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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1935

Page

5

Zion Luther Leagues Plans 75 Delegates in Muscatine

Elaborate plans are laid for the Zion Luther League gathering in Muscatine from August 31 to September 2 to host about 75 delegates of the Southern Iowa Federation of Luther Leagues. Committees announced include reception and housing, Saturday supper and programs, transportation, decoration, Sunday musical program, Monday picnic, and games with numerous local leaders and volunteers named.

Zion Luther League Southern Iowa Federation of Luther Leagues Muscatine Harold Bronner Florence Marten Norma Geuler Louise Havemann Bernice Axel Anna Milas Raymond Goodwin Louis Tiecke Gertrude Weiman Anna Havemann Edith Weiss Anita Stange Paul Rueckert Howard Worst

Mrs Storey Honored At Saturday Party In Cedar Rapids

Mrs Ernest Nabor hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at 126 Brook Street to entertain her mother Mrs I E Storey visiting from Cedar Rapids. Guests presented a gift to the honored guest as games and refreshments concluded the afternoon.

Ernest Nabor Brook Street I. E. Storey Ceder Rapids Storey Nabor Frank Kiefner Clarence Giffin Cal Vanatta John Dermody Anna Bench

William Havemann Sr to be honored on eightieth birthday

William Havemann Sr will be honored at his eightieth birthday celebration with about 38 relatives expected to attend the Have mann family reunion next Sunday at the Chant cottage along the Mississippi river.

William Havemann Havemann Mississippi River

Guests Visit at C. H. Liebbe Home in City

Mr and Mrs C Richard Liebbe of Chicago returned home after a week with the Liebbes at 919 West Third Street. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Schafer and their children of Maywood Illinois, Mrs Schafer a daughter of the Liebbes.

C. H. Liebbe C. Richard Liebbe Chicago West Thir Street Liebbe Henry Schafer Maywood, Til Schafer

Beachwear trends mix pajamas with swimsuits this season

Beach outfits blend sleepwear and swimwear with coordinated color schemes for chic sunsplashed looks. shoppers are urged to build ensembles around a white swimsuit, with a cape, red and blue accents, and matching accessories. children’s suits imitate adult styles for a smart, coordinated beach appearance.

Marian Young NEA Service New York Ocean Lakeside

Mrs Froehner Hosts Class Picnic At Weed Park

Lysie Froehner entertained Sunday school class members from Mulford Congregational church at Weed park on Saturday. Attendees included Floria Gremmel Betty Cottrell Naomi Schlichting Shirley Edwards Wanda Miller Miriam Kopf June Fabrizius and Betty Ahlf.

Lysie Froehner Mulford

Mount Everest Air Thinness Revealed By Breath Count

A report explains climbers face extreme altitude where air is thin requiring about ten breaths per step, highlighting the harsh conditions and physiological strain on alpinists at the summit region.

Mount Everest

Anniversary Dates Draw Attention From Local Couples

Numerous Muscatine couples mark anniversaries with family gatherings and dinners. Sheriff and Mrs. Fred Nesper plan a 17th anniversary dinner at their East Fourth Street home, while Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Agnew of Goshen township and Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Rambo of Walnut Street observe long marriages. A dinner at Mr. and Mrs. James Lee’s home honors their ninth wedding date with guests from Muscatine and outside. Additional observances include the Waltmans hosting friends and relatives at a Davenport cottage for a fifth anniversary, with musical entertainments and a luncheon among attendees.

