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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

4

Charles Kern Honored With Surprise Party

Charles Kern was entertained at his home at 1111 East Second Street with a supper and party by 15 relatives and friends on Thursday. Book games were played. The Normal Training alumni of Muscatine High School plan a monthly meeting Saturday at 1 PM in room B16. Island Ladies Aid met Thursday at the society home in Fruitland to finalize bake sale and bazaar plans for Saturday at 209 East Second Street at 10 30 AM. The next meeting is Jan 8 at the home with a potluck dinner and work meeting.

Charles Kern East Second Street Muscatine High School Island Ladies’ Aid Fruitland

New Adolph cast to attend Oaklawn indoor golf party

Cast members from the high school play New Adolph will go to an Oaklawn course indoor golf party Wednesday night. The event follows a Springborn Girls' orchestra meeting at Red Men hall. Miss Mildred Messier won a white gold knife in a ticket contest. A public dance is planned for Dec 19 at Red Men hall with Miss Leila Gratstein as committee chair.

Adolph Oaklawn Springborn Girls’ Orchestra Red Men Hall Mildred Messier Leila Gratstein

Christmas Party Program of Ladies Aid at First Baptist

At the First Baptist church Ladies' Aid Christmas party in the parlors, thirty members attended. Gifts were exchanged. Mrs. Louis Heitz performed two vocal selections, Miss Margaret Heitz offered a reading and musical piece, a colonial era minuet was danced by Mrs. Harry Rininsland and Miss Lucile Horst, and quartet numbers were performed by Mrs. Henry Van Hettinga, Miss Lillie Friederichsen, Mrs. Edwin Reed, and Mrs. Louis Heitz.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Louis Heitz Margaret Heitz Harry Rininsland Lucile Horst Henry van Hettinga Lillie Friederichsen Edwin Reed

Birthday party honor for Miss Ethel Semler at home

A group of girl friends entertained at 318 Bleeker street Tuesday night for Miss Ethel Semler's birthday. The evening featured dancing and games with high score prizes to Arlene Eberling Ana Kent and Anna Wickers and consolation prizes to Sylvia Bartelt Dorothy Meyers and Lorena Klein. A luncheon followed with blue and pink decorations.

Ethel Semler Bleeker Street Arlene Eberling Ana Kent Anna Wickers Sylvia Bartelt Dorothy Meyers Lorena Klein

Miss Margaret Altenbernd Leads First Baptist Class

Margaret Altenbernd named president of the T B C Sunday school class at First Baptist church meeting held at Miss Beverly Pollock home on Oak and Eleventh streets. Officers include Margaret Schwab as secretary and Beverly Pollock as treasurer. Ten members attended a Christmas party with a business meeting. Contest prizes went to Schwab and Krell. Gifts were exchanged and Everready adopted. Third Saturday monthly meeting date set. Mrs. Augusta Rumsey to entertain January 17 at 804 East Ninth Street.

Margaret Altenbernd First Baptist Church Beverly Pollock Oak Streets Margaret Schwab Iva Krell Augusta Rumsey East Ninth Street

Christmas Party Planned by New Era Community

The New Era Christmas party will be held December 19 at New Era hall. The Philindosia Young People’s and Ladies' Aid societies organize the annual event with an informal program, a tree and gift exchange, and a luncheon served by the Aid society. The Phinindosia club handles entertainment and the Y P S A decorations.

New Era Philindosia, Young People’s and Ladies’ Aid Societies Phinindosia Club Aid Society

Christmas Party Planned at High Prairie Church

A community Christmas party for the High Prairie neighborhood is scheduled for next Wednesday night at the High Prairie church. The program includes gift exchanges for children and adults, entertainment numbers, and refreshments.

High Prairie Church High Prairie

Christmas Party Planned for Children by Catholic Daughters

A children's Christmas party sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America is set for December 20 in the E. Co. clubrooms in the afternoon. A program with a tree and gifts will be featured. Committee members in charge include Mrs. Anna Umscheid, Miss Adda Roland, Mrs. Margaret Byrne, Mrs. Marie Fuller, Mrs. Margaret Randell, and Mrs. Mary Flannery.

Catholic Daughters of America E. Co Anna Umscheid Adda Roland Margaret Byrne Marie Fuller Margaret Randell Mary Flannery

Society News Submissions Urged Before 10 30 A M

The society editor requests society and club notices as early as possible. Please submit items before 10 30 a m on publication day to help ensure publication. Cooperation appreciated.

