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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1927

Page

2

Committees Named for Annual Ladies Aid Turkey Dinner

First Methodist Episcopal church to host a turkey dinner on Wednesday with doors opening at 9 and service beginning at 11. Numerous committees led by Mrs Wilbur Demorest and others cover kitchen tasks, dining room setup, silverware, ice cream, and reception. event features tables, dishes, and glassware provided by members. A separate note announces Mrs Alice Collins Chase piano recital at First Presbyterian church on December 12 with Miss Eda Critz and George R. Chase in attendance.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Methodist Episcopal Church Bamaar Wilbur Demorest John Hucke Jerry Klotz L. Penrose Charles Schmelzer Slaw Lucy King N. Starck Turkey J. Bakes D. V. Jackson Ed Zeidler George Lang Ed Hagermann P. B. Lake George Hehn Harry Hahn John Hann J. Highbarger J. A. Chamberlin John Tillie T. H. Gottbrecht J. Hitchcock J. W. Hillier J. W. TeStrmke George Hahn M. N. Bond A. McCullough Cinthia Millar Goldsberry J. H. Gettert Miss Mill John Hoopes A.S. Lupton J. Bowser R. Wilcox D. M. Rabedeauz M."jones Frank Fox Mise Elizabeth Greiner A. J. Greiner Myrtle Klepper Gertrude Kincaid Raymond Grimm A. J. Altekruse B. B Robert Jackson R. Tipton Mesdames Roy Kautz S. BE. Philline Norman Simpson Mise Mildred Gottrecht Sage Meedames Harry Fishburn Alfred Rittenhouse Miseces Mae Downes Mae Berry Fieht F. G. McCullough M. Southworth Alex McCullough Winfield Knight Niro Meedames Harry Asthal Mildred Klotz H. Wattle Mies Froeha Walter Hains Emma Parkins Chase Rittenhouse Alice Collins Chase Beulah Baker Rittenhouse Muscatine Sherwood Music Club First Presbyterian Church Eda Critz George R. Chase

Y W C A Extends Christmas Party Invite to City Women

The Young Women's Christian Association invites all employed women in the city to its annual Christmas party on Wednesday December 14. Supper is cafeteria style at 6 30 and entertainment begins at 7 30. Attendees should bring a 10 cent gift for the exchange and non members seeking the supper must notify the Y W C A office for reservations.

The Young Women’s Christian Association Y. W

Mrs Webster Hakes to Present Paper on Christmas Customs

Mrs Webster Hakes will give a paper titled Christmas Customs in Other Lands to the Twentieth Century club at 2704 Mulberry Avenue, home of Mrs W H Johnston, Tuesday afternoon. A discussion will follow the program.

Girl Scouts Hold Social Meeting at Y W

The second Girl Scouts troop No 9 held a combined business and social meeting at the Y W Friday evening with 12 in attendance. Members of the Women's Relief Corps acted as advisors and a basketball game followed.

Girl Scotts Y. W Girl Scouts No. 9 Women’s Relief Corps

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers for Six Months

Mrs Lucile Freybler elected noble grand at the Miriam Rebekah lodge annual meeting held Friday evening. Other officers include Mrs Augusta Werner vice grand and Mrs Bernice Vetter secretary. A Christmas party with a 10 cent exchange was planned for December 23. Ethel Sissel serves as treasurer and district delegate, with Jennie Harrison named trustee for three years.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Lucile Freybler Augusta Werner Bernice Vetter Pearl Baker Ethel Sissel Jennie Harrison

New Year Shrine and Cornuco Club Dinner Set at Masonic Temple

Attendance will be limited to 350 for the annual New Year party of the Shrine and Cornuco clubs at the Masonic temple on Jan 2. Vaudeville acts are booked for the evening program with specialties listed for dinner hour. This is the third annual party by the clubs.

Shrine and Cornucopia Masonic Temple

Joan of Arc Court to Hold Annual Meeting

The Joan of Arc court Catholic Daughters of America will hold its annual meeting Monday at the K C hall with a 6 30 pot luck supper. Members and families are invited to a theater party Tuesday evening. The German Baptist church Women s Home and Foreign Missionary society meets Tuesday evening.

Joan OF Arc Court Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the German Baptist Church

Masonic Orders Choose Officers at Washington and Webb Meetings

John J. Bomke was chosen high priest of Washington chapter No. 4 R A M. E L Ruthenberg elected illustrious master of Webb council No. 18 R and S M. Ira E Romig named king and principal conductor of work. J Clifford Worst scribe F W Allen treasurer F G Wilford secretary Co N Nickelson temple board rep. Othy mer named temple board rep.

John J. Bomke Washington E. L. Ruthenberg Webb Council Masonic Temple Ira E. Romig King J. Clifford Worst F. W. Allen F. G. Wilford Co. N. Nickelson Co. N. Nickelson, Sr Temple Board A. E. Othmer

Shontz Speaks at Church Banquet on Value of a Man

The Rev. Vernon L. Shontz, pastor of the First Baptist church, spoke at the church banquet Friday evening. His subject was The Value of a Man.

