Wrecked Plane Delayed Record Flights Near Borisov
Wreckage of the Century of Progress plane after a forced landing in a Borisov bog halted Mattern and Griffin on their bid to beat the world record. They were unhurt except for Griffin’s facial bruise and Mattern’s sprained knee, and planned to repair and resume the journey to Moscow by train and steamer.
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Charles Ashleigh
Borisov
Russia
London
James Mattern
Bennett Griffin
United Press
Griffin
Century of Progress
Moscow
Berlin
Mattern
Cv.enly
Local Post Office Employees Attend Clinton Picnic
More than forty Cedar Rapids post office department employees will attend the Clinton picnic today, opening the fourteenth annual convention of allied postal groups and auxiliaries. A feature will be a baseball game between the Cedar Rapids Diamond team and the Clinton office team with local delegates and attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Rapids
A. A. Bagley
G. E. Smith
E. E. Reynold
J. C. Horner
Earl Shunk
Jack Gray
Charles Nelson
Wise Youngster and Saving Someone’s Promise
A short, quirky dialogue features a father and child discussing saving money and a promised reward for school study progress. The exchange ends with the son offering a five dollar save to retake the promise.
Howard Stiles Wins City Yo-Yo Title In Finals
Howard Stiles aged 16 won the Cedar Rapids city Yo-Yo Championship at the Paramount theater on Saturday. He received a silver loving cup and a $10 prize, beating Rueben Bolterman and David Terrall in a twelve-player finals. Charles Buick, national champion, presented prizes as Ted Emerson hosted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stiles
Fifteenth Street SE
Paramount Theater
Cedar Rapids
Stiles
Rueben Bolterman
Second Avenue SE
David Terrall
Bolterman
Charles Buick
Paramount
Ted Emerson
Labor and capital clash over government spending
The speaker denounces excess in government as both labor and capital suffer from the waste. He vows to unite people to curb the growing number of agencies and state and local employees, declaring an axe is ready to cut unnecessary offices.
Wyomin g Mr Keenan Voices Frank Political Stance
The speaker urges candid, forthright moves in politics and criticizes Iowa candidates for focusing on votes. He argues many politicians lack economic integrity and tax fairness, calling out hollow campaign rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hus
Keenan
Wyoming
Iowa
City Briefs and Personal Items Highlight Local Activity
Miss Trevelyn Hawks remains in St. Lukestal for several days awaiting an operation. G R McKeeby and Marian McKeeby face a district court action for 446.92 in a real estate contract suit. H M Havner of Des Moines, former attorney general, visiting Roosevelt hotel. Janda, a second lieutenant, leaves for Fort Ripley to attend field artillery reserve training camp. Shriners plan a meeting at Shrine temple with a dance to follow.
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Trevelyn Hawks
St. Lukestal
John A. Reed
G. R. McKeeby
Marian McKeeby
H. M. Havner
Des Moines
Roosevelt Hotel
Robert Janda
Fourth Street
Fort Ripley
Minn
Field Artillery Reserve Officers Training Camp
Bird Forced Down by Afternoon Storm
A bird named in diction forced down by a storm passes over Stubbs at 432 Thirty-third Street NE. Mr. Stubbs fed the bird and it resumed its course after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Thirty-third Street
Third Municipal Band Concert Set at Ellis Park
The third of four concerts will be held at Ellis Park from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday under the direction of William F. Hesely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
William F. Esely
Steinke woman seeks separate maintenance in district court
Laura M. Steinke files a separate maintenance action against Arthur R. Steinke in district court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of four minor children and support payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Steinke
Arthur R. Steinke
Bar association reminiscences shared at Linn County meeting
E A Johnson spoke at the Linn county Bar association luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. He recalled memories of older city lawyers during the regu lar meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Johnson
Linn County Bar Association
Chamber of Commerce
Trip to New York for Kenneys and family visit
Mr and Mrs Edward Kenney and their son Robert left Friday for New York City to visit their son s daughter in law Mrs Wartley. They will stay several days with Mrs Kenney s mother Mrs Anna Cox and plan to spend time near the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward Kenney
Robert
Seventh Avenue
New York City
Wartley
Kenney
Anna Cox
Youth program at Bever Park under Allied Cobain visit
A youth gathering for ages 18 to 30 will occur Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Bever Park's large pavilion. The evening includes a game, stunt program, a brief business meeting, and an address led by Lone Anderson. Refreshments will be provided.
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Tal Young
Bever Park
Lone Anderson
Allied Youth
Steam cleaning restores old statues in Europe
Old statues and fine stonework in Europe can be cleaned and restored to their original look using a steam cleaning process developed there. The method aims to preserve materials while removing grime and weathering effects.
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Europe
Two Veteran Mail Carriers Recall Long Routes Of Their Early Days
Eliza Hickok profiles Cedar Rapids veterans Horner born 1866 and Burrows born 1864 as they retire after 31 and 19 years on rural routes. They recount early 1900s mail work, changing roads and horses, and pride in service despite aging, with plans to travel and visit family.
