County Sunday School Institute Draws Workers
Sunday school workers from Muscatine county and Illinois churches gather at First Baptist church for a one day county wide institute. Registration starts at 9 15 with talks on church needs evangelism temperance and teacher training led by county and regional leaders. A Hahn Lang male quartet and a final leadership presentation close the program.
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First Baptist Church
F. G. McCullough
Illinois
Grandview
Letts
E. L. Nickle
Muscatine
O. (. Lewis
Gladys Sisse
Ralph Schwertfeger
Tom Fogelsong
R. W. Merrifield
First Congregational Church
Hahn-Lang
Evangelical Church
Wilton
Caleb B. Larson
Ilinois City
Muscatine County
Labor Chief Defends McFarlane Amid Rail Tie Inquiry
W S Williams of Illinois Central defended Arch McFarlane Iowa lieutenant governor amid disclosure of 1929 letters seeking coal business for the Arch McFarlane Fuel Co. Williams said McFarlane acted to aid railroads in Iowa, noting a state officer serves the people and should ensure fair railroad treatment. The letters were cited by J C Lewis who called for McFarlane’s resignation.
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McFarlane
Illinois Central
W. S. Williams
I. C
Waterloo
Williams
Chicago
W. 5S. Williams
Western Lines
Illinois Central Railroad
Arch McFarlane
Iowa
Arch McFarlane Fuel Company
Ilinois Central
J. C. Lewis
Iowa Federation of Labor
Scientist Crile Reports Brain Cells Grow Outside Body
Crile demonstrated that fresh brain fats, proteins, and ash can reassemble in an electrolyte solution into microscopic cell like structures. These artificial cells form nuclei and projections, consume oxygen, exhale carbon dioxide, and even bud or divide. The brain lipoid appears to possess a unique organizing structure for proteins across organs.
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Crile
Titanita Burns Sets Women Altitude Record In Flight
Los Angeles aviatrix Titanita Burns claimed a new official world altitude record for women after a three hour flight Sunday during which she estimated reaching 28 900 feet.
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Los Angeles
Titanita Burns
Mass Slaughter Reported in Northwestern China
The report claims 30 000 Chinese were slain by Mohammedan armies in Kansu. Communications with Liangchow were cut, raising fear that many killings occurred unseen. A survivor reached Lanchow and urged government troops to stop the massacre to save remaining Chinese in the region.
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Kansu
Liangchow
Lanchow
Temperature Rise Noted In Morning Readings
The local weather observer William Molis reported a clear dawn with temperatures at 24 degrees by 7 a.m., up 8 degrees from Sunday. Clouds near noon gave a partly cloudy sky and a northwest wind kept spring conditions buoyant. River stages stood at 4 feet, up 1 foot from Sunday, with no further change noted.
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William Molis
Merger Judgment Criticized by Judge Over Price Basis
Judge Jenkins said the court lacked sufficiently supported facts to judge the merger price. Sheet and Tube directors and shareholders were found to have no basis for forming such a judgment. The judge censured Harry G. Dalton of Pickands Mather for attending the March 12 directors meeting where the merger was ratified.
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Sible
Jenkins
Sheet and Tube
Harry G. Dalton
Pickands, Mather and Company
Cleveland
Bethlehem
Pastors Plan Concert at First Methodist Church
The Muscatine Ministerial association met at the YWCA naming committees for a Welch male singers concert at First Methodist Episcopal church on Friday Jan 9. Rev Leland Lesher Ben Gallaher and Rev Vernon L Shantz will sell tickets. Rev R W Merrifield Rev W H Slack Rev C W Hempstead and Rev Tom Foglesong handle ticket taking. Ira Hawley will publicize. Shantz Hawley and Fogle song will direct proceeds.
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Welch
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Muscatine
Tom Foglesong
Ira Hawley
The
United Brethren Church
W. L. Shantz
Junction Man Celebrates His 37th Birthday
Columbus Junction notes mark J. C. Bell turning 87 with a Sunday basket dinner at his Second street home. Attendees include extended Bell family and local households. Also reports Cotter school vacation, faculty visits, and local social updates around Christmas and travel.
