Marriage Bargain Drives Elinor and Barrett to Vow
Barrett Colvin returns to New York and plans a marriage with Elinor Stafford to secure her aunt Ella Sexton’s fortune. Elinor agrees to a year of living as his guest while the plan unfolds, masking a web of family intrigue, jealousy, and looming conflict as preparations for the church wedding proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Colvin
New York
Elinor Stafford
Elinor
Lida Stafford
Barrett
Ella Sexton
Vance Carter
Vance
Bentwell Stafford
Bentwell
Ella
Art Palmer
Palmer
Dearest
Goodby
Arthur Palmer
Philip
Thropes
Celeste
Mademoiselle
Feur
Peraps
Elinor and Barrett Wed in Simple Church Ceremony
In a quiet church ceremony Elinor marries Barrett as plans unfold for a hurried wedding after Palmer’s implied timing. The couple agrees to celebrate later with family while Lida and Miss Sexton contemplate Bentwell and past deceptions.
Miss Walker and W De Camp Are Married
Miss Beatrice Genevieve Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh B Walker of 1016 Grand avenue married Willard De Camp son of Mr and Mrs M De Camp of 404 Fairview avenue at the Park Avenue Methodist church in a single ring ceremony The Rev James A Worrell officiated The couple plans residence at 1016 Grand avenue with a wedding trip immediately after the ceremony Miss Elma Rittenhouse served as bridesmaid and William King as bestman The bride wore a white silk crepe sports ensemble and carried bride’s roses The groom attended Muscatine high school class of 1924 and is employed at the Roach and Musser factory.
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Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Beatrice Genevieve Walker
Hugh B. Walker
Grand Avenue
Willard de Camp
M. de Camp
Fairview Avenue
James A. Worrell
Elma Rittenhouse
William King
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Roach and Musser
Miss Cochran and Nietzel wedding at First Presbyterian
Quiet 4 pm ceremony at the manse of the First Presbyterian church joined Frances M. Cochran and Albert Irving Nietzel in marriage. Rev. J. B. Rendall officiated. They will reside in Iowa City where Nietzel will continue studies at the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Frances M. Cochran
M. S. Cochran
Iowa Avenue
Albert Irving Nietzel
Fred J. Nietzel
East Sixth Street
Lillian Cochran
J. B. Rendall
Muscatine B P W Club Plans Summer Picnic Series
The Muscatine Business and Professional Women's club opens its two summer picnics with a Wednesday event at Weed. Dinner at 6 p.m. catered. members to bring dishes and silverware. Plans for August picnic, Iowa City July 19 dinner, and July 30 Davenport district picnic discussed. Miss Nellie McCaw leads arrangements. reservations accepted until...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine B. P. W. Club
Muscatine Business and Professional Women’s Club
Weed
Iowa City
Davenport
Nellie McCaw
The Sandman by Helen Welshimer
A whimsical verse piece about the Sandman arriving with silver footfalls and scattering lullabies. It paints dreamy scenes of restless cradles and a playful tone aimed at coaxing children to sleep.
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Hushaby
Luncheon Planned for Club Women at Geneva Golf Club
The Geneva Golf and Country Club committees arrange a one oclock luncheon on Tuesday July 11 for all club women. Reservations accepted at the club by Monday evening. Following the luncheon contracts and auction bridge games will be played. Golf and baby golf available for non players.
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Geneva
Evangelical Ladies' Aid Plans Park Picnic
The Protestant Evangelical church Ladies' Aid society completed plans for a picnic at Musser park on Friday August 4. The event replaces the regular meeting and will feature guest Mrs. Katherine Anderson of Miami Florida as a special attendee.
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Evangelical Ladies’ Aid
Musser Park
Ladies’ Aid Society
Protestant Evangelical Church
Katherine Anderson
Miami, Fla
George Kranz Florist Store Hosts Tuesday Moon Event
The Tuesday moon event at George Kranz florist is announced with no board meetings scheduled during July and August by club officials.
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George Kranz Florist
Sweetland Church Names Officers for Coming Year
Sweetland Sunday school elected officers at a Thursday meeting led by officials including George Sauer as Superintendent and Charles SyWassink as Assistant Superintendent. Clara Norcross heads Home Department, Minnie Leonhard Cradle Roll, Ruth Holtz Secretary, Henry SyWassink Treasurer, with librarians, chorister and pianist roles filled.
