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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1921

Page

11

Committees Named for Methodist Dinner and Sale

The Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church lists committee assignments for the annual turkey dinner and Christmas sale on December 14. Roles cover kitchen, turkeys, dressing, potatoes, giblet gravy, cranberries, baked goods, beverages, dining room, dish, silverware, fancywork, aprons, table setups, serving, reception, and ticket tasks with numerous named members across multiple departments.

Ladies’ Aid Society E., L. Shepard Margaret Howe Fred Otto J. H. Kendig Fannie Stapleton A. Brokema Rose Uhland Anna McBride L. O. Steninger George Lange George Hahn Cora Bierman A. Bowser Chas. Parvin Elia Ahif A. Kile Ian Goldsberry Tom Smith F. Fox Elia Smith H. Masonholder S. A. Clifford A. Mathias P. Gettert Frank McKibben W. C H. Fitzgerald Roy Kautz Elmer Steinmetz G. B. Birch Fred Smith L. Webster Gail Chamberlain Glen Barnard Ralph Wittick Sarah Garnes Mildred Gottbrecht Gertrude Kincaid Mary Brown F. W. Wal L. Crull W. Demorest C. R. Graebner Lysle Howe Mary Schwartz Ed. Hagermann Frank Walker Julius Gerndt Harry Asthalter H. Heidel W. E. Downer Harry Bomke Roy Peehel Ida Baker Ed. Zeidler J. C. Coster Chas. Fry Berger Chas. Rider D. V. Jackson Ella van Gent

Couple Weds as Wood Is Married at Mulberry Home

The bride, long employed by Greathouse Manufacturing, wed Mr Wood, a street car motorman, and they moved to 500 Mulberry Avenue to begin their life together.

Mulberry Avenue Greathouse Manufacturing Company Mr. Wood

Dinner and reception honor Miss Browning by Women’s Relief Corps

The Women’s Relief Corps held a dinner and reception at Maccabee hall with 125 attendees and Shelby Norman Post as guests. Miss Sue Browning received a sowers gift. officers were elected for the annual business meeting, led by President Mrs. May Shewe, with a full slate of vice presidents, treasurer, chaplain, conductor, guard, and delegates to department and district conventions.

W. R Women’s Relief Corps Maccabee Hall Shelby Norman Post Sue Browning Jennie Jay Wapello Mary Millett Gertrude Eichoff Kate Dunker Department Mayme Koetting Della Bosten Jennie Richardson Alice Steninger Hattie Vanatta May Feuster

Miss Baker Hostess to Sunday School Members

A Yuletide party at Miss Myrta Baker’s home 209 West Sixth Street entertained members of her Sunday school class from the First Methodist Episcopal church. The G G C club enjoyed Christmas decor and games including a Christmas exchange. prizes were won by Lillian Van Dyke Ila Rabe deaux and Ella Martin.

Miss Baker Myrta Baker West Sixth Street First Methodist Episcopal Church Lillian van Dyke Ila Rabedeaux Ella Martin

Sywassink Wood Wedding Solemnized in Davenport

Lena Sywassink and Luther Wood were quietly married at 3 pm Tuesday in Davenport at St. John's Methodist parsonage. Rev. Frank Couart officiated with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stevenson of this city in attendance.

Sywassink-Wood Davenport Lena Sywassink Henry Sywassink Kindler Avenue Luther Wood Elle Wood Culver Street St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church Frank Couart Herry Stevenson Air Word

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Elects New Leader at Meeting

Miss Sarah Bilkey was elected president of the Past Noble Grand association. Officers named include President Sarah Bilkey Vice President Mary Giesenhaus Secretary Treasurer Eva Halberg. The group changed meeting dates from Wednesday to the first Tuesday each month and planned a Christmas exchange at Mrs. Minnie Pomeroy’s home with a social hour ending the session at Mrs. Schmalz’s residence.

Sarah Bilkey Noble Grand Miriam Rebekah Lodge Sarah Schmalz Liberty Street Mary Giesenhaus Eva Halberg Minnie Pomeroy East Fourth Street

Reception honors Mr and Mrs George Franklin wedding

Mrs Will Berry entertained at 1119 East Fourth Street for the marriage of Mr and Mrs George Franklin. Thirty four friends attended a lively reception with music games and diversions. The couple received a large collection of gifts.

Franklin J Will Berry East Fourth Street George Franklin Franklin Berry

Out-of-town wedding at First Methodist church parsonage

Miss Lillian Schwartz of Burlington wed Elijah Arnold of Burlington Wednesday with Rev. George Blag officiating. R. Kleindolph was the only attendant. The couple plans to reside in Davenport.

First Methodist Episcopal’ Church Lillian Schwartz Burlington Elijah Arnold George Blag R. Kleindolph Davenport

Mission Worker to Address Society Meet at Congregational Church

Mrs George E White a former Muscatine resident now engaged in mission work at Marsovan Turkey for 31 years will address the Woman's Mission Circle of the First Congregational church at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon The meeting will be at Miss Mira Erb 209 East Fourth street Societies of other churches have been invited to attend.

George E. White Muscatine Marsovan Turkey First Congregational Church

Organization of W. P. Card Club Formed At Island Home

Organization of the W. P. card club was perfected at a party Wednesday evening given by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Butcher on Muscatine Island. Meetings are planned for every Wednesday at different members’ homes. A social hour closed the affair. Mr. and Mrs. William Schoultg will entertain in one week.

