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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1933

Page

4

Guests From New York Are Complimented

Sweetland event honored guests from New York at Ray Downer home Sunday night. About 40 attended a buffet supper and informal visiting. Honored included Mr. and Mrs. John Tompkins and Claude Tompkins of Spencer New York and Miriam Otto of Ithaca New York, visiting Muscatine.

New York City Downer Home W. F. Otto John Hocke Andrew Fryberger Lyle Hocke Thomas Mary Esther H. F. Otto Victor W. Hine Nancy Mae Homer Chaffee Patricia Jean van Zyle Emily Chaffee St. Paul George Otto Fred Korneman Elizabeth Froehner T. Downer Ray Downer Robert Frank Globes

Silk for Summer Sleekness Fashion Note

Neat silk ensembles dominate midsummer wardrobes with necktie silk suits offering a cool aloof look. Autumn rust hue with white leaf print, cap sleeves, adjustable scarf neckline, and a padded shoulder jacket with removable linen collar define a refined style. White accessories complete the ensemble.

Joan Savoy NEA Service

Seventy-Six Sparklers Four-H Club Meets at Healey Home

State updates greeted attendees at a week-ago meeting of the Seventy-Six Spark lers Four-H club hosted by Genevieve Healey. Eugenia McBride spoke on skin care, Anita McBride gave a courtesy talk on hosting guests, and Loretta Healey reported on the Ames convention. Genevieve Healey, Dorothy and Eugenia McBride were chosen for camp at Rotary hut with Mrs Healey and Gwendolyn McBride as special/ honorary guests.

Genevieve Healey Eugenia McBride Anita McBride Ames Loretta Healey Dorothy Rotary Hut Mike Healey Gwendolyn McBride

Bridge Afternoon at Miss Florence Doras Home

Miss Florence Dora hosted an afternoon bridge gathering at 117 Sherman Street with two tables in play. Prizes went to Mrs Leona Toyne for high score, followed by Mrs Ione Bueser and Mrs Marian Templeman. luncheon followed. Next Friday the club meets at Mrs Templemans 399 Bartlet Street.

Florence Dora Sherman Street Leona Toyne Ione Bueser Marian Templeman Templeman Bartlet Street

Zion Lutheran Men’s Club Picnic At Cedarbrook Cottage

About seventy five members and families attended a Sunday picnic at Cedarbrook cottage. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Emile Steffin and family Merle Swisher Elmer Manley and Marie Hall. Dinner and supper were served with sports and card games. Committee included Carl Freeman Arthur Clark Henry Lange Henry Martin and Frank Hank.

Cedarbrook Cottage Zion Lutheran Men’s Club Emile Steffin Merle Swisher Elmer Manley Marie Hall Carl Freeman Arthur Clark Henry Lange Henry Martin Frank Hank

George Will's Moscow party marks 71st birthday

George Will of Moscow celebrated his seventy first birthday Sunday evening at home with cards and music. Ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. Will. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker, Mr. and Mrs. George Schmitt and family, Henry Klebe, Rose Anna, June, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kile and family, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schmitt, and Mr. and Mrs. George Will.

George Will Moscow Will John Kurtz Lester Hayes West Liberty Robert Walker George Schmitt Henry Klebe Rose Anna June Henry Kile Will Lloyd W. H. Schmitt

Lois Riemcke Hosts H H Class Girls Birthday Party

Lois Riemcke entertained members of the H H Sunday school class of the First Presbyterian church at 901 Iowa avenue Saturday afternoon. The party honored the hostess and Alice Hill on their birthdays. Gifts were given and prizes awarded to Eunice Hilton Dorothy Meerd and Margaret Romig. Refreshments featured a large birthday cake centerpiece.

Lois Riemcke H. H First Presbyterian Church Iowa Avenue Alice Hill Eunice Hilton Dorothy Meerd Margaret Romig

Morning Sun marks 50th anniversary of Women's Relief corps

The 50th anniversary of the Women's Relief corps in Morning Sun was celebrated with a picnic and program. Tables depicted a century of progress with miniature wagons spinning wheels cars and airplanes. Widows of Civil War veterans seated included Emma McClenahean Rachel Siverly Mary Hinish Julia Griffin Olive Robertson Mary Ament Marrietta Foote Harriet Saunders H B Davidson W Grimes Kate Williams G R Keller Emma Mincher.