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Sweetland
Sweetland Sunday School
George Sauer
Charles SyWassink
Home Department
Clara Norcross
Cradle Roll
Minnie Leonhard
Ruth Holtz
Helen Bill
Henry SyWassink
Marian Hetzler
Picnic and meeting notices from local clubs announced
The Spangler Ladies Aid Society and Kalorama Kensington club plan a all day joint picnic at Weed Park on Wednesday July 12 with dinner at noon. The Young Peoples League of the Protestant Evangelical church will hold a devotional and business meeting Monday at 7 30 in church parlors led by Rev K M Jeschke all members urged to attend.
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Sweetland Ladies’ Aid and Women's Foreign Missionary Socicieties
Muscatine
Rita Day
Harriet Shepard
Pearl Martin
Hattie SyWassink
Spangler Ladies’ Aid S Society
Kalorama Kensington Club
Weed Park
Young Peoples League of the
Protestant Evangelical Church
K. M. Jeschke
Miss Doering and A Silberhorn Married in Muscatine
Miss Helen Doering daughter of William D Doering of 1021 Stone street and Andrew A Silberhorn son of A H Silberhorn near Cranston were wed by Rev John Haefner at Zion Lutheran parsonage Muscatine in a single ring ceremony Attendants were Miss Florence Doering and John Barger A wedding supper followed at the bride's parents home and 18 guests attended The couple will reside at the groom's farm near Cranston
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Helen Doering
William D. Doering
Stone Street
Andrew A. Silberhorn
A. H. Silberhorn
Near Cranston
John Haefner
Zion Lutheran Parsonage
Muscatine
Florence Doering
John Barger
Cranston
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Fryermuth at Illinois City Home
Friends and relatives gathered at the Fryermuth home near Illinois City for a birthday party with attendees listed from Illinois City and Muscatine. A basket dinner was served at noon.
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Fred Fryermuth
Fryermuth
Illinois City
Montpelier Wedding of Local Clergyman and Miss Garstang
The Rev. Emil C. Plambeck and Miss Jeannette Garstang were married at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in a twilight ceremony officiated by Rev. M. A. Getzendaner. About 1,000 relatives and friends attended. The couple plan a West coast motor honeymoon, with stops at the Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Yellowstone Park.
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Montpelier
Emil C. Plambeck
Henry C. Plambeck
Davenport
Montpelier Church
Jeannette Garstang
John Garstang
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
M. A. Getzendaner
Plambeck
Salem Lutheran Church
Princeton
Community Lutheran Church
Pleasant Valley
West Coast
Grand Canyon
Los Angeles
Seattle
Yellowstone Park
Birthday Club Honors Hostess With Games And Gifts
Mrs O G Edwards of 206 West Seventh Street hosted her birthday party for the club she belongs to. Twenty five members attended as five hundred was played at five tables. First prize for women went to Mrs Charles Kern and second to Mrs Julian Havercamp. Will Ruthenberg won first prize for the men and Dr S E Houk won second. Refreshments followed gifts for the hostess.
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O. G. Edwards
West Seventh Street
Birthday Club
Charles Kern
Julian Havercamp
Will Ruthenberg
S. E. Houk
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Mr. Colvin
Lida
Bessie
Jim
Dick Radnor
Marcia
Elliot
Barry
Father
Miss Walker
W. de Camp
Miss Cochran
A. S. Nietzel
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
J. H. Kendig
Mulberry Avenue
A. C. Bruemmer
Thelma Crow
Marion Chamberlin
Mona Curtis
Margaret Chamberlin
Phyliss Havemann
Miss Owens
Grandview
Dale Wilson
City
Burlington
George L. Wilson
East Seventh Street
Cleo Owens
Hershey Hospital
J. Albert Riggs
First Baptist Church
Joe Richardson
The
By Helen Welshimer
Bunial
Sandman
Lupe
Supe Velez
Conchita Velez
Hollywood
Conchita
Mercedes del Valle
F. D. McKinney
City Recorder
Edge
Miss Doering
A. Silberhorn
F. Fryermuth
Caleb Larson
George Fryermuth
Clarence Fryermuth
Roy Gillette
Rose Danner
Margaret Powell
Katheryn Reed
William Fryermuth
Omer Keller
Hattie Mewes
Grace Schildberg
Kate Richets
Florence
Mrs. Edwards
Riemcke’s Drug Store
Mulberry Ave
F. M. Ziegler
Hershey Bldg
Boots
By Martin
Spence
Westinghouse
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