Date Set for Muscatine Lyceum Opening Plan
The Muscatine high school lyceum course opening, sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, is moved to Monday evening December 15 from December 11. Principal F. J. Howe secured the date. season tickets remain available. Mrs. Ethel Salisbury Hanley stars in The Mollusc, praised by The Daily Times for her dramatic talent. Tickets at Henderson Drug Store from 8 a.m. Thursday.
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Muscatine High School
Junior Chamber of Commerce
F. J. Howe
Henderson Drug Store
Ethel Salisbury Hanley
Lyceum
Daily Times
Baxter
Final Conference Plans to be Discussed by Group
The Older Boys and Older Girls conference plans will be reviewed at a group meeting in the Y W board room. The meeting, set for 7 p m Wednesday, will finalize schedules and venue arrangements with morning and afternoon sessions at First Presbyterian church and social hour at First Baptist church.
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Y. W. Board of Directors
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Judges Named for Institute at Atalissa Church
Joseph J. Wilson announces judges for the annual Goshen township Institute to be held at Atalissa Christian church December 9 and 10. Poultry entries judged by Charles Laros. grains and vegetables by Lindley B Hoopes. culinary and women’s exhibits by Mrs Ralph Reuling. Prizes range from one to ten cents across ten departments.
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Institute of
Goshen Township
Atalissa Christian Church
Joseph J. Wilson
Muscatine
Haynes
Ralph Haynes
Extension Service
International Harvester Company
Bert@s
George E. Cornell
A. L. Cunningham
Charles Brown
Elmer McIntire
Bert Kline
Raymond Geertz
Jessie Dhargrave
John Lehmer
Harry Nauman
Roy Law Elected Noble Grand of I O O F Lodge
Roy Law was elected noble grand of the I O O F lodge at its regular meeting last evening. Other officers chosen for the coming term include John Q. Holiday vice grand William Spieth recording secretary Carl Spieth financial secretary C H Lem sau treasurer J Dl Diercks trustee Wrist watches have again become popular in England since King George began to wear a platinum one on a bracelet.
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Roy Law
I. O. O. F. Lodge
John Q. Holiday
William Spieth
Carl Spieth
C. H. Lemsau
J. Dl. Diercks
England
George
Lady Eagles Lodge Elects Officers for New Year
The Lady Eagles lodge elected officers for the new year at a business meeting last evening at the lodge hall. A banquet followed. Planned next events include a Christmas party two weeks away and early January installation ceremonies. Officers chosen were Hannah Reay president Anna Dollman vice president Helen Laughlin recording secretary Bertha Bennett chaplain Edna Stebbins conductor Alice Watson treasurer Edith Nesselbush pianist Addie Rosenfield drill captain.
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Lady Eagles Lodge
Hannah Reay
Anna Dollman
Helen Laughlin
Bertha Bennett
Edna Stebbins
Alice Watson
Edith Nesselbush
Addie Rosenfield
Hysee Smith Host Duck Dinner for Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Hysee Smith of near Muscatine entertained at a duck dinner Saturday at their home in honor of Mr. Smith's birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith of West Liberty, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dalton of Letts, Mr. and Mrs. William Digney and family, and others from Muscatine and Seventy-Six township.
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Hysee Smith
Muscatine
Smith
Henry Smith
West Liberty
Lewis Dalton
Letts
William Digney
Wesley Smith
Oliver Reik
Y. W. Council elects staff of new officers
Organization of the Y W council of the Young Women's Christian Association for the coming year was perfected last evening at the Y W. Officers chosen were Miss Mildred Strajack president Miss Isabelle Christensen vice president Miss Sybil Robshaw secretary and Miss Mildred Figgins treasurer. Final arrangements were made for a Christmas Get Together party to be held Dec 15 at the Y W for club girls.
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Y. W. Council
Y. W
Young Women’s Christian Association
Mildred Strajack
Isabelle Christensen
Sybil Robshaw
Mildred Figgins
VallaGro Club Members Attend Progressive Party
The L Allegro Blue Triangle club of the Young Women's Christian Association held a progressive party after a supper and business meeting at the YWCA. Members were entertained at the homes of Miss Minnie Beyers and Mrs Gertrude Oberhaus. The next meeting is set for Monday evening at Genevieve Fack's home East Second Street.
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Vallagro Club
L’allegro Blue Triangle Club
Young Women’s Christian Association
Minnie Beyers
Gertrude Oberhaus
Genevieve Fack
East Second Treet
Columbus Junction Couple Wed at Parsonage
Mrs. Marie H. Pratt and Ralph W. Green both of Columbus Junction were married at noon today at the parsonage of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. E A Bentzinger officiated the ceremony. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction.
