136 Students to Receive Diplomas in Muscatine
Muscatine high school principal Fred G. Messenger lists 136 seniors for the June 7 graduation, noting the class is smaller than the 1933 group of 150. The roster includes Clair Alderman, Wilma Altenbernd, Eleanor Appel, Wilma Axel, Harold Bartelt, Raymond Bates, Vivian Beatty, June Berger, Audrey Biles, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Messenger
Muscatine High School
Mr. Messenger
Clair Alderman
Wilma Altenbernd
Eleanor M. Appel
Wilma N. Axel
Harold G. Bartelt
Raymond W. Bates
Vivian V. Beatty
Geraldine L. Roth
Ruth I. Ryan
Ethel M. Sander
Dorothy M. Sauer
Gladys I. Schmitt
Elsie C. Schroeder
Harlen D. Shellabarger
Vernon L. Shantz, Jr
Jeannette Smalley
Marian Smalley
Antoon Smit, Jr
Orville Smith
William C. Spieth
Ruth Springborn
V. Jeanne Stelzner
Power rate granted for carnival lighting and local utility upgrades
The American Legion post received a power rate to light a carnival next week and arrange for installation and removal of a necessary transformer. Walter Molis and F. M. Ziegler were authorized to meet with Ray Young and a water user to resolve a dispute over billing. The main line lies outside city limits in Bloomington township.
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American Legion
Walter Molis
F. M. Ziegler
Ray Young
Young
Bloomington Township
Five Activities Feature Report From County Farm Bureau
Miss Elizabeth Armstrong resigned as home demonstration agent and presented a year long report highlighting a banquet in January with 1934 officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Armstrong
Farm Bureau
K. L. McColm
Cloyee Downer
W. W. Legier
Far! Lindle
Carl LeFever
Des Moines
Ames
O. E Milner
Home Project
Miss Armstrong
Armstrong
Wapsinonoc
C. Earl Smith
Goshen
Clarence Lindle
Moscow
Newton Lange
Wilton
Mark Collier
Fulton
Otto Koeppe
Pike
Tina Dean
Lake
Irkutsk Listed As Dangerous City For Murders
One of the worst and wickedest cities in the world is Irkutsk, Siberia, where as many as 500 murders are committed annually, though its population does not exceed 12,000. Arrests average one in every 50 murders and only about one half the arrests are followed by convictions.
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Irkutsk
Siberia
Bhatt
Dry Weather Threatens Iowa Pastures and Crops
The report notes dust and heat injuring seed germination with plum and pear blooms in southern counties and frost damage in Jefferson county. April rainfall ran 40 percent below normal and May is expected warmer and drier. Oats and barley show resilience in some fields despite dust storms.
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Des Moines
Jefferson County
Reed
Iowa
Tail of a comet contains monoxide gas
Scientists note that the tail of a comet carries monoxide gas the same chemical found in automobile exhaust.
Refrigeration Show Planned by Muscatine Light Board
The Muscatine Light and Water Board of Trustees plans an electrical refrigeration show at the administration building likely May 8 through 10. Ten local refrigeration dealers would display units with merchants to station representatives to explain advantages while electric current customers pay bills and inspect exhibits. The board approved granting show space if merchants participate.
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Municipal Light and Water Departments
Muscatine
Light and Water Board of Trustees
A. M. Geibel
Muscatine Journal
Geibel
Light Department
Ernest Moore
Henry Fayle
Nine PWA Jobs Under Way Here
Nine PWA construction projects in the county exceed a combined cost of over $30,000 and are underway in various stages. Contractors include Perry Jayne for reinforced concrete box culverts, Korneman brothers for road work, Otto Wendling for an I-beam bridge and rip-rap, Kalver Manufacturing for corrugated pipe, and others on grading, surface, and soil work with completion percentages ranging from 82 to 95 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PWA
F. P. G. Halbfass
Halbfass
Perry Jayne Company
Korneman Brothers
Otto Wendling
Kalver Manufacturing Company
W. T. Kelly
Des Moines
H. A. Gettert
Sweetland
Fulton 12
J. B. Hanrahs Company
Automatic Gravel Company
First Farm Mortgage Bonds Arrive Under Refinancing Plan
Three thousand dollars in government bonds, the first under the federal farm mortgage refinancing program, were turned over to the defunct American Savings bank. Officials say the program is moving into full swing again, with bonds issued to banks and individuals that can be cashed locally, possibly yielding higher payments than the cash plan.
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American Savings Bank
Mae Viola Albers Rites Held at Baptist Church
Final rites for Mae Viola Albers were conducted at 1 30 p m at her home 501 Fairview Avenue and at 2 p m at First Baptist Church by Rev Vernon L Shantz. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery with services at the grave by Rev Father Vincent Walsh. Pallbearers included Clyde Rabbeaux Andrew Fryberger Jr Ralph Fuller Reesink August Altenbernd and McGaughey. Flower attendants were Verna Danz Leona Mittman Clyde Rabedeaux and Linda Fryberger. Singers were Mrs Louis Heinz and Mrs William Van Ysseldyk with organ accompaniment by V L Shontz.
