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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

12

Annual Picnic of Muscatine Ad Club Draws Large Crowd

Muscatine Advertising club members and guests gathered at Geneva Golf and Country Club for the annual golfing program and picnic. Fifty five dined after a 7:30 p.m. dinner, concluding a season of Wednesday meetings at Hotel Muscatine. New officers include Ho i Prusia as president Meantth Fairall as vice president Howard McManus as secretary and George Xosnigsaecker as treasurer.

Muscatine Advertising Club Geneva Ho i. Prusia Meantth Fairall Howard McManus George Xosnigsaecker F. Rakow Haz

Children’s Day Program at Mulford Church

Mulford Congregational Church hosts a children’s day program and plays by Sunday school pupils starting at 10 30 p m. The event features many listed volunteers including Marjorie Stegall Ruth Buckley Gene Benninger Mary Lou Reed and others with scripture reading and prayer by DBD Anterson pastor.

Mulford Congregational Church One Church Sun Marjorie Stegall Ruth Buckley Gene Benninger Mary Lou Reed Billy Jones Patty Calloway Helen Hallmark Bernard Benninger Jack Ellman Clifford Anderson Janice Massey Ida Buckley Shirley Stauber Detl Mae Bledsoe Leroy Schenkel Mary Louise Jones Junior Hoffman Roberta Robiso Eileen Davidson Marjorie Satterthwaite Louise Gufford Naomi Schiicting Ruby Fountain Marilyn DeLap Helen Stelzner Hezel Hover Margaret Wheeler

New Farm Ideals to Curb Economic ills Reach Farm Administration

Washington reports 7 new ideas for curing the nation's economic ills are arriving at the Farm Security Administration at about 2,500 a year. Officials say most proposals advocate back to farm movements funded by government, while the administration argues for fewer people on farms and resettlement projects similar to state programs already started nationwide.

Washington Farm Security Administration Mie

Wind and hail devastate South Dakota crops and farms

A storm struck Day and Marshall counties early today causing heavy damage to grain and farm buildings. Wind destroyed at least a dozen structures and killed livestock in Andover region while hail tore through corn fields. Rain of about three inches fell north and west of Andover. Insurance suggests many crops face partial to total loss. a salesman reported 40 hail holes in his car. The system followed 2.13 inches of rain at Aberdeen with light damage at Peeves Roberts county.

Webster D. D Hall Sale Day Marshall Andover Molrnquist Aberdeen Loch Peeves Roberts County

Farmer schemes surge in letters to agency

Readers propose sweeping farm policy ideas from government buying and banning tractors to new drought relief via water bombing, moving the capital to Denver, and niche ventures like poultry farms, fax ranches, rabbit ranches, dahlia or rose farms. A recurring theme favors collective farming through a chain farm program.

Denver

Education Board Seeks Bids for Cedar Falls Gym Remodel

The Iowa State Board of Education said it will seek bids immediately for remodeling the women’s gymnasium at the State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. Estimated cost not to exceed 70,000 dollars. The move follows an interim committee resolution authorizing bids for the most needed improvements at the college, with a 70,000 dollar limit.

Des Moines State Board of Education State Teachers College Cedar Falls Board of Inducation Teachlars College

Eleanor Holm Divorce Decree Awarded to Husband

Los Angeles report says Arthur L. Jarrett, a singing orchestrator, obtained a divorce from Eleanor Holm amid testimony of mental anguish over her romance with Billy Ross. Judge Haas granted the decree as details about Holm and Ross circulated, with mentions of possible remarriage plans if others follow suit.

Los Angeles Arthur L. Jarrett Eleanor Holm Eleanor Billy Ross Jarrett Charles E. Haas Way Berg Miss Holm Rose Miss* Holm Fanny Brice Ais

City Briefs From Muscatine Nab Glimpses Of Local Life

City notes report Misa Lowise Johnson returning home after six weeks with sister-in-law Mrs Ransom Johnson at University hospital Iowa City. Children from First Methodist church and United Brethren church prepare for upcoming programs. Local residents travel, visit relatives, and attend social meetings. New auto registrations include Siebke Stockton Buick and Nyenhuis Muscatine Chevrolet truck. Several residents undergo or recover from surgeries or injuries. A naturalization filing by Isabel Sanders is recorded. A business group plans a meeting with the city industrial commission tonight. A compensation ruling favors Muscatine Lumber and Coal in a separate suit.

Misa’ Lowise Johnson Atden Ransom Johnson University Hospital Iowa City Johnson First Methodist Church Dora A. Ruble Deer Creek Til Muscatine Hew William Schoenig Charles Fish Elizabeth Thrgart Newbury Stasley Southall Orange Street Harry Siebke Stockton Buick George C. Nyenhuis Herbert Toussaint Burnside Avenue Boboy Herbert Jimmy Hershey Hospital W. A. Thompson Mulberry Avenue Isabelle Green Columbus Junction United Brethren Church Deccas Society Hester Clark Lauren Wickes Furst Avenue J. B. Club Thompson Tea Room W. J. Burnett West Thire Suree Clinton W. ©. Dodge San Antonio Tex Mary Higging East Tenth Street W. J. Phelps Grand Hotel Cecil Brunson Robert Chelt East Fifth Street Bellevue Hospital Ballard B. Tipton Isabell Sanders Orchard Avenue Aberdeenshire Scotland New York City Industri] Commission D. W. Jackson Muscatine Lumber and Coal Company Anna Selt

Team Missing From Boat Trip Allegations Surface

A team member is said to be absent from a boat trip to Europe amid alleged drinking incidents. Details on the individuals and exact team are not provided in the readable text.

