The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1928-09-07

until long after the fireworks display
which was the closing feature of the
day. 1t was good natured crowd.
too; everybody seemed to be enjoy
ing themselves to the fullest extent.
Fine Arrangements
The committee in charge of ar
rangements did splendid work, and
they are deserving of much credit for
the fine manner in which the big
affair was conducted. No small de-
tail that would help make for sue
cess was overlooked. Hundreds of
trade unionists were on the Job to
care for the comfort and entertain
ment of their thousands of guests.
The attractions were many and en-
tertaining. The large outdoor dam
cling platform made a great hit and
was crowded both afternoon and eve-
ming. The dancers seemed loathe to
quit when the closing piece was
played. And this is not to be Won
dered at if one was there and heard
the teasing selections as rendered by
Willer's orchestra. That's some
bunch of musicians, buh-lieve u.s..
"Rube" Smith and his good wife
did much to keep the crowd smiling
the whole day long. Just made
another hit. korno and the many
other games had all they could do
to care for those who wanted Gin"
And the country store-wasn't it a
dandy? Thousands of valuable
prizes made up the big stock, and
yet there wasn't enough to satisfy all
those who wanted to buy. The fire
displays, made big hit, and was
well received by the crowd which
stayed late to witness them. Those
who stayed seemed to feel well re-
paid for their wait.
Ethel Welsh, 1871 Dayton street,
was made happy by the presentation
of the automobile given away. V. B.
Emminger, the Dayton paint contrac-
tor who has the contract for painting
Hamilton schools, drew the handsome
safe given away at the country store,
and to show what a good fellow he
is, Mr.. Emminger Immediately do
mated it to Trades Council for use
in the labor temple. For which
Trades Council offers its hearty
thanks to Mr.. Emminger.
All in all, Hamilton labor's thirty
sixth annual celebration was huge
success in every way and the COM
mttee desires to thank all those who
aided them in whatever way.
The Committee
Lester Long, president of Trades
Council, was chairman of this years
committee, and the able manner in
which he guided things proves Lester
an able executive official. Following
is the committee: Long, chairman;
Ike Jarrett, vice chairman; Ralph
Kelly, recording secretary; George
BRANDED, financial secretary; Henry
Betscher, treasurer; Ed Sims, Jack
Scheaf, Edward Weiss, Bueker, Chas.
Baynes, Robert Service, Stanley Ogg,
Chas. Chapen, Condor.
In addition to the above, the mem
bers of the Women's Union Label
League had large part in the work
Of the day. They were everywhere,
as they usually are. The movement
can always depend on the loyal
crowd of workers when help is
needed
Much favorable comment was heard
on the efficient police regulation and
protection throughout the day under
the direction of Chief of Police Cal
houn, furnished by the city depart
ment. 1t was never better and the
committee and Trades Council Off
cials especially tender their thanks
to Chief Calhoun for the service.
And to the Boy Scouts also goes
thanks for their excellent service in
parking cars and directing traffic.