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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1926

Page

2

Waterloo Woman's Club elects new officers and plans year

Members elected Mrs. J. P. Alford as president Abs A Welehaar as vice president. Mrs. Knox was chosen recording secretary and Mrs. Stanley Mourg as standing secretary. Ostrander became treasurer. Plans include yearbook committee duties, possible dues increases rejected, and several department reports showing a profitable year. The club has 479 members, with 34 new this year, and a drama department to replace Evening department leadership.

Waterloo Woman's Elit J. P. Alford Abs A. Welehaar Era Knox Stanley Mourg Testanding Airs Ostrander House Madden Bess Baggs Lel Clark Leeper Aho Howe Activites Orrick Civic Jonas Oy Pers John H. Gwynne C. W. Chaptran Teimedia Oaly Leeper Pine Arts

Social Events on Week's Calendar

A dense list of community activities for the week includes luncheons, club meetings, and social gatherings at venues such as Memorial hall Cedar Wally and St. Francis hospital auxiliary. Notable entries include American Association of University Women luncheon, Black Hawk hall events, and various church and service group gatherings. The schedule references numerous clubs and societies like the Moose hall group, 500 club, and the Knights of Columbus style gatherings, with dates spread across Tuesday through Saturday.

Tex Waterloo Lucile Unitington Millicent Clarke Glchrist Chapel Cedar Wally Jiterpoon JW. O. T Peter Woodring Ll. W. Yall East Byer Kay Daughts Nous Club Wing's . Daughters Y. Ww. A Pirst Lutheran Mrnday St. Francis Hospital ‘Aux Amrs- G.-Hy Scully Michael Seifert Moose Hall

National congress on American homes in Des Moines

Waterloo club women anticipate the National American Homes Congress to be held in Des Moines next November under the general federation of women's clubs auspices. Delegates from many organizations will participate including the Parent Teacher Association the American Farm Bureau federation the Nat ional Grange and others. The program will study living in a satisfactory home on incomes from 2400 to 5000 dollars yearly with focus on farm homes and household management and sanitation.

Waterloo Club Des Moines Tha Parent- Teacher Association Better Names of America Commission Commerce Herbert Hoover American Farm Bureau Federation National Grange Society of American Agricultural Eagineers Maggie W. Barry American Home Department General Federation Federation Congress

Cadman Song Cycle at Grace M E Church Tonight

Charles Wakefield Cadman's The Morning of the Year song cycle will be performed under the auspices of Grace M. E. Epworth League next Wednesday evening at the church. Soloists include Martha McCormick, Dorothy Wilbur, John Harald, Max Noah, with Mrs Harold Smith on piano and Kart Duthbert on xylophone. Suppe's Poet and Peasant ouverture will precede the program.

Charles Wakefield Cadman Aushes M. E. Epworth Martha Cormick Dorothy ‘Wilbur John Harald Max Noah Harold Smith Kart Duthbert Suppe

Pianist and Soprano to Give Program at Cedar Falls

Miss Lucille Kumtinston, pianist, will be assisted by Miss Millicent Clarke, soprano, for a Monday recital at Gilchrist chapel on Teachers College campus Cedar Falls. Clarke studies voice with Luther Richman and Kumtinston is a piano student of Miss Alan Fraeman.

Lucille Kumtinston Millicent Clarke Gilchrist Chapel Teachers College Gerdar Falls Miss Huntington Alan Fraeman Miss Clarke Luther Richman

Beauty Bath For Clear Skin And Healthful Glow

Daily full body bath with hot water and soap improves skin clarity and color. Scrub with brush and rinse to open pores, remove dirt, and stimulate circulation, then apply light oil to seal moisture. Regular use promotes healthier skin and a refreshed appearance.

Miss Neuhalfen to Wed Cecil Meath at Sacred Heart

Monday morning ceremony at Sacred Heart church will unite Miss Heleng A Neuhalfen and Cecil J Meath with Rev J M Metley officiating. Best man is George Nouth, cousin Marguerite Goffett plays violin, Alice Heath organist. A breakfast for 26 relatives follows, then couple departs for Chicago. They will reside in this city after honeymoon.

