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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1929
Page
25
City waterworks installs two new discharge header valves at the pumping station on Alden street east to improve fire protection. The $200 units connect 12 inch and 16 inch mains, allowing continued discharge if one valve is out of service. Officers previously upgraded the station with metal window frames and fire safety improvements.
Rev Warren L Steeves, pastor, will speak on The Matchless Gall at special services Friday night at Walnut Street Baptist Church assisted by Dr and Mrs Kaye Smith. Mable Rock has returned home from St Francis Hospital Waterloo after a four week stay. Walster recovers after a major operation at Presbyterian Hospital Waterloo and is home. Oyster supper planned by American Legion post on Armistice Day in Dunkerton.
An old advertisement extols Georgie Porgie whole wheat breakfast cereal. It claims more food per package than rivals, enriched with iron phosphorus calcium and vitamins, and suggests recipes like orange cookies muffins and tips for children. It also invites listening to WOW Omaha radio with a four year old cowhay on seasonal broadcasts.
W W Hendry, president of the Waterloo chapter No 4, announces a Saturday 6:30 p.m. meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson for engineers from Des Moines, Burlington, Marshalltown, and Waterloo. Dinner will be served followed by a program with talks by Edward Batley and Clyde Bland on an educational plan awarding certificates of merit to qualified engineers. A report will be given of the proceedings.
Mrs. Margaret Elsdorf reported a burglary at 526 Parker Street West in Chattanooga Friday morning. A pocketbook with $11 and a pocket flashlight were taken. Entry was gained through a window left unlocked. Sgt. W. H. Wilson and Patrol Driver Bert Douglass investigated.
A new washing method claims to stop fade and soap eat for delicate fabrics. By adding 2 tablespoons of ClimaLene per tub and using one quarter the usual soap, pastel colors and fine lingerie resist fading for up to 50 washings, with white fabrics remaining white. Sold in two sizes, 10c and 25c, at groceries.
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