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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1935

Page

5

Wilton Bride Marries Carl Schomberg in Candlelight Ceremony

Miss Harriett L. Mason of Wilton became the bride of Carl Schomberg of Muscatine in a candlelight ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev. C W Pfeiffer officiated with immediate families present. attendants were Miss Schauland and Robert Mason. The couple plan a two week honeymoon then reside in Muscatine.

Muscatire Robert Mason Muscatine High School Iowa Wesleyan College Mé, Pleasant Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity The Central State Bank

Miss Wunderlich Feted on Birthday

The eighteenth birthday of Hazel Wunderlich was celebrated at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Will Wunderlich in New Era. Guests enjoyed a luncheon with a large birthday cake and a five hundred card game with prizes for top players Floyd Fix and Ralph Fix, plus several attendees from Davenport Andalusia Muscatine and AndaLusia.

Hazel Wunderlich Will Wunderlich New Era Floyd Fix Andalusia Ill Ralph Fix Davenport Mix Jeana Terry Harvey Fix Muscatine Chester Ward Will Grille Will Fix Rolland Ray Fix Clifford Mary Burnwood Floyd Bierman Rock Island Robert Ed Fix Mary Floyd Donald Allen Baker Marilyn Jeana Terry Hazel Harlan

Girl Scouts Plan Outing to Iowa City

Muscatine Girl Scouts and area groups will join a four group outing to Iowa City on Tuesday. Muscatine members should contact Mrs. W. S. Smalley or Mrs. A. W. Carver. Departure is 8 a.m. from Muscatine. A camp luncheon features egg baked in onions with jam twists for dessert and girls bring onions eggs bacon jam butter biscuits and other staples. Swimming at 4 p.m. is included.

Iowa City Muscatine W. S. Smalley A. W. Carver

Muscatine Girls Band Holds 11th Summer Concert

The Muscatine girls band gave a Sunday night concert at Weed Park with Miss Annabelle Cotello as soloist. The boys band was engaged and did not perform its usual Sunday afternoon concert at the park.

Girls’ Band Muscatine Weed Park Annabelle Cotello the Park

Caparoon and Dutro wed in Muscatine area home ceremony

Mrs Myrtle Caparoon of Wapello and James Dutro of Muscatine were married at 6 pm Saturday at the bridegroom s sister Mrs G L Zirkle s home 118 East Eighth street The Rev Tom Foglesong of the First Christian church officiated The couple will reside here Dutro works for Huttig Manufacturing Company.

Myrtle Caparoon James Dutro Wapello Muscatine G. L. Zirkle East Eighth Street Tom Foglesong First Christian Church Huttig

Local VFW Picnic Draws 400 in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs C R Kennedy and daughter Marietta of Houser street and Mr and Mrs August Brendel of Kansas street attended a Veterans of Foreign Wars district two picnic in Cedar Rapids on Sunday. Kennedy serves as commander of the first district.

Cedar Rapids C. R. Kennedy Marietta Houser Street August Brendel Kansas Street Veterans of Foreign Wars of Kennedy

Stockton couple mark golden anniversary with open house

Mr and Mrs Messer of Stockton celebrate 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday July 18 with an open house from 2 to 4 pm and an anniversary luncheon at 5 pm for about 50 relatives. They reside in Stockton since 1921 and have two daughters, Mrs Makeben and Mrs Paustian.

Stockton Claus Messer Stockton Hall Messe Holstein Germany Messer Christina Kroeger Rock Island John Kroeger Walcott Davenport Justice Kramer Charles Makeben William Paustian Messers Lorna Belter Jeanette Bohnsack Jackie Kenneth Broders Lodge Delores Stahl Alberta Paustian

Engagement and Marriage Plans of Miss Keeler and Mr Dippold

Miss Mary Margo Keeler of Davenport to wed Englebert Martin Dippold of Baltimore on August 20 in Baltimore. Keeler, daughter of D E Keeler and sister to I E Keeler of the Keeler Construction Co, taught physical education and dance in Baltimore after studying at Clarke College and the Chicago Normal.

Muscatine Mary Margo’ Keeler D. E. Keeler Davenport O Englebert Martin Dippold John Dippold Baltimore Miss Keeler I. E. Keeler Keeler Construction Company Sacred Heart Cathedral School Villa de Chantal Rock Island Clarke College Dubuque Chicago Normal of Physical Education Chicago Playground Athletic League of Maryland

Miss Tommason Bride of Harry Rock at Keokuk

Miss Wilmia Irene Tommason daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Tommason 116 Walters street married Harry Rock son of Mrs Anna Rock 1608 Indiana street in a 2 45 p m ceremony Saturday at Gospel Center church parsonage Keokuk Rev Thomas F Cooke officiated The couple were attended by Miss Margaret State and William Schultz of Muscatine The bride wore ankle length peach satin organdie trim and matching accessories The bridesmaid wore lowered crepe with white accessories After April 1 the couple will reside on Clinton street.

