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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1933

Page

2

Jordan Is Five Down to Davis in Iowa Amateur Match

Jordan Is Five Down to Davis in the quarterfinals as Davis, from Des Moines, shoots 69 to take a two hole lead at the turn and extend to five up after a birdie on the 13th. Bud Small trails Hal Chase four down after 18, while Glen Darrow leads J B Chauncey and Rob Miller trails Merle Stimson by one hole in lower bracket play.

West Okoboji Pete Jordan Des Moines Iowa David Davis Davis Jordan Inn Bud Small Sioux City Denmar Miller Hal Chase Chase Glen Darrow Cedar Rapids J. B. Chauncey Dunlap Rob Miller Iowa City Merle Stimson Waterloo

Trumpet and Vocal Solos Highlight Muscatine Band Concert

Anthony Bisesi showcased trumpet solos in a sixth weekly Muscatine Boys band concert at Weed Park. George Volger performed two vocal numbers with pieces including I Love You Truly and On Southern Shores. The program featured marches, waltzes, descriptive scenes, popular tunes, and an Indian dance.

Anthony Bigesi George Volger Muscatine Boys Weed Park Gounod Suppe Pempert Schubert Anthony Bisesi Weber Stein Song Miles Carrie Jacobs Bond Jordan Stoughton Freedom King

Baptist Youth Attends Iowa Falls Assembly

A large group from the First Baptist church led by Miss Anna Hendriks and Rev. Vernon L. Shantz travels to Iowa Falls for the Iowa Baptist assembly. They study, participate in activities, and attend vesper services nightly.

First Baptist Church Anna Hendriks Ora Sharp Vernon L. Shantz Iowa Falls Iowa Baptist Assembly Shantz Alice and Harriett Lindee Juanita Miller Ruth Mittman Katharine Sample Bessie Hinman Mildred Figgin Julianna Rumsey Gretchen Korneman Mabel Nash Dorothy Kemble Genevieve Metcalfe Vivien Phyllis Johnson Dorothy Greenwald Earl Penrod Arthur Nyenhuis

Business Groups Discussing Codes in Des Moines

Eight business groups met in Des Moines to discuss codes under the national industrial recovery act. The Iowa petroleum dealers, about 500 strong, led the discussions on terms of the proposed petroleum industry code ahead of hearings starting Monday before administrator Hugh S. Johnson. M. L. Cushman and M. L. Long explained sections on production allotments, refining limits, minimum wages, and maximum hours. Other groups present included the Iowa Pharmaceutical Association, chamber of commerce recovery advisory council, Iowa Philco dealers, Iowa Florists Association, Des Moines independent barbers, and cleaners and dyers employees.

Des Moines Iowa Hugh S. Johnson M. L. Cushman M. L. Long Iowa Pharmaceutical Association Chamber of Commerce Recovery Ad Advisory Council Iowa Philco Dealers Iowa State Florists’ Association Des Moines Independent Barbers

City News Reports Local Injuries and Events

Lloyd Goddard remains in Hershey hospital after an injury on Monday. New vehicle registrations list O A Hammer, a cabriolet. The First Investment Co of Muscatine with a Chevrolet pickup. Ben Kolpack with a Diamond T truck. Earl DeCamp, a Muscatine mail carrier, and Joe Kasper head to Fairfield for a state rural mail carriers convention. Albert Kelly of Wilton accompanies them.

Lloyd Goddard Hershey Hospital O. A. Hammer Mulberry Avenue Auburn The First Investment Company Muscatine Chevrolet Ben Kolpack East Fifth Street Diamond T Earl DeCamp East Ninth Street Joe Kasper East Tenth Street Fairfield Albert Kelly Wilton

Furlough Curtails City Mail Deliveries

Post Office officials announce a nine day furlough per quarter reduces mail service. Only one daily delivery is made in the city residence area, with downtown’s two of three drops eliminated. Schedule runs through July 24 and again in August and September weeks, carriers work six hours per delivery, furlough seven days, and one Saturday and Sunday off each quarter. No guidance yet for next quarter.

W. S. McKee

Godfrey Slated for Agricultural Dean at Ames

Iowa State College president Dr. R M Hughes declined to confirm reports that George Godfrey of Algona former state board of education member would be named dean of agriculture. Board action is needed for appointments and July board meeting set for Cedar Falls.

Ames R. M. Hughes Iowa State College George Godfrey Algona State Board of Education Hughes Cedar Falls Division of Agriculture C. F. Curtiss H. H. Kildee

Wagner Named as Surety Receiver in Des Moines

Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey appointed John J. Wagner of Des Moines as receiver for Southern Surety Corporation of Iowa at the request of State Insurance Commissioner W. Clark. Wagner, manager of the Southern Surety building, has been a real estate appraiser. winding up the company centers on real estate. Clark, receiver since June 29, 1932, reports all creditor claims adjudicated and an 8 percent dividend paid. Claims total $2,500,000 with $170,000 paid to date.

