Salvation Army boards named for Muscatine County
Adjutant Norman S. Marshall announces the Muscatine County Salvation Army advisory board for the coming year. Dr. T. F. Beveridge presides with a large roster including W. E. Downer S. G. Stein Sr. T. H. Ogilvie and many local leaders. Boards exist in every Iowa county to aid in relief and moral rescue work and to advise on Army policy.
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Muscatine County
The
Salvation Army
Norman S. Marshall
Iowa
Army
T. F. Beveridge
W. E. Downer
S G. Stein Sr
T. H. Ogilvie
Jesse Stephens
M. P. Bomke
A. J. Magnue
Laura Ward
E. R. Tipton
H. G. Johnson
Harry Hahn
Lady
Boston
L. L. Lupton
Charles Fox
J. A. Chamberlain
P. J. Barry
George Patrick
Sollie Rosenfield
G. L. Byers
R. M. Wishart
H. A. Bomke
Harry Hagermann
Det T. W. Tuomey
Muscatine
Walter Light
Harry Nolte
W. R. Thorp
West Liberty
H. W. Thurston
W. D. Harris
Wilton
George W. Broders
A. E. Kretschmar
Stockton
Charles Smith
Moscow
H. Daedlow
Atalissa
L. B. Smith
B. L. Metcalf
Nichols
M. D. Pope
H. Nietzel
Conesville
Mercury to Take Big Drop Sunday
Remote from Muscatine, warm weather gave way to reports of snow in Helena. AP dispatches warned a northwest disturbance would be felt locally. Thermometer hit 90 at noon, with a 2 inch river drop lowering the level to 1 ft 7 in as forecasts call for a Sunday temperature drop.
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Muscatine
Helena
Mont
Associated Press
Grandview News highlights local calls and school elections
Grandview Florida reports W G Cocklin and wife made business calls at Moline and he will start work there Monday. Ada Becky and wife visited William DeVries. Grandview high school elected officers for each class with names for president, vice president and secretary treasurer. Miss Lila Kemp edits Megaphone. Genevieve Dumphy returns to Hershey hospital. WRC convention attendees listed. Mrs Jackson improving after operation in Anamosa.
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Grandview
Fla
W. G. Cocklin
Moline
Cocklin
Adam Becky
Conesville
William DeVries
James Buster
Paul Rexroth
Lila Kemp
Dean Graham
Alfred Gaskel
Marion
Virgel Weile
Tom Fry
Columbus Junction
W. B. Jackson
Anamosa
Oakville Boy Touring Venice in Italy
Oakville Iowa Sept 19 Charles Thompson an Oakville boy is touring Venice and other Italian cities and expects to spend many months there He will visit Oakville later Word from F E Jamison and family who left for Arvilla North Dakota reports a safe journey though rain The trip was by auto in four days Jamison plans to farm several bun
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Oakville
Charles Thompson
Venice
Italy
Mr. Thompson
F. E. Jamison
Arvilla
N. D
Auto
Jamison
Girl 14 Composes Song Dreaming of You in Columbus Junction
A 14 year old Columbus Junction freshman, Dorothy Morgan, wrote both words and music for the song Dreaming of You. The piece was performed at a high school assembly, and an artist's edition has been issued by a leading New York music house.
