Miss Vetter Complimented at Luncheon Before Sept. 16
Beatrice Vetter, whose marriage to Kenneth Cotler Muscatine county auditor, is set for Sept 16, was toasted at a 1 pm bridge luncheon hosted by Ruth Demorest and Marie Bomke. The event at 1111 Mulberry Ave featured pastel decor, a three course menu, and a later bridge at 318 East Fourth. High score went to Verle Nietzel, consolation to Cy Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Vetter
Kenneth Cotler
Muscatine County
Ruth Demorest
Marie Bomke
Demorest
Mulberry Avenue
Bomke
East Fourth Street
Verle Nietzel
Cy Peck
Fred Vetter
Paul Havercamp
Sherwood Phillips
Harvey Allbee
Erial Kern Burnside
Harry Kern, Jr
Joseph Davidson
Kenneth Mackensie
Betty Appel
Anita Sullivan
Chic Country Style for late summer vacation wardrobes
The piece suggests colorful country outfits for late summer and early fall. It promotes linen suits with country styling, sweaters and aekirés as practical sportswear, and functional details like pockets. It highlights vibrant fabric choices and adaptable pieces for vacations and rural scenery.
Farewell Party for Shannon Couple Before Waterloo Move
A farewell gathering Friday at 810 West Fourth Street honored Mr. and Mrs. H E Shannon of the local area who soon depart for Waterloo. Hosts were Mrs. Walter Hahn Mrs. H C Havemann and Mrs. Walter Russell. Twenty six guests played bridge with Mrs. Fred Kinzle and John Rummells winning high and Mrs. Shannon Elmer TeStrake low. A two course luncheon followed the games and a party gift was presented. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Howard McKinley Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hahn Mr. and Mrs. Walter Russell Mr. and Mrs. Walter TeStrake Mr. and Mrs. John Rummells Mr. and Mrs. Elmer TeStrake Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barr Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gould Mr. and Mrs. Lester Isaacs Mr. and Mrs. H C Havemann Mrs. Fred Kinzle and Miss Florence Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Shannon
Waterloo
Walter Hahn
West Fourth Street
Hahn
H. C. Havemann
Walter Russell
Fred Kinzle
John Rummells
Shannon
Elmer TeStrake
Robert Barr
Ralph Gould
Lester Isaacs
Florence Hahn
Auto treasure hunt and summer events in New Era
New Era Young People's society held an auto treasure hunt with three units returning to the church lawn for a treasure, followed by a wiener roast at Wildcat Den state park. A Labor Day Luther league picnic at Lake Andover was discussed and a monthly devotional meeting planned. Casts for three on‑act plays to be presented Aug 29 were announced with rehearsals starting Aug 27 at 8 p.m. at the community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
Young People’s Society
Church Lawn
Wildcat den State Park
Luther League
Lake Andover
Andover
Til
Money Talks
Money Talks,” Odetta Grimm, Arline Grimm, Agnes Hetzler, Marie Binggel
Ferdinand Anderson
Walter Grimm
Charles Campbell
Clifford Pantel
Flittermouse
Rita May Sauer
Helen Pantel
Mary McElroy
Marvel Grimm
Jacob Brei
Rosalind Maasen
Hetzler
Ida Mae Hetz
Wilton Methodist Women Hold Meeting
Wilton ladies of the Methodist Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs Bert Snider Mrs Everett Rorick Mrs Earl Whitmer and Mrs Raymond Robertson hosting The regular business session preceded social needlework The program featured a piano solo Love's Golden Dream by Cora Knouse a reading Naming the Babe by Myrtle Kelley and a piano duet by Robertson and Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Bert Snider
Everett Rorick
Earl Whitmer
Raymond Robertson
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Love
Cora Knouse
Myrtle Kelley
E. P. Hoover
Mrs Robertson Presents Pupils In Friday Recital
Nellie E Robertson presented Ruth Hartwig Georgia Davidson and Raymond Pilgrim in an hour recital at the First Presbyterian Church Friday night with three readings by Carrie R Schroeder. Two piano solos by George Davidson accompanied the voice numbers. The program opened a winter recital series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Nellie E. Robertson
Ruth Hartwig
Georgia Davidson
Raymond Pilgrim
First Presbyterian Church
Carrie R. Schroeder
George Davidson
Classmates Plan World Fair Tour Together
Edward Mark of 411 East Fourth Street travels to Chicago to visit George Gaines, a former Muscatine boy. They will go to Gary Indiana to meet Bob De Long, and the three Grinnell graduates will tour the world fair together visiting Gaines' parents in Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mark
East Fourth Street
Chicago
George Gaines
Muscatine
Gary
Ind
Bob de Long
Grinnell, In
Mr. Gaines
Gary, Ind
Couple Lenore Hartman and H. C. Setterberg wed in Dubuque
