Rebekahs Install New Miriam Lodge Officers No. 27
New officers for Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 27 were installed for the coming year by Miss Helen Cooley and staff at the I O O F hall. Mrs. Helen Mueller named noble grand with a full slate of officers and committees announced for social draping funeral and finance duties. Also, Mrs. Elizabeth Murdock hosted Park Avenue Martha class members and families for a Friday night picnic at her country home with plans for the next meeting at Mrs. Lenore Walker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Helen Cooley
I. O. O. F. Hall
Helen Mueller
Katherine Miller
Lucy Kent
Mayme
Mayme Schmaltz
Agnes Chant
Beulah Rittenhouse
Lucile Freybler
Marguerite Smith
Ethel Smith
Grace Hankins
Lucile Freybier
Emma C. Rehbehn
Mabel Bartenhagen
Jennie Harrison
Genevieve McKinley
Lodge
Mabel Battenhagen
Augusta Werner
Adeline Stocker
Pearl Wedekind
Murdock
Elizabeth Murdock
Park Avenue
Letts
United Brethren Church
Columbus Junction Park
Pauline McCleary
Melbourne Viner
Morris Grinstead
Richard Herderen
Wanda Kistler
Robert Thomas
James Gage
Cleo Axtell
Mildred Viner
Ruth Fowler
Donald Lee
Junior Hivelbaugh
Dorothy McGill
Cathe Craword
Dona'd Lee
Lettsville Rebekah Lodge
Floy Eliason
Ralph McCleary
William Esi
Edna Rodgers
Noble Grand
Laura Griffin
Floy Eliasor
Josephine Shellabarger
Lena Reimers
Pasadena
Calif
L. FE. Parsons
Newton
Thompson
Glee Beik
Marie
Betty Jo
Bieri
Jack
Rosena Schaper
Belle McColm
John McColm
Walker
Genevieve Dumphy
Mary Thompson
Gertrude
Muscatine
Betty Jo Berk
Ray Locke
Pittsburgh
Philathea Society
David Reddick
L. M. Hildebrand
H. A. Mason
Columbus
J. L. Hoffman
Detroit
Frances Dygert
Harry Thompson
Bill
Chicago
R. J. Elliott
M. A. Shellabarger
R. E. Short and Son
Romeo, Jr
Brinkley
Ark
E. S. Rabe
Harry
Cora Daniels
Lisbon
N. D
W. E. McDaniel
Eldon
Muscatine Gals Embrace Shorter Golf Style At Mad Creek
Muscatine girls head to the Mad Creek golf course for a cooler faster round in this summer. They favor the modern shorts and say the abbreviated sport lets them go around the course quicker and easier with the spirit of more power to us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mad Creek
Los Angeles Guest Honored At Picnic In Mediapolis
Mrs. Kate Schweitzer of Los Angeles Calif greeted with a Mediapolis hosted picnic at Mr. and Mrs. John Holtgrenner home. Attendees included George Schweitzer Everett Latta Lloyd Latta Mumm Henry Gerst Mumm family Oakville plus Waddle Wapello Schweitzer family and Holtgren relatives with Clyde Marion Nadine and Pauline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Kate Schweitzer
John Holtgrenner
Mediapolis
George Schweitzer
Muscatine
Everett Latta
Lloyd Latta
Riverside
Charles Schweitzer
Mumm
Henry Gerst
Oakville
Ornel Waddle
New London
Oscar Schweitzer
Leonard
Velma Darleen
Bert Schweitzer
Vincent
Howard
Marie
Wapello
John Holtgren
Clyde
Marion
Nadine
Pauline
Wiegand Named Delegate to VFW Auxiliary Convension
Mrs Anna Wiegand was named delegate to the national VFW auxiliary convention in New Orleans. Mrs Bertha Walters was selected as alternate. The group planned a district picnic at Ft Madison on July 28 with the VFW post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiegand
Como
Anna Wiegand
New Orleans
City Hall
Bertha Walters
Ft. Madison
V. F.y. Post
Siender Line Jacket Dress Pattern for Columbia Pattern
Pattern description from an assistant professor at Columbia University promoting a blue and white cotton voice print jacket dress. Notes style 3092 in sizes 36 through 48 with paneled skirt and slim silhouette. Includes material requirements and ordering details for patterns and a summer fashion book.
Washable summer styles parade for family in sketch
The piece highlights a stylish family wearing washable outfits. A sub-deb wears a cross-barred organdie shirtwaist with red and white colors and nappies at the waist, trimmed with narrow red grosgrain. Center shows a seersucker frock with pink and blue posies and a fichu collar. A six year old in pale green matelasse errs and organza lace sash, tied in a large butterfly bow.
