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The Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune from Muscatine, Iowa • Page 6

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Muscatine, Iowa
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'MARCH 17, 1938; Rural Schools of County Select Spelling Champs to Compete in Contest Practically all of tlie rural, schools in "Muscatine county today had completed selection of their representatives to the-county spelling contest to be conducted at the' Muscatine high school building on Saturday, March 26. The event will start.at 10.a,-m. A partial list of entrants, announced today at the office of Supt. E. D.

Bradley, is as follows: Bloomington Township. Locust Laura Warner, Dorothy Renner; substitute, 'Delores Adams. Kalorama: Beverly Pallett; Marjory substitute, 'bert Howard. Shiioh: Norma Holliday, Twyla Gauger, Fairview: Evelyn Fry, Alice Peterson; substitute, Mary Petersen. Oak Grove: Shirley Kemp, Ruth Shield; substitute, William Shield.

Township. Strawberry Hill: Robert Griffin, Elizabeth Griffin; substitute, Dorothy Koeppirig. Sand Prairie: Roland Rausch, Mary Alice Sheilabarger; substitute, Russell Armstrong. Cranston: Lois Townsley, Ruth James; substitute," 3Jernlce Fruitlanfl Township. Corwin: Shirley Thompson, -Marjorie DeFosse; substit'ute, DeFosse.

June Mittman: Maxine- Davis, Flor- Ronald Brei, Reinier. Olive Branch: Joseph Lawrence; substitute, Marilyn Brei. Fulton Township. Pleasant Prairie: Darlene Stormer, Donald Oawiezell; substitute Lavonna Sissel, Maple Grove: Nelda Egel, Nolo: Dorothy Peters, Joan Duge: substitute. Earl Peters.

Nicholson: Kenneth Ehrecke JJuthetia Merchant; substitute June Boldt. Crabapple: Raymond Sissel, Frank Angerer. Lake Township. Lucas Grove: Helen Sywassink, Silly Lemaster; substitute, Meryl Sywassink. 'Gaylord Maxwell; substitute, Donald Hamilton.

Pike Township. Adams: Maxine Fuller, Lois Buckley; substitute, lola Bixby. Pike: Loretta Longstreth, Blanche Heizer. Wild Rose: Lee Cadogan, Mary Kaalberg; substitute, Robert Kaalberg. Buffalo Margaret Hahn, Eugene Smith; substitute, Darlene Brenncman.

Poole: Floyd Park. Willow Grove: Gola Vetter. Seventy-Six Township, Walnut: Shirley Miller, Donni Hinman; substitute, Marie Frie. den. Central: June Noll, Marie Johnson; substitute, Marj ory Bow Hitler's No.

1 Nazi in Austria en. Green James Healey; substitute, Minnie Bair. Burr Oak: Margaret McBride Erma Kemper; substitute, Wayne Clea-rview: Eugene Middagh, Fae Hepker; substitute, Robert Vance. Bayfield: Agnes McCoy, Lucille Noll; substitute, Clifford Becker. Star: Doris Eichelberger, Morris Hoopes.

Union: Eugene Coler, Phyllis Ziegenhorn; substitute, Frances Foster. Hope: Martha Atkins. Moscow Township. Oak Hill: Nevin Birkhofer, Beatrice Birkhofer. Cedar Valley; Robert Walker, Melvin Brus: Alice McConnaha.

Champion, Hill: Betty DeVore, Lyle Barkalow; substitute, Donald DeVore, Moscow Arlene-. Birkhofer, Opal House, Oronp Township. Brbcfcway:" Darrell ''Tocum. Port Allen: HaiTey Hamilton, Valley: Gla Buster Wapsinonoc Township. Hazel Aurilee Wilson Stanley Elder; substitute, Dora Lee Smith.

Federal Hill: Glee Berry, Evelyn -Schaapveld; substitute, Edward Berry. Plum Grove: Hazle Steen, Charles Steen; substitute, Pauline Steen. Siloam: Jean Kelch, Wilma Vogel. Wilton Township. Yankee Hollow: 1 or Knouse, -Adeline Harmsen, Sunnyside: Burton Collier.

