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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1929

Page

10

Home Concert by Minne singers Ends Spring Tour

The Minne singers, Iowa State Teachers College male glee club, will give a home concert Thursday evening at 8:15 in the college auditorium. It concludes their spring tour that visited Csare, Munson City, Corwith, West Bend, Humboldt, Fort Dodge, Webster City and Ackley. The 32 member group, 41 years old, is directed by W. B. Hays with Ralph Childs as president.

Courier Cedar ‘Falls Ainal Minne Glee Club Iowa State Teachers College College Csare Munson City Corwith West Bend Humboldt Fort. Dodge Webster City Ackley Joseph Wints Connie ‘Anema Ellis Barber Alfred Cowan J. Wilbur Hotell

Oelwein Juniors Present Play and Local News

The Oelwein Juniors will present the play Three Wise Fools on April 12. Local items report Frank Foffel planning a broom factory in Decorah, a car collision injuring Becker, John Gallagher seeking medical treatment in Iowa City, a golden wedding anniversary for the Tift couple, Beverly Streight’s appendicitis operation, destruction of Litchfield high school by fire, and other notes on residents including Logeman and Parrott families plus new babies.

Fourier Special Service Qéhwein Frank Foffel Decorah Mattoon Oelwein Ova Second Street Little Beverly Streight Mercy Hospital Samuel Tift Litchfield Minn Halph Logeman Rochester Ochwein Clarence Parrott Marshalltown Ed Schmidt Lorenz Heldt

Endeavorers to stage pageant in Clarksville

The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will present a pageant The Christ of the Centuries Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Clarksville church. The group will also lead a sunrise Easter prayer service. Misses Miriam Spencer and Mildred DeVore traveled from Youngstown Ohio for the weekend visit with Mrs Hang Fields and planned to return home. Fred Schmadeke sold two hogs to buyers in Clarion and Eagle Grove, and Frank Hunt shipped a car load of hogs to Chicago.

Clarksville Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Miriam Spencer Mildred DeVore Youngstown Hang Fields West Bend Fred Schmadeke Clarion Eagle Grove Frank Hunt Chicago

Former Parkersburg Resident Dies Suddenly

W A Sikeris, a former resident of Parkersburg, died unexpectedly from heart disease in Ladysmith Wisconsin. The body will be brought here for burial, and news of his death reached his mother in law Mrs Louise Rothe on Tuesday as E G Rothe traveled to Ladysmith.

Courier Epecia Seridee Parkersburg W. A. Sikeris Ladysmith Wii Louise Rothe G. Rothe

Leader of Famous Legion Band to direct Cedar Falls concert band

Melichar, director of the Monahan American Legion post band from Sioux City, and a five-time national convention winner, is named as the new director of Cedar Falls concert band. The Cedar Falls board announced the appointment after McCreery’s 26 years as leader ends. Melichar arrived for a conditions survey and led rehearsals yesterday. Several band members have played with the Monahan post band at legion conventions. Interest rose as local towns submitted applications after the retirement news appeared in the Waterloo Courier.

Courier Special Service Cedar Fells Melichar Monahan American Legion Post Sioux City National Legion FP. L.mccreery Cedar Falls McCreary Monahan Post Waterloo Courier News of MecCreary

Officers Elected for Sunday School at La Porte City

La Porte City March 27 The Sunday school board of the M E church yesterday elected officers: Superintendent W L Conder assistant superintendent Miss Josephine Miller secretary treasurer Mrs MecChane Abraman OL O Hager pianist Ruth Sawyer chorister Mrs Nielsen missionary superintendent Mrs Chester Harmon cradle roll Mrs John Bolte home department superintendent Eliza Webster assistant home department Mrs C Broad. Lions Club met for noonday lunch with guests Williams of Brandon and White of Des Moines H D Kline presiding. Lotus Club met with social plans for next week vice president presiding. M E Aid Society third division met at Mrs C C Hahn home with Mrs R C Taylor and Mrs C G Geren assisting. Mrs Hahn elected president. Thistle Rebekah Lodge to meet with initiation and lunch Thursday at Odd Fellow hall. Mrs Young of Los Angeles has rented an apartment in Los Angeles to be near friends.

