Twins Gather for Indiana Convention in Warsaw
More than 400 sets of twins from across the United States and Canada gathered in Warsaw Indiana for the National Twins association convention with events, classifications, and a parade to start Sunday. William and Benjamin Whitemore of Fort Wayne arrived as contenders in the identical twin category, while registrants posed as Helen and Mary and even used alias names to avoid identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Hoosier Town
National Twins Association
United States
Canada
Whitemore
William
Benjamin Whitemore
Fort Wayne
Benjamin
Helen
Towa Ranks High In Veterans Placed By Employment Service
DES MOINES Iowa AP John VW Quigley veterans placement rep for Iowa announced Iowa has the highest percentage of veterans employed through the United States employment service Iowa outperforms other states due to cooperation with veterans organizations in the state The state director said temporary headquarters of the veterans placement division would be set up at Waterloo Iowa during the state American Legion convention Sept 2 to 4 to aid veterans seeking jobs Frank F Wong state labor commissioner extended leaves of absence to local veterans placement representatives to attend the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
John VW Quigley
Iowa
United States Employment Service
Oien
Quigbey
Veterans’ Ilacement
Waterloo
American Legion
Frank F. Wong
Civic book for Spencer students replaces texts
Spencer Board of Education authorizes civics material by CO Lester White, a Spencer junior and senior high instructor, to replace current texts. The 293 page mimeographed manual covers government with emphasis on parliament and city of Spencer, including maps and charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Tl Poe
Board of Education of Spencer
Lester White
Spencer
Hugh
Inna Chav
Cass County Park Project Funds Fostered at Meeting
In Cass County supporters gathered to back a Crystal Lake park plan near Paris, with $1000 from an owner and $2000 from the county board, while the campaign forged ahead with community backing and local league sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Cass
Lewis
Cegon Bay
Fiat
Seth
Paris
Tyes
Crystal Lake
Ward
Ascents Board of
Con Oy Council
Ck Walton League
Siwaa
Opera Dress Sparks Pajama Debate At Lucia Performance
Chicago Municipal Opera staged Lucia di Lammermoor with minimal costume changes to remove pajamas from the mad scene. Star Mildred Gerber argued for modernization citing visual appeal, while Mary McCormic Hackett and others resisted changing opera norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mildred Gerber
Lucia
Municipal Opera
Dino Bigalli
William Green
Louis Yager
National Federation of Music Clubs
Mrs Yager
Mary McCormic
Karleton Hackett
The
Civic Opera
Alaskan Pioneers Cry Foul Over Colony Mismanagement
Five displaced settler families camped in a railcar near Seward report inefficient and extravagant governance at the Matanuska Valley agricultural colony. They cite excessive supplies for tiny projects, including fifty gallons of paint for a 20 by 20 foot house and 8000 feet of lumber for the same size cabin, with nails but no lumber. Spokesman Martin McCormick says poor administration fuels widespread discontent among migrants from Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota awaiting return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Matanuska Valley
United States
Martin McCormick
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Drunk Drivers In Iowa Accidents In First Half 1935
DES MOINES AP A total of 194 drunken drivers were involved in Iowa automobile accidents in the first six months of 1935 records of Mrs Alex Miller secretary of state show intoxication led all other causes in driver condition reports to the motor vehicle department Only eleven pedestrians involved had been drinking 138 drivers reported obstructed view and twenty two had been asleep at the time of accidents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Alex Miller
Motor Vehicle Department
Lyons Centennial Celebration Sets Three Day Party
The town now part of Clinton will mark its 190th birthday with a three day centennial fete from September 19 to 21. A log structure landmark related to early settler Fijah Buell will be commemorated with a monument at the site once known as the township center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Trons
