Officials Picked to Preside Over Memorial Rites
Memorial day plans in Muscatine set with William Schoenig officer of the day and C R Stafford master of ceremonies at Greenwood cemetery. Veterans groups organize prayers, color guard, firing squads and Taps, with services also at St Marys and riverfront observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Federated Patriotic Societies
City Hall
William Schoenig
C. R. Stafford
Greenwood Cemetery
America
D. R. Anderson
Mulford Congregational Church
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Plot
St. Mary’s Cemetery
River Front
Women’s Relief Corps
American Legion
Boy Scouts
Sea Scouts
Greenwood Chapel
First Presbyterian Church
Muscatine Junior College Sets Exam Week and Spring Sports
Muscatine junior college focuses on semester exams starting Friday with light activities this week. Golf and tennis teams finish spring campaigns in return matches against Cornell College at Mt. Vernon Iowa. Golf at Mad Creek municipal course and tennis at Reed Park. A Thursday assembly will award golf and tennis letters from the past season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Junior College
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Muscatine
Mad Creek
Charlie Yates Wins British Amateur Golf Match at Hoylake
Atlanta’s Charley Yates defeated Scotland’s Donald Cameron 2 and 1 to advance to meet Dick Chapman of Greenwich in the British amateur championship third round. Chapman beat M. Budd 5 and 4, with a late rally by Cameron tying the back nine briefly before Yates sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoylake
Eng
Charley Yates
Atlanta
Donald Cameron
Dick Chapman
Greenwich
Conn
Chapman
M . Budd
Cameron
Yates
Five Old-Time Friends Meet For Lunch And Social
Five women and one man from Muscatine Des Moines and Los Angeles gathered Monday to recall memories. They shared a luncheon at Hotel Muscatine, social time with Mr Schoenig at Tip-Top, and a dinner at 308 West Fulham Avenue hosted by Mrs George Suman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hartman
Los Angeles
Calif
Herbert Sutton
Des Moines
William Schoenig
George Suman
Charles Wittman
Muscatine
Hotel Muscatine
Schoenig
West Fulham Avenue
Hartman
Sutton
Dittman
Stephen Milder
Nichols
Miss Viola Smith Speaks at Davenport WCTU Meet
Miss Viola Smith of 909 Sycamore Street lectured at the Lend-a-Hand in Davenport on Evangelism in the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Muscatine members led by Mrs. Florence Boiler attended the regional WCTU conference in Iowa City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Smith
Sycamore Street
Scott County
Davenport
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Muscatine
Florence Boiler
Mulberry Avenue
Iowa City
Aid groups urge report on gifts before May party
Ladies Aid of the First Methodist church calls members who have not submitted dollar and dime envelopes to bring them to the big May party on Thursday. Final reports will be presented at that event and an interesting program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the
First Methodist Church
P. T. A. Plans Excursion Trip And Year’s Work
Final plans were set for an all day excursion sponsored by the Jefferson-Grant Parent-Teachers association on June 13. New secretary Gretchen Korneman was chosen after Lois Heerd resigned. Committees for 1939-40 include Membership Mrs. John R. Thompson. summer round-up Mrs. W. L. West. hospitality Mrs. H. Timm. room mothers Mrs. C. Thomas and Mrs. Havercamp. publicity Mrs. A. F. Beisner. parent education Mrs. Leroy Barnard. social Mrs. R. Waltman. sewing and relief Mrs. C. Tiecke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson-Grant Parent-Teachers Association
Lois Heerd
Gretchen Korneman
John R. Thompson
W. Ll. West
H. Timm
C. Thomas
Havercamp
A. F. Beisner
Leroy Barnard
R. Waltman
C. Tiecke
Montanez Favored in Madison Square Garden Bout
New York. Pedro Montanez a top welterweight challenger carries the favored role into the Madison Square Garden ring tonight when he meets Davey Day of Chicago in a ten round bout. Day last box made Armstrong work hard in New York, hinting at a title shot looming if he wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pedro Montanez
Madison Square Garden
Davey Day
Chicago
Montanez
Day
Henry Armstrong
Henry
Barney Ross
Armstrong
London
Ernie Roderick
Muscatine Trackmen Entered in Burlington Quad Meet
Coach Harold Skipper Weber will lead Muscatine high school trackmen to Burlington for a quad meet with St. Madison Mt. Pleasant and Burlington. Ft. Madison will limit entries to underclassmen. A four-runners grade school squad will compete in 100 yard dash and 440 yard relay events on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Weber
Muscatine
Burlington
St. Madison
Mt. Pleasant
Ft. Madison
Ottumwa
Adventists Hold One Day Conference at Local Church
Seventh Day Adventists from Iowa City Lone Tree Davenport Clinton Dubuque and Moline gather at the Muscatine church 507 West Fifth Street for a full day event led by Elder D A Reinier North Union conference home missionary secretary. Activities include 9:30 Sabbath school 11 a m sermon and an afternoon session on missionary work. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Seventh Day Adventist Church
West Fifth Street
Iowa City
Lone Tree
Davenport
Clinton
Dubuque
Moline
D. A. Reinier
Minneapolis
Minn
Reinier
North Union Conference
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Butler Promises to Keep Omaha Gamblers on Run