Rainbow: Annabelle Swanson, Herbert Hetzler; substitute, David McCleen. Goshen Township. Goshe-n Valley: John Newman, Delores Smith; substitute, Louis Shelter. Penn Avenue: Charles Smith, Veiiee Arnold; substitute, Twila Van Horn. Cedarville: Leland Spilger, Jean Lindle; substitute, John Bark'alow.

Leslie Hime, Alvin Jarvis; substitute, lin Jehle. Union: Dorothy Hildebrand, STorma Jean Barnhart; substitute, Laura Bell. Swamp: Marjory Dorothy Hoist; substitute, i Gladys" Blontpelicr Township. Pine Mill: -Ruth Kemper, Mary By personal decree of Adolf Hitler, party leader Joseph Buerckel was given supreme control of all Nazis in Austria under "the banner of the Reich swastika against which he is so strikingly framed above. -Nazi leader for the German Saar district and Hitler's representative in that historic plebiscite, Buerckel is making plans for the April 10 plebiscite on the Austro-German union.

Ellison; substitute, Dorothy Lange. Hazel Dell: Phyllis Dierdorff, lona Wainscott; substitute, Dorothy Westerhof, Patterson: Phyllis Harkins, Coryne Eis; substitute, Holland Fix. Swectland Township. Fairport: Helen Kallenberger, Darken Shoppa; substitute, Arlene Sell. Highland: Betty Miller, Calvin Moorhead; substitute, Henry Hansen.

Melpine: Anna Marie Hetzler, Donald Bently. Sweetland Center: Annabelle Thompson. Mount Grove: Gloria Rahlf. Union: Leo Salemink, Mary June Fischer; substitute, Paul Carter. Sweetland Valley: Frances Hines, Ruth Marolf; substitute, iaVerne Mosley: Stockton Districts.

Center Grove: Shirley Bohnsack, Roberta Kappeler; substitute, Eleanor Prairie: Bernice Nielsen, Erma Schlapkohl; substitute, Glenn Moeller. Fairview: Wayne Tank, Earl I Tyler. I Evans News Stand Is Now Established in Larger Quarters The Evans news stand, owned and operated by Mrs. Gr.ace Evans Crull, is now established in new and larger quarters in the Hershey bank building, opposite the light office. The news stand was established by the late George Evans 20 years ago and has been in operation here continuously since that time.

All of the latest magazines may be found at the store, conveniently displayed on tables and racks for the inspection of the customer. With the change to the new location, an innovation has been added which will appeal to shoppers wishing a place to rest or to meet friends. A waiting room open to the public, has been established at the rear of the store, providing a pleasant place for writing letters or for meeting in small groups. Besides magazines, the store carries various kinds of candy, gum, cigavets, cigars, tobacco and many other articles arranged in ample display cases. There is also a lending library the store.

Ullman Book Tells of Interesting Trip With Former Mayor Travels through and mountains irr South America in company with 1 a Muscatine- man, Herman; -Lord, described in- an-'interesting'book James Ullman, author, wnich will be available for readers at the P. M. Musser public library Praise of the' book and reference the former Muscatine mayor is contained in jn interesting article recently printed in a Los Angeles paper. Concerning his travels with Herman Lord, the review stated to "Ullman did not go alone, Persuaded to advertise for a companion he was presented with a Babbitt from. Iowa, who turned out one ol the most astonishing and likeable persons he had ever met.

and the Msri from Muscatine jest and talk their way. and mountains and vast yellow tide of the Amazon, Not a line in the book is tricked -out with fake hairbreadth escapes; and not a line of it is anything but a joy to Service Rendered by Employment! Office Revealed by Desing; One Muscatine man, "his- application for employment on file at the Iowa state employment office in the Hershey building, was 'transferred 1 "to Waterloo and began work this week a good- starting wage. The local office a from Waterloo asking for referrals: for, an. upholsterer. Glenn W.

