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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1926

Page

2

Mardin Meyda Choral Society Opens Stormy Concert Season

A stormy evening did not deter a crowd at Congregational Church for the Mardin Meyda Choral Society concert. The program featured The Peterime Chorus from Wagner’s Tannhauser, a double male quartet, solos by Miss Lemnura, and a duet by Mrs. Max Wilson and ALY Heyde, with a Mozart trio and other items. Bouquets were presented to performers and the program will be repeated the first Sunday evening in June at St. Paul’s Wool.

Mardin Meyda Choral Society Piterime Wiab Glss Tannahauser Pilar Me Adana Mos Vincent Miss. Lemnura Henry Zunpke Longfellow Gretchen Taylor Mozart Barcaroli Tiny Martin Burdella Sankey

Committee chairmen named for 1926 27 by Mrs W R Law

Mrs W R Law presided as Chapter 7 president naming committees for 1926 27 at a meeting held at Mrs KE Alford home. Year book chair is Mrs Mapes with assistants E W Miller Ol Stevenson Callie Wieder Music Grate Cascaden Worber Marshall and G Wildenrand Visiting chairs include C W Robertson A M Place WL oA 1b Graham Bure Lichty Kenneth Bragden A D Cvo nell and Mary Coughtry Hospital chairs are J G McAlin and G B Rowell Flower chairs are Avs Harry Shaw and TW Swisher Co operative chairs are 1 1 Northey and Alfred Longley Two candidates were initiated and plans for a party in two weeks were made. Many members attended.

W. R. Law P. BE. O KE. T. Alford Mapes E.W. Miller Ol. Stevenson Callie Wieder Musie

Elected Officers Named at Natural Club Meeting

Mrs Ness was elected president of the club at a home meeting. Miss Mae Howell and Miss Maxiie Kessler were named in officer and committee roles. Miss Little joined as a member and performed in the program with Mrs Harald Smith. A banquet is planned in Black’s in two weeks with Miss Gail Wilbur in charge of reservations.

Sla Ehict Mae" Howell D. W. Axon Wagner Treas- Iand Tarler Eve Maxiie Kessler Massenet Caesar Cui Harald Smith Janet Little Miss Little MacDonwell Black Gail Wilbur

Alpha Delphian Society Elects New Officers

The Alpha Delphian Society met in the W S A building and elected officers: President GH Davis, vice president M F L Coontz, and treasurer A A Hoffmann. Evans chairs the advisory board. Boatman retires as president and conducts a modern French drama study. final meeting will be a June picnic at Boatman’s cottage.

Alpha Delphian Society W. S.A Gece GH. Davis M. FL Coontz A. A. Hoffmann J. Evans C. A. Boatman Rostand Chanticleer CG. I. Ostrander

Church social notices and meetings across Waterloo churches

Local church groups including the Ladies' Social Union of the Universalist church, Alpha Guild of First Presbyterian, Deborgit Society of First Methodist, Philathea class of First M E, and other parish circles announce meetings, hostesses, and cancellations for tomorrow and upcoming weeks across Cedar Heights and Northminster areas. Social titles, hostess names, and venue details are listed with brief notes on themes and changes due to district meetings or illness.

Ladies’ Social-union of the Universalist- Church B. B. Walker Mary Edgerton

Beauty and hair care tips from reader letters

The column answers readers on beauty topics including weight perception and fashion hints. Advice covers skin care with astringents and creams, hair growth from scalp massage, nail care with scrubbing and tools, and avoiding skin irritation from dress color and soap.

Fewer Politicians Sought by Willoughby in State Senate Bid

H A Willoughby Grundy Center Republican candidate urged fewer politicians and more businessmen in the state legislature at a City Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. Storm reduced organizing strength. officer election postponed to June 28. Wedding notes include Alice Reuter and John Ackerman wed at Little Brown Church and Ella F Petersen and Carl Petersen marry in Eau Claire.

H.A. Willoughby Grundy City Federation of Women's Clubs Yuna Alice Reuter John Ackerman Aplington Little Brown Yale George Hanna Ackerman Allison

Kensington Club Plans Wednesday Meeting At Mrs Dunlap Home

Club notes report Kensington club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. G. Dunlap. Wild Rose club members yesterday paid a surprise visit to Mrs. William McGlade, who with her family will move to Chicago. Rooms were decorated, Mrs. J. M Corda and Mrs. L. G. Weber served a luncheon, and Mrs. McGlade received handkerchiefs. Friendship circle will meet tomorrow at Mrs. Frank Tate’s home. officers will be elected.

