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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1935
Page
2
The Mississippi Valley Fair and Exposition returns in Davenport August 11 to 17 with Clyde S. Miller's Wild West Rodeo and daily amusements. Auto races open the opening day. Iowa Day on Friday features farmer boy races and a band concert.
County officials outline how the three point tax surplus will be returned from Des Moines to counties. The plan notes two cash streams: county property taxes and three point funds. It estimates eight million dollars returned to counties in 1936 and a nine million dollar state levy on taxpayers, with a one million dollar shortfall from old age assistance.
Mrs Callie Everett hosted the women’s card club at her home Thursday afternoon with attendees including Mrs Otto Wendling Mrs John Curtain Mrs Forest Maxwell Mrs Wayne Singleton Mrs Warren Buser Mrs Joe Whitlock Mrs William Pine Mrs Wilbur Brehme Mrs Thelma Christensen Mrs Eldred Maxwell Mrs Harold Nietzel and Misses Anna and Hilda Owen and Catherine McCormick Also present were Mr and Mrs Roy Christison and sons Dale and Keith of West Liberty visiting Mrs Christison’s sister Mrs Fred Buckman Clarence Buckman joined them for a short visit The young people’s class of the Reformed church held a party at Cone Lake Thursday evening with attendees Catherine McCormick De Etta Abbott Hilda Owen Ruby Yocum Laurence Yocum Glen Jarrard Charles Buckman Max Allen Rueben McCormick Alden Bebb Randall Bebb Rex Abbott Newell Abbott and Max Heither
The article notes Italy’s expected presence at the League Conference amid tensions with Ethiopia. It cites 63 signatories of the Paris pact and suggests British circles see Secretary Hull’s remarks as signaling US willingness to back a front with Britain to deter Italo-Ethiopian conflict. No official comment was due to the weekend holiday.
Clyde John Pilgrim nephew of George Pilgrim died at 1 45 am today at his parents home 2713 East Elm Davenport born May 9 1911 in Davenport survived by his parents and three brothers funeral 3 30 pm Monday at the Masonic temple burial Oakdale cemetery Davenport
Two thirds of the state saw Des Moines bakeries shut as a strike affected firms supplying most bread. Flour sales rose in groceries, bread was substituted on menus, and small independents thrived. The Colonial bakery turned over $3,000 of bread to Polk county relief as pickets targeted other sites. Union leaders allowed grocers and restaurants to obtain supplies at the five other plants.
Hill outlined a capital hill program in which relief rolls fund most efforts and concentration would occur in populous counties like Woodbury Polk Pottawattamie Scott and Dubuque. He met with members of the Iowa democratic delegation this morning.
A grand jury returned 14 indictments amid a broader graft inquiry in Iowa. Names include State Agent William Arthur and McNaughton, plus other officials and suspects connected to conspiracy, perjury, and alleged illicit activities. The panel recessed until August 19 after presenting its third report.
The report notes a drop in the relief population in major cities from May to June, attributed to warmer weather and better auto and related industries. The Agriculture Department records a $69 million rise in farmers cash receipts from principal farm products in May compared with May 1934.
County relief officials released figures showing a boost of 285.22 in payrolls for the week just closed. The total payroll amounted to 2499.22 with 375 named workers on county projects. Relief checks for last week were issued. 379 workers are to receive 2214 in checks.
Scene from Escapade features William Powell and Virginia Bruce in a melodrama with comedy romance and spectacle. An artist sketches a married woman and prints a scandal. He seeks an alibi model, meets a countess companion, falls in love, and a jealous former flame ensnares him in hot water.
A big time gambler in Dont Bet on Blondes quits the dirty game for Lloyds style insurance work. He insures a Broadway star against marriage, falls in love, and marries her after causing a notorious New York traffic jam.
Judge D W Jackson adjourned deliberations on Forrest A Allen’s writ of mandamus challenging city council actions over the Muscatine street commissioner post. Hearing closed after Mayor Herman Lord testified. defense argued no written findings required. Decision not expected for days.
Victor McLaglen stars as Gypo Nolan in The Informer at the Palace this Sunday Monday and Tuesday. The cast includes Heather Angel Margot Grahame Preston Foster Wallace Ford and Una O Connor with John Ford producing.
Butler County supervisors voted to discontinue all forms of relief following Harrison County. They adopted a resolution stating crop conditions provide sufficient work and that the state relief program is too costly for the relief actually granted.
Emma E. Tyler and Orlin E. Tyler transfer part of section 7 77 1E to Bess L. Whiting and Ma Belle Lippman. Nellie E. Chapman deeds convey lots 4 and 5 in block 12 of Wagner's addition to Orono township to Ruby S. Wagner.
A debate notes that street work and public service show Allen is as qualified for the post as the current commissioner. The remark suggests parity in qualifications and support for continuity in leadership.
Movie fans can expect sweet romance stirring drama and fast paced thrills in Columbia’s Fugitive Lady at the A Muse U. Stars Neil Hamilton Florence Rice and Donald Cook lead the cast as a train wreck ties a woman to Hamilton’s supposed wife and a burglar husband arrives triggering a dramatic climax.
Buck Jones headlines two day engagement at the Palace theater Friday and Saturday in Border Brigands. The Universal drama follows the Royal Northwest Mounted Police and a violent feud with outlaws along the Canada United States border. Buck resigns from the force to infiltrate the gang amid dangerous chases and daring horsemanship.
Katharine Hepburn and Charles Boyer star in Break of Hearts at the Palace Wednesday. A young composer marries an orchestra leader, but pride drives a separation before both realize their love is the true priority.
A gay love tale titled Orchids to You is slated for showing at the Uptown theater on Thursday Friday and Saturday. The film follows a successful woman florist facing romantic and business troubles that threaten jail unless she talks. Lead players include John Boles Jean Muir Charles Butterworth Ruthelman Stevens Harvey Stevens Arthur Lake Sidney Toler Spring Byington Patricia Farr and John Qualen.
President Roosevelt has sent to the United States Senate the nomination of Mack C DeLong for the Washington Iowa post master position. DeLong faces confirmation as the new postal head in the city.
A woman's devotion drives her to renounce wealth and security to join her husband in poverty and hardship as they strive to restore his standing in society.
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