Prepare for New Term of Court
Muscatine court officials move to ready the September district court term opening September 5. An ex officio jury panel of 48 petit jurors will be drawn this week and report at 10 a.m. September 19. Governor Herring is expected to appoint Judge Ely’s successor within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Judicial District
Clarence L. Ely
Maquoketa
Muscatine
D. W. Jackson
Clyde Herring
Ely
Jackson County
Walter Keck
Maquo
Defendants Given Year to Move Off Packing Property
Defendants living on property owned by Farmers Mutual Packing Co in lower South Muscatine get one year to vacate without rent liability under a decree signed Monday by Judge D W Jackson in the quiet title suit. The action by the company and trustee W F Neshiton names John and Susie White William Funck Charles and Dan Barney Herbert and Aretha Haller and Mrs Myrtle Phillips. They may remove buildings they have erected on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Packing Company
Lower South Muscatine
D. W. Jackson
W. F. Neshiton
John
Susie White
William Funck
Charles
Dan Barney
Herbert
Aretha Haller
Myrtle Phillips
Conduct Service for Mrs Morse
Final rites for Mrs Frank Morse who died at University hospital in Iowa City Sunday were held at 2 p m today at George Wittich Funeral Home 210 Cedar Street. Rev Ira Hawley United Brethren church officiated. Burial followed in Island cemetery with pallbearers Ira Morse O E Morse W Hatfield George Hatfield Oscar Carlson and Ray York flower attendants Mrs Jacob Stellrecht Mrs McKillip and Mrs Flossie Morse singers Mrs Grace Strouse and Agnes Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morse
University Hospital
Iowa City
George Wittich
Cedar Street
Ira Hawley
United Brethren Church
Island Cemetery
Ira
O. E. Morse
W. Hatfield
George Hatfield
Oscar Carlson
Ray York
Jacob Stellrecht
McKillip
Flossie Morse
Grace Strouse
Agnes Thompson
Upper River Project Allotment Granted
The project could be completed for 116 million dollars, including 11.5 million allocated today. The secretary said they would use army estimates and not pay more than the work should cost, aiming to complete it as cheaply as possible.
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Nine Foot Channel
Millionaire Freed By Kidnap Gang
W R Jarrett kidnapped from Archer sunporch by the same gunmen who seized the master of the house. He said they threatened to return for his scalp if he revealed where he was let out. Released about 12 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, he walked toward highways seeking a ride and believes the kidnappers later tried to retake him but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Jarrett
Oklahoma City
Mr. Urschel
Board approves transfer to cover county fund deficit
The Muscatine board unanimously adopts a resolution asking authority to transfer 12000 from the emergency fund to the county fund to cover a red balance of 11861, pending state budget director approval.
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Muscatine
Fire Damage in Muscatine Rises in July
The monthly report from Fire Chief J. J. Brown shows Muscatine recorded 11 alarms in July with risk on buildings and contents of 12 200, insured for 7 600. The largest loss was Mrs Hattie Frasier home 1010 East Second Street about 76 on July 21. For July 1932 runs were 16 and risk on buildings and contents 48 625 with 30 550 insured. The Wilson Shoe Store at 127 East Second Street suffered the largest July 20 loss of 1 028.
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Muscatine
J. J. Brown
Hattie Frasier
East Second
Freers Services Held at Church
Final rites for Oran J. Bud Freers, who died Sunday at his home, 840 Newell Avenue, were held today at 2 p m at Ralph J. Wittich Funeral Home and 2 30 p m at the First Baptist church with Rev V L Shantz officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Davis Charles Miller Ben Green Henry Hartman Everett Crow and Earl Orris. Flower attendants were Ruth and Doroth Shoemaker Florence Mark Catherine Sara Ple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran J
Bud” Freers
Newell Avenue
Ralph J. Wittich
West Third Street
First Baptist Church
V. L. Shantz
Greenwood Cemetery
Ralph Davis
Charles Miller
Ben Green
Henry Hartman
Everett Crow
Earl Orris
Ruth and
Doroth Shoemaker
Florence Mark
Therine Saraple
People's Market Moves to 207 East Second Street
The People's Grocery and Market, previously on West Second Street, opened at 207 East Second Street on Monday. proprietor J. Becker announced plans for a formal opening next week. The store keeps the same complete stock of groceries and meats with low prices.
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People’s Grocery and Market
West Second Street
East Second Street
J. Becker
Fire razes shack near Roach and Musser factory
A $200 fire destroyed a small riverbank shack near the Roach and Musser factory at 5 30 am today. Frank Savage, owner, said he woke and lit the stove when an explosion started the flames. Firemen from stations No 1 and 3 put out the blaze with one hose line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach and Musser
Frank Savage
Board ends standing relief orders in Muscatine county
Muscatine county trustees end open relief provisions under J Henry Schaefer as chairman. The new rule requires written two trustee signed orders before county aid, limits orders to two weeks, and requires detailed client data and authorized claims with proper relief paperwork.
