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The Washington times., 1928-04-30
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HOME TOWN PACE!
LADUE BACKS.
GAR MERGER !.
PLANS

Engineer Commissioner William B.
Ladue admitted before the House
District Committee today that he did
not SEQ how the merged street car
companies can earn a fair return on
the s5O,OOO,0O0 merger valuation,
without greatly increased patronage.
Ladue was called to the stand to-
day when William Mex. Clayton ana
william A. Roberts, chairman and
vice chairman, respectively, Of the
public utilities committee of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
who were scheduled to testify, were
excused by Chairman Zihlman on
Saturday.
Senators to Call CEiIdress
The Senate District Committee win
make q preliminary survey Of the
merger situation tomorrow morning.
Chairman Childress, Of the Public
Utilities Commission, will be heard
for 80 minutes in favor of the adop-
ton OF the unification agreement.
He viii be followed either by Clay
ton or Roberts In opposition. Both
sides will be limited to half hour.
The Senate District Committee
does not intend this survey as a
hearing as there is no change in its
announced plan to postpone de-
tailed consideration of the measure
until after the House District Com
fnittee Is through with it. 1t de-
sires, however to become ac-
quainted with the fundamentals Of
the merger case.
Ladue Defends Plan
The Engineer Commissioner de.
Tended the merger plan against a.
cross-fire of questions from Repre-.
sentatives Ernest w. Gibson of Yer.
mont and Ralph Gilbert of Ken.
lucky.
When Gilbert took up the cues.
tioning he stated that a fair return
OF seven per cent on $4,000 900
would be $3,500,0O0 and asked La.
due II there was any hope of their
merged company earning that
amount on the present fare rate.
Ladae replied that 1t was i'm
possible to tell yet, but that econO.
mics OF operation, together with
Increased patronage, resulting from
Improved service, would probably
make up the balance.
Without increased patronage.
can not see how the company
will be able to make that income, !"
he said.
Gilbert tried to get q definite
answer from Ladue ON the invest.
ment value Of the car companies,
He asked the Commissioner several
times whether . banking house
would pay more than $50, 900 900
for the companies on the basis Of
their past earnings.
excused from answering the ques-
tfoB.
Then the Kentuckian attempted
The Washington times., 1928-04-30
"DISRAELI" FOR REVIEW

The last book review of the sea-
son will be held by the Public Ii
brary Wednesday night in the chill
dren's room OF the central building
IN MT. vernon Square. Frederick w
ashley, chief assistant librarian
OF Congress, will be the speaker OF
the evening, reviewing, "Disraeli,
Napoleon, "Those ,Quarrelsome
Bonapartes, and Napoleon, the
Man"
The Washington times., 1928-04-30

gend your laundry problems - the
firm listed ON next to the last page
0f tOdayss Times and Aefald-~in the
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The Washington times., 1928-04-30
NO. 162--CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

doned in 1918 because the congrega-
ton was rapidly moving into the Mt.
Pleasant and Columbia Heights hills.
A handsome colonial edifice and
manse were erected at Fifteenth
and Irving Streets.
DR.. Pitzer was the church's pastor
for almost a half century. He was
made pastor emeritus and the Rev.
James H. Taylor called to Central's
nulDif
The Washington times., 1928-04-30
CHARITY DANCE

Franklin Lodge, No. 2, Knights
spring dance tonight in the main
ballroom Of the Willard Hotel.
Proceeds from sale Of tickets will
be devoted to the organizations
charity fund.
The Washington times., 1928-04-30

The Central Presbyterian Church,
where President Wilson worshipped
when he first came to Washington,
was founded In 1858 by the Rev. u.
A. w. Pitzer, to take care Of the
growing number Of Southern Pres
byterians coming to live in Wash
ington following the war between
the States.
The old structure at Third and
Eye Streets Northwest was aban-
The Washington times., 1928-04-30
New ]. W ashington
Airplane Record
Is 50 Minutes
Times staff photos.
y ImkeFnafIonal NeWa aerVic

NEW YORK, April sO.-A new
record for flights between wash
ington, D. c.. and New York II
believed to have been made BY
Capt. Arthur Warren and Lieut..
Paul d. Myers Of the Twenty.
seventh Division Air Service. sta.
toned at Miller Field, s. I.
They flew a new Curtiss Falcon
Army biplane to Miller Field from
Boiling Field. Washington, in an
hour and twenty minutes.
The Washington times., 1928-04-30
Dr. Ail71laiL Service
Starts Tomorrow

