Three youths die as plane crashes at Ottawa airport
At Ottawa Illinois a joy ride ended in a 200 foot plunge killing three aboard. Pilot Harry D. Hill 26 and Bert Lorenz 21 died instantly while John Marshall 19 died later in hospital. Hill earlier faced a murder charge in 1927 over his mother Elizard Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ill
Harry D. Hill
Hill
John Marshall
Berkley
Calif
Bert Lorenz
Streator
Tll
Lorenz
Marshall
H. H Clark
Berkeley
Cicero
Til
Louisville
Henny Hill
Elizard Hill
Seattle
Wash
Illinois
Pittman Bill Aims to Stabilize Silver Prices
A senate judiciary sub committee approved the Pittman Bill to stabilize domestic silver prices and boost consumption. A favorable report by the full committee is expected. The measure lets the treasury buy up to 5,000,000 ounces monthly for five years and issue silver certificates against the metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittman
Senate Judiciary
Treasury Department
Publisher Nixon released on bond after contempt ruling
Don M. Nixon publisher of the Wabash Plain Dealer and other papers was freed on a $1,000 bond while appealing a 10 day jail term and $109 fine for contempt of court. He was convicted by Judge W. H. Fichorn of Bluffton for criticizing Judge Switzer’s appointment of a receiver for the failed Wabash County Loan & Trust Co. depositor crowds again cheered during the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Don M. Nixon
Wabash Plain Dealer
Indiana Supreme Court
Nixon
W. H. Fichorn
Bluffton
O. F. Switzer
Martin Eicher Family Reunion Organized In No ble
Fifty four relatives gathered at the Henry Graber home south of Noble for a Martin Eicher family reunion. Officers were elected for a yearly event with Irvin Boshart as president and J W Graber as treasurer. A bountiful picnic lunch was served and a history of Martin Eicher was presented by W R Eicher. Guests included the Graber Richer Boshart Wyse and Yoder families with one guest from Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Graber
Noble Sunday
Martin Eicher
Lee Graber
Barbara
Denver
Colo
J. W. Graber
Martin Ficher
Wayland
W. R. Richer
Irvin Boshart
Fred Wyse
Simon Wyse
John Schlatter
Mae Richer
W. R. Eicher
Harvey Richer
J W. Graber
Earl
Oletta
Alta
Leonard Wyse
Max
Boshart
Arthur Boshart
Joretta
Henry Yoder
Ea Widmer
Ruth
Stella Lowenberg
Mt. Pleasant
Hoover Reelection Seen in Hardened Campaign Tone
Chicago dispatch reports Bertrand H Snell permanent chairman of the Republican national convention departs for Washington with Secretary of Labor William Doak Walter Y Newton and over 100 eastern delegates. Snell calls the race a hard intense business campaign and affirms confidence in Hoover's reelection.
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Chicago
INS
Bertrand H Srell
Washington
William Doak
Walter Y. Newton
Hoover
Snell
Mark Hanna
Doak
Beatty Family Picnic Draws Relatives at Noon
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beatty hosted a Sunday picnic dinner at their home at noon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sanford, S. P. Beatty and daughter Blanche, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Jackson and daughter Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Ioan Cummings and children Maxine and Billy, Mrs. Bessie Tucker, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Beatty
Henry Sanford
S. P. Beatty
Blanche
T. E. Jackson
Marie
Ioan Cummings
Maxine
Billy
Bessie Tucker
C. E. Beatty
Birthday Celebrations Unite Ragan Keller Family Guests
Teresa Ragan and Mrs. Ralph Keller shared a birthday celebration with an assortment of relatives and friends visiting from Clarinda Hobart Ind Titonka and nearby towns. A basket dinner was served and afternoon visiting followed with extended family staying into the evening at the Crone home east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Ragan
Ralph Keller
Lillian Crone
Titonka
Iowa
George McKee
Maxine
Hobart
Ind
al Crone
Wayne Norman
Billy
Near Cotter
Ed Davis
Haskins
Warren Stewart
Eugene
Harry Watkins
Dorothy Marie
Cora Davis
Riverside
Nell Crone
Don
Harry Drake
Betty
Harry Crone
Fiarry Crone
Joe Howard
Fairfield
Brighton News Roundup Leaves Readers in Weekend Tone
