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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1926

Page

15

Iowa Farmers Gather as Unity Grows Despite Tough Times

Iowa farmers report no clear rise in earnings over the past year yet emphasize stronger cooperation and optimism. C. E. Cameron of the Iowa State Fair board cites closer sentiment among state and national farm groups, noting better livestock interest and fair performances despite adverse weather and lower gate receipts.

Des Moines C. E. Cameron Iowa State Fair Board Alta Iowa Agricultural Convention Iowa Cameron

West Liberty News Briefs and Local Socials

Pro prowler entered Mrs Cad tamer s Calhoun street home Saturday night taking a pocketbook with papers and money. pocketbook found Sunday front porch with only money missing. Henry Polders and Amelia Kimball attended a funeral in Iowa City. Elizabeth Gatton led a Christmas party at Frances Jack s home. St Joseph s church card party drew a large crowd despite weather. Water tank icing caused overflow of several thousand gallons. Rev J A Saathoff to remain in Iowa City hospital for days. Eastern Star initiates three candidates. K P hall oyster supper followed by officer elections. Dr William Adams visiting West Liberty.

West Liberty Cad Tamer Calhoun Street Henry Polders Amelia Kimball Iowa City Sarah Morris Cleo Hines Frank Hines Floriculture Society George Shaffer J. A. Saathoff Presbyterian Church University Hospital K. P. Hall Carrol Priess Don Bemis John Boden William Adams Eastern Star Alma

Wilton Scout quartet to Iowa City for area council event

Scoutmaster David Taylor, Miss Maude Felter, and Miss Grace Austin traveled to Iowa City Wednesday evening to join the Scout area council and sing. The Royal Neighbors plan a Christmas party for juveniles at the K P hall next Wednesday at 6 30 with a pot luck supper and an officer election at the end of the social. Dr and Mrs FE Bannick of Rochester Minn formerly of Wilton are the parents of a seven pound daughter born Tuesday December 7. Mrs C H Bestman of Durant visited her mother Mrs Mary Schroeder on Tuesday. Mrs C B Felter is improving at home after illness. The operetta Peter Rabbit plays tonight and Friday at the school auditorium. Mrs Leo Nicolaus and baby daughter of Muscatine are visiting the G J Nicolaus home for the week. The funeral of John Nangle will be Friday at 9 30 at St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery.

FE. G. Bannick Rochester Minn C. H. Bestman Durant Mary Schroeder C. B. Felter Peter Rabbit Leo Nicolaus Muscatine G. J. Nicolaus John Nangle St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Peter A. Yoder Dies After Illness at Kalona

Peter A. Yoder, long in failing health, died last Friday and was buried at Upper Deer Creek church Sunday. John Yoder of Oregon came for the funeral. Several local residents and visitors traveled to Iowa City on Monday for shopping and business, including Mr. and Mrs. Bohme and daughter, Mrs. Alva Niffenegger, and Mrs. Verda Louck.

Kalona Peter A. Yoder Upper Deer Creek Myra Huskins John Yoder Oregon Bohme Alva Niffenegger Verda Louck Iowa City R. V. Manatt Ray Boone Washington M. N. Adams D. J. Guengerich William Welte H. V. Beck C. G. Tilden Weiler Snyder J. C. Emmons J. Snair R. K. Eilis C. L. Eilis Norma Grady Rochester, Minn

Obituary of William Wayne Littrel of Letts

William Wayne Littrel born January 23 1911 died November 36 1926 at age 15 years 19 months 7 days son of Loyd and Louella Littrel. He was a Letts high school junior loved by family and friends with a sunny disposition. Survived by parents four sisters Lucile Ruth Alice Leah two brothers Howard Maurice and a predeceased brother. Grandparents H F E Jones of Columbus Junction. Funeral Thursday at UA BB church Letts Rev Schaffer Cranston officiated burial in Letts cemetery.

William Wayne Littrel Loyd Louella Littrel Wayne Letts High School Lioyd Little Ray Schafer Lucile Ruth Alice Letts Leah Wilton Howard Maurice H. FE. Jones Columbus Junction UA. BB Schaffer of Cranston Gurial

Hearing on Muscatine Improvement District 46 Series C

A public hearing is set for 7 30 p m December 30 1926 to review prior proceedings and the proposed special tax assessment on properties abutting streets and alleys in Improvement District 46 Series C. The schedule covers Oak and Orange Streets Alley in Ogilvie's Addition between Tenth and Eleventh Streets and the alley between Mulberry Avenue and Orange Streets with six inch reinforced concrete paving and no curb.

