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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1935

Page

3

Growing Federal Regulation Seen

Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, told a University of Iowa audience that government will play a larger role in economics in the coming generation regardless of which party holds the White House. He cautioned against _restricting_ production and price controls as damaging, and opposed adopting Roosevelt as a national burden bearer, arguing such policies threaten prosperity. He labeled current moves to curb production as reactionary and warned they could worsen poverty.

Iowa City Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin University of Iowa Frank White House Roosevelt Hoover America

675 C-H Contracts Sent to Washington

Approximately 675 group one corn hog contracts from Muscatine County were mailed to officials in Washington D C today, announced William Cashman, president of the local association. No word is expected on the second payment contracts, likely by late July. No adjustments were secured on the remaining groups after earlier discussions with Des Moines officials.

Muscatine County Washington, D. C William Cashman Cashman Des Moines

Employment Office Funds Jobs for 19

Nineteen placements, mostly on public works, were arranged through the federal re employment office at the courthouse last week. Officials report 16 new applications, nine registrations, 14 renewals, and 68 re interviews granted. The active file lists 1,434 unemployed, including 114 women and 119 veterans. A move of the office to the Hershey building's fourth floor is expected soon under Iowa state employment service.

Court House Hershey Building Iowa State Employment Service

Board to Consider Complaints Voiced by Workers Monday

Muscatine unemployed and relief families say county medical aid falls short. A protesting delegation will present complaints to the board of supervisors at the courthouse Monday morning. Charges against dispensing orders were raised at a city hall meeting. County Auditor Kenneth Coder provided the update.

Muscatine Board of Supervisors Kenneth Coder

City Council Grants Carnival Permit and Voices July Meetings

The Edward Bitzer post of the American Legion is authorized to sponsor a carnival the week of July 22. The council will meet July 2 to consider bids for a new city grader. George Clay may erect an electric sign at 320 East Second Street. Ralph Callaway receives a bond release. Greenwood cemetery fence will be painted under a relief project. The street committee may buy a lawn mower and the driveway street raise at a Hershey Avenue fruit stand.

Edward Bitzer American Legion L. C. Flannery George Clay East Second Street Ralph Callaway Cemetery Commission Greenwood Cemetery Hershey Avenue

Local Docket And Social Notes From Muscatine

Dr and Mrs P M Jessup and daughters Joan plan a July 4 visit in Fort Wayne Ind visiting relatives. Postmaster applications being circulated by M W Stirlen. Hollywood guests Lincoln Schick Mrs Jennie Anheuser and daughter visit Muscatine due to Mrs Schlick illness at Bellevue. Marriage license issued to John Thomas Carpenter and Winifred Elizabeth Bunn. New York visitors Mr and Mrs John H Miller visit relatives. Lansing Sr couple H L Johnson and baby Mary Elizabeth travel west. Rev D F Landis returns from University Hospital to lead church services. Helen Sweet returns from Chicago after home economics convention. Morris family heads fishing trip to northern Minnesota. Elks to hold annual stag picnic at Manc W cottage on Cedar River. Ernest Moore registers a new Ford sedan. Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank name change filed by John B Gallaher. Town Lodge A F and A M set meeting for Tuesday. Two roofing permits issued for residences 714 Park and Brook Street.

Muscatine M. W. Stirlen Civil Service Commission Fred Hoopes J. H. Kendig Lincoln Schick Jennie Anheuser Hollywood Calif Nellie Owen Fayetteville N. C Mary Schlick Bellevue Hospital John Thomas Carpenter Winifred Elizabeth Bunn John H. Miller New York City Mr. Miller J. &. Williams East Fourth Street H. L. Johnson Mary Elizabeth Lansing, Sr Church of the Brethren Iowa City University Hospital Helen Sweet Chestnut Street Chicago D. E. Morris Woodlawn Avenue Minnesota Muscatine Elks Lodge Manc W. Cottage Cedar River Ernest Moore West Fourth Street Len Bank of Chicago Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank County Recorder’s John B. Gallaher Town Lodge No Masonic Temple I. W. Howenstine H. Conley

German road designers plant fir strip to reduce glare

A strip of fir bushes runs down the middle of many new German roads to minimize head light glare and reduce accidents from motorists driving on the wrong side. The greenery also beautifies the landscape.

