New Civil Suits Entered Ahead of September Term
Three new suits filed late Thursday and more entered today clog the docket as attorneys rush to place petitions before the deadline. The September term opens Sept 2 with Norman Baker et al facing an injunction action by the State of Iowa set for Sept 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Ely
State of
Iowa
Norman Baker
Baker Institute
W. E. Benson
C. H. Schultz
Cc. H. Knights-Theatre Company of Chicago
P. L. Pettit
Herman J. Horst Company
Davenport
Fowler & Son
A. L. Fowler
I. L. Fowler
Nichols
Tipton
Jesse Stephens
J. A. Harbison
Harbison
M. W. Stapleton
Bruce Herlein
H. E. Herlein
A. J. Cone
Drake and Wilson
Dr. Cone
Fail in Second Attempt to Gain Cigaret License
Local A. P. grocery store on East Second street again failed to obtain a license to sell cigarets. O. W. Nelson of Burlington, district manager, told the city council the firm would not enter a price war and noted two rivals retailing cigarettes for 15 cents a pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Second Street
O. W. Nelson
Burlington
Obituary notices for Frank Kennedy and Charles Welker
Frank Leslie Kennedy aged 55 died at Hershey hospital after a two day illness from a brain tumor. He was born June 5 1875 on a Drury township farm and spent his life there. Survived by widow four children Grace Vaughn Merle and Don, one grandchild, and siblings J F Kennedy Rose Summers M L Kennedy Ross Kennedy Mrs Sam Boruff. Funeral arrangements by Hoffman Funeral home to be announced later. Charles Welker aged 59 died at home on East Fourth Street after heart disease since January. Born December 8 1870 in Tennessee he lived in Muscatine 12 years. Survived by widow, three children from first marriage Daisy Maurath Jean Welker Elmer Welker, and five children from second marriage with several siblings in Tennessee. Meyers Funeral home to set date after relatives’ word.
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Frank Leslie Kennedy
Hershey Hospital
Mr. Kennedy
Drury Township
Rock Island County
Mercer County
Ill
Grace
Vaughn
Merle
Don
J. F. Kennedy
Los Angeles
Calif
M. L. Kennedy
Redwood Falls
Minn
Ross Kennedy
Lake Township
Muscatine County
Rose Summers
Chicago
Sam Boruff
Muscatine
Hoffman Funeral Home
Charles Welker
East Fourth Street
Mr. Welker
Tennessee
Daisy Maurath
Jean Welker
Elmer Welker
Kentucky
Meyers Funeral Home
Protest Against Licensing Curb Gasoline Pumps
J. M. Roth a service station proprietor filed a protest against curb pump licensing with the city council on Thursday. He cited street congestion and out of town operators paying no local taxes. The council received the protest and left it on file without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roth
Mr. Roth
Jackson Reappointed To Five Year Cemetery Post
Charles P. Jackson whose term on the city cemetery commission expired March 20 was reappointed for five years by Mayor Herbert G. Thompson at Thursday’s council session. The council approved the appointment at the A and P store. The store had previously carried cigarettes but the application was refused reportedly because minors could buy cigarets there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Jackson
City Cemetery Commission
Herbert G. Thompson
Champion Shorthorn Group Taken to Des Moines for Fair Contest
The champion shorthorn group from the West Liberty fair owned by Ben Wilson Jr John Kile and Vernon Wright was selected by judges to represent Muscatine County at the Des Moines state fair this week. The five calves along with about 15 other entries from the county four H Baby Beef club were shipped to Des Moines on Thursday. Carl E Rylander county agent organized the effort.
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Des Moines
West Liberty
Ben Wilson, Jr
John Kile
Vernon Wright
Muscatine County
Four-H
Baby Beef Club
Carl E. Rylander
Union District fair displays church school handiwork in West Liberty
At the Union District fair in West Liberty Iowa church schools and daily vacation Bible schools filled wall space with handmade work. Prizes went to Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian for best display and West Liberty Presbyterian second. Individual awards included Grace Silberhorn Mulford Congregational first and Mildred Hermann Pleasant Prairie third. County cooperation praised as officials plan a larger 1931 exhibit.
