Malta Eastern Star Guests At BarGe Party on River
About thirty guests of Mrs E Mickel and Donald Lackey Malta chapter Order of Eastern Star attended a barge party Thursday evening. Attendees included Malta chapter officers their spouses and out-of-town guests Mr and Mrs R B McDonald of Duluth Minnesota. The barge departed at 8 30 pm with dancing cards and games followed by refreshments before returning to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Mickel
Donald Lackey
Malta
Order of Eastern Star
Malta Chapter
R B McDonald
Duluth
Minn
Lackey
Birthday party for Joanne Crawford held at Vernon Drive
Mrs. William C Crawford hosted nine little girls for Joanne Crawford's tenth birthday at her Vernon Drive SE home. Guests, luncheon, and play in a new yard playhouse followed a morning of games with friends Barbara Wright Jacqueline Wright Katherine Miller Jane Bell Barbara Barry Doris Cone Patricia Marshall Frances Marshall Diane Marshall and Joanne Crawford. Mrs. Byron A Barlow returned from Kansas City and Ottumwa with her mother Mrs. Adaline Dunlap who will stay through summer. Rev W M Evans and family returned from vacation at Hayward's Bay West Okoboji Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C Crawford
Vernon Drive
Joanne Joanne
Barbara
Jaqueline Wright
Katherine Miller
Jane Bell
Barbara Barry
Doris Cone
Patricia
Frances Marshall
Diane Marshall
Joanne Crawford
Byron A Barlow
Fourth Avenue
Kansas City
Ottumwa
Adaline Dunlap
Barlow Home
Dunlap
French Family Birthday Visit Planned for Lua Marte
Mrs S L French and Miss Mary French of Washington Iowa are expected Saturday to visit Dr and Mrs Paul O French at 217 Park Court SE. Lua Marte French marks her fourth birthday that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S L French
Mary French
Washington
Iowa
Paul O French
Park Court
Lua Marte French
Shower Honors Miss Vara Bowman and Miss Helen Daggett
A Wednesday evening shower at Hallwood cafe Marion honored Vara Bowman and Helen Daggett ahead of their weddings. High score in bridge went to Genevieve Carrington with consolation to H H Pearson. Attendees included R D Brown C Lyon C F Hunt Wilma Murdock Bernice Kindi Lydia Kline Elsie Lahr Lorna Mahan nah Verda Widger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vara Bowman
H H Person
Helen Daggett
la Plant-Choate Company
Hallwood
Marion
Bridge
Genevieve Carrington
H H Pearson
R. D Brown
C Lyon
C F Hunt
Wilma Murdock
Bernice Kindi
Lydia Kline
Elsie Lahr
Lorna Mahannah
Verda Widger
Grace Svec to Wed Wilburn King Aug 8 at Little Brown Church
Grace M Svec and Wilburn R. King announced their upcoming marriage to be held August 8 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua. A miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Hejda at her home included numerous family and friends as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Svec
Wilburn King
Grace M Svec
Nineteenth Street
Wilburn R. King
Ed Hejda
Chatlce
Kubee
Bartanek
Ben Horak
Weeney Blood
Joe Kstes
Charles Jeana Far
Breoorn
Crates Stoo
Leo
Peros Williams
Krerao
Charles Seyca
Fd Hogs and the
Mises
Nina Pea
Helen Yuea Ara
Jen' Gain
Talk of the Town Que mare das at Vacahon and then back home
Sacting to see the new Fa's showing of footwear at Higher.
Miss Madeleine Hatton to Wed Lyman A McIntyre Jr
Luncheon and shower honors for Miss Madeleine Hatton with guests including Miss Marion Hatton and Mrs Joseph Stephan in Minnesota. The upcoming marriage to Lyman A McIntyre Jr of Chicago is noted as the event. Carded social notices list local households hosting the events and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Boquist
Third Avenue SE
Madeleine Hatton
Lyman A McIntyre, Jr
Chicago
Marion Hatton
First Avenue W
Joseph Stephan
Edward Fup
Walter R Hutchinson
Walter Scott
Mary Vail
Bonnie Goldheimer
Alice Giese
Luncheon Honors Sister of Twin Falls Visitor at Lynch Home
Mrs C J Lynch hosted a daytime luncheon at 1841 Bever Avenue SE for relatives and friends from Stanwood Clarence Sedalia Clinton Sidney Neb Twin Falls Idaho and others. Guest of honor was her sister Mrs W G Thompson of Twin Falls Idaho who with Mr Thompson is visiting several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C J Lynch
Bever Avenue
W G Thompson
Twin Falls
Idaho
Mr Thompson
Lynch
J B Lane
Clarence
George Findlay
Jerome Wilson
Beth
Etta Smith
Ralph Wilson
Hollys Wilson
Stanwood
Lara McGowan
Cedars Rapids couple wed in Forest City ceremony
Mr and Mrs Charles Trpkosh of Cedar Rapids announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Marie to Truman Jordahl son of Mr and Mrs P A Jordahl of Monona. The wedding occurred at Forest City on July 17 with Rev A E Belstrone officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Trpkosh
Cedar Rapids
Mildred Marie
Truman Jordahl
P A Jordahl
Monona
Forest City
A. E. Belstrone
Ardyce Thykeson
Alva Jensen
Albert Lea
Minn
Bluff View Ladies Aid Picnic Attracts Large Attendance