Vernon L. Shontz First Baptist Church Ther and Son First? Methodist Episcopal Church

Lyons Elected Redmen Chief at Oyster Supper

Art Lyons was elected prophet of the Redmen lodge Friday night. An oyster supper and smoker followed the election. Other officers chosen are John Goessregen sachem Walter Dried love senior sagamore Fred Hart man junior sagamore C N Newbauer keeper of records Herbert Washburn collector of wampum M P Goff keeper of wampum Joe Hoefflin treasurer.

Art Lyons Redmen Lodge John Goessregen Walter Driedlove Sagamore Fred Hartman C. N. Newbauer Herbert Washburn M. P. Goff Joe Hoefflin

Breakfast at Sunrise Opens at Palace with Constance Talmadge

The Palace Theatre debuts Breakfast at Sunrise a farce starring Constance Talmadge. Director Mal St Clair faced a tough task but the film is lively and well acted. Don Alvarado appears opposite Talmadge with Bryant Washburn and others delivering notable performances.

Palace Palace Theatre Constance Talmadge Mal St. Clair Miss Talmadge Don Alvarado Hardy Perennial Bryant Washburn Alice White Marie Dressler Paulette Duval Burr McIntosh David Mir Albert Gran

Change in Rate on Shells of Benefit to Local Concerns

Local crushed shell companies sell shells in carload lots for fertilizer and will gain from a state board ruling. Agricultural limestone rate and minimum weight apply to crushed or ground shells shipped in bulk for soil treatment. More favorable freight classification should boost distribution of the by product from the local button industry.

State Board of Railroad Commissioners

Joesting May Turn Professional After Minnesota Fame

Herb Joesting, 1927 Minnesota football captain and two time all American fullback, may turn pro. His fiancée Miss Lora Davidson of Minneapolis spoke as the couple prepared to marry this afternoon. She said Joesting would work at a bank for a while and then consider professional football offers, including a potential $20 000 payoff for a few games. Joesting had applied for a marriage license, revealing wedding plans.

Minneapolis Minn Herb Joesting University of Minnesota Lora Davidson Joesting

Kenneth Walker Named 1928 Monmouth College Football Captain

Monmouth Illinois announces Kenneth Walker of College Springs Iowa is elected captain of the 1928 Monmouth college football team. Walker, a senior lineman, earns leadership role for upcoming season with fellow players and coach confidence.

Monmouth, Ill Kenneth Walker College Springs Monmouth

Hogs Delivered to Muscatine Stockyards from Several Farmers

Carloads of hogs were received at the Muscatine stockyards with four loads from Grady and Son Kalona two from E E Yoder Wellman and one each from H W Durian Wellman W H D Hills and Elmer Pearson Lone Tree. Moore and Eldridge resume gravel work on the Conesville road after a cold weather pause and may halt hauling briefly to catch up. A siete year old boy Ira Riley Foster was injured when struck by a car on Mulberry avenue. A new boy Robert Clyde was born to Clyde J Minder and his wife. Lillian Cochran joins Eta Sigma Phi at Coe College Cedar Rapids. The Kre the Palace theatre invites K C lodge guests next Wednesday. admission by member card.

Grady and Son Kalona E. E. Yoder Wellman H. W. Durian W. H. D. Hills Elmer Pearson Loneee Moore Eldridge Conesville Road Ira Riley Foster I. T. Foster East Seventh Street M. J. Turner Vinton Mulberry Avenue Eighth Ninth Streets Palace Theatre Management K. C. Lodge

Moderate Cold Wave Forecast Across State With Snow

A moderate cold wave and snow are expected tonight and Sunday in this state section. The forecast calls for generally fair conditions statewide with colder readings in the east and central regions and warmer weather in the extreme west. This morning’s temperature reached 22 degrees at 7 o clock, 14 degrees higher than Friday, and the river stood at 3.6 feet, down 0.4 feet in 24 hours.

Magician Frye Performs Second Lyceum Program

William Eugene Frye a magician and his company appeared on a lyceum course in the high school auditorium Friday night presenting famous illusions and original acts. Appearances and disappearances and a sword through a box with a woman inside were shown. Frye exposed fake methods used in seances and spiritual manifestations. The program included piano saxophone xylophone and vocal numbers and drew a moderate crowd. It was the second lyceum offering of the season.

William Eugene Frye Lyceum Frye

High School Series Sponsored by Junior Chamber of Commerce

A series sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce of the high school is announced. The initiative seeks community engagement and student participation in local events and competitions organized by the chamber.

Junior Chamber of Commerce

Joint-Base Relief for Rheumatic Pains Promoted

An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a quick soothing treatment for painful swollen and lame joints. It claims widespread use by millions and offers a 60 cent a tube price at druggists nationwide. It mentions a Preetenergus tube and hints at a foreign wording.

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