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Columbus Junction
Dorothy Morgan
Columbus High School
New York
W. E. Ruston
E. W. McWilliams
Iowa City
Washington
Ruston
Dr. McWilliams
A. C. Hollinway
West Liberty
S. T. Sinnett
Muscatine
C. D. Kirkpatrick
Keota
E. H. Lauer
S. A. Chambers
Ainsworth
G. C. Neiswanger
Thomas Nash
Minneapolis
E. M. Neiswanger
Carlson
Strife
Fairfield
Neiswanger
Dora Smoke
John Vince
Columbus City
Vanella
C. L. Wilson
Conesville
J. A Harris
Cedar Rapids
Anna Cuthamp
Charles Filiason
F. H. Johnston
Holly‘ar
Albert McCullough
J. W. Hendrickson
Gladwin Merchant
H. A. Harbison
Harbison
Pearl Gipple
Winfield
State University
Paul Grouwinkle
Ames
The
State College
Virgil Frazer
Davenport
Wapello
Lela McKean
F. E. McKean
Ray Hoyt
Roy Fletcher
Miss Hazel
Annawan
Wyman
Asa Wagner
Third Street
Lonnie Page
Ed Thomas
Chicago
Burlington
C. J. Bollenbach
H. A. Kreiger
T. N. O'Neill
Scotland Yard hunts alleged absconder with 100 aliases
Police investigators pursue a fugitive described as an alleged absconder who already uses about 100 aliases. Authorities warn the case involves a person of complex identity history and ongoing pursuit across jurisdictions.
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Police
Scotland Yard
Civil War Vet R F Preeper Dies or Fights Illness
Dred acres near Arvilla are noted for the coming year as R F Preeper, a Civil War veteran, lies in serious condition at his home with complications from kidney trouble. His long decline has raised concerns about his recovery.
Muscatine Mayor Announces Surging Municipal Light Subscriptions
One year ago today in Muscatine Mayor Joseph B. Miller announced that 1600 customers had subscribed for municipal light, more than double the expected number when the plant opened.
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Muscatine
Joseph B. Miller
Moonlight Steamer Excursion Draws Large Muscatine Crowd
Local notes recall a crowded moonlight excursion aboard the Steamer St. Paul sponsored by the Muscatine Kiwanis club. The event, weather threatened, was the season's sole departure from Muscatine on that vessel and plans extend to Davenport weekend cruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Muscatine Kiwanis Club
Muscatine
Davenport
Bruner Granted Divorce From Wife Helen Bruner
District Judge D W Jackson signed the decree granting C L Bruner a divorce from Mrs Helen Louise Bruner on grounds of desertion. Attorneys listed are Drake and Wilson.
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C. L. Bruner
Helen Louise Bruner
D. W. Jackson
Drake & Wilson
Bruner
Legion Resumes Canvass Monday in West Liberty
West Liberty Legionnaires plan to continue a drive toward a five million dollar endowment, halted briefly by weekend business. The local group has raised its quota of 385.65 dollars and collected extra donations for Gold Star markers along primary road No. 7. Campaign leaders include E. L. Hutcheson, the Rev. Noel T. Adams, the Rev. Frank Barry, Mrs. May Myers, Mrs. Susie Lewis, Mrs. Rozella Wolf, W. B. Jayne, W. L. Watters and Robert Brooke Jr.
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American Legion
West Liberty
Rozella Wolf
W. B. Jayne
W. L. Watters
Robert Brooke, Jr
Eastern Star chapter hosts farewell for Christina Shoemaker
Officers of the Electa chapter of the Eastern Star hosted a farewell party at Mrs. Mary Hill’s home on Washington street. The event honored Christina Shoemaker, the chaplain, who leaves for Detroit, with a farewell gift after a 6:30 picnic supper and an evening of games and informal diversions.
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Electa Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Mary Hill
Washington Street
Christina Shoemaker
Detroit
Stolen Hat Found With Traveler Martha Brown
Georgie Gamble, 16, committed to the state school for girls at Mitchellville Iowa after being found with Martha Brown, 17, in Moline. Brown claimed ignorance of a Burdette Gable hat later recovered from a traveling bag. clothing tied to the case was being held for room charges at Hotel Muscatine.
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Georgie Gamble
State School For Girls
Mitchellville
Georgie
Moline
Martha Brown
Washington
Sam Dye
Gamble
Muscatine
Burdette Gable
Gable
Martha
Senators Beat Sox 3 2 in opener of doubleheader
Washington tops Chicago 3 2 as Reuther out dueled Faber Thurston. Sam Rice collects four hits to extend hitting streak to nine with a triple and three singles and Goslin hits a fourth inning homer. Browns defeat Yankees 9 6 in first game of doubleheader with Robertson hitting his 13th homer.
