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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1928

Page

2

Water loo Woman's Club to present Iowa State College string quartet

The Fine Arts department of Waterloo Woman's club announces a public concert by the Iowa State College string quartet next Friday at the clubhouse. The ensemble features Edward J. Kurtz, Ednal Hopkins, Marlys Schwarck, and Roland Searight with Rose Lena Ruegnitz on piano. Proceeds go to the club treasury to fund departmental goals. ticket duties are assigned to department members.

Fine Arts Waterloo Woman's Club Iowa State P. Tm Edward 3. Kurtz Ednal Hopkins Marlys Schwarck Viold Roland Searight Vinloncello Rose Lena Ruegnitz Kurtz West Miss Ruegnils Miss Hopkins Miss Schwarck Searight W. H. Bickley Lee Litchfield Mmes Tay Brecunier Dunkelberg Walter Miler Loren Berry Edward Beal Earl Krause Robert Waite Woman‘s Club

Parent-Teacher Round Tables at Y W C A Iowa District

Major events next week include the northeast district Iowa Parent-Teacher Round Table held Thursday March 29 at Y W C A. Delegates from Mitchell to Jackson and councils in Waterloo Cedar Rapids Dubuque, Floyd and more will discuss programs health and education with sessions led by state and local officials. The day features registrations at 9 30 a m and a full schedule of speeches group conferences and resolutions.

Iowa Mitchell Howard Winneshiek Alkanakee Floyd Chickasaw Butler Bremer Fayette Clayton Black Hawk Buchanan Dubuque Benton Linn Jones Jackson Waterloo Cedar Rapids Floyd and National Congress of Parents and Teachers Walton A. Keller Gedar Rapids W. W. Stark C. M. Hubbard F. W. Trader FT. A Edward Telly Cleveland B. €. Hopkins Des Moines Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Council Bluff CJ. Hahn P.T. Acaunell tKatherine Hattendorf State University of Tawa H. E. Kensinger Polk P.T. A. Cedar Rapids Jane Boyd C. C. Magdsick Charles City Inna Congress of Parents and Teachers H. Bron Dumont Buller County Thos. B. Powell Ce-Der Rapids W. Johnstone Tara G. A. Patterson Edgewood No P.T. A. Linn County Katherine Hattendorf Inwa City T. F. Kenny Shrakley New Hampton

Lincoln G A R Ladies Entertain Guests at Memorial Hall

Lincoln Circle of Ladies of the G A R hosted a 12 o'clock dinner at Memorial hall with ten comrades and their wives plus General Phil Hanna as guests of honor. The dining room gleamed in St Patrick's day colors as Ferns and green flowers adorned the tables. Mrs Long Wilson and Mrs Francis Hussey led the dining room, Mrs H W Schultz and Mrs Joe Rickert ran the kitchen, and Mrs N W Hatwisle presided over the program. Miss Mildred Gleason sang and echoed with two tunes, J C Murtagh spoke on Patriotism, and a thimblebee plan was announced for next Friday at Mrs Alta Fisher's home with Nettie Blenis as chair. A May birthday party was also discussed.

Lincoln Circle Memorial Hall Phil Hanna Long Wilson Francis Hussey H. W. Schultz Joe Rickert N. W. Hatwisle Mildred Gleason Meyers Betty Harrington Rosé Conservatory J. C. Murtagh Alta Fisher Nettie Blenis

Appointments Made at Woman's Club Sessions Yesterday

Yesterday at the clubhouse the Woman's club filled posts naming Mrs. Loren Berry and Mrs. Reu ben Miller as junior auxiliary sponsors again. General chairman of the program committee is Mrs. Claude Bennett, with Mrs. Karl Krause piano, Mrs. Frank Marquis art, Mrs. Howard Burr drama, Mrs. Max Wilson voice, and Mrs. Loren Berry violin chairmen. Delegates named include Mrs. Herbert Marshall to the national convention in Indianapolis and Mrs. Weishaar to the county convention next week at Cedar Falls. A walking rehearsal of The Constant Wife by Maugham featured the event and drew high praise, especially for the two male performers.

