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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1927

Page

9

Mason City Bride Marries Moline Man in Chicago Ceremony

Elizabeth Muse daughter of W F Muse editor of the Mason City Globe Gazette wed Ralph Norris of Moline Ill at the Methodist temple Chicago with Bishop Edwin Hughes officiating. The couple left for New York to reside after the ceremony.

Methodist Temple Chicago Elizabeth Muse W. F. Muse Mazon City Mason City Globe-Gazette Ralph Norris Moline Ill Edwin Hughes Muse Kobe Japan Norris Dollar Steamship Line Mason City Cornell College Northwestern Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Columbia University Porto Rico Louise McDodson National Committee Washington E. H. Wilson Company New York L. L. Farr Corporation New York City

Miss Rena Pool Weds Raymond Kahler of Bancroft

Miss Rena Pool daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Pool 112 East Fourth street became the bride of Raymond Kahler son of Mr and Mrs Herman Kahler Bancroft Ia on Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride s parents Elder Philip Wagler officiated using a double ring service The ceremony took place under an arch in the living room Mrs E Webster played the wedding march Attendants were Miss Limi Goddard and Leslie Allen A wedding supper followed for relatives and a few friends The couple will reside on a Bancroft farm and will spend several days in Chicago">

Rena Pool Raymond Kahler Bancroft Edward Pool East Fourth Street Herman Kahler Philip Wagler Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints E. Webster Limi Goddard Leslie Allen Chicago

Lowe Run Kensington Club Christmas Gift Exchange

The Lowe Run Kensington club held a Christmas gift exchange with twelve members at Mrs. Frank Fletcher's home near Muscatine on Thursday afternoon. They spent time socializing and needlework. Mrs. Fiedler helped Mrs. Fletcher with serving. The next meeting will be at Mrs. John Frizzell's home in three weeks.

Lowe Run Kensington Club Lowe Run Kensington Club Frank Fletcher Muscatine Fiedler Fletcher John Frizzell

Methodist Society Plans Christmas Sale and Party

The Cedar Street Methodist Episcopal Aid Society finalized plans for its annual Christmas party to be held next Thursday in the church basement at 2 o'clock with a special program including a play followed by a 10 cent exchange social. Mrs. Gertrude Mark and Mrs. Lee Mark assisted.

Methodist Society Cedar Street Methodist Episcopal Church Aid Society Gertrude Mark Lee Mark

Noted Presbyterian Minister Dies

Omaha Neb December 16 The Rev Edwin Hart Jenks pastor of the First Presbyterian church since 1899 died at his home after seven weeks illness of heart disease and pneumonia Dr Jenks a graduate of Hamilton college Clinton NY and Auburn Theological seminary Auburn NY

Omaha Neb Edwin Hart Jenks First Presbyterian Church Jenks Hamilton College Clinton N. Y Auburn Theological Seminary Auburn, N. Y

Muscatine High Girls Swim Meet Honors A Division

Miss Margery Zeug led the advanced division with 22 points and Miss Ruth De Morest had 16 to lead beginners at a Muscatine High School meet held at the U W pool Thursday. The Gold team captained by Bernice Eversmeyer defeated Purple led by Lillian Frye 64 to 58. Flossie Christensen was second with 13 and Jean Fynck third with 12 in the advanced group. Frances Redman was second in beginners with 10.

Margery Zeug Ruth Demorest Muscatine High School U. W Bernice Eversmeyer Lillian Frye Flossie Christensen Jean Fynck Frances Redman

Park addition deeded to St Marys church lot in Park Place

Park addition and J I Grieser deeded to St Marys church lot in block six of Park Place per articles filed with the county recorder. Miss Elenise Rice and Merle Weed, Iowa Wesleyan College students, presented Handel Messiah. Rice sang a solo. Glen M Smith and son Marsh of Lafayette Ind arrived to spend holidays with Mr and Mrs Fred M Smith at 1209 Hershey Ave. Mrs Smith called to Oskaloosa by illness of her father W S Hunter, former Cranston resident. Mr and Mrs R P Jacobs Lexington Ky formerly of this city announce birth of son Dec 4 at Good Samaritan hospital Lexington named Robert P Jacobs Jr. Mrs Jacobs was Miss Gertrude Elfers before marriage.

J. I. Grieser St. Mary’s Church Park Place County Recorder Elenise Rice Merle Weed Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant W. S. Hunter Cranston R. P. Jacobs Lexington, Ky Good Samaritan Hospital Lexington Robert P. Jacobs, Jr

Toys Renewed at Central Station for Toy Hospital

Firemen of Central Station and Heitz garage employee repaint and retint toys turned in to the Red Paint store for the toy hospital. Otto Bailes painted decorations on them. Pioneer clubs will canvass residence districts Saturday morning to collect more toys for the city's Christmas poor.

Centrali Station Heitz Garage Toy Hospital Otto Bailes Pioneer Clubs

Rural Church Services Announced for Sunday

Two rural churches announce Sunday services. The High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Sunday school meets at 10 o clock with Rudolph leading the session.

High Prairie Methodist Episcopal Church Rudolph

Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Night Coughs

Advertisement claims Thoxine stops night coughs in 15 minutes due to bronchial irritation. Marketed as safer than patent medicines, with no chloroform or narcotics. Sold by Henderson drug stores and others for 35c, 60c, and $1.00.

Henderson’s Drug Stores All Good Drug Stores

Sermons Set for Sunday at Spangler Chapel and Morning Church

Geerts in charge with The Morning Man by Rev W A Whole discussing Amos environment and character. Rev W S Gardner pastor will speak at Spangler chapel church at 11 am on The Search for a New King.

Des Moines Woman Charged With Murder in Soldier Death

Charges of murder were filed in municipal court today against Mrs. Erman Williams of Des Moines in connection with the death of Private Oscar Brown of Moline Illinois Fort Des Moines soldier last Sunday. Detectives declined to release circumstances behind the filing.

Des Moines Erman Williams Oscar Brown Moline Ill Fort Des Moines

Family Requests Police to Search for Local Youth Henry Hoeksema

Henry Hoeksema 311 West Seventh Street is being sought by police and sheriff forces at family request after not being seen for more than two days. He last left his home late Wednesday afternoon and has not been heard from since. Previously he operated a butcher shop and, more recently, worked as an insurance salesman. Hoeksema is married.

Henry Hoeksema West Seventh Street Hoeksema East Second Street South Muscatine

Iowa City picks Gamble again as senior president

Iowa City voters elected IOwa City-William Gamble to a second term as all senior president at the University of Iowa after a re-ballot fueled by protests from five class officers. Des Moines and Iowa College association discussions addressed student management and college problems with remarks from President J H T Main and Dean W F Barr. Iowa City candidacy of Samuel D Whiting for the democratic nomination for state representative from

Iowa City William Gamble College of Liberal Arts University of Iowa Des Moines Iowa College Association J. H. T. Main Grinnell College W. F. Barr Drake University Samuel D. Whiting

Brief Johnson County Election Note Sparks Recap

A fragment notes 1926 Johnson county race with Whiting declared winner by narrow margin after recount. It references Lee as Republican incumbent and Nag announcing candidacy. The text shows early campaign dynamics and party roles without full context.

Johnson County Whiting Lee Nag

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a proven cough remedy. It claims the product from Foley and Company at 651 E 46th Street cures lingering coughs quickly and praises a pharmacist's assurance.

Foley St. Chicago

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