Wild Rose Club William McGlade Pas Thage Elmer Inf “Parl Sioux City Wilmetta Fullett William Seliger Sigourney John Seliger Aviwiam 'C Nuhn Tremont Street Chicago

Hospital Alumnae Banquet Honors 1926 Graduates

The Presbyterian Hospital Alumnae Association hosts a banquet tonight at Hotel Lamson to honor the 1926 nursing school graduates. Mrs. Ray Tiller will welcome the grads, with Miss Evalyn Richards delivering the response, followed by readings music and dancing.

The Presbyterian Hospital Alumenae Association L Lamson Ray Tiller Evalyn Richards

Waverly Opens Municipal Beach Monday

Waverly Ia May 28 Special The municipal bathing beach will open on May 31 with C B Houghton in charge. Houghton formerly ran a hotel in Des Moines for several years and comes from Wheelersburg West Virginia where he managed the estate fair grounds’ swimming area.

Waverly C. B. Houghton Houghton Bes Moines WL Va

Don Graham Wins Big Ten Medal at University of Iowa

Don Graham son of Ate and Mrs. James M. Graham 130 Sheridan Row received the Big Ten medal for excellence in athletic and scholarly work at the University of Iowa. He will return home next week and plans a summer trip abroad with his parents. He will earn a bachelor of arts degree and study law next fall. Coach Ingwersen labeled him the team’s most valuable man. Luts shares athletic honors with Graham as tennis captain and a letter winner in tennis and swimming.

Donald Graham Ate James M. Graham Sheridan Row University of Iowa Ay Dispatch Pray James Lutz Don Motes Graham Soshmenidts Ingwersen Meo California Luts

Civics tests prompt laughs on poverty of farmer the assessor

An eighth grade exam prompt asks duties of the assessor. Students respond with humorous lines about poverty of the farmer. A music question asks who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and a history prompt leads to Daniel Boone and Alexander Hell references.

Que Lad Col. Brookhart Francis Daniel Boone Thiumphantly Alexander Hell Jeanie Burr

Comptroller John McCarl Receives Mixed Public Praise

Iowa native John McCarl, U.S. Comptroller General since 1921, faces praise and criticism for his rigid fiscal rulings. Born in Des Moines and raised in Nebraska, he earned his law degree at Nebraska, served as secretary to Senator Norris, then led Republican campaign work before Harding appointed him.

Des Moles United States John Aymond McCarl Iawan Lear Mecarl Washington Lhce Liebmarr McCarr McCarl Nebraska Tie McCook, Neb University of Nebraska Ethel Barnett McCook Norris Methodisé Chuterine National Press Club Phi Detta’ Phi

Children Under 8 Pay 25 Cents for Ball Games

W. J. Keefe announces a new gate policy at league base ball games in Waterloo. Children under eight will be charged 25 cents, while all spectators eight and over pay the regular 50 cents.

Waterloo W. J. Keefe

Swaddial and Balla Represent Local Waterloo Outlets

A fragmented notice lists Georgie H Swaddial and Ini Ceday Balla as residents and representatives at Waterloo outlets. It cites an address in the Waterloo Evening Gourler and Daily Seporter with an LPL West Pour Flfuel office and telephone, noting office hours.

Georgie H. Swaddial Weis Ini Ceday Balla Waterloo LPL West

Will Ask Election On Bond Issue for Riverfront Work

Riverfront improvement bond issue likely to be voted on in a special election this week. City council conference last evening approved funds plan with an estimated 6500 to 7000 dollars needed. Funeral services for Mrs. Laura See set. others noted include church events and local visits.

Cedar Palls Wrond York See Laura See Op Ton W.G. Deer First Baptist Burlat Greenwood Torrey Eddyville W.E. Walters Frank Cole Sarah Ingelthorn John — Voorhees

Junior C E Will Present Program at First Presbyterian

The Junior Christian Endeavor of First Presbyterian Church presents a 7 30 program directed by Mrs C A Heath tomorrow. Yo Wo G Ay girls perform a garland drill followed by a skit The Missionary Barrel with piano and violin solos by Margaret Moore Readings by Mrs C Geiger and Miss M Catherine Murray. The Sunday school choir and orchestra present a playlet An Important Question in two scenes. Merte Heath violin solo and Dr J R Macartney will speak. No admission charge but an offering for missions.

Christian” Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church C. A. Heath Betty Young Missionary Barrell Margaret Moore

Memorial Day observance in Shell Rock details

Memorial day will be observed in Shell Rock on Monday with the American Legion directing the celebration. Graves will be decorated by school children and dinner served to legionnaires by the auxiliary in the Baptist church parlors at noon. G O. Vanderveer of Waverly will be the orator.

