Mrs Grace Samuels Heads Baptist Class For Year
The Delta Alpha class of First Baptist church reelected Mrs Grace Samuels as president at the annual meeting held Wednesday evening. Officers include Nellie Tooman vice president Merle Meeker secretary Merle Naher assistant secretary Della Durkee treasurer Hilda Brandt custodian Bessie McKnight reporter Cora Hudler program committee Ira Lindee entertainment committee Lena Schwab reception committee Fannie Holzhauer music committee Bessie Schoemaker flower committee Emma sher kitchen committee Louise Dillaway dining room Bertha Hendricks membership Elsie Butsler special fund. The class reported 200 members, the largest Baptist women's class in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Alpha
First Baptist Church
Grace Samuels
Queenie Rolfe
Raymond Fitzgerald
Nellie Tooman
Merle Meeker
Merle- Naher
Della Durkee
Bertha Hendricks
Elsie Butsler
Mrs Earl Wilson Elected President of C W Club
Mrs Earl Wilson was elected president at the C W club organizing social at Mrs Henry Pomeroy home 1404 East Fifth Street Wednesday afternoon. She will also serve as treasurer with Pearl Wedekind secretary and others named to committees. Gifts in Christmas packages were distributed among older members and a Christmas gift exchange is planned for next week at Mrs Wilsons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wilson
C. W. Club
Henry Pomeroy
Fast Fifth Street
Home Builders Meeting Postponed to December 13
The Home Builders class of Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church postpones its meeting to December 13 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Raub. The program remains the same and will be presented then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
Birthday anniversary of Clarence Moots observed
Clarence Moots celebrated his birthday Wednesday evening at his home 1485 Washington Street. Twenty five friends were entertained with Christmas decorations and luncheon, gifts were exchanged, and music and games provided entertainment.
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Rthday
Clarence Moots
Washington Street
Miss Bertha Lange to speak at Walnut Street Baptist meeting
Miss Bertha Lange former Muscatine resident who recently returned from missionary work in China will be a special guest at a Friday evening meeting of the Semper Legalia and Yokefellow classes at Walnut Street Baptist church. A 10 cent exchange social will follow at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lange
Muscatine
China
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Fred Toborg
West Sixth Street
Dinner Party at Elmus Richards Home Honors Husband
Mrs. Elmus D. Richards hosted 15 guests for a Wednesday stag dinner at 7 o clock. A program of violin and piano music by Mr. Richards and his son Charles complemented the event. Des Moines visitor Fred McDougall attended as an out of town guest.
Birthday Party for Robert Schmalz Marks Seventh Year
Mrs. Ralph Schmalz hosted a birthday party at 101 East Tenth Street on Wednesday afternoon for her son Robert’s seventh anniversary. Twenty four friends attended with contests and prizes awarded to Norma Allen and Jean Dollman amid various games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Schmalz
East Tenth Street
Robert
Norma Allen
Jean Dollman
Mrs Fred Martin Hosts Birthday Celebrations At Home
Mrs Fred Martin of 1494 Washington Street entertained a group of friends Wednesday afternoon and another group Wednesday evening for her birthday. Music and entertainment were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Martin
Washington Street
Missionary Tea Planned by First Presbyterian Church
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church will hold a missionary tea at the church at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Mrs Fred Beach will present the Christmas story and Mrs Raymond Titus will give impressions of the Holy Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Fred Beach
Holy Land
Raymond Titus
Found Frozen on Track Near Nokomis
Nokomis police report 18 year old Herrick, son of Mr and Mrs Will T Herrick of Shelbyville, was found frozen to death along the railroad right of way two miles from Nokomis. A section crew located the body this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nokomis
Burnham Welsh Herrick
Will T. Herrick
Shelbyville
Herrick
Brother of Local Publisher Found Dead in Davenport
John Heinz a 67 year old Davenport resident and former farmer and bank director was found dead in his bed at home shortly before noon. Death was attributed to heart trouble. He was the brother of Henry Heinz publisher of the Muscatine Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heinz
Davenport
The
