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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

9

Nobile Rescue Plans Speeded In Arctic Search

Swelling news from Spitzbergen reports Swedish and Italian efforts to rescue General Nobile and five companions from an ice camp. Major Penzo and Maj Maddalena used hydro aircraft to search toward Northeastland while a Swedish Junkers plane scouted Cape Leith Smith.

Kings Spitzbergen Tiberto Nobile Bar Tornberg Romagna Italia Vireo Bay Magdalena Bay Kings Bar Majors Maddalena Penzo

Louisa County 4-H Clubs Elect Leaders At Camp

Wiss Carrol Bonnichier of Pollyanna club was elected president of the Louisa County 4-H girls clubs at the second annual outdoor camp near Columbus Chautauqua park. Officiating officers include Lucile Smith as vice president and Adelia Hafner as secretary treasurer, with Jennie Hevenhill as historian. Music memory honors went to H W club Concord township for the third year in a row. About 100 visitors attended the rain-shortened program and group photos were taken.

J. E. Gray C. E. Pierce Oakland Calif Gray New York United States Germany Catherine Jene J. T. Bode Grace McCormac Clyde Torode Columbus Junction Wiss Carrol Bonnichier Pollyanna Grandview Township Louisa County Columbus Chautauqua Park Lucile Smith Bluebird Club Jefferson Township Adelia Hafner H. W. Club Concord Township Jennie Hevenhill A. B. C. Club Wapello Township J. B Garrett Harlan Foster Pollyanna Club Ruby Lieberknecht

Dusting Checks Bugs on Plants and Squash Pests

Garden guidance from Howard J Schnittier and Iowa State College outlines safe dusting methods to combat potato beetles and squash pests. Recommendations include calcium arsenate mixes and alternatives like Paris green, with fall plowing and handpicking as supportive controls.

Howard J Schnittier Farm Bureau Iowa State College At Ames Paris Green

Youthful 10-Year-Old Robber Flees With Train Cash

Investigators probe a daring express robbery on a Chicago to Buffalo service between Adrian and Blissfield. A youth described as about 10 forced the messenger at gunpoint, stealing roughly 56,996 in small denomination bills from mail bags and escaping with a currency shipment totaling 59,009 via waiting car.

Blistfield Mich Express Messengers Adrian Chicago Buffalo Ardian Blissfield Toledo

State Evangelist to Lead Services Here

The Rev. W. S. Johnson of Des Moines Iowa state evangelist of Iowa Christian churches will come to Muscatine Sunday to conduct services for the First Christian church at Maccabee hall. He will be in Muscatine for several months while building plans are being considered by the local congregation.

W. S. Johnson Des Moines Iowa Christian Churches Muscatine First Christian Church Maccabee Hall Mr. Johnson

Boosters Visit County Churches for All Day Boat Excursion

Muscatine County Council of Religious Education boosters will tour Protestant Sunday schools in the county on Sunday to promote the all day boat excursion sponsored for July 6. The trip will replace the usual county parade picnic and pageant.

Muscatine County

Colorado beetle control notes mention two broods yearly

The excerpt notes methods of applying material, warning against sprayers that make a coarse spray. It explains Colorado beetles have two broods per year, suggesting timing for control measures.

Colorado

No Variation in Weather Promised for Iowa Sunday

The forecast indicates cloudy weather with possible showers and little temperature change for the weekend in Iowa. A drop in temperature was recorded Friday evening with 58 degrees, 12 degrees below Friday’s reading. Rain from Friday showers totaled half an inch. the river level fell three inches to 45 feet this morning.

Extra spray on apples advised for southern Iowa

The Iowa Fruit Growers association urges an extra spray next week to protect apples from the cooling moth. Use arsenate of lead with lime sulfur or Bordeaux mix as the first cover spray. Prices are expected good, with Iowa’s June 1 crop at 71 percent of normal but pr esumed apple scab to reduce returns.

Iowa Fruit Growers’ Association Iowa Association

No Campaign Costs Reported by Neff and Minder

Two GOP candidates for township offices reported no campaign expenditures before the June 4 primary. J. T. Neff of Pike township seeks trustee and Clyde J. Minder of Lake township seeks assessor. Candidates must file a post election report within 30 days.

J. T. Neff Pike Township Clyde J. Minder Lake Township

Bible School Programs Close With Pageant View

Four Protestant church Bible schools wrap up a three week term with a Friday pageant. At Church of the Brethren on Lucas street an evening program featured songs, Bible verses, handwork and the missionary pageant Over the Hill. The Muscatine Ministerial Association directs other sites at Jefferson Lincoln Franklin and Garfield buildings as they present The Church of the Open Door. Attendance across four schools reached 490 this week.

Church of the Brethren Lucas Street Jefferson, Lincoln, Franklin and Garfield Viola Smith Bible School Committee

Former Pastor to Lead Services at Lutheran Church

Dr. George Mendenhall, former Grace English Lutheran pastor and current Midland College professor, will occupy his former pulpit Sunday. He and Mrs. Mendenhall are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmus Richard at 219 West Sixth Street while en route to Chicago for summer work at Chicago University.

George Mendenhall Grace English Lutheran Church Midland College Fremont Neb Mendenhall

Supervisors Set Bond Sales At Monday Session

The board of supervisors plans to offer two bond issues totaling 125000 in Monday afternoon session. County road bonds amount to 100680 at 4 1 2 percent interest maturing in 14 years. A 25090 funding issue covers deficiencies in the poor administration fund. Session expected to be brief.

Board of Supervisors

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