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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

2

Violin Teacher Leads Grace Church Concert by Kurtz Ensemble

Prof Edward Frampton Kurtz, violin teacher at Iowa State Teachers College, presents his string ensemble in a Grace Methodist Episcopal church concert. Kurtz, former Pittsburgh Symphony conductor, will perform violin solos and conduct a varied program featuring Harriet Miller, Janet Little, and others in a student string quartet and cello sections.

Edward Frampton Kurtz Iowa State Teachers College Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Kurtz Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra United States Janet Little d'Evry Frof. Kurtz Rinale Miner Carensky Holger Christensen Colin Wilbur Dee Tu Presto Naft Harriet Miller Hober Christensen Marlys Schmarck Wilbur McKinstry Tschaikowsky Edward ‘Kurtz Largo Tanto Edward Kurtz Ednad Hopkins

Guest Night at First Brethren Church Circle

The Service Circle of the First Brethren Church held a guest night during its monthly meeting last evening in the B. P. W. club rooms. About thirty members and friends attended, with Mrs. Glen Lichty delivering greetings. Hostesses included Mrs. Charles Hatch, Mrs. Oren Gnagy, Mrs. Lettie Eighmey, Louis Delts, and others. social committee members ran games and contests while light refreshments were served.

First Brethren ‘Church Mary Horner Charles Hatch Oren Gnagy Lettie Eighmey Louis Delts Aoe E. Duffy Homer Lichty J. Gayman Glen Lichty Gircle Clyde’ Smith A. E.weld Waterlon Masonic Hall Roy Short Sumner Audubon Florence Gabriel

Ness Is Honored at May Party in May Day Mood

Mrs C J Ness receives a maybasket of gifts at a party hosted by Mrs W L Dewald and Mrs R W Schear at Mrs Ransom's home. About 31 members of Class In the Corner Graves Memorial United Church attended the event. Games and May motifs decorated tables as guests presented well wishes to Ness and Miss Mira Pierce and Mrs C Fu Sponheim.

C. J. ‘Ness Ransom W. L. Dewald R. W.W. Schear Graves Memorial United Brach Church Ness Mira Pierce C. Fu Sponheim

Elfretta Borden Will Broadcast From Des Moines Station

Elfretta Borden a senior at Maddigan School of Music will sing on WHO Des Moines at 2 15 p m tomorrow. She will perform selections from Puccini Verdi and others including Una Botte Poco Fa O Mio Babbino Caro Ai Fors Lui from La Traviata and more amid a West High school club dinner event at the Y M C A building with officials and students attending.

Elfretta “Borden Maddigan School of Music Station Who Des Moines Mies Borden Johanie Galde

Fortnightly Club Discusses Legislation and Road Policy

Fortnightly club members heard State Representatives C. A. Hollis and B. Lichty discuss last general assembly legislation at Dr. and Mrs. Hemsworth home. Hollis noted highway laws and Santee’s role in early road policy. Lichty reported nearly 900 bills existed, 364 passed, health and public acts highlighted. Dr. Chase spoke on the Wamstead act. Annual banquet planned at Black's Tearoom with committee members named. Out of town guests included Dr. Chase and Hollis family members.

Hollis Highway Commission

Egypt Lecture at Immanuel Church by Rev O Erbe Boone Jr

Rev O Erbe Boone Jr will deliver an illustrated talk on Egypt at Immanuel Lutheran school hall Friday evening. He will share observations from foreign travels with camera and notebook, highlighting standout experiences in Egypt, presented under the Senior Walther League of Immanuel Titheran Church.

O. Erbe Boone, Jr Egypt Immanuel Lutheran School Hall Erbe Walther League Immanuel Titheran Church

Church News Plans a May 11 Luncheon for Dr J R Macartney

Several church women groups held meetings at First Presbyterian First Congregational Burton Avenue Baptist Trinity Lutheran and M C A rooms. They planned a May 11 luncheon honoring Dr J R Macartney who leaves for California to oversee a parish. Hostesses include Mrs Lewis Mrs Togerson Mrs Baugher and Mrs Merriman with 21 guild members present.

J. R. Macartney California First Presbyterian Church Majel Guild Charles Lewis Elmer ~ Togerson Guild F. Furry Women's Guild Trinity American Lutheran Church M. C. A. Mines W. AA. Reupke Otto Peterson George Reed Edward Baker F. Hi. Moeclman United Lutheran Church of America Cedar Rapids

Hints in Beauty Care Ugly Expressions

A fragment from a consumer-style health column discusses facial expressions and aging effects. It links frowns to near-sightedness, weak glasses, or reading issues, and suggests eye tests, avoiding mouth lines, and practicing cheerful expressions. It also offers cosmetic tips like lemon juice, cucumber, and scalp care to improve appearance and confidence.

Woman's Relief Corps Marks Grant Birthday Dinner Program

The Woman's Relief Corps held a dinner and program in Memorial hall to celebrate Ulysses S. Grant's birthday, honoring G A R members and wives. Mrs. Elizabeth Billings led the program with musician Mrs. John Geertsen, and various veterans and spouses participated in tableaux and songs.

