Fire Chief J J Brown and wife to celebrate silver wedding
Fire Chief and Mrs J J Brown will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with a Saturday party at the Elks lodge home. Invitations extended to 125 guests for a 6 o'clock dinner followed by vocal and piano selections and a dancing party. Mayor Herbert G Thompson will speak as a special guest with fire department members in attendance. Brown has led Muscatine fire services since 1913, becoming chief of the volunteer department in 1913 and head of the paid department when volunteers disbanded in 1915, starting duties January 3, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Brown
Elks Lodge
Herbert G. Thompson
Brown
Muscatine
Carrie Goddard elected president of Ladies Aid Society
Miss Carrie Goddard was elected president of the Ladies Aid Society at Spangler Methodist Episcopal church during an all day meeting held at Mrs. Fred Otto's home. Officers include vice president Mrs Frank Ramford secretary Mrs Lloyd Esmail and treasurer Mrs John McConnaha. Summer meetings were canceled and will resume the second Wednesday in September with hostess Mrs Barnhardt Paeetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Goddard
Atic Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Spangler Methodist Episcopal Church
Fred Otto
Frank Ramford
Lloyd Esmail
John McConnaha
Barnhardt Paeetz
Mrs Henry Pomeroy Hosts C W Club Dinner Party
Mrs Henry Pomeroy entertained the C W club at her home for a 12 30 Wednesday luncheon. Guests included Mrs Pearl Wedekind who read Modern Life. A July meeting was arranged at Mrs Clara Boldt Fast Fourth Street with guests including Mildred Gerrard Katie Axel Emma Fack Ethel Sissell Pearl Wedekind Clara Boldt Lucilla Barry and Elsie Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRS
Henry Pomeroy
C. W. Club
Pearl Wedekind
Clara Boldt
Fast Fourth Street
Mildred Gerrard
Katie Axel
Emma Fack
Ethel Sissell
Lucilla Barry
Elsie Miller
L Allegro Club Hosts Ninth Wa YWCA Party
Members of the L Allegro club of the Young Women's Christian Association held the ninth in a series of parties Tuesday evening at Miss Lucille Bond s home on Fast Seventh street. Progressive banco was played at four tables with prizes to Mrs Harold Oberhaus and Mrs H E Lange. The club scheduled a pionie for next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Bond
Weldon Bond
Oliver Davison
Bond
Oak Street
Roy Gunzenhauser
Gerlach
Nev
Gunzenhauser
Nevada
Bunco
Ralph Fuller
George Gunzenhauser
L’allegro Club
Young Women’s Christian Association
Fast Seventh Street
Progressive Banco
Harold Oberhaus
H. E. Lange
AbeARaw elected delegate to convention
Mrs. Anna Reaham a past president of the Women s Relief corps was chosen a delegate to the national convention and appointed chairman of the executive board of Towa at the state meeting in Cedar Rapids. Several delegates and visitors from the local corps attended including Miss Sue Browning past department president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRS. Abearaw
Anna Reaham
Women's Relief Corps
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Sue Browning
Picnic Arrangements for Fiest Congregational Church
The annual church picnic is set for Friday at the Fred Wood home near Muscatine. Cars will depart the church between 5 39 and 6 o clock to transport those without rides to the picnic site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiest Congregational Church
Fred Wood
Muscatine
Park Avenue Ladies Aid Meet at Hetzler Home
Twenty four members attended the work and business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church held at the J. S. Hetzler home on Oakland Drive. Mrs. Hetzler and Mrs. Walter Pilgrim hosted. Annual chicken supper set for the first Wednesday in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Hetzler
Rome
Ladies’ Aid Society
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
J. S. Hetzler
Oakland Drive
Walter Pilgrim
Breakfast party forms a new club hosted by Miss Olive Wilcox
Miss Olive May Wilcox hosted a breakfast at her home 617 Iawa Avenue with a circle of friends who became a club tonight. Prizes were awarded in party games after the 7 30 breakfast. Guests included Miriam Hoffman Olive Douglass Virginia Eichenauer Betty Appel and Margaret Asthalter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive May Wilcox
Iawa Avenue
Miriam Hoffman
Olive Douglass
Virginia Eichenauer
Betty Appel
Margaret Asthalter
Miss Clara Grimm Hosts Ladies Aid at Ziegler Church Event
Miss Clara Grimm hosted the Ladies Aid of the Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church in New Era at her home 109 Canon Avenue. An all day meeting featured button carding and a noon dinner for thirty members. The group will reconvene in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Grimm
Canon Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
New Era
D. C. Club Hosts Roach & Musser Pot Luck Supper
Members of the D. C. club and girls from the Roach and Musser company office held a pot luck supper at 5 30 Tuesday evening in Musser park. A short business meeting and social period followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clor Wewrers
D. C
Roach & Musser Company
Musser Park
Fair Warning and Percy's Loan Request
A terse dialogue reveals Percy asks his rich uncle for a loan and is advised to call by telephone and end the call quickly before an answer. The exchange underscores cautious financing and wary family dynamics in a grimly humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy
Advertiser Questions Night Watchman Results
Publicity item notes an advertising salesman asking if the night watchman advertisement yielded results. A shopkeeper pledges that results are most certain.
