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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1933
Page
8
A wind storm with heavy rainfall loosened branches and felled a pear tree in Ulric Garrett’s yard and two elm limbs in Walter Ritter’s yard damaged a porch roof. The rain eased drought conditions and may slow chinch bug spread.
Ainsworth residents host visitors from Blakesburg and Omaha while Will Lins and J. M. Stewart households receive guests. A steer valued at about 100 dollars was stolen from W. F. Gardner’s pasture, likely loaded in a truck, with an attempted second theft spotted. Fire destroyed the Blankenhorn farm house near Ainsworth, with the Washington fire company aiding salvage, and insurance covering the structure.
Tipton bank deposits rise from 14 732 12 to 72 576 91 by June 30 and exceed 75 000 presently. The gains reflect new business and renewed community confidence, with waivers excluded.
Stockton reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ed Schlapkohl at the home of Mrs Schlapkohl's mother Mrs Isabelle Mills in Muscatine. Audrey Fae greets the new arrival as a sister.
Mrs Christina Erbst returned to her Davenport home after a week with her daughter Mrs George Davis. Roy Reeves and family moved into the cottage at the station previously occupied by Mattacks. Otto Jones and son Dickie of Muscatine visited Mr and Mrs George Davis and Mr and Mrs Roy Reeves. Florence Steffy came home Wednesday after ten days with her sister Mrs Dora Briegel at Letts.
A list of crossword style clues with numbers and mixed hints. Entries include references to plants, animals, numbers, and abstract terms. The fragment shows pattern prompts such as a venomous creature or military titles and common words like tea and donkey-like beasts.
Pattern 1510 offers dimity voile or lawn garments for summer wear in sizes 14 to 42 with specific yardage requirements for size 16. Illustrated sewing instructions included and a 15 cent pattern price. Additional Anne Adams Pattern book and catalog available for 25 cents. Mail orders to Muscatine Journal Pattern Department New York City.
Tipton hosts an air circus on Saturday and Sunday July 15 and 16. Stunt flyer Jesse Baker will perform wing walking and parachute jumps, with 11 years of parachuting experience. A fleet of planes will offer rides to spectators each afternoon.
Letts Letts reports the Otterbein Guild picnic supper at Florence Rowe’s home with twelve attendees. Miss Mildred Frye led a China change lesson, Miss Iola Hargus entertained on guitar, and games plus refreshments followed.
Buffalo Prairie and Joy visitors frequent local homes as Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith stay in Rock Island. Mrs. Charles Kistler and son William visit Merton Kistler in Joy. The Orangemans’ picnic draws Mr. and Mrs. John Pence and Mr. and Mrs. Truman Childs at Preemption. Irene Elliott assists at the telephone exchange. J G Powell attends Milan camp meeting. Roads west of town are being graded this week in preparation for gravelling.
Robert Ayers needs two more merit badges to reach Life Scout, with Eagle as the next grade. Camp Eastman near Nauvoo, Illinois, hosted him and his brother Edward for a weeklong stay. Funeral director J. C. Richie learned of Mina Anthony’s death in Los Angeles and will oversee services in Grandview. Various social visits, picnics, a July 18 ice cream social at Columbus City, and community updates fill this week’s notes.
Mercer county fair to be held in Aledo from August 29 to September 1 is discussed. Directors set admission prices, racing purses and other details at a special board meeting. Premium book printing to wait on state aid amount.
Conesville residents Mr. and Mrs. J C Templeton arrived from Hughson California to visit sister Mrs Alice Black and friends in Nichols where Templeton once taught fifty years ago. Miss Anna Gay and Miss Fay Gay of Iowa City also visited. Ice cream supper planned for Aug 9 with receipts from Grace Reformed event around $20.
Grandview residents Mr. and Mrs. Sparrow of LeClaire were guests of Dr. Westbrook. Kubrick attended a surgical clinic in Muscatine Thursday. Lorene Taylor of Olds Indiana visits cousin Orlan Kemp. Barton returns to Burlington after two weeks with Marguerite Cocklin. Everett Reed family and Job Keltner back from Peoria visit. Richard Carter and friends visit Cedar Rapids Friday. Almeda Buell visits relatives and attends Mrs. Will Anthony funeral.
Wilton residents Gretchen and Stanley Collier left Oakley for Davenport after ten days as house guests before returning to Rochester N Y. The July meeting of the Women's Progressive club in Wilton township is postponed with details to be announced. P F Carroll of Wilton is bedbound three weeks, C W Bailey visits his mother in Perry Indiana, and Frank Johnson of Davenport spent Thursday with local relatives.
Children present a Friday afternoon program in Licher Brothers basement in aid of the Council Bluffs orphans home, with proceeds of 1.20. Admission two cents for adults and one cent for children, plus koolaid and popcorn sold. Participants include Della Jean Dunlap Leota Nodds Mark Miller Bobby Billy Janet Lillian and Donald Cline. Others visiting from out of town include Will Chandler and Mrs Chandler with Dr and Mrs Woodruff Marian and Josephine Cover. Local youth parties and church groups also noted with gatherings, rain aid for crops and threshing progress reported.
Peter Murphy 77 longtime Cedar county resident died Thursday at the county home. Funeral services were held Friday. He leaves no relatives.
Announcement reports the birth of a six pound son to Mr and Mrs Harry Jarrard at their Muscatine home. Mother and baby are being cared for by Mrs Roy Jarrard. The item notes local family activity and a separate obituary mention for Marvin E Wilcox in Hammond Indiana.
Des Moines resident J Mills 76 former president of a transfer company died at his home. The report notes his status as a pioneer resident and business leader in Des Moines. Abbreviated city bylines list other local news including a marriage in Minnesota and a fatal farming accident in Lucas county.
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