A Bluff View Ladies Aid society picnic on Wednesday drew a large crowd with many guests. A luncheon was served and the next meeting is planned for August at Ellis Park with the date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff View
Walker Man Dies From Thresher Engine Explosion
Otis Waddie fifty of Walker died at 316 pm in a local hospital from severe burns suffered Wednesday afternoon when the steam engine on a threshing outfit exploded. Waddie was in charge of the engine for Harry Reuterman on his farm where the accident occurred. He had been employed to erase the tank wagon operating the engine on the first day’s run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Waddie
Walker
Waddie Wa
Harry Reuterman
Waddle
Dyce Workers Claim Firms Violate Code
Paterson inspection team investigates alleged code violations by Dyce firms. Officials report unclear details, while workers press for action amid disputed practices and regulatory scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyce
This City Selected As Iowa Reemployment Campaign Center
The city is chosen as one of sixteen Iowa centers for a statewide reemployment program. Officials announced the selection amid campaign details and anticipated impact for job seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Births at Mercy Hospital and St Lutes Hospital
Multiple birth notices list newborns at Mercy and St Lutes Hospitals. Names include Beverly Ann and several children with parents Harald Scort, Mason Roupke, Adolph Dede, Woolbur Wallace, John Doran, Howard Stork, KO Reid, and Robert Lindges. Locations cover Marion SF SW SE NW avenues and Second Avenue. Most entries note hospital delivery dates in July or January and provide parent names and street addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Puke S
Harald Scort
Marion
Mason Roupke
Oer Avenue
St Lutes Hospital
Davaiphter Jtuls
Maro
Adolph Dede
Sinsteri Th
Can Lamar Antor
Woolbur Wallace
Fleventh Street
Mercy Hospital
Jotn Doran
Meres Hospital
Howard Stork Tishon
Meres
KO OW Reid
Knollwood
Pris
Roupert
Millers Meet to Draft Wage Code
The Millers National Federation began conferences with farm administrators to draft a wage code for the grain industry. The plan includes outlawed trade practices and proposed minimum wages and maximum hours to boost employment, covering a sector employing about 25,000 flour milling workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton
Millers National Federation
Death of Lorenzo A. Dice Veteran Farmer in Cedar Rapids
Lorenzo A Dice 77 resident of Cedar Rapids died at his home 1935 Johnson avenue NW at 330 pm Friday after a brief illness He was born May 9 1856 in Bennett He is survived by wife Mary E Dice a daughter Esther Lord of Evanston two brothers John S Dice Cedar Rapids Martin Luther Dice Shellsburg a sister Lucy Henderson Cedar Rapids two grandchildren Jeanette and Richard Lord Evanston IL and two nieces and two nephews Funeral services will be held at Rohn West Side chapel Monday at 230 pm burial in Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at Rohn chapel Saturday 7 to 9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo A Dice
Cedar Rapids
Johnson Avenue
Dice
Bennett
Mary E. Dice
Esther Lord
Evanston
John S Dice
Martin Luther Dice
Shellsburg
Lucy Henderson
Jeanette
Richard Lord
$60,000 Extortion Plot Targeted Kansas City Druggists
Police disclosed an extortion plot demanding $60 000 under threat to the Katz brothers wealthy Kansas City druggists. In a letter the attackers ordered the money hidden under a loose plank in a streetcar waiting room by 2 30 pm Wednesday. Detectives and a post office inspector watched but the plan failed. The Katz brothers have faced numerous threats. Michael Katz was kidnapped years ago and ransom was reported as 100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Michael
Isaac Katz
L. A Johnson
Katz Brothers
Michael Katz
Silk workers ordered to strike over textile codes
Easton Pa AP 70000 silk workers ordered to strike in protest of all textile codes. The American Federation of Silk Growers executive committee issued the general strike call to begin a day before the August 2 public hearing on the silk code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
American Federation of Silk Growers
Four Youths Die as Train Strikes Bridge on Ottawa River
Four youths riding a box car on a speeding train were killed when their dangling tees touched a bridge over the Ottawa river at Elida. The train halted after the accident as the four were hurled from the car and died instantly.
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Lima
Cap
Ottawa
Elida
Lees
Mussolini Turns Fifty Five Years Into Rule
Fifty year old Mussolini plans to mark his fifty years in power with conferences and events. Reports note a steady course through the year as allies and leaders prepare for further occupation and governance.
