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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1935

Page

5

Christiansen and Fryberger Nuptials Soon

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Christiansen of 322 Green Street announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Flossie to Wayne Fryberger, son of Mrs. Lulu Fryberger of 508 Walnut Street. The couple will wed within a month and reside in a new home on Burnside Avenue. Fryberger works for C. H. Young with the Muscatine Bridge Company, while Miss Christiansen was employed in the Muscatine County auditor’s office at the courthouse for several years.

E. C. Christiansen Green Street Flossie Wayne Fryberger Lulu Fryberger Walnut Street Burnside Avenue Fryberger C. H. Young Muscatine Bridge Company Miss Christiansen Muscatine

Lambs and O Briens Visit New York

Mr and Mrs Carl Lamb and Mrs O Brien and family of Muscatine are visiting New York City. They viewed the French liner Normandie from the Atlantic coast and plan to tour Philadelphia and Washington before returning home.

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting At Church Parlors

Women of Grace Lutheran Ladies' Aid held a work meeting in church parlors on Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs. E Wilson and Mrs. Hugh Wigim. Mrs. J Angersbach and Mrs. J Barger will preside at next week's meeting.

Grace Lutheran Aid Women of Grace Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society E. Wilson Hugh Wigim J. Angersbach J. Barger

New Era Young People Postpones Friday Meeting

The New Era Young People society delays Friday night gathering as announced by president Jacob Brei. The next meeting is set for Friday night July 26 with Miss Marvel Grimm as host, and the August 9 meeting may be held at Innisfail the Hanleys’ cottage on the Mississippi.

NEW Era Young People New Era Young People’s Society Jacob Brei

Miss Wunderlich Hosts Eighteenth Birthday Party

Hazel Wunderlich entertained 25 youths at her home north of New Era on Wednesday night for her eighteenth birthday. Lawn games followed by refreshments and a two tier cake with lighted candles. She received several gifts and birthday greetings.

Miss Wunderlich Hazel Wunderlich New Era

St Marys Altar Guild Meets At Rectory In Boosted Event

Misses Gertrude Walter and Hallie Schenkel hosted St Mary's Altar Guild of Trinity Episcopal church at the rectory on Mulberry avenue Tuesday night. A cake and pie game provided entertainment with Bertha Walter winning the cake and Hallie Schenkel the pie. Another meeting is planned next Tuesday night.

ST. Mary's Altar Guild Gertrude Walter Hallie Schenkel St. Mary’s Altar Guild Trinity Episcopal Church Mulberry Avenue Bertha Walter Miss Schenkel

Houseguests at Kendig Home Leave for Coast

Mrs George Hoffman and Miss Mary Hoffman of Philadelphia left Wednesday from the Kendig residence at 1100 Mulberry avenue for Los Angeles. They had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kendig for several days. Mrs Hoffman is Mrs Kendig's sister.

Kendig Coast J. H. Kendig Mulberry Avenue George Hoffman Mary Hoffman Philadelphia Los Angeles Calif

Mulford Ladies Aid Holds July Meeting at Church

The Mulford Ladies' Aid society held its July meeting Wednesday afternoon at the church with 25 members attending. Social time and refreshments followed. Hostesses were Mrs. John Blough, Mrs. Ivan Lockwood, Mrs. W. Busch, and Mrs. L. Oppelt. The next meeting is planned for Aug. 7. Two more WEA women to attend convention. Albina Plate and Clara Richard will join Muscatine members traveling to the Woman's Benefit association national convention in Cleveland next week, departing Monday to Chicago for a special train.

Mulford Ladies’ Aid Mulford Ladies’ Aid Society John Blough Ivan Lockwood W. Busch L. Oppelt Albina Plate Clara Richard Woman's Benefit Association Cleveland Chicago

Civic Club Picnics and Socials This Week

The Taxis class of the First Methodist Episcopal church will host a picnic supper at Weed Park Friday at 6 p.m. Meet by the cannon with Miss Myrta Baker teaching. A Jefferson-Jackson-Grant PTA lawn social with a band concert is planned Friday night on Jefferson school front lawn. The VFW auxiliary will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the city hall club rooms.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Weed Park Myrta Baker Jefferson-Jackson-Grant Parent-Teachers Association Jefferson School V. FW City Hall

Lowe Run Kensington Club Welcomes Two New Members

Mrs. Harry Stange hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at her country home for Lowe Run Kensington women. Two new members, Mrs. Tomfield and Mrs. Kenneth McCleary, were welcomed. Needlework filled the afternoon and luncheon was served. Mrs. John Tracy will preside at the next meeting in two weeks at her rural route 5 country home.

