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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1933

Page

2

Calves Tested for Tuberculosis in Four-H Baby Beef Trial

Mu catine County Farm Bureau four H club calves undergo tuberculin testing as County Agent Carl E. Rylander leads staff. Feeding gains over the last month show eight calves with at least seventy pounds gain, listing owners and gains from each. Total gains to date for all entrants include numerous figures per animal.

Mucatine County Lucy Anderson William 430 Earl Bailey Lores Brown Townsend Brown Howard Dean Edgar Hetzler Wayne Hetzler Duane Neff Ralph Neff Doris Paul Lawrence Paul Melvin Riessen Clarence Underwood Eldon Walther Harold Walther Vernon Wright

Arrest Ex Convict Foresters Tied to Sayer Kidnap Case

Ex convict Percy M Fitzgerald was arrested in Madison Illinois by police as part of the U S Department of Justice kidnapping investigation into August Sayer a 77 year old Alton banker held five days and released on a country road. Federal and local officers seek the gang’s basement lair while the victim’s family denies ransom payments.

Washington Roosevelt America Department of Justice August Sayer Alton Percy M. Fitzgerald St. Louis Madison Ill Fitzgerald John Kaiser

Roosevelt Praises Nationwide Conservation Corps Workers

President Roosevelt told about 300 000 workers in 1 400 conservation corps camps that their effort is a visible token of encouragement and a vanguard of a new spirit. He said the government pays wages for actual work and urges others to abandon seeking easy money and avoid efforts to get something for nothing.

Washington Roosevelt America Hhe Conservation Corps Civilian Conservation Corps

Public Works Board Boosts Road Funding Across Nine States

The Public Works Administration approved $40,000,000 more for roads in nine states, bringing total road fund allocations to $166,532,000 from the $400,000,000 pool. States named Idaho, North Dakota, Maine, West Virginia, Delaware, Louisiana, Florida, New Hampshire, and Montana.

Washington Public Works Administration Idaho North Dakota Maine West Virginia Delaware Louisiana Florida New Hampshire Montana Roosevelt Budget Bureau Cabinet Board Public Works

City Notes Reach Home After Vacation and Local Events

Mr and Mrs Clyde Duncan return from a two week trip with relatives in Niles and a visit to the Century of Progress in Chicago. A resident reports a dog bite near West Second street and the animal was tied for 10 days. New car registrations list owners and makes including Plymouth Ford Chevrolet Chrysler and more. City boards meet tonight at city hall and council finance committee also convenes. Various local visits, church events, band concerts at Weed park, and a bird of paradise tree blooming at 168 Sherman street are noted along with camping trips, baptisms and marriage licenses issued today. Hog receipts total 426 head at local stockyards including a Kalona carload.

Clyde Duncan Washington Street Homer Niles Midh Chicago Roy Glass West Second Street Hillyer

Tompkins Case Goes to Jury

The Mellicent Tompkins case, charged with reckless and imprudent operation of a motor vehicle, went to the jury in Justice H. D. Horst's court after a morning session. The collision involved T. D. Mitchell and Tompkins near the Mitchell home, with Zimmerman initially charged but later fined for intoxication after Tompkins testified she was driving. The trial centered on right of way at the intersection and which driver should have yielded.

Mellicent Tompkins H. D. Horst T. D. Mitchell Liberty Street Tompkins Mitchell Elmer Zimmerman Zimmerman C. P. Hanney Harold E. Wilson Hanley Wilson

Taken by Death Arriving at Roadside Site

An incident report notes Mitchell moving his car into an intersection amid a deadly set of events. No further details available in the readable text.

Mitchell

Couzens Blocks War Debt Talk at London Conference

Sen James Couzens of Michigan insisted that intergovernmental debts including war debts be outlawed from any action at the world economic conference. This marked the first flareup since Ramsay MacDonald raised the issue. The draft committee adopted a resolution with Couzens’ amendment excluding intergovernmental debts.