Fijah Buell
France
Amd
Woman 74 Gives Birth to Twins in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong a 74 year old woman, described as the wife of Tim Pak Chan, has reportedly given birth to twins. Both mother and babies are described as healthy, with the couple continuing to manage farm work and duties as they recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Oman
Hustaind
Barnal
Tim Pak Chan
Lindy’s Mechanical Heart Made Public
The Rockefeller Institute published details of Col Charles A Lindbergh s artificial life device the perfusion pump that keeps a living organ supplied with artificial blood and air in three glass chambers The system uses automatic gas driven flow and an oil piston to circulate the life stream involving Dr Alexis Carrel and Lindbergh in a noted medical breakthrough
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Rockefeller Institute
Lindbergh
Alexis Carrel
Journal of Experimental Medicine
Lindbergh Tries Fishing On Minnesota Trip
Col Charles A Lindbergh flew from Camp Ripley in Minnesota in a red and black monoplane returning to join his wife at Red Lake Falls He borrowed an automobile from Martin Engstrom and spoke briefly before heading back The colonel did not reveal his whereabouts over the past day Mrs Lindbergh is staying with Mrs Genargee W Christie in Red Lake Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ripley
Minn
Charles A Lindbergh
Camp Ripley Field
Red Lake Falls
Martin Engstrom
Little Falls
Engstrom
Lindbergh
Genar
Wilton Junction Celebrates Amelia Wildasin Birthday
Miss Amelia Wildasin marked her 87th birthday with a family gathering in Wilton Junction. Local church groups hosted events including Presbyterian Ladies and Methodist Martha class picnics on the church lawn with several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Wildasin
Henrys Schnach
Ho G_ Nicolaus
Mary Selveder
George Nicolaus Whitmer
Tucinda Miller
Gus Novales
Bessie Nangle
Martha
Center Junction Luncheon Honors Mrs Malin and Mrs Peppers
Mrs Paul Smith hosted a luncheon honoring Mrs Don Malin of Chicago and Mrs Donald Peppers of Weehita. Attending were Mrs Japan Siever, Mass Jane Shover, Mrs Lasveta Pertne, Mrs Kenneth Kennedy, Miss Hebert Coax, and others. Financial and property notes follow, listing tenancy and covenant details, building costs, and 1935 tax data for several parcels in Center Point and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Don Malin
Chicago
Donald Peppers
Weehita
Kan Coihers
Japan Siever Mass Jane Shover
Lasveta Pertne
Monficello
Kenneth Kennedy
Dinsdas
Hebert Coax
Somety
Thi Das Mos
Estella Stingley
Columbus Junction and Lewis family reunions elect officers
At Columbus Chautauqua park the Columbus Junction Duncan and Lewis families elected officers for their annual reunions. James Robertson became president with Vashti Evans as vice president and Minnie Richie as secretary treasurer. Numerous relatives attended from Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Andrew Duncan
James Robertson
Columbus Junction
Vashti Evans
Winfield
Minnie Richie
T. E. Johnston
William Duncan
C S. Ramsdale
Columbus City
Nashville
Tenn
Elizabeth Robertson
Morning Sun
Lewis
R. H. Wagenknecht
Ainsworth
Norma Lewis
Smith Lewis
Notus
Idaho
Kate Lewis
Ocean Side
N. Y
Harry Coder
St. Paul
Minn
Esther Eppling
Topeka
Kan
Arch L. Motley
Malcolm
Elizabeth Ann
Patton
Vandalia
Rudolph Wagonknecht
Burdette
Ruth
Joshua Predmore
Catherine McCullum
Ernest Ross
William
Louise
Lee
Gene Cadogan
Muscatine
Glen Jarrard
Conesville
Joseph Lewis
Lola
Joan
Floyd Dean
Mona
W. D. Lewis
Jeanette
Eugene Lewis
Ada Lewis
F. A. Lewis
Norma
Fay
Earl Lewis
Robert
John C. Duncan
John Hamil
Mae McBride
Ruby Fulton
Garry Stapp
Fred Stapp
Leona Mae
Estella
Harlan Thomas
Ervin
Joyce
Samuel Havenstein
Paul
Harry
Clyde McBride
J.C. Schoch
Fred Duncan
Forest Davis
Everett Stapp
Mamie
Junior
Bobby
Darlene
Jean
DeWayne
David Stapp
Thomas
William Enyart
Joan Frances
Jennie Duncan
Elnora
Dorothy Dean Duncan
W.N Duncan
J Carter Duncan
Milo Fulton
Max
Bube
Phyllis
Hilda Fulton
C J, Leuse
Doreen
John
Richard
Crawfordsville
Toledo Couple United in Dysart Lutheran Church Rite
