Medals Awarded to Rotary Band Boys at Anniversary Party
Floyd Stigers of Pleasant Prairie and William Slater of Sweetland received gold medals for five years with the Rotary Club Boys' band at a combined Christmas party and eighth anniversary celebration. The event featured a 15 minute concert at the Fox Palace theater after a dinner at the Y M C A with remarks by R L Fairbanks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Floyd Stigers
Pleasant Prairie
William Slater
Sweetland
Stigers
Slater
Harry Hahn
R. L. Fairbanks
Sam Phillips
Guy H. Dosher
A. W. Carver
B. L. Gallaher
Henry van Hettinga
Ray Dun
J. W. Creamer
Fox Palace
Holiday dinner costs fall from last year
The holiday food list shows a decline in total cost for Christmas dinner versus 1929. Turkeys now sell 38 to 50 cents, chickens wholesale 14 cents and retail 22 to 25 cents, cranberries celery sugar and coffee also lower, bread five cents a loaf, while markets stayed fairly quiet until this week.
Associates Come to Shepard's Aid
Major Charles A. Shepard, convicted of first degree murder in his second wife’s death, planned to return to temporary duty at Fitzsimmon?s general hospital in Denver. He left Kansas City after posting a $25,000 bond for a Topeka appearance on February 2 for sentencing to life imprisonment as associates vowed to raise funds for a new trial or appeal.
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Denver
Colo
Charles A. Shepard
Fitzsimmon’s General Hospital
Topeka
Kas
Kansas City
E. H. Bruns
Army Hospital
Shepard
Chinese War Lord Flees to Japan
Yen Hsi-Shan, former Chinese war lord, arrived at Dairen from Tientsin seeking refuge and said he would proceed to Japan then aim for America and Europe. He stated he does not desire to return to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yen Hsi-Shan
Dairen
Rengo News Agency
Yen
Tientsin
Japan
America
Europe
China
Rockne Family To Celebrate Christmas Far From Home
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne spends Christmas at the Mayo Clinic with his wife and four children. He declines to discuss future plans or a possible Los Angeles trip, saying he is resting with no definite arrangements. Dr Barborka cautions phlebitis could recur if he does not ease his life.
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Rochester
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne
Los Angeles
South Bend
Ind
Knights of Columbus
Rocknes
C. J. Barborka
Seek Agreement on Right of Way for Gas Piping
Representatives of Continental Construction seek to adjust the standard gas line easement to fit local conditions for a Texas to Chicago pipeline. About 40 Illinois farmers at Edgington learned of proposed changes. Lee J. Quasey of the Illinois Agricultural Association urged contract revisions and clarified property rights. Illinois Agricultural Association and Moline attorney S R Kenworthy work on a new contract to resolve uncertainties.
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Continental Construction Company
Texas Points
Chicago
Rock Island County
Illinois
Edgington
Lee J. Quasey
Transportation Department of the
Illinois Agricultural Association
S. R. Kenworthy
Moline
Former Local Man Sails for European Trip
N. L. Burris formerly with the American Cleaners left Muscatine years ago and now sails for Europe with his wife and daughter Arlene aboard the steamship Minnequa. He will demonstrate a new dry cleaning machine for the American Laundry Machinery Co of Cincinnati, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Burris
American Cleaners
Europe
Arlene
Minnequa
Des Moines man injured in truck crash near Ottumwa
A Des Moines man identified as J. J. King was seriously hurt when his truck carrying 139 gallons of alleged alcohol left the road and crashed into a ditch near Ottumwa. He was transported to an Ottumwa hospital for treatment.
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Ottumwa
J. J. King
Des Moines
King
Oldest West Union Resident Dies at 83
Jacob W. Hoover aged 83 Fayette county's oldest resident died today in West Union Indiana. He arrived June 10 1849 with his parents a month before West Union was founded. His death recalls pioneer incidents including his father's bear fight near here.
