Corning Californian's Welding Trip Ends in Death
Robert Mires and Clemans Corning are named in a coroner's record from California. The aimless welding trip along the coast is noted with family references including Mrs. Marion Brockway.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1939
Page
3
Lieberknechts Reunite in Muscatine for Twenty-Third Gathering
The descendants of Nicholas and Catherine Lieberknecht held their 23rd reunion Thursday at Weedpark Muscatine with 24 attendees. Officers were re elected: president Leila Williams vice president Bertha Dickinson secretary treasurer Pearl Baker. The 1940 reunion is planned for the third Thursday in August at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lang
Grandview
Ruby Lieberknecht
Columbus Junction
Nicholas
Catherine Lieberknecht
Germany
United States
Chambersburg
Iowa
Charles Graham
Arminnie Lieberknecht
Will Lang
Belle Smith
Carol Ann Crumly
Lloyd Crumly
Rock Island
E. E. Baker
Muscatine
Wil! Lang
Wilton
Lee Werner
Eugene
Donald Lieberknecht
Mattoon
Ill
Albert Werner
Raymond
Earl Dickinson
Erminnie Lieberknecht
Ernst Lieberknecht
Barbara
L. M. Hildebrand
John
Floyd Crumb
Carol Ann
Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Mrs Stoneburner
Mrs. Anna Stoneburner celebrated her birthday at 133 14 East Second street with a surprise dinner Tuesday night hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ayres Macklem. Neighbors sent garden flowers and gifts as Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Humes, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leu, and Mrs. Stoneburner joined in the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stoneburner
East Second Street
Ayres Macklem
Stoneburner
Glen Hansen
Herbert Humes
Robert Leu
Schweins Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Wilton Home
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schwein hosted a supper party 24 miles northwest of Wilton for their 25th anniversary. Guests included numerous local couples and individuals, with silver and garden decor, a large silver and white cake, and a $500 game with prizes won by Mrs. W. J. Hendricks and Alfred Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Carl Schwein
Wanda
William Schrader
William Schrader, Jr
Elmer Schrader
Herman Schwein
Lavern
William, Gondleman
Clarence
William Weich
Tipton
George Thede
Estelle
Vernon
Iona Davidson
Alvina Dage
Muscatine
Edgar Meyer
Harry Leth
Lillie Leth
Schwein
W. J. Hendricks
Alfred Peters
James Walton
Evaa Smith and Leland
J. K. Frymeyer
Curtis Frymeyer
Daniel Davies
Volney Walton
W. C. Walton
Albert Walton
Thomas Gill
Harry Herr
V. C. Walton
Lonnie Walton
Garden Club Wins Big At Mississippi Valley Fair
The Muscatine Garden club dominated the floriculture divisions at Davenport on Thursday taking first in annuals, second in perennials, first with six stems zinnias and gladioli, and a third in an unlisted annual. Members Mrs. Van Zyl, Mrs. Opel, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Schiele, Miss Phyllis Schiele and William Weebeck earned multiple ribbons for arrangements, fruits, and unusual plant selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Garden Club
Florticulture
Davenport
Fred van Zyl
Newell Avenue
Anna Opel
Grandview Avenue
E. C. Morris
Lincoln Boulevard
Alice Schiele
Durant
Phyllis Schiele
William Weebeck
Tipton
Jonathan
Marriages of Two Couples Announced
Miss Mary Koch and J Oliver Endsley wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist church in Washington Iowa with Rev J P Gable officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs George Wilkin The couple will reside on Endsleys farm near West Branch Iowa Margery Dee Cornick and Robert L Gray married at the Cornick home with Rev O J Fix officiating They will reside on Grays farm near West Branch Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Mary Koch
Arnold J. Koch
Marengo
J. Oliver Endsley
Gordon Endsley
J. P. Gable
First Methodist
Washington
George Wilkin
First State Bank
Endsley
Margery Dee Cornick
West Burlington
Robert L. Gray
John Cornick
O. J. Fix
Laura Gray
E. A. Gray
R. L. Gray
Anniversary gifts for Davenport couple Schwein
Glen Cummings and Mr and Mrs Frank Townsend and Mr and Mrs Harry Kaufmann presented the Schweins with a dozen silver teaspoons. The Schweins received many other gifts. They were married in Davenport on August 15 1914 and have a daughter Helen Schwein at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Cummings
Frank Townsend
Harry Kaufmann
Schwein
Noble family holds 13th annual reunion at Weed park
Relatives from Iowa and Illinois gathered for the Noble family's 13th annual reunion at the Weed park shelter house with a noon basket dinner and program. Dr. T. N. Danford of Aledo Illinois was named president, Tom Noble of Muscatine rural route vice president, and Mrs Ava N Johnson of New Boston secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Noble
Shelter House
Weed Park
