Rescue Efforts Renewed For Nobile Party Near Italia Camp
An Italian radio dispatch from Virgo Bay Spitzbergen reports eight hours of silence from the Italia ice camp near Northeastland. Lieut. Sarkov of Finland offers to fly to the camp to boost morale as mechanics retrofit a Dornier whale plane for airborne rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobile
United Press
Italia
United Preas
Virgo Bay
Spitzbergen
Lieut
Sarko
Finland
Rural Carriers Meet at Brighton Iowa July 7 1928
The Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Legion Hall in Brighton. About fifty attended due to unsettled weather, with representation from Ainsworth Wayland Washington Brighton Mt Pleasant and Salem. The program included music readings dances and talks and a Labor Day picnic vote to hold the first district event at Birmingham and a resolution endorsing J W Hobson for state secretary. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Iowa
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Legion Hall
Ainsworth
Wayland
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Salem
Harry H. Cornish
Hawkeye Rural Postman
Kingsley
America
Assembly
Heidel
Edith Koch
Leona Snider
A. J. Johnson
Frank P. Clarke
Morfan Sisters
Lorene Hillhouse
Mary Maxine Tracy
Betty and
Norman White
Prody A.borkoski
van Buren County
Birmingham
J. W. Hobson
Leona Davison
Morgan Sisters
H. B. Cornish
Post Office
Prody A. Borkoski
Believe Epidemic of Throat Infection Crises Tenth Day
A throat infection epidemic in a Mass town reaches crisis with about 600 of 4 000 residents affected. Quarantine imposed by state and local authorities bans public gatherings and closes venues after 8 p.m. Ill persons barred from streets. funerals private. Police curb street crowds and house to house canvassing. Four physicians and four nurses arrive from Red Cross. Eighteen patients moved to Rice School emergency hospital. Epidemic traced to town milk supply.
Tent Rented for Dutch Creek Fair
The Dutch Creek fair will feature a large tent from Ottumwa Tent and Awning for the speaking program and events. Rev C W Kein announces plans as Valley church men meet to finalize details with Senator W Brookhart tentatively slated to speak and a Democrat to share the platform possibly leading to a Republican Democrat debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kein
Ottumwa
Dutch Creek
Valley Church Brotherhood
Duteh Creek
W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Seaking
Four Remain In The Golf Tourney
Earnest Lemmon Ed Wells Ralph Jibson and Leslie Eicher are still in the race for prizes in the handicap golf tourney. They are to play eighteen holes with a club member verifying scores and turn in cards to complete the event. Three prizes of twelve eight and six golf balls are offered. Several entrants forfeited and heat affected play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Lemmon
Ed Wells
Ralph Jibson
Leslie Eicher
Country Club
Wednesday Five Best Radio Features
Radio listings summarize 1928 programs across WEAF WOR WJZ WNYE and Kolster networks. Featured operas light opera bands and a Good Times hour with specific start times in est.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
WEAF
Yeoman of the Guard
WOR
WJZ
Philco
WNYE
New York
Coldman Band
Corn crop at 78.1 percent normal for July 1
The agricultural department reports corn on July 1 at 78.1 percent of normal, yielding about 2.733 billion bushels from 102.38 million acres, versus 2.786 billion last year. Winter wheat on July 1 at 75 percent of normal forecasts 543.782 million bushels with 36.125 million acres remaining for harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
Rotary Club Hears on Swim Lessons and Red Cross Life Saving
Dr. F. W. Eastwood urged Rotary members to learn to swim and use Y M C A facilities for training. Misses Anna Knottnerus Lucile Schmoller and Mrs. Bess Plumley plus Douglas Eastwood demonstrated life saving, diving and water stunts in a public swimming exhibition, after badges were presented for Red Cross requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eastwood
Rotary Club
Anna Knottnerus
Lucile Schmoller
Bess Plumley
Douglas Eastwood
Eastwood
Road Cross
Red Cross
Douglas
Eight Convicted on Liquor Charges in Washington County
In the year ending June 30, Washington county reports 31 criminal convictions with liquor offenses making up about a third. Nine sentenced to state institutions, others to jail or fines. occupations include laborers and farmers. Total criminal expenses reached 7176.97 with jail costs largest at 3699.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Clerk of the District Court
