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Newspaper

Jackson Sentinel

Location

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1920

Page

4

Democratic Candidates Figures for Cox Roosevelt Biographies

A fragmented chronicle lists James M. Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt with dates of birth, education, career moves, marriages, and political milestones. It traces Cox from teacher to journalist, congressman, and Ohio governor, and Roosevelt from lawyer to state senator, assistant secretary of the Navy, and naval demobilization chief.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Dutchess County Harvard Law School Columbia University Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Theodore New York New York State Senate Navy U. S European United States EU Tore

New auto repair firm opens in Maquoketa

Johnson and Robinson, Maquoketa lads with auto repair experience, have launched a new firm. They leased the former Brady Tree & Die Company room on East Pleasant Street and aim to attract local patronage.

Renger AVE Jotnson & Robinson Me. Jolnson Mr. Robinson Maquoketa East Pleasant St Brady Tree Trie Company

No Home for the Schoolmaster in Charlotte Election

The special election in Charlotte to fund a home for the city Superintendent of schools failed 52 to 49. The adage birds have nests and foxes have holes, but the schoolmaster has no place to lay his head.

Charlotte

Eight Pound Babe Born to Gry Family in Seattle

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Cecil Gry of Seattle Washington reports the birth of an eight pound girl on July 1 Mrs Gry formerly Lottie Palmer daughter of the late Attorney and Mrs W H Palmer of this city The family asks correspondents to share congratulations and good wishes. Also notes a meeting of the Odd Fellows Hall next Tuesday evening July 15 and updates on local scout camp returnees Camp Blackhawk closed after ten days with the Davenport and Thrhbuque Boy Scouts returning home Judge and Mrs A J House arrive back from Waterloo and Cedar Falls with their granddaughters Emma and Carrie Cowan accompanying them.

Cecil Gry Seattle Washington Davenport Thrhbuque Camp Blackhawk Judge A. J. House Waterloo Cedar Falls Emma Carrie Cowan

Children’s Day Program at First Congregational Church

The Children’s Day program at First Congregational Church features Gloria leading prayers and songs, several class recitations, duets by Enida and Helen Frances Wendell, and a presentation of Bibles to Honor Scholars. Various students and teachers perform readings, solos, and choruses, with a patriotic close and benediction.

First Congregational Church Wilma Dilley Helene Harry Joinet Bunlap Paul Myatt America

New City Manager Morse Praised By City Council

The city council selected Morse to fill the new office of city manager. Morse is described as fully competent to oversee multiple city departments and is praised as the right fit for the job and its broad duties.

Maguoketa Morse

Famous Contractor Michael Lord Dies After Stroke

Michael Lord a renowned regional paving contractor from Cedar Rapids died after a stroke at his home Tuesday evening. He built major pavements in the city and was a prominent business figure with wide recognition in the middle west.

Michael Lord Cedar Rapids Ford Middle West

Scrappy Sabina Team Set for Home Game Sunday

A good game is expected as Sabina faces a strong visiting team for a Sunday afternoon clash on the home grounds. Local players are improving steadily and officials anticipate a high grade contest that fans will greatly enjoy.

Sabina Ram Wall Cross Tocal Tessers

Short but Sweet Maquoketa Sentinel Turns Sixty

The Maquoketa Sentinel marks sixty years with note from Belleville Leeder. Local families, including Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Markland and son A Frazier, visited relatives in Moline and parents in town. John Wherry and family traveled to Chicago for Elk’s convention. Leonard Wherry and Jack join later. First National Bank building foundation is complete and rising, promised to be a standout in the business district.

L. P. Markland A. Frazier L. Seeman P. Markland John Wherry A.C. Law Chicago Elk's Convention Mnturnisgr Leonard Leonard Wherry Jack National Bank Bank

Not so much how we save a dollar but how may we save a life

The letter urges county officials to fund safety railings at hazardous road spots west of town to prevent repeats of a fatal crash that claimed two lives near the Lemkuhl home. It cites Mil Creek bridge approaches and embankment junctions as vulnerable points and asks supervisors to act with public safety in mind.

Clinton County Mil Creek Board of Supervisors al el

We Thank You for Bulletin Service Support

The message thanks contributors for telegraphic bulletin service during the two national conventions. It notes appreciation and satisfaction that the expense incurred aided their efforts and provides a boost for their slant. The note says telegraphic bulletin service will be maintained regularly as the campaign heats up.

Auto truck destroyed in boiler fire near Maquoketa

Mike Regenwesner, a bottling worksman, lost his auto truck and a full cargo of empty pop cases and bottles when the gasoline line tank ignited. He was driving into town from the east when the fire occurred, leaving the vehicle a heap of ruins. Insure with H. Gale Buchner of Maquoketa.

Mike Regenwesner Mike H. Gale Buchner Maquokets

Fourth of July Celebrations Mark Unprecedented Safety Record

The city and nearby towns celebrated Independence Day without any serious or severe accidents and no deaths the celebration period. Graworks in Chicago reported that the event set an unprecedented safety record for the holiday.

