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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1933

Page

8

Fruitland School Board Sets Term Dates and Hires Staff

The Fruitland township school board met at Lone Tree school with all seven members present to approve repairs before fall. E. P. Corwin was reelected treasurer and E. V. Battenhagen secretary. Fall term begins Sept 4 for 10 weeks with 16 weeks in winter and 10 in spring. Teachers hired include Naomi Roland Corwin Miss Elizabeth Fletcher Miss Marie Hinrichs Henry Battenhagen and others across district schools.

Fruitland Fruitland Township Lone Tree Bond G. C. Roland E. P. Corwin E. V. Battenhagen Naomi Roland Corwin Blanche Neitzel Mittman Elizabeth Fletcher Olive Branch Marie Hinrichs Henry Battenhagen Frank Spring Ivan Spring Mary Alice Muscatine N. I. Eierman Fredonia W. D. Fowler

Chinch Bugs Studied Friday at Aledo Farm

Aledo farm adviser J E Harris announced a Friday afternoon meeting at the C D Stead farm to study eradication of chinch bugs. J H Bigger of the State Natural History Survey will lead, discussing barrier methods to prevent migration. current bugs are first brood with a second hatch expected later.

Aledo C. D. Stead J. E. Harris J. H. Bigger State Natural History Survey Bigger

Tipton Dentist Introduces Patient Controlled Drill Stop

Dr G K a prominent Tipton dentist installs a patient operated master switch on a dental chair to halt drilling at any moment. Trials show the device provides peace of mind though actual use to stop the drill remains rare. Specifications sent to a manufacturer for mass production. The idea originated from a patient.

Tipton G. K Dice

Firecracker Blamed for Atalissa Roof Fire

A lighted firecracker believed to have lodged in the roof caused a July 4 roof fire at O. De Mean’s home two miles north of Atalissa. Atalissa fire department extinguished the blaze confined to the roof. Local news fragment.

Atalissa O. de Mean Atalissa Fire Department Stanley Melick Minneapolis J. A. Melick Margaret Watters Iowa State College Ames B. M. Smith Davenport M. McDonald Smith Besley’s Lake Tina Schaft Clara University Hospital Ira O’hara Earl Ellsworth C. E. Turner Carl Petersen Kalona Louise Lamb Minnie Hayes J. B. van Horn Iowa City E. M. Baker Harlan Baker Carl Schacht Durant Staley Staley’s Lake Grant York Ladora Hattie Fiderlein Rose Marie Francis Hawk Hattie Riddle J. H. de Mean Arthur Christinson Wilton

Chinch Bug Eggs Hatch Times Reported

In August, egg hatch for chinch bugs ranges from seven to forty five days, influenced by weather conditions.

The Man in the Picture Puzzle Clue List

A crossword style set of clues labeled horizontal and vertical. Questions reference the man in the picture with varying definitions, including mathematic terms, objects, and biblical names. The grid asks for answers like boundary, caravanserai, goddess, and empire related terms.

Lone Tree Picnic Scene Draws Local Families

A July Fourth family picnic at the Lone Tree home of Mrs. Ernestine Wiese and the Wiese family hosts a wide circle from Lone Tree and nearby towns. Attendees include the Freyermuths, Gillets, Joens, Meullers, Linsleys, Anglesbergs, Conklins, Neal, Hawthorne, Musser, Hall, and many others from Lone Tree, Riverside, Ottumwa, Mt. Vernon, and Cedar Rapids. Guests dine, chat, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon at Turpentine Slough and local spots forming a busy social snapshot of area residents.

