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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1929

Page

4

D. D. Club Dinner Party At Roach and Musser Employees

Miss Leta Singleton and Miss Ruth Stelzner hosted the D. D. club at the Frank Walters home 1216 Oak on Tuesday. A three course dinner for 10 followed by a business meeting and entertainment including stunts singing and games. Five hundred winner Inez Steinbaugh. Jan 14 party committee Hel en Dietrich and Laure Shultz.

Leta Singleton Ruth Stelzner D. D. Club Roach and Musser Company Frank Walters Oak Street Inez Steinbaugh Helen Dietrich Laure Shultz

Election of officers at Amoma class meeting

The Amoma class of the First Baptist church held a Tuesday evening meeting in the church parlors to elect officers. Mrs Marie Beitz was chosen president Lena Parker secretary Mildred Full mer treasurer Mildred Oopping sunshine committee chairman Adele Bridges social committee chair Ethel Fisher reporter. Parlors were decorated in Christmas colors and gifts were exchanged.

Amoma First Baptist Church Marie Beitz Lena Parker Mildred Fullmer Mildred Oopping Sunshine Adele Bridges Ethel Fisher

Banner Lodge Elects Mrs Plate President

Banner lodge of the Degree of Honor held its annual meeting at Maccabee hall Tuesday evening and elected officers led by president Mrs Al bina Plate. Other officers include Mrs Myrtle Tillie past president Mrs Rose Hillmer first vice president Mrs Elsa Lorenzen second vice president Mrs Helen Mark treasurer Mrs Emma Krone inner watch Mrs Julia Bitzer outside watch and physicians Dr G D Lezott and Dr J L Klein.

Banner Lodge Plate Albina Plate Maccabee Hall Myrtle Tillie Rose Hillmer Elsa Lorenzen Helen Mark Emma Krone Julia Bitzer G. D. Lezott J. L. Klein

Fidelas Club Elects Miss Nietzel President

The Fidelas club of Mulford Congregational church elected Miss Elda Nietzel as president at a Tuesday evening meeting hosted by Miss Mabel Appel on Grandview avenue. Mrs. Walter Umlandt is vice president, Mrs. Viola Pitchforth secretary, and Miss Florence Martin treasurer. Christmas gifts were exchanged and prizes awarded to Mrs. Pitchforth and Miss Lenora Ellman in guessing contests. Miss Edna Busch will host the club in one month.

Fidelas Club Nietzel Elda Nietzel Mulford Congregational Church Mabel Appel Grandview Avenue Walter Umlandt Viola Pitchforth Florence Martin Lenora Ellman Edna Busch Hershey Avenue

Auction by Young Women's guild at First Presbyterian meet

The Young Women's guild of the First Presbyterian church will hold an auction in connection with a meeting January 14. Plans were made during a business and social session on Tuesday evening in the church parlors. A large number of members attended with hostesses listed as Misses Kate Funck Cora Funck Hazel Cold Ella Gertenbach Florence Haifleigh Edith Haifleigh and Mesdames George Eitman and J L Ewing.

Young Women's Guild First Presbyterian Church Kate Funck Cora Funck Hazel Cold Ella Gertenbach Florence Haifleigh Edith Haifleigh George Eitman J. L. Ewing

Trinity Girls Friendly Society to Stage The End of the Rainbow

Members of Trinity Episcopal church Girls Friendly Society selected roles for The End of the Rainbow during a parish hall meeting. Eighteen members attended and the date was to be announced. Future meetings will move from Tuesday to Monday.

Girls Friendly Society Trinity Episcopal Church

Miss Secrist Hosts Ayeta Class Social and Contest

The Ayeta class of the First Baptist church met Tuesday evening with hostess Miss Helen Secrist. Large attendance, games and contests followed the business session with prizes to Twyla Truitt and Mildred Abbott. A Christmas program is planned at a joint Ladies Aid and Women’s Mission circle meeting Thursday at 2 30 in the Baraca room. Rhoda Bible class of Evangelical Protestant church to hold a work and business meeting Thursday evening with hostesses Mrs Bertha Kasper and Mrs Eva Kindler. Ladies Aid society of the First Congregational church issues notice of upcoming activities.

Miss Secrist First Baptist Church Helen Secrist Roscoe Avenue Twyla Truitt Mildred Abbott Ladies Aid Society Women’s Mission Circle Baraca Rhoda Bible Class Evangelical Protestant Church Bertha Kasper Eva Kindler

Jury Draw Announces Grand and Petit Jurors for January Term

Twelve men were drawn for grand juror service and sixty for petit jurors for the January term, opening Jan. 7 with Judge D. W. Jackson presiding. Grand jurors report at term start. petit jurors summoned for 10 oclock Jan. 14. Names span multiple townships including Muscatine, Fulton, Moscow, Seventy Six and Wilton.