T. N. Danford
Aledo
Ill
Tom Noble
Muscatine
Ava N. Johnson
New Boston
T. J. Noble
Ruthe
Carrie Beverlin
Blanche Brackett
Leonard Howard
Eugene
Richard
Phillis June
Clara Faler
A. A. Morse
Florence Easterday
Joe McCormick
Vella
Verlea
Mary Jean
Laurence
Margaret
Kenneth
Harry Morse
Harry Thomas
Joe McCaffrey
Evelyn Kathleen
Karel
Ethel Shoppa
Bobby Morse
Anna B. Smith
Madeline McNeal
Ernest Whisler
Howard Littrell
Columbus Junction
Minnie Walnitz
Lloyd Littrell
Lucille
Ray Schafer
Marilyn
Jimmie
Joyce
Jo Ann
Letts
Robert
Warren
Dorothy
Howard
Sarah Noble
Emma Noble
T. H. Hoglock
Benny Jean
Betty Sue
Carol Marie
Patsy Jo Ann
Joy, Ill
L. R. Hopkins
Rock Island
Lillie Reed
Don Reed
Karen Jo
Victor Noble
Gene and Ferris
Warren Noble
Patricia
Everett Welch
Dan Anderson
Velma and
Shirley
W. C. Nicholson
Guy Noble
James J. Noble
Della Noble
Elizabeth
Dowrena
Jack
Tom
G. C. Baldwin and
Forrest
Marvin Hayes
Eddie
Ray
Freddie
Drummond
Oklo
Emogene Whitney
Gloria Harney
Shirley Brandt
Thurston Green
Oscar Reed
Study book review for Moving Millions by First Friends
Mrs John reviewed chapters of Moving Millions the study book for the First Friends Missionary society on Thursday afternoon. She discussed aims practical guidance and potential impact for members and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Friends Missionary Society
John
Attendants Named for Kochneff-Cook Nuptials at United Brethren
Miss Ann Kochneff daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Kochneff will wed James Cook son of Mr and Mrs William Cook at United Brethren church on Sunday Sept 3 at 2 pm Rev A L Brandstetter to read the ceremony. Maid of honor is Olga Kochneff, bridesmaids Lillian Workman and Nene Kochneff. Best man Darrell Miller. A miscellaneous shower at 610 East Eleventh Street featured cootie prizes and rose aqua decorations. A kitchen shower will follow Monday at the church basement hosted by bridesmaids Nene Kochneff and Lillian Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Kochneff
Steve Kochneff
Orange Street
James Cook
William Cook
East Eleventh Street
United Brethren Church
A. L. Brandstetter
Leo Hart
Marjorie Christensen
Marjorie Christensen As Accompanist. Miss Kochneff
Ogla Kochneff
Lillian Workman
Nene Kochneff
Darrell Miller
Mildred Tomfeld
Henry Wedekind
William Slight
Ralph Fuller
Ernest Schaer
Beatrice Anderson
Levi Moore
Everett Tomfeld
Norma Schaer
Miss Kochneff
Church Meeting Proceedings and Upcoming Mission Talk
McCaffrey and Mrs Rhoda Wash chaired the church meeting in the parlors and Mrs McCaffrey led the devotional with Mrs William S Kitch absent. Refreshments were served by Mrs George Millett and a special meeting is planned for September 21 when Miss Viola Smith will describe her recent southern mission travels.
Birthday Courtesy Given in Honor of Mrs. DePriest
Honoring Mrs. Ethel De Priest a birthday party was held at 12014 East Second Street Thursday evening. Hearts were played with first prize to Mrs. Emma Hartman and second to Mrs. Etta Frye. A lunch and a gift to the honoree closed the event with a large guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel de Priest
East Second Street
Emma Hartman
Etta Frye
Vera Mae Schmitt
Camille Marine
Louise Schmitt
Emeline Lee
Helen Fisher
Minnie Moots
Ruth McCleary
Minnie Moore
Grace Roberts
Bessie McKnight
Violetta Coon
Mildred McWilliams
Lila Lee de Priest
Marie Snavely
Girl Scout Camp Extended to Tuesday in Weed Park
Rain forced the Weed Park day camp to extend from today to Tuesday. Sessions run 2 to 7 30 p m with a traveling campfire tonight and a 7 o clock program for parents. Miss Marion Meeker reports good attendance and plans for a similar 1940 camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Marion Meeker
Illinois Couple Weds at Park Avenue Parsonage
The Rev. C. H. Hiller married A. Hayes Mosley of Joy and Leota May Johnson of Alexis at the Park Avenue Methodist church parsonage on Thursday afternoon. Attendants were Charles Johnson and Mrs H Heck, siblings of the bride, both from Alexis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Hiller
Park Avenue Methodist Church
A. Hayes Mosley
Joy
Ill
Leota May Johnson
Alexis, IL
Charles Johnson
Mrs. H. Heck
Alexis
Also Mentioned on This Page
California
Mires, Robert
HB. Clemans
Calif
Mrs. Marion
Marianne
Jeanette
Fresno
Mr. Clemans
Mr. and
Mrs
Clemans
Corning
Mrs. Clemans
Lieberknechts
Schweins
Garden Club
Richard Massey
Tobias Shoe Repair
I. and I. Grocery
Lagomarcino-Grape Co
Towa
Hero
Harriet
Glaser
Miss Sara
Mark
DePriest
Papoose Creek
Muscatine Municipal
Monarch
Broad’s Es
Universal
Universal Sales
U. K
Detthof Howe CO
East Second St
NORGE
Norge Electric
The
Rummells Electric Store
Florence Electric
Crossy Shelvador
Ficken
Iowa Ave
Ward’s
Montgomery Ward
Kelvinator
Orrie Glatstein’s Furniture Mart
Frigidaire
S.g.epstein Atha
Muscatine Iowa
General Electric
Modern Electric Co
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