Lone Tree Ernestine Wiese Karl Wiese Ray Schillberg Leona George Freyermuth Freyermuth Ruth Everett Will Freyermuth Roy Gilbet Kenneth Ino Arlene Emiline Clarence Freyermuth Otiy Donna Cheryl Illinois City Otto Joens George Meuller Helen Eugene Alice Wiese Oscar Wiese Loretta Dorothea Donald Velma Evelyn Miriam Joe Linsley Carl Riverside A. A. Angelsberg Marilyn Ottumwa Dick Conklin Mt. Vernon Everett Neal Emma Hawthorne Lone Tree Park J. R. Musser W. J. Houseal J. M. Sims Lucy Marjorie Fountain Jean Museer Mary Menzer Cedar Rapids John Frank Menzer Rosa Fisher James Magruder Iowa City Lloyd Magruder Cecil Carr Waterloo J. M. Carl H. P. Loring Theodore Hartman Carol of Letts J. R Jack Sherburne Lowell Adams James McCracken Thornbury Charles Horak Norma Ainsworth Mary Swedensky Charles Doeries Geraldine Lois Gretchen Dorothy Dorrigen Donald Doerres Haskins Scott Willard Marion Vera

Local social notes from Cedar Rapids and area

Cranston Nash visits relatives in Cedar Rapids while his parents attend the World’s Fair in Chicago. Geraldine Meeker returns to Fairfield for school. Armbright family and Hafners host guests for a week. Flowers and Hafners share Fourth of July visit. Pierson Uhr Uhr family guests from Chicago with plans to attend the World’s Fair. Arthur Brookhart drives to Brighton to visit and dine with Mrs. Courtney and Mrs. Brookhart.

C. P. Uhr Mrs. Uhr Arthur Brookhart Brighton Mrs. Brookhart Mrs. Courtney Everett Garrett Miss Courtney Frank Mrs A. Brookhart

Columbus Junction Fourth of July Notes Rich Pageant

A Columbus Junction area July Fourth roundup covers visits by residents and relatives from Des Moines Fredonia and Muscatine. Burglars break into Eclipse Lumber office but take nothing. Several locals attend camps and social events while Dr. Helen Johnston attends Altrusa and Delta Zeta events in Atlantic City and Chicago. Local clubs plan an ice cream social July 21.

Columbus Junction Des Moines Gloria Ann F. A. Hubbard Benjamin Cranor Chicago Hubbard Robert Diller Mattie Diller Fredonia Children’s Hospital Iowa City P. C. Ross Cora Worley Daven Josephine Struble Ruby Charles Arlingdale St. Paul E. W. Skinner Columbus City Linnie Mullen Floyd Grover Winfield Harold Guernsey Bobbie Grace Clinton J. C. May Ira Oats Reuben Oats Jean Jack St. Louis R. E. Huber Joan Franklin J. T. Smylie Reu Oats Carr Clothing Store W. E. Keehl Cle Elum J. S. Blair Austin Davis Roy Pine Knoxville P. J. Crail Davenport Fla Parker Elmer Schmitt Muscatine Charles Reece Helen Johnston R. Ss. Johnston Atlantic City Altrusa Club Johnston Delta Zeta Sorority Boston Ladies’ Aid Society Fredonia Church J. R. Lord Conesville Blaine Bliven H. W. Sargent Herbert

Picnic Brings 100 Relatives To Ainsworth School House Lawn

More than 100 relatives and friends gathered at the school house lawn Tuesday for a large picnic honoring pioneer Ainsworth resident Mrs. L. A. Stephens. The gathering included Claire Coreland of Los Angeles and many Stephens relatives from Plant City Florida Waterloo Chicago and Batavia among others.

Chicago A. Stephens D. D. Stephens Alice Stephens Ainsworth Rosie Kurtz Washington Kenneth Omduff Batavia C. M. Spessard Ella Powan

Local social notes from Durant and surrounding towns

Stockton residents visit Bohn sack and Ormsby home Tuesday. Fulton Four-H club hosts Friday meeting at Bohn sack home. Ethel Ellsworth stays at Daven port. Carita Thiel returns to Peoria. Vesta Broders visits New Liberty. Andersons conduct Davenport business. Bowers family dinner in Long Grove. Fourth of July celebrations at Paul's Grove and Durant dance. Ford Stahl family and Verna Duge attend Maysville bird shoot. Stockton kittenball vs Blue Grass scheduled next Sunday. Ed Grimm family visit New Era.

