Chas Freeman Dies in Dallas Prominent Southwestern Business Figure
Charles Kreeman frequent Muscatine resident died after an operation in Dallas Texas. He was closely linked with large business interests in the Southwestern metropolis. Survived by siblings Franklyn Freeman and Mrs W S Hill and by wife Louise Page daughter of Charles Page. Born June 15 1856. No funeral details yet.
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Charles Kreeman
Muscatine
Dallas
Texas
Franklyn Freeman
East Eighth Street
W. S. Hill
Smalley Avenue
Freeman
Texas City
Thno
Southwestern
Louise Page
Charles Page
Navy attracts youths of city in Muscatine
Muscatine youths show renewed interest in the U S navy with enlistments brisk in recent weeks. Paul Ogilvie, at Naval Station Newport, interviewees plan enlistment. Wesley Ruthenberg of 1213 Oak street goes to Chicago for enlistment but must report by June 6. Harold McKee contemplates service after a local hospital operation. William Cullen of 1213 Oak street leaves for Great Lakes training, formerly at Ronuch and Musser office.
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Muscatine
U. S. Navy
Paul Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Naval Station
New Port
R. I
Wesley Ruthenberg
William Ruthenberg
Oak Street
Chicago
Harold McKee
J. S. McKee
New York City
William Cullen
Mary Cullen Igy
Uncle Sam
Great Lakes
Ronuch and Musser
Youth trio charged with aluminum theft at Muscatine yard
A trio of local youths Toward McNair Otis Schulberg and John Yordt faced court for larceny of aluminum from Muscatine Metal and Iron yards after entering the site and stripping an engine. They received a 30 days suspended sentence. Also charged Fred Zimmerman remained in custody for stealing a brass beam from Richards & Sons meat market with hearing continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Metal & Iron Company
Justicao Crult
McNair
Otis Schulberg
John Yordt
Fred Zimmerman
Richards & Sons
Wilton and Orono Townships Reach Red Cross Quotas
Wilton township reported Red Cross subscriptions totaling 3700 dollars, above its 3650 quota, with plans to reach 4000. Orono township also said it is above its quota. The local committee urges township captains to accelerate rural solicitations to finalize returns by week’s end.
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Wilton
Orono
Two German Submarines Sunk Near Gibraltar by Allies
An Atlantic Port reports two of Germanys largest cruiser class submarines were sunk May 17 and 18 near Gibraltar by allied destroyers. Prisoners were taken from one submarine. Also noted: Chief Bender bought by the New York Americans from the Philadelphia Nationals. A ten round decision saw Low Tondler defeat Vincent Pokorman in Cleveland.
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Atlantic
Germany
Gibraltar
Chief Bender
New York Americans
Philadelphia Nationals
Bender
Fore
Shipbuilders
Low Tondler
Vincent Pokorman
Cleveland
Entertains for Bride of Wednesday Evening
Mrs Isabelle s Norton hosted twelve guests at her Lucas street home in Muscatine in a post nuptial formality for Mr and Mrs Harry Burgess who wed in Davenport Iowa. The event featured a six o'clock dinner and included the ring bearer Miss Billie Cleaves granddaughter of the bride. The couple were en route to Burlington when they paused for the visit with Mrs Norton and Burgess daughter Miss Leila Gladstone. Memorial day favors were given to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle S Norton
Iucas Street
Harry Burress
Davenport
Iowa
Burgess
Wilma Gladstone
Harrison Street
Muscatine
Norton
Miss Gladstone
Vearl Siderlin
Dorothy
Carl Cleave
James Siderlin
Welon Bates
Leila Gladstone
Richard Gladstone
World Known Young Couple Wed at Parsonage
Two Muscatine young people tied the knot Wednesday at Evangelical Lutheran Zion church parsonage. Rose Keesler became bride of Charles Weber with Rev. Haefner officiating. Attendants were William Weber and Annie Lorenzen. A four course luncheon followed at 904 Park Lane for about fifty guests. Rose is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keesler of Park Lane. Charles Weber is with Weber Button Co. and son of Mr. and Mrs. John Weber. They will reside with Rose's parents pending draft calls.
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Muscatine
Evangelical Lutheran Zion Church
Rose Keesler
Charles Weber
John Haefner
William Weber
Annie Lorenzen
Park Lane
Arthur Keesler
Park ‘Lane
Weber Button Company
Weber
Ise
John Weber
Summer Outing Parties At Geneva Island Aboard Boats
Memorial day excursions from Muscatine to Geneva Island featured two groups. One group of five couples traveled Wednesday evening for the Round-Up enjoying swimming canoeing dancing and music with a quartet. They returned Thursday night at 6 o clock with Mrs Gertrude Mark as chaperone. A second group of six stayed at Shore Acres for a picnic after the Cozy trip with a noon chicken dinner. Participants included J Butler and wife Tom Thorpe Davenport Rose Witteman Ruth Rosenund and Elwood Butz.
