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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1925

Page

12

American Women's Symphony Orchestra to head achievements for women

The American Women's Symphony Orchestra, entirely female, is set to head the list of achievements in American womanhood. Initiated by Mme Elizabeth Kuyper, a renowned Dutch artist, conductor and composer, the group reflects independence and talent among women musicians. Kuyper has formed similar orchestras in London, Berlin and Holland.

América Mme Elizabeth Kuyper Mme. Kuyper America Symphony New York City Kuyper American Women’s Symphony London Berlin Holland

Sunnyside Club to Host Dinner for Former Officers

Sunnyside Country club president W P Nerwin and wife will host the season’s first social function a formal dinner dance with past presidents on the guest list including A B Chambers H B Plumb Harry Dunkelberg C W Chapman R O Hutchison C D Cass D J Walker Alfred Longley Burr Lichty Nettie Lichty George Lichty W A Chapman and others Mothers are honored with family dinners and more than 50 guests were served at earlier events as the clubhouse resumes large and small gatherings with warmer days ahead.

Sunnyside Country Club W. P. Nerwin Board of Governors A. B. Chambers H. B. Plumb Harry Dunkelberg C. W. Chapman R. O. Hutchison C. D. Cass D. J. Walker Alfred Longley Burr Lichty Nettie Lichty George Lichty W. A.chapman

Aid to Entertain at New Linden M E Parlors

Division Nine of the Aid to Entertain at Linden Methodist church plans the first program in the new church parlors after Thursday evening services. Leaders Mrs Will Chapman and Mrs John Sutton head Division Ten. Waterloo Woman's Club Luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson. reservations by Tuesday noon. guests from Cedar Falls and Cedar Heights to attend with program after. Sons of Veterans and auxiliary plan Mother's Day events in Memorial hall with supper. Gertrude Wright and Elizabeth Billings arranging the program.

New Linden M. E Aid Society Linden Methodist Church Theivision Will Chapman John Sutton Ste Woman's Club Waterloo Woman’s Club Russell-Lamson Totel H. GC. Orrck Cedar Falls Cedar Heights Sons of Veterans Memorial Hall Gertrude Wright Elizabeth Billings Neva ‘Lark Wothers

PTA Meetings Set For Tuesday Across Roosevelt Lincoln And Wiske

Local parent teacher associations Roosevelt John Fiske and Lincoln will gather Tuesday evening in their buildings. Officer elections are planned at each session beginning around 7 30 with music refreshments and talks by officials. The Davenport area groups feature speakers Miss Callie Weider principal Wyatt and C W Kline plus A E Gnagy on various topics and travel anecdotes. A sorority dance hosted by Eta chapter Phi Omega Xi occurs Saturday with forty couples and several alumnae. A prenuptial dinner honors Doris Fitzgerald planned at Black's tearoom and Daughters of Veterans drill practice precedes Mason City convention preparations.

Roosevelt John Fiske Lincolnschool John Wiske Callie Weider Wyatt A. E. Gnagy Roosevelt Association B. Goodwin C. W. Kline East District Lincoln PT. A Stelen Murphy Piagram Earl London Mildred Bright Arctives Eta Phi Omega Fi Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Fells Sunnyside Country T. S. Cory H. C. Milverstead Henry Harmon Cedar Falls L. A. Daum Waterloo Daughters of Veterans Mason City Memorial

Church Events At St Johns To Play Bridge And 500

A church afternoon at St John’s will feature women players in bridge and 500. Committee members include Mrs George Scully and Mrs L J Gretty. Refreshments served by Mrs Anna Frits and others. Westminster guild meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Horace Knuittle. First Baptist plans stereopticon views of The Ten Commandments tomorrow evening.

St. John’s Church George Scully L. J. Gretty John Fressle W. H. Lucas Anna Frits Thomas McCoy Will Hurlburt J. B. Kascht Grabs Barber John Conon Alpha Westminster Guild First Presbyterian Church Horace Knuittle First Baptist Church

Announcements for pare mitat society and rules

Announcements for this pare mitat reach the society even between nine thirty A M Musical programs and lists of names must be taken by telephone Rent details require written consent Club secretaries and reporters are reminded to verify payer identity by full names and initials Women’s names should include husband’s name or initials This is the paper’s style and rules must be observed.

SIDE TALKS ON DEATH TRAGIC OR SWIFT WAY OF PASSAGE

A reflection on sudden death versus a drawn out illness, arguing that swift passes may be happier for the dying and for those left behind. The piece notes personal fear of dying slowly, cites Sarah Orne Jewett, and compares a society woman’s sudden golf death to broader questions of grief and faith.