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Washington
D. C
A. P
Reuther
Faber
Thurston
Chicago White Sox
Sam Rice
Goslin
Browns
Yankees
New York
St. Louis
Robertson
McManus
Gaston
Dixon
Hargrave
James
Johnson
Bengough
Schang
Supper Party to Mark Close of Lodge Contest
The Ladies of the Maccabee lodge plan a Monday supper to mark the contest’s close. The losing team led by Miss Beulah Baker will host the winners led by Mrs. Ed Hank. Supper is at 6:30 for members only, with each providing dishes and silverware.
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the Maccabee Lodge
Hennon-Hadley Reunion Held at Weed Park Today
The yearly Hennon-Hadley family reunion gathers 40 relatives at Weed Park with attendees from Washington and nearby cities. A basket dinner is served at noon and a supper at 6. The day includes formal activities and fellowship among kin.
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Hennon-Hadley
Hennon- Hadley
Weed Park
Washington,r
St Marys Church Dinner and Sale Set for Nov 12
Women of St Marys church arranged plans for their annual dinner supper and sale to be held at the armory hall on Nov 12 at a meeting yesterday at Mrs George Lorber’s home 905 West Fourth Street Plans will be advanced at a meeting Thursday afternoon at Jospehine Missel 324 Main Street.
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ST. Mary Church
St. Mary’s Church
Armory Hall
George Lorber
West Fourth Street
Joséphine Missel
Main Street
Mittman Home Hosts N and N Club Party
Mrs. Carl Mittman entertained a group of N and N club members yesterday afternoon at 909 West Third street. Fancy work and social conversation kept guests engaged. Mrs. A. L. Lindee of Union street will host the club in two weeks.
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Carl Mittman
N and N Club
West Third Street
A. L. Lindee
Union _ street
Milwaukee Will Reduce Rate to Fight Bus Lines
Des Moines Iowa September 19. A. P. reports the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad will cut rates and improve schedules to cities served by competitors. Des Moines Boone and Des Moines Storm Lake routes will begin tomorrow with higher service and lower fares. H W Warren district passenger agent says auto competition nearly halted business and the railroad aims to annihilate bus service in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Warren
Iowa
Kensington M. S. club meeting hosted by Mrs Lynne Paulin
An afternoon Kensington was held by members of the M. S. club yesterday afternoon when Mrs Lynne Paulin entertained at her home at Sixth and Sycamore streets. The hours were informal. Mrs Grover Lawrence will entertain the club in two days.
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Kensington
M. S. Club
Lynne Paullins
Sixth
Sycamore Streets
Grover Lawrence
Lucas Street
High Prairie church supper postponed to unknown date
The annual chicken supper of the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal church set for Sept 22 at the church is postponed indefinitely. The Banner lodge memorial services are scheduled for 8 pm Tuesday at Maccabee hall. Wimodausis club members will be entertained Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Ralph McBride home 218 West Seventh Street.
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High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Banner Lodge
Degree of Honor
Maccabee Hall
Wimodausis Club
Ralph McBride
West Seventh Street
Fuller & Hiller Hardware Suit Against J L Snyder
Fuller and Hiller Hardware sues J L Snyder for 158 96 on an account. Nichols Tipton and Tipton represent the plaintiff in the district court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller & Hiller Hardware Company
J. L. Snyder
Nichols, Tipton & Tipton
Reverend Batchelor Resigns pastorate for Evangelistic Work
The Rev. Miss Inez Batchelor, pastor of the First Friends church, resigns to pursue evangelistic work. The Rev. Miss Viola Smith of Salem Iowa will assume the Muscatine pastorate and lead services tomorrow. Smith has conducted services here recently. Batchelor will team with Rev. Miss Nettie Springer for evangelistic work, beginning a Nebraska tour in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Batchelor
First Friends’ Church
Viola Smith
Salem
Muscatine
Miss Smith
Miss Batchelor
College students shot while fixing tire near Bethany Neb
Two Nebraska Wesleyan students Mildred Stewart and Kenneth Pilmore were struck by stray bullets while riding with four others after an all Wesleyan mixer near Bethany. A minister Wendell Miller of Roca and others were present. Stewart suffered a bullet fragment in her neck and Pilmore had pellets lodged in his back. Both injuries were shallow and not yet removed.