Bell was registered here, as an upholsterer and his duplicate Referring to the book, the article states. of, Ullman's begins in- strain, describing the confusion of the start, and the to Lima, he left his unbelieving wife and- climbed the mountain to see what was on the other side and to go across South America a little known way. As he makes -his insane way-from 'the headwat- of the Amazon to the Atlantic, he wisecracks frequently There are stores, of. information about South America-and its governments, and people; and there are some splendid frequently lyrical but now flow-' ing over." card was mailed to the Waterloo "employment He secured the position. This is-ah example of the service that the office is able to render to persons who use facilities offered, Mr.

Desing points-out, Applications or registrations last week continued to keep the personnel in the employment office busy. Active file count now 1,586, an increase of 46 for the past week. Many persons are registering in anticipation of unemployment compensation -start July Nine women were plac- the week in both" regular and temporary work. Two. regular' farm placements were The report lor the week 17 mea and -17 women new; applications and .27 men and jiins women renewed'.

applications. Three war veterans filed new ap- and nine women were given private employment and applications of eight men and -four women were cancelled. One of the men obtaining -employment, was veteran. Application of one -znaii'-was transferred out of 'A total of 1,364 men, including -136 war veterans, and 222 women are now registered at the. off ice.

Reinterviews -during numbered 177 and' referrals'12; Pre-House Cleaning Sale Kemper; substitute, Marcella Bu- ewski. Glen Dale: lona Richter, Helen FLOUR 1.17 Big News! New Loaf Twisted for Extra Flavor! Try our new soft Twist Loaf today! Your first taste tells you the satisfying flavor, finer texture, better crust, better toasting quality and keeps fresh longer. You'll find it a real treat. Double Wrapped for Your Protection lona, FLOUR II). Bag-.

49 lb. Bafr. 63c 1.15 MARGARINE (PrlcBlndudtisc ID. COFFEE NATIONAL DE LUXE VACUUM PACKED l-lb. can.

RINSO 2 large QQc UK ACKERS MAJESTIC SALTED SODAS pkg. 15 SCOT TISSUE 1 1000-sheet SALERNO PURE Fig Bars 2 Mb. pkgs. Snider Catsup 14-oz. bot.

SALERNO Saltines NANCY TALBOT PINEAPPLE GOLD Layer Cake eoch29c DANISH FRUIT FILLED BAR SHAPED Coffee Cake Prlnc. Hall 1 Hall. Kintuckr Club Tobacco tinlOc THREE DIAMONDS FANCY GRADE Crabmeat 0 z. can Canvas Cloves pair 1 Oc HAZEL Apple Batter ge OK CLOSSj Argo Starch l-lb. pkg.

CERTAINTY Scratch Grain bag Potatoes FnncyU.S. No.l Idaho Rimvti Fancy Apples 4 tl Jl White House EVAP. MILK 3 SS, 20c Clabber Girl BAKXSa POWDER 32 OZ. 1 Q- CMI iyc IONA CORN A No. 2 Cans CRISCO Sbortbninir 1 In.

I 3 lb. Heiriz Soups Ex. Chicken, Gnzn-bo, Clam or Consomme. A 16 Oz. Cans Health and Economy Sole of EGGS 2 Doz.

30c RITZ Crackers 1 16. Box SPARKLE Gelatine Desserts 6 Pkgs. 2J Angelas Cello Pack 500 Fastidia Cleansing- Tissues 19c Sunnyfield Wheat Flakes 2 for 15c TOMATOES NO. 2 Cine Pillsbnry FLOUR 95c 1.85 Croak TOWELS 2 Rolls 19c FLOUR Nectar Tea SOAP 28c 33c POTATOES 5 Ibs. Porto Wean Sweet Cold Stream Alaska.

