Waterloo Drama League opens its own community theatre
The Waterloo Drama League has built a permanent home for its six produced plays and local talent. Carl C. Glick leads the group with strong community support, featuring local writers and actors. The new Our Lady of Victory academy venue seats 159 and funds go to productions and upgrades. Membership costs six dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drama League
Waterloo
Jeanne
Lfe
I den
Miriam Marsh
Carl C. Glicks
Chamber of Commerce
Field
League
J. B. O’keefe
H. Ju. Haywood
Manger
Reno Reeve
Pisys
Prunella
Glick
Guthrie McConnell
Mary Hight
Florence Clay Knox
Mary
A. E. W. Mason
Father Blattery
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Jeagun
Fifth Street
Russell-Lamson
Des Moines Register
Increase in Books Borrowed at the Public Library
The annual report shows 158 846 books circulated, up from 139 618 the prior year, amid war related inquiries. Staff changes included several resignations and new catalogers, with temporary cataloging by existing staff. The library mourned the death of Mrs Brainard and saw Miss Runkle leave for Cedar Rapids, while Miss Alice Dunham joined the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lucille Greenwell
Chicago
Richardson
Pendleton
Ore
Florence Hayes
Lincoln, Neb
Elizabeth Baxter
Baxter
Kansas State Library
Runkle
Alice Dunham
Waterloo Library Sees Staff Changes and Civic Ties Deepened
Aug 1 resignation of reference assistant Miss Brainard prompts appointment of Miss Ritchie as her successor while Miss Florence Dewey becomes head of circulation. Agnes and Gladys Johnson join as general assistants as staff expands. board of trustees gains John J. Fressie. The library widens community programs, supports story hours, clubs, and a soldier book drive that sent 3 000 to 4 000 volumes to Camp Dodge with local business support. Strong city partnership boosts funding and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnece
Mary Brainard
Florida
Miss Brainard
Jean Ritchie
Florence Dewey
Pratt School of Library Science
Brooklyn
N. Y
Waterloo
Agnes Johnson
Gladys Johnson
Marlo Clark Brace
Mildred Hoffman
Mildred Maynard
Florence Stines
Veronica Gorman
Mary Stewart
Cecilia Stanton
Alice Dunham
John J. Fressie
H. M. Reed
Austin Burt
F. J. Hanlon
Matt Parrott
S. B. Reed
Raymond Folk
John J. Fressle
Miriam Marsh
George Willams
Chautauqua
Peachers’ Association
Civics Department
The
Woman's Club
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Woman’s Club
Wilcox
Dubuque
Robinson
State Brary Commission
Brary Board
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Maria C. Brace
Northey
Northey Miz. Co
Waterloo, Iowa
Kers
Bath Streets
Iowa
the Rath Packing Company
Pork and Beef Packers
Rath
Blackhawk Bacon
Blackhawk Leaf
Blackhawk Pure
Blackhawk
Tewart
Portage
A.C. Stewart Auto Tire CO
Northland Auto Oil
Jefferson
Bartles-Sweney Oil Company
Logan Avenue
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