American Commercial and Savings Bank of
Henry Heinz
Muscatine Herald
Probate of Ella Woodward Thompson Name of Executor
District Court records show Ella Woodward Thompson's will admitted to probate with B. Benham named executor. R.8 Jackson acts as estate attorney. In Western Hairgoods Co. vs Alice Thompson the defendant's motion for more specific statement was overruled. Fishburn & Fishburn represent the plaintiff and Coster & Coster had appeared for the defendant but withdrew before argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Woodward Thompson
B. Benham
Jackson
Western Hairgoods Company
Alice Thompson
Fishburn & Fishburn
Coster & Coster
Davenport Women Speak at School Society Meeting
Davenport ladies E E Kich and Omer Smith state officers presented reports on the Oakland PT A conference and general association work at the Jefferson school meeting. Attendance was low due to weather, part of the program was postponed, with piano solos by Flora Husen and readings by Ruth Schwalm. Professor Goettsch of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls will speak on kindergarten work next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Calif
E. E. Kich
Omer Smith
Davenport
Jefferson School
Flora Husen
Ruth Schwalm
Goettsch
Iowa State Teachers, College
Cedar Falls
Various Muscatine News Items Include Births and Local Events
I City News reports the birth of a daughter to Dr and Mrs G A Sywassiak at their Fairview Ave home and another birth to Mr and Mrs Raymond McDaniels on East Fifth Street. It notes L L Webster leaving Bellevue hospital, tax sale figures, hog receipts at the stockyards, and several local social visits. Also mentioned are a funeral postponement, a Missionary worker visiting, and upcoming American Legion oyster supper along with license plates issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Sywassiak
Fairview Avenue
L. L. Webster
West Sixth Street
Bellevue Hospital
Benk
Frances B. Rosenbaum
Smarler
Rosenbaum
B. C. Benham
Iowa Avenue
Wedny
City
W. F. Heald
South English
H. W. Durian
Wellman
Raymond McDaniels
East Fifth Street
Sunday
Dolores May
McEvoy Bound Over For Two Offenses
B H McEvoy of Washington waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to grand jury on two charges at a hearing before Justice J C Coster. McEvoy faces charges of driving while intoxicated and possession of immoral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. McEvoy
Washington
J. C. Coster
McEvoy
Pair of Swindlers Target Missouri Eye Patients
The Kansas City Better Business Bureau warns of two impostors posing as eye doctors active in Missouri and Illinois. Victims include Thomas E. Alexander of Bethany who paid 4300 for 38 drops of liquid radium. Other losses: J A Allen 1500. Jacob Schilk 6700. J L Reynolds 2200. Illinois cases involve fake eye treatments. Des Moines plans a 10 percent dividend of about 450000 to Iowa Loan & Trust depositors before Christmas.
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Missouri
Kansas City
J. A. Allen
Mulliken
Mich
Jacob Schilk
Overton, Mo
J. L. Reynolds
Faucett Mo
Illinois
Des Moines
Iowa Loan & Trust Company
Local Deputy Arrests Man After Auto Accident
A man was arrested near Wilton by Deputy Sheriff S. L. Guthrie on Monday afternoon after a minor auto collision with a truck owned by Ficken Furniture & Rug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
S. L. Guthrie
Ficken Furniture & Rug Company
Order of District Judge Thompson Dividends Clarified
A district court order issued by Judge Thompson details a dividend to be paid as a supplement. The ruling specifies the allocation and beneficiary scope within the case, outlining how funds will be distributed and the parties awaiting payment.
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Thompson
Fancy Wool and Cotton Accessories Displayed
Colorful collection features blankets in fine wools and blends with cottons. Includes fancy table covers buffet sets dresser scarfs card table covers pillow tops and chair back sets among other affordable keepsakes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Lange
Elmus Richards
Mrs. Schmalz
Fred Wartin
Missionary Society Will
I City News
E. E. Kolb
August Hoffman
East Ninth Street
J. E. Greenway
Hershey Hospital
Arthur Hoeffliin
Woodlawn Avenue
Leland Baker
Lindley B. Hoopes
Smith- Hughes
Tipton
Farmers’ Institute
H. M. Kemble
Eugene Pappenheim
Ottumwa
Reclamation
American Legion
Lula Wright Downer
Chicago
Sauerkraut
Anson
Anson Clothing CO
Garters
Bill Folds
BOY Scout
Exclusive
Official Outfitters
Evoy
Ron
O. Wurriow
S. Sanrez
Tage E. Honner
DR. R. Newman
State of
New York
Futh Ave
New York City
E. Jil Zeidler
Charmoisette
Willi
Vesta
Rayon and Silks
Mense
E. J. Zeidler
S. Dry
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