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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

3

New Books At P M Musser Library Offer Diverse Reads

The P M Musser public library adds a diverse new collection curated by Miss Opal Tanner. Featured works include The Monongahela by Richard Bissell, a Creed For Free Enterprise by Clarence Randall, Diary Of A Young Girl by Anne Frank, Strange Lands And Friendly People by Justice William O Douglas, Search After Sunrise by Vera Brittain, and Narcotics Americas Peril by Will Oursler.

P. M. Musser Public Library Opal Tanner Richard Bissell Monongahela Mississippi Clarence Randall Inland Steel Company Anne Frank Amsterdam Anne William O Douglas Vera Brittain Far East India Gandhi Pakistan

Louisa County Court Briefs Include Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses issued at the Louisa county courthouse go to Mary L. Eubanks and Lester P. Hassel both of different towns and to Audrey Coleman with William R. Reynolds. New vehicle registrations list owners such as Dale C. Humphreys Dale Humpreys Harry Donaldson H. D. McDonald Ray Bieri Glen Wich Phillip McDonald with makes including Chevrolet Studebaker Dodge Ford Plymouth.

Wapello Louisa County Court House Mary L. Eubanks Lester P. Hassel Burlington Audrey Coleman William R. Reynolds Tipton Dale C. Humpreys Wyman Chevrolet Harry Donaldson Winfield Studebaker H. D. McDonald Morning Sun Dodge Ray Bieri Letts Ford Glen D Marian Wich Plymouth Phillip McDonald

Local Smorgasbord Sponsored by Lone Tree Music Auxiliary

Lone Tree Music Auxiliary sponsors a smorgasbord on Thursday evening July 31 in the school auditorium. Serving runs 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the school band.

Lone Tree

Stanley Spitznogle Honored at Shoultz Family Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shoultz hosted a family picnic dinner at their rural route home in honor of Stanley Spitznogle and his family from Peoria Illinois. Attendees included the Spitznogle couple and Clyde from Peoria, Marvin Creelman, Jon Roy and Sandra from Mediapolis, Joe Hawkins and Gregory from Columbus Junction, Kramer Spitznogle from Muscatine, and Judy and Johnny Shoultz.

Kenneth Shoultz Stanley Spitznogle Peoria Ill Clyde Marvin Creelman Jon Roy Sandra Mediapolis Joe Hawkins Gregory Columbus Junction Kramer Spitznogle Muscatine

New Books and Titles Featured in Reading List

The selection highlights Dope files from the Federal Bureau of Narcotics and a range of works from games and musicals to window displays. Notable titles include Best Diets From Good Housekeeping and Famous Modern American Novelists with biographical sketches of 25 authors.

Federal Bureau of Narcotics David Ewen Lester Gebu Good Housekeeping John Cournes John Walker Dior Canham University of Mchigan Calico Nina Baker Richard Elam Silver Chalice Thomas Costain Cumberland Rifles Noel Gerson General Lane Victoria Case Mildred Gordon Delores Hitchens Constance] Jittle Burt Arthur

Lady Eagles Sponsor Card Party at Eagles Hall

Members of the Social Glances group sponsor a card party at the Eagles hall at 2 pm on Friday. Proceeds support club activities and community outreach.

Lady Eagles Eagles Hall

Annual Picnic of EUB Sunday School at Weed Park

Approximately 137 persons attended the First Evangelical United Brethren church annual Sunday school picnic at Weed Park. The Drop-In class organized a 6:30 p.m. potluck supper followed by a vesper service led by Larry Robertson. Rev. J. Arthur Eveland delivered the message on "Our Responsibility."

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Weed Park Larry Robertson J. Arthur Eveland

Garden Club Demonstrations Continue In Muscatine

The Muscatine Garden Club hosted the second public demonstration in a series at the Garden Center Library. The program covered flower arrangements for luncheon tables with Mrs. Fred Van Zy’ leading, plus a fern focus by Mrs. Charles Opel showcasing 10 native Muscatine county varieties and fern propagation notes. Further demonstrations are planned for later dates.