London James Couzens Michigan World Economic Conference Ramsay MacDonald Committee On International Debts Couzens

Noted Sportsman Alexander Van Rensselaer Dies in Philadelphia

Philadelphia born sportsman and philanthropist Alexander Van Rensselaer died in a city hospital after a long illness at age 82. His Fort Washington, Pennsylvania home made him the last survivor of his immediate family. A descendant of Kiliaen Van Rensselaer he trace roots to seventeenth century Dutch settlers who claimed lands in present day New York.

Philadelphia Alexander van Rensselaer Fort Washington van Rensselaer Kiliaen van Rennselaer Netherlands New York State

Elliott Roosevelt Declines Questions at Des Moines Airport

Elliott Roosevelt son of the president, en route to Chicago to visit Ruth Googins, answered reporters with I have nothing to say. He left Lake Tahoe after a Nevada divorce decree granted Elizabeth Donner Roosevelt. He hinted at marriage plans, saying it is a personal matter and he would return to the coast after a stop in Chicago. He spoke briefly with Gordon Gammack before continuing his flight.

Elliott Roosevelt Des Moines Chicago Ruth Googins Fort Worth Tex Municipal Roosevelt Gordon Gammack Elliott

Army Planes Collide During Maneuvers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong during army maneuvers two planes collided and crashed in flames causing the deaths of two pilots.

Hong Kong

Jewish Population in United States Tops Three Million

The United States hosts about 3.8 million Jews within its borders, more than any other country. This milestone underscores the country’s status as the nation with the largest Jewish population.

United States

Multiple Iowa incidents and deaths across towns

The report details several Iowa events: former congressman Gilbert Haugen in poor condition at Northwood. a fatal car ditching near Sioux City killing Cleo Chicoina Jet Oake and injuring Velma Mayo. Theodore Johnson 60 suffocated in a West Burlington coal hole. theft of money and checks at L A Idso grocery in Marshalltown with a suspected stranger. an emergency committee of seven Iowa automobile dealers in Des Moines to craft a national mobile code. Walter Larson 67 commits suicide near Irwin. Des Moines coal operators discuss code participation. Cedar Rapids police chief tenure ends. Waterloo shooting incident involving 18 year old Russell Hinman near a jewelry store.

Shedon Cleo Chicoina Jet Oake Sioux City Chicoina Miss Oake Velma Mayo Lake Okoboji Miss Mayo Highway 18 Here Marehalltown L. A Des Moines Iowa W. S. Williams Nick Striet Boone C. A. Morris Waterloo W. B. Swaney Fort Dodge Tom Coughlin Davenport E. L. Makiben Cedar Rapids Walter Ferrell Iowa Automobile Dealers Association Iowa Goal Operators Association

Judge Relates Abduction Tale In Iowa Court

Judge C. C. Bradley of LeMars testified about being abducted by a mob at Plymouth county courthouse on April 27. The assault case against farmer A A Mitchell proceeded as eight alleged assailants await trial. editor R F Starzl and other witnesses described the events in Orange City.

Orange City C. C. Bradley LeMars Plymouth County Bradley A. A. Mitchell Mitchell

Funeral services for Judge C. L. Ely to be held Thursday

Funeral services for the late Judge C. L. Ely of Maquoketa will be held at the home in Maquoketa at 2 p.m. Thursday according to word received late this afternoon.

C. L. Ely Maquoketa

Judge Delays Hearing in Gas Tax Fraud Case

Des Moines Municipal Judge Powers continued to August 17 a hearing for Dewey Berlovich a paying salesman charged with conspiracy in connection with alleged fraudulent gasoline tax refunds. The case involves accusations of tax fund manipulation and related schemes.

Des Moines Dewey Berlovich

Special Policeman Shot While Questioning Men

Omaha police say Otto P Peter son 48 a special policeman who patrolled a residential district died after five bullet wounds from a gunman he questioned Monday night. His partner Ora Ledgerwood 43 in the car escaped with facial cuts from flying glass. The assailants fled and were not traced.

Omaha Otto P. Peterson Ora Ledgerwood Peterson

McGurn Denies Death Reports After Golf Ball Gaffe

Chicago man known as Machine Gun Jack McGurn denies rumors of his death. He explains the shooting he spoke of was from golf balls, not violence, after stepping from a car in Oak Park.

