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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1926

Page

10

Waterloo Music Festival names directors and plans season

Dr J Brinkman announces Waterloo Music Festival association board including A Mor ris J M Molloy D J Walker and others with Mrs Parrott as vice president and Wayne Smith as treasurer The group vows a non sectarian community wide effort to bring a major concert to the city next spring likely featuring either the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra or the Chicago Philharmonic plus a school day program and a 250 voice chorus directed by C Albert Schalin with an opening concert for students.

J. @. Brinkman Waterloo Music Festival Association A. Morris J. M. Molloy D. J. Walker Harry B. Lighty Harry BD Simon Jamey Graham Airs B. T. Alford EK. L. Johnson Edmund Rausch Fred ‘Adams Victor “Ellhoefer Wirtfloxie Robert Parrott Edward & Stel Wayne Smith Treasure Brinkman Waterloo Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Chiago Philharmonic Orchestra C. Albert Schalin

Halloween party hosted by Sons of Veterans and allied units

Ninety people attended Memorial hall for a Halloween masquerade hosted by the Sons of Veterans camp and auxiliary, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and Daughters of Veterans. Guests arrived to a reception, fortune telling by Mrs. A. Muncy, a witchs cauldron elimination stunt, live music, and refreshments amid pumpkin and stalk decorations. The event was organized by Mrs Elva Wanamaker as general chairperson with committees from both veterans groups and the auxiliary.

Sin’ Memorial Hall Sons of Union Daughters of Veterans Hallowe'en Song of Veterans A. &. Muncy Winnie Lggieston Sons of Veterans R. L. Snodgrass Harvey Zeller Roy Chadwick George Carroll J. C. Knapp Elva Wanamaker Auxiliary Snodgrass D. F. Merriman Julius Dennis May ‘Turnis John Stallman Staltensys Brosslee

Second Childhood Spectator Play Set for Nov 19 West High

The first student dramatic production of the year, Second Childhood, will be presented by the senior class in West High auditorium Friday night November 13. Cast includes Stanley Ransom as Prof Frederick Relea Virginia Hunter Vernon Harper and others with Leila Hughes directing and Wilma Smith assisting.

West High Clas Stanley Ransom Frederick Relea Juonise Weanlie Virginia Hunter Vernon Harper Philip Trobert Stevenson Rena Clark Vincent Edith Ferguson

Coonrad Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. J. 3. Coonrad of 659 Indiarin street celebrated their golden wedding with a banquet in Extyle hall this week. Their children Ira Coonrad Mason City G G Coonrod Josup Afr J O Coonrod C A Coonrod FP Meyers and families attended from various locations. O J Coonrod of Portland Oregon could not attend.

C. A. Coonrod FP. H. Meyers O. J. Coonrod Portland, Ore

Social Events on Week's Calendar

A week of listings shows various clubs and meetings. Highlights include the Woman's Club events across Monday to Friday, a piano recital at Gilchrist chapel Cedar Falls, and the Masonic ball. Local groups such as YWCA, Presbyterian Hospital auxiliary, and First Congregational church schedule activities.

Woman's Club Garien Club C. BE. Ransier Elkiets—Eirks Marion Exan Smith Gilchrist Chapel Cedar Falls First Congregational Church Myr PB. Ashmore Eher

Pianist to Give Recital Tuesday at Cedar Falls

Pianist Mrs. Marion Egan Smith will present a student recital at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in Gilchrist Chapel at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. The program includes Bach, Liszt, Grieg, and Stravinsky pieces, with Rose Lena Ruegnitz as second pianist. Smith studies under Rose Lena Reisingitz and has performed frequently in Waterloo and Cedar Falls as soloist and accompanist. the public is invited.

Cedar Falls Marion Egan Smith Gilchristchapel Iowa State Teachers College Mijinsky Lérhovek Albeniz Poulens A. Rubinstein Wikeera Rose Lena Ruegnitz Mrs. Smith T. C

B Natural Chair Meeting Monday at Kessler Home

The B Natural Music club will gather Monday evening at Mrs. A C Kessler’s home with Mrs. C W assisting. Edger Stillman Kelly’s study on Musical Instruments forms the program, along with a discussion on The Miss Travisa Hagerman. Soloists Lilian Whesslar Mildred Gleason Ruth Knittle perform, with J Gnit Wilbur piano solo and Fae Collins Harriet plan a piano duet.