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Geneva Island
Muscatine
Via
Gertrude Mark
Shore Acres
J. Co. Butler
Tom Thorpe
Davenport
Rose Witteman
Ruth Rosenund
Elwood Butz
Burlington Road Kensington Red Cross Benefit Planned
Members of the Burlington Road Red Cross met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Glenn Will's home in Fruitland township to work on Red Cross tasks. They will meet again June 12 at Mrs. Roy Tooman's home for an all day session with a pot-luck lunch. On June fifth an ice cream and strawberry festival will be held at Mrs. C H Rider's home in Fruitland township with all proceeds to the Red Cross.
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Burlington Road
Red Cross
Glenn Will
Fruitland Township
Roy Tooman
C.H. Rider
Women Gift American Flags To Grace English Lutheran Sunday School
The W A C presented two silk American flags to Grace English Lutheran Sunday school with a Sunday morning dedication at 9 30. Mrs Neddess Ogilvie will present the flag. all members are invited to attend and meet promptly for the service. Elks hold successful dancing party at home on East Front street with about fifty couples dancing to Marianne and Ogle orchestra from Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace English Tutheran Sunday School
Neddess Ogilvie
ELKS
The
the Elks
East Front Street
Marianne and Ogle
Iowa City
Death of O T D Munn After Long Illness
O T D Munn of 710 Orange street died at Bellevue hospital after more than nine weeks of illness. Born December 27, 1851 he lived in the city over thirty five years. He married Martha Simpson forty five years ago and they had one child who died at twelve. Survived by wife two brothers Silas Munn Tipton Louis Munn Chicago and sisters in Topeka and Nebraska. He served as janitor of Jefferson school. Funeral plans not set awaiting word from out of town relatives.
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O. TD. Munn
Orange Street
Bellevue Hospital
Mr. Munn
Martha Simpson
Iway
Silas Munn
Tipton
Louiis Munn
Chicago
Liza Hatminger
Livina’ Klein
Topeka
Kan
Floyd Sanley
Nebraska
Milnn
Jefferson School
Davis Is Awarded Lieutenant Rank In Medical Corps
Dr. Austin Clifford Davis of Iowa City, son in law of Dr. J T Martin, has been promoted to first lieutenant in the medical corps through the war department. He is stationed at Town City and recently married Miss Helen Martin, former English teacher at the local high school.
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Austin Clifford Davis
Iowa City
J. T. Martin
War Department
Davis
Town City
Helen Martin
Miss Hartman Readers at Methodist Church Recital
Miss Inez Shamit will feature Miss Rebecca Hartman as reader at a Methodist church recital tonight. Hartman, a popular city entertainer, will contribute to the program enriching the evening’s enjoyment. Swimming Class Closed At Y M C A Ended after months of instruction for Young Women’s Christian Association members. The plan to continue through summer was halted by an unspecified inability.
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Methodist Church
Inez Shamit
Rebecca Hartman
Miss Hartman
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Graduation Week Planned For Local High School Soon
Final arrangements set for year-end exercises of the local high school graduating class. June 14 sees the commencement at the Grand Opera House with Dr. C E Klingaman delivering the principal address. The Class Day program includes a playlet How The Vote Was Won and a musico dramatic program. The class gift consists of 80 War Saving Stamps to fund a school gift. Commencement will feature music, an invocation by Rev W T Rogers, Kingman address, diplomas presented by President J Th Reay and a benediction by Rev Geo N Mendenhall.
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C. E. Ilingaman
Hotel Muscatine
J. B. Rendall
Grand Opera House
Alumnae Association
Selection Orchestra
Mamy
Fearis
Sale
Mildred Green
Horace Cole
Trovell Jahnke
Sthel
Ruth Fotsch
Winifred
Ida Bamford
Agatha Cole
Horace
Dottie Leonard
Mollie
Lillian Detthog
Madame Christina
Abe Ingham
Maudie Sparks
Blanche Pitchforth
Lizzie Wilkins
Florence Liebbe
Lily
Juanita Jono
Gerald Willams
Brixton
Iomo
Grieg
Thelma Knight
Pearl Appel
W. TH. Rogers
QO. I. Kiingaman
Geo. C. Wise
J. Th. Reay
Geo N. Mendenhall
War Service League Announces Membership Fees
The newly formed War Service League opens fee collection at Umscheid and Asthalter Book Store. Miss Gertrude Binhoff will handle dues and card distribution, with Mrs. J A St John as temporary chairman. Mrs J J Martin named director replacing Mrs J B Markit.
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Woman's Patriotic Society
War Service League
Umscheid and Asthalter
Gertrude Binhoff
J. A. St. John
J. J. Martin
New League
J. B. Mark
Officials Defer Plan to Hire Swimming Teacher Indefinitely
Officials announced the plan to secure a swimming teacher has been deferred indefinitely. The postponement leaves the program awaiting a new decision without a set timeline or new officer actions.