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Muscatine County
West Liberty
Pleasant Prairie
L. R. Reid
W. G. Eichenauer
Gertrude Rabedeaux
First Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Gational School
G. G. Bellamy
Mildred Hermann
Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian School
Moses
Wilma Chamberlin
Muscatine
Lee Forsythe
Agnes Bjork
Harriet Flint
Atalissa
Bloomington Friends Church
Noble family holds fourth annual reunion at Weed Park
About 100 Nobles attended the fourth annual Noble family reunion at Weed Park Thursday. Roy N. Noble of Joy, Illinois, was reelected president and Leah M. Littrell of Letts was named secretary and treasurer. Lewis Noble of Oakville, aged 85, is believed to be the oldest member. A picnic dinner followed the afternoon business meeting, with numerous Nobles and relatives from Joy, Letts, Oakville, New Boston, Eliza, and nearby towns listed among attendees.
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Noble
Weed Park
Roy N. Noble
Joy
Ill
Leah M. Littrell
Letts
Lewis Noble
Oakville
R. N. Noble
Emma Noble
Paris Noble
Ruth McKinley
All of Joy
Alma Noble
Patty Noble
Kenneth Noble
Warren Noble
Dan Anderson
Mollie Martin
Maxine
Velma
Shirley Anderson
James J. Noble
Victor
Bernice
Ferris
Gene Noble
Della Noble
Elizabeth
Dowrene
Lloyd Lincoln
Thomas David
Fred Hampton
Craig Essley
Elsa
Barbara
Jean
Rose Marie Essley
William
Family lists names of individuals from multiple Illinois and Iowa towns
The long roster lists numerous individuals and couples from Aledo Rock Island New Boston Denver Independence Muscatine and Letts including Forrest Baldwin Helen Baldwin Roy Shires Bessie Shires Jennie Stevens Richard Stevens Emily Reynolds Francis Brockett Roy Mosier S Brockett Eva Reynolds T J Noble Ruthe Joe McCaffrey Evelyn June Kathleen Ethel Shoppa Flossie Morse Doris Miller Ernest Whisler Ray Shafer Marilyn Jimmie Ray L Littrell Leah Howard Lucille Maurice Ruth Alice and others.
McCullough Family Plans 62nd Annual Reunion at Park
Descendants of John and Elizabeth Gordon McCullough will hold their 62nd reunion at Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction Indiana on Sunday August 31. About 100 relatives are expected with most living in Lone Tree Columbus Junction Conesville Nichols and West Liberty. The oldest member is 86 year old Mrs Sarah McCullough of Lone Tree. Albert McCullough of Columbus Junction and Alex McCullough of Muscatine are among the two survivors of a nine child Coshocton County birth family who may attend. An afternoon program of songs and recitations follows a basket dinner.
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Lone Tree
Columbus Junction
Conesville
Nichols
West Liberty
Sarah McCullough
Coshocton County
Ohio
Albert McCullough
Alex McCullough
Muscatine
City Announces New Signs at City Limits
City Engineer H. H. Fitzgerald ordered speed warning signs to be placed on approaches to the city and instructed the department to repaint the existing Welcome signs at the limits. The council sessions highlighted the signs' worn condition and need for attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fitzgerald
Monthly Police Report Details 36 Arrests and Shelter Totals
The city marshal Mark Taylor reported to the city council that 36 arrests were made in the past month. Of these, 27 were for intoxication and the rest for varied causes. The tally also notes 24 dogs and 6 cats disposed of, 31 hoboes given shelter overnight, and 6 tramps ordered out of the city.
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Mark Taylor
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Baby Beef
Junedale
Journal
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All-Bran
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
SAT Ralf
Star Gas
Steve
Iowa Electric CO
California
Elberta
del Monte
Second St
Geo. Eitman Grocery
OY Fishe
Cash and Carry Grocery
Woods
Maxwell House Coffee
van Camp
Santos Peaberry Coffee
Ally
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