Natural Music Club A.C. Kessler C. W. By Edger Stillman Kelly Ruth Knittle Jgnit Wilbur Fae Collins Harriet

Club Notes Honor M Lewis Hunt Before California Departure

Black's tearoom hosted yesterday afternoon in Waterloo honor of M Lewis Hunt who leaves next week for California. Covers were laid for Mrs Hunt and many guests including Anna Klinefelter William Ashmorelood Cox John Chevalier Ro T H. Clay Thomas Goose Grover Williams George Tailth and Lloyd Wilkes. The club gave Mrs Hunt a gift. R O W duty served lunch. Lucky 13 club met in Bisho enfeteria yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Warri Robe Mrs Frank Wagner and Mrs Fred Morgan. Mrs George Mighley was vice president and Mrs Roberts secretary for the club year.

Lucky 13 Bishoenfeteria Yors Warri Robe Frank Wagner Fred Morgan Afra Gertrude Coltentine Fred Wittatock George Mighley Roberts

Women urged to vote at club gathering

Mrs Estelle Plopper of Iona Falls urged women to vote citing civic duty and prohibition as motives. She advised organizing a get out the vote campaign and emphasized support for a special ballot on women state representatives.

Estelle Plopper Iona Falls Third District Committee Republican Party Woman’s Club Plopper Wormen Pri Gce Joseph Bergesheimer Glark Leeper S. J. Li. Chamberlain Effie McCollum Jones Wedbster City

Burton Avenue Baptist J O Y Halloween Party

The J O Y class met at teacher Miss Mabel Shissler’s home for a Halloween masquerade. Games and contests filled the evening as a witch read fortunes. Prizes went to Miss Hazel Billings and Miss Martha Harp, with Mrs TD Sage and Miss Dorothy Murphy helping serve.

Burton Avenue Baptist Church Mabel Shissler Jennie Peterson Hazel Billings Martha Harp Shinsler TD. J. Sage Dorothy Murphy

Committees for Washington Irving PTA Announced

Marie LaRue, president of the Washington Irving PTA, announced committees for the year at a school meeting. The program committee led by Mrs. A. A. Zimmerman includes Miss Maay Barnes and Mrs. S. Miller. Other groups include social and refreshments led by Mrs. J. W. Penly with several helpers.

Marie LaRue Washington Irving Parent-Teacher Association A. A. Zimmerman Maay Barnes S. 2. Miller J. WH. Penly Mmes J. Dd. MckKillip R. T. Wise W. L. Garvin N. S. Drilling Ir. M. Hanson Clara McKitrick Charles Kittrell Gail Wilbur

City in Brief Adverts and Visits Across Waterloo Area

Miss Virginia Clary of Waterloo visits Chicago friends while J R Dunham of Manchester calls on Waterloo acquaintances at the courthouse. Mr and Mrs F C Tate announce birth of a son to their son and wife in Chicago. The T W Carter couple plan winter in West Palm Beach and Tampa. Mrs A H Shaffer and Mrs Henry Miller attend grand chapter convention for Miss Sadie Clapper at 516 12 Lafayette. Dr N A Golinvaux and spouse return from Albion after a week visiting relatives and reporting good duck and jackrabbit shooting. A studio sale offer and local dentist ad round out the brief notices.

J. R. Dunham Manchester Huebinger Map Company Waterloo F. C. Tate Englewood Avenue Willan i. State Chicago W. Carter Irving Street West Palm Beach Tampa Pia A. H. Shaffer New Hampton C. EB Henry Miller Postville Sadie Clapper Lafayette Street N. A. Golinvaux Time Street Albion

Hair Stays As You Wish Hair Stays As You Wish

Edna Wallace Hopper extols Wave and Sheen a hair product promising long lasting hold for wavy curly or straight styles. She notes it preserves fluff or curl, adds luster and color, with Paris influence and daily availability at toilet counters. Price listed 75 cents.

Edna Wallace Hopper Paris Mark Marcel

Market Fish Taken from Wapsie Near Independence

Market fish operators C M Young of Independence and Mr Haney of Emmetsburg fished back waters of the Wapsie for a week with George A Emery appointed deputy game warden. Snags and stumps hindered efforts but several good hauls were made including catfish at the mouth of Baggott slough.

Independence C. M. Young Haney Emmetsburg Waney Young State Game and Fish Department George A. Emery Baggott

Shoemaker Poet and Mathematician Payne 90 Today

George Smith Payne of 1128 Mulberry Street is 90 years old today. A shoemaker, poet, mathematician and astronomer, he remains mentally sharp and can still study planets, compute eclipses, write verse, mend shoes, and walk downtown. Born October 30, 1836 in Greenwich, Conn., his family moved through Ontario and New York, ending near Wilson and Millville as he began astronomy studies.

