Welcome New Year at Masonic Fete for Shrine Cornucopia Clubs
About 200 people attended the Shrine and Cornucopia clubs annual New Year party at the Masonic temple on Wednesday night. A 7 o'clock turkey dinner was served by O. E. S. N. J. Simpson served as toastmaster and G. R. Titus welcomed guests. The program featured singing, novelty acts, a humorous sketch, Russian numbers, and xylophone solos, followed by dancing to Neibling's Revelers. Ballroom decor was purple and white under Wilbur Stein, with N. J. Simpson heading the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrine and Cornucopia
Masonic Temple
Melvin Diercks
Leslie Titus
Elmus Diercks
Fef. W. Schoenig
Frank Thompson
Homer Chaffee
Hilda B. Michels
Neibling
Wilbur Stein
N. J. Simpson
Shrine- Cornucopia Club
Seaton Anniversary Marked in West Liberty
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Seaton of West Liberty observe their fifty ninth wedding anniversary today on East Fourth Street. Surrounded by children and grandchildren, the couple, married near Downey, Iowa, built a farm and later moved to Downey and West Liberty. Both remain in good health. The bride, Annis Watson Seaton, grew up near Downey, and the groom came to Iowa at nineteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Washburn
East Eighth Street
Muscatine County
Isaac Seaton
West Liberty
East Fourth Street
D. L. Armstrong
Albany
Wis
Thelma Armstrong
Detroit
Mich
W. H. Clifford
R. D. Elliot
Cedar Rapids
George Clifford
Seaton
Downey
Durs. Seaton
Annis Watson
J.S. Wacon
Iowa
Davenport
J. Roberts
Carl Jensen
The
Baptist Church of
I. O. O. Pr. Lodge
Adna Leech
Donald
Sadie Armstrong
Mable Seaton
Alex Wilson
George Seaton
Elizabeth
N. J
Tom Seaton
Pasadena
Calif
Fred Seaton
Ortonville
Minn
New Year Celebrations Mark Muscatine Welcome to 1931
Hundreds joined in New Year festivities in Muscatine as both A Muse U and Palace theaters hosted midnight shows with music and favors. Churches, Elks club, Knights of Pythias, and private homes held watch parties and services. Elmer Funck and spouse hosted a watch party at 2020 Mulberry with games and a midnight dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
A-Muse-U
Palace
Elks Club House
Pythian Hall
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Harry Hern
Elmer Funck
Mulberry Avenue
Ethical club to meet Friday for papers on education and Russia
The Ethics club will meet Friday night at 617 Town Avenue for a business session and program. Miss Sue Erb will read a paper on The Revolution in Education and Culture and Miss Mildred Kemble will discuss Religion in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethics Club
F. B. Montgomery
Town Avenue
Sue Erb
Mildred Kemble
Russia
J G Dermedy Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Home
J G Dermedy, longtime Grand hotel proprietor in Iowa, marked his 83rd birthday with a dinner party at his home 2116 Mulberry Avenue. Relatives and friends joined Mrs Dermedy for holiday table decor, music, and telegrams of congratulations from out of town guests Generva Collin Carrie Dermedy Amalia Schmidt Gobble Mrs J Hall and Carl Schmidt of Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Dermedy
Iowa
Dermedy
Generva Collin
Delavin
Wis
Carrie Dermedy
Amalia Schmidt Gobble
J. Hall
Carl Schmidt
Davenport
Friday Meetings of Church Societies Unite at Post Christmas Event
The Ladies Aid and sewing circle of the Evangelical Protestant church hold a post Christmas party and gift exchange with refreshments. The Kensington society of the United Brethren church meets at 717 Mulberry Avenue, Mrs. A. G. Whittaker hosting. The Audubon guild gathers in the evening at 517 East Tenth Street with Mrs. Lloyd Dutro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Evangelical Protestant Church
Kensington Society of the United Brethren Church
A. G. Whittaker
Mulberry Avenue
The
Audubon Guild
Lloyd Dutro
East Tenth Street
Missionary Society Meetings At Local Churches
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church meets at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs. John Baker at 207 West Sixth for devotions led by Mrs. N. M. Bond. The Young Women’s Home Missionary Society gathers at 7:45 p.m. with Miss Florence Hahn at 900 West Fourth, lesson by Mrs. B. B. Laytone and devotions by Miss Ruth Snider, topic Youth in Industry. Assisting hostesses are Miss Eula Downer and Mrs. A. E. Hoffman. The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Christian Church will meet in the afternoon at Mrs. C. R. Gains’s home, 527 Mulberry Avenue, with Mrs. C. Redman in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Episcopal Church
John Baker
West Sixth Sage
N. M. Bond
W. E. Downer
Paul Steinmetz
E. J. Zeicher
Frances Will
Young Women’s Home Missionary Society
Florence Hahn
West Fourth Street
B. B. Laytone
Ruth Snider
Eula Downer
A. E. Hoffman
Women's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
C. R. Gains
Mulberry Avenue
C Redman
Post-Christmas party at Raleigh Rieke home engrosses G K Class
The G K Class of the United Brethren church held a post Christmas party at 614 Fast Fifth street Monday night. Mrs Rieke and Miss Lora Chelf were hosts with games and contests featuring prizes for Marion Meeker Ruth Gaylor and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. K
United Brethren Church
Raleigh Rieke
Fast Fifth Street
Rieke
Lora Chelf
Marion Meeker
Ruth Gaylor
Myrtle Hecht and Velma York Attend Luncheon Close
Myrtle Hecht and Mrs Velma York attended the event where a three course luncheon was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Hecht
Velma York
Miss Zelda Lingo Weds David Lintner at Lone Tree Church