Harmony club hosts Mothers meeting at Marie Kessel home with 16 guests. Entertainment by Miss Mabel Robison and Nellie Hagans includes poems and songs. Church group hosts a Loyal Berean supper for 34. Various readers report visits, weddings, travel, and summer plans across Brighton and nearby towns. Frances Hoover visits relatives. Ethel Schlarbaum marries Roy Rubey in Monmouth Illinois. Mildred Chalupa and Dale Tucker wed at Medill Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Harmony Club
Marie Kessel
Mabel Robison
Nellie Hagans
Beatrice Tracy
Cora Pringle
Gene Clark
Edna Crile
Pearl Frain
Myrtle Helmick
Nellie Hogans
Clara Schaffer
Lillian Schaffer
Bertha Spielman
Nelle Swank
Eva Vanerus
Leona Whisler
Effie McCarty
C. D. Weldin
Adel Stone
Dorothy Johnson
Anna Karlen
Joe Day
Will MecClintic
Rhua Helmick
Mary Singleton
Hattie Brier
Clara Brier
Katie White
Grace Kessel
Lon Humphrey
Yeo
Henry Spielman
Fairfield
Loyal Berean
S. S
Virginia Spielman
Henry Lee Peasley
Mary Wikoff
L. E. Bidwell
Wellman
Frank Hoskins
Donald, Dick
Betty Jean
Princeton
Gwendolyn
Beatrice Randall
South English
P. M
P. M. McCart Home. Mrs. FE. Fulton
McCart
Gwendolyn Kessel
Virginia Kessel
Billie Brinton
Kansas City
Addie Brinton
Ray
Frances Hoover
Ethel Schlarbaum
Alex Schlarbaum
Roy Rubey
Mt. Union
Iowa
Monmouth
Ill
Fulcher
First Presbyterian Church
Dorothy Schlarbaum
Ben M. Stortz
Betty Louise Rubey
Doyle Paul
Brighton High School
Rubey
Frank Chalupa
Pleasant Plain
West Chester
Nelson Woodford
George Hansald
Clarion
J. C. Christiansen
Rebekah Lodge Picnic and Baptist Society Meeting Notice
The Past Noble Grand circle of the Rebekah lodge plans a family picnic at Sunset park Monday evening at 6 30 in case of rain at the hall. Bring sandwiches dishes and a dish to pass. The Young Women s and Older Women s missionary society of the Baptist church meet at Mrs Wing s home by 7 30 for a joint meeting with a missionary speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Sunset Park
Local fraternal notices and meetings scheduled
The Pythian Sisters of Wash ington temple hold a regular K of P hall. Unit 2 of the Methodist Aid society meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs C C Owen with all members urged to attend. Damascus Shrine No 10 holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening June 28 at 8 pm. E of C party Tuesday June 21 for K Cs ladies and families Boyd's orchestra from 8 30 to 12. I O O F regular meeting Tuesday evening June 21 work in Third Degree and vote on Amendment of By Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters of Washington Temple
K. of P. Hall
The
Methodist Aid Society
C. C. Owen
Damascus Shrine
E. of C
Boyd
Snowball Social to Meet with Mrs Shebeck June 2
The Snowball Social club will meet with Mrs. John Shebeck Wednesday afternoon June 2. Sunshine Community club plans a meeting with Mrs Frank Scrant on June 22 with roll call answered by patriotic quotes. Golf breakfast reservations require calling 547 before Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shebeck
Country Club
Sunshine Community Club
Frank Scrant
Garden department meeting and fern talk at club
The Garden department of the Fortnightly club meets with Mrs. R. H. Dean on Thursday at 7 30 p m. Prof J K Underwood of the University of Tennessee Knox ville discusses ferns and members bring specimens. Guest night. The Missionary society reviews Turn Toward Peace at 2 p m Thursday. All ladies invited. Eastern Star called meeting June 23 at 8 p m for initiation with social hour. Rural Woman's club meets with Mrs Howard Porter and Mrs Edgar Porter Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department
R. H. Dean
J. K. Underwood
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Eastwood
Ted Michels
Eastern Star Meeting
Washington
Rural Woman's Club
Howard Porter
Edgar Porter
Fern Cliff 4H Club Presents Detour Ahead Play
The Fern Cliff 4H club will present the play Detour Ahead Wednesday in June at Havre School House. Refreshments of ice cream and cake will be served. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Cliff
Havre
Early Meaning of Ranch Defined by Spanish Roots
The term ranch stems from the Spanish American rancho meaning a place for herds and workers to eat and sleep. It evolved to denote a grazing farm over time.
Roll Call on Bonus Bill Defeated In Senate Vote
The Patman-Thomas bill for cash bonuses to soldiers failed 62 to 18. Listed yes voters include Ashurst and Brookhart. against include Capper and Dilling, with notes that Dickinson would have voted no if present. Paired votes show Collins and McKellar among paired supporters and opponents.
