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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
17
Mayor R S McNutt and City Recorder G C Parks say the petition seeks only to curb nuisances by requiring a sufficient number of handlers to keep cattle off sidewalks and private property. The ordinance committee will revise the ordinance to protect citizens without harming farmers or stockmen.
Hugh Berry a 19 year old inmate of the Boys Reformatory at Eldora Iowa who escaped from the institution was reported to have been captured by the sheriff at Lawton Oklahoma The sheriff received the news and deputy Sanders notified Eldora officials Berry had escaped the latter part of the week and Iowa search failed Eldora officials will likely travel to Oklahoma to retrieve him.
Walter J. Mittman files a lawsuit in Muscatine County Iowa asking the court to quiet title to described real estate. The petition asserts exclusive open possession by Mittman and predecessors for over twenty years and seeks confirmation of title, cancellation of a mortgage, and injunction against all defendants. The suit lists numerous defendants and heirs and warns appearance is required before January 4, 1921, or default and judgment will follow.
The Puritan party for Delta Alpha class members of First Baptist met at Mrs. Wellie Tooman’s home on Park Avenue Wednesday evening. Miss Minetta Headley directed the program with performances by a chorus in Puritan costume and several solo numbers. officers for 1921 were elected, including President Mrs. Irene Ehlers and Vice President Mrs. Nellie Tooman, with a full slate of association committees and flavored by the group’s social setup and refreshments.
Officers were elected for 1921 at the Merry-Makers Christmas party held at Miss Erma Gettert’s home in Sweetland township with over forty members present. New officers include President John Garnes and Vice President Fred Rost, with Miss Erma Gettert as Secretary and Ola Garnes as Press Reporter.
The Ladies Aid society of St. John's Methodist church in Seventy Six township held a work meeting Wednesday at Mrs. W. W. Legler's home. Members worked then enjoyed a social time with refreshments. Mrs. Robert Wigim will host the next meeting in two weeks.
In Chicago the throid graft operation on Mary Zembek, a 19 year old termed a dungeon girl, drew cautious optimism from Drs Thorek Krumholz and Klein who declined to promise success. Mary, kept hidden in Joliet until recently, showed the body and mind of a four year old.
Twenty four members and two visitors attended the Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Dorcas Sewing Society in the afternoon session. The gathering was marked by strong participation and lively discussion.
The Davenport association of Life Underwriters will hold its December dinner at the Davenport Commercial Club Saturday at 7 PM. F B Vetter, a Davenport banker, will speak on Salesmanship and Service, with a debate on long term endowment versus ordinary life policies. Delegations from Clinton and Iowa City are expected, with seating for about 100 attendees.
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