Muscatine Bible school closings set for Friday programs
Closing programs for three Muscatine Bible schools are scheduled Friday. Garfield school opens at 7 15 pm with vocal solos by Miss Vivien Johnson. United Brethren Bible school performs at 7 30 pm at the church featuring a pageant Seekers All with Betty Stelzner Grace Speicher and several performers. Franklin Bible school voice parts include Frances Gremmel and Doris Ellman, with Rev John Blough delivering remarks. First Presbyterian closes next Wednesday night July 3 with a display of handwork, as 80 pupils are enrolled and about 65 attend.
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Muscatine Bible Schools
Garfield School
Vivien Johnson
United Brethren’ Bible School
Seekers All
Franklin Bible School
Betty Stelzner
Christian Education
Grace Speicher
First Presbyterian Church
Carla Rittenhouse
Park Avenue
Claude Modlind
Mason City
Dean Livingston
West Fulham Avenue
Hershey Hospital
Charlotte Ann Miller
Mulberry Avenue
Lauren Johnson
Wilton
Omer Muhlenburg
New Boston
Esther Robbins
Minneapolis, Minn
Muscatine
John A. Robbins
East Eighth Street
Bellevue Hospital
Herman Ahern
Bennett
George McFadden
Oregon Street
Theodore Fuller
Grand Avenue
Edward Bitterpost
American Legion
Legion Home
I. W. Howenstine
H. J. Lange
Colver St
C. H. Spaetho
E. Second Street
Elmer Chapman
W. Fifth Street
Louis Fitzgerald
Colver Street
John Wittman
South Muscatine
J. ©. Coster
Wittman
John Fox
Muscatine Power Boat Club
Johnny McIntyre
Orange Street
Vernon L. Shantz
W. W. Willians
Frank Banford
Washington
Washington WY
F. W. Post
Roscoe Anderson
Rew van Camp
H. E. Lange
William Becker
Charles M. Mason
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
Knights of Pythias
K. of P. Hall
McCrary Clinches Narrow Win in Trans-Mississippi Match
Bob McCrary of Des Moines rallied from a three down deficit to defeat Leland Hamman of Paris Texas in a tense 20th hole finish at Wakanda Club Des Moines. Hamman birdied the 20th to halt McCrary's comeback and claim the match in sudden death after a see-saw round.
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Wakanda Club
Des Moines
Robert McCrary
Texas
McCrary
Hamman
River Front Improvement Plans Open for Study
Plans for potential river front improvements to be funded by federal money will be surveyed after late Wednesday talks with Ralph Rogers of Burlington the Iowa state planning board coordinator. Officials of the Southeastern Iowa Conservation Association were told state planners would visit Muscatine soon to review projects with the levee commission and city officials. Mayor Herman Lord announced a special levee commission meeting to outline proposed river front improvements for presentation to planning board representatives upon their arrival.
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Ralph Rogers
Burlington
Iowa State Planning Board
Rogers
Southeastern Iowan Conservation Association
State Planning Board
Muscatine
Levee Commission
Herman Lord
Planning Board
Multiple Muscatine Residents Headed to New York Lake Visit
Local residents and visitors are listed with movements and events. Mr. and Mrs. R S Willis and daughter Lorraine plan a five week Lake George trip, others enter hospitals, births are announced, obcations set for court dates, and club meetings note routine civic activity across Muscatine and nearby areas. Local sports, theater events, and society notes appear amid general notices.
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R.S. Willis
Lorraine
Mulberry Avenue
D. A. Willis
Glen Falls
N. Y
Lake George
University of Chicago Cleared by Illinois Senate Panel
An Illinois senate committee reported on Wednesday that the University of Chicago was cleared of radicalism. It criticized Prof. Robert Morse Lovett for an unpatriotic course of conduct spanning eight or ten years.
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Chicago U
Chicago
Illinois Senate
University of Chicago
Robert Morse Lovett
Drive Before You Buy Graham Car Advice
The article urges buyers to test drive Graham cars to judge performance and comfort. It highlights hands on feel over sales pitches, notes Graham Six touring sedan for comfort and economy, and praises the Supercharged Eight for quick acceleration and a new driving experience.
