Local Couple Wed Monday in Bettendorf Ceremony
Miss Charlotte Kirchner daughter of Mrs Ben Black and Arnold Bartell son of Eric Bartell were married Monday afternoon at the Lady of Lourdes parsonage Bettendorf The Rev Father Colilman officiated Attendants were Miss Silvia Bartelt and James Kirchner A dinner for 12 followed at the Blackhawk hotel The couple will reside at 1110 Iowa Avenue Mr Bartell a Muscatine High School graduate class of 1928 and employed by Roach and Musser Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Kirchner
Ben Black
Iowa Avenue
Arnold Bartell
Eric Bartell
Gilbert Street
Bettendorf
Father Colilman
Lady of Lourdes
Silvia Bartelt
James Kirchner
Christmas Program At Temple By Rose Croix Shrine
The Rose Croix Shrine No. 5 held its annual Christmas program at the Masonic temple drawing about 125 attendees. Rev. Vernon Shantz spoke on “The Christmas Story” and a quartet performed with piano solos and readings by several members. Oriental Shrine No. 7 invites Rose Croix to Davenport for Christmas ceremonies Friday with a 6 15 banquet and 7 45 degrees. Piano and voice pupils of Miss Flora J. Manlove present a public recital at the P M Musser Public Library at 7 45 featuring varied selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Croix Shrine No. 5
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Vernon Shantz
George Evans
Harry Rininsland
T. S. Wigim
George Meerdink
Hilda Michels
Adams
Nazareth
Gounod
Margaret Lillibridge
Robert Zoiler
Billy
Bobby Liebbe
Jacob Liebbe
Margaret Romig
Virginia Rosenthal
Josephine Broomer
Stephanie Edmondson
Norma Allen
Marianne Block
Lorraine Schmidt
Gene Rosenthal
Mildred Messenger
Flora J. Manlove
P. M. Musser Public Library
Iris Taylor
Illustrated trip talk by Hagermann at Duino Club meeting
Charles Hagermann spoke on his summer travels including the Oberammergau Passion play he attended, at the Duino Club gathering Monday night at the YWCA. Twelve members were present and Mrs. W H Hendrickson chaired the industrial and business girls department. The next meeting will focus on Christmas charity party preparations for YWCA helpers on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hagermann
Oberammergau
Duino Club
W. H. Hendrickson
Industrial and Business Girls Department of the
Board of Directors
Y. W
Birthday party for Mrs Henning at Seventy-Six Township
A host of relatives gathered Sunday night at Mr and Mrs Arthur Henning’s home in Seventy-Six township to celebrate Mrs Henning’s birthday. Twenty guests enjoyed games and radio music, and gifts were given. A luncheon followed. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kurriger and son Harold, Mr and Mrs Elmer Windman, Mr and Mrs William Henning and family, Mr and Mrs gael Houser, and Harold Hetzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Henning
Henning
Lloyd Kurriger
Harold
Elmer Windman
William Henning
Gael Houser
Harold Hetzer
Birthday party at Mrs. Martin home on Washington Street
Mrs. Fred Martin hosted relatives and friends Sunday at 1194 Washington Street for a birthday gathering. Music and cards filled the day with a 6 oclock dinner for twenty. Evening remained informal with guests including Mr and Mrs Bierman Schwab Beyers Rosenberger Bierman Davis Sharar and family plus Marian Louise and sons Donald Virgil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Martin
Washington Street
John Bierman
Albert Schwab
Fred Beyers
Charles Rosenberger
Harold Bierman
Marian Louise
Charles Davis
John
Roy Sharar
Donald
Virgil
Honor A. E. Conklin On 71st Birthday
Relatives and friends attended a surprise party for A. E. Conklin at his 519 East Fourth Street home Sunday night in his 71st birthday celebration. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Conklin and children Cedar Rapids Mr. and Mrs P B Mickey and son Solon Ia Lorimer Brown Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Ray Conklin and children Mr and Mrs Ross Mickey Mr and Mrs Cecil Mickey and children Orville Conklin Jr and John Ensign all of here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Conklin
East Fourth Street
Roy Conklin
Cedar Rapids
P. B. Mickey
Solon
Lorimer Brown
Columbus Junction
Ray Conklin
Ross Mickey
Lady Eagles No. 4 Plan Saturday Sale
Final plans for a food and fancywork sale are set for Saturday at Grimm Drug Store by Lady Eagles No 4. The meeting at Mrs Mabel Link’s home drew good attendance and a luncheon was served. The next meeting will be the Christmas party and 25 cent exchange on December 15 at Mrs Helen Laughlin’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Eagles
