Chairmen Announced for Iowa Federated Clubs Two-Year Terms
Mrs. Carl W. Reed announces the first two year appointments for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs through the Iowa Daily Press association. Des Moines leaders head committees on policy resolutions finance revision and council meeting planning with nine district directors aiding. Catherine Brown remains headquarters secretary and Hank P. Hofmann leads the bureau of speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Carl W. Reed
Cresco
Iowa Daily Press Association
Muscatine and Vicinity
William Larrabee
Clermont
F. W. Weitz
Des Moines
Eugene Cutler
H. H. Carter
Croydon
S. Franklin
Harry Haskins
Ushers and Page
Walter W. Webster
B. D. van Meter
W. H. Davidson
Burlington
Elbert A. Reed
Shenandoah
David Lennox, Jr
Marshalltown
A. D. Weise
Manning
Federation
H. C. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Agnes Samuelson
R. H. Sylvester
C. A. Knutson
Clear Lake
Reed
Hank P. Hofmann
Ottumwa
Bureau of
Girl Reserve Members Tour Local newspaper Plant
A Girl Reserve group visited The Musca wie Journal on a Tuesday afternoon tour. Led by Mrs. Betty Sheldon, the group included Marilyn Melton Shirley Williams Mary Louise Klink Beverly Brei Betty Gallaher Lavona Drewes Darlene Bennett Carol Bloom Joan Richardson Shirley Lindle Audrey Lindle and Gloria Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Reserve
Muscawie Journal
Betty Sheldon
Girl Reserve Department
Marilyn Melton
Shirley Williams
Mary Louise Klink
Beverly Brei
Betty Gallaher
Lavona Drewes
Darlene Bennett
Carol Bloom
Joan Richardson
Shirley Lindle
Audrey Lindle
Gloria Swanson
Fosters Entertain at Picnic for Baptist Class
Mrs Lena Schwab and her team entertained Mrs Margaret Fish and her winning team at a Delta Alpha class picnic at Rummell's cottage on the Cedar River Tuesday night. Supper for 75 members at 5 30 followed by croquet and games. Next meeting set for September first Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Schwab
Delta Alpha
First Baptist Church
Margaret Fish
Rummell's Cottage
Cedar River
Mission box project wrapped up at Ahlf home
The I C C Kensington group completed the missionary box materials Tuesday night at 215 Phillips street home of Mrs Katherine Ahlf. A luncheon was served during the social hour and she received a bouquet of garden flowers. The next meeting on September 12 will be a Wiener roast at Weed Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. C. Kensington
Missionary Box
Katherine Ahlf
Phillips Street
Weed Park
Early Romans Used Fresco and Mosaic For Wall Decorations
Early Romans used fresco painting and mosaic art along with marble incrustations to decorate walls. These techniques formed a core part of Roman mural programs and architectural embellishment in public and private interiors.
