols prominent Union township farmer six miles south of Burlington died from a self inflicted gunshot wound early this morning. He had suffered poor health for some time and was widely known in the community.

Burlington Charles H.nichols Union Township

Butler County Child Improves After Skull Fracture Incident

Improvement noted today at St. Francis hospital for Edwin Marten, 9, of Greane, who sustained a skull fracture when struck by a tree felled by his father late Saturday afternoon. The boy has recovered consciousness.

St. Francis Hospital Edwin Marten Greane

Father at Workup farm involved in Greene area accident

John Matzyn was on his farm at Workup and Woodlot two and a half miles northeast of Greene when the accident occurred. Hess is resting comfortably after the incident.

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