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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1933

Page

2

Unpaid Account Ties to Newberry Slaying

Detectives probe an $18,000 unpaid account as a possible motive for the murder of gangster Ted Newberry whose body was found near Chesterton along the Indiana line. Investigators say the Capone era figure may have died in a fierce struggle, with others possibly slain and disposed of.

Ted Newberry Indiana Line Chesterton Newberry Capone Chicago Florida Nashville Tenn

Chang Held Ready to Negotiate Truce

Reports say Chang Hsiao Liang seeks talks while both sides deny and confirm Japanese bombings in Jehol and Manchurian border areas. US and British officials monitor Sino-Japanese tensions as claims of Japanese occupation near Chinwangtao are disputed.

Chang United States Jehol Shanghai China Legation Pingchuan Manchurkuo

Packers and Millers Fight Farm Aid Bill

The agriculture committee chair, Jones, urged extending crop loan provisions of the reconstruction act before the rules committee. A Senate-approved bill would allow the agriculture secretary to require up to a 30 percent acreage cut as a condition for production loans, with protections for farmers who already reduced acreage in 1932. The rules panel moved to permit an hour of general debate prior to amendments.

Jones Agriculture Committee Rules Committee Senate Secretary of Agriculture

Birthday Observed by Suffrage Leader in New Rochelle

Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, noted suffrage leader and peace worker, celebrated her 74th birthday quietly in New Rochelle with a small luncheon. She said, when she reaches 80, it will be time for a big celebration.

New Rochelle N. Y Carrie Chapman Catt

Muscatine Plans Industrial Survey Campaign

The Journal initiates a four month weekly feature by R Kenneth Evans to publish 15 industrial articles. The program aims to reveal Muscatine economic resources and opportunities to boost confidence and hasten normalization ahead of the 1933 centennial year. Evans has led similar campaigns in Missouri Iowa and Kansas cities. The project relies on local business cooperation and will present clear facts without editorial comment.

Muscatine R. Kenneth Evans Evans Middle West Mr. Evans Hannibal Cape Girardeau Chillicothe Warrensburg Sedalia Missouri Keokuk Chariton Red Oak Iowa Kansas City Lawrence Topeka Pittsburg Eldorado Ottawa Kansas

Democrats Lead Iapa Legislature Elects Miller Speaker

Iowa's new session opens as Democrats take control of both chambers. Rep. Miller is chosen speaker after praise from Rep. Donlon and other lawmakers who vow aid to the people and farmers. Sen. Cooney is elected president pro tem, unopposed after Knudson withdraws. The two houses convene to set rules and begin business.

Miller Donlon Iowa D. R. McCreery Linn County House

Four-H Groups Elect Leaders at Muscatine County meeting

Dorothy Wilson of Wapsinonoc township was elected president of the girls Four-H club division of the Muscatine county Farm Bureau at the annual meeting Saturday at the Elks club. Boys division elected Bert Naber as president with Howard Dean as vice president. About 450 were served at the banquet, the largest attendance in years, with prize awards given to local club members.

Dorothy Wilson Wapsinonoc Township Muscatine Carl LeFever Bloomington John Mittman Fruitland Township

Senate motions and credentials prep mark Iowa assembly opening

Senator Frailey takes over as governor calls for McFarlane's resignation. Du buque senator Cooney nominates Byron Allen as secretary with the vote carried. A 3 minute recess follows as credentials work begins with Cooney Hicklin Stevens Wilson Booth named to credentails committee. Gallagher acting speaker. Rev Becker offers invocation. Gustafson named acting clerk. Temporary speaker Gallagher escorted to chair, praising the 45th general assembly. Democratic caucus employes confirmed. Credentials committee named to examine election certificates.

