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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1925

Page

14

Wartburg League to Hold Thirteenth Convention in Waterloo

The Wartburg league of First Lutheran will host the thirteenth annual Eastern Iowa Federation meeting in Waterloo. Delegates from multiple Iowa towns will attend. Trinity American Lutheran church youth assist with lodging. Saturday features a welcome address and a high school gym reception with music and performances.

Wartburg League of First Lutheran Eastern Iowa Federation of Wartburg League Andrew Arlington Ellevue Denver Dubuque Dundee Dysart Independence Lamont Lost Nation Maynard Olwein Olin Preston St. Donatus Strawberry Point Westgate Wyoming Young People’s Society of Trinity American Lutcheran Church First Church Waterloo East High School Louis Fr. Stotte Frances, Miller Ray Harry D. Bennett Ralph Bennett Elma Christensen

Miss Gerstenberger and Michael Brown Wed in Hazleton

Miss Vivian Gerstenberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Gerstenberger and Michael Brown of Oelwein were married at the Catholic church in Hazleton Virginia June 26. Agnes Gerstenberger was bridesmaid and Vincent Killering Fayette served as best man. Mrs Brown has taught school. Mr Brown a former tailor at Graver Tailor shop Oelwein plans independent business in McGregor where they will reside.

Hazleton Vivian Gerstenberger Louis Gerstenberger Michael Brown Oelwein Agnes Gerstenberger Vincent Killerling Fayette Brown Graver Tailor Shop Ockwein McGregor FL Schnake Lodi Cal L. H. Lesher Kingsley Avenue Waterloo Forrest Shores Marshalltown A. Ji. Bradley Minneapolis Minn James Aldous Iowa City L. C. Rusmeiser Gregg School Chicago Bruce Gates Gates Business College Rea C. Thompson Central Steel Corporalina Clinton Vis Clark Williams Marjorie Nina Wenatehee Wash Carl Salsburg Eugene Owatonna Anton Sturn Elsie Borchert

Music Students in Banquet and Program Tonight

Regis Conservatory of Music will entertain at the annual spring banquet for graduate pupils, their parents and friends in Hotel Russell-Lamson this evening. 75 guests attend. Miss Mildred Bright will preside as toast mistress. Pupils and faculty will contribute numbers for entertainment.

Regis Conservatory of Music Russell-Lamson Mildred Bright

Mission work among the negroes studied at Burton Avenue church

Members of the Burton Avenue Banlist church society met Wednesday afternoon to study mission work among the negroes. Mrs. Nell Keppie presided with contributions from mesdames Marty Murray Clarence La Barre Charles Warner Clifford Dryden and Guy Walker. The women's quartet sang several numbers.

Burton Avenua Banlist Church Society Church Partiers Nell Keppie Mmes Marty Murray Clarence la Barre Charles Warner Clifford Dryden Guy Walker

Vacation Bible Classes Close With Programs

Several daily vacation bible schools have run for weeks with public programs, demonstrations, and picnics. Westminster Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Methodist conclude with exhibits, Bible drama, handwork, and moral lessons. Walnut Street Baptist and First Brethren plan public programs this week, led by pastors and teachers, featuring memory work, hymns, and dramatizations.

Byrnes Park Bible Westminster Presbyterian Church St. Paul's Methodist Church Y. Williams Mies C. A. Harmon Flomer Jolls G. R. Watwou G. H Deyo W. A. Borden Melt Dacobser R. Hoel Genevieve Haljloway Walnut Street Baptist Church First Brethrén Bible School A. D. Cushman

Y W C A Camp Increases Weight of Girls

Camp at Riverview Park Cedar Falls reports intake statistics for two weeks with 725 quarts of milk 1200 bees and 356 Pullman loaves daily along with 18 bushels of potatoes and 110 pounds of butter. Girls were weighed on entry and before return with several gaining over one pound up to four pounds Shirley Stuart named president Frances Welsh honor girl and Edna Rittenhouse honored for Broun merits. Camp leader Miss Watters and Margaret Watters leave for Atalissa then Estes Park Colorado.