Lenore Hartman daughter of W. S. Hartman of Letts married H. C. Setterberg Thursday in Dubuque. Hartman teaches at Blue Grass school. Setterberg works as an automobile salesman in Davenport. They honeymoon at the Dells of Wisconsin and plan to reside at 1517 LeClaire Street Davenport after Aug 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lette
Miss Pear
Lenore Hartman
H. C. Setterberg
Dubuque
Letts Society Holds Picnic at Musser Park
The annual Letts Methodist King’s Herald society picnic was held Friday at Musser Park in Muscatine. Attendees included Rev J W Gruber Mrs Gruber and Loren Lieberknecht Barbara Lois McGinnis Charley Herrick Harriet Miriam L M Hildebrand John Marian Kathryn Holst Jimmy Peggy Harriet Jeanette William Collins Carol Hartman June Joe Fern Woodhouse and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts Society
Musser Park
Letts
King’s Herald Society
Letts Methodist Church
Muscatine
J. W. Gruber
Loren
Ernst
Lieberknecht
Barbara
Martha Lois McGinnis
Charley Herrick
Harriet
Miriam
L. M. Hildebrand
John
Marian
Junior
Kathryn Holst
Jimmy Peggy
Jeanette Lieber
William Collins
Carol Hartman
June
Joe
Fern Woodhouse
Past Matrons' Club Dinner at Letts and New Members Initiated
The Past Matrons' club dined at the Masonic hall Thursday. In the afternoon two new members Mrs Laura Garrett Butler and Mrs L E Parsons were initiated. A social hour followed with attendees including Mrs Ulric Garrett Mrs Harry Gipple Miss Jean Rabe Mrs Arthur Lit and Mrs A C Hunter. The club plans a September picnic with husbands as special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts Letts
Masonic Hall
Laura Garrett Butler
L. E. Parsons
Ulric Garrett
Harry Gipple
Iean
Rabe
Arthur Lit
A. C. Hunter
Geneva Club Luncheon Postponed After Director’s Death
The Geneva Golf and Country Club postponed its 1 pm luncheon and ladies afternoon party planned for Monday due to the death of director E. L. McColm. Announcement came from club president L. R. Henderson. McColm had served as a long time director and was active in club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Young People League Plans Monday Evening Devotions
Clarence Kindler to lead devotions as the Protestant Evangelical church group meets Monday at 7 30 p m in church parlors for a business and devotional session. Pine Bluff Ladies Aid Society of Illinois to be entertained at Mrs L V Dunker's home on Wednesday August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kindler
Young People’s League of the
Protestant Evangelical Church
Pine Bluff Ladies’ Aid Society of Illinois
Schweitzers Host Birthday Dinner for Their Son
Mr and Mrs E A Schweitzer of 911 Sycamore street entertained Friday night for their son Norman on his fourth birthday A large birthday cake with four lit candles centered the table and guests included Mrs George Gilman and daughter Marilyn of Sioux City Mrs R Miller and daughter Lucille and son Darrell Miss Elizabeth Stellrecht and the Schweitzers with their son Norman received gifts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Schweitzer
Sycamore Street
Norman
George Gilman
Marilyn
Sioux City
R. Miller
Lucille
Darrell
Elizabeth Stellrecht
Schweitzer
Miriam Rebekahs Meet Friday Night at IOOF Hall
Twenty five members of Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 27 met Friday night in IOOF hall for a social hour and refreshments. The meeting is scheduled for continued activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Gingham Girls Meet With Mrs Krueger
The Gingham Girls were entertained Friday at 526 Mulberry avenue by Mrs L D Krueger. Bridge provided the diversion with high score prizes to Mrs Richard Hartung, second to Mrs Ivan Toyne, and a special award to Mrs Milo Templeman. A luncheon followed. The club next meets Friday with Mrs Ivan Toyne on Sherman Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krueger
L. D. Krueger
Mulberry Avenue
Bridge
Richard Hartung
Ivan Toyne
Milo Templeman
Sherman Street
Muscatine Guests Dine With Nicolaus in Wilton
Muscatine guests attended a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Nicolaus in Wilton. The occasion honored Mr. Nicolaus on his birthday. Attendees from Muscatine included L. R. Henderson and wife, George Nicolaus and wife, Leo Nicolaus and wife with daughters Mary Janet and Nancy, Harold Nicolaus, Robert Nicolaus, and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Nicolaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Muscatine
H. G. Nicolaus
Nicolaus
L. R. Henderson
George Nicolaus
Leo Nicolaus
Mary
Janet
Nancy
Harold
Robert Nicolaus
Wilton Woman's Progressive Club Meets at Sheetz Home
The August Wilton township meeting gathered 15 members and guests at Mrs. Irene Sheetz home. Members participated in a mixed program followed by a social hour and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Mable Swanson and Mrs. Elsie Hain.