Chicago

Lad hoards eight thousand cents in pennies for bank deposit

A boy saved a year’s earnings from a dairy business totaling eight thousand pennies weighing fifty four pounds. Henry Mohlenoft transported the coins from home to the First Nations bank yesterday morning. The coins, valued at S000, were counted by bank staff. Earlier, a 5000 penny deposit was made.

Blaster Henry Mohlenoft First Nations Bank Preston

American Legion Notes Urge Carnival Support and Local Action

The American Legion posts report a large turnout at a recent special meeting. A carnival is planned for July with about a dozen shows and no gambling, proceeds to fund a local Legion home. Ticket selling and a July 12 start are noted, plus band concerts and a Radcliffe Chautauqua in August. The column also recaps a local baseball game win and upcoming community events.

Legion

Promising Violinist J M Friedlander Joins Local Jazz Wizards

The Secure Services of Exceptional Violinist ic Jazz Wizards announce the engagement of J. M. Friedlander of Clinton, a senior at Iowa State College, who has performed in major circles in Iowa and Chicago. He will join during his Clinton vacation for the first of two dances at the Olympic Theatre on Saturday evening July 17.

Ic Jazz Wizards J. M. Friedlander Clinton Friedlander Iowa State College Chicago Olympic Theatre

Meeting of the Ladies of One Y Will Hold Picnic

The ladies of one y will hold their annual meeting at First Ward Park on Wednesday afternoon July 14 with a picnic supper for new members. Rain moves the meeting to City Fall. Women’s relief society notes include July 27 reception for Mrs Mil ler and Mrs Mac Lockwood. Members of W R C and G A R invited. Two candidates stated in corps. five members voted.

First Ward Mae Lockwood Department Ottumwa

Maquoketa Legion seeks post formation and civic ties

In Clinton Advertiser text the leaders discuss forming Jackson County Posts of The American Legion and greeting visiting pastors. Comrade Top Kick urges outreach, while local units plan events, including a carnival week starting July 9 and a patriotic program led by Prof. Guthrie of New York City.

Jackson County American Legion John MacVicar Des Moines Ruthven Notarius Okies Bellevue Horses Maquoketa Prof. Guthrie New York City Sabalz Fbil. Lampe. M.D Receille

Maquoketa Social Notes and Visits Across Week

Daily Jottings recounts Riverview picnic, visitors from Lost Nation, Waterloo and Chicago Fetes. Local hostesses honor Will McDonald and guests. extended week includes teas, drives to Clinton, engagements hinted, and community gatherings with numerous residents noted.

M. E. Sui“day School Riverview James Edelman Mariel West Lost Nation Morehouse Chicago Maquoketa Lou Anderson Will McDonald Waterloo

New Ice Cream and Drink Stand Opens Near Olympic Theatre

Nolan Williams launches a new ice cream and soft drink parlor in the small ice building beside the Olympic theatre serving growing patronage. The menu also features xidwiches. Mr and Mrs Fred Gurius depart for Mitchell SD then Minneapolis to visit relatives.

Nolan Williams Aft Olympic Theatre Fred Gurius Mitchell Fred Minneapolis jAlemer Cale

Pretty Wedding at Sacred Heart Oath Church

Walter Watson, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Watson Sr, married Arminta Clarkson at eight on Wednesday morning. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Father Craney at Sacred Heart Oath Church. Arminta, a rural schoolteacher from five miles east of Maquoketa, is admired for refinement and character. The groom plans a prosperous home in Cedar Rapids after a brief honeymoon. many friends wish them well.

Sacred Heart Oath Folie Walter Frank Watson Arminta Clarkson Father Craney Maquoketa

Ladies Auxiliary Forming for American Legion Posts

A Ladies Auxiliary is being organized with about thirty members already enrolled and aims to double this number in a few days. The auxiliary serves as a social group for mothers wives sisters and daughters of World War veterans and aids the local Post.

American Legion

City Council Proceedings Reported for July Session

Regular council meeting held with most members present aside from ArcArthur. Bills approved include clerk salaries, labor, per diems, road and sewer funds, and various service charges. Minutes note attendance, revenue stamps, and a town council family visit following adjournment.

Msyer Morden ArcArthur Don G. Smith Isbar Elor Tower SIE Jackson Sentinel W. C. Morden L. Butters George Doty Iabar I. B. Bradies Sudan Gi Co Morse. Express Morse Howling & Crane Veicht Driayage Read Dynesines Freury Sanger U.V. Burlesam Oat Henderson Hibor Cyssina Hrewster Chas Risdon George Toll Ee Ys Martine & Cr Yaborduimus Tracy Inbor Tabor Con Elf George Wolf Sand Hutchins Faves Tarvin Com St. P. Hy Sauman

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