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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1930

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Rotary Governor Delivers Address to Windsor Club

Arthur Fitzgerald of Windsor Canada governor of Rotary International district 36 spoke at the Windsor club luncheon. He reviewed Rotary’s 25 year record, the group’s aims and benefits, and the value of service to members and the community. A memorial to William D Hood, charter member and former vice president, was adopted and observed.

Rotary Arthur Fitzgerald Windsor Canada Rotary International Henry Cantillon Fitzgerald Rotary Ass William D. Hood Hood

Huey Long Faces Tough Fight for Louisiana Senate Nomination

Huey P. Long camps across Louisiana aiming for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. Opponents led by Sen. Joseph Ransdell wage a bitter, radio and press campaign, predicting impeachment threats and a stormier future in state politics if Long wins or loses.

New Orleans Huey P. Long Louisiana United States Senate Long Joseph Ransdell Senate Huey Long Ransdell Nat Miss Atty Saint Washington

Osborn to Speak in Michigan Radio Address Friday Night

Chase S. Osborn campaigning for the U S senatorial nomination will address voters from Detroit via radio station WJR at 10 p m Friday evening He also schedules Rotary and Exchange club talks in Bay City Saginaw and Mt Pleasant at Isabella county fair before the end of the week.

Detroit Chase S. Osborn U. S Osborn WJR Rotary and Exchange Bay City Thade Saginaw Mt. Pleasant

Grand Jury in Detroit to Open Criminal Probe

A 23 member grand jury in Detroit prepared to begin hearings amid a surge of organized crime and murders. The panel, drawn from 160 citizens, will be led by Attorney General Wilber M. Brucker with local prosecutors and state police oversight. The session centers on the Jerry Buckley murder and broader crime conditions in Detroit.

Detroit U.P Wilber M Brucker Paul W Brugkéb Armstrong Jerry Buckley Chenot Lester Moll Moll

Five Acres Of Brush Burned In Deerfield

A brush fire in Deerfield township Isabella county burned about five acres before being controlled by a crew led by Fire Warden Charles Baumgarten. Guards patrolled the smouldering tract where stumps remained today, preventing damage to nearby game cover.

Deerfield Isabella County Deerfield Township Charles Baumgarten

Three Men Drown In Lake Michigan Near St Joseph

Duke Michigan's strong undertow caused three drownings at two Berrien county beaches Sunday. Robert Bender 20 of St Joseph and Raymond Nems 21 a Chicago artist drowned while swimming near Glenford. Allen Bender tried to rescue them. Coast guardsmen recovered Nems and continued search for Bender as George Linder 21 of Chicago also died after being pulled under at Bethany Beach near Sawyer.

ST. Joseph U.R Duke Michigan Berrien County Robert Bender Raymond Nems Chicago Glenford Here Allen Bender Robert Coast Bender George Linder Bethany Beach Jear ‘Sawyer

Tahiti Sinks After Rescue by Ventura in South Pacific

The steamship Tahiti, carrying about 800 people, sank after being abandoned in heavy seas. The Matson ship Ventura rescued 178 adults and five infants, transporting them toward Pago Pago while crews fought to keep the liner afloat. The drama drew aid from the Norwegian freighter Penybrin and warship Veronica as Ventura closed in to recover passengers and crew.

Mahiti Raratonga Cook Islands Tahiti Wellington N. Z San Francisco Pago Samoa South Pacific Matson Ventura Union Steamship Company Page Siastep W. R. Meyer Meyer Rarotonga Cook Island Totten Union Company Veronica Union Steanship Company Tofua Penybrili

Dog Found Dead On Grave Of Mistress

A mongrel dog was found dead today on the grave of its mistress Mrs Alfred W Strange in Mapie Wood Cemetery Marlboro Massachusetts. The dog had refused to leave the grave since the owner’s body was buried 10 days ago.

Marlboro Mass Alfred W. Strange Mapie‘wood

Heavy rains end major drought across Midwest

Chicago reports that a national rainfall survey shows the three quarter billion drought of 1930 broken except for a few scattered areas. Heavy rains soaked states of the corn belt in four days, reviving crops and reducing damage. A .66 inch rainfall near Peoria plus .22 inch since Thursday aided recovery. Mississippi and Illinois rivers run lower than in recent years. Southern Wisconsin crops benefited as tobacco fields received rain after dry weather.

Chicago Weather Bureau Corn Belt Peoria Ill Wisconsin Midwest Mississippi River Quincy Sunday Mississippi Tillinois

Shepherd Victor Over Clare Nine

Shepherd Independent shuts out Clare Merchants in a high error game as McClintic and Richmond lock down the mound and Clare’s lone run comes on a first inning homer. Shepherd collects 15 hits off two Merchant pitchers in a 9 to 1 Sunday matinee in Shepherd.