Miss Elsie Haack daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Haack of southeast Traer wed Harold Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Martin Christensen in a Wednesday ceremony at 11 30 am in the Dysart Lutheran church. Rev W F Domres officiated with twin sister Miss Helen Christensen as bridesmaid and Ralph Haack as best man. A breakfast at the bride’s home followed. The wedding party included family and Mrs Helen Winters of Toledo and Mr and Mrs John Morrow Jr of Traer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Haack
Henry Haack
Sooutheast Traer
Harold Christensen
Martin Christensen
Dysart
W. F. Domres
Helen Christensen
Ralph Haack
West Clermont Lutheran Church
Ellen Bilden
E. E. Bilden
Julian Moe
Decorah
John Moe
Ossian
G. Gunston
Maris E. Moe
Chester
Myrtle
Louise Bilden
Oscar Towson
Elmer Bear
Clermont
William Mosby
Elsie Marie Jirdee
Clermont High School
St. Olaf College
Northfield
Minn
Ossian High School
Winneshiek Counte
Hale Friday Study Club Picnic at Wapsi Pinicon Park
The Friday Study club held its annual picnic Sunday at Wapsi Pinicon State Park in Anamosa. The club honored Mrs Omar Vrooman, a June bride, and Mrs Ernest Wooder entertained her Methodist Sunday school class at a picnic Wednesday. Attendees included Wilbur Behnke, Walter Behnke, Robert Blythe, Betty Blythe, Peggy Kinler, Twila Hoffman, Josephine McGuire, Ella May Wood, Margaret Wood, Junior Aikman, Robert Aikman, Junior Wrendon, Lila Fall, Lenta Fall, and Bobbie Petersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapsipinicon State Park
Anamosa
Omar Vrooman
Ernest Wooder
Wilbur
Walter Behnke
Robert
Betty Blythe
Peggy Kinler
Twila Hoffman
Josephine McGuire
Ella May Wood
Margaret Wood
Junior
Robert Aikman
Junior Wrendon
Lila
Lenta Fall
Bobbie Petersen
Picnic honors multiple relatives at West Union fairgrounds
Postville relatives and friends held a Sunday picnic at the fair grounds in West Union honoring Frieda Hanson and her children of La Crosse, Mrs W Watson and her daughter of New Orleans, and Henry Schultz Sr of Castalia who marked his 68th birthday. Grand Meadow Community club hosted a Thursday event at Turner hall. Mrs Mate Welael hosted the Croquet club Thursday afternoon with dinner at the Blue Arrow. John Kohrs hosted relatives and friends at dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs William Kohrs and their daughter Verla of Sioux Falls. Mrs J A Palas and Mrs Darius Orr hosted a luncheon for Eva Orr of Dayton Ohio and G L Opper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
West Union
Frieda Hanson
la Crosse
W. Watson
New Orleans
Henry Schultz
Castalia
Grand Meadow
Riverside Trio Honored at Old Stone House Picnic
Riverside TL and Mrs Esther Swenson were among those honored at a Monday picnic held at the Old Stone house, marking a local community recognition event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside, TL
Esther Swenson
Old Stone House
Clermont Wedding and Community Notices From West Clermont
A Clermont Thursday candlelight wedding at West Clermont Lutheran united Ellen Bilden and Julian Moe with attendants and family reactions. Community events include alumni officers, a Business and Professional Women meeting, Mission and Ladies Aid activities, a Luther league concert, and a dinner in honor of Rev William Holub with bridge results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont High School Alumni Association
H. A Lubke
Len Simek
Elsie Lindgren
Merle Moen
Business and Professional Women's Club
City Park
Evelyn Dugstad
Myrtle Amundson
Elizabeth Priest
Mission Society of the West Clermont Lutheran Church
George Washburn
E. E. Bilden
Agnes Bilden
Oscar Reierson
Ladies Aid Society
Leo Humphrey
Louie Olson
Decorah
Luther League
Paul Halme
Cannon Falls
Minn
Gustave Odegaard
St. Olaf Choir
Lilly Peterson
Spring Grove
E. L. Crowe
William Holub
Dan Burke
Walter Sullivan
Esther
Mae
Emmet Carlin
George Rounds
Margaret Sheehy
L. R. Jones
McGregor
Father Holub
Burke
Watts family reunion and local society meetings summary
