Gertrude Ederle remembered as a channel pioneer
Long column recalls the 1926 Channel swim by Gertrude Ederle and the national celebration that followed. The piece lists local visitors and residents attending funerals, visits, and family gatherings across several Iowa towns including Columbus City Muscatine and Burlington with names such as Edette Pence Jack Pence and Lois Wells visiting relatives in Chicago Sioux Falls and La Porte Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Trudie
Edette
New York
John
Grinnell
Jack Pence
Red Oak
J. W. Pence
R. D. Hughes
Emerald Avenue Presbyterian Church of Chicago
Cotter
W. T. Cuthamp
Ft. Morgan
Colo
Fred Schlung
Fred Schlunz, Jr
Ottumwa
Roll Davis
Davis
William J. Williams
Cambria
Wis
Harry Reed
A. Christman
Sand Mound
Elsie Freeman
J. Fred Moore
Winifred K. Butler
Brooklyn
Minneapoli
Burton
Wehmeyer
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Lois Wells
Sioux Falls
Ll. D
Cliff Bell
John Hetfield
la Porte
Ind
J. S. Blair
Second Street
Barbara Hall
Clara Lynn
H. C. Hall
Davenport
J. Jenkins
Sullivan
Manning
Harold
Ralph Kelly
Hazel Buser
Conesville
E G. Brent
M. M. Rabenold
Roland
Ainswort
Rabenold
Reuben Heindel
Columbus
Weed Park
Muscatine
Louder Gage
James of
Letts
Gage
George Masonholder
South Hill
Hazel Thompson
Heifer Named Grand Champion at Local Livestock Show
A Hereford heifer took first prize and later won grand champion overall among all breeds at the county fair judging. The event highlighted top records and showcased livestock by regional exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Davenport Fair
H. H. Kildee
J. W. Kennedy
Vernon Hafner
Vernon Haf
Ner
Local Fair Prizes Awarded for Hereford and Shorthorn Beef
At the annual gathering in Chautauqua Park prize winners were announced for Hereford and Shorthorn cattle with Kenneth Buffington and James Pierce among top prize recipients. The East Side Columbus Junction kittenball team defeated Columbus City 5 to 1 in the final series game while officers were elected at the Hantt family reunion. Everett Henson visits Los Angeles, and James Teel returns from Huntington West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Volstead
Dixon
Kenneth Buffington
Max Schomberg
Hereford
Ernon Platner
James Pierce
Robert Pierce
Tex Transtt
Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Fredonia
Everett Henson
Orville
Los Angeles
James Teel
Huntington
W. Va
Charles Sth Wand
Mark
Mickle family reunion and local social notes reach Braden
Mrs. F M Smith and many relatives attended a Mickle family reunion at Wildwood Park Ottumwa with 45 members present. Widespread visits and local events include Mrs Johnson in Mt Pleasant, Henry Trunt care, and school preparations. New officers elected for the coming year: C M Maxwell president Ray Smith VP Sam Witting secretary. Leland Maxwell and Laura Sturtz mentioned with the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradben
F. M Smith
Mickle
Wildwood Park
Octumwa
Hdna Wicting
Orlin
Rey Smith
Pauline
Vauehn
Merl Smith
Ray Smith
W. L. Smith
Moral
D. F. Smith
Cc. M. Maxwell
Leland
J. B. McConahey
Union
Harold Willoughby
Keokuk
J. M. Willoughby
Ottumwa
Raymond Casebolt
Russel
A. L. Mickle
Robert
Chariton
Sam Wittrnge
Johnson
Mt. Pleasant
Frank Moore
Henry Trunt
Spencer
Forrest Donaldson
Earl Berkshire
C. A. Long
Town City
Sam Witting
Boyd Twinam
Latimer Davis
Mergznson
Ralph Reese
Donald Smith
F. M. Smith
Leland Maxwell
Paulina
Wim.hmenss and
C. M Maxwell
Sam Wittiig
Lee McCall
Laura Sturtz
Journey From town to dam and historic sites
A traveler visits Keokuk to see the dam and Navoo to view Joseph Smiths home and relics at his historic place. The trip includes a penitentiary visit in Madison and a stop at Crapo Park in Burlington. Wright McConnell has barns painted as peaches, jelly, and pickles are being made. many people are on vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Navoo
Joseph Smith
Fi. Madison
Burlington
Im Crapo Park
Town
Wright McConnell
L. G. Club notes visits and recovery progress
Mrs Bh. W. Spessard reports a visit from JH Rademaker and family to Enden kin. L. G. club met Friday with a large crowd, supper, and a victory for Mr. Lins at the head table. The club plans to meet at Clarence Work's home next, with Mrs. Lins, Mrs. O Connor, and Mrs. Work on the committee. Viola Rademaker is recovering well with her baby doing nicely, the club celebrating its first baby member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
JH. Rademaker
T. W. Rademaker
Wilson
Enden
Harry jKyrocenea
L. G
L. V. Hazer
Lins
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Martha Butler
Chichesters
Chicago
Heac Varters
America
RCA Radio
Philip BE. Corden
North
Michigan Avenue
Allerton
Des Moines
Alice Hanft
Burlington Hospital
Hallie Hanft
Cwimming Chanpssy Iss
England
France
Faireteld Leggett
Sigourney
Sigourney Hotel
Iowa City Barkley Hotel
Muscatinie—Grand
J. F. Shallenberger
J.P. Shallenberger
M.D
Chautauqua Park
Charles I.tant
Frances Teindelowe
John A. Gabriel
Priscilla Gabriel
Ere
Ener
Miss Ad-Taker
The
Evening Journal
Washington, Ia
Kansas City
VIA
Lewis Goodlander
Washington
C. Anderson
Pass
Iowa
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Lachman-Carson
L. Pine Loan 1St National Bank Building
Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield
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