Fine Arts Department Waterloo Woman's Club Loren Berry Reuben Miller Claude Bennett Karl Krause Frank Marquis Howard Burr Max Wilson Herbert Marshall Indianapolis Weishaar Cedar Falls Maugham

Washington Irving P T A Holds Annual Election

At a Washington Irving school P T A meeting a girls trio Ramona Smith Lenore Zeilinger and Virginie Troup sang two selections and Lois Thompson played a violin solo. Nick Var ey sang two vocal solos. Officers elected: Mrs J HM Penly president Miss Clara McKittrick first vice president Mrs J W McKailip secretary treasurer Miss Trressa Peterson secretary treasurer. A study group for mothers was organized with Mrs CG A Cathey president. A round sale on Child Station of America was held. The next meeting is in two weeks with a discussion on new methods of child training. Light refreshments were served. A fashion show is planned by Mrs B Plumb Mrs Fool and others at the home of Mrs Hamund Miller and readings from The Constant Wife by Mrs J B MReese.

Parent-Teacher Association Washington Irving School Ramona Smith Lenore Zeilinger Virginie Troup Lois Thompson Nick Varey J. HM. Penly Clara McKittrick Viers J. W. McKailip Vier Trressa’ Peterson CG. A. Cathey Aireath Wallbanks Child Station of America Spencer CW Hich Olter

Social Events on Week's Calendar Recital and Club Times

Week’s calendar lists Sunday recital at Ross conservatory and afternoon meetings across clubs and societies. Monday features book clubs and a Clara Barton guid, with evening events at Hotel Russell and Universalist church, plus musical recitals and gatherings at Black’s tearoom and Memorial hall. Tuesday includes Circle five and missionary society, Elklets and B and P W clubs, with entertainment at Calvary Evangelical church and Y M C A activities. Wednesday covers Becker chapter and Fortnightly club events, while Thursday hosts Golden Glow club and Three-Link hall activities. Friday features Friday Study club and Our Lady of Victory academy events, plus Fine Arts concert and a dressy dinner, with Saturday concluding at Temple Rebekah dance.

Happy Hour Black Leardom Elklets Elks Club P. W Calvary Evangelical Church L. PF E— Black D. O Memorial Hall Elks ‘Club Big Triangle League W. C. Breckenridge T. A Our Lady of Victory Academy Woman's Club Ald Black's Tearoom Temple Rebekah Blackhawk la Oo F Hall P.t. A Quals Club Russell-Lamson

B and P W Club to Hear Music and See Playlet

West High students perform at a B and P W club meeting in April with a district music contest, featuring yodeled solos by Nick Wartey, a girls' trio with Ramona Smith Lenore Zeilinger and Virginia Troup, and a playlet A Day in a Newspaper Office. Dinner precedes the program.

West High Oelwe B. and P. W Nick Wartey Ramona Smith Lenore Zeilinger Virginia Troup Robert Dunkelberg Weir Bernice Ravelin Jack Balensifer Inez Coburn Hazel Zwanaiger Olivia Hacker Vera Burk Doris Wilder

Three Classes Join for Social Evening at Baptist Church

Young Married Women's class of Burton Avenue Baptist church hosted the Men's class and the Gleaners' class for a social evening at the church. The green and white decor included shamrock motifs. After business sessions, assembly singing followed devotionals led by Mrs. Oscar Schadt and a talk by Rev. Marion Flint. Mrs. Schadt sang a solo and readings were given by Mrs. Harry Murray. The remainder of the evening featured games, with hosts Mrs. Wayne Garvin and Mrs. Clarence Hedrick guiding activities and a hostess committee including Mrs. Charles Catshall, Mrs. Welter Larrabee, Mrs. Nels Jacobsen, and Mrs. Lyle Prugh.