State Board of Control
Smith Won't Carry New York, Heflin Predicts
Governor Alfred E. Smith is not expected to carry New York, said Senator J Thomas Heflin in a speech to about 2 009 attendees who paid 50 cents. Heflin projected Smith could win six or seven states while warning of Tammany leadership and a discontent South. Also notes visits by Mrs W J Dooley to Eldon and Marcelle Alexander to Fairfield after Washington trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Alfred E. Smith
New York
J. Thomas Heffin
Curtis to be notified of VP nomination in Topeka
Senator Curtis of Kansas will be formally notified of his nomination for the vice presidency at his Topeka home on August 18. The event follows Secretary Hoover's acceptance of the Republican presidential nomination in California. Republican headquarters announced Tilson of Connecticut will open a speakers bureau in New York City as a Chicago bureau branch under Newton of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Curtis
Kansas
Topeka
Hoover
California
Representative Tilson
Connecticut
New York City
Chicago
Newton
Minnesota
Tilson
Thunder Shower Adds Over One Inch Precipitation
A heavy thunder storm last night dropped 1.08 inches, on top of Sunday's 0.87 inch rainfall, causing creeks to flood in parts while other areas near town received little rain. No serious damage reported despite hail. Colorful note about food coloring in milk worms appears as unrelated line.
Secretary Jardine Takes Rest in Alaska After Breakdown
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine has suffered a breakdown from overwork and will rest in Alaska. He can spend only about one hour daily at his desk and plans to remain in Washington until about August 1 before a long vacation. He likely cannot join Hoover’s campaign. Senator Curtis planned to visit to discuss federal road aid in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jardine
Alaska
Agriculture Department
Plas
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Aviator pays oats damage in Centerville field
Centerville Ta July 10 The attachment on his airplane was lifted after he paid $10 for oats damaged by the aircraft. Max Jones of Harris Mo reached Centerville to settle the claim with Clarence Bollman owner of the oats field. They could not agree on the damage amount but Bollman finally accepted the $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Max Jones
Harris
Jones
Clarence Bollman
Bollman
Boy 5 Injured as Hay Mower Cuts Off Feet
Marvin Marter, five, of Brandon Iowa, had both feet severed at the ankles when a hay mower pulled by a horse struck him while he was driving pigs from the path of his father’s mower. He was reported likely to recover in Waterloo hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Marvin Marter
Waterloo
Marvin
Des Moines Liquor Injunctions Close 47 Persons
In Des Moines an injunction docket continued with 47 persons ordered restrained in liquor law cases. Judge Shankland announced market taxes totaling 14800 dollars, as he nears completion of a heavy padlock docket after more than 75 sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Shankland
Thanks for the kindness and flowers
Mrs Minerva Rodgers and children extend thanks to friends for their kindness and the beautiful flowers sent to their husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Rodgers
Chaldren
Bethel Community News Highlights Local Visits and Reports
Bethel Christian Endeavor hears reports on the Waterloo E. convention led by Theodore Meyer with Ruth Cidon. Dorothy Davis of Cotter visits Bethel, staying with Bernice Dawson, then travels to Havre and Manchester Iowa with Mrs Stafford’s group. Family visits include Rothlisberger, Reed, Noeaker, Foster households. Northern Star 4-H club meets at Donaldson residence. Friday afternoon gathering with Helen and Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Bethel Christian Endeavor
Theodore Meyer
Ruth Cideon
Waterloo
Dorothy Davis
Cotter
Bernice Dawson
Velma Stafford
Havre
Stafford
Rothlisberger
Rothliberger
Lloyd Brown
Ralph
Kansas City
Morrow Reed
Mr. Reed
George Reed
Worth Noeaker
Chicago
Noeaker
Clyde Dawson
Lloyd Foster
Glenn Wilson
Harold Wilson
Milo Weaver
Northern Star 4-H Club
Helen
Marie
the Donaldson
Local news notes and a prolific apple tree
