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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1921

Page

9

Lodge Hosts Birthday Evening for Three Members

Wilton Iowa December 6 After the regular Walter Rebekah Lodge meeting more than a hundred members and friends gathered for a social evening in honor of Engel and Fred Boot and Mrs George Whitmer The event featured cards and dancing as a surprise celebration Missionary Meeting Grace Reformed church plans Friday afternoon activities at the Lenker home_HOSTS and visitors include local residents and relatives planning visits and travel

Wilton Walter Rebekah Lodge Engel Fred Boot George Whitmer Missionary Society of Grace Reformed Church Delilah Lenker Beryl Gringes Walter Lenker Frank Mellecker Gretchen Wellman Nancy van Zandt W. W. Lenker Ideal S. D Lillian Duffe Oakdale Sanitarium Iowa City F. L. Dnuffe Mary Shiffer Columbus Junction Clyde Gabriel

Former Cone Boy Dies in Chicago

Conesville Iowa reports the death of Master George Gregory of Chicago on November 27 from bronchial pneumonia. He was about eight years old and spent summers with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Pennell. Many friends here mourn his passing. Also noted: nurse Agnes Latham returns to Muscatine. Grace Reformed Ladies Aid hosts Dec 7 at Mrs. John Bradshaw’s home. Mary Wagner visits Galva. Miss Margaret Hesseltine returns from Burlington.

Conesville George Gregory Chicago George Pennell Agnes Latham I. W. Jones Mus‘catine Henry Krider George Norris Grace Reformed Church John Bradshaw Mary Wagner Galva Margaret Hesseltine Burlington

Moscow Lodge to revive play Saved by Woodmen

The Moscow lodge of the Modern Woodmen will repeat the Thanksgiving play Saved by Woodmen. Revival meetings at the Methodist Episcopal church closed Sunday with ten joining the church. Forty five Aid society members and friends met with Mrs. Charles McCoy.

Moscow Methodist Episcopal Church The Aid Society Charles McCoy May Osendorf Downey

The Affairs of Anatol at A Muse U Tonight

Cecil B. DeMille presents The Affairs of Anatol at the A Muse U this evening starring Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter Bebe Daniels Monte Blue Wanda Hawley Theodore Roberts Agnes Ayres Theodore Kosloff Polly Moran Raymond Hatton Julia Faye. Also at Palace Theatre tonight is A Virgin Paradise from New York with Pearl White in a rugged jungle to society tale directed by J Searle Dawley.

A-Muse-U Cecil B. DeMille Paramount Anatol Screendom Wallace Reid Gloria Swanson Elliott Dexter Bebe Daniels Monte Blue Wanda Hawley Theodore Roberts Agnes Ayres Theodore Kosloff Polly Moran Raymond Hatton Julia Faye New York William Fox Palace Theatre Hiram Percy Maxim South Sea Island Pearl White J. Searle Dawley

Virtuous Wives at Gayety Tonight Features Forrester

Gayety Conway Tearle stars opposite Miss Anita Stewart in Virtuous Wives from Owen Johnson as Andrew Forrester. He ends his motion picture season with Stewart’s First National vehicle to return as leading male in Sixes and Sevens, a Shubert attraction for the current New York season.

Gayety Conway Tearle Anita Stewart Andrew Forrester Owen Johnson

S. S. Institute Set for Wapello Presbyterian Church

A Sunday school institute will be held at the Presbyterian church in Wapello next Sunday with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. The event, promoted by the Presbyterian board of publication and synod committees, features two state workers, Lena Smith and Rev. Koenig, delivering talks on topics from Christian education to child development.

Wapello Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Board of Publication Synod Lena Smith Synod of Iowa

County nurse office to be retained. Oakville meeting planned

In Oakville Iowa on December 6 Miss Esther Bright county nurse and Miss Gates nutrition worker spoke to residents at the high school about retaining the county nurse office after the Board of Supervisors voted to abolish it. A Twentieth Century club meeting was set to discuss the issue and a circulating petition to the county board was expected. Pierson of Scenic Highway spoke Monday night on the road plans with Dr Charles Bryan of Port Arthur also in attendance.

Oakville Ville Esther Bright Gates Board of Supervisors Twentieth Century Club Pierson Truman Pierson Farmers’ Bank Charles Bryan Port Arthur Canada

Barn Fire Destroys Norris Farm Hay and Grain Loss Estimated

A large barn on Ray Norris’s Nichols County farm burned Monday afternoon four miles south of Nichols. Norris had begun shredding corn when the fire started. Hay and grain were lost. The barn, nearly new and completed this year, sustained a loss estimated at 5 000 to 6 000 dollars, with partial insurance. The fire’s origin was not determined.

