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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
5
Rural line construction guidance from Iowa State College covers pole depths spans and guying. It prescribes pole installation rules for soil types, span limits for 25 and 40 ft poles, transpositions for voltages over 2500, grounding and lightning protection, and notes avoiding joint telephone and power line construction.
Ford Motor Company reports October production of 99,967 cars at its Tetroit factory, shipping to join over 4.5 million already in service. One car completed every 18.5 seconds for a 24 hour day. Henry Ford’s Model T era boosted output from 18,644 cars in 1910 to over one million annually a decade later.
Maquoketa will host a five day Chautauqua next summer with support from 25 local business and professional leaders. J G Hell of the Independent Chautauqua System visited, outlining the bureau and securing backing. A guarantors meeting, program committee, and date will be set next month as the community gears up for high class entertainment.
Relatives from two distant lineages attended the funeral for the late Mary. Names mentioned include David Hicks Srives Walker Harry Waker Delis Walker Jacald Smith Chas Welker Arthur DeWitt Cal Ticks Des Moines Ames W. H. Fitch H.R. Chapins Bennett Ola Phillips Wyoming Patterson Giltes Gieve Temp J. A. Hiner Mt Vernon Chas Hicks Harl Hicks and others from nearby communities.
A grand opening is set for next Saturday December 1 with Finast Billard Hall debuting in eastern Iowa. The venue boasts six pocket billiard tables on two carrom tables, all steel, mahogany furnishings, cigars and soft drinks, and a planned soda fountain by spring. Local patrons compare it to Reel Parlor and expect a top tier billiard experience.
Hon. Joseph Kelso advised Mrs. A J House that the State Park Commission decided to purchase the Morehead Caves for a state park. The move, hailed by local progressive citizens and Womens Clubs, shows expected state funding beyond the site cost. Jackson County gains a state park, with broad backing from community leaders.
All members and friends of the M E Church are cordially invited to attend a reception for the Rev and Mrs E A Stare at the church Friday evening December 10 from 7 20 to 7 30 p m.
W R Felton, brother of Mrs. A Porter, is a candidate for speaker of the Montana state house of representatives with bright prospects. Felton, once a civil engineer trained at Carnell Calleys, spent fifteen years with railroad companies before turning to other work. Also note a local plea: Wanted clean white rags at the Sentinel office and Dorothy Parker resigning as Red Cross Nurse and leaving for New York.
Death of Amon Battles and ATHON Battles noted at age unspecified, passing at his nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Eo TL Greasy gory home following a stroke of paralysis. Funeral held Thursday at 1 30 pm after a short prayer. Miss Grace Wing has taken a sales job at the Meale Vistar Store. Mrs Flora Wiley and Mrs Geo Gage of Delmar visited Thursday at the B Clark home.
The Commercial club in DeWitt Iowa plans a meeting this week led by Capt. Harry Ward to discuss forming an infantry unit. A 63-man roster is targeted, with recruiting aided by local farmers. A potential captain from DeWitt, Williams DeWitt, has past World War I service with British forces at Ypres and Vimy Ridge.
The Baptist church provides a dedicated study room with a phone for appointments. Rev. Brough plans to devote mornings to meet parishioners and offer assistance to those not attached to a church in sickness or trouble. His motto is Yours for Real Service.
The article praises President Wilson as a great but limited leader who shaped the idea of a League of Nations. It argues history will judge him for seeking justice over force, and notes his failure was humanity's, likening him to Moses and Isaiah in a judgmental era.
A Liberal Contribution on the hue issue features Bramviede & Ch. Clothing offering unusually low prices on men and boys apparel. The ad promotes careful buying during the holiday season and an aggressive re adjustment campaign to give the public value in every deal.
The Home Relief Society staged a Tuesday charity ball at the Olympic hall led by Mrs Opal Keeney Crabb. The program featured Crabb and a cast including Dorothy Stagg Margaret Ellis Muriel Hen Ann Bren Helen Weber Marion Ellis and Milton Lomask with Bert Hoovler auctioning comforts and quilts. Henry’s Orchestra provided music into the night as attendees danced and the Society announced a $226 80 net for the city’s needy. The group thanked the Genrt Orchestra Marion Ellis Milton Lomask the decorating team and sponsors including the Maavoketa Ice Co and local newspapers. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening with Mrs Margaret Palmer.
Mr and Mrs H W Packett of Baldwin marked their fifty second wedding anniversary on Wednesday at home in Baldwin surrounded by their children. The noon wedding feast was shared with Mrs Ralph Berkley and their baby, and Mr and Mrs Tom Barnes of Manveheta attended.
The last meeting was held Thursday December 2 with a brief business session and refreshments. The next meeting will be Thursday December 1 at o clock with officers to be elected for the ensuing year. A supper is planned and each member should bring an article for supper.
Royal Neighbors club records an election of officers at a fall meeting. Named roles include Oracle Mrs Frank Reiter view, J H Creger recorder, Mattie Ralston receiver, Chas Hurst Chaseelley secretary, Dee Luthers manager, Fran Follett mapstall, Clara Gibson, Aur Gropeer and Rosa Lowder listed among attendees or nominees.
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