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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1933
Page
5
The opening day reports 6000 pigs and 200 sows arriving for slaughter to aid the poor, while 10000 more hogs are expected. Government plans call for buying and killing up to 6 000 000 young pigs and 1 000 000 large sows to boost hog prices, with corn futures showing sluggish movement as supply expectations rise.
The Muscatine County Ministerial association schedules a 10 30 a m gathering at Grace Reformed Church in Conesville to discuss church unions and unified Protestantism Rev K W Merrifield of Muscatine’s First Congregational will speak on Unified Protestantism and Rev J M Newgard of Wilton will discuss The Merger of the Reformed Church of the United States with the Evangelical Synod of America
Governor Herring outlined a liquor control plan aimed to follow repeal of the eighteenth amendment and called for a special legislative session by early November. He praised the NRA as working and proposed reorganizing state government from 51 boards to 12 or 14 departments to save taxpayers money.
The article discusses ongoing NRA policy debates on labor rights and union activity. It notes Hammond’s critique of long store hours, Johnson’s forthcoming statements on industrial pacts, and the administration’s stance against curtailing union rights. It also covers steel and coal industry plans and how codes address open shop versus union presence.
Attendance climbs as fair officials plan Thursday events led by a parade marshal. Children 12 and under enter free while Thursday features running races including a 1 mile 70 rod derby for 120 dollars, a 5.5 furlong race for 80 dollars, and other purses. The Merrill troupe provides daytime entertainment and a platform dance caps the evening program.
In Washington, Mr. Hoover said information could be obtained but chose not to testify. He recalled the Detroit banking matter being presented on a Thursday evening in February and stated that except for Guardian Trust, the Detroit banks could meet deposit needs if no general panic occurred. He noted administration hopes for cross bank cooperation to prevent a crisis, but efforts ended when the governor ordered all Michigan banks closed.
Ella E. Mulford transfers part of lot 3 out lot 16 sec 2 76-2W to trustees of Mulford Congregational church by quitclaim. Grat Dalton deeds lot 2 block 3 Ogilvie's addition to Charles H. Jones in Muscatine.
Sioux City Legion auxiliary convention to feature Frank Miles and R J Laird as main speakers. Harlan marks 40th anniversary of the Danish Baptist general conference opening with Rev L E Peterson. Des Moines police investigate a door shot at Velma Vonz apartment. James Baker released on bond for assault with intent to murder. Ray Laughlin held for questioning after firing a shot. Omaha seeks missing Howard Campbell since last Sunday. Atlantic Charles Sturtz in serious condition after plant cleaning explosion. Oskaloosa Society of Friends elects Rev Richard R Newby to succeed Rev Moses Mendhall.
Eicher told a fair crowd that federal credit measures under the home loan and farm mortgage refinancing laws are moving funds to farmers and business lenders. He cited the federal land bank system as key to delivering 30 to 40 million dollars with liberal appraisals and up to 50 percent loaning value, urging public support and noting government leadership to restore confidence.
A 1920s style critique targets small shops as “chiselers” harming honest retailing. The speaker deplores their absence from chambers of commerce and trade groups and cites unfair competition as a drag on employment and prosperity, urging government action.
Fred S. Wallace 61, publisher of the Coshocton Tribune, was found dead two miles from Coshocton in the Muskingum river Tuesday night. He wore weights and a hammer and slugs, with coroner Dr. F W Craig taking charge. Prosecutor Russell Lyons opened an inquiry into his disappearance three days earlier as officials declined to offer a death theory. Wallace had been last seen leaving the Tribune office Sunday morning en route home.
Father Coughlin in New York accuses bankers of causing crisis and urges Detroit to declare a bank holiday. He cites Michigan banks in the Thumb district closing two weeks before Detroit action, says he advised Governor Comstock to moratorium to avert greater danger. He claims informants shared warnings from Washington.
The Union Electric Light and Power company will cut electricity rates in St. Louis starting next November. President Louis H. Egan says the new schedule lowers costs to residents to the lowest in the United States and is expected to save about $1.6 million annually. the utility also serves several Illinois and Iowa communities.