Sarah Orne Jewell New York

W C T U All Day Institute at Cedar Heights

The Women s Christian Temperance Union of Cedar Heights will hold an all day institute at the home of Mrs S J Line starting at 10 am Thursday The program features Mrs F F Yapp Waterloo union president Mrs Ida Mitchell county association vice president and Rev M G Court pastor of Northminster Presbyterian who will speak and perform a vocal duet with his daughter Miss Sheelagh Court After school hours Loyal Temperance Legion members present a play Picnic supper will be served with attendees bringing own chewing and silver sandwiches and one covered dish. A Cedar Falls union group will join.

Women's Christian Temperance Union of Cedar Heights S. J. Line F.F. Yapp Waterloo Union Ida Mitchell Counry Association M. G. Court Northminster Presbyterian Church Yomperance Legio Boon Cedar Falls Union Society

Club Notes Miss Plorence Dunkelberg Hosts Bungaloo Twelve

Miss Plorence Dunkelberg will host the Bungaloo Twelve at 2 pm next Wednesday in Hotel Rusgel Lam Sou. Members are set to attend the club gathering with expectations of cordial conversation and conviviality.

Plorence J. Dunkelberg Bungaloo

Auto Thefts Struck Townsman Weekend Car Crime

Herman Wente, cashier at Commercial National Bank, had his Hudson coach stolen from 800 Town Street Saturday night. Police notified surrounding towns. the car was later found abandoned in Town Falls. A Ford coupe owned by Raymond Burke from Whitten, stopped at Martin hotel, was reported stolen early Sunday per police.

Herman W. Wente Commercial National Bank Hudson Town Town Falls Raymond Burke Whitten Martin Hotel

Grocer Outwitted in Novel Swindle at Meat Market

Herman Wainer, proprietor of the People's meat market at 1015 Fourth Street East, fell victim to a confidence game. He paid $60 for cows that did not belong to the seller, identified as George Miller, about 28, and learned of the fraud when pursuing the cattle, reporting to police yesterday.

Herman Wainer People's Meat Market Fourth Street East Tertos Walner George Miller

Girls of East High Swim Meet Planned for Tuesday

Girls of East High stage their annual school swim meet in the high school pool at 3 39 p m tomorrow under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Schmidt girls gymnasium instructor The event features four activities strokes stunts dives and races with options in each category and a strong entry interest is reported

East High Dorothy Schmidt Schmidt

Kezars Cafeteria Moves to Irving Hotel Next Week

Kezars cafeteria on Fourth Street West will close after dinner Sunday evening. On Monday crews begin moving fixtures and equipment to the Irving hotel building. New equipment is being installed and cabinets and work tables are being built. Opening date is announced for Wednesday or Thursday next week.

Kezar Fourth Street West Irving Hotel

Y M C A Swim School Opens May 25

Annual free swimming school of the Y M C A will begin this year on Monday May 25. Open to any boy or man over 10 years old, registrations to be made next week. Instructors will be Richardson Ralph Minkler and L Jones.

F. W. Richardson Richardson Ralph Minkler L. &. Jones

Waterloo Adds Four Homes Amid 68 Address Changes

Waterloo Retail Merchants Association records show a net gain of four homes after ten incoming families and seven leaving, with 68 total residential changes within the city. newcomers and listed addresses include F. Cramer at 217 Third Street West, H D Hoff at 166 Glenn Fedison Brown at 3814 Fourth Allen Johnson at 61 Fourth West, Marell L Bennett at 201 Baltimore, Ralph Kennon at 2028 Fourth East, E Cedarbure at 618 Sumner, E Cripps at 532 Riehl, B Queer at 316 Broadway, and Laura Mans at 209 Second Least.

Waterloo Office of Waterloo Retail Merchants Association F. Cramer Third Street West H. D. Hoff Glenn Fedison Fourth East E. Cedarbure Sumner E. Cripps Riehle B. Queer Laura Mans

Paris bobbed hair style popular in Paris and America

The article describes a very straight bob haircut trend from Paris, noting it suits many face types when hair is washed and brushed smooth. It suggests middle or side parts, flat across the forehead, and ends brushed over the cheeks, with caution for blonde or oily hair, plus tips on hair care and skin remarks.

Paris Ocean

Murphy Insanity Ruling Ties Waukon Lawyer to Hospital

Dennis J. Murphy, Waukon lawyer and financier, has been adjudged insane and ordered committed to the Independence state hospital. The move is unlikely to halt ongoing indictments or trials in Cresco and may shape defense strategy, though prosecutors say it should not impact the cases. Indictments against Murphy, tied to alleged criminal financing, were returned after his January arrest when he was first deemed mentally unfit.

