Christmas Seals Aiding Muscatine Health Drive
Health bureau officials report daily letters and funds flowing to the Muscatine Welfare association from the annual Christmas seal sale. The pennies support local health work and a portion goes to the state tuberculosis association to fight the disease. Miss Margaret Matheson cites cases of tuberculosis and notes the campaign reduces fatalities, with improvements shown since the first penny stamp twenty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Public Health Bureau
Muscatine Welfare Association
State Tuberculosis Association
Iowa
Margaret Matheson
Tri-City Hikers Tour Wild Cat Den State Park
Led by John Hauberg of Rock Island president of the Blackhawk Hiking club, Tri-Cities hikers toured Wild Cat Den State Park Iowa Saturday afternoon. They later dined at New Era community house hosted by the Ladies Aid Society of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hauberg
Rock Island
Blackhawk Hiking Club
Tri-Cities
Wild Cat den
Iowa
New State Park
New Era
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
Sues bank over savings account with Kelley heirs
Mrs Christina Kelley files suit against Farmers Savings Bank of Wilton in district court seeking 1263 73 with interest on a joint savings account deposited by her late husband A B Kelley. Kelley died June 7. She alleges the account was payable to either survivor and that the bank refused payment upon demand. Attorney Matthew Westrate represents Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank of Wilton
Christina Kelley
A. B. Kelley
Cochran Divorce Trial Opens in District Court
The divorce trial of David A. Cochran and Minerva Cochran began in District Judge W. W. Scott's court today but was continued until Thursday. Cochran alleges cruelty. Mrs. Cochran files a cross petition alleging mistreatment. Attorneys: H. M. Bartlett for Cochran. Thompson & Thompson and G. Allbee for Mrs. Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A
Minerva Cochran
W. W. Scott
Cochran
Kicking a Lantern Over Is Expensive Bit of Foolishness
Ed Horst of 606 West Eighth Street was fined $10 plus costs totaling $13.95 in Justice H D Horst's court after kicking over a red lantern on Chestnut at Front Street. Officer Irvin Willhite testified Horst kicked the lantern during a Sunday early morning arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Horst
West Eighth Street
H. D. Horst
Irvin Willhite
Horst
Chestnut and
Front Street
Local residents head south and join family news section
FTP Mr and Mrs H F Boston Jr and daughter Marjorie depart Iowa for Florida for several weeks. W N Wallace and W P Dean leave by car for Miami for a several weeks trip. Birth announced for Davenport couple Jacob and Mary Ann Robinson born Dec 1. William Carter fined for parking in a restricted alley zone. Elks initiation and monthly meeting announced. Rotary Club featured Armco sheet metal film from Middletown Ohio. Muscatine High School students organize business club. Local residents visit relatives in Roscoe Avenue and Eagle Colorado en route to Los Angeles. Hog receipts totaled 600 head across five carloads. Modern Woodmen lodge to elect officers. Small wagon theft reported on Pine Street. Goiter operation patient discharged from Hershey hospital. Vehicle license total reaches 496 at county treasurer. Changes to Muscatine Iona City bus schedule effective Dec 31 benefiting university students. Bellevue goiter operation patient returns home.