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Lincoln
Neb
A. P
Nebraska Wesleyan Univerity
Bethany
Harry Taylor
University Place
Mildred Stewart
Dorchester
Kenneth Pilmore
Tecumseh
Wendell Miller
Roca
Miss Stewart
Iowans Plan Attendance at Tuberculosis Conference
Des Moines reports a list of prominent Iowans attending the Mississippi Valley conference on tuberculosis in Lansing Michigan from September 25 to October 1. Names include Dr H V Scarbrough state sanatorium Oakdale Ellen Standing Pine Knoll Ottumwa Dr John H Peck Des Moines Miss Charlotte Garrison Broadlawns Adah Hershey Public Health Nursing Des Moines Dr J C Painter Sunnycrest Dubuque H B Moorhead Scott County Tuberculosis Davenport and Dr J W Kime Fort Dodge.
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Des Moines
Lansing
Mich
H. V. Scarborough
Oakdale
Ellen Standing
Pine Knoll
Ottumwa
John H. Peck
Charlotte Garrison
Broadlawns
Adah Hershey
Choice Hampshire auction sale of 35 gilts and boars
Thirty five head of gilts and male pigs from J. J. Robertson Hampshire herd will be auctioned at Midway Farm between the Junction and Columbus City on Wednesday afternoon September 23. Sired by champion boars with top show sons and blue ribbon lineage from Oskaloosa Burlington Davenport fairs and the 1924 Peoria National Swine Show. This lot includes outstanding animals valuable to a farm herd.
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Columbus Junction
J. J. Robertson
Hampshire
Midway Farm
Junction
Columbus City
Peoria
Ainsworth Social Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. Adam Ferguson of Chicago guests her sister Mrs. Mary Chifiak. Warren Butler of El Paso Texas visits friends. W R C convention attendance from Ainsworth. A child born to Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Edmondson. Pauline Brookover returns to Des Moines. Mrs. F E Speseard visits in Washington. Ladies Aid meets at J A Marsh’s. Miss Kellar resigns as domestic science teacher. Miss Roberts to Fairfield to complete college work.
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Ainsworth
Adam Ferguson
Chicago
Mary Chifiak
Warren Butler
el Paco
Tex
S. T. Wheeler
Frank Wood
Geo. Carson
E. Richards
Columbus Junction
Marshal Edmondson
Pauline Brookover
Des Moines
J. A. Marsh
FE. W. Speseard
Boie Kurtz
Washington
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Kellar
Merle Hay’s Mother to Attend Legion Conventions
Mrs. Harvey Hay of Glidden Iowa mother of Merle Hay who was among Iowa’s first World War fatalities will be guest of honor at the state and national Legion and auxiliary conventions in Council Bluffs and Omaha. She will attend as guest of honor of the Council Bluffs auxiliary during both events.
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Kansas
Acklin Nordyke
Wichita
Tulsa
Council Bluffs
Harvey Hay
Glidden
Merle Hay
Legion and Auxiliary
Omaha
Hay
Presbyterians to Attend Iowa Presbytery Meetings
Three representatives from the First Presbyterian Church will travel to Washington Iowa to attend sessions of the Iowa City Presbytery. The meetings run from Tuesday evening through Wednesday with Rev J B Rendall pastor, S T Sinnett and F C Shinabarger among the delegates. A note mentions the British Broadcasting Company of London earning a profit of 424000 dollars in the past year.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. B. Rendall
S. T. Sinnett
F. C. Shinabarger
Washington, Ia
Iowa City
British Broadcasting Company of London
Archery Advocated as Graceful Aid for English Women
In England, archery is promoted as a means to cultivate grace and dignity among women. Proponents argue the sport builds poise, health, and social refinement for participants.
