Prolonged Terms Advance in Muscatine District Court
Judge Frank Kelsey presides as the September term proceeds with default judgments, new pleadings, and time to plead granted in numerous cases. The grand jury reviews about 20 criminal actions while specific trials and motions address foreclosures, bank actions, and insurance disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kelsey
C. H. Leu
G. J. Robinson
Kelsey
C. E. Murray
Sarah T. Murray
Muscatine Clinic
Harry Freeman
McColm and Company
C. O. Romig
Daisy M. Metzger
Harry Metzger
Minnie Toussaint
F. A. Hubbard
J. O. Kemp
Mabel Kemp
Charlie Kahl
Grace Stormer
McTee and Company
Arthur H. Finley
Finley
S. G. Stein
L. C. Day
John D. Ryan
Hershey State Bank
Central State Bank
Ryan
Day
Stein
Hershey Bank
Eva Harkey
Prudential Insurance Company of America
D. W. Bates
Martin Oveson
Peoples State Bank of West Liberty
Alf Maro
Equitable Life Insurance Society of the United States
Leola Agnew
Leonard Agnew
Motor Service Company
Robertson Com
R. W. Schiele
Midwestern Food Products Corporation
Freda L. Luetje
Harry Luetje
Robert Haynes
M. P. Bomke
Ruby Krombach
Johnson Hardware Company
Marriage license issued to Ray Heston and Mildred Brabston
City records show Ray M. Heston and Mildred E Brabston received a marriage license at the Gen post office today. Notes mention Muscatine employers signing the NRA code totaling 356 and other local civic updates including Lions Club meetings and a city council session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray M. Heston
Mildred E Brabston
NRA
Yanea
Gen
W. S. McKee
Muscatine
W. J. Burnett
West Third Street
L. E. Burnett
Raymondville
Tex
Texas
Lions Club
G.A. Sywassink
A. W. Walde
J. A. Chamberlin
Chestnut Street
Douglas
Mich
Ames
Rota Sigma Pi
National
Fraternity For Women In Chemistry
Chicago
Finance Committee
Board of Education
City Hall
Fred Johnson
Washington Street
Ed Rider
Monroe Street
Century of Progress
Lansing
Grand Rapids
Rider
Jason
Walter
Grandapids
Cascades
Jackson
R. Pilgrim
Raymond
West Eighth
Truck Collision Causes Minor Damage in Muscatine
A Haynes and Pace Coal Company truck driven by Pete Wilhelm struck a car driven by George Thauren at Climer and Logan streets this morning. The truck had a sprung frame and loosened radiator. Thauren’s car sustained smashed right fenders and damage to the rear right wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes and Pace Coal Company
Pete Wilhelm
George Thauren
Muscatine
Climer
Logan Streets
Thauren
Kraschel Proposes Iowa Hog Plan And Market Rule
Lieutenant Governor Nelson Kraschel outlined a plan to restrict Iowa marketed hogs and other meats to open markets. He proposed converting 2,000,000 acres of Iowa cropland to pasture to meet annual feeder cattle needs and advocated leaving semi arid marginal lands fallow to protect soil. He argued direct purchases by outside packers hurt Iowa hog producers and sought federal encouragement to reduce meat tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nelson G. Kraschel
Norway
Marion
Kraschel
Foster Services to Be Conducted at Chapel Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Foster will be held at 2 p m Sunday at the Fairbanks Home for Funerals. Rev J B Rendall of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. Edith Lawson born Oct 9 1865 at Crystal Lake Illinois was married to Fred J Foster on Nov 9 1882. Surviving are two daughters two sons two sisters and one brother. One daughter preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Roland
Fruitland
D. F. McGrath
Marshfield Mo
Glen and
Grant
C. H. Sears
Kalamazoo
Mich
A. H. Hubert
South Elgin
Ill
Frank Lawson
Huntley
No Campaign Now Warns Off Welfare Solicitors
Mrs Opal Fore social worker warned Muscatine residents that solicitors claiming affiliation with the Muscatine Welfare Association are operating without approval. The warning comes as the annual financial campaign is held in November and offices have received reports of solicitors in the city.
