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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1933

Page

4

Royal Neigh bor Aid and Sunshine clubs elect leaders

At a joint meeting in the L O. O. F. hall 48 members attended a chicken dinner and elected officers for the coming year. Flora Dunker leads the Aid with Lottie Steinfurt Mary Freyermuth and Helen Tadewald as officers. Effie McElroy heads the Sunshine club with Eva Kindler Stella McElroy and Margaret Vanatta in key posts. Next Sunshine meeting is in two weeks. Aid gathering in one month.

Royal Neighbor Aid Sunshine Club L O. O. F. Hall The Aid Flora Dunker Lottie Steinfurt Mary Freyermuth Helen Tadewald Effie McElroy

Pythian Sisters Install Officers at Hall Meeting

At the K of P hall Pythian Sisters installed new officers for the coming year led by past chief Mrs. Bessie Weber. Recipients included Mary McCormack as most excellent chief and Cora McMains as excellent senior with others in finance records guard and pianist roles. Gift presentations honored Mary Dermedy and Bessie Weber for service, with social hour and Jan. 17 next meeting planned.

Pas K. of P. Hall Florence Mason Helen Grensing Gertrude Lord Bessie Weber Mary McCormack Cora McMains Lillius Zirkle Jessie Rhanor Vida Grensing Emma Miller Clair Hamilton Odetta Rhanor Mary Dermedy

St Mary's Riverside class party at Forester hall

St Mary s high school junior senior class held a New Year party at Forester hall with chaperons Celesta Knebel Charles Rose and Mr and Mrs Elmer Dautremont. Attendees included Robert Dann Joe Green Mary Gertrude Griffin Elanora Sydel Margaret Florang Cerla Frank Mildred Dunn Mildred O Connor Mary Louise Walsh Theresa Schnebeler Elanor Kleopper Marie Fesler Vera Knebel Rose Mannion Dorothy Thomann Alice Scott Ellen Florang Rose Marie Winnegan Norma Dautremont Bernard Kleopper Marcellus Swift Elred Kron Willard Mellecker Eldon Kleopper Earl Shott Adrain Dautremont Mary Elonise Sydel and A Winnegar of Davenport.

ST. Mary’s Riverside St. Mary’s High School Forester Hall Celesta Knebel Charles Rose Elmer Dautremont Robert Dann Joe Green Mary Gertrude Griffin Elanora Sydel Margaret Florang Cerla Frank Mildred Dunn Mildred O'Connor Mary Louise Walsh Theresa Schnebeler

Community church groups schedule Thursday meetings

Announcements list several local group meetings on Thursday. Women's Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Episcopal church gathers at 2 p m with Mrs J H Froehner. American Legion auxiliary hosts Mrs W A Hill. Delta Alpha class of First Baptist attends Miss Bessie Martz funeral. Zion Lutheran Ladies' Aid plans a monthly business meeting with social afterward.

Women’s Home Missionary Society The First Methodist Episcopal Church J. H. Froehner Grandview Avenue R. E. Scholten Jerry Klotz W. A. Hill Mary Place American Legion Auxiliary Delta Alpha First Baptist Church Bessie Martz John Haefner Zion Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society

Mrs Vanatta Hosts U B Mission Group

Mrs. W. J. Vanatta welcomed the United Brethren Woman’s Missionary society at 514 Mulberry avenue Tuesday afternoon. Miss Carrie Mull led devotions and members read from Lady Fourth Daughter of China. February meeting planned at 615 Oak street with a thank offering program led by Mrs. Harry Meeker.

W. J. Vanatta Mulberry Avenue Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Carrie Mull Lady Fourth China John Gertenbach Ralph Schwertfeger Jesse Wagner Ira Hawley Charles Hawkins Frank Kintzle Oak Street Harry Meeker

Mulford Mission Circle to Elect Officers

Election of officers for the coming year will be held by the Mulford Mission circle. A work and business schedule is planned for Thursday afternoon at the church. Mrs. A J Bauerbach will lead devotions and Mrs Anna Bauerbach will be the hostess.

Mulford A. J. Bauerbach Anna Bauerbach

Rev John Haefner Addresses Zion Luther League

The Zion Lutheran league met Tuesday night at the parish hall and heard Rev John Haefner speak on How to Know Right from Wrong. Thirty six members attended with a social hour and refreshments afterward. Committee in charge were Carl Freese Florence Axel Ethel Weisse Marie Rueckert and Katherine Dunker. Next meeting set for two weeks at the parish hall.