Omaha mayor Dan B Butler was re elected for three years and pledged to bar scavengers chisellers and gamblers from the city. He noted his past crackdown on night clubs newsstands and plays and promised to keep departments within budgets with strict enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Dan B. Butler
Roy Towl
Joe Hummel
Butler
Softball League Formed Again by Elks Club
The Elks lodge announces reorganization of the Inter-City kittenball league at the Oregon street diamond. Muscatine teams are invited, with Tom Chelf and Jim Lange handling inquiries. Eight teams are planned, with local clubs such as the Elks Knights of Columbus Post Office and Zollers Beer likely to enroll. games will be under Oregon street park flood lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Street Diamond
Elks Lodge
Muscatine
Tom Chelf
Jim Lange
The
Elks
Knights of Columbus
Post Office
Zoller’s Beer
Oregon Street Park
Garner and Farley Pressure for 1940 Democratic Convention
Rep Mason accuses Vice President Garner and Postmaster General Farley of seeking control of the 1940 Democratic convention to break a new deal encirclement. He says Farley is tasked with securing pledged delegates as Garner’s faction presses an offensive, recalling their roles in nominating F D R and suggesting they could nominate whomever they choose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep
Mason
R-Ill
Garner
Farley
Jim Farley
New Deal
Farley-Garner
Bert Schafnit Elected President of Atalissa Alumni
The Atalissa high school Alumni association banquet named Bert Schafnit as president with Merlyn Spilger as vice president Wilma Carlisle secretary and Betty Watters treasurer. The event featured a chicken sandwich luncheon and music by the Bob Korneman orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atalissa
Atalissa High School
New Gymnasium
Bert Schafnit
Merlyn Spilger
Wilma Carlisle
Betty Watters
Bob Korneman
Oeppings
Oepping
Weed Park
Muscatine
Verne Oepping
Montour
Edward Oepping
Frank Oepping
George Oepping
Ray Oepping
Archie Staley
Fern
Robert Staley
Windman
Bert Oepping
Marjory
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Marie Jensen
Clarence Lindle
Albert Weiss
Frieda Geertz
Carl Schmidt
Louis Gerdts
Robert Geertz
For Rent Five Room Modern House Near Walnut Street
Advertisement notes a five room modern house for rent close to 702 Walnut. Inquiries invited for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manjovne Apartments
Special Meeting of Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M
Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M calls a special meeting Tuesday May 23 at 7 30 pm. A Third Degree will be conferred by the Attorney's Third Degree team. All Masons urged to attend with refreshments per order W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Lodge
No. 2
A. F
A. M
W. M
Card of Thanks for Rev Fay Marriot Bereavement
We express appreciation to those kind during our bereavement of our wife and sister the Rev Fay Marriot. Thanks to the flower girls organist those who sent flowers donated cars and helped in any way. Mr Harry Moore Mrs Edna O'Brien Lloyd and Lester Swank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Marriot
Harry Moore
Edna O'Brien
Lloyd
Lester Swank
Masons Guests at Services in Wilton Church
The Wilton Presbyterian Church observed Ascension Sunday with Rev. R. L. Blaisdell speaking on The Ascension. Wilton lodge No. 167 A F and A M and DeMolay commandery Knights Templar of Muscatine attended as guests. Special music included “Holy, Holy, Holy” and the recessional “Postlude” by Mrs. Emma Holzhauer. The church was filled for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
R. L. Blaisdell
Presbyterian Church
Wilton Lodge No. 167
A. F
A. M
DeMolay Commandery
Knights Templar
Muscatine
Emma Holzhauer
New Ostrex Tonic Tablets Promote Pep and Vigor
Advertisement for Ostrex Tonic Tablets touts oyster concentrates stimulants and vitamins to boost vigor. Special 89c dollar size offered from Henderson's Drug Store with Dr. Joseph G Johnston chiropractic services listed at 219 West Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson’s Drug Store
Joseph G. Johnston
West Seventh Street
Clyde Martins Hosts at Party Observing Several Birthdays
Clyde Martins and family hosted a Sunday dinner to celebrate Anna Mae’s birthday along with relatives including Mrs Alfred Carter James Kerr and others. A separate note mentions Sweetland Ladies Aid planning a downtown food sale with lunch on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Martins
Harold Pace
Harold, Jr
David
Harlan
Pace
Harry Limbecker
Wapello
A. Bruce Minear
Nell Louise
Mt. Pleasant
Adella Parvin
Muscatine
J. T. Downer
Pete Wacker
Wilton
Newton Lang
Lewis Lang
James Smith
Miss Stafford
Moscow
Thomas McElroy
Letts
George Toyne
Minnie Leonhard
Davenport
Melvin Roll
Chas. Sy Wassink
Miriam
Herbert
Sweetland Ladies’ Aid
Putnam Services to Be Wednesday
Simple funeral services will be held at 3 30 p m Wednesday for Edward K Putnam 70 longtime managing trustee of the W C Putnam estate who died of a heart attack He was found slumped in a washroom of the Putnam building by Judge M F Donegan Putnam formerly held editorial posts in Chicago Detroit and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Edward K. Putnam
W. C
Electric reversible pitch propeller aids large flying boats
An electrically operated reversible pitch propeller for use on large flying boats has been developed. The device enables the planes to maneuver more easily in confined areas and improves control in tight spaces.
