Pride of Detroit Lands at Belgrade on World Flight
The round the world monoplane Pride of Detroit touched down at Bechaniya airfield Belgrade at 11 55 a m local time after a cloud burst. Pilots William S Brock and Edward D Schlee greeted officials and said weather along the Danube was manageable and they hope to beat the existing around the world record of 28 and a half days set by Wells and Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Brock
Schlee
Munich
United Press
Danube
Linton Wells
Edward Evans
Rotarians Gather in Wayland for Evening Meeting
The Wayland Rotary Club hosted about thirty local men for a dinner at the Mennonite church followed by singing led by Frank Sage and a program of stunts and talks. The highlight was a Washington Grand Opera reproduction with Mrs Jesse Miller at the piano and local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rotary Club
Wayland
Frank Sage
Tracy Phillips
Washington Grand Opera Company
Jesse Miller
Gladys Williams
Carolyn McCleery
Winifred Allen
Haven
Wickham
Dr. McKirahan
McKirahan
Orville Elder
Rotary
Stutsman
Washington
Mast Family Enjoys Four Week Northward Trip
Mr and Mrs G W Mast and family recently returned from a four week journey through the north into Canada, the Dakotas and Montana. They encountered considerable rain but the trip remained a delightful experience for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Mast
Canada
Dakotas
Montana
Mallorys Return From Des Moines Fair Trip
Mr and Mrs Roy Mallory and Buddy and Floise returned from Des Moines after spending several days attending the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Mallory
Buddy
Floise
Des Moines
Mrs Ella A Boole Repeats as W C T U President
At the National Women's Christian Temperance Union convention in Minneapolis Ella A Boole of Brooklyn was re elected to a third year as president. Ida B Wise Smith Des Moines was re elected vice president with Sarah Hoge Lincoln as recording secretary. Anna Marden Deyo San Francisco is the new corresponding secretary and Nelle Burger Springfield Missouri and Margaret Munns Evanston Illinois were re elected as assistant recording secretary and treasurer respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Ella A. Boole
Brooklyn
N. Y
National Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Ida B. Wise Smith
Des Moines
Sarah H. Hoge
Lincoln
Anna Marden Deyo
San Francisco
Frances P. Parks
Evanston
Ill
Nelle G. Burger
Springfield
Margaret C. Munns
Washington county flower show plans announced for fall
Washington county flower show organizers outline rules open to all growers with free admission. Exhibits received 8 to 11 a m on show day, no entries after 11. Cards will identify class grower and flower. Six classes cover Annuals Bulbs and Tubers Foliage Perennials Vines and Miscellaneous. Containers provided except in flower arrangements with exhibitor chosen containers. Bulbs and plants for sale to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Garden Department
Fortwightly Club
Chester Schools Prepare for Opening Next Monday
The West Chester school system announces opening on September fifth. Charles Skip ton oversees room readiness with Supt. F. M. Lindenmeyer directing. Teachers listed include George Fresh waters Leila Worth Kathleen Bruty Helen Kortard Miss Oaks and Fern Freshwaters. Registration is set for Thursday and Friday this week. Miss Elenor Round of Tacoma is visiting Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Bowers before heading to Washington D. C. for winter with her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West “Chester
Charles Skipton
F. M. Lindenmeyer
George Freshwaters
Leila Worth
Ith
Kathleen Bruty
Helen Kortard
Miss Oaks
Fern Freshwaters
Elenor Round
Tacoma
Washington
W. W. Bowers
Round
Dr. Bowers
Washington, D. C
Edward Rourd
Levine hires Hinchcliffe to pilot Columbia return flight
British flyer Walter Hinchcliffe chosen by Charles A. Levine to pilot the Bellanca monoplane Columbia on its return Atlantic crossing to New York from Cranwell. The plane was moved from Croydon and guarded at the hangar as preparations continue despite weather delaying a Windsor flight to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranwell Airdome
Eng
Columbia
New York
Croydon
Walter Hinchcliffe
Charles A. Levine
London
Atlantic
Levine
Walter R. C. Hinchcliffe
Hinchcliffe
Cranwell
Paris
Maurice Drouhin
Drouhin
George Wanerus dies prominent Brighton citizen
George Wanerus 45, a leading Brighton businessman and longtime council member, died at his home at 7:30 this morning after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and three children Helen Kopenick Edwin and Marjorie Wanerus, plus eight siblings. Funeral plans were not announced. Delbert Badham has been working for Irvin Gallagher near Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
George Wanerus
Helen Kopenick
Archer
Iowa
Edwin
Marjorie Wanerus
John
Fred
Clara
McClintn
Bonnie Weidner
Theodore
Washington, D. C
Philip