Burton Avenue Baptist Church Oscar Schadt Marion Flint Wayne Garvin Clarence Hedrick Charles Catshall Welter Larrabee Nels Jacobsen Lyle Prugh

Ferne Benson Honored At Bridge Party And Gift Shower

Mrs Glen Ralston hosted a bridge party at her home honoring Miss Fernie Benson on her birthday and upcoming marriage to Lenard Gunstead. Easter decor and favors marked the event with high card honors going to Ferne Benson.

Ferne Benson Glen Ralston Fernie Benson Miss Benson Lenard Gunstead W. H. Benson John May E. L. Hoover Mabel Beach Jean McCormick Juanita Gunstead Dorothy Leonard

Mrs Wratislaw Opens Home to B Natural Music Club

Mrs Merle Wratislaw and Mrs Clarence Wise host B Natural Music club members at the Hillcrest apartments. The evening features a talk by Mrs N C Altland on Music Today and Modernism, a piano solo by Mrs H P Smith, vocal numbers by Mrs Charles Trunkey and Mrs C A Boatman, and an instrumental trio. Dinner plans include Waterloo High School Insurance club at Elks club with 1923 officer elections led by Bud Moore. Birthday surprise for Mrs J W Wise includes cake and gifts. friends sewed through the afternoon.

Waterloo High School Insurance Club Elks’ Club Bud" Moore

Church Circle Meetings At Local Homes This Week

Church groups across the area schedule meetings this week. Lutheran Missionary circle meets at Mrs. Fred Hunemiller’s home on Barton Avenue. Gloria Barton guild of Universalist Church gathers Monday at Mrs. Roy Housden’s with Miss Leitha Shirley assisting. Spiritual Church of Christ Truth Willing Workers meet at the church. Mrs. Sophia Smalley leads Bible study on Powers of Mind. First Evangelical Work and Wilf Group hosted by Mrs. Augush Hartwig with 16 attendees and Mrs. Nick Anson assisting. Calvary Evangelical Aid plans two playlets for Tuesday eve at the church with named cast members. Burton Avenue Baptist Woman’s Circle meets yesterday at Mrs. Rex Bryant’s home, electing officers Mae Rose president, E. F. Jago vice president, Nels Jacobsen secretary, Wayne Garvin program chair. Social welfare work directed by Mrs. Glazé Larrabee. calling committee chaired by Mrs. Charles Brown. Mrs. George Sheridan shares jail work experiences.

Glora Barton Spiritual Church of Christ Truth Homer Sophia Smalley Wim Firsts Evangelical Church Augush Hartwig Presen Nick Anson Burton Avenue Baptist Church Rex Bryant Mae Rose E. F. Jago Nels. Jacobsen Teenserer Wayne Garvin Glaze Larrabee Charles Brown George Sheridan

Jeannetta Burns Graduation Recital Monday at Cedar Falls

Miss Jeannetta Burns soprano advanced pupil of Prof W E Hays Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls will give her graduating recital Monday at 8 p m in Gilchrist chapel Cedar Falls Accompanist will be Miss Lucille Thomson The program includes Mendelssohn Chaminade Massenet Elgar and other classic selections

Jeannetta Burns W. E. Hays Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Gilchrist Chapel Lucille Thomson Franz Orieg Elgar elOruck Tair - Martin Raln

Past Noble Grand Circle of Sunshine Rebekah Meets

The Past Noble Grand Circle of Sunshine Rebekah Lodge met for luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson. Ten members attended with two special guests Mrs Wilson Wallon and Mrs Carl Anderson. Lucinda Wright celebrated thirty six years in the lodge with a large cake.

