Committees Named for Annual Methodists Dinner and Bazaar
Mrs A Blaesing Jr head of Ladies Aid announces committees for the annual turkey dinner and bazaar at First Methodist church December 10. Dinner served 11 to 1. Volunteers named for reception soliciting poster tickets fancywork apron dining room and kitchen roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Aid
A. Blaesing, Jr
Ladies’ Aid
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Benjamin Schwartz
D. V. Jackson
Myrta Baker
J. E. Stover
Omer Jones
R. L. Harms
David Legler
Raymond Tipton
Emma Parkins
Jesse Foster
Bessie Morenead
J. Warman
J. H. Froehner
Frances Will
Glenn Barnard
Ralph Wittich
Elmer Steinmetz
A. J. Weaver
Elmer Graebner
Myrtle Klepper
Francis Bauerbach
Chester Richards
Dean Odell
Clarence Bailey
Edward Zeidler
Fred Hahn
Alfred Rittenhouse
Fred Winn
Abner Hahn
Fred Kinzie
Raymond Dora
Walter Goetz
Ralph Romann
G. C. Shellabarger
Harold Pan‘el
Mahlon Parson
Louis Yarck
W. Robertson
Raymond Grimm
Ernest Hoffman
Julian Havercamp
M. Ball
H. Fitzgerald
E. A. Sparling
C. Shellabarger
T.S. Douglas
L. Isaac
Merrill Howe
Arthur van Dyke
J. Rogers
J. Hucke
W. ©. Demorest
L. Othmer
A. F. Bowser
E. Crow
Fred Dennison
L. Morton
T. D. Mitchell
E. O. Burnside
C. Halling
L. Lupton
Theodore Gottbrecht
Alex McCullough
Frank Fox
Ida Goldsberry
J. D. Fulhiam
E. R. Sherfey
A. W. Carver
N. Starck
D. B. Addleman
J. Hoopes
Willing Workers elect officers at North Prairie gathering
North Prairie Willing Workers held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Rose Teufel’s home electing Mrs. Charles Freyberger as president with officers Mrs. O. C. Hucke as vice president Mrs. Minnie Lake as secretary and Mrs. Rose Teufel as treasurer A gift exchange and refreshments followed the session The next meeting is set for January 8 at Mrs. C. H. Leu’s home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Prairie
Rose Teufel
West Eleventh Street
Charles Freyberger
O. C. Hucke
Minnie Lake
C. H. Leu
West Seventh Street
Retiring Officials Honored at Lang Home
County officials retiring January 1 were guests at a party hosted by Mrs. George J. Lang at 513 Park Avenue. Theodore Drake, Charles Pitchforth, and Mrs. Frances B. Rosenbaum were honored with 35 attendees. Music, games, talks, and refreshments followed.
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LANG
George J. Lang
Park Avenue
Board of Supervisors
Theodore Drake
Charles Pitchforth
Frances B. Rosenbaum
Flapper Fanny Reflects On Frivolous Girls Pause
Flapper Fanny notes that even the lively young women of the era take moments for reflection. The remark teases the contrast between social bustle and personal pause in 1920s urban life.
Christmas events set by Muscatine Legion auxiliary
Dates for the annual children’s party and auxiliary to Edward H. Bitter post meeting were set. An afternoon party for children of ex servicemen and members’ children is planned for December 19. The annual card party and Christmas exchange will be December 18 with charity work and donations to Muscatine Creamery on Walnut Street.