Dinner Table Etiquette For Colonial Children
A note on colonial American dining customs shows that many children were not seated at the table and stood during meals, reflecting strict household instruction and social norms of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
America
Portugal—Birthplace Rumor for the Ukulele
A brief line notes claims that Portugal is the real birthplace of the ukulele. The statement lacks detail and context, with no named individuals, dates, or organizations to verify the assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Silver Anniversaries Highlight Family Celebrations
The article lists multiple anniversaries and wedding milestones. Key events include the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCormick of 1213 Grand avenue with a Sunday dinner and open house in Keithsburg, the fifth wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. Jerold Hathaway, and the thirtieth anniversary of Louis Begey and Laura DuBois. It notes attendees, dates, and family connections across several households in Keithsburg and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. McCormick
Grand Avenue
Freddie Koepping
Keithsburg
Minnie Brewer Cunningham
Max Brewer
Roy Koepping
Freddie
Joyce McCormick
Holland
Mich
Jerold B. Hathaway
East Seventh Street
Dr. Hathaway
William E. Hathaway
Harry Waltman
Lucas Street
Dorothy M. Keckler
Aledo
Ill. Presbyterian Parsonage
Jerold Benton Hathaway
Louis
William Hainsworth
Elmer Tobias
Margaret Hawkins
Chicago
Donna Lee
Janet Rae
Hershey Avenue
Carl Foster
Route 4
Borgstadt Couple Marks 35th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H A Borgstadt reflect on three and a half decades since their Aug 9 1904 marriage at the German Baptist church. The Muscatine couple, once Sweet Springs neighbors, raised two children Glenn and Fern and have three grandsons and one granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Borgstadt
Lucas Street
Sweet Springs
Borgstadt
Dora
German Baptist Church
Walnut and
Sixth Streets
Chamber to Entertain at Dance Party
Muscatine junior Chamber of Commerce members host a dancing party at Geneva Golf and Country Club Thursday night at 8 30 p m to celebrate the street market project completion. Jack Nugent's orchestra will provide music with special entertainment features planned for invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Zenith Club Outing At Mrs Wilsons Country Home
Mrs Marjorie Wilson hosted the Zenith club of the YWCA at her country home Tuesday night with Miss Maxine McCleer assisting. A picnic supper was served as members including Mary Gaeta Esther Stortz Ruth Stortz Barbara Weis Hazel Rittenhouse Catherine Mittman Lucille Heussner Frances Kelley Dorothy Smith Irma Dooley Virginia Moore George Moore Douglas Wilson Ruth Dawson and others gathered. The next meeting will be run by Dorothy and Geraldine Smith and Esther Coon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Wilson
Zenith Club
Maxine McCleer
Mary Gaeta
Esther
Ruth Stortz
Barbara Weis
Hazel Rittenhouse
Catherine Mittman
Lucille Heussner
Frances Kelley
Dorothy Smith
Irma Dooley
Virginia
George Moore
Church Ice Cream Social Planned by Girl Knights
The Girl Knights class of the United Brethren church has completed plans for an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday night. Mrs Leta Watters serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Brethren Church
Leta Watters
Silk secret kept by ancient China revealed to world
For centuries the Chinese guarded the technique of silk production and let outsiders believe the fiber came from trees. This wall of secrecy kept silk trade tightly controlled and ensured China’s dominance in the early textile economy.
Local Woman Committee Appointments Noted in Meeting
The article lists several women serving on committees including Bernice Dietrich Margaret McTurk Jessie Breedlove Myrtle Hecht and Dorothea Nelson across soliciting purchasing and table duties at the club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Dietrich
Margaret McTurk
Shower Fete Honors Two Young Brides Elects
Mrs Edwin Doran and Miss Dorothy Gockley were honored at separate showers. Hosts at the Peters home welcomed guests including Mrs Curtis Cromer Sr and Milan Illinois guests. A linen and book of life were part of the celebrations with guests listed from Wilton Davenport Rock Island and Milan. A future linen shower for Mrs Doran is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Doran
Darleen Cramer
Dorothy Gockley
Fred Peters
Helen Doran
Doran