City of Muscatine Towa Tenth Eleventh Orange Mulberry Avenue Orange Streets Woodlawn Avenue

Classified and legal notices mix in Muscatine pages

The page lists advertising rates and deadlines for classifieds, followed by WANTED notices and a string of legal probate notices from Muscatine County Iowa. It includes petitions for divorce, probate hearings for W S Wanatta and Co F W Doering, and a public hearing notice for Improvement District No 46 with a $3 343 15 project cost.

District Court of Iowa Muscatine County Agnes Mary Bennett

Muscatine Plans Improvement District 48 Paving

City records show Improvement District Number 48 approval for East Third Street section from Oak Street to near Spring Street. Paving to be six inch reinforced cement concrete with curb, 27 feet wide, total cost $2,564.75, as recorded by City Recorder H. B. Caple.

City of Muscatine Iowa East Third Street Oak Street Spring Street H. B. Caple City Recorder

Christmas wreaths in fresh or lasting material

Greenwood Gardens offers wreaths of any size for any time and place. Choose from a full stock of evergreen or everlasting materials. Phone orders receive careful attention at 1000 Lucas Street. call 1358.

Greenwood Gardens Lucas

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President Cameron Iowa State Fair Fenstermaker West Liber Ping Beng Hap Poel Salle Aie Taken Kalona News Soo A A Hy Journal the Muscatine Journal K. Journal Garfield's Joseph C. Bennett Clerk of the District Court of Mary Louise Bennett Thompson & Thompson Plaintiff District Court Wanatta Dewher Dewher, A. D Said County A. S R. Stafford State of Co. F. W. Doering Said Ek. Erwin. Merk H.©. Madden City Recorder Lansing Rug Works E. 5Th E. E. Orris Barber Shop Iowa Ave E. Dora and Sons South Side Electric Shop Glasgow Tailors Marcel Mr. Hamilton Cedar Street Willow Twig Ben Davis Genetia Greenings James M .Brockway Glasgow Hopkins Filing Shop Cedar Fuller Brush Woodlawn Mulberry Ave J. B. Mark & Sons E. O. Burnside Close N. Modern. Inquire L. J M. Ziegler Sycamore J. Asthalter Smalley_Ave East Hill P. J. Murphy Ae Een Smalley Ave W. 2Nd W. 6Th Ron Csi W. 4Th Brook Call Glass’ Smart Shop W. H. Wilson Hershey Leysen’s Thompson's Hardware Store Island Ladies’ Aid East Front Street Grimm’s Drug Store Ladies of Fairport Church Ruthean Cook Books Havercamp’s Drug Store High Prairie Ladies St. Mary’s Ladies At Home Tea Co Phinindosia Club New Era Nesper’s Drug Store Colonial Hotel H. H. Schock Washburn Washington Street Maccabee Hall al Grooms Leo Hart East Seventh Dad Son Muscatine Home Hall Lamprecht Army Store Muscatine Cafe Muscatine City Titus Loan & Investment CO Iowa Avenue Harrisburg East Kentucky Kentucky Franklin County Illinois J. Ml. Brockway Town Avenue 7Th Street Lincoln Blvd N. Lang, Ardon Ia Bogard’s Hast Hill Inquire A Morgan's Drug Co A. Rolland M. J. D. Stuart Inquire J. Journal Jackson Park Hospital Stony Island Ave Chicago Ill Haefner Wm. Doering Fred W. Little Iowa Lodge No. 2 A. Feia W. M Triune Locks A. F A. M Masons Webb Electa Chapter Order of the Eastern Star M. & W. Chevrolet Co Leu Jefferson Hopewell Wisconsin Street Schoo Keifer Jersey Ohio Mason B. Horn Fred Castle & Sons Buffalo Prairie Cedar St Poland W. Harbaugh Arthur M. Hudachek China Davenport Chairs Duroc Boats Eric Erickson, Wilton Duco Studebaker Chevrolet Co Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine Auto Wrecking CO East Second Street A. C WasSner U. S Fisk Federal Skaya Cunningham Vgstee Ak Sas Cord Tire Ve. Eran Arene Avons Janine Ee Ntele Duplex Tire & Radiator Co E. 2Nd St
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