Stockton George Winstermute Chicago C. H. Boller Robert Durant Bohn Sack Paul’s Grove Ford Stahl Warren Howard Delores W. C. Duge Verna Duge Maysville Ed Grimm Lila New Era

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

A promotional health brief claims women can lose fat by taking Kruschen Salts daily for 30 days while reducing pastry and fatty foods. It promises skin and eye improvements and a four week supply cost, urging readers to ask local druggists Grimm Drug Co or Henderson Drug Co for the product.

Grimm Drug Co Henderson Drug Co

Lincoln reunion and Fourth of July picnic in Oxford Iowa

A Lincoln family reunion in Oxford Iowa attracted numerous relatives including Lincolns Hinkhouses Barkalows and Marolfs with a Fourth of July picnic at Elizabeth Marolf home. Prizes were awarded at games and several area residents attended local events and funerals in the region.

Moscow Oxford George Lincoln Roy Lincoln Frank Hinkhouse Roy Harold Hinkhouse Bert Chelf Charles Lincoln Alva Ruby Bernice Clinton Lincoln Phiora Philson Pearl Elizabeth Marolf Alex Parks John Birkhofer Willard Small Herb Walters Charles Barkalow Wilma Kenneth Tom’Smith Marolf Freda Merrick Eva Marolf George Smith Wilbert Stewart William Parvin Des Moines Belle Crist John Fowler Rochester Charles McCoy Richard Witmer Tipton Riley Millage Grandma Millage Fred Millage Dan Smith Marcus Mary Irwen Sugar Creek Bernice Wilhelme Muscatine Frank Wilhelme Ray Carter Wanda Lee Deloris Walrabl George

Family dinner gatherings across Burlington area noted

Concord residents recount a Sunday family dinner with many relatives visiting from Burlington Des Moines Columbus Junction and beyond. Several individuals including Mrs Martha George visitor Mrs Carrie Jones of Colorado and hospital bound Orville Evans are listed among the social mentions.

Concord Lipp Westerbeck Albert Busse Victor Marilyn Robert Hobbe David Weasterbeck Burlington Pete Coon Helen Junior Morning Sun George Westerbeck Des Moines J. H. Schlichting Jonas Walter Westerbeck Columbus Junction Bobbie Orville Evans Sam Evans University Hospital Iowa City Chet Frisk Moline Wanda Shew Grandview Lou ‘Bonnichsen Wallace Connelly Pond Okla Roy Arold Peterson Jand Eric Gustafson Rosco N. Bigger Jesse Landrum Myrtle Gaskel C. Gasel

Automobile property valuation and tax in the United States

The American Automobile Association states motor vehicle property in the United States is valued at more than 4.5 billion dollars and an annual tax is paid on that valuation.

United States American Automobile Association

Fourth of July Celebration in Durant Highlighted

Miss Irene Tharp assists Mrs. Elmer Hain with the telephone switch this week as Durant prepares for the Fourth of July celebration.

Durant Irene Tharp Elmer Hain

Quiet Fourth of July in Grandview with limited local celebration

Grandview marked a quiet Fourth of July with no local festivities as many residents spent the day in nearby towns. Guests at the Beik home included Dr. and Mrs. Wadding and daughters Esther and Mary, Mrs. Zimmerman, and others across several visits and picnics in the park.

Grandview Wadding Esther Jessie Zimmerman Mary Zimmerman Harold Joint Des Moines Charles Beik Zimmerman Howard Ellis Weigand Tice Muscatine Theodore Guthrie Syracuse Neb James Guthrie Wapel’o Margaret Guthrie Barbara Marie Cockeril Tom Cockeril William Walnitz Charles Fulliam Wanda Lois Young Lee Kemp Anoka Minn Will Kemp Nora Hingst Salem Clint Cocklin James Haroff Nellie Bennet Near Bard Carrol McGill Fred Orlan Shew Durant

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