Conservation association outlines definite projects in Muscatine area
The Southeastern Iowa Conservation association proposed cemetery and Y M C A remodeling for work relief aid. Plans include painting 900 feet of cemetery fence and developing 20 to 25 acres of the cemetery. The Y M C A would gain a new roof stairs boiler foundation and interior renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Iowa Conservation Association
Hotel Muscatine
Muscatine County
Greenwood Cemetery
Raymond Titus
Cemetery Commission
Y. M CG. A
B. L. Gallaher
Association
Muscatine Board of Education
Final Settlement in Kelley Estate Leaves No Balances
Final court report shows all debts paid and no remaining balance in the Mary E. Kelley estate. Block 125 lot division awards part to Edward J. Kelley free of debt and other portion to Harry J. and William F. Kelley subject to debts and admin costs. Household goods are divided equally among the three sons. Edward J. Kelley acts as administrator. Harry Kelley signed a renunciation and release of his share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Kelley
City of Mussatine
Edward J. Kelley
Harry J
William F. Kelley
Harry Kelley
Moonlight Excursion Planned by Muscatine VFW
The Muscatine VFW post outlined final plans for a moonlight excursion on the steamer J. S. departing July 10 from Muscatine at a regular meeting in city hall. A communication from national officers said the VFW continues the campaign for cash payment of adjusted veterans certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S
Muscatine
Keokuk Plant Closes as Union Walkout Protests Dismissals
The Hubinger Co corn products plant in Keokuk shut down after about two thirds of its 300 workers walked out and picketed the site in protest of seven men being dismissed. Union officials said the walkout halted production and closed the facility temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Hubinger Co
Dono family visit followed by local notices and events
Senator and Mrs Edward Donohoe returned home after visiting Dr L J Donohue in New Hampton. YMC A kittenball league games were reduced to one due to wet grounds. Elks club game at Jefferson field the sole scheduled event. Various local notices include hospital moves birthdays new car registrations and a concert at Weed Park if weather allows. Hog receipts totaled 178 head at the stockyards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Donohue
New Hampton
L. J. Donohue
West Third Street
A. J. Lindley
Elks
Jefferson Field
J. C. Bishop
Lulu Mae Phillips
Glen Slater
Ick Anderson
Chestnut Street
University of Iowa
United Brethren Kittenhall
Mary Mittman
West Fifth Street
Davenport
Ernest Stender
Lyell Frack
Joseph
Fioomington Township
Chicago
Frack
Fack
Velyn Garvin
Moscow Township
Jamey Hallbert
West Eleventh Street
Duchesne
Utah
Charles N. Garvin
John H. Teufel
Lee Toyne
Floyd E. Holliday
Margaret Tomney
Roy E. Stigers
Jesse J. Grigg
Austin Hoopes
Stewart Road
W. J. Buser
Conesville
Wesley H. Zeidler
East Second Street
Muscatine Girls
Weed Park
Marian
Charles Volger
Herbert Valier
Park Avenue
University Hospital
Iowa City
Bellevue Hospital
DeWayne McKinney
East Fifth Street
Margaret Broders
Durant
Guy Thomas
William Dean
Houser Street
Henry Rutz
East Seventh Street
Charlotte M. Miller
Mulberry Avenue
Lauren Johnson
Wilton
Hershey Hospital
Frank Ashcraft
Cedar Street
Journal
F. A. Bixby
Nichols
Iowa
Court Grants Plead Time in Suit Against Aldermen
Counsel for Muscatine aldermen in a writ of mandamus action over the appointment of Albert McGill as street commissioner were given until July 1 to plead. Judge D W Jackson ruled a defense motion to dismiss the case was overruled in district court Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Forrest Allen
Albert McGill
D. W. Jackson
Jackson
Final Rites Held for C. Kleindolph
Final rites for Charles E. Kleindolph of Muscatine were conducted at 2 p m Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral home by Rev Vernon L Shantz of the First Baptist church. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Taylor George Thayer Raymond Negus Charles Riepe James Chasteen and Lee Stalkfleet. Flower attendants were Lucile Williams Charlene Hidwards and Nellie Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Kleindolph
Muscatine
Walnut Street
Hoffman Funeral
Vernon L. Shantz
First Baptist Church
Hurial
Greenwood Cemetery
Joe Taylor
George Thayer
Raymond Negus
Charles Riepe
James Chasteen
Lee Stalkfleet
Lucile Williams
Charlene Hidwards
Nellie Hogan
Teachers Write Tests as County Exams Open at Courthouse
Three persons including two teachers and a prospective teacher took tests on second grade subjects as the uniform county examinations opened today at the office of E. D. Bradley county superintendent of schools at the courthouse. Four or five others enrolled in summer school courses were also reported taking exams with grades credited to a county. Tests on second grade subjects will be repeated Thursday and the course ends Friday with first grade subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Bradley
Court House
Ea County
Debt Committee Settles Three Cases in Muscatine County
Thirteen cases were reviewed at an all day Muscatine county debt conciliatory committee session in Hershey building on Tuesday. John G. Gray, chairman, reported one new case and nine others were discussed with three old ones settled. The chair said several settlements seem likely soon while some cases appear hopeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Medical Expense Shows Big Gain in Muscatine County
Muscatine County reports 80 percent higher medical relief spending in 1935. Five months show $1 839.80 monthly average for medical costs, plus $2 967.47 for hospital care, totaling $9 199.1g for May period, as relief officials defend aid programs and reduced medical-rate contracts with doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatire County
G. Allbee
Muscatine Unemployed and Relief Association
Board of Supervisors
Relief
Medical Society
Relief Administration
Body Recovered From Gravel Pit Near Des Moines
Deputy sheriffs recovered the body of John Friar 22 after a drowning at a gravel pit near Des Moines Friar could not swim and disappeared in a hole Melvin McDivitt 15 attempted a rescue but escaped with his life An Arnolds Park party of nine searched Spirit lake for Edward Wenner 21 of Waterloo believed drowned Sunday night.