Wellman
Lena Kisor
Washington
Wanerus
Fred Wanerus
Masons
Knights of Pythias and
Odd Fellows
Delbert Badham
Irvin Gallagher
Ainsworth
Telegraph poles and fence posts drive forest product demand
The American Tree Association reports five million trees cut yearly for telegraph and telephone poles and forty million fence posts used annually, mirroring westward development and Uncle Laws growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Tree Association
Davenport Banks to Merge September 1
Davenport Iowa merges two major banks, American Commercial and Savings and Lowe National, totaling over 50 million dollars in resources. The combined institution will be named American Commercial and Savings Bank with Edward Kaufmann as president and capacity expanded to 1.5 million in capital. A new fourteen story building is planned for operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Ita
American Commercial and Savings
American Commercial and Savings Bank
Edward Kaufmann
The
American Commercial Bank
Chicago
Pacific Coast
American Bank
Kaufmann
Ray Nyemaster
H. Kag Oetzmann
Frank B. Vetter
Dutch Creek Fair Grounds in Shape for Annual Event
The Dutch Creek fair plans near completion with improved grounds and roads in excellent condition. Events include a six o clock chicken dinner, 7 30 concert by the Washington band, a live style show, a Putey Creek home talent play, a second band concert, sports morning featuring a horseshoe tournament, afternoon music by Jefferson and Keola bands, and an address by Congressman W F Kopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Klein
Washington
Women of the Valley Church
Washington Band
I. Rothschild and
B. M. Bridges & Co
Putey Creek
Washington and
Keola
W. F. Kopp
Mt Pleasant
Number Two Road meeting promotes traffic route use
Tom Bray of Oskaloosa and officials from Louisa and Muscatine counties plan a September 1 meeting at Washington City Hall to rally business leaders for boosting traffic over Number Two from Davenport to Des Moines. Local residents from Washington West Chester and Ainsworth urged to attend with ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Bray
Oskaloova
Number Two Road Association
Washington
Washington County
City Hall
Louisa
Muscatine
West Chester
Ainsworth
Davenport
Des Moines
Chicago Theaters Closed as Strike Persists Across City
Chicago theaters remained dark as exhibitors and operators held firm with no settlement in sight. About 300000 daily moviegoers faced loss while some small outlaw houses still drew early crowds. A proposed arbitration board was demanded before any reopening, with a late-afternoon conference seen as the only settlement chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Motion Picture Exhibitors Association
Exhibitors Association
Jack Sampson
Chicago Film Board of Trade
Senior class enrollment grows at local high school
Sixty nine students enrolled yesterday for the senior class with estimates the final size near eighty. Miss Della Patton expects at least 125 in the third year class as juniors register today. Sophomores register tomorrow to complete the high school enrollment, while junior college registrations inch toward a board set goal. Junior high registrations are slated for Thursday and Monday under Miss Ethel McCreedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Patton
Board of Education
Columbus Junction Open House Sept 5 With School Staff Listed
Columbus Junction officials announce the opening of schools on September 5 led by Superintendent W G Robertson. High school staff includes W J Rice as principal and teachers Miss Helen Orr Miss Marie Overholt Miss Rose McGlennon Miss Minerva Alsip Mrs Genevieve Fedderson and coach J L Turnbull. Junior high staff features Miss Mildred Anwyl Mildred Thompson and Millard Chambers. Grades list Miss Mary Moore Nellie Moore Helen Crosby Hilda Marsden Florence Carlson Edith Blanchard and Florence Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Columbus
W. G. Robertson
W. J. Rice
Helen Orr
Marie Overholt
Rose McGlennon
Minerva Alsip
Genevieve Fedderson
J. L. Turnbull
Mildred Anwyl
Mildred Thompson
Millard Chambers
Mary Moore
Nellie Moore
Helen Crosby
Hilda Marsden
Florence Carlson
Edith Blanchard
Chautauqua Park
Ed Hudson
Morning Sun
Elsie Freeman
Joe Gipple
Conesville
Irene Tucker
California
Carson Boyson
Germany
Ted Boyron
Cairo
Des Moines
Alice Farmer
Fullerton
Calif
Letta
Berk
G. W. Weber
Paul Stineman
Baby
Grandview
Musa Todd
BF Be Griffith
Dollie Jones
Ritchie
Columbus City
Montrilia Bargis
J. T. Aiken
Bargis
Cotter
Rural Route No 4 M1 Daisy Simmering Correspondent
Washington RB Aug 25 The TPT club met last Tuesday with Margaret and Marjory Chalupa. The next meeting will be Tuesday Aug 30 with Ruth McCreedy Mrs Ed Simmering and children. A social visit occurred with Mrs George Chalupa and many local families. Mrs Ed Simmering had tonsils removed at Washington County hospital last Saturday. The No 4 school house was painted Thursday by local residents.
