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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

6

Kochneff Cook Wedding Planned for Sunday

The wedding of Miss Ann Kochneff and James Cook is set for Sunday September 3 at 2 p m in the United Brethren church. The Rev A L Brandstetter will officiate as families announce the date at the miscellaneous shower hosted by the bride’s mother and sister.

Ann Kochneff Steve Kochneff Orange Street James Cook William Cook East Eleventh Street United Brethren Church A. L. Brandstetter Olga Kochneff Alice Breedlove Leo Hart Nene Kochneff Marjorie Christiansen Sophie Cooley Ruth Brandstet

Lieberknechts to Gather at Weed Park for Family Reunion

The Lieberknecht family, mainly from Louisa and Muscatine counties, will meet at Weed Park on Thursday Aug 17 for the 23rd family reunion. Honorary president is Mrs Erminia Lieberknecht of Letts with Leila Williams of Columbus Junction as president and Bertha Dickinson of Letts as vice president. Pearl Baker of Muscatine serves as secretary treasurer. refreshments committee includes Mrs George Lang of Letts and Miss Ruby Lieberknecht of Columbus Junction.

Lieberknecht Louisa Muscatine Weed Park Erminia Lieberknecht Letts Leila Williams Columbus Junction Bertha Dickinson Pearl Baker George Lang Ruby Lieber“necht

Davidson Home Hosts Neighborhood Gathering

A family gathering was held at the Davidson home Sunday. Guests included Louis Hull and family from Milton, Faulkner and Davidson relatives from Illinois and nearby towns, plus Lyle Faulkner and William Fausett.

G. L. Davidson Louis Hull Fern Jackie Virgil Peggie Vera Ann Milton Foster Faulkner Ella M May ‘Faulkner Herbert Faulkner Andalusia Lyle Faulkner William Fausett New Boston Robert Douglas Nancy Lee Patsy Ann Sam Weikert Clyde Davidson Clifford Faulkner Sadie Faukner Lawrence Gilliland

Cedar Rapids Nine Drops a Pitcher and Signs Another

The Cedar Rapids Raiders of the Three Eye league announced changes to their pitching staff. Vern Voegler was retained while Emil Memenway, previously with Albany in the eastern league and with Sioux City and Waterloo earlier in his career, was added. Stan Goletz was suspended 10 days for an undisclosed reason.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Raiders Three Eye Vern Voegler Emil Memenway Albany Hemenway Sioux City Waterloo Stan Goletz

Outing by Wednesday Club at Mrs Holtz Cottage

The Wednesday club spent an all day outing at Mrs Roy Holtz cottage on the Mississippi with fishing and card playing. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Elsie Leu first Mrs Eva Fletcher second and Mrs Walter Sanner floating. The group plans to meet again in two weeks at Mrs Walter Knetsch’s home.

Roy Holtz Mississippi Elsie Leu Eva Fletcher Walter Sanner Walter Knetsch Maple Avenue Robert Heerd Louis Heibing Harry Reeves

Mrs. Tiedemann Elected President of Musserville Aid

Mrs. John Tiedemann was elected president of the Ladies Aid Society of the Musserville Methodist Episcopal church at a Wednesday afternoon Hoopeshall meeting. Other officers include Mrs. Archie King vice president Mrs. Alice Lintham secretary Mrs. Raynerd James assistant secretary Mrs. L B Hoopes treasurer and Mrs. Aaron James assistant treasurer. Devotions were led by Mrs. Aaron James and Mrs. George Springborn served as hostess. The society plans a two week later meeting at Hoopes hall with Mrs. Paul Slack hostess and Mrs. Fay Marriott devotional leader.