Chorines May Support Johnson In Big Way
Washington notes chorus girls are expected to back Brig Dun Hueh S Johnson in a major national recovery effort. The administration faces a push related to wage codes and theatrical groups as rehearsals proceed amid mixed signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Washington
INS
City Briefs and Personal Notices in Local Court Fines
Traffic violators in police court were fined ten dollars plus costs. Garland Blash of Tashon and W Van Bman of Wartertoo paid fines for speeding. Carl Zunerman of NF was fined for reckless driving. A McMaster of Marion paid ten dollars for driving without good brakes. Additional fines of two dollars for overtime parking were assessed for Ho Vo Bhiason and WA Kelsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Blash
Tashon
W . van Bman
Wartertoo
Carl Zunerman
Lake Avenue
Backus Sues Chicagoans Over 1928 Corn Corner
Minneapolis lumberman E. W. Backus sues Gustavus Swift Jr Herbert Bloom and Allen Moore charging they manipulated a July 1928 corn corner. He alleges 9 million bushels were driven into the corner and that others were forced to buy at inflated prices, with losses around 300000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. W. Backus
Minneapolis
United States
Charles E. Woodward
Backus
U.S. Grain Futures Administration
Gustavus Swift, Jr
Swift Packing Firm
Herbert J Bloom
Allen Moore
Board of Trade
Maurice Townley
Illinois Forms Secret Agency to Halt Kidnappings
Illinois moves to form a secret highly cooperative anti kidnapping alliance led by Governor Horner. A central information clearing house will link state highway police local authorities and federal prosecutors through a private communications system to pursue criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ftap
Illinois
Horner
Illinois State Highway Police
Attorney Generals Office
Must Pay Five Dollars Per Egg Aimed At Hutton
Portly Dave Hutton becomes the target of eggs in Hollywood as Jane Thoms pleads guilty to hurling five eggs at him during Aimee Semple McPherson era theater event. Judge Thurmond Clarke imposes a 25 dollar fine at the local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
INS
Dave Hutton
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Jane Thoms
Thurmond Clarke
Mattern Heads For U.S. From Edmonton
James Mattern, an unsuccessful American around the world flyer, left Edmonton Friday bound for Regina Winnipeg Duluth and Toronto. He was flying east in a plane piloted by Captain T. M. Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alia
James Mattern
Regina
Winnipeg
Duluth
Toronto
T. M
Reid
Local Iowa in Brief Highlighting Community Events
Various Iowa towns report society elections lodge installations band concert boxing at Palisades Kepler state park harvest home picnic plans for St Patrick church in Winthrop and a Belle Plaine marriage. Read details on officers, locations, and scheduled activities for Winthrop Belle Plaine Mount Vernon and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Blinkinsop
W_ Byers
Noble Grand
M M . Dodd
W. Lyons
SL. Dunlap
FE . Wheeler
E. Berkheimer
Mount Vernon
Wilbur Powers
Civilian Conservation Camp
Palisades
A J Qunell Marshall Minn
Justice of the Peace
James Carmody
Misa Ella Hogan
Kinnet Prank Decker
M A Gilson
Airshow Schedule Features Stunts and Contests
The program lists stunting exhibitions by Carl Winstead and Jimmie Woods at 9:45 and 9:55 P M, followed by serpentine cutting by Herb Bassett at 3:00. Other acts include parachute jumps, air bombing stunts, balloon bursting, plane handling on wings, and a motorcycle board-wall dash, all performed by listed pilots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Winstead
Jimmie Woods
Herb Bassett
Lady Redbird
Duke Widiger
Woods
Winstead
Jessie Martin
Rocky Moran
Jack Huber
Sigourney Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snakenberg mark fifty years married with a family dinner in Sigourney. Guests include Glen Noller and family, Clif ford Snakenberg relatives, and Dean Brannon. The couple lived in Keokuk county early, farm life, then moved to Sigourney after Mr. Snakenberg joined the county board of supervisors. They attend the Presbyterian church, where he serves as elder and city council member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Henry Snakenberg
Glen Noller
Clifford Snakenberg
Dean Brannon
P. Brannon
Snakenberg
Keokuk
Board of Supervisors
Keokuk County
Presbyterian Church
Spectacular Stunts Planned by American Legion Flying Aces
A Cherokee performer Moran Ran of Livingston Mont will motorcycle through an inch thick oil on fire wall at the Amer ican Legion Flying Aces air show. Two cars will crash in a controlled demolition by drivers John Heck and Herb Bassett as 15 acts unfold over a two hour program. Traffic control will manage thousands of spectators with parking bans on Highway 161. Admission is $1 per car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Flying Aces All Circus
Rocky Moran
Livingston
Mont
Moran
Flying Aces
Johnv Heck
Herb Bassett
Legion
Legionaires
Boy Scouts
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Barlow
Lake
Oqkorboje
W M. Evans
Hayward’s Bay
West Okoboj! Lake
Voltmers
Talk of
the Town
Trpkose
Jordahl
Thresher
Paterson
Ins C
Atoll
Carne Rands
Banue
Lorenzo A. Dice
Mussolini
Romf 'Aps
Benito Mossoup
Path
Siv
Mattern
U.S
Iowa News
Johnny Heck
Mobilgas
Super Service Oil Co
Lyman’s
Beeson's
Belden Hill's
Roosevelt Hotel
Kanealy and
Beezley
Frank Zastera
Podzimek’s
Horak's
Ibattery
Imvited Seavict
Delco-Remy
America
Tery
Delco
Rowe Electric Co
Second Ave
Earmark of Champions
Electrolux
Cedar Rapids Gas Co
Forest O'Brine
Halder
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