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Columbus Junction
Marie H. Pratt
Ralph W. Green
First Methodist Episcopal Church
E. A. Bentzinger
Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid to Meet and Hold Food Sale
The Zion Lutheran Church Ladies' Aid society plans a parish hall meeting Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. F Springborn and Mrs. John Wortham. A food sale will follow Saturday at the McColm & Company store.
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Zion Lutheran Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Zion Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church
S. Amlong
Isett Avenue
Women's Benefit Society Elects Staff For Year
The Women s Benefit Association of the Maccabee lodge held its annual meeting at the K P hall electing officers for the new year. Appointive officers were selected today with the full list to be announced Wednesday.
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Womens Benefit Society
Women's Benefit Association of the Maccabee Lodge
K. P. Hall
Annual Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors Officers Election
The annual meeting of the Woodbine camp Royal Neighbors of America lodge will be held Wednesday evening in Woodmen hall for officer elections. The derby membership race will be announced then and continue through the month.
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Woodbine Camp
Royal Neighbors of America Lodge
Woodmen Hall
Derby
Country Club to Elect Officers at Wednesday Meeting
Geneva Golf and Country club members will vote on officers for the new year Wednesday evening. Annual reports will be presented, followed by a 7 o'clock dinner and a bridge game. Reservations for the dinner are due by noon Wednesday.
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Country Club
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Miss Merle Engel Heads Muscatine Endeavor Union
Miss Merle Engel was elected president of the Muscatine union of Christian Endeavor societies at a combined business and social session at Mulford Congregational church last evening. Attendance was large with various church groups planning meetings and events for the coming week.
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Merle Engel
Endeavor Union
Muscatine
Storm Closes Streets as Muscatine Faces Ice Ahead
An icy sleet storm hit Muscatine causing slippery sidewalks and frequent falls. Cars stayed in garages while buses to Burlington and Iowa City did not run. trains and streetcars operated with minor disruptions. Temperature rose to 30 degrees with .32 inches of precipitation. unsettled weather and possible snow forecast for tonight and Wednesday.
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Muscatine
W. A. Matthews
Burlington
Iowa City
Davenport
Praether Arrested in Connection With Auto Thefts
Lyman Praether, 30, wanted by Hannibal Missouri and local authorities for auto theft, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Cal Schreiber and Officer Fred Jarvis on Bryan Avenue. Neutman of Cypress Street reported her Ford coupe stolen. Praether allegedly admitted stealing the car in Hannibal but said it was wrecked. Hannibal authorities will arrive tomorrow to return Praether for charges.
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Lyman Praether
Hannibal
Cal Schreiber
Fred Jarvis
Bryan Avenue
Neutman
Cypress Street
Praether
Tax Sale Monday Brings in $5702.46 Revenue
Total receipts from unpaid 1925 and prior taxes at the Muscatine county auction totaled 5702.46. Several Muscatine lots drew no bids as taxes were deemed excessive, while many delinquent owners paid before the sale. The 1926 sale was lighter than last year’s 7282.30.
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Frances B. Rosenbaum
Muscatine
Fire damages home from flue fire at Rinney residence
A stopped up flue started a blaze at the Dwaine Rinney home 1417 East Fifth Street just after 7:20 last evening. Firemen from stations 1 and 2 extinguished the fire in a clothes closet with chemicals, inflicting about 290 dollars in damage.
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Dwaine McKinney
East Fifth Street
Obituaries for Elizabeth Schaefer and George W Nicola
Elizabeth Schaefer 66 formerly of Muscatine died in Chicago. Funeral arrangements pending. George W Nicola died at Bellevue hospital. Services held at Fairbanks Home for Funerals with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers named Rehmel Hawkins Gorham Law Washburn Mittman. Fred William Little died at East Eighth Street home. Services at Fairbanks Home for Funerals with interment Greenwood Cemetery.
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Elizabeth Schaefer
Joseph Homeier
Lucas Street
Muss
Chicago
Miss Schafer
Muscatine
Conrad
George W. Nicola
George W Nicola
Bellevue Hospital
Fairbanks
E. A. Bentzinger
Greenwood Cemetery
Jess Rehmel
Charles Hawkins
E. C. Gorham
Roy Law
Joseph Washburn
Oscar Mittman
Fred William Little
East Eighth Street
J. B. Rendall
Average Deposits Determine High School Trophy Cup Winner
Students in W. M. Atkinson’s room won the trophy for the coming week by averaging deposits of 1.63 dollars in this morning’s high school banking. Total morning deposits reached 172.13 dollars, up from 106.62 last week, with five other rooms earning perfect ratings. The French club met after postponement for a faculty-junior game, and a special assembly is planned for Wednesday at 11. Muscatine High will not send a team to the Iowa Big Nine boys contest in Grinnell but may enter a representative for the girls’ contest in Clinton on February 11. Tryouts will determine the representative.
