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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1923

Page

4

Pied Piper Enchants Waterloo Audience At First Show

The Pied Piper presented to benefit the biennial convention fund by Waterloo Woman's Club drew a large crowd at East High. The medieval festival program featured diverse guilds, ornate costumes, and a skilled cast led by Dr. R. Macartney as the Piper and Mrs. J. J. O'Keefe as Veronika. The performance highlighted strong directing, music, and orchestral support, with a second show set for West High School at 2:15 p.m. today.

Waterloo Woman's Club East High Auditorium West High School Hamelin J. R. Macartney J. J. O’keefa Veronika Jan Charles Pickett Fred Bl. Northey Jacobus Victor Zell Jame Jan Butchers Marion Jean Preece A. A. Hoifmann Rose Reichard Marshall TR. Macartney Peter Sacristan Fred Clark Joan Knox J. E. Ridenour Voorhees Ursula Kurt George Nauman B. L. Johnson Sirs Roa Eimil B. Nauman Anselm Wie Langins Calvin Kingsley Huts Lyesime Hampelin Billie Donovan Krincis Ernster Henry Arned Marcus Shannon Alien Hileman Erma Applequist Frederick Hincr Robert Howe Jesber Donald Cass Janet Knox Dee McElhinney Beatrice Koloc Carolina Johnson Monle Wonle Dorothy Kiime Sue Grace ‘Blanch Mann Tee Sleep FB Fridy Helen Swhvber Mary Jean Knckson Mary Wrenk Bobby Flerron Hetty Brchoal Amathea Kenyon Batty Blekley Katherine Frekley Mary Bumayo Haperon Rs. i. M. Knox At. H. Dotesen Market Place ter——Maric Bartell Offmanin Richard Marshall Maybeth Mack Helen Hitginger Fanchon Powers Loren Barry Ceeeees Marshall Cheever Lan Kessler Winer Hisch Beethoven der Rattensanger von Dania Bureheval Lairy Sehees Mendelssohn Lulixby Oberon Weeees- Weber Ahred Chirk Paully Arthur Jury James Murphy Victor Zeliiefer Mamitudie Satna Alford C. W. Chapman Irs F. EB Melithinney Br.c Smook Mira T. C. Atenues Moral Mane Wangler

City in Brief: War Veterans Office to Visit St Louis

A Waterloo War veterans bureau subdistrict director E J Wieland leaves tonight for St Louis to spend a few days at the district office. The notice also lists local moves, bankruptcies, real estate transfers, and social events in Waterloo and nearby towns.

C. L. Reeder Dubuque Fred C. Kroll Wirst Street Havest R.S. Lincoln Cedar Rapids Brockwell Arms E. J. Wieland Waterloo The War Veterans’ Bureau St. Louis Kenneth J. Ludwig Park Avenue Como Tex Ludwig Mater William F. Getsch& Co William F. Getschig Juan Plombergan Wilma Peverill Alta Vista Avenue Falm Beach Fla Howard Timick Catherina Cutler Teverill Wil Chicago John T. Owsley Keokuk

West High Prepares for 87 Incoming Students

Eighty seven eighth A grade students in west schools will attempt admission to West High as the first semester closes. Central leads with 36, Emergon 18, Whitt er 14, Id ison o 11, and Kingsley 8. The students were tested on intelligence and academic work using the Otis Intelligence Tests by Elizabeth Kenney. Final scores combined test rate and accuracy with teacher judgment. The entering group lists many candidates including Mildred Alexander Ruth Ker Esther Gaston and others. The district has used these tests since 1921, marking the fourth survey, with Waterloo schools sometimes exceeding standards. Promotion for all West schools is scheduled tomorrow as the new term begins Monday.

Central Emergon Whitter Idisono Kingsley Elizabeth Kenney Worl Kenney Mildred Alexander Ruth ‘Ker Esther Gaston Marie Flartson Walter Hattrup Jeaneite Ierrick Adrian Huffman Robert Johnston Kye Joyer Helen Moore Grace Morrow Eugene Nelson Marian Rollins Laftuc Stourke Helen Saylor Gayle Scott Mercedes Scheples Ingens Barnes Marie Warkhurat Haugh Mildred Bowen Mildred Johnston Frederick King Guy Kloster Myron Lamb William Malvern Burdell Morse Cleon Richards Warl Santman John Slattery Howard Smith Donald Smucker Dale Sweltzer Adela Stafford Darlyna White Eidlison Louis Bruce Charles Buren Aren Christensen Larkin Collins Neth Kress Irma Orr Gladys Ben Richardson Alice Spenshelma Smith Marion Willams Trier Ralph Childs Ruth Fitchooth Phillip Rausch Eeith Joyner Alice Tiileman John McCall Susie Shunven DeWayne Biehop Homer Barns Ruth Potlock Carl Core Donald Sthotter Walter Wilson Charles Stewart Jeanette Laurie Vivian Turtong Titchard Walston Donald Peterson Waterloo Frank George

Kathleen Play Teems With Colorful Tunes

The American Legion production Kathleen features bright songs led by Miss Anna Casey and Ralph Martin. It offers a contrast to popular selections with a distinctive tune showing a hopeful, forward march as performers deliver an upbeat chorus.

