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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
2
Des Moines labor commissioner Wenig leads drive to enforce the NRA code arguing it targets emergencies like war. He cites cases of signatories not conforming and notes some traders push curtailed hours while others keep long hours to hire more workers.
Mayor Herman Lord cast the deciding vote to require pistol training for police. Officer John Alexander earned a 49 of 50 at 600 yards with a big bore gun, winning a silver cup later shown by the mayor. The council approved building a display case for the trophy in the police station.
Iowa towns counties and schools filed 78 of 99 counties representing public works proposals to Lieut Gov Kraschel totaling millions. Waterloo asks 1 000 000 for sewage disposal and river diking while Des Moines applies for 760 000. Many projects may be federally funded in part with local matches.
Private funeral services for Carrie Elizabeth Connor, who died at her home Thursday morning, were to be held at the residence at 4 30 p m today. Burial was to be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Elizabeth Graham files for divorce from Ernest Graham in Muscatine County District Court on grounds of adultery and cruel treatment. She seeks custody of minor children and asks court to grant judgment and decree as prayed in petition. Defendants must appear by Sept 5 1933. otherwise default and relief requested may be entered.
City News reports recovery after a pitchfork injury. Several residents dismissed from Bellevue hospital and others admitted. Birth announced at Bellevue hospital. Local clergy and families back from vacations. Teachers complete common branch exams. Detailing visits, travels, and upcoming events in Muscatine and surrounding areas.
City Attorney to consult state authorities on federal funding options to improve Highway 61 from the south city limit to the eastern edge. The city council discussed potential benefits and outlined steps for pursuing the funds.
City council may authorize transfer of Class B beer permits between locations if fire safety and sanitation standards are met. Transfers require building inspection. refunds not issued on closed permits. bond release only after permit term expires. The People’s Market sought to move from 113 West Second to 207 East Second Street and received approval pending inspection.
Mayor Herman Lord and City Recorder Floyd McKinney will officially represent Muscatine at the annual meeting of the Iowa League. They expect to return Monday. A Ford car stolen from A C Bruemmer near 512 East Tenth Street Thursday night was recovered near the Milwaukee railway tracks by the Lutheran Orphans home.
Rural Churches worship and plc s quarterly meeting rally at 8 date at 2 30 p m with Hinshaw as speaker A Bible text finding contest will follow the service The Christian Endeavor meeting at 8 p m led by Clara Bierman topics How Much of God Can We See in Nature Dress code Wing collars and wide black bow ties with tuxedos preferred
City council authorized attendance for Aug 15 16 17 by Decorah officials and approved $40 membership dues for the year in the state association.
One hundred members and friends gathered for the annual picnic at Weed Park. A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon featured games and contests. The Rev. W. S. Moore and Robert Lauser coordinated arrangements.
The article notes Philadelphia becoming the first American city to implement street lighting, marking a milestone in urban infrastructure and public safety. It highlights the adoption, date, and impact on nighttime city life and commerce.
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