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Auxiliary
Edward H. Bitter Post
American Legion
Legion Home
Muscatine Creamery
Walnut Street
Mrs. Radloff Re elected President of Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid
Mrs. C. L. Radloff was re elected president of the Ladies Aid Society at Zion Lutheran church during a Thursday afternoon meeting in the parish hall. New officers include Mrs. Ernest Rueckert as vice president and other officers, with plans for a Christmas social two weeks away featuring a 10 cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Pearson
Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Grace Lutheran Church
Henry Liebbe
Mulberry Avenue
Ed Springborn
Louise Maisenbach
Helen Lang
Lenore Prien
Carl Spieth
Harry Leedy
Lottie Fiehaly
Fred Dankert
Fae Hawkins
H H. Schroeder
Leland Lesber
Iowa Avenue
Florence Mason
Pythian Sisters
E. P. Hall
Violetta Coon
Bessie Weber
Myrtle van Camp
Mary McCormack
Vinson Lewis
Mary Dermidy
Anna Girls
Alta Stonebreaker
Manda Davison
Gertrude Lord
Lena Groters
Baptist Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Charles Fish
Ralph McBride
Link Bencham
Clarence Griffin
Mark Coyner
Frank Kiefner
Hilbert Holliday
Society
Aid
C. L. Radloff
Zion Lutheran Church
Ernest Rueckert
Anna Brunow
John Korschott
Herman Koever
Catherine Freese
Henry Boldt
Emil Steffins
Ladies Aid Plans All Day Meeting At St Marys
Plans for an all day meeting of the Ladies Aid society of St Marys church were made at a Thursday sewing and card party. A potluck dinner will be served at noon and sewing and card games will occupy the afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Laura McCune and Mrs Morris Maisenback. The society will sponsor a public card party Tuesday evening.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Mary's Church
Aid
Laura McCune
Morris Maisenback
Fruit and Vegetable Shower Held for Davenport Orphanage
A Saturday gathering at Mrs. John Tommey's Letts home hosted fifteen women for the St Vincent orphanage in Davenport. Readings by Miss Frances Nolan and Miss Alice Furling preceded a luncheon. Out of town guest Miss Eileen Summers of Ottumwa attended.
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John Tommey
St. Vincent
Davenport
Frances Nolan
Alice Furling
Eileen Summers
Ottumwa
Resinol Heals Baby’s Rash
A mother shares how Resinol cured her baby's widespread rash after a doctor's suggestion. She kept a jar on the baby tray and reports the eruption vanished entirely with the product. Florence M. Johnson of Louisville, N.Y. signs the testimonial.
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Florence M. Johnson
Louisville, N.Y
Sterner
Elks Host Family Card Party Before Holidays
Lady Elks acted as hostesses at a Thursday night family card party at the hall for Elks members and spouses. It was the last game event before the holidays. A large turnout played bridge and five hundred with awards to Mrs. J. J. Brown, Leonard Nevens, Mrs. Ed Eberling, and W. E. Fuller. Door prizes went to Mrs. Elmer Mohnsen and J. C. Butler. A luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
J. J. Brown
Leonard Nevens
Ed Eberling
W. E. Fuller
Elmer Mohnsen
J. C. Butler
YWCA Interclub to Meet. Christmas Charity Plans Discussed
The Interclub Council of YWCA groups meets at 6 45 PM in Y parlors to discuss the December 16 Christmas charity party. A Joan of Arc court Catholic Daughters of America business meeting is set for Monday at 8 PM in the K C clubrooms with a 10 cent gift exchange planned.
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Interclub
Joan of Arc Court
Catholic Daughters of America
K. C
Psychic bids in contract bridge raise psychological play
Daily bridge lesson explains the psychic bid as a weak suit mislead tactic in contract bridge. Mrs. P. H. Sims of New York popularized it, with an example rubber game where the bid two diamonds pressured a no trump contract and led to victory. The hand shows how the bid influenced play and ensured the rubber for 30 score.
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WM. E. Mkenney
American Bridge League
P. H. Sims
New York
Sims
West
Mrs. Sims
East
South
NEA Service, Inc
Hold Traas Rites at Baptist Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Traas, who died Wednesday afternoon at her home, 416 Busch Street, were held at First Baptist Church at 2 30 this afternoon. Rev. Vernon L. Shantz officiated. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were C. H. Reesink H. D. Horst E. C. Link M. W. Stirlen August Altenbernd and E. C. Schoemaker. Flower attendants were Mrs. Bessie Sample Mrs. Bessie Schoemaker and Mrs. Charles Fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Traas
Busch Street
First Baptist Church
Vernon L. Shantz
Greenwood Cemetery
C. H. Reesink
H. D. Horst
E. C. Link
M. W. Stirlen
August Altenbernd
E. C. Schoemaker
Bessie Sample
Bessie Schoemaker
Charles Fish
Grasslands Downs Set for Grasslands Race Saturday
Grasslands Downs in Tennessee, famed as a blood horse country, readies for a major racing card titled the Grasslands event. The American and Foreign Colts Race is highlighted as the feature.
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Grasslands Downs
Tenn
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Charles Kleindolph
East Front Street
Flapper
Fanny
Riemcke
Mulberry Ave
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Radloff
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Elks Ladies
Interclub Council
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Batterson Store
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