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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
4
The Geneva Golf and Country club held its annual meeting with dinner, re-electing B. L. McKee as president and naming J. A. Davidson as vice president and E. W. Smith as secretary treasurer. Board members include S. G. Stein E. L. McColm John W. Roach and H. H. Fack, with plans for course improvements and social events for the coming year.
A large gathering of thirty five friends celebrated Mr. Leon Drew's birthday at the Drew home on Grandview Avenue. Music games and entertainment filled the evening followed by a luncheon.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Stephens hosted friends at 318 Ninth Street Tuesday night. Twelve guests dined, then played bridge with Mrs Harry Tiecke winning high score and Mrs George Jehring second. William Johnson took the men’s prize.
Miss Helen Mathis, physical education director, led a health study during a noon luncheon of the Junior College group at the YWCA. Round table discussion followed as members gathered for the weekly meeting, with a business session and carol singing planned for next week.
The W. A. A. athletic group of the Junior college held an afternoon golf party at Uptown Gardens after school on Wednesday. Other college girls attended as well.
Grace English Lutheran church members met in the parlors for a social afternoon hosted by Mrs. John Havemann and Mrs. Fred Height. Next Wednesday the society will hold an all day sewing program with a potluck dinner and a 10 cent gift exchange afterward.
The D. D. club of Roach and Musser entertained at a Christmas party held at Miss Ruth Stelzner's home on Liberty street. Mrs Laura Schultz won the top prize, with Margaret McTurk second and Leta Singleton consolation. Santa visited with a gift for each guest. The group planned a Christmas basket and set January meeting details led by Vera Freyermuth and Leta Singleton. Also the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial hall in the courthouse.
Officers named at United Brethren church meeting held at 916 Culver street William Muller president Arthur Strong secretary Henry Pomeroy treasurer William Miller classbook secretary The group adopted the name Pathfinder Meetings set for the first Wednesday monthly next Jan 7 at 930 Culver street attendees include Muller Fisher Miller Nyenhuis Swisher Tohm Herwig and others
A company of friends hosted a Wednesday night surprise party at Mr and Mrs Walter Hoags rural route No 3 home to celebrate their move. Thirty five guests attended with games contests and music followed by luncheon.
A group of twenty friends gathered Wednesday night at Harold Sinkler's rural route No. 3 home for a surprise party. Progressive banco provided entertainment and gifts were given to the honoree before a luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Randleman were honored with a surprise party on their fortieth anniversary hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Randleman at 207 East Sixth Street. Fifty five relatives and friends attended a 7 o'clock buffet. A special gift, music and games highlighted the evening with out of town guests from Kewanee Davenport and Moline.
William Beitz of 717 East Seventh street was honored Tuesday with a birthday party hosted by relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Biles, Mr. and Mrs. William Lemar, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Geertz, Elizabeth Metz, Bessie Martz, G. King, Joyce Beitz, Juanita Beitz, Warren Beitz, Elmer Beitz, Joyce and others, Elmer Chapman, Frank Minder, Florence Nash, Mabel Nash, and Mrs. William Beitz.
The annual bazaar at First Methodist Episcopal Church was pronounced successful by organizers. About 500 dined at noon and the food and apron sale items sold out, with other booths also operating.
A 7 o'clock Friday banquet at the Y W C A parlors honors the Fidelis Hawkeye Chain store and Brown's volleyball teams. Miss Beulah Hagermann will be toastmistress with the subject Rooters, and Miss Margaret Barker will speak on Service. A closing trophy presentation and all star announcement will cap the program.
Miss Helen L Dollman daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Dollman of 1467 Washington Street married Robert R Koons son of Mrs Jane Headley of Columbus Ohio on Wednesday night at 8 30 at the Dollman residence. Rev C E Ward of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church officiated. Attendant was Miss Edna Dollman and Marion Davison was best man. They will reside at 1413 East Seventh Street Davenport. Koons is employed at the Rock Island arsenal.
The author argues moral responsibility must be planted in a child’s nature in early spring life. Responsibility to others comes from early suggestion, starting at home. By imitation, children model behavior. adults should guide them to help, such as picking up blocks and inviting others to participate.
Melvin Kinkead aged 18 and Belva Lea Hart 24 both of Marion are jailed in Cedar Rapids facing robbery with aggravation charges for a December 6 Center Point filling station robbery. Officers say Kinkead admitted the holdup and that Hart helped arrange it and waited in a car nearby. Hart denies the story.
The Muscatine Journal provides pattern 1898 for a sleeveless blouse, pleated skirt, and cardigan jacket for sizes 4 6 8 10. Yardage listed for size 4 is 22 yards of 36 inch fabric with materials in brown or navy and trim guidance. Also advertises a winter fashion book and pattern price.
Aucia Hart advises on skin care to improve appearance. She explains how coarse pores arise from excess oil and how careful cleansing, astringent use, and a facial massage can reduce pore visibility. Regular washing, cold water to close pores, and targeted astringent application around the nose and chin are recommended.
Mrs Louise Kautz of 1077 Her Shey Avenue suffered a hand injury when caught in an electric washing machine wringer. The Journal misdated the incident, citing Sunday morning instead of Monday.
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