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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
1
Local notes recount residents traveling to Des Moines Chicago Davenport and Davenport visits from Mrs Whittaker Mrs Palmer and Mrs Morey plus a Pythian Sisters convention attendance In addition a Chautauqua in Dewitt and the Mississippi Valley fair in Davenport draw attention with local families attending reunions and a picnic invitation from Mrs Price Brookings and other community movements noted across Maquoketa and surrounding towns
Chas Phelps of Los Angeles visits his brother Elmer Miller and other relatives. Mrs Jannie Beekie returns from Omario and will live at Belmar. Roy and Mrs Burrows vacationing in Davenport. John O Brien of Clinton and sister Mrs John Odgers visit in Maquoketa. Mrs Eli Wilson and daughter Elizabeth return from Qusta w yoming. Marshall players plan to be in Maquoketa for the county fair week. Mid August frosts are unlikely and fruit crops may benefit.
A special meeting of the 1 0. C. F. and Rebekah lodges approved a county picnic to be held at City Park in Preston on Wednesday August 24. C R Corlis chaired the session with Charles Seda guiding. twenty delegates from Maquokea Jabula Miles and Fulton attended and a permanent committee to oversee annual picnics was formed.
Henry G Johnson president says ground will be broken September 1 1921 for a 48007 square foot building plus 19000 existing space. Company shipped 44 instruments in five and half days despite dull months and has new local subscriptions including Louis Spivy for his son Harold. Subscriptions from outside the state flow in, making the project appear assured.
Dewitt resident Lyman Thorne died suddenly at home in Newitt on Wednesday. A longtime Mason, he served as door keeper in the House of Representatives and remained active daily. He left a wife and son, with funeral arrangements pending.
Local Ret Gross chapter seeks 38 layettes and clothing items for children aged one to fifteen by October first. No sewing instructions. plain garments accepted. Donations directed to Chapter Chairman with storage space arranged for later dispatch to designated country. Also reports on several local social visits and travel plans of residents.
Salvation Army reorganizes Jackson County committee with Alfreida Swanson from Des Moines in Stequesets assisting. New officers elected include Chairman Dr Swift, Vice Chairman Dr Lane Bellevue, Vice Chairman Frank Wells Preston, Secretary F. E. Thomas, Treasurer G. L. Mitchell. Publicity Committee members and advisory board named. several local officials and friends listed. Other items note visits by families, travel to Solon and Marion and a hospital update on Mrs Godwin after surgery.
Gov. Small of Illinois signals a bold challenge by seeking to follow historic rulers as he contemplates calling out the Illinois militia and installing a judge as sheriff to confront arrest efforts. Meanwhile Verne Chrysler prepares for a two week Chicago vacation. J. Bo Gilkey resumes from a Delaware trip with his wife. Anne Brodersen returns from a visit with Hannah Raven near Delmar. The Jones County Fair opens next week at Monticello with strong Mississippi Valley Fair anticipation in Davenport. The expected Jackson County Fair runs Aug 30 to Sept 2. Congregational Sunday school held its annual picnic in the grove on a sunny day with a fine crowd. Dan and Frank McLaughlin and sisters Frances and Florence of Fulton visit Aurora then Chicago.
Baseball remains the true national game with widespread appeal across towns. The piece notes bush league teams often rival major league play, citing improvised diamonds like Kilden's pasture as evidence of enduring American spirit and love of the game.
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