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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

Page

8

Aldermen Review Muscatine Airport Data From Conference

A city committee studied correspondence between Muscatine Airport Inc and the commerce department about municipal takeover and operations. Airport officials led by S G Stein outlined plans while leaseholder R M Bahnsen discussed field operation details. Details will be presented at the next council meeting on April 3.

E. C. Schoemaker A. E. Othmer John Richley S. G. Stein W. F. Bishop R. M. Bahnsen Rock Island

Federal Officers Seize Smuggling Seaplane on Beach

Seattle March 28 AP Two man crew fled as immigration agents opened fire on a seaplane suspected of smuggling aliens narcotics and liquor. Arthur E Monday was arrested for transferring beer from the plane to a parked car which held five sacks of beer and 35 gallons of aviation gasoline.

Seattle United States Immigration Arthur E. Monday

Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church Services Today

Rev. E A Lack presides at Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, sermon Peter the Boaster Cured, and evening service at 30. The Philindosia society meets 2 PM Tuesday at Mrs Holtz’s home and an April Fool party for the youth is planned at the community building in the evening.

Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church E. A. Lack Schoool F. O. Sauer Peter the Boaster Philindosia Society Charles Holtz

Church Services and Meetings for Sweetland and Moscow

Sweetland church holds morning worship at 10 o clock with Sunday school at 11. Church board meets Monday evening at 7:30. Brotherhood monthly meeting Friday evening at 8. Moscow church: Sunday school at 10 and preaching at 7:30. Rev. A F Polk is pastor.

Sweetland A. F. Polk Sweetiland Church Board The Brotherhood Moscow Church

Want Ad Results Prompt Humorous Exchange

A humorous exchange features a fastidious hostess asking for an invitation card and an immaculate gate-crasher apologizing for not bringing it because it bulged his coat. The humor highlights polite social ritual and a playful failure to adhere to expected invitation norms.

Hammerstein Calls Writing for Movies Best Job

Oscar Hammerstein II says film musical writing is most gratifying and notes he has penned more than half of the musical plays bought by film producers. He explains the screen allows exact realization of his script and songs, unlike stage shows.

Hammerstein Hollywood Calif Oscar Hammerstein II America New York Broadway Sigmund Romberg Warner Brothers Ham Romberg

Household Suggestions for Oiling Doors

This piece advises oiling doors during dry furnace season to stop squeaks. It recommends thorough monthly oiling to maintain smooth operation and reduce wear on hinges and wooden frames.

New Kitchen Color Trend Goes Uniform Across Rooms

Readers can now keep a consistent color theme in the kitchen with orange squeeze bottles dish cloths and garbage pails offered in the same popular tones for a cohesive look throughout the space.

Planning a Garden Next Year From Seed to Bloom

Early gardening advice urges plotting the next year’s garden now by studying flower catalogs and selecting varieties to order. It recommends deciding on layout and plant choices before planting season begins.

Garnish Idea with Tomatoes and Pineapple for Chicken

Fresh peeled tomatoes and quartered pineapple slices are arranged alternately to create an appealing garnish for chicken. The bright colors and contrasting textures give a decorative, tasty finish to the dish.

Properly Treated Shoes Preserve Pristine Appearance

Advice on wearing cream before leather shoes to prevent discoloration and scuffing, ensuring long lasting quality and shine.

Souvenir Spoons Come Back Into Fashion

A nostalgic note urges readers to dig out long stored souvenir spoons from trips and clean them. The piece celebrates the revival of vintage and quirky designs, inviting collectors to embrace the era’s charm.

Colorful curtains brighten rear of house

The kitchen windows display bright mer ry red green pink or yellow curtains that cheer all who pass by the rear of the house, adding lively color to the scene.

Low-cost Valentine decor with single flow er vases

If funds are tight for home decor, buy single flower vases at five and ten cent stores and a few daffodils roses or carnations. Place the vases on either side of the table for a pleasing effect.

Canary care tips for spring garden feeding

Canary owners are advised to provide spring appetizers for their birds. Plant a small garden for your canaries and place the cage above it, or add a bit of greenery inside the cage daily to supplement their diet.

Green plant for goldfish priced cheap

A small aquatic plant with roots offered at ten cents suitable for goldfish bowls. The plant can root and grow in the aquarium, providing toys as fish nibble and play around it.

Creamed Stuffed Eggs for Luncheon Dishes

Creamed stuffed eggs make four delectable luncheon dishes. Devil the eggs place on toast cover with cream sauce and heat piping hot.

Double sockets speed table setup for electric toasters

Using electric toasters percolators or other equipment at the table, double sockets save time since lights need not be removed before connecting devices.

Windows and paint stain removal by shaving with razors

A tip suggests removing paint stains from windows by shaving them off with razor blades. The method emphasizes a quick physical scrape to lift the stained layer. Use caution to avoid scratching glass and consider protective gloves.

Double Coat Technique for Long Lasting Wood Finish

Apply a clear shellac coat to the new wood, let it dry thoroughly, then steam with hot water to cure. The shellac acts as a protective sealant, improving durability and appearance for long lasting results.

Nursery curtains in bold cross stitch designs

Unbleached muslin curtains feature colorful cross stitch scenes of Jack and Jill and other Mother Goose characters for a playful nursery decor update.

Pineapple Garnish Adds Flavor to Fried Chicken and Lamb

Grilled pineapple slices serve as a tasty garnish and accompaniment for fried chicken and lamb chops, enhancing meals with bright sweetness and tropical notes. The pairing suits game and other meats, offering a versatile side.

