Abney Boy Dies of Brief Illness
Robert William Abney 11 year old Davenport resident and Pierce school sixth grader died at University of Iowa hospital from spinal meningitis. He was born November 8, 1924 in Davenport and attended school in Davenport. Survived by his mother Mrs Ray Schroeder great grandmother Mrs Ernest Sandler two aunts and grandparents. Funeral at Range Funeral Home Davenport Tuesday at 2 30 p m with burial in Oakdale Cemetery.
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Robert William Abney
Ray Schroeder
Davenport
Ernest Sandler
Muscatine
University of Iowa
Robert
Pierce School
Henderson Dies From Injuries in Prison Explosion
Paul Mike Henderson a 30 year old Colorado state prison inmate formerly of Muscatine died Sunday from burns suffered in a steam line explosion Burial set in Denver He was serving five to 10 years for assault with intent to rob and escaped in 1931 not recaptured until two years later at Muscatine Born in Davenport he lived in Nichols Conesville and Fredonia Survivors include his mother two sisters a brother and a son Willard Jr with his wife deceased four years ago
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Paul
Mike) Henderson
Colorado
Muscatine
Denver
Henderson
Davenport
Emma Meek
East Third Street
Nichols
Conesville
Fredonia
Patience Meek
Clifford Lee
Columbus Junction
Pete Meek
Willard, Jr
Texas
Memorial day violators fined in Muscatine police court
Four Muscatine men paid fines of one dollar and costs for minor offenses while two others were fined three dollars and costs after Memorial Day incidents. Names and locations include Clarence Fowler Alva Bray Nicholas Fick Si Duncan A W Mullins and W A Smith with times on Saturday. Gordon Willey forfeited a five dollar bond for speeding at 12:15 p m on West Front street.
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Muscatine
Clarence Fowler
Grandview Avenue
Alva Bray
Nicholas Fick
Si Duncan
Oregon Street
A. W. Mullins
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
W. A. Smith
Sycamore Street
Gordon Willey
Rock Island
West Front Street
Mrs Hann Suffers Injuries in Fall at Cedar River Cottage
Mrs Clara Hann of 606 Cedar Street sustained severe injuries while picnicking on a Cedar River cottage porch. She tore a six inch wound to the right forearm and broke her left wrist. She was taken to Hershey hospital and later moved to the Alfred Wagner home on Oakland Drive.
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Clara Hann
Cedar Street
Cedar River
Firemen Douse Maple Avenue Dump Fire
City firemen extinguished a dump fire in the 700 block on Maple Avenue at 9 53 a m Sunday using one line of hose with no damage reported.
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Central Station
Maple Avenue
Walter Plank
Indianola
Spangler Chapel
Sweetland Methodist Church
Plank
Sweetland Church
Jack
Violet Miner
Walter Grilla
Woodawn Avenue
J. W. Noll
Irene
Catherine
Green Street
Rockford, Ill
Four-H Camp Attendance Seen From Muscatine County
Increased activity from Muscatine county Four-H girls clubs has led to an expected 2 banner attendance at the annual Four-H camp at Rotary hut on Staley’s lake. The camp opens Wednesday with registration on Tuesday and evening. A new plan moves Rally Day to a later date and the final day will focus on activities beyond the rally.
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Muscatine County
Four-H
Rotary Hut
Staley’s Lake
Final rites set for Carl Winning of Muscatine
Funeral services are planned Tuesday for Carl Richard Edward Winning 50 lifelong Muscatine resident who died Friday in Colorado Springs after a three month illness. The body lies at John Richley home 217 Grandview avenue with 2 pm service, then 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian church. Burial in Greenwood cemetery. Ralph J Wittich Funeral home in charge.
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Carl Richard Edward Winning
Muscatine
Colorado Springs
John Richley
Grandview Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
David I. Berger
Greenwood Cemetery
Ralph J. Wittich
Children Drink River Water Infected With Typhoid Crisis
Typhoid fever grips two young Reynolds children in Hershey hospital. Albert Jr. and Lorraine, ages 11 and 10, were treated in an isolated ward after drinking river water from the Mississippi near their riverfront home. Albert is gravely ill, Lorraine less so.
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Albert Reynolds
Mississippi River
Albert, Jr
Lorraine
Hershey Hospital
River Front
Albert
Weeklong Lodge and Club Meetings Planned in Muscatine
Regular Elks and Odd Fellows gatherings kick off a busy Muscatine week with a Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Muscatine on Tuesday followed by Modern Woodmen Eagles and Y's Men sessions. Weldon Mc Daniel leads the Y's Men program and Eagles install officers. Wednesday hosts Muscatine Power Boat club and United Veterans for routine business. Thursday features Redmen American Legion and Sea Scouts in the evening and Lions at noon. Friday closes with the Knights of Pythias meeting.
