Many Will Attend Ga R Convention
The Georgia regional convention will be held next week in Burlington with extensive involvement from auxiliary organizations of the local Army post. Post members named for Burlington travel include G. W. Subreurs, J. H. Carl, George Kheckter, John A. Miller, H. Gertler, and others, with many women delegates also planning to attend and speak for the women’s auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stugentina
Durlington
Asiday
Burlington
G. W. Subreurs
J. H. Carl
George Khe
Thos. Ry. Arenth
Women's Bell
Colonel John Circle Delegates And Attendees Listed
Miss Grace Schreurs Mrs Philip Kopp and Mrs Anna Lucas are named attendees from the Colonel John circle Also listed as delegates are Mrs Leonard Bowen and Mrs Pat Gelhol with Mrs Joseb Biles and Mrs Mary Cullen to represent the circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Schreurs
Philip Kopp
Anna Lucas
Colonel John
Leonard Bowen
Pat Gelhol
Joseb Biles
Mary Cullen
Enlisted Women and Veterans Meet at G A R Encampment
The local patriotic group hosts a three day encampment from June 6 to 8 with programs at Grand Opera House and Hotel Burlington. Highlights include receptions, official addresses by Department Commander J W Willett and Gov G W Clarke, a parade, town talks, and a river excursion for veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
J. W. Willett
Archibald Scardle
D. D
W. C. Cross
G. A
Prospect Hill School
Patriotte
L. L. Shracl
Burlington
W. B.C
Commermander-in
G. A. R. Washinton Gardner
W. B.C. Ida McBride
W. Willett and
Stam and Sons of Veterans
Department of Town
Opera Hose
Towa
Bureau of Information
Grant
Lincoln
John Mc
Elroy
The
National Tribune
Jail Governor and Convicts Slain in Catalonia Revolt
In Corsbere France on June 12 a Spanish prison revolt at Fi gueras near the Catalan frontier led to the murder of the prison governor and numerous deaths or injuries among convicts. Guards and troops quickly responded firing on escapees amid gunfire inside and outside the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsbere
France
Tonvieta
Figueras
Catalonia
Pierce
Maeterne
Sensational Case in Johnson County Crystallizes Local Ties
A major sensational criminal case shocks Washington township as Barbara Bwertzendrover and Louis Swartzendruber, prominent local figures, are arrested with bond set at 1500 each and potential 25 year sentences. Also open day at Iowa City with commencement events, university cadet review by Governor Clarke, and music school graduations. Institute secretary Weds Monticello teacher Selma Sutter. nearby weddings of Elmer Horning and Elmie Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Iowa City
John W.W. Miler
Hart
Wiss
Barbara
Bwertzen
Louis
Swartzendruber
Washington Township
F. J. Horak
Sith
University of Town
George W. Clarke
University School of Music
Charles Richmond Henderson
University of Chicago
Christ
Elie McColam Jones
Wharloo
Ill
Morday
Laysan Island
United States
Institute
Weds
Robert Adams
Johnson County
Farmers’ Institute
Selma
Sutter
Monticello
Washington County
Elmer E. Horning
Elmie Hines
Washington
Methodist Church
Muscatine City Hall bond and tax measures pass
The Muscatine city council in adjourned session last night approved the bond and tax ordinance for the new city hall on the third reading. The action directs $90,000 to be issued to the George M Bechtel company of Davenport. Bonds bear 5 percent interest, paid semi annually on May 1 and November 1, with a levy to meet interest and principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine City
Muscatine City Hall
George M. Bechtel Company
Davenport
Muscatine Boy Holding Big Joe In Alaska Service
Muscatine lad Raf Bitzer son of Mrs J B Bitzer Mulberry avenue holds dispatches for a fleet of 12 vessels plying Alaskan waters. Friends in Muscatine celebrate his Alaska success and note his family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Boy
Big Joe
Muscatine
Raf. Bitzer
J. B.bitzer
Mulberry Avenue
Alaska
Wireless operator leads 12 vessel fleet in Alaska
The former Alascatine boy becomes chief wireless operator for the Alaska Packers Association with charge of dispatching a fleet of 12 vessels in Alaskan waters and supervising several wireless operators. He trained in the navy and spent four years in federal service. He has been in Alaska about 18 months and will return to Muscatine in October for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shief
