Youth Pleased With Army Life From Virgil Ketchum Letter
Virgil Ketchum, Muscatine youth with the flat marine aeronautic company, writes that he and the unit are content with army life. He notes steady weight gain, good food, and frequent holidays, and says they would not return home until the war ends. He asks his parents to be proud and promises to write again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Ketchum
Muscatine
Aen
Marine Aeronautic Company
Elis
Ketchum
Maple Grove
Uts
Ana
PROPOSE LABOR FOR JAIL BIRDS
Rev. L. FE. Keitlekamp, pastor of the German Methodist church, is appointed by the war labor prison board as Muscatine county representative for National Committees on Prisons and prison labor. He will confer with local authorities to conserve jail labor and organize county waste-material collection to avert shortages. The vagrancy law may be enforced to recruit labor while aiding Provost Marshal Crowder in putting idlers to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. FE. Keitlekamp
German Methodist Church
War Labor Prison Board
Muscatine County
Kottlekama
Marshal Crowder
Towa
Georga Wrightman
Washington
Muscatine
Tomain
Trier
United Effort Wl
Woman to enter Library School at Western Reserve
Miss Irma Maria of 619 Woodlawn avenue will enroll in September at the Library School of Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio to study trained librarianship after passing the May examinations. Since September she has worked at the P M Musser Public Library completing the required practical work. Miss Alice S Tyler, head of the Cleveland school, once secretary of the Iowa Library Commission, is credited with much of the school’s organization and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Maria
Woodlawn Ave
Library School
the Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Misa Maria
P. M. Musser Pub
Alice S. Tyler
Cleveland School
Iowa Library
Outlaw Picture Shown At American Theater
The Passing of the Oklahoma Outlaws is booked at the American theater this evening. The six part film portrays train robbers bank robbers and gang terror in early statehood Oklahoma. It features re enacting the 1893 Bitter Creek clash and the Santa Fe Kangas hold up among violent outlaw episodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Stata of Oklahoma
Wlso
American Theater
Tempest Devastates Towns Around San Vicente Volcano
Great damage reported at Gacatecaluca and San Salvador area as a tempest brings a mud avalanche from the slopes of San Vicente volcano. Many homes destroyed and villages along the Lempa river swept away, with residents displaced by the flood and debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Gacatecaluca
San Vicente
Lempa
General Groene Demoted From Major General to Brigadier General
General Henry A. Groene, commander of the national army division at Camp Lewis, Washington, has been demoted from major general to brigadier general and reassigned to command the Philippine Department. He has protested and plans to travel to Washington to seek reversal. No reason for the demotion is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Groene
Navnal
Camp Lewis
Wash
Philippine Department
Washington
McGorm Dry Goods Trial of Motion Picture Advertising
McGorm Dry Goods tested film advertising last night by filming views of their store and selling methods. Jeeves, a motion picture professional from S. A. company with Paramount and Chaplin experience, led the shoot assisted by an expert electrician and crew. The display showcased open shelves with twenty models and ten on the second floor, while clerks demonstrated efficient handling of various lines. A Grand Rapids Show Case representative was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGorm Dry Goods Company
Jeeves
S. A
Paramount Pictura Company
Charlie Chaplin
McColm Company
Grand Rapids
Waa No
Court Rules for the Wilton Association in Grounds Dismantling
Judge F Ti Letts ruled for the defendants in the Wilton fair grounds case. The suit followed the dissolution of the Wilton Fil association and the dismantling of the grounds after the organization was dissolved. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s petition and awarded the association $76.13 on its cross-petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Ti. Letts
District Court
Wilton Fair Grounds
Wilton Fil Association
I Charles C. Kaufmann
Crowd Excursion Leaves for Davenport in Morning
A crowd of over 406 people joined a Baptist excursion to Davenport aboard the G. W. Hill. The boat was scheduled to depart at 250 but was delayed by late arrival, leaving shortly after 9:00.
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Davenport
G. W. Hill
Pusilist Eddie Summers Prepares Final Fight Before Army Enlistment
Eddie Summers, local pugilist, plans one last bout in the vicinity on July 4 before enlisting. He aims to schedule more fights, possibly Cedar Rapids, then move to St. Louis. Summers recently defeated Simms and Eyes Whitney, promoter, to arrange his next appearance.
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Eddie Summers
Thig
Iranik Boston
Achodula Ong Mora
Cedar Rapids
Toston
Summers
St. Louia
Sloon
Simms
Whitney
Departure Toast At Bloomington Farewell Party
Debert Salzwedel, departing Thursday, attended a Tarowel party last evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Hucke in Bloomington township. About forty three relatives and friends gathered for music and games, with the home decorated in flag paper and bells. Salzwedel received gifts from friends at a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Debert Salzwedel
Henry Hucke
Bloomington — Township
Sohtavedel
Dls
Moline Couple Married At AP Church Parsonage
At the United Brethren church parsonage in Moline Illinois Vera Mary Gil and Geo Families were married by Rev. C. I. Young in a simple ring ceremony. They were attended by Mrs. Maurice Loy and plan to reside in Moline where Kasulen runs a delicatessen shop.