Nichols, In Ray Norris Nichols

Stockton Lad Hosts Birthday Party for Friends

Edwin Ploog, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ploog, entertained twenty friends at a birthday party Saturday afternoon at the Ploog home in Stockton Iowa. Games and contests amused the guests.

Stockton Edwin Ploog William Ploog Ploog

Keota Legion to Present Comedy at Princess Theatre

Keota Iowa December 6 The American Legion play When Smith Stepped Out will be shown Thursday and Friday nights December 8 and 9 at the Princess Theatre. Cast includes William Horace Smith Uncle Bill Gilbert Adams George Smith Walter Raney Richard Keene detective Bob Stanley lover Nellie Mrs George Smith Clark Pulver Muriel Armitage Nellie's sister Corrinne Coffman Miss Winslow spinster Clara Meyers Hilda maid. The three act comedy is home talent with Kate B Glover as coach. Also features local chest music. Revival services at Presbyterian church ended. W R C to elect officers December 8 at 2 PM with a four member initiation.

Corrinne Coffman Miss Winslow Clara Meyers Hilda the Smiths Blanche Brock Kate B. Glover R. V. Pike Riskville Iowa Co. E- Ward The Presbyterian Church Samuel Bauer Bettendorf Bauer Switzerland W. R.C

Luncheon Honors Contest Winners and Guests

Forrest Burmeister Arthur Ormsby and Alin Lutze won prizes in contests. Mrs Ploog hosted a luncheon for guests. Ed win received several gifts.

Forrest Burmeister Arthur Ormsby Alin Lutze

Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief from Eczema

A Buffalo reader testifies after using Peterson's Ointment and reports relief from eczema and itching on the leg and body. The advertisement touts a 60 cent box, a money back guarantee, and asserts widespread endorsement from druggists nationwide.

Peterson Geo. Calbot Penfield Street Buffalo Peterson Ointment Co., Inc

Royal Neighbors Officers Elected At Junction

Junction Dec 6 members of the Royal Neighbors lodge met at the Odd Fellows hall and elected officers led by Oracle Mrs W E Gabriel and Vice Oracle Mrs Ella Van Past Oracle Mrs Clara Arrington Chaplain Mrs Catherine Babms Recorder Mrs Bina Knauss Receiver Mrs Myrtle Jennings Inner Sentinel Mrs Margaret Brock Outer Sentinel Mrs Minnie Rabenold Marshal Mrs Gland Lewis and musician Mrs Maude Dwinell with solos by Mrs Maude Dwinell and Miss Kate Bowman A reading by Mrs S M Van Viiet About thirty young people attended a birthday surprise party for Mallie Heindel planned by his wife and featuring music and games He received a sum of money and the event closed festively Also noted are visits and visits between residents including Mr and Mrs R M Crider of Moline Ill visiting J A Stutsman and several friends returning from travels in Milwaukee Des Moines and Omaha.

Columbus Maude Dwiof Maude Dwinell Kate Bowman S. M. van Viiet Mallie Heindel Junction Notes R. M. Crider Moline Ill J. A. Stutsman Frances Stabler Milwaukee Harlan Cavanaugh Mazie Davis Emrys Ivanhoe Whitted Des Moines Frank Colton Viola Clark Omaha, Neb Agnes Knott

Iowa Leads West In Boy Scout Numbers

Des Moines reports Iowa heads the central western region with 12,896 Boy Scouts. The state has fifteen first class councils and two second class councils covering 228 troops, plus about 276 non council troops. Des Moines hosts 1,019 scouts. Waterloo 905. Sioux City 750.

Des Moines Iowa Erwin Schenk Boy Scouts of Ameri Cedar Rapids Iowa City Schenk Burlington Clinton Davenport Dubuque Fort Dodge Fort Madison Ottumwa Shenandoah Sioux City Waterloo Ames Mason City Council Bluffs United States

Oakville Home Damaged By Fire In Upper Floor

Oakville Iowa December 6 a defective flue started a fire in the upper story of a house owned by Mr and Mrs Claud Mason while they were at a show. Neighbors spotted smoke and firefighters stopped the blaze from spreading to the lower rooms but the parlor and most clothing were ruined the loss exceeds 1000 dollars partially insured. New officers were elected for the Women s Relief Corps and a Christmas gift to veterans was approved along with a silk flag purchase for the sixth grade.

Oakville Claud Mason Lames Emma Waterhouse Ingram Waterhouse Emily Schreiber Junior Carter Inez Carlson Ruth Dell Grand Army

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