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Junction Man
Columbus Junction
J. C. Bell
Second Street
Roy Rader
Frank Greer
Mamie Dool
Earl
Lee
John Bell
Aledo
Tll
Clifford Bell
Leland
J. E. Bell
Howard Bell
W. N. Duncan
F. M. Mossberry
Art Bell
H. Teel
Carl Duncan
Buffalo
Cotter Consolidated School
Margaret Faris
Vinton
Viola Harshbarger
Salem
Inver Moats
Center Junction
Rogers
Fairfield
Frances Alsip
Violet Duncan
Mary Parker
Cotter
Public works program eyed at 1931 level over $800 million
Hoover emergency employment panel reports public and semi public building projects totaling more than $800 million ready to begin within months. Franklin Miller notes surveys show over $1 billion in state municipal and county projects advanced past funding and site steps and current reports indicate roughly $80 million daily flow.
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Washington
Hoover
Franklin T. Miller
Tax refunds reveal vast incomes in 1930 report
The 1930 refunds show many individuals and firms with more than $500, led by large sums to United States Steel and John D. Rockefeller. Iowa figures list top refunds to the Heeb company, Mississippi River Power, and Iowa Southern Utilities, with individuals from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids receiving substantial amounts. The report notes salaries as the largest single item and mentions Berds of notable names and places across states.
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New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Alabama
California
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin
Congress
United States Steel Corporation
John D. Rockefeller
Henry Ford
Igance Jan Paderewski
Paso Robles
Calif
Mississippi River Power Company
St. Louis
Curtis Companies
Clinton
Farmers Cereal Company
Sloan
Fleete Lumber Company
Spencer
Gate City Company
Keokuk
Hall Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids
Harris Emery Company
Des Moines
J. L. Hecht
Davenport
F. W. Hubbell
James W. Hubbell
Iowa Falls Electric Company
W. J. Kelly
W. A. Klinger, Inc
Sioux City
George W. Miller
Waterloo
T. A. Morgan
Hamburg
Edward C. Mueller
Rider Wails Dry Goods Company
Rockford Brick and Tile Company
Rockford
Morris Samish
Seippel Lumber Company
Dubuque
Utilities Holding Corporation
Winneshiek Equity Co-operative Association
Emma E. Young
Borah Sees No Third Party Move in U.S. Politics
Senator Borah of Idaho says no new third party is forming but predicts realignments within parties. He notes Western Republicans show independence and may lean toward legislative changes rather than open party splits. Senator Norris also stays within Republican ranks as 1932 approaches.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Odds and Ends of Business Before Officials
Routine year end matters were presented to the supervisors in a called courthouse session. No items of special interest were discussed. A follow up meeting is set for Tuesday at 1 PM to consider drainage district No. 1 improvements previously discussed.
Local pastors to speak at Muscatine Bible conference
Two Muscatine ministers will headline a Bible conference at Grandview Community Church. Meetings run Monday to Friday at 7 30 p m with Rev. C W Hempstead and Rev. Vernon L Shantz as speakers along with Rev. A V White Calleb Larson and C F Austin. Topics include Gods Divine Word The Church Atonement Faith and Signs of the Times.
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Muscatine
C. W. Hempstead
Mulford Congregational Church
Vernon L. Shantz
First Baptist Church
Grandview Community Church
A. V. White
Delavan, Ill
Caleb Larson
Ilinois City
C. F. Austin
Cedar Rapids
God
Mr. White
Mr. Larson
Mr. Austin
Mr. Hempstead
Mr. Shontz
Dry Law Doubted as Calls for Reorganization Rise
Washington AP report from within dry ranks warns prohibition faces danger as 40 House members reportedly ready to desert at strategic opportunity. The piece notes potential delays in a $2,000,000 appropriation for enforcement and cites criticism of dry leadership and calls for layman involvement.
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Washington
Stanley High
The
Christian Herald
Washington Ciry
Woodcock
House
Law Enforcement Commission
Four H Leaders Visit Baby Beef Club Members
Ernest Pace and other Muscatine County Farm Bureau officials will join Carl E. Rylander to visit the Baby Beef club on Tuesday for the first official meeting of 1931. The tour aims to train members on record keeping feeding problems and data work as calves are inspected.
