Curtis Edwards Found Dead In Muscatine Area
Curtis Edwards 62 was found dead in his bed at his riverfront Muscatine home near the Huttig Sash and Door factory. Coroner Norton ruled no inquest, noting heart disease as the cause. Survived by wife Julia Leysen and children Fred E H Helen Gertrude Mabel, with sibling Newton and George Burber. funeral arrangements pending.
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Charles Curtis Edwards
Huttig Sash & Door
Mr. Edwards
Meyers Funeral Home
W. 8
Norton
Muscatine County
Muscatine
Julia Leysen
Fred
E. H. Edwards
Helen Edwards
Gertrude Sissel
Mabel Edwards
Newton
George Burber
Meyers
England Has Lost Its Former Charm
Patrick Ferris a 92 year old Civil War veteran returns to Iowa from England after a holiday voyage aboard the Baltic He enlisted in 1860 serving under General Grant was wounded four times and has drawn a government pension since 1867 He notes England no longer feels the same and that even the weather lacks sunshine since his departure
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Des Moines
Patrick Ferris
England
Iowa
New Y M C A Boys Band Forming Tonight
A new Y M C A boys band for beginners on all instruments will be organized at a rehearsal in the Hershey building basement at 7 15 this evening. Conductor Elmer Zierler invites any city boy with an instrument to join and advance to the regular band as proficiency is reached.
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Elmer Zierler
Hershey
YMCA NOTES Pioneer clubs meet at Y building
Members of the McKinley school Pioneer club met at the Y M C A building last night. Jackson and Lincoln Pioneer clubs will hold their weekly meetings at the association building tonight. Leo E Nicolaus assistant principal of the high school was the speaker at the weekly meeting of the Hi Y club at the Y this noon.
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McKinley School
Pioneer Club
Jackson and
Lincoln Pioneer Clubs
Association
Leo E. Nicolaus
Crystal Theatre Installs New Reproduce Pipe Organ
C. J. Jamison announces completion of a reproduce type pipe organ at Crystal Theatre. Installation by G. F. Adams of American Pipe Organ company completed yesterday. New projection room equipment to arrive soon and remodeling plans under way.
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Crystal Theatre
C. J. Jamison
G. F. Adams
American Pipe Organ Company
Degree of Honor Lodge Elects Staff of Officers
The Shanner lodge Degree of Honor elected its staff of officers for 1927 at a meeting in the Maccabee hall. A Christmas party is planned for Dec 28 with a 25 cent exchange social. Arrangements include Mrs. Anna House, Mrs. Hazel Schwartz, and Mrs. Ray Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanner Lodge
Maccabee Hall
Anna House
Hazel Schwartz
Ray Mark
John Plate
Rose Hillmer
Jennie Wickey
S. Lorenzen
Minnie Walters
Christian Lorber
Emma Krone
Mary Wallace
Myrtle Tillie
John Groters
J. L. Klein
G. D. Lezotte
Missionary Association Hosts Special Program
The Women's Missionary Association of the United Brethren church held a special program yesterday at 615 Mulberry Avenue led by Mrs. Ira Hawley. Participants performed the playlet The Valley of Vision and included Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. Charles Hawkins, Mrs. George Aubrey, Mrs. Ralph Schwertfeger, Miss Pearl Bitzer, and Miss Nora Henzie. A parcel post sale report was read and the next meeting is January 4 at Mrs. Etta Vanatta’s home with Mrs. Frank Kintzel and Mrs. Schwertfeger in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hawley
Women's Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church
Ralph Schwertfeger
Mulberry Avenue
Hawley
Charles Hawkins
George Aubrey
Pearl Bitzer
Nora Henzie
Schwertfeger
Luther League year end meeting at Zion Lutheran parish hall
The Luther League of Zion Lutheran held its final year gathering at the parish hall. Rev John Haefner led a continuation of the Explanation of Our Liturgical Service. Officers elected were Elfrieda Nimtz president Gertrude Wiemann secretary Anna Havemann treasurer Lillian Koester pianist Anna Rueckert reporter A vocal solo by Wilson Jensen a playlet Matrim onial Advertising by the committee and a committee song highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of the Zion Lutheran Church
John Haefner
Elfrieda Nimtz
Gertrude Wiemann
Anna Havemann
Lillian Koester
Anna Rueckert
Wilson Jensen
Marriage Announcement for Mrs Merle Roldt and Cale Hanna
Mrs Fred Schroeder of Canton Mo announces the marriage of her sister Mrs Merle Roldt formerly of the city now Canton to Cale Hanna of Canton. The ceremony was in Amonticella Mo on December 123 with a wedding supper for 50 relatives and friends. The couple will reside on a farm near Canton Me after January 1.
