Chapters Hope Waterloo Hosts Eastern Star Home Site
Waterloo and Becker chapters of the Order of Eastern Star report progress toward securing a site for an Eastern Star home for children in Waterloo. At the 1928 Grand Chapter convention in Des Moines, a committee was formed to present plans for the home, with Waterloo hoping land donation may make the project possible.
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Order of Eastern Star
O. BE. S
Iowa
Waterjoo
Eastern Star
Follion
Des Moines
Waterloo
R. F. Short
Water-loo
A. A. Lohner
Ralph Dunlavey
Frank Adams
Becker
Dunlavey
Fort Dodge
Frank Shireman
Masonic Temple
Electricia
Order
Decemver
Almedy Stewart
Trum DeRoame
Wilan Tunes
Russell DeGon
Masonic Temple Board
W. F. Schrag
John Duke
Roy Metzacy
Ralph Slippy
Rush Forbes
Glenn Tibbitts
FP. J. Clark
J. W. Miller
Monsenie Temp
Vocation Guidance System Initiated at West High
West High School launched a vocational guidance department this year to help students choose future paths. The program, still expanding, surveys all boys on interests and chosen vocations, arranges talks, and plans individual and group conferences with working boys and seniors to guide them through the upcoming term.
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West High School
Guidanes Ta
Fiteh
Sametina
Ethlets Carry on Charity Work in 1927 Elks Program
The Ethlets conducted a charitable effort in 1927 aided by the annual charity card party at the Elks lodge last fall, drawing over 200 women. Membership runs about 296, with funds directed to needy families early in the holiday season. Officers include Mrs. C. D. Wilcox as noble dame, Mrs. J. C. Gnagy, Mrs. T. J. Fitzearnieh, Mrs. G. L. Whitman, Mrs. Fred Wimberworthy Fiestess, Mrs. William White, and Tiantierine Barton as secretary-treasurer, among others.
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Waterloo Ellets
Chosity Jars
Elks Lab
C. D. Wilcox
J. C. Gnagy
T. J. Fitzear
New Masonic Bodies Eager For Park Avenue Temple
Waterloo Masonic groups await the new temple at Park Avenue and Mulberry Street finally to be completed and occupied after delays from the sale of the old Park and Sycamore street property to a hotel firm. Temporary quarters will be in the Parrott building until two temple floors are ready around July 4, with a half million dollar investment projected. Leaders for the year include A A Lohner eminent commander of Ascaton Commandery No 25 Knights Templar Russell L DeGon illustrious master of Crescent Council No 15 Royal and elect Masons F S Furry high priest of Tabernacle Chapter No 5 Royal Arch Masons George Wright worshipful master of Waterloo Lodge No 105 A F A M Clark L Gormley worshipful master of Martin Lodge No 124 A L P A M.
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Atasonic
Waterloo
Mear
Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
Masonic Temple
Park and Sycamore Street
Tangney-McGinn Realty Company
Masonic
Parrott
A. A. Lohner
Logan Avenue
Ascaton
Knights Templar
Russell L. DeGon
Crescent Council
Furry
Kern Street
Lodee
Waterioo
Dudelings Wert
Six Passioners
Willan
Thomson
Aecniw
Terloo Lodge
Ste
Iy Woo Bush
Sixth Street
Noble Brand
Children Court Established by Ben Hur Tribe
The Ben Hur Tribe plans to institute a children's court in Jamary. JH McGarts of Waterloo reports ritual and most organizational work completed. The local court notes 142 members this year, with navy participation valued at $48 and insurance written totaling $250000. Social events included a pie bake and Christmas party with visitors from state courts. Officials and dignitaries from Crawfordaville and Melchoie enurt attended events early January, with names listed for roles such as judge, keeper, and trustee.
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Jamary
Teleholy Court
Ben Or
Ly JH McGarts
Waterloo
Melehoy Court
Vest
Navy
Yes
Eleney Mohr
Hamry Scavel
Lief
Charles Cox
Dean Myers
Lalan Hii
Bart
Iholas Ten Myers
Aare
Rete Morer
Rehel ak Lodees Close Presnerous and Fruitful Year
Rehel ak Lodees outlines a near year’s plans and lists officers for Temple Retell decae, including A Noamian, Bragk McKinster, McPike, Wedden, Lammert, and Claire Elliath. Gunshine Rebekah lodge names officers and committees led by Gart Anderson, Jaws Breant, and Tet Chrevatney with Walker and Gordon as treasurer and steward.
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Bain
Mason I City
A. B. Noamian
Noble Praud
Bragk McKinster
Vier Prand
OW. McPike
Wedden
James Lammert
Claire Elliath
Gunshine Rebekah Lodac
Gart Anderson
Able Grand
Jaws Breant
Royal Neighbors gain near fifty members in 1827
Royal Neighbors report a near fifty member rise in 1827 with Waterloo and Gold Leaf camps each gaining roughly half. Social events included semi annual birthday picnics, Christmas parties, and card sessions. Annual activities featured installation work, district deputy oversight, and forthcoming county events with installations planned in Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Waterlag Cam
Anrual
Waterlooen
Haeleten
Dewar
Oracle I
Warriett Wightman
Gold Leaf Camp
Mary Arnholt
Reek Island
Waterton Camp
P. Bor
Shirley
Deerimbey
Traess MM
Woodrit
Laren A. Bush
Gridiron Club Promotes Public Speaking Skills
A group of 12 professionals formed the Gridiron Club five years ago to develop public speaking. They meet weekly at Black’s with programs including humorous talks on current events and history. Dr Max Wilsory serves as president with Howard Rath as vice president and other officers elected semi annually.
