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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1925
Page
7
Eugene Pasdach of 415 Lower Street reported his parked touring car was struck by a larger car about 9 pm on the Burling ton road six miles south of Muscatine. Pasdach and Miss Laura Smith were inside. four people in the other vehicle. Both cars caused damage but no injuries.
In San Antonio Col William Mitchell before leaving for Washington to testify Monday in a presidential air probe dismissed rumors of a bribe to keep him quiet as ridiculous. He asserted he could not be bought by any agency or individual and that his duty is to uphold the United States principles.
Miss Emma Howe a high school teacher described an auto interurban wreck Sunday. She said she was east on Fourth street turning onto Mulberry when the southbound interurban struck her touring car after she stopped to avoid the turn. She claimed the motorman did not stop in time.
The Rev. W P Ludwig preached farewell sermons as he leaves for Emden Illinois after four years in Wapello. The Grace church will install Rev G E Heidel next Sunday and begin services with his installation. Mrs Mary Foster Bryner and Miss Foster from Peoria Ill visit the Leyda home and attended the county Sunday school convention in Morning Sun, where Bryner led the divisional conference for Junior teachers and Leyda instructed Beginners and Primary teachers.
Sioux City Iowa September 22 A P Lee Collins father of Floyd Collins who died in Sand Cave Kentucky reappeared after a day missing He said he had been visiting friends in a Sioux City suburb He is operating a show at the Interstate Fair here.
Mr and Mrs Charles Peter son escaped serious injury when their automobile struck a girder on the high bridge and overturned while en route to Muscatine.
Mrs Amelia Goppelt of Chesaning Michigan died at her home Sunday September 20. Born in Muscatine she was the daughter of the late Rev K F Oberman. She is survived by her husband two daughters Marie and Florence of Chesaning one son Paul of Saginaw and three sisters Mrs William Henneser of Lauder Wyoming Mrs William Gretzinger of Burlington and Mrs Oscar Grossheim of this city.
A quartet of Miss Virginia Eichenauer on piano Miss Veronica Delaney and Miss Mary Vermel on saxophones and Frank Weber on drums entertained Kiwanis members at the Hotel Muscatine noon meeting. Reports reviewed from the Illinois and Eastern Iowa district convention held last week in Chicago. Local delegates included President J. H. Kendig A. C. Madden and J. F. Devitt.
In Washington Harris exited after a first inning injury when Myatt tagged him near third base. Three regulars from the champion lineup were sidelined, Peckinpaugh with an ankle injury and Walter Johnson with a sprained leg tendon.
Mr and Mrs Chester Diercks married at the bride’s Elkhorn home on September 18 with Rev Jerisid of Atlantic Iowa officiating. The couple, now spending their honeymoon in Muscatine with relatives, plan to move to Rantoul Illinois where he serves as a civilian employee at Chanute field.
The Women’s Athletic Association of the Young Women’s Christian Association met last night to map activities. They scheduled a Geneva Island trip with a wiener roast for Monday evening October 5 if weather allows, a Halloween party and initiation later in the month, and discussed minor point system changes. Canoeing instructions and a YW pool demonstration followed the business session. Adele Adams, vice president, presided with all members present.
Mrs William Rodgers hosted 30 children at 1500 East Fifth Street Saturday afternoon for Violetta Rodgers tenth birthday and Edwin Carlisle tenth anniversary. Games and prizes went to Edwin Carlisle Ruth Etter and Orville Valled. Pink and white decorations featured two large birthday cakes and candy doll favors were given.
Members of the Ladies of the Macabees held a social affair at K P Hall to close a successful membership contest. The losing side led by Miss Beulah Baker hosted the winners captained by Mrs. Ed Hank. A 6 30 picnic supper followed by a social hour and a business meeting. Mrs D S McDermid served as toastmistress.
A special meeting of the Lady Eagles lodge is planned for Monday October 5 at the Eagles lodge hall to celebrate the Muscatine lodge's second anniversary with a special program. Committee members Myrta Nichols William Link and Emma Horst organize arrangements. Only routine business filled the prior night’s session.
Mr and Mrs Ed Gremmel of 501 East Seventh street entertained Monday for visiting Mr and Mrs Paul Fuhlman of Peoria Illinois. The 6 pm gathering for 20 featured garden flowers, card games and a musical program. High score awards went to Mrs Fuhlman and Albert Marticke, with consolation to Mrs Orrie Edmondson.