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Washington, RB. Rh
TPT Club
Margaret
Marjory Chalupa
Ruth McCreedy
Ed Simmering
George Chalupa
S. C. Simmons
Jay Simmons
Lawrence Bush
Perlee
Iowa
Russell Simons
Betty
Yeo, Ja
Wilbur Beenblossom
Lester Beenblossom
Walter Gardner
Elwyn
Howard Sigafoose
Jean
L. I’. Sigafo
Eureka Social Club Entertained By Mr and Mrs Davison
Mr and Mrs W Davison hosted the Eureka Social club Friday evening at their home on Route 2 in Washington R2. The event brought together local residents for an informal gathering and social time.
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Washington, R
W. BR. Davison
Eureka Social Club
Neighborhood meeting outlines fall and winter plans
A short business meeting discussed plans for the coming fall and winter. Willard Hunter visited with Karl Salterberg. Local pig club youths won several prizes at the Washington show last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Dewey Coffman and two children spent Sunday at Fred Wagner's. Mr and Mrs Howard Wagner and family visited Lester Wag-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hunter
Karl Salterberg
Pig Club
Washington
Dewey Coffman
Fred Wagner
Howard Wagner
Lester Wag
Farm Club Boys Win at State Fair
County Agent W C Molison reports Washington county 4H entries at the state fair. Twelve boys exhibited nine baby beeves and seventeen pigs with Keith Wells winning senior Hereford and reserve grand champion. Dwight Booth led market fat barrows by winning first and second, while John Young and Clark Wagner earned placings in purebred classes. The county teams placed in the judging contest and will be represented in the girls 4H contests with Elizabeth Grace Jones Vera Craig and Bessie Wenger leading health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Wells
Hereford
Jon Jones
Donald Penningroth
Wilbur Q Quinn
Washington County
Dwight Booth
Milton Ross
Donald Kerr
John Young
Clark Wagner
Chester
Nathaniel Young
Donald Foss
Wilbur Eyerton
Elizabeth Grace Jones
Vera Craig
Bessie Wenger
George Finch
Local Farm Notes On Weekend Movements And Sales
Hubert Esstey returned to New York after a two week vacation at his home. Mr Pringle of Brighton bought chickens in the neighborhood. Edward Bruty sold game lambs and bought older sheep with Charley Kuhn helping with trucking. Fred Wagner will ship hogs tomorrow via the Upion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Esstey
New York
Mr. Pringle
Brighton
Edward Bruty
Charley Kuhn
Fred Wagner
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U.S
Detroit
Eahibst
Air Ministry
Windsor
Ont
Royal Windsor
England
St. Lawrence Valley
Philip S. Wood
Dees
Serlouss Tlieness
Dutch Creek Fair Grounds
E. Wallin
Eva Ehner
Karl Hansen
Board of Arbitration
Ethel McCreedy
Martha Butler
EF. Burnett
St. Joseph
Lamont
Burnett
Ira G. Willey
Jennie
Camp Ground
Ed Chalupa
W. C. Molison
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