Muscatine May Build Centennial Log Cabin Memorial
Joseph Bilkey presented plans for a permanent log cabin memorial to Muscatine’s centennial. Local donations would fund a small modern dwelling atop the cabin with candle and electric lighting to show 1833 versus today. Officials consider involving a contractor, logs, barge transport, millwork, and city cooperation at a special council meeting.
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Muscatine
Joseph Bilkey
Bilkey
Mississippi
First Moonlight Excursions Booked
Arrangements completed for the first moonlight excursion of the season. The event will be held Tuesday July 11 on the Streckfus steamer J. S. under the auspices of the Shrine and Cornucopia clubs.
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Streckfus
J. S
Shrine and Cornucopia Clubs
Births and civic notices from Muscatine area update
A seven and a half pound son to Mr and Mrs Charlies Phillips in Detroit. Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs R R Koons in Davenport. Hog receipts total 195 head at the stockyards with a carload from E E Yoder Wellman. Marriage of Vivian Gibbs to Joe Warren occurred in Chicago. Degree of Honor to meet at Weed park. Marriage license issued to Glenn Bouquet and Evelyn Stacher for a Sunday wedding. Mildred McCleary seeks divorce from Howard McCleary. Mrs John Berkshire, former Muscatine resident, dies in Kansas City. Mrs George Bridges injured in crash remains listed in serious condition. Local travels note Fiedler, Fietcher, Newton visit Waterloo Cedar Rapids Iowa City. Faith Stamler heads to St. Louis for social work then graduate study. New auto registrations listed. Y W C A calls a 3:30 pm meeting for Muscatine centennial planning. Muscatine American Legion post attends district picnic in Iowa City. Mrs Elmer Driffel and daughter Joan visit Cedar Rapids before returning home.
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Charlies Phillips
Detroit
Mich
Phillips
Edna Custer
Frank Custer
Roscoe Avenue
R. R. Koons
Rock Island
St. Luke’s Hospital
Davenport
Koones
Helen Dellman
E. E. Yoder
Wellman
W. C. Golightly
Baker Street
Vivian Gibbs
Muscatine
Joe Warren
City Hall
Chicago
Weed Park
Maccabee Hall
Glenn J. Bouquet
Evelyn Stacher
Mildred McCleary
Howard McCleary
John H. Berkshire
Kansas City
T. W. Cherry
West Sixth Street
Berkshire
City
George Bridges
East Tenth Street
Grandview
Hershey Hospital
Robert Fiedler
Francis Fietcher
Culver Street
Harold Newton
Poplar Street
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Faith Stamler
Iowa University
St. Louis
the Provident Association
Y. W
Muscatine American Legion Post
Muscatine Post
Elmer Driffel
Joan
Peter Johnson
Nebraska Street
Muscatine County Vet Forestry Corps Quota Set
Des Moines AP reports Muscatine county has a five World War veterans and one prewar veteran quota for federal forestry camps. Iowa statewide quota is 500 with under 300 applications to date. Accepted veterans to report at Fort Des Moines in coming weeks. Ask for Vete Coupes.
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Muscatine County
Federal Forestry Corps
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
F. L. Williams
Fort Des Moines
Repeal Parade Staged in Muscatine Iowa
Iowa representatives of the Women’s Association for Prohibition Reform visited Muscatine at noon en route from Davenport to Burlington. Two sedans and a truck with an amplifying system led the parade through Second and Third streets, ending at the Hotel Muscatine for lunch as several local cars joined. The group is touring to advocate prohibition repeal.
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Iowa
Women’s Association For Prohibition Reform
Muscatine
Burlington
Davenport
Farm Mortgage Plans Launched in Wisconsin
Washington reports Henry Morgenthau Jr. announced a refinancing plan for about 50 million dollars of Wisconsin farm mortgages held by banks. The program includes early return of deposits, release of 18 million in public deposits, sale of 35 million in bonds, and a 2 billion authorized mortgage refinancing by Congress. A three to six month drive will establish offices at the Wisconsin state capitol in Madison with 50 to 100 appraisers. Similar plans may roll out to other states if feasible.
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Washington
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Farm Credit Administration
Wisconsin
Morgenthau
Congress
State
Madison
Tiedemann and Stark Open Insurance Agency in Muscatine
Harold Tiedemann, formerly with First National Bank, and Ivan Stark, who just completed an Iowa University insurance course, have opened a new agency in the American Bank building Muscatine. They invite inquiries on policy options and services.
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Harold Tiedemann
Ivan Stark
Muscatine
American Bank
Mr. Tiedemann
First National Bank
Mr. Stark
University of Iowa
Mary McHenry Sues for Divorce in McHenry Case
Mrs. Mary McHenry of Muscatine files for divorce from Jack McHenry in the September term clerk’s office case alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and quarrelsome conduct. They wed in March 1926, per the petition.
