Maquoketa Considers Kiwanis Club Formation
A group of Maquoketa business and professional men met at American Savings Bank to discuss forming a local Kiwanis club. Leaders from Kiwanis International and Clinton outlined objectives and a temporary organization was set with Dr. B. N. Leese as president and F. C. Young as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
American Savings Bank
Kiwanis Club
J. C. Shaff
Kiwanis Clubs International
Illinois
Iowa
R. N. Howes
Kiwanis Club of
Clinton
William ¥Rick
J. B. Tewksbury
Chicago
Bugo F. Staack
J. B. Travit
H. §. Mitchell
Rex H. Lane
A. L. Broxam
HE. Mahony
A. GC. McKi
J. W. Brad
Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
2 Kiwanis Club
Glinton Kiwania Club
Kiwanis
Tewksbury
Memorial Church Services Honor Soldier Dead
Patriotic groups attended services at the Methodist and St. Mark's churches after invitations from Rev. Lang and Rev. Puree. Sermons paid tribute to soldiers who died and served, with the American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary participating in morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lang
A. W. Crips
Woman’s Relef Corps
Methodist Church
Lang
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
W. M. Puree
American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary
City Tax Recapitulation Shows Growth in Wealth
Assessor O T Henry provides city tax figures indicating rising wealth from 1919 to 1921. Town lot values grow from 1.96 million to 2.07 million, personal property rises, and Monies and credits approach 2.15 million. Population per official census stands at 3,626 with per capita wealth about 135 dollars. over two thirds of households own their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Henry
Potal
Open Shop Declared By Tri-City Printers In Rock Island
The tri cities master printers announced an open shop at a Y M C A meeting in Rock Island Tuesday evening. Nineteen leading print shops attended the gathering as efforts were postponed until late May to observe developments. A later deferral followed as the situation grew hopeless for settlement and a boss printers meeting was convened.
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Tricity
Rock Island
W. O. C. Convention Set for Waterloo June 7 to 9
The Department Convention of the W OC will convene in Waterloo June 7 to 9. Attendees from here include Minnie Miller Department President and others such as Mary Lockwood and Hannah Glaser. Mrs. Anderson to preside and perform two solos at Memorial and Camp Fire services with an expected crowd of 20 000. Gi Kendall and wife will attend as guests.
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Waterloo
Minnie Miller
Mary Lockwood
Hannah Glaser
Maquokets
Ethel Anderson
National Aire
Anderson
Kendall
Wife
Dentist G. Nichols to Aid Ellis Dental Parlor This Summer
Dr. G. Nichols of the State University of Dentistes will assist at Ellis Dental Parlors during the summer months. He will specialize in tooth extractions using the latest and safest methods and will also handle general practice duties. He will be located at the parlors for the season. Miss Lorene Ring hosts and Mr. and Mrs. Kling of Vinton visit. Hamelys cameras advertised with low prices. The Duberts travel to Otwein for a visit with Chas and Mrs. Dubert. Miss Nena Beck leaves for Camp Meade Maryland. her father Sgt Marion Beck stationed there. Mrs. Trogene Reynolds accompanies to Delmar. in Chicago Miss Beck visits aunt Mrs. Verda West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Geisler
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Rose Kopelman
Chicago
C. H. Gudiy
Mildred
Leonard Poole
Delmay
W. A. Rendall
Joe Wathen
Mason City
Clement Rimmer
Russell Lake
Hull
Maquoketa
Monmouth
Julia Truax
Leen
EE Pangtiorn
Maquoketa Fends
Fred Truax
J Olin
G. 0. Nichols
One State University of Dentistes
Ellis
R. Dubert
PJ. Dubert
Gladys Hangen
Oetwein
Chas, Dubert
Nena Beck
Camp Mead
Maryland
Sgt
Marion Beck
Tro
Gene Reynolds
Delmar
Bank and equity case notices listed in county court docket
A long list of civil actions and equity suits appears with plaintiff and defendant names such as Bank of Maquoketa, Bellevue State Bank, First National Bank of Maquoketa, and Stover Manufacturing Co. Attorneys include W L Keck, Ely & Gregory, Farr & Thomas, Wolfe Wolfe & Claussen, among others. Several cases are labeled Equity or Law, with multiple defendants per action and noted attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Bank of J. Kelso
Gen
Payne—Law
E. H. Schwirtz
Helen Johnson
