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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1928

Page

5

Two Women Hurt in Auto Crash Near Pleasant Prairie

Three accidents occurred on the White Way road to Davenport near Pleasant Prairie. Mrs. Roy Moore and Mrs. Helene Moore of Fulham Avenue were bruised and cut when a wreck while a wrecker pursued a car went into a ditch.

Roy Moore Helene Moore Fulham Avenue White Way Davenport Pleasant Prairie Roy Joe Moore Christopherson Muscatine Moore Schorr Sander W. S. Norton Dr. Norton Glen Hesseltine Washington, In Hesseltine

Southern Cross Passes Phoenix in Ocean Flight Night Run

The Southern Cross and its crew navigated a stormy night over the Pacific toward Suva. Captain Charles Kingsford-Smith and Charles Ulm alternated at the controls with Navigator Harry M. Lyon and Radio Operator James Warren. The craft flew above clouds by full moon light as they sought safer altitude. Mayor Harry Marks of Suva welcomed the aviators for their visit. Fanning Island and the Phoenix group lie along their route, about 1,864 miles southeast of Kauai.

Charles Kingsford-Smith Southern Cross Charles Ulm Harry M. Lyon James Warren Suva Harry Marks Pacific Fanning Kauai

Thelma Phillips Hysterical After Reported Quarrel

Thelma Phillips of Walnut Street was taken to Hershey hospital after becoming hysterical on the street and suffering convulsions. Doctors found no signs of poison when the stomach was washed out, and the attack followed a quarrel near Kemble Hall.

Thelma Phillips Walnut Street Hershey Hospital S. D. Folsom

Road bond issue leads unopposed in several districts

The report notes road bond measures face no opposition in multiple districts. Representatives Kopp and Dickinson have no democratic challenger. Unopposed nominations include Frank C. Titzell Iowa City Maurice Cahill Cedar Rapids C Ver Ploeg Oskaloosa and James Pearson Shenandoah with highth conflicts.

Kopp Dickinson Frank C. Titzell Iowa City Maurice Cahill Cedar Rapids C. Ver Ploeg Oskaloosa James Pearson Shenandoah Highth

G O P Leaders Open Hearings

G O P leaders open hearings on contests for six other seats with pressures noted for four at large from South Carolina and two from the Third Tennessee district not pressed.

South Carolina Tennessee

First Band Concert Given at Wapello Saturday Evening

The initial band concert of the season was held Saturday night in Wapello with a large crowd attending. Verne Brown led the program while performers from surrounding towns joined the event.

Wapello Verne Brown George Yakle BE. Ward Grace Methodist Church C. EB. Burdine Presbyterian Church Josie Reutinger Warren Weiderrecht Charles Reutinger Fred Wehmyer George Denppy Cleaver Pontzius Elmer Shipman Frank Hupp Charles Stone Dan Barrick Wapello Cemetery

Defer Hearing in Will Case Involving Fryer Estate

Hearing on the application to remove administrator N Rosenberger was postponed to 9 30 Thursday morning. Rosenberger filed an answer denying all charges and is represented by M W Stapleton and C J Rosenberger. Attorney Latrash of Jerusalem represents Hannah Fryer widow.

Hucke Starts Divorce Action in District Court

Charles J. Hucke sues for divorce and seeks dismissal of his wife Clara Hucke’s separate maintenance petition filed May 24. He denies charges and alleges cruelty including threats and attempted stabbing. Clara seeks $25 weekly alimony. Hucke claims poverty and asks for custody of three children. Attorneys listed for both sides.

Charles J. Hucke Clara Hucke Hucke H. M. Bartlett Henry Coster & Coster Hanley & Hanley

Minister Leads First Services at Walnut Street Baptist

The Rev Daniel Klein preached at Walnut Street Baptist Church's morning service marking his first charge as pastor. Holy Communion was observed and the sermon addressed the new post. Evening services followed with Children Wake Part activities and a children's day program led by Sunday school youth.

Daniel Klein Walnut Street Baptist Church Gatebo Okla Grace English Lutheran United Brethren Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church Emma Brandt Sanitary Plumbing Company E. J. Sywassink

Eastern Iowa graduates list at 1 3 00 mark includes multiple degrees

The report notes over 1 300 graduates with President Jessup briefly addressing the ceremony. It lists Eastern Iowa recipients by degree including Arts and Science diplomas for Martha Blaser Davenport and Mary Boling Tipton among others. nursing and education certificates awarded to several, with Alice Bell Lone Tree and Doris Coneley West Liberty named.

Jessup Eastern Iowa Martha FE. Blaser Davenport Mary K. Boling Tipton Edith Mary Byrne Muscatine Edward K. Hagermann Dorothy M. Johnson Wilton Trene May Ketchum John P. Largomarcino Elizabeth A. Modler Henry N. Neuman Louise Polders West Liberty Mary R. Rhoades Pearl T. Robinson Wellman Anita Sullivan Virginia HW. van Sant Rudolph E. Wilke Dorothy Denkmann Urcant Leonard BE. Hunn Iss L. Musser Lone Tree Sherood T. Phillips George J. Strathmann Pachbelor Thomas J. Hanler Doris M. Coneley Pearl J. Crawford Eloise E. Dutton Martha E. Blaser Durant Virginia H. van Sant Alice M Bell

Brides in Ten Cities Share Housekeeping Plans

A survey of one thousand brides in ten cities finds unanimous intent to run homes with efficiency and style. Among plans, 97 percent say they will wash dishes with Lux soap to keep hands soft and attractive while performing daily chores.

