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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1952

Page

5

Philathea Class Officers Set for 1952 53 Year

First Methodist Church Philathea class announces officers and committees for 1952 53. Elective officers include Velma Hunter president Anna Chamberlin vice president H D Webster recording secretary Mary Walts treasurer and E E Baker press reporter.

Philathea First Methodist Church Velma Hunter Anna Chamberlin H. D. Webster Mary Walts E. E. Baker W. D. Luellen William Reesink Martha Carlson Mary Watts Ada Geertz Harvey McFate W. H. Zeidler J. H. Froehner Hettie Kemble Myrta Baker F. G. McCullough Angus Blaesing L. F. Othmer

Golden Anniversary Date Will Be Commemorated

Mr and Mrs Robert Rankins celebrate their golden wedding Aug 13 with a family dinner at noon and open house from 2 to 9 at 906 Fast Tenth Street They were married Aug 13 1992 at his mothers home officiated by Rev Mr Smith The couple have three children Mabel Letts Pete Rankins and Alvina Fitzgerald plus a grandson and twin great granddaughters.

Robert Rankins Tenth Street Amanda Rankins Nelson Graham

Altar Society Meeting Held in Keithsburg

St Marys Altar Society met with Mrs Benjamin Freiband on Wednesday afternoon with many members in attendance. After the business session, games and lunch followed. Mr and Mrs Fred Spence visited Moline Tuesday as Mr Spence entered Lutheran Hospital for surgery Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Edward Haney of Pittsburgh Pa are visiting cousins the OMalley brothers Miss Margaret OMalley and Mr and Mrs Tom OMalley.

Keithsburg St. Mary's Altar Society Senjamin Freiband Fred Spence Moline Spence Moline Lutheran Hospital Edward Haney Pittsburgh O’malley Brothers Margaret O'Malley Tom O'Malley

Mrs Potter Hosts Delta Bridge Forum Meeting

Mrs J Potter entertained the Delta Bridge Forum of the Muscatine Newcomers club Thursday at 1315 Mulberry Avenue. Prizes went to Mrs Robert Fuller Mrs Roy Luce and Mrs Robert Sweany with a special award to Mrs Roger Lindle. Mrs Archie Martin attended as a guest.

J. Potter Delta Bridge Forum Muscatine Newcomers Club Mulberry Avenue Robert Fuller Roy Luce Robert Sweany Roger Lindle Archie Martin

Park Lane Hosts Guest Golfers From Davenport and Geneva

Duck Creek Davenport and Geneva Golf and Country clubs sent women as guests of Park Lane Golf and Country Club Thursday. After breakfast, golf and luncheon for 76, cards in the afternoon, prizes awarded to members and guests, with future guest day planned for August 14 inviting Washington Country Club and Oakview Country Club attendees.

Duck Creek Davenport Geneva Golf and Country Club Muscatine Park Lane Golf and Country Club Blanche Numsen Dollie Eckerlebee Grace Folwell Alta Jacobs Lillian Nelson Ruth Dethleff Bess Emerson Mildred Kent Margaret Wessels Margaret Larmer Geneva Ruth Vander Ploeg Jane Marie Woode Arline Foster Marcia Steinmeyer Phyllis Barry Park Lane Helen Grell Helen Chapman Eana Light Norma Schloemer Helen Dailey Barbara Brown Edna Light Duck Creek Club Washington Country Club Washington, Ia Oakview Country Club Aledo

Legion Auxiliary Plans Potluck for Gold Star Mothers

American Legion Auxiliary members met at the Legion hall to plan a Sept. 4 potluck event for Gold Star Mothers. Emma Lutz Nellie Figg and Mabel McBride named to refreshment committee Velma Phillips to arrange entertainment. Des Moines convention report by Marie Montz and Margaret Chatfield. A $5 donation voted to Sister Kenny polio fund.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Emma Lutz Nellie Figg Mabel McBride Velma Phillips Des Moines Marie Montz Margaret Chatfield

Park Avenue WSCS Plans Lawn Social

The Park Avenue Methodist church WSCS met to plan a lawn social for Aug. 16. Hostesses Mrs James Kerr and Mrs Harold Danson led the event with devotions. Plans include sponsoring a youth for an evangelism work camp and contributing to Esther hall Des Moines plus furnishing a Moravia Liberia women’s division residence.

