Local Social Evening Hosts and Air Show Guests
A North Lawn Avenue buffet entertained Mrs. Livingstone and Margaret Livingstone, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Livingstone of Chicago with 17 guests. Out of town visitors included Mabel Timmaston and Betty Babbatck. Heinrich Eicher and Ted Bailey hosted a noon gathering for visiting pilots from Simecheon, with plans for Heinie to fly to Pittsburgh soon. A Starr siblings reunion at Sun Set Park brought many Cedar Rapids and Milwaukee area relatives to a noon dinner. The Jolly Joker club met at Henry Leffler’s home with five card tables on the porch, rain driving the jokers inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Livingston
Margaret
North Lawn Avenue
Dave Livingston
Chicago
William Livington
New York City
Mabel Timmaston
Eh. Bogle
Long Beach
California
Betty Babtack
Heinrich Eicher
Ted Bailey
Simeheon
Eicher
Heinie
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Starr Brothers and Sisters
Mildred
Milwaukee
Wiss
Chas Starr
Cedar Rapids
Guy Walker
Enry
Iowa City
Mary Star
Donald
Ormnines
Charles
Emory Hofer
Jolly Joker Club
Henry Leffler
Haskins
Dandeline Hair Beautifier Featured At Local Drug Stores
A brief notice highlights Dandeline The One Minute Hair Beautifier now sold at drug stores for thirty five cents.
32 Airplanes Here for Air Show Races and Parachute Drop
An air show features 32 planes with races and a parachute drop. The announcer explains the jumps involve leaping from the plane and attaching a parachute tethered to the ground, a dangerous-seeming maneuver. A jumper reportedly has another parachute option.
Price Reductions on Oakland Pontiac Cars Highlighted
Oakland Motor Car company president A B Glaney announced immediate price cuts on the Oakland eight cylinder and the Pontiac six. Oakland prices ranged from 150 to 170 for closed and open models, while Pontiac discounts ran from 80 to 110. The move aimed to place the Pontiac six among dominant four cylinder rivals. Also includes social notes about gatherings and club meetings in Alma, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontica
Mich
Oakland
A.B. Glaney
Oaklnd Motor Car Company
Glaney
Pontiac
Oakland Motor Car Company
Richmond notices and local movements near Riverside
Frank J. Patters and family are mentioned in Richmond records. Mr and Mrs Mark Wingler moved to the Joe Hise tenant house east of town near Riverside, Ala. Jin is very ill at Mercy hospital in Town City with throat trouble. Mr and Mrs Paul Mouseal and family attended the Lukavsky family picnic in Town City park. Miss Alice Lukavsky of Chicago visited the Paul Houseal home. Will Shillig and family were at the Ameal Cha- household this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mark Wingler
Riverside
Joe Hise
Town
Ala
Jin
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Paul Mouseal
Fly
Lukavsky
Town City Park
Alice Lukavsky
Chicago
Paul Houseal
Will Shillig
Amea
Iowa Without Football Captain Leads Hawkeyes Rebuilding
Iowa City August editorial notes coach Ingwersen faces a lean roster after Captain-elect Marcus Magnussen is barred from play and co captain-elect Mike Farrah is declared ineligible for alleged spring misconduct. Eleven starters depart, nine major letter winners remain, and competition tightens with two captains out and many reserves stepping up for the 1930 eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Burton A. Ingwerson
University of Iowa
Marcus Magnussen
Hawkeyes
Mike Farrah
Michigan City
Ind
Oran Pape
Deni Que
Irving
Nelson
Omaha
Neb
Slush Fund
Harold Ely
Des Moines
Wendell Benjamin
Waterloo
Ely
Mastrogony
Lawrence Reedquist
George Rogge
Leo
Lloyd Jensvold
Emmetsburg
Air Circus At Washington Airport Draws Crowds
Newspapers such as the Des Moines Register and Burlington Gazette covered the air circus. Bill Tayliss of the Gazette photographed Pilot Phillips and a large crowd enjoyed a well managed show with a parachute leap by Bacon White. The event featured ambulance service, police and scouts aiding operations, and close races. Art Chester from Joliet won several races, and spectators praised the field for its runways and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Burlington Gazette
Davenport Democrat
Bill Tayliss
The
Gazette
Phillips
Air Field
Bacon” White
TA. Jones
Althea White
Jones
Owas
Oren Helwick
John Crone
McLaughlin Hill
Washington
Legionaires
