Birthday gathering and club notices in Sunset Park
People from multiple towns gathered at Clyde Lambert's home for a Sunday birthday luncheon. The Young Woman's Missionary Society shared a potluck dinner in Sunset Park and held a meeting with devotions and a chapter review. Various local hosts and guests attended, with plans announced for future events and fundraising at the fall festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Woman's Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian
Sunset Park
Donald McLaughlin
Oscar Lane
Eldeat Stanwood
Jene Delong
Arch Owen
Clara Burchett
Woomfield
Fred Buck
Parnessus, Pean
Community clubs outline July August meetings
The announcement lists multiple club gatherings. The Nur Wo Meat with Mr Whursday on Thursday afternoon. Tee cream sectal at Prairie F featured Thursday evening July 7. The Friendship club to meet with Mrs Wayne on Gideon Thursday afternoon August 7. Notices indicate date changes and August social club events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Whursday
Prairie Fehured
Allen Kansas Senator Nomination Set in Topeka Primary
In Topeka Kansas on August 6 Henry distin Allen 61 a Hoover supporter and former publisher captured the Republican nomination for junior senator from Kansas as early returns show. He led over W H Sproul and Snyder with about 27 000 votes from 1 020 of 2 668 precincts while Sproul and Snyder trailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Henry Distin Allen
Hoover
Washington
Todaas
Tralph Snyder
Kansas Farm Bureau
James Getty
Kansas City
Sproul
Snyder
Reed
Allen
W. H Sproul
Getty
Milor
Frank Haucke
Pied Farmers Baver Farm Board
Allen-Reed
Senate
Charles Curtis
Farm Board
Kansas
D. V. Mulvane
Republion National
Haucke
Funeral services set for George H Lane veteran
Columbus Junction Aug 6 Funeral services for Civil War veteran George H Lane will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev W Lamp pastor. Burial will be in Columne City cemetery. Also notes include local visits and marriages such as Florence Frisby and Leo P son of Mire Frank Phillips and Mason City marriage, plus the McGrew family reunion and other community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
George H. Lane
Penlay
Methodist Church
W Lamp
Columnes City
Lat
Methodist Earch
Lloyd Masonholder
Davenport
St. George
Masonholder
Guartes Dill
Jas RF. Harbison
Chandler Calle
Ile
J. W. Stephens
Des Moines
Jon Ea
Florence Frisby
Garner
Leo PM
Frank Phillips
Inimbug Junction
Mason City
Marshalstown
Painipete
McGre
Local Club Meetings Set for August 7 Across Churches
Lottie Robertson ANE notes meetings for the Friendship et at Mrs Wayne Gideon home Thursday afternoon August 7. West Chester church class convenes Thursday evening August 7. Ladies Aid of St Paul Evangelical meets at Mrs Chas Bieglowsky home Thursday August 7 afternoon. Me B. Ja wes Ald unit 7 to host Thursday afternoon. Members asked to attend. Canada leads in nickel asbestos and cobalt production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Class of the West Chester Church
Ladies Aid
St. Paul Evangelical
Optimistic outlook at interstate merchants council
Chicago Aug. officials report broad agreement among 2,120 retailers from 33 states and Canada that retail business should improve within a month. Conference sentiment was upbeat, with expectations of an upturn starting in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Interstate Merchants’ Council
Development of Inland Waterway Seen by Lincoln Expert
Frank D. Thomson of Lincoln Nebraska predicts rapid inland waterway transport growth. He says Tow a has advantageous position due to navigable streams and potential waterways along the Town Des Moines Cedar rivers, enhancing regional waterway navigation prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank D. Thomson
Lincoln
Forest fires devastate Cape Cod area strikes Plymouth resorts
Fires swept across Cape Cod destroying summer cottages timber land and cranberry bogs. Volunteers and local residents battled the blazes as volunteers joined forces with resort guests to fight the fires across the cape region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Cape Cod
Cape Area
Verdi Brief Moves of Local Residents
Aug 4 Mrs Delbert Wells visiting her mother Mrs Henry Fink at Morning Sun Iowa. Mr and Mrs Lestie Gates and Mr and Mrs Phil Welden left to visit Mrs Welden's parents in Alabama. Mr and Mrs Clark Tucker and son returned from California and spent a few days with Donald Tucker. Mr and Mrs Ralph Chorpenning Mrs Tom Porter and Mr and Mrs WI Sacomo and daughter left for Hinds Monday. Mrs Porter and the Chorpennings will visit relatives at Oakdale. The James will visit Mr Siacomo's parents at Pinkneyville TL.
