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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1952

Page

5

Mission Group Hosts Weekly Presbyterian Meeting

Mrs Elhwart hosted a Presbyterian Missionary society program on Thursday afternoon. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Tom Haglock and family at Tillie Jacksons. Various locals and relatives had recent visits and travels across Iowa and Tennessee with brief hospital note for Mrs Maurice Jackson in Mercer County Hospital.

Joy Til Wendell Ethart Presbyterian Missionary Society Tom Haglock Tommy Fatsy Carrie Beverlie Tuthil S. D John Jackson Bill St. Augustine Tillie Jackson Pete Conroy Lee 9Ison Town City Glen Retherford Omer Willits Glen Cooper Motherville Hilmer Swanson Camp Cooke Calif Neal Wanda Brown Burlington Ivan Brown Wayne Brandt Hadsell Barry, DL Dennis Doyle Deborah Ft. Worth Tex Fred Beaumont Fritz Council Bluffs L. A. Kiddoo S. B. Parker Wilvin Tennessee

Hermann Egly Vows Are Spoken In Pleasant Prairie Church

Nuptial ceremony at Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Church unites Miss Ruth E. Hermann and James R. Egly in a 2:30 p m candlelit service. Officiant Dr Claude W Cooper presides as attendants and family members gather for a 125 guest reception following the ceremony. The couple plans to reside at 641 Sixth Avenue Des Moines with Mrs Egly teaching in Des Moines and Mr Egly continuing studies at Still College.

Ruth E. Hermann William C. Hermann Pleasant Prairie James R. Egly Roland A. Egly Des Moines Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Church Claude W. Cooper First Methodist Church Muscatine Richard Becker Davenport Theodore Drumm

Out-of-town guests attend Des Moines wedding

Out-of-town guests at the wedding included Dr. and Mrs. Weber Hermann and Miss Edna Hermann of Milwaukee. Dr. and Mrs. Alford Hermann of Wauwatosa. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Klaffenbach of Iowa City. Dr. and Mrs. Loren Hermann of Russell, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Bevis. Mr. and Mrs. Don Bevis. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bevis of Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tobey and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Deucker of St. Louis. Mrs. Ben Schroeder. Mrs. F. E. Richard Becker of Davenport. and Ann Nissel of Cedar Rapids.

Loren Hermann Russell Frank E. Tobey St. Louis Donald Gerald Bevis Des Moines Teall Edna Hermann Milwaukee Wis L. F. Bevis Ben Schroeder Davenport Robert Morse Marvy Ellen Nagel Roger Boulet Hugh Williams Ann Sissel Floyd Nicewanner Paul Schmelzer Elna Eis Irene Stigers Frank Tobey Sixth Avenue Egly State University of Iowa Iowa Wesleyan College McKinley School Muscatine Hubbell School East High School Drake University Still Weber Hermann Alford Hermann Wauwatosa Alfred Klaffenbach Iowa City Loren Frank Tobey and Sons Wallace Deucker FE. Richard Becker Cedar Rapids

Kathrein Hosts Muscatine Newcomers Bridge Forum

Mrs H R Kathrein hosted the Bridge Ejs Forum at her home with special guests Mrs Wendell White and Mrs Robert Smith. Mrs White won high score and Mrs Austin Hansen took the bonus award. A follow up meeting is planned for Sept 8 at 217 Park Avenue, the home of Mrs Steve Orlich.

H. R. Kathrein Muscatine Newcomers Club Wendell White Robert Smith White Austin Hansen Steve Orlich Park Avenue

McAlhaney and Carney Plan September Wedding

Engagement announced for Sgt Bernice N McAlhaney of Ft Monroe Va to Thomas J Carney grandson of Mrs Nellie Carney of Muscatine. The wedding is set for Sept 20 at First Baptist church North Charleston S C. The bride is a WAC veteran and will be discharged Sept 16. Carney is a recent Korean War veteran. After marriage they will reside in Iowa City where he will attend the university.

Bernice N. McAlhaney Ft. Monroe Thomas J. Carney Nellie Carney Cedar Street Muscatine First Baptist Church North Charleston S. C Effie S. Carnell Asbury N. McAlhaney Yarnville WAC Mr. Carney Korea Iowa City University

Polio Fund donation at Muscatine Garden Club meeting

The Muscatine Garden Club contributed $5 to the Sister Kenney polio foundation during a Weed Park meeting. A potluck lunch preceded business, a bus trip was planned to Davenport for a district meeting and flower show on Sept 17, with reservations via Eleanor Boynton or Mrs. Roy Fisher.

Sister Kenney Polio Foundation Muscatine Garden Club Weed Park Davenport Eleanor Boynton Roy Fisher William Boldt Momence Clifford Worst Gertrude Blaesing Helene Bartlett

Annual Irwin Descendants Reunion Draws 70 Attend

The 17th annual Irwin descendants reunion gathered 70 people at Weed Park. Attendees came from Battle Creek Chicago Galva Moline and Davenport. Officers elected were Keith Irwin president Mrs C G Rainbow vice president and Mrs. George E Blackburn secretary treasurer. Next year’s reunion is set for the last Sunday in August at Weed Park.

John C. Irwin Weed Park Battle Creek Mich Chicago Galva Moline Ill Davenport Myra Irwin Gravink Gregory Ned Irwin Dwaine Irwin New Boston Keith Irwin Eliza C. G. Rainbow George E. Blackburn

Social Meeting for Lady Elks Planned

A social gathering of the Lady Elks is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at the Elks club with card games starting at 2 o'clock. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Louise Liebbe, Mrs. Phil Thompson, Mrs. Earl Wilson, Mrs. Minnie Rankin, Mrs. Fred Wieman, Mrs. Harry Timm, Mrs. Orville Schauland, and Mrs. Louis Weber.