Washington will take its place the arma network of
the nation night when three planes will naugurate
service the New York Atlanta airmail line.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-02-15
Well Known Farmer
Answers Summons

The Wabasso community was
greatly shocked on Monday of last
week to hear of the sudden death Of
John Pollen, who passed away at the
Loretto hospital in New Ulm at about
$3.50 that afternoon following an OPP
Grafton for accute appendicitis on Fri
day, January 9th. The deceased had
been in his usual good health until
a few days before he left for the
hospital, at which time he complained
of a pain in his side. In company
with his wife and sister, Mrs. Joseph
Schilling of Wanda, he left for the
hospital Thursday afternoon, where
he was operated upon the following
morning. His wife and sister re-
manned with him continuously and
when his condition became serious
the other members of his family
were called and all were present at
the time of his death, as were also
Grandpa and Grandma Keck of Wa
basso.
Mr.. Pollen was born at Dunning-
ton, Indiana, March %, 1886, and was
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-02-15
BrOOkville

John Hanson was at the hospital
at Redwood Falls last Monday to
have his tonsils removed.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Potter February 9th.
August KEEPER is now driving a
new Chevrolet sedan.
A group of Brookville men enter
tanned their wives and families at a
dancing party at the creamery hall
last Wednesday evening. Everyone
had an enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gilland were
visitors at the home of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Larson
near Golden last Friday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Crumett of Delton township, son on
Sunday, February 18th. Mrs. Crum-
lett was formerly Miss Frances Jen-
sen of Brookville.
Reginald Jensen purchased some
hay from Hans Anderson last week.
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ACCEPTS POSITION AT
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

DR.. H. A. Young, who for the past
two and one-half years conducted q
dental office at Wabasso, has dis
posed of his equipment and left on
Monday of last week for New York
City, where he has accepted posi-
ton as teacher of post graduate work
in dentistry at Columbia University,
entering upon his new duties on Mon
day of this week. DR.. Young. is q
graduate of the Indianapolis, Indiana,
Dental College. In company with DR..
House he has given instruction in post
graduate work in dentistry in various
states. He was special instructor at
the University of Minnesota in 1921
%. He located at Wabasso in the fall
of 1925 and practiced his profession
there until just few weeks ago.
Wabasso Standard.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-02-15

the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Poh-
len. When about eight years of age
he moved with his parents to Hos
pers, Iowa, where he lived for about
fifteen years. On February oath,
1908, he was united in marriage to
Miss Katherine Keck and about year
later they moved to Sheldon, Iowa,
where they continued to reside until
they came to this community in the
spring of 1917.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pollen were the par
ents of six children, one of whom
passed away in infancy. Those who
with their mother survive him are:
John, Christ, Ben, Mary and Doro-
thy Pollen, all Of whom are at home.
Mr.. Pollen is also survived by three
sisters and three brothers as follows:
William Pollen of Everly, Iowa; Mrs.
Joseph Keck of Porter, Mimi; Mrs.
Sophia Jemming of Candy, MINI. ;
Mrs. Joseph Schilling of Wanda;
Joseph Pollen Of Hospers, Iowa, and
Henry Pollen of Porter. MINI.
The deceased was we'll and favor
ably known in the Wabasso commun-
ity where he lived for the past eleven
years, as a man of true Christian
character and a devoted husband and
father. He always went about his
business in quiet, unassuming man.
ner. He was devout member of st.
AIMS Catholic church of Wabasso
and gave largely of his time and mon
ey in the interests of the church and
school. His popularity was attested
to by the large number of friends and
relatives present at the funeral SER
vices last Friday morning. The
church was filled with friends from
far and near who had come to pay
their last respects to the departed.
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LambertOn

The Ladies Aid and Good Cheer
Bible Glass gave the VIM. Schnoir-
mier family a farewell in the church
parlors Thursday evening. They are
moving on a farm near Walnut Grove.
Rev. G. A. Lippert, Mrs. A. Krinkel
and children and Mrs. John Code were
dinner guests at the home of j. w.
Hubin and family.
: Leona Redman had an operation
at the Union hospital at New Ulm
last week and at this writing is get
ting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Groebner were
among the Lamberton folks who at
tended the Auto Show in the Twin
Cities.
William Benz transacted business
in the Twin Cities several days last
week.
Mrs. A. H. Emerson returned from
Rochester on Tuesday where she as
sisted in caring for her sister the past
five weeks.
On last Monday night the home OF
Claude Rockwell southeast of town
was burned to the ground. Only a
few things were saved from the first
floor.
Mrs. Ben Briske of Sanborn visit
ed friends here few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hamon purchas-
ed the house formerly occupied by
the VIM Runke family and moved in
to it last Wednesday.
The young people of the Metho-
dist church had Valentine party on
Monday evening at the church par
lors. Everyone present had a splen-
did time.
The w. C. T. U. was entertained at
the home of Mrs. George Shelton on
Tuesday, February IA.
The Normal Cadets went out to the
rural districts on Monday to do prac-
tice teaching for two weeks.
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TRACY WILL BUILD
LAKE BALL PARK

