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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1930

Page

5

Grissbey Grunow petition cites illegal combination

A Delaware federal case echoes the government petition filed May 12 1920 seeking dissolution of an illegal combination. The document mirrors prior claims alleging unlawful restraint and anti competitive conduct tied to the Grissbey Grunow matter. The report also notes related tariff, rivers and harbors, and prohibition enforcement developments.

Grissbey-Grunow Company United States Federal Court of Delaware

Atlantic Airmail Feat by Kingsford Smith and Crew

Major Charles Kingsford-Smith and three companions completed a westward Atlantic crossing in the Southern Cross from Ireland to Newfoundland. A dense fog delayed near New York, but radio contact aided a safe landing and refueling, with plans to continue to San Francisco and then around the world. New York welcomed the aviators with pageants and formalities while a press note mentions a White House reception for a message from the Irish president.

Charles Kingsford-Smith Southern Cross Port Marnock Ireland Harbor Grace Newfoundland New York Paul Siple Washington Antarctic Chrysler NCE Atlantic Australia Dublin Jjom W. Siannage Harbor Force Wingsford-Smith Stannage Evert van Dyk J. Patrick Saunt Mal Kingsford-Smith San Francisco Hin New York City Cosgrave White House National Air Races Major Kingsford-Smith Chicago Pacific

Mexican air hero Fiero sets New York to Mexico City record

Colleagues hail Roberto Fiero as Mexico’s air hero after a non stop flight from New York to Mexico City in 16 hours and 85 minutes, ten hours faster than Lindbergh’s Washington to Mexico City trip last December.

Roberto Fiero Mexico New York Mexico City Lindbergh Washington

Birth of Lindberghs' Son Sparks Aviation Tributes

Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh welcomed a fine son at Englewood New Jersey. Diplomatic and military figures including Ambassador Morrow Rear Admiral Byrd and Bernt Balehen sent congratulations. Lindbergh praised the South Pole flight and coast to coast high altitude crossing.

Lindbergh Englewood Glad Ambassador Morrow Louis Byrd Coleone New York South Pole Bernt Dbalehen Berd

President Hoover vetoes World War veterans bill upheld by House

President Hoover vetoed the World War veterans bill, a measure he warned against approving. The bill passed the Senate despite his warning and was upheld by the House with only six senators voting against it, a decision he called an unjustified burden on veterans and the nation.

Senate House Heaver Hines Veterans’ Bureau Hoover House of Representatives

Hoover Tour May Include National Parks and Mexico Visit

President Hoover plans a varation tour including Western national parks. The trip could reach the Mexican border in August after White House talks with Ambassador Morrow. Morrow said he urged Hoover to visit Mexico to strengthen relations and that Hoover wishes to go but postponed due to pressing duties.

Hoover Mexico Morrow White House

Radio patent suit seeks damages over Sherman act claims

A Kansas City filing by Grigsby Gronow of Chicago accuses RCA GE Westinghouse and others of forming a vast pool of radio patents in violation of the Sherman antitrust law and seeks triple damages totaling 30000 dollars.

Kansas City Grigsby-Gronow Company Chicago Radio Corporation of America General Electric Company Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company

Simon Commission Report Stirs Indian Nationalists

The second section recommends a federal Indian state body with room for growth, retaining British troops during early self rule. It notes Hindu Muslim Parsees unite in condemning the report and calls for a dominion status conference boycott. Burma jail mutiny leaves 45 dead and 71 wounded before suppression. Pope Pius XI illness reports cause alarm, Vatican downplays severity.

Simon Commission India Simon Rangoon Burma

Epworth League organized at Gladwin church in Columbus Junction

In Columbus Junction on July 25 the Epworth League was organized at Gladwin Methodist church with officers Miss Dorothy Blair president Wayne Marston treasurer Miss Pearl Colton secretary Ottio Devore councilor. The Heirg company of Muscatine started receiving pickles at their loading station and will haul them to Muscatine by truck daily. About one hundred acres of pickles are being raised in the area. Local Boy Scout troop led by Rev W A Samo hiked to the sentinel cabin Thursday and will return Friday. Various visitors and locals including Olive Todd of Chicago and Barbara Wall of Boston are noted, with other neighbors and events listed.

