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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1920

Page

9

Orchestra May Retain Players in Davenport Talks

Prospects for keeping the Tri City symphony intact look brighter after a Davenport board meeting. A committee will meet Capitol theatre manager J H Blanchard to resolve conflicts over musicians who belong to both the symphony and theatre orchestras, risking breakup if no agreement is reached.

Tri-City Symphony Orchestra Davenport J. H. Blanchard Capitol Theatre New Theatre Grand Theatre Rotary Club

Irish To Meet in Des Moines To Form Iowa State Council

A Des Moines conference sponsored by the American Association for the Recognition of the Irish Republic aims to form an Iowa state council to manage Irish affairs. Attendees will include Irish organization leaders from Muscatine County and others supportive of independence. time to be announced. Miss Ida Mannings and Harry Robinson, both colored, received a wedding license. Mrs Hannah Brown was named Noble Grand of Miriam Rebekah lodge 27 with officers listed for 1921. plans include aiding a lodge in Illinois City and a Christmas party set for December 24 at I O O F hall. New officers for Colonel Hare circle elected for 1921 led by President Ida McGaughey. installation set January 11 at Mrs Ida Warfield’s home.

Muscatine County Iowa Washington Hannah Brown Miriaim Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Noble Margaret Swanson Ethel Stump Emma Rehbehn Leatha Pierson Ernest Kent Illinois City Iedge

Mission Circle discusses Near East conditions at annual meeting

The Woman's Mission Circle of First Congregational Church held a Friday meeting at Mrs. M. P. Bomke's East Fourth Street home with a large turnout. Frances Hawley led a detailed paper on Near East conditions including Turkish nationalism and Armenian persecution. officers for 1921 were elected: President Mrs. A. J. Magnus, Vice President Miss Mira Erb, Secretary Miss Bertha Vittum, Treasurer Mrs. W. J. Mark, Secretary of Literature Miss Ella Mulford. The next meeting is set for the second Friday in January at an announced location.

Woman's Mission First Congregational Church Near East M. P. Bomke East Fourth Street Frances Hawley Congregational Church Asia Minor Turkish National Party A. J. Magnus Mira Erb Bertha Vittum W. J. Mark Ella Mulford

Mrs Thompson to Speak at Good Fellowship Meeting

Mrs Maynard Thompson is announced as the speaker at a Good Fellowship meeting at the Y W C A rooms Sunday afternoon starting at 4 o clock. She will discuss Christmas in Art and the event is open to all girls and women of the city. An important Daughters of Isabella court meeting is set for Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the K C Lodge rooms with several matters to be decided and a large attendance urged.

Thompson Good Fellowship Maynard Thompson Daughters of Isabella Court K. C

Sewing Circle All Day Meeting Largely Attended

The Ladies' Sewing circle of Evangelical church held an all day session in the church parlors with strong attendance. Activities included quilting and sewing for projects, a pot luck noon meal, a brief business period, and a luncheon served by Mesdames George Kurtz and Henry Kindler. Another all day session is planned for next week and a Happy circle meeting is set for Friday at Mrs. Henry Drewes home on Clinton street.

Sewing Circle Ladies’ Sewing Circle Evangelical Church George Kurtz Henry Kindler Happy Circle Henry Drewes Clinton Street

Mulford Congregational Bazaar Raises Over 75 Dollars

Complete success marked the annual bazaar and sale at Mulford Congregational Church under the Young People's Organization. More than 75 dollars was expected to be cleared. An early program featured a playlet At the Photographers and musical selections. Varied fancywork, foodstuffs and sale items were displayed and sold.

Mulford Congregational Church Young People’s Organization

Jones Nominated Internal Revenue Collector in Iowa

President Wilson nominates Isaac T. Jones of Des Moines Iowa to be collector of internal revenue for Iowa. A marriage license was issued to Raymond E. Erwin and Ella Lewis. The Wants have helped many.

Jones Internal Revenue Collector Iowa Washington, D. C Isaac T. Jones Des Moines Wilson Internal Revenue Raymond E. Erwin Ella Lewis

Former local girl Countess Peronne at Davenport

The Davenport audience will see Countess Peronne and her husband Count Peronne at the Columbia Theatre the last half of this week. Trix Oliver, formerly of Muscatine, is praised for her vaudeville act with her husband and notes that vaudeville suits their style better than light opera.

Countess Peronne Trix Oliver Columbia Davenport Count Peronne Muscatine Roach & Musser Company Davenport Playhouse Columbia Theatre Miss Oliver Oliver Trix

Legion Banquet Honors Home Talent Cast

The American Legion hosted a banquet at Hotel Muscatine gold room Friday evening honoring the home talent cast of "Oh Oh Cindy." Most grown members attended while friends joined a post-banquet dance. Legion members delivered humorous talks and music by Mohnsen's orchestra. Juvenile cast members will be entertained by the Legion's auxiliary.

Cindy American Legion Legion Post Hotel Muscatine Gold Room Legion Mohnsen Woman's Auxiliary of the Legion

L Allegro Players Win First Of Games

L Allegro basketball team defeated the Bona Fide club of the Y W C A 33 to 12 in a game at the Presbyterian gymnasium Friday evening. It was the first in a series of inter class games planned for the coming months.

L’allegro Bona Fide Presbyterian Gymnasium Eva McCormick Harriet Erickson Hazel Greenwald Gertrude Haney Hester Bowman Juaffita Jones Ethel O'Brien Nellie Lange Sylvia Schwartz Verna Schlipf

Six Hundred Students in 1923 Slogan Adopted by Muscatine School

During Education Week Superintendent S A Potts announces the local high school slogan Six Hundred Students in 1923. The district enrollment exceeds four hundred with eighth grade excluded. Juniors aim to graduate 85, sophomores 90, freshmen 125. Cards compare earnings of grammar and high school graduates to urge continued schooling.

S. A. Potts Muscatine Potts

Japan Sees Highest Frequency Of Moderate Earthquakes

In Japan moderate earthquakes occur more frequently than in any other country, highlighting the region's seismic activity and the need for preparedness and resilient infrastructure.

Japan

Guatemalan Envoy to Explain Call on Senator Moses

Dr Julio Bianchi Guatemalan minister to the United States will be asked by the State Department for an explanation of his yesterday call on Senator Moses of New Hampshire. The meeting discussed the senator's resolution asking for information on the detention of former President Cabrera by Guatemala's present authorities. Department officers say the action was without precedent and violated diplomatic usage, though a recall request is not expected.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Julio Bianchi United States State Department Moses New Hampshire Department Cabrera Guatemala

Gold purity differences and US car makes noted

A report notes Australian gold appears redder than California gold. It also states the United States has 150 makes of passenger automobiles. The classifieds mention Want Ads for roomers.

Australia California United States

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Orchestra Tri-City Musical Organization Associa TION TN Towa Ida Mannings Harry Robinson Colonel Hare Fannie Riemcke Ida McGaughey Anna Cummins Addie York Lucretia Howard Marie Worst Caroline Biles Keise Ida Warfield East Second Street Gumps Keller Herman Keller Grandview Avenue Kensington Mamie Johnson Julius Gerndt Peter Romann Anna Opelt Louis Kautz Lowa Avenue Heato Mulford Countess Now Legion Banquets Erie Buick L. R. Heitz East Guatamalen Journal Classified Advertisement Daily Journal Muscatine, Iowa Roy R. Pearson Osteopathic Hercher Bank Franklin County Muscatine Lumber & Coal Co
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