Haefner Luther League John Haefner Zion Luther League Carl Freese Florence Axel Ethel Weisse Marie Rueckert Katherine Dunker League

Good Cheer Circle Hosts New Year Watch Party at Oak Grove

The Good Cheer Circle of Oak Grove church near Cranston held a New Year’s Eve watch party at Mrs. Fanny Harvey’s home. Music and games filled the evening with an oyster supper and a midnight devotional. Attendees included Elizabeth Townsley Everett McCleary Ethel Snyder Edward Harvey Edwin Townsley Elizabeth McCleary Esther Harvey Donald Curry Forrest Townsley Harold Snyder Elizabeth Curry Lucille Harvey Melvin Coder Virginia Harvey Wilma Holliday Glenn Bennett Lester Harvey Ward Harvey plus guests Lillius Zirkle Muscatine and Harold Turner Kirkland Ind. The next class event will be a Valentine party February 10 at Ethel Snyder’s home.

Oak Grove Cranston Fanny Harvey Elizabeth Townsley Everett McCleary Ethel Snyder Edward Harvey Edwin Townsley Elizabeth McCleary Esther Harvey Donald Curry Forrest Townsley Harold Snyder Elizabeth Curry Lucille Harvey Melvin Coder Virginia Harvey Wilma Holliday Glenn Bennett Lester Harvey Ward Harvey Lillius Zirkle Muscatine Harold Turner Kirklin Ind Alice Townsley

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Lila Hildebrandt

A birthday party hosted by friends Monday night at 613 Climer Street honored Mrs. Lila Hildebrandt. Cards provided entertainment with prizes awarded to Mrs. Elsie Height for first, Mrs. Hannah Ray second, Mrs. Emma Horst consolation, and Mrs. Alice Watson a special award. A birthday luncheon followed and a gift was presented.

Lila Hildebrandt Climer Street Elsie Height Hannah Ray Emma Horst Alice Watson

Mass Meeting on Basketball Rules at YWCA

A 5:30 p m Friday mass meeting at the YWCA will discuss basketball rules. Miss Shemaitis health education director announces the event. At 6:30 p m the group will practice in the gymnasium for those interested in joining a YWCA team.

Shemaitis Y. W

New Year Party At 158 Sherman Street Honored Guests

Mr and Mrs Roy Wetzel hosted a New Year’s party at their home 158 Sherman Street New Year’s Eve. About five hundred attended with top prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Herbert Grigg and consolation prize to Mrs Ben Kramer. Guests included multiple paired couples and families such as Mr and Mrs Arthur Walker and son Robert Mr and Mrs Robert Walker Mr and Mrs Elmer Windman Mr and Mrs Fred Kramer Mr and Mrs Ben Kramer Mr and Mrs Ivan Toyne Mr and Mrs Seamster Mr and Mrs Henry Hocke.

Roy Wetzel Sherman Street Herbert Grigg Ben Kramer Arthur Walker Robert Walker Robert Elmer Windman Fred Kramer Ivan Toyne Seamster Henry Hocke

Mrs Rebecca Miller Surprised On 87th Birthday

Mrs Rebecca Miller was surprised on her eighty seventh birthday Sunday at the Old Ladies Home 1119 Mulberry avenue where she lives. Several guests came from Davenport including her nephew Herman Schmidt and wife and two sons Mrs Amelia Schmidt Gobble and Miss Dermody. The Schmidt boys provided musical numbers and afternoon refreshments were served.

Rebecca Miller Old Ladies’ Home Mulberry Avenue Davenport Herman Schmidt Amelia Schmidt Gobble Miss Dermody Schmidt

Twentieth Century club meets at West Third Street home

Mrs. W. E. Downer entertained 17 members of the Twentieth Century club at 501 West Third street Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. R. S. Willis led the program for the first meeting of the new year. The group planned a January 17 gathering with Mrs. Fred Beach at 800 West Third street. Downer will discuss Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco, while Mrs. Frank Drake speaks on Idols Behind Altars.

W. E. Downer Twentieth Century Club West Third Street R. S. Willis Fred Beach Diego Rivera Jose Clemente Orozco Frank Drake

Freyermuth Family Host New Year Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George Freyrmuth of Drury township entertained their children at a New Year’s Day dinner. Guests included Clarence Freyermuth and family, Fred Freyermuth and daughters, William Freyermuth and wife, Worth Holmes, James Bellett of Ainsworth, Carrie Gillett and family, Ray Schildberg and daughter, and Mary Van Dolah.