Sunday Visitors Across Muscatine and Davenport
Mrs. John Bennet hosted Sunday guests at her son Milo Templeman’s home in Muscatine. Davenport guests Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bischoff and son George dined with Mrs. Dora Bannick. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Jarr joined Mr. and Mrs. William Crafts in Davenport for Sunday visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rorick
Rorick
William Smith
Jennie Ford
Vernon Ford
Doris
Ronald
Dorothy Whitmer
Jean Ann
Margaret Berdeny
Nell Reister
Davenport
Kate McNulty
Alifornia
R. Nicola
Nora Nicola
Roy Thomas
Ed Bouland
Los Angeles
Calif
Peter Bouland
Rita Roederer
Mary Rodgers
Muscatine
Clark Kerr
Harry Boot
Lucille
Rock Island
C. H. Brumbaugh
Raymond Osmers
John Osmers
Chicago
Emma Altman
Will Altman
Dr. Winters
Theo Denkhoff
F. L. Duffe
Mildred
Mary Marton
Tipton
Albert Grunder
Cedar Rapids
Kirk Grunder
Gary
Ind
Dan I. Phipps
John Bennet
William Templeman
Milo Templeman
Ed Bischoff
George
Dora Bannick
H. F. Jarr
William Crafts
Notice of hearing on Muscatine water reservoir plans
The Muscatine Municipal Water Works trustees will hold a hearing June 16 1939 at 7 30 PM in Muscatine Iowa to review plans specifications and proposed contract for a 300 000 gallon water reservoir and tower. Bids may be considered at the hearing with sealed proposals and a bid bond of at least 10 percent required. trustees reserve right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Municipal Board of Water and Light Trustees
Independent School District
Iowa
Paul Geibel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlie Yates
Miss Smith
Free Swimming School
Ethel Wallace
David Wallace
Muscatine and
Muscatine Journal
Ethel
Journal
Elks Club
Atalissa Alumni
Bakers Entertain
Edward Baker
Verne Depping
Ray Oeepping
Charles Pearson
West Branch
Baker
Ida Mae Stoltenberg
Lysle Bridgeford
Roy Baldridge
Durant
Delbert Arnold
Emmet Nabstead
N. A. Bjork
West Liberty
Doris Blair
Laura Blair
Ralph White
Pine St
Main St
West Hill
Grandview Ave
West 2Nd
East 10Th
Iowa Poultry Farms
Sunnyside Hatchery
Sargent Miner
Jamesway Brooder
East 2Nd
Montgomery Ward
Kistler
Kistler Chick
Iowa Ave
Owa
East 6Th
Nancy Hall
Yellow Jerseys
Maryland Gardens
Asthalters
Grandview
Detthof Hardware Co
McKenzie Cleaners
E. 4Th St
C. C. Hakes & CO
Lodge
Masons
Chevrolet Motor
Mark Mannon
New
Boston
Illinois
George Wellens
Fridley's Grocery
Howard Ave
Henry's
Jersey
L. J. Hinrichs
Route 2
Kindler Ave
J. M. Gibney
Vinton, Iowa
Fairport
Muscatine Music House
E. E. Smith
Wilton Junction
Liberty
A. L. Sissel
Nicholson
Florist
Miller Greenhouses
Carpenters
Call
Muscatine County
Cr. W. Rose
Muscatine Hotel
Alfred Olson
Mulberry
Putnam
Lse
Northern Gravel Company
Bee-Gee Dress and Millinery
Furniture Mart
Dime Stores
Chaudoin Electric Company
Magnus Laundry
Ideal Lawnmower
East 4Th St
Nellie E. Robertson
West Third
Grahams Drug
Sweetland Ladies
Rummells
Evangelical Church
Barry - Althaus Hardware Co
J. Stellrecht Harness Shop
Schreurs Radio Store
Glasgow
VFW
City Hall Club
McBride
Henry Usen
Greenwood Annex
Joe Homeier
Lucas
Stokely Bros
Roy Tooman
Schmelzer’s
Hopkins’ Law Shop
Geo. Schmelzer Bottling Co
Ribbink Quilt Shop
Posals
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