What Cheer notes report the Watts family reunion with thirty eight attendees at the local park on Sunday. East Side club gathered Thursday with Mrs William Andeney. twelve members and three visitors attended. Sew and So club met at Mrs Omer Bowens with Mrs Elmer Courtney as hostess. A reunion honored Mrs Louise Johnson and Robert Storey’s birthday at Lee Wells home. Lend-a-Hand club met at Nellie Woods home. Baptist ladies met at the church midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
East Side Club
William Andeney
Omer Bowen
Elmer Courtney
Lee Wells
Louise Johnson
Robert Storey
Nellie Woods
Gazette Want Ads Readers May Write For Answers
Out of town readers are instructed to respond by writing a letter to The Gazette Want Ad Department since only phone numbers are given. The fragment lists various ad lines and prices but mainly directs readers to contact by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Eiven
Personal ads and services list scattered in Gazette columns
A dense block of classified notices offers loans on watches diamonds and jewelry general services including chiropractic care dictates furniture and goods for sale with several names and addresses such as Ginsbergs ill JST Ave SE Dr A H Swinburne 835 4th Ave SE Dr L J Dolson 320 Paramount Bldg and Allied Van Lines among others plus a note about free Paramount theater tickets and a request for heirs of Irene Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Reath Matt Co
Podzimek Phar
Sovereign's
Tom Mason
3Rd Ave
R_ Knitting Co
Sovereien
Sth
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
Dak
Kenwood
Huletzer
Glasgow
Gazette
Ginsberg
Ill
Jst Ave
The
A. H. Swinburne
New York
4Th Ave
Jewelry Town Loan Co
Mullin
Montgomery Ward
L. J. Dolson
Paramount
Gail Miller
H Ave
Paramount Theater
Gazette Office
Russell
Irene Russell
Arthur
Iowa
P.O. Box
Auandlers
Powell Roofing Co
Ist
Clarence R. Harper
21St St
Paramount Fheater
Frank E. Russell
Ave
Sporman's
1St ST
Chandler
Hawkeye
Christmas Card Sales Jobs for Women and Men
Employment ads offer women sales work for Christmas cards with no experience needed. Various firms promise easy money, high commissions, sample books, and free delivery to customers in multiple states, including New York, California, Ohio, Illinois, and Minnesota. Mixed locations and ages cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headquarters
Silver Swan Studios
Nassau Street
Dept 129
New York
Beaton
Fracks
Dept
Cincinnati
Preston Co
20Th St
Oakland
Calif
Adams
Elmira
Cedar Rapids
J M Forter Roosevelt
Kasota Ride
Minneapolis
Marion
Mt Vernon
C_R_ Laree
Gazette
Heck
The
Coshocton
Ohio
P H. Davis
Dept. AY
Indianapolis
Old Line Co
Turney
Labereer Co
Rawleigh
Freeport
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana
Bertha Zeigler
South Bend
Association
Mary
John Doe
Towa
Employment Service
Cass County
Chicago Opera
Lyons
Stanley
Nps
Keafer Wil
Fey
Lindy
Wilton Junction
Center Junction
Steneberger
Thomas Bers
Mary Jane Burke
Thas
Fenton Rammon
Fulbocynt
Fem
Bath
Haverly
Toledo
Postville
the Gazette
B Avenue
Toth &T
M_E.I
E. A. Kriz
College Pharmacy
Armstrong's Sport Goods
Heddon
Allied van Lines
I Inc
Lynch Transfer and Storage Co
Vincent
M. Scheer
Cecil
Carterette
Roger Graham
Siepman
Labor Day
Norway
LES Idartalan
Dick Leers
Swisher Pavillon
Silver Palace
L. J Duster
32Nd &T. NE
Frank Spryncl
Ist Ave
Blue Ribbon
9Th
Mt. Vernon Ave
Draport Inn
Melody Boys
Halilwood
Marion Arrow Inn
EA Ave
Douda
Atlas and
Miller Beer
Bohemian Kitchen
Auto Transportation
D. S. Schane
Boston
Lillian Suchy
DELUX
Guar
Barlow's Barber & Beauty Shop
Ellis Blvd
Gabrieleen
Marvel Beauty
Alta Duncan
Vanity
la Vogue Beauty Shop
Helene Beauty Shop
Beauty
Paris Academy OF Beauty
Business Services
Aca
Taundry & Zork Deeaners
16Th Ave. SE
Gaz
West Side Shop
Will Rogers
Contanns
Drofuse
Universal House
Arch St
Philadelphia
Packard Shirt Corp
Terre Haute
Natonal Bureau
Tao
Universal Claims Bureau
Polk St
San Frinceisco
Jones Art Studios
Rochester
Heat Reduction Corporation
N. Salle St
Coe College
Business Colle College
Roor
Xead Cook
Gaz Young Indy
Ron
Bache
Indy
Moe Eae
Chas H St Clair
Oakland Ave
Een High School Rad
Justin
Hare Vest
ABC
Dickinson
Freelin Institute
Studebaker
Chrysler
Plymouth
H Adad
Chrysler-Plymouth Distributors
Chevrolet
DODGE
Studebaker Commander
Willys
Allen Motor CO
10Th St
Dial
Ltd
Katz Auto Parks Co
5Th Ave
BBC
Thoma
3Rd St
Master
Nice
2Nd Ave
NOMY
S Motors
Mers
St St
Wheat Cove
Ow . Oadster
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!