At least 95 per cent of the baseball
fans of the Tracy community will be
interested to know that a first class
baseball field at the Tepeeotah Lake
resort near Tracy will be a part of
the new equipment of the Tracy club.
A number Of Tracy business men
have taken it upon themselves to see
that good enclosed field with a
grandstand providing seating capac-
ity for 1000 will be ready when the
season opens in the spring. One of
the best and fastest baseball teams
which has ever represented the city
is anticipated, says the Tracy Head
light-Herald.
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THE REDWOOD GAZETTE, REDWOOD FALLS. MINNESOTA

In the death of Mr.. Pollen that
community loses a good citizen and
a man who was well liked by all. His
sudden taking away so early in life
leaves wound which only time can
heal. Funeral services were conduct
ed at st. AIMS Catholic church last
Friday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev.
M. Moitzheim officiating and inter-
ment was made in the Catholic ceme-
terry south of town. Pallbearers were
Joseph, William and Henry Pollen,
brothers of the deceased, and John,
Peter and Joseph Keck, brothers of
Mrs. -Wabasso Standard.
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Delhi

Roy Castle and family of North
Redwood were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. C.. F. Eckelbarger.
Mrs. John Mclean and son Jackie
of Granite Falls were over Sunday
guests of Delhi relatives.
William O'Brien of Arlington was
a Saturday business visitor at Delhi.
M. Christensen spent Thursday in
the Twin Cities, taking in the Auto
Show
Mrs. John Stevenson was a passen-
ger to the Twin Cities Friday where
she spent the weekend with relatives
returning Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Vaala were
Friday evening visitors with Mr..
and Mrs. J. C. Stensrud at Echo.
Frank Okins and family moved on
Monday from the Holt farm in Swedes
Forest township to rooms over the
Housman Implement Store.
Frances Stronach left Wednesday
for Shakopee where he will receive
treatment for rheumatism.
Willis Holder was a Thursday bust
ness visitor at Vesta.
Arthur Hanson and family are now
nicely located in rooms in the Ole l..
Flore rooming house. Mr.. Hanson's
family arrived last week Tuesday
from Madison.
Reuben Potter of Sprinfield was
here last week Tuesday and gave a
talk at the annual meeting of the
Delhi Shipping Association.
Lloyd Blycker returned to his home
at Hutchinson Friday after spending
a few days here with friends.
Mrs. David McCorquodale left Sat-
urday for a visit with relatives in
Minneapolis.
At a meeting of the directors of
the Delhi shipping association last
Thursday P. E. Dirlam was elected
manager for the ensuing year to sue
coed A L. Leonard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mckay went
to Minneapolis Friday and took in the
Auto Show Saturday, returning in
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Engel and son
Gordon and daughter Virginia of
Echo were Sunday visitors with Mr..
and Mrs. Ernie Engeman.
Merl Starr, wife and little daughter
moved Tuesday from a farm west of
Delhi to a farm near Wabasso.
Mrs E. Kiezler spent Monday and
Tuesday at the NJ. j. Piersol home in
Redwood Falls.
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One sign of approaching age is ap-
parent when you cuss the moonlight
which keeps you awake nights by
shining on your pillow.-Exchange.
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Modern styles have made it i'm
possible for women to raise their
spirits and scream when they see a
mouse in the corner.-Exchange.
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In our list of fairy tales, we are
adding the example of the father who
was proud of his son because he
knew more than his father.-Ex.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