Rhoda Bible Class Organizes Charity Drive

The Rhoda Bible class of the Evangelical Protestant church in St. Charles Missouri packed Christmas boxes for Evan gel Hospital at a Thursday meeting. Three new members joined and plans were set for day nursery donations. A Christmas party with a 10-cent gift exchange is planned for December 26.

Rhoda Bible Class Evangelical Hospital St. Charles Evangelical Protestant Church Bessie Guenther Bertha Casper H. Heussner Climer Street

Mrs Zetler Hosts Bunco Party For T. L. T. Club

Mrs Grant Zetler hosted the T. L. T. club at 709 West Eighth Thursday night. Bunco provided the entertainment with Miss Sybil Roshaw taking first prize and Mrs C J Rosenberger a consolation. A luncheon was served. Next Wednesday Mrs Harry Howell will entertain at 1007 Sycamore Street with a Christmas party and gift exchange.

Grant Zetler West Eighth Street Bunco Sybil Robshaw C. J. Rosenberger Harry Howell Harold Oberhaus Sycamore Street

Christmas Eve Program at Spangler Chapel

A Christmas Eve program will be given at Spangler chapel on December 24 at 7 30 PM. Treats for children will be provided. The program committee includes Mrs. Frank Coss Mrs. Fred Satterthwaite Mrs. Carl Im hoff Mrs. Reinhart Paetz Mrs. Edward Goddard and Mrs. William Mc Connaha. Treats will be organized by Merrill Satterthwaite Clifford Fryermuth Herschel Hin termeister and Lloyd Goddard. The Eagles auxiliary No 815 will meet tonight at 8 O clock at the Eagles hall.

Spangler Chapel Frank Coss Fred Satterthwaite Carl Imhoff Reinhart Paetz Edward Goddard William McConnaha Merrill Satterthwaite Clifford Fryermuth Herschel Hintermeister Lloyd Goddard

Cedar Street Methodist Ladies Plan Christmas Party

The Ladies Aid Society met Thursday to organize a Christmas party for December 18 with a potluck dinner and a business meeting. They also planned a Christmas Eve watch party for the congregation.

Ladies’ Aid Society Cedar Street Methodist Episcopal] Church

Christmas Party By Knights Of Pythias And Sisters

The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters announce a joint Christmas party next Friday night at the Pythian hall. A program features Santa Claus and a girl exchange, followed by games and refreshments to conclude the evening.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Pythian Hall

MAKE THIS MODEL AT HOME by ANNE ADAMS

Patterns and fabrics for a morning dress model with reversible fronts and bound edges. Details include size range, yardage, and price for pattern 2060, plus a promo for a winter fashion book. The piece also contains reflections on children’s books and shopping for literature.

Muscatine Journal Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Children’s books evolve with modern tastes and needs

The writer notes changes in children’s literature toward age appropriate and relatable stories. They visit bookstores several times a year to browse current titles and compare them with classics, mentioning Buster Bear and Tiny Titmouse as examples of new trends.

Buster Bear Tiny Titmouse

Flapper Fanny Says: Nail a Beau Before Christmas

A brief humorous note from Flapper Fanny noting that many girls seek romance before Christmas. The column reflects playful social advice typical of the era.

Variety Seasoning Shelf Adds Depth to Everyday Cooking

Build a diverse pantry with almond and orange flavors, celery salt, assorted spices, and tasty sauces to enrich meals. Include a range of flavoring agents for everyday cooking variety and enhanced profiles.

Poet Bids Mind on Poem as Editor Declines

A Sydney Bulletin item reports a poet insisting his verse deserves purchase while the editor dismisses blank verse as unsuitable for purchase and publication.

Bulletin Sydney

Bird's Nest Pudding with Apple and Cream Sauce

Peel and core eight apples leave them intact place in a pudding dish fill cores with sugar pour a batter of milk flour and eggs bake until fruit is tender make a sauce with butter sugar and cream warm until creamy and serve in a sauceboat. A Dominion Statistics report notes over half of Canada’s population is British origin and about 28 percent French.

Veal Slices Browned For Sauce Garnish

Pare and cut two pounds of veal into six thick slices. Season with salt and pepper. Brown in butter on very hot fire five minutes per side. Serve on a hot dish with any desirable sauce or garnish.

Judge calls desertion a grave matter in court

In Tit-Bits humor, a judge preaches severe treatment for wife desertion while a character names himself a refugee. The exchange highlights sharp dialect and social attitudes of the era in a compact quip.

Judge Sambo

The Temptress Quote Sparks Foot Fuss

A brief Ohio motorist exchange unfolds with a flirtatious line about feet and propriety, prompting a humorous, suggestive moment on the road. The quip highlights local color in a roadside encounter.

Ohio

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