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West Union
Jacob W. Hoover
Fayette County
Iowa School District Costs Show Peak in 1926
State superintendent Agnes Samuelson reports Iowa school district expenditures peaked in 1926 at 59,627,584 dollars. In 1922 costs exceeded 59 million, more than 3 million above 1929 spending. Building payments fluctuated most, operating costs rose yearly except 1923 24, and tax revenues do not fully reflect annual school funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Agnes Samuelson
R. C. Williams
State Department of Public Instruction
Scout Troop 124 Delivers Repaired Toys to Deserving Children
Several hundred toys repaired by Scout Troop No. 124 were distributed this afternoon. Boy Scouts in their toy hospital in William Dale’s carpenter shop answered a call for broken toys. Five trucks, each with a Scout squad, began rounds guided by Charles Kern, truant officer, who also received candy contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dale
Charles Kern
Christmas Story Window Displays At Snyder And Hertgler
A detailed Christmas window display at the Snyder and Hertgler shoe store on East Second street depicts the birth of Christ at Bethlehem and the journey of the three wise men. The west window shows shepherds on camels following the star, while the opposite window portrays the birthplace in a stable. The display remains undisturbed through Christmas.
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Christ
Bethlehem
Snyder and Hertgler Shoe Store
East Second Street
Ottumwa Woman Is 102 Years Old
Ottumwa resident Mrs. Mahala Davis Coombs observes her 102nd birthday. Born December 24, 1828 in Union County Indiana, she moved to Iowa in 1854 with her husband. The couple traveled from Rock Island to Burlington by boat, then Ottumwa by stage. her husband died in 1854. She has three daughters, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Her eyesight is fading but she receives visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Mahala Davis Coombs
Wapello County
Union County
Ind
Coombs
Iowa
Rock Island
Burlington
City News Highlights Holiday Travel and Local Births
Hog receipts totaled 239 head with a cartload from George A. Reiland of Lone Tree. Several residents plan Christmas visits, including Will Hartman in Indianapolis and J W Mark traveling to Los Angeles. Births announced for Clarence Ross’s daughter and M L Briggs’ grandson. multiple arrests for intoxication noted.
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George A. Reiland
Lone Tree
Muscatine Pupils Craft Christmas Gifts in School
Muscatine grade school art classes contribute to Christmas cheer with gifts made in class. Under Miss Edith Stocker guidance the program aims to build taste, appreciation, and practical craft, with projects including cards tags table decorations calendars book ends recipe books spool holders boxes and dyed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Edith Stocker
Norman Baker seeks approval for cancer hospital articles
Norman Baker of Muscatine asked the secretary of state to approve articles of incorporation for a cancer treatment hospital and related ventures. The papers were filed last summer but recalled by Baker before any action occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Norman Baker
Muscatine
Secretary of State
Baker
Fuller suit against Barry Althaus ends in settlement
The suit brought by John J. Fuller against the Barry Althaus company, formerly Fuller and Hiller Hardware, alleging transfer of 150 shares without consideration and improper dividends and salary, was settled and dismissed. A stipulation was filed. terms were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fuller
Barry Althaus Company
Fuller & Hiller Hardware Company
Fuller
N. Barry
Fuller-Hiller Hardware
Barry-Althaus Company
Hanley
J. F. Devitt
Nichols
Tipton
Hoffman
Rediscount rate reduction sparks market optimism
The New York Federal Reserve cut the rediscount rate to 2 percent the lowest in the system and world signaling confidence in the economy. Bankers view the move as a constructive step to revive business and restore faith in the U S money market amid banking disturbances and stock market turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Reserve System
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Bank of France
Bank of England
Names Receivers for Seaboard Line
The Seaboard Air Line railway, operating 4500 miles in the south, went into receivership after Bethlehem Steel sought relief. Federal Judge Croner appointed Legh R. Powell and Ethelbert W. Smith as receivers as the railroad failed to earn its fixed charges by about 4.25 million dollars in 1930.
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Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
D. Lawrence Croner
Bethlehem Steel Company
Legh R. Powell
Ethelbert W. Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Foreclosure Action Seeks Judgment and Receiver
Guaranty Life Insurance sues Duane J Leamer and others for 4878.17 plus interest and costs in a district court foreclosure. Petitioner asks for a receiver for the property. Carroll Brothers of Davenport represented the plaintiff. Warehouse Bombed in Evanston Illinois two story United Warehouse damaged by dynamite blast early today. windows shattered in nearby apartments.
