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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1925

Page

12

Spring Music Festival at First Methodist Church

Three area choirs from First Methodist First Lutheran and Westminster Presbyterian rehearse for a three day festival at First Methodist Church April 21 to 23. The 190 voices perform Seven Last Words and Stabat Mater with four visiting soloists and local and Chicago accompanists.

First Methodist First Lutheran Westminster Presbyterian First Methodist Chuced C. Albert Seblin

First Presbyterian Benefit Operetta Next Week

First Presbyterian church choir presents Princess Bonnie a two act operetta in East High school auditorium next week middle of week with a 75 year cast. Frank Thomas of New York City directs.

Princess Bonnie East High School First Presbyterian Church Choir Frank &. ‘Thomas New York City Maine Tar- Baulin Nancy Bonnie Bell Ang Lig Donna _Pompose Emilly Coulstock Roy Craig Ellyson Captain Tarpaulin Vo OW. White Pompose C. le Tarbell Shirimps Victor ¥Elihoerer Count Passetti George Coutts Sailvader John Milles Or Cantain Surf Roy Guiats Zereldal Aldrich Marjorie Anderson Bernice Bluhm Marjorie Fearn Lorraine Gibson Tara Glow Tone Mae Halaska Margaret Hunt Grace Jirka Lois Kindle Ruth Miller Martha Smith Isabelte Thompson Lenore Vaughn Dorothy Wald Kathrine Wildes Grage Barr Edith Bloom Miriam Boysen Cora May Busby Adlleent Clarke Virginia” Fish Ene Fiint Layonne Foster Roberta Vreeman Co. Shéring Florence TJ Martha McCormick Janet MekKe Wucle McQuilken Merle Miller Ti Hety Morris Fray Parkin Mr. v Harold Smith Eli Gladys Snyder Ruth Zieslorsy Betz Richard Gibgon Wayne Hartletp Sidney Jackson Earlow Paul Suffern Carroll Philip Rausch Harold Thompson Charles Kline Harry Reed Ida Cooler Robert Stevenson T. A. Boysen Jsdward Larsen Glsbe Parker Alien Oliver Traebauer C. A. Morris Fred Sperry James Graham George Wheeler Frankiel Donat S Charles Asinyea

Waterloo Women to Attend Fifth Biennial Music Federation Meet

Waterloo women will attend the fifth biennial meeting of the Inwa Federation of Susie elwbs in Iowa for a three day session March 16. Miss Mildred Gleason is state recording secretary and will oversee registrations and act as convention secretary. Mrs. C. D. Marckres will preside. 38 new clubs have federated since 1923, Waterloo is represented by three clubs. Zimbalist will perform first evening. Mrs. J. Z. Dorgan will supervise the gong artists contest. juniors will present piano test pieces.

Waterloo Inwa Federation Susie Elwbs Iowa Maren Lu Aliss Mildred Gleason Harold F. Smith Natura Music Club Miss Gleason C. D. Marckres Perry California Zimbalist J. Z Dorgan Davenport

95 Grade School Girls and Mothers at Y W Banquet

95 grade school girls and mothers attended the YWCA annual mother daughter banquet in the association gymnasium with color themed table settings using daffodils and carnations. Miss Mary Herzing directed banquet preparations, with toasts by Josephine Murtagh and others. Deloras Mayes, six, performed violin as girls from Washington Irving High School presented performances.

Nuinbers Association Gymnasium Mary Herzing Josephine Murtagh Harriett. Reisner Mary Christie Miriam Strayer Williams Deloras Mayes Wastington Irving Behont Hast and West Mrs. C. MM. Kline Marian Bronson

Two Departments of Woman's Club Meet Next Week

Waterloo Woman's Club prepares meetings for Romance Language Department on Tuesday afternoon and Civic division on Friday at the clubhouse. Recent activities included a sixty third birthday commemoration of William J. Locke with a review by Mrs. H. B. Lichty and analysis of Belloc's Path to Rome.

Waterloo Woman'’s Club Civic Division William J. Locke H. B. Lichty J. G. McAlvin Hillaire Belloc Rome D. Dela Sheldon Walter Ei. Johnson W. R. Cole C. D.cass Romance Language Department George Garrettson Love Alford G. L. Ostrander L. E. Bickelberg R.V. Gibson H. W. Sigworth J. M. Moalloy J. Kluss Harry Shaw M. Wallace Walker Oiis Jackson McCoy

Board Prepares for Annual Convention of Iowa Federation

Des Moines March 7 plans for the annual convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs on May 19 20 21 and 22 were discussed. Mrs Henry C Taylor president highlighted Ames model home project and department chairmen outlined plans for the welfare of the home. National speakers are expected and federation officials say they aim to promote clean journalism and constructive news across Iowa.

Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Iowa State College Ames Henry C. Taylor Bloomfield Clark Daniels Federation Taylor I G& Itself Co Newspapers Iowa

District Meeting of Iowa P T A in Waterloo

The Iowa P T A district meeting will be in Waterloo on Thursday April 2 with 160 or more delegates registered. Mrs DB A Rucquit of Dubuque is district chair and Mrs R Fl Thompson of Waterloo is secretary. Morning session at 10 am in First Presbyterian Church features three minute chair reports and a business meeting.