Turner Pleads Farmers Cause in Kansas City
Dan Turner of Corning Iowa a Ninth district delegate urged farmers to back the minority agricultural plank while saying they will not march in June but will vote in November He pressed for an equalization fee as a path to economic justice and warned farmers will not capitulate to selfishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Hinshaw
Convention
Kansas City
Dan Turner
Corning
Iowa
Turner
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Liberty
Independence
Valley Forge
Gettysburg
Independence Hall
Towa
Former Muscatine youth Russell McCoy killed in Wisconsin crash
Russell McCoy 22 former Muscatine resident and Superior Wisconsin longtime resident died instantly in an automobile accident near Superior on May 29. He was born in Moline Illinois in 1896 and grew up in Muscatine. He served as chief clerk for the Canadian inspection forces at Superior. Survived by his father O W McCoy Lewiston Montana mother Ida Stickler Detroit sister Elsie Frost Eureka grandmother Belle Rodgers Muscatine aunt Leona Anson Muscatine. Funeral held at the Masonic temple Superior with De Molay in charge. Body sent to Detroit for burial. Pallbearers were Ray Eshelman Floyd Sinkler Richard Gravatt Robert Butcher Harold Sinkler Lorine Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell McCoy
Muscatine
Superior
Wis
Leona Anson
Lucas Street
Moline
Ill
Superior High School
O. W. McCoy
Lewiston
Mont
Ida Stickler
Detroit
Mich
Elsie Frost
Eureka
Belle Rodgers
Superior de Molay Order
Superior Curling Club
The
Eagles
Masonic Temple
de Molay Order
Ray Eshelman
Floyd Sinkler
Richard Gravatt
Robert Butcher
Harold Sinkler
Lorine Bates
Faulhaber Heads Firemen's Club
Louis Faulhaber was elected president of the Firemen's relief association at Central station this morning. He succeeds Harry Price. Jim Wis was named secretary and Paul Meerdink treasurer. The group also voted to hold its annual meeting the first Tuesday in June each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Faulhaber
Vantain
Central Station
Firemen’s Relief Association
Faulhaber
Harry Price
Jim Wis
Paul Meerdink
Passing Show Burgled After Advertisement Appears
A reader reports a burglary last night following an advertisement that appeared yesterday. The incident highlights concerns about security and possible targets in the area.
Doctors Return From National Medical Association Meetings
Dr. A J Oliver and Dr Alfred Cope returned from Minneapolis after attending National Medical Association sessions. Dr T F Beveridge plans to return Saturday and Dr L C Howe on Monday. Various local residents plan trips and events including a Black Hills motor tour and a Yellowstone Colorado Utah journey. A marriage license was issued to Della A Hagers and William J Gilliland. A list of trips, hospitalizations, rallies, and local incidents follows with multiple names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cope
Minneapolis
National Medical Association
T. F. Beveridge
L. C. Howe
Eye strain and hair loss link explored in study
Researchers investigate whether eye strain affects blood flow and nerves to the scalp. Journal Want Ads reports possible connections and notes need for further study to confirm links and outcomes.
