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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1935

Page

9

Argentine officials duel ends with missed shots in senate

Finance Minister Federico Pinedo and Senator Lisandro Delatorre exchange heated remarks during a senate interpellation over meat industry policy. Shots ring out from the gallery as the duel unfolds. two additional officials are reported dead. The incident leaves both sides unreconciled and amid a chaotic collapse of proceedings.

Buenos Aires Argentina Federico Pinedo Lisandro Delatorre Senate Pinedo Delatorre Enzo Bordabehere Luis Duhau Rafael Mantini

Drop Reported in Work Assignments During Past Month

Muscatine county work relief assignments totalled 469 in June, down from 509 in May, with a June quota of 475. Workers prepare August assignment cards for 27 active projects under the current relief program, aiming to issue 400 original cards.

Muscatine County William Naber

Young Democrats Picnic Invited for New London_event

Muscatine County Democratic chairman John R. Thompson announced a picnic for Young Democratic clubs to be held in New London, Henry County, Sunday July 28. The event opens at 5 p m with a picnic supper and several Muscatine members expected to attend.

Young Democrats of County New London John R. Thompson Muscatine County Democratic Organization Henry County Muscatine

Couple Married in Jail at Oskaloosa

In Mahaska county Iowa the Oskaloosa jail again hosted a wedding as Justice Jake Seibert tied the knot of Carl VanGorp 34 and Beulan Whitlock 30 both residents of Oskaloosa. The pair follow another jail wedding by Harold Bruce 19 and Lucy Dawson 18 of Cedar Rapids held last month for car stripping.

Oskaloosa Mahaska County Jake Seibert Carl VanGorp Beulan Whitlock Harold Bruce Lucy Dawson

Transients Pass Chances for Job in Charles City Jungle Camp

Police Chief Henry Deboest did not bring laborers to farmers but found a way to clear a jungle camp near Charles City Iowa. He informed officers to tell transients they could get work at police headquarters, but no one appeared at the camp or at headquarters.

Charles City Henry Deboest

Riverside approves school bond for addition

Riverside independent school district residents vote a $12,000 bond for a school addition. A $9,000 PWA grant is approved for the project.

Washington Riverside Independent School

Doan's Pills Claim Kidney Cleansing Benefit

An old advertisement urges cleansing the kidneys to prevent acid poisoning and backache claiming kidneys must pass 3 pints daily. It promotes Doan's Pills from Foster Milburn Co as a long used remedy for kidney complaints since 40 years.

Doan Foster-Milburn Co

Husband Number 2 Charges Husband Number 1

Delbert Ewing of Muscatine was jailed one day after arraignment before Police Judge J C Coster on a charge of intoxication. Ewing pleaded not guilty. The charge, filed by Farrell Helwick who twice wed Ewing's ex wife, alleges Ewing became intoxicated and molested Mrs Helwick at their home.

Delbert Ewing Muscatine J. C. Coster Ewing Farrell Helwick

West Liberty to Hold Service for Former Resident

The body of W. A. Henderson, longtime West Liberty resident, who died in Chicago on Wednesday, will be brought home for funeral rites and burial. It will arrive Friday morning and go to S. C. Snider funeral home for a 10 30 brief service led by Rev. F W Sut ton of the Christian church, with burial in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Journal News Service West Liberty W. A. Henderson Chicago S. C. Snider Funeral Home F. W. Sutton The Christian Church Oak Ridge Cemetery

Pleasant Prairie Ladies' Aid outlines August picnic plans

The Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Ladies' Aid met to discuss the annual outing slated for early August. Hostess Mrs. Jennie Dose led a quilting session as guests including Addie Martin of Sweetland attended. The next meeting will be led by Mrs. Anna Jenkins.

Presbyterian Group of Pleasant Prairie Elna Coryne Lester Paustian Davenport BH. F. Pickering Addie Martin Sweetland Henry Paul Alfred Hermann Bride Milwaukee Hermann William Charles Hermann Shirley Jean Henke Fred Kretschmar

Sheriff's Wife Helps Foil Jail Break in Mason City

Cerro Gordo county prisoners Joe Morton and Ben Kauffman were recaptured after Sheriff J M Robertson's wife alerted officers during a jail disturbance Wednesday night. Jailer Pete Christiansen was struck with a flatiron as the escape attempt unfolded. Morton is charged with auto theft and Kauffman is a parole violator.

Mason City Cerro Gordo County J. M. Robertson Pete Christiansen Joe Morton Ben Kauffman

Lowans Return From China Teaching Mission

Boston reports Dr. and Mrs. Howard S. Galt of Shenandoah Ia returning home from Peiping China. Dr. Galt taught at Yenching University and began his work in the Far East before the Boxer rebellion of 1900 as a representative of the Congregational church of Shenandoah. Mrs. Galt, formerly Louise West of Tabor Ia, accompanied him.

Boston Howard S. Galt Shenandoah Peiping China Galt Yenching University Galts Far East Congregational Church of Louise West Tabor

Radio Program Tonight Highlights Big Band Lineup

A dense list of radio broadcasts features Rudy Vallee Kate Smith and many orchestras across NBC CBS and MBS networks. Notable acts include Paul Whiteman Horace Heidt Frank Dailey Ruth Etting Red Nichols and Henry King with multiple stations Midwest and national outlets listed.