W. P. Card Club Harold Butcher Muscatine Island William Schoultg

Friendly Card Club Meets at Bartholma Home

Members of the Friendly Card club gathered at Mr and Mrs Henry Bartholma home in Wilton township Tuesday evening for a social session. Card games provided entertainment with Charles Drumm winning high score and Mrs Charles Drumm securing low score. A similar party will be held in two weeks.

Friendly Card Club Bartholma Henry Bartholma Wilton Township Charles Drumm

Rebekah Aid Society Halts Meetings for Holidays

Miriam Rebekah Lodge plans a holiday break with a resumption January 4 at Mrs. Heinz’s home on East Seventh Street. Officers to be elected Friday evening at 7 30 in the I O O F hall and a large class of new members to be initiated. A social hour will follow. In other notes the Park Avenue Methodist Ladies Aid held an all day sewing session at Mrs. Will Martin’s on Jefferson Street. Mrs. Sadie Briggs to lead the newly organized Woman's Missionary Society at 2 30 Friday at Mrs. Sam Kendig’s Willow Street home.

Miriam Rebekah Aid Society I. O. Oo. F. Hall Ethel Smith Josephine Hackett Sesson Henry Heinz East Seventh Street Margaret Chapman Miriam Rebekah Lodge Ladies’ Aid Society Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Will Martin Jefferson Street Sadie Briggs Woman's Coe Missionary Society of the Ark Avenue

National Livestock Producers Association Forms Board

The first board of directors is appointed by the American Farm Bureau Federation executive committee and will begin operations. Members include John G. Brown Monon Indiana E H Cunningham Des Moines Iowa C A Ewing Decatur Illinois Harry G Beatle Mount Sterling Ohio Howard O Gore Clarksburg West Virginia O O Wolf Ottawa Kansas C E Collins Kit Carson Colorado Hugh Sproat Boise Idaho J E Boog Scott Coleman Texas An initial $10 000 appropriation is authorized to start the association. The cooperative livestock selling plan was developed by the Farmers Livestock Marketing committee and approved unanimously at the livestock producers conference held recently.

Chicago Ill National Livestock Producers’ Association American Farm Bureau Federation John G. Brown Monon Ind E. H. Cunningham Des Moines Iowa C. A. Ewing Decatur Harry G. Beatle Mount Sterling Ohio Howard O. Gore Clarksburg W. Va O. O. Wolf Ottawa Kansas C. E. Collins Kit Carson Colo Hugh Sproat Boise Idaho J. E. Boog-Scott Coleman Texas Farm Bureau Federation Livestock Producers’ Association Farmers’ Livestock Marketing Committee Livestock Producers Conference

Home Bake Sale Advert in Cherry's Shoe Store

Lat December 10 readers are urged to attend a bake sale at Cherry's Shoe Store under the auspices of Zion Lutheran Aid Society. The notice promotes the Wants column as a daily reader for shopping and community notices.

Cherry’s Zion Lutheran Aid Society

Packer Decree Sparks Farm Group Critique of Regulation

Washington observers report farm leaders angered by the consent decree restricting the five major packers to meat distribution. They say the measure deprives cooperative and other groups of distribution access, undermining efficiency and public service. Representative Tincher calls the decree illegal and urges congressional action to modify or repeal it.

E. G. Dougherty Washington, D. C Palmer National Grange American Farm Bureau Federation Washington Ilegal Tincher Congress Kansas Daugherty

Must License Anew All Autos Brought Here From Distance

Muscatine county auto owners must register vehicles anew even if previously registered elsewhere. County Treasurer Fred B. Nesper notes a new phase of Iowa law requiring local registration with a removal certificate for all registration applications.

Muscatine County Fred B. Nesper Iowa

Man told justice of continuous drunken spree since Thanksgiving

Riley Cooper of Wapello received ten days in county jail for a spree he said he had stayed in continuously since Thanksgiving Day. He claimed liquor was given to him by unknown persons here. Justice H. D. Horst quipped that the Christmas spirit is early this year.

H. D. Horst Riley Cooper Wapello Justice Horst

Potts Re elected President of Chautauqua Association

S A Potts superintendent of public schools was reelected president of the Chautauqua association at the annual meeting in the board of education rooms Wednesday evening. J E T Wessels was named vice president along with H R Frank secretary and Elmer Bloom treasurer. Lee P Loomis was named chairman of the program committee with James Loar present as his bookings will return to the local program.

Chautauqua Potts S. A. Potts Chautauqua Association Board of Education J. E. T. Wessels H. R. Frank Elmer Bloom Lee P. Loomis James Loar Mr. Potts Charles P. Hanley

Twenty Five Children Examined at East Hill Clinic

Twenty five children were examined at the second Child Welfare clinic in East Hill today at Park Avenue Methodist Church. Twenty two were new entrants and several normal children were found. Examiners were Dr. J W Stiers and Dr B E Eversmeyer with city nurse Miss Mary Dunwiddie and assistants Mrs E C Nichols Mrs Mary Hill Miss Helen Beyer Miss Mary Porter and Miss Dorothy Erdman directing county Red Cross nurses in southern Iowa. A station will be conducted at city hall next Thursday morning.

East Hill Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Stiers B. E. Eversmeyer Mary Dunwiddie E. C. Nichols Mary Hill Helen Beyer Mary Porter Dorothy Erdman

Reserved Seats For Mozart Opera At Grand Theatre

Reserved seats for Mozart's comic opera to be shown at the Grand theatre on Friday evening, December 9, may be procured at the theatre Friday morning from 8 to noon and in the afternoon from 5 to 7 o'clock. Want Ads Get Rocmers.

Grand Theatre Adv

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