Waukon Dennis J. Murphy Independence W. S. Shafer Commission of the Psychopathic Hospital of Iowa City Murphy B . Pieper Cresco Iowa City Igwa

Smock Struck by Golf Ball at Sunnyside Club

R G Smock injured Saturday afternoon when struck behind the ear by a golf ball on the Sunnyside country club course. He was part of a four some and walked down the fairway when a shot from fairway 14 sliced toward him. He turned but was hit, received medical care at the clubhouse, and was later returned home still weak but able to work today.

R.G. Smock Sunnyside Smock Altho

Monument marking Indian soldier grave at Tama Reservation

Mr and Mrs Townsley visited Tama Iowa and reported a granite monument placed at the grave of Thomas Chuck, an Indian soldier who died of gassing in France and later tuberculosis. The act, supported by Toledo American Legion members, replaces tribal logs as the cemetery marker. Memorial day ceremonies are planned.

J. A. Townsley Tama France Thomas Chuck American Legion Toledo Legion United States

Wife Divorced After Court Grants $18000 Alimony

Abs Olena Johnson, 69, obtained an absolute divorce from Hans Johnson, 76, in Judge J Deland's court, and received $18000 in cash and Liberty bonds after Hans failed to appear. The couple had endured torture by unknown thugs in a prior wealth robbery attempt, with sheriff and neighbors later uncovering about $20000 hidden cash on the premises.

Storm Lake Olena, Johnson Hans Johnson James Deland

Gas meeting attendance by Waterloo division leaders

Garrison manager of the Waterloo division at Central Iowa Power and Light Co. attends the annual American Gas Company managers meeting in Philadelphia. Burt, Maynard, Sterns, Mullins, Smith, and Charles City manager also attend or are noted as attendees. The meeting runs from Tuesday to next Monday.

QR. H. Garrison Waterloo Central Iowa Power & Light Co Austin Burt Age of Engineering Philadelphia American Gags Company Central Town & Light Co H. B. Maynard Don M.sterns Humboldt R. J. Mullins H. M. Smith

Kilgore and Weilder Reach East Golf Finals

Lawrence Kilgore and Bill Weilder won semifinal matches at Sunnyside Country Club to reach the East Hici golf tournament final. Kilgore defeated B. Collins 2 up while Weilder beat Louis Walker 9 to 8. The final is set for this week at the same club.

Lawrence Kilgore Bill Weilder Kilgore B. Collins Weilders Louis Walker Sunnyside Country Club

Australia Pays High to Secure Immigrants

Sydney reports on a London Australia agreement to move 450,000 UK emigrants. Estimated cost ranges from 5,000 to 10,000 dollars per person for the 16,000 mile voyage. Prime Minister Bruce notes development works await the newcomers as the plan seeks 50,000 people over ten years to settle on crown land as cattle raisers and farmers.

Sydney London England Australia United Kingdom Bruce

Slayer of Grand Duke Michael Killed in Plane Crash

May 11 report from Riga states Miasnikoff, Bolshevist commissary once tasked with eradicating Grand Duke Michael, was killed in an airplane accident while attempting to abduct the grand duke and his secretary in Perm or nearby. The plot involved posing as a secret society emissary to take the royals to Siberia and England.

Riga Miasnikoff Michael Leningrad Carrryne Minsnikoff Perm VM Aristocrats Siberia England

Hoover Links Advertising to Culture and Decentralization

Secretary Hoover urged reducing federal control, arguing government overreach harms liberty and stokes abuse. Speaking to the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, he praised advertising as vital to mass production, news distribution, and the growth of local newspapers and periodicals.

Hoover International News Houston Tex Secretary of Commerce Washington Associated Advertising Clubs

Shell Rock Warns Against Fake Gum Tape Salesman

Shell Rock residents expose a swindler who visited three weeks ago selling Chicago firm discounts for cash. The man used the name B M Arthur and claimed to represent Universal Gum Tape Co. He cashed checks before leaving town. no such company exists and Chicago records show no Post Office address for the firm.

Shell Rock Chicago B. M. Arthur Universal Gum Tape Company

Richardson Back From National Volleyball Meet

F W Richardson physics director of Waterlon M G C A returned from Des Moines where he officiated at the national volleyball tournament. The Pittsburgh A C sextet won the national title for the fourth straight year. Richardson praised the team’s perfect conditioning, wonderful teamwork, and remarkable stamina. He noted volleyball's growing popularity as younger players compete each year.