Local Traffic Expert Estimates 85 Percent Travel Radius

A renowned traffic specialist estimates that 85 percent of car mileage occurs within a 25 mile radius of the owner's home, indicating most driving stays close to home.

Impera Airways completes London to Melbourne all-air route

Impera Airways of England has finished an all-air route from London to Melbourne, Australia highlighting a new long-haul service. The achievement marks a milestone in global air travel and expands direct transcontinental flight options.

Impera Airways of England London Melbourne Australia

Petitions Signed for Beer Permit At Wardlow Stand

A city council special meeting considered W and W. Sandwich shop on Park Avenue owned by Hazel Wardlow seeking a Class B beer permit. Petitioners claimed proximity of residents and nuisance issues. supporters argued no violations and value to neighborhood. Action deferred to Tuesday meeting. possible withdrawal of signatures discussed.

Park Avenue Hazel Wardlow City Hall C. P. Gunzenhauser Third Ward Washburn Gunzenhauser C. P. Hanley Wardlow Harvey Allbee Hanley Lord

Kane Appointed to Office of Marshal

John Kane a former Muscatine resident has been named a U S deputy marshal for the St Paul district. The letter to his brother Charles Kane and sister Hattie Kane notes the appointment but not its duration and says he is now with the Barkers. Kane previously ran a cigar store and pool hall in St Paul.

John Kane Muscatine U. S St. Paul Kane Charles Hattie Kane Barkers

Mr and Mrs Rogers Honored at 19th Anniversary Party

Mr J J Rogers of 800 Park Avenue and his wife were surprised on their nineteenth wedding anniversary as friends gathered at their home Friday night. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs Rogers and Edward Dratz with consolation to Miss Elsie Gravelle and Earl Rogers. A lunch with a wedding cake toppped by a miniature bride and groom concluded the evening.

J. J. Rogers Park Avenue Edward Dratz Elsie Gravelle Earl Rogers

Bishop Divorce Hearing Resumes Monday in District Court

Testimony in the contested divorce action brought by Alice Bishop against Leonard Bishop will be resumed Monday morning after a temporary recess. Defense witness Bernice Morgan from Davenport testified about alleged scenes witnessed while employed at the William Blessing home. Testimony by Mrs. McFadden and Gertrude Bell, sisters of the plaintiff, followed.

Alice Bishop Leonard Bishop Bernice Morgan Davenport William Blessing McFadden Gertrude Bell

Deadline Near on U.S. Corn Loans

Des Moines reports that the 55 cent corn loans on last year’s crop fall due Monday and will not be extended beyond July 1. The Farm Administration cites 8,110 Iowa farmers with loans totaling $5,867,027.08 on 10,667,395 bushels for 1934-35.

Des Moines Farm Administration Washington Iowa H. C. Aaberg Omaha Chicago Commodity Credit _corporation

Judgment Entered in Suits on Notes and New Foreclosure Action

Judgments were awarded in two suits and a new foreclosure action filed in district court. In the case E. E. Bloom trustee vs James Dean Eugene Dean and Lennie Dean Judge D W Jackson signed a decree for 19277 87 with costs and ordered sale of real estate while appointing a receiver was continued. William Piett won 3110 50 against E G Piett and Henrietta M Piett. A new action by Pleas ant Prairie Savings Bank receiver seeks 459 05 from Arnold Ahrens and William Lehms.

E. E. Bloom James Dean Eugene Dean Lennie Dean William Cashman Muscatine Arnold Ahrens William Lehms

Snake Toll Heavy as Brown Directs Barberry Campaign

Robert Brown of Muscatine leads a barberry eradication effort at Wyoming Iowa and his crew has killed 10 rattlesnakes in Jones and Jackson counties. Residents note a recent rise in rattlesnake sightings with lengths averaging about three and a half feet.

