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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1938
Page
7
A Sunday birthday party at the Bohnsack home in Montpelier drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sanders and son Jakie from Mascatine, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nettletong, and others. The event preceded a sequence of visits, entertainments, and travels among local families with multiple mentions of social gatherings and trips to Dubuque, Minneapolis, and Erie.
Large unusual fish from the Mississippi region are slated for display in aquariums. A rubber-nosed sturgeon, captured near Muscatine, is under surveillance by Les Bennett and three fish culturists at Fairpert. State officials plan to exhibit the fish at the upcoming fair if feasible, alongside eight spoonbill catfish and a hatchery program producing bass and caviar for local distribution.
A Sunday program commemorates Iowa Territory's creation by Congress in 1838. Des Moines based events feature the Des Moines Symphony, a period music set, a narrative by Roos elt Blaylock, and a dramatic sketch on the territorial bill's passage.
Wittan The American Legion auxiliary met in regular monthly session Monday evening and elected officers for the year. President Mrs Isola Wacker, vice president Mrs Owener, secretary Mrs Mary Stucker, treasurer Mrs Blanche Kretschmar, chaplain Mrs Carone Maurer, historian Miss Francis Kelley, sergeant at arms Mr Helen Shuger, Mrs Nellie Griffith, pianist Leona Meads, press reporter Mildred Nopolous.
Roland, 44, of Gillette Grove, found dead Tuesday night at Lost Island lake. Tuberculosis patient had gone to the lake days earlier. He went fishing Tuesday, collapsed near the boat, and died on shore. No inquest will be held.
Detroit hospital intern at Lewey Ford Imephul was found dead in his department Lugsday night from a bullet wound to the head. Investigators traced the case to a possible payment dispute as a motive. An orderly and security staff were questioned while a surgeon connected to the inquiry provided possible details.
A large Shellabarger family reunion was held in Cranston with a basket dinner and accordion music. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Howe Meeker and family of Muscatine, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alteheuse and Edwin, Mr. and Mrs. Irt Alteheuse and daughters Lorvene and Laferrie, Mrs. Ida Alteheuse of California, and many relatives from nearby towns. Afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Willig Calla and daughter Patricia of Muscatine, with diner guests Tess Newton of Lone Tree and the Tomfelds. Erna Tomfeld returned home after a three-week visit.
In Fowl City Iowa iPAL second Redak the Red Oak School girl Lois Jeanne Mayhew won her third individual Life in the University of Tow's annual sale high school scholarship contest. Other winners include Marilyn Birling Richard Beth Maxine Green Dolmage Neehtel and Mary Robery, representing Ondovd Ballalo Center Waverly Decorah.
Aledo-Don Parker Dutch Adams and Mrs Emil Panklin near New Boston were fined $5 and costs each after pleading guilty to peace charges before Justice W D Emerson. They were brought to court Monday afternoon by Sheriff Walter Rehn and Deputy Mitchell Riley.
Mr and Mrs Ross Shafep and son Vernon of Mount Pleasant and Miss Twyla Kisner of Columbus Junction were supper guests at the home of Mr and Mrs RB C Fry Sunday evening. Vernon stayed for a week visit with his grandparents.
West Liberty based Patrolman Hohl is reassigned to Mt Pleasant duties as a license examiner serving six surrounding counties. Richard Hon, previously stationed in West Liberty, leaves with quarters there for the new assignment.
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