First Metcurs Martha class picnic at Musser Park
The Martha class of the First Metcurs will meet Tuesday at 3 PM at Musser Park for a picnic and potluck supper at 6 PM if weather allows. Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Monday at 8 PM at Memorial Hall in the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Age Pais Wunuag
Musser Park
O— Daughters of Union Veterans
Court House
MISS BOLDT HOSTESS TO EPSILON DELTAS
Miss Lucile Boldt hosted the Epsilon Delta club on her lawn at 1024 Newell Avenue Friday night. Bingo prizes went to Miss Virginia Huff and Miss Bernice Griesenbrock, with a shower for Mrs. Leslie Allan formerly Miss Nina Kelly. Attending were Miss Lilly Fick Miss Wilma Tomasson Mrs. Lysle Esmail Miss Virginia Huff Miss Lucile Boldt and Miss Velma Boldt. Miss Griesenbrock was a special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Boldt
Epsilon Deltas
Lucile Boldt
Epsilon Delta Club
Newell Avenue
Virginia Huff
Bernice Griesenbrock
Leslie Allan
Nina Kelly
Lilly Fick
Wilma Tomasson
Lysle Esmail
Blaze Brought to Central Station by Dam 16 Employee
At 2 30 a m today R Ramburger an employee on dam 16 drove a mobile fire damaged auto to the Central fire station with faulty wiring starting a blaze in the roof. It was extinguished with three gallons of chemical. This second fire this month was put out without equipment leaving the station. Earlier on July 4 at Buzz Fair a small awning hole burned and was doused by chemicals carried to the scene by firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Ramburger
Dam 16
Ramburger
Mission Society Hosts and Local Socials Report
Mrs. Sands hosted the Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church with nine members present and Mrs. A P Jeffrey as assisting hostess. The Kensington and Della Dex club met with trays and needlework respectively. A church supper by the Aid society added fifteen dollars to the treasury. Lowell Edmondson from Iowa City is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J J Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Norris
Della Dex Club
Aid Society
Lowell Edmondson
Iowa City
J. J. Fitzgerald
Oiling device maintains crankcase level in market
A new oiling device automatically keeps the crankcase oil level full to prevent overheating from low oil. It also reduces carbon formation and spark plug fouling caused by excess oil.
Gloria Dean Van Zyle Birthday Celebration
Gloria Dean Van Zyle, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Van Zyle, was honored on her fourth birthday with a neighborhood party hosted by her mother at 513 West Fourth Street. Guests included Donna Lee Tobias Janet Rae Tobias Jean Oberhaus Richard Oberhaus Billy Narvis Marion Isaacs Virginie Isaacs Patty Van Zyle and the honoree's grandmother Mrs William Van Zyle attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Dean van Zyle
W. E. van Zyle
West Fourth Street
Donna Lee
Janet Rae Tobias Jean
Richard Oberhaus
Billy Narvis
Marion
Virginie Isaacs
Patty van Zyle
William van Zyle
Old Ladies' Name Board Receives Favorable Reports
The Old Ladies home board met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Shinabarger's residence on Mulberry Avenue. Members reported overall good health among residents and noted a scheduled regular meeting for August 14 with Mrs. J. Scott Blackwell acting president presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLD Ladies’ Name Board
Old Ladies’ Home
Frank Shinabarger
Mulberry Avenue
J. Scott Blackwell
Warner Family Vacation Trip to South Dakota
Dr. R. E. Warner and Mrs. Warner of Muscatine with Lois and the McCormacks depart Friday for a two week vacation in South Dakota to visit relatives. They urge cautious driving as slow centers of the road pose hazards to others.
Residents and visitors noted at local homes
Mr. and Mrs. William Furnas and Kenneth visit Emory Curtis home. Marie Curtis of Columbus Junction visits. Glen Berk home hosts visitors including Lloyd Shields family of Muscatine and Mrs. Walker with Genevieve Dumphy of Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Furnas
Kenneth
Marie Curtis
Columbus Junction
Emory Curtis
Glen Berk
Lloyd Shields
Beverly
Ruth
Geraldine
Walter
Richard
George
Muscatine
Walker
Genevieve Dumphy
Grandview
Mrs. Moomey Hosts Picnic for Birthday Celebrants
Mrs. Fred Moomey entertained for her husband and son Lyle De Wayne with a picnic supper in their honor. After supper guests gathered at the Moomey home for cards and music, followed by a late hour lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moomey
Lyle DeWayne
Moomey
Edward Moomey
Raymond
Sharon
F. J. Moomer Jr
Dorothy Ann
Deloris
F. J. Moomey
William and
Elmus
William Hatfield
William, Jr
Genevieve
Walter
Edward
Dorothy
Bobbie
Shirley Ernest
Charles Moomey
Nellie Rann
Richard Dean
Ray Clark
Mrs Smull Hosts Visitor at 501 Lowe Street
Mrs Levi Smull entertained Mrs Scott Sample of Chicago at her home on Lowe Street Friday afternoon. The gathering included Miss Grace Snyder Miss Neva Harper Miss Mary Welsch and other friends. Refreshments were served as they visited informally in the early evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Sample
