Muscatine Prepares for Record Christmas Observance
Muscatine gears up for a record Christmas with the Welfare Association distributing 120 baskets, warm clothing for 80 children, and hundreds of toys. Kiwanis hosts a Friday party at Riverside Park with 800 pounds of candy as Santa visits the illuminated city tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Welfare Association
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Club
Riverside Park
Kiwanians
Lutheran Orphans’ Band
Santa Claus
Woodmen Lodge
Muscatine
Ministerial Association
Vernon L. Shantz
First Baptist Church
Charles Kern
Muscatine Rotary Club
Toy Hospital
Rotary Club
Day Nursery
Day Nursery Board of Directors
H. J. Heinz Company
Cliff Reckon
A-Muse-U Theater
Tucs
Rural pols and schools follow same dates
The article notes that the same dates are being observed in rural polls and schools, with January 3 serving as a mirrored schedule across regions. It highlights a coordinated timing pattern affecting local governance and education sectors.
MacDowell Music Club Meets at Hermann Home
The MacDowell Music club held a Christmas program and regular meeting at Marian Hermann’s home, 709 Leroy street, with pupils of Flora J. Manlove. Members performed selections by Hill Metzger Hermann Chamberlin Chamberlin Umscheid and Beverly Clapp presented The Legend of the First Christmas Tree. The origin of Christmas carols was described by Miss Manlove and three new members joined. The next meeting is January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdowell Music Club
Hermann
Flora J. Manlove
Marian Hermann
Leroy Street
Edward Hill
Dorothy Metzger
Marian Chamberlin
Margaret Chamberlin
Arthur Umscheid
Beverly Clapp
Ellen Grau and Wesley Webb Wed at Trinity Church
Mrs Ellen Grau of 409 West Fourth street wed Wesley Webb of 215 Cedar street at Trinity Episcopal church with Rev Webster Hakes officiating. Elmer Grau served as only attendant. A wedding supper followed at West Liberty. The couple will reside at 409 West Fourth street and Webb works at the Pennant Button factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Gray
Wesley Webb
Ellen Grau
West Fourth Street
Cedar Street
Trinity Episcopal Church
Webster Hakes
Elmer Grau
West Liberty
Iowa Pearl Button Machine Dept Holds Christmas Dinner
The Iowa Pearl Button Company machine department employees held their annual Christmas dinner with 45 in attendance. Guests W. F. Bishop and J. C. Bishop gave a large box of candy caps and horns. The event ended with a parade of members and moving pictures being recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Machine Department
Machine Department
Iowa Pearl Button Company
W. F. Bishop
J. C. Bishop
Man Shoots Parents. Suspect Captured After Fatality
In Brunswick Maine Raymond Petit 23 shot wounded his father and mother last night then fled. He was captured after killing Mrs M E White 78 in Topsham and was critically wounded by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Maine
Raymond Petit
M. E. White
Topsham
Christmas Vacation Notices and Local Miscellany
Grinnell students Casas Verle Nietsel and Robert Mark plan vacations at Grinnell College. Mason City guests visit the Loomis family in Parkington drive. A daughter named Barbara Ann is born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bennalager of Moline. Parsons student Don Hempstead returns home for Christmas with instructor Jean Hempstead from Philadelphia. Betty Hempstead and Cora Winn also return for holidays. Irma Hickey returns from Mt. St. Joseph college for Christmas. Irene Rolland recovers at home after an auto accident. Agatha Brands returns to Muscatine for Christmas vacation. Vehicle plates reach 2324 issued by county treasurer. Marvin Schweitzer announces the birth of a nine pound daughter. Hog receipts at Muscatine stockyard total 670 head. East Fourth street residents Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schweitzer noted. Eighth Street dog Scotty poisoned in Fair Oaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hempstead
Hershey Avenue
Parsons College
Fairfield