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Ernest Pace
Muscatine County Farm Bureau
Carl E. Rylander
Baby Beef Club
Court approves annual estates reports and probate filings
District Court approves the annual reports of Walter E. Hoag as administrator for the Grose estates. Mary Jarck's will filed for probate by J F Devitt. Bessie Zeahringer named executrix. Wilson A. Giesenhaus posts a 200 guardianship bond for Florence Nyenhuis.
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Walter E. Hoag
Harvey E. Grose
Frances W. Grose
D. W. Jackson
Fishburn
Mary Jarck
J. F. Devitt
Bessie Zeahringer
Wilson A. Giesenhaus
Florence Nyenhuis
Baby born to Clyde and Esther Lucas on Maiden Lane
A baby daughter named Esther was born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Lucas at 958 Maiden Lane the day after Christmas.
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Clyde Lucas
Maiden Lane
Esther
Robert Lee
Elizabeth, Davenport
Community notes and visits fill Muscatine day
City residents attend church meetings and social events as mayor leaves on business trip. Families visit relatives in town and at least two Masonic lodges plan degree work tonight. Automobile registrations and holiday mail workload show activity levels, with property and health updates citywide.
Christmas observances end in Muscatine churches
The 1930 Christmas observance in Muscatine closed Sunday as churches presented the final holiday programs. Several services were repeats, with others preparing for New Year congregational meetings in January. Pastors note messages next Sunday will reflect 1931 advent.
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Muscatine
Mob violence threats trigger police raid on Lincoln Heights jail
An armed police squad rushed to the Lincoln Heights jail after threats of mob violence surfaced. Officers moved two men alleged to have confessed assaulting two young women last Wednesday night to other jails following a flood of telephone warnings of a mob.
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Los Angeles
Lincoln Heights
Hunt Slayer of Gas Station Man Fort Dodge
Officers hunted a likely killer after Leo Ericson 55 a Duncombe gas station operator was shot and killed Saturday night during a suspected holdup. A suitcase found at the scene contained three revolvers and bloodstained trousers but sheriff Myron Tuliar said the bag is not connected. Ericson was likely slain by a robber who had just made a purchase. his body was found shortly after 6 pm by a motorist.
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Fort Dodge
Leo Ericson
Duncombe
Myron Tuliar
Erbson
Stolen Letts Car Found Near Here
A Chevrolet sedan owned by E. H. Dodder of Letts stolen at Columbus Junction at 2 o clock Sunday morning was found near Cedarville school in Goshen township Sunday night. Sheriff Fred B. Nesper reported this morning. One wheel on the car had been smashed.
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E. H. Dodder
Letts
Columbus Junction
Cedarville School
Goshen Township
Fred B. Nesper
Phillips Bound to Grand Jury Liquor Nuisance Charge
Jesse Phillips waived preliminary hearing in Justice H D Horst's court Saturday night and was bound over to a grand jury on a liquor nuisance charge.
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Jesse Phillips
H. D. Horst
Banks Rites Conducted for Mrs Ella Platt Banks
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Platt Banks who died at her brother W D Platt's home 1215 Town Avenue were held at Hoffman Funeral Home at 2 30 pm conducted by Rev Ira Hawley United Brethren pastor. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were J W Zetler Edward Bahr Carl Loesche J E Platt George A Platt and Weldon Schmidt Flower attendants were Belle Connor Louisa Connor Minnett Headley and Lou Headley Grace Harper Evans sang.
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Ella Platt Banks
W. D. Platt
Town Avenue
Hoffman Funeral
Ira Hawley
United Brethren Church
Greenwood Cemetery
J. W. Zetler
Edward Bahr
Carl Loesche
J. E. Platt
George A. Platt
Weldon Schmidt
Belle Connor
Louisa Connor
Corn Brings 81 3/4 Cents Per Bushel At McKinstry Sale
Washington Iowa reports the McKinstry estate auction set a local record with livestock grain and machinery totaling 17 607 59 dollars. In the crib 1 400 bushels of corn sold at 81 3/4 cents per bushel. Col Charles Brown conducted the sale in four hours and twenty minutes.
