Simpson family reunion at Sun set park highlights
The Simpson reunion at Sunset Park on August 29 drew about forty guests with a noon dinner. Officers elected for the coming year include Mary Beggs president Alma Meek secretary treasurer. Attendees listed span Ames Burlington Webster City and Iowa City with greetings from absent relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Sunset Park
Mary Beggs
Alma. Meek
John M. Simp
Jane Clendening
Martha Gordon
Ella
Ruth Clendening
Ola
Webster City
Mack Gordon
Claire
Ainsworth
Ola Risk
Iowa City
A. M. Simpson
Centerville
P. “Simpson
Clarason
Howard Miller
Bristol
Wisc
Tells Skinny Men How to Gain Weight
An advertisement promises weight gain using McCoy's Tablets with a money back guarantee. It claims the product builds flesh and offers reimbursement if a user does not gain at least five pounds after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. The note directs readers to ask for McCoy's Tablets at J. F. Lemmon's or any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
J. F. Lemmon’s
America
Local visits from St Louis and Fairfield guests
Mr and Mrs Robert Coulter of St Louis are visiting this week at the home of Mrs R L Coulter. Lena Stewart of Fairfield is visiting in Washington as a guest of Myrtle Macon for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Coulter
St. Louis
R. L. Coulter
Lena Stewart
Fairfield
Washington
Myrtle Macon
Amundsen plane rumor found baseless
A Tromsoe report late today said rumors that Roald Amundsen’s plane had been found near the Loften islands were without foundation. The claim was not confirmed and remains unsubstantiated.
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Oslo
Norway
Tromsoe
Roald Amundsen
Loften Islands
Hoover kin fill Legrand Iowa into one fourth of town
The Legrand Iowa community is described as home to a large Hoover clan led by “Uncle Davis.” The piece recalls Herbert Hoover’s early years with West Branch roots and notes the family’s long residence in Legrand since 1874. It highlights the veteran patriarch’s stories of Iowa tall corn and local life.
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Legrand
Herbert Hoover
Davis
Hoover
West Branch
Nnele Davis
Herbie
Tincle Davis
Iowa
Uncle Allen
Prohibition Candidate Urges Hoover Support Split Vote
Virginia’s James A Edgerton accepted the Prohibition vice presidential nomination at Ft. Lyon and urged withdrawal of the Prohibition ticket in key states to avoid splitting Hoover’s vote amid the national campaign. He attacked Governor Alfred E. Smith and called for strategic voting to aid Hoover.
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Washington
Prohibition Party
James A Edgerton
Virginia
Ft. Lyon
Edgerton
Alfred E. Smith
Herbert Hoover
Farm Bureau Meeting Sets September Session at Neiswanger Home
The meeting was called to order by President Mrs. Leslie Gates with roll call sharing each member’s favorite salad. A round table on parliamentary law followed and a final test is planned in two weeks with Mrs. Gates before beginning the Farm Bureau course in September. Dorothy Babb played two piano numbers and refreshments were served by Mrs. Wagner and her daughter Irene. Frances Ernest of Wayland visited Mrs. Sam Sigafoose as a guest. September’s meeting will be at Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger’s home.
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Booster Club
Sam Neill
John Green
Neill
Guy Stumpt
Leslie Gates
Gates
Farm Bureau
Dorothy Babb
Wagner
Irene
Frances Ernest
Wayland
Sam Sigafoose
Lloyd Neiswanger
Community church and club notes announce upcoming events
Announcements list Mrs. Gladys Dunlap and others honoring the Philathea class at Dunlap home, a country club dinner moved to September 6 due to a fair, Bethel Christian Endeavor hosted at the Gideon home, and Women’s Home Missionary Society gathering with lesson by Mrs. Brown. Also mentions cottage prayer meeting, W R C meeting, choir rehearsals, Odd Fellows Rebekahs annual prints, and Presbyterian pot luck dinner at the Pearson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Dunlap
Rosamond Bauer
Nondis Adair
Philathea
Methodist Church Sunday School
Dunlap
Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
H. M. Shaver
R. E. Brown
The
Presbyterian Church
Frank Pearson
North
Iowa
Blacksmith Builds Atlantic Airplane in His Back Yard
Hancock Iowa August 30 4LP An elderly blacksmith 74 year old W Lambert abandons his forge to craft an airplane he hopes can cross the Atlantic in 11 hours. He envisions a cabin ship with pilot and four passengers tested by Lieut Glen Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
W.lambert
Atlantic
Lambert
Glen Martin
Hall-Scott Motor
Perseverance Lands Girl in Fox Film Contract
A determined student sought studio work and earned a small part in The Family Upsairs, a Fox Films production. Her continued efforts helped her rise to the front ranks of Fox contract players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ated
Fox Films
Fox
Teachers Depart for Fall Assignments in Iowa Towns
Dorothy Libe left for Os kaloosa to resume teaching duties. Miss Katherine Bailey went to Mason City to teach this fall.
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Dorothy Libe
Oskaloosa
Katherine Bailey
Mason City
Local Service Ads and Dentists Listing
J M Kyle Willard Service Station offers eight hour battery service and repairs for generators starters and electrical needs at the gasoline alley location. Also listed are Dr T J Pease dentist at 502 508 Washington National Bank Building and Dr W J Masson dentist at Over Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store with office and residence contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kyle Willard
City
T. J. Pease
Washington National Bank
W. J. Masson
Corbin & Barrett Shoe Store
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Peomeaca
Charles Faulkner
Marjorie Faulkner
Marjorie
Mrs. Harlan Mead
Mr. Mead
South
Iowa Avenue
Mrs. Mead
Mr. Mean
Jacksonites
Vera Jarrard
Maurine Rathmal
Helen Foster
Vida Casper
Lena Felendorf
Vivian Felendorf
Edith Jarrard
John Wagner
Pansy Hill Club
Amundsen
Rumor Without
Bethel Christian Endeavor
Bernice Dawson
Sandblums
East Washington Street
M. E
Presbyterian
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Ball Park
Riverside
INEO
Miles
Mies
Iowa Highway Commission
Rover
Cary
Lincoln
Tom Mix
Oakland
California
Los Angeles
Physicians and Surgeons
TY * E. Ik
Stutsman
M. D
F, & M. Bank Blid’g
C. W. McClaughlin
West Main Street
W. L. Alcorn
Wilson Heating Co
Iowa Ave
W.S. Kyle
A National Bank
Preston
Osteopathic
South Iowa Ave
Chiropractors
INO. W. Applegate
City Hall
Washington Street
Little & Pratt
Lloyd Little
Matt Pratt
Jesus
R. R
Austin Sutherland
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison Lawyers
Morrison Bldg
North Side Sq
T. L. Brookhart Law
Federal Farm Loans
Opera House
Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
J. D. Dayton
Westchester
Washington County
L. B. Lupton
Frank Boller
W. Washington
Cole
Fred Franklin
New
E. M. Bridges & Co
Power Headquarters
Southern Utilities Company
Utility Service
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