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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1928
Page
5
Nearly a hundred members of the First Congregational church attended a picnic at the country home of Mrs. Fred B. Wood. Women held a missionary society meeting in the afternoon while men joined for a picnic supper in the evening.
The Leon Beatty post of the American Legion in Columbus Junction plans a July 4 celebration with Gov. Hammill to speak. Activities include a parade, ball game, band, street carnival and other entertainment. Roosters 39 piece band performed for locals. Memorial service by Modern Woodmen decorates 15 graves in area cemeteries. Many local residents attended or traveled for events and visits.
Helen Springmeier of Fulton township received honorable mention for a five year home furnishing course record at the state short course in Ames. Muscatine county Four-H club girls earned honors at the event along with other recognitions.
Judge D W Jackson in district court this morning modified the divorce decree of Adolph Range and Perle Range by removing the clause that allowed Range to remarry at any time. The change arose from a misunderstanding in the original incorporation of the clause.
At Cotter, he performs on saxophone and clarinet with the Harold Heinie Royal orchestra in Detroit Michigan.
Six candidates filed expense statements showing no expenditures in the June 4 primary election. Names listed include Robert Bennett Fulton township trustee candidate and Lloyd Grimm Muscatine township assessor candidate, along with Grant McConnaha and E. A. Hitchcock for supervisor seats, H. T. Springmeier for assessor Fulton township, E C Erwin for district court clerk, and Houston B. Teehee noted as treasury registrar under Wilson. Teehee is identified as the only Indian authorized to sign currency.
Frank Sauer was re elected president of the Sweetland Sunday School league at the annual convention held at the Bloomington Friends church. Offier changes included Rita Day elected secretary replacing Miss Lilly Hoopes who declined another term. Large attendance filled morning and afternoon sessions as lay members and ministers discussed church and Sunday school problems with host churches North Prairie and Evangelical providing noon dinner.
A county Sunday school excursion aboard the steamer Capitol set for Friday July 6. All are invited to join with friends for a day afloat and travel to a local destination.
Mrs Sophia Watson remains in critical condition at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Ricketts after suffering another stroke Sunday. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Van Atta and Mr and Mrs Lyle Krueger. Nearby relatives and friends were noted in attendance and extended family visits were reported.
District Court set June 23 hearing on the application by trustee R G Tipton for the appointment of a receiver in the foreclosure suit against William E Loeb and others. EF C Nichols and E R Tipton represent the applicant. Margaret Van Zandt executrix of 8 Van Zandt Sr’s estate also seeks counsel. Nora Sullivan filed her final report as administratrix of M D Sullivan. F A Martin of Wilton represents her.
Marion Burzell reported the theft of his Hudson touring car from 117 Iawa avenue Sunday night. The vehicle was returned this morning by friend LeLand Tubbs after a short trip. police say a motor problem occurred on Nichols road.
Pleasant Prairie baseball club overwhelmed Davenport Rifles 13 to 0 at home on Sunday. Henke pitched a two hit shutout with 21 strikeouts in nine innings, supported by a 19 hit attack and a two pitcher Davenport staff. Batteries were Henke and Plett for Pleasant Prairie. O Leary Foley and Wichelman for Davenport.
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