John Tiedemann Ladies Aid Society Musserville Methodist Episcopal Church Hoopeshall Archie King Alice Lintham Raynerd James L. B. Hoopes Aaron James George Springborn Hoopes Hall Paul Slack Fay Marriott

Governor Wilson to Address Auxiliary Convention in Burlington

Governor George A. Wilson will speak at the opening session on Wednesday night August 9 as the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary holds its 19th annual convention at Memorial Auditorium Burlington The auxiliary from Edward H Bitter post Muscatine plans to attend at their Legion hall meeting Tuesday night August 8 Mrs Hanson of Sioux City presides August 9 10 and 11 with officers to be elected at the final session

George A. Wilson Iowa Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Auditorium Burlington Edward H. Bitter Post Muscatine Legion Hall Hanson Sioux City

Mrs. Hintermeister Hosts Lone Run Kensington Club

Mrs Herschel Hintermeister entertained 26 members of the Lone Run Kensington and their families at her country home Wednesday night. The evening was spent socially and refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs Charles Kieindolph will entertain the society at her home Aug. 16.

Herschel Hintermeister Lone Run Kensington Charles Kieindolph East Front Street

Mrs Craddock to Observe Birthday at Home

Mrs. Sadie Craddock active in local patriotic groups will celebrate her eighth second birthday Sunday at 301 West Second Street. No special observance is planned.

Sadie Craddock West Second Street

Two Face Vagrancy Charged in Aledé Court

Alede James A Burton and Leo Fries of Peoria pleaded guilty to vagrancy before Justice E N Guthrie in Aledé court Wednesday. Burton drew 60 days at Vandalia state work farm. Fries 10 days in county jail. Arrest followed Monday evening by Deputy Sheriff Herbert McCleary.

Alede James A. Burton Leo Fries Peoria E. N. Guthrie Aledé Burton Vandalia Fries Fres Herbert McCleary

Springborns Host Dinner Courtesy for Visitors

Mr and Mrs Ed Springborn entertained at a 6 o clock dinner Wednesday night as a courtesy to Mrs George Gehris and daughter Mary Ann of Saginaw Michigan. They are houseguests in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred W Hermann with further greeting plans for today and the coming days.

Ed Springborn Grandview George Gehris Mary Ann Saginaw Mich Fred W. Hermann Leroy Street Fred Hermann F. Springborn Wilhelmina Lange

League Session Examines Liquor Question At Convention

Iowa lawmakers and local officials will discuss local option and liquor policy at the League of Iowa Municipalities convention in Cedar Rapids. Rep. H E Morrow Rep. Phil Roan Rep. Oscar Johnson and Mayor Mark L Conkling will participate in panel discussions on local option and future legislative policies. Mayors Loepp and Williams also join the discussion with Jewell’s Orville B Newell presiding.

Cedar Rapids Iac Iowa League of Iowa Municipalities League H. E. Morrow Hopkinton Phil Roan Fort Madison Morrow Oscar Johnson Kanawha Mark L. Conkling Des Moines

Deeds Recorded in Muscatine Transfers

Deeds recorded transferring Lot 33 Bartlett par in Muscatine to Marie Margaret Muhs. William C. Oliver and others transfer Lot 5 Block 1 Gordon’s Addition to Lyle G. Schmitt. Lyle G. Schmitt and wife transfer Lot 5 Block to Frances A. Sander.

Emma B. Kendig Marie Margaret Muhs Bartlett-Parr City of Muscatine William C. Oliver Lyle G. Schmitt Gordon Frances A. Sander

Indian Needlework Supports Missions Shared by Ladies Aid

Mrs. Anna Blicker Guse described Indian handwork and mission work to 20 Ladies Aid members at Park Avenue Methodist church home. She highlighted India's scenery and thrilling missionary experiences as refreshments were served and plans mentioned for future meetings and events.

India Anna Blicker Guse Ladies Aid Society Park Avenue Methodist Church M. P. Pace Washington Street Pace Ella Healy Grace Lutheran Aid Society William Umlandt Wilbur Umlandt Harden Semler Anton Shoemaker Mulford Congregational Church Musser Park George Holliday Fred Gray Fred Gremmel Mulford Aid

Luedtka Family To Meet For Reunion

Members of the Luedtka family will assemble Sunday August 13 for the 14th annual family gathering at the Adolph Luedtka farm in Fairport.

Luedtka Adolph Luedtka Fairport

Correction on Delta Alpha class contest captain

The Wednesday Journal corrected that Mrs Ed Sander led the winning team in the First Baptist Delta Alpha class contest not Mrs Margaret Fish as previously stated.

