Jackson School Orchestra and Glee Club Concert
Jackson School Orchestra and Glee Club perform Wednesday evening featuring violin solos “Christmas Greetings” and “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” with Redner and Corrine Lange, and a piano trio. The program includes “March Des Tambours” and “Whispering Hope,” plus glee club performances of Miserere, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, Silent Night, and other pieces by Verdi Mozart and Tchaikovsky.
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Little Town of Bethlehem
Redner
Corrine Lange
Junior Phillips
Warren King
Weldon Whistler
Glee Club
Verdi
Shirley Lambert
Ruth Springborn
Maryella Fuller
American National Melodies
Mary Vaughn
C. E. Boyd
Spirit of America
Death of Mrs H A Neidig in California
Word reached Muscatine of Mrs H A Neidig s death in Alta Vena California from throat tumor She had lived in Muscatine before moving to California about thirteen years ago Active in Trinity guild Red Cross and public affairs Born in Ohio in 1842 she was 85 Surviving brothers and sisters live in Missouri California and Muscatine with several nieces and nephews listed
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H. A. Neidis
H. A. Neidig
Alta Vena
Calif
Neidig
Muscatine
California
Trinity Guild
Red Cross
Ohio
Theen
John
Mary Hiles
Missouri
Judson
Eva Benedict
Elsie Douglass
Cedar Rapids
Bertha de Camp
Charles Chamberlin
Death of Former Muscatine Man Reported in Chicago
Frank Grossklaus died in Chicago Monday night with family in the city. No cause or details released. Body to arrive in Muscatine late tonight. Hoffman Mortuary to handle arrangements.
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Frank Grossklaus
Muscatine
Chicago
Grossklaus
Hoffman Mortuary
Plan swimming event at Y W C A Muscatine
A girls swimming meet for Muscatine High School will be held Thursday evening at 6 30 at the Y W C A pool under Ada Chalmers health education director. Thirty five girls compete in two teams Purple led by Lillian Frye and Gold led by Bernice Eversmeyer. Points count toward high school letters. events include five special races four beginners four form five life saving stunts and diving and distance plunges plus an advanced class novelty races. Nominal admission. judges are Mrs Adele Adams Gladys Crossley Harriet Yingling.
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Muscatine High School
Y. W
Ada Chalmers
Lillian Frye
Bernice Eversmeyer
High School Athletic Association
Adele Adams
Gladys Crossley
Harriet Yingling
Wife Answers Suit Next Day Seeking Separation
Mrs. Margaret Bierman filed an answer and cross petition in district court denying her husband William Bierman cruelty charges and seeking a divorce for herself with custody of their young son and $10 weekly alimony. She says turbulent marriage culminated Saturday when he, intoxicated, kicked in the door at 1009 Oregon Street and frightened her, prompting a police call. Attorneys are Hanley & Hanley for Bierman and Thompson & Thompson for his wife.
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Margaret Bierman
William Bierman
Hanley & Hanley
Bierman
Thompson & Thompson
Coser Ruth Freyermuth Joins Phi Mu at Iowa Wesleyan
Sophomore Ruth Freyermuth of Muscatine has pledged Phi Mu at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant. Orlean Wellens also from the college acted in the recent play Mrs Bumpstead Leigh. Community notices include land deeds Bank clearings stockyard hog receipts and school activities.
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Ruth Freyermuth
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Phi Mu
Orlean Wellens
Bumpstead-Leigh
Classes Competing in Sale of Season Basketball Tickets
Members of W. L. Brown's bookkeeping classes at the high school opened a drive to sell season tickets for home games of the Little Muskies. The first and fifth period classes compete, with the winners receiving tickets to the game with the Fos-
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W. L. Brown
Little Muskies
Ainners
Fos
McKee Renominated for Muscatine Postmaster Post
President Coolidge renominated William S. McKee for Muscatine postmaster completing his first term set to expire December 19 after taking office in 1923. The slate also includes Frank M. Williams for Council Bluffs and Charles C. Shrader for Iowa City.
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William S. McKee
Muscatine
Coolidge
Associated Press Dispatches
Senate
McKee
Frank M. Williams
Council Bluffs
Charles C. Shrader
Iowa City
Block resigns as manager of W.G. Block company
Fred O. Block formerly of Muscatine and now Davenport has stepped down as manager and president of the W.G. Block company. He will be succeeded by Joseph P. Langford, longtime assistant and vice president. Block's resignation stems from a wish to focus on other business interests including local gravel properties, with his home remaining in Davenport.
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Fred O. Block
Muscatine
Davenport
W.G. Block
Joseph P. Langford
Block
Mr. Block
Man Killed by Santa Fe Train Near Monmouth
Fred L. Martin about 50 years old superintendent of the Warren county poor farm near Monmouth Ill was struck and killed by a fast Santa Fe train Monday His body was found on the pilot of the engine when the train stopped at Ft Madison about 40 miles away AP report notes the date was December 13 in Monmouth Illinois.
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Monmouth
Fred L. Martin
Warren County
Here
Ft. Madison
Local Muscatine Fans Back Team For State Title Run
Members of the class express hope that local fans will sustain support for the team through a week long contest as they aim for another successful season. They recall last year's state championship run and anticipate a large season ticket sale.