Lowe Run Kensington Stange Harry Stange Tomfield Kenneth McCleary John Tracy

Mrs. Fred M. Ziegler Hosts Friend From Benton Harbor

Mrs. Fred M. Ziegler entertained Mrs. Ida Rouse of Benton Harbor Michigan, a former Muscatine woman visiting in the Ziegler home at 815 Cedar Street for ten days. Guests, many knowing Mrs. Rouse from Muscatine, included friends of her late father Rev. William E. Brooks former pastor of the First Congregational church. The afternoon was informal with garden and pool time followed by light refreshments for 16 guests.

Fred M. Ziegler Ida Rouse Benton Harbor Mich Muscatine Ziegler Cedar Street Mrs. Rouse Muscatire William E. Brooks Pasoy First Congregational Church Mrs. Ziegler

No More Piles Hemroid Promises Internal Cure and Guarantee

An advertising claim asserts piles stem from internal poor blood circulation and only internal medicine can cure. It promotes Hemroid by Dr J S Leonhardt sold by Havercamp's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after one bottle.

J. S. Leonhardt Havercamp

Mildred McNallie wed in Clinton in late afternoon ceremony

Announcement states Mildred McNallie daughter of Mr and Mrs Orion McNallie 1102 Mulberry avenue married Robert Meyer of Davenport in Clinton Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Meyer and her four McNallie sisters are renowned performers who have worked at Chicago hotels Walnut Room Bismarck Drake Gold Coast and on vaudeville circuits including RKO. The sisters plan to leave Muscatine tonight.

Mildred McNallie Orion MecNallie Mulberry Avenue Robert Meyer Davenport Clinton Meyer McNallie Chicago Walnut Room Bismarck Gold Coasters Gold Coast Drake East RKO Muscatine

Large Delegation Attends Special Scout Ceremonies Near Dixon

About 75 from Muscatine attended the Camp Minneyota ceremonies near Dixon Iowa on Wednesday night. Two Muscatine Girl Scouts Marian and Jeannette Smalley received golden eaglet pins, the highest honor in Scouting, presented by Mrs. A W Carver who spoke on the girls work. The event drew many parents and supporters including members of the Jefferson Jackson Grant Parent-Teachers Association and local families. The Smalley sisters plan to attend the State University of Iowa next year and continue scouting in Iowa City.

Muscatine Camp Minneyota Dixon Marian Jeannette Smalley A. W. Carver Jefferson Walter Smalley Smalley Twins Walter Molis Fred Winn Harry Timm Clifford Hakes Robert Lewis Joe Bieber Alfred Wagner Tom Foglesong Omer Jones Jake Hoeksema Louis Heitz Harold Wilson Robert Wilson Almina Wilson Minnesota Muscatine County New Era State University of Iowa Iowa City

Birthday Supper Honors Mrs Ed Gremmel At Home

A birthday supper for Mrs. Ed Gremmel of 501 East Seventh Street was hosted Wednesday night at her home by women of the W. B. Eight club. Potluck served at a long table with rose centerpiece. bridge awards went to Mrs. Fern Estes first, Mrs. C. W. Brown second, and Mrs. August Hoffman floating prize. The group will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Pauline McConnell.

ED Gremmel East Seventh Street W. B. Eight Club Bridge Fern Estes C. W. Brown August Hoffman Pauline McConnell

B P W Club Hosts First Summer Picnic at Weed Park

The Muscatine Business and Professional Women's club held the first summer picnic at Weed Park on a Wednesday evening with special guest Miss Ruth Simmons from South Bend visiting sister Dorothy Simmons. Gladys Phillips led the organizing committee. next picnic is scheduled for August 14 during the regular meeting night.