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Muscatine County
J. Henry Schaefer
Board of Supervisors
Board
Auto Licensing Drop in Muscatine County in 1933
Auto licensing data for Muscatine county shows a 7 plus percent decline in seven months of 1933 from 1932 figures, with car registrations down from 7 341 to 6 806 and trucks from 994 to 968. Statewide six month drop was 10 percent, and last month registrations totaled 153 with 119 autos 29 trucks four trailers and one motorcycle. Revenue from trucks transfers and motorcycle charges reached 2 818 50.
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Muscatine County
Hammer Slayer Claims Second Victim in Farm Tragedy
In Council Bluffs Mrs. W. E. Kelly, five, died in a hospital from injuries suffered when her husband, a 25 year old farmer and rural school teacher, struck her with a hammer after killing their two year old son at their Logan area farm. He surrendered to the sheriff in Logan and admitted the attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
W. E. Kelly
Kelly
City Notes With Local Personal and Civic Updates
Chicago visitor Donald Day returns to Minnesota with Harry Kern Jr while others travel for family events. Local events include church classes, lodge notices, a Y M C A life saving course, and a Knights of Pythias session. Civic items cover finance committee, NRA code discussions, and a parade of visitors from Muscatine and nearby towns.
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Donald Day
Chicago
Jennie
West Third Street
Forrest View Lodge
Minnesota
Harry Kern, Jr
West Fourth Street
C. A
Richard Sanborn
Richard, Jr
Dora Sanborn
San Diego
Calif
Fred Johnson
Washington Street
Creta Johnson
Dorothy Dollman
Charlotte Spickler
Muscatine
Ray Westerman
Will Westerman
Iowa City
Ray Tooman
Yeah Conner
Thomas Tharp
C. M. Mason
Holly Street
J. M. Butler
East Fifth Street
Des Moines
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
A. F. Grensing
Junior Jones
Robert Lee
Gordon McClain
A. J. Lindley
Frank Pantel
Magnolia Street
Pine Street
Second Street
Willard Hillier
J. C. Coster
J. R. Gilleland
Te City Hall
Delinquent Tax Notices Mailed in Muscatine
Approximately 1,300 residents in Muscatine received delinquency notices late Monday from County Treasurer Arthur J. Nicholson. The notices mostly cover personal tax on home furnishings, with some for the 50 cent poll tax and delinquent real estate taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Arthur J. Nicholson
Ottumwa Mayor Defends Relief Actions Amid Hunger Crisis
Mayor Edwin C. Manning defended Ottumwa relief spending after Assistant Attorney General Harry Garrett questioned its legality. He argued immediate needs forced action to feed and fuel residents facing starvation and freezing, and urged lawful review if Iowa law prohibits such relief. Manning emphasized public support and welcomed an investigation into relief administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Edwin C. Manning
Harry Garrett
United States
Iowa
Withdraw Papers in Salt Action
Papers were withdrawn for the plaintiff in a salt action in a divorce case between Muriel Sult and Earl Salt. The case was filed with the clerk of court to Gay and entered for the September term of court.
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Muriel Sult
Earl Salt
Gay
Later county notices expected in other parts
In other parts of the county, additional notices are expected to be issued later, with officials preparing further details and timelines for public awareness and compliance.
Night Kittenball Feature Under Jefferson Field Lights
The City Club Boosters, leaders in the YMCA Commercial kittenball league, meet the Lions club Fraternal league in the main event under Jefferson field floodlights on Wednesday night. A curtain raiser between First Methodist and First Baptist Sunday School league teams precedes the game. admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Jefferson Field
First Methodist
First Baptist
Speed Flier Saves Life With Parachute
Columbus Ohio Johnny Livingston of Aurora Illinois escaped injury by leaping from his disabled plane at 6000 feet over Fort Columbus municipal airfield. The craft was badly damaged and found four miles north of the port.
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Columbus
Johnny Livingston
Aurora
Ill
Fort Columbus
Four H Health Event Planned For Muscatine County
The county health contest will be held Thursday at 1 p m in Dr A B Clapps office. Fourteen 4 H clubs enter. the healthiest girl will represent Muscatine county at the state fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
A. B. Clapp
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Jackson
Mrs. Morse
Upper River
Lydia E. Pinkham
Idren
Ipersonal Finance Company
W. 2Nd St
Towa
People’s Market
Hammer Slayer
City News
Sharon City
Sarah Bisher
George R. Chase
Bruce
Portland
Ore
Marie Lewis
East Third Street
Bellevue Hospital
Electrical Contractors
Davenport
Rock Island
Molina
East Moline
G. A. Chaudoin
Hotel Muscatine
Muscatine Boys
Weed Park
Evelyn Higgins
San Antonio
Tex
Mary Higgins
East Tenth Street
Thomas Fagan
West Seventh Street
Leo Connell
Bloomington
Chcago
James O. Brown
Adelia Lohrengel
I. E. Grady
Kalona
A. L. Conger
Smalley Avenue
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Muscatine Lumber and Coal Co
Collins-Hill Lumber and Coal Co
Beach Lumber and Supply Co
Manning
Motor Service
Mulberry Ave
NRA
Luckie CL
Mera
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