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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1935
Page
7
Election of a principal for the combined Jefferson-Jackson schools did not come before the board. G. G. Bellamy, former Nichols superintendent, withdrew his Muscatine candidacy citing season lateness and indecision at Nichols. No date set for filling the vacancy.
The W R C held memorial rites at Wapello cemetery honoring 35 deceased members. The ceremony featured ritualistic observances and songs by Mrs Nellie Stroup and Mrs Lulu Winder.
Moscow residents join a Le Claire Sunray picnic and visit the Scott residence. Weekend visitors include Miss Javille Williams of Marked Tree Ark and Aunt Mrs. Ella Healy. Henry Owens learns of his grandmother’s death in Gladwin as local social notes list multiple visits and arrivals.
Four residents with birthdays this month were feted at a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Minder near High Prairie. Attendees included families from Bloomington, Wapello, Muscatine, and High Prairie, with several relatives sharing meals and conversation.
Henry Wildasin of Wilton was appointed to the Muscatine county old age pension board on a split vote of the board of supervisors. He will replace John Gray whose term expired July 1 and serve a three year term.
Moscow Mrs William Tomasson of Muscatine and Mrs William McKillip surprised their parents Mr and Mrs G L Hearst who plan a coast to coast trip in about a week. Guests included Allen Miller family Margaret Vern Miller Maynard Miller and others. G L Hearst expects to be gone about a year. Carl Hearst will occupy the home.
Alfred Wagner was named president of the Muscatine chamber of commerce for July, with H. W. Greer becoming vice president for the month. The monthly rotation follows the organization's policy of alternating principal officers. Remaining 1935–36 presidents listed by month.
M W Flannery, manager, projected at least one third higher business for the Muscatine liquor store in the coming year. He cited expected increases in both permits and liquor sales. Last year permits reached 1 400. the store’s fiscal year ends June 30. On July 5 the store marks its one year of operation.
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