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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1921

Page

10

Bond Issue Not Ad Club Topic at Muscatine Session

No action or discussion on a proposed municipal electric light plant bond occurred at the Muscatine Advertising club meeting. President Raymond Titus said the matter lies with the Association for approval. A. J. Magnus reported on Iowa Advertising clubs actions and plans to send at least five speakers per club for educational campaigns. An informal talk followed on clerks and sales staff training, with ideas for YWCA and YMC A courses and a high school program.

Muscatine Advertising Club Raymond Titus Advertising Club A. J. Magnus Presidents of Iowa Advertising Clubs Des Moines Magnus

Mrs Lottie Thompson dies after Mayo operation

Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Thompson of 203 West Third Street follow a goitre operation at Mayo Brothers Hospital Rochester Minnesota. The service is at 2 PM Thursday at Bethel A M E Church with Rev J W Norris and Rev N Nicholson officiating. Burial is in Greenwood cemetery.

Lottie Thompson West Third Street Goitre Mayo Brothers’ Hospital Rochester Minn Bethel A. M. E J. W. Norris N. Nicholson Davenport Greenwood Cemetery

Remains of James Lewis Found in Cabin Boat

The remains of James Lewis were found Tuesday morning in his cabin boat a mile up the river. He may be viewed by friends at the home of his nephew J. W. Lewis at 105 Brook Street. Funeral arrangements are still incomplete.

James Lewis J. W. Lewis Brook Street

Funeral for Dusenberry Child Held Privately

The funeral of Lucille Mary Dusenberry eight years old and daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Dusenberry was held this morning from their home in Sweetland township. The services were private and burial followed at St Mary cemetery.

Lucille Mary Dusenberry Oscar Dusenberry Sweetland Township St. Mary Cemetery

Local Muscatine Boys Form 100 Piece Band

More than fifty boys have enrolled in the 100 piece band organized in Muscatine by Mat Starck, director of the Local Concert band. A second set of instruments has been secured. The first rehearsal will be held in early January or sooner if enrollment grows. Practice meetings will occur at least weekly.

Muscatine Mat Starck

Two Fines For Unlicensed Vehicle Operation Imposed

Justice H. D. Horst levied fines on F. F. Giesler for operating without a license and the Schrup Motor company for the same charge. In Portland a bank hold up left H. H. Newhall wounded and the robber killed during the robbery at the Bank of East Portland.

H. D. Horst F. F. Giesler Schrup Motor Company Portland Ore H. H. Newhall Bank of East Portland

Be Constant to the Want Ads and They Will Win Out

A brief exhortation emphasizing staying loyal to want ads to secure effective results, likening consistency to a sure outcome that follows natural order. The piece promotes steady engagement with classified notices as a reliable strategy.

Miss Esther Steinmetz Weds Otto M. Kautz in Elegant City Ceremony

Miss Esther Steinmetz and Otto M. Kautz were married Tuesday at 117 West Sixth in a ceremony officiated by Dr. George Bragg. The service featured a single ring and floral decor in orchid and pink. The couple, both known locally, will reside at 117 West Sixth after January 1.

Delta Alpha class elects officers for 1921 22 year

At the First Baptist church Delta Alpha class annual meeting held Tuesday evening at Rev W H Rogers home East Fourth street the group elected officers for the 1921 22 year Miss Marjorie Meerdink as president Mrs Bessie Sample as vice president Mrs Jewel Kiefner as secretary Mrs Besse Johnson as assistant secretary Mrs Jennie Hoefflin as treasurer Mabel McBride as custodian Miss Emma Steen as press reporter Miss A Marea Othmer as teacher Mae Walton as entertainment chair Louise Dillaway as program chair Ella Schreurs as membership chair Anna Beacham as reception chair Bessie Shoemaker as flower chair Clara Stiles as banquet chair.

