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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
2
Edward H Bitzer post of the American Legion votes to elect a board of three physicians to act in advisory capacity and aid needy ex service men. The motion to appoint a three member board passes, with duties limited to advisory help and directing patients to proper institutions for treatment.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States has scheduled a national housing conference in Washington on January 27 and 28. Sessions and group conferences will cover buildings of all kinds. A Hartford session is currently in progress, with many members interested in the outcomes and decisions of the national gathering.
Washington D C Dec 10 A conference between the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and acting Secretary Davis arranged cooperation to obtain U S recognition in distribution of German cables ceded to the allied powers under the Versailles treaty. Senator Lodge said the committee gave unqualified approval to Secretary Davis's stance in the talks.
Washington D C December 10 Rear Admiral H T Mayo wartime commander of the U S fleet has been placed on the navy retired list after more than 47 years of service He held flag command longer than any other rear admiral and commanded the U S fleet longer than any modern navy officer in that post
Paris dispatch states President Wilson has allowed Armenia very liberal borders. The information came from the French foreign office after the decision was delivered yesterday.
Miss Gladys Moylan daughter of Mr and Mrs William Moylan united in marriage with Alan Cornelius White of Iowa City in Cedar Rapids ceremony. The Very Rev J J Toomey officiated. Teresa Moylan was maid of honor and William White best man. couple to reside in Iowa City after a winter in the south. Out of town guests from Muscatine and Iowa City attended. a five course bridal breakfast followed at the Montrose hotel.
The Ladies Aid society of St Marys church concluded its 1920 church year at a Thursday afternoon meeting in the school hall. Reports showed strong activity and a large amount of work completed. New officers are President Mrs Kate Miller, Vice President Mrs Helen Kleinfeld er, Secretary Mrs Bertha Robe, and Treasurer Mrs Caroline Brown. The society will suspend meetings for the rest of the year with the first session planned for January.
Island Women finalize arrangements for a Christmas sale of home made foods and aprons at Henderson drug store on Saturday. The event features mince pies, doughnuts, cakes, bread, cookies, and fancywork. Four Alladin lamps were bought for the church and will be installed before Christmas. Regular meetings are postponed until after the new year.
Election of officers for the 1921 year will be a key feature of a Colonel Hare circle meeting to be held at 7 30 pm tonight at Mrs. Fannie Riemcke’s home on East Sixth street Reports of the past year will be presented and plans for future meetings discussed Attendance urged for all members.
Members of the Jolly Bunch card club visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ray at 1492 Washington Street for a Thursday evening meeting. Fourteen attended and played High Five with John Weise winning high score and Mrs. Ed Dollman taking the booby prize. A tray luncheon closed the event. John Weise and Mrs. Dollman will host next week at Seventh street and Mulberry avenue.
E B Reed and W J hosted a pleasant gathering Wednesday evening. A grand goose dinner began the night at the Hotel Grand followed by a dance at the armory hall. Music came from Grimm's Syncopating Six, with readings by Mrs. Ralph Chamberlain and vocal duets by Lucy and Virginia McClean. Guests included residents from West Liberty and Wilton.
All incumbent members with expiring terms were re elected at the Iowa state house session. E T Davis Iowa City E J Curtin Decorah T C Legos What Cheer F E Sheldon Mt. Ayr Sears McHenry Denison won reelection amid contest in districts six and eight. Director Sheldon and Clayton faced opposition. Sheldon retained post. Cameron and Mullen reelected to leadership roles. session to organize and appoint executives continues. Governor elect Kendall favored agriculture and fair development. President Cameron spoke on the issue in his address.
The item notes farmers struggle with rents and poor realizations, suggesting grain rents may replace cash rent with landlord sharing in good and bad years. It also mentions Venice quarantine origins and a Knights of Pythias meeting in Castle Hall at 7:30 p m with esquire rank business urged for all members.
Police chief Sam G Bronner warns Saturday parking limits in the downtown business district will be enforced during the holidays. Cars may park for ten minutes between noon and 11 pm, with violators prosecuted to the limit to ease traffic congestion.
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