Young Women's Christian Association Riverview Park Cedar Falls Marie Watters Fpre Asquyth Youngs Shirley Stuart Frances Mary Welsh Edna Mae Rittenhowse Broun Hanors

SIDE TALKS Am WHAT CHILDREN OWE PARENTS

A reflective column on parenting dynamics contrasts harsh demanding discipline with calm, respectful guidance. It notes that blaming children fuels rebellion, while reasonable explanations foster cooperation, and it recalls a public tennis match scene where a mother’s arguments spoiled the moment and the children’s response.

Two Good Numbers on College Summer Course Next Week

Iowa State Teachers college offers two notable summer entertainments next week. Prof B Harold Georg of Vas sar college Poughkeepsie N Y presents a vesper organ recital Sunday afternoon and Gay MacLaren performs her new play Father and Dad Thursday at 815 p m. Georg recently toured Europe studying with master organists and will play a varied program with no admission charge. MacLaren portrays all roles in the one act play, following her Waterloo appearance with the Water loo Woman's club sponsorship.

Iowa State Teachers College B. Harold Georg Vassar College Poughkeepsie N. Y Gay Macleren Geer Europe France Bach Kehudy and Puguett Saine-Saens Stoughton Sibellus Mannsheld Miss MacLaren Waterloo Waterloo Woman's Club

Atwood Kin g Reunion At Willard Hall In Roscoe Illinois

Sixty four Patten Atwood kin from Roscoe Illinois gather for a two day reunion at Willard hall Rockford and Waterloo sites alternate each year. Oldest attendee Joseph Atwood Rockford Illinois 85 and three month old Carol Strohenbein Reinbeck Iowa are among 12 first cousins from Oklahoma California Rockford Iowa. Local reps John W Wilson H M Kober from Waterloo. gathering opened Thursday and runs through tonight with impromptu talks and music.

Patten Atwood Roscoe, Il Willard Hall Joseph Atwood Rockford Carol Strohenbein Reinbeck Younge St Waterloo Atwood Joseph Patten Philip Oklahoma California Iowa John W. Wilson H. M. Kober

La Porte City Man Elected President of McQuilkin Family

Greer McQuilkin of La Porte City was elected president at the eighteenth annual reunion of descendants of Robert R. and Jane McQuilkin. Officers include Harry Adair of Reinbeck as first vice president, Elizabeth Wylie of Toledo as secretary, and Kate Fuller of Cedar Falls as treasurer. Members from Spot Kane and Indiana Harbor attended. over 300 descendants are listed. Paul Vincent and Miss Alice Bigler spoke. Coralie Coontz and Philip Coontx performed songs and dances.

Greer McQuilkin la Porte City McQuilkin Robert R Jane McQuilkin Dairy Vable Congress Harry Adair Reinbeck Elizabeth Wylie Toledo Kate Fuller Cedar Palis Spot Kane Wash Indiana Harbor Ind Paul Vincent East Park Presbyterian Church Alice Bigler Wadena Tennessee Philip Coralie Coontx

Club Notes Women of Joyioelnnd Gather for Needlework

Women of Joyioelnnd spent Thursday afternoon with needlework as guests of Mrs Frank Mor Tig. Guessing contests provided diversions while Mrs A Wasson hosted the A Best club. Favors went to Mrs J B Pate and Mrs Charles Brown. Present were Mrs A W Miller, Mrs W W Rigdon and Mrs William Frost.

A. Wasson J. 2. Pate Charles Brown A. W. Miller WW. G. Rigdon Wiliam Frost

American Legion in Charge of Oolwein July 4 Celebration

Oolwein Iowa June 26 A parade with prizes for best floats and decorated cars, races, contests, fireworks, baseball and other competitive games are arranged by Oolwein Legion Post for Independence Day. Music by Oelwein high school band of 118 and an outside band. Chicago Great Western baseball team to play Aurora at 10 a.m. and Renadiyna at 2 p.m.

Oclwein Oolweit Legion Post Oelwein Chicago Great Western Aurora Renadiyna

Wilson Named Northwestern Athletic Director in Surprise

Kenneth K. Wilson of Drake University was announced as Northwestern University's new athletic director by President Walter Scott. The report notes the ceremony and references Boardman and other participants, plus mentions Wilson’s prior experience in South America and as a pastor.

