Lying expert of Shenandoah tells of crash
Lakehurst N J Sept 29 Lieut Joseph B Anderson weather expert aboard the Shenandoah testified before the naval court of inquiry that course changes were not made despite signs of danger. He described the ascent descent and breakup and how he and others sought to control the airship as gas bags collapsed and girders failed midships.
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Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Zachary Lansdowne
Shenandoah
Naval Court of Inquiry
Joseph B. Anderson
Anderson
Lansdowne
Wasty Conferepi
Hilard
Romesha Couple Visits Greenfield for Day of Business
Mr and Mrs Bert Romesha of Greenfield spent the day here tending to business and visiting with friends.
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Bert Romesha
Greenfield
Petition Seeks Removal Of County Attorney Cook
Five Waterloo citizens filed a petition for the removal of County Attorney William A. Cook arguing maladmin ist ration misconduct neglect and extortion. The filing follows John B. Hammond’s investigations amid a feud between supporters of Cook and Hammond over strict law enforcement.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
William A. Cook
John B. Hammond
Cook
Hammond
Voss Sentenced to Ten Years for Forgery in Sac City
C L Voss ex banker of Denison Iowa is sent to a penitentiary after a series of legal moves. Judge Henderson ordered Voss arrested and held for Vermont while Iowa authorities executed the Sac City forgery verdict of 10 years. Sheriff Green escorted Voss and his wife to Sac City for custody and transport to the penitentiary.
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Associated Press
Denison
C. L. Voss
Bank of Denison
Voss
J. B. Henderson
Bell
Henderson
Sac City
Green
Stoner
Twyford Called to Continue Pastorship at Creston Church
Reverend H. H. Twyford, acting pastor for several months, received an unanimous call to serve the Christian Church for the coming year in Creston. The officers report a strong work ahead with new members joining at nearly every service. Mrs Twyford and children remain in Joplin Missouri but are expected to move to Creston soon. Reverend Twyford and Mr and Mrs Scott Thompson left Monday for Joplin to visit the minister's family.
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H. H. Twyford
Christian Church
Mr. Twyford
Twyford
Scott Thompson
Jophia
Ames Judging Team Wins Dairy Cattle Contest
The Ames judging team won the dairy cattle contest at the Sixteenth Dairy Cattle Congress with 1580 of 1800 points. Wisconsin placed second with 1506 and South Dakota third with 1501 among eleven teams. Judge Seath led Ames with 550, while Arnold and Ferguson followed. Grundy county won the junior judging contest with 1168 points and Webster 1143.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
Ames
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Dwight Seath
Floyd J. Arnold
R. C. Ferguson
Seath
Arnold
Ferguson
Grundy County
Webster
Ed Gienapp
Delawar
Sub S-51 Sunk After Collision Near Block Island
Rescue efforts for the S-51 continued as divers recovered two bodies, William Teschemacher and John L. Gibson, from the submerged submarine after the City of Rome rammed the vessel. Navy divers faced passage hindrances in the battery and control rooms while air supplies were pumped to probe for survivors among 33 crew members.
Body Found in S-51 Wreck as Divers Continue Search
At U S Submarine Base New London divers recover the first body from the wrecked submarine S-51 John L Gibson engine man first class of Portland Oregon found in the battery room damaged by a collision with the City of Rome Last Friday While recovery efforts continue rough seas hinder lifting operations and more bodies are expected to be found Meanwhile college football standings show North Dakota and Nebraska tied for fourth with Minnesota Kansas Texas Purdue Missouri Illinois as leaders.
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Associated Press
U. 8 S. Submarine Base
New London Conn
City of
Rome
New London
Conn
City of Rome
Block Island
John L. Gibson
Naval Station
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Newport Station
H. A. Flanigan
William Charles Teschemacher
Bangor
William T. Teschemacher
Teschemacher
Frederick
Newport
U.S S. Mahan
U. S
Portland
Ore
Gibson
Savannah Line
H. H.christy
North Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Kansas
Texas
Purdue
Missouri
Illinois
Creston
Connecticut
New York
Notable Deaths and Local Happenings in Creston
Concentrated News Roundup from Creston notes the death of Mary Shores in Chicago with funeral in St. Joseph Missouri. Judge Wade returns from Europe to Iowa City after a health-related voyage. a wall-eyed seven and a half pound fish is caught at Summit Lake by Charles Hughes. William and Mrs. Atkinson arrive from Stoughton Wisconsin with son George E Atkinson, the elder veteran traveling at 87.