Snake Toll Brown Robert Brown Muscatine Wyoming Associated Press Jones Jackson

Four Held After Pranks in Riverview Park

Four Muscatine youths aged 16 to 19 were charged with violating park board rules at Riverview Park. Robert Trout, Earl Van Dorn, John Wetzel and Richard Osborne were arraigned before Police Judge J C Coster and pleaded not guilty. The case was continued with no date set for hearing. Ray Rollins was ordered to appear but was absent.

Park Board Riverview Park Robert Trout Earl van Dorn John Wetzel Richard Osborne Muscatine J. C. Coster Ray Rollins

Schnedler Injured in Auto Accident

Sidney Schnedler, 1001 Cypress Street, was injured with cuts and bruises after his car rear ended a gravel truck driven by W. D. Butler, 412 Begg Street, on East Front Street around 8 p.m. Friday. Schnedler was taken to Hershey Hospital and released the same night. Butler reported he was driving slowly and could not determine the exact cause.

Sidney Schnedler Cypress Street Hershey Hospital W. D. Butler Begg Street East Front Street Schnedler Butler Front Street

Pension Club Plans Meeting Tonight in Townsend

The Townsend Old Age Pension club will hold its regular weekly meeting tonight at 7 30 in the city hall council chambers. Nominations of officers due Friday will be conducted, with an election scheduled for the first meeting in July.

City Hall Townsend Old Age Pension Club

Work Relief Weekly Safety Report Details Minor Injuries

Muscatine county work relief crews logged 388 workers totaling 6,893 man hours with only two minor injuries that did not cause any layoffs. The report was submitted by engineer William H. Naber to state safety engineer C. W. McFarland in Des Moines.

Muscatine County William H. Naber C. W. McFarland Des Moines

Council Grants 30 Beer Permits Amid Ordinance Changes

The city council approved thirty class B beer permits, denied six, and deferred two as part of enforcing the new beer ordinance, with refunds issued to license holders canceled effective July 1 and amendments clarifying eligibility rules for servers. Notable denials included John Rolle Ritz cafe and George R. Foster Bunnie's cafe.

John Rolle Ritz Cafe West Second Street Glen W. Nicklas Sycamore Street George W. Hopperton Hopperton Hotel East Second Street Everett Clay George R. Foster Bunnie Walnut Street Hazel Wardlow W. and W. Sandwich Art Cochrane Ed C. Schoemaker R. S. McDowell White Way Hershey Avenue B. P. O. Ellis East Front Street A. Rosenfield Silver Front Gale Williams Dainty Laura V. Hubble C. W. Opel Opel’s Grandview Avenue John W. Downey Boosters Front Street Iowa Avenue F. ©. Eagles Fred Angell Cedar Street Providence Gaeta Gaeta C. M. Weber Esther Figg Cozy Inn Lucas Street William P. Lape Lape’s Gertrude N. Edwards Mulberry Avenue Roy Powell Powell’s Corner August Avening Park Avenue Herman Melton Melton Josephine Lanzarotta M. McKilligan Orange Street Helen P. Reimers H. Freese Mattie Eberling Slough Tavern Angle Street Muscatine Home Society Nellie Zaehringer Grande Court Inn

Relief payroll shows weekly gain of $165.96

County relief officials disclosed that work relief payrolls for the past week rose by 165.96 from the prior week. A total of 388 relief workers will receive 2440.69, while 369 workers are being paid 2274.73 for the week ending June 20.

Mrs Viner Celebrated on 75th Birthday at Home

Meleena Viner was honored on her seventy fifth birthday Thursday night at 109 Brook Street with about 35 relatives and friends. Harold Greenwald and Frank Smith posted high scores in bingo and euchre while Maxine Tucker performed tap dancing. Gifts were presented to the honoree.

Meleena Viner Brook Street Harold Greenwald Frank Smith Maxine Tucker

Divorce Granted to Evelyn A. Stuart

Evelyn A. Stuart received a divorce from Roderick W. Stuart and was allowed to resume her maiden name Evelyn A. Green. The decree was signed by Judge D. V. Jackson on Friday.

Evelyn Stuart Evelyn A. Stuart Roderick W. Stuart Evelyn A. Green D. V. Jackson

Foreclosure Action Dismissed Against Helverst on

District Court notes the foreclosure suit filed by the Federal Land Bank of Omaha against James H. Helver son and others has been dismissed without prejudice, ending the action for now.