Budgeting Furnishings For Spring

Before buying any lampshade, plan your spring budget by listing needs and allocating the available funds to each item, ensuring you do not overspend on decor.

Fern care tips for spring care and feeding

Fern care guidance advises spring tonics for ferns, using tea as a soil conditioner, keeping the potting soil loosened, and consulting a florist about a special fertilizer to boost growth.

Hosiery Saver for Matching Runs

If you buy hosiery in threes of the same color you save money by pairing good pairs when a run develops, ensuring you always have matching stock. This tip emphasizes conservative purchasing to reduce waste and maintain coordinated wardrobe options.

E. S. Bailey

Light and Power Plant Sold to Northwestern Power

In a special election held yesterday the Everly plant will transfer to Northwestern Light and Power of Cedar Rapids. The sale comes with a 25 year franchise. Vote tally was 111 in favor and 39 opposed the transfer.

Everly Northwestern Light and Power Company of Cedar Rapids

US Faces Grim Toll as 250000 Children Die Annually

A single year records about a quarter of a million deaths of individuals under fifteen in the United States according to the report.

The United States

Muscatine Firms Listed for Popularity Vote Contests

A long list of Muscatine business houses offering votes in a popularity contest. Each dollar spent or payment of 30 day accounts earns votes at merchants including Asthalter's Book Store Batterson Stores H F Barnard Co J D Balleu W G Block Co Brownbilt Shoe Store Chamberlin's Studio Eichenauer's Cigar Store J L Ewing George Ellman Grocery Fischer Shoe Store Ficken Furniture Rug Co Garfield Millinery Glatstein Stores Glasgow Tailors Grimm Drug Co Gremmel's Cigar Co Hougtin's Dept Store Henderson Drug Co Hartman Havercamp's Pharmacy Hahn Paint Varnish S. S. Kresge Co G R Kinney Co Larson Shoe Co McColm & Co McKee Feed & Grain Meerdink Clothing Montgomery Ward Muscatine Radio Store Monte Shop Pound Purity Pharmacy Service Stations Red Paint Store Schmidt Paint Store Snyder & Hertzler Steineman Clothing Spurgeon Mercantile Ss G P Stein Furniture Tradehome Shoe Wilson Shoe Wagner C M Weber Inc F W Woolworth George Zoller J Zoller & Son Broad Fuller & Hiller Royal Specialty Shop Journal Printing Muscatine Tailoring National Bellas Hess O W Hintermeister Grocery Oberhaus Bros Thomsen Installment Roy Fisher Grocery Fuel Service Coliitz Umlandt Muscatine Jewelry Iowa Dept Store C B Fuller Grocery Chaudoin South Side Electric Shop.

Muscatine Asthalter’s Batterson H. F. Barnard Company J. D. Balleu W. G. Block Company Brownbilt Shoe Chamberlin’s Eichenauer’s J. L. Ewing George Ellman Grocery Fischer Shoe Ficken Furniture & Rug Company Garfield Millinery Glatstein The Glasgow Tailors Grimm Drug Company Gremmel’s Hougtin’s Henderson Drug Company Co. L. Hartman Havercamp’s Pharmacy Hahn Paint & Varnish Company S. S. Kresge Company G. R. Kinney Company Larson Shoe McColm & Company McKee Feed & Grain Company Meer George Zoller J. Zoller & Son J. C. Broad Fuller and Hiller Royal Specialty Shop Journal Printing Company Muscatine Tailoring Company National Bellas Hess Company O. W. Hintermeister Grocery

Knights of Columbus Initiates Group in Local Meeting

Laurent council held a stated meeting at the K. C. hall where several candidates were initiated in the first degree. The group, along with candidates from nearby lodges, will form a Class of 50 to receive major degrees in Clinton, Iowa, Sunday afternoon. A large local delegation will attend the Clinton ceremony where St. Edward's council will perform the degree work.

Knights of Columbus Laurent Council K. C. Hall Clinton St. Edward's Council

Klahn Funeral to Be Held in Durant Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. John Klahn will be held Monday at 2 30 PM at the Durant chapel after a 1 30 PM home service. Burial follows in Durant cemetery. Lena Schneckloth born Nov 23 1876 in Scott county. She married John Klahn Jan 9 1901 at Tipton. Survived by husband. She was a member of the American Legion auxiliary at Bennett.

Durant John Klahn Durant Chapel Lena Schneckloth Scott County Tipton Jochim Klahn

Genealogical notice of Schneckloth family in Bennett area

A son Leroy Kiahn of Durants, his mother Mrs Lizzie Schnecke loth of Bennett, four brothers Frank Herman Ferdinand and Christ Schneckloth all of Bennett, and five sisters Mrs Herman Krebs Mrs Martha Peterson of Sunbury Ia Mrs Clara Bartcher and Mrs Hugo Bartcher of Wilton and Mrs Elsie Small of Bennett are listed in a family notice.

Leroy Kiahn Durants Lizzie Schneckeloth Bennett Frank Herman Ferdinand Christ Schneckloth Herman Krebs Martha Peterson Sunbury Clara Bartcher Hugo Bartcher Wilton Elsie Small

Crooked Jordan River Faces Rival in Arkansas White River

Reading of rivers continues as the Jordan is described as highly crooked yet the White River of Arkansas is noted for its extreme meandering with a claim that it travels 1000 miles to cover 30 miles of distance.

Jordan River White River Arkansas

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