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Washington
INS
Patman-Thomas
Ashurst
Arizona
Black
Alabama
Blaine
Wisconsin
Bratton
New Mexico
Brookhart
Iowa
Broussard
Louisiana
Byrnes
South Carolina
Caraway
Arkansas
Frazier
North Dakota
McGill
Kansas
Neely
West Virginia
Norbeck
South Dakota
Robinson
Indiana
Schall
Minnesota
Sheppard
Texas
Shipstead
Steiner
Oregon
Wheeler
Montana
Austin
Vernon
Bankhead
Barbour
New Jersey
Barkley
Kentucky
Bulkley
Ohio
Borah
Idaho
Capper
Carey
Wyoming
Cohen
Georgia
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Connally
Copeland
New York
Costigan
Colorado
Couzens
Michigan
Dale
Vermont
Davis
Pennsylvania
Dill
Fess
Pletcher
Florida
George
Glass
Virginia
Glenn
Illinois
Goldsborough
Maryland
Gore
Oklahoma
Hale
Maine
Harrison
Mississippi
Hastins
Delaware
Hatfield
Long
Bulow
McKellar
Tennessee
Pittman
Nevada
Stephens
Bailey
North Carolina
Waterman
Bingham
Connecticut
Hull
Keyes
New Hampshire
Swanson
Dickinson
Town
Rockefeller aid to anti saloon league not millions
F Scott McBride, national superintendent, said Rockefellers contributed 20000 dollars a year, not millions, to the anti saloon league. He stated John D Rockefeller Jr had been lukewarm in supporting league activities and discounted his recent repeal stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ill
Rockefellers
Anti-Saloon League
F. Scott McBride
League
John D. Rockefeller
McBride
Slay Racket King George Barker Shot by Assassins
Chicago gangster and labor racketeer George Barker known as Red Barker was fatally shot by machine gunmen. Authorities reported a targeted hit linked to gangland feuds and labor rackets. Barker aspired to rival Al Capone's power in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Red’) Barker
Chicago
al Capone
Hoover pushes home loan bill amid economic recovery drive
President Hoover presses for a vote on the home loan banking bill as part of a broader economy recovery program. Senator Norbeck reports a possible House passage this session if Senator Watson supports it, with the bill creating home loan banks to fund construction loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Norbeck
South Dakota
Econgress
Jim Watson
James &. Watson
Indiana
Federal Reserve
Legal Row Over County Funds Shortage in Johnson Co
In Iowa City a legal dispute grows over a $20,000 gap between county treasurer records and those of the defunct First National Bank. Treasurer Charles L. Berry says on Jan 2 he deposited 26,000 but used the wrong passbook and a duplicate slip, while Craig the bank’s receiver contests the entry as not in bank handwriting and cites a $6,000 draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Towa
First National Bank
Charles L. Berry
Berry
Craig
Baby Girl Born to Mrs John Shebecks Household
Route Six notes the arrival of a baby girl at the Norton home with parents Mr and Mrs William Norton. mother and baby in good condition. Happy-Go-Getters 4-H Rally day at city hall reports all members present except one Harriette Shebeck elected county historian. News item mentions heavy rain wind and local visits and events including birthday party at T J Berdo and Ruth Jarrard attending a party at Walter Jarrard home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Griggs
William Norton
Happy-Go-Getters
4-H
City Hall
Harriette Shebeck
Carl Jarrard
Val Fuhr
Rosella
Betty Patterson
John Shebeck
J. W. Brooks
Walter Kyle
Benedict Arnold Desk At West Point Museum Revealed
The desk used by Benedict Arnold for treasonable letters during the Revolutionary War is housed at the West Point Museum of the United States Military Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Arnold
West Point
United States Military Academy
Explosion and Fire Destroy Des Moines Brick Plant
Authorities investigate a blast and blaze that wiped out Supra Manufacturing's large one story brick plant in Des Moines Iowa. Loss is about 30000 with two hours of flame. Plant produced disinfectants poultry equipment and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
INS
Supra Manufacturing Company
Iowa Bankers Meet Opens Forty Sixth Convention in Des Moines
About 1000 bankers expected to attend the Iowa Bankers Association forty six annual convention in Des Moines. The program includes registration a luncheon and an afternoon session with 26 bankers speaking on timely topics. Tomorrow features six nationally known bankers editors and economists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Bankers Association
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Cal
Pat
Sqees
Johnson Co
Louis L. Emmerson
Lincoln
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