B. P. W. Club Muscatine Weed Park Ruth Simmons South Bend Ind Dorothy Simmons Gladys Phillips

Geneva Club Hosts Stag Dinner and Ladies Day

Twenty four men from Geneva Golf and Country club attended a stag dinner at the clubhouse Wednesday night. A second event is planned for next week. Twenty women joined today's Ladies Day with golf in the morning, luncheon at noon, and bridge in the afternoon.

Geneva

C C Smiths Mark 52nd Anniversary In Davenport Home

Mr and Mrs C C Smith of Davenport celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary. Former Muscatine residents now reside at 1564 Washington St. The day included a decorated home, garden arrangements, games with prizes, a tray luncheon, and visiting relatives such as Mrs J J Bomke and the Meyers family.

C.C. Smiths Davenport C. C. Smith Muscatine J. J. Bomke Mrs. Smith

Smalleys Honored At Party After Wedding Event

Mr and Mrs William Smalley were guests of honor at a party Tuesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs with their marriage noted as a recent event from last Saturday. the presumed couple hosted by friends marks a social gathering in their circle.

William Smalleys William Smalley

Picnic of Spangler and Kalorama Societies At Weed Park

Fifty members and families joined a Wednesday picnic at Weed park as the Spangler Ladies Aid society and the Kalorama Kensington club held their annual outing. Attendees shared a basket lunch and social time with songs led by Marian Freyermuth Dwight Worrell and Grant McConnaha. The September Spangler Aid meeting is set for Mrs. Fred Monson’s home.

Weed Park Spangler Ladies’ Aid Society Kalorama Kensington Club Marian Freyermuth Dwight Worrell Grant McConnaha Spangler Aid Fred Monson

Park Avenue Marthas Plan Friday Potluck Supper

The Martha class of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will hold a potluck supper at the country home of Mrs. Elizabeth Murdock on rural route 3 Friday at 6 30 p m. Mrs Edna Sanders will assist. A special collection will be taken during the evening. Families of members are invited to participate.

Park Avenue Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Elizabeth Murdock Edna Sanders

Mrs Daasch Hosts Bridge Party for Super-Eight Club

Mrs Francis Daasch entertained the Super-Eight bridge club at her home 110 Laurel Street. Two tables competed with Mrs R A Wirtz winning high honors, Mrs Wayne Lyon taking second, and Mrs A E Edmondson receiving a special award. A blue and white luncheon followed with handmade nutcups, a daisy centerpiece, and plans for a July 24 guest event at Mrs Edmondson’s home 308 West Sixth Street.

Daasch Francis Daasch Laurel Street R. A. Wirtz Wayne Lyon A. E. Edmondson

Indiana Guests Visit Atkinson Family in Kingman

Mr and Mrs Jesse Fine and sons Chauncey and Leland and Mrs C E Atkinson of Kingman Indiana stayed with Mr and Mrs F H Atkinson and family 406 East Sixth street last week The Fines returned home Monday and Mrs Atkinson will visit another son Clifford in Chicago before returning home

Indiana

Pre-Nuptial Party Held By Zeta Alpha Alumnae

Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae hosted a courtesy for Miss Mozelle Ashby at Mrs. John Potter’s home on Monroe Street. Guests enjoyed guessing games and poetry readings guiding to small gifts, with a bridal table display and pastel puppet bridal party. The guest list included Miss Ashby and several local women and relatives.

John Potter Monroe Street Zeta Tau Alpha Mozelle Ashby Miss Ashby Ralph J. Diercks Milo Sorden Eagle Grove Elouise Rice This City Fred Messenger Austin Hoopes Walter Russell Joe Rodgers Carl Schelin Willodine Gingery Anna Leach Lucille Wittich Mildred Kemble Potter

Thirty Women Attend Hershey Nurses Picnic Supper

Thirty women attended a picnic supper in Weed Park Wednesday evening hosted by the Hershey Nurses' Alumnae association. Social hours were enjoyed. no more summer events are planned, with the first September meeting to be held at the Nurses' home.

Hershey Nurses Weed Park Nurses’ Home

Picnic Supper Planned by J B Group at Weed Park

The J B society met at Mrs Minnie Keesler Park Lane to plan a July 17 picnic supper at Weed Park. Members will bring a covered dish and their own tableware. one visitor, Mrs Nora House, attended. Refreshments were served.

Weed Park J. B. Society Minnie Keesler Park Lane Nora House

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