Endurance Flyers Near New Record at Meridian
Fred and Al Keys, after 23 days aloft, close in on the world endurance mark at Meridian airport. They must fly until 2 13 PM to tie the official 553 hours 42 minutes 30 seconds record, with anticipation of beating it and possibly seeking 647 hours 29 minutes unofficially. A toothache and a flat tire threaten the bid as crowds, bands, and Army planes gather for the final push. Prestigious local publishers offer $100 per day for each day beyond the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
James H. Skewes
Chamber of Commerce
Dale Jackson
Forest O’brine
St. Louis
Cross Petition Filed in Noble Divorce Action
Mrs Noble filed a cross petition in the Noble divorce action seeking a decree of divorce and recognition of her ownership of property in her name. She asks costs and attorney fees, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment by her husband Harry Noble. A $500 writ of attachment against South Muscatine property was issued with Noble's initial action. The couple, married in Pekin Illinois in 1931, separated in April of the current year.
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Kate Noble
Harry Noble
Noble
South Muscatine
Pekin
Til
Flood Crests Rise Across Iowa Rivers After Heavy Rain
Flood waves push crest levels on the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers with Red Rock boys surviving a drift, Swan residents marooned, and widespread crop losses from six inch rainfall. States report Nebraska boundary flooding and harvesting setbacks in affected counties.
Steady Gains in Rivers Reported
The Cedar and Mississippi rivers continued to swell over the past 24 hours due to heavy rains. The Mississippi rose to 6.6 feet, a half foot higher than Wednesday, while the Cedar gained six to eight inches. No immediate flood danger is expected as waters remain high but below spring peaks. Forecasts call for brief improvement then more showers Friday with little temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Boone
van Meter
Raccoon
Red Rock
Des Moines
Norris Gee
Hugh Knight
Swan
Nodaway
Grand Rivers
Iowa
Iowa River
Nishnabotna
Mississippi Valley
Councils Bluffs
Omaha
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Cedar River
United States Weather Bureau
City seeks federal aid after flood drains hurt streets
Residents confront broken sewers and torn streets after four inches of rain fell Wednesday. City plans to apply for emergency federal grants to cover more than a quarter million dollars in damage.
Aragon Dance Place Reopens With 11 Piece Band
The Aragon in League Field South Muscatine reopens Saturday night under Granville Caple with an 11 piece band playing for the opening program. Taxicab service will be offered at all times. Additional bands will be booked for future programs.
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Aragon Dance Place
Aragon
South Muscatine
Granville Caple
League Field
Caple
Officials Seek to Settle Iowa Strike
Officials acting unofficially as agents of the governor seek a calm end to the strike. They arrange a preliminary arbitration meeting between union and company officials with George Hume chosen as mediator. Hume leads Keokuk trades and labor assembly and serves in an unofficial role.
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George Hume
Humes
Keokuk Trades and Labor Assembly
Front glass becomes standard on cars in 1910 era
In 1910 the front glass feature becomes standard equipment for many automobiles marking a shift in vehicle design and consumer expectations during the early days of motoring. The change reflects broader industry adoption of protective glazing for drivers.
Seaplane Stops on Mississippi River at Musser Park
Seaplane en route from Florida to Albert Lea landed on the Mississippi opposite Musser park and rested at 1001 Illinois street. Pilot R G Sadler of Mt Dora Florida and his brother Ed spent the night, later giving model air and sea plane instruction to local South Muscatine children before continuing north into Minnesota for a lakes vacation. The crew praised the Musser park landing as one of the river’s best.
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Florida
Albert Lea
Minn
Mississippi River
Musser Park
R. G. Sadler
Mt. Dora
Fla
Ed Sadler
W. A. Fisher
Illinois Street
South Muscatine
Minnesota
Sadler
Y M C A Plans Two Sessions for City Boys Camp
The Y M C A mails folders detailing two Rotary lodge camps at Staley’s Lake. First session July 15 to 21 costs five dollars. second session July 22 to 25 costs three dollars. B L Gallaher leads the camp with staff including Fred Heerd, Bob Sander, and Ladd Steinmetz with supervision, first aid, and camping facilities.
