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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1928

Page

3

Anniversary Fetes 25 Years Of Airship Flight Progress

A historical page highlights the twenty fifth anniversary since the first successful power driven airship flight. Leaders including Sir Sefton Brackner and Major General Brackher reflect on rapid aviation progress, its growing public acceptance, and its future in commerce, transport, and national effort. A separate court note reports a divorce action in Bellingham, Washington, noting Mrs Lillian Bonner’s interim decree.

Sir Sefton Brackher Pett 1 Air Ministry Wright Brothers United Is of America Great Aritlan Atlantic Porter Adams Natio John F. O'Ryan Colonial Air Transport Company William B. Stout Stout Meter Airplane Company Daniel Guggenheim Fund For Wright Rothers Dave America William Butterworth U.S Bellingham Wash Conan Foyer Lillian Bonner Ka Hagdin

MacCracken's Statemes in Year of Flight

William P. MacCracken, assistant secretary of commerce for aviation, reflects on a silver anniversary year of manned flight. The article surveys progress, challenges, and notable events from the past twelve months in aeronautics.

macCracken William P. MacCracken Aeronan Numan Flight

Boy of 13 Growing to Great Height in Atlanta

Atlanta boy Henry Mullins, age 13, already stands seven feet two inches tall due to pituitary overactivity. He attends seventh grade and sports a strong report card with A’s and B’s. Henry plays football end, basketball center, and baseball utility, hoping for a future as a football star or boxer.

Atlanta Henry Mullins Georgia Tech Henry C. ER. Mullins E- Will Dortorm

Flying Wings monoplane planned by Junkers in Germany

Washington December 17 The Junkers Airplane Company in Germany announced a super monoplane under construction with a 2000 foot wing span and 120 horsepower motors designed to carry passengers Transatlantic service at altitudes of 20000 feet with living quarters kitchens and a super radio set included The craft known as the Flying Wings aims to preserve atmospheric pressure and feature a wingspan net for transport and broad capabilities.

Washington, D.C Junkers Airplane Company Germany Department of Commerce

Tunney Trophy Rules to Be Set by Social Elite Group

A New York committee of wealthy social figures meets to decide how the Tunney Mull trophy will be awarded The discussion centers on guarantees and financial structure for upcoming heavyweight title plans With Madison Square Garden cutting costs promoters aim to avoid overpayment while maintaining event appeal and safety factors in pricing and dress standards

New York Dee Committee Entleyes Tunney-Mull Gene ‘Tunney G Ponsor Bernard Gimbel Richard Tex Leftair Genes Cho Madison Square Garden Rickard Jace Maxine Miami Ant

Christmas events and social notices across local groups

Announcements include a Nose the Bitchen Son phony orchestra event at the Enterprise Wednesday at 7 20 p m and a Christmas supper hosted by the Rebekahs and families on Thursday December 20. The Missioorkety of the West Chester rhyreh will meet at Mr John Hough home Friday at 2 p m with gifts for a Christmas box to the Children’s home at Hat Springs.

Bitchen Son Phony the Enterprise Ecem Reiter Rebekahs

Funeral for Fred Jones in Richland Me

Fred Jones died a week ago from pneumonia in Mena Pores Utah. His funeral was held in Richland with family attending including his widow and several relatives. He was 68 and his burial followed a private service.

Fred Jones Richland Mme TaFvey Itsiah Grey Jones Mena Pores Utah Wilow Sineras Pune

Nephew of Frank Gotch Wins At Iowa Freshmen Meet

In Towa City on December 17 Ralph Piergue, a nephew of the famed Frank Gotch, captured the sole victory for freshmen in the all-university wrestling meet. He won the 145 pound division match amid a limited freshman showing.

Towa City Frank Gotch Hi Day Towa University Ralph Piergue Fo. Dodge

Swindles Farmers by a Faith Cure in Poca hontas

Walter Hawkins of Chicago was held today near Pocahontas on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses after pleading not guilty. He allegedly swindled several farmers in the northeast through a faith cure scheme. Grand jury is involved in the case.

Pocahontas Walter Hawkins Chicago Hawkins Northe An

School age rule urged by Occidental dean

Eagle Rock Bee reports Dr. Irene T. Meyers dean of women at Occidental College calls for a lower age entering school limit. She says a child three years old is settling into habit temperament and self control and argues for earlier guidance to curb developmental issues.

Eagle Rock Irene ‘T. Meyers Occidental Cortexe

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