Community Notes From Baden Braden Aug 5
Correspondents report fair attendance this week with visits to Washington and local neighbors. Families haul cattle from Kansas City and planning a weiner roast at Clyde Maxwell orchard. American Maids Society entertained at Lee Craig home. 22 members enjoyed a Japanese style tea and refreshments. Picnic planned for Sunset Park next Wednesday with proceeds benefiting the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baden Braden
Winfield Fair
Henry Witting
F. M. Smith
Washington
J. G. Maxwell
Roy Tripp
Mary Frances
George
A. R. Smith
Donald Smith
Kansas City
Clyde Maxwell
American Maids Society
Near West Chester
Lee Craig
Irene Yard
Braden Club
Sunset Park
Brighton News Roundup Shares Local Visits and Events
Miss Wanda Crew visits from Fairfield to the George Kern home. Mr and Mrs Dave Wentworth return from a trip to Howard Wentworth and the Buzzard family in Minnesota. Mrs C E Bennett and two children visit Birmingham relatives and Mr Bennett will escort them home. Verne Madden returns from a six month Colorado trip. John Jones family heads to Sioux City to see Ralph Long. Brighton plans a new grocery to replace the soft drink parlor run by Vernon Coffman who will open August 12. Renowned pastor Rev James E Reeser weds Florence Frazier at the Methodist parsonage with family present. Florence will keep bookkeeping at the Savings Bank. E L Essley and daughter Hilda of Tulsa visit. Mayme Lee Evans and a friend are Brighton visitors. Orlan Gowey visits Chicago. The Tracys and Mrs Faith Brier plan an auto trip north. A J Johnson to Aepsie Mont to visit Oscar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Wanda Crew
Fairfield
Geo. Kern
Town
Dave Wentworth
Howard Wentworth
G. C. Buzzard
St. Paul
Minn
C. EB. Bennett
Birmingham
Bennett
Verne Madden
Colorado
John Jones
Ralph Long
Sioux City
Vernon Coffman
Dayton
Vernon
Washington, D. C
James E. Reeser
Christian Church
Florence Frazier
J. H. Frazier
Methodist
W.S. Gerdner
Wallace Savage
Florence
Savings Hank
Chaiivariers
E. L. Essley
Hilda
Tulsa
Okla
Mayme Lee Evans
Miss Evans
California
Keota Keota
Marie Foster
Oskaloosa
Ralph Dunn
Katie Walberick
Mrs. Young
J. E. Young
Mr. Young
Sigourney
Wray Hiller
Brainerd
E. ©. Coffman
James Nelson
Samuel Nelson
Cambridge
Ilinois
Thoburn Groves
Des Moines
Othe
Coffman
Sarah Coffman
Lillie Mann
Keota
C. A. Lacey
Minne
Ella Knotts
John Rhodes
Covington
Martin McDowell
Centerville
McDowell
William Fountain
West Chester
Lee Cummings
Oren Palmer
Lenore Seyde
Glen Houston
Ruby Helscher
Teachers and residents noted in Crawfordsville report
Mrs Eather Thompson returned to Monmouth after a visit at the W F McCall home. Miss Bauer was welcomed as the domestic science teacher for the year and Miss Laura Barnett was chosen as music instructor. Maurice Maxwell injured his right hand in a washing machine incident but no bones appear broken. Local residents Mr and Mrs John Lease and family, and Mr and Mrs C B Martin with children visited Washington yesterday. Hilda Colquist Ross, just returning from Illinois, travels home via Minnesota with Frank Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lease
Lee
John Wooley
Washington
C. B. Martin
J. R. Lease
Hilda Colquist Ross
Ilinois
Frank Young
Minnesota
Riverside Day Plans Announced for August Event
Riverside unveils a full program for the barbeque and homecoming next Thursday. The day features street parades, a Richmond Kalona band, speeches by F. M. Mossberry, free barbecue, a boxing bout George Cummings versus George Melicher, a Riv erside vs. Iowa City Independents baseball game, flying exhibition, platform dance, and big musical concerts under American Legion auspices. Transport plan aims for minimal wait times with added trains and rerouted buses. Attendance expected 59,000 to 80,000 daily, about 100,000 for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cummings
Davenport
George Melicher
Cedar Rapids
Riverside
Iowa City Independents
Ray Exsinger
Camp Cody
Des Moines
Sioux City Tribune Flying Circus
Mississippi Melody Five Orchestra
Muscatine
Ingram
American Legion
Local Social Notes Highlight Keota Visitors and Park Event
In Keota Aug 6 many residents hosted or visited relatives from Sigourney Cambridge Des Moines Covington and Columbus. The Epworth League held a park entertainment with baseball a dogs roast and a music program led by Lenore Seydel and Glen Houston.
Wellman Old Settlers Day Promises Big Picnic
Wellman announces an Old Settlers picnic on Wednesday September 14 with top attractions. Donaldson Bros aerial squadron will perform stunts and the 168th Iowa Military Band, 36 pieces, will provide music, touted as among the state's best. The event promises extensive entertainment beyond these highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Donaldson Bros
168Th Iowa Military Band
168Th Military Band
Source of Icebergs from Greenland Identified
The article notes Greenland as the primary origin of virtually all Arctic and subarctic icebergs. It emphasizes Greenland's glaciers and coastal ice discharge as the main source feeding iceberg drift into northern seas.
