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Newspaper
Jackson Sentinel
Location
Maquoketa, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1921
Page
4
The Thanksgiving Day wedding of Blanche E. Lockwood and Joseph E. Van Sickle took place at East Hudson Street, with Rev. Boomershine officiating. A three course dinner followed, guests admired white and yellow decor, and the couple will reside on a farm near La Belle Missouri.
Mayor Swift endorses the Christmas Seal educational drive by the Jackson County Public Health Association. He urges community support in the fight against tuberculosis, citing early wartime drafts and broad public involvement as vital to victory. The sale begins December 7 with his approval.
A Lost Nation man named Norng died at his home four miles west of town last Tuesday from apoplexy. He had attended the C. B. Nodurf sale that day and felt weak on the way home. After arriving home he collapsed near the house and died within minutes. He was about 40, leaving a wife and two children. Funeral services were held at the home Friday morning at 10 and the remains were interred in the Lost Nation cemetery.
Mrs Paul Shelley underwent an operation at City Memorial hospital with Dr Wm Lowder performing the procedure. The operation was successful and the patient is recovering nicely. Mrs A E B Cook will see a hastess Wednesday afternoon to the Tris Cina. Tom Monahat of Charlotte spent Thanksgiving day with Maquoketa Friends and Miss Helen Weeman of Chicago visited Friday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John H Scholl. Mr and Mrs Chas Welsh of Derritt came Thursday evening for a visit with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Budde. Mr Welsh returned Friday morning and Mrs Welsh remained for several days.
On Rev. Broughs first year anniversary, the congregation celebrated a strong spirit and steady gains. Highlights include a church telephone, pastor study, bulletin boards, free will offerings, parsonage upgrades, Bible class, Brotherhood, and a 106 percent Bible school increase with 26 new members joining.
Nov 24 report from Local Produce Companies Not Caught by Slimp New York notes a violent turkey price drop with birds at 40 to 45 cents per pound versus 65 to 70 earlier. Washington dealers predict further declines to about 25 cents as supply stays heavy. Hansen Produce Co. says local dealers dodge the slump, citing weak demand and shifting consumer value.
Washington reports that Iowa stockmen and farmers protest the War Finance Corporation for lacking direct benefits. Plans to aid the Iowa Association of Stockmen and Farmers, Senator Kenyon, and Ed Cunningham of the Iowa Farm Bureau are being developed with Director Meywyhulvge to implement effective measures.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has begun an inquiry into rail rates, acting on its own authority to assess current transportation charges. The move is part of a broader set of government actions aimed at reducing railroad costs. Ruth Shepherd returned from Glenwood Minnesota after visiting her brother Frank Shepherd. Mrs J W Watzek of Davenport was guest of Mrs Frances Myatt in Maquoketa.
Reports cite prison population excess in Jackson County with many convicts idle due to parole board delays. Advocates argue convict labor could hard surface roads using local rock and crushers, cutting costs and benefiting travelers while offering restitution through state road work.
A W C T U gathering at a Baptist church opened with a praise service led by Mrs Sharp. Miss Hollister from Davenport spoke on W C T U work while Miss Cushman gave a paper on Child Welfare. Mrs Sharp and County Attorney Thom addressed attendees before a closing devotional and benediction.
The White Cross will hold its annual meeting Monday evening December 5 at the Grant building on South Main Street for officer elections. The incorporated society seeks a strong turnout to support Associated Charities work and broaden city involvement. Attendees are urged to arrive by 7 45 and help expand hospital charity efforts. Also noted are Kodak prints and holiday samples at Hamley Studio. Thanksgiving guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Heoks ang, Albert Haffrer of Elwood, and Miss Irene Bower of West Branch.
The Jackson Sentinel reports the Good Fellowship Club is lining up workers for a campaign to support relief efforts. Citizens urged to prepare boxes or barrels with clothing, food, shoes, bedding, and money to aid the needy and bolster community spirit.
Spragueville store keeper Henry Blossfeld sold the Spragueville shop to Ed Schlem last Saturday. Schlem planned to take possession December 1 but bad roads will delay until later in the month. Schlem, a Fairfield farmer, will be helped by his wife and hopes for prosperity.
News from Maquoketa reports the reinstatement of mail and passenger service between Chicago and Omaha. Train No 3 will resume operations and fast train No 12 is also slated to return. The changes, expected next Sunday, promise mail delivery around eight o clock rather than noon or afternoon, pleasing local residents.