Chicago Jack McGurn Oak Park

Iowa Plans Refinancing Appraisal Rollout in Multiple Counties

Iowa officials announce a mortgage refinancing program with appraisers to operate in Story Keo Kuk Carroll Fayette Woodbury Ringgold and Cedar counties. A meeting at the state house will include Governor Herring and federal FHA administrator aides to outline goals and gather banker input.

Des Moines Banking Department Keokuk Carroll Fayette Woodbury Ringgold Cedar Bates Statehouse Herring Iowa H. E. Baird Earl Liggett Federal Arm Credit Administration B. F. Kauffman Iowa Bankers Association Baird Liggett

Miller Keeps His Golf Lead

Miller of Des Moines led the Iowa amateur golf tournament with a 141 total after rounds of 70 and 71 at West Okoboji. Pete Jordan ofDes Moines shot 72 and 70 to tie for second with Sioux City Boat Club’s Bill Huff, who matched Miller at 70 before slipping back.

West Okoboji Denmar Miller Des Moines Iowa Pete Jordan Jordan Bill Huff Siouxny Boat Club Miller Huff

Half Million Given Work During June

Secretary Perkins announced that more than 500000 people found employment in the United States during June. The report highlights broad gains across industries and regions.

Washington Perkins United States

McGurn’s Real Name Revealed In Defense Of Rumor

A frustrated speaker defends himself against a baseless rumor and says it could bar him from golf courses. He insists he has gone straight and cites Vincent Bebardi as McGurn’s real name to clear confusion.

McGurn Vincent Bebardi

White Juvenile Hearings Listed

Juvenile court will hear Arline Harold Dwayne Robert Allen Lula May and Gloria June White all under 18 at 10 a m Saturday July 22. An information by Lula KE M Edwards and others charging the children are neglected and dependent was filed in district court today.

Arline Harold Dwayne Robert Allen Lula May Gloria June White Lula KE. M, Edwards

Unclear Entry on Nokia Event Set for August 14

The readable fragment notes a date in January 8, 1933 and an event scheduled for Nokia on August 14, but lacks sufficient context to identify the event, participants, or location details.

Nokia

Showers Probable in East and Central Iowa Tonight

Weather forecast indicates showers likely in eastern and central Iowa tonight or Wednesday with warmer readings in the southwest. Skies overcast this afternoon and wind from the southwest. 7 am temperature at 76 degrees, 6 degrees above Monday. The river sits at a 3 foot stage.

Iowa

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Roosevelt Lands Forestry Workers Public Works Board City News Ralph Nugent Montpelier C. W. Randieman Green Street Kathryn Snyder Chestnut Street Cherry Street A. F. Brown Muscatine Walford Brothers City Board of Health City Council A. J. Magnus Leroy Street Norman Shadt Silvis David Starman Onn Maketers Ruth Hazlett First Methodist Episcopal Church Plymouth Banker Auto Company Cedar Street Muscatine Boys Weed Park Anthony Bisesi George Volger Oliver Tyler Sherman Street Frank Rachels East Fifth Street Harold Grigsby Peoria Rachels Mrs. Grigsby Ruth Haziett High Bridge Illinois Mary Hayde Teresa Brinkman Ann Arbor, Mich M. H. Meyer May Meyer Dubuque Leo Meyers St. Lucas George Coggshall Bayport Minn Clarence Chadwick Ft. Myers Fla Captiva Island H. Roy Mosnat Betty I. W. van Nice West Third Street Robert Mark Rapid City S. C Bob Jehring Norman Kautz Junior Kautz Brad Bryan Bob Wilson Dick Folsom Gary Stein Junior Bestenlehner Bob Garfield Junior Bloom Bob Barnard Jack Ficken Chester Oliver Trout Elizabeth Robbins Wilbur A. Schappert Tacy M. Wyman I. E. Grady Kalona London Parley Lux Associated Press Northwood Gilbert N. Haugen Congress Burlington Theodore Johnson West Burlington Johnson Harlan Walter Larson Johanna Larson Irwin Sam Christensen Department Public Safety Dan Kruidenier Christensen Russell Hinman Pearl Hinman Rock Island Northwest Cay Koehler Lydia E. Pinkham The American Tobacre Company
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