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Graham
Warning of Fire Dangers Issued to Fourth of July
Muscatine fire chief J. J. Brown warns fireworks and picnics pose fire hazards. He urges clearing and fully extinguishing campfires, avoiding sparks, and supervising children with fireworks to prevent burns and property damage. He notes a shift toward safer celebrations but cautions rural losses still possible.
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J. J. Brown
Muscatine Fire Department
Brown
Bullet Fatal to Hughes' Nephew
A man shot in a Detroit park today was identified as Howard Carter Dickinson a New York attorney and nephew of Chief Justice Hughes by telegraph descriptions shared with Detroit police and the chief justice's son. Dickinson survived by his widow Marjorie Dickinson and a son Howard Carter Jr.
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New York
Detroit
Howard Carter Dickinson
Evans Hughes
RCA
Rockefeller Center
Dickinson
Marjorie Dickinson
Howard Carter, Jr
Labor Act Heads to White House After Senate Approval
The Wagner-Connery labor disputes bill won final passage as the Senate approved the conference report. The measure now proceeds to the White House for action.
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White House
Washington
Senate
Hundreds Swim as Weed Park Pool Opens for Summer
With heat rising, several hundred residents swarmed Weed Park pool on its opening day at 9 a m. The facility drew swimmers from across the city and is expected to stay open until mid September. Early plans to close on Mondays and Thursdays may shift to stay open on Thursdays as well.
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Weed Park
Weed Pak
Frmer
Keokuk Reinstates Seven Workers After Strike
After a conference between Hubinger company and union officials, seven discharged workers are to be reinstated and operations resume immediately. A formal agreement was signed by the company and a union committee. Spirit Lake and Washington items follow.
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Associated Press
Keokuk
Hubinger Company
County picnic plans for youth July 12 at Weed park
Advanced plans were approved at a First Christian church meeting for a county wide young people's outing on July 12 at Weed park. The gathering will start at 4 30 p m with supper around 6 30 and a campfire service set for 7 30.
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Weed Park
First Christian Church
Zeidler Funeral Rites Conducted
Funeral services for Mrs. Kathrine Anna Zeidler were held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at Ralph J Wittich Funeral Home with Dr B F Schwartz and Rev W H Schwiering officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers Included Arthu E J Charles Zeidler Raymond Otto Frank Kemper and Carl Gunzenhauser. Flower attendants were Mrs Esther Rieke Mrs Sophia Bloomer Miss Helen Dietrich and Miss Edna Leibbrand. Soloists were Mrs Carlena Moore and Mrs John Herwig with organist Mrs Wanda Schwartz.
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Katherine Anna Zeidler
West Seventh Street
Ralph J. Wittich
West Third Street
B. F. Schwartz
First Methodist Church
W. H. Schwiering
Greenwoodemetery
Arthu
E. J
Charles Zeidler
Raymond Otto
Frank Kemper
Carl Gunzenhauser
Esther Rieke
Sophia Bloomer
Helen Dietrich
Edna Leibbrand
Carlena Moore
John Herwig
Wanda Schwartz
Local Fishermen Return From Minnesota Fishing Trip
A group of six local fishermen returned home today from a week at White Fish Lake Minnesota with tans and perhaps a few fish to show for their outing. The travelers included Lady Boston Frank Giesler E W Root G A Chaudoin Ed Rosenmund and Paul Tobias.
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White Fish Lake
Minnesota
Lady Boston
Frank Giesler
E. W. Root
G. A. Chaudoin
Ed Rosenmund
Paul Tobias
Ex Legion Leader Becomes U S Minister to Irish Free State
Alvin M. Owsley of Dallas Texas, former national commander of the American Legion, was received by President Eamon De Valera as United States minister to the Irish Free State. De Valera said the Irish people hold President Roosevelt in high regard and wish him long life and prosperity.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Alvin M. Owsley
Dallas
Texas
American Legion
Eamon de Valera
United States
Delay of City Y M C A Checker Club
A city Y M C A checker club formation was postponed to fall. A group of city players met at the association building Wednesday night with B L Gallaher, general Y M C A secretary, in charge. The club is planned as a fall project. Read the Classified Ads.
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Y. M. C. A. Checker Club
Checker
Association
B. L. Gallaher
Checker Club
Muscatine Band Concert Series At Weed Park
The Muscatine girls band presented the second of 24 summer concerts at Weed park under Elmer Ziegler with a large crowd. The boys band follows Friday at the American Legion home lawn and two Weed park concerts will be held Sunday.