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Washington
McKinstry
Col
Charles Brown
William Huttig Sr Dies in Kansas City
William Huttig Sr born in Muscatine and long absent from there died in Kansas City Missouri on a Saturday. He was a cousin of H W Huttig of the Huttig Sash and Door factory in Muscatine and once a big Kansas City banker. He later served as vice president of the Kansas City Moulding company, after a career as banker, manufacturer and mine operator.
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William Huttig
Muscatine
Kansas City
Mr. Huttig
H. W. Huttig
Huttig
Ten Die in Cochran Hotel Fire Tragedy
Ten people were reported dead in a Cochran Ontario hotel blaze with at least three more missing. Rescue teams continued searches of the debris amid fears for additional victims.
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Cochran
Ont
Suspect Bound Over After Oregon Street Raid
A man was bound over to the grand jury under bonds of $500 after a raid on his Oregon Street residence. He was arrested by Sheriff Fred B. Nesper, Jack Pace, and Andy Ernst Saturday afternoon.
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Fred B. Nesper
Jack Pace
Andy Ernst
Oregon Street
Farm Bureau to honor record standardization enrollments
Iowa Farm Bureau set to honor a record number of township bureaus at its Des Moines meeting January 14 to 16. Muscatine county fields Cedar and Wapsinonoc for top standardization with delegates A C Hunter and R R Wright leading.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
Muscatine County
Leonard Agnew
Goshen Township
Gale McClean
Wildon
Shrine Temple
Charles E. Hearst
Cedar
A. C. Hunter
Letts
Wapsinonoc
R. R. Wright
West Liberty
Schools Resume in Muscatine County This Week
Rural schools in Muscatine County reopened today after the Christmas break with County Superintendent E. D. Bradley reporting some will stay open longer. Many will close later in spring to compensate for the extra week, and some schools will observe New Year’s Day while others remain in session.
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Muscatine County
Ceme
E. D. Bradley
Demurrer in Hoxsey Baker suit set for 2 pm hearing
A demurrer in the suit where Harry Hoxsey seeks about 85000 under an alleged contract with Norman Baker will be argued this afternoon before Judge W R Maines. It is one of three suits Hoxsey has pending against Baker.
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Harry Hoxsey
Norman Baker
Hoxsey
Baker Institute
W. R. Maines
Baker
Loots Theater During Show
In New York Times Square a beardless youth stole the weekend receipts totaling $11,150 from the Paramount Theatre during a Tom Sawyer performance. Police flooded exits and searched patrons as the suspect slipped away.
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New York
Tom Sawyer
Paramount Theater
Times Square
Theaters Tonight Crystal Presents Under Texas Skies
The Crystal Theater screens Under Texas Skies a Western thriller hailed as a strong tonight offering.
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Texas
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W. H. Gaskell
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Alfred Gaskell
Iowa State College
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Jack
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Burlington
L. E. Maurer
Roy
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Helen McClain
City News
German Congregational Church
C. F. Schroeder
East Seventh Street
Herbert G. Thompson
Public Health Bureau
E. R. Lichty
Broadway
Newtown
Lichty
Iowa City
E. R. Tipton
Oakland Drive
Samuel Chesebrough
Isaac Mahaffey
Orchard Avenue
Hershey Hospital
R. R. Goad
A. J. Cone
R. W. Ketchum
Adella
E. Warner
O. W. Ketchum
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Ill
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Warner
Irene Ketchum
Ed Nichols
Triangular Lodge of
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Robert E. Votaw
W R. Votaw
West Third Street
Dr. Votaw
Barnes Hospital
Elizabeth Geer
Carl Rauch
West Eighth Street
D. Sheldon Schreurs
Laurel Street
Twyla
Edna Morrow
B. Fulham
Cedar Street
Hardington
Tex
C. R. Stafford
Harry Beeson
Iowa Avenue
Farmington
Beeson
Virgil Bowlby
Evans Street
Ottumwa
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Leslie
William Manning
Grinnell College
Frances Rosenbaum
John Soukup
Riverside
Hunt
Phillips
Baker Demurrer
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