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Roldt-Hanna Wipmine
Missouri
Fred Schroeder
Hershey Avenue
Merle Roldt
Canton
Cale Hanna
Amonticella
Henna
Happy Man Praises Stock's Nu-Tone for Relief
J. F. Hogue of Rock Island writes that after spending years and hundreds of dollars on stomach treatments Nu-Tone gave relief in days. He notes better appetite and sleep, and no more bad breath. The letter promotes Nu-Tone tonic and lists price and local availability.
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J. F. Hogue
44Th St. Rock Island
Havercamp
Mona Council selects official staff for year
The Mona council No. 74 Degree of Pocahontas elected its officers for the year at a special meeting in the Red Men hall Tuesday evening. Officers named include Bertha Roby prophetess Martha Oberhaus Pocahontas Richard Hartung Powhatan Ella Clark Winona Trussie McKee keeper of records Hannah Reay keeper of wampum Ida Richards collector of wampum Maude Blake trustee.
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Mona
Degree of
Pocahontas
Red Men Hall
Bertha Roby
Martha Oberhaus
Richard Hartung
Powhatan
Ella Clark
Winona
Trussie McKee
Keener
Hannah Reay
Wampum
Ida Richards
Maude Blake
Christmas Party for Uco Igo Club Members
The Uco Igo club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Fred Klein’s Logan Street home yesterday afternoon. The annual Christmas exchange occurred during the gathering. The next club meeting is Jan 11 at the Shoemaker home 308 Busch Street.
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Uco Igo Club
Fred Klein
Logan Street
Shoemaker
Busch Street
Iowa Building Boom Drives 1926 Contracts Past Record
New construction in Iowa during the first 11 months reached 56.32 million dollars, per F. W. Dodge. The year’s total already exceeds 1925 by 17 percent, with 19 percent more than 11 months in 1925. November contracts hit 6.28 million, the highest November total on record, though down 22 percent from October. Commercials led at 2.38 million, followed by public works 1.42 million, residential 0.79 million, industrial 0.72 million, and educational 0.62 million.
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Iowa
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Skating Area Flooded at New River Front Park
The skating area at New River Front Park on Front Street is flooded today. If cold weather holds, skating should resume soon as a fire hose from Walnut Street hydrant floods the area. The rink will cover several hundred feet square, offering a safer local site than rivers or sloughs. Critics question water-tightness of earth banks but initial flooding shows no trouble.
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New City Park
Front Street
Walnut Street
Modale Bank Robbers Surrounded by Posse Near Blair
Modale Iowa December 15 AP two men who robbed the Modale Savings Bank this morning of 3000 dollars shot at townsfolk, wounded the cashier and a passerby. They were later reported surrounded in a cornfield near Blair Nebraska several miles west of Modale by a pursuing posse questa afternoon.
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Modale
Blair
Neb
Here
Schulz Elected President of Grace Lutheran Men’s Club
Emil Schulz was elected president of the Grace Lutheran church Men’s club at a Lake township meeting held at August Price’s home Tuesday evening. Other officers for the first half of the year were George Scholton vice president Theodore Woodward secretary and William McLain treasurer.
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Emil Schulz
Grace Lutheran Church
August Price
Lake Township
George Scholton
Theodore Woodward
William McLain
Local Notes and Briefs From Muscatine Area Visit and Events
Gene Rosenthal returns from Chicago buying trip. Muscatine residents Otto Schmidt and Asthalter family depart for Pasadena for months. Kenneth Snavely’s eye injury from air rifle operation reported. Central firemen respond to chimney fire at Mrs Minnie Housemann residence with no damage. Marenerits Hoefflin travels to Davenport for a visit. Banker Auto wins judgment against Hintermaster for 1206.46. Mrs W C Harper visits in Muscatine. 1791 license plates issued in county office. Ruth Snyder becomes farm bureau assistant, Pearl Goddard resigns. Howard and Frances Jones return from Davenport after Peterson death. Frances Vance announces birth of son William Frances. Tool house removal on East Third Street. Hog receipts light at stockyards. Smith Hughes class hosts fathers for dinner and program. Central firemen respond to defective flu e at Dr Fulham's office.