Joe Frailey Fort Madison McFarlane Senate Matt Cooney Dubuque Byron Allen Pocahontas Matt B. Cooney Ed R. Hicklin Wapello Roy Stevens Ottumwa George Hancock Gallagher General Assembly House Forest Davis Appanoose Fe.m Lichty Blackhawk Ernest Fabritz

Officers Elected By Ladies Aid at Trinity Reformed Church

Wilton Mrs Elwood Heabner was elected president of the Ladies Aid society of Trinity Reformed Church Cedar County Other officers named were Vice president Mrs Leroy Whitmer secretary Mrs Fred Daut and treasurer Mrs Frank Cromer The next meeting will be January 18 at Mrs Clarence Bakers home.

Two Cedar River Cottages Looted

Thieves looted two cottages on the Cedar River near the Salisbury bridge between Monday and Saturday last week. They took bed clothing silverware a shotgun and other household items from Gene Rosenthal 601 Cedar Street and similar goods from Rev Karl Michels 913 West Third Street. Neighbors reported prowlers earlier in the week but no arrests.

Gene Rosenthal Cedar Street Fred B. Nesper Mr. Rosenthal Cedar River Salisbury Bridge Rosenthal Karl Michels West Third Street

March to Capital May Be Dropped

Plymouth county farmers planed a 1000 strong march on the Iowa legislature to press for Judge Pitts recommendations barring courts from handling money judgments in farm foreclosures for five to seven months. The Farmers Council of Defense said it had no part in the trek due to gasoline and food shortages. Some prefer limiting action to Plymouth county.

le Mars Pilymouth Iowa Farmers’ Council of Defense South Dakota Des Moines C. W. Pitts Plymouth County

Local jury list and Farm Bureau meetings in Columbus Junction

Those from the area drawn for the Wapello petit jury include Claude Hill Ray Littrel J P Knott George Jarrard and James Lundquist A Farm Bureau follow up meeting was held at Mrs H J Oak s home with Tennessee neighborhood women attending Mrs Oak leader presented the Gifts and Dress Trimmings lessons An all day Farm Bureau meeting will be at Columbus high school Wednesday Miss McIlrath of Ames will demonstrate Becoming Print Dresses and local township women will attend Visitors from Wapello and Webster City were in town for visits

Columbus Junction Petit Jury Wapello Claude Hill Ray Littrel J. P. Knott George Jarrard James Lundquist H. J. Oak Tennessee Oak Farm Bureau C.M. Shepherd Marie Sullivan Minneapolis B. H. Shearer R. E. Owens J. S. Blair Taxpayers Jerry van Dyke Fairfield Fredonia Columbus High School Clayton Richardson Corydon

Schatte Service Held at Chapel by V F W Post

Final rites for Robert V. Schatte were conducted Friday at a chapel by the V F W Post with Rev. R W Merrifield officiating. John Wiegand led the post in charge. burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included Fred Diercks and Harry Carpen ter among others. bugler Cliff Warner and drummer Harry Thompson served. A firing squad led by Joe Biles and William Hinkley performed honors.

Robert V. Schatte Schatte Meyers V. F. W. Post R. W. Merrifield John Wiegand Greenwood Cemetery Fred Diercks Merri Tewksbury Harry Carpenter Walter Weierhauser Herman Kindler Warren Dodge

Local Honor Guard and Attendants Named

The list names participants in a ceremonial event: E. Oossendorp Robert Martin Ed Hahn Dietrich Sick Herman Theobald and Omar Hobart as organizers. Color guard members are Clarence Carpenter and James Hart with flower attendants Bess Feustal Anna Wiegand and Blanche Beckman.

E. Oossendorp Robert Martin Ed Hahn Dietrich Sick Herman Theobald Omar Hobart Clarence Carpenter James Hart Bess Feustal Anna Wiegand Blanche Beckman

Sioux City Man Feared Robbery Led to Poison Death

Ed Daskovski, 50, of Sioux City, was robbed of his pocketbook in Los Angeles and drank poison after an old friend refused to lend him money to return home.

Los Angeles Calif Ed Daskovsky Sioux City

One Cent a Day Accident Policy Offer

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for 24 months in disability and 1000 dollars on death, at under 1 cent a day. Over 150000 people have bought it. eligibility includes men women and children. Send name address age beneficiary and relationship for a free inspection. examination required.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Dlerks Building Kansas City

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