Social and club gatherings mark a busy week
A string of local events fills the week: Mr. and Mrs. J L Pease host a radio and card party on East Madison after watching the Dempsey Tunney fight. six Jillior s teachers and two Centennial school staff share a Wiener supper in Sunset Park. PEO society meets at Mrs J A Harwood with a review of Trail of the Middle Border and plans for Mt Pleasant memorial dedication next Tuesday. Other notes include a Rock Island Railroad ladies lunch at a host’s home, Fortnightly club art talk on antique desks, and Hodgepodge social and service sessions led by Helen Sartor and Leone Karel. Upcoming items include choir practice, 4-H meetings, a Prosperity Encampment dance, booster club gathering, and Young Women’s Missionary Society activities. notices invite attendance and dues.
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J. L. Pease
East Madison Street
P. Ee. O. Society
J. A. Harwood
Carl Roberts
W. L. Alcorn
Middle Border
Hamlin Garland
Mt. Pleasant
Kings” Heralds
Elizabeth Dowell
Donald Mavis
Ruth Mohr
Charlotte Squire
Louise Longwell
West Chester Pythian Sisters postpone event to Sept 28
The West Chester Pythian Sisters change the entertainment date to Wednesday September 28 by order of the committee. The Business and Professional Women's club holds a regular meeting Monday evening in the Y community room. Members may seek excuses.
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West Chester Pythian Sisters
Business and Professional Women's Club
Mello Glo Face Powder Promises Lasting Skin Comfort
A new shade called Mello Glo by Sherman Bros Druggists claims to resist perspiration, prevent dryness, and keep pores clear. The French process powder sticks well, lasts longer, and beautifies the skin without clogging pores.
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Melloglo
Sherman Hros
Bible Department Meeting at Port nightly
The Bible department of Port nightly will meet Monday at 2 30 in the church room of the Y 18912 The Daughters of Union Veterans hold their regular meeting Monday at 7 50 All members please be present as plans must be made for our school of instruction 18905 The Priscila club meets with Mrs Wyatt Marburg next Tuesday at 3 30 18913
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Young Women's Missionary Society of the
M. #&. church
Alice Townd
Maude Davis
The
Bible Department of
Port
Chies
Daughters of Union Veterans
Priscila Club
Wyatt Marburg
Levine's Plane Lands in Vienna After Rain Delay
Charles Levine and Captain Walter Hinch cliffe completed a cross country flight in the monoplane Columbia landing at Asperin flying field in Vienna at 5 33 p m after departing England earlier today. Heavy rain forced the interruption of the record attempt.
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Vienna
Charles Levine
Walter Hinchcliffe
England
Columbia
Asperin
October sales open with Poland China breed leader Wagner
John Wagner a renowned Poland China breeder in Washington county will open the sale season by offering about 50 head of choice males and gifts. Last year his top pig sold to Col. W. H. Cooper who called it among the year’s best. This year’s offerings appear larger and better, with large rugged individuals for stock raisers or breeders. Further announcements will appear soon.
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John Wagner
Washington County
Wagner
Col. W. H. Cooper
Jredrick
Early figure skating origins in Britain and Scandinavia
The text notes skates used for travel long ago in Scandinavia, but figure skating emerged in the nineteenth century with a distinctly British origin, aided by Britain’s abundant ponds which boosted its popularity.
Gambling as escape and artificial hazards, Rukeyser says
In Liberty, Merryle Stanley Rukeyser argues gambling offers an age old escape from drab life. He describes it as a device for those with low sensitivity to create artificial hazards for a thrill.
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Merryle Stanley Rukeyser
Liberty
Influenza Fatalities Peak in Week Nine to Ten
Historical influenza statistics over 86 years show the highest fatal cases occur in the ninth or tenth week of the year while the lowest occur around the thirty fifth or thirty sixth week.