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W. M. Atkinson
W. L. Brown
George Evans
Presbyterian Church Choir
Webster Hakes
Trinity Episcopal Church
Muscatine High School
Iowa
Grinnell
Clinton
Colliers Names All Americans
Grantland Rice with ten coaches selects the thirtieth eighth all American grid team. Western schools secure seven spots to the east’s four with Oosterbaan Hess Thayer named again. The list includes Hanson Wickhorst Sonnaughton Boeringer Shively Oosterbaan Friedman Baker Kner and Joesting.
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Collier’s Weekly
Grantland Rice
Rice
Glenn S. Warner
Stanford
Robert B Zuppke
Illinois
G. C. Woodruff
Georgia
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Wallace Wade
Alabama
J. J. McEwan
Oregon
W. A. Alexander
Georgia Tech
Howard Jones
Southern California
EF. P. Madigan
St. Mary’s
California
Dan McGuigan
Vanderbilt
Oosterbaan
Michigan
Hess
Ohio State
Thayer
Pennsylvania
Collier’s
Hanson
Syracuse
Wickhorst
Navy
Sonnaughton
Georgetown
Boeringer
Shively
Smith
Brown
Friedman
Christmas Letters Reveal Orphans' Modest Hopes
Fifty three orphans at the Lutheran home send letters to Santa Claus or the Kiwanis club, seeking warm clothing like sweaters caps mittens and socks, plus practical items such as handkerchiefs and a few toys. The Kiwanis plan to fulfill each child's top wish this Christmas.
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Kiwanis Club
Santa Claus
a_ sterner school
8th Amendment Fight Is Coming
Senator Edwards of New Jersey said in the senate he will push after Christmas a resolution for a national referendum to repeal the 18th amendment. Bargains galore throughout the state. Successors to McQuesten Hardware Store J. C. Broad proprietor.
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Washington
Edwards
New Jersey
Senate Today
McQuesten Hdw
J. C. Broad
Highlights from Glass' Smart Shop gifts for her
A compact guide to festive gifts including lounging satin robes in pastels, silk lingerie like teddies and step-ins, and popular hosiery such as Gotham Gold Stripe hose. Also covered are scarves in Georgette and silk crepe, decorative heavy silk works, and framed art options, plus a black velvet dinner gown with lace sleeves.
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Glass’ Smart
Gotham
Holiday towel sets fetch quick sale at department store
The department store reports brisk sales last year and expects strong holiday demand with Turkish towel sets plus two wash cloths sold in gift boxes. The woven pattern features gold blue lavender and rose borders with prices from 75 cents to $1.98 per set.
Local Merchants Supply Articles for Club Purchase
Merchants operate to sell articles to the club at CGSS for a designated purpose. The arrangement involves local businesses supplying items for the club’s use under agreed terms.
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Cgss
Circulation at P M Musser Library Rises in 1926
Librarian Miss Ellen Stocker reported a circulation gain of 509 over 1925. For November 1926 the library issued 8 991 books across 24 open days with an average of 284, a low of 177 and a high of 512. adults read 67 percent of fiction.
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P. M. Musser Public Library
Ellen Stocker
Correction of Honorary Pallbearer Name in Stein Funeral
A obituary notice corrects the honorary pallbearer list for Dr. S. G. Stein. The printed name J. W. Wells is incorrect and should read J. W. Hells in the funeral line.
Stationery and pets advertised with seasonal gifts
A local ad touts a new stock of stationery including linen gilt edged and mottled papers plus envelopes and children's items. Also offered is a pedigreed collie puppy for sale with specific markings. Call 2108-W after six or visit the Journal for details. The piece notes trends in color contrasts for fabrics this year.
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Mecolm
Ishi
Gift suggestions for Christmas from Barnard's Jewelry
The piece highlights gift ideas including Dara Nome bath salts and soap in satin gift boxes for 4.75, Cara Nome perfume sets at 10.50, Kodak and Brownie cameras, Eversharp pencils, Wahl Ever sharp sets in satin or velvet cases, and gold and black enamel suede handbags with silver monograms.
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Barnard’s Jewelry
Choice of Ties and Pajamas from Wests for a Gift
The West Toggery Shop offers wide selections of ties priced from 50 cents to 5 dollars, including a new wrinkle free brocade tied with no lining. Joking about Christmas ties fades beside the array of beauties, plus practical striped tub silk pajamas trimmed with bright monograms in red or green.
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West
Shopper Helene Offers Personal Shopping Help
Out of town shoppers may write Shopper Helene in care Journal to have her purchase items from these columns. She will deem it a pleasure to assist by selecting and buying articles you choose.
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Helene
Care Journal
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E. E. Collins
J. G. Ginger
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Mulford Congregational Church
George Holliday
Henry Dealing
Fairport
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London
Grimm Drug Store
the Banner Lodge
Mollie Wiles
East Seventh Street
Colliers
Grant
Santa
Kiwanians
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Fischer’s
George Inness
Pictorial Review
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Literary Digest
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