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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1933
Page
10
Michael Sciro, a 25 year old silk dyer from Paterson, drank 12 quarts of 3.2 beer in a contest to prove it is not intoxicating. He consumed 384 ounces, with five others dropping out early. he was deemed not intoxicated by Dr. B F Smith of Ridgewood who explained liquefied means saturated but not drunk.
Rainbow Grange will install officers at an open meeting on Tuesday August 1 at 8 30 p m in the Rainbow school house. Named officers include Master Gale McClean Lecturer Mrs Clyde Martin Secretary Mrs Arthur Swanson Treasurer Harrison Hain Overseer George Doran Steward John McClean Assistant Steward Albert Hetzler Lady Assistant Steward Gladys West Chaplain Miss Frances Boot Gatekeeper Arthur Swanson Ceres Mrs Vernon Shepard Pomona Mrs Mark Collier Flora Mrs George Doran Executive Committee Clyde Martin three years Mark Collier two years Vernon Shepard one year Refreshments will follow the program.
The Muscatine Pearl Button Workers union of Muscatine formed last fall was continued at a Thursday meeting at Maccabee hall. Officers named for the term are Fred Cox president Ivan Goddard vice president and L Chapman secretary and treasurer. About 26 attended and five new members were admitted amid debate on affiliation with the American Federation of Labor. A tentative meeting for 8 p m Tuesday at the Crystal theater building East Second street was set as a next step with a hall search authorized.
Muscatine food store owners plan a meeting at 8 p m Monday in Maccabee hall on Iowa avenue to discuss hours and working conditions. The Muscatine Food Merchants association arranged the event, but all grocery and butcher shop proprietors and others selling food are welcome regardless of affiliation.
The George Hofman will filed for probate leaves the 512 Schiller Street homestead to Maria Hofman widow and the rest of real estate and credits to her during her lifetime. A hearing on the will dated April 28, 1909 is set for August 23. On Mrs Hofman's death the property will be divided equally among the children.
At Bloomington Friends Church the Bible school meets at 10:00 am with Celia Thieker as superintendent and Zora Crow as chorister. Worship follows at 11:00 am. The Christian Endeavor society gathers at 8:00 pm to study Friendship with Those of Other Races led by Sophia Thieker.
New automobile registrations list H H Fack of 210 East Eighth Buick sedan and Joe P Manjovie of 318 East Third Ford truck. A marriage license issued to William H McIlrath and Helen M Davis. Births announced for Ful ton at 108 Bryan Ave and Hillier in Phoenix Ariz. Maternal relations noted for Runyon and others. Carlton of stockyards reports hogs 789 head. A wreck case Bierman intoxication continues in court. Knights of Pythian Lodge meeting at 8. Miss Lewis remains in Bellevue after operation.
Kenneth Henderson aged 13 was ordered to the Eldora training school until age 21 by Judge D W Jackson in juvenile court on Thursday. The boy, parole to Police Chief W E Longstreth after a second court appearance, while his brother Cecil was also taken to the training school.
The 76 Sparklers held an all day meeting at Miss Helen Byrne's rural route 6 home on Wednesday. Seven members attended and discussed What Am I Going to Enter at the Fair. Anita Byrne spoke on Being a Guest. Reports on the Four-H camp at Rotary lodge were given by Eugenia McBride and Genevieve Healey. New members Alice Furlong and Eileen Summers joined. Special guests included Mrs. M. P. Byrne Mary O'Brien and Marion Randall. Next meeting August 9 at Kincaid Hollow for an all day picnic.
Four youths sitting in a box car doorway were swung from a speeding train as it crossed a bridge over the Ottawa river near Elida. The four were killed instantly when the bridge snagged their legs and hurled them to the riverbank below.
Beston Pennsylvania workers in the silk industry join a general strike called by the American Federation of Silk Growers. About 70 000 workers protest current wages and shifts and demand a separate silk code with a living wage ahead of a public hearing tentatively set for August 2.
