West Liberty History 1838-1938

Source: One Hundred Years of History
* Commemorating a Century of Progress in the West Liberty Community * WEST LIBERTY, IOWA
CHORAL CLUB

The West Liberty Ladies Choral Club was organized Nov. 8, 1932 at the home of Pauline Swisher Royal, who became its first president.

Grace Nichols Kent Gibson, a native of this community and who acquired fame here and broad, acts as director and under her inspiration and leadership the organization has developed an excellence which has resulted in many public concerts and appearances before various organizations. At these concerts various guest artists have appeared including Mrs. Helen Swisher Whinnery, harpist, of Iowa City; Mr. Harold Stark, baritone of the State University, and Mr. Robert McDonald, pianist of Chicago.

Mrs. Edna M. Smith has been pianist, since the organization of the club.

The outstanding program of the club was the singing of the " Holy City " by Gaul, when eleven men were added to the club for the performance.

---