F. W. Richardson Waterlon Des Moines Pittsburgh Vollocball Aea Richardson

Six New Scout Camp Buildings to Be Ready for Season

Six new structures will be finished when Boy Scout camping opens near Waverly on June 22. Scout executive Arthur B. Jury announced bids are being taken for a mess hall kitchen supply house two bunkhouses with 32 beds each and the headquarters. Work starts within a week to ten days once a water well drilled by Armstrong Manufacturing is completed. Local G A R ladies raise funds for a 50 foot flagpole at the camp. A final hike to Camp Kiwanis is planned Saturday.

Waverly Arthur B. Jury Janes Armstrong Armstrong Manufacturing Company Gooul Council Dbuilding Kiwanis

Dry Battery Radio Brings 37 Meter Wave Victory

Chicago May 11 A dry battery radio invention tested here yesterday sent a message from an aircraft on the ground to Prof C Jansky of the University of Minnesota who replied The device uses dry batteries and requires no air plant to generate power The instrument promises long range in Arctic operations McDonald aided build it and will take one on the McMillan polar expedition next month

Chicago Army Navy C. Mr. Jansky University of Minnesota McDonald

Ministers Consider Religious Parade at State Fair Feature

Des Moines May 11 an investigating committee of the Des Moines Ministerial association reports to the main body on whether a religious pageant will be a feature at the Iowa state fair. Debate centers on Sunday laws after recent circus shows and public opposition to Sunday amusements.

Des Moines Des Moines Ministerial Association Ministerial Association

Weather forecast and past frost damage in Waterloo area

The forecast calls for seasonable to warmer weather Tuesday with evening showers, but frost is expected tonight. Yesterday’s high reached 66. The weekend was cool with a low of 27 and a Saturday high of 35 above zero. Frost damaged unprotected vegetation overnight.

Waterloo

Juniors and Seniors Banquet Friday at Black's Tearoom

Bast High juniors and seniors will hold their annual banquet Friday at Black's Tearoom. More than 200 are expected. A committee led by Miss Viola Kroche plans a surprise program as part of commencement activities leading to Friday evening diploma presentations for the senior class on June 5. Marriage notices appear for Hugh J. Dick and Esther Beisner, Webster City. Charles Meyer and Dolores Waterman, Waterlooo.

Clagses Bast High Black Tm. m Viola Kroche Clatx

City in Brief and Local Notes

West end 4th St bridge bidg, complete optical service advertised. Mrs. Robert Bickenbach and daughter Jane return from Rockford to 73 Franklin St after Mother's Day. Miss Clelia McCullough returns from Des Moines where she attended the state dentists convention. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. William J. McNulty in Minneapolis. they formerly lived in Waterloo. Leona E. Wood leaves Rain bow drive to return from Evanston Hospital School of Nurses. Jessie Becker deputy clerk of courts spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Frank Cole in Cedar Rapids and Mt. Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tate of Chicago visit the P. E. Tate family at 1214 Englewood Ave. W. B. Tate formerly worked at Black Hawk National Bank, having joined the Chicago Federation of La o.

Robert Bickenbach Jane Franklin Street Rockford Clelia McCullough Dental Lygientat Waterloo West Des Moines William J. McNulty Minneapolis Waterloo Leona E. Wood R. G. Wood Rainbow Drive Evanston, I Evanston Hospital Misa Jessie Becker Frank Cole Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon W. B. Tate Chicago P.E. Tate Englewood Avenue W. W. Tate Black Hawk National Bank Chicago Federation of Lao

Auto Placards Will Remind of Census Accuracy

Several business men met Saturday evening with J A Townsley city assessor at the courthouse offering to help in the state census canvass nearing completion. Committees will interview factory and business heads to urge canvassing of employees and to learn who has not yet been enumerated. Placards will be posted in automobile windows and other places urging reporting to the assessor or J H Tealy superintendent of the canvass any naties not counted.

J. A. Townsley J. H. € Tealy

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Westminster Workers Tre W. A. Kirk Entre Nouseclub Mes Michael Lorden Parent-Teacher Associations Carrie ‘Cheney Margaret Welsh Ethel Conry Ruth Dietz Black’s Doris Fitzgerald Lauvis McGrath Florence Pfeffer Sherwood Park Ives Church News Mrs. J Bourne Kezar’s Y. M. C. A. Swim Henry Seebers Marshalltown Seebers Presbyterian Hospital MR. Ant Mrs Newcomer Mr. G. Fl D. J. Murphy R. Smock Sunnyside Club Tama Reservation Garrison Burt Maynard Weilder Admen Scout Hugh J. Dick Webster City Esther Mariel Beisner Webster Charles Dolores Meyer Japan DRS. Harvey Moodie Mack West End 4Th St Tuchonan Istana Gover Beattar California POST Bran
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