Wilbur backs navy aviation unity before air board
Admiral Eberle urged maintaining the present naval aviation structure arguing against a separate air force under another department. Wilbur outlined that unity in battle should govern defense innovation and consolidation with land and sea forces. Commander Rodgers was summoned to testify before the board.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilbur
Naval Aviation
Air Board
Eberle
Naval Operations
Army
Navy
Wilkbur
Shenandoah
Naval Air Corps
John Rodgers
Hawaii
Air Chief of the Navy
John A. Jones Former Creston Resident Dies Near Lenox
John A. Jones a former Creston resident died Monday at his Lenox area farm three miles north of Lenox He lived at 1004 West Montgomery Street prior to moving two years ago Funeral arrangements await arrival of relatives.
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John A. Jones
Creston
Lenox
Montgomery Street
Legionaires canvass city for Sweetheart Town tickets
Creston legionaires conduct a house to house ticket drive in the north city to support the national five million dollar endowment for disabled World War veterans and orphans. McKinley park auditorium hosts Sweetheart Town on September 28 and 29 as part of the fund drive. The Creston post quota is 1061.15 dollars and the drive aims to finish by Wednesday evening. Post Commander Fred Kunath appeals for legion auxiliary and veterans clubs to join the effort.
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Creston Legionaires
McKinley Park Auditorium
Creston Post
Endowment Fund For
Fred Kunath
Legion, Auxiliary
Duds
Sullivan Rites in Des Moines
Funeral services for John B Sullivan an attorney who practiced in Creston from 1894 to 1899 and who died suddenly in Des Moines will be held at St Johns church in Des Moines at 9 am Wednesday with burial in a Des Moines cemetery. He served as Creston city solicitor Union county attorney and was a Polk County legislator. Survivors include his widow Celia Norton a son Norton two brothers a sister and other Creston relatives. Funeral services will be held in Des Moines tomorrow.
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John B. Sullivan
Creston
Des Moine
St. John’s Church
Des Moines
Sullivan
F. Sulivan
Afton
St. Benedict’s College
Atchinson
Kan
Notre Dame University
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Union County
Deg Moineg
Polk County
Celia Norton
Norton
E. F
J. E. Sullivan
D. J. Crane
Flames Level Entire Block In Tia Juana
A fire starting in the Vernon club in Tia Juana swept an entire block in San Diego California declared a loss near one million dollars. The blaze within thirty minutes engulfed the San Francisco cantina the Trivol bar the Log Cabin the San Diego bar Gonzales bar Alhambra cafe the Turf bar and other buildings on the block.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Calif
Vernon Club
Tia Juana
Border City
San Francisco Cantina
Alhambra Cafe
Turf
Caifornia Commercial Company
Curio
Robbers Steal Registered Mail at Union Station
In Toledo on September 22, thieves stole registered and first class mail of undetermined value from Union station. The loot included a pouch of registered mail a hand package resembling a jeweler's box a registered letter and a hand package holding about 25 first class letters.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Union Station
Summer temperatures end as frost hits western states
Weather bureau says warmer weather returns tonight but no more summer highs. Frost observed last night in North Dakota, Idaho and Arizona while Iowa stays warm. Charles City records 46, Dubuque 48, Davenport 52, Keokuk 54, Des Moines 47.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
North Dakota
Idaho
Arizona
Iowa
Charles City
Dubuque
Sioux City
Davenport
Keokuk
New Testimony On Shenandoah Accident Emerges
A naval court of inquiry in Lakehurst N J heard new testimony about unusual gas expansion before the Shenandoah broke up. Lt Thomas S Hendrey said he felt gas pressure on his face and observed the ship’s odd angle, contradicting earlier notes that pressure was not excessive.
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Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Court of Inquiry
Thomas S. Hendrey
Hendley
Charles E. Bauch
Ohio
Jacob H. Klein
N. C. Niswonger
Klein
Niswonger
Niswenger
Hagen Leads Open Golf Tourney After First 18 at Olympia Fields
Walter Hagen of Pasadena trails Al Watrous by two after 15 holes on the Olympia Fields number three course. Watrous shot 74, Hagen 77 as cold rain and low visibility hindered play. Dan Williams led with 69 on number four, six up on Charles Hoffner. Mike Brady was eight ahead of Joe Collins. Other results include Burke over Sarazen by six, Derr ahead of Espinosa, Kerrigan over Smith, Diegel over Ayton, Mehlhorn leading French, and Cruickshank tied with Leach.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Walter Hagen
Pasadena
Fla
Olympia Fields Country Club
al Watrous
Grand Rapids
Watrous
Hagen
Dan Williams
New York
Charles Hoffner
Philadelphia
Mike Brady
Joe Collins
Mateeie
Ind
John Farrell
Bill Creavy
Oklahoma City
Jack Burke
Houston
Gene Sarazen
Ray Derr
Cincinnati
Abe Espinosa
San Francisco
Tom Kerrigan
George Smith
St. Paul
Leo Diegel
Laurie Ayton
Bill Mehlhorn
Emmett French
Youngstown
Bobby Cruickshank
William Leach
Dutch Anderson Suspect Released In Florida Case
A man believed to be George Dutch Anderson, linked to Gerald Chapman’s gang, was arrested in Winter Haven Florida. He gave the name B L Buleman claiming to be a former Williamson West Virginia mayor and Marietta Ohio electric company head. Mrs Bullman said her husband had left two weeks earlier for Florida to pursue real estate interests.