Shepherd Clare Merchants Shepherd Independent Shepherdites McClintic Richmond Clare

Tammany Major Issue in New York Contest

New York politics center on Tammany Hall as graft accusations fuel a tight gubernatorial race. Governor Roosevelt weighs whether to launch a city corruption probe amid pressure from Republicans and the powerful Democratic machine. Attorney Charles H. Tuttle is named as a potential opposite in the looming political fight.

New York Tammany Hall Rand Franklin D Ewald James J. Walker New York City Tammany Roosevelt U. S. Atty Charles H. Tuttle Tuttle

Drilling On New Gasser In Seaton Field To Be Resumed

Operators plan to resume drilling on the Harrison gas well in Seaton oil and gas pool after a heavy gas flow late Friday night. The Harrison, in Isa bella township section 24, Marshall sand at 1253 feet, flowed an estimated 1 to 2 million cubic feet, later dropping to under a million. Mason Drilling Co. operates the well. Several nearby wells, including Cole No 2 and Matthey No, in Vernon township, reported similar flows as progress in Vernon and Seaton areas draws attention to future oil activity. Bowman wildcat remains the area’s only producer, flowing crude from the Dun dee formation at about two feet.

Harrison ‘Gasser Harrison Seaton Oil and Gas Pool Marshall Sand Mason Drilling Company Isabella Township Leaton Cole No Matthey J. Eyple Marshall Carmichael Vernon Township Mellon-Pollock Rowey Vernon New Vernon Bowman Wildcat Dundee Cole Marthey Seaton Smith Denver

Fair Grounds Show Busy Isabella County Event Preparing

Isabella County fair grounds bustle into a miniature city of tents and midway attractions as preparations for a three day fair begin. Exhibits of farm produce livestock and crafts line stalls while horse trials and six turf races offer $1700 in purses. Notables Chase Osborn and Wilber Bricker scheduled to speak, Bricker unable to attend due to Detroit inquiry.

Isabella County Fair Isabella County Lorenzos Andres Ward Lulian Burch Seagos Wilber M. Bricker Detroit Chase S. ‘Osborn United States Senate

Drought Aid Program Ready To Function Soon

President Hoover headed back to the capital from Rapidan Camp confident drought relief would function within a day or two. Harry Byrd was named Virginia relief committee chairman, with Richmond and 11 other state committees to cooperate with the federal plan. Discussions with Hyde and Legge continued on progress as national relief shifts to interagency coordination.

Orange U.P Hoover Rapidan Drougle Harry Byrd Virginia Richmond Washington John G. Pollard Drottth Hyde Legge Federal Farm Board Farm Loan Board Presidential Camp

Action On Parking Limit Ordinance Nears Vote

City commission expected to act tonight on a two hour parking limit in the business district. City Atty Gerald Cotter to present the new draft, with the commission nearly united in favor and a swift effect possible if approved.

Gerald Cotter

Endurance Flight Reaches 647 Hours The Greater St Louis

Dale O Brine and Forrest O Brine Masters of endurance flight end 647 hour voyage aboard the Greater St Louis landing safely at 6 39 30 a m CST. They fail to secure promised 200000 prize though contracts totaling 39000 awaited. The flight covered about 42000 miles using 6500 gallons of fuel over 47 refuelings.

Leland L. Chesley United Press ST. Louis Dale Jackson Forrest Brine Greater C.S.T Hunter Brothers Hunters Jackson Ain O’brine Hunter Mark William Quigley Oscar Parks Quigley Vlafie Patsynn

Services Held Saturday for William D Hood

Funeral services for William D. Hood were held Saturday afternoon at the family residence on South Main Street. Rev. C. B. Hawkins praised Hood as a prince among Mt. Pleasant business men and lauded his civic service, youth work, and readiness to help the community. Committal rites followed at the cemetery as friends paid tribute to his memory.

Israel C. B. Hawkins Presbytterian Church William D. Hood South Main ‘Street Mt. Pleasant Hoodi

Parish Gathering Draws Hundreds In Volunteer Effort

A parish event yesterday attracted several hundred parishioners and friends for a day of food, games, and a busy fundraising dinner. Chairmanships included Mrs. Robert Kane and Mrs. Patrick Kenney with an extensive committee handling buying, tickets, and serving. The afternoon featured a sports program and various concessions as a large crowd enjoyed a noon meal and a lengthy menu.

Kane Dennis O'Leary Zeneral Iiekei Womion Krish Robert Kane Patrick Kenney Bert Little John Cotter M. Clare Michael. Kenney P. Griss Edward Casey John Green James McMahon Hugh Campbell Paul Smith Peter Breidenstein Michael McDonald Russell Campbell A.W. Lynch FP. Farnum Edward Voisin Charles S. Harkins Bert Evans Frank Battle Margaret Kane Amelia Bourgeois Mayme Conroy Kathleen Sweeney Kate ‘Murphy Mary Hackett Bernadette Marthey Bert, Little Leonard Donohue Catherine Rush Mary Pierson Josephine Kane Kate Frazer Anna Murphy Léonard Donohue Dennis Murphy Alex

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