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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
3
The Journal and News-Tribune trace their origins to 1849 and 1280 respectively and note a 1918 merger forming the News-Tribune. The paper remains Associated Press member, with AP content credited as allowed.
The students from Muscatine high school earned Phi Beta Kappa honors after three and a half years at the University of Iowa. Their scholastic record reflects diligent study and continued faithful effort, bringing credit to themselves, their parents, and their alma mater.
The article details a man’s extensive church involvement including Sunday school teaching at First Presbyterian, chairing the local church board, serving on thePresbyterial commission of national missions, and longtime leadership with the Young Men’s Christian Association reflecting dedication to church and international efforts.
The passage commends RK J Reaney for community service in Columbus Junction. It cites his roles as mayor and councilman, state representative, school board member, church trustee and treasurer, and leadership in the Chautauqua and fair associations. It notes his involvement with a button factory building project that provided local employment and his 50 year Masonic and Odd Fellows badge.
The National Safety Council cites 1930 as the worst year for automobile deaths so far, with first nine months fatalities 2 percent above 1929. It notes progress in reducing child accidents via school safety lessons and urges calmer driving to save lives and property.
John Barger, favored to hold the center job for Iowa basketball this season, began at Muscatine high school and proved persistent through stiff competition. Under Coach Rollie Williams he trains relentlessly and balances athletic effort with study, aiming for a regular berth.
The P. M. Musser public library staff member is recognized for daily public assistance. Her courteous conduct, helpful advice, and skilled selection and display of reading material serve the community.
Within her province as librarian, her efforts have attracted recognition and led to her election as vice president of the Iowa Library Association.
The tribute highlights 39 years promoting river traffic in Muscatine and 72 years near the Mississippi. It notes Batchelor as one of the oldest living river pilots, who has rescued 12 people from drowning, built boats, and inspired with his cheerful spirit as a historic Muscatine river figure fades into memory.
A poetic plea for a visitor from the past to bring a cherished memory or dream. The speaker asks for a song, a dream, or a recollection to be left with them at their final resting place, evoking memory and farewell.
A collection of remarks from public figures and writers including Walter L. Dayton editor Hoover Franklin Sitwell Schwab Fisher and Cervantes reflecting on media, pacifism, education, wealth, wisdom, and reform. The items mix literary verses biblical lines and historical figures in a mosaic of opinion.
Dr. Thomas S. McWilliams describes how in Soviet Russia marriage and divorce are treated as private matters with swift clerical processing. A Moscow court processes two marriages and two divorces in about 20 minutes, with no inquiries into motives. State involvement arises only with children, ensuring one third of income support and no alimony. The article notes rising divorce rates, minimal property division, and the government pushing universal education focused on utilitarian, revolutionary aims, while university students gain vote-based removal of professors.
Mrs. Essie Crossway, 40, avoided blood poisoning after a nail injury when a doctor chartered a plane to fly to Cooperstown, obtain the anti toxin, and return to save her life.
Fifty years ago today five firemen died battling a Crown Manufacturing blaze in Cleveland that destroyed several buildings. A Pleasant Bay sailing vessel wreck in Great Britain killed 22. Twenty five years ago today senator Allison reported an 11 million dollar Panama Canal appropriation. John R. Sage reported Iowa corn at 345,871,840 bushels in 1905. Dr. Fisher of Lombard College abolished football to curb student distraction. Ten years ago today the Johnson immigration bill passed the House amid Cork Ireland flood damage estimated at 15 million dollars. Hoopes Hall in Muscatine was donated as a community center with the Muscatine Rotary pledging 200 for games and equipment.
Britain aids farmers through the Empire Marketing Board, a 1925 agency fostering empire trade. It links producers with retailers, funds large scale advertising, and conducts market surveys to gauge demand and guide cultivation. The goal is fuller markets and improved empire product quality.
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