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Mae Viola Albers
Fairview Avenue
First Baptist Church
Vernon L. Shantz
St. Mary's Cemetery
Vincent Walsh
St. Mathias Church
Clyde Rabbedeaux
Andrew Fryberger, Jr
Ralph Fuller
Rees
Death Asked By State in Closing Arguments
The Iowa case centered on Tallent's insanity defense as prosecutors urged the death penalty. State witnesses described a planned 1933 murder of Martin Wolz, with Tallent and Thompson firing together after premeditation. Heightened by psychiatric testimony, the defense pressed that Tallent was not fit for society.
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Spencer
St. Louis
Tallent
Hicklin
Martin Wolz
Iowa
D. N. Johnson
Walz
Oakville
Wapello
Johnson
Wolz
Tony Thompson
State Penitentiary
Louisa County Court House
State Hospital For the Insane
Mt. Pleasant
Magnon
Delbert Murray
Burlington
Murray
George Oakes
E. R. Hicklin
Armstrong Resigns as Home Demonstration Agent
Miss Elizabeth Armstrong resigns as home demonstration agent for Muscatine county Farm Bureau effective May 1 and departs for Ft Dodge. She plans marriage soon and has no definite immediate plans. Dorothy Simmons of Waukon will replace her, appointed at a recent board meeting.
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Elizabeth Armstrong
Farm Bureau
Ft. Dodge
Armstrong
Muscatine County
Corn Mortgages Total in Muscatine County
Final report by county recorder G Clyde Parks shows corn loan mortgages totaling 279704 dollars on 621566 bushels across 683 cribs owned by 449 farmers. Filing time ended April 30 and books are now closed.
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Muscatine County
G. Clyde Parks
County Recorder
Bernard Stecher Honored at Birthday Party
Pleasant Prairie report notes Bernard Stecher celebrated his thirteenth birthday with friends at parents Albert and Bertha Stecher. Activities included games and contests won by Paul Bermel Raymond Stecher Wayne Sissel and Raymond Sissel Luncheon followed. The item lists numerous guests and other social happenings in the area.
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Pleasant Prairie
Bernard Stecher
Albert Stecher
Paul Bermel
Raymond Stecher
Wayne Sissel
Raymond Sissel
Earl Cachezell
Gilbert Sissel
Vernon Sissel
Lavona Sissel
Naomi Nicewanner
C. W. Fletcher
West of Muscatine
Kelley
Ed Bujewski
Bujewski
Fairport
Pearl Schroeder
Henry Henke
Anna Henke
Edward Bujewski
William Wunderlich
Ray Fix
Clifford
Hazel
Harland
William Fix
Doreen
Clair
G. R. Cole
Albert Kemper
Marcella
Mary
George Grimm
Split over Wirt committee report continues conflicts
The article reports a split in a Wirt committee panel over Doctor Wirt's conversation with William S. Westervelt about Frederick C. Howe. McGugin argues the six other witnesses imply more was said, suggesting a motive to hinder economic recovery and trigger a revolution.
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Doctor Wirt
William S. Westervelt
Frederick C. Howe
Farm Administration Consumers’ Counsel
McGugin
Westerveit
Howe
Weatervelt
Frederick Howe
AAA
Dr. Wirt
New Relief Program May Resume Rural School Repairs
County Superintendent E. D. Bradley said rehabilitation and repair work in the rural school system, started under the Civil Works Administration, may be resumed under the new work relief program. Much of the original project remains unfinished across township schools, and officials study the setup required for a possible NERA project though no formal application has been made yet.
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Civil Works Administration
E. D. Bradley
Bradley
NERA
Morning Sun Bank Freed From S. F. 111
Des Moines reports release of two Iowa banks from S. F. 111 restrictions. Iowa State Bank at Morning Sun Louisa county and Zwingle Security Savings Bank in Dubuque county to operate under depositors agreement plans.
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Des Moines
State Banking Department
Iowa State Bank
Morning Sun
Louisa County
Zwingle Security Savings Bank
Dubuque County
Testimony Sparks Debate Over Party's Handling of Wirt Case
A committee hearing centered on six witnesses whose one sentence each contrasted with Dr. Wirt. The majority members defended the witnesses and denounced Dr. Wirt, signaling a resolve to protect certain interests in the proceeding.
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Wirt
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Millard Mills
Elmer Ziegler
Muscatine Boys’ Band
Reservoir Park
Park Board
West Eleventh Street
Fuller Street
Roscoe Avenue
Herman Zeug
Rau
Water Department
Baptist Church
Dr. Magnon
Geo. Kranz & Son
East Second St
Chris Rahlf
Durant
Carl Brady
Ed Wells
Fred Rinnert
Montpelier
Darlene Stormer
Melpine School
Corwin School
S. F
Temg
Aeeas
J. J. Callahan Electric Store
East Second Street
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