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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1930

Page

7

Hocke Memorial Pulpit Dedicated at Foursquare Tabernacle

Dedicatory services were held Wednesday night at the Foursquare Gospel tabernacle on Sixth and Cedar streets for the Hocke memorial pulpit in memory of Mrs. Hocke. The unveiling featured Rev. John R. Richie and Muscatio artisans crafted the oak pulpit with glass art. Delegations from nearby Four Square churches attended the ceremony.

Hocke Foursquare Gospel Tabernacle Sixth Cedar Streets Paul Hocke John R. Richie Des Moines Foursquare Churches Iowa Minnesota Muscatio

Mellon Sees Deficit for Fiscal Year

The secretary foresees a possible federal deficit for the year, with projections of a $30.6 million favorable balance in 1932. He expects higher income tax revenue and customs receipts next year, though this year’s receipts fall short. He notes potential shifts in foreign debt payments and possible use of securities for interest.

Congress United States Melton Treasury Mellon

Poultry Judge Explains Work to Al Classes

Three Muscatine high school vocational agriculture classes visited the Muscatine Poultry Association exhibit at 209 Second Street. Eli F. Hersey of Parkersburg judged the show and explained prize placings and disqualifications, plus poultry diseases and control methods. Forty four boys, led by Lindley B. Hoopes, Smith Hughes instructor, toured the exhibit.

Muscatine Poultry Association Second Street Eli F. Hersey Parkersburg Hersey Lindley B. Hoopes Smith-Hughes

Poultry Show Prizes Awarded in Muscatine

Hydes prize list from Muscatine shows details multiple winners across buffs rocks white wyandottes and other breeds. Notable names include Mark Taylor W M Riggs and Son C W Harbaugh August Funck and Henry Klake with numerous firsts and best in show awards. Also listed are ducks rabbits and eggs winners from the four H department.

Mark Taylor Muscatine Buff Rocks Gus Reinsager W. M. Riggs and Son C. W. Harbaugh R. G. Evans White Wyandottes August Funck Henry Klake Buff Roy Vance E. R. Worst W. H. Riggs and Son Black Jersey Giants Joe Hoopes Rouen Ducks Edgar Hetzler Wilton Castor Rex Schwab Brothers Davenport W. M Robert Harbaugh Clayton Welsch

Budget Director Trims Requests and Increases for State Agencies

The Budget Director reduced several agency requests including court judges salaries to 5000 yearly, affecting 69 judges with half delaying raises until January 1. A new maternity and infant hygiene division would cost 14300 if adopted. Parks and waters funding was cut to 140000, though this is 10000 over the prior legislature. The secretary of state real estate division, created two years ago, is slated for 22100 annually.

Anderson D. C. Steelsmith State Department of Health Board of Conservation Secretary of State

Ranberger Begins Serving Sentence For Liquor Nuisance

Frank Ranberger began serving a sentence through three months and several days after pleading guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance before Judge W R Maines. The 90 day jail term plus fine was suspended, but he was committed to jail due to inability to pay.

Frank Ranberger W. R. Maines Ranberger

Paul Nussbaum Honors Highlight Vocational Corn Contest

The three year old program promotes hands on corn production in a high school vocational agriculture department. Students select strains, plant in May, and have samples tested at Iowa State College. Edgar Timm wins silver trophy with 369 points while Clarence Nussbaum takes second at 357.

Vocational Agriculture Department George Steen West Liberty E. A. Sparling Carl Rylander Vernon Shepard Lindley B. Hoopes Smith- Hughes Iowa State College Laboratories Ames Edgar Timm Clifford Harbaugh Albert Hetzler Sherman Powell Cliford Freyermuth Harvey Krueger Keith Hetzler Lyall Esmail Clarence Nussbaum

Berlin Riots Flare Across Cities Amid Hunger Protests

Rioters smashed windows and threatened raids in Berlin as hunger marches drew clashes with police. Nine communists were reported injured in Leipsic, a death followed a stabbing of a policeman in Hamburg, and Dresden also saw unrest.

Leipsic Hamburg Dresden Reichstag Bruening Social Democrats People’s Party

R 101 Crew Saber Says Probe Chief Reveals Wreck Cause

The probe chief testifies about the R 101 disaster describing gas leakage from forward bags and tail vents. The nose lost buoyancy, ballast dumped, engines stopped, and a second dive led to a crash into a French hillside igniting a fire that killed crew and passengers.

Bles

Maines Dismisses Guardianship Suit Against Annie Giesenhaus

Judge W R Maines dismisses the guardianship action filed by Wilson Giesenhaus against Annie Giesenhaus on October 1. The decision ends the guardianship proceeding with no further action.

Maines Annie Giesenhaus Wilson Giesenhaus W. R. Maines

Concert Programs Given for Grade School Orchestra

An audience of 150 attended the Wednesday night concert at Lincoln school. The combined orchestra, with 30 members from Washington Franklin Garfield and Lincoln schools under Elmer Ziegler, will perform two more times. Franklin school hosts next Wednesday and Garfield patrons attend return performance. Washington school concert set for December 12 at First Congregational church.

Lincoln School Washington Franklin Garfield Lincoln Elmer Ziegler Franklin School Washington School First Congregational Church

Brotherhood Dinner With Local Officers and Gridmen

Members of the high school football squad and coaches plus Muscatine reserve officers will dine with the Men's Brotherhood of First Presbyterian Church on Friday at 6:45 PM. At 8 PM Capt. Guy H. Dosher of the 338th Field Artillery Reserve Corps will address an open public meeting on the European situation in the church auditorium.

Muscatine Reserve The First Presbyterian Church Guy H. Dosher 338Th Field Artillery

Supervisors to Resume Friday Morning Meetings

The board of supervisors, after three days of sessions this week, will reconvene Friday morning. County Auditor Charles H. Pitchforth announced the continuation. on Wednesday the board reviewed bills and accepted reports. A $150 assessment for maintenance work in drainage district No. 2 sub district No. 3 was approved.

Board of Supervisors Charles H. Pitchforth

Funeral services for Annie E Ray at Friends church

Funeral services for Annie E. Ray were held at the Friends church at 2 PM Wednesday, conducted by Rev Miss Viola Smith. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Gus Egger, Paul Egger, William Ray, J A Cham berlin, E William, and William Fulton. Mrs Jacob Stellrecht sang with musical accompaniment by Mrs John McCaffrey.

Annie E. Ray Friends Church Viola Smith Greenwood Cemetery Gus Paul Egger William Ray J. A. Chamberlin E. William William Fulton Jacob Stellrecht John McCaffrey

Firemen to Open Ticket Campaign for Ball

Muscatine firefighters launch a ticket drive Monday for the annual Christmas night ball at Moose hall. Proceeds beyond expenses go to the firemen relief fund.

Muscatine Fire Department Moose Hall

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Foursquare Church J. S. Leonhardt Havercamp Paul Nussbaum M. W. Stapleton E. F. Richman Hershey State Bank Guardian Miss Giesenhaus County Commission On Robert Jackson Berlin Brotherhood Don Laurel Muscatine’s Leysen Tint Roger E. L. Ewing Italy Fostoria China Service Pul Dil Bine
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