WSCS Park Avenue Methodist Church James Kerr Harold Danson Clyde Duncan Hilton Murdock James Sloan Esther Hall Des Moines Moravia Liberia

Mooseheart Alumni Meet At Mrs Feustels Home

Mooseheart Alumni Committee of the Women of the Moose met at 500 West Seventh Street hosted by Mrs. Twila Feustel with nine members present. They discussed fundraising and drew secret pals. Rhoda Wray won first prize, Elsie Height second, Clara Danz third. A Sept. 26 meeting is planned at Clara Danz's home 2081 East Second Street.

Twila Feustel West Seventh Street Mooseheart Women of the Moose Rhoda Wray Elsie Height Clara Danz East Second Street

Hadassah Muscatine chapter picnic at Pearlmans

Members of the Muscatine Hadassah chapter will host a picnic supper Sunday evening August 10 at the home of Dr and Mrs J L Pearlman 110 West Eighth street. Serving from 5 to 8 o'clock with games to follow.

Muscatine Hadassah J. L. Pearlman West Eighth Street

Achievement Day Event At Bloomington Grange Hall

The Bloomington Best Four H club hosts Achievement Day at 1 30 p m Monday Aug 11 at the Bloomington grange hall Mothers and friends invited Girls wear uniforms and bring fair exhibits If rain the family picnic by El Bey Cal dron Daughters of Makanna for 3 o'clock at Weed Park moves to the Masonic temple A Caldron meeting follows at 8 o'clock The VFW junior auxiliary meets for practice at 7 pm Mrs Ruth Davis Burlington to inspect Delegation from Tipton present C O C class Musserville Methodist hamburger supper 6 pm Tuesday Hoopes hall Hostesses Cora Slack Bertha Huber Mamie Springborn

Bloomington el Bey Caldron Makanna Weed Park Masonic Temple Caldron VFW Ruth Davis Burlington Tipton Musserville Methodist Church Hoopes Hall Cora Slack Bertha Huber Mamie Springborn

Morris Hoopes Elected President At Annual Reunion

Morris Hoopes was chosen president of the Hoopes family reunion group at the annual gathering in Hoopes hall. Raymond Boiler was elected vice president and Barbara Boynton secretary. Joe Hoopes, retiring president, supervised the business portion as about 50 attendees met with out of town guests. Letters from absent members were read including Vincent Hoopes of Long Beach California describing the California earthquake.

Morris Hoopes Hoopes Hoopes Hall Raymond Boiler Barbara Boynton Joe Hoopes Herbert Prince Harold Roeglan Keokuk Richard Teegen Davenport Vincent Hoopes Long Beach Calif California

Blueberry Cobbler Pairs With Creams And Sauces

A blueberry cobbler is delicious served with a soft custard sauce, a lemon sauce, or with plain or whipped cream.

Miss Marcia Wagner Hosts Party for Miss Collitz

Marcia Wagner of 218 West Eleventh entertained Wednesday evening as a courtesy to Miss Eleanor Collitz whose marriage to John Blomberg is set for August 7 at Zion Lutheran Church. A gift of sterling silver was given to the honoree and prizes were awarded. Refreshments were served in rose and white. Twenty guests attended.

Marcia Wagner West Eleventh Street Eleanor Collitz John Blomberg Zion Lutheran Church

Two Church Groups Unite For Picnic

Rhoda Bible class members and the Women's guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church held a joint picnic at the home of Mrs. Lottie Paetz 509 Kindier avenue at 3 pm Thursday. About 36 attended with a social gathering and potluck supper. For September the guild education department will lead the program and the spiritual life department will run the worship service. Mrs. Bernice Hinrichsen chairs the education department.