Courier la Porté City M. E. Church -Méé Ww. L. Conder Josephine Miller MecChane Abraman Hager Ruth Sawyer Nielsen Chester Harmon Cradle Roll John “Bolte Home Department Eliza Webster C. Broad Lions Club Lions’ Club Messrs. Williams Brandon and White Des “Moines H. D. Kline Lotus Club Hattie Smith W. E. Morgan H. H. Scott MW. E. Aid Society M. E. Aid Society C. C. Hahn R. C. Taylor C.G. Geren Nies Hahn Bible T. K. Clark John Weltgein Thistle Rebekah Lodge Thistle’ Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Young Los Angeles Mary E. Young Long Beach Cal Rth Eighty-third Street Los Angel

Pioneer Clarksville Family Member Dies in California

Clarksville Iowa reports the death of Alhey Norton age 73 in Carlsbad California on March 23. He was son of Seldon and Sabinn Norton pioneers of the community. Survived by widow Lillie Abersola two sons Vernal and Rey and three grandchildren.

Clarksville California Vankey Alheyy Norton Seldon and Sabinn Beehs Norton Carlsbad Cal Bb, Stevenson Lillie Abersola Vernal Dopiin Rey Frank Carter Marion Wamsley Edna Parne Charles Remington

Woman and child injured in separate Nashua accidents

In Nashua Iowa on March 27 Mrs Elma Lampson and her two year old daughter Mildred suffered severe facial cuts in separate incidents. Mrs Lampson was struck in the eye by a fragment from a broken pine tree used to hold canned meat. Mildred was cut by a piece of wood she fell onto.

Heryiee Nashua, Ja Elma Lampson Mildred

Graduation Plans At Charles City High School

Charles City Ia March 23 commencement exercises at Charles City high school begin after Easter vacation. The operetta The Bells of Capistrana stars April 25 with the glee clubs. senior class play May 28-29. junior senior banquet May 8. baccalaureate sermon May 26. commencement proper May 31. Wa-Tan-Ye program featured speaker Jack Keach on motion pictures and vitaphone. Also notes Rotary musical program and local health, fire, and club events.

Gower Charles City Charles City High ‘School Wa-Tan-Ye Mary .D. Korinke County Superintendent of Schools Jack Keach Hildreth Theatre Management Vitaphone Deska Dodge Rotary Rotary Club Rue Fenholt E. T. Gough Merten Klaus Ted Barnhart E. T. ‘Gough Elinor W. E. Taylor A.sheldon Ed Brownard Orin Bell Sam Twing W. E. Dodge Tom Moore Emmetsburg William Mutlarkey Puritan Ice Cream Plant Cedar Valley Tog Jae DeBoest DeBoest Ben. Scott Fifth Avenue New Hampton

Grundy Center Senior Play Set at Empress Theatre

Grundy Center high school presents the senior play Merton of the Movies at the Empress theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The town also notes a farm move by James Kyd and family, a 93rd birthday gathering for Mrs. Mary Robbs, a strong Grundy college Chorale program, Ike Smith family return from Texas, and Marjorie Wilson’s head injury requiring stitches.

Deeter Lepront Grundy Center Merton of Empress Theatre James Kyd Dick Jaynn Mary Robbs Chorale Society the Grundy College Ike Smith Texas Will Wilson Marjorie

Hoover's Teacher Talks at Vinton

Mrs J N Carin of West Branch spoke at Vinton on Hoover and his youth and rise to the presidency. She recalled Miss Mollie Brown as a Hoover classmate and noted her remarks on his early life and future as president. Mrs Carran attended Hoover functions including a luncheon and spoke at schools in the afternoon. Belle Plaine election saw L G Ruhl win decisively, with the top ticket sweeping. Lenten sermons by Theo Schliepsteck begin at Legion hall at noon, 25 minutes long, daily through Friday.

