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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1938
Page
3
Miss Margaret Gill reports school nurse findings from preschool clinics held in seven grade schools from mid April to May 13. The program examined 409 children with 323 parents accompanying, plus 131 field nursing visits and 75 home calls.
The late John Jacob Howell died on January 26 and his will dated March 23 1933 provides equal shares to five children Edward J. Howell Alice Hinterm eister Martha H W Pr Anna H Freers and Jessie M. Himes. Edward J. Howell acts as executor without bond. Probate hearing set for June 30 in district court.
The report states the world's oldest successful commercial air service is the Scar dia line in Colombia, established in 1920. It notes elephants have skin about four inches thick.
Pupils at Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church New Era study in memory work posters and related subjects as the Daily Vacation Bible School enters its second week under Rev Ralph Johnson. Opened May 27 the program runs through June 10 with an evening session June 12. 54 pupils enrolled taught by Haztl Wunderlich Ode Grimm Rita May Sauer Agnes Hotzler and the minister.
Educational programs are planned across Muscatine lodges and clubs next week. Elk Fellows and Kelg meet Monday night while the Y M C A plans a speech by Dr G A Sywas sink at Hotel Muscatine.
Muscatine County Conservation committee members from Wilton Mustaine Moscow Atalissa West Liberty Nichols Fruitland and Conesville met at city hall to plan two conservation contests for youths aged 12 to 16. One contest offers prizes including an observance button and symbolic world token for top entries. another rewards the person who catches the largest fish in Wascaline county waters this year. Further details will be set at forthcoming meetings.
The plan provides care for the birds at the Albert McKee home in southeastern county until they reach 17 weeks, after which they will be distributed to the chapters. A possible open season on mourning doves in Jana was discussed along with proposed migratory bird law changes. Illinois and Missouri currently permit shooting these birds, a point raised amid disputes over leasing birds to sportsmen.
Muscatine county board will receive bids at the county courthouse on Wednesday June 22 at 1 am for a maintenance shop and garage at Isett avenue near Lake Park. County Engineer F P Halo said WPA funds will cover labor foreman and part of materials. Building planned at 118 feet 10 inches long.
Five new building permits totaling 1360 dollars were issued by City Engineer V. Howanine Henry and John Havemann. One permit for an ice cream stand and factory on Oregon street will cost 450 dollars. Herr receives permit for three frame residences at Willow street end.
A one story structure with a heating plant is described, noting dimensions of inches in length and 36 feet in width. Supplemental bids will be received for plumbing heating and fighting equipment as part of the project.
A frame home on West Sixth Street between Spruce and Locust streets cost $60. Permits for composition roots on homes went to Mrs Grate Friederishsen of 417 Fairview Avenue for 250 dollars and Harvey Othmer on East Sixth Street for 150 dollars.
Two kittenball teams from the local Eagles lodge will meet Sunday afternoon at Weed park. One team captained by Ben Bankhead consists of members who joined since May 1, the other includes members who joined before that date. A. J. Phillips is mentioned among the organizers.
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