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Muscatine
Elaine Martin Granted Divorce in Cruelty Suit
Elaine Martin was divorced from Laurence Martin in district court today before Judge Frank Kelsey. The suit, not contested, awarded Mrs. Martin permission to resume her maiden name Dale. The couple wed Sept 4, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Martin
Laurence Martin
Frank Kelsey
District Court
Notice of Dismissal in Otto v Steffen Suit
The suit filed by Bertha Otto against William and Anna Steffen was dismissed and filed with the clerk of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Otto
William
Anna Steffen
Housewife Reenacts Woodland Killing of Jeweler in Queens
Millie Prince 31 reenacts the Woodland death scene to police in a Queens wood revealing how she stabbed Charles J. Wolfert 56 with a souvenir knife after claiming he threatened her husband and son. She described the confrontation and alleged motive before authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Millie Prince
Queens Wood
Charles J. Wolfert
Wolfert
Cars Damaged in Collision Near Park and Second
Cars driven by Carl Stump of Muscatine and Mrs Louis Elfers of 117 Canon Avenue were damaged in a collision at Second Street and Park Avenue Wednesday night. Stump was driving a car owned by M L Shellabarger of Cedar Street. He was taken into custody after the crash and released today. Police under Chief W E Longstreth continue investigations.
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J. F. Devitt
Loretta Devitt
West
Third Street
Michigan
Illinois
Devitt
American Bar Association
Grand Rapids
Mich
Century of Progress
Chicago
Muscatine
W. H. Felconer
Davenport
Felconer
Journal Today
George Peck
Fruitland
Peck
Carl Stump
Louis Elfers
Canon Avenue
Second Street
Park Avenue
Stump
M. L. Shellabarger
Cedar Street
W. E. Longstreth
Cattle Truck Stopped After Davenport Charge
A cattle truck that ignored traffic signals and sideswiped a car on the Davenport Rock Island bridge was halted by Muscatine authorities Wednesday night. Drivers B H Fuller and Thoral Morgan gave names when stopped at Washington and Park. Morgan was fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving and Fuller five dollars plus costs for intoxication. Arresting officers were Sheriff Fred Nesper, Chief W E Longstreth, and Officer Frank Thauren.
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Davenport
Government Bridge
Rock Island
Muscatine
Washington Street
Park Avenue
B. H. Fuller
Thoral Morgan
Morgan
Fuller
Fred Nesper
W. E. Longstreth
Frank Thauren
Pleasant Prairie Social News Highlights and Travels
Pleasant Prairie families attend funerals and fairs in Chicago and worlds fair visits. Earl Berry travels to Chicago for Progress Century. Alfred Petersen returns from the world’s fair in Chicago. Mr and Mrs C W Fletcher and children visit Muscatine. Mrs Andrew Grimm recovers from coffee burns. Henry Meyhaus visits from Sioux City. Rev D D Tallman and son Clare visit Pleasant Prairie. Clare led a Boy Scouts trip in the Ozarks. Tallman conducts services in the local Presbyterian church. George Henke and Shirley Jean drive to Washington. Library of Congress holds 275000 volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
William Herman
Loren
William Grafe
Chicago
Earl Berry
Alfred Petersen
C. W. Fletcher
Betty
Vance
Donald
Muscatine
G. R. Cole
Donna Jeanne
Richard
M. E. Moorhead
Tallman
Ozarks
Clare
Blue Grass
Melpine
George Henke
Shirley Jean
Washington
Showalter and Hinkhouse Wed in Moscow Ceremony
Miss Helen J. Showalter daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel E Showalter of Moscow and Roy V Hinkhouse son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hinkhouse of Moscow were married at a Musserville Methodist church parsonage wedding this noon by Rev W H Slack. They will reside near Moscow. The bride is from Moscow farming background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen J. Showalter
Daniel E. Showalter
Moscow
Roy V. Hinkhouse
Frank Hinkhouse
Musserville Methodist Church
W. H. Slack
Hinkhouse
Greenwald Denies Charges in Divorce Case
Lawrence Greenwald answers Edith M. Greenwald's divorce petition denying abuse allegations. He seeks divorce and custody of their daughter Marilyn June. Mrs. Greenwald seeks alimony and custody with temporary and permanent support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Greenwald