New York N. Y Lux

Baby Beef Club Heads Tour of Muscatine County

Frank P. Reed Lindley B Hoopes and Howard Schnittjer lead the annual baby beef tour with all club members participating. Calves will be inspected as they study feeding methods, with a two day schedule across Wilton Moscow Lake and Wapsinonoc areas and Pike Orono Seventy-Six counties.

Baby Beef Club Frank P. Reed Farm Bureau Lindley B. Hoopes Smith-Hughes Muscatine High School Howard Schnittjer Muscatine County Farm Bureau Schnittlier Philip Freytermath Moscow George Cornell Goshen Frank Foster Lake Charles Harbaugh George Bailey James Stafford Cedar George Angerer Wapsinonoc Glenn Burr George Kile Emil Meyer Harry Nichols Emery Carr Roe R. Wright Ben Wilson Charles Probst John Brugman Will Anderson W. C. Windus J. T. Neff Pike William Bell Ben F. Keeper Eugene Dean C. M. Estle Orono Guy Forbes

Obituary notices for John W Rob inson and Mrs Margaret Dean

Funeral services for John W Rob inson were held at 2 PM Sunday at Wittich Funeral Home with Rev E A Bentzinger and burial in Harper cemetery Sweetland. Pallbearers were Robert Smith William Beatty L S Penrose Taylor Thatcher George Hagermann and J T Grady. Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Dean were held at 9 AM today at her sister Mrs T J Ryan’s home at 924 Maiden Lane with Rev Father W L Hannon and burial in St Marys cemetery. Pallbearers were John Ryan L C Byrne Frank Byrne Will Byrne and Dennis Ryan.

John W. Robinson Wittich E. A. Bentzinger Thhe First Methodist Episcopal Church Harper Cemetery Sweetland Robert Smith William Beatty L S. Penrose Taylor Thatcher George Hagermann J. T. Grady Margaret Dean T. J. Ryan Maiden Lane W. L. Hannon St. Mary's Cemetery

Eleven appear in Horst's Court in mass arraignment

Eleven men faced Justice H. D. Horst after arrests Saturday and Sunday for intoxication and related charges. Sentences ranged from fines to jail terms. several defendants received hearings for larceny and other offenses. Also noted were milestones in National Air Transport operations since May 12, 1926.

Chicago Dallas National Air Transport

Bray sentenced for intoxication with concealed weapon charge

Alva Bray received 10 days jail for intoxication. After arrest, officers found a .44 caliber revolver with 30 bullets on Bray. He faced concealed weapon charges, waived preliminary hearing, and was jailed for failing to furnish a $300 bond.

H. D. Horst William Corne Ottumwa Ile Grady and Ryan Jarck Schmarji Floyd Keepping Mark Taylor Jack Ryan William Mahaffey Farr Johnson F. C. Miller Frank Thauren John Strain A. J. Walker Alva Bray Bray Menzo Grady

Local notes on visits, weddings, and arrests in Muscatine

Adele Blackwell of New York City visits Muscatine with sister Bernice and stays with her parents on Cherry Street. Davenport couple Rodolph Wendler and Rose Enderton wed with Judge Coster in office and plan to live in Davenport. Salvation Army encampment events and hospital updates in Muscatine. Arrest of a man named Hartis for intoxication to face hearing. Local residents travel for Grand Army sessions and a heart lung clinic at Iowa City.

Adele Blackwell New York City Bernice Blackwell Muscatine J. Scott Blackwell Cherry Street Rodolph Wendler Rose Elizabeth Enderton Daenport J. C. Coster Davenport T. I. Wigim University of Iowa Iowa City

PublicHealth bureau staff travel. many local updates

The Muscatine Welfare association Public Health Bureau headed to Louisville for National Association of Registered Nurses meetings through Friday. Local notes include infant burial in Moscow and numerous new car registrations in Muscatine and surrounding towns, plus community meetings and upcoming excursions and public notices.

Public Health Bureau The Muscatine Welfare Association Louisville National Association of Registered Nurses

Waterloo Garage Proprietor Takes Own Life

Waterloo resident John S. Hile a garage proprietor died by self-inflicted gunshot yesterday. Despondency over ill-health is cited by his family as the motive for the act.

Waterloo John S. Hile

McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain Guarantee

An Atlantic City man reports gaining 28 pounds in two months after using McCoy's Tablets. The ad promotes the product for underweight individuals, offering a money back guarantee if no at least 5 pounds gain and improved health after purchasing four 60 cent boxes or two 1 dollar boxes.

Atlantic City McCoy America

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