Rural schools of Muscatine County exceed ninety percent attendance
Attendance data for Muscatine County rural schools in 1928-29 shows all 48 schools averaging over 90 percent, with Siloam and Wapsinonoc leading at 98.1 and 97.9 percent. Weather and illness impacted some schools, but many still posted 93 to 96 percent figures, and township standings are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscaline
E. D. Bradley
Bradley
Muscatine
Siloam School
Wapinonoc Township
Wapsinonoc Town
Locust Grove
Bloomington Township
Cranston
Room 2
Cedar Township
Mittman
Fruitland Township
Prairie
Hazel Colberg
Lucas Grove
Agnes Bjork
Pleasant View
Fuchsia Harrington
Prospect Hill
Evelyn Wagner
Penn Avenue
Evelyn Stiles
Swamp
Marian McFadden
Fairport
Velma Phares
Shiloh
Hazel Walter
Union No
Loretta Branson
Maple Grove
Frances Cross
Union
Gertrude Swassiik
Mary Taub
Hazel Dell
Violet Shepherd
Center Grove
Fern Mills
Pike
Walter Foot
Mary Boyens
Goshen Valley
Evelyn Nay
Fairview
Harriette James
Crabapple
Maxine Boettger
Sunnyside
Aleta Singleton
Brockway
Margaret Hesseltine
Melpine
Maude Pace
Velma Fiala
Dickerson
Phyllis Romaine
Sweetland Center
Louise Brown
Kalorama
Lucille Brei
Willow Grove
Laura Schmitt
Port Allen
Lorena Maxwell
Rose Shellabarger
Star
Alice Harbaugh
Moscow
Independent
Laverna Koch
North Star
Biance Nietzel
Central
Nellie Mahoney
Osage
Cora Beard
White Prairie
Daisy Kemp
Burr Oak
Anna Tillard
Sweetland Valley
Clara Hoag
Stockton
Fulton
Orono
Wapsinonoc
Goshen
Bloomington
Wilton
Montpelier
Sweetland
Lake
Seventy
Cedar
Fruitland
Cleveland Banker Leaps to Death From High Bridge
In Cleveland Ohio on December 11 AP reports James E. Naughton assistant cashier of U S Fidelity and Guaranty leaped from the high level bridge. He plunged about 110 feet to the pavement below after grasping the bridge rail as Thomas McIntyre saw him drop. Authorities suspect grief over his father’s death on Thanksgiving day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
James E. Naughton
U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Thomas McIntyre
Naughton
McIntyre
Patrick J. Naughton
Capital reporters complete sentences for refusal to talk
Three Washington Times reporters, Jack Nevin Jr Linton Burkett and Gorman Hendricks, finished 45 day jail terms for refusing to testify before a grand jury on liquor conditions. Five days were remitted for good behavior, with potential re incarceration if they again refuse to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Times
Jack Nevin, Jr
Linton Burkett
Gorman Hendricks
Peyton Gordon
Times
Meanest Man sought in Muscatine Christmas tree theft
A reward of 10 dollars is offered by Louis Elfers for the identity of the thief who has been stealing the colored globes from downtown Muscatine Christmas trees. The loss spoils the holiday display installed by merchants and lights that brighten the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Elfers
Muscatine
Elfers
Prison Mutiny at Auburn Prison Ends With Gate Opening
About 1,580 convicts rose in revolt at Auburn state prison. Guards, troopers, and citizens formed a ring outside the walls as 12 ring leaders were barricaded inside. Warden Jennings and keepers were held hostage. The front gate was opened to avoid pitched battle after authorities urged concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Ernest Pavesi
Joseph Bravata
Steven Pawlak
Auburn
N. Y
Auburn State Prison
George A. Durnford
Edgar
Syracuse
George S. Peacock
National Guard
Wall Street
Sullivan
Lieut
Solvay Perry
Raymond F. C. Keith
Albany
Keith
Perry
Jacobby Committed as Inebriate at Mt Pleasant
Harry Jacoby, formerly a linesman at the municipal light plant, was committed to Mt. Pleasant state hospital as an inebriate after a hearing of the insanity commission at 2 pm. He was picked up by police at the Grand hotel and had earlier been freed by a Louisa county jury on Jan 29, 1927 for the murder of J. W. Gage of Letts after a New Year’s quarrel. Gage died later in a Muscatine hospital from a neck wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jacoby