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REMITTANCE BOOKS
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Evening star., 1928-05-06

norothy Hancock Chapter met Tues
dav Al the Columbia Country Club, Mrs.
Orville II. Drown, Mrs. c. r, Strong
and Miss Emma r. Kent joint hostesSes.
After luncheon the meeting was called
to order by Miss Mary H. Harlow, re-
gent Reports were read by the chair
men of the committees.
Miss Mary Harlow and Mrs, Vernon
West gave accounts Of the congress
The secretary read letter from Mrs.
David Caldwell thanking the chapter
for the flowers sent to her at the time
os her installation as State regent dur
ing the congress,
The members voted to give platform
chair in honor of Mrs. william Sher-
man Walker. chairman OF national oe-
fense Mrs Walker is an honorary
member of the chapter,
Plans we're completed for benef1t to
be given June 10 at the National
Theater.
Iudepeudcrcc Bcli Chapter was en-
tertained Mt its April meeting In the
home of Mrs. Viola Fl. Deaton, ASH
Second street. Assisting hoStesSeS Miss
Linda f. Deaton and Mrs. Lois d.
Carter.
Mrs. Henry Churchill Cook, the re-
gent presided. The meeting was
opened with the singing OF America,
nraver and other patriotic exercises.
Three names for new memberships
were proposed and admitted TO the
chapter. The president generals mes
sage. In April magazine, was read fol-
lowed hv talk Miss Deaton gave OF
her trip to Porto Rico Master Gail
Shvover. the hostess young grandson
gave two rotations. During the So
cial hour Miss Moreland entertained
the guests with vocal selections followed
by Mr.. Carter. who was accompanied
By his wife on the piano III the din
ing room. from decorated table OF
pink and green. the color scheme was
carried out in the refreshments. The
Nav meeting will be held at the home
Of Mrs. Joseph O. whiting, BIS Ritten-
house street.
Janet Montgomery Chapter held It's
April meeting at the home of Mrs.
r. w. Moore Of KenSineton, Mrs, Fl. X.
Corrick assisting as luncheon hostess
The chapter is planning to plant two
magnolia trees at the new Leland
School. ono in honor OF Mrs. T, F,
stone and one for Mrs. Walter e. Perry,
Action was taken to make the chapter
100 ner cent in tree planting this year.
a tree for every member. In speaking
Of the monument designed to mark
the Old Trail. the chapter agreed that
a huge boulder Of natural stone from
the vicinity would be more lasting
Evening star., 1928-05-06

honor roll that went to the national
convention in Cleveland. Ohio.
set of encyclopedias was recently
purchased bv the association end loaned
tn The schools. The next regular meet
ING will be the evening of May In the
Pierce School
April 26 in Webb School, The subject
was Fear.
REPRESENTATIVE Brooks Fletcher and
Mrs. Fletcher will address the Pierce
webb Association Tuesday evening at 3
O'Clock, in the Pierce School,
The joseph r. Keene Association will
meet in the school TUESDAY at 8 o'clock.
private clinic In connection with
the Summer roundup of the children
who will enter school for the first time
in September was held at the johnson
School Nav / Twenty children were
examined by DR.. c. w. Culver and Or.
Clarence Fernald.
A meeting of the Greenleaf ASsocia-
tion was held in the school April 70.
The meeting was opened by the read
ing Of the State presidents message by
Miss Marshall. first grade teacher. Mrs,
Rogers gave a talk on the Summer
roundup. A luncheon was held April
IS The prize for the most parents
present was won by Miss Greenwell's
third grade The next meeting will be
May 81
The annual election Of officers was
held at the April meeting of the Brook
land Association at the school April y.
as follows. Mrs. Leach, president Miss
Margaret Pepper. first vice president:
Mrs. Robert Tabb. second vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Charles Simpson, secretary,
and Mrs Raymond Jones treasurer.
The association appropriated $l2 10
purchase a set OF blocks for the kinder
garten and SIS for Mrs. Hipkins' third
grade.
The orchestra OF the school gave
short program. Miss Knykindahls
eighth grade and Miss holsters kinder
garten won the attendance prizes,
The educational exhibit arranged un-
der the joint auspices OF the United
States Department Of the Interior and
the District OF Columbia Congress OF
Parent Teacher Associations In the cor
ridor OF the Interior Department closed
Friday night with a lecture by Miss
Alice BarrowS, specialist on school
buildings United States Bureau Of Edu-
cation.
DR.. William M Davidson, superin-
tendcnt OF schools Pittsburgh, Pa: Mrs,
Davidson, Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins.
Albert L. Harris and Henry Gtiligan
were among the honor guests
Plans for continued and intensive ef-
forts 10 secure action on legislation pro-
viding reduced car fares for school chill
dren. free text books and supplies for
high school and junior high school pu-
pills and election of the Board OF Educa-
tion were effected at the meeting Of the
committee on legislation at the Burling-
ton last Monday
A tour OF The Capitol, with special
reference 10 District legislation. will be
made May 9 All legislative chairmen
and their committee members are re-
Quested to meet in Statuary Hall Of the
Capitol at 10 o'clock.