Churches Sponsor Chorus by Muscatine Ministers
Muscatine churches will sponsor a Christmas chorus to sing carols and hymns on Christmas Eve. Plans were formed when the Muscatine Ministerial Association met at the YMCA this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Muscatine Ministerial Association
Prayer Groups to Hold Meetings This Thursday
Two groups from the Rayburn evangelistic meetings will hold prayer sessions on Thursday. One gathering is at 10:00 a.m. at Mrs. John Mitchell's home on Hershey Avenue, and the other at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. G Hopkins's home on East Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayburn Evangelistic Meetings
John Mitchell
Hershey Avenue
G. Hopkins
East Ninth Street
Boulevard lighting case yields jail term for intoxication
R. Liepe was sentenced to 10 days in jail by Justice Horst this morning after an intoxication arrest by Officer C. L. Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Liepe
Justice Horst
C. L. Lutz
Honored Mrs Henry Gettert at 92 Birthday Party
Mrs Henry Gettert was surprised at home in Davenport on Sunday by 41 relatives for a birthday party. The Muscatine pioneer has lived with her daughter Mrs Charles Wiese for five years. most children attended except one daughter visiting in California. A noon dinner and Christmas themed decor marked the celebration with two large cakes and 92 candles. Between-host attendees included the Gettert and Wiese families and others from Davenport and Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gettert
Brown Street
Davenport
Charles Wiese
John Gettert
Arnold Wiese
Winona
Harold Wiese
Mary
Phyllis
Clara Hageboeck
Ruth Larsen
Augusta McGarvey
Blue Grass
Jacob Gettert
August Gettert
Tony Gettert
Herbert Gettert
Fred Gettert
Marla
Roy Holtz
Verle
Fred Winn
Frederick
Marjorie
Arthur McCullough
Edward Doerfer
Richard
Fred Larsen
Allen
Muscatine
Pageants Presented at Two Churches This Sunday
Missionary themed pageants drew large audiences at First Methodist Episcopal and Grace English Lutheran churches on Sunday. Women's missionary groups organized both programs. Communion was celebrated in several services including First Baptist and Ziegler Memorial Lutheran churches with new members welcomed at the First Congregational church in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Grace English Lutheran Church
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
New Era
Grace Lutheran
First Baptist
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran
First Congregational Church
Nu Tone tonic promises relief for stomach pains
A Muscatine promotion for Nu Tone tonic claims it eases gas and bloating after meals and other pains. It says the product digests the cause of trouble and restores vigor and offers bottles at $1 or six for 85 cents with a sample offer by mail from Nun Tone Co. Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Havercamp’s
Nun-Tone Co. Inc
Quincy
Society Home Builders Plan Special Program
The Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church Home Builders class hosts a Friday evening program at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Raub. It includes a Silent Night song, a roll call of What I Want for Christmas, recitations by Marla Gettert, readings by Clarence Raub and Earl Van Camp, and music and vocal duets by local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church
Clarence Raub
Marla Gettert
Henry Doerfer
Grace Collier
Earl van Camp
Clarence Eis
Irma Doerfer
Ella Healy
Charles Drumm
LOCAL YOUNG WOMAN IS BRIDE OF CHICAGO MAN
Miss Dessie I. Sloan of this city and Harold C. Strouse of Chicago were married Saturday evening at the parsonage of the United Brethren church. Attendants were Miss Naomi Litz and Harry Sloan. The couple will reside in Chicago. Festivities and meetings follow at various church groups with plans for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dessie I. Sloan
Harold C. Strouse
The
United Brethren Church
Ira Hawley
Naomi Litz
Harry Sloan
Strouse
Coster Speaks at Elk Memorial Service
J. C. Coster delivered a brief address titled Absent Brothers in memory of lodge members who died during the year at the Elk annual memorial service. Grace Schmalz Caple and Leo Priester sang with Marion Galpin on piano as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Coster
Elks Lodge
Coster
Grace Schmalz Caple
Leo Priester
Marion Galpin
Local Players Earn Honorable Mention on State All Star
Capt Kenneth Allbee McIntyre Meltzer and Zeller from Muscatine high school received honorable mention in the Des Moines Registers all state football eleven for 1927. McIntyre made first all Little Six. Allbee and Meltzer named to second team. Other selections include Taffanelli and Foster from Davenport, plus first team players Fitzpatrick and McGowan Ends and Groth Center from Cedar Rapids Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Allbee
