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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1938

Page

2

Ritz Brothers Shine In Kentucky Moonshine At Uptown

The Ritz Brothers star in Kentucky Moonshine opening at Uptown with Tony Martin and Marjorie Weaver. Jane Withers shines in Rascals arriving Wednesday. cast includes Slim Summerville, John Carradine, Wally Vernon. Wardrobe details reveal costly thrifted looks. Jane Withers brings breezy, gamine energy to the screen.

Yesteryear Hollywood Ritz Brothers Kentucky Tucker Uptown Theater Tony Martin Marjorie Weaver Slim Summerville John Carradine Wally Vernon Berton Churchill Eddie Collins

Clarence Farmer Injured in Corn Shelter Near Tipton

Clarence Farmer Tipton area suffered a severe injury while tending a power corn shelter at the W. J. Donahue farm east of Tipton. He was treated at Dr. E. J. Van Metre in Tipton and then at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. Two fingers were severed and a third badly lacerated.

Tipton Carl Deerberg Clarence W. J. Donahue E. J. van Metre St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Ginger Rogers Stars in Uptown Film Vivacious Lady

Ginger Rogers and James Stewart headline the Uptown screening of the romantic comedy Vivacious Lady. Stewart plays a reserved professor who falls for Rogers after a nightclub encounter, introducing her breezy charm to his town as they wed to keep it secret. Detour Stevens directs this RKO release with a supporting cast including Ellison Coburn Beulah Bondi Mercer Kennedy.

Ginger Rogers James Stewart Miss Rogers Fred Astaire Stewart Detorge Stevens RKO James Ellison Charles Coburn Beulah Bongi Frances Mercer Phyllis Kennedy

Atalissa Woman's Relative Succumbs

Avuissa Mrs Jenella Arnold received word of the death from heart ailment of Dr Walter Fugitt of St Petersburg Fla A relative he visited Mrs Arnold in Atalissa several times in past years Funeral services were held at the Palms Chapel in St Petersburg with Rev R Barnard of the Central Presbyterian church officiating Dr Fugitt was a member of St Petersburg Masoale lodge The Christian Sunday school is practicing for Children's Day program to be held Sunday evening June 12 Miss Doris Blair and God of Davenport spent Wednesday with Mrs Lura Blair

Avuissa Jenella Arnold Walter Fugitt St. Petersburg Fla Fugitt Arnold Atalissa Palms Chapel R. Barnard Central Presbyterian Church St. Petersburg Masoale

Fulton Industrial Club Meeting At Nielsen Home

Fulton Industrial Club met Saturday afternoon at the home of Bernice and Alice Nielsen. Roll call featured a new music project. Upcoming talks and demonstrations include What’s Good for Sunburn by Erma Best and Selecting Summer Accessories by Shirley Jean Bonne sac, along with demonstrations on Attractive School Blouses and Packing Clothes for Traveling. The next meeting is June 24 at Jane Ries ser’s home. A large crowd attended the double wedding dance at Montpelier hall for Mr and Mrs Allen Awbrey and Mr and Mrs Charles Dauleldt with Stanley Moeller’s orchestra.

Stockton Rhne Fulton Bernice Alice Nielsen Roll Call Erma Best Shirley Jean Bonnesack Arlene Ihms Jeanette _ Ihms Harriette Bohnsack Jane Riesser Montpelier Hall Allen Awbrey Charles Dauleldt Stanley Moeller

Junior Club of Letts Arranges Picnic Meeting

The Letts Federated Junior Club hosted a business and social gathering at sponsor Mrs Roscoe Eliason’s home on Thursday evening. Plans were made for a picnic on July 7. Charter members include Lois Walters Anna Smit Anita Black and many others.

Bolton Bride Opens Tipton Area Weddings

Dorothy Gamble of Mount Vernon wed Chester L. Bolton of near Tipton at the Old South Bethel parsonage five miles southeast of Tipton. Rev. Offs Moore of South Bethel M. E. church performed the double ring ceremony at wedding time noted as Wednesday evening.

Tipton South Bethel Bp.m Dorothy Gamble Mount Vernon Chester L. Bolton Offs Moore South Bethel M. E. Church

Sister's Honor at Stake in Richard Dix's Blind Alibi

Richard Dix stars in Blind Alibi at the Palace Theater opening Thursday. A sculptor battles criminals to defend his sister and her reputation, posing as a blind man with a guide dog, with action centered in a grand art museum. Cast includes Whitney Bourne and Eduardo Cianneélli among others.

Richard Dix RKO! Radio Palace Theater Dix Whitney Bourne J Cie Staf Cliff Reid Eduardo Cianneélli Paul Guilfoyle Frances Mercer Richard Lane Jack Arnold

Class From Island Outing At Island M E Church

Island M E Church class members gathered at Mrs Henry Tisor home for a wrencher and marshmallow yeast on Thursday night. They planned to buy a sink for the community building and set the next meeting for the first Thursday in July with a pot luck supper and childhood photos. The Ladies Aid society hosted an ice cream and strawberry short cake social Wednesday night, yielding a satisfactory amount. The project committee with Mrs George Shoultz and Mr and Mrs Frank Kemp cleaned the community building Thursday morning.