Willisia H. Johnin
Equity
Ely & Gregory
W. L. Keck
Bellevue State Bank
B. L. Smith
F. H. Schwirtz
A. C. Kellogg Et al
J. J. Ma
her—Equity
Wolfe, Wolfe & Claussett
Herman HH. Engelklen
Helen’ Roberts
J. 0. Campbell
Rose K. Skelley
Jonas Clark
Farr & Thomas
Thomas F. Thomson
Charles Struve
J. Spoo
D. T. Bauman
Admi
Fly & Gregory
Johann C. Nissen
Charles Crandall
James F. Stokesberry
Stephen Gordon
W. I. Keck
Gertrude Leffingwell
Ward Leffingwell
Walter Palmer
W. E. Williams
Law
Margaret Mueller
Chester H. Correll
Cecelia Potter
Marco Polo Potter
Equit Wolfe
Wolfe
Maxy Rimmer
Charles Rimmer
Round Brothers
George J. Hess
Z. G. Houck
John Rolling
Bauman, Heide & Steenis
Mary Nelson
W. L Neck
Anna Exp
Emma Becker
W.L. Kerk
Albert Eugene Sears
F. C. Sears
W.L. Keck
Western Grocerio
J. P. Broedrsen
F. DB. Kelsey
Stover Manufacturing Co
Louis H. Bender —Law
F. C. Kelsey
O. McCaffrey
Dale
Stevenson Et al Equity
A. W. Sokol
Car Crashes Into Elevator Shaft Wounds Man
Harry R. Kinder of Columbus Ohio a 27 year old service man with Smith Motor Sales Clinton was seriously injured when he backed an auto onto an open elevator shaft on the second floor. The car fell to the first floor and overturned crushing him his skull fractured and doctors fear may prove fatal his father C R Kinder travels from Columbus to be at Mercy Hospital bedside
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry R. Kinder
Columbus
Ohio
Smith Motor Sales Company
Clinton
Kinder
C. R. Kinder
Jin Mercy Hosiital
Liberty Bands New York Sale Totals and Bids Report
May 31 report shows multiple liberty band lots closing with bids and final prices. First bid at 87.40 for 4s and 1-4s. notable bids include 90.56 for 4 ls and 97.08 for victory 3. Remaining entries list assorted 4s and 4 i-ds with prices around mid 80s to high 90s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
New York
Diberey
Victory
Couple Welcomes Baby Daughter at Home
Mr and Mrs Ivan Michael welcomed a baby daughter to their home Monday May Hitch. Born to Mr and Mrs Chas Babcock of Fulton a baby girl Tuesday May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Michael
Bellevue Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Raymond Hirschen of Bellevue marries Viola Scholtes of Bellevue. John Stoecken of Preston weds Lena Speigel of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hirschen
Bellevue
Viola Scholtes
John Stoecken
Preston
Lena Speigel
Fourth of July Fires Under Way in Maquoketa Plans
Community leaders urge active participation in Maquoketa's big Fourth celebration. Committees sketch initial arrangements while promising fun and entertainment, inviting residents to propose ideas and volunteer. Officials stress the Legion involvement but urge broad participation beyond a single group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Maquoketa
Commencement Exercises Maquoketa Class of 1921
The Maquoketa High School commencement program on June 2, 1921 at the Pastime Theatre featured music by the high school orchestra and a piano duet by Margaret Ellis and Gladys Raab. Students presented class values, public speaking, and why they attend high school, with diplomas presented by M Hoffmann and the Board of Education president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa High School
E. A. Lang
Margaret Ellis
Gladys Raab
Marian Seeley
Loretta Hoffmann
Abbie Shaw
Marie Ellis
Helen Weber
Wilford DeGraw
Arthur Gibson
Merry June
Gladys Best
Edna Rees
Melva Taylor
Helgi Weber
Beth Wing
Bertha Straub
Ruth Cook
Moyle
M . Hoffmann
Board of Education
Dog Hero Buster Saves Boy From Swollen Stream
In Oelwein a six year old boy Roger Borland nearly drowned when a bank gave way after recent rains. His dog Buster jumped in to rescue, pulling the child to safety as he clung to the dog’s coat. Buster is not for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Roger
F. F. Borland
Westpate
Buster
Bor
Notice Bans All Access to Pinhook Property Around Riverview
A notice forbids any person from entering the Pinhook property near Riverview and its cottages after the stated date. Violators will be refused admission to these premises. Location referenced: Riverview area. Property appears tied to 674 FL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aecovat
Pere Sons
Riverview
Married Wednesday Morning in Local Justice Office
John Stoechen and Helen Speigel were married in the office of Justice James Ralston on June 1. The couple will settle on the groom’s farm near Preston. Local greetings followed from family and friends including the Beans of CLINTON and others visiting from Anamosa and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stoechen