Levi Smull
Lowe Street
Scott Sample
Chicago
Virginia Bicchenauer
Muscatine
Grace Snyder
Neva Harper
Mary Welsch
7400 New 1936 License Plates Arrive at County Treasurer
A shipment of 7400 new 1936 automobile license plates was received today by County Treasurer Arthur J. Nicholson from Anamosa. They will be stored in the courthouse until December when issued to car owners. Plates feature blue lettering on white. state name and year 1936 appear at the bottom. Track plates to be received later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Nicholson
Anamosa
Court House
Picnic suppers planned at local parks and homes
The Women’s Relief corps and United Brethren Kensington members plan picnics at Musser Park and Weed Park respectively. An ice cream social is set for Friday night July 19 on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Herbert Grige at 1815 Mulberry Avenue hosted by the First Christian church young people’s class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Kensington
Weed Park
Herbert Grige
Mulberry Avenue
First Christian Church
Successful Lawn Social by P. T. A. Group
The Jefferson-Jackson-Grant P T A sponsored a lawn social in Muscatine with Japanese lanterns flowers and a Muscatine Boys band double quartet concert. Proceeds aid the P T A general fund for needy children including milk dental work and other projects. A second lawn social is planned with details to follow. Sunday July 28 Evangelical Picnic Set for Musser Park date announced by church leaders with committees to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Lawn
Jefferson-Jackson-Grant Parent- Teachers Association
Muscatine Boys’ Band
General P.T. A. Fund
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Church Council
Musser Park
Christian class plans lawn ice cream social
The First Christian church young people's class met at Miss Rita St Denis home on Chestnut street for a business meeting and refreshments. They organized an ice cream social on the lawn at Mr and Mrs Herbert Grigg 1815 Mulberry avenue on Friday night July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Denis
First Christian Church
Rita St. Denis
Chestnut Street
Herbert Grigg
Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine People Plan Visit to Italian American Fete
Several Muscatine residents will attend the Italian American picnic Sunday at Weldon Springs near Clinton Illinois. People from Lone Tree and Wa-Yello will also drive over for the day. Golf swimming bridge dancing and other diversions are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Weldon Springs
Clinton
Ill
Lone Tree
Wa- Yello
Gray Appeals to District Court Over Dual Intoxication Convictions
Jesse Gray posted $200 in appeal bonds after his Lawrence J. Perigo court convictions for two intoxication charges. Each case set at $100 bond. appeals proceed to the district court. Witnesses included Muscatine police and prosecutors. sentences were a $25 fine and 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Dolly) Gray
Lawrence J. Perigo
Justice Perigo
Gray
J. C. Coster
John Devitt
C. H. Fishburn
Jess Fishburn
Muscatine
Ted McGill
Mark Taylor
George Rink
James Selman
Curtis Cromer
William Freese
Harold Vicky
Cromer
Golden Date of Messiers Is Observed
Pleasant Prairie Mr and Mrs Messier were honored as Stockton R N A camp members hosted a fiftieth wedding anniversary party in Knoops hall Stockton The event featured an arch of gold and white a golden bell a gift wagon with a miniature bride and groom a large colored bed spread and a three tier cake plus a picnic supper and table favors The guest list included many local families and StocKton area residents with extensive names and relations The article closes with a note on drivers riding the clutch due to sensitive car accelerators
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Claus Messier
Stockton R. N. A
Knoops’ Hall
Stockton
Charles Macohen
Will Paustian
George Fahrenkrog
William Paustian
Alma Schlapkohl
Charles Macoben
Walter Ruchozke
Leona Broders
Emma Broders
Claug Messier
Chris Paustian
Emma Laverenz
Ford Stahl
Henry
Doris Belter
Adolph Dage
Chris Andersen
Alice
Ralph Broders
Ernest Ott
Henry Dittmer
Nelda
Walter Schlapkohl
Fritz Belter
John Neilsen
Rahlf Telstow
Adolph Paper
William Hine
William Dage
Alfred Schnoor
Gertrude Wulf
Rudolph Paustian
Marjorie Paarman
Harvey Paulsen
Floyd Nicewanner
Clarence Broders
Robert Bermel
Charlie Macoben
Willie Paustian
Victor Paustian
Verna Macoben
Inez Lensch
Vernon Paustian
Vingene Paustian
William Wulf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rebekahs
Edna Sanders
Hovstess
Lenore Walker
Siender
Laura I. Baldt, A. M
Teachers Call
Columbia University
New York
Muscatine Journal
Pattern Department
Fifth Ave
N, Y
Mrs. Sands
Mission Society
United Brethren
Cester Letts
Jerry Tillquist
St. Paul
Jessie Letts
Cora
George Ross
Jean
Grace Essex
Shirley
Muscatire
George M. Wittich
Cedar St
George M. Wittich Funeral Home
C. A. Duine Club
Marguerite Lowe
East Fifth Street
St. Mary’s
J. B. Society
Park
The
Women’s Relief Corps
P. T. A. Group
Justice Court
Journal
Messiers
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