Ulyases S. Grant Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Elizabeth Billings John Geertsen Viola 12 Hartsell G. A. RR Anna Shannon T. A. Shannon Elizabeth Dewey Union Forever W. A. Davis Pearl Ellis Grant JuliaLl. Brace Lowa J. C. Trawlor Corps Algona. In Towa George Lucht G. A. IR J. F. Armstrong Joe Grimm J. F. Moyer Amos Wheat Aurus Jus Tatro Ansel Woore G. W. Bothwell G. A. R. Post Fairbank Pauline McElroy J. W. Wilimek Fred Moore Mmes. VW As Davis J. B. Becker Otto Obele Ida Alderman Frank Lynn Mmes Harold Cuddeback David Upcraft Ella McHeffey J. Lu. Chevalier James Hurst Elizabeth Highmey Hudson, Ta, and Mines Lillian M. Herren Lucinda Wright Waterloo Averice Gilley George Sheffield Thimblebee

Welcome reception for Calvary Evangelical pastor Rev H J Faust

Calvary Evangelical church hosts a reception tomorrow evening for new pastor Rev H J Faust with Aid Society officers leading the event. A male quartet and duets will perform, and talks by church officers accompany the program. Visitors from Sumner and Audubon attend as 125 total guests are recorded.

H.J. Faust Congregation of Calvary Evangelical Church and Friends Aid Society Mmes John H. Boeger George Hansen Stanley Kline Frank Bisdorf Bert Fritzsinger R. G. Roblin Walter Scheppele Roy Bisdorf

Club Notes Recall Surprise Birthday Dinner

A social club event honored James Dukiels with a surprise birthday gathering. Guests hosted a six dish meal served by attendees. Richard Crowther attended as a guest, contributing to the evening's celebration.

Reoass Club James Dukiels Richard Crowther

Charged With Beating Wife Before Municipal Court

Trai of HH. J. Allens faced charges of disturbing the public quiet by beating his wife. He was scheduled to appear before Judge J.C. Reem in municipal court this afternoon. Allen was arrested last evening by Lt. William Urie and Driver Charles Pinkins on the complaint of Mrs. Allen filed today.

Wite Trai HH. J

Lawmaking Cos Des Moines Town Assembly Adopts Budget

Des Moines discussions yield a Town General Assembly adjournment with an estimated total budget of about 275000 dollars per chief clerk ALCL Tantamon of the Town house of Representatives. The figure represents the projected expenditures for the period.

Des Moines Fenereal Assembly Alcl Tantamon

Riverside Cemetery: Marshalltown Model Park of Living Beauty

The May issue of American Magazine lauds Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown Iowa as a world class example of a community cemetery. Superintendent Sam Rubee is credited with transforming the graveyard into a vibrant park with flowers and lakes, attracting thousands of visitors and daily activity near Main Street.

Riverside Marshalltown Mary B.mullett Sta Sam Rubee Rubee Miss Mullett Middlewest Sam Samuel Cemtery Riverside Cemetery Evero

City in Brief and Advertisements Chronicle

A Waterloo column lists local movements and society notes from residents visiting Chicago Minneapolis and Davenport. It mentions temple meetings executives and church events along with upcoming daylight saving time changes for Chicago Waterloo travel times and bake sales by First Evangelical and First Presbyterian groups.

Maxine Lamson Minneapolis Minn Lows State Teachers College Central Commercial Convention Minnesota University Friends J. W. Thompson Vourth State Bureau of Investigation James E. Risden Risden Des Moines Tompson City of Chicago Waterloo Chicago First Evangelical Church Kezar Circle No. 1 of Women's Society East Fourth G. H. Hospers Coward

Police seek driver of wrecked Mulberry Street roadster

LaPorte City police sought I. E. Thacker owner and possible driver of a roadster wrecked last night in a collision with a Yellow Cab baggage truck on Mulberry Street between Seventh and Eighth. Isaac Bernstein, truck driver, said the roadster struck the rear of the baggage truck, swerved around it and stopped on Sixth Street. The driver staggered from the car and disappeared.

I. EB Thacker Porte City Yellow Cab Company Mulberry ‘Street Seventh Isaac Bernstein Sixth Street

Stolen Ford Roadster Recovered in Sioux Falls Case

Virgil Leege of 921 Forest Avenue confessed stealing a Ford roadster in Sioux Falls last winter. Police turned the vehicle over to an Insurance representative and will return it to its owner in Sioux Falls. Leege is serving a 10 year sentence at Anamosh State Reformatory.

State Reformatory Anamosh Virgil Leege Forest Avenue Sioux Falls S. D Leege

Norman and the New Maid Chase Edits at the Door

Norman climbs steps and rings the bell eager to see Edith but meets a new maid who says she is engaged. The well dressed youth confirms he is the fiancé, adding a playful line about Edith.

Norman Edith London

Lions to attend Des Moines district convention

Nearly half of the Waterloo Lions club members left today or will go tonight to the Iowa Nebraska district convention meeting in Des Moines at noon. A number of the members were accompanied by their sons. The regular weekly luncheon at Black's Tearoom was omitted today.

Waterloo Lions Glib Ilown-Nebracka Des Moines Black's Tearoom

Manufacturer Ends Life in Sioux City

George C. Coulson, 26, a prominent local businessman and secretary treasurer of the Novelty Manufacturing Company, died yesterday at his home by asphyxiation. The death occurred in Sioux City on April 23.

Sioux City George C. Coulson The Novelty Manufacturing Company

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