Rouitland M. E. Chureh Henry Tisor Ladies’ Aid Society George Shoultz Frank Kemp

Eliza News Happenings from Local Social Roundup

Wast returned to her home after visiting with sister Mrs. Fred Germer. Charles Scudder and family spent Sunday at Omer Harter’s. Mathew Bear visited relatives in New Boston Monday. George Noble spent the weekend with daughter Mollie Anderson. Porter Downey and family visited Use Friese home. Carl Hampton and David spent the sweet with New Boston kin. Richard Runbom family spent Sunday with Dan Carlson. Nina Miller of Joy and Carl Mohnson spent Monday at Millaré Miller home.

Eliza Vern Barrett Fred Germer Charles Scudder Omer Harter Mathew Bear New Boston George Noble Mollie Anderson Porter Downey Use Friese Carl Hampton David We Sweel New Joston Richard Runbom Dan Carlson Nina Miller Joy Irs Carl Mohnson Millaré Miller

Berean Class Meets at Nichols Church

Berean Class of M. E. church met at Nichols Church parlors on Thursday afternoon. Devotionals were led by Loraine Kirchner after the business meeting. time was spent quilting and embroidering. Attendees included Grace and Ortha Neff, Edna Poole, Margaret Carl, Alice Kellogg, Mary Rousley, Mollie Bottomley, Maggie Adams, Rhoda Hanson, Elsie Kopp, Amelia Quimby, Kathrine Hummel, Marie Kirchner, Vslora Hummel, Vera Elder, Rena Renshaw, Verda Metcalf, Myrtle Stephens, Grace Molzer, Mattie Harris, Clara Barnatt, hostesses Anna Hallick, Ada Brown, and Cecelia Brown. Alumni Banquet set for Monday at Nichols gym. Also, Mr. and Mrs. A Teague of Iowa City visited at Mrs. Teague's mother Margaret Dolan's home.

Coming Attractions Preview at the Palace and Saratoga

The notice lists film showings and star names for multiple days at the Palace and Saratoga venues. Titles include Vivacious Lady with James Stewart and Beulah Bon ai, Kentuky Moonshine, Rascal s with Borrah Minevitch, Honest Love and True Betty Boop, Battle on Broadway with Clark Gable and Jean Harlow, Blind Alibi with Richard Dix, and He Begins at Forty with Will Rogers, plus serial Zorro Rides Again and MGM news.

Rogers James Stewartes Ellison Beulah Bonai Clyde Lucas Polar Trappers Fox News Ritz Brothers Tony Martin Marjorie Weaver Slim Summerville Kentucky Jane Withers Rochelle Hudson Robert Wilcox Borrah Minevitch Saratoga Richard Dix Whitney Bourne Eduado Ciannelli Will Hee Zorro MGM

Supreme Court Adjourns For Summer As Hugo Black Dissent Persists

The U S Supreme Court adjourned for summer with Justice Hugo Black's dissenting positions stirring tension among eight justices. Black objects to most decisions, prompting colleagues to joke about his ongoing dissents. The piece notes the court’s volatile dynamics and hopes for a peaceful vacation.

Hollywood Supreme Court of the U. S Hugo Black Fleck Hair Hughes Justice Black

Cedar County Frolic Set for June 10 at Stone Mill

The Cedar County Older Boys and Girls conference schedules the Full Moon frolic at Stone Mill southwest of Tipton on Friday evening June 10. Miss Alberta Sturdy leads the committee with Merle Thomson Dorothy Thomas Eynes Riedese Marjorie Bailey Harry Riley and Esther Witmer. Mt Zio church youths will handle refreshments Rochester youths the bonfire Marvin Schilling of Clarence oversees entertainment. In case of rain the event moves to the Tipton Municipal building.

Tipton Cedar County Older Boys and Girls Conference Stone Mill Alberta Sturdy Merle Thomson Mechanicsville Dorothy Thomas Eynes Riedese Bennett Marjorie Bailey West Branch Harry Riley Ad Gak Esther Witmer County Council of Youth Education Mt. Zio Rochester Marvin Schilling Clarence

D Bissinger To Speak At Wapello Church

Wapello will host D Bissinger home from Boston seminary who will preach Sunday morning at the Methodist church. The community news lists social visits, travels, and events including students returning home, teachers visiting, and a Bridge club gathering with high score by Mrs Don McKinney.

