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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1934

Page

12

Legion Sponsors Special Rites at Blue Grass Memorial

Memorial day services sponsored by the American Legion Walcott post were held at Blue Grass cemetery with the K of P band. A long list of honored dead from multiple wars was read by John H. Brus. An evening chicken supper followed, served by the Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary.

Blue Grass American Legion Walcott Post Blue Grass Cemetery K. of P. Band of Walcott John H. Brus August Gunther John Stouffer Charles Whiatees Charles Robinson Thomas Krochan Rufus Catline Joe van Allen Joseph Mounts Homer H. Holts J. M. Chatterton Fritz Berger Henry Hogan William Speer Richard Craig Franklin J. Cumming Miles P. Benton Second Infantry Lovelier W. Kelley William S. Kelley Thomas Kelley R. Campbell Samuel Try Thomas Anderson Frank Preston William H. Myers Jesse P. Holts Frank T. Logan William B. F. Pickering Blue Grass Bible School Pleasant Prairie Hattie Healy Vera Fridley Marguerite Shellabarger Otie Schroder Florence Illian Evelyn Schroder Earl Cacherell Anna Box Vera Murdock Helen Coates Davenport Rockingham Boulevard Augustana College Rock Island Fred Illian Ben Schroder C. C. Five Hundred Card Club Ethel Allbee Amanda Johnson Hilda Brumm John Stramp

Triangular Lodge of Letts Anniversary Event

Letts-Triangular lodge No 245 A F and A M celebrates its 65th anniversary with a dinner at the U B church and toast program Then a program at the Masonic hall speaker C C Clark Burlington past grand master and board custodian Several local visits and social notes follow including Epworth League play plans and Children's Day invitation at the M E church

Ottumwa George W. G. Bailey Ida Littrel Ernest Littrel Ray Doublebower Ray, Jr Chicago Tillie Lee Winnifred Lee Russell Lee J. H. Richley Harold Richley Harold Hetzier Vida Crumley Muscatine J. W. Hendrickson Richland Art Crumley J. B. Gingery Willodine H. J. Austin Beulah Hunt Jimmy Huntsville H. A. Lieberknecht L. A Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church

Funeral Rites for Mrs Milton Boyle Held in West Liberty

Funeral services for Mrs Milton Boyle age 55 were conducted at the First Presbyterian Church West Liberty with Rev C E Burdine delivering the sermon. The body lay in state at Snider funeral parlor until burial in Timberlake Cemetery with music by Aneta Flater and Louis Geertz. Pallbearers listed included Granville Flater Floyd McIntire E J Hawker Roy Tipton Chester Perry and Charles Addleman.

Milton Boyle West Liberty First Presbyterian Church C. E. Burdine

To the Frozen North A Polar Expedition Word Puzzle

Puzzle lists across and down clues about explorers and polar terms. It mixes names, places, and items such as sun god Inert gas and frost bite. The diagram prompts matching abbreviations and vocabulary for a newspaper feature.

Connor Funeral Held at Wapello

Funeral services for O. G. Connor age 75 who died Tuesday after a long illness were held Thursday in his late home conducted by Rev. Father Moore of Nichols. The casket bearers included Frank and Louis Foor Clyde Eubanks Roy Hunsicker Ernest Clayton and Henry Hank. Nearby notes mention Philathae class May social and 4 H club meeting with demonstrations and lessons. Return from Nebraska covers Homer Winder and relatives visiting up to Friday.

Wapello O. G. Connor Father Moore Nichols Charles Stroup Clintha Sanders Jesus Frank and Louis Foor Clyde Eubanks Roy Hunsicker Ernest Clayton Henry Hank Philatheas Methodist Sunday School A. W. Heins H. B. Davison H. L. Davison Warren Stroup Mary Jane Dotson Flossie Maddux O. L. Willson Phyllis Willson Eileen Dotson Faye Deihl Maddux Anna Lea Meyerholz Nebraska Homer Winder Sterling Omaha Lincoln Neb Winder Addie Nisley Charles Dollarhide Oskaloosa Henry Connor Dayton Mae Nevens Davenport Elmer Carter Grandview Kenneth Hunter Havelock M. Hunter Francis Vandevort Tipton James Chittum Columbia, University J. H. Chittum Riddell Jones

Barge Sinks in Mississippi Near Camp Edwards

A barge loaded with one million bushels of shelled corn ran aground on a rock in the Mississippi River near Camp Edwards and is sinking with most of its cargo unlikely to be salvaged. Lawrence Wagoner takes over Welch's Fish Market after Fred Welch left following a shooting incident in Jacobs Beer Parlors. Western Illinois Telephone workers plan a picnic at Crapo Park Burlington on June 2 with company exchanges in Aledo New Boston Seaton and Little York.