Noble Grand Circle of Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Russell-Lamson Wilson Wallon Watersloo Carl Anderson Waterloo Noble Grand If Une Lodge Walton Anderson Lucinda Wright Thomas Gordon John Meyers Wright

Club Notes and Meeting Announcements

Dickens club meets at 1 o clock on Monday at Mrs. Joe Rickert's home. Golden Glow club hosts at 3 Williston Avenue. Happy Hour club gathers at 1 o clock Tuesday in Black's Tearoom with Mrs. William Bates as hostess. Book Review club convenes 3 p m Monday at the Y W C A with Mrs. Howard Burr reviewing Poetry of Nonsense and Poetry of Our Times. Do-A-Best club honored Rita Joan Wason and baby at a Thursday gathering with sewing, gifts, and a peace dinner attended by Mrs. Wason's mother and Miss Elizabeth Ogan. There are 3177 native tree species in the United States.

Dickens Club Joe Rickert Clyde Gain Williston Avenue Golden Glow Club Happy Hour Club Kuncheon Black William Bates Book Review Club Howard Burr Cammetts Tynes Wilkinson Ernest, Wason Baby Rita Joan Do-A-Best Club Guersts

Mrs J Malin Aas Hurt in Auto Accident Near Cedar Falls

Mrs James G McAlvin of 636 Park Avenue West suffered fractures of both collar bones, a deep hip cut, and extensive bruising when her car somersaulted five miles north of Cedar Falls around 6 pm yesterday. Her son James Jr. received severe bruises. both were returning from Mason City. Mrs McAlvin was taken to St Francis hospital for treatment.

James G. McAlvin Park’ Avenue West Cedar Palls James McAlvin, Jr McAlgin St. Francis Hospital James McAlvin Mason City

City Boxing Meet Carded April 4-7

Waterloo Playground Association sponsors the city amateur boxing and wrestling tournament set for April 4 6 and 7 Victor Read director announced today. Classes for all weights will be offered and trophies awarded to the winners.

Waterloo Playground Association Victor Read

Waterloo City Brief Contains Weekend Plans And Local Notices

Local notes report James Wood and Paul F. McGarvey leaving for Mt Vernon weekend visit with friends. Coro N Vittor C. Oltrogge to lecture on Science Evolution of the Bible at United Brethren Church. Miss Jean Padden and Edwin Marks return home from Ames and ISU for spring vacation. Gideons to hold service near Logan Avenue. Grant Welcher seeks divorce from Delilah Welcher amid custody bid for Doris. Bank dividend actions in John Kirkhart bankruptcy. Police changes amid scarlet fever quarantine. Lines reassumes beat duties.

James Wood Norwood Avenue Paul F. McGarvey Locust Street Mt Vernon Vittor C. Oltrogge Denver Coro United Brethren Church A. Cobb Bluff Street Edwin Marks W. C. Marks Maple Street Sophoemote Iowa State College Ames Waterloo Gideons Logan Avenue Road Jean Padden Waterloo Shermen J. Mc Nally Third Avenue West W. J. Yordy Lafayette Street George Yordy Washington Street Freeport Ill Daniel Yordy Grant B. Welcher Delilah Mary Welcher Doris Hisse Fred ©. Repass J. R. Busby A. McQuown Hepass, Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Davenport Home Office Dr. E. Alford Hope C. Martin New Orleans Havana Martin N. H. Steely Susie Doland S. D J. M. Steely Franklin Street Bremer South Dakota Steely John Kirkhart J. E. Jordan Kirkhart Logan Avenue Bark Wray North End Frank Denniston Louis Lines Denniston

Births Reported In Local News Brief

Mr and Mrs Wyrrom Oliver Kileriin Feb OT son George Wilh Dr and Mrs Dale Constantine castie Will March 6 son Janes Laverne Dr up Mrs James O Cornor St Francis hospital March & daughter Margaret Charlten Mr said Mrs Rishard Matin mae lesson March 17 daughter Vivian Jean Mroo and Mrs Joseph Sherman 174 Lamyetts March 4 daughter Marthe Walther Mr and Mrs Glade Johnson 162 Monroe March 12 daughter Adrian Mr and Mrs Merrill Lloyd Brows 1407 Sycamore March 3 daughter Dr Lorys Trent Mr and Mrs Warry Av Kaiess 299 Hrockwell Arims March 4 daughter Patay Ariene Mr and Mrs Bartry Wirkman 318 Bates Peb 26 daughter Goy MM Mr and Mrs Robert Tipton Myers 422 Diable Pep 9 daughter Frances Loving Jr and Mex Garl Smith Sherwood