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England
Bids Rejected For Temple Webster City Project
Bids for the new Masonic temple in Webster City were rejected as too high. A fresh letting is set for November 1. The estimated complete cost is 56,900 dollars. the three bids would have raised the total well above this figure.
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Temple
Webster City
Masonic Temple
Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Cooper Dies at 68 in Des Moines
Mrs. Hattie Elizabeth Cooper 68 of 104 Latham Street died at 7 45 PM at Hershey Hospital from complications after illness. She had returned from visiting her son Alvin in Vinton Indiana and had lived with her daughter Addie Drumm. She was born Hattie Thomas in Akron Ohio on September 20 1856 and had lived in Des Moines and Fairport before settling here. She married John William Cooper in Muscatine at age 29 and lived in this city for 48 years. Survived by five children Alvin Earl Davenport Boyd Quincy and Addie Drumm four grandchildren and three brothers John Thomas Latham Thomas and Harry Thomas. One daughter died nine years ago. Funeral 2 39 PM tomorrow at Meters Funeral Home with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Hattie Elizabeth Cooper
Latham Street
Hershey Hospital
Des Moines
Fairport
John William Cooper
Muscatine
Cooper
Court House
Pageant postponed by rain at Bethel church event
A heavy rain halted the Bethel church pageant near Springdale after a day of events. The historical show featuring John Brown, with Alex Miller of Washington and a State University of Iowa speaker, will be rescheduled for Sept 25. Also noted was a barbecue by Jeff Thompson and sales by the Ladies Aid society. Roscoe Anderson of Rochester died at Mercy hospital Iowa City. He was 37 and survived by his wife, parents, siblings, and nephew of Harrison Hess. Funeral set for Sunday in Rochester.
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West Liberty
Bethel Church
Springdale
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Alex Miller
Washington
State University of Iowa
Jeff Thompson
Muscatine
Ladies Aid Society
the Bethel Church
Roscoe Anderson
J. D. Anderson
Rochester
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Harrison Hess
Masons Sponsor Closing Excursion of Season on Sept 25
The Muscatine closing excursion from Muscatine is set for next Friday evening September 25 aboard the steamer J. S. Arrangements are by the Cornucopia club and the Muscatine Shrine club. Charles Creath's recording orchestra, active in St. Louis all summer, will perform aboard.
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Muscatine
J. S
Cornucopia Club
Muscatine Shrine Club
Charles Creath
St. Louis
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Salvation Army Board
Tion
Mercury
Forst
Grandview News
H. R. Gurtner
Sherman Street
Denver
J. H. Benson
Lady Eagles Lodge
Eagles Lodge
Elmer Beitz
Lake Park Boulevard
Heinz
Maxine Mosher
Brook Street
Jack Henry Henderson
Clinton Street
Muscatine Ministerial Association
James Walters
Vandha Hershey
Iowa State College
Charles Kautz
Jerome Hughes
Murray Othmer
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Elmer Schmidt
Harper-Brown Club
Charles FE. Ford
Y. M. C. A. Boys
Stella Butler
Great Falls, Mont
Mrs. Butler
George M. Sharrar
Frances Sharrar
Arthur Lindley
Robert McCartney
Mystic
William Hall
East Front Street
Y’s Men’s Club
Louis Grimm
Canon Avenue
Effie Thompson
Muscatine Laboratory Association
Mansville
Cleveland
Shelby
Ethel Boyer
Brokelawn Avenue
Palmer Jennings
J. C. Coster
Herman Smith
Muscatine Journal
University of Iowa
Legion
Temporari
Star Markets
Georgia Gamble
Senators
SOX
Outpitches
Mittman
Milwaukee
Miss Viola Smith
Legionaires
Cord Tires
Paul’s
Paul Grafe
Walnut Street
Alex
Miller of
Masons
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W.g. Block CO
Laurel Building
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