Local residents travel and medical updates fill Muscatine notes
West Liberty visitors call on University hospital patient Anna McCartney in Iowa City. Charles Hagermann and family plan Minneapolis Rotary convention travel. Karl Kleindolph underwent finger amputation at Hershey hospital. County Recorder G Clyde Parks shows improvement after two months critical illness. George Allbee and family visit from Ames. Deputy Sheriff S W Dre and family travel to St Paul Virginia for two weeks. New car registrations list several local owners. K P lodge discusses esquire work at Friday meeting. Stock yards report 217 head receipts. Several marriage licenses issued in Davenport and Muscatine with Hagermann Roger and Trogers couples set for ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Alaterwater
Nellie Dillingham
Addie Loomis
West Liberty
Iowa City
Anna McCartney
University Hospital
G. Clyde Parks
St. Luke’s Hospital
Davenport
County Officials to Attend Annual State Convention
At least three Muscatine county officials will attend the annual convention of the state association of county officers in Mason City. Attending are County Auditor C. H. Pitchforth County Treasurer Frances B. Rosenbaum and Clerk of the District Court E F C Erwin. County Engineer F P G Halb rase may attend some sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
State Association of County Officers
Mason City
C. H. Pitchforth
Frances B. Rosenbaum
EF. C. Erwin
F. P. G. Halbrase
State County Auditors’ Association
Frances Rosenbaum
State Treasurer's Association
Louisa County Man Roughly Handled in Farm Dispute
Ceril Hank, a farmer from the Mississippi river bottoms in Louisa County, was roughly handled in a fight over a bill dispute. He was taken to Hershey hospital in Muscatine with a broken jaw and a black eye. His condition was reported as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Ceril Hank
Mississippi River
Hank
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Customs seize Mary Pickford wardrobe trunks at New York pier
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks arrived aboard the Roma with 32 pieces of baggage. Customs ordered 12 trunks of gowns and clothing held for examination after appraisers plan a three day price check. Declared values were disputed with duties ranging from 30 to 9 percent applied to goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Roma
Miss Pickford
Mad Creek Bridge Slides Into Place on Concrete Piers
The 72 foot span steel bridge over Mad Creek was pulled into place on concrete piers on Washington street by J. B. Elliott and crew. The structure will be lowered three feet to its abutments, concrete floor poured, sidewalks added, and city water mains supported before a final coat of paint and city acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Mad Creek
J. B. Elliott
City Water
T. F. Maher
Eliiott
Gunmen Kidnap Paymasters Then Flee in Motorcar Crash
In Chicago suburb Higeswich two paymasters for the American Maize Company Hammond Ind were abducted by five armed men who forced them into a car and sped toward Chicago. The vehicle overturned and pinned the victims after hitting a telephone pole. robbers escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
American Maize Company
Hammond
Ind
Higeswich
Lowden Withdraws From Republican Presidential Race
Former Governor Frank C. Lowden pulled his name from the Republican presidential nomination after talks with Illinois supporters. The Kansas City platform discord on farm relief and a surprise move at the Illinois delegation meeting prompted the decision, reached after a conference in Lowden’s hotel suite with several prominent Illinois figures including Ruth Hanna McCormick Clarence Buck and Louis Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Lowden
Kansas City
Charles Deneen
Otis F. Glenn
Murphysboro
Illinois Anse
Ror O. West
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Clarence F. Buck
Monmouth
Louis L. Emerson
M. Vernon
Christmas mistletoe and Druid welcome symbol
The practice of hanging mistletoe at Christmas is linked to the Druids who used the plant as a sign of welcome to their gods.
Seem Elected President Of Missionary Society
Mrs. H. B. Seem was elected president of the Women's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Officers include J. S. Hitchcock, Paul Steinmetz, John Baker, A. L. Branson, O. C. Dooley, and others with roles in evangelism, stewardship, and youth groups. The meeting featured a program by junior societies and multiple devotional and performance items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. Seem
Missionary Society
H. B. Seem
Women's Home Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. S. Hitchcock
Paul Steinmetz
John Baker
A. L. Branson
O. C. Dooley
John Hocke
E. A. Bentzinger
Walter Hahn
Mortie Klepper
Gertrude Rabedeaux
Patricia Babbitt
Violet Heerd
Marian Moorehead
Leslie Rabedeaux
Dolly
Grace Mitchell
Irma Jane Sc
Pre nuptial shower honors Miss Bond in Y W C A setting
Miss Mildred Frevermuth hosted a pink and white pre nuptial party at the Y W C A for Miss Lucille Bond whose upcoming marriage to Roy Gunzenhauser is planned this month. About thirty relatives and friends attended a program with games, a wedding stunt, a bridal march, and a gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bond
Mildred Frevermuth
Lucille Bond
Roy Gunzenhauser
H. E. Lange
J. J. Behrens
Eva McCormick
Grant Zetler
de Lea Jones
Richard Lowe
Birthday Party Honors Miss Dorothy Holzhauser
A birthday surprise was held Friday night at the R. A. Bellows home 218 Chestnut street honoring Miss Dorothy Holzhaurer. Twelve young people attended with games and prizes for the honoree and Miss Bernice Geertz. Pink and green luncheon colors marked the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Holzhauer