Wapello Donald Bissinger Boston Seminary Methodist Jennie Joy Taylor Retief Corps Elmer Marshall Raymond Harsington Jimmy St. Paul, Minn Vail Thompson Charles Thompson Wapello High School Don McKinney Tourney End Mark Milburn Joe Milburn Des Moines W. C. Herrick

Woodhouses Return From Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Harold Woodhouse and son Dick returned Wednesday from Indianapolis Indiana where they visited Dr D H Richards grandfather of Mrs Woodhouse and attended the Memorial day auto races Dr B A Lenfest of Brooklyn N Y is a guest at Mrs Bina Clarks home Mrs Gerard Stoffel and Kay Sandra Lara mie Wyoming are visiting Wilton friends Mrs Leland Rick and Inn ard Glenna Rick of Lehi Utah are guests at the home of Mrs Rick s sister in law Mrs W F Grunder

Wilton Harold Woodhouse Indianapolis Ind Leland Rick Ard Glenna Lehi Utah Rick W. 4. Grunder

Deeds Recorded in Muscatine Area Transfers

Tonie Volkringer and wife to Addie DeCamp West 30 feet of lot 4 block 82 City of Muscatine. Wilton Savings Bank to Ray and Inez Baldridge Lot 4 Block 2 Maryl's Addition Wilton $2000. Ray Baldridge and wife to G A Wheistine Lot 4 Block 2 Marolf's Addition Wilton $4100. Muscatine Bank and Trust Company to Frank Forbes Land described above Sophia Schuessler to Tonie Volkringer 20 feet of Lot 4 Block 82 City of Muscatine.

Tonie Volkringer Addie DeCamp City of Muscatine Wilton Savings Bank Ray Inez Baldridge Maryl Wilton Ray Baldridge G. A. Wheistine Marolf Arthur Hoffman Muscatine Bank and ‘Trust Company South Muscatine Muscatine Bank and Trust! Company Frank Forbes Sophia Schuessler Tonie Votkringer

Schedules for Two Trains Changed

Rock Island Railroad officials announced revised schedules for two passenger trains serving Muscatine. Beginning Sunday, June, westbound train 6 1 will depart at 10:22 p m instead of 10 p m. The Golden State Limited eastbound train No 4 will leave at 4 a m instead of 4 03 a m.

Muscatine Rock Island Railroad Rock Island Golden State Limited

Cornell college convocation honors William Tennant degree

The Tune social and business meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ray Rukegaber Tuesday evening. Rev and Mrs Lloyd Tennant will attend the convocation at Cornell college Vernon Monday morning where their son William will receive his A B degree.

Ray Rukegaber Lioyd Tennant Cornell College Vernon William

Battle of Broadway heads to Palace stage with army film

The Army Navy and Marines plan a big presence Sunday at the Palace theater for the Legion National Canvo Scene of Palace Picture, a war film titled Battle of Broadway. Stars include Victor McLaglen, Brian Donlevy, Louise Hovick, and Raymond Walburn, with a plot of vets pursuing romance amid a New York setting. Also notes 1937 domestic air travel averages and Queen Wilhelmina’s status as the sole reigning queen.

Louise Hovick Gupsy Rose Lee Victor MicLagien Brian Donlevy Broadway the Palace Saratoga Palace Theater American Legion New York Victor McLaglen Brian Donlevy Legion Hudson River Mademoiselle Armentieres MacLaglen Broadyway Marne Raymond Walburn Lynm Beri Jane Darwell Robert Kellard Furty Serees Lew Breslow John Patrick Vic Walburn Louise Bob Kellard Bob

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Bitz Brothers Jane Withers+ gade Jane Rochelle Wilcox Miss Withers Ang Sid Clare Harry Akst Clarence Farmer Walter Gade F. C. E'fisan Anamosa Tipton Country Club West Liberty Moncello Eastern Iowa United States Fulton Industrial Club East Seventh St Muscatine’s Junior Club of Letts Emory Curls Harry Furnas William Jordan Keith Leota Kelley Charles Rowe Wellman Rowe Adam Eawe C. L. Bolton Mr. Vernon Bride Eckfuk MadeMine Toketsua Pichon Ay Fats Willet Bien’ Plepers Nichols Church Rockies Gene Autry Polly Rowles Neil Hamilton Sally Eilers Garlon OF the Charles Starrett Donald Grayson Don Terry Jacqueline Wells Lodi Trail News Murray Kansas Governor’s Island Jim D. Bissinger Wapello Church Orville Lehmeiser Presbyterian Sunday School Delta Alphas Marian McDill Leo Stroup Cedar Falls Lower State Teachers College Old Gold” College Frank Reach Robert McCool Junction Neb B. F. Rauch J. D. Rauch Betty Shirley Hansen Garrison Maxine Allworth Chicago Oliver Gunnells Harry Schneider Schneider Harry Elston Niles, C McKinney Methodist Sunday School Woodhouses B. C Legion National Canvo Domestc Airlines Aeronautic Wilhelmina The Netherlands Villa Legionaires Manhattan Palace Clark Gable Jean Harlow
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