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Guaranty Life Insurance Company
Duane J. Leamer
Carroll Brothers of
Davenport
Evanston, Ill
United Warehouse
Theaters Tonight Show Top Pictures and Specials
Crystal Theater presents Chester Morris and Wallace Beery in The Big House, one of the year’s biggest pictures. Fox Palace doors feature Louis Wolheim and Evelyn Brent in The Silver Horde Rex Beach’s Alaskan salmon tale. Lou ise Fazenda in Too Hot to Handle. Majestic offers a radio gift night.
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Chester Morris and
Wallace Beery
Louis Wolheim
Evelyn Brent
Rex Beach
Louise Fazenda
Majestic Radio
Wets Demand Redistricting After New Apportionment
Washington AP reports wets in Congress push for congressional redistricting in every affected state. Representative Cochran of Missouri vows to use the House as a forum to argue that at large elections would unfairly aid populous centers and deprive others of fair representation when the new apportionment takes effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Representative Cochran
Missouri
House
Cochran
300 Children Feted at Theater
More than 300 Muscatine children were invited to a holiday show and Christmas party at the Fox Palace theater organized by The Journal and local firms. Truant officer Charles Kern sent invitations to kids 12 and under and helped at the event. Bruce Watson operated the projectors, A A Keath portrayed Santa, and candy and treats came from Lagomarcino-Grupe. The Christmas tree, lights, and toys were provided by Journal, Chaudoin Electric, and Weis-Lupton firms respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Fox Palace
the Journal
Lagomarcino-Grupe Company
G. A. Chaudoin Electrical Company
Weis-Lupton Printing Shop
Charles Kern
Bruce Watson
A. A. Keath
Lagomarcino-Grape Company
Journal
Chaudoin Electric Company
Fox Palace Theater
Weis-Lupton
Christmas pageant to be offered again at First Methodist
The Christmas pageant The Quest of the Holy Grail presented at First Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday night will be repeated Sunday night by request as part of Muscatine churches annual Christmas celebration. A capacity crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Muscatine
Leland Lesher
Grace English Lutheran Church
M. E. Lesher
Lanark
Ill
Zion Lutheran Church
John Haefner
Burmese Natives Looting Villages in Upper Burma
Five hundred armed natives attacked a village in Tharawaddy district killing a village official and looting as police were driven off. The unrest spread with a police detachment retreating after ammo ran out. five officers wounded and seven deaths in two days. Reinforcements from Rangoon dispatched amid tax protests over the weak rice market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
Burma
Tharawaddy
Upper Burma
Young People Plan County Follow-Up Meeting Series
A series of county follow-up meetings is planned starting Monday night Dec 29 at Oak Grove Christian church near Cranston. Mrs Fannie Harvey district superintendent will lead with participants from Cranston United Brethren Cranston High Prairie Methodist and Oak Grove. Activities include social time games refreshments a short devotional led by High Prairie youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove Christian Church
Cranston
Fannie Harvey
United Brethren Church
High Prairie Methodist Church
Oak Grove Church
Ethel Snyder
Mabel Sooter
Ward Harvey
Tom Foglesong
F. G. McCullough
Muscatine County
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City News
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East Fifth Street
Indianapolis
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Margaret Gill
Marion
J. W. Mark
Mulberry Avenue
Golden State Limited
Calif
C. L. Hartman
Mrs. S. J. K. Hartman
Carthage, Ill
W. H. Hendrickson
Mary
Walter, Jr
Carl O. Meyer
Dorothy E. Lenker
Edward Windman
Mildred Decepping
Roy Tooman
Allie Meyers
Monroe Street
Kenneth Wayne
West Liberty
Lee Forsythe
Harold Stirlen
W. N. Stirlen
Mulberry Ave
University of Chicago
Clarence Ross
First Avenue
S. M. Potts
Sixth Street
Iowa Avenue
Dorothy Sullivan
J. L. Klein
G. A. Sywassink
Bellevue Hospital
Joe Utterback
Ainsworth
Kate Gentsler
Alex McCullough
M. L. Briggs
Frank Ronald
A. F. Grensing
Sycamore Street
Frank Bishop
Hershey Avenue
Hugh Sweeney
Clyde Nelson
Roscoe McClaussen
Seaboard Line
Sterneman’s
Geo. J. Nietzel
Fred J. Nietzel
Robt
A . Nietzel
Verle
D. Nietzel
Drew Davidson
Joe Davidson
Ray Mark F. J
Bud
Bauerbach
Frank Hecht
Geo Kranz & Son
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