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Wilton
Letts Mission Group Sends Donation to India Missionary
The Letts Woman's Foreign Missionary Society forwards its annual report to Winfield for Lydia Pool, missionary in India. Ten active members contribute yearly despite years of inactivity, totaling 39.30 dollars this year. Officers listed include Mrs. John Elia con as president, Mrs. L. E. Downer as vice president, and Mrs. Wilmot Hendrix as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Winfield
Lydia Pool
India
John Eliacon
L. E. Downer
Wilmot Hendrix
West Liberty Girl Is Wed in Iowa City
Miss Arline Stahle of West Liberty wed Otto Dolezal of Iowa City at St. Wenceslas church Iowa City. Attendants were Maurita and Roger Stahle. The couple plans residence in Iowa City after a wedding dinner at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
St. Wencelans’ Church
Arline Stahle
R. J. Stahle
West Liberty
Otto Dolezal
Joe M. Barad
Solon
Maurita Stahle
Roger Stahle
East Ronald Street
Mr. Dolezal
Reichardts’ Cafe
Children’s Outing Planned by Y W C A
The Y W C A health education department plans a Wednesday outing on August 16. The group will lunch at Wagner's cottage on the Cedar and then travel to West Liberty to swim with a small swimming fee. Participants must sign up at the Y W by Monday night and bring their own lunch and drinking cup. The party returns to Muscatine by 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. C. A. Health Education Department
Wagner
The
Cedar
West Liberty
Y. W
Muscatine
Martha class of Park Avenue Methodist hosts at Baer home
Mrs George Baer entertained the Martha class of Park Avenue Methodist church Friday night at 1002 Grand Avenue. Mrs Thelma Rittenhouse assisted. Plans were made for a lawn social. Refreshments followed. Next meeting at Mrs Hazel Meyers home with Mrs Iona Brown as assistant hostess.
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Baer
EO Park Avenue
Marthas
Martha
Park Avenue Methodist Church
George Baer
Grand Avenue
Thelma Rittenhouse
Hazel Meyers
Monroe Street
Iona Brown
Miss Ruymann Hosts Guests at Cottage
Miss Gertrude Ruymann entertained young people at her cottage in Marticke Park Tuesday evening with games and music. Attendees included Wanda Lee Carter Eloise Edwards Laura Lamp Julia Mehl Marilyn Monzier Gertrude Ruymann William and Pierre Palmer Ralph Herbst and Jackie Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ruymann
Moscow
Gertrude Ruymann
Marticke Park
Wanda Lee Carter
Eloise Edwards
Laura Lamp
Julia Mehl
Marilyn Monzier
William and Pierre Palmer
Ralph Herbst
Jackie Edwards
Former Bellevue superintendent honored at nurses picnic
Miss Georgia Rich of Boston Massachusetts, a former Bellevue hospital superintendent about ten years ago, was honored at a Weed Park picnic Friday evening hosted by the Bellevue hospital Nurses' Alumnae association. Thirty attended the supper and evening hours were spent informally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Georgia Rich
Boston
Mass
Bellevue Hospital
Weed Park
Bellevue Hospital Nurses
West Liberty Bride Wed in Minneapolis Lutheran Church
Miss Elsie Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Wilson of West Liberty married Dr Charles Gwynne of Ames in a Thursday Aug 10 ceremony at the Lutheran church in Minneapolis. Attending were family members from West Liberty Pipe Stone Minneapolis and Ames with a bridesmaid and best man. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s sister home before the couple departed for their honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Elsie Wilson
Grant Wilson
South Prairie
Charles Gwynne
Ames
Minneapolis
Wilson
Adrian Wilson
Pipe Stone
Minn
Ralph Lowe
Genevieve Candor
North Dakota
Eve Bayless Promoted At Bixby’s Store Amid Turmoil
Eve Bayless rises to the main advertising desk at Bixby’s as a new staffer Miss Allen occupies Alice Marshall’s old desk. Dick Rader, a construction superintendent, pleads for stability while danger looms from suspected saboteurs linked to a bomb damage at a project site.