Rudy Vallee NBC WLW WMAQ Kate Smith CBS WHAS WCCO Nbc—Who Louis Prima WBBM WOC Goldman WENR Paul Whiteman NBC — Who Horace Heidt Ted Fiorito Joe Sanders WGN Johnny Hamp Bill Hogan Anson Weeks Frank Dailey KMOX Ben Pollack Priday Marine Band WIBA Bavarian Orchestra MBS al Pearce Gang WTMJ George Duffy Orchestra Eddie Dunstedter Cubs Cincinnati Army Band Don Rudolph Maurie Sherman Allan Leafer Maurice Spitalny Bert Block Morton Downey WTAM Jessica Dragonette Ruth Etting Red Nichols WLS Dick Powell Phil Baker WTMY Richard Himberg First Nighter WHO Joe Cook Columbians Frankie Masters Glenn Lee Henry King’s Orchestra Jan Savitt

Committeemen for Wheat Control Plan to Be Named Soon

Community committeemen for the government's wheat control program will be elected at meetings across Muscatine county next Wednesday July 31 at 8 p m. All wheat contract signers or anyone eligible to contract may vote. Townships have listed meeting places with local officials named for each area. County-wide association officers will be chosen at a later meeting.

Muscatine County Carl Rylander Wilton Sweetland Rainbow Fulton George Henke Montpelier Andrew Grimm Bloomington Lake and Moscow Bay

Decree Granted to Mrs. H. Holliday

A divorce is granted to Hazel Holliday from Leo Holliday by Judge D V Jackson in district court. Hazel may resume her maiden name Hazel Turner per the decree filed late Wednesday.

Hazel Holliday Leo Holliday D. V. Jackson District Court Hazel Turner

County Officials Receive New C H Contracts

Group two three and four corn hog contracts signed by Muscatine County farmers were brought to county association headquarters today by township committeemen after sign-up meetings held Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Chairman William Cashman reported a practically unanimous response to the final sign-up dates for 1935 contracts. Signatures are hoped on all outstanding contracts to be returned to the Farm Bureau office this week and then dispatched to state officials at Des Moines and finally Washington for payment.

Muscatine County County Association William Cashman Farm Bureau Des Moines Washington

Petitions Circulated On Muscatine School Plan

Petitions seeking public sentiment on a Muscatine high school funded by a PWA grant were circulated. The form notes a 45 percent government grant and no new tax levy, with total cost listed as 500000 though a prior typo showed 50000.

Muscatine PWA Southeastern Iowa Conservation Association Board of Education

Farm Bureau Board to Meet Saturday

The Muscatine county Farm Bureau board of directors will meet at the Farm Bureau office in the courthouse Saturday night. Final plans will be made for the annual excursion to Davenport set for Friday, Aug. 2. The note mentions that one sixth of U S workers are in vehicle servicing manufacturing.

Muscatine County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Farm Bureau Court House Davenport

Trend Irregular in Stock Deals

New York stock activity showed cautious progress with selective buying and some profit taking. Several issues edged into new high territory while others backed up slightly. notable leaders were flat to lower and grains stayed steady with cotton softer.

New York Sharon Steel Hoop American Tobacco “B

Muscatine County Delinquents Get Personal Property Notices

Muscatine county residents totaling 2321 have received notices from the county treasurer that their personal property taxes are delinquent. Most notices cite delinquencies in head tax payments of 50 cents per person. The head tax ends this year in the state. Delinquent assessments incur a penalty dating from April 1, with the original deadline extended to July 1.

Muscatine County

Forest Bill Named on Navy Honor List

Forrest A. Bill of Muscatine county enlisted in the Navy on June 11, 1935 and was named weekly honor man of his company at the San Diego Naval Training Station for the week ending July 19. The award, among about 125 men, reflects personal appearance training initiative and retention of instruction. he is the son of Mrs. H. A. Bill of rural route two Muscatine.

Forrest A. Bill Muscatine United States Navy U. S. Naval Training Station San Diego Calif H. A. Bill

Fruit Jar Rubbers Still Available to Families on Relief

County relief headquarters in the courthouse holds about 20 gross of fruit jar rubbers for relief clients on requisition. Miss Clara Schwandt announces, noting the items came from the state emergency relief supply. Requisitions should be filed at the relief office.

Court House Clara Schwandt State Emergency Lydia Montgomery State Nutrition Department

Rural Church Sunday Services Planned

Sunday services list Bible school at 10 with Celia Theiker superintendent and opening devotions led by U. C. Lake. Worship at 11 and Christian Endeavor at 8:30 led by Donald Shepard. Prayer service scheduled for 8 p m Thursday.

Bible School Celia Theiker U. C. Lake Christian Endeavor Society Donald Shepard

Denison High School Building Plan Fails Again

Denison voters rejected a proposed new high school building for the second time in two years as a special election failed to reach the required 60 percent. The tally stood 471 in favor and 357 against.

Denison

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