Pink SALMON 2 for 25c Tancy. Oolden Ripe BANANAS 3 Ibs. 20c Sultana TUNA 7 Oz. Can 15c Extra. Fancy Head Lettuce 2 Heads 15c no BAB, COCOA.

inn BAH ud aurora SNAPS lOc lb. Nico Skc Texii Grapefruit 5 fpr 20c -JUST OUT! March Issue of "VFoman's Copy FOOD STORES Starts Saturday and continues for Seven Days March 19 to 26 Inclusive Wallpaper-Paints-Housecleaning Needs A timely Sale for you Mr. and Mrs. Home when you're planning house paper, etc. You'll effect a considerable savings in the household budget by taking full advantage of the exceptionally low prices we're offering during this Seven day Sale.

WALLPAPER Off of the Regular Price 6 Our Wallpaper Dept. is the largest and most complete in city. Here you can find papers for every room. This is the time of year to take advantage of-ra distinct saving. Papers are more beautiful than ever this year and we, want you to come in an see them.

Over 300 papers in stock and ready for you. Come in an bring us your wallpaper problem and we will work them out for you. As a special inducement for you to take advantage of our sale, we are giving with every purchase of $2.00 or more in Walt- paper Dept. one 12 inch Smoothing Brush Free and enough paste for each room. Johnson's New Furniture Polish A new creamy wax Furniture Polish that will save housework and brings out the beauty furniture and woodwork.

Contains no oil to collect -dust hard wax finish with lustre. Cleans, polishes in one operation. Free Polishing Cloth. Size 18x24 inch and 1 Pint Bottle Lb. Can JOHNSON'S WAX A polishing- paste wax well and favorably known to every woman in the home.

59c 2 Lb. Can $1.10 AUTO DEAL Can of Wax, 75c value 1 Pint Can of Auto Polish and 59c GLO-COAT LIQUID FLOOR POLISH Requires no rubbing and easy to apply. Shines as it dries to a bright transparent lustre. Gallon will cover 3,000 square feet. For use on Linoleums, rubber, asphalt base, varnished and painted floors.

Tamms Floor Cleaner lor worn dirty floors, 1 lb. pkg regular price 1 Of 25c on sale J.VV.- Boyers no rubbing Liquid Wax, quart can regular price 89c, on sale Boyers Paste Floor Wax, 1 lb. can priced at 39c, on sale Jinx White Jelly Paint Cleaner, cleans any painted, varnished or enameled surface with less work: 2 gallon can 59c value at 24c Quart size, 34c value at "Wall Paper Cleaner, not crumble, 3 cans for Monroe Semi Gloss Wall and wood work paint pleasing shades, last drying and covers well. Reg. price $2.75 rai.

NOW Soilax, the pink powder that turns water green, package Cold Water Wall Size, price 30c lb. Sale PAINTS 5c VARNISHES PRICES REDUCED! Hard dryiii? Floor Varnish, quick drying, 1st grade -floor irarnish, regularly priced ttQ 10, S3.60 gal. Sale Lowe's Specification Varnish, a food clear varnish for general use. regularly priced 9Q J2.55 Sale Drying Enamel for furniture and wood work, 1st jradc, fast drying, high gloss, regular price C1 4 51.40 quart. Sale Diamond Black, fast drying, high gloss, black, suitable for both wire and frames.

Regular price 50c quart. Sale Special Sale Quality Sponges, Various 19c 39c 59c and 79c Nice soft, chamois skins, various sizes. Sale price, 49c 98c 1.19 and 1.69 Monroe Floor Enamel Exceptionally high gloss, covers well, 4 popular shades to choose from. Gal. 52.19.

Quart CQp cans, 80c A 5 FOOT LADDER WITH THE PURCHASE OF ONLY ONE GALLON of FLOORENE AMERICA'S FINEST SINCE 1883 BOTH FOR Frtt Cift far two want to FIOOREHFS 8Sth Sieond. wont you to try this en your Floert and Woodwork. you -floor. You will dip en It, Dries in 4 hours. FAIRALL PAINT STORE J-l 110 West Second St.

"We Give Bridge Tickets" Phone 345 Same, Merchandise and. Prices, Axel's -Dry- Goods Store, Grandview Avenue i i.

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