First District Club Women to Meet Here
Mrs. Galen Tilden of Ames leads the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs as seven state officers visit for the 22nd annual First District meeting. Seventy delegates expected from district clubs with many visitors. Sessions at United Presbyterian. President's Address planned for evening.
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Galen Tilden
Ames
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Watthee
1. FWC
United Presbyterian
Tilden
D. Rawhouser
William Dar Taboo
Clermont
Eugene Henely
Grinnell
HC. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
R. H. Volland
Town City
Will Milchrist
Sioux City
General Federation
Commercial Savings Bank names new officers and board
At the regular annual meeting Commercial Savings Bank stockholders elected directors M. Keck B J Ross Geo L Mc Daniel Dr H C Hull B Livingston G N Barclay G F Foster R M Smith and F R Sage. Officers named are President C M Keck Vice President D J Ross Cashier Le A Holland Assistant Cashier Mary Hunter. Dividend declared and surplus increased to 28 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Savings Bank
M. Keck
B. J. Ross
Geo. L. McDaniel
H.C. Hull
W. Livingston
G. N. Barclay
G. F. Foster
RM. Smith
F. R. Sage
C. M. Keck
D. J. Ross
le A. Holland
Mary Hunter
Etha Dawson
Agnes Wheelan
W. F. Howell
Joseph P. Scallan
Harry Sizer
Auxplus
Shibition Debate Proposed in Des Moines Iowa
Proponents announced a debate on prohibition with Clarens Darrow and Clarene True Niogon amid rejection by ministerial associations and Des Moines church council. The event was slated for October 23 as part of a series, with sponsorship considerations and admission charges under discussion.
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Ministerial Association
Des Moines Church Council
Two Inches of Rain Reported in Latest Weather Update
Official weather observer reports rainfall reached 1.70 inches by eight this morning with more rain since, likely totaling around two inches. A yesterday shower preceded the steady fall last night with no violent bursts, but rainfall continued through the night.
World Series resumes in Philadelphia after intermission
The 1929 World Series resumes in Philadelphia tomorrow with the Athletics one win from the title. The Cardinals must win the next two to claim the championship, as Philadelphia leads the series three games to two and hopes for another strong pitching performance from Earnshaw and Grove.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
TCS
Athletics
Chicago White Sox
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Sereg
Yankees
New York
Yanks
Gabby
Grove
A's
Ouista
Cardinas
Cochrane
Cardinals
Athletes
Bill Hallahan
Jimmy Wileson
Jess Haines
Charlie Geibert
Jimmy Dykes
Cardinale
Jimmy Foxx
Supertr
George Earnshaw
Lefty Grove
Earnshaw
Ayed
Missionary Paul D. Shedd to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Address by Paul D. Shedd, longtime Persia missionary, set for Wednesday evening at eight o'clock in the Presbyterian church. Public invited to attend.
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Paul D. Shedd
Persia
Presbyterian
No Clues In Murder At Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa on October 7 police admitted they had no clue to the murder of Bar Butler twelve who was found strangled with a sheet iron cord. The police chief suggested the killer may be a Iowa person and that initial beliefs have shifted.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Bar Butler
Poll
Ward the Weller
Much Suffering in Texas Storms At Least Four Deaths
Dallas reports severe Texas storms bring 48 hours of floods and winds. Four people confirmed dead in west central and central Texas floods. Others missing or feared drowned in swollen rivers and streams. Eighteen hospitalized in a small community near Latero, Texas, where a tornado destroyed five farm homes. One victim, Will Morris, not expected to live.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
West Central
Anch Central
Othen
Latero
Will Morris
Wife of Chicago Mayor Victim in Jewelry Heist
Mrs William Hale Thompson wife of Chicago mayor was held up by three bandits in front of her home after a theater outing. They slugged her policeman chauffeur Peter J O Malley and escaped with valuable jewelry in a daring assault witnessed by passersby and neighbors.
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Thompson
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Chicgo
Country Club Annual Meeting Set For This Evening
The Washington country club will hold its annual meeting at eight o'clock with directors to be elected. Members are urged to attend and participate in the proceedings.
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Washington Country Club
Paving in Iowa to exceed one thousand miles in 1930
A 1930 paving program in Iowa is planned to surpass 1000 miles of new roadwork. Officials project extensive county and state projects across multiple regions, signaling a major expansion in transportation infrastructure for the year.
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Iowa
Youngest Soldier Here Today Is Eighty Two At TriConvention Reunion
The G AJR TriConvention reunion at the courthouse drew nineteen Civil War veterans from Muscatine and Brighton with J H Miller age 82 as the youngest and Harry J Gertner 96 the oldest. Attendees included William Beardsley James Corbin August Hicher George Schoot J B Dey and others. The program featured a speech by A Baldeiee and remarks on Lincoln’s memorial with music by Leta Stewart and thanks to local churches for facilities and a gift from Dr Tom Thompson.