Seven Springs farm west of Muscatine earned nine blue ribbons at the West Liberty fair sweeping dairy honors. The herd won blue in all groups with four cows named outstanding. Robert Naber's undefeated two year old led in her class and won Four H club class, while his junior yearling and Genevieve Naber's heifer also captured prizes. The twins produced a blue ribbon as produce of cow. Robert Naber heads to Des Moines Thursday with ten head to contest Open and Four H classes at the state fair.
In Rhinelander Wisconsin a trap for extortionists ends with Robert Rogers aged 44 shot dead by sheriff's posse when attempting to pick up $5,000 left on a highway. His companion John Stokie, 38, was captured after driving into the ambush. The scheme targeted Georgie Goodreau a wealthy hotel owner in Mercer Wisconsin.
Nearly 2,000 workers battled a massive Oregon forest fire that scorched about 50 square miles of timber and neared Tillamook. Officials said the blaze is among the worst in state history and threatening local timber resources.
Muscatine Rotary club members left for Rotary lodge for a stag picnic that runs into the night. Norman Simpson led a membership contest winners group as guests of the losers headed by George W Meerdink. Picnic supper at 6. Planned activities include a kittenball game, horseshoe pitching, and other outdoor diversions.
Vocal solos by Miss Georgia Davidson and Paul Hocke and an instrumental by Rev. R. C. Sellers will highlight the program at the Full Gospel tabernacle tonight. Revival services continue nightly this week with a healing service planned for Friday night.
Cedar Rapids Ed Shaffer, 25, from Buffalo New York, is jailed on robbery with aggravation after a staged holdup at a service station. A revolver was displayed but no money was stolen. Shaffer fled. a loaded gun was found nearby.
Muscatine Legionaires plan to attend a stag picnic in Burlington Thursday night after an invitation from the Burlington Legion post. Muscatine post meets as scheduled Thursday night. The annual Muscatine post stag picnic will be Sunday at the M. and M. cottage on the Cedar River with fried chicken at noon and a day of informal recreation open to all Legionaires and friends.
Pleasant Prairie Four-H Club held a called meeting at the Jenkins home to photograph posters for the West Liberty fair. No more meetings will occur until after the fair. A large local attendance recently went to Chicago for the Century of Progress. An infant girl named Mary Alice was born to Mr and Mrs Raub last week. Invitations were issued for a church shower for Mrs Vera Jenkins Murdock Friday. Guests at Clarence Eis home included Mrs Lulu Danner and daughters and Russell Shoemaker of Muscatine. Bernard Moorhead returned home after visiting his uncle Herbert Raub in Moline.
State motor vehicle officials announce many Muscatine County car owners have not licensed vehicles for 1933 or reported dead storage dismantled or sold out of state. Lists are on file and owners will face back fees and penalties when they register in 1934 or later.
Elnora Rosalie Johnson 59 died at 1107 East Seventh Street at 1230 a.m. today after an illness with complications. Born August 4 1874 in Hannibal Missouri she lived here about 20 years. Wife of Robert Johnson married June 16 1927 and a Bethel A M E church member. Survived by husband and brother George Williams of Buffalo New York. Body at Fairbanks Home for Funerals to remain there for funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev. W F Ogleton. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.
The weather bureau predicted showers for parts of Iowa tonight or Thursday, except in the extreme east where fair skies were expected. Temperature should remain steady with minor fluctuations. Early readings: 7 a.m. at 72 degrees, unofficial midafternoon 89 degrees. East wind and river stage fell to 0.9 feet, a 0.1 foot drop in the past day.
All owners of such automobiles are directed to report to the county treasurer's office with their 1932 license plates and make the required and necessary report, officials warned.
Advert says sea room suite with davenport bed for 75 dollars and Gothic period dining room suite for 85 dollars. Includes rugs and gas stove. Located at 1106 Iowa Ave.
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