Grimm Drug Store
Mabel Link
Main Street
Helen Laughlin
East Seventh Street
Wednesday Meetings Highlight Local Church Societies
The Park Avenue Ladies' Aid meets at Mrs August Klebe's home with Mrs Elnora Martin assisting. Musserville Methodist Ladies' Aid gathers at Hoopes hall with button carding. First Congregational hosts a 5 to 7 chicken dinner in connection with the annual bazaar. Grace Lutheran plans an afternoon sewing and business session hosted by Mrs Jay Christensen and Mrs Harlan Duncan. Woman's Home Missionary group of First Methodist meets at 1 pm at Mrs B C McCloud's home for quilting. Francis Ladies' Aid holds an afternoon meeting at Mrs Effie Rock's house with button carding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
August Klebe
Halstead Street
Elnora Martin
Harry Wollett
Musserville Methodist Episcopal Church
Hoopes Hall
Buttons
First Congregational Church
Grace Lutheran Aid Society
Jay Christensen
Harlan Duncan
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
The
First Methodist Episcopal Church
B. Cc. McCloud
East Seventh Street
Francis Ladies’ Aid Society
Effie Rock
Dewey Avenue
Mrs Eila Mark Lee Speaks at Women's Benefit Meeting
Mrs Eila Mark Lee state field director of the Women's Benefit association was guest speaker at a Monday night Maccabee hall gathering. An oyster supper preceded the meeting and a business session followed. She spoke on the Chicago jubilee pageant at Soldier Field in July 1931 as part of the supreme convention ceremonies. Elective officers were chosen but not announced until the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eila Mark Lee
Women’s Benefit Association
Association
Maccabee Hall
Margaret Allen elected president of Daughters of Union Veterans
Mrs. Margaret Allen was elected president of the Daughters of Union Veterans at a Monday night meeting in Memorial hall courthouse. Other officers include Lelia Ripson Julia Bitzer Violetta Grady Nellie Whittaker Laura Runyon Zilla O Hair Clara Bowser and Ada Talkington. Plans for the December 15 Christmas party were set and candidates were ballot ed for the January officer announcements. High Prairie Aid Society post poned Thursday due to sickness in Rev W H Slack's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Allen
Daughters of Union Veterans
Memorial Hall
Lelia Ripson
Julia Bitzer
Violetta Grady
Nellie Whittaker
Laura Runyon
Zilla O'’Hair
Clara Bowser
Ada Talkington
High Prairie Aid Society
W. H. Slack
Oregon Street
Mrs Tina Anderson Elected Sunday School Superintendent
Mrs Tina Anderson was chosen superintendent of the Evangelical Protestant Sunday school at a Monday night meeting of teachers and church officers held at Mrs Henry Heussners home on Climer street. Other officers include Mrs E B Molis assistant superintendent Miss Dorothy Striebel secretary and Werner Diercks treasurer. Plans for the Christmas program were made and a social hour with refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for January 4 at Mrs Andersons home on West Second street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Anderson
Evangelical Protestant Sunday School
Church
Henry Heussner
Climer Street
E. B. Molis
Dorothy Striebel
Werner Diercks
Anderson
West Second Street
Pre-nuptial Shower Honors Miss Helen Dollman
Mr and Mrs Paul Stockfield hosted a surprise pre nuptial shower for Miss Helen Dollman at 100 Laurel Street. Sixteen relatives attended as five hundred in diversion was enjoyed with miscellaneous gifts and green and white luncheon decor. Miss Dollman, daughter of Edward and Mrs Dollman of 1467 Washington Street, to wed Robert Koon of Rock Island early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stockfield
Helen Dollman
Laurel Street
Miss Dollman
Edward Dollman
Washington Street
Robert Koon
Rock Island
Rittenhouse Hosts Honor Dinner for New Bevens Couple
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rittenhouse held a Sunday gathering at 117 Brook Street to honor newlyweds Mr and Mrs Chris Bevens following their Nov 25 Cedar Rapids ceremony. Maude Va let of Seattle was a prior surname. Rev Fulton presided at Cedar Rapids Presbyterian church. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A L Thomas of Des Moines. The couple, after a Creston Iowa and Illinois motor trip, will reside in the west. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Valett and Clarence Valett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rittenhouse