George Smith Payne Mulberry Street Dunmarion Towa Mr. Payne Mr. Jayne I. 1 Hildebrand Greenwich Conn Niagara County Wilson Wilson College

Payne Family Steadfast in Memoir and Trade Across States

The text recalls John W. Payne and relatives with notes on travels in 19th century America. It mentions Payne's Genealogical Journal by John W. Payne, accounts of schooling in Iowa, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, and family members including Dr. E J Payne of Towanda, Charles G Payne a printer, Jethro D Payne skilled in carpentry, and O M Payne in Chicago.

Fowa Iowa John W. Payne Payne Genealogic Journal Dle Fhma Ir. E. J. Payne Towanda Charles G. Payne Jethro D. Payne R. Payne Athena OM. Payne Chicago Efly

Rotary Education Talk Set for Noonday Luncheon

Ray Shoemaker will present a four nine talk at the Rotary club noonday luncheon. The program follows Rotary International guidance to involve local members. Several members will read their biographies at the hotel Russell-Lainson event.

Shoemaker Rotary International Ray Shoemaker Rotary Rotary Club Aonday Hotel Tussell-Lainson Prembers

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Community Music Association Board of Directors Allied Units Thelma Wiltie F. E. Willie Ruth Teiler Tone Heller Charlotte St. Clair Billy Marvelis Nick Warty Jennie Warlty Mildred Murphy Louis Ferris Esther Larson Farewel Mya Z. R. Pratt TatorlWo V. WW. Foote Mae Foote Cedar Tleichis C. A. Turner Weueat Grover Goswiller B. 3. Holt Margery Warmer Marlys Risk Grace Risk Mario Devo Hallowe’en Amy Darker Virginia Kuchnie Atta Morley George Dero Bert Kuehnle A. F. Frahm Helen and Mary Smith Tarrison William Smith Fred Helm LeRoy Bard John ‘Igler Stanley Anderson John Stocker Ethel Schuetz Dorothy Smith Allen Schultz Dorothy Nemmers MR. and Mrs, Coonrod Dioner Danes R.O. W. Club Mrs Frank Powell Y. W. C Presbyterian Hospital J. A. Bown Monley L. A.—Mckinley School Natural Music A. J . Kessler Isabelle—K C. Hall G. Stephanson Blue Triangle League Civic Department Truncheon—Woman's Club Fine Arts Cele Streistrees Kessler Bloise Long JL. E Emerson School Rose Lorraine Betty Jane Stealy Paul Stealy Stealy A. QO. Miller Florence Willier Wallowe'en Varty Lola Waudby Elizabeth—tistman Letha de Latte Joseph Springer Margaret Sullivan Alford Herbsied Mary Sullivan Willard Delong Hazel Anders William Langfeldt Ruby Meyers Francis Reed Edward Dow Albert Redden Lucy Irene Waudby O. EB. S—tBecker Chapter Cerivannion C. J. Wilson A. M. Fellows Dale Kilpatrick Gates Park Club Edward May Vally Misa Ruth Stoner Kou Church News P.T. A Marian Callahan Virginia Foley Our Lady of Victory Academy Mildred Robert Katherine Stanton Margaret Reddin Catherine Dietrich Mary Kaufmann Mercedes Wolfe Bernice Chapman Evla Afe- Kinley W. W. Templeton Ray Pratt Adelaide Blythe Anna Demmell Bessie Young Katherine Young May Hostetter Sarah Bohan Garden Club Waterloo Garden Club C. E. Bansier- Board W. FL. Parrott A. Sporle John Hammill Hammill Order of Eastern Star Black Tesroom Bridgeo Alexander Mutch Walter Snyder P. M Lichty Glenn Johnson Gladys Atkin Evelyn Bole Dorothy Herrick Mary Jane Lyons Remmell Smith Mildred Rosenbloom Charles Edge BR. L. Merrill St. Mary's Circle Jay Sternberry A. L. Salz Anna Kruse J. F. Kerney Joe Dietsch Our Lady of Victory Court Ihall Bridge J. J. Kildee Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Mmembers Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary Ilklets Elks Club M. J. . O'Keefe Panama Cohipiats Optical Buchanan's Virginia Clary Wapsie O. K. Crew Co. K. Crew Altho Legger Council Bluffs W. Shirkish Knoxville Orleans County Nwn Millville Sibert White Laundry Davis Waterloo, Lowa Nina Snyder Aeaenty Ludwig East Fourth Street
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