Tommason Harry Rock Keokuk Wilmia Irene Will Tommason Walters _ street Anna Rock Indiana Street Gospel Center Thomas F. Cooke Margaret State William Schultz Muscatine Clinton Street

Drake University Quax 1935 yearbook on display at library

The Drake University Quax 1935 junior annual has arrived at the local library. Graduates students Drake alumni and other interested readers are invited to visit the library to view the book capturing college life at Drake University.

Drake University Drake

Pastor announces delegates to Des Moines conference

The North Muscatine Methodist Episcopal church circuit names George Seuer official delegate and John Downer alternate to attend the annual Des Moines conference on July 18. Rev. J A Worrell, pastor, said this at Sunday services.

George Seuer John Downer North Muscatine

Muscatine Tourists Visit Yellowstone Park

Miss Lucy Connor and Miss Glyde Beach of Muscatine entered Yellowstone National Park for a four day tour this week. They will visit the Grand Canyon Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake during their excursion.

Muscatine Yellowstone Park Lucy Connor Glyde Beach Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon Old Faithful Yellowstone Lake

Church and club meetings listed for week

The C O C class of Mus serville Methodist Church meets at Mrs C Schmarje on Stewart road Wednesday night. Mrs William Slack hosts L club at her Oregon street home Thursday afternoon. Phinindos a club of New Era Lutheran meets Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Anna Chatfield Park avenue. Luther league of Zion Lutheran holds a box social at Weed park shelter house Tuesday night.

Musserville Methodist Church Schmarje Stewart Road William Slack L. Club Oregon Street Phinindos New Era Lutheran Church Helr Anna Chatfield Park Avenue The Luther League of the Zion Lutheran Church Weed Park

Park Avenue Aid Society Annual Picnic Planned

The Ladies Aid society of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church and families plan the annual picnic at Weed Park on Wednesday afternoon with supper served at 6 30 p m.

Park Avenue Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Weed Park

Combined bands to perform at St Mathias lawn social

Muscatine boys and girls bands will play at St Mathias church lawn social on Tuesday night announced by Elmer Ziegler director.

Muscatine St. Mathias Church St. Mathias Grounds Elmer Ziegler

Bowman Bride of W Young on Coast

Dr and Mrs J L Young announce the marriage of their son Wilson to Virginia Bowman in Los Angeles California. The couple will reside at 9330 12 Beverly Hills California.

Virginia Bowman W. Young J. L. Young West Sixth Street Wilson Los Angeles Calif Beverly Hills California

Concord church society elects officers at meeting

Pleasant Grove Bethel church Christian Endeavor group elected officers for the year at the Frisk home with Harriet Lieberknecht as president Martha Blankenhorn as vice president Opal Bonnichsen as secretary and treasurer and Leonard Frisk as social chairman.

Concord Christian Endeavor Society Pleasant Grove Bethel Church Leonard Frisk Harriet Lieberknecht Martha Blankenhorn Opal Bonnichsen John Jessup Beth Eleanor Jane Council Bluffs Junior Ida Mae Adams Fredonia Herb Crull Grant Adamson Ottumwa Willie Adamson Marshall Webb R. J. McCleary Columbus Junction Roy Adams Noah Shellabarger Rema Muscatine Dorothy Henry Grauwinkle Wapello Laura Anderson Danver Colo Grant Kemp Grandview H. A. Utter C. B. Shellabarger A. J. Foster Utter

Muscatine Scouts Return After Camp Minneyota Session

Thirty six Muscatine Girl Scouts returned from Camp Minneyota near Dixon after a week of activities. The camp concluded with a costume party and reel and square dancing led by a local harmonica band. Merit badges awarded included first aid second class studies fire building and tree study to named scouts and unit leaders.

Muscatine Jeannette Marian Smalley Camp Minneyota Dixon Eunice Wagner Marjory Winn Margaret Heitz Marian Jeannette Smalley Golden Eagles Smalley Twins Emma Carver Dorrine Bieber Lorma Gallaher Fern Mittman Catherine Carver Jean Wigim Pearl Krack Grace Gunzen Ruth McCaffey Betty Marten Pixie Peter Pan Betty Hoffman Frances Grossklaue Ruth McCaffrey Grace Gunzenhauser Juanita Wecksing Gypsy Shirley Dodge Dorothy Ziegler

Ruby Phillips Became Wife of Leo Mullin in Park Avenue Church

Ruby Phillips of Muscatine married Leo Mullin of Muscatine at 8 p.m. Saturday in the parsonage of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend J. A. Worrell with the couple attended by their guests.

Ruby Phillips Leo Mullin Muscatine Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church J. A. Worrell

Walkers Return From Mediapolis Visit

Mr and Mrs H B Walker and daughter Bea of 1016 Grand Avenue returned Sunday night from Mediapolis where they visited relatives over the weekend The Misses Mary Harmon and Wilma Glantz of Mediapolis accompanied them and will be house guests this week with Miss Bea Walker.

Walkers Mediapolis H. B. Walker Bea Grand Avenue Mary Harmon Wilma Glantz Bea Walker

Tri-T Chapter M to Meet at Wapello Home Tonight

Chapter M of Tri-T will visit Mrs. E. E. Nelson at her Wapello home tonight, officials announced. The event marks a planned local gathering for the organization.