Brook Street
Chris Bevens
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Creston
Illinois
West
Herbert Valett
Clarence Valett
St Margaret's Guild to Meet at Noon Thursday
St Margaret's Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a Thursday noon luncheon at the church with a potluck dinner and a business session. Final plans for the invitational bridge party scheduled Dec 16 at the church will be discussed. Mrs Nelson offers Farm Bureau lesson to Fairview Friendly club with 14 attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Margaret’s Guild
St. Margaret's Guild
Trinity Episcopal Church
New Calendars Offer Data for Four H Members
McKee Feed and Grain issues a 1931 calendar featuring Four H club scenes and the club pledge. The Farm Bureau will distribute the calendars to members, with each page discussing club work and related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Feed and Grain Company
Farm Bureau
Iowa War Heroes Presented Medals
Distinguished service crosses awarded for bravery in action in France adorned Lieut. Owen Hawkins and Private Thomas Gray former members of company M 168th Infantry 42nd division The medals were presented Sunday at a ceremony with Maj. Gen. Matt Tinley of Council Bluffs making the presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
France
Owen Hawkins
Thomas Gray
168Th Infantry
Matt Tinley
Council Bluffs
Birth of Daughter as House Fire Destroys Home
Mr and Mrs Ray Eshleman of Detroit formerly of Muscatine welcomed a daughter as their home burned. The mother and infant escaped with no injuries. fire destroyed furniture and clothing, with no insurance carried. Des Moines Life and Annuity Co announced it had bought Travelers Equitable Insurance Co of Minneapolis after department approvals ending months of negotiations. London exhibit shows soundproof building materials like plywood and hollow brick to reduce street noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Eshleman
Detroit
Mich
Muscatine
Stork
Teachers to Meet at Musser Library Saturday
Teachers from one and two room schools in Muscatine will gather Saturday for a morning meeting at the P. M. Musser public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
P. M. Musser Public Library
North Prairie Willing Workers Reschedule Meeting
The North Prairie Willing Workers will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Teufel 209 West Eleventh Street, correcting Monday's Journal which had listed Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
John Teufel
West Eleventh Street
Samp Will Speak as Brotherhood Conducts Meeting
The Rev W A Samp pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Columbus Junction will speak when the Brotherhood of the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church holds a meeting at the church Friday night Readings by Albert Hetzler songs by a male quartet and other numbers will be included on the program Election of officers will be a feature of the business meeting called for 8 o clock Refreshments will be served during the social hour E D Bradley county superintendent of schools reported today Discussion of reading tests given recently distributions of seals for the campaign in rural districts of the county and a discussion of school problems are on the program The meeting will start at 915 and will probably be completed during the morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Samp
Methodist Episcopal Church
Columbus Junction
Brotherhood of the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert Hetzler
E. D. Bradley
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Rose Croix Shrine
Lichner
Margaret Altenbernd
Mueller
Anita Bast
Schumann
Haydn
Beethoven
Englemann
Janice Collins
Wachs
Gloria Peck
Benson
Heins
Ruth Collins
Fink
Poldini
Erma Lamprecht
la Grace
Bohm
Rubenstein
Wilma _ Altenbernd
Butterfly
Merkel
Sindeng
C. Hagermann
Parthy
Mrs
Chicago
Flapper
Fanny
Ste
Potter Drug 4 Chemical Corp
Mal@en
Mass
Rittenhouse Party
Nelson
W. B. Nelson
Bloomington Township
Fairview Friendly Club
Patou
Iowa War Heroes
London
Brunswick
Norge
Borg-Warner
Voss
Hamilton-Beach
Thor Ironers
Midzet
Hammond
Hot Point
Westinghouse
J.j.callahan Electric Store
East Second St
Boots
By Martin
Watt Tha L
Rama
OL Man
Unter
Samp
Colorado
W. 2Nd & Chestnut Sts
Hoover
Hoover Company
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