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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1927
Page
2
Unsettled conditions bring clouded skies and a brief drizzle as temperatures linger near 28 F in the morning and rise only to the 40s by noon. Forecasters warn of colder temps tonight and Sunday with slight weekend warming for western and central Iowa. The Des Moines river rose about two feet in the last day, higher than the same dates in recent years.
Two roof fires caused about 29 in damage. At 9 this morning the J S Gaines residence at 505 East Eighth Street burned, then at 1 05 this afternoon the Carl Tiecke home at 507 East Tenth Street caught fire. Trucks 1 and 2 fought the Gaines blaze with three gallons of chemical, and Central Station handled the Tiecke fire with three gallons of chemical.
Mr and Mrs J W TeStrake of Sweetland township announce the birth of a son named Kenneth Irvin on Friday evening. The Grinnell college glee club featuring Jerome Hughes of Muscatine will broadcast from WGN Chicago at 3 pm Sunday and 10 11 pm Tuesday. Funeral for Mrs A B Whitaker in Chicago after her death Friday. C M Nicholson to attend Chicago funeral. Fred Rudolph, elderly hobo, improving from pneumonia.
Marion Jane Parker of the Home Economics Dept at Calumet Baking Powder Co writes a kitchen tip. Use the top of an eight ounce Calumet Baking Powder can to rest spoons while cooking cake icing candies or puddings on the stove. The lid prevents drips and cleans easily and can stay on the stove for reuse.
Chinese traders control the retail market in the Netherlands East Indies to the extent that Chinese holidays nearly halt commerce, signaling the merchants' strong hold on local business.
Joe Morris district leader of union miners warns that negotiations have broken down and a coal strike would push prices up for the public. He says operators hold an eight week coal stock and would use it to charge high prices, while claiming talks are a bluff awaiting March 31 contract expiry.
Sister Gregory 68 principal of St. Vincent's school Chicago and a native of Muscatine died there Friday night according to an Associated Press dispatch. No relatives could be located here. surname believed to be McGovern.
The Grand tonight and Sunday presents Simms and Beatty with Gene West and Violet Bird in a song cycle. Douglas Alone performs contortion and hand balancing. Sherman and Wallace offer Just Like That. John McDermott’s Love Thief opens with Norman Kerry and Greta Nissen leading roles.
Paul Geibel won first prize in the music tournament at the A Muse U theatre on Thursday evening. Manager Lady Boston announced that the Journal published the winners' names while the specific placements were not announced.
Dr Elizabeth E Hart of Iowa State College told a League of Women Voters gathering in Des Moines that Americans are aggressive rather than intelligent and often let activity replace thought. She and Dr Hoyt warned that competition in international trade breeds waste and irrational tactics, but viewed trade as a path to peace through cooperation and common tasks.
Post office reports eight rural routes using cars most of the time due to poor roads. About 900 boxes receive regular mail though some gaps occurred on Route No. 7 around Illinois City and Wrayville. Two carriers stick with horses on Routes 6 and 1, while Route 2 briefly relied on a horse due to road conditions.
Clinton Iowa March 19 AP Settlement of damages actions against Horace Ingwersen former sheriff brother of Burton Ingwersen coach at the State University of Iowa for the deaths of Arthur Dolph and Pearl Buelow was effected today. The couple died after being struck by a car driven by Ingwersen during a heavy snow storm on the Lincoln highway. Under terms the estates of the two victims will receive 1000 dollars each.
Municipal Judge Ben F. Martinsen ruled the city cannot require a local license for the Northern Illinois Service Company bus line between Clinton and Geneva. C. J. Evenson, driver, was charged with operating within city limits without a Clinton license, but the judge held the city ordinance does not apply to interstate traffic.
About 15 teachers attended the first meeting of the rural teachers study club held at county superintendent E. D. Bradley’s office. The group plans two more sessions this school year to complete the text work, with other clubs nearby pursuing reading in similar fashion.
Construction of a subway line between Asakusa and Urena in Japan proceeds at a cost near 5900900 dollars and aims for completion next summer.
Mrs J B Southall hosted a St Patrick luncheon for the Golden Hour club of Fairport Lutheran church. Twenty four guests attended with games and contests, prizes awarded to Mrs Clifford Kessler Mrs Fred Buchele and Mrs Dewey Dunn. Special guests included Mrs Dunn Mrs George Downer Muscatine and Mrs Georgia Geiger Davenport. Next meeting set for March 22 at Mrs Fred Buchele's home.
The Golden Hour club of the Church of the Brethren gathered at Miss Mae Easterly’s home 208 Cook Street for a 6 pm Friday pot luck. Green and white Irish themed decorations set the mood. A program of readings songs and solos followed the meal. Games and music filled the later hours. The next meeting is set for March 31 at Miss Wilma Keiser’s 695 West Seventh Street.
Rev. E. H. Guenther of Cedar Street Methodist Episcopal Church entertained 16 night school Americanization class members at his home 408 Cedar Street Friday evening. The group presented a bronze writing desk set. The program and decorations marked St Patrick's day.
A surprise party was hosted for Mrs. George Downer and Mrs. Dewey Dunn of Muscatine at Miss Mabel Dusenberry’s home in Fairport on Wednesday evening. The event featured a 500 point game with prizes to Mrs. Roy Reeves and Clifford Kessler and consolation awards to Mrs. Clifford Kessler and A. Wiche.
Mrs A C Springborn will present a group of high school pupils in recital at the Musser library at 7 45 Friday evening March 25 A group of younger pupils was presented in recital at the library last evening before a large audience Both piano and violin selections were given
Mrs Charles Quandt presided as hostess to the Ladies Aid at Grace English Lutheran Church Friday afternoon. A work meeting was held at the church with members attending and a cake served.
Ellis Shields won first prize in the Palace theatre Collegiate contest series opening night. The events continue Fridays for high school students with Shields performing old time fiddle pieces. Edward Masterson took second with Just a Birdseye View of My Old Kentucky Home. Martin Scholten was third with In a Little Spanish Town. Other entrants included John Fitzgerald, Lysle Vanatta, and Lois Daut with violin and saxophone pieces.
The Lovrein guarantee bill, a voluntary depositor insurance proposal, is scheduled as a special order of business next Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the State House Des Moines Iowa. It is the first house bill introduced this session.
A sale is planned for April 3. The society will meet next Friday afternoon at the church. The Lady Eagles lodge will hold a regular business session at the Eagles hall Monday evening.
In Des Moines Iowa Speaker L V Carter named nine representatives to a sitting committee to handle bills not on the calendar by March 22. Members include Prichard Saunders Huff Miller Walrod Kennedy McIlrath MacCaulley and Knutson. The house approved the Clear man registration bill and Forsling and Mathews measures on municipal fees and park cemetery taxes.
Muriel White 14 of Sycamore street told Waterloo police she was grabbed at 4 p m near the Eleventh street bridge by two masked men who forced her into a sedan and drove to a country road where they attempted to attack her. She fought back and says they shoved her from the moving car into mud, then wandered dazed before returning near home. She described the men as about 19 years old.
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate, led by Frailey and McFarlane, introduced a resolution to form a governor appointed three member committee. The inquiry would study state prison labor needs at Ft. Madison and Anamosa, assess external purchases, and report to the next session. No current legislators are eligible to serve on the panel.
Funeral services for Mrs. Isaac Cook were conducted this afternoon at 2 o clock from Meyers Funeral Home by Reverend W A Bloomquist of Musserville Methodist Episcopal church. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery. The item also notes that better type buses are being operated in Mexico City.
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