Delta Alpha First Baptist Church W. H. Rogers East Fourth Street Marjorie Meerdink Bessie Sample Jewel Kiefner Besse Johnson Jennie Hoefflin Mabel McBride Emma Steen A. Marea Othmer Mae Walton Louise Dillaway Ella Schreurs Anna Beacham Bessie Shoemaker Clara Stiles

National official speaks at G F S meet

Miss May Case Marsh national extension secretary of the Girls' Friendly Society spoke at Trinity church local society in the parish hall. She described her duties and the need for visiting societies across the United States during several months on the road. She will spend a month in Iowa and will be entertained at Fort Madison this evening after a musical program and social hour.

G. F .S. Meet Girls’ Friendly Society May Case Marsh New York City Society of Trinity Church

Red Cross Official Speaks at Y W C A Club Meeting

Miss Dorothy Erdman of Chicago spoke on World War I nursing with a British hospital unit at the Y W C A Blue Triangle meeting in Des Moines area. Ethel Guthrie discussed home furnishings as planning for Christmas social service and a New Year party proceeded with committee reports.

RED Cross Y. W. Club France Dorothy Erdman Chicago Iowa Blue Triangle Club Ethel Guthrie Y. W

Portia Club Hosts Christmas Party at Mrs Blaesing’s Home

The Portia club enjoyed an afternoon Christmas party Tuesday with hostess Mrs. August Blaesing Jr at 1211 Iowa Avenue. Festive decorations and music accompanied vocal selections by Mrs. Genevieve Fulham and Mrs. Earle Phillips with a Christmas exchange later.

Portia Club August Blaesing, Jr Iowa Avenue Genevieve Fulham Earle Phillips Edn East Fifth Street

Ladies Aid shifts to Thursdays for winter meetings

The Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church will hold meetings on Thursdays during winter to save fuel. An all day meeting with a noon dinner is planned, with work on Christmas sale items and button carding. An afternoon Kalorama Kensington Klub party at Mrs. Wesley Schwalm's home featured music and a social hour. Mrs. Harry Shields of Bloomington township will host next.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Kalorama Kensington Klub Wesley Schwalm Kensington Harry Shields Bloomington Township

County agent speaks to Child's Conservation league meeting

Miss Ethel Guthrie county home demonstration agent spoke to the Child's Conservation league gathering Tuesday afternoon at 818 Sycamore street. A supper followed. Members of the Colonel Hare Circle plan the annual business meeting for Friday evening at East Tenth street home of Mrs. R. O. McGaughey. The 8 o'clock business meeting will be followed by a social session.

Ethel Guthrie Child’s Conservation League Wilbur Demorest Sycamore Street Colonel Hare R. O. McGaughey East Tenth Street

Ladies' Aid to plan Christmas party at church

The Ladies' Aid society of the German Methodist Episcopal church meets Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. Arrangements will be completed for a Christmas party and exchange for December 22.

Ladies’ Aid Society German Methodist Episcopal Church

Miss Mildred Collins pledged to Alethia society at Coe College

City briefs note Miss Mildred Collins 714 Sycamore More street is announced as a pledge of the Alethia women s literary society at Coe College. Also listed: Attorney W R Jayne returns to his office after a weeklong illness. Geneva Golf and Country Club to hold annual election tonight selecting officers. The Arthur, Hoffman and Hoffman attorneys travel to Iowa City for a district court jury case. Over 125 couples attend a dance at the Armory with Dolly Iverson and a Clinton orchestra. a New York orchestra is secured for a Dec 14 dance under manager William Oberhaus. Earl Bowlsby s residence at 902 West Eighth street faced a chimney fire with no damage. A smoke protector lost from a fire truck is being sought. Homesteaders lodge arranges a Christmas entertainment for Dec 22. Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Simpson announce the birth of a son. An unknown motorist struck George Pitchforth s car on Grandview avenue and fled. Mrs. Frank Giesler leads five Blue Triangle YWCA clubs in a high school playlet tonight. Albert Thompson, 955 Funham avenue, returns from Peoria Ill after jeweler training. he begins duties at Volger jewelry store. Mr and Mrs Dickerson of 306 East ...

Riggs couple depart for winter in Florida

Seventh street and Mr and Mrs F B Riggs of 1021 Iowa avenue left this morning on an automobile trip to Florida where they will spend the winter.

Seventh Street F. B. Riggs Iowa Avenue Florida

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