Wyrrom Oliver Kileriin George Dale Constantine Castie Will Janes Laverne James O'Cornor St. Francis Hospital March Margaret Charlten Rishard Matin Mae Lesson Vivian Jean Joseph Sherman Lamyetts Marthe Walther Glade Johnson Monroe Adrian Merrill Lloyd Brows Sycamore Lorys. Trent Warry Av Kaiess Hrockwell-Arims Patay Ariene Bartry Wirkman Bates Goy Robert Tipton Myers Frances Loving, Jr Garl Smith Sherwood

Births and family notices from Waterloo area February to March

A dense list of birth announcements and family notices across several Waterloo addresses, naming parents and infants by name, date, and location. Entries mention multiple families and newborns including twins and daughters, with accompanying street addresses and event dates in February and March.

Aviation Stunt Man Starts Fifth Season April 1

Walter A. Miller, 25, a Dakota Air lines stunt man based at 11 Mulberry street, will begin his fifth season on April 1. He will perform wing walking, parachute jumps, rope ladder and trapeze, with past incidents including a three rib fracture from a chute mishap at La Verne and a close call when a herd of cows and barbed wire tangled a descent. Miller was inspired after a first flight planned by Loren Bailey in Waterloo, and survived a notorious death rumor in Sioux City after a fatal accident involving a peer.

Walter A. Miller Mulberry Street Dakota Airlines Company Sioux Falls, &. C Miller la Porte City Loren Bailey Waterloo la Verne Minn LaVerne

Pollution or sugar plant may quit after governor meeting

Wilford Fisher announces Lime creek and Shell Rock river pollution by Mason City plant of American Beet Sugar Co will be abated or the plant will close after governor Hammill's office cited officials for noncompliance with an executive order. Cedar Shell Rock River association and Iszaak Walton league drew up a resolution urging immediate cessation of pollution and the governor and executive council endorsed it. The beet sugar firm said it had complied and faced losses from low sugar prices with 10 000 acres contracted. governor signaled a new order soon.

Lime Creek Shell Rock Mason City American Beet Sugar Company Hammill A. C. Willford J Izaak Watton League Loay Cedar-Shell Rock River Association Isask Walton League Willford Denver Colo Becker Packing Company

Waterloo Entries Win Two Firsts in Sub Declam

Robert Ebel of West High won first in the oratorical division at the subdistrict declamatory contest held last night at Mount Auburn. Dortha Bennett of East High took first in humorous, earning entry to the pre district meet March 30. Other schools competing included Hazleton, Marion, Mount Auburn, Van Horne and Vinton. Beulah Stevenson of Vinton won first in dramatic with A Daughter of the South. Second place winners were Charles Wilson Mount Auburn Antonio Maceo humorous Netha Heineman Mount Auburn Pomes Mildred Fry Van Horne Bernice.

Robert Ebel West High School Mount Auburn Dortha Bennett East High Bvel United States Miss Bennett Hazleton Marion van Horne Vinton Beulah Stevenson South Charles Wilson Antonio Maceo Netha Heineman Mildred Fry Bernice

Taylor signs information in Clark assault case

Henry Taylor who previously failed to prosecute an assault charge was forced to sign the information in municipal court against Ernest Clark for assault with intent to commit murder. Clark is jailed on $5,000 bond after a Thursday cutting incident that left Taylor badly injured.

Henry Taylor Ralph Travis Taylor Ernest Clark Clark

Brain Teaser Hidden Word List Exposed

A puzzle presents ten clues with paired answers: 1 letter 2 up 3 time 4 stripe 5 sphere 6 tunnel 7 dime 3 education 9 starboard 10 whole. The pattern links each clue to a word ending in the given term, revealing a hidden message when read in order.

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