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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
5
Sub zero temperatures are expected across most of the state within 24 hours with 10 below zero in the northwest. Overnight readings ranged from 2 below at Sioux City to 24 above at Keokuk and the Mississippi River level rose seven inches to 6.5 feet.
Stanford coach Pop Warner plans extra Rose Bowl practice for his Cardinals before facing the Pittsburgh Panthers in the January 2 game. Warner emphasizes mastering reverses as Stanford tunes up after arrival in Pasadena. Pitt, meanwhile, continues its cross country rail journey, set to arrive tomorrow morning.
Mrs. P A Moyers underwent goiter surgery at Keokuk Gra ham hospital. Methodist church women to meet with Mrs L E Meade Thursday. Royal Neighbors events postponed to Jan 5 due to weather. Mr and Mrs Charles Smith took Dale Smith and Leon Milton to Hershey hospital in Muscatine for care. W C Allen heading to New Jersey for two and a half months. Frances Cameron travels to Los Angeles then Portland to visit daughter Mrs Jesse Wedel. White Gift box for Tama Indian Mission shipped with a $6 draft. George McHaffy family moved into Miss Alice Carthers property. Mrs Arthur Griffith of Omaha and Mr and Mrs L G Burton of Ft Madison called home for A Reid’s illness. Mrs E J Westfall returns
The Edith Ambler stock company announces leading roles in its forthcoming shows with an extended run planned. Cast members will headline performances across multiple evenings as rehearsals continue.
Mrs E J Gadient visited her daughter Mrs A D Kerr in Chicago. Donald Long eight and his sister, children of Mr and Mrs John Long west of Cairo, fell from a pony while returning from practice, injuring his arm and requiring splints. Holiday guests at the Kerr home included George Shade and son from New York City, E J Gadlient from Chicago, M Ryan of Oakville, James Kerr Cedar Rapids, Willis Kerr, and Mr and Mrs John Swicer and Mr and Mrs Bloom of Burlington.
Tex Rickard says the 1928 world heavyweight title match will wait on American league baseball schedules. He hopes to hold the bout at Yankee Stadium in early September but cannot set a date until teams’ home or road status is known. He notes Dempsey could meet Tunney only if Heeney and Sharkey fail to impress in January. He calls George Godfrey’s record overrated and criticizes him as a dangerous fighter.
Downey Boosters edged Williamsburg Five 21 to 20 on Thursday night in a tight game. Both teams were evenly matched as Muscatine quintet players scored from the field and each side shared scoring honors.
The Chicago post office reports about 500 undeliverable Christmas cards and letters were forwarded to the dead letter office due to bad wrapping and illegible addresses. Clerks refused parcels with unclear addresses to avoid delivery issues, noting widespread confusion from incorrect street details in the season.
Illinois City residents report a busy period with visits to nearby Muscatine and Dixon Mounds in Fulton county. The Reed family and others spent Tuesday at local homes while a group pieced comfort tops for Mr Le Fever.
The Lovelorn opens at the A-Muse-U theatre Sunday starring Sally O Neill. Beatrice Fairfax advised lovers as two sisters vie for a flashy suitor. John P. McCarthy directs. cast includes Molly O Day Larry Kent James Murray Charles Delaney George Cooper Allan Forrest. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer release.
In Conesville Iowa on December 30 families gathered for Christmas meals. Attendees included the McKee and Berry families from Muscatine and Columbus Junction, with Mary Elizabeth and Barbara Ann among the McKee children. Esther Probasco will teach domestic science in the high school for the rest of the year, filling Alta Stentz’s vacancy after her marriage and return to Springville. Other households shared holiday meals with Olinger Erwin Rhodebeck and Brinning families from Mt. Union Muscatine West Chester and nearby towns.
Last chance for World War I veterans to claim the federal bonus arrives. Applications must be postmarked by midnight next Saturday or miss the entitlement. Legion members offer aid to veterans who have not yet applied.
Families including Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Erwin and daughter Vera with Richard, Walter Brinning, and Elmer McClure. Mr. and Mrs. Cass Hankins hosted at Christmas dinner. A. M. Gay and daughter Oral Fay. Thomas Hankins and daughters Gwendolyn and Cecil. Deloris and John Pucket also noted.
The Japanese government plans a six mile double track undersea railroad connecting two islands, aiming to complete the last link in the imperial railway system.
In Chicago a giant storage battery locomotive defeats a steam locomotive in a tug of war, easily overcoming the weight disadvantage of 17,000 pounds in favor of the steam engine.
Your name to this set of progressive business men who are working together to improve credit conditions. The Muscatine County Credit Board lists members including Axel and many local merchants such as Belvue Hospital, Daylight Shoe Store, First National Bank and others as they join efforts to stabilize lending and support local commerce.
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