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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
11
A 12,430 crowd paid 33,496 to see Mastro and La Barba fight to a draw. Judges split with one favoring each fighter as La Barba dominated early rounds. Mastro surged from the eighth, producing a late rally to equalize the series at two wins apiece.
Johnny Lasche defeated Bob McCrary 4 and 3 in a 36-hole semifinal and final challenge, overcoming an early lead by McCrary andweathered strain in the final against Dr. Barton. Bartlett and others predicted Lasche’s downfall but Lasche’s long drives and deft pitching sealed the win.
Doce Wenak's dance orchestra will perform at the American Legion home Saturday night. The group recently finished a 90 hour endurance stretch at the Legion home, claiming a record for continuous playing.
The will of Rosina Smalley was filed for probate by attorney F L Bihimeier for the estate. Letters of administration were issued to Henry Nicklas for the estate of Herman Nicklas, with H C Madden serving as attorney.
The article notes six cities competing in a golf tourney with awards for the lowest scorer on each team. It lists organizers including C. H. McDermott of West Liberty as president, W. A. Van Fossum of Marion as vice president, and Ervin Mosher of West Liberty as secretary and treasurer.
Rev A F Folk leads Sweetland M E Church services with worship at 10 and an 8 o'clock evening meeting after Epworth league. Bible school at 11 and Moscow church Bible school at 10. No evening service.
Johnny battled Barton through twenty five holes but slipped back and was defeated four and two. Since then Sunnyside pro W. C. Billie Gordon has worked with him and taught him tricks his game lacked. His new clubs are working fine. Gordon
L A Andrew state banker receiver of Conesville Savings bank filed eight suits to collect balances on promissory notes. Defendants include Wayne Singleton family groups and F A Smith with sums from 38.81 to 586.22 dated between September and December 1928.
Muscatine County Farm Bureau close date signals final weigh in for the Baby beef club contest. About 70 calves will be weighed Saturday as Carl Rylander notes. Reports and display cards will track progress at the West Liberty fair where calves are judged for county honors. 25 to 30 Muscatine county boys will show pigs at the fair, Rylander reports.
City council approves permits for new oil stations on Park Avenue and at Front and Cedar, along with curb pumps at 1041 Hershey Avenue. George Hermann gets a display room at 1000 Lucas Street and a Magnus Laundry remodel into a garage. A Fourth and Oak remodel is tabled. Ida Urdangen property condemned. sewer extension for Papoose Creek project to Sept. 15. Bills $5,457.72 approved. East Fifth Street bridge floor repairs ordered. Rock Island railroad notice planned by city attorney.
William Freeman 49 died at his home 519 East Fifth Street after a long illness. Born August 28 1880 in Springville Iowa he was the son of William and Eliza Freeman. Survived by widow Pearl Freeman. Funeral arrangements by Fairbanks Home for Funerals incomplete with burial likely in Springville.
City council kept the decision to install a Y at the foot of Iowa avenue for C D M interurban cars. C E Ewen of Davenport argued for Front and Chestnut streets, citing lower hazards. Aldermen rejected motions to grant a $500 or $1,200 damage fund. no new action, status quo remains.
The city council adopted two ordinances on Thursday night. One taxes unlicensed amusement devices like baby golf courses and skating rinks at 50 dollars per year with daily weekly and monthly permit options. The other tightens bill posting, making improper ads on poles or using tacks a misdemeanor across streets and sidewalks.
City council adopted resolutions to levy special assessments and issue bonds for District 61 B after no objections were received. Paving of three East Hill alleys is finished. Bonds totaling 6117.40 will be issued to fund the work done by John Brogan and Sons of Green Bay Wisconsin.
The project proposes walking along the south side of West to construct a permanent concrete Front Street sidewalk west of the freight depot, replacing the present brick sidewalk.
At a Thursday meeting Alderman Edward Burns moved and Albert Stolzenau seconded a policy granting city hall employees a half day on Saturdays in August and September. The measure was approved despite opposition from Aldermen M. A. Barr John Richley and Henry Matthiessen.
F H Bomke was the low bidder and awarded a contract to supply 288 tons of coal to the city hall and fire stations. Three firms submitted bids with Bomke offering $5.09 per ton for 88 tons of 6 inch Montgomery county jump and $5.12 for 3 inch west Kentucky Jump.
In Muscatine County Iowa on August 7 1930 the Clerk of the District Court opened and read a will purported to be Rosina T late of the county deceased The will will come for hearing September 3 1930 at the District Court Member Term any interested party may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate E C Erwin Clerk L Bihimeier Attorney.
City of Muscatine Iowa enacts Section 8 (a) 8 (b) and 8 (c) to replace the existing misdemeanors chapter. It defines posting or attaching signs without owner consent as a misdemeanor and prescribes penalties. It also covers fastening signs with nails or tacks where they may loosen and endanger passersby. The ordinance repeals conflicting ordinances and was passed August 7 1930 by Mayor Herbert G Thompson and City Recorder R A Van Dyke.
An ordinance requires licenses to operate amusements in Muscatine Iowa. Fees set for miniature golf courses and similar devices at 2 dollars per day 5 dollars per week 10 dollars per month or 50 dollars per year. Licenses expire with the applicable period.
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