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Toria
Muscatine
Mooseheart Legion Women Elect Mrs Rink Senior Regent
At Moosehall Monday, Mrs Nona Rink was re elected senior regent of the Women of Mooseheart Legion. Elsie Height was chosen junior regent with Hannah Reay chaplain Edna Laffin recorder and Irehe Burrows treasurer. Installations set for Monday Jan 9. Fifteen Muscatine members to Davenport for a special meeting. Mesclathes Elsie Height Emma Horst Elizabeth Horst served at the social hour.
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Moosehheart Legion
Rink
Nona Rink
Women of
Mooseheart Legion
Moosehall
Elsie Height
Hannah Reay
Edna Laffin
Irehe Burrows
Legion
Davenport
Surprise party honors Mrs Leonard Neyens at home
A surprise party was given at the Leonard Neyens home on rural route No 5 to welcome Mrs Neyens back from a two month visit with her sister in Pasadena California. Twenty seven relatives and friends attended with the Lone Run Kensington club members among them. Music games and diversions filled the evening.
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Leonard Nevens
Leonard Neyens
Neyens
No. 5
Lone Run Kensington Club
Post-nuptial Party Honors Mrs. Greenblatt Bride
Misses Ethel and Jeanette Greenblatt hosted at 704 East Fifth Street a post-nuptial courtesy for Mrs. Charles J. Greenblatt last month. Four tables played bridge with high score prizes and a party gift for the bride. Decorations followed green and orchid colors.
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Ethel
Jeanette Greenblatt
East Fifth Street
Charles J. Greenblatt
Pauly Sues Montgomery Over Garage Nuisance Claim
Trial underway in district court before Judge W. W. Scott. John Pauly claims the Bart Hill garage next to his home creates noise and gas fumes constituting a nuisance and seeks abatement. Attorneys N and C J Rosen berger represent Pauly while Drake and Wilson defend the defendants.
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John Pauly
William J. Montgomery
Bart Hill
W. W. Scott
Pauly
N. and
C. J. Rosenberger
Drake & Wilson
Blind musician entertains Kiwanis at Muscatine meeting
Bob Finley, a blind musician, entertained Kiwanis club members at Hotel Muscatine at noon. He played guitar and harmonica and sang a group of songs as the club voted to support sending a basketball team on another westward tour this year.
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Bob Finley
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Muscatine
Mus
Annual Meeting of Pleasant Prairie Savings Bank
Pleasant Prairie Indiana reports its annual stockholders meeting with a new board: J R Baker, Robert Bennett, J R Dose, William Behrlecke, J L Giesler, George M Grimm, Charles F Hermann, H A Marts, B G Piett. Directors elected officers: President J R Baker, Vice President E G Piett, Cashier Charles F Hermann, Assistant Cashier A E Kretschmar. Surplus raised to 20 percent. 3 percent dividend approved. Deposits and total resources reached 8,000.
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Pleasant Prairie
The
Pleasant Prairie Savings Bank
J. FR. Baker
Robert Bennett
J. R. Dose
William Behrecke
J. L. Giesler
George M. Grimm
Charles F. Hermann
H. A. Marts
B. G. Piett
J. R. Baker
E. G. Piett
Charlis F. Hermann
A. E. Kretschmar
Auroran Highlights From December High School Issu
The Auroran December issue features a two color cover by William Bunn and a football season review with squad photo. The high school French club meets with an exchange of presents attended by about 250. A cinema reel King Basketball is shown to the team courtesy of Indiana University. Aeolian Literary Society to present a Christmas program Thursday. Pin and guard selection for the Dramatic club under way. Commercial club constitutional committee holds an afternoon meeting.
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Auroran
William Bunn
Indiana University
Aeolian Literary Society
Garehardt not yet tried at Dubuque
Newton Garehardt, accused jewel thief, has not yet faced trial in Dubuque. He is held there after reportedly agreeing to plead guilty but delaying until he consults an attorney. Residents earlier identified him as the man who robbed Muscatine homes of two diamond rings and a diamond brooch.
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Newton Garehardt
Dubuque
Garehardt
Muscatine
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Jessie Braunworth
A. C. Springborn
Florence Howe
Ascher “Barcarolle
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Korn
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May W. Hoopes
Huttig Manufacturing Company
Hollis and Maude F. Dickson
Park Place
John Doerres
Lone Tree
Grady and Son
Kalona
H. W. Durian
Wellman
W. F. Heald
South English
Parent-Teacher Association of Lincoln School
Frederick Henrick
Green Street
Bellevue Hospital
Stuart
A. W. Gabrielson
Oakland Drive
McFarland
E. C. McFarland
Iowa Nine High School Association
Fairfield
Herman Schaaland
Aberdeen
C. L. Schauland
Lucas Street
East Hill
Rayburn Evangelistic Prayer Groups
Mark Coyner
Park Avenue
Muscatine Lodge
Lodge No. 4
Lulu Downey
Hershey Hospital
Eddie Pash
West Eighth Street
F. A. Neil
Edmund Robbert
Gladys Dulgar
Helen Jenistn
Mary Ryan
Lindley Hoopes
Leo Schmitz
R. T. Othmer
Raon Lear
East Fourth Street
Barbara Jean
Leroy Funck
Justice H. J. Horst
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Mrs. H. B. Seem
Sycamore Street
Los Angeles
Miss Grace Seem
Pasadena
Cuthura
William
F. C
Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Woodmen Hall
Radiola
Splitdorf
Atwater Kent — Freed-Eisemann
Savings Bank
Dramatic Club
Constitutional Committee
Commercial Club
Harpoware
Martha Washington
Silk
Post
Red Eye
Er UI Relona
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