Community Christmas Tree Planned for Muscatine City
Muscatine to host its first Community Christmas tree with a towering central tree on Sycamore Street. A large chorus led by Grace W. Williams will direct carols from Christmas Eve through Christmas and the following Sunday, with no gift distribution at the tree. The Welfare association coordinates aid for families, while Elks Club plans a separate children's tree and candy gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Young
Muscatine Welfare Commission
Muscatine
Sycamore Street
Grace W. Williams
Young Women’s Christian Association
Elks
Elks’ Club
The
Elks’ Lodge
Kern
New Paris Governor General Manouray Takes Post
General Manouray is named governor general of Paris succeeding General Gallieni, who becomes war minister. The Muscatine Lighting Co to power the upcoming monster Christmas tree on Sycamore Street. Community tree plans advance with Welfare Association committee leadership and a Friday council chamber meeting to finalize arrangements.
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Manouray
Paris
Gallieni
Sycamore Street
G. A. Chaudoin
M. Opal Zimmerman
The
Welfare Association
Grace I. Williams
Muscatine News-Tribune
Muscatine Journal
Council Chamber
Child Burned by Scalding Water on Roscoe Avenue
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs B Wakefield was burned about noon today when hot water was spilled on her. Dr J L Klein attended the injuries.
Chocolate Shop Lunch Menu Featured in Local Ad
Mrs. E Chatterton of Fairport visited this city this morning. Miss Margaret Altman, visiting the E Magoon home at 301 West Fifth Street, left today for Chicago. The Chocolate Shop offers sandwiches, hot oyster stews and pies as shown in the luncheonette ad.
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E. Chatterton
Fairport
Margaret Altman
E. Magoon
West Fifth Street
Chicago
Ady
Ministers Workingmen debate heats Muscatine clergy
The question of whether ministers fall under the Workingmen's Compensation Act is debated. Attorney General Cosson says they are not, while Rev C Lo Young argues they are. A ministerial resolution to push change was not endorsed by the association, and a special meeting is planned for next Monday to decide on further actions and a possible mid winter revival effort.
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George W. Cosson
C. Lo Young
United’Brethren
Church of
Ministerial Association
Muscatine Association
Cosson
Young
Muscatine
Iil
Contested Des Moines Vote Sparks Legal Challenge
Interest rose in Des Moines as an injunction suit sought to stop certifying municipal court election returns. J F Younker claims last Monday’s election was illegal due to women voting and questions if legislature can replace justices of the peace with a municipal court. Judge Utterbach’s ruling awaited, with an appeal looming to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
District Court
J. F. Younker
Municipal Court
Justices of the Peace
Friends of the New Court
Utterbach
Supreme Court of
Guardians of Young Girl Change Custody
Mr and Mrs Henry Huber of this city are removed as guardians of Margaret Badham a nine year old ward of the juvenile court. The girl will be in custody of Miss Opal Zimmerman of the Welfare association while a home is sought. The father Joe Badham has caused continued court attention after the mother deserted the child, leaving the girl moved between homes.
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Henry Huber
Margaret Badham
Opal Zimmerman
Welfare Association
Joe Badham
Excir Society Hosts Evening at Eckhardt Home
The Exelsior Literary society gathered Saturday evening at Albert Eckhardt’s Sweetland township home. A program featured quotations, readings by Harry Brown Eunice Cayot and Harry Vanatta, a recital by Ralph Taylor and a reading by J. T. Downer. A debate on automobiles versus luxury versus necessity was won by the negative side led by P. B. Lake and John Klein. Refreshments followed and invitations were extended for Saturday, December 11, hosted by Mrs. Anna Johnson and Mr. Merrill, who attended with remarks.
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Albert Eckhardt
Sweetland Township
Excelsior Literary Society
Harry Brown
Eunice Cayot
Harry Vanatta
Ralph Taylor
A. C. Lake
J. T. Downer
P. B. Lake
John Klein
George ‘Lang
Charles Freyberger
Anna Johnson
Epworth League Bazaar Slated For Saturday At Downtown Store
The Epworth League of the German Methodist Episcopal church prepares a Saturday bazaar at a downtown store on December 11 with fancy work cakes and candy for sale. The sales event is run by chairwoman Mrs L B Ket tle kamp and a committee including Miss Emma Diercks Miss Carrie Herwig Miss Esther Funck Miss Helen Abischla ger and Mrs Charles Toborg. A business meeting for league members is set for Friday evening at the church.
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Epworth League
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Sala
L. BE. Kettlekamp
Emma Diercks
Carrie Herwig
Esther Funck
Miss Koenig Honored At Pre-Nuptial Shower
Emma Koenig was honored at a Friday pre-nuptial shower hosted by members of the Willing Workers and Reliables at the bride elects home. About forty guests attended for a social evening with music and refreshments. The event was a miscellaneous shower with many gifts for the guest of honor. The bride to be is to marry Mr.
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Koenig
Miss Koenig
Muscatine Journal seeks new subscribers in local area
The Muscatine Journal urges Muscatine boys and girls to recruit new subscribers in Muscatine and nearby towns. Subscriptions prepaid for one year earn two country subscribers and four six month prepaid subs. Adjoining territory requires advance payment. Jigs is funny in West Liberty Nichols Letts Wilton. The Journal promotes local prestige and AP leased wire reports.
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The
Muscatine
Journal
Associated Press
Father
Muscatine Journal
Abe Martin
Jiggs
West Liberty
Nichols
Letts
Wilton
Mittman to guest L S C club event in Fruitland township
Morning Sun reports Mittman announced to take place Wednesday this week in December. L S C club members will be guests Tuesday evening December 7 at the Thomas Middleton home in Fruitland township. Also notes W C Boyle and Mrs Boyle visiting Burlington for Grain Dealers convention and banquet. Brock Island trains altered with morning northbound at 5 38 and southbound 5 29. 10 o clock supposed train now 1 34 pm. Mrs E L McClurkin rode to Burlington Thursday evening to visit her sisters Mrs Barr.
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L. S. C. Club
Thomas ‘Middleton
Fruitland Township
W. C. Boyle
E. L. McClurkin
Burlington
Barr
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