George Gingerich
Tandon
Ralph Cram
Davenport
al" Dickerson
Martin Whittaker
Art Chester
Joliet
Tittle Davis
Herman Fagle
Adred ‘Te Bockhorst
Muscatine
Washington Airport
Franklin Township Notes From East Franklin Aug 12
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP Aug 12 correspondent reports Harry Blagdon from Montezuma says his mother is very low at Davenport and Moline. Dale Atkinson family visited last week, Jesse Meeks family and Mrs Piso Meeks stayed longer. Charley Dunsieo family from Iowa City and Mrs Alice Merks visited at Wallace ham. Grant school interior being painted for September 1 start. Weather described as pleasant since Sunday. Cook and whaled Saturday his.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Atkinson
Davenport
Moline
Jesse Meeks
Piso Meeks
Mother
Charley Dunsieo
Iowa City
Alice Merks
Wil Wallace
Drought Plagues Iowa Crops As Rain Fails Across Large Area
Des Moines August 13 The persistent drought darkens the summer with only scattered showers in a few counties failing to lift the heat. One half of the corn survives in showers while the rest is fodder. The crop decline deepens since August 1 and yield averages drop. Assessors next winter may show townships in damaged areas averaging as low as 13 bushels per acre. Garden crops suffer as well with central and western sections facing small yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lowa Weather and Crop Bureau
Towa
Government Monthly
Songer
Unclear Fragmentary Note on Team and Youth Group Work
Fragmentary text references Rob Straw and Ernest M Schantz's baling crew, mentions Monday and 4H girls looking up to their forward and working achievement. Context and specifics are unreadable but indicate a local community or school project with youth involvement and a credited team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Straw
Ernest M Schantz
IcCLAIMS PARACHUTE ALTITUDE RECORD IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs August 13 Jimmy Donahue a parachute jumper claims a greater altitude than any other person. He leaped from an estimated height of 28 000 feet descent took over thirty minutes and he was unconscious upon landing. Pilot M Mosier says the altimeter failed at about 25 000 feet. A barograph in the plane was sent to Washington for calibration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Coto
Jimmy Donahue
Donahue
M. Mosier
Washington
Mosier
Record Broken In Descent With No Oxygen Helmet
A jumper broke the prior 2 000 foot record held by an army unit with a descent made without an oxygen helmet. The feat underscores the risky efficiency of high altitude jumps executed without standard protective gear.
Hesseltine Sunday August 17 Rehearsal Announced
The Hesseltine group will rehearse at 7 on Thursday evening due to changed plans. A short session is planned and a large attendance is urged. The notice lists the event location code 15302.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehaniangna
Urgen
Sympathy and the value of practical care noted
A brief reflection from the Atchison Glebe section calls sympathy a practical aid equal to medicine, underscoring its role in daily relief and community support. The quote emphasizes care over cure and the importance of compassionate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Glebe
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Ohio
Robert Baker
Detroit
Nellie Wilson
Mix. J. Lee Hill
Alma Hea Me Holland Missionary Society
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Sunset Park
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Lon Rhodebeek
Grant Hunrton
Roy Foss
Harley O'Loughlin
Anna
Lloyd Humston
Anna O'Loughlin
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Carl Pignatelli
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Pete Westra
Fred Roberts
Jim Hagerty
Brice Thomas
Oakley Carlson
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Jerry Kriz
Grober Higdon
Ingwersen
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Casino Hall
Father Stahl
West
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Tower Tor
van Naus
AIR Circus
East Franklin
Urs
Ada Meeks
Franklin Township
Harry Blagdon
Montezuma
Welch-Moore Shoe Co
East Side
E. M. Bridges & Co
South Side Square
Jowa
Icclaims
Southern Iowa Fair Exposition
Oskaloosa
Kryl
Underwood Candy Co
Stock Pavilion
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