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Gridiron Club
Ute Srk
Max Wilsory
Howard Rath
Cisle Lee
Treasuy
SLU
Corn Belt Business College Sees 30 Percent Enrollment Rise
A 30 percent gain in enrollment marks the close of another year at Corn Belt Business College with students from Waterloo Dike Denver Quasqueton Allison Nashua Alpha Fredericksburg Readlyn Clarksville Finchford Charles City Vinton La Porte City Shell Rock Reinbeck Traer Waverly and Greene. Nebraska and Wisconsin also represented. The school reports up to date instruction under department heads with a court reporting option by FE Willis Mosher author of Touch Typing Mosher Shorthand. The business department is led by C H Benson with extensive office equipment and teaching aids.
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A&a
Corn Belt Business College
Waterloo
Dike
Denver
Quasqueton
Allison
Nashua
Alpha
Fredericksburg
Readlyn
Clarksville
Finchford
Charles City
Vinton
la Porte City
Shell Rock
Reinbeck
Traer
Waverly and
Greene
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Corn Belt College
Willis Mosher
Mosher
Greg
Corn Belt
C. H. Benson
Athletics Fostered at Sacred Heart in 1927
Organization of an athletic association at Sacred Heart school fostered athletic activity during the year. J. O P. Connell, assistant pastor, coached the school team. The season included social entertainments and several dramatic productions planned for spring. Enrollment reached 280, with about 200 in high school and 80 in the grade or elementary section.
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Sacred Heart
J. O P. Connell
Sacred Mears Parlish
Qoach
Banner Year for Music in East District Schools
The East Public School District emphasizes instrumental music, expanding from vocal instruction to band and orchestras. Since 1925 26, multiple instructors were hired, creating orchestras in most schools. A 63 piece band and a 135 piece high school orchestra have boosted East High’s musical standing.
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Board of Educion of East Public
East
G. T. Bennett
Benett
Francis Grout
East Hieh
Elks Lodge Education Funds Aid Ten Students
Waterloo Elks Benevolent and Protective Order reports a fruitful fraternal year led by Frank C. Fish exalted ruler. Ten students received aid from the lodge scholarship fund to pursue college after high school. Public events, welfare support for 100 families, and dining room open to the public highlighted the year, along with memorial services and community entertainments.
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Waterloo
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Frutkul
Frank C. Fish
Lodge
American Legion
Cedar Falls
Leland’s Grove
Elks
John Regan
Mankato
Minn
Womerts
Walter Bass
Iodge
Nonnusl
Hell
Wrinrles Totten
Modern Waadmen Membership Gains and Initiatives
Modern Waadmen report substantial membership increases for Waterlan camps No. 9059 and No. 5274. An initiation drive aims to recruit candidates in January with Clar enee F Averhofh named consul of East Waterlac camp. Advertising abroad notes rising illiteracy in Palestine, prompting use of electric signs in Tel Aviv and Baghdad with Arabic and Hebrew text to reach nonreaders.
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Wohnen
Canal Raland Power
Webster Street
East Waterlac Camp
Cairo
Den
Palestine
Aviv
Moose Members Raised 101218 Second in State
Waterloo lodge No 228 Loyal Order of Moose prospered in fraternal growth with a class of 47 initiated after a visit by Judge J Willis Pierson. Total Waterloo membership reached 1250, second only to Davenport. The Moose band of 35 placed third at Cedar Rapids contest. building funds for Mooseheart raised over 13 000 toward a 335 000 Cedar Valley Legion No 141 remains large with 700 members. Officers listed include Edward Bussey dictator and R F Bartz view dictator. Women of Mooseheart Legiont report 300 members. Firsts won by a ladies drill team and Junior Moose lodge at Cedar Rapids convention. Officers and governors named for several units.
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Waterloo
Loyal Order of Moose
Numbe
J. Willis Pierson
the Moose
Waterloo Lodge
Davenport Lodge
Wwisiy
Moose
Robert W. Leach
Waverly
Cedar Rapids
Iown
Mooseheart
Tll
Order
Cedar Valley Legion No. 141
Aloase Orn Afrolic
Ceds Rapids
Cedar Valley Legion
Iowa Legions
Davenport
Des Moines
George W. Weilein
Town National Guard
Webster City
Iowa City
Clinton
Moose Lodge
Eys M. Weilein
Helen Colby
Melvin Adams
Audrey Stevens
Florence Sawyer
Helen Kistner
Helen Robinson
Maxine Colton
Ardith van Vierk
Lorraine Colby
Junior Gilfillan
Junior Pickett
Ralph French
Harald Pratt
Knights of Columbus Watch Plans Recreational Room
Waterton council No 700 Knights of Columbus outlines yearlong activity to establish a lodge run recreational center for members boys to keep them away from disreputable venues. Center to be at lodge HQ 1612 Sycamore with reading areas games then gym equipment. signals broader council drive nationwide. Jeffery G Sullivan attorney grand keeps
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Waterton Council
Knights of Columbus
Iodge
Grand Lodge
Sycamore Street
Jeffery G. Sullivan
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