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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
3
Dr Homer C Stuntz of New York City missionary secretary delivered the concluding address at the Cedar Falls district M E conference in Sumner on April 29. The program closed with a fine and memorable sermon by the distinguished preacher formerly serving as pastor in the district.
The Waterloo waterlonp conference featured Dr Stuntz speaking on The unoccupied Field and mission work in India and the Philippines. It reported three young men licensed to preach and notes other speakers including Rev FE Hull and W R Jameson. Dr W R Cooper praised Job’s literary value. The conference adjourned to spring in Clarksville with nearly all district ministers present.
Miss Frett Mason, daughter of Mr John Mason of Franklin Street, won first place in an Iowa State Teachers College declamatory contest held in Cedar Falls. She performed The Swang Song, a dramatic selection, under instructor Bertha Martin and received a $24 prize along with a bouquet from the Alpha Sorists. Friends from Waterloo praised her talent at the evening event.
Scott Prowell arranges New York Symphony Orchestra in Waterloo on May 27 with Walter Damrosch conducting and four noted soloists Miss Florence Hinkle Christina Miller Alfred Quesnel and Arthur Middleton. Two performances 2:30 pm and 2:45 pm at Waterloo theater to suit workers. Prof Prowell earns praise for securing this major tour stop and the city anticipates strong attendance.
Local officials deny blueprints or firm plans for a $200000 passenger depot project. Rumors say Trans Central and partners may remodel and enlarge the current station, alter ticket windows, and use space in the waiting room formerly held by American Express Co. No definite details available. public discussion centers on potential improvements. The notice ends noting an event at First Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, May 2.
The Miss Girlie Reed pupils gave a delightful recital at her Commercial Street home last evening. A long program featured Sunflower Dance, U and Waltz, multiple piano solos, duets, and a Moonlight on the Hudson encore. Fifty guests attended and enjoyed decorated rock rooms with bouquets and ferns among spirited performances.
A special meeting of the G I A to B of L E is set for Monday evening at 7 30 in Engineers hall. A committee for Decoration day will meet Wednesday evening May 3 at 7 30. Mrs Black's Sunday school class meets Monday evening with Mrs Boysen with supper at 6 39. Degree of Honor holds a meeting Tuesday evening. all members urged to bring coupons.
Grandpa Staedell visits Le Mars with his son Frank. Edna Hann teaches No. 8 Barclay starting the 17th. A Cedar Falls Gate salesman roams nearby. Barclay congregation attend Raymond mission. Joel Page goes to South Dakota to prove up on a farm. Miles Vaudeville New at the Orpheum. Church event Tuesday morning May 2 features hot waffles and 26 cent tickets.
George A. Fergemann of Waterloo leads a State Officer role as the seventh Iowa state convention of the Knights of the Maccabees closes with a banquet and social. A. I. Lee and D. P. Markey chair events, officers elected include supreme representatives A. I. Lee Des Moines and W. S. Willard Cedar Falls, with many named pickets, masters, and sergeants listed. The convention votes to hold meetings biennially and to adjust member rates after age 55.
List of advertised mail includes Mrs Ed Aughlaugh Miss Charlotte Andile Miss Tula Belle Miss Alda Carter Mrs Lillian Cesar Florence Cline Mamora Coy Mrs Katharine Sessor Cox Miss Ethel Esicke Mrs Cary Fry Mrs J E Harrington Miss Maude Hart Mrs Loa Hayes and other names from Waterloo post.
Health cue about Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claims to prevent gray hair thinning and dandruff. It touts natural restoration, scalp cleanliness, and hair growth with safe use. Available now for fifty cents a bottle from druggists.
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