The city council purchased a machine gun now in police custody. Police Chief W E Longstreth said officers will begin training immediately and continue drills to qualify as experts with the weapon.
Wilbur Hart was elected president of the Intermediate Christian Endeavor society at a Weed Park picnic. Other officers include Frank Hawley as vice president, Madeline Bird secretary, Evelyn Wilson treasurer, Betty Carter pianist, Leo Hart song leader, and a committee headed by Alice Graves and Louise Delta Bond. It was the society’s first meeting since recent organization, with a potluck supper beforehand.
Funeral services for William Frederick Schuster were conducted at 2 p m at his home 1511 West Fulham avenue and at 2 30 p m at Zion Lutheran church by Rev John Haefner. Burial occurred in Greenwood cemetery with pallbearers Freddie Darmeyer Al Grunder Delmar Mittmen George Dudder Edward Brill and Walter Ahlf and flower attendants Lillian Brill Anna Pagel Louise Rince and Emite Hose.
Militant farmers riots case concludes as Judge Earl Peters sentences A A Mitchell 74 to 30 days in jail for assault and battery after Mitchell stands trial following the mauling of District Judge C C Bradley last April.
Administrators announce a new farming contract including a lien on the farm and a claim against the grower for any paid advances if the grower does not fulfill the agreement. The measure aims as a precaution, not from expectation of widespread non performance.
Detrait K T Keller general manager of Chrysler Corp announced an Aug 1 wage rise of 20 percent over the March levels. The increase follows a prior 10 percent raise last week for 46 600 workers nationwide and adds 20 000 employees to payroll since March by reduced hours and higher production.
Mary Stratton transfers to Eva L. McKee executrix via sheriff's deed for a tract in section 20 76-4W. In 1927, more than two thirds of Portugal's population of over six million were illiterate.
Grundy Center voters approved a municipal power and light proposal by 481 to 442 in a special election. Des Moines reports three banks released from S. F. 111 by State Superintendent Bates. Iowa Falls names Rev W R Yard as new Iowa Baptists Assembly president and lists other officers. Cedar Rapids says Otis Waddle, burned in a threshing outfit boiler explosion, has been hospitalized after tying for a leg injury. Des Moines questions funding for governor proclamation publication and ballot costs under special repeal election. Burlington notes Robert Campbell of Kansas City admits slugs and robbery at Knights of Columbus hall. companion at large. Des Moines adviser says loan applications under federal farm mortgage refinancing should go to Omaha federal land bank. Des Moines Treasurer Wegman cites six-month savings: gasoline refund bureau costs down from 51,635 to 26,931 and cigaret tax bureau down from 10,412 to 2,893. Des Moines Labor Commissioner Wenig lists Iowa reemployment centers including Mason City, Fort Dodge, Spencer, Dubuque, Waterloo, Clinton, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown, Newton, Council Bluffs, Creston, Ottumwa and Burlington with arrangements for Sioux City and Des Moines pending.
Fairmont Minnesota reports a fruitless probe into the disappearance of George R. Cavers a 22 year old oil company accountant. Cavers was last seen Wednesday night leaving the home of his fiancée Lucille Parke three miles from Fairmont.
Frank Murphy a progressive Republican from Wheaton Minnesota is appointed regional public works advisor for Iowa Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota and Wyoming He aims to create jobs while avoiding pork barrel projects and limiting future tax burdens as he works with state advisory boards from Omaha his headquarters.
Washington report lists Edward Jenner Whiteley of Fort Des Moines and Shirley M. Rorick of Fairfield among first War Department nominations by the president for West Point cadet exams on March 6 1934 with admission set for July 2 1934.
Britain, led by Fred Perry, defeated France at Roland Garros Stadium in a clean sweep. Perry beat Henri Cochet in five sets 8-10 6-4 8-6 3-6 6-1, while Henry W. Austin defeated Andre Merlin 6-3 6-4 6-0 to give Britain an early two-match lead.
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