Muscatine Fred Nesper East Fourth Street Leonard Agnew Goshen Township F. K. Rambo Walnut Street James Lee East Second Street Lee Paticipants Walter Lewis Donald Faye Schweitzer Bud Schafer Juanita Lysle Schmidt Joyce Merle Lee Dorothy Dollman Vearl Connor Ralph Martin Maranda Mary Lucille Charles Custer Robert Lucille Martin Washington Marie Martin Chicago E. V. Waltman Wyoming Hill A. M. Waltman Davenport Mary Fahy Bety Snell Rock Island Robert Snell and Bobby P. C Murphy August Hoffman Robert Snell Betty Pat Murphy Thomas Waltman Thomas Middleton Harlan Musca Line

Series of Parties in Progress for Wisconsin Guests

A sequence of social events honors three Wisconsin visitors Mrs Floyd Reddick of Wisconsin Rapids Mrs Ernest Fitz of Newkshura and Mrs E L Reddick of Morrisonville Hosts Mr and Mrs Clark Altekruse hosted a country gathering in Seventy Six township with guests from Iowa City Letts Muscatine and surrounding areas Includes dinners suppers and informal music time and notable gatherings at the Reddick and Altekruse homes with plans for further meals and a luncheon today.

Wisconsin Floyd Reddick Wisconsin Rapids Wis Ernest Fitz Newkoosa E. L. Reddick Morrisonville Clark Altekruse Township F. Reddick Clara Cole Iowa City William Reddick Louis Letts William Callahan Arthur Timberlake Lourae Penrose Altekruse Laferree Lorene Ray Carter

Party Returns From 5000 Mile West Trip

Miss Sadie Smalley J. B. Hartman Mrs M S Cochran and son Harold have returned from a 5000 mile motor trip in the west stopping at Yellow stone national park the Black Hills and Salt Lake City. They also visited Mr Hartman's son F S Hartman in Boise Idaho.

Sadie Smalley J. B. Hartman M. S. Cochran Harold Yellowstone National Park Black Hills Salt Lake City Mr. Hartman F. S. Hartman Boise Idaho

Woodcocks Guard Their Brood While Flying One by One

Woodcocks are among the few birds that carry their young to safety. Given time, the mother bird transports her entire brood one at a time to safety.

Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Outing Moved to Cedar River Cottage

In case of rain Tuesday the Royal Neighbor Sunshine club will move its outing to a Cedar River cottage instead of Rossley's lake. Mrs Henry Kemp to entertain Philathea class Wednesday at Washington street home with tea towels requested. Mona council meeting Tuesday night at Redman hall includes installation of officers and refreshments. Muscatine high graduates join Huff Schall reunion at River View East Front street Friday from 2 to 9 pm. Brei family reunion scheduled for Wild Cat Den State Park on Sunday July 28.

Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club Cedar River Rossley’s Lake Henry Kemp Park Avenue Methodist Church Washington Street Mona Council Pocahontas Redman Hall Muscatine High School Brei Wild Cat den State Park

Topeka Guests Leave After Visit in Muscatine

Mr and Mrs J R Callaway and daughter Ruth depart Muscatine for Topeka Kansas after visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs John Blaesing 710 Orange Street and other relatives. They are accompanied by Miss Marie Lindley who will remain two weeks. The visitors attended several family events during their stay.

J. R. Callaway Ruth Topeka Kas John Blaesing Orange Street Marie Lindley Muscatine Drury Township Home Bureau Drury Rock Island County Bureau Ben Zoliner Reka Freyermuth Omer Keller Fern Carl Arthur Mewes Drury Doors Marjorie Phyllis Rector Bernice Ziegenhorn Marion Watson Marie Nusbaum Marjorie Rector Laura Feldman Laura Mae Feldman Ruth Feldman Drury Doers Marie Nussbaum Rock County Dixon Moline

Banquet servant drinks for abstaining master in China

A servant takes his master's cup and drinks toasts at a banquet in China when the master abstains. The act demonstrates loyalty and compliance with the master's vow. The scene reflects traditional etiquette and hierarchies observed during formal gatherings.

China

Grainy Sandpaper Specifies No Sand Content

The gritty particles on sandpaper consist of crushed flint garnet or a product of the electric furnace but no sand.

Engagement announced for Dorothea Swanson and Clifton Hyink

Miss Dorothea Swanson of Moline Illinois and Clifton Hyink of Muscatine Illinois announce their engagement. The couple’s wedding is planned for August 20 at the Swanson home in Moline. Swanson is a 1934 University of Illinois graduate and Alpha Gamma Delta member. Hyink, Moline High School captain in 1926, also graduated from Illinois in 1934 and belongs to Theta Chi. He teaches physical education and coaches in Kewanee High School.

