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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
3
The reasons cited praise Sir Thomas as the world’s cheerful loser in international yacht races. He is noted for gentlemanly tactics, repeated visits to America, and conferring a cup funded by American volunteers. The nomination lauds his sportsmanship and role in strengthening Anglo American friendship.
John Haefner, representing Muscatine high school, won first place in the dramatic declamation contest of the Iowa Nine association. He bolstered his school’s honors and encouraged fellow competitors while enduring prior defeats. He also serves as Auroran editor and leads a school paper credited to himself and his school.
The article notes Rev Joe R Hanley gained recognition as a speaker across the United States and Canada. His lectures on chautauqua and lyceum platforms earned him honors, and his political work in the New York assembly set a record with a 3,000 plurality in a re election. He also led evangelistic campaigns praised in both countries.
Albert Gould rose from Muscatine as a standout basketball and baseball figure. He advanced quickly from semi pro circles to the major leagues, later excelling in the Pacific Coast League as one of the last spitball pitchers and gaining extensive publicity for his effectiveness.
W G Robertson leaves as Columbus Junction superintendent after six years, previously led Ainsworth five and Crawfordsville two, served as a minister in Crawfordsville and Kirkwood Illinois, taught at a Pennsylvania normal school, and contributed to Bible history classes and school athletics. He has been active in declamatory contests and basketball tournaments.
A student and a local businessman join forces to publish the high school newspaper. They collaborate on editorial work, printing, and distribution, signaling a community partnership to support student journalism.
Poem by Douglas Malloch reflects on the longing for family during Christmas. It imagines a home with children and elders, a warm tree and Santa Claus finances, contrasting merry wishes with the absence of parents and missing loved ones. The piece closes with a hope for togetherness amid Christmas weather.
Cartoonist recalls a Hindu sadhu who kept his hand closed for twelve years, nails piercing the palms, illustrating fanaticism. The drawing, made in Benares in 1925, accompanies notes on religious austerities and the merit of supporting sadhus. Monday feature promises more from foreign lands.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye notes mixed reactions to President Hoover's press remarks. The Post in Chicago commends his bluntness while urging restraint, arguing no apology is due and urging self help to revive prosperity. Public sentiment favors prompt, constructive action and a clear check on treasury excess.
A collection of brief statements from Cyrus H. K. Curtis to Benito Mussolini. The remarks touch on faith work, tariff policy, temper, world peace, fear, warmth, socialism, American identity, fascism and the majority. Notable names include Hyde Confucius Darrow Inge Patterson Lewis Mussolini.
The New York court ends Miss Mary Elizabeth Lackey's guardianship over violin prodigies Ruggiero and Georgio Ricci, with the brothers deciding to study abroad to continue their training. Father Pietro Ricci notes progress comes at a health cost and plans to retire from U.S. concerts until Roger is mature.
A fifty year ago note recalls Fireman Jones winning a $100 judgment against the B. Co R and N A R Co in Justice Doran court after the railroad burned apple trees in Pike township. Also mentions snow aiding sleighing in Muscatine and a $50,000 loss from the Harrison Wire Mills fire.
Los Angeles AP reports stage and screen actress Pauline Frederick ends her fourth marriage with Hugh C. Leighton. Leighton ill and unable to attend court. judge grants annulment at his Beverly Hills hotel bedside after a brief hearing.
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