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Mary McHenry
Muscatine
Jack McHenry
Iowa City Merchant Robbed as Three People Look On
A McNamara furniture store in Iowa City was robbed of over 500 dollars Thursday night while three bystanders watched. A man entered to buy a lamp, asked change for a $20, then left with the lamp and the bank book containing the cash. A separate $50 theft occurred in a local hotel room, where a thief took trousers holding the money. the trousers were later found on a lower floor.
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Iowa City
J. F. McNamara
McNamara
C. A. Perry
Chicago
Gains Reported by Muscatine Beef Club Members
The Muscatine county Baby Beef club reported 70 or more pounds gain for 12 of 41 baby beeves in the past month. Calves were inspected on the club tour. with care tips like foot trimming, tar soap washing, and brushing advised. Members exceeding 70 pounds include Loren Brown, Townsend Brown, Paul Lee, Amos Mohr, Frederick Mohr, Ralph Neff, Edmon Paul, Clarence Underwood, and Harold Walther.
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Muscatine County
Baby Beef Club
Carl Rylander
Rylander
Loren Brown
Townsend Brown
Paul Lee
Amos Mohr
Frederick Mohr
Ralph Neff
Edmon Paul
Clarence Underwood
Harold Walther
City Council Approves Purchase of Two Street Trucks
The city council authorized buying two motor trucks for the street commissioner after examining bids at Thursday night’s meeting. The report notes three old trucks, a Reo and a Ford, are involved in the discussion.
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Reo
Ford
Truck deals awarded for two new pickups with trades
A contract for one Ford truck was awarded to Bruemmer Motor Co. for 700 after trading in a Reo and Ford, and a second to Henderson's for a Chevrolet truck at 727.90, trading in the old Chevrolet. Both new trucks will have steel dump bodies.
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Charraie
Gappem
Ford
Bruemmer Motor Company
Reo
Henderson's
Chevrolet
Young People Rally at First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Bush and George Hamlin spoke at a county rally about prohibition noting that youth show firmer support than older generations. Hamlin is state secretary of the Iowa Christian Endeavor society and McCullough presided as Muscatine dry candidate for delegate. About 100 people attended.
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First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Bush
George Hamlin
Hamlin
Iowa Christian Endeavor Society
F. G. McCullough
Muscatine Dry
Rainbow Girls elect Jean Moore grand faith at Davenport
Iowa Rainbow Girls closed a two day convention in Davenport electing Jean Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Moore 314 West Fourth street as grand faith of the Iowa Grand Assembly. Beatrice Woodruff Cedar Rapids becomes grand worthy advisor replacing Ruth Hoffmann Davenport. Cedar Rapids chosen next convention city Sioux City tentatively selected for 1935 meeting.
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Missy Jean Moore
Ernest Moore
West
Fourth Street
Iown
Order of Rainbow
Davenport
Miss Moore
Muscatine Rainbow Girls
Beatrice Woodruff
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Hoffmann
Sioux City
Heat Wave Returns Across Iowa Rises Toward 100
After four days of mild warmth the Iowa temperature climbed to the 90s this afternoon from 72 at 7 am. Forecasters expect slightly warmer weather through Saturday with readings near 100 in eastern and southern areas, no rain in sight. Northern towns led with Inwood at 98, Estherville 95, Des Moines 91, while Boone and Clarinda reported 55 at dawn.
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Iowa
Weather Bureau
Associated Press
Inwood
Estherville
Des Moines
Keokuk
Boone and
Clarinda
Prices Values Sermon Announced At New Era Church
The Rev E A Lack will preach on Prices Values at 10 30 a m Sunday in Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church New Era The Phininsdosa Club meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Arnold Petersens near Melpine with Mrs George Grimm and Marvel assisting The Bloomington Friends Bible school meets at 10 with Celia Thieker as superintendent The worship meeting follows at 11 Christian Endeavor led by Esther Thieker Topic What shall we do with our education Children’s Day program postponed to Sunday morning June 25.
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New Era
E. A. Lack
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
Phinindosa Club
Arnold Petersen
Melpine
George Grimm
Marvel
Bloomington Friends
Bible School
Celia Thieker
Christian Endeavor
Esther Thieker
Kellogg All-Bran touted as constipation relief
Mrs. John Schneider of Oshkosh endorses Kellogg’s All-Bran as a superior remedy for constipation, noting its bulk and iron aid the digestive tract. The ad recommends two tablespoonfuls daily, using it as a cereal or in cooking, with recipes on the package.
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John Schneider
Tenth Street
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Kellogg
Battle Creek
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City News
Washington University
W. W. Potter
Mulberry Avenue
Ed Hagermann
Iowa Avenue
C. A. Bernick
Stockton
M. Kautz Baking Company
McHenry
Beef Club
Rainbow Girls
Jean Moore
Meerdin
Clotlung
C. L. Hartman
Optometrist
2Nd St
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