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Smith Hughes
Lindley Hoopes
E. B. Fulham, Jr
Milk price increase by local dairymen starts Monday
Winter price rise set by area producers increases milk to 12 cents per quart and cream to 12 or 14 cents per half pint. Officials note higher winter production costs and delivery expenses justify the higher rates.
Yuletide Party Program by Excelsior Club
The Excelsior Literary Society prepared a Christmas season program for a Saturday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lake in Bloomington township. Santa Claus will appear and a Christmas exchange will conclude the program featuring readers and musical numbers by Lang, Hetzler, Kaufmann, Downer, Shepard, Eckhardt, Vanatta and others.
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Excelsior Literary Society
A. C. Lake
Bloomington Township
Santa Claus
Margaret Lang
Lang
Gladys
Harriett Hetzler
Robert Kaufmann
Inez
Lois Lang
Kenneth Het
Eagles Lodge Plans Christmas Baskets for Widows
The Eagles lodge met at the hall last evening to arrange Christmas activities in the county including sending baskets to the widows of deceased members. The tradition has continued for several years and additional Christmas relief work is planned.
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Eagles Lodge
Smoke Incident with No Damage Reported
A report notes two smoke sources entered rooms but caused no damage or injuries. Authorities found no further risk and closed the scene. Local responders ensured air is safe and no evacuation was required.
Muscatine High School Football Awards 15 Letters
At a morning assembly 15 members of the Muscatine high school football squad received letters. Captain-elect Kenneth Allbee presented coach George Kloos and assistant coach Fred Messenger with hand tooled wallets and key containers.
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Muscatine
Kenneth Allbee
George Kloos
Fred Messenger
Mary B. Ryan
Bernard Eversmeyer
Dorothy Nyweide
Herbert Valett
William Diercks
Ray Kindler
Vernal Bowlby
Raymond Toussaint
Harry Herr
George Seay
James Figg
Richard Duncan
Glenn Ogilvie
Verle Nietzel
James Lange
William McIntyre
Lyle Rummery
River near freeze as Muscatine endures cold snap
Muscatine crews report subfreezing conditions with the river's ice buildup rising daily. An early 7 am reading hit zero degrees, later climbing toward 15 as sun warmed the air. Forecast calls for continued clear, cold weather and possible river closure if temperatures stay low. The river stage stood at 4 feet 8 inches with a 4 inch daily loss.
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Muscatine
United States
Livestock Sale Lot Details and Weights
A partial listing from a livestock sale shows categories for cows, heifers, hogs, lambs, and fat yearling weights with corresponding lot numbers and prices. Entries include weights such as 1162 pounds at 5.50 and 1295 pounds at 7.25 for cows, several hog lots around 11.45 to 11.55, and lambs priced near 11.35 to 12.00 per hundredweight.
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Saab
Semel Ctaca c Petticaiee
Pacis
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Ray
Crystal Teeystal Theatre
Wall Street
John D
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
Degree OF Honor Lodge
Missionary Association
Zion Lutheran League
the Industries Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
George Winn
Mona Council
Fred Keepin
High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church
Alice Harbaugh
Industrial Society of the Women'’s Relief
Reed
New River Front Park
Sallys
Lita Balks
Los Angeles
Chaplin
Sidney
Gene Rosenthal
Royal Specialty Shop
Chicago
W. F. Otto
Ellen Schmidt
Jacob Asthalter
Pasadena
Calif
Kenneth Snavely
Albert Snavely
Grandview Avenue
Central Station
Minnie Housemann
Cedar Street
Marenerits Hoefflin
Davenport
Harold C. Hoefflin
W. R. Maines
Banker Auto Company
A. W
Faye J. Hintermeister
Hanley & Hanley
W. C. Harper
Keota, Ta
J. J. Legler
West Fourth Street
Frances B. Rosenbaum
Ruth Snyder
Farm Bureau
Howard J. Jones
Richland
E. S. Thompson
Spruce Street
Jones
Albert Peterson
Frances Vance
East Fourth Street
William Frances
East Third Street
Oberhaus
Parison
Rome
Boy Scout Felts
West Second Street
Yuletide Party of Excelsior Club
Kloos
Messenger
French Club
Mercury
Zero Mark
Prises
Department of Commerce
United States Bureau of Standards
Washington, D.C
Riel Pe
Davenport Corner
Second and Pershing Ave
Second Street
Muscatine -Des Moines and Sanitary
Muscatine Corner
Iowa Avenue
Third St
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