Catherine White traveled from Fairfield to visit the Purvis home and had just returned from a Girl Reserves camp at Okoboji. Mrs. Mary McAvoy reports an unusually fruitful 24 year old transparent apple tree yielding five to six bushels, with a limb bearing 22 apples. Dr. F W Eastwood plans five weeks at a Winona Lake summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine White
Fairfield
Joseph Purvis
Catherine
Fairfield High School
Okoboji
Mrs. White
Harriet
Mary McAvoy
South Ave. C
Band To Give Six Concerts In July In Central Park
The Washington Hussar Band plans six July concerts in Central Park the next one on Thursday evening July 12 at eight oclock. Neil Humble directs with strong rehearsal showing high class numbers ahead. New recruit Sterling Ritchey from the University of Iowa band joins, likely to perform through summer. Thursday program includes Columbia march, Poet and Peasant overture, Blue Bird Sing Me a Song, Morning Light sacred, Just a Little Gossip, The Man I Love, Barber of Seville overture, Only Girl, Friml march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Hussar
Centralpark
Altho
Neil Humble
Sterling Ritchey
University of Iowa
Columbia
Goldman
F. V. Suppe
Blue Bird
Opular
Davis
C. L. Barnhouse
TH. Rollinson
Latta Family Visits From Seattle For Short Stay
Major Latta arrives from Seattle for a brief Denver visit with friends. He has been in Denver and Des Moines on business and plans to return west. He once lived in Washington. his wife Jennie stayed in the western home this summer. Their daughter Dorothy teaches languages at New York University and is conducting research this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Latta
Seattle
Latta
Denver
Des Moines
Far West
Washington
Jennie Latta
Iona
Dorothy
New York University
Local Socials Roundup: Visits and Weekend Gatherings
A report of social events includes decorative gatherings and singing club songs. Mary Donaldson and Alice Rothlisberger served a one course luncheon. Families, including Mrs. Donald Brown and Phyllis Ann Dawson, visited Mrs. Dawson’s mother Mrs. Caroline Tucker. Leta Donaldson and Lois Holland traveled from Cedar Falls to spend the weekend with their families. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lambert visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lambert on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donaldson
Alice Rothlisberger
Donald Brown
Phyllis Ann
R. J. Dawson
Dawson
Caroline Tucker
Leta Donaldson
Lois Holland
Cedar Falls
Raymond Lambert
Mr. Lambert
Mrs
J. F. Lambert
Prohibition, Labor, and Lincoln League Unite Talks
Chicago reports diplomacy among three groups the Prohibition Party the former Labor Party and the Jefferson Lincoln League as they mull a coalition to back Senator George W Norris for president Norris may run on state specific tickets if unity forms while Norris resists a third ticket and Colvin urges dry voters to block Smith and Hoovers campaigns at the Prohibition Party convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prohibition Party
Labor Party
Jefferson-Lincoln League
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Charles @. Shirley
Norris
Herbert Hoover
Alfred B. Smith
Shirley
Minnesota
Prohibition
South
Smith
Farmer-Labor Party
Stevens
Laura Hughes Lunde
United Press
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Sweet
Colorado
Alfred RB. Smith
D. Leigh Colvin
Colvin
Tammany Net
Alberta Police Probe Deaths of Four on Farm Near Manville
Alberta police investigated the mysterious quadruple death after four bodies were found shot in the Bocher home near Manville Alberta. Victims named include Mrs Henry Bocher, her four year old son Fred, Gabriel Grumley a hired man and a man identified only as Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manville
Alberta
Here
Henry Bocher
Fred. Gabriel Grumley
Bill
Bocher
Mayor's Court Fines Two for Disorderly Conduct and Intoxication
In the Mayor's Court, T. B. White was fined $25 plus costs for intoxication by Mayor John W. Applegate. Rex Nickerson received a $25 fine and costs for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. White
John W. Applegate
Rex Nickerson
Mrs. W. R. Stryker Visits Rev. Conant Home
Mrs. W. R. Stryker and her daughter visited the Rev. Conant home in Winfield on Sunday.
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Giuseppe Biagi
Ted
Shelter
Rotary
Anamesa
Fort Midison
Reform School For Boys
Eldora
Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
W. J. Dooley
Eldon
Delbert McColl
Marcelle Alexander
Dorothy Dowell
Cal
Barber of Seville
Ros
Sini
Herbert “Friml
March
E. Boccadari
Lincoln League
Canada
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