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Eve Bayless
Pretty Assis
Earle Barnes
Earle
Freda Carter
Bixby’s
Theron Reece
Reece
Eve
Lake City
Miramar
Mr. Bixby
Alice Marshall
Miss Bayless
Bixby
Marya
Miss Allen
Mona Allen
Barnes
Noble Family Reunion Planned at Weed Park August Sixteenth
The seventh annual Noble family reunion will be held at Weed Park on Wednesday August 16 with over a hundred expected. A basket dinner at noon precedes an afternoon business meeting to elect officers for the coming year. L M Littrell of Letts serves as president and Helen McCaffrey of Muscatine as secretary and treasurer. A program is planned after lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Family
Weed Park
L. M. Littrell
Letts
Helen McCaffrey
Muscatine
Farewell Party for Glens Falls Guest at West Branch
Mr and Mrs Joseph Roberts hosted a farewell gathering at their country home near West Branch for Dick Stevens of Glens Falls New York who visited Jerry Roberts Jr for several weeks Dancing and bridge were the main activities Stevens won high score Sterling placed second and Lucille Fuller took the consolation Refreshments followed late Guests included John Sterling Gertrude Winder Russell Webb Lucille Fuller Marian Clark Ray Wilson Delores Cook Jack Durman Peggy Durman Betty Larson Robert Kellogg and others from Iowa City Boston and Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glens Falls
Joseph Roberts
West Branch
Dick Stevens
N. Y
Jerry Roberts, Jr
Mr. Stevens
John Sterling
Lucille Fuller
Gertrude Winder
Russell Webb
Steve Morgan
Agnes Winder
Marian Clark
Mrs. Roberts
Ray Wilson
Iowa City
Delores Cook
Jack Durman
Peggy Durman
Boston
Mass
Betty Larson
Robert Kellogg
Chicago
Mrs Lockwood Hosts First Birthday Party For Ronald Kay Don
Mrs Ivan Lockwood of 404 West Eighth street entertained Friday afternoon for her son Ronald Kay Don's first birthday. Prize games went to Noreen Pelton and Mary Louise Bennett. rainbow color table decor and twin birthday cakes highlighted the celebration. Attendants included Jack Reed Ronnie Brookhart and others with gifts of cupid dolls for favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockwood
Ivan Lockwood
West Eighth Street
Ronald Kay- Don
Noreen Pelton
Mary Louise Bennett
Jack Reed
Ronnie Brookhart
Jack Ellman
Shirley Thayer
Noreen
Kenneth Pelton
Robbie Wirtz
Nellie Hogan
DeWayne Lockwood
Mary Bennett
Avon Paullins
Ronnie Lockwood
Ed Brookhart
Roy Pelton
Edwin Reed
Fred Eitman
S. Schmer
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Miss Vetter
Joan Savoy
NEA
Mrs
Odetta Grimm
Geneva Club
Schweitzers
Son
Miriam Rebekahs
Boots
Babe
By Martin
Onn
Frie Wes Eve Zhodes
Iowa State College
Ames College
Charles
Times
Ugh Beauty Shop
New York
Arlene
Vlad
F. M. Ziegler
Hershey Bldg
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