The First Congregational church will host the fall social meeting at 3 p m Thursday in the church parlors. Open to all churchwomen, hostesses will be Mesdames Ralph Willis Edward Barry and Chester Richards.
Seven year old Jack Strain, son of W. P. Strain of 211 West Fifth street, entertained 12 classmates after school yesterday from 4 to 6 at a birthday party. Games, a birthday supper, a large cake, and garden flowers decorated the table.
The L Allegro Blue Triangle club of the YWCA resumed regular meetings with a supper party last evening in the U W parlors. Committee work was discussed and reports given including a conference report from Lake Okahpn near Milford Iowa in summer.
Mrs. Belford reported the abduction after two men halted their car and demanded money and jewelry. She threw $2,000 in jewels onto the floor and fled, leaving Belford, known as Hickory Slim, a famed gambler who rose from craps to bookmaker wealth.
Supper was served at 6 30. Regular meetings bi weekly being arranged.
The First Presbyterian church invites members to a supper and bazaar on Wednesday evening November 18. Plans will be discussed at a work meeting Thursday October 1 at the church. The West Hill division of the First Baptist ladies meet Wednesday evening at Mrs Josephine Freers 1148 Lucas Street. Mrs Ethel Sissel and Mrs Florence Rynearson host Miriam Rebekah Lodge Aid society Wednesday afternoon in Odd Fellows hall.
The Women's Mission circle of Mulford Congregational church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church for a work session.
Oakville Iowa announces a Saturday evening benefit concert by the Ladies Band. The program includes lunch with sandwiches pie cake cream and coffee to fund the group through winter practice. Also noted is the death of Mrs W C Smith of Wimbledon SD received by Mrs CO Eplifmers. Mildred McChesney is reported as recovering.
Gerald and Roland Zoff arrested in Waterloo July 18 face federal court in Cedar Rapids for violating the Dyer act by transporting alleged stolen automobiles into the state. Waterloo officials will testify. fall term opens with few cases for grand and petit juries. Grand jury to be empanelled this afternoon by Judge George Scott.
The Cornic family gathered for its annual reunion at Locust Grove park on Saturday. Elbert Dewain Cornic joined as a new member, and Elmer Cornic was elected president for the coming year. The Rev. W P Nicolas submitted his resignation effective September 30 to relocate to Wyoming Iowa for a new charge.
Kalona residents share visits and travel updates as Cecil Page returns from Elgin Illinois to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. H O D Page. A Bible school camping trip is led by Rev George Robb and wife with about twenty five youths near Kalona.
Mrs F R Isaacs from Chattanooga Tennessee visits family in Conesville as various relatives host gatherings in Muscatine Columbus Junction and West Liberty. Rev C T Riddington of Vin ton arrives to prepare for the community institute with a program featuring school room performances and an address.
L. Be West will hold a formal opening this week for his relocated Toggery Shop at 114 East Second Street. The remodel includes a copper front, double show window, interior layout with furnishing goods hats and tailoring, and an Arcola hot water heating system. West has operated in the area since 1912, moving recently from West Second Street. contracts were awarded to A A. Keath and Son Beach Storts Schmidt Bierman South Side Electric August Blaesing and A. C. Springborn.
The September meeting of Wilton Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary is set for Thursday afternoon at the vestry with entertainment committee chaired by Mrs. F. S. Abbott and others. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church meets Thursday noon at the vestry with hostesses listed. Rev. A. W. MecBlain and family arrived from Ft. Madison and preached Sunday. Local residents attended deaths, funerals, and visits, with several townspeople traveling to Ames and Iowa City for studies and work.
Rapid rise in fuel scarcity in British East Africa pressures railways, steamships, and small farm power plants to abandon wood in favor of oil sourced from Persia and India.
Surfboard riding behind a motorcycle becomes a popular pastime in Europe as riders showcase balance and agility on moving platforms. Enthusiasts cite thrill and freedom, while safety experts warn of risks and demand protective gear and training.
Dington hosts a two evening series with Rev Riddington addressing on The Community and State Institutions Wednesday and The Good Citizen of Tomorrow Thursday. The Lone Tree Reformed Church orchestra will provide the musical program each night.
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