Schroder Descendants Hold 14th Reunion at Weed Park
The 14th annual Schroder reunion gathered 65 relatives Sunday at Weed park. Henry E. Schroder of Davenport was the oldest attendee and George E. Schultz Jr. of Blue Grass the youngest. Officers elected: Clarence Egel chair, Arthur Rahlf vice chair, Katharine Meyer secretary, Olga Schroder treasurer. Next reunion set for 1953 at Weed park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies F. Schroder
Weed Park
Henry E. Schroder
Davenport
George E. Schultz, Jr
Blue Grass
Clarence Egel
Arthur Rahlf
Katharine Meyer
Olga Schroder
Montpelier Merry Makers 4-H Achieves at Club Day
The Montpelier Merry Makers Four-H club held Achievement Day at Mary Ann Bancks with nine members two leaders and 18 visitors. Lois Kemper and Noela Buffum reported on the Four-H camp and the group showcased its Unit Construction team demonstration planned for the West Liberty fair. Clothing projects were judged by Mrs. Wilbur Matzen and Mrs. Emil Johannsen, and Mary Ann Bancks will represent the club in the West Liberty style revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Merry Makers Four-H Club
Mary Ann Bancks
Lois Kemper
Noela Buffum
West Liberty Fair
Wilbur Matzen
Emil Johannsen
Bridal Party Named for Collitz Blomberg Wedding
Miss Eleanor M. Collitz will wed John W. Blomberg at Zion Lutheran church in Rock Island at 2 30 p m on Sunday August 17. Rev Hartwig Harms to officiate with maid of honor Marcia Wagner and attendant William Sharp. ushers Charles Vorderberg Joe Wiatt. A Milwaukee shower honored the bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor M. Collitz
William Collitz
Lucas Street
John W. Blomberg
Rock Island
J. A. Blomberg
Zion Lutheran Church
Hartwig Harms
Marcia Wagner
William Sharp
Moline
Charles
Caps and Gowns Presented To Two By Women of the Moose
Clarabelle Kurriger and Lillian Ahlf receive caps and gowns at a Women of the Moose meeting. They will be invested at Mooseheart on August 17. Practice for the Mooseheart ceremony is set for August 21 at Moose hall. Initiation follows at the next meeting on August 25 with white attire required. Lunch and potluck details and the social service committee are listed for the August 25 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarabelle Kurriger
Lillian Ahlf
Mooseheart
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Irene Schnechler
Ida Mae Rath
Mae Swain
Genevieve Schaapveld
Social Service
St Lukes Nursing Staff Plan Annual Ice Cream Social
Student nurses of St Luke s hospital Davenport announce their annual ice cream and lawn social to be held Friday evening Aug 15 at French hall. Rosaine Stark of Muscatine chairs assisted by Carol Mandas of Muscatine. Social begins at 7 30 with rides fortune telling fish pond street dancing movies a bazaar and a fun booth for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
French Hall
Rosaine Stark
Muscatine
Carol Mandas
Canapes for fish or meat spreads
The guide suggests using hard cooked egg yolks mashed through a sieve pimiento cut into circles or stars slivers of beets finely diced green peppers pimiento stuffed olives tiny pickled onions and chopped parsley for canapes and garnishes.
Handy Tips For Bride’s Cake Doneness
A cake is done when a light finger touch springs back and it is evenly raised and browned. It should shrink from the pan’s sides and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nancy Grady to Wed Marvin Franklin at Zion Lutheran
Mr and Mrs James C Grady Sr of 506 Grover announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy to Marvin L Franklin son of Mr and Mrs Ed Franklin of 707 West Seventh Street The ceremony is set for 7 pm Saturday August 16 at Zion Lutheran Church with a reception at the bride’s home following the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Grady, Sr
Grover Street
Nancy
Marvin L. Franklin
Ed Franklin
West Seventh Street
Zionkaulitheran Church
Lahl Family Reunion Plans Next Year At Wilton Park
The 16th annual Lahl reunion at Wilton park drew 62 relatives and 3 guests. A $5 donation to the Wilton park board was approved, with next year’s gathering set for the second Sunday in August and officers retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Christian and
Marie Lahl
Cora Beard
Kate Grimm
Wilton Park
Frances R. Kelley
Muscatine
Arthur F. Kelley
Burlington
Irene Kelley Atkinson
Raymond D. Maurer
Navy
Japan
Don Roy Grove
Dixon, Ia
Germany
Jerry D. Atkinson
Fort Bliss
Tex
Ed Grimm
North English
Henry H. Hoffman
Donohue
Mary Maurer
Marjorie Fulton
Gretchyn Voss
Grace Nell Crowell
William Dierksen
Joann
Arlo Brownlie
Ronald
Patty
Gilbert Brownlie
Alex
Judy
Two Parties Compliment to Miss Hoffman
Miss Marie Hoffman, whose marriage to Richard Lee Carter is set for August 19, was honored at two pre nuptial events. Mrs. Fred Hahn hosted a breakfast for 16 at 804 West Fourth Street with floral decor and tea towels as gifts. Mrs. Harry Bowsman hosted a supper at 206 Cherry Street with contract bridge and a gift collection in green and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Hoffman
Richard Lee Carter
Fred Hahn
West Fourth Street
Harry Bowsman
Cherry Street
Miss Hoffman
Willodene Doerfer Celebrates 18th Birthday At Home