Kathleen American Legion Anna Casey Ralph Martin

California Fig Syrup advertisement urges mothers to use for children

A vintage ad appeals to mothers to give California Fig Syrup to sick or constipated children. It claims a teaspoonful today prevents tomorrow’s illness, describing symptoms and promising a gentle bowel cleanse. The ad warns to insist on the genuine product with proper labeling and directions printed on the bottle.

Cross California

Famous tenor and pianist coming here recital

Albert Scholin of First M. B. Church announces William Rogerson tenor of the Chicago Grand Opera association and Adelbert Huguelet pianist will give a joint recital for the church choir on the evening of February 11. Rogerson recently debuted as a leading tenor with Galitzine Curci and is praised as one of America's greatest tenors. Huguelet is a prominent Chicago pianist.

Albert Scholin M. B William Rogerson Chicago Grand Opera Association Adelbert Huguelet Rogerson Miles Galit Curci Paganini America Huguelet Chicago

Funeral notices from Waterloo and surroundings

Mortuary notices report the death of Thomas William Gruver at Valley Junction Wisconsin age 58 from heart leakage born June 17 1868 in Tack Bon county Iowa married Jessie Lamphear at Monmouth Illinois five children survive and brothers and sisters listed. News of Sarah Wilson of Hugo Colorado and Julia A Murphy of Portland Indiana deaths are noted with survivors and service details. Nicholas Vogt funeral at St Marys Church tomorrow with burial Calvary and local church members listed.

Thomas William Gruver Waterloo Valley Junction Wis Tack- Bon County Jessie Lamphear Monmouth Charles Beulah Mildred Harry Agone Arthur Isham Grace Sayres Independence Hattie Hayward Sayre Okd Rose Morris Buxton Ore Amy Hughes Sarah Wilson Hugo Colo Alex Wilson Duke Lafayette W. H. Brett Long Beach Cal Kimball Dakota Territory Orange Township J. i Kiingaman Wilson Nicholas Vogt St. Mary's Catholic Church Maurus Eberle Calvary St. Joseph

Rosery Society Meet at Renn Home In Oak Avenue

The Rosery society will convene at 8 p.m. today at the home of Mrs W A Renn daughter of a deceased person located at 369 Oak Avenue. Mrs Augusta Schiefelbein body taken to Hudson for a funeral at 1 30 p m Saturday with services at the German Evangelical church in Black Hawk township at 2 30 p.m. Interment in churchyard.

Rosery Society W. A. Renn Oak Avenue Augusta ‘Schiefelbein Augusta Schiefelbein Hudson German Youtheran Black Hawk Township

Nashua Man Dies at 101 After Brief Illness

Nashua Ja Jan 18 Carl Alexander Schultz died at his son's home in Nashua. He would have been 102 years old had he lived another 24 hours. He had stayed in comparatively good health until a few days before death, having driven to town from his country home late last week.

Nashua Carl Alexander Schultz Peter

Farmer Near Allison Ends Life in Despair

Wealthy farmer two miles west of Allison in poor health for years and discouraged by illness, shot himself late Tuesday evening. He lived with nephew Hie Rieman who rented the farm. Found by Ben Westendorf while returning from town. sheriff reports incomplete details.

Allison Treno Evers California Hie Rieman

Are You Nervous Sleepless Weak Here’s Good Advice

Mrs Emma Shanks of 1219 Fifth Ave testifies that Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cured her “woman’s trouble” and restored health after she suffered with nervousness backaches and poor sleep. The ad promotes liquid or tablet forms claiming to build strength, vigor and clear skin for women.

Bluts Iowa Emma Shanks Fifth Ave Dr. Pierce

Fragmentary obituary note hints at suicide and funeral

Immense grief fills the community as a doctor and authorities respond to a disturbing scene. A torn note found near the body reads I cannot stand this world any longer Tam going to another world to live with Lord ye. Evers, a mature man, had been unwell and lately troubled. The funeral was held at the house this afternoon.

Tam

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