Courier Vinton J. N. Carin West Branch American Legion Auxiliary Herbert Hoover Garran Mollie Brown Hoover Ruhl Theo. Schliepsteck Taenaged Lutheran Church

Crescent Club of Ackley Meeting Plans and Schedules

Ackley notices show the Crescent club to meet Ethel Stockdale at Irvin Bleeker home on Monday evening April 1. Oakwood cemetery society gathers Thursday at M and M Club rooms. WCTU to meet with Mrs. J M Krafft on April 9. Mrs. Anna Johnson, back from Forreston, hosts auxiliary April 3. Ladies Aid at St John s Evangelical church meets April 3 at Mrs Martin Greenfield s home.

Courier Ackley Crescent Club Ethel Stockdale Irvin Bleeker Oakwood Cemetery Society Women’s © Christian Temperance Union J. M. Krafft Anna Johnson Forreston Ill

Olive Tablets Promise Better Complexion and Health

Dr. P M Edwards offered Olive Tablets as a vegetable substitute for calomel to treat liver and bowel ailments. The ad claims they restore normal digestion, clear skin, and energy, recommending nightly use with prices of 15 30 and 60 cents.

P.M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Union Holy Week Worship Draws Large Audiences

Large congregations attend Union Holy Week services at First Evangelical church in Cedar Falls. Speakers include Rev. George F Barsalou and Rev Herbert G Boisier with Dr W G Rowley and Rev. C F Wright. Easter music rehearsals under Haye Mumps Kauffman face last minute changes. girls quartet and soloists prep for Waterloo district contest.

If Courier Cedar Falls First Evangelical Church George F. Barsalou Herbert’ GC. Boissier St. Luke’s Episcopal Church W.G. Rowley First Methodist ‘Church Haye Mumps H. H. Kauffman Cedar Falls Waterloo

Gladbrook Party Series Continues With Meeting

Gladbrook Iowa March 27 the second of a series of parties was held this week by Mrs Harry Fos er. Mr and Mrs H A Broecker have purchased the Oscar Brash house on East Hill with possession May 2. Lee Engle has returned home after eighty weeks in a Marshalltown hospital due to an infection in his leg. Former resident dies Mrs Sue Knapp of Dresden township died last week. she formerly was Ida Pieree of Frederika.

Sander Helgen American Legion Rooms Emblem Charles City Mason City Waterloo H. B. Rosekrans Pauline Maher Breckenridge Minn 5. H. Davis Doran Marble Rock Courier Gladbrook Biyer Harry Foser H. A. Broecker Oscar Brash East Hill Lee Engle Marshalltown Frederike Myrs Sue Knapp Dresden Ida Pieree Frederika

Mission Society to Meet April 5 With Denver Woman

Mission society plans a gathering on April 5 hosted by Mrs Henry Becker. Relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs Eines Wille celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday reception at Fred Brettmann's home. Herman Bast recovers from a left foot injury. The George Dodor family relocates from Wisconsin. The Thimblebee club schedules a meeting with Mrs H B Dickman on April 4. The birthday anniversary of Wil

Wee Gauthier Leberat Denver Mission _ society Will Henry Becker Eines Wille Fred Brettemann Herman Bast George

Local notices and injuries highlighted in sparse clipping

A fragment notes Ham Doenké celebrated last week by relatives. Sagert interior redecorating is underway. Corwin Guenther injured his right foot when it was caught in a revolving automobile wheel.

Ham. Doenké Sagert Cad Corwin ‘Guenther

Konjola Promises Health Through Rooted Cure

Victorious reports spread as Konjola, a 32-ingredient remedy, is praised for stomach, kidney, and rheumatic relief. The Konjola Man explains its roots-and-herbs formula at Wrangler Brothers drug store 229 East Fourth Street Waterloo. A testimonial from W. L. Grath of 406 Almond Street recounts dramatic improvement after three weeks, boosting local confidence in this “master medicine.”

W. L. Grath Lind-Cammunck Studio Fourth St Wangler Brothers Drug Store Mast Fourth Street Konjola Almond Street Waterloo Tara

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