Brooklyn Robins, St Louis Clash Starts Pennant Chase
New York Sept 16 The Brooklyn Robins lead the league by a full game over the St Louis Cardinals as both clubs open a pivotal three game series. Brooklyn seeks two wins to seal a possible World Series path while St Louis fights to close the gap. Cubs Giants square off in New York with Chicago needing strong finish. Standings show Robins 84-60 and Cardinals 82-60 with Chicago at 28-? and 57? remain in the chase. Local items note gatherings, visits, and social events around Stringtown and nearby communities.
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Martins and guests dine with local residents in STRINGTOWN
Sept. 15 report lists Mr and Mrs Leroy Martin of St. Louis Mo Mr and Mrs Edwin Martin and family of Dayton Ohio Mr and Mrs Met Martin of Wayland Harlen Cummings and Mr and Mrs Rex Swan were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ethan Brooks Thursday J J Rich is doing carpenter work for Walter Jarrard north
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Washington
Otto Suter
Pandora
Stringtown
Noah Widmer
Wilbur Schantz
Merson Witting
Edd Widmer
Lee Swartzendruber
Edd Rinner
Arnold Rinner
William Schelberser
Dan Widmer
Sam Ethan Brooks
Rex Swan
Burlington
Widmer
Joe T. Wenger
Rome
Jacob T. Wenger
Victor Wenger
Jesse
Ruth
Joe T. Wen
Delores
Homer Wenger
Harry Wenger
Pleasant
J. J. Rich
Graber
D. W. Widmer
J. J. Widmer
Daugher
Frances
William Widmer
Pete
Jacob Widmer
Rich
Esther Fi Dana Whittaker
Mr. Pleasant
Bessie Wenger
Leroy Martin
St. Louis
Edwin Martin
Dayton
Met Martin
Wayland
Harlen Cummings
Ethan Brooks
J.J. Rich
Walter Jarrard
North
Maas Reunion Brings 65 to Al Kepler Home on Sept 7
A Maas family reunion held September 7 at the Al Kepler home drew 65 attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maple and son, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gerot and family, Mrs. Albert Maas and relatives, and others from Riverside, Casey, Racine, Wellman, and Town City. Next year’s gathering will be in Casey, Indiana, marking Mr. and Mrs. John Maas’ 40th wedding anniversary. The report notes dinners, travel, and condolences to the Beehive family.
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Washington, R
Twe Mans
AL Kepler
Charles Maple
Washington
Peter Gerot
Riverside
Albert Maas
Yoh Maas
Allie Christner
Casey, Ta
al Hills
Agnes Reif
Omer Green
Well
Maas
B. A. Holmes
Casey In
John Maas
Louie Crow
Fally
Town City
Nate Benson
Rarenheart
Crow
Wm. Kooning
Wellman
Tal Albert Maas
Wesley Beehive
State Fair deemed highly successful by officials
Final reports on the 1930 state fair and exposition indicate it was one of the most uniformly successful events the state has held. Attendance reached about 35300, modestly higher than 1928, with 1929 jumping due to Diamond Jubilee crowds. Officials credit ideal weather and strong exhibits, education, and entertainment as key factors.
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Des Moin
Eather
Ala
Corey
Highland News Notes From Local Residents
Correspondent report lists visits and social greetings in Highland. Mentions Mrs Wilbur Chalapa, Charley Fostes of Oklahoma visiting Lewis Goon, Mr and Mrs Will Murphy, Mr and Mrs Earl Steele, Mr and Mrs Art Nicholign, and Mr and Mrs Matt Gre with various accompanying details.
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Local families gather for Sunday visits and farm toil
Iowa City visitors join Will Busby and families for a Sunday gathering while local road crews advance on project 161. Farmers report favorable weather aside from dust as crews plan to finish at Davis Creek and move toward Soukay field and southward. Residents note seed corn work, clover harvesting, and moves of families to Riverside and other towns.
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Ray Steel
Roy Busby
Noel
Iowa City
Will Busby
Davis Creek
J. We Soukay Field
Hower
Jim Foster
Charley Foster
Oklahoma
Olive
Kula Mae Coon
Ollie
Maron
Town
Willer
Fea Har
Carroll County State Bank Robbery Ends in Flight
Five men robbed Carroll County State Bank at closing time, firing shots that wounded a bandit and a bank employee. Panic caused confusion as an armed robber mistook a bank figure for a partner and the gang fled when police arrived, leaving the scene in disorder.
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Tay
Carroll County
Vank
George Hess
Florencourt
George Werdel
Ashier
Werdel
Riverside Community Notes and Elections Report
Riverside residents hear Rev Coggeshall return to charge amid church support. Catholic Foresters elect officers F V Skubal and R A Dantermont with installation planned for October 14. Local deaths prompt funeral attendance by Walton families. Cedar Rapids visitors Jacob and Jesus Schnoebelen tour Fortnightly club is hosted by Mrs Alvah Bell with good turnout and lively afternoon.
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al Walton
Harry Walton
Earl Walton
Clifford Walton
Wallman
George Tracy
Clem Schnoebelen
Jesus
Cedar Rapids
John Mottet
Alvah Bell
Fort
Southea
Riverside
Mere Expressions Gifts and Aims in Virtue
A concise reflection on virtue and character quoting Addison. The phrase contrasts expressions and essence, suggesting outward shows may not reveal true virtue.
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Addison
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