Des Moines Charles A. Dewey John J. Wagner Southern Surety Corporation of Iowa W. Clark Wagner Southern Surety Charles Snyder Clark

Varied Business Ahead of City Council Meeting Tonight

The city council plans varied items at 7 30 pm including monthly officer reports the third reading of the plumbing code ordinance a Mad creek sewer project update and a $10000 damage claim from William Nesselbush plus other business deferred from July 6. The board of health meets at 7 o clock.

Mad Creek William Nesselbush Board of Health

Denial of Cedar Rapids to Ottumwa Carrier License

The Iowa state railroad commission denied T. H. Dewees of Cedar Rapids authority to operate a motor freight carrier between Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa. The panel found the service would not promote public convenience and necessity after two hearings. Objecting railroads argued current rail service suffices and the proposed line would touch Linn, Benton, Keokuk, Mahaska, and Wapello counties.

Deg Moines State Railroad Commission T. H. Dewees Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Linn Benton Iowa Keokuk Mahaska Wapello

Rummells Divorce Petition Seeks Maiden Name

Aleta R. Rummells petitions to resume the Sinclair maiden name in a divorce suit against Howard W. Rummells filed today in district court. The couple, residents of Pike township, wed December 9, 1932 and separated July 16. Grounds cited are cruelty.

Aleta R. Rummells Singleton Howard W. Rummells Pike Township

Iowa station leaders named to head extension and experiment work

Deanship of the graduate college goes to Dr. R E Buchanan to head the experiment station while continuing duties. R K Bliss, former extension service director, is named to head extension work under adjusted coordination. Mr Godfrey declines comment in Des Moines at the national corn hog conference. he is a Kossuth county farmer and Iowa State College graduate.

R. E. Buchanan Graduate College R. K. Bliss Godfrey Des Moines Iowa State College Kossuth County

15 Year Old Turns in False Fire Alarm

Alvin Snyder a 15 year old South Muscatine youth admitted making a false fire alarm on a Wednesday morning. Police traced the call to the William Strong home on Demorest Avenue. Snyder confessed to calling just to see the fire trucks pass by and was ordered to report to Fire Chief J J Brown each Saturday.

Alvin Snyder South Muscatine J. J. Brown Central Eand Stewart Road William Strong Demorest Avenue Mr. Strong Snyder Menzo Grady Harvey Allbee Herman Lord Brown

Shrine and Cornucopia clubs hold joint picnic at Salisbury

Approximately 200 members of the Shrine and Cornucopia clubs of the Masonic order attended the annual stag outing at the M. and M. cottage near Salisbury bridge. The Cornucopia club defeated the Shriners 10 to 0 in kittenball. A fish fry, card games, and chess followed with A. H. Shields in charge.

Shrine and Cornucopia Clubs Masonic Organization M. and M. Cottage Salisbury Bridge Cornucopia Club Shriners A. H. Shields

Dill Will Leaves Estate to Husband Executor Named

Cora E. Dill wills all property to her husband H. A. Dill and names him executor without bond. Probate filed in district court today with a hearing set for August 16. The will is dated December 7, 1929.

Cora E. Dill H. A. Dill

Dern Denies Ickes Claim on War Dept Funds

Des Moines Secretary of War George H. Dern said war department estimates remain under consideration by the Public Works Administration and were not withdrawn but deferred. He noted no retrenchment on citizens' military training camps and no plan to abandon Fort Des Moines as part of economy measures.

Des Moines George H. Dern Conference of Governors Sacramento Calif War Department Public Works Administration Washington Dern Interior Ickes Ickes Herring Fort Des Moines

Modern Evangeline and Lover Seek Marriage in Mason City

Katy Weitzel, 32, and William Challis, 40, of Mason City appeared before a local minister to marry using a January 13 1921 marriage license from Marshall County. After one minister refused due to the old document a new license was issued and Rev. R Stanley Brown officiated at the Presbyterian parsonage.

Marshalltown Marshall County Katy Weitzel William Challis Mason City R. Stanley Brown Presbyterian Church

Mercury Climbs as Summer Returns in Muscatine

Muscatine saw temperatures near 90 degrees as summer weather returns. The 7 am reading was 78, six higher than Wednesday. South winds persist with forecasted thunderstorms in eastern and southern areas tonight followed by cooler conditions.

Muscatine

Twelve Drowned as Boat Capsizes Near Bourges France

Eleven children and a priest drowned when their boat capsized during a lake excursion near Bourges. Four children managed to swim ashore, saving themselves.

Bourges France

Roosevelt Eyes Market Changes

President Roosevelt watches the security and commodity exchanges as markets rise and fall. Supporters say he will act if recovery plans are endangered, while no clear stance is given on prices or recent large drops. Senator Thomas warned exchanges to publish depreciation limits or face reform and possible government supervision.

Washington Roosevelt Thomas New York Stock Chicago The Oklahoman

Button Workers to Meet at City Hall

Announcement of a mass meeting of button workers scheduled for Friday night at city hall to organize a union and ensure participation in the new deal. The meeting, called for 8 o clock, is publicized by handbills distributed among workers.

Board of Education City Hall

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