George Freyermuth Drury Township Clarence Freyermuth Fred Freyermuth William Freyermuth Worth Holmes James Bellett Ainsworth Carrie Gillett Ray Schildberg Mary van Dolah

Freyermuth Home Hosts Monday Dinner

The Clarence Freyermuth home on rural route 7 hosted a three course noon dinner. Attending were Mrs. Roy Gillett and children Kenneth Gertrude and Ino, Mr. and Mrs. George Freyermuth, Mrs. Arch Foster and Miss Mary Van Dolah of Drury township.

Clarence Freyermuth Roy Gillett Kenneth Gertrude Ino George Freyermuth Arch Foster Mary van Dolah Drury Township

Good Earth reviewed at Zenith Club gathering

Miss Irene Quinn reviewed Pearl Buck's The Good Earth at a Zenith Club of the YWCA meeting Tuesday night. Supper was served in the tea room of the Y, followed by a discussion.

Zenith Club Irene Quinn Pearl Buck Young Women’s Christian Association

Murder at the Long Island house sparks a high tension mystery

Linda Averill, her cousin Amos Peabody dead after a balcony fall, suspects four guests as potential killers. Linda and Tom plan tests of doors and a towel clue while Marvin Pratt’s erotica volume and a hidden shirt complicate the case. The duo plots to confront Statlander and Shaughnessey to pin down the crime.

Linda Averill Amos Peabody Averills Long Island Linda Mr. Statlander Tom Averill Captain DE Vos Marvin Pratt Lian Shaughnessey Tom Boyle Rosie Shaughnessey Amos Cousin Amos Pratt Statlander M. Pratt Marvin Asia Binks Candace

Vicks Colds Control Plan Promoted for Home Use

Health officials urge precautions as flu and colds rise nationwide. The Vicks Colds Control Plan advises starting at first symptoms with Vicks Nose and Throat Drops, using Vicks VapoRub at night, and frequent Nose Drops during the day. Clinical tests report fewer and shorter colds, with reduced costs and dangers.

Vicks

Inter-club Meeting for Y. W. Business Girls Clubs

The inter club council of Y W C A business and industrial girls clubs schedules a meeting and study hour at 5 45 p m Friday at ear.

Inter-Club Council of Y. W. Business and Industrial Girls’ Clubs Ear

Dr and Mrs Johnson Entertain Guests from Chicago

Dr and Mrs H G Johnson of 1900 Mulberry avenue host guests from Chicago. The visitors include Dr and Mrs L D Anderson and daughter and Mr and Mrs J K Palmer who arrived Monday and will spend several days at the Johnson home.

Johnson H. G. Johnson Mulberry Avenue Chicago L. D. Anderson J. K. Palmer Johnson Home

Miss Mewhirter Weds Harold Duncan in Rock Island Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Mewhirter of Cairo and Harold Duncan of Columbus Junction wed at Rock Island on Monday Jan 2 in a Broadway Presbyterian ceremony officiated by Rev Edward Williams. Attendants were Max Robertson Albert Toms Marie Shearer and Margaret James. The bride, daughter of A B Mewhirter, wore lime crepe. the groom is son of J Carson Duncan and works at Pine Brothers garage. They will live in Columbus Junction.

Mewhirter Harold Duncan Columbus Junction Elizabeth Mewhirter Cairo Rock Island Edward Williams Broadway Presbyterian Parsonage Max Robertson Albert Toms Marine Shearer Margaret James Shearer James A. B. Mewhirter Columbus High School J. Carson Duncan Pine Brothers Garage Duncan

Spring Radio Talks on Honey Production Begin March 6

The 1933 spring series of radio talks on honey production starts Monday March 6 on WOI at noon. Over the past three years six series with 72 lectures covered timely apiary management topics tailored to Iowa conditions.

WOI Iowa

1933 WOI honey production program announced

The printed material serves as a handy guide for beekeepers to improve efficiency and directs the general program of honey production. New features are planned with others to be developed for presentation. Listeners are invited to send suggestions and to listen in on March 6 at 12 noon from WOI.

Science must balance machines and human effort says Hale

Salt Lake City engineer John A Hale of Utah Power and Light argues science overinvests in machines and should focus more on promoting human endeavor to advance humanity.

Salt Lake City John A. Hale Utah Power and Light Company

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R. N. Aid Pythians Mrs. Vanatta U. B. Mission Group Good Cheer Circle Mrs Roy Wetzels Mrs. Downer 20Th Century Club George Freyermuths C. Freyermuth Gabrielle E Forbush Marcus Aurelius West Geo. Kranz & Son Iowa Ave Schmidt Paint Store Gram Magnus Model Laundry E. Fourth St Furgeong Thrift Store Wests Women’s Rayon
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