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Des Moines
John Friar
Here
Friar
Melvin McDivitt
Arnolds Park
Edward Wenner
Waterloo
Spirit Lake
Unemployed urged to register correct addresses
Otis Hicklin appeals to unemployed workers at the federal re employment office to update their addresses after recent moves. Officials report difficulty locating workers when registrations do not reflect current residence, sometimes leading to other workers being assigned to jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Hicklin
Synod Elects Moderators and Clerks in Iowa Session
Centerville Iowa Rev A B Thutt of Clarinda was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Iowa at Tuesdays session, succeeding Dr David I Berger of Muscatine Clerks elected include Rev D Paul Chapman Bettendorf Elder E H Kimball Sioux City and Paul Shedd Rockwell City as permanent clerk Business sessions began after a devotional led by Rev Harison Ray Anderson of Chicago with morning proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
A. B. Thutt
Clarinda
Presbyterian Synod of Iowa
David I. Berger
Muscatine
D. Paul Chapman
Bettendorf
E. H. Kimball
Sioux City
Paul Shedd
Rockwell City
Harison Ray Anderson
Chicago
Atalissa Man 64 Dies By Own Hand in Garage
John Conklin 64 a resident of Atalissa shot himself in his garage at about 1 p m today. He had lived in West Liberty before moving to Atalissa. His widow is Linnie Martick. Coroner W S Norton and Sheriff Fred Nesper attended as inquest preparations began for another self inflicted death, Alvin O Krader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conklin
Atalissa
Conklin
West Liberty
Linnie Martick
W. S. Norton
Fred Nesper
Alvin O. Krader
Mrs Canfield Awarded Custody of Two Children
Hazel F. Canfield received a decree of divorce from Phillip S. Canfield in district court and was awarded custody of two minor children, Betty Dorothy and Philips George. The defendant was granted reasonable visitation rights. the action was filed earlier this court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Dorothy
Philips George
Hazel F. Canfield
Phillip S. Canfield
Edna Maxson Named Heir in Hendrickson Will
Anna Hendrickson widow of J G Fink dies testator leaves entire estate to Edna Maxson of New York named executrix without bond. Two sons John George and Otto Fink and three daughters Harriet Stevens Clara Evans Nellie Morris receive no share. Will dated October 12 1932 filed for probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Maxson
New York
Anna Hendrickson
J. G. Fink
Freedom on Bond Denied Berlovich Des Moines Murder Appeal
Dewey Berlovich, ex Des Moines night club owner, was denied bond by the state supreme court while awaiting decision on an appeal from his life sentence for the murder of a Des Moines relief worker last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dewey Berlovich
Iowa
Berlovich
Davenport Seeks River Patrol Boat
Mayor Merle F. Wells said he hopes to arrange a motor boat for river patrols and rescues. A speed boat with life-saving and fire-fighting equipment should be available to police at all times for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Merle F. Wells
Auto Interurban Collision Claims Granger Farmer
Des Moines reports a Granger Ia farmer James Costello aged 66 died when his car was struck by an interurban at a crossing east of Granger. The interurban motorman said the sun may have blinded Costello. Police radio equipment bids were also received for two southern Iowa stations and passed to E F Brown for tabulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Costello
Granger
Costello
Iowa
Attorney General's Office
E. F. Brown
Senate approves half‑billion nuisance tax extension
The senate adopted a resolution extending about 500 million dollars of nuisance taxes by one year from June 30 after a plan change. It heads back to the house which had approved a two year extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Committee Seeks Immediate Action on Old Soldier Bonus
Washington reports the Patman steering committee backing the plan to redeem adjusted compensation certificates with new currency. They aim to add the bonus to the presidential wealth tax proposal and push for full cash payment at this session. The group met secretly, with 19 of 22 members attending, to pursue favorable action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patman
Senate
House
Texas
Leona Shockley Hosts Madhatters Club Gathering