Rhoda Bible Class Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Lottie Paetz Kindier Avenue Education Department Spiritual Life Department Bernice Hinrichsen

Rainbow DeMolay Picnic at Allbee Cottage on Mississippi

Boating, horseshoe pitching and games provided entertainment for the Rainbow DeMolay picnic held Thursday evening at the Allbee cottage on the Mississippi River. Committees included Sally Hine JoAnn Worst Tom Wigim and Harvey Allbee Jr with chaperones Mr and Mrs Robert Hahn Mr and Mrs Verle Nietzel Mrs Ted Hine and Mrs Harvey Allbee.

Allbee Mississippie River Sally Hine JoAnn Worst Tom Wigim Harvey Allbee, Jr Robert Hahn Verle Nietzel Ted Hine Harvey Allbee

Christian Church Fellowship Plans Lawn Social and Work Meeting

Members of the Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian church held a missionary meeting Thursday evening with the theme Human Rights. Mrs. Carl Irwin led devotions and plans were made for an all day work meeting next Thursday at 10 a.m. The group also discussed a lawn social scheduled for August 28.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church Carl Irwin

Sirota Gains Control of Dixon Bank Interest

Davenport furniture dealer Joe Sirota disclosed he has acquired the controlling stake in Dixon State Savings Bank in Dixon Indiana for an undisclosed sum. The purchase transfers holdings from M. P. Thede who retires after 40 years with the bank. Deposits total 1 350 000. Sirota, in Davenport 30 years, also operates East Moline and Muscatine stores.

Davenport Joe Sirota Dixon, In Dixon Sirota M. P. Thede Thede East Moline, Ill Muscatine

Bridge Luncheon Menu with Shrimp Mushroom Tarts

For the luncheon center the main dish with tart shells filled with creamed shrimp and mushrooms. Serve with hot rolls and a tossed green salad. End with a pineapple sherbet dessert and a plate of crisp vanilla wafers.

Reverend Alvin G. Ross to Speak at Walnut Street Church

The Rev. Alvin G. Ross, pastor of Blessed Hope Baptist in Springfield Ohio, will be guest speaker at the worship hour at Walnut Street Baptist Church this Sunday.

Alvin G. Ross Blessed Hope Baptist Church Springfield Ohio Walnut Street Baptist Church

Red Cross Opens Mustering-Out Forms in Muscatine

The Muscatine Red Cross office provides application forms for mustering-out payments under the 1952 act. Eligible veterans include enlisted grades and officers below major or lieutenant commander who were discharged honorably after June 26, 1950. Surviving spouses may use the same form if the veteran has died.

Muscatine Red Cross Office United States Red Cross

Salty accompaniments for a cheese souffle

A cheese souffle menu pairings list includes potato chips, a cooked green vegetable, and a tomato aspic salad. The items form a balanced side set featuring crunch, greens, and chilled tomato contrasts.

Muscatine Players Launch Ticket Campaign at Kickoff

Muscatine Community Players opened a season ticket campaign at a Park Lane Golf and Country Club meeting. Tickets go on sale for two shows Peg On My Heart and Gas Light through Aug 28, with first sales checked Aug 21 at a Chamber of Commerce pep rally. Virginia Schauland presided, Virgil Godfrey discussed Iowa summer theater and budgeting, and a set-work meeting for Peg On My Heart is set for Aug 14 at 6 30 pm at the Schauland home.

Muscatine Park Lane Golf and Country Club Betty Razzelle Darlene Bersch Mary Gaeta Alberta McGill Chamber of Commerce Virginia Schauland Players Group State University of Iowa Virgil Godfrey Schauland

Grange Plans Degree Work and Social Meeting

Sweetland grange members met at the Sweetland school with Mrs. Helen Phelps presiding in Harold Pace absence. Fourth degree practice is set for 2 pm Sunday Aug. 17 at the school. A social gathering is planned for Aug. 21 with committees led by Mr and Mrs Fritz Belter and others.

Sweetland Sweetland Grange Sweetland School Harold Pace Helen Phelps Fritz Belter John McClean Robert Peart Marcus Hauck

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