New Boston Mississippi Camp Edwards Lawrence Wagoner Welch's Fred Welch Jacobs Wagoner Shell Oil Western Illinois Telephone Company Illinois-Iowa Telephone Companies Crapo Park Burlington Aledo Seaton Little York

Dallmeyer Host Decoration Day Dinner for Relatives

Concord Columbus Junction hosts an extensive dinner for relatives including Ray Dobblebower of Downers Grove and many Reichley, Lange and Chelf family members from Chicago Richland Muscatine Letts and Letts. Auto maker employment and production schedules for March reached the highest level since September 1929.

Carl Winning Kenneth Holiday Chloriene Herman Lange Chester Chelf Billie Jack Mary Mapes Everett Lange Harold Reichley Muscatine J. W. Lowe Ardis Pauline Jean Letts L. M. Dallmeyer Helen Kenneth Bruce Carl Lewis Frank Orr

Picnic at Williams Place Brings Annual Cedar River Gathering

A Wednesday picnic at the John Williams pasture in Cedar River bottom featured a noon basket dinner and an afternoon program. Della Summers read a poem by F. E. Williams of Healdsburg California, and John and Mrs. Williams shared a travel talk. A resolution made the event an annual gathering at the same site with John Williams named president and Mrs. C. P. Uhr secretary and treasurer. Many relatives and neighbors from East Moline Bloomington Taylorville Moline Cedar Rapids Huntsville Columbus Junction Letts and Muscatine attended.

John Williams C. P. Uhr B. Hawkins Jerry and Bobbie East Moline Joe Hawkins Vivian Bloomington Ill Earl Hawkins Alec and Lindy Taylorville Illinois George Hawkins Emma _ Sinclair Donald Jeanette Arthur Letts Harley Williams Russell Harold I. J. Williams Roland Florence Gordon North of Cranston Muscatine Mr. Rockafellow Mr. Robbins John Zimmerman Mr. Fitzgerald Mr. Huff Harvey Rauschenbarger Jerry Ryan Charles Benn Joseph Frazee William Moffett John Schafer John Lindley Mathew McGrew Simon Buster Mr. Cook Mr. Jennison William Guthrie Moses Guthrie S. R. Guthrie William Thompson Philip Hahn Jeptha Kent J. J. Williams James Stitt Benton Christie John Stingle Peter Stineman William Walker Mr. Preston Asaiah Gipple Herman Gast Will Fetters Joseph Dodder Francis Bierman John Hunter Milton Hardman Charles Hahn Theodore Hohenadel Miss Mae Gast Iowa State College Kenneth Kemp Grandview High School Elmer Carter Wapello Ora Connor Helen Neal Chicago J. &. Jackson Helen Dallmeyer Lurline Asher Coe College Cedar Rapids Betty McCulley Hershey Hospital George Schafer West Liberty Rex Kemp Pliny Benson Columbus Junction Charles Shellabarger Conesville Raymond Satterthwaite Summitt Ella Walters Ed Rowe Arthur Miller Davenport Ray Bieri Marie Ruthenberg Ida Herwig Nellie Herwig Bobby Elmus Dierck Joe Walker Andalusia Patricia Imeson Helen Young Chace H. P. Gray Mechanicsville Irene Tucker

Des Moines Woman Dies at West Branch

Mrs. C. R. Fisher, 57, of Des Moines, died at her son Herbert’s home in West Branch after a long illness. She leaves husband C. R. Fisher and five sons Ray, Russell, Darrell, and others in Iowa City and Pittsburgh. Ray and Russell Fisher are noted as S. U. S. football stars.

West Branch C. R. Fisher Des Moines Herbert

Fairport Crowd Honors Margaret Junge's 74th Birthday

Fairport residents gathered Sunday to honor Mrs. Margaret Junge on her 74th birthday with family and friends from Davenport and surrounding towns. Memorial day activities included visits to Buffalo cemetery, Credit Island picnic, and hospital updates on local residents.

Fairport Otto Fitchner Margaret Junge Albert Junge Walter Gerdes Hugo Goettsch Sophia Goettsch William Lucht Alann Roggenkamp Margaret Lucht Harvey Lothmann Davenport Henry Fitchner Clifford Eugene

Funeral services for West Branch residents scheduled

Eugene L. and Herbert Fisher of West Branch will have funeral services at ten o'clock Saturday morning with burial at West Branch.

