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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1927

Page

13

Kath on Trial in Kansas City

Henry Kath a Muscatine dealer in army goods faces trial in U S district court Kansas City on charges of purchasing and receiving 200 saddles valued at 500 dollars alleged to be stolen from Fort Riley. He was arrested with three Fort Riley soldiers in a large postwar theft ring.

Henry Kath Muscatine United States District Court Kansas City Kas Ft. Riley Kath Rath J. F. Devitt Devitt Kapsas Y

Track coach’s sprint start suggested to rethink third base pushes

A famed track coach proposes a sprinter’s crouch start for a runner on third when a fly ball is caught. The method would have the runner ignore the ball’s path and start on a cue from the third base coach, aiming for a quicker homeward break and reducing close-play disputes.

Roach Re elected President At Geneva Golf Club Meeting

Annual meeting of the Geneva Golf and Country club re elected Robert L Roach as president for the coming season. J A Davidson E W Smith and E L McColm were re elected to key posts with several directors retained. The club closed the year debt free with a solid cash balance and 246 members. About 40 members attended a 6 30 dinner and the gathering progressed to bridge after the business session.

Geneva Golf and Country Club Robert L. Roach J. A. Davidson E. W. Smith E. L. McColm S. G. Stein Henry H. Fack John W. Roach

Lost in Blizzard Believed Dead in South Dakota Farm

Reports from Sisseton say a farm hand vanished during a blizzard yesterday after leaving for the barn 150 yards away and did not return. His name was not learned and authorities fear he perished in the cold.

Watertown S. D Sisseton

Bradley Denies Fletcher Chosen

Alva Bradler president of the Cleveland American league club denied reports that Arthur Fletcher coach of the New York Yankees was chosen as manager of the Cleveland Indians. He said GM Billy Evans had not announced any appointment and only a telegram noted progress on trades with no final decision.

Cleveland Dec Alva Bradler Cleveland American League Baseball Club Arthur Fletcher New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Dellas Billy Evans Indians Fletcher Evans Bradley Dallas

Three Teams Tie for Lead in Six Day Bike Race

Three teams shared the lead in the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden New York as racing continued on December 8 AP reports a deadlock among teams. The event features riders from multiple teams vying for top position across consecutive days.

New York Madison

Sevenieth birthday and wedding shower noted in Illinois City

About 50 relatives attended Mrs. Emma Ricketts seventieth birthday at her home Tuesday evening. Earlier 100 relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. John Smith’s home for a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Irma Titterington Rummel. The bride’s colors were silver and orchid. Charles Crawford presented the gift to the bride.

Illinois City Emma Ricketts John Smith Irma Titterington Rummel Charles Crawford William Olivett Ll. T. Eertonee

Tie for first at end of 83rd hour in race

Teams tied for first place after 83 hours with 1474 miles and nine laps, including ABelloni Debaets, Spen cer Winter, and Lands Vannek. McNamara Georgeetti was one lap behind the leaders.

Gift suggestions from local shops for men's Christmas needs

A shopper advocates buying gifts at Meerdink s Sterne Mann s and Thiesen s for men and boys. Items include shirts ties gloves robes sweaters coats and leather wear with emphasis on practicality and good prices at local merchants.

Sterneman Dad Packard Sterne

Unexcelled Christmas gifts at McColm’s beauty counter

The feature highlights beauty items for women at McColm's first floor including perfumes compacts with powder rouge and lipstick sets. New Elizabeth Arden cosmetics are noted and gift boxes with toilet water perfume and powder are popular this season. A satin jacket ensemble and a broad sale at Broad's offer bargain gifts for Christmas.

M’colm’s Elizabeth Arden Mrs. Snider

Gift ideas mix for car lovers and home helpers

Column suggests practical gifts from the Red Paint Store such as car care gift boxes and electric waxing outfits at low prices. Iowa Department Store offers inexpensive toys for children, including dolls, mechanical toys, scooters, wagons, sleds, and toy items from attic sale remnants. The piece urges recycling toys via pickup for children in time for Christmas.

Iowa Journal

Evening services at First Congregational church teach life lessons

The writer praises the church evening program by Mr Hainsworth with dramatic readings and slides to imprint scenes. An upcoming feature with Annie Laubiery and Lillian Gish is announced. The Muscatine Lighting Co offers a Lady Dover iron at 7 50 with a free boudoir iron for holiday shoppers. A Medusa hat with a black felt crown and serpents is noted as a style hint.

First Congregational Hainsworth Annie iLaubiery Lillian Gish Lady Dover Muscatine Lighting CO

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