Northwestern Bell Halloween Party Fashioned With Masquerade
Fifty five Northwestern Bell Telephone employees plus guests attended a Halloween masquerade at the office. Decor featured corn stalks, pumpkins and streamers as an amateur radio contest entertained. Winners were Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Waterman for Raggedy Ann and Andy. Second prize went to Miss Florence Scott as Galli Curci. A long list of participant disguises followed with numerous named individuals and acts. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
M. O. Waterman
Raggedy Ann
Andy
Florence Scott
Galli Curci
Jack Hewitt
Ed Wynn
Irene
Boswell
Stella Jandl
Sally Rand
Mary Trefny
Dorothy Carlson
Laurel and Hardy
Madge LaPorte
Edna McElroy
Duncan
Neva Landis
Mae West
Mary Krall
Edith Rinderknicht
Illian Struesky
Mac Anderson
Cities Service Quartet
Lucille Seaton
Alma Jonas
Vera
Florence
Marvel Scott
Maxine Romine
Margaret Mackey
Winnie Koutnik
Carol Weeks
Lillian Seliger
Waterloo
Shirley Alderman
Halloween masquerade honors at Navratil home
Mildred Navratil hosted a Halloween masquerade at 1334 Eighth Street NW on Wednesday evening. Participants played games and enjoyed refreshments with costume prizes awarded to Mary Ellen Baldwin and Elsie Dvorak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Navratil
Mrs. A. Navratil
Eighth Street
Mary Elien Baldwin
Elsie Dvorak
Jean Tremaine
Donna Mac Hyland
Leo Fiala
Adeline Dvorak
Lillian Vanicky
George Shadid
Mary Ellen’ Baldwin
Head of the Mail 1954 Epilepsy and Cancer Talks
The document lists medical figures and names from the era, noting epilepsy relief discussions and surgical advances. It cites Dr. Allen on head injuries linked to epilepsy, Galvanic clearing of scar areas, Dr. Chesley Bush on tuberculosis treatments, Dr. Mark L. Emerson on electrical treatment for cancer, and Dr. Donald Balfour on a stomach cancer operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Chesley Bush
Arroyo Sanatorium
Mark L. Emerson
Donald Balfour
College of Surgeons
Balfour
Vet hospitals costly to private institutions says AHA president
In Oakland California Robert Jolly president of the American Hospital Association told the American College of Surgeons delegates that veterans hospitals burden private facilities. He argued government should not compete in hospital services and questioned long distance veteran transportation. The Oakland Forum heard his remarks before about 2000 surgeons. At Merritt hospital Dr Warren B Allen demonstrated a new operative technique.
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Oakland
Calif
Veterans
Robert Jolly
American Hospital Association
Congress of the American College of Surgeons
Jolly
Oakland Forum
Merritt Hospital
Warren B. Allen
World Wheat Supplies Drop Big Margin In 1934 35
Washington AP reports a 240 million bushel fall in world wheat supplies for 1934 35 excluding Russia and China. The Bureau of Agricultural Economics released the figure Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
China
Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Dairy Students Tour Cherry Burrell Plant Visit
Twenty five two year dairy students from Iowa State College were hosted by Cherry Burrell at a Hotel Montrose luncheon. They toured Hutchinson Ice Cream plant and planned a factory tour in the afternoon led by Prof. W. H. Carter.
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Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State College
Cherry-Burrell Corporation
Montrose
W. H. Carter
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Cherry-Burrell
Community Notes From Marion Several Club Events
Mrs Verne H Balster hosted a Halloween party for her daughters Marie and Joan with fifteen guests including Virginia Smith and Barbara Clay. The Keystone division of the Methodist Ladies Aid held an all day sewing meeting for a bazaar. The Tennyson club met with poetry readings. American Legion Auxiliary members cleaned the hall. Several residents planned visits and events including Reading Circle and Electa Circle gatherings.
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Verne H. Balster
Sixth Avenue
Mary
Joan
Virginia Smith
Dorothy Ford
Janet Elder
Bar
Keystone Division
Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist Church
E. E. Badham
Marion
B. A. Shaw
J. F. Badham
Rachel Ives
Frank Frederick
R. H. Collis
Charles Ives
Riverside
Calif
Marion Post
No. 298
American Legion
Legion
Adlerika Advertisement Promises Quick Gas Relief
An old ad touts Adlerika to relieve stomach gas and constipation with a single dose. It claims the product cleanses both upper and lower bowels, reduces bacteria, and helps sleep by easing heart-related discomfort. Testimonial quotes from Dr H L Shoub and Mrs James Filler support its claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Shoub
New York
Jas
Car Manufacturers Plan Higher Advertising Budgets for 1936
A Sales Management survey of about 250 major advertisers shows 71 percent expect 1936 ad outlays to exceed 1935, with 25 percent predicting similar spending and 4 percent foreseeing a decrease. The respondents include top general and automotive advertisers using magazines radio outdoor and direct mail.
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New York
Appointment of Administrator in Viola A. Shurtleff Estate
Notice from Linn County Iowa that J Warren McClintock and Chas F Stookey as attorney administrator were appointed and qualified October 30, 1935 for Viola A. Shurtleff estate. Creditors are to present claims and debtors to pay promptly to the administrator in Linn County District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Viola A. Shurtleff
Laws
Linn County, Jowr
J. Warren Mecclintock
Chas
F. Stookey
Admr
Dowry Payment Leads to Fraud Verdict in Dinapore Case
Ramganjan Sing paid 500 dollars for a daughter’s dowry in Dinapore India after a father's description of his son's bride. Following the wedding the giver sued the father who was ordered to return the amount and pay a 250 dollar fine for false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramganjan Sing
Dinapore
India
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Mather
Unit
Postina
Frank Krejci
Margaret Counterman
Therese Novak
Danny Navratil
George Vanicky
Mary Ellen Dennis
Edwin Navratil
Joe Vanicky
Lumir Dvorak
Lillian Navratil
G. P. Novak
J. Vanicky
A. Navratil
P. Dvorak
Molly Pitcher
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Winter
Hanes
Tianes Union-Salte
Toys’ Union-Sults
Merrichild Walst-Sults
Hanes Knitting Co
Winston-Salem
N. G
Welch-Cook-Beals Cqo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
J. C. Landenberger
Optometrist
First Ave
Marion News
Kara Sloss
Mary Mullaly
Emma Wallace
Kathleen Oxley
Anna Mullaly
Barbara Clay
Norma Biddick
Ruth Hanscom
Ruth Orstrander
Mary Frances Howell
Mary and Joan Balster
William Bleakley
Tennyson Club
K. M. Saunders
Marianna
Gene Miller
Norman J. Waffle
Hattie Speake
Gertrude Speake
W. E. Wilbur
Robert
George Speake
Earl Helbig
This City
Florence Hoisington
Detroit
Walker
Frank Flack
Perry
C. E. Blinks
Ora Crowner
Stanley Thomas
The
King’s Daughters
Torridaire
Smulekoff
Beauty
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