Havre Social Attends Helping Hand Class Meet
Aug 4 Havre residents Mrs S C Wittmer and Mrs Will Stafford with Velma attended a Helping Hand class gathering at Mrs P P Wenger’s home Wednesday afternoon. A carload of hogs shipped to Chicago was noted by the Havre Shipping Association. Omer Wagner is reported nursing a sore age. Mrs MM Flynn and her daughter were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
S.C. Wittmer
Will Stafford
Velma
P. P. Wenger
Chicago
Farm Board Shifts Focus to Livestock Aid
Omaha dispatch reports the federal Farm Board, led by Alexander Legge, shifting from wheat to livestock relief amid severe drought. Legge urges farmers to halt selling wheat now and avoid dumping corn, notes a corn shortage, and suggests cooperative feed loans at cost through organized channels, with potential federal aid. Local items mention Miss Bessie Baker ill, Mrs. Howard Witting hosting Hayes Social, and a community play, Safety First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
At Tle
Federal Farm Board
Alexander Legge
Legge
Idaho
Montana
Farm Board
Hayesen
Col Jogos
Secrtary
Hyde
Ural
Missouri
Droustt
Congress
Hoover
Iowa News Briefs from McGregor and Surrounding Areas
Speed limit on motors boats raised to 20 miles per hour for rest of season by Iowa conservation board. Civil War veteran Gus died at 88 in Lockridge after a fire at St John Catholic Church caused over $20,000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearse Lake
Mcgregor
State Board of Conservation
Down Aires
Gus
Lock Hidge
St. John Catholic
Riot at Sing Sing Injures 27 Prisoners in NY Flush
In Ossining New York 27 inmates were injured in a brief riot at the state prison beside the East River as groups of white and Negro prisoners fought over use of a baseball diamond. About 400 of the 1700 prisoners joined the melee. most injuries were stab wounds. The disturbance lasted about ten minutes and did not involve escape attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wel- Island
City
East River
Iowa 1929 Coal Output Hits 4,241,069 Tons
Des Moines reports 1929 Iowa coal production at 4,241,069 tons with Marion County leading by value of coal sold at 11,948,000 dollars. The state’s mines employed 7,295 workers, with Apanoose Polk Monroe and other counties following Marion in output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Towa
Bureau of Mines
Department of Commer
Cice
Marion County
Apepanoose
Polk
Monroe
Oon
First Woman Admitted to Hancock County Bar Myrtle Utterback
Miss Myrtle Lee Utterback became the first woman admired to the bar in Hancock county on the same day she married Raymond Andrews of Indianapolis. The item notes the historic milestone amid other local items including court and community happenings with names of residents and places such as Des Moines Hartford Muscatine and Mount Koehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sar Reenfield
Hancock County
Myrtle Lee Utterback
Raymond Andrews
Aianapolis
Threshing and social notes from Glendale and area
In Glendale and nearby, threshing finished on multiple runs with warm weather and a late meeting of families at Spread Eagle school. Local drivers and residents, including Helen Smylie and Tena Gordes, visited Contra City and Vernon, while several families attended picnics and visits southeast of Ainsworth. In Birmingham a surgeon fatally collapsed during a cesarean operation, but colleagues completed the birth and saved the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Gondale
Helen Smylie
Contra City
Mire
Murray
Mira
Karl Lumley
Tena Gordes
David
Titus
Vernon, Cole
Ohm Rochter
Clark Hopping
Ftambt
Phare Custer
Robert
Llosa
Gerdes
Claire
Winifred
Joan
Philip Gerdes
Ainsworth
Monas
Striken
Birmingham
Ala
Sergeon
TH .Williams
South Highland Hospital
R. M. Co.l
Br J.D. Dean
Williams
H. Day
Dryest July in 58 years says Reed
A weekly crop report by Charles D Reed, federal meteorologist, notes July in Iowa was the third driest in eight years and warns August may bring continued stress. The report cites July heat and low rainfall as linked to possible corn damage, with varied opinions on the extent of losses and subsoil conditions influencing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Charles D
Potoist
Tawa
St Louis Endurance Plane 88 Still Aloft
St Louis endurance flier Jackson remains aloft in the monoplane at Lambert Field. Despite a cold, observers report only a slight ailment as attempts to beat the Hunter record of 553 hours continue with O'Brien as lookout and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St! Louis
Jackson
Lambert St. Louis
Forest O'Brien
Jones Nomination Sets West Virginia Senate Scene
Early returns show William Rosenbloom leading opponent Benjamin Rosenbloom by about 5,000 votes as two thirds tallied in yesterday’s primary. Other contenders Harry Shaw, Hert White, and Lewis trailed in the contest for the Democratic nomination with final results awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlip James Hate
U.S
Jones
Neely Fair
Benjamin TL. Rosebloom
Wheeling
Wet
Harry Shaw Fairmont
Hert B. White
Parkersburg
Lewis
Rosenbloom
Matthew Mt
Oppor
Funeral debt paid for eight dollar bill in Vincennes
An eight dollar funeral debt from Jane Hibson’s funeral was paid days ago when a son visited an undertaking establishment in Vincennes Indiana. Proprietors confirmed the payment and noted the transaction ended the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Jane Hibson
Nose
Tocal Undertaking
Iten
Community Life Notes From Keota Area Events
Community members attended a church event and a Thursday evening gathering at the county hall. Several families including Sheets, Stouts, Greiners, and Veeraw were noted for visits, dances, and social duties with Keola, Keota, and local homes mentioned.