Helen Speigel
James Ralston
Mrs. Stoechen
Preston
Ford Sees Record Daily Output At Detroit Plant
Ford Motor Company reports rapid production at the Detroit plant with daily output around four thousand cars and trucks. By May 12 the daily total reached 4092, the highest yet this year, as 48 000 workers operate six days a week on three shifts. Henry Ford says the plant is never in better condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Fords
Detroit
Ford Canadian
Detriot
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Lightning In Plane Crash Says Connolly Death Aide
A Pennsylvanian locomotive engineer described witnessing lightning strike the airplane carrying former Iowa congressman Maurice Connolly. The force of the bolt reportedly crumpled the craft, tossing it to the ground during a severe storm and explaining damage to the engine and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Maurice Connolly
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Witiess
Holt
Home Relief Society Elects Officers in Yearend Meeting
The annual election of officers and the last meeting of the year were held at Mrs. Carlotta Young's home on Monday evening. After the business session social hour followed with refreshments. Next year’s work begins the first Monday in October. Officers elected: President Minzie Miller, Vice President Cariolla Young, Secretary Ethel Anderson, Treasurer Mae King, Press Cor Nelle Hoffstrom, Relief Cams Grace Hansen Freda Sensex Anna McFesk Edna Day Eliza Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Relief Society
Carlotta Young
Minzie Miller
Cariolla Young
Ethel Anderson
Mae King
Nelle Hoffstrom
Cam
Grace Hansen
Freda Sensex
Anna McFesk
Edna Day
Eliza Riggs
It Pays to Advertise High School Play Draws Praise
The high school play drew strong attendance and praise from teachers and students for cooperation and talent. Box office receipts were gratifying and the production was deemed a success. Various notices mention framing diplomas and a few social updates from local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulpil
Epitaph for Maurice Connolly and the aviation era
A Dubuque homecoming tribute recalls Major Maurice Connolly and fellow flyers on aviation progress. The piece praises imagination and courage in advancing air travel toward a future with fewer risks and national leadership in flight.
Tulsa Burns as Race Riot Rages Across City
Oklahoma City reports state and city officials consolidating control amid a riot in Tulsa. Governor Robertson ordered troops to the city at 11 15 am with Adjutant General Barrnett in command. A proclamation was prepared and deputy officers were deployed to enforce gun disarmament and arrest armed individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Marathan
Tulsa
T. D. Evans
Benedict Printing office changes hands at DeWitt
DeWitt printer Benedict Printing is sold to George F Aure and Clarence Reaugh. The Benedict name will be kept as Benedict Printers. Mr Benedict retires after over 50 years in the business due to ill health. The buyers have been long time employees at the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Dewit
George Faure
Clarence Reaugh
Benedict Printers
Obpaurves
Maquoketa Visit Highlights Surprise Supper Honors Banker
Visiting party led by Frank Wells of Pres ty Savines Bank joined his wife Hester and children along with Rev Leonard A Spooner and Mrs Spooner for a Monday afternoon surprise supper hosted by Mrs Wm Lynn in Maquoketa. The event featured a music glare and notes of a new range purchase as described by Rev Spooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wells
Presty Savines
Hester Sind Robert
Leonard A. Spooner
Magoketa
Wm. Lynn
K Ing
Spooner
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Maquoketa Business and Professional
WEN 10
Unite IN Kiwanis International Movement
Clinton Kiwanis
American Legion Post
Bcal
Hamleys
Ues Suse
Mrs. Kling of
Vinton
Miss Lorene Ring
Hamelys
Howard Bean
Clineton
Decoration Bay
C. M. Bean
H. D. Seamonds
Ida Grove
S. R. Seamonds
W. P. Riley
Miss Floence
Thek
Winniiper
Manitoba
Park Chamberlain
Rena Hubbell
Anamosa
Lacy Tourtlelott
Wyoming
G. C
Elis
Maurice Connoly
A. B. Bowen
Frances Myate
Fay
Uarry Waitfield
Cedar Rapids
Oscar Fallang
Tinker Mept
Jessie Whitfeld
Ther
Dubuque
John T Adams
Major Connolly
Connolly
DeWitt
Miss Hadys
Esciene
Fred Oste
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