Marty J. Lowse of Chicago will present the second Lyceum number at the Pastime theatre. E J Loose, Chicago detective, speaks on Crime Its Cause Practice and Prevention. His 20 years with Chicago criminals underlines that criminals never get away. Tickets on sale at Staack Luckiesh and Mankato stores.
The P. B. D2s held an Educational Day Program on Monday evening at Mrs. P. Haight’s home. Mrs. J. W. Watzek of Davenport spoke on the State Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship and Loan Fund. Guests enjoyed piano solo by Mrs. John Wantz and vocal solo by Mrs. Hugo Staack, with Mrs. S. Haight, Mrs. G. C. Gallagher and Miss Trey Hubbell as hostesses.
Under new management Flow Reenter assumes leadership of the Henry Orchestra and renames it Keeney's Orchestra. Personnel include F W Keeney on violin and saxophone, Zell Keeney on cornet, H B Organ on clarinet, Verde Rogers on piano, Frank Barker on trombone, and Wayne McPeak on drums and marimba. Phone 372 J.
Sentinel Co Inc held its annual directors meeting Monday afternoon naming officers for the ensuing year. Pree G W Brown was listed, with Vice President W L Beck, Secretary Treasurer F C Young. Directors named included G W Brown F C Youngs W L Keck A A Hyrse and GL Els.
The city directory is ready with listings. families and births noted including a newborn at Chicago Hospital. Thanksgiving visits and teaching assignments are mentioned along with local social tidbits. Rumors of federal probes surface as merchants suggest government sleuths are tracking illicit activity.
A non sectarian public service at Pastine Theatre drew a large crowd with many attendees unlikely to visit a church. The program was praised for its inclusivity and spirit and a free will offering for the community’s needy raised a tidy sum.
Mrs. I. J. Kidder received news of her father Hugh Middleton's sudden death in Manchester Iowa. He suffered an acute heart attack and was 62 years old, leaving a wife and several children. Mrs. Kidder left to be with the family and Rev. Kidder attended the funeral. Maquoketa friends express sympathy.
On behalf of the arrangements committee, thanks are extended to Pastime Theatre for auditorium use, city council, American Legion, WRC, Womjary, American Red Cross, city band, and all contributors for their cooperation and support. L Elgin Brough, Chairman.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their meeting Thursday evening December 1. Officers are to be elected and a good attendance is desired. Members met this afternoon with Mrs. Id. M. ls to make sleeping garments for soldier patients at Oakdale, five garments meeting the quota for this auxiliary.
Hazel Eastman Shields daughter of J. E. Eastman of Maquoketa and Raymond L. Goldy son of Mr and Mrs Richard Golden of Rewanes were married November 21 by Justice J. Cleland in Rackland. They will reside in Kewanee until next spring.
Attention Masons invite Master Masons to a Thursday December 1 session on the Thiné Dox getup. All Master Masons welcome. Refreshments. Gene J. Jensen WLM and Fred Guris See.
Display at Smaack & Luck features the Gi line of Christmas cards with engrave options. Caid is taken for oneraving, and buyers urged to make selections early.
The Girls Friendly Society plans an evening reception at Mrs J B Harrison's West Pleasant Street home in honor of Wiss Miesh National Extension Secretary. Mothers of the girls are among the guests, and advertisements appear in the Santine.
Joseph Henry of Hurstville, now in the U S Navy aboard the LE S . Golf, sends a copy of the November Home Port with naval squibs and a note that his ship and others plan to join the Fleet on January 3 1923. He asks the Maquoketa paper to publish items of interest to Charleston readers and to confirm receipt.
William G. Beck of near Preston receives compensation after months of effort to secure benefits for paralytic disability from World War I. The claim, filed two years ago by Attorney F. E. Thomas, was allowed recently after persistent local advocacy and proof of entitlement.
The Sentinel reports completion of new city directories compiled by Harry A Joiner. Printing finished yesterday. the volumes serve as a valuable reference for business and home use with lists of county officials leaders lodges clubs schools churches and resident names with street addresses.
A puzzling tale places a so-called laziest fan near a barn where beams and deer were involved. The odd report notes a person named Tit and mentions mornings and evenings spent in idle activity, failing to complete a door as observed by nearby residents.
Fragmentary notice describes a book sale event with items like bags and hogs. Mentions names such as Miss Bercy Panxhern and Mr. avi s, with references to Martos and Marletos. Lacks clear dates or locations but implies a sale at a specific address and involvement of a coach.
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