Europe

Muscatine Priests Appointed by Bishop Rohlman

The Davenport bishop Rt Rev Henry Rohlman assigns Muscatine clergy to diocesan consultors boards. Rev N J Peiffer of St Marys Muscatine named parish priests consultors, joined by Msgr Martin Cone, Msgr A J Schulte, and other area pastors. A four year term was set for Rev L Enrigat, with other priests listed for the board.

L. Hanno Sir Mathis Muscatine Conentors Henty PF. Rohlman Davenport N. J. Peiffer St. Mary's Church Big Bee Father Hannon Martin Cone W.G. Pesine Sacred Heert Cathedral A. J. Schulte St. Mary's City Thomas F. Gan V. F St. Ms Clinton John MM. Walsh St. Mary's Owtumwa M.A. O'Connell St.’ Peter's Mea- Keule C. H. Mein St. Ambrose L . Enrigat Oly Family Church Daveypool J. W. Gillespie Msgr. B. Javoysmeier St. Mary's Riverside Rlite C. J. Donotue St. Paul's Davenport J. W. Bulger St Anthony's Davenport W. E. Carrell St. Passick'’s Matenga

Bishop Langley to Visit Trinity Church Muscatine

The Rt Rev Harry S Langley of Davenport will make his annual visit to Trinity Episcopal church in Muscatine on Sunday. He will confirm a class at 10 45 am and also preach.

Langley Trinity Church Harry S. Langley Davenport Bison Iowa Trinity Episcopal Church Muscatine

Official Signatures For Patrol Members Adtorn Certificates

Signatures of Mark Taylor chief ref police Walter H Mendrickson chairman Muscatine County Safety council and John Mc Caffrey school attendance officer will appear on certificates to be awarded Muscatine patrol boys at city hall beginning at 6 45 p m Friday Following the presentation the boys will be guests of Brownbilt shoe store at a moving picture show at the A Muse W theater Popcorn provided by Wilsen Shoe store

Mark Taylor Chiet Walter H. Mendrickson Muscatine County Safety Council John McCaffrey Muscatine Patrol Brownbilt A-Muse-W Wilsen Shoe Store

Presidential Okey Given Project for New County Garage

County officials report presidential approval for a WPA project to build a new county garage and maintenance shop at the Isett avenue gates. Federal funds totaling 22,458 dollars are allotted and bids for the county share will be opened by the county board of supervisors on June 22.

WPA Isett Avenue County Board of Supervisors

Occasional Rains Predicted in Iowa

Comfortably cool weather continued in Iowa with the weather bureau predicting occasional thunder showers tonight and Friday. Clouds covered scattered areas while temperatures ran about normal. Wednesday's high was 61 degrees at Albia and the low last night was 52 at Decorah.

Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau Albis Decoral

Interesting Program for Children's Day at United Brethren Church

Students of the United Brethren Sunday school present a morning program for Children's Day at 10:30 a m. Recitations musical selections and drills feature numerous participants including Richard Shaner Larry Robertson Marilyn Schaer Patty Phelps Doris Firman Anita Raney Beverly Schultheis Billy Cook Jerry Phelphs June Olsen Dorothy Dilley and many others under Verda Covell superintendent and program director.

United Brethren Sunday School Richard Shaner Larry Robertson Marilyn Schaer Patty Phelps Doris’ Firman Anita Raney Beverly Schultheis Billy’ Cook Jerry’ Phelphs June Olsen Dorothy Dilley George Figgins Darwin Welker Robert Welker Louise’ Couzine Georgann Jarvis Leleta Hendricks Darlene Riecke Frankie Nelson Donald Hecht Shirley McIntyre Aline Chandler Wilms Jean Jackson Doris Lucas Betty Buster Rolin Roberts Donald Anderson Cecil Criger Norman Schweitzer Donald Burroughs Richard Hubble Sara Johnson Joan Corder Barbara Osborn Helen Spaulding Nancy Kelley Clarice Travis Shirley Miller Betty Ansen Lorela Hendricks Wilma Maxine Johnson Helen Campbell Norma Schaer Ruth Neipert Roberta Shaner Betty Aye Leon McConnel Esther Lucas Lillian Brumwell Delores Smith Birdis Lou Smith Mary Jane Brumwell Glenna Swank Imo June Shaner Dorothy Singleton Verda Covell

Mosier Returns to City Jail After Brief Release

George Mosier was jailed again in Muscatine after a 15 day sentence for petty larceny following a report that a suitcase was stolen at the bus depot on Iowa Avenue. The suitcase belonged to Mrs Lucille Cook of Cedar Rapids who was waiting for a bus. He had just completed a prior 15 day sentence for intoxication.

George Mosier Iowa Avenue Muscatine Mosier Lucille Cook Cedar Rapids Justice of the Peace Lawrence J. Perigo

New KruGon Brings Happiness to Mrs Swihart

Mrs Reary reports remarkable relief after using KruGon for years of stomach gas irregular bowels and nighttime trips to the bathroom. She says impurities cleared and joints regained use, with pain faded and health restored after trying KruGon sold by McDaniels Drug Co.

KruGon Mrs. Swihart Medicis McDaniels Drug Co 2Nd St

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