Tri-T Wapello E. E. Nelson

Mrs Stahl Hosts Luncheon Party Delights Friends

Mrs. Alice Stahl entertained a luncheon gathering with guests Mrs Emma Duge Mrs Christina Messer Mrs Dorothy Duge Mrs Erna Finch and her daughter Mary lyn and son Richard Miss Dorothy Duge and Miss Verna Duge.

Stockton Alice Stahl Emma Duge Christina Messer Dorothy Duge Erna Finch Marylyn Richard Verna Duge Tillie Makoben Davenport Belle Bohnsack Herman Steffen Durant Anna Steffen Carl Bloehn Sunbury Mercy Hospital

C. S. C. Class Meets at High Prairie Home

High Prairie church C. S. C. class hosted 15 members Friday evening with outdoor games. A planning committee was chosen for the August picnic and a swimming party at West Liberty pool was scheduled for Friday. The next meeting will be at Miss Arlene Eichberger's home.

High Prairie Miss Marian Harold van Zandt C. S C High Prairie Church Fern Hitchcock Hilda Miller Clifford Harbaugh Carl Phillips West Liberty Pool Arlene Eichelberger

Classic Summer Cold Drink Recipes From a Historic Find

A roundup of old fashioned cocktails and punches for warm weather. Mint julep and Tom Collins are described with classic methods and glassware. Americano and Planter’s Punch are outlined with ingredients and serving tips.

New York Italy Country Club Verandas

Autumn Silks Reign In Fashion's Rich Fall Textures

The fall Silk scene offers textured heavy silks, wool like finishes and metalized fabrics. New weaves include 72 inch silk taffeta and 60 inch stiff silk satin. Wool like silks blend luxury with warmth for autumn suits and gowns. Metals and patchwork brocades feature in accessories and evening wear. Green tonality and muted purples reds and browns shape the palette.

International Silk Guild Louise Boulanger Rosevienne

Chase couple begins cross country vacation trip

Mr and Mrs George R Chase of 122 West Fourth street depart Sunday for California and other western points. Their plan includes Los Angeles for the exposition in San Diego and a coastal journey to San Francisco. They will spend time in Portland Oregon with Mrs Chase’s brother C E Collins and wife. The trip will last about a month.

George R. Chase West Fourth Street California Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Mrs. Chase Portland Ore C. E. Collins

Irene Teel and E Buffington Wed in West

Irene Teel of Columbus Junction and Edwin Buffington of Muscatine wed in Denver on July 5 after an auto trip to Yellowstone. They returned via the Black Hills to Columbus Junction area, with Buffington’s mother Blanche McGreer and relatives joining.

Columbus Junction Irene Teel Edwin Buffington Muscatine Yellowstone Park Denver Colo Buffington Blanche McGreer Ed McKean Orley Dorland Cedar Rapids Black Hills

Moline Lutheran Church Holds Picnic at New Era Grounds

The First Lutheran church of Moline held its annual picnic at New Era and Wild Cat Den state park on Sunday with over 250 people attending. The day featured social time a basket dinner and a vesper service at New Era at 6 p m.

First Lutheran Church of Moline New Era Wild Cat den State Park

Social events honor New York visitors at Pratt home

Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Pratt hosted 28 relatives at rural route 2 on Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. A. Thuman of New York. A noon dinner and afternoon visits preceded a surprise thirty-fifth wedding anniversary party with gifts of a cut glass water set. Attendees included Arlo Fisher family of Shellsburg Iowa and others from Des Moines Tipton Atalissa Wilton Muscatine and neighboring areas.

C. R. Pratt Logan Fisher Des Moines Clifford Tisinger Tipton George Burhop Atalissa Theodore Pratt Muscatine Maria McClean Charles Drumm Wilton Thuman

Muscatine Delegates Depart for National W B A Meet

Six members of the Woman's Benefit association from Muscatine left for Cleveland Ohio to attend the national convention. They will join a special train in Chicago later today and are led by President Lettie Gamble with chaplain Allie Vetter and other officers including Ella Fuller Al bina Plate Clara Richard and Lillian Barry.

Woman's Benefit Association of Muscatine Cleveland Muscatine Chicago Lettie Gamble Allie Vetter Ella Fuller Albina Plate Clara Richard Lillian Barry

Lack Family Vacationing in Princeton Illinois

Mrs. E. A. Lack and her children from New Era are visiting relatives in Princeton Illinois this week. The Rev. Mr. Lack is at Long Lake Illinois directing recreation work at a camp for the week.

Lack Princeton Ill E. A. Lack Long Lake

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Mason C. Schomberg Miss Wunderlich Claws Messer Mrs. Claus Messer Mary M. Keeler Englebert Dippold George Sauer Church Society Mrs. Stahl Kentucky Mary Margaret McBride NEA Metals Jasper Allen R. R.1 Hamilton, Owa Itburg Potter Drug & Chemical Corp Malden Mass MR. and Mrs. Chase E. Buffington West Pratt Saint Louis Big League Baseball Mississippi Mississippi River Cardinals Browns Forest Park LenNox Botl Eenasse Lennox E Washington E
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