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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1911

Page

2

New College Fraternity Forms Membership Outlook

It is thought that the membership of the newly formed association will include about thirty college men. All those affiliated with either professional or interfraternity groups will be eligible to membership. It was decided to permit all Greek letter men reading in Munsterino county to become affiliated with the new society.

Muscatine Commercial Club L. C.D. Orbach C. U. Stafford Panxhcllense Association Muncetino County

Methodist Bazaar Set for December 6 at Grandview

The Ladies, Aid Society and Ep worth League of the Methodist Stored will host an annual bazaar on December 6 in the church. Committees manage the event with diaper and supper served for members and friends. Telephone, oysters, and homemade candy will be on sale. Many fancy and useful articles will be offered at the fair booth all day. An Epworth League program will be presented in the evening featuring instrumental duets, vocal solos, readings, and a choir.

Grandview Ladies’ Aid Society Epworth League Methodist’ Stored Schurch Marie Ryan Nina Rice Mary Wider Reading Miss Ruthenburg Alice Nash Eva Holzer Lola Hummel Rey KR. J. Fisher John Stephens Maleta Carl

Surprise Party Delights Bayfield Couple at Home

A group of fifteen wagonette travelers surprised Mr and Mrs Adolph Ludkte in Bayfield Saturday evening. The guests arrived about 8 o'clock and stayed past midnight enjoying games and music. An oyster supper preceded departures for Muscatine. Attending were Herman Ludkte Herman Hoffman Peter Johnson Elmer Kemper Arthur Kemper John Krull and the Misses Freidd Maeglin Alberta Helen Ludkte Blfrieda Maeglin Alice Cortut Eilon Pantel and Flor once Pantel. Mr and Mrs Edward Lidkta accompanied the younger folks and acted as chaperones.

Bayfield Adolph Ludkte Herman Ludkte Herman Hoffman Peter Johnson Elmer Kemper Arthur Kemper John Krull Freidd Maeglin Alberta Helen Ludkte Blfrieda Maeglin Alice Cortut Eilon Pantel Plor Pantel Edward Lidkta Tolke

Mr and Mrs Jamies depart for Bayfield home

Mr and Mrs Jamies departed Saturday evening for their home in Bayfield after a day spent shopping and fishing. James Maher left for Fairport this morning, where he is employed as a carpenter at the clam factory.

Mrs. Jamies Barnes Bayfield James Maher Fairport

Salvation Army Christmas drive appeals for Muscatine aid

Captain Miller issues a civic appeal to Muscatine and nearby residents to fund Christmas charity as the Salvation Army prepares baskets and dinners for over one hundred needy families. The message notes prior three month charity totaling about 113 dollars, reduced open air meetings due to labor trouble, and requests vegetables bread money and goods mailed to 116 Walnut street.

Salvation Army Yuletide Senepi Miller Tn Bis Uma Miller Muscatine Yiernity Walnut Street

Church Society Holds Election in Zion Church

The Local Mutual Aid society of the German Lutheran Zion church held its annual election of officers Sunday afternoon in the church parlors. Herman Luebbe was chosen president, George Andresen secretary, and John Kreig treasurer. They assumed duties immediately and met briefly to plan the year’s work.

German Luthersa Zion Church Herman Luebbe George Andresen John Kreig

Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe Promises Light Results

A vintage recipe extols Baking Powder Biscuits using flour, shortening, and milk. It advises not kneading, rolling lightly, and baking on a shallow pan in a hot oven. The note promises superior results and mentions buying related booklets and products from KC Lakin Powder Co. in Chicago.

Jaaves Mrg. Co Chicago

Remembering departed Elks at Muscatine service

The Muscatine Elks held a memorial service at their East Front Street lodge room with three wreaths, choir numbers, and speakers led by John W. Lewis of Ottumwa. He sketched a member named Bill and denounced McNamaras and Lincoln Steffens while defending constitutional liberty and court integrity. John F. Devitt praised brotherly love and responsibility to others. Judge L. J. Horin spoke on the Good of the Order, highlighting the cardinal principles.

Mempera Muscatine Elks Atreet Wen Congregational Church John’ Lewis John W. Lewis Ottumwa Order of Elks Los Angeles McNaninras Mr. Lewin Lincoln Steffens McNamaras Procaim Steffens Lincoln Stettens Darrow Ban Senator Allison John F. Devitt Barney Schmidt Lewis Bill Brother Elk Mr. Devitt McNea i Mnara L. J. Horin J. G. Kammerer Order

Muscatine County Faces Rural Teacher Shortage Crisis

Rural Muscatine County schools lack teachers with two rural schools closed and few applicants for vacant posts. County Superintendent Cronin publicly appeals for candidates to avert further closures, as officials strive to attract qualified female teachers to the neglected rural schools.

Muscatine County Cronin

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