Sweetland party honors Miss Willodene Doerfer with games and refreshments. Guests include Paul Drumm, Shirley Schroeder, Jane McClean, Ann Scott, and many others as gifts are presented to the honoree. Also notes the funeral of Miss Emma Fechner attended by Doerfer relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Willodene Doerfer
Marilyn Doerfer
Paul Drumm
Shirley Schroeder
Jane
Sue McClean
Ann Scott
Darrell
Dean Garvin
Gerry Zimmerman
Jerry Jacobs
Clarence Toyne
Sue
Lucy Shepard
Gladys
Catherine
Mark Kemper
Larry Shoppa
Leila Lea
John
Sara Baker
Lois
Gloria Kemper
Margery McClean
Mary Ann Bancks
Harlan
David Pace
Jolene TeStrake
Gladys Swanson
Velma Jean Barnhart
Henry Doerfer
Marilyn
Willodene
W. E. Doerfer
Roy Holtz
Arthur McCullough
Emma Fechner
Moline
Ellery Longstreth
Lawrence
Kas
Drew van Camp
van Camp
James van Camp
Joanne
Norman Drew
Davenport
Edgar Hetzler
Tommy
Miss Logel Honored At Linen Shower Before Aug 17 Wedding
Miss Rose Marie Logel, soon to wed Richard Hohenadel on August 17, was feted at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Bill Reifert and Mrs. Jack Reifert at 020 Oregon Street. Games and prizes delighted guests including Mrs. Chester Hohenadel and multiple Logel family members. lavender and green luncheon colors featured in the decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marie Logel
Richard Hohenadel
Bill Reifert
Jack Reifert
Oregon Street
Pat Hopewell, Jr
Sandra Logel
Wilma Reifert
Leroy Logel
Alvin Logel
Anthony Logel
Chester Hohenadel
Maxine Hohenadel
Will Hilton
W. A. Fisher
Lyndon Fisher
Woodrow Tobias
Raynard James
Curtis Logel
Fred Jackson
Mark Taylor
Albert Logel
Fred Reed
Birthday Observance for C H Stanbro at Wild Cat Den Picnic
C H Stanbro marked his birthday anniversary on August 12 with a picnic at Wild Cat Den state park. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Danfeldt of Winfield and Mrs Olive Brendel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stanbro
Wild Cat den State Park
Walter Danfeldt
Winfield
Olive Brendel
Cleaning Guide for Baked Enamel Furniture
Wipe weekly with a mild soap and water solution to remove dust and grime. Dry thoroughly then polish with a soft rag to restore luster and protect the finish. Avoid abrasive cleaners or rough cloths that could scratch the enamel.
Social Glances and Club Meetings Schedule
The Lady Elks meet Thursday at the Elks club for business and social gathering with a 2 p.m. game start. committee members include Sylvia Schmidt, J E Furnas, George Black, George Zoller, Ben Batchelor, Leonard Bowen, C M Gibson, and Russell Kephart. Woodbine Camp of Royal Neighbors of America convenes Wednesday at the IOOF hall for a 6 p.m. potluck and 8 p.m. meeting with drill practice for all officers. First Presbyterian Church Industrial Society holds a Thursday afternoon work meeting in the Sunday school room hosted by Anna Cochran and Fred Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Elks
The
Elks Club
Sylvia Schmidt
J. E. Furnas
George Black
George Zoller
Ben Batchelor
Leonard Bowen
C. M. Gibson
Russell Kephart
Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
IOOF
Industrial Society of
First Presbyterian Church
Anna Cochran
Fred Klein
Pollyanna 4-H Exhibits Shared at Grand View Meeting
Pollyanna 4-H Club of Grand View township showcased Louisa County fair exhibits during its Achievement Day at Grand View School. The displays included cakes breads jellies canned goods and frozen foods. Barbara Ross and Patricia McGill presented desserts from Dairyland and performed piano solos and group singing. Nine members one leader and 12 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview Township
Grandview School
Barbara Ross
Patricia McGill
Garden Club Talk Explores Weeds and World Aids
Mrs. A J Altekruse spoke on Good Will to Weeds at the Muscatine Garden Club meeting in Weed Park. She divides weeds into edible medicinal and poisonous, noting deep roots carry minerals for shallow crops. A potluck followed. 330 eyeglasses sent to New Eyes for the Needy. Davenport hosts the first district Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa meeting September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Altekruse
Muscatine Garden Club
Weed Park
Eleanor Boynton
Fred Weingart
Eyes For the Needy, Inc
Short Hills
N.J
Federated Garden Clubs of Iowa
Davenport
Durant Garden Club
The
Park
Be Sure Your Circuits Won’t Overload
If fuses blow frequently an electrician should inspect your wiring and safety. The advice emphasizes avoiding overloading circuits and seeking professional electrical inspection to prevent hazards.
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Bridal Party
Moose
ST. Luke's Nursing Staff
Sala di
Sm Society News
Miss Grady
Lahl
Gladys Helkenn
Otto Schmidt
Meta Brownlie
Vera
DE. Wampfler
Roy Wiese
Sally Ann
Linda Lu
John Hoffmann
Allyn
Helen
Henry Hoffmann
Donahue
Mary
Sandra Greve
Dixon
Lonnie Gorsch
Donald
Dorothea Wright
Ruth
Patricia Ann
Junior Atkinson
Dennis
Earl Atkinson
Jerry
Mary Schroeder
Hulda
Edna Mauere
Linda
Hilbert Kelley
Russell Hermann
Janet Sue
Ralph McKown
Robert Wacker
George W. Kelley
Allen Voss
Jimmy
Frank LaPoint
PMA
Commodity Credit Corporation
Muscatine Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
This Bank
St Petersberg Fis
Miss Logel
Pollyanna
Buick
Automobiles
Muscatine Buick CO
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