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Uncle Sam
Ner
Center Polettron Senna
A. G. Burrows
Saveen
Mr. Burrows
Sam
Congress
Cedar Rapids
Horner
F and G Avenues
Vernon Heights
Twenty-fourth Street
Mount Vernon Avenue
Seventeenth Street
First Avenue
Kenwood
West Side
Granby
Higley
Paramount
Westminster’Presbyterian
Third Street
Third Avenue
Jack” Horner
Storgestown
John Hobel
Joe Janeba
Mr. Horner
Burrows
Iowa
Jane
Pennsylvania
Mr.Burrows
Cassville
Wis
Rock Island
Lis Park
Oliver
Elmhurst
Forrest G
Joliet, Ill
A. C. Naibert
Washington State
New clues surface in Reynolds death case
Witnesses traced include Blanche Yurka and Walker as authorities noted Mrs Reynolds and Walker are material witnesses. Fingerprints on the murder weapon are blurred and the funeral proceeds as Libby Holman’s inheritance faces potential cuts under the will.
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Blanche Yurka
Cinebanel
Baltimore
Reynolds
Libby Holman
Smith
Old People's Reunion July 19 For Folk Over 60
The article advertises a July 19 Old People’s Reunion picnic at Bever Park for residents of 60 and above. Prizes will honor the oldest participants. Rev. F K Ward notes younger folks are not the target, while Rev. Charles F. Edwards and Rev. E F. Austin oversee ceremonies. Donations to Sunshine Mission requests dial 2-8632.
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Old People’s
Bever Park
F. K
Daddy” Ward
Charles F. Edwards
St. John's Episcopal Church
E F. Austin
Calvary Baptist Church
Sunshine Mission
Greeley Physician Writes Book of Poems
Dr. Edwin A. Nash of Greeley, Iowa, is the state’s only physician and surgeon to publish a book of poems titled Poems for Home Folks. The volume, possibly Life as Seen by a Country Doctor, includes about 105 poems about everyday life from a doctor’s view and has seen verses in The Medical World and other journals. Four chants were set to music and one titled With Your Conscience and God is sung in Iowa churches. The book was published by Stearns Brothers and Company of Chicago.
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Edwin A. Nash
Greeley
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Henry Field
Nash
Louis Block
Davenport
Iowa Masonic Lodge
Iowa A. F P
A. M
Stearns Brothers and Company of
Chicago
Medical World
American Journal of Clinical Medicine
Medical Pick
Dr Pew
Dr. Nash
Neighbor Row Over Car Ends Quietly
A Nottingham England note reports a domestic dispute between a neighbor named Meek and his wife over choosing an open versus closed car. The incident was deemed closed and the wife later seen driving the car, suggesting the matter concluded without further action.
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Meek
Nottingham
England
Stone City Art Colony Adds Children Class Amid Busy Programs
A new painting class for boys and girls begins Tuesday at the Stone City Art Colony, limited to fifteen, taught by Ruth Eby of Lincoln Nebraska. Pupils will travel daily, eat lunch on site, and return home. The colony reports strong attendance with fifty full-time students and a similar number part-time, plus evening events and guest speakers.
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Stone City
Jay Sigmund
Ridge Road
Jaques Jolas
Cornell College
Old Columbia Hall
Alice Inskeep
Marjorie Grant
Karl Blaise
Francis Chapin
Chicago
Little Gallery
Mid-West
Wood
Cedar Rapids
Emma Kitt
Iowa State College
Mary Chaney
Bertha Moray
Ottumwa
Bertha Sargent
Clare Marshall
Charles Shackell
Isabelle Scherer
Davenport
Anna May Wilson
Des Moines
Cheryl Ellsworth
Dubuque
Mary Mattern
Lawrence
Kan
R. Townesend
Tulsa
Okla
Colony School
Name Chairman For Democratic Clubs
DES MOINES AP C E Wood ward Des Moines attorney Saturday was appointed Iowa chairman of the Young Democratic Clubs of America a national organization for men and women between 18 and 35 years of age Woodward will have charge of organizing such clubs in Iowa He said a woman would be selected as vice chairman within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. E. Woodward
Iowa
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Woodward
Inheritance Tax Paid on Baker Estate
Des Moines reports inheritance taxes of 1036.98 paid on the estate of William FP Baker of Independence. The taxable value of the estate was 20739.52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William FP. Baker
Independence
Births Reported in Swisher Mount Vernon and Lisbon Families
Born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Holets of Swisher a daughter July 7 Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Glen Mc Artor of Mount Vernon a daughter July 8 Mercy hospital. Born to Mr and Mrs Virgil Wilson of Lisbon a daughter July 9 Mercy hospital.
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Leonard Holets
Swisher
Mercy Hospital
Glen McArtor
Mount Vernon
Virgil Wilson
Lisbon
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