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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
6
A Sunday school lesson review discusses census declines in church membership and dwindling attendance. It argues modern media like newspapers and radio demand church leaders adapt teaching to present conditions and urges unity among denominations to pursue peace and voluntary adherence to law.
A dense crib of broadcast times lists NBC and other networks offerings from 7:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with shows such as Early Birds Cheerio Quaker Cracklesman Steamboat Bill and Emily Post, plus National Barn Dance and Amos n Andy. The guide notes Weather forecasts Time Signals and multiple orchestra performances across WGN WBBM and regional stations.
A sermon echoes Dean Inge praising enduring Christian principles. It argues faith adapts beyond old by-laws to fit all times and places, affirming confidence that the candle lit in Palestine nearly 2000 years ago remains bright.
Henry A. Jons, born May 1866 in Cedar County, died after a 10 year illness at his Los Angeles, California home. He served Cedar County treasurer 1915 to 1918 and previously ran a Clarence hardware store. Funeral plans unclear with burial possibly in Durant or Los Angeles. Surviving wife, three daughters Eleanor Woods, Dorothy Wilds, Norma Horn. brother W. F. Jons. sisters Clara Severin and H H Petersen.
Miss Charlotte Gay an 18 year old student nurse faced Christmas day duty and found the patient she aided was her mother Mrs Henrietta Gay aged 48 who died in her daughter's arms an hour later. Cambridge plans absorb nearby villages under a Greater Cambridge annexation proposal.
After a three day closure the A Muse U theater reopened Christmas night with new decorations and extensive repairs. Manager Lady Boston said patrons on Thursday praised the refreshed interior, redecorated walls, iron balcony doors, screen effects, new painting, carpet renovation, and a general clean up. Read the Classified Ads for rest.
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