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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

10

Labor Day Picnic Planned in Waterloo for Sept 7

Labor day observance by organized labor set for Monday September 7 at Electric Park Waterloo invites members of all unions their families and the public. Central Labor Union delegates approved a sport and athletic program chaired by Mike Cory with cash prizes and merchandise. A parade was opposed to save prep time, gates open at 1 pm. noon picnic dinner followed by speeches and contests including wheelbarrow race tug of war watermelon eating and shoe pitching with dancing to conclude.

Electric Park Central Labor Union Carpenter Hall Mike Cory Haliday Hleewie Park Grove Castry Bherlabor Zere Cris Lora

Divorce Suits Filed Against Kirkpatrick Mickley Pair

Distressed wife and husband sue each other for divorce alleging cruel treatment and habitual drunkenness. The Kirkpatricks wed November 29 1905 in Cedar Rapids. The suits name Edwin N Mickles and others, with spouses cited as respondents.

Buchanan woman of 81 honored at birthday party

Independence, August 20 Mrs Sarah S Cornwell of Sumner township celebrated her eighty first birthday on Monday August 17 with a dinner and afternoon of friends and neighbors. Despite her years she is in good health. Little Theatre Players announce The Thirteenth Chair as their next production to be staged at the high school auditorium on August 27 and 28 at 8 pm a three act mystery with thrilling scenes. The play Kemyps was again performed privately for Booster club members at the high school auditorium following booster celebrations.

Independence Sarah S Cornwell Sumner Township Cornwell Little Theatre Players Carium

Army Enlistment Drive At Salt Lake City Post

Recruit officer Sergt L C G Greenup announces Army openings in Salt Lake City and San Francisco posts. Two men enrolled as Edward J Penning enters medical corps at Hot Springs Arkansas and Robert L Jewett joins the Fourteenth Cavalry at Fort Des Moines.

Sergt L. CG. Greenup Farruice Thirty-eighth Infantry Salt Lake City Utah San Francisco Sergi Greenup Edward J. ‘Penning Hot Springs Ark Robert L. Jewett Fourteenth Cavalry Fort Des Moines

Use Lemons to Whiten Skin Touted as Easy Beauty Trick

A dubious advertisement claims lemon juice mixed with Orchard White can create a powerful skin whitener. It urges readers to prepare a quart pint by mixing ingredients and claims famous stage beauties use it for a youthful rosy complexion. The text warns the self-made formula works best immediately after preparation.

Central Iowa Power & Light to Build East District Line

CI P&L begins a 40000 dollar project to feed factories in Waterloo lower east district with a new high voltage transmission line and substation at the gas plant between McLean street and the Cedar River. Transformers will ensure steady voltage for Rath Packing Altstadt Langlas Baking Waterloo Register and others. Approval came from American Gas Company after review by Marion Kenneally and Roy Burkhart.

Central Iowa Power & Light Co Lower Nlan Ome Camigay I Vlavote Heens Vo Wwe McLean Street Cedar River Rath Packing Company Altstadt L & Langlas Marion Kenneally Humboldt High Hines Roy Burkhart Philadelphia American Gas Company

Studebaker Offers One-Profit Cars At Lower Prices

The firm promotes Studebaker cars sold at reduced prices despite high demand, claiming unique one profit manufacturing. It highlights efficiency, in house parts, peak production, and upfront features like automatic spark control, safety lighting, and balloon tires. Budget payments are advertised.

Hese Studebaker Ford Muust

Picnic at Shriners Grounds Planned by Weale Committee

Three events for men, three for women, and four for children accompany a 5 p.m. baseball game between Wenrys rank and Flat ty Maine captains. A picnic supper with coffee, cream, sugar, and ice cream will be served. 1925 member admission covers grounds. Shriners families and friends invited. An experienced playground worker will supervise children. Weale committee members are Verne Bashford Leo Ostrander and Paul Ewing.

Sunnyside Tourney Opens With McFarlane Low Qualifier

Arch W. McFarlane shot 97 to lead the Sunnyside Country Club women s club championship qualifying round. C F Simpson was runner up with 102 as first round pairings were drawn including McFarlane against Hutchison and Knapp against Cook.

Arch W. McFarlane Sunnyside Country Club C. F. Simpson McFarlane R. Q. Hutchison Charles Knapp M. HM. Cook

Golf Matchups Set in 18-Hole Tournament Schedule

The lineup features Al Donnan against Mrs J A Favre, Mrs FL B Chandler versus Mrs Cary, Mrs C Simpson against Day, Mrs FC Mish against Un, Mrs Charles Morrison, and Mrs George Shoemaker. Matches will be 18 holes and the event should finish in early September.

al Donnan J. A. Favre FL. B. Chandler Cary C. . Simpson Day F.C. Mish Charles J. Morrison Aide

Des Moines Bids for National Pharmaceutical HQ Site

Des Moines will be one of four cities bidding for a new headquarters building costing over 500000 for the American Pharmaceutical Association. Alocal committee prepared to host the association’s seventy third annual convention next week establishing headquarters for 10 national pharmaceutical groups. Final site selection will occur at the August 27 general session with New York Chicago and Washington the other candidates.

Des Moines American Phamaceutical Association New York City Chicago Washington

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