Parent-Teacher Association Waterloo DB. A- Rucquit Dubuque R. Fl. Thompson First Presbyterian Church East Erish Waterton E.R. Lower Town City Towa Presby

Verian Church Program Addresses and Luncheon Reservations

Mrs G V Williams will give the address at 12 30 after which Mrs P B Lowe of Cedar Rapids will respond Following a vocal selection by Mrs Emily Trevarthen Sanborn Mrs A O Ruste past state president will speak on Looking Ahead Reservations for luncheon can be made with Mrs Frank McDonald Waterloo

Verian Church G. V. Williams P. B. Lowe Cedar Rapids Emily Trevarthen Sanborn A. O. Ruste Wil Frank McDonald Waterloo

University Women to Convene Monday

University of Women to convene Monday with host Ms. W H Bickley welcoming American Association of University Women members at her home Thesday evening. Program includes a paper on the equal rights amendment by Miss Jessica Milligan a review of Patricks book Psychology of Social Reconstruction by Mrs C W Kirkpatrick and a walking rehearsal of Knoblacks My Lady's Lace. Participants include Mrs Merle B Witt Mrs Roger Birdsall Mrs Harold Smith Mrs A R Bartell Miss Maude Popp and more from University of Chicago Nebraska Teachers College Simpson College Iowa State Tarkio College.

W. H. Bickley American Association of University Women Jessica Milligan Patrick C. W. Kirkpatrick Knoblack Merle B. Witt Roger Birdsall Harold Smith A. R. Bartell Maude Popp Bickley University of Chicago Ray Pratt Henrietta Hill Chicago ‘ University Raymond Holt Nebraska Teachers” College W. A. Lane GO. D. Sheldon Simpson College J. H. Shanks

Melrose D A R to Meet Tuesday in Regular Session

Melrose chapter D A R plans regular monthly meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs Hugh McCartney with hostesses Mrs J Langfeldt Mrs J W Brown Mrs W Knoop Mrs Nancy Canfield Miss Nettie Liehty Miss Nellie Litchfield Miss Catharine Friend and Adelaide Hungerford. A board session is set for Monday at 1 30 pm at Hotel Russell Lamson.

Mary Melrose Daughters of the American Revolution I Walt Sweet Hugh Mmccartney J. Langfeldt J. W Brown W. Knoop Nancy ©. Canfield Nettie Liehty Nellie Litchfield Catharine Friend Adelaide Hungerford Russell Lamson Raymond Folk Ruth Undegraff Ja.g. Sawyer McCartney A. R

Club Notes and Social Events Preserved in Westminster

Mrs Frank Smith hosted the Fr W club with needlework and guests Mrs Will Brown returning from Kentucky and Mrs Gerald Smith. Westminster hosts a Mother Daughter Banquet for 140 at Presbyterian church with Dr Charles Darling giving invocation and Mrs Cheney presiding. Green and white St Patrick themes adorned tables.

Frank Smith Will Brown Kentucky Gerald Smith Westminster Harriett Cutler Presbyterian Church Charles D. Darling Black E. Cheney Ables Robert Wattar A. West W. A. B. Graham

Surprise Party at Miller Home for Birthday Occasion

Last evening about 30 friends gathered at Mrs. W W Miller's home for a surprise birthday party with 500 Favors won by Mrs. E B Dickinson and Otto Kabler, Mrs P B Shinley and B D Lane, Amy Gilman and Helen Kelly among attendees. Royal Neighbors and Woodmen groups planned a March 26 event at Ben Hur hall, with March 26 dance and party plans announced.

W W. D. Miller E. EB. Dickinson Otto Kabler P. B. Shinley B. D. Lane Amy Gilman Helen Kelly Coder Falls Royal Neighbors Gannon Camp Royal Ben Hur Hall Sack Jensen

Do Kum club guests and upcoming meeting noted

Do Kum club members were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Masfield last evening. Winners of favors included Mrs. Francis Blitsch Mike Morgetsee and Mrs. Everett Appleba. Miss Avis Lewick hosted Ant eek club with 500 in games. T N B club met for needlework and a two course luncheon. Pandora club hosted by Mira Scroggs. J C Madsen admitted to membership.

E. H. Masfield Francis Blitsch Mike Morgetsee Everett Appleba Joe Blitsch Floyd Newell Avis Lewick Mira K. G. Scroggs Pandora Club J.C. Madsen Mem

Immanuel Lutheran Church Women Grow in Service

Church groups in the Immanuel Lutheran church school hall admitted Mrs. Emil Bruch and Mrs. O R Schultz to membership. They planned new schoolroom shades, clothing for a Alabama mission station, and semiannual gifts to indigent Evangelical Lutheran college students. Hostesses were Mrs. Gistan Kretzshman, Mrs. F J Koepke and Mrs. William Kurth.