Entries Open for Poultry Show at Fall Festival
Entries are arriving for the poultry show during the fall festival next Thursday and Friday. Harry Ramsayer assists the exhibit committee with entries, and contestants may contact chairman W. C. Molison, Glen Mace, or J. Al. Warren. E. J. Rood of Iowa State College will judge Thursday afternoon September 29 at Piper garage two blocks north of the square. Liberal premiums are offered for breeds with awards of 2.00 1.00 and 3.00 in various classes.
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Harry Ramsayer
W. C. Molison
Glen Mace
J. al. Warren
E. J. Rood
Iowa State College
Piper Garage
Judges Latitude to Punish for Contempt
Contempt of court includes dismissive conduct toward the court and its authorities as well as publicly challenging a judge’s learning. A lawyer’s attire and behavior in court and chambers affect contempt risk, with punishments typically covering costs. Contempt can occur inside and outside the courtroom, including obstructing witnesses or destroying documents. London Pit-hits.
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James Bacon
London
Proof That Colossal Beasts Roamed Mexico
News discusses remains found in Sonora Mexico of monstrous animals resembling alosaurs with giant teeth. Dentition suggests a creature about sixteen feet high and a skull the size of a motor car. Veterinary experts estimate a complete set of teeth and overall weight near a quarter of a ton and a very large head.
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Sonora
Mexico
Radio World pause as Tunney Dempsey fight broadcasts reach millions
World wide radio audience heard blow by blow ringside description from 70 station NBC chain. United Press Sydney correspondent and London reporters praised reception while some atmospheric interference muted sound in parts of Europe. Scripps-Howard papers sponsored the broadcast with Graham Mc Namee and Phillips Carlin directing from ringside.
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United Press Sydney
London
Evening News
Dempsey
Tunney
Gene
England
National Broadcasting Company
Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Stand High Temperature in La Rochefoucauld Bakeries
In La Rochefoucauld France workers report ovens reach S01 degrees causing women to enter ovens during peak heat. The claim reflects dangerous labor conditions reported by local sources.
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la Rochefoucauld
France
Cheapside First Home of Great British Bank
A historic note on Britain's bullion house tracing its early sites from Mercers Hall Cheapside to Grocer's Hall Poultry and to the present bank, with attributions to architects Sampson Taylor and Cockerell and the Britannia carved cornice nicknamed the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street.
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Bank of England
Mercer's
Cheapside
Poultry
George Lamy Oon
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Steele
Indianapolis Mayor Duvall Seeks Delays After Guilty Verdict
Indianapolis mayor John J. Duvall plans three legal moves to delay enforcing his corrupt practices act conviction. He faces a 30 day jail term a $1600 fine and four years of disfranchisement. The defense aims to delay or overturn the verdict while the motions are argued and an appeal prepared.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John J, Duvall
Marion County Criminal Court
Duvall
William H. Armitage
Indiapolis
Cassius C. Shirley
Triat
William H. Remy
Chiims
Ephinman
Wellston Notes Close to Wellman Moves and Local Toils
Mrs. C. EF Griffith may publish a journal from Wellston area. Elmer Kolosick has recovered from sickness as corn is fed to cattle. Ensilage cutting for Kolosick silo begins. Walnut logs hauled from Valley. Wells residents host Wellaton club. Oats shipped from Madrid to Wellston. Curtis Snyder sells corn to Brining and Millsch. Joyers and McKinstry ship stock to Chicago. School dismissals and hazel nut gathering proceed as hunting season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
C. EF. Griffith
Wellman
Wellaton
Valley
Walter Statlera
Wes Engel Ie
Brighton
Rev. Zimmerman
Miss Edna
Madrid
Chris
Ralph Brinning
Wilbur McClelland
Frank MesClelland
Deorce Augustine
Ernest Hummer
Misssouri
Oliver Furst
Charles Harvey
Hioward Mangold
John Hanley
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An. M. Speidel
British Museum
Clas Myrta Jeffrey
Winnie Palmer
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Helen Caldwell
Rooster Club
Charles Rickey
I. O. O. F. Hall
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Ruth
Helen Foster
Levine
Westphal
East Side
Gena
Jack
Tunney-Dempsey
Great British Bank
Dempsey and
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Gene Tunney
Illinois Athletic Club
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Duval
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