Eugene L. and Herbert Fisher West Branch

Louisa County Churches Highlights and Schedules

Letts Methodist led by Rev W S Moore with services at 11 00 am and 8 00 pm Epworth League devotionals in the evening Sunday school 10 30 am W H M meets Wednesday Prayer at 8 00 pm Men s Wesleyan class Thursday Letts United Brethren led by Rev C O Winters with Sunday school 10 00 am Christian Endeavor 7 15 pm Official board Monday Ladies Aid Thursday Columbus City A B led by Rev Harry Buss Sunday school 10 00 am service 11 00 am Prayer Thursday evening

Letts Methodist W. S. Moore Epworth League W. H. M. Society Christian Endeavor Ladies’ Aid Society Columbus City A. B Harry Buss

Local residents' updates and visits across towns

Eliza and Floyd Harter of Los Angeles visit Mrs. Kent Harter. Boyd Thirtyacre spends Sunday with friends in Macomb. Loyd Hampton ill at home. Hilda Kane recovering after appendicitis surgery at Mercy hospital Davenport. John Withrow and Ora Thirtyacre visit Rock Island.

Eliza Floyd Harter Los Angeles Calif Kent Harter Boyd Thirtyacre Macomb Loyd Hampton Hilda Kane Frank Kane Mercy Hospital Davenport John Withrow Ora Thirtyacre Rock Island

Crowds Visit Grandview Graves Decoration Day

Crowds gathered at Grandview's cemetery to honor Civil War and World War II soldiers with wreaths. The list notes many local names, relatives, and community figures while reporting ongoing Memorial Day activities and gatherings across town.

West Liberty People Travel and Local Election News

West Liberty residents motor to New London Montezuma and Chicago for visits and work. Decorations day trips and relatives are noted along with primary election polling details and local election officials.

Osborne Candidate for Cedar County Sheriff

To the Republican voters of Cedar County urges Guy Osborne as eligible and capable for sheriff. 44 years old, married, lifelong Cedar County resident, known as a wrestler former champion, with peace officer experience at West Side Park and broad respect from law enforcement and the public. He pledges fair and impartial conduct if elected.

Guy Osborne Cedar County Wrester West Side Park

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Legion Iowa City Caroline Wilroth Moscow Hugo Heuer St. Luke’s Hospital Lodge of Letts i Polar Tanner Connor Concord George Clarke Williams Place George Smith Dr. Daut Morris McCulley Strawberry Point Florence Steffy Elias Brown Mr. Brown Toolsboro August Briegel Amanda Morris Muriel Morris Ernest Reeves Buffalo Homer Smith Milan George Davis Idabelle Credit Island Y. P. S. Club New Era Ted Kemper Gladys Reeves Louie Claussen John Shellhorn Sam Main ST Okay, cHee Police Buddy West Liberty Municipal Pool Chas. J. Mackey Mgr Louisa County Churches Buffalo Prairie Edward McDonald Peoria Otis Kimball Freeman Elliott Walter Burton Fred Kiddoo Maurice Weiss Edgington Gus Zachert Louisa Petersen Edward Potter Eileen Vetter Darleen Kimball Benjamin Marquis Galesburg Aledo High School Edith Clare Monson Marjorie Vanatta Alice Dusenberry Charles Boruff Blair Lyman Elliott George Kistler Tri-Cities Richard Sheese Lloyd Sheese Doris Elliott Kenneth Mader New Windsor B. V. Marquis Benjamin West Liberty News James Daniels A. M. Cornlett New London Cornwall J. C. Nichols Sidney S. C. Snider Montezuma Betty Lou Mackey E. J. Mackey Cecil Hintz Little Son Wellman Marengo Ed Young Harvey McKerg Brooklyn George Nichols, Jr George Nichols Whit Kimball J. E. Kimball Century of Progress Nichols, Sr Lysie Cuple Jennie Purvis Thomas Richardson Frank Evans Mediapolis O. V. Morris Mary Stewart Morris Ruth Stevens W. B. Stevens M. A. Ditmar Minnie Steen Stewart Menlo W. T. Grigg W. H. Birkett Frank Moylan W. C. Anderson J. M. Addleman Harry Lewis Ted Rhoades Bert Hardin Marion Miriam Phillips H. B. Phillips Phillips Hardin Rhoades Cc. P. Wagner George W Republican Louisa County Louisa
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