Art Society of Immanuel Lutheran Church Emil Bruch O. R. Schultz Alabama Evangelical Lutheran Gistan Kretzshman F. J. Koepke William Kurth

County Attorney Leads Raid on Pilot Grove Moonshine Distillery

County attorney W A Cook with deputy sheriffs Roy Arnetrong and Warren Buckley conducted a raid on the Pilot Grove farm seven miles east on Grant highway. They found a complete moonshine plant including a .25 gallon still, 250 gallons mush, 40 quarts finished product, and related equipment. Richard Milius, alleged owner, was arraigned in municipal court on illegal possession and maintaining a liquor nuisance with bail set at $600. hearing next Tuesday. The still and product were turned over to Sheriff H T Wager as evidence.

Lqnor Cook Roy Arnetrong Warren Buckley Pilot Grove Farm Grant Highway Richard Milius H. T. Wager Grove Farm

City in Brief Adapts to Local Happenings and Notices

Short city report items list thefts, travel, hospital work, and social events. Mrs. F H Ralph returns from Pittsburgh after visiting relatives in Ohio. A Ford coupe stolen on Lafayette Street. Community groups plan meetings in schools, churches, and civic clubs. Local officials note 24 hour postal service shift and a 160000 dollar hospital addition plan in Freeport. Various residents attend anniversaries, funerals, and social visits in Waterloo and Des Moines.

Peak Thode Island Nolice F. H. Ralph Dorothy Pittsburgh O. J. Valentine EF. F. Kistner W. H. Felsing St. Louis Charlies Merritt Arta McCune Fourth Street Cleveland F. E. Stewart Lloyd Selick Lafayette Street Glen Richardson Des Moines Waterloo Postal Telegraph Cable Company Sycamore Street

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Answer to Friday’s Crossword

The page announces the daily Cross Word Puzzle solution for Friday’s edition, highlighting the answer key and where to locate it in the newspaper.

S C White Reported In Serious Condition

S C White a money order department employee at the post office is in serious condition at his home 402 Western avenue with arterial hardening and congestive issues. He has not worked since January 24 and authorities say his status is critical. The report notes medical complications and mentions a separate March item about TPuchin Indians graves disturbed by grave robbers.

S.C. White Western Avenue White

Burroughs Nature Club Notes and Answers 1923

A compact reader note from Burroughs Nature Club discusses questions about hummingbirds butterflies tubers and plant growth. It includes answers to previous questions on seed germination root and stem directions insect diets and unusual lengths of seaweed stems with specific examples and species names.

Hecht America Bot‘Bay

Veteran stockbuyer dies in wreck after train strike

Sumper a March date reports longtime local stockbuyer D H Robinson died shortly after a Ford sedan was struck by a Pilot train three miles northwest of town. Survived by widow and three daughters, he was brother to Bob Robinson of Rock Island who died in a prior wreck. Services set for 2 p.m. Sunday.

Sumper D-H. Robinson Robinson Jessie Craw‘ford Woodstock Elmer Glaw Clete Pierce Waterloo Eele Bob Robinson Rock Island Green Mountain

Face Peeling Fatal in Two Instances

Detectives investigating the death of Mrs. Jessie Gilchrist in a Hollywood face peeling operation probe a new report that she underwent another face modeling procedure last June by Dr. Gertrude Steele. Steele fled to Germany after being charged with manslaughter in a patient death.

Los Angeles Cal Jessie Gilchrist Holly= sWood

Colored Women Clash in Police Court Hearing

In police court this morning two colored women nearly came to blows over a room occupancy dispute. Alina Cook faced a charge of disturbing the public quiet. the accuser held the defining witness trunk when rent was unpaid. The judge struggled to maintain order as witnesses spoke. The trial was continued to March 10. Two young men arrested last night for disturbing the public quiet were fined $3 each. A motorist who pleaded guilty to passing a streetcar while passengers were disembarking received 15 days in city jail. W I Connor and J W Matts son were granted liberty until Ment R ay with a chance to leave town.

Alina Cook Builty W. I. Connor

Shortstop Signs With Dubuque In Valle League

Iowa City semipro Buck McGuire has signed to play shortstop with Dubuque in the Valle league this year. Wayland Hicks, last year’s shortstop, has signed again for 1925 but will move to third base.

Dubuque Buck McGuire Iowa City Wayland Hicks

Vestry Entertained at Hotel Russell Lamson Talk

Members of the vestry of St. Mark's Episcopal church were entertained last evening in Hotel Russell Lamson by a noted thinker. He spoke at the monthly meeting with reports from several committees. Plans were made for Lent and Easter.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Russell-Lamson Lamson Rery

Change in Time for Waverly to Waterloo Rail Service

Effective Sunday March the railway announces schedule changes. The train currently leaving Waverly at 6:15 p.m. and arriving at Waterloo at 7:00 p.m. will depart Waverly at 6:33 p.m. and reach Waterloo at 7:40 p.m. This alters connections at C. G. W. station with the C. G. W. train from Fort Dodge arriving at Waverly at 6:20 p.m.

Maren Wavely Waterloo Waverly Fford C.G. W Ft. Dodge

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