R. A. Bellows
Chestnut Street
Bernice Geertz
Campaign Expenses Report From County Treasurer Nominee
County Treasurer Frances B. Rosenbaum lists 30.18 in campaign expenses in her filed statement. Other Republicans R. J. Wiley spent 2.50 and W. S. Miller 4.49 for sheriff and constable nominations. Democrat Paul Wilmering and Republican A. J. Altekruse spent nothing. William Schoenig spent 6.60 for constable. Candidates must file sworn expenditures by July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances B. Rosenbaum
R. J. Wiley
W. S. Miller
Paul Wilmering
A. J. Altekruse
Board of Supervisors
William Schoenig
Resolutions Adopted at A M E Meeting Closing
Delegates of African Methodist Episcopal churches attending the Des Moines Missionary society and Allen Christian Endeavor convention in Muscatine returned home Friday. The closing meeting Friday evening adopted resolutions thanking the city for hospitality and William Greenway for the use of his Pine Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Churches
Muscatine
Des Moines Missionary Society
Allen Christian Feundeavor Society
William Greenway
Pine Street
County Road Bonds 100000 To Be Sold June 25
County road bonds totaling 190 900 will be sold by county treasurer Frances Rorenbaum at the board of supervisors meeting on June 25 at 2 o clock. Bonds carry 4 12 percent interest and mature in 14 years. Sealed bids due at the treasurer’s office. open bids accepted at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rorenbaum
Board of Supervisors
Phillies Rally to Beat Reds in Twin Bill Opener
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 19 to 7 in the first game of a doubleheader as both teams used four pitchers. The Reds dropped further from their lead while the Phillies rallied from behind twice to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillies
Reds
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Rixey
Jablonowski, Edwards, Beckman and
Picinich
Miller Sweetland
Willoughby, McGraw
Lerian
Obituary of Mrs R E Edwards of 1106 Hershey Avenue
Mrs R E Edwards aged 55 died at Hershey hospital after a three month illness. Born August 4 1890 in Louisa county she married R E Edwards about 20 years ago. Survived by husband six children parents three brothers and three sisters. Services at 9 30 Monday morning at home and 11 o clock at Trinity Reform church Columbus Junction with Rev C W Stempstead. Burial in Tennessee cemetery near the Junction. Meyers Funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Edwards
Hershey Avenue
Hershey Hospital
Edwards
Louisa County
R. EF. Edwards
Clarence Trask
Sheryl
Mary
Max
Martin
Annie
J. B. McBride
Conesyville
Richard
John
Reed McBride
William Coon
Vince Squabal
Clem Allen
Trinity Reformed Church
Columbus Junction
C. W. Stempstead
Tennessee
Meyers Funeral Home
Harold Teen at the Palace with Arthur Lake in title role
Arthur Lake signs to play Harold Teen in First National film at the Palace. Mary Brian stars opposite with Alice White and Lucien Littlefield in a strong supporting cast. Mervyn LeRoy directs this adaptation following the success of Ella Cinders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lake
First National
Carl Ed
Harold Teen
Palace Theater
Ella Cinders
Colleen Moore
Harold Lake
Harold
Lake
Mary Brian
Alice White
Dorothy
Lucien Littlefield
William Bakewell
Jack Eagan
Jack Duffy
Hedda Hopper
Lincoln Stedman
Frances Hamilton
Fred Kelsey
Ben Hall
Mervyn LeRoy
Only Democrat Turns to Hoover in West Branch
Newt Butler once postmaster under Wilson and a boyhood friend of Herbert Hoover announced at a 4000-strong Towan celebration that he has switched allegiance from Democrat to Republican as Hoover secured the presidential nomination in West Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
West Branch
Newt Butler
Herbert Hoover
Wilson
Funding Bonds Offered by County for Refunding
County Treasurer Frances B. Rosenbaum to sell bonds totaling 25000 at the board of supervisors meeting on June 25 starting at 2:00 PM. Bonds bear up to 5 percent interest and mature November 1 each year from 1929 to 1933. Refunding warrants are on the poor relief fund, which has been overdrawn and cannot be increased due to the current maximum levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances B. Rosenbaum
Board of Supervisors
Hoover Tackles Office Business
Washington June 16 AP Secretary Hoover begins official cabinet duties for the first time since his nomination burst of activity. He arrives at the office to find a desk piled with congratulatory messages and attends to department business after McNary’s visit. A noon departure marks his first break from the office amid his vigilant supporters.
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Washington
Hoover
McNary
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Fred
Norwood
Charles (. Hagermann
1899
Mulberry Avenue
Minneapolis
Rotary International
Charles Kleindolph
East Front Street
Re. George Allbee
Ames. Is
W. RB. Rhone
Gus Allbee
S. W. Dre
Orange Street
St. Paul
Mr. Dye
Gertrude EB. Crull
West Third Street
Ff. Nischwitz
George H. Simpson
R. 1 McCabe
Wilton
Arthur Korneman
East Seventh Street
Walter Holloway
Downey
Oscar Bacon
Esquire
K. P Lodge
Grady & Son
Kalona
Feira Marie Stein Schwandke
Iowa Avenue
William Gaskings
Eldon
T. M. Campagna
Mike Bisesi
East Eidith Street
Bisesi
Vera Mar Hagermann
Joseph James Trogers
Frank Crook
Marjorie Darrew
Henry Lichtenwald
Margaret Koepping
Hagermann-Roger
Mark of Zorro
Black Pirate
Robin Hood
Three Musketeers
Bagdad
Don Q
Zorro
Qykegaucho
Holzhauer
J. B. ST. Clair Bottling Works, Inc
Muscatine, Iowa
Mulberry Ave
Yimmie Yonson
Yy. W. C. A. Gymnasium
KR. E. Edwards
THE
Palace
Muscatine Lumber & Coal Co
East Second Street
Buick
G.ma.c
Mich
L. A. Heitz Garage
Bucick
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