Sacred Heart Church Hel Eng A. Neuhalfen F. P. Neuhalfen Cecil J. Meath John, Keath J. M. Metley Willl Miss Néenhalsen George Nouth Marguerite Goffett Alice Heath Downtugg Black Heath Ooitor Chicago Migg Neuhaisen Sacred Heart High School Kresge Company Ieath Our Lady of Victory Academy Cutler ‘WardWare Company

Kil Kare Club Notes at Bishop's Cafeteria

The Kil Kare club met for an informal dinner at Bishop's cafeteria last evening. Card winners were Mrs J M Searles Miss Iris Math ias and Otto Koepke. Next meeting set for two weeks hence at Park Inn on Cedar Falls road. New members welcomed by the Lucky 13 club were Mrs Mabel Trunkey and Mrs A F Rogers. Honors went to Mrs W E Silver Mrs Frunkey and Miss Edna Smock. Hostess aided by Mrs Louis Smith.

Kil Kare Club Bishop's Cafeteria J. M. Searles Iris Mathias Otto Koepke Park Inn Cedar Falls Road Lucky 13 C.J. Nauman Mabel Trunkey A. F.rogers W. E. Silver Frunkey Edna Smock Louis Smith

Church Groups Hold Picnics and Guild Meetings Across Local Churches

The King's Daughters of First M. W. church held a picnic supper with a 15th birthday cake for Alice Smith. Readings and duets followed by chaperoned gatherings, while Philiathea Ever-Dependable and Home Makers clubs organized and met. Bible classes at Park Presbyterian enjoyed games and refreshments with 22 Home Makers members meeting at Mrs. A. M. Adams's home.

King’s Daughters First. M Philiathea Burton Avenue Baptist Church Mabel Stissler Mayme van Eaton Hazel Nelson Esther Peterson Park Presbyterian Church Home Makers First Baptist Church A. MW. Adams

Officers Seek Grundy Center Girl and Night Watchman

In Grundy Center on April 24 Special officers search for Alice Heisler aged 76 and Clarence Ford aged 26, alleged to have left with the girl's clothing and valuables. Heisler's parents Mr and Mrs Frank Freisner formerly lived near Grundy Center. Ford is married and once served as night watchman in the town.

Grundy Center Alice Heisler Clarence Ford Ford Ravents Frank Freisner Gransy Center Uxis Lefe

West High Winner in Extemporaneous to Iowa City Next

Blair Wood of West High won the district extemporaneous speaking contest last night in Vinton over 14 competitors and will enter the state meet next Friday in Iowa City against winners from three other districts. Dinford Ames took second. other contestants included Robert Lake and George H Fields. West High faculty member coached Wood.

Blair Wood West High School Vinton Iowa City Dinford Ames Marshall Trn Robertlake East Sligh George H. Fields West Fiteach Woed

Final dinner and meeting set for May 3

The Rath Club will be judged at the final dinner and meeting of the organization Monday night May 3. Secretary G. Godtiring of the boys division announced prizes for first second and third with judges Morris Tharold McCray and Henry Dallman.

AL “Rath Th Godtiring Dadgeecs Tn. Morris Tharold McCray Ifeury Dallman

Twin Sisters Baffle Teachers College With Kindred Look

Four Christoffersen sisters from Cedar Falls cause mix ups among students at State Teachers College. Charlotte and Catherine are set to finish training in June and August respectively, with Charlotte to Vermillion South Dakota and Catherine to Carroll Iowa. Elsie and Marie prepare for teaching, all twins share close features, sorority ties, and athletic or literary interests. They expect to graduate together in 1938.

Catherine Coffin Charlotte Marie Christoffersen Elsie Catherine Are Charles Calin Mavie Hans.j. Christoffersen Cedar Falls Colin Vermillion S.D Carroll, Ia Alpha Beta Gamay Sorority Chosophic Literary Society Charlottes The Athletic Association Marie - Kays Mary Altho Bisie Gray

Fifty four divorce actions filed for May term court

District court opened the May term with fifty four divorce actions. ten filed yesterday. Names include R E Gilbert from Margaret Gilbert married 1924 with cruel treatment claims and Alice Hummel suing C C Hummel for divorce with $1000 temporary and $15000 permanent alimony. Multiple separations and cruelty allegations appear, with spouses from Decorah Waterloo and Waverly and mentions of prior appellate affirmation.