Columbus Junction Gladwin Methodist Church Dorothy Blair Wayne Marston Pearl Colton Ottio Devore Heirg Company of Muscatine Cauer W. A. Samo Setinal Olive Todd Chicas Musa Odd Dire. W. Ov Fink Barbara Wall Boston Mass Spirit Lake Win. Pine Detroit H. M. Gilkey Evelyn Corrinne West Middlesex Crawfordsville George Cavanaugh Lulu McCoy Davenport Lena Lowe Ellen Jlamiston Vi M. H. Howman Jay J. Robertson Chcago Trery Alsip Cybcid Champaign Jack Cecil J. N. Cecil Mercy Hospital Mr. Cecil Riverside George Allen Kalona Ernest Salladay C. ¥. Dautremont Adrian Cedar Rapids D. Jasahn Wel Jocita and Shirley Ely Mrao Nettie Mota Robert Peitzin Helen Crag Bk Telle Nettic Hahn Valley Junction Dorothy Critz Charles Critz Des Moines Valley Vondas Trans Gladwit W A. Lamp George Fesler Vi Moines Vary Graf Ladora O. Klein Will Macro James Devore Henry Swaik William Joben Elmo Poitamnan

Noble area notes on community visits and travel

Mrs J A Frey and Rev Allen Miller and family visited relatives over the weekend. Several families, including Millens and Grabers, hosted guests before some members left for Colorado and Nebraska trips. local folks hosted dinners, farm improvements were reported, and sermons were given at Emanuel Mennonite church as workers and families moved between towns.

Nebraska Joseph Mast Allen Miller Pekin Higabeth Mitchel Martha Crank Arthur. Mitchel Ursa J. A. Frey Ros Winfield Nick Leichtry Albany Oregon Grace Watworkin Chicagzo Ta Joseph Mawthone Droth Mir Kenneth Croft Farn Wore Ksehley Rey Allen Miller Amanuel Menonite Milton Nebie Wart Grabess Place Isarl

Steck to Dedicate Oskaloosa Airport

Senator Daniel Steck will dedicate the new Oskaloosa airport on Sunday afternoon. The program will be brief, followed by an air carnival with stunt flying racing and parachute jumping. Pilots from Marshall Missouri Moline Illinois Wichita Kansas and Des Moines Iowa scheduled to appear. The 148th Cavalry Band of Des Moines will perform.

Oskaloosa Jiniy Ste LP Daniel Steck Oskalooes Barney ZimiInerly Marshall Mo Stub Quincey Moline Penny Rogers Wichita Kans Verne Roberts 148Th Cavalry Band Des Moines

Fire Sparks Runaway Blaze at Preston Court Site

During jury selection for the first arson trial in 35 years at Preston Idaho a fire broke out in the chamber of commerce rooms serving as a temporary courthouse. Spectators and prospective jurors were evacuated as flames burned for an hour and the court was relocated.

Preston Idaho

Riverside area brides and grooms and a family funeral

Riverside residents share visits and travel as relatives gather from Ely Cedar Rapids and Des Moines. The community notes a funeral for Mrs Hannah Fimaons and a late week birth to Elmo Poitamnan's family.

New Frigidaire Refrigerator Display Promises Low Cost

A General Motors Frigidaire electric refrigerator, priced at 157 450, aims at millions of average income homes. The model features gray porcelain finish, 4.5 square feet of storage, quick freezing, and surplus power capacity, with a larger version selling for ten dollars more. It will be displayed at South Town offices early next week.

Dayton Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Hazel Wynore visited friends in Keota. Mr and Mrs J A Walker were Sunday guests at the Sehulty home. Mrs Walter Leet hosted a family visit. Harry Stoevert of Parsons and Roy Bain of Rock Island called on relatives. A family reunion at Packwood was enjoyed. Martha Walker visited Bruce Moe’s. Charles Stewart and family went to Washington. Lovi Moore visited kin. rain aided harvest but threshing continued.

Dayton Grove Hazel Wynore Keota J. A. Walker James Manda Sehulty Walter Leet Harry Stoevert Parsons Kansas Packwood Bruce Moe Charles Stewart Washington Roy Bain Rock

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Otary International Hester HH. Gray Farm Bureau Federation Gray OASE Army Engineers Mos W. OW. Woodcock Bureau of Prohibition Department of Justice Treasury Department Woodcock Baltimore G. A. Youngquist Atlantic Ocean Edward W. Pickard Senate Foreign Relations Committee Borahner Johnson California Moses New Hampshire Robinson Indiana Shipstead Minnesota America England Japan Great Britain Eports Pius XI Rome Vatican Union Martin Butler STECK Oskaloosa Airport Kvpheleen Brazen Airways Ponds Trand Des Moinns Rn Utilities Company Tocal- Vv J. B. Moore Gordes Boyza Ward Montgomery Ward & Con South Side Square Washington, Iowa
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