Leona Shockley entertained the Madhatters club at her home 106 Laurel Street Tuesday night. Bridge was played with first and floating prizes awarded to Miss Mozelle Ashby, second to Miss Edna Honts, and third to Miss Agatha Roby. The club will meet in two weeks at Miss Elizabeth Stapleton's West Fourth Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife Leona Shockley
Madhatters Club
Laurel Street
Mozelle Ashby
Edna Honts
Agatha Roby
Elizabeth Stapleton
West Fourth Street
Cochran Warns Tram Employes
Governor Cochran delivered a crisp warning to non strikers who refused arbitration with tram workers. He said the street car strike must be settled as planned and those who won t arbitrate will lose by default, signaling renewed effort to break the impasse after Tuesday s conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Cochran
Women Refused Licenses Over Missing Ages
Des Moines reports hundreds of Iowa women were denied licenses as forms were completed improperly. The blanks were filled but the applicants again refused to state their ages, delaying the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Motor Vehicle Department
Iowa
Dall May Attend Iowa Encampment
Curtis Dall former son in law of the president may attend the Iowa national guard encampment at Camp Dodge this summer as an honorary colonel in the guard He advised Governor Clyde L Herring during a brief visit in Des Moines Dall is in Des Moines on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Curtis Dall
Iowa National Guard
Camp Dodge
Dall
Clyde L. Herring
Patterson Joins Callahan Electric Staff
Announcement from J. J. Callahan Electric shop at 325 East Second Street states E. B. Pat Patterson an experienced electrician has been added to the shop team. Patterson formerly ran Pat's Electric shop here and brings years of electrical field experience to the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Callahan Electric Shop
East Second Street
E. B
Pat” Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Pat
Rutledge to Take Post as Dean of Iowa Law School
Dean Wiley B. Rutledge of Washington University School of Law resigns to become dean of the University of Iowa College of Law. He has served on the St Louis faculty since 1926 and led the school since 1930, taking up the Iowa City post in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge
Iowa Law School
St. Louis
Wiley B. Rutledge
Washington University School of Law
University of Iowa
City
National Bar Association
University of Colorado
Iowa City
Quarry Blast Kills Boy as 3 Hurt at El Paso Cement Plant
A dynamite blast at a El Paso cement quarry kills a 16 year old, injures three workers including Juan Saucedo, and blasts loose vast rock piles. Superintendent H B Sparks searches amid dust for missing workers while warning of a possible second explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Sparks
Stephen
Juan Saucedo
Otis Tyler
Nebraskan Shoots Self at Baker Institute
Alvin O. Krader 58 of Oscola Neb dies by self inflicted gunshot at 5 05 am at the Baker Institute. Inquest notes he had been a patient there for some time and a troubling home letter. Body found in basement after hospital staff heard a sound and located him. Verdict: death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin O. Krader
Oscola
Neb
Baker Institute
Fairbanks
J. L. Statler
Krader
Continuance Given in Juvenile Case
Judge D W Jackson ordered a continuance until the September grand jury convenes after Leonard Walter juvenile admitted guilt to larceny. Jurisdiction was continued and the boy was placed in custody of his father for stealing a bicycle from a boy named Bareko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Jackson
Leonard Walter
Bareko
Postmaster Recommended for Stanwood Iowa
Washington official Representative Eicher of Iowa recommends Cleve J. Long for appointment as Stanwood postmaster where he currently serves as acting postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eicher
Iowa
Cleve J. Long
Stanwood
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Conservation Association
Y. M
F. P. G. Halbfass
State Board of Conservation
L. R. Henderson
County Parks Commission
C. R. Rabedeaux
Harry Hahn
Kelley
City News
C. Kleindolph
Synod
West’s Bird Supplies
Geo. Kranz & Son
East Second St
Hendrickson
RMU
aTese
Nyaa Elsaa
Pittsburgh
East Third St
Leona Shockley
Tram
Arbitration Board
Patterson
Callahan Shop
Conoco
RAI
Were
Timken
Tects
O. K
Continental Oil Company
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