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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
5
The Ad Club postponed its meeting set for this evening to January 13. A study division will meet January 4 to discuss The psychology of Advertising as the next study topic. The January 13 meeting will outline plans for civic work and 1917 campaigns ahead of the town Ad clubs convention.
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Schuster buried today following services at their home 420 Leann Street at 2 PM. Rev John Finother of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church will conduct the rites with interment in Green Wood Cemetery.
A damaged OCR item describes reduced fares and faster schedules to California via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. It mentions a booklet with full information on fares and through standard routes, plus local agent contact B. Hayned, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
A charming wedding took place last evening at the Garmon Evangelical parsonage in Muscatine. Miss CKOL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs MH Schott, married Walter Hoord in a winter velvet gown with bouquet of tangerine blossoms. The Rev William Martens officiated as guests joined in best wishes. After a brief trip the couple will reside at 130 Went Bletth Street after January 1.
The Malford community held a Christmas party and gift exchange yesterday at the church. Host Ald wacioty oversaw the event in the early afternoon with attendees including Mir Grace Apfel and Mesdames George.
Public schools across the city mark Christmas with readings and songs as rural schools stage extensive programs this week. A decorated tree graces the children's room of the library while a high school program features musical and storytelling acts by students including Margaret Griffith Edith Bartard and Varis McGaughey.
Mercury fell to new low readings across Muscatine County with 18 below zero reported at several stations. The cold snap persisted for days with record depths noted, even as the sun rose and temperatures hovered near the 8 to 12 degree range later. The National Weather Bureau forecast a gradual warming trend over the next twenty four hours.
The article honors the life and faith of W L Roach, detailing his steadfast consecration and outspoken testimony. It notes how his public resolve, charity, and leadership touched business centers, churches, and civic life, and it laments his sudden passing while urging others to follow his example and keep the faith.
Health authorities report the Lincoln School will reopen January 3 after a period closed due to chicken pox and smallpox in the east end. Students must present a physician or city health officer certificate confirming no contagion before resuming classes.
Community items from Wellman Iowa report a Queen Rather social at the O FE church, visits by Dr McIntosh, Mrs Sizler in Washington, plans for a Christmas stay, and locals including Chas Alumenatein and Cora of Des Moines, Elmer Turnipseed in a new Maxwell, and a Bible conference at Dover Deer Creek December 18 19 and 20.
Heath wsa bound over to the grand jury on a $300 bond after waiving preliminary hearing in Mt. Carroll. He is accused of forging and cashing a $ cash check at Romana and Liebbe Meat Market in South Muscatine in November. He was brought to Muscatine by Officer Richley and jailed in the county jail pending trial. Explosion wrecks the Tim Roth Teaming Co garage in Chicago causing the loss of 34 motor trucks and $100,090.
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