Municipal
State Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Grand Hotel
Jacoby
Louisa County
J. W. Gage
Letts
Gage
Muscatine
Mother of Eight Steals Chickens to Buy Furniture
Vandalia reports Mrs. M. J. Leidner, mother of eight, admitted stealing neighbor chickens to pay furniture installments. County judge C. R. Torrence fined $1, gave one day in jail and placed her on probation as her husband pleaded for mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
M. J. Leidner
C. R. Torrence
Mutiny at Auburn Prison Ends in Guard Capture and Demands
Convicts seize control after overtaking the warden and staff as a guard named Winney escapes. Communications are cut inside the walls, while armed guards and civilian workers protect the warden’s family. Spokesman Henry Sullivan warns that inmates will die unless safe conduct is granted and gates opened. The prior riot, on a Sunday, left 2 dead, 4 wounded guards, 4 wounded convicts, and 1 inmate killed during recapture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Winney
Winney
Durford
Jennings
Henry Sullivan
Auburn Prison
Freise-Thede Wedding Announced At Party In City
Miss Emeline Freise and Vern M Thede were married in Cedar Rapids on December 4. The groom’s sister Estelle Thede hosted a postnuptial party at her home with twelve bridesmaids and gifts in burnt orange and brown. The bride works at Huttig Manufacturing and was crowned Queen of Lights. the groom is a traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline Freise
Vern M. Thede
Estelle Thede
Canon Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Charles O. Lee
Church of God
Maxine Glascow
Helen Friese
Ferris Colburg
Thede
Huttig Manufacturing Company
Chase Piano Pupils Appear In Recital At Chase Studios
Mrs George Chase hosts a pupil recital at the Chase music studios on Tuesday evening. Evelyn Fletcher violin pupil assists. her twin Ellsworth Fletcher accompanies. Outstanding violin solos by Evelyn Fletcher and Ellsworth delight the audience. The finale piano trio The Soldiers are Coming is performed by Ruth Annavine and Terrel Penrod joining the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrod
Ruth
Annavine
Terrel
Richley hosts R F Club with five hundred prizes
Mr. and Mrs. John Richley entertained members of the R. F. club at their home. A tray supper was followed by a five hundred game with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lange winning first and Mrs. Sheldon Schreurs and Carl Winning second. A radio program followed and plans were made for a Christmas party on December 21 at the Lange home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F
John Richley
Grandview Avenue
Herman Lange
Sheldon Schreurs
Carl
Liberty Street
Holiday Party Planned for Wimodausis Members
The Wimodausis club advanced plans for a holiday party to be held on January 14 at Mrs. William Priester’s home 1307 East Second Street. Mrs. Frank Ellman hosted the club at her home 1139 Hershey Avenue Tuesday with only one member absent, the afternoon devoted to a work session. Division B of the Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church canceled its meeting Wednesday due to a shortage of buttons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimodausis
William Priester
East Second Street
Wimodausis Club
Frank Ellman
Hershey Avenue
Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church
Charges Dismissed Against Fred Loga in District Court
Judge W. W. Scott dismissed charges of illegal parentage against Fred Loga this afternoon on motion by county attorney Harold Wilson. Attorney H. M. Bartlett represented Loga in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Loga
W. W. Scott
Harold Wilson
H. M. Bartlett
Loga
High Compression Gasoline and Certified Lubricants
The piece notes the auto maker’s dependence on crude oil refiners and lauds local use of High Compression gasoline and Certified lubricants. It emphasizes durable engines, cold weather efficiency, and the protective role of Certified Motor Oil.
