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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

5

Miss Atha Goldsberry Weds Frank L Foster in Muscatine

At the home of her parents in seventy six township Miss Atha Wells Goldsberry became the wife of Frank L Foster son of Mr and Mrs W H Foster of Lake township The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev A L Barkdull pastor of the High Prairie Methodist Episcopal church Only immediate relatives attended The bride wore white embroidered net with shadow lace trim The wedding march was played by Grace Crogsley of Columbus Junction and the bride’s sister Erma Goldsberry sang I Love You Truly The home was decorated with roses carnations and Christmas greenery They will reside on a farm about seven miles west of Muscatine Both are children of prosperous Muscatine county farmers The bride is a Muscatine high school graduate of 1934-06 and has taught in rural and Muscatine schools The groom is a prosperous farmer.

Atha Goldsbeiry Foster C. Goldaterry Atha Wells Goldsbarry Frank L. Foster W. H. Foster Lake Township A. Il High Prairie Methodist ‘Episcopal Church Grace Crogsley Columbus Junction Erma Goldsberry Muscatine County

Folly Rovers Plan Christmas Party Surprise

Jolly Rovers club members met at Mrs. Frank Ritman Sr home on Hershey avenue for the December session. Final plans were made for the annual Christmas party to be held December 30 at Mrs. Harry Leem’s home on Sycamore street. Features include a three course lunch served by groups of four and an exchange of progenta. Ellman home was decorated with coinsetting and bells. Prosecraft work was completed and a charity lunch was served by the hostess. Out of town guests included Mrs. Vanderlinden of Des Moines and Mrs. L. E. Lee of Lincoln Neb., visiting Mrs. E. C. Steninger.

Folly Rovers Jolly Rovers Club Frank Ritman Hershey Avenue Harry Leem Sycamore Street Progenta Ellman Vanderlinden Des Moines 7. B. Reay L. E. Lee Lincoln, Neb E. C. Steninger

Charming Christmas Party Noted by T O T Day Club

The Tom or TO T day club hosted a elaborate Christmas party ending a series of autumn gatherings. Special guests included Mrs I E T Weesela and Mrs D C Ward of Davenport. Twenty two ladies dined at Olympia cafe then gathered at Miss Hannah Bersh on Second Street for games and gift exchange. Santa distributed presents and candy amid Yuletide decor of della and poinsettias.

J. O. T. Club I. E. T. Weesela D.C. Ward Davenport Olympia Hannah Bersch Second Street Sante Claus Santa Claug

Former Muscatine Girl to Wed at Parents Home

Announcement made for the upcoming marriage of Miss Elsie Wiesel formerly of Muscatine now living in Nevada for four years to Lewis J. Dobberlin a Nevada carpenter. The ceremony will be at the Wiesel home 508 Schiller Street Wednesday at eight o clock with about seventy five guests invited. Miss Wiesel graduated from the Nevada hospital after a three year course.

Muscatine Migs Elsie Wiesel Nevada Lewis J. Dobberlin Gustav. Wiesel Schiller Street Nevada “Hospital

Delightful Bridge Party At Second Street Home

The home of Mrs. Krances Roarontaum and Mrs Ida Block on Fast Second street hosted a bridge party Tuesday evening with over thirty five guests. Nine tables surrounded the room as players battled for high score. Mrs F Langé won high score honors and Mrs J Gobble received the consolation award. Dainty refreshments were served in the late evening.

Delighful Mra Gobble

Young Women Mission Society holds meeting at First Methodist

Lively session in church parlor Tuesday as Miss Amy Hampton resigns as secretary, Elba Thorpe elected to fill vacancy. Mrs Anna Jepson leads lesson, Elizabeth Cockarham reads. Philathenas of First Baptist enjoy social hour and plan Christmas gifts for a needy family. Florence Howe hosts informal party with friends on Woodlawn Ave. Gresham entertains Major John Sewing circle. next meet set for December 20.

Young Women's ‘Mission Soc Young Women's Missionary Society of the First Methodsat Amy Hampton Elba Thorpe Florence. Howe Woodlawn Avenue Josephine Gresham John Sawing Sycamore Street

unpaid Navy yard overtime claims reach national attention

In New York a four year overtime promise at the Brooklyn Navy Yard left 2000 workers and heirs seeking back pay from 1870s through interlinked meetings. Only about 50 attended recent gatherings, though 2900 initial claimants existed. Approved by the Court of Claims and twice backed by the Senate, the claims await House action. An appeal to Secretary Daniels asks President Wilson to urge House action.

New York Brooklyn Navy Yard United States Court of Claims Senate House Daniels Navy Department Wila

Sayre Guests of Asquith for luncheon in London

Ambassador and Mrs Page with Strancis Bowas Sayre and his bride Jessica Wondrow Wilson visited Prime Minister Asquith for a luncheon in London. The event included Sayre and his wife, formerly Miss Wilson, during the December 17th social gathering.

Wilson London Page Strancis Bowas Sayra Jessica Wondrow Wilson Premier Asquith

Federal Action 10 Be The Next Step

Police rounded up four alleged bootleggers connected to a prior campaign and will transport them to Davenport for federal court hearings before Commissioner Bush. Roy Johnson was first detained, followed by J Houck Jesse Lutz and Mrs Mary Kern. Hearings likely tomorrow and Friday with possible delays into next week.

Davenport Federsl Court Roy Johnson J. Houck Jesse Lutz Mary Kern U. 8 Marshal Hardy Ottumwa Hoffman Muscatine Bush Lkely

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