Ronald Colman in Comewined premieres at Grahame Theatre
A long awaited talking picture featuring Ronald Colman premieres at the Grahame Theatre. The film showcases Colman in a colorful role amid twists including capture, deportation to Devil's Island, jailbreak and a dramatic sacrifice. Madame Vidal's allure and adventurous scenes promise strong audience appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald” Calman
Grahame Theatre
Ronald Colman
Paris
Colman
Devil's Island
Madame Vidal
Iie
Prigon Vharet
Elime Jaxee
Everywheres Dramatic Love Story at Fox
Fox presents a melodramatic talking picture with action and song starring J Harold Murray as Charlie Jackson the Yankee captain who clashes with French authorities while attempting to move arms to rebels in French Morocco. Fili Dorsay charms as LIN LaPenwer with musical interludes and inspirational moments. George Grossmith, Clyde Cook, Rose Dione, Ralph Kellard also perform well. Alexander Korda directs with Zolton Korda, and William Kernell provides the songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
French Morocco Legion
J. Harold Murray
Charlie Jackson
Fili Dorsay
Lin LaPlewr
Murray
Ceorge Grossmith
Zolton Korda
Clyde Cook
Rose Dione
Ralph Kellard
Alexander Korda
William Kernell
August social notes from Stringtown and nearby events
Stringtown Aug 4 report from Helen Rich correspondent details visitors from Washington and Oskaloosa. Families including Brooks Swan Graber and Widmer attended socials, a threshing company picnic, and a Washington county Sunday school outing. Items mention local fairs, reunions, and sale notices plus small ads for Holstein cows and a modern house/apartment for sale or rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan Brook Vorge
Madge
Marian Swan
John Graber
Peter Graber
Stringtown
Washington
Adeline Iralyr
Donald Brooks
Jalie Widmer
Helen Leh
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
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Clery
Namber
Thenus
Tives
Clyde KR. Lambert
Fred Kuhlenbeck
Roy Wasson
J. A. Wasson
Jeanette Cline
New London
Guy Wasson
John Winslow
Yarmouth
Glenn
Homer Lambert
W. E. Wasson
Daught
Donald Krason
St Paul
Minn
Mra
Pete Widmer
The
Wakantanka Glass
Irma Tucker
Verna Palmer
Mary Pauls
Frank East
Memoy
Ompson
Oner
John Davison
Earls
Will Saville
Marion Thompson
Will Baville
the Friendship Club
Club Forge
Ston Social Club
Teeeeeeesett
Clyde M. Reed
Frank Haneke
American Legion
Martin
Lottie Robertson
Wayne Gideon
Where
Canada
Irs
Walter Gardner Coane
Aan
Violet
Oleda
Lafayette Stout
Joe Klopfenstein
Bessie Baker
Howard Witting
Hom
Glenn Pratt
Ables
Catholic Church Burns
Highway Commission
os Wiel azee_posgran
Renveta
Roy
Winterset
Aug
Aupor
Browning
Barlham
Ateck
Waterloo
Daniel F. Steck
Heip
Haveear Lake
Pish Lhar
Satfon
Appanoose County
Clinton
Louis
Bull West Ranch
Lee Rogers
Thud Gray
John
Ethel Murphy
Manice
Thoras Gerdes Corres
Akely
Correspo
Mike
Ralph ‘Pinnes
Will Greiner
Albert Veeraw
Frank Greiner
Ifford Kiefer
Henry Bonnie
Keola
Fred Stouts
Dangasey
Robert Sheetz
Nishee
Fred Cheele
Bertha Ruch
Clifford
Tual Rieter” Galted
Orney
Take Con Va
Lawrence
Pete
RG. Sheets
Keota
Gladys and
Jo Sheetz
Mra Itose Sheets
Robert Sheeta
Helen Rich
Lassary
Eli Jackson
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