Wilson Northwestern U Chicago Kenneth K. Wilson Drake University Lony Northwestern University Walter Due Scott I Boartman Yerra Atta WL 2 Egidia Romanenchi Argentina Gates College Boardman Woodsor Areth- Ten Hateh South America

Rain and heat boost crops in Minnesota Iowa Wiscon sin divisions

Superintendent reports across Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin territories of Illinois Central railroads divisions say rain sunshine and above normal temperatures boosted crops last week. Oats lengthened up with good harvest. corn modestly damaged by floods. hay and pastures improving though drought reduced final yields. fruit and berries hurt by frosts but corn and oats show progress in all divisions.

Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Central Railroad Cora Iowa and Wisconsin Division

Beauty Chats on Self Decoration and Antique Jewelry

A column urges ordinary looking girls to use self decoration rather than conforming to fashion. It advises hunting quaint bits of jewelry from antique, secondhand, and pawn shops to create a memorable look with one or two standout pieces. Advice includes hair tonic and scalp care, plus shaving underarms for sensitive skin.

Booze Shipments Seized and Under Investigation

Sheriff H T Wagner reports a probe into a mysterious liquor supply labeled bourbon head with shipments to fictitious recipients. Seizures in June and today include 24 pint bottles, 12 quarts, and a gallon. all liquor is held as officers pursue warrants to identify those involved.

H. T. Wagner Wangner Gillon Yarther

Cedar Falls Man's Brother Appointed Aide to Pershing

Cedar Falls man announces his brother, Col Edward A Kreger, has been appointed aide to Gen Pershing. Kreger served with Jen Pershing during the war, earned the Distinguished Service Medal and the Croix de Guerre, and is associated with the Judge Advocate General's Department.

Cedar Falls Pershing Cedar Fills Cal Col Edward A. Kreger Gen Cedar Walls Cal. Kreger Jen. Pershing Judge Advocate General’s Department

Rotary to hear convention report at Monday luncheon

Rotarians will hear reports on the Cleveland convention of Rotary International at the noonday luncheon Monday at Hotel Trussell-Laimson. Spellers will be Bruce Gates A Morris and 3 KR. Clare Heald will present a special musical program as a farewell appearance as club song leader. He leaves soon to become general stay of the Stre UL Y. M. Gl AL Graham.

Cleveland Rotary International Rotary Club

Country Road Speed Limit Change Cited After July

After July 1 motorists may drive 33 miles per hour on country roads and still be within the law, down from 34. Jinige J. Stiles, who travels to Woeterlo, notes the new statute while a county patrol tests speed compliance on Webways. Motorcycle officers patrol the area, monitoring speeds to enforce the updated limit.

Jinige J. Stiles Woeterlo White Ue County

Follows Suit as Hats Fly into Cedar River

On Fourth Street Bridge Ray Berry and Joe toss their straw hats into the Cedar River after a jab about hats. Ray then retrieves his hat and heads back toward the office while pondering a new bonnet.

Ray Berry Raymond Ray Fourth Street Joe Hoe Cedar River Berry Rey

County Y Plans Boys Morris Isle Camp for July 28

County Y plans two younger camp programs on Morris Isle four miles north of Cedar Falls with sessions from July 2 to August 4. Led by F B Rehmeier, the camp targets boys aged 10 to 15 from the county outside Waterloo, with about 50 expected attendees and a daily cost of 8 dollars.

Morris Isle Black Hawk County Cedar Fes F. B. Rehmeier Waterloo Ouling

Neprapathic Association Officers Named for 25th Annual Meet

Fragmentary text lists officers of the Neprapathic Association from Chisago and Naprapathic sections. Names include Tolar McCleland Tess as president, Burtington as secretary, Dr. Cedar Ar bids as treasurer, and Dr. WE. We ERs Was as selected treasurer.

Chisago Fane Naprapathic Chicago Milwaukee Nual Tolar McCleland Tess Wisinger Burtington Cedar Arbids Dr. WE Annie Howard

Summer Camp Registration Opens With Diverse Activities

Applications must be in by July 2. Ralph Minkler will oversee swimming. The program includes games, nature study, camperati, athletics, hiking, swimming, campfires, treasure hunts, and daily Bible study on the first day of camp.