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Rotary Lodge
Staley’s Lake
Association
B. L. Gallaher
Fred Heerd
Bob Sander
Ladd Steinmetz
Boys’ Work Committee
C. P. Phillips
William Mull
J. C. Bread
B. F. Schwartz
Stocks Move in Confined Range on Washington Hints
Stocks traded in a narrow band as markets paused for Washington developments. Oils lagged on price doubts while leaders like American Can, Loews, Du Pont, U S Steel, Bethlehem, General Motors, Chrysler, American Smelting, Western Union and Santa Fe rose modestly. Owens-Illinois Glass fell over 2 points and Standard Oil of New Jersey and California slipped about a point.
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New York
Washington
U. S
Cerro de Pasco
American Can
Loews
du Pont
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
General Motors
Chrysler
American Smelting
Western Union
Santa Fe
Amerada Corp
Standard Oils
New Jersey
California
Owens-Illinois
Union Pacific
Conklin Death Ruled Self-Inflicted
John Conklin, 64, of Atalissa, died after firing four shots from a 32 caliber revolver in his home. Coroner W. S. Norton led an inquest with Sheriff Fred B. Nesper announcing the verdict of death by own action. Funeral services set for 7 p.m. Friday at the First Christian church in West Liberty.
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Atalissa
John Conklin
Fred B. Nesper
W. S. Norton
Harry Franc
E. O. Markham
Archie Staley
Conklin
Margaret Mills
Floyd Coss
Coss
Snider Funeral Home
West Liberty
First Christian Church
Oak Ridge
Iowa Relief Administrator Praised by Governor
The governor named the Des Moines administrator to head Iowa Relief, citing his retirement from business and personal reasons. He praised the man as one of the outstanding relief administrators in the country and accepted his resignation with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gospel Team Will Conduct Services
The Music Makers Gospel team from Enid Oklahoma will present vocal and instrumental music Sunday night at 7 30 in the Assembly of God tabernacle. The quartet of radio artists and Gospel singers is on a tour through Kansas Nebraska Iowa Illinois Ohio Indiana Michigan and part of Canada. A free will offering will be taken for traveling expenses.
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Music Makers Gospel
Enid
Okla
Assembly of God Tabernacle
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Canada
Mrs. John E. Marolf Dead at West Branch
Mrs. John E. Marolf formerly of Muscatine county died at 8 10 a m after several days illness. Born Wilhelmina Berg February 7 1873 in Davenport she married John E. Marolf February 22 1899. Surviving are husband a son and three daughters. Funeral 2 30 p m Saturday at Wilton Presbyterian church with burial in Wilton cemetery.
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West Branch
John E. Marolf
Muscatine County
Wilhelmina Berg
William and
Anna Berg
Davenport
John E. Maroll
Wilton
John W. Marclf
Anna Edwards
Lena Christie
Gustav Frederick
Maysville
William Berg
New Liberty
Henry Berg
Richfield Park
N. J
Ed Patton
Presbyterian Church
C. W. Pfeiffer
Wilton Cemetery
Michael Creek diversion under way eases district 13 drainage
Indications that the Michael creek diversion project in drainage district 13 will relieve local drainage problems emerged after soundings along the Muscatine slough. Supervisors Mundt and Cotter reported a shallowest depth of three feet, with a stoppage at Michael creek. The US engineers supervise the work, slated for completion within 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Creek
Muscatine Slough
J. H. Mundt
Muscatine County
J. S. Cotter
Louisa County
Drainage District Board
Eight Mile Bridge
Port Louisa
United States Engineers
Indo-Vin touted as cure all for stomach and kidney ailment
Indo-Vin, a new medicine mix said to fuse with food, is marketed at Grimm Drug Store in Muscatine. Advertisements claim it aids stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels, citing cases of kidney trouble, stomach distress, and nervous exhaustion with reported rapid improvements and affordable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimm Drug Store
Muscatine
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