McIntyre
Meltzer
Zeller
Muscatine
Des Moines Register
Allbee
Taffanelli
Davenport
Foster
Fitzpatrick
Washington High
Cedar Rapids
McGowan
Fort Dodge
Cochran
Fairfield
McKee
Shenandoah
Etzel
Ft. Dodge
C. Rorge
Ida Grove
Story
Dubuque
Groth
Kernahan
Fast Des Moines
Burbank
West Waterloo
Kriz
Cedar Ranids
Excelsior Club Elects Offiers for New Year
The Excelsior Literary society in Muscatine County started its year by electing Ray Downer as president. Newton Lang was named vice president, Mrs Joe Lang secretary and treasurer, Mrs A C Lake pianist, and Mrs Iona Downer reporter. A weekly meeting schedule was set with a gathering at the Langs' home next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Literary Society
Muscatine County
Ray Downer
Charles Fryberger
Park Avenue
Newton Lang
Joe Lang
A. C. Lake
Iona Downer
Bloomington Rural League Program Promises Talks and Music
Fred Kaufmann will give a Christmas talk and M G Kennedy of Iowa State College Extension will discuss a farm topic at the Bloomington Community League meeting. Community singing led by Miss Zora Crow and performances by the Kaufmann trio will finish the program. The event drew the largest crowd to date and was moved to an evening service this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kaufmann
M. G. Kennedy
Iowa State College At
Ames
Bloomington Community League
Bloomington Friends Church
Zora Crow
Kaufmann
First Exhibits Arrive at Muscatine Poultry Show
The twenty sixth annual Muscatine County Poultry association show received entries this morning at the Reinemund building showroom on West Second Street. Exhibitors may display until noon Tuesday with judging by E. D. Mani law from Cedar Rapids, who also judged the 1926 show, starting Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County Poultry Association
Reinemund
West Second Street
E. D. Manilaw
Cedar Rapids
New Era Basketball Squad Begins First Gym Workout
The New Era basketball team holds its initial practice session at the community's new gymnasium marking the start of their season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
New Gym
Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs On
An advertisement touts Creomulsion an emulsified creosote cold remedy claiming two fold action to soothe inflamed membranes and stop germ growth. It asserts medical endorsement and promises refund if relief is not achieved after following directions.
The Missing Link at A Muse U Gives Roaring Burlesque
Herbert Cruikshank hails The Missing Link a riot featuring Syd Chaplin and Akka the chimp. The review notes bold pantomime and monkey business with a no subtlety slapstick style, praising Chaplin’s bravery and Akira’s sly intelligence. Starts Tuesday at the A Muse U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akka
Dromeo
Syd Chaplin
Chaplin
Akira
Red Morgue
Herbert Cruikshank
A-Muse-U
Local Team Anticipates Stronger Season With Enlarged Facility
Tonight brings high hopes as prospects look strong for the team this season. A full schedule is expected once announced, with larger crowds anticipated now that the gym has been enlarged. Visiting teams will use improved dressing rooms and shower baths.
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Public Health Bureau Report
New Park
Sues Bank
PON Savings Account
Geo. Kranz & Son
H. F. Boston, Jr
Iowa Avenue
Florida
W. N. Wallace
West Fourth Street
W. P. Dean
Miami
Fla
Jacob Robinson
Mary Ann
Robinson
Sweetland Township
Wiliam Carter
Carter
Jack Ryan, Jr
Mulberry
Walnut
Second
the Elks
Association of Commerce
Association
Hershey
Armco
Rotary Club
W. A. Danner
American Rolling Mill Company
Middletown
Muscatine High School
J. M. Nicholson
Ralph Nicholson
Ainsworth
Arthur Nicholson
Roscoe Avenue
J. D. Musser
Riverside
W. F. Doerres
Lone Tree
Joe Chihak
John Soukup
Grady
Woodman Lodge
Charlies Fish
Pine Street
Henry Kranz
Hershey Hospital
New Boston
A. B. Whaley
Eagle, Colo
Ora Davie
East Second Street
Los Angeles
H.C. Vauzhn
Cedar Street
Joe Steele
Fruitland
Martha Daeschner
Janet Grier
Herbert Westrate
Auroran
Iowa High School Press Association
Grinnell
Iowa City
White Star
State University
Harold Umlandt
West Fifth Street
Bellevue Hospital
Mrs. Henry Gettert
Havercamp’s Drug Store
Aid Society
Sunshine Club
Royal Neighbors of America Lodge
Woodmen Hall
Emma Krone
Anna Garver
Fanny Holzhauer
First Congregational Aid Society
Pythian Sisters Temple
K. P. Hall
Hershey Hospital Alumnae Association
World Wide Guild of the
First Baptist Church
Louis Heitz
Park Drive
ELK Service
Excelsior Club
Rural League Plans
Poultry Association
Eeeper
New York “Telegraph
Charlie Chaplin
RHORD
Horst & Strikter CO
Ford
East 3Rd St
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