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Moline
AP Church
United Blrethren
Vera Mary Gil
Geo. Familes
Moling
CG. I. Young
Maurice Loy
Kasulen
Davenport couple wed in private Muscatine ceremony
Miss Florence Fryer of 407 Oale Street and Sam Wykin of Rivkin Cleaning and Dyeing at 329 East Second Street were married this afternoon at Davenport Town. The couple’s friends and relatives celebrate the union with gladness and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatinete Witt
AE Davenport
Florence Fryer
Oale Streat
Sam Wykin
Rivkin Cleaning and Dyeing
East Second Street
Davenport Town
Electa Chapter No 320 Electa Chapter No 320 meeting
Electa Chapter No 320 EB S held at the Masonic hall with excellent attendance. Important business was transacted and two new candidates initiated. This was the last meeting of the chapter until the second Monday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa
EB. S
Masonic Hall
Italian Troops Force Austrians to Surrender Surrender
Rome reports Italian forces compelled the last rear guard of the retreating Austrians to surrender. West bank of the river Po fully reoccupied, line restored to water edge as the river rose washing away some bridges hindering pursuit.
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Rome
War Office
London
Italien
Tlavo
Evening Standard
Cheerful Circle to Hold Social for Charity
If weather cooperates an ice cream social will be held on the lawn of the Munserville Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow evening. Should it rain the event moves to Moopes hall. Proceeds benefit the Y M C A and Red Cross funds. The Cheerful Circle outlines plans for the benefit. Ice cream, candies and delicacies will be served. Born to Mr and Mrs 615 Mulberry in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munserville Methodist Episcopal Church
Moopés Hall
Red Cross
Draft call looms for young Iowa registrants in August
Des Moines June 26 adt Logan adjutant general confirms likely heavy August draft. He says 21 year old registrants may be summoned, with older registrants also to be drafted. He notes many already registered will be drafted and that the Austell region will contribute a large share.
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Clauss
Des Moines
Towi
Ouy E. Logan
Fouanal
Iowa
Sud
Austell
Logen
Clare Tio
River Terminal Praise Highlights Muscatine Progress
Articles by Charles Huff in the St. Louis Republic laud Muscatine for completing a river terminal on the Mississippi. The dock, warehouse, tracks, and rail connections support future river traffic, with local industry in sash, doors, pottery, and brick. sugar regulations and Hoover directives are also noted.
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Muscatine
Fiv
Mississippi
Chas
Huff
St. Louis Republic
Aix Eltos
Davenport
St. Lowia
Adam
Jock
Keokuk
Muscatino
Muscatina
Muscatine 15
Upper Mississippi
Magentine
bar gains engines and touring car for sale
Journal want ads list several engines with prices including 14H P International $30, 12 H P Fairbanks $25, 12 14 H P Waterloo $22.50, plus a touring car in first class condition needing sale before Thursday as owner departs for Camp Dodge. Contact numbers 1633-R and 1899. Also shelling outfit for sale at 702 W Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Losi—Automobile
Davenport War Contract Meeting Attracts Manufacturers
Manufacturers from Davenport and surrounding towns gather for a conference to assess local war production capacity and potential contracts. Speakers discuss labor shortages due to the draft, the impact of work or fight credits, and the need to shift nonessential production to essential war work. Local firms Roach Munser Tutti Manufacturing Town Pearl Burtay Automatic Button Sheet Metal and Culvert participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Davenport
Roach & Munser Company
Tutti Manufacturing Company
Town Pearl Burtay Company
Th Automatic Button Company
Sheet
Re C. Jahnke
Prominent Negroes Shown In Pictures At Church Event
Prominent men and women of the Negro race will be shown in picture exhibits at the A M E church on Seventh Street Wednesday evening starting at eight. The program is led by J. A. Mason of Monmouth. Admission is nominal and refreshments will be served after. Mr and Mrs A R Moton, who spent the past three weeks touring, are due home Thursday after visits in Washington and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's
Fisie
Fred Munroe
Fineatrece
Miller
Sarah Schenk
Malberry Avenue
Aterceptscon
Seventh Street
13. A. Mason
Monmouth
Trustag
Rr.moton
Washington
New York
Philadelpia
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Outlaw
Gap Lewis
THE
Wilton Association
Pusilist
Nella M. Johnson
Milford -Guthrie
Hildreth
Epwortil League
High Prairie
Epworth League
Geerts
Lake Township
Irma Goldsberry
Methodial Episcopal Church
Wiliameburg
John Hubbledue
Mulberry Jmornink
Weayiest
Jhnts Hogan
Praise River
Hoover
G. A. Gabriskie
Erforens Mont ‘el
Hahn Bros. & Co
J.C. McCarthy
Greater Davenport
Hay
Ita
Towa Segretactil Bureau
Dulwyne
Secretary of the Treasury
President
Corgie
W. G. McAdoo
White House
Woodrow Wilson
William G. McAdoo
Secretary of
the Treasury
Muscatine Lighting Co
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