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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1923

Page

20

Waterloo Legion Hosts Civic Leaders in Memorial Hall

Greater Waterloo figures including A. H W. Gnagy mayor and Rotary Kiwanis Lions and women’s club members attended a Becker Chapman American Legion program and buffet at Memorial hall. Horace Maynard welcomed guests and urged united effort for city improvement while community groups pledged cooperation.

Greater Waterloo Association A. H W. Gnagy Rotary Kiwauis Lions and Business and Professional Women's Club Becker- Chapman Post American Legion Memorial Hall Gnagy J.S. Tutbill W. H. Beachler Rotary Club America J America Legion Miles Potter Lions Club A. Lane Kiwanis Club Stephen D. Brown Ita Karl Zellhoefer Eer

Keokuk Hosts Willard Comeback Bout in Four Round Set

A 1 200 crowd packed the Keokuk grand theatre to watch Jess Willard ex champion heavyweight in a four round exhibition with Harry Drake. Willard, weight 246, appeared strong though body fat down to lean. he wore a leather arm brace and promised to sleep either Floyd Johnson or Fred Fulton in May. Willard showcased rapid footwork and solid punch resistance as Drake pressed, drawing cheers and taunts for a Dempsey bout. Willard and manager headed to Chicago then New York for training on the comeback tilt while other results listed Harold Pride KO Jed Lube, Mandot over Minora, Olson and Logan draw.

Associated Press Keokuk Grand Theatre Jess Willard Harry Drake Johnson Fulton New York Toledo Willard Floyd Johnson Fred Fulton Jack Dempsey Jack Johnson Havana Ifa Drake Kansan Dempsey Chicago Jessa Harold Pride Des Moines Jed Lube Kansas City Jos Mandot St Paul Jimmy Minora Memphis Reuben Olson Battling Logan

County Play Day Set for May 11 at Cedar Falls

Countywide event announced by H G Moeller to be held in Cedar Falls on May 11 with a parade games athletic contests a picnic dinner and folk dances. Cedar Falls Commercial Club will cover expenses and Miss Momica Wild of Iowa State Teachers College will supervise instruction for rural and consolidated schools.

Tileck Momica Wild Extension Department Iowa State Teachers College

Richards to headline Waterloo theatre showings this week

Richards, famed magician, headlines Waterloo theatre tonight through Sunday with a 2.5 hour three act vaudeville performance. Beginning Monday, Ham and Bud star to sign for a week, with good pictures to accompany acts at Waterloo. Doris Mayer in Up and at Em at the Palace promises fresh comedy and lively screen humor.

Doris Mayere

Comedy Delineation on Screen at Infesto and Crystal

The Infesto presents The Pirt-brom Uollywood pane, a Tolstoyan look at American family life starring Percy and Helen Jerome Addy with George Nichols. Heroes of the Street features Wesley Rare as a fearless youth hunter among crooks at Crystal. Also shown are Nighting Blood and The Voice From the Miner, with plotlines built around youthful ideals, romance, and adventure.

Tarkington Inairy Ponte iPercy Helan Jerome Addy George Nichols Ius Wesley

Mayr's Wonder Remedy Featured in Patient Benefit Ad

An elderly man recounts a near fatal assault of stomach pain after a Sunday dinner. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with ending his gas and stomach trouble, claiming a single dose calms symptoms and offers a money back guarantee. The ad promotes purchase at druggists.

Mayr Trentle

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