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Associated Press
Winterhaven
Fla
George “Dutch
Anderson
Gerald Chapman
B. L. Buleman
Williamson
Marietta
W. Va
Florida
B. L. Bullman
Marietta, O
B. L Bullman
Bullman Held in Florida For Wil liamson Mayor Suspect Release
Winter Haven Florida September 22 Bullman former mayor of Williamson West Virginia held here since yesterday as a suspect in the disappearance of George Dutch Anderson was released late today by Police Chief Blue.
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Winterhaven
Fla
B. L. Bullman
Williamson
W. Va
George “Dutch”? Anderson
Police
Blue
Iowa State college to run city firemen short course
Ames Iowa September 1 Iowa's first short course for city firemen will be held October 13 under the engineering extension department of Iowa State college The program covers sprinkler systems fire hydrants fire hazards building construction electrical wiring spontaneous combustion and the selection and care of fire fighting equipment and chemical extinguishers
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Associated Press
Ames
Iowa
Engineering Extension Department
Iowa State College
Inquest Granted Into Anderson Death
James W. Anderson 51 a retired farmer died by his own action in his garage at 606 North Chestnut street. An inquest is set for 8 pm at Rotand funeral home with witnesses summoned Coroner James McKee suggested ill health and worry led to the act He left a will last Saturday and is survived by his widow and two sons Glen and Morris Burial planned for Hopeville cemetery.
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James W. Anderson
North
Chestnut Street
Rotand
James McKee
Anderson
McKee
Hopeville
Glen
Morris
Justice Of The Peace Charged With Failing To Report Fines
Des Moines reports the state auditor found Twin Lake township justice I E Dougherty failed to report fines and fees totaling 193.45 since 1921, the first auditor check on a justice of the peace. Cedar Rapids clerk L J Storey paid 1923.79 into city and county treasuries to square his accounts. unclaimed fees and costs dating to 1908 totaled 600.49.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Auditor's Department
Calhoun County Supervisors
State Checker
I. E. Dougherty
Justice of the Peace
Twin Lake Township
L. J Storey
Superior Court of
Cedar Rapids
Treasuries
Linn County
Stat
McClune
Stevens Acts In Judge Arthur's Place
Des Moines Sept 22 Judge Tru man S Stevens fills Judge Thomas Arthur’s seat in division one of the Iowa supreme court awaiting Arthur’s successor. Other justices on the division include Faville Evans and Albert. The second division will convene next Tuesday with Faville Stevens Lawrence DeGraff and Ver Milion. Today the docket was called and oral arguments began including the appeal of Carl Hough for the murder of Lillian McKinney at Bedford Ja.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Truman S. Stevens
Thomas Arthur
Iowa Supreme Court
Arthur
Hammill
F. F. Faville
W. D. Evans
E. G. Abert
Faville
Stevens
Lawrence
DeGraff
C. W. Vermilion
Carl Hough
Lillian McKinney
Herrick
S. D
Bedford
Woman Burned Alive by Friend in New York Kiln
Police say Sophie Poleski was placed alive in a lumber yard kiln furnace and burned to death. Fireman George Symuk was arrested after the body was found. he reportedly attacked Poleski with a bottle and claimed she threatened him, while her husband John Poleski was questioned regarding a head wound.