Shell. Rock Shell Rock American Legion Legionnaires G_O. Vanderveer Waverly

Clear Lake School Faces New Space Problems

In Clear Lake Iowa the overcrowded schools will face further challenges with the upcoming term. The city council has served notice to vacate the rooms in the city hall used by the sixth and fourth grades for the past two years.

Clear Lake

West High to Induct Six into National Honor Society

Class night program at West High Friday features induction of six seniors into the National Honor Society. Bertha Ferris, Martin Dougherty, Ruth Hitchenck, Julia Christensen, Josephine Maine, and Maurice Zimmering will take the pledge. EF Swisher to deliver address. presentation by Charles Hotyman. Craig Ellison explains society purpose. Blair Wood presents symbol. Donald Rickley gives emblem and pledge. Public invited.

West High Huntors National Honor Society of Bertha Ferris Martin Dougherty Ruth Hitchenck Julia Christensen Josephine Maine Maurice Zimmering Th. EF Swisher Charles Hotyman Craig Ellison Blair Wood Donald Rickley

Use Lemons to Whiten Skin

Promoters claim mixing two lemons juice with three ounces of Orchard White creates a skin whitening lotion. Shake and apply to face neck arms and hands for a purported whitening, softening and beautifying effect. Claims include fade freckles sunburn and tan with immediate results.

Waverly Community Legion Building Opens With Supper Program

Waverly Ta May 26. Formal opening of the Community Legion building with a two day program. The Community club and Legion will serve supper each evening preceding four events.

Waverly Community ' Ante Legion

West Independent School Board to Interview Superintendency Applicants

The West Independent School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 30 p m in the directors room of Leavitt and Johnson National Bank to consider applications for the position of superintendent.

Mieaanbers Board ‘of Education of the West, Independent Leavitt & Johnson National Bank

Simple directions for tinting fabrics with Diamond dye

A 15 cent advertisement promises easy steps to tint or dye delicate fabrics and garments including lingerie, silks, ribbons, skirts, and coats. It instructs readers to tell their druggist if the material is wool or silk or if it is linen, cotton, or mixed, to choose the correct Diamond dye.

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Choral Society Lquicht St. Paul's Wool Om. S Herbert Ruby Sons of Union Veterans Memorial Hall Woman's Labor Bureau Penters” Hall Fidelity Circle Norllmningter Presbyterkin Fiary Ray Smith Iveniog Sunnyside Courtry Misoni Temple West High School Lerian Natural Club Ness Hedd Alpha ‘Delphian Society C. H. Davis Jor Fiske V. Williams St. Pauls M. E J. R. Howard James Hurley Irma Birchard Ronald Birchard F. L. Crofoot Mr. Edgerton Bride Watersoo Jowa Edgerton Black Lawk Cedar Falls Lincoln Aizs Florence Moeg Minnie Bangquei Sacred Heart School Russell-Lamaon J. M. Molloy Edward J.supple Sacred Heart Auditordim Church. News Alpha Guild of First’ Presbyterian-church Arthur Fowler Fr. Eighmey Deborgit Society First Methodist Church Robert McHeffey George Platt Eudora Kelderling Thomas Reaney Jane Nugent Philathea First M. E. Church Marie Bord Huth Phillips Neva Oxley C. S. Wiliams Northminster Aux Woman's Auxiliary Trinity American Lutheran Guild Ernest Klaus F. H. Moehlman Cedar Heights Women’s Bible St. Pauls-M. EB A. Ronis Maier T. T George D. Wi Misa Fannie Waterloo O. KE. S Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mabel Widell Roy Short John Rector George Scholl L. A. Elekeberg Charles Chickering John Duke Hazel Deitrick Marshal Henry Gee George Welker Adah Mary Ethel Dixon Ruth Paul Carson Esther John Miller Martha Frank .McLaughlin Electa M. F. Cornish Water J. E. Fredericks Roy Hulett Iowa Jessie" Wiheel- G Ella FE Garton Eau Clair Wis Carl PF. Petersen H. A. Lawrence Orange Township Bridge Varty Coralie Green Bridge Georgia Duckwortth Centerville Jack Countryman DeWard Cd’ Irs Robert Pollard Wroi Kensington Club H. G. Dunlap Waverly Municipal Weach Don Graham Hadavedi Uedar Salis Daily News Union Daily Bible School Presbyterian Congregational Baptist Methodist Cotubilen Teachers College Primbell- Lange Inga Lange Otto Trimbell Marrne Otto Nielsen Nazareth First Presbyterian C. E Hall-Ekfelt CO Hall-Ekfest CO Bridge Street Rees Buchanan Yoo Rumford Tere Theos Baking PowDes WES Appeor Rapaish Aeemir Als Paing & Gliss Go W. Bith Sa Bashion Department Evening Courier Jersey Tee Om
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