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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
11
Captain Richmond P. Hobson spoke to high school students on leadership and the importance of preparing through a scientific method. He urged students to define objectives, analyze factors, and apply relentless effort to win the battles of life and nation.
Work to replace old rails with 100 pound per foot steel proceeds from the high bridge toward Culver flag station. A forty man crew expects completion within a week, facing slow progress near interlocking crossovers as the Rock Island and Milwaukee lines diverge.
Miss Charlotte E Elfers daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter H Elfers of 1302 Smalley avenue and Reuben W Warner of the city were married this morning in the study of the First Methodist Episcopal church by Rev George Bragg using the ring service. The bride wore navy tricotine with matching accessories and tea roses and violets as a corsage. They will be at home after December 15 at 407 Bartlett street and plan a Chicago visit before returning to the new home. Mr Warner is a prominent local businessman and Mrs Warner has been head stenographer at Huttig Manufacturing for years.
The fourteenth birthday of Peter Rankin was celebrated Monday evening at his parents home in Bloomington township. Sixteen boy friends attended in a surprise party with games contests and music. Prizes went to Robert Frevermuth Henry Lanfier and Lysle Froehner and Carl Greiner won a bod ty prize. A luncheon followed and several gifts were received.
Mr and Mrs J E Honts of 814 Fuller street Muscatine plan a family reunion to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on December 19. They were married December 19, 1870, with Rev Fred Kiner of Cairo Illinois officiating.
The Philathea class of First Methodist held a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. August Blaesing Jr. home on Town avenue with many members present. After a brief business session a social hour followed and a program was presented. Hostesses were Mrs. Blaesing Mrs. Arthur Schmidt Miss Carrie Goddard Miss Anna Goddard Miss Rose Dalton and Miss Margaret Kemble.
A postnuptial party at 16 Roscoe Avenue entertained Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rowland, the latter once Helen Lake, who wed a week ago. Thirty guests attended a pink and white themed shower with games, music, readings, and a two course luncheon. The bride received a collection of gifts.
Members of the O. I. C. Blue Triangle club of the YWCA met at the YWCA rooms to organize their Christmas outreach. They will provide a basket, clothing, and other needed items to one family, and plan a Christmas party with a gift exchange on December 20 at a member’s home.
The YWCA membership committee plans a party Tuesday evening December 14 at the YWCA rooms to celebrate the hospitality contest. Losing clubs C S C L Allegro and Zenith serve Bona Fide members as hosts with games and special stunts, and refreshments will be served at the end.
Miss Marion Jayne, field secretary of the North Central YWCA finance department based in Minneapolis, will visit Muscatine Saturday to address the board of directors at 7 45 o clock. The Young Women’s council meets Thursday evening starting with a 6 o'clock supper followed by a business session. Members are urged to attend all proceedings.
The Cheerful Circle of Musserville Methodist church finalizes arrangements for a Christmas sale of home baked cakes pies bread and crafts. The sale starts Saturday at 11 AM at Thompson Hardware store with Mrs Aaron Angle and Mrs Joseph Kendig in charge. proceeds benefit the society's general funds.
Several hundred people attended the annual turkey dinner hosted by the Ladies' Aid society of First Methodist Church. Volunteers served meals and supported church activities during the event held at the local church hall.
The Episcopal church held a noon dinner and a fancywork sale in its banquet rooms. Officials announced the events were a complete success, raising a considerable sum for church work. Serving hours were 11 to 1, with the church well filled during that time.
Miss Gertrude Samuels was the guest of honor at a surprise party held Tuesday evening at her home 100 East Seventh Street. A group of her young friends attended and the evening featured games contests and music followed by a luncheon at closing time.
Miriam Rebekah Lodge No 27 plans annual election of officers for 1921 at a meeting Friday evening in the I O O F hall. Officers were nominated at the last regular session. Other business will be discussed and a social hour will follow. All members are urged to attend.
A demonstration on dress form making will accompany the Child's Conservation League business session Thursday afternoon starting at 3 oclock. Mrs Joe Will hosts at her Washington street home and all members are urged to attend.
Ancient Egyptians venerated the sacred ibis and preserved its remains as mummies, reflecting religious and cultural significance of the bird in their society.
W C Walton testifies for defense in Healey guardianship suit that he spent over 10000 dollars in clearing and draining the 200 acre Arkansas farm. He says the land yielded no profit and recounts agreements with Mrs Healey. Copeland confirms 86 acres went to Walton and that Healey and Copeland controlled rest for life. Harris of Union Savings notes only Healey drew from the joint account.
Francis K. Ward of Cedar Rapids will deliver an address tonight to the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church. A banquet follows in the church dining room and the public is invited to attend. Ward is Sunshine Mission superintendent and a prominent welfare worker and speaker. He spoke Monday in St. Paul, Minnesota.
George Hill defeated Leo Alexander, the lightweight champion, in Green Bay Wisconsin last night in two straight falls. The first fall took 32 minutes 30 seconds and the second 12 minutes 20 seconds. Hill issued a challenge to Carl Zoll, the local wrestler.
Carl Musgrove the Turner Producing Company director from Pana Illinois arrives to lead rehearsals for the M B A minstrel show at Woodmen hall. Rehearsals begin Friday at 7 50 p m with a cast of fifty to be chosen for performances December 21 and 22 at the Grand theater. The committee of C W Grau Stephen Berry and Paul H Brunow announced the plan.
J. B. Rendall was chosen Worshipful Master and J. W. Greathouse re-elected as Masonic Temple trustee at Iowa Lodge No. 2 A F and A M. New officers include E R Tipton Senior Warden August E Hoffman Junior Warden S G Stein secretary W H Graff. Washington Chapter No. 4 R A M and Webb Council No. 18 R and S M to elect Friday night. DeMolay Commandery No. 1 K T to hold annual election next Wednesday night.
Eight of thirteen teams at Madison Square Garden after 56 hours cover 969 miles and three laps tied for third place. Brocco and Coburn hold their day one position, while the 1915 record by Anderson and Dupuy stands at 1 159 miles and five laps.
President elect Harding returns to Marion from a tropics trip and plans to begin shaping policies. He reports satisfaction with recent talks in Washington and expects foreign policy plans to proceed as league conferences approach next week. Cabinet selections and correspondence will occupy his time this week.
President Wilson completed his Armenia boundary recommendations and sent them to the League of Nations in Geneva. They were not made public and were prepared at the request of the principal allied powers. The president will await the League council's instructions before pursuing mediation efforts.
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