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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

14

Welfare group outlines Christmas seal sale and plans

W. E. Downer reports Christmas seal receipts reach 450 dollars as Muscatine Welfare Association and Public Health bureau discuss holiday plans. Miss Birdie Batchelor and Charles Kern present new cases while 85 families are listed for Christmas baskets with expectations the 100 mark will be exceeded.

Muscatine Welfare Association Public Health Bureau Cty Hall F. M. Ziegler Birdie Batchelor Charles Kern W. E. Downer Kern Day Nursery Board A. J. Oliver Palace A-Muse-U Theatres Elks Lodge Lagomarcino- Grape Company Margaret Matheson Canada Welfare Association

Myrel Van Orkel Sends Early Plea for Dear Santa

nine year old Myrel Van Orkel from a rural Muscatine route writes to Santa asking for a cornet sweater story books candy and nuts. Muscatine Welfare association approves a $10 contingent fund for the Christmas program. county welfare plans and reports are discussed with secretary notes and charity actions.

Myrel van Orkel Santa Santa Claus Muscatine Myrel Journal Muscatine Ministerial Association Kern Esther Eells

Free Dolls and American Flyer Trains Ad

Inquiries directed to the Chicago Herald and Examiner offer free unbreakable dolls for girls and American Flyer trains for boys, as details appear in the newspaper and can be ordered through the local news dealer.

American Flyer The Chicago Herald and Examiner

Pollock Chosen Iowa Lodge Head

S. G. Pollock was elected worshipful master of Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M at the officer election held last night at the Masonic temple. Other officers named include A L St Denis senior warden O E Maddox junior warden F W Johnston treasurer F G Wilford secretary and C C Havermann trustee on the temple board.

S. G. Pollock Iowa Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple A. L. St Denis O. E. Maddox F. W. Johnston F. G. Wilford C.C Havermann Temple

Mrs Cecilia Eads burial rites held for local resident

Mrs Cecilia Eads died at her daughter’s home 409 Linn street. Burial services were held at 1 30 PM at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Interment followed in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were F L Bihlmeier William Harris Harry Tryor A L St Denis Robert Van Dyke and Kenneth Coder.

Cecilia Eads E. Ferguson Linn Street Fairbanks Greenwood Cemetery F. L. Bihlmeier William Harris Harry Tryor A. L. St. Denis Robert van Dyke Kenneth Coder

Iowa State Fair Reports Solid Profit Despite Rain

Des Moines reports the Iowa State Fair earned a profit of 19094.85 above expenses after six days of rain. A. R. Corey, secretary of the fair boards, told the annual convention of the Iowa State Fair Managers.

Des Moines A. R. Corey Fair Boards Iowa State Fair Managers

1926 State Fair profit to fund grounds and buildings work

The receipts for the 1926 state fair totaled 314,767 dollars and 9 cents with expenses of 295,672 dollars and 24 cents. The secretary said the profit will be used for improvements to grounds and buildings and for maintenance expenses.

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Yuletide Plans Public Health Bureau Myre van Orkel R. R Pollock Iowa Cairo Egypt Ge Hotel Belmont Chicago Belmont Yacht Harbor Lake Michigan Lincoln Park North Side WM. A. Buescher Lake Shore Drive Hotel Ritz Carlton New York Sheridan Road BAYER
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