Federal Land Bank of Omaha James H. Helverson

Youths Arrested for Early Firecracker Shooting

Four youths Bruce Watson Abe Kolpack Lester Bloom and Nick Kochneff were charged with discharging fireworks within city limits and to be arraigned before Police Judge J C Coster at 7 30 p m tonight. Officer Harold Wickey stopped them near the Grand Hotel on East Second Street after a complaint and they were taken into custody by Officers Wickey and Rynerson.

J. C. Coster Bruce Watson East Sixth Street Abe Kolpack East Fifth Street Lester Bloom Nick Kochneff East Seventh Street

Winifred E Bunn and J Thomas Carpenter Married

Winifred Elizabeth Bunn and John Thomas Carpenter of Muscatine were married at 2 30 this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church parsonage with Dr. David I Berger officiating. Attendants were Mrs Hazel Bierman and Fred Bunn.

Winifred Elizabeth Bunn John Thomas Carpenter Muscatine First Presbyterian Church David I. Berger Hazel Bierman Fred Bunn

Forecast Shows Showers for This Section Tonight and Sunday

Thunderstorms were forecast for Muscatine and vicinity tonight and Sunday by the weather bureau this morning. The storms were predicted for Friday night as well but did not occur. Temperatures rose to 82 degrees at noon today and skies remained largely clear. The river rose eight tenths of a foot to eight feet at 7 a.m. today.

Muscatine and Weather Bureau

U S Aid Sought for Wrongfully Imprisoned Man

Jean Drossner, 45, a San Francisco native, was jailed in Wisconsin three years ago for passing a worthless check but proved innocent and freed. While a conviction for selling bonds loomed, he was arrested on leaving prison and now appeals to the U S government for protection against extradition to Devil's Island.

Sam Jean Drossner San Francisco Drossner Wisconsin France Dressner Devil's Island

Baer and Mary Ellen Sullivan wed by Letts in Muscatine

Justice Letts Dickinson Letts officiated the marriage of Max Baer former heavyweight champion and Mary Ellen Sullivan manager of the Washington Willard hotel coffee shop. The ceremony in Washington D C drew few guests with attendants Mrs Claire Wagner and Jay OBrien. The couple planned a New York City departure by plane later that day.

Justice F. Dickinson Letts Muscatine Max Baer Mary Ellen Sullivan Washington, D. C Lcense Baer Ithaca N. Y Claire Wagner Washington Jay O’brien New York New York City Max Letts Boxer

Ray Macklin Dies in Fort Madison Penitentiary

Ray Macklin of Muscatine died at the state penitentiary in Ft Madison after a short illness. His body will be taken to George Wittich Funeral Home in Muscatine. Macklin, committed Nov 30, 1934, on multiple breaking and entering charges, faced funeral arrangements to be announced.

Ray Macklin Muscatine Ft Madison George Wittich Cedar Street Macklin

Two Band Concerts Set At Weed Park Sunday

Two band programs are scheduled Sunday at Weed Park to recover five weeks of rain delayed summer dates. The girls band performs at 3 p.m. and the boys band at 7 45 p.m. Vocal soloists Augustina Bisesi and Constance Brown are featured.

Weed Park Augustina Bisesi Constance Brown

Miller to Replace Scholes on Board of Control Office

Des Moines announces Robert Miller of College Springs Indiana will replace Frank R. Scholes of Council Bluffs as secretary of the board of control next week. Miller, 27, a Democrat, law graduate of Cumberland University, formerly with the law research library and state emergency relief inventory work. Scholes, a Republican, has served four years and faced prior political activity charges he denied.

Des Moines IDPA Robert Miller College Springs Frank R. Scholes Council Bluffs Board of Control Miller Law Legislative Assembly State Emergency Relief Administration Cumberland University Lebanon, Tenn

Tragic stray shot kills 12 year old on Britt farm

An unexplained stray rifle shot struck Paul Kling, 12, of Britt, on April 2 while he played alone on his father’s farm. He died Friday night at a local hospital. Read the Classified Ads.

Mason City Paul Kling Britt

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