Peters
Bartlett Street
Virginia Budelier
Curtis Cromer, Sr
Dorothy Cromer
Genevieve Cromer
Milan
Ill
Gertrude Bannister
Gloria
Davenport
Rosemary Doran
Rock Island
Virginia Buchelier
Roberta Moylan
Curtis Cromer, Jr
Wilton
Marilyn and
Ardyth Peters
Helen Figg
Evan Garvin
Anita
Arlene Hartman
Glenna Walton
Helen Rogge
Amelia Doran
Lorraine
Phyllis
Past Noble Grands entertain with Mexican motif
Mrs Helen Fisher hosted the Past Noble Grands club at 913 Sycamore street with Mrs Alta Eis of Davenport assisting. Prizes went to Mrs Grace Hawkins first Mrs Edna Rogers second and Miss Alma Cecil Davenport consolation. Luncheon carried a Mexican motif. September hostesses named Della Boston and Bernice Vetter. Davenport Rebekahs invite attendance at Credit Island picnic Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NOBLE
Davenport Rebekahs
Credit Island
Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting and Missionary Picnic Postponed
The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon at the parish hall for the monthly business meeting. The Walnut Street Missionary Society picnic scheduled for Thursday afternoon has been postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid
Walnut Street Missionary Society
Two West Liberty Guests Honored at Evening Party
Miss June Mosher and Miss Genevieve Crow hosted a party at 410 West Fourth Street to honor West Liberty guests Miss Mary Edith Kirby and Miss Dorothy Holmes. The event featured a Mexican theme with prizes won by Miss Darlene Soil and included attendees Misses Marion Van Zandt, Betty Eppel, Darlene Soll, Clara Louise Bloom, the honorees, and the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Mosher
Genevieve Crow
Mary Edith Kirby
Dorothy Holmes
West Liberty
Mosher
West Fourth Street
Darlene Soil
Marion van Zandt
Betty Eppel
Darlene Soll
Clara Louise Bloom
Ladies Aid Picnic Plans at Weed Park
The Ladies Aid of the Evangelical and Reformed church will host the annual picnic at Weed Park on Thursday with a business meeting program and afternoon treat. Mr and Mrs Herman Korneman of Chicago will attend as out of town guests and a family supper is planned at 6 o'clock. Families should bring sandwiches table service and a covered dish. If rain occurs the event moves to the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Weed Park
Herman Korneman
Chicago
Social Meet Enjoyed by League Members
Zion Luther League members met Tuesday night at the Weiss farm west of Muscatine for a social evening and a parish hall cleaning fundraiser. Activities included games and a wiener roast. The committee featured George Boldt as chairman and Edith Weiss, Irene Stange, and Henry Meyer. A business meeting and program are planned in two weeks at the parish hall with Emma Gross, Florence Marten, Ruth Rhodes, Emer Weiss, George and Edmund Kublick, and Richard Sindt in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Luther League
Weiss Farm
of Muscatine
George Boldt
Edith Weiss
Irene Stange
Henry Meyer
Emma Gross
Florence Marten
Ruth Rhodes
Emer Weiss
George
Edmund Kublick
Richard Sindt
Memorial Service Held for Miss Mull by Mission Society
Miss Carrie Mull, who died in June, was remembered at a United Brethren Missionary Society meeting. Charter member since 1879, she supported leper colony work in Sierra Leone Africa. A memorial offering was sent to the colony and one new member joined the society. The next meeting is September 5 hosted by Mrs Jennie Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Mull
United Brethren Missionary Society
Miss Mull
Society
Myrtle Hecht
Pearl Bitzer
Sierra Leone
Africa
A. L. Brandstetter
Father Damien
Mildred Wagner
Ralph Schwertfeger
Missionary Society
Jennie Pollock
United Brethren Church
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Federated Clubs of
Iowa
Fosers
Kensington
Bird and Fish
GEO. Kranz & Son
E. Second St
Ralph J. Wittich
W. 3Rd Street
Phon
Dan Borgstadt
Richard and
Ruth
Raymond Zeller
Bloomington Township
R. H. Geertz
Mir
Frank Foster
Cecil
Frances
Shirley
Mary Foster
High Prairie
Phyllis Birkett
Wenatchee, Wash
Erla
Golfrey Easterla
Napoleon, Mo
Fred Borgstadt
Houser Street
MR. and Mrs. Borgstadt
Chamber
Mrs. Wilson
Zenith
New York
Barbara Smith
Ray Morton
William Z. Breed
Barbara
Ray
Lucille Grosjean
Clara Freers
Margaret Roth
Dorothea Barney
Sydney Schnedler
Ed Paetz
William Gockley
Thomas Birkett
Mrs. Hintz
Arlene
Anita Hartman
J. B. St. Clair Bottling Works
Mission Society
Arril
American Institute of Laundering
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