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Lowehwing
Europe
Edward H. Bitzer
The
American Legion
Legion
Hi-Y
Goldie Richardson
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Elks and Odd Fellows
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Muscatine
Woodmen
Eagles
Y’s
Weldon McDaniel
Muscatine Power Boat Club
United Veterans
Redmen
Sea Scouts
Lions
Knights of Pythias
Muscatine High School Senior Week Includes Picnic
The 1936 senior class of Muscatine High School spent Sunday night with baccalaureate services at First Baptist church and today enjoyed the class picnic at Rotary lodge despite late morning rain. The week continues with class day exercises at the high school auditorium Tuesday at 8 p.m. Alumni host a Wednesday reception at the Elks home, followed by commencement at First Methodist church Thursday. Classes for underclassmen continue until Friday.
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Muscatine High School
First Baptist Church
Rotary Lodge
Elks Home
First Methodist Church
Survey Underway to Gauge REA Interest in Muscatine
A countywide survey mailed to Muscatine farmers by REA official B. J. Stewart aims to map interest in rural electrification. About 400 farmers have enrolled so far as preliminary details are finalized, with more expected to join once poles go up.
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Muscatine County
B. J. Stewart
Co-Operative
REA
Conesville Wins Softball Meet
Conesville took the softball tournament title in a Columbus Junction event on Saturday with several county teams competing. Louisa Center fell to Columbus City 12 to 1 as Columbus Junction beat Ferris or Fre? to advance.
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Louisa County
Columbus Junction
Conesville
Louisa Center
Columbus City
Epworth League Names Officers and Conducts Mock League
Wapello Nellie Eversmeyer was elected president of the Epworth League at a busi ness meeting in conjunction with a mock League of Nations conference at the church on Sunday night. Officers include Pauline Bissinger and Ida Belle Dodds as vice presidents, Virginia Downs and Georgia Hammond as vice presidents, Maxine Allsworth as secretary, Patricia Christie as treasurer, and Ruth McCullough as pianist. The event, a verbatim take-off of a League of Nations assembly, featured German French and English talks on the Italo Ethiopian dispute. Approximately 5 dollars was raised to fund four or five delegates to the Epworth Institute at Mt. Pleasant.
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Wapello
Nellie Eversmeyer
Epworth League
League of Nations
Pauline Bissinger
Ida Belle Dodds
Virginia Downs
Georgia Hammond
Maxine Allsworth
Patricia Christie
Ruth McCullough
League of Nations Assembly
Epworth
League
Keith Hiller
B. F. Pettis
Epworth Institute
Mt. Pleasant
Conesville Defeats Columbus City and Junction
Conesville topped Columbus City 4 to 3 and crushed Columbus Junction 11 to 0. The day featured two high scoring wins for Conesville over nearby teams.
Easy Muscatine loan offer with 25 month terms
Residents in Muscatine can obtain loans of 300 dollars or less at reduced rates with up to 25 months to repay. No inquiry about companions or employer required. Loans secured on personal signature and collateral. Write today or see C. C. Hakes & Co for assistance in securing the loan.
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Muscatine
C. C. Hakes & Co
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Colo
Frank Bihlmeier
West Fifth Street
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East Eighth Street
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New Boston
Nora Baker
Hollywood
Calif
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Madson Street
B Baker
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Ronald Lee
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Credit Island
Aindover
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R. E. Bunn
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John Swenson
Dick Krueger
St. Paul
Clarence Criffin
West Eighth Street
Marlin Hinyes
West Seventh Street
Westminster
Harry Branch
Adam Reinemund
Omaha
Omaha Grain Exchange
E. Reinemund
Buell Street
Augustana
W. F. Lowehwing
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Rotary Club
Ken Murray
Columbia Network
Journal Engraving
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West Branch High School
Ames
John Hayslett
Veayne Paulsen
Leslie Pederson
Leland Byers
John R. Bartlett
Iowa
Kansas City
Manchester
James F. Lydy
Eagles Lodge
L. S. Clark
William Millett
W. H. Deutschman
Lydy
Mr. Deutschman
George Ludman
James Wilson
Journal
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Ringling Bros.Barnum & Bailey
Miss Herbert
Peter Dahlen
R. J. Reynolds Tec. Co
Winston-Salem, N.C
Rain Mars Plans
Earl Beatty
Borodale
Dorothy Sandes
London
Young Beatty
Jutland
Ethel
Marshall Field
Chicago
Journal News Service
Donia
C.c.hakes & Co
Hershey
Aliber & Company
Des Moines
Robert H. Cobb
U.S
Willie Honeman Wright
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