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Arctic
Greenland
Hay fever banishment via ragweed cutting proposed
Iowa City reports Prof. C. H. Farr asserts cutting ragweed will nearly eliminate hay fever. Ragweed blooms August into September with pollen causing most cases. Farr cites New Orleans cuttings as a model, noting improved public health after removing ragweed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
C. H. Farr
Department of Botany
University of Iowa
Professor Farr
New Orleans
Des Moines Fair Traffic Plan Cuts Street Cars
Des Moines announces street car service to the Iowa state fair, August 26 to September 2, will be suspended. Rock Island shuttle trains and a fleet of buses will provide complete transportation to the fairgrounds. A. R. Corey, secretary of the board of agriculture and state fair board, states Rock Island has been preparing extra shuttle trains to supplement last year’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fairgrounds
Rock Island
A. R. Corey
Board of Agriculture
State Fair Board
Texas farmers tour Iowa visiting corn belt stations
Sixty five Texas livestock and grain growers from Fort Worth plus instructors and newspapermen toured Des Moines for a breakfast at the Homestead plant and a luncheon at the Meredith farm. They travel by two Rock Island cars through Waterloo and other stops studying conditions with Ed Hopkins and Lafayette Young Jr addressing the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dew Moines
Fort Worth
Texas
Agricultural Schools
Homestead
E. T. Meredith
Waterloo
St. Paul
Lafayette Young, Jr
the Capital
Mr. Young
Rock Island
Ed Hopkins
Meredith Farm
Iowa readies stiff penalties for dim headlight violators
Des Moines August 5. W M McCallaway announces that starting September 1 violators of Iowa new headlight law face fines up to 25 dollars, license revocation for at least one year after a third offense, and mandatory two headlamps with a rear red light. Standards require lights under 42 inches, at 75 feet, with 15 to 30 candlepower lenses and lenses approved by the highway commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W. M. McCallaway
State Motor Vehicle Department
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
McCallaway
Two Held After Wreck At Fairfield
Wiley Hicks of Ottumwa and Glen Heninger of Hedrick faced a Justice court trial after a wreck that sent several injured to the Jefferson county hospital. Hicks received thirty days in jail while Heninger paid a fine and was sent to Albia to face Judge Anderaca on intoxication charges. Other party members Ralph McElroy Nora Johnson and Madeline Long remained hospitalized with injuries including a badly broken leg and were expected to recover or seek further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Auk
Wiley Hicks
Ottumwa
Glen Heninger
Hedrick
Earnhardt
Justice Garmoe
Hicks
Necro
Albia
D. M. Anderaca
Ralph McElroy
White
Nora Johnson
Madeline Long
Jefferson County Hospital
Johnson
McElroy
Oto Justice Court
Long
Heninger
Washington Heninger
Martinsburg
Debate Spark Stirs Atchison Controversy
An Atchison man swears but does not mean it while another Atchison man prays without sincerity. The Lancaster Literary Society is asked to decide which is worse, courting public debate and judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Lancaster Literary Society
Atchigon Tiohe
Strictly legal tende seeks list of approved leases
A note states that strictly legal tende may obtain the list of approved leases from the motor vehicle department for official review.
Two Governors to Attend Camp Dodge Events
Des Moines reports Governors day planned at Camp Dodge during the Nebraska National Guard encampment. Governor Samuel R. McKelvie of Nebraska will review troops on August 28, as the Nebraska guards begin their camp on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Nebraska National Cuerd
Samuel Fh. McKelvie
Nebraska
Nebraska Guards
Iowa Troops Arrive as Governor to Review Lews Troop Movements
Troops reach Iowa with Governor Kendall to review Lews forces. A scheduled interurban service disruption remains unresolved with dates uncertain, while Camp Dede traffic and city railway services face partial shutdowns until plans are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kendall
Lews
Mutual Interests and Selfless Business Sense
A fragment quotes Uncle Pbet advocating that personal gain must yield to others’ welfare to help one’s own business prosper, urging mutual interest as a guiding principle. The odd phrasing hints at cautionary social commentary woven through a community tale.
Town Society Horse Shows to Dazzle at County Fair
Advance word from the town’s famous society horse shows promises an event rivaling eastern expositions. Breeding estates enter fancy mounts and driving horses and ponies for Iowa shows. All events take place in the livestock pavilion with orchestra and band music. The five evenings run from Saturday August 27 to Thursday September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
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Chicago
Ralph Tracy
Maxine
H. F. Tracy
Faith Brier
A. J. Johnson
Aepsie
Mont
Oscar
Richmond-Kalona
F. M. Mossberry
Town Park
Corey
Fair Grounds
Walker Street
East Grand Avenue
Fair Board
Wellman Old Settlers
New Legion Hall
Kalona
Drake Orchestra
Servier
Camp Dede
Wellal
Pbet
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