Jean C. Hempstead
Philadelphia
Betty Hempstead
Irma Hickey
J. P. Hickey
Letts
Mt. St. Joseph College
Dubuane
Steel built dwelling rises in Duisberg Germany
The first fully steel constructed dwelling has been erected in Duisberg Germany. It features four rooms and a narrow hall, signaling a new approach to residential design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duisberg
Germany
Tribute for Miss Brandt Draws Large Turnout
A New Era church service honored Emma Charlotte Brandt of Davenport, a philanthropist and church leader, with hundreds attending. The Rev. E A Lack delivered the sermon, praising her deeds and faith, and pallbearers included local residents and church trustees. The body returned to Davenport for mausoleum burial. Attendees included Florence Brandt of Chicago and relatives from Miles, Bronxville, and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
Emma Charlotte Brandt
Davenport
Moline Lutheran Hospital
E. A. Lack
New Era Church
George
Walter Henke
Bert
Will Sauer
Lack
Brandt
Wild Cat den
The
Church
George Henke
Charles Holtz
Bert Sauer
Will. Sauer
George,McCloskey
Charles Roebik
George Brei
Elmer Heisler
Phillip Batchelor
Miss Brandt
Elatives
Florence Brandt
Chicago
Franklin D. Myers
Frank W. Court, Jr
Miles, Ia
George Brandt
Jack
Bronxville, N. Y
William Narvis III Ill at Home After Illness
William M. Narvis of 315 West Fourth Street, supreme master workman of the A. O. U. W. lodge, fell ill at the Record Printing Company on Wednesday afternoon and was taken to his home. His condition showed marked improvement and his recovery is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Narvis
West Fourth Street
A. O. U. W. Lodge
Record Printing Company
Livingston Sues Hockey Team for 700000 Damages
Edward J. Livingston, a pioneer hockey promoter, sues Maj. Frederick McLaughlin and two Chicago Blackhawks officers for 700000 damages in U S district court. He accuses conspirators in the American Hockey Association and National Hockey League of destroying his franchise and ousting him from the Coliseum. He says his Chicago Cardinals contract players were induced to switch to the Blackhawks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward J. Livingston
Maj
Frederick McLaughlin
Chicago “Blackhawks
United States District Court
McLaughlin
William J. Foster
Jor S. Keogh
American Hockey Association
National Hockey League
Livingstone
Livingtone
Chicago “Cardinals
Blackhawks
Pleasant Prairie Christmas Program Scheduled
The Pleasant Prairie Sunday school plans its annual Christmas program at the church Friday at 7 30 under superintendent Mrs John Evel. Sacred moving pictures of the Holy Land will be shown at the Blue Grass church Sunday evening as part of the Christmas service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pleasant Prairie
Community leaders plan New Year's Eve watch party
Richard Schmidt T Bets Mrs. Ward Logan Miss Louise Brus Miss Lonnie Houvenagie and the Rev J B meet Tuesday evening to map an event for New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Schmidt
T. J. Bets
Ward Logan
Louise Brus
Lonnie Houvenagie
J.B
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Verle Nietsel and
Robert Mark
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Lee P. Loomis
Betty Hakes
Mason City
Loomis
Parkington Drive
Edward Bennalager
Moline, Ill
Barbara Ann
Cora Winn
East Seventh Street
Blue Island, Till
John Munson
Munson
Ed Sander
Irene Rolland
Wilton Road
Hershey Hospital
Fruitland Township
Agatha Brands
University of Iowa
F. J. Brandt
Mulberry Avenue
Marvin Schweitzer
East Fourth Street
W. H. Stonebarger
Lone Tree
Thomas O'Flaherty
Wellman
E. L. Leslie
Galesburg
Leslie
McColm & Company
Fair Oaks
East Hill
Scotty
Raymond Titus
William Narvis III
Livingston
Pleasant Prairie Services
Nettleton
Berdink Clothing Coq
Sam
Puars
Hell
Kitty
Aera Gee
Dave
Rl Ld Ee Nerromasmes
Devel Ween
J. L. Ewing Jeweler
East Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Ches Long
Rinter
Irge
Army Store & Shoe Market
Ae Wee Thrifty Buyers
Iowa Avenue
Jon
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