Alaska Packers’ Association
Alascatine
Alaskan
Uncle Sam
Alaska
Muscatine
Insects Threaten Cone Melon Yield
Cone melon growers in Conesville face serious insect damage. County Crop Adviser Kirkpatrick, returning from Ames, plans a field review. On Monday, C L Mitch of Ames College will visit to assist cooperative spraying led by C S Taylor of the Kentucky Tobacco Production Company. A spraying machine used in tobacco regions will be demonstrated to protect vines and reduce expected losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonesville
Kirkpatrick
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Conesville
C. L. Mitch
Ames College
C. 5. Taylor
Kentucky Tobacco Production Company
Tobates
Chicago Property Owner Porter Arrested Over Morals Charge
Chicago police arrested Washington Porter, owner of about $400,000 in real estate, on a charge tied to renting property for immoral purposes. Porter telephoned a station after reading a warrant, surrendered with an officer, and was booked for morals court arraignment the next day, released on $400 personal bond. The minister notes a small hotel owned by Porter used for immoral purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Washington Porter
Ene
Bimy
State Conference of County Advisers Opens at State College
County Crop Adviser Kirkpatrick to attend a statewide conference at Iowa State College in Ames from June 28 to July 4. The gathering will include national lecturers discussing rural life from a sociological view. Plans to strengthen county organizations will be outlined and discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
Iowa State College
Ames
Conservation leader shoots self in head at Rugby Grange
Associated Press report from Asheville says Jon Wy. Price, vice president of the National Conservation Association, shot himself in the brain with a pistol at Rugby Grange, 15 miles from here. Health issues cited as the reason for the act. he died instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Asheville
N. C
Jon Wy. Price
National Conservation Association
Oto
Rugby Grange
Auto Bandits Steal $6,000 From Farmer
Three automobile bandits attacked farmer Charles Balenting at his Wheeling area farm, bound and gassed him, dragged him to a stable, and stole about $6,000 in cash. The crime occurred as the victim was threatened and restrained by the assailants who fled the scene. Police lodged inquiries and pursued leads to identify the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Charles Balenting
Wheeling
Balentine
Safety First for The Wise Shopper in The Journal Adverts
The Journal urges careful shopping by reading advertisements and weighing claims before visiting a reliable merchant. It stresses verifying needs, choosing trusted stores, and aiming for satisfaction in purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iate
Safe robbery ends with large haul from Wheeling thieves
A 304 pound safe was rolled from a farmhouse into a car before Balentine broke away to raise the alarm. Police and a posse chased the bandits through Wheeling as the safe containing about $6,000 was seized in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balentine
Wheeling
Two youths die in freight train wreck near Beverly Iowa
Beverly Iowa June 12 Associated Press Leased Wire. Fugper Tots ferson 17 of Evanston died instantly and George O. Counler 17 of Mason City fatally injured when riding a freight train near here last night. Two other youths were uninjured. They had started from Lanly Junction to see the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beverly
Fugper Tots
Ferson
Evanston
Georgeno. Cousler
Mason City
Conler
Lanly Junction
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mercantile Co
GA. R. Convention
McMter
TOST
Queen Bee
Kohr’s
Standard Grocery Co
Hine Bros
East Second Street
Barbara Swartzendrub
Nephew
Omy Council
ELD Wafef Ses
SION
Alftermanic
Benzer
Dashtin
Oxfords
B. Schmidt Shoe Store
Harry Kern
Prop
Valencia Oranges
Dimond
California
Prof
Fitch Wi
State Conference OF County Advisers
Prop. Kirkpatrick
Farmer
Ayer
Arar
Ruthenberg Clothing Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!