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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1926

Page

4

Cedar Rapids Schools Win District Music Contest

Cedar Rapids high schools dominated the East region contest held in Waterloo with Cedar Rapids taking first in all Class A events and West and East high earning seconds and thirds. Bracketed by strong judging, Best Officials praised Cedar Rapids for precision and tone while Cedar Rapids girls’ and boys’ choirs tied or impressed in close finishes.

Waterloo East Cedar. Rapids al the Cedar Rapids West High Gail Wilbur Music West Grace Ullemeyer East High Rapids Celent Cedar’ Rapids Dorothy Schmidt GC. T. Bennett Fred J. Miller Hast High Superi Charles W. Wine Grandy Center Cedar, Rapids Violet Watters Week High Virginia Fish West Aykn Glee Club Grundy Center

West Union public school bands and orchestra flourish

West Union Public Schools report the most extensive instrumental program for a district its size. About 140 pupils in grades 9 to 12 study in four ensembles including a senior band of 40 and a senior orchestra. Instrumental instruction began three years ago with free access, backed by the board, using several loaned instruments and nine to twelve large instruments. Rehearsals run three afternoons weekly from 3:30 to 6, with performances at fairs and community events as the ensembles develop toward a symphony or chestra.

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Radio WSUL Evening Program and School Band Plans

WSUL radio aired an evening program at 7 30 with Galen C Mirick directing instrumental work in local schools. Harvey N Mluckhohn is superintendent. ALAY Allison and committees discuss band offerings and a May day opening. Guests Friday included Fred Spohr, newly listed as proprietor of the Dsage Vata. Spohr is a long-time Illinois Central railroad employee.

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Phyllis Transforms After Quiet Struggles

The piece notes Phyllis, once pale and tired, gaining five pounds and enjoying tennis. Friends describe a life change as she looks alive and glad, while a character quips about health pills and a brighter outlook.

Phyllis Lydia Pinkhom

Store ethics pledge guides community service for fifty years

The column defends a store’s role in serving the community with clear merchandising principles. It details pledges to quality, fair pricing, returnable merchandise, honest sales practices, seeking meritorious special buys, and staff training to ensure courteous service. The message emphasizes trust, integrity, and a long-standing commitment to customers.

Hat Sein Shipley Uta Wromats W. OH. Nelson

Three Candidates for Lieutenant Governor Spark Lively Race

Rex Moines April 26 three Republican candidates vie for the lieutenant governor nomination Clem Kimball Council Bluffs seeks a second term Willis Edson Storm Lake speaker of the house last session Ray Scott Marshalltown ex-senator leads the three. All are attorneys with legislative background and poised to argue in the coming weeks.

Rex Moines Une Gay Clem Kimball Council Bluffs Willis OC Edson Storm Lake Ray Scot Marshalltown Kimball J. R. Price Albia

Girl Weds Smallpox Victim to Nurse Him

Corning April 24 Even smallpox did not deter love as Russell Roland of Corning married Siss Esther Lund despite quarantine. A health officer ordered the couple to a vacant house, but Miss Lund insisted, defying the quarantine to unite with her fiancé. The Rev. Mi. officiated as the scene highlighted determination amid public health safeguards.

Corning Russell Roland of Corning Esther Lund Miss Lund

Impromptu wedding near quarantined house noted

Menoher and relatives witnessed a wedding at a quarantined residence. The bride, previously vaccinated, and her husband were led to quarantine quarters where she plans to nurse him back to health. Authorities outline plans for road graveling in Webster County under county contracts.

Ort Lodge UINS Briday Webster County

Country Club Elects West Union Leaders in 1926

West Union Iowa April 26 Officers elected for 1926 by West Union Country Club. I A Malefree presides, U A King vice president, Lorenzo Hats secretary and treasurer W B Komas Go R Woodard H Tyler and W Tisdale directors.

Country Club Westh Union Oflcera West Union Country Club Ares I. A. aleUree U. A. King Lorenzo Hats W.B. "Komas Go R, Woodard H. "Tyler W. ‘Tisdale Wrectors

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