D. W. Jackson Muscatine Grand Jury J. H. Froehner Fourth Ward C. R. Kennedy Bloomington Clarence Bernick Fulton Charles Toyne Goshen Adolph Luedtke Lake Township John Spring Montpelier Philip Freyermuth Moscow Township Fred Poole Pike Township L. E. Downer Seventy Six J. W. TeStrake Sweetland T. M. Addleman Wapsinonee Harold Wacker Wilton Township Petit R. E. Platt A. J. Neidig Greenblatt William Walters Glen Fischer H. B. Christopherson Paul Fischer F. H. Boyd Clarence Clark L. R. Simpson Ruby Stohr J. Fred Tomfeld Clarence Opelt Edward A. Hahn Austin G. Hoopeshardt Fred Gerth Wesley Schwalm Fruitland Herbert Klein George Weise Glen Toyne A. W. Sander John Minder Bion Hitchcock John Hetzler Orone Ernest Wagner E. J. Crawford Robert Wolford Earl Smith John T. Healy W. E. Doer

Business meeting set for Thursday at 3 in church parlors

A business meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock to take place in the church parlors. The event will convene local members to discuss community matters and plan upcoming activities.

Method to Register Disabled Voters Now Available

The article announces a new provision under the permanent registration plan allowing voters ill or unable to visit city hall to register. Commissioner R A Van Dyke states blanks like absent voter forms are usable, taken to the voter's home for signing, and must be notarized or sworn by an official. Registration must be completed at least 10 days before an election.

R. A. van Dyke

Hamilton Wins Default Judgment Against Florence Withrow

In district court Judge W. W. Scott signed a default decree Tuesday awarding Hannah Hamilton $1,355 plus interest and costs against Florence Withrow. The suit named George O. Withrow and Florence Withrow. it was dismissed for George O. Withrow. Attorneys Nichols, Tipton and Tipton represented the defendant.

Hannah Hamilton Florence Withrow W. W. Scott George O. Withrow Nichols Tipton

Christmas Opportunity Number One

A mother seeks a radio gift to keep her 11 year old son Ralph home and out of mischief. With a fatherless home and current influence from others, a simple radio he can install could aid his conduct. Call Miss Grace Weeks at 1208 to donate and be Santa Claus, with names of early donors shared if approved.

Santa Claus Ralph

Sunday Evening Frock Fashion Trend Described

The Sunday evening frock is a picturesque gown with unusually lovely sleeves and neck treatment. It features soft garnet velvets, tawny gold brocaded lames and other glamorous fabrics and carries a party air rather than a church one.

Russia’s 7500 Mile Regular Air Network Highlights Longest Routes

Russia maintains about 7500 miles of regular flying routes with the Moscow to Irkutsk line noted as the world’s longest regular air route. The overall network spans over 3000 miles in distance.

Russia Moscow Irkutsk

Cattle Raisers Seek Court Order To Halt Tuberculin Testing

Eighty eight Muscatine county farmers file suit seeking a temporary injunction to stop the tuberculin test on their cattle without consent. The petition claims the test is not an effective TB control method and condemns healthy cattle, with 47 paragraphs detailing the testing process and alleged misapplications.

Muscatine County H. W. Canjerell William C. Steffen M. G. Thornburg Department of Agriculture Frances Rosenbaum C. H. Pitchforth G. H. Sharp Iowa Department of Agriculture Muscatine County Board of Supervisors Department of Tre Supreme Court

Drunkenness and Cruelty Alleged in Clay Petition

Grace Clay sues Everett Clay for divorce alleging habitual drunkenness and cruelty. A writ of attachment for $1,000 was issued against the husband’s property. She seeks custody of daughter Evelyn and both temporary and permanent alimony plus the furniture. Married June 2, 1915. separation December 10 of this year. Attorney F L Bicimeier represents Mrs Clay.

Grace Clay Everett Clay Iowa Buffet W. W. Scott Clay

Objections to Muscatine Sewer Bonds Hearings Set

Objections to the proposed 75000 sewer bond issue for Muscatine's 1930 program will be heard by the city council Thursday afternoon at 2 50. The George M Bechtel company handles preliminary work and bids for the Papoose creek sewer extension at Sycamore street will be opened. The meeting will also cover objections to the west branch extension at Logan street with a contract letting date likely set.

Muscatine George M. Bechtel Company Davenport Papoose Creek Sycamore Street Logan Street

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