District Court Action Updates in Lundy and Maxwell Estates
Judge W W Scott approved the final report of C W Lundy as administrator for John A Lundy with C R Stafford as attorney. Minnie Maxwell guardian of Lorena Maxwell had her report proven and the guardian discharged. C R Stafford named guardian for John A Lundy declared of unsound mind. M J Madden filed an amendment to a foreclosure petition against Robert Murdock with H C Madden representing the plaintiff. P Goff appointed executor of George Vaughan with M W Stapleton as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Lundy
John A. Lundy
W. W. Scott
C. R. Stafford
M. J. Madden
Robert Murdock
H. C. Madden
Minnie Maxwell
Lorena Maxwell
Scott
Nichols
Tipton
D. P. Goff
George Vaughan
M. W. Stapleton
Committee Formed to Set Rules for Factory Cage League
A three member committee was named to establish rules for a factory basketball league as 11 teams, including Kautz Baking, consider joining. Members are W C Newton of Rock Island freights Paul Kent of Hutting and Walter Evans of Bell Telephone. The next meeting date is not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Lindley
Kautz Baking Company
W. C. Newton
Rock Island Freights
Paul Kent
Huttigs
Walter Evans
Bell Telephone Company
Postpone New Era Concert and Meeting Due to Roads
The Silberstein trio concert and the Ladies Aid society meeting at the Ziegler Memorial church's community house have been postponed because of road conditions. No new date for the concert, and the Ladies Aid annual meeting planned for today is rescheduled. The young people's bi weekly party remains on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silberstein
Tri-cities
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
Young People's Society
Clifford Collins Hearing Continued on Insanity Charge
Clifford Collins appeared before the county commission on Tuesday afternoon as charges of inebriety were continued for 30 days. It marked the second continuance in the case. Collins was arrested by local officers Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Collins
County Commission
Collins
Funeral services for Mrs. F. A. Huttig Sr.
Mrs. F. A. Huttig Sr died in Kansas City Missouri. Funeral services at Wittich Funeral Home at 2 30 Thursday afternoon. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. She is survived by son William A. of Kansas City Missouri a daughter in law Mrs F A Tappe of Kansas City a niece Mrs Tillie Knox Burnett of Chicago and sister Miss Ella Kneese of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Huttig
Kansas City
Wittich
Greenwood Cemetery
Tillie Knox Burnett
Chicago
Ella Kneese
Muscatine
Public Responding Well to Drive for Boy Scout Budget
Officials report strong public response to the drive for the 1930 Boy Scout budget of 3000 dollars. Weather has been unfavorable since Tuesday but drive teams remain active and nearly all territory is yet to be covered with totals due later this week.
Mrs Gregg Guests at County Meeting in Muscatine
Mrs Mary Gregg of Iowa State College Ames a state leader of home demonstration agents spent the day in Muscatine. With Miss Grayce Stevens she attended a Montpelier township meeting at Mrs Fred Rinnerts home. The lesson Cereals was studied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gregg
Lows State College
Ames
Muscatine
Grayce Stevens
Montpelier Township
Fred Rinnert
Jellyfish Contains Over Fifteen Ounces Water In One Pound
A jellyfish specimen weighs one pound and contains more than fifteen ounces of water. The note highlights the high water content in the creature's body.
Konjola freed happy man of Konjola
Mr R A Giles of Cedar Rapids describes relief from a nervous condition tied to a disordered liver and kidneys after using Konjola. He claims improved sleep energy and calmer nerves. Konjola sold at Grimm drug store in Muscatine and by local druggists across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konjola
R. A. Giles
North Sixteenth Street
Cedar Rapiaca
Muscatine
Grimm Drug Store
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Cleveland
Bamby Bread
U.S
U.S. Rye
MR. and
Mrs. Richley
Herr’s
East Fifth St
Wyninger
Mrs. Gregg
Happy Man
MR. R. A. Giles
Venice
M.colm.& Company
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