District R. E. Gilbert Margaret Gilbert Alice Hummel C.C. Hummel W. B. Stiles Hummel Supreme Court Stiles Culbert Joseph Culbert Meda Culbert Decorah Il L Kester Jensen Oswald Jensen Latterney Walter R. Glockner Prais Charlotte Glockner Waterloo Glockner Robert Marie T. Renner Walter W. Renner Sang Bis Drs. Matthews Stuth Gruver Arnold Gr Waverly

Waterloo Girl Wins American Institute Architecture Medal

Mary UL Worthen of Waterloo Iowa will receive the American Institute of Architecture medal for excellence during a four year University of Illinois program. She is the only senior woman in Winds architecture and has earned top scholastic grades in the last two years. Worthen is the daughter of George M Worthen, a lawyer, and Mrs. Worthen, secretary of the Red Cross home service work.

Virbana INS Mary UL Worthen Waterloo American Institute of Architecture University of Ilinois Miss Worthen Winds Miss Worthey George M. Worthen Pourth Atreal West Home Service Sy Marlag Chapter American Red Cross Waterloo Patcheals Katherine 2 Davenport

Netley's Private Bible Saved From Grave

Michael Netley died at 105 in Waterloo and was buried at Cedar Rapids. His Berlin printed 1736 Bible was removed from the casket after services at Kiszter's chapel and prepared as a family heirloom for Wesley A. Netley Jr., grandson of the deceased, who visited regularly to play violin for him.

Miichael Netley Waterloo Cedar Rapies Kiszter’s Berlin Hig Netley Wesley A. Netley, Jr Wesley A. Netley Leland Avenue

Assessor's Books Ready for City Board of Review

City Assessor J A Townsley announces books prepared for the first meeting of the city board of review on May 3. Trustees and town councils met in April to review valuations. Waterloo falls under a different section. This year review of values will cover personal property only, except where buildings have been removed since the 1935 real estate review. Those who think their property is overvalued may appear before the board and object. no later recourse if they skip the opportunity. City council members will act as the board of review for merchandise, other personal property, and new buildings erected in 1925, about 300 in Waterloo. Townsley prepared the personal property list to aid the board.

J. A. Townsley City Board of Review Boards of Trustees Waterloo Boards of Review Townsley

One-Legged Barber Flees Waterloo Station Case

Louis Jurick 32 of Chicago free on bond after a Waterloo police court verdict for vacancy. Judge Beem suspended sentencing pending stay-out-of-city condition. Police also fined W. Shiek 2.50 for boulevard sign violation. Other continuances set for bootlegging and possession cases of James Banning Martindale and GFL Courtney. Trial now set for April 25 at 10:20 AM.

Louis Jurick Chicago Waterloo Jurick Ralph Davis J. C. Beem Trafffe W. Shiek James’ Banning Martindale Gfl Courtney Des Moines Grant Highway Wbertey Wednessay

Gun Club Organized at Cedar Falls

Fifty members signed the charter of the Cedar Falls Gun Club at Cedar Tails Commercial Club. Officers elected: Ralph E. Bundy president, H R Wolmes vice president, Harry Petersen secretary and treasurer, and J W Ford field captain.

Cedar Walls Cedar Falls

Three Boy Scouts Advance in Rank at Court of Honor

At the Waterloo Boy Scout council April meeting in the city hall court room, William C. Smith of troop 22 earned the eagle badge, Frank Lee of troop 12 received Star Scout, and Edgar Cunningham of troop 12 became a Life Scout. Twenty five merit badges were also awarded to scouts from various troops after tests in prescribed activities. A planned country bike event for scouts was abandoned due to rain.

Waterloo

Girl Dies After Fire at Arbor Day Dinner

Shenandoah Pennsylvania April 24 A rural student Gladys Patience aged 12 died last night after her clothing caught fire from a bonfire during an outdoor Arbor day meal at the school.

Shenandoan Gladys Patience

Elizabeth Gillin McCartnney Voice Teacher Exponent

Elizabeth Gillin McCartnney is noted as a voice teacher and advocate of the Marchesi method. She formerly directed Texas Woman's College in Fort Worth and served on the Allied Arts Conservatory faculty at 616 Coward Building. Phone 1080.

Elizabeth Gillin McCartnney Texas Woman's College Ft. Worth Tex Allied Arts Conservatory Coward

Weathered Waterloo patterns order form notice

An old Waterloo Evening Courier fashion notice invites readers to obtain a 16 cent courier pattern. The form requests mailed orders with payment to the Fashion Department and promises patterns will arrive within ten days after sending.

Woaterloo Sendir

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