Miss Zelda Mae Lingo daughter of Dr and Mrs John H Lingo of Lone Tree married David Lintner Monday at 5 30 p m at Lone Tree Methodist Church with Rev R L Brown officiating Leona Whiting and Harry Jones served as attendants A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home for guests including the couple and family After a trip to Illinois the couple will reside near Lone Tree
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Duller
Mattie Duller
Fredonia
Vernon Humpleby
Fred Humpleby
Sherman Street
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
C. E. Ward
Fern Duller
George Malone
Zelda Mae Lingo
John H. Lingo
Lone Tree
David Lintner
Lone Tree Methodist Episcopal Church
R. L. Brown
Leona Whiting
Iowa City
Harry Jones
Muscatine
Ira Storms
Bessie Barrett
Points
Illinois
Lintner
Lone
Mrs Elsie Patterson Hosts Royal Neighbors Dinner Party
Mrs Elsie Patterson hosted the M W club of the Royal Neighbors of America at a 6 oclock three course dinner and watch party on West Second Street. The event celebrated her birthday with holiday decor and floral centerpieces. Absent members sent New Year greetings. Mrs Louis Cone of Lodi California and Mrs Mary Wallace of Sioux City. A program included a member number and Mrs Martha Obrhaus and Mrs Edith Wisecarver tied for guessing contest honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Patterson
West Second Street
M. W. Club
Royal Neighbors of America
Patterson
Louis Cone
Lodi
Calif
Mary Wallace
Sioux City
Martha Obrhaus
Edith Wisecarver
Surprise party for Earl Smith at West Seventh Street
Mr and Mrs Earl Smith hosted a Tuesday surprise party at their home 207 West Seventh Street. Twelve friends attended with progressive dance games awarding first prizes to Miss Louise Steinmetz and George Wollett and consolation prizes to Hester Brown and George Schmidt. An oyster stew was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Smith
West Seventh Street
Louise Steinmetz
George Wollett
Hester Brown
George Schmidt
Entertains At Watch By Miss Lillian Brill
Miss Lillian Brill of 508 Grover street entertained a group of 14 guests at a watch party or gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Brill
Grover Street
Potluck Planned For First Baptist Church Annual Meeting
Plans for a potluck supper were made at a business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society. All church members were urged to attend the annual meeting. About 250 people attended the noon dinner served by the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptst Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Brotherhood Meeting At Sweetland Methodist Church
The Men's Brotherhood of the Sweetland Methodist Episcopal church will meet in the church basement Friday night for a program and election of officers. A social time and refreshments follow. Rev. H. W. Munster of Letts will present the evening. The program includes readings by Bonnie Martin and Mildred Messier, a vocal solo by Mrs. Fred Kintzle, and selections by ophone and Albert Hetzler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood of the
Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church
H. W. Munster
Letts
Bonnie Martin
Ophone
Mildred Messier
Clara
Albert Hetzler
Fred Kintzle
Havemann Hosts D M Club Watch Party At Grandview
Mr and Mrs Fred Havemann entertained the D M club at a watch party on Wednesday night hosting fifteen guests. Prizes were awarded in the 500 games with Mrs Hugo Schlipf and Albert Bodit winning first and Mrs R R Jacobs and J C Orr receiving consolation prizes. A tray luncheon, music and dancing followed. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr and Mrs R R Jacobs on Grandview avenue in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Havemann
Grandview Avenue
D. & M. Club
Hugo Schlipf
Albert Bodit
R. R. Jacobs
J. C. Orr
New Era Y P S Host to Moline Group Friday
The New Era Y P S of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church hosts a Moline group Friday at the New Era community hall. Two basketball games against Calvary Lutheran church teams start at 7 30 with public attendance followed by a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Lutheran Church
Moline
New Era
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
Must Face the World and Let Children Work Hard
An editorial urges balancing protection with preparing children for real life. It argues happiness comes from growth and resilience, not constant comfort. Soft, sheltered upbringing can leave kids unprepared for tough jobs, low pay, and long hours.
Egg stain care for silverware
It is a mistake to let egg stains remain on silver. Dip the forks used for eggs into a pan of solution as soon as you clear the table to clean them.
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Miss Duller
V. Humpleby
Herbert Kiein
Erna Klein
Martin Weis
Herbert Klein
Plainsfield
Ind
Ted Kurtz
Fontanelle
W. P. Reynolds
Madison, Wis
Pearson
R. R. Pearson
Swen Pearson
Aurelius Pearson
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Ida Pearson
Regina
Albert City
Stella Pearson
Juanita Lindee
Union Street
First Baptist Church
Vernon L. Shantz
Vernon L. Shontz
Raoul Walsh
Wayne Margueritte
Ore
MUSEU
Crystal
Norma Shearer
A Museu
Haines
Malace
Lilyan Tashman
Jean
Slim Summerville
Bill
Satrday
Bert Lytell
Brothers
Eve
Dick Barthelmess
FOX Entertainment
Feansaas
Baptist
Sweetland
Charles Edwards
Howard Walters
Betty Lou
Max Lowe
Donna
Columbus Junction
Evelyn Edwards
Edwards
Walters
Mrs. Lowe
Miss Edwards
New Era Y. P. S
Moline Group
Ildren Y
Roberts Barter
Boots
By Martin
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