Mary Ament Marrietta Foote Harriet Saunders H. B. Davidson W. &. Grimes Kate Williams G. R. Keller Emma Mincher Wapello Corps

New Boston Girl Weds in Honolulu

Miss Ruth Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Mills of New Boston Ill married Milo William Miles son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Miles of Imperial Neb in the First Episcopal church Honolulu T H The ceremony was performed by Rev Dean Ault Attendants were Mrs Robert Hartelle Mrs Miles wore a cream colored lace dress Miles is an engineer on the U S S Breese Now stationed in Honolulu The couple plan to reside at 815 South Hotel street Honolulu after a month long honeymoon in the islands

Honolulu T. H Ruth Mills Frank Mills New Boston Ill Milo William Miles Joseph Miles Imperial Neb First Episcopal Church Dean Ault Robert Hartelle Miles Bride Muscatine High School State University of Iowa Mercer County New Jefferson School Muscatine Hannibal Union High School Phoenix, Ariz Islands Mrs. Miles South Hotel Street

Generations Gather at Elmer Black Family Reunion

Four generations joined a Sunday gathering at the Elmer Black home near Letts. Attendees included Elmer and his wife, their daughter Anita and son George, another son Arthur with wife and two children, plus J C Templeton and spouse from Modesto.

Elmer Black Letts Anita George Arthur Black J. C. Templeton Modesto

First Lutheran Rock Island Delegation Picnic at New Era

About 150 people from First Lutheran Church Rock Island traveled to New Era Sunday for a congregational picnic. They played kittenball volleyball croquet and horseshoes with Rock Island defeating New Era in kittenball. An outdoor vesper service began at five followed by a lawn lunch.

Rock Island Lutherans New Era First Lutheran Church Rock Island

Dinner Details For Memorial Union Event

The notice states courtesy from IEE Sea Sor and Margaret Stewart of Phoenix Arizona national corresponding secretary. Dinner will be served at 6 30 at the Memorial Union.

Ategaret Stewart Phoenix, Ariz Memorial Union

Local club meetings and picnics announced

A D E B club meeting tonight is postponed indefinitely. Pythian sisters meet 8 pm Tuesday in lodge rooms. Entertainment committees for July August and September meet at 7 30. Anna Blicker missionary society picnic at Weed park Tuesday evening with supper at 6 15. bring covered dish and own dishes. First Methodist Episcopal church service class picnic at Weed park Tuesday 5 45 pm with covered dishes. Amoma class of First Baptist Sunday school basket supper Tuesday at Weed park. attendees meet 6 pm at park entrance.

Pythian Sisters Anna Blicker First Methodist Episcopal Church Weed Park Amoma First Baptist Sunday School Wee Park

Store Owners and Families Picnic at Wyoming Hill

Independent Sell-Rite store owners and their families held a picnic at the Waltman cottage on Wyoming Hill Sunday. Afternoon games preceded a picnic supper for 50 guests. Evening featured music and cards.

Waltman Cottage Wyoming Hill

Muscatine People Attend Johnson Reunion in Elmwood

Four Muscatine residents joined relatives for the Johnson family reunion held Sunday at Elmwood Illinois. Attendees included local residents and family members gathering for a reunion event with a luncheon.

Johnson Elmwood Ill

Shellabargers Note Fiftieth Anniversary

A surprise picnic at Colum bus Junction park honored Mr. and Mrs. William Shellabarger of Grandview Sunday for their golden wedding anniversary. A noon picnic dinner featured a large wedding cake centerpiece. Attendees included their children and grandchildren and several Shellabarger and Barr families. The couple have spent their married life near Grandview.

Columbus Junction Park William Shellabarger Grandview W. L. Shellabarger J. D. Newel G. C. Shellabarger R. M. Barr

Women of the Royal Neighbor Aid and Sunshine Club Meeting

The group plans a Musser park gathering Tuesday afternoon with a potluck supper. Members bring covered dishes sandwiches and their own dishes and silver. A business meeting will follow.