The Lady Elks Elks Club Louise Liebbe Phil Thompson Earl Wilson Minnie Rankin Fred Wieman Harry Timm Orville Schauland Louis Weber

Miss Husen and Donald Reason Vows Planned

Miss Marilyn Jean Husen of Moline plans to wed Donald D. Reason son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Reason of Buffalo Prairie. The ceremony is set for 3 p m Sunday Aug 31 at First United Presbyterian Church Moline with a reception to follow. Husen is a graduate nurse formerly employed at the Moline public hospital. Reason serves in the Navy medical corps at Millington Tennessee.

Harold Husen Moline Mil Marilyn Jean Donald D. Reason Lawrence Reason Buffalo Prairie First United Presbyterian Church Miss Husen Henry Husen Culver Street Muscatine Moline Public Hospital

Walkers Return From Vacation Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Walker of rural route 4 have returned from a vacation through Minnesota South Dakota and the Black Hills. They spent a day at the State fair and visited relatives in Minneapolis Watkins Bacus Watertown and other towns.

Robert J. Walker Minnesota South Dakota Black Hills John Ewald Minneapolis Irving Winings Watkins Earl Myrtle Mills Bacus Minn Ernest Umschied Willie Meseberg Robert Dailey Watertown S. D

Royal Neighbors Lodge Set Meeting At IOOF Hall

The Royal Neighbors lodge will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the IOOF hall. Officers are asked to report early for practice.

Royal Neighbors Lodge IOOF

Hubbard Jr. Promoted to Corporal in England Air Force

Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Hubbard of 418 Walnut Street report their son H. E. Hubbard Jr. has been promoted to corporal. He is stationed in England with the Air Force and his address is Cpl. H. E. Hubbard Jr. AF 17305721 Box 1 Hq. Sq. 7503rd A. S. W. APO 147 care of the postmaster New York NY.

H. O. Hubbard Walnut Street H. E. Hubbard Jr Cpl Hubb 1 Aire England H. E. Hubbard, Jr New York N. Y Cadillac

Herring Said to Be World’s Most Important Food Fish

A concise claim identifies the herring as the most important food fish globally. The statement notes its prominence in markets and cuisine across regions, underscoring its economic and cultural significance in fisheries and meals.

Verna McFadon Appointed to Regent Post

Verna McFadon was named deputy grand regent by Moosehart executive board at a Women of the Moose meeting. A Sept. 8 pot luck supper marks the honor, with a card party in the afternoon and several committee activities announced. Initiation for Rhoda Wray is set for Sept. 8, and officers and committee chairs will wear white at the meeting.

Women of the Moose Verna McFadon Moosehart Women of the Moose and the Loyal Order of the Moose Star Recorder Helen Laughlin Bernice Beach Jennie Schaapveld Rhoda Wray Ann Wollett

The Coliseum London's First Christmas Eve Performance 1904

The Coliseum, a renowned London music hall, staged its inaugural performance on Christmas Eve in 1904 marking a milestone in its history. The event highlighted the venue's early role in the city’s entertainment scene.

65th Anniversary Davidson Family Gathering Noted

Mr and Mrs George B Davidson of 107 Bryan avenue were honored at their 64th wedding anniversary with a family reunion and picnic at Weed park. Officers elected included Jim King president Russell Johnson vice president and Mrs Rudolph Stender secretary. The 1953 reunion will be held at Weed park on Aug 23.

George B. Davidson Bryan Avenue Weed Park Jim King Russel Johnson Rudolph Stender George Davidson James Morford King Leonard Davidson Donna Jean Lucille Rada Frances Stender Jim Thompson Glen Simpson Linda Mae Louis Evelyn Kenneth Gary Love Martin Cunningham Muscatine Kenneth Cannarr Fred Johnnie Janet Letts Melvin Simpson Bettendorf Morford Davidson Mildred Patricia Donald Jimmy Rock Island William Simpson Illinois City Effie Johnson Russell Dexter Mich Albert Hardy Garden City Luther Hunter Washington, D. C Albert Lake, Jr Dewayne Gilland Hoofer Taylor Ridge

Preserving Husk Flavor While Pressure-Cooking Corn

A cooking tip suggests leaving one or two husk layers on corn during pressure cooking. The intact husks purportedly improve flavor and moisture, helping to enhance tenderness and taste of the corn.

Stanley Company Holds Annual Picnic At Rotary Lodge

The Stanley Engineering Co annual outing drew about 200 attendees at Rotary Lodge on Sunday. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Shook of Chanute Kansas former firm employee. A highlight was a baseball game between professional and technician offices, the professionals winning 14 to 7. Prizes were awarded to A E Stanley Mrs Devere Newberry and Mrs Glen.

Stanley Engineering Co Rotary Lodge Glen Shook Chanute, Kas Shook A. E. Stanley Devere Newberry Glen

Swengel and Tobias Named in Attendance Prize

Sandra Swengel and Mrs. Shirley Tobias are noted participants in an event. Andrea Swengel received the attendance prize for the children.

Shook Sandra Swengel Shirley Tobias Andrea Swengel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cm Society News Mrs. Elhwart Mission Group Hermann H.R. Kathrein Forum Cao Union Bus Depot Iowa Avenue New York City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Penney 'S S-M-L McAlhaney Carney Miss McAlhaney Irwin East Second Street Donald Reason Mr. Reason Navy Medical Corps Millington Memphis, Tenn Cne Davidsons Stanley Company Sonotone Frank F. Giesler Parkington Drive Muscatine, Iowa Muscatine, TA Henderson's Garage West Front Street
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