EXTRA SCOPE OF FOES ATTACK SPREAD
Allied forces retreat slowly under weight of superior Numbers as Germans press with large artillery and poison gas shells. In France fighting along the Aisne river region and near Cantigny, British and American fronts see raids and heavy bombing with both sides active. Pershing reports German attempts to downplay American combat gains and morale.
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Associated Press
France
Allette River
Aisne
Flanders
U. S
Washington
D. GC
Cantigny
General Pershing
War Department
Germany
Memorial Day Rites for Maria Barnett Thompson
Maria Barnett Thompson widow of William B Thompson dies at home in Muscatine Iowa Funeral services to be from the home Sunday afternoon interment in Greenwood She was born in Steeple Ashton England in 1841 came to America as a child married Thomas Johnson in 1867 to this union two children Thomas Jolson and his son William A Thompson survived by several children Carrie Johnson Lenz Frank A Johnson Harry C Thompson Ralph A Thompson and Herbert G Thompson She was a longtime member of First Methodist church Daughters of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps oldest member of Iowa Daughters of Veterans Her mother and sister served as Union nurses in the Civil War.
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Maria Barnett Thompson
William B. Thompson
Hfe
Hart Ninth Street
Muscatine
Iowa
Thompson
Steeple Ashton
Wiltehire
England
America
Sipehee
Thomas Johnson
Iowa City
Thomas Johnson Jolson
Corinth
William B. ‘Champ
Grandview
Mr. Thompson
Elizabeth I. Thompson
William A. Thompson
Ife
Carrie Johnson Lenz
Iowan
Frank A. Johnson
Daughters of Veterans
Adam Barnett
Grey Beards
Vicksburg
Funeral to be held Sunday at 1 PM in Iowa home
The funeral for the deceased will be from the home on Sunday at 1 o'clock p.m. The remains will be entered in Thompson Cemetery near Grandview, Iowa.
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Thompson
Grandview
Iowa
Schmidt Company Presents Benefit Recitals at Grandview and Ilnois City
The Schmidt concert company schedules two special recitals this evening at Grandview and Monday evening at Ilnois City. Mauda Marshal Bond of Davenport will read, aided by the Liberty quartet. Proceeds and an after-sale auction go to the Grandview Red Cross. The Evangelical church sponsors the event, the venue is the Opera House.
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Schmidt Concert Company
Grandview
Ilnois City
Mauda Marshal Bond
Davenport
Wilton
Evangelical Church
Opera House
Grandview Red Cross Chapter
Liberty Quartet
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Chas, Freeman
Iness
Southwestern City
NAVY
Larceny
Khaki Klub
Weed Park
Martha Washingtons
Major John
Mary Cullen
West Eighth Street
Ethics Club
Carl Schmidt
Muscatine Council No. 527
United Commercial ‘Travelers, of
S.o'clock
Red Men Hall
Geneva
Kensington
D. Munn
Bellevue Ilospitat
Colfax Water
C. E ‘Klingaman
Core Eee
Santos
Japan
Dyers Pork & Beans
Seeoe
Nyenhuis & Co
West Second Street
Mania Barnett Thompson
Greenwood
Schmidt Company
Journal
Permalife
National Storage Battery Exchange
Freers Tire’ & Battery Works
L. G. Regen
Mer
Phono
Charles Webster
Fayette County
Harding
E. D. Chassell
Tee
Heinz’s
Herwig & Co
Hershey Ave
Society
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Court OF Ikonor NO
Woodman Hall
J. Be Neny
Chanceellor
E. A. Sawyer
Reeorder
N. W
Muscatine Camp No. 106
Woodmen of America
Woodmen Hall
Olds
C. WH. Schwandke
J. A. Leyda
Il. O
Muscatine Hive No
Maccabes Hall
Clara Schaefer
Nelle Jucas
Jtecord
Graff
Pemolay Commandery
Will Graff
Recorder
Electa
Mreta
Merle Nesper
W. Ma Mru
Peart Seymour
Eratianaglald Union
Bloomington
Fy A. U
Pritay
Ned Menhall
I Wl Tewis
Geo. Scholten
Knigurts
Columbus
Laurent Counci
Ux. W
C. OF
Muscatine Podge
Pom N. G
John Fordhomt
Chas Schoonir
Prairie Encampment
J. A. Lemkav
Marc Baton
Miriam Reberail Lodge
N. G
Walters
Chant
Shelby Norman
Memorial Hall
Court House
A. Angle
John Koehler
Fort Front Street
Monan
My Brothers
Sain G. Bronner
Geo. St
Neee Royal Neighbors OF America
Woodbine Camp No. 142
Emma Geffinn
Oracle
Mary Meyer
Bfyrtle Kirk
Recorders
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