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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1926

Page

4

Surprise birthday at Mrs Donaldson's in Wapello

Mrs C M Donaldson celebrated her 61st birthday with a home gathering Monday. Guests included Dr and Mrs Woodruff Mr and Mrs Saunders and Mrs Warren Wright. Other calls followed through the afternoon and evening.

Wapello C. M. Donaldson W. J. Woodruff Saunders Warren Wright

Water Bottle Explosion Shatters Oakville Home

Oakville Iowa December 8 Dr W B Brock injured in an accident when he placed an aluminum water bottle on a stove to warm it an explosion occurred knocking him down three windows shattered and a hole torn in the wall The Ratty Klub members were entertained at the Matthews home for a Christmas party Bridge Club resumes with Winter sessions at Waterhouse home and lists members.

Oakville W. B. Brock Ratty Klub Roy Matthews Bridge Club J. G. Waterhouse Roy Salladay Lloyd Bell R. P. Waterhouse Verne Swails Chet Williams J. Jamison

Wilton W R C Elects Officers in December Meeting

Wilton Iowa December 8 Henry Seibert W R C No 212 held a regular meeting at the K P hall electing officers Sadie McQuillen as president Lillie Whitmer senior vice president Caroline Maurer junior vice president Frank Fulton treasurer Kate Miller chaplain Hallie Ford conductor Julia McCartney guard Hallie Ford delegate to department convention Newton alternate Hattie Harris delegate to district Davenport alternate Caroline Maurer. Legion Auxiliary To Meet A work meeting and luck lunch Thursday evening at Mrs Mary Schroeder home.

Davenport Frances Kelly Caroline Maurer Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Luck Mary Schroeder

Principals and Grade Groups to Meet Next Monday

Local school principals and fourth and fifth grade teachers will hold a conference at city hall on Monday Dec 13 at 3 30. They will discuss problems in teaching these grades and other general school subjects in a program of talks and discussions.

Junior class play Adam and Eva set for Friday

The junior class at Morning Sun Ia presents Adam and Eva this Friday evening. John Hetherington plays Adam Smith and Clara Robertson is Eva with lovers Dr Delameter Lord Andrew Gordon and Robert Patterson as Adam Smith. Cast includes Fred Selzer as the Scotch Lord and Louise Halterman as Miss Rocker.

Adam Eva Adam Smith John Hetherington King Clara Robertson Dr. Delameter Andrew Gordon Robert Patterson Fred Selzer John Ross Miss Rocker Louise Halterman Horace Pilgrim George Mecklenburg Julie Zelda Lee Clinton DeWitte Ivan Graham Corinthia Margaret McElhinney C. W. Butler W. C Allen Anderson Fairfield Mell McElhinney Don Jarvis Rochester Minn

Obituary of Mrs Hattie Cone of Muscatine

Mrs Hattie Cone lifelong Muscatine resident died at her Park Place home at 8 30 last evening after three months bedfast with Brights disease She was born Nov 1 1874 in Muscatine and married Fred Cone on Sept 16 1889 Surviving are her husband six children Robert Cone Mrs Blanche George Mrs John Neuman Elmer Ruth and Mildred Cone all of Muscatine six grandchildren and one brother John Richardson of Muscatine Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from Milwaukee relatives.

Hattie Cone Muscatine Park Place Bright Miss Hattie Richardson Fred Cone Yeomen Lodge United Brethren Church Robert Cone Blanche George John Neuman Elmer Ruth Mildred Cone John Richardson Milwaukee

Hospital visit notes and family update from Burlington

Wyman Bazel visited Burlington Sunday to see his mother Mrs. E. E. Bazel who is recovering from a recent operation. She remains in Burlington and is expected to undergo a possible operation in the future once she gains more strength.

Study on Moral Education to Be Conducted Here

Prof. Carmichel of the University of Iowa will conduct a special study on moral education in Muscatine primary grades, announced by Superintendent FE Sparling. Tentative date is Wednesday, December 15 at Grant School with an evening meeting for parents.

Carmichel Horan University of Iowa Muscatine FE. A. Sparling Grant School

Bad Company A Melodramatic Adventure Romance

A melodramatic adventure film titled Bad Company blends danger and romance as the lead pair navigate perilous exploits. The production promises a sweeping story line with intense moments and a developing affectionate bond between protagonists.

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