Dorothea Swanson Moline Ill Clifton Hyink J. W. Hyink Muscatine F. A. Swanson Swanson Miss Swanson Moline High School University of Illinois Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Mr. Hyink Theta Chi Fraternity Kewanee, Ill

Country Club Women Gather For Outing At Geneva Club

Iowa City and West Liberty women visit Geneva Golf and Country Club for a full day of golf and bridge. Luncheon will be served at 12 30 with reservations due by Wednesday noon.

Country Club Iowa City West Liberty Geneva Golf and Country Club

Bowmen in Tokyo Greeting Cards Reach Friends

Friends here received greetings today from far away Japan in cards from Fred Bowman who details his trip to Tokio Japan. The message notes plans to visit major sights and return soon.

Fred Bowman Tokio Japan

Muscatine Girl at Tri-T Camp Writes to Local Chairman

A 10 year old Muscatine girl Elsie Theobald wrote a letter from Mount Pleasant Tri-T camp describing a pleasant two week stay. She mentions meals activities swimming horseback riding a dormitory and appreciation to the camp leaders and local supporters.

Tri-T Camp Elsie Theobald Miss Wright Laverne

Bowman’s Pacific Journey to Japan Stops in Honolulu

Mr Bowman travels across the Pacific to Japan with a stopover in Honolulu Hawaii en route to Tokio and other Orient points. The trip highlights a broad itinerary through the Far East including major waypoints and cultural sites.

Tokio Orient Bowman Japan Pacific Honolulu Hawaii

Celebrities Attend Play at Rye Beach NH

Mrs Ethel Salisbury Hanley of Muscatine appears at the Farragut playhouse in Rye Beach New Hampshire for a revival of Hay Fever. Miss Mary Fuller debuts and draws guests from Boston and nearby resorts including Sinclair Lewis and his wife Ex Governor and Mrs Fuller and Mrs George Studabaker. Mrs Fuller hosts a reception for the company after the show.

Rye Beach New Hampshire Ethel Salisbury Hanley Muscatine Farragut Playhouse Mary Fuller Fuller George Studabaker Maryland

Mrs. Bryan Named for State Office in Medic Society

Mrs. A L Bryan of 1124 Mulberry avenue has been named parliamentarian of the state auxiliary to the Iowa Medical Society. The appointment, made by state president Mrs Charles Hennessy of Council Bluffs, comes as Mrs Bryan also serves as president of the Muscatine County auxiliary.

Bryan A. L. Bryan Mulberry Avenue Iowa Medical Society Charles Hennessy Council Bluffs Muscatine County

Circus party honors Shirley Jean Richardson for fourth birthday

Mrs. Glenn Richardson hosted a circus themed party at 704 East Eighth Street for her daughter Shirley Jean. The event featured circus decor, lunch, and games with prizes won by Duane Richardson, Rhea Criger, Shirley Miller, Norman Schweitzer, and Sonny Richardson.

Richardson Glenn Richardson East Eighth Street Shirley Jean Shirley Richard Ronald Richardson Shirley Jean Richardson Shirley Jean Miller Sterron Richardson Richard Duclos Mary Ann Maiden Luella Duane Richardson Rhea Criger Shirley Miller Norman Schweitzer Sonny Richardson

Miss Shemaitis Feted At YWCA Farewell Dinner

Health education director Miss Mary Shemaitis of the Young Women's Christian Association is leaving her post after four years as physical education director. Secretaries from the Y were hosted at Miss Mildred Snider's home on West Seventh Street for a Sunday night farewell.

Shemaitis Mary Shemaitis Young Women's Christian Association

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Mrs. Storey Lyse Froehner Barnesville Ellis Summers Clinton Hyink Kochneff Mulberry Ave Americas F. L. Maytag North America Maytag Maytag Company Newton Iowa A. J. Kleinjan Jas. P. “‘Whitmer
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