Edith M. Greenwald
Marilyn June
Greenwald
New Continental Cars On Display In Muscatine Showrooms
Announcement from the Muscatine Used Car Market at Third and Mulberry says it has accepted the agency for the Continental line. The firm offers the lowest priced full size cars on the market with prices starting at 355 dollars F O B Detroit. New models are on display and the public is invited to inspect and ride in them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Third and Mulberry
Continental
Detroit
Retreat Arranged for Baptist Group
An officers retreat for members of all boards and heads of all societies of the First Baptist Church will be held Sunday at the Reesink cottage on the Cedar River near Highway No 22. Rev Vernon Shontz pastor announces. Attendees will leave after morning services. A basket lunch will be served. The year’s activity program will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Reesink
Cedar River
Highway No. 22
Vernon Shontz
Dates Set for Wheat Planting in Iowa Counties
Dr. C. J. Drake Iowa state entomologist announces fly-free dates for wheat planting in Iowa. In Muncia zine and Louisa counties the first safe planting date is Friday September 22 while Cedar and Scott counties use September 20. An anti Hessian fly drive invites farmers and county agents to begin late month to protect future crops. The Hessian fly can be controlled by delaying sowing so wheat emerges after flies have laid eggs and died. Fly-free dates apply to all counties statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncazine
Louisa
C. J. Drake
Cedar
Scott
Afrm
Iowa
Drake
Motorcycles Thrill Crowd at Pleasant Prairie Event
Pleasant Prairie booster club sponsored Labor Day program in Pauls Grove drew a large crowd. Activities included motorcycle polo races barrel races jumping and other stunts. Clyde Lancaster rode a motorcycle through a solid one inch board and suffered only a minor hand injury. Lancaster also showcased a balloon contest and a miniature auto powered by a Voss washing machine motor reaching 14 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Lancaster
Voss
Sorrells Case Alleges Adultery and Domestic Strife
Virete Sorrells charges her husband pursued other women and forced no more children while threatening to leave and then returning. She says in August he gave $20 for divorce costs, later moved them to her mother's home, and broke up the home. She seeks temporary and permanent alimony ten dollars weekly plus suit money and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virete Sorrells
Stunt Rider Highlight Draws Crowd at Outdoor Pavilion
A 12 year old stunt rider drew spectators as the evening entertainment. The event closed with a dance on the outdoor pavilion and bingo games for attendees.
Farm Women to Organize Soon in Muscatine County
The Muscatine county Farm Bureau plans to organize a women’s division to study the 1933-34 project Child Care and Training. Miss Elizabeth Armstrong announces the schedule for the first townships to be organized and the county training school set for Sept. 18 on Habit Training. Alma Jones from Iowa State College outlines a five lesson course with slides showing statewide work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County Farm Bureau
Elizabeth Armstrong
Alma Jones
Iowa State College
Ames
Skin Health Claim Promoted by Red-Blood Cell Support
An advertiser touts 8.S.S. as a general tonic that increases red blood cells and hemoglobin to boost oxygen delivery and skin clarity. The copy cites decades of unsolicited gratitude, urging readers to avoid switching away from the product and noting two bottle sizes available at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8.S.S
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Maudie Stoffels
Kemper Avenue
Justice of the Peace
J. C. Coster
Lee Mark
Lemoyne
Pasadena
Calif
A. F. Sissel
Vernon Shantz
Iowa Baptist Association
Fort Madison
Sunday School Officers Association
Muscatine County
Fred Pohlmann
Kindler Avenue
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ami
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden
Mass
Library of Congress
Samoline
Red Paint Store
Iowa Ave
Helen Showalter
Roy Hinkhouse
Zeerd Y
Ea Sorrells
UGK
Atlas
Jefferson Field
Water and Light
Prima
Telephone Company
Northwestern
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