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Muscatine Girls
Weed Park
Elmer Ziegler
American Legion
Union
Ribble
Roberts
King
Isle of
Capri
Pinosa
Jesus
Converse
Holden
Sparks
Simon
Charles
Marion Voiger
Priscilla
Weidt
You
Johnson
Chinese Silent Upon Settlement in Sino-Japanese Crisis
The Japanese military declared the Chahar incident settled while Chinese authorities kept silent. The announcement signals possible Chinese capitulation to Japanese demands, but the broader North China crisis continues with substantial progress and still many tasks remaining.
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Peiping
China
North China
Two Runaway Girls Elude Custodian in Chicago
Two Des Moines girls Viola Parker age 14 and Josephine Andre age 15 eluded custody in Chicago after Travelers Aid workers moved to stop their Broadway bound pilgrimage. They had reached Detroit earlier on the trip before authorities intervened and urged return home.
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Chicago
Des Moines
Travelers’ Aid Society
Broadway
Viola Parker
Josephine Andre
Detroit
Youth Rescues Cat, Is Critically Injured In Fall
Robert McVeay, 15, son of Mrs Leota McVeay of 701 Grandview avenue, fell from a tree trying to rescue a cat near his home. He suffered a compound fracture of the pelvis and was taken to Hershey hospital where X rays were taken and the bone set. He was reported resting comfortably today.
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Robert McVeay
Leota McVeay
Grandview Avenue
Robert
Hershey Hospital
Reorganization Plan Filed by Chicago and Northwestern
The Chicago and Northwestern Railway announced it will file a petition to reorganize under section 77 of the federal bankruptcy law. Directors expect negotiations with the bond holders committee to continue and hope for a reorganization plan within 90 days. Jurisdictional steps will be initiated to assist the process.
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New York
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Hainsworth Family Survives Crash Near Neosho Missouri
The Rev. and Mrs. William Hainsworth and family escaped serious injury after their trailer somersaulted when the hitch snapped near Neosho MO. The car remained upside down as the family crawled out badly cut and bruised. Annie Marie and Mrs. Hainsworth were shaken. Billy suffered a deep hand puncture and Rev. Hainsworth required 14 stitches in his left forearm.
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William Hainsworth
Neosho
Hainsworth
Annie Marie
Billy
Mr. Hainsworth
Lions Club Picnic Draws About 90 Members
Approximately 90 members of the Muscatine Lions club attended a fish fry and picnic at the Hahn greenhouse on Muscatine Island on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Inclement weather led to informal games indoors.
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Muscatine
Suit challenges legality of AAA processing tax on hogs
Lawsuits filed in Des Moines federal court by Kohrs Packing Co of Davenport and Dubuque Packing Co through Betty and Betty seek an injunction to stop Charles D. Huston the Iowa internal revenue collector from collecting hog processing taxes due June 30. Plaintiffs argue the Agricultural Adjustment Act exceeds federal powers not delegated by the Constitution.
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Davenport
Des Moines
Kohrs Packing Co
Dubuque
AAA
United States
Scarlet Fever Case Reported In Muscatine County
One scarlet fever case was the only new contagion observed by Muscatine county health officials in the week ending June 22 per the Iowa state health department weekly report.
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Muscatine County
Iowa State Department of Health
Lumbermen Move to Reopen Mills Across Pacific Northwest
Lumbermen prepare to restart more sawmills under guard as they reject government mediation in the two month old Pacific Northwest strike. Officials expect guards and police riot duty as protests from the West Coast Lumbermen's association and Portland operators hinder mediation.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
Perkins
West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
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By F. R. Valpey
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Muscatine Car Market Corner
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Spirit Lake
Iowa
Frederick Fischer
Shenandoah
Grand Commandary
Hubert Schouten
Clarence E. Jorstad
Sioux City
Clinton Kastner
Boone
E. M. Effiler
Ames
Relief Administration
National Youth Administration
U. S
Y. M. Checker Club
Girls Organization
Cat
Aim
Lions Club
Amediend
Wm Cieat
Bobby M'Lean
Verne Busher
Eddie Shipstad
Oscar Johnson
Nelson Sisters
Gowan
Mack Roy Shipstad
Frankie Masters
McDaniel
Cold Shoulder
Thike
Mobilgas
Mobilgas Service
America
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