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Creston
Mary Shores
Chicago
St. Joseph
Martin J. Wade
Iowa City
Southern
District of
Iowa
Europe
Summit Lake
Charles Hughes
William B. Atkinson
Stoughton
Wis
George E. Atkinson
North Elm Street
Mr. Atkinson
G. A.R
Ideals of the G A R Live On Through Civic Clubs
Rev Clyde C Ularris told G A R members at the Kiwanis dinner that the ideals of the Grand Army of the Republic will be passed to future generations through service clubs and patriotic societies. He compared Rotarians and G A R members as sharing the same principles of brotherhood loyalty and service. Captain J W Stratton answered with remarks praising the encampment leadership.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Civil War Veterans Organization
Generati N
Clyde C. Ularris
Congregational Church
Jowana Hotel
Harris
Rotarians
Rotary Club
Mitchell raps U S air policy before board
Colonel William Mitchell assails Army General Staff and Navy officials before the president's air board. He advocates a national defense department and an independent aeronautics department with three divisions. He calls for a secretary and assistant secretary of air and vows no political motive behind his stance.
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Washington
William Mitcell
Air Board
Army General Staff
Alem
Navy
Mitchell
Benjamin D. Foulois
Mitchell Field
Long Island
Department of National Defense
Mitchel
Department of Aeronautics
Air
Colnel Mitchell
National Defense
Seventeen Women Golfers Play Crestmoor Meet
Seventeen women golfers from Atlantic Ottumwa Red Oak clubs met Crestmoor players for a forenoon match on the Crestmoor course. Luncheon followed at noon. Mrs Morris of Red Oak captured the low medal with 59, while Mrs Woods of Red Oak won the secret medal for nine holes.
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Atlantic
Ottumwa
Red Oak
Crestmoor
Morris
Woods
Marshall
Evans
Phasen
Meredith
Ll. A LaForgue
Platte Center Fall Festival Opens Friday at Church Grounds
The Platte Center Fall Festival kicks off Friday at the Platte Center church with entries closing noon Friday. Judges include Prof. F E Dyas of Iowa State College Ames for grains and vegetables, with Mrs R S Lewis Chariton on pantry stores and Miss Ella Day county superintendent for junior exhibits. Amusements include horseshoe pitching games and moving pictures by the farm bureau, with prizes in all departments and special awards from local merchants.
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Platte Center
Platte Center Church
Earl Keefer
Kent and Creston
Ames
FE. S. Dyas
Iowa State College
Keefer
R. S. Lewis
Chariton
Ella Day
Platt
Grant
Douglas
Farm Bureau
Pantry Stores Department
Creston Residents Prepare for Six Month Florida Tour
Creston residents Myron D. Smith and wife with Guy Swartz and family and Grant Sammongland plan a six month trip to Florida by way of Burlington and Indianapolis following the Dixie Highway. Smith a former local banker and choral director. Swartz serves as a city alderman and will not resign. Weather could alter plans.
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Creston
Florida
Myron D. Smith
North Elm Street
Guy Swartz
Grant Sammongland
Charles A. Hayden
Swartz
Burtington
Indianapolis
Dixie Highway
Smith
Examiners May Audit Justice of Peace Books
Des Moines reports state examiners may audit hundreds of justice of the peace offices next year under a plan by State Auditor McClune. The audits would determine how much in fees collected by justices is not turned over to the county as required by law.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Justice of the Peace
McClune
Benefit Show Boosts Home Talent In Creston
The American Legion presents the musical comedy Sweetheart Town in McKinley Park Auditorium with two performances, attracting strong audience turnouts. The show features William F. Finefield Sr and Miss Hurlburt in leading roles, with a trained high school chorus and a cast including Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Nisely delivering standout performances.
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Coue
Creston
American Legion
McKinley Park Auditorium
William F. Finefield, Sr
H. L. Johnson
Virginia Snoderly
Edward Horton
Wilbur Busby
Pauline Hurlburt
Rita Peterson
Leo Kelly
Pauline
Lyman Nisey
Professor Lighthead
Bill Osborn
Palmetta Rath
New York
Lulu Blazek
Miss Hurlburt
Miss Rath
Mrs. Peterson
Mr. Nisely
Mother of Mrs Blair Dies in Florida
Mrs Charles Linderman aged five years old, mother of Mrs Frank Blair, former Creston resident, died last Friday in Orlando Florida. Blair once operated a business here before moving to Florida. Linderman and her daughter recently gave $100 000 in trust to the Iowa Grand Lodge of the Masons for charity and education.
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Charles Linderman
Frank Blair
Creston
Orlando
Fla
Blair
Florida
Car Stolen After Local Trade In Madison County
A 1923 Ford touring car traded Monday by Russell Andrews at 209 North Oak Street was stolen Monday night from in front of the home. Police were notified this morning. The Madison county registered vehicle bears number 65 3245.
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Russell Andrews
North Oak Street
Madison County
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