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J. H. Miller
Muscatine
Harry J. Gertner
Wiliam ‘Beardsley
James Corbin
Hicher
George ‘Schoot
J. B. Dey
Brighton
Washington
Veterte
Prevast
Tricounty Group
A/C. Roles
Sease
Harvey Kosama Mince Ers
Ies Tambon
John Shields
Boice
Jing
Monmouth College
A. J. Dawson
Washington, D. C
Fulton
Leta Stewart
Hoover Attacks Socialism in Southern Textile Region
President Hoover denounced socialism and its violent twin communism during a speech in Kings Mountain North Carolina, citing labor unrest and recent killings in Gastonia and Marion. He framed American ideals, the constitution, and the spirit of America against socialism bolshevism, arguing these systems threaten equal opportunity and the nation’s spiritual heritage.
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Kings Mountain
5. C
Hoover Aday
Gastonia
N. C
Marion
Danville
Hoover
America
Eitte Zens
Rotary Hear Life Histories At Noon Meeting
Rotary members heard Mayor J W Applegate discuss fire prevention and listened to life histories of Don Sherman and Fred Eastwood in a noon session. Eastwood’s tale traced a childhood from Md Englund through mines and factories to education and medicine, reflecting heavy early responsibilities he shouldered.
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Rotary Studard
J. W. Applegate
Don Sherman
Fred Eastwood
Nce
Encyelo 8
Who's Who
Mans Toh Cailik
Soaxesetsene
Ararts Shoerye Uni
Don
A. Telabay
Washington
Eastwood
Englund
Echor
Youn
Fred
Beverly Mills Letter Triggers Local Political Friction
A Bev erly Mills reader recalls public distrust as Tam betrays confidence and a Death Vatley telegram prompts critique of Republican party. Hoover is noted for delivering speeches then retreating from the impact. The piece reads as a candid, era specific political missive highlighting regional sentiment.
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Beverly Mills
Calif
Brother Tam
Chamber of Commerce
Republican Party
Tom Death
Vatley Scotty
Vatley
Hoover
Red Cross Drive Plans Form at County Meeting
County Red Cross committee met at the roll call chairwoman's home to plan the annual drive starting November 14 and the county banquet on November 7 at the YM YWCA. Four ward chairs were named to lead the roll call next month with town coordinators to be announced later.
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Red Cross
Red E. Sheld
Nott
Howerd Richard
Wail Matueha
Davis
Dan Jevins
Witl
Ed Cross
Washington
Brazil Mobilizes 420000 in Revolt Crackdown Across States
Rio de Janeiro officials announce the mobilization of 420000 army and navy reserves to quell revolutionary forces in Rio Grande do Sul and other states. One hundred thousand men will go to the field immediately, with the rest held in reserve. The government mobilizes ten reserve classes for ages 21 to 31. Federal forces advance by land toward rebels, while Alrana sea forces strike Rio Grande do Sul as banks face stock losses amid the crisis.
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United Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Tio Grande Do Sul
Teanga
Alrana
Rio Grande Do Sul
MalhPatto
Eap- Thuzitian
Attorneys seek dismissal of cattle ring case in Iowa district court
Fairfield Iowa October 7 up attorneys filed motions in district court asking dismissal of charges against two men accused of operating a cattle ring. the ring bought interior stock in Texas and Kansas City markets and sold it as thoroughbred Iowa five stock.
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Fairfield
Iowa
Distriet Court
Texas
Kansas City
Richmond Foresters Win Card Tournament
Members of the Washington county Knights of Columbus who attended Richmond for a card tournament report victory for the Richmond Foresters by 75 to 68. The event was held in Casino hall with fifteen tables and about 75 players. A fine dinner followed and Washington KC members enjoyed the evening despite the loss.
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Washington
Knights of Columbus
Richmond
Catho
Order of Foresters
Casino Hall
Washington K.C
Iowa City
Towa City
American Legion Parade in Boston Draws 70 000 Marchers
The American Legion parade in Boston drew about 70 000 uniformed Legionnaires and affiliated members in a seven hour procession. The event capped the 12th annual convention of World War veterans amid a crowd reported as large as 2,000,000 along the city streets.
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American Legion
Boston
Ions
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Brazil
State Officers Convention
United Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Porter Bacal
J. A. Porter
LH. Oey
C. W. McLaughlin
Dirs. C. C. Wison
Harland Mead
Chaiman
CW. Pauls
J. C. Soxton
Rawhouser
Commercial Bank
Ross
Vick Presiden Holland
Des Moines
St. Louis
Pleasant Hill Church
Christian Church of Washington
Tom Thompson
King’s Mountain
U. 8
Idals
Rotary
Fyor
Applegate
M Yesterday
Hleib Roger
WARD
Richmond Foresters
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