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Associated Press
New York
Sophie Poleski
East Side
Schwartz
George Symak
George Symuk
William Merrick
Merrick
Symuk
Mrs. Poleski
Yankees win opener in doubleheader 11 to 6 with three homers
New York defeats Chicago 11 to 6 as Ben Paschal hits two inside the park homers and Bob Meusel clubs his 30th of the season. Chicago scores six while New York posts a three-run ninth to seal the win at the Yankees Stadium.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Yankees
Ben Paschal
Bob Meusel
Thurston, Kerr and
Crouse
Hoyt, Jones and Bengough
Two Men Die and a Companion Critical After Iowa Crash
Waterloo reports John Delson about 30 died at 4 30 a m and George Walden slightly older remains in critical condition at a local hospital after an automobile accident five miles west of Hudson Iowa last night. Both men suffered skull fractures while working on a drainage project near the scene.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
John Delson
George Walden
Hudson
Hammill undecided on Supreme Court vacancy
Des Moines reports Governor Hammill continued interviews with delegations backing candidates for the state supreme court seat. A Morling of Emmetsburg and William L. Bliss of Mason City have strong petition support. Hammill said at noon he was not yet ready to announce a choice.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Hammill
Supreme Court
A. Morling
Emmetsburg
William L. Bliss
Mason City
Creston High Forms Athletic Association and Pep Club
An athletic association has been organized at Creston High School to finance and support school teams. Carl Young is president Fern Lewis vice president Dorothy Newcomb secretary and treasurer. An advisory board includes Catherine Brady Myron Beeckner Charles Watters and Alton Dreece. Faculty advisers are Miss Loretta Danek and Mrs Ruth Woodhull. Nearly all pupils are expected to join the group, with low costs. A pep club organized Monday night with about 50 members.
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Creston High School
Carl Young
Fern Lewis
Dorothy Newcomb
Catherine Brady
Myron Beeckner
Charles Watters Sophon
Alton Dreece
Iulty
Mise Loretta
Danek
Ruth Woodhull
Rotary hears band artists at Creston dinner
Two Cincinnati Symphony musicians entertained the Creston Rotary club during the weekly dinner at Iowana hotel. William Bell tuba and Hale Ferris flute performed The Stars and Stripes Forever with Charles Hayden on piano. Bell and Ferris, former Sousa Band members, will return to Cincinnati to resume the season with the symphony.
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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Creston
Sousa
Mr. Bell
Mr. Ferris
Famous
Bachman
Cincinnati
Symphony
Special Cemetery For Personal Crisis Reports In Greece
Saloniki Greece Sept 22 authorities ordered a burial place for persons who end their own lives separate from natural death plots. The new cemetery adjoins dog burial grounds and refuse dumps and aims to shame the act of self harm to curb the practice.
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Associated Press
Saloniki
Greece
Missing husband prompt prompts police aid in Bluffs
Mrs Gustave Plager of 1321 Avenue asks police to aid in locating her husband who vanished Aug 28 after leaving for work at Wilcox greenhouses. He is described as five feet five, 125 pounds with sandy hair and light eyes, last seen in blue overalls a black hat a white shirt and black shoes.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Gustave Plager
Avenuue
French aviator seeks damages over fish loss in German river
Paris reports Germany demands 3000 marks reparations for damage to fish after French aviator Dieudonne Coste fell into the river near Freiburg im Breisgau Baden. Coste has been detained since Sept 13, when his companion Robert E. Thierry died. Germany also seeks a 6000 mark fine for flying over German territory without authorization.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Dieudonne Coste
Freiburz-Im- Breisgau
Baden
Coste
Robert E. Thierry
North Cherry Street paving project delayed by petition
City council delayed resurfacing of about a half mile of concrete on North Cherry Street after residents signed 29 of 40 waivers. The plan proposed city contracts with Horrabin Paving to cover incidental costs and issue bonds or certificates for 10 years, with some owners risking nonpayment if they object. Two bills totaling 208.80 were approved. debates included spring delay and an appeal over sidewalk construction and a cigaret license.
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Court House
North Cherry Street
Phil York
Horrabin Paving Company
Jamey Horrabin
York
Horrabin
Guy Swartz
Supreme Court
Sherwood Drug Store
Upholds Decision In Bank Express Company Suit
Des Moines Iowa September 22 The Linn county district court decision in which American Express sought 7187 from Peoples Savings Bank was upheld by Justice B Albert. The court sustained the defendant’s motion for a directed verdict.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Linn County District Court
American Express Company
Peoples’ Saveings Bank
B. Albert
Linn County Court
Mrs Delia Maxwell Dies in Kansas City
Mrs Delia G Maxwell longtime Creston resident died Thursday at her Kansas City home. Funeral services were held Saturday forenoon and burial was in Forest Hill cemetery Kansas City. She was 58 years old.
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Delia G. Maxwell
Creston
Kansas City
Forest Hill Cemetery
Reverend Harris to Address Church Association Meeting
Pastor Clyde C. Harris of the Congregational church will speak to the Council Bluffs Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers in Corning Wednesday. The two day annual meeting opens with his address on the topic Architecture and Worship.
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Clyde C. Harris
Congregational Church
Council Bluffs Association of Congregational Churches
Corning
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