Statewide drive requires automobile inspections for safety
Iowa announces compulsory car inspections under the Save-a-Life campaign. Cars will be checked by listed Muscatine and West Liberty garages for brakes, lights, steering, muffler, and license plate compliance. Violations carry arrest and fines. drivers receive wind shield stickers or red tags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Healey
John Hammill
Jones Auto Company
Montgomery Auto Company
Banker Auto Company
H. A. Timm
Gosma Garazee
Henderson Garage
Horst & Skieter Company
Heitz Garage
Parry Auto Company
Muscatine
H. J. Smith
West Liberty
Iowa
Healey
J. J. He
State Department
Towa
Mrs. Nicola Fined for Assault by Local Justice
Mrs Ray Nicola paid a fine of one dollar and costs after a Wednesday afternoon court session with Justice H D Horst on a charge of assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola
Ray Nicola
H. D. Horst
Obituary for Naomi Alice Haynes of Andalusia
Naomi Alice Haynes 21 of Andalusia Ci died at home after a three week illness. Born July 14 1898 in North Rose N Y she was daughter of H S Wilcox and wife of Otis Harnes. Survived by husband parents and two children. Funeral 1 pm Saturday at Baptist church Andalusia Rev A J Nuthank. Burial Greenwood cemetery Muscatine. Wittich funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Alice Haynes
Andalusia
Naomi Haynes
North Rose
N. Y
H. S. Wilcox
Cato
Otis Harnes
Mrs Nicola Arrest Highlighted in Weekend Report
The report notes that Mrs. Nicola was arrested Saturday night and references a related battery filing by Fanny Koepping. The brief details focus on the arrest event and the accompanying battery accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Koepping
Nicola
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Margaret Amelia Timm
Elmer L. Wiese
Iowa City
Elmer Wiese
Chicago
Atalissa
Iowa City Press
At & O
Augusta Timm
South Gilbert Street
Guy H. Findly
Christian Church
Mabel Wiese
Far M. Timm
Marion van Gent
F. H. Little
Lohengzrin
le Claire Street
Edison Electrical Company
J.J. Brown
Vallegro
Miss Wilcox
NEW Era Aid Society
Firemen’s Club
Nippon
China
Fostoria
Butz’s Fair
East Second Street
A. J. Oliver
Alfred
F. E. Hoefflin
Lucille
Charles Nyenhuis
Black Hills
Della A. Hagers
William J. Gilliland
George L. Brandt
George, Jr
F J. Brand
Mulberry Avenue
Ralph Figg
J. S. Figg
Hershey Hospital
G. Pollock
Yellowstone Park
Colorado
Utah
Grady and Son
Kalona
A. A. Freers
Mildred
East Front Street
H. B. Freers
East Fourth Street
California
R. F. Romann
Hershey Avenue
PR. R. Pearson
Kentucky
Pearson
Youngstown
Ohio
George L. Jehring
Robert
Cedar Street
Gertrude Glass
West Second Street
Vernon L. Shantz
Lillie Friederichsen
Marguerite Hoefflin
Northern Baptist Association
Washington
Order
of Eastern Star
Electa
Clarence “Cooney
Willicont
Frank Thauren
Will
Roy Jakeman
Montpelier
C. H. Pitchforth
Mary Thompson
West Fourth Street
Chevrolet
Clyde Rabedeaux
Sycamore Street
Graham-Paige
Wilson Giesenhaus
Fast Front Street
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Esther
Otto Michels
West Third Street
Dallas
Texas
Michels
Miss Michels
George J. Piersoll
Frank
Edna Hanson
Grandview Avenue
Cleve Bryant
Lions Club
Ernest Moore
Cedar River
Journal
Bituary
J. C. Thomson Installment Co
Mulberry
Perfection Store Company, Curcaco, Ittrsors
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