Ed Sander First Baptist Delta Alpha Margaret Fish Wednesday Journal

Wearable hats urged for fall by New York retailer

Alan A. Wells, manager of the sales promotion division of the National Retail Dry Goods Assn, told a fashion clinic that women weary of pixies and gypsies want wearable hats for fall. He noted early spring year sales showed new millinery too out of step for many customers.

New York Alan A. Wells National Retail Dry Goods Alsn Assny

Kemrer family reunion at Weed Park this Sunday

Social Glance notes two reunions at Weed park in Muscatine this Sunday for the Kemrer and Shellabar ger-Thompson-Estle families. Also lists local gatherings including the Ladies Aid and Women's Relief corps events and a Pocahontas club meeting hosted by Mrs Letty Temple.

Weed Park Muscatine Sunday

Mercer Entry Wins Fifth in District

Aledo Art Cooper son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper near Alexis placed fifth in a district N Y A job contest. His Mercer county entry proposing an employment agency earned a scholarship to Knox College Galesburg after competing with 108 ideas from 18 counties.

Aledo Art Cooper Clarence Cooper Near Alexis Mercer County Rockford Inez Henry Seaton Mercer Knox College Galesburg

Relief Expense Report for Louisa County July

Louisa county relief director Florence Winder releases July figures totaling 1 264 17 with 473 20 for food 5 23 for clothing and 785 74 for miscellaneous including rent milk etc The medical relief totals 558 95 The expenditures total 82 20 including 28 widow pension 18 45 telephone and 35 75 for expenses and mileage The master case load combines June carryover 156 July new 25 and 31 closed leaving 150 to August 71 family 316 persons 20 single and 59 WPA employment only

Wapello Florence Winder Louisa County

Infected Tooth Proves Fatal to Iowan Resident

Des Moines report states Robert C. Converse, 72, of Knoxville, Iowa died in a Des Moines hospital from an infection connected to a wisdom tooth. He had the tooth pulled Saturday after the infection developed.

Des Moines Robert C. Converse Knoxville

Grandview Sunday School Picnic At Weed Park

A large crowd attended the Sunday school picnic at Weed Park in Muscatine on Sunday. The report notes local residents Mrs. Emma Kluckhorn and Ms. Harry Connor traveling guests, and several families planning trips or departures to visit relatives, including Andrew Schultz and family touring Colorado and Andrew Gustafson heading to Minnesota.

Grandview Weed Park Muscatine Andrew Schultz Myron Arlene J. Wardlow Colorado William Runge Fort Collins Emma Kluckhorn Ames Harry Connor Clara Connor Chester Storms Andrew Gustafson Minnesota Harold Gustafson

Los Angeles Bars Ban Bar Girls Hostesses Banned

The state board of equalization outlawed bar girls in Los Angeles bars who danced and drank with patrons to promote liquor sales. The practice had faced long standing criticism and ends the hostesses engagement in bars citywide.

Los Angeles State Board of Equalization

Laurent Council Inducts Officers at Wednesday Ceremony

Harold Koenigsaecker officially became grand knight as the Laurent council Knights of Columbus installed new officers during a ceremony at the regular meeting. Dr. C. J. Kerrigan of Davenport district deputy led the service with assistance from C. H. Seaman of Davenport. Plans for the council annual picnic were announced for later this month with time and place to be made public.

Harold Koenigsaecker Laurent Council Knights of Columbus C. J. Kerrigan Davenport C. H. Seaman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cook Lieberknechts Davidson Cedar Rapids Nine Mrs George Wilson Mrs. Hintermeister Mrs. Craddock Deanna Crow R. E. Crow S. A. Crow Pine Street Springborns David E. Loepp Merlin E. Williams Jewell Orville B. Newell Oxford Pinands Rex Schick Tenderson’ S Rexall Drug Store Marine For the Eyes Kemrer Ladies Aid New Era Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church Earl Richman Wild Cat den State Park Women’s Relief Corps City Hall Pocahontas Club RINSO Baby Batterson T. Richter Richter
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