Royal Neighbor Aid and Sunshine Club Musser Park

Picnic Dinner Held at West Park

A picnic dinner was served at West Park attended by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson Jason Johnson and Edwin Rider from the local area.

West Park Fred Johnson Jason Johnson Edwin Rider

Lawn Social Committees Are Listed

Long list of committees and volunteers for the Lawn Social hosted by the Rosary Society of St. church in August. Names cover East Hill to country areas with multiple chairs for each booth. Tables and entertainment roles noted among many ladies and gentlemen.

Rosary Society of St. Church

Tangled hearts in a love and fortune scheme

Elinor Stafford, 20, loves Barrett Colvin, but her jealous mother derails the romance. Miss Ella Sexton’s death bequeaths a fortune to Barrett, while Bentwell’s illness drives Elinor to marriage for money. Barrett’s cold suspicion of Elinor and her growing despair unfold as the year-long arrangement continues.

Elinor Stafford Barrett Colvin New York Elinor Lida Stafford Ella Sexton Barrett Vance Carter Bentwell Stafford Sexton Bob Telfare Telfare Flinders Calvin Marcia Lon Moore Lon Aiken Bentwell

Prudential staff honored at Loafing Lodge birthday party

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lockwood hosted Prudential Insurance staff and families at their Cedar river cottage Loafing Lodge on Sunday. The event celebrated Mr. Lockwood’s birthday with kittenball fishing and boating followed by a potluck dinner and a two tier cake. About 15 people attended.

Prudential Insurance Ivan Lockwood Cedar River Mr. Lockwood

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Boston Sterling, Colo Iowa University U. S. Naval Schools U. S. S. Breese B. P Iowa City East Second St Geo. Kranz & Son East Hill Hattie Kane Ed Hartman Eighth Street Mulberry F.B. Switzer L. P. Flannery Frank Delaney Helen Volger de Randall Hulda Berni G. W. Black J. J. Ryan L. M. Fuller Seventh L. J. Umscheid Louis Bodman Linn Minnie Wessels Alice Judisch R. S. McNutt Jet O’connor Fulham Avenue Norbert Oberhaus P. J. Fahy Ed Hotka Loretta Cottrell Wes Lucas Sixth Street M. W. Stapleton Ethel Garrett Alice Anson Henry Fayle M. W. Flannery D. L. Carl Country B. Harrington J. D. Connell John Carroll Carl Rauch J. P. Nugent Claire Klaffenbach R. H. Martin J. D. Fagan J. E. Furnas Kate Yingling Earl Thompson W. H. McBride Lida Bond G. A. Chaudoin A. E. Edmondson E. Tadewald Margaret Bisesi Margaret Nevitt Karl Kraft M. Wickey Fred Wingerter Julia Bitzer Frank Kelly Margaret Wobhlert Carrie Davis Arthur Bishop Donald Ping Agnes Healey Hulda B.bernick Anna O’keefe Mary Kail J. L. Klein Joseph O’brien Anna O’brien John Roach Frances Barry H. G. Detthof F. B. Switzer C. B. Fuller, Jr Jerome Bishop Oliver Davidson Robert Wilson Agnes Fuller Florence Hahn Frances Ryan Fishpond Margaret Wessels Margaret Fagan Anita Sullivan Margaret Logan Gertrude Fuller Rose Claire Klaffenbach Leona Mapes Fred Kopp Elizabeth Jarvis Ralph Will D. H. McDermid John Hickey John D. Ryan Thomas Ryan Mert Welch L. C. Barry H. Mueller George Davis Robert Lee George Jehring Ada Rolland Genevieve Plessy Agatha Detthof Rose Fayle Alice Stapleton Nana Foley John Fayle Leonard O’melia Robert Tadewald Thomas Fagan Mike Manjoine Hutton Philip Bobby Telfare Bessie Higgins Mr. Barrett Mornig Bessie Thrope Jim Bobby Barret Mrs. Lockwood RED Paint Store Iowa Ave Boots Spence By Martin Vere Sim Walie Big Ape Feroy Horace Good Adams ENES Ironer Detth OF Hardware CO
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