Ralph Minkler

To Name Officers of County Y Board Sunday Afternoon

Annual election of officers of the board of directors of Black Hawk County Y M C A will be held Sunday at 2 80 p m at the home of FP Belmetier, county Y M C A secretary Cedar Falls. The board consists of 15 members with families invited to attend. State secretary of county work will be present to deliver a short talk. Present officers include George F Johnson, Drudson president H Tollis recording secretary O H Moeller treasurer. Other members listed across several townships and towns including Porte City Dunkerton Mount Vernon Cedar Falls and New Hartford among others.

Agard Black Hawk County Y. M.C. Aa Belmetier Y. M Cedar Freights Neabers Te. ER Dtyall Des Moines George F. Johnson Drudson D H A. Tollis Porte City P.P. Davis Dunkerton T. Moon Mount Vernon Township Roger Leu Vl. L. Hells Cedar Falls C. H. Pewetier H. A. Moore New Bartford J. A. Laurete Cedar Heights

Olives from Spain Arrive in Large Barrel at Store

A barrel of olives direct from Spain arrived at the Pigely Wiggly store on 607 Commercial Street. The shipment weighed 1,780 pounds and contained 175 gallons. The barrel was too large to bring inside and had to be carted outside the door.

Spain Pigely Wiggly Low Company Commercial Street

Personal crisis reports rise in year to March

Tokyo police records show 1 203 personal crisis reports in Vokia for the year ended March, up 300 from the prior year. Most cases stemmed from jealousy or disappointment in Jave. Two men and two women died by shooting. poisoning was the most frequent method, with 221 men and 271 women attempting suicide.

Tokio Vokia Metropolitan Police Bureau Jave

Swedish Radio to Offer English Courses for Listeners

Stockholm June 26. To let Swedish radio fans enjoy American stations a Swedish radio service will start an English course next fall. Later other languages follow. English course will run the entire winter season with lectures by professors travelers and readings by authors of their own works.

Stockholm Englind George Reuterswird Swedish Radio Organization

Suits Dropped Over Chicago Great Western Freight Case

Two suits for freight alleged to rescue the Chicago Great Western railway from Powers Manufacturing company Waterloo were dismissed yesterday afternoon in federal court. The amount asked was 2400 dollars. In one action the railway was plaintiff and by the other James C. G. Davis director general and liquidating agent. A beagle hound in Springfield Massachusetts deserted her family of four little puppies and would have nothing more to do with them.

Tennis Couris Andy Dr. Lavendar J. HL Cummings Waterloo Fate The Great Western Chicago Dallas Tex Cumain Las Seles Cummings Texas Drake University Des Moines Witterloo Public Library Drake L. H. Lesher St. Ss English Fartheran St. Matthew's Church North Liberty Ma’ Hee Javier Minter Gettyshure Seminary Gettysburg Helen Juanita Rodelle Willard Bardell Universatista Carson-Pierre-Seau Waterlon Auto Henry Hansen Andiste Karting Krodtell Chicago Great Western Railway Plautif James CG. Davis Springfield Mass

Humane Society’s Head Quits Over Dog Killings

Washington officials report Mrs Francis H C Burnett quits the Humane Rescue League board after her fox tarrier Tinker Bell is seized and killed by the city pound. The three Washington dog wards arrest dogs for rescue but kill many, provoking a protest that life should be preserved and dogs given time to claim. The controversy centers on the Rescue League, the Maryland Avenue unit, and a New York funded kennel holding dogs for death.

Washington, D. C Tinker Hell Francis H.C. Burnett Anibal Renewa Magic Maryland Avenue Fotomine Nolles Washington Burnett Hieut Charles Burnett Tokio Rescue League Tinker Bell Ghe Wamen Mrs. Burnett Tinker Ball Latchers J ‘H.ds Maryland New York

Pattern order notice for Wateclos Evening Courier

The Evening Courier advertises up-to-date fashion patterns from the Fashion Department. Send orders to Waiterloo with 15 points per pattern and expect delivery within about ten days after mailing.

Fashion Department Wiaterloo

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