Muscatine

Wilton Woman Bonnie Marolf Is Honor Woman of Co 44

Wilton resident Bonnie Marolf daughter of Mrs Marie Marolf has completed WAVEs boat training at Bainbridge Md and was selected as honor woman of Co 44 She will receive her certificate of honor at the graduation review on Saturday July 26 Mrs Marolf and nephew Mear Wood of Muscatine will attend and sit in a special section during the reviewing stand.

Wilton Bonnie Marolf Marie Marolf U. S. Naval Training Center Bainbridge Co. 44 Marolf Mear Wood Muscatine

Jacqueline Miller sails for Japan with WAC assignment

Pfc. Jacqueline Miller, daughter of Mrs. Ray Palmer, 418 West Seventh street, sailed Wednesday for Yokohama Japan to await orders. Her new address is Pfc. Jacqueline Miller WA8505 463 WAC Battalion Station Camp Yokohama 8064th Army Unit APC 503 in care of the Postmaster San Francisco California.

Jacqueline Miller Ray Palmer West Seventh Street Yokohama Japan WAC Camp Yokohama San Francisco Calif

Group Returns From Trip to California

Mr and Mrs Lester Schmelzer and Mrs George Gunzenhauser have returned from an 18 day trip to Reno Nevada and San Diego California. In Reno they visited Mrs Emma Jerkins and son Donald and Mr and Mrs Ray Gunzenhauser. The Schmelzer family stayed at the home of Mr and Mrs Al Heizer in San Diego.

Lester Schmelzer East Ninth Street George Gunzenhauser Reno Nev San Diego Calif Emma Jerkins Donald Ray Gunzenhauser Schmelzer al Heizer

Supper Planned by Gleaners Class at Spangler Chapel

A potluck supper is planned by the Gleaners class of Spangler Chapel for Monday evening July 28 at the church. Hosts will be Mr and Mrs Ray Garvin and Mr and Mrs Ray Houseman. Games will be organized by Mr and Mrs Paul Reed and Mr and Mrs Stuart Esmoil.

Gleaners Spangler Chapel Ray Garvin Ray Houseman Paul Reed Stuart Esmoil

Wapello Students Earn Degrees at Iowa State College

Two Wapello students were among 142 candidates who received certificates and degrees as Iowa State College closed its first summer session. Frank Swan earned a degree in animal husbandry and Kenneth Colglazier received a degree in agricultural education.

Wapello Iowa State College Frank Swan Francis Swan Oakville Kenneth Colglazier C. E. Colglazier

Lutheran Homes Children Attend Palace Theater Showing

Children from the Lutheran Homes and their house parents visited the Palace theater Wednesday afternoon to view The Greatest Show on Earth. The youngsters and staff expressed appreciation for the invitation to see the popular circus film.

Palace Theater

Second Birthday of Michael Purdy Noted in Paris

Mrs Calvin Purdy of 120 Webster street entertained at a party Wednesday evening honoring her son Michael on his second birthday anniversary. A social time with refreshments followed and gifts were presented to the honoree. Guests included John McConnaha and families from Detroit and local neighbors.

Calvin Purdy Webster Street Michael John McConnaha J. W. Miller Bert Nesbitt Detroit Mich Walter Reed Mary Beverly Clifford Paul, Jr Gloria Linda Bill Ivey Billy Pamela Floyd McConnaha Robert Dorothy Nolan Sharon Christie Sandra Earl Martin Ronnie Purdy Pat

Ferne Holdoegel and Frank Quick Marriage Revealed

Lone Tree announces the marriage of Mrs. Ferne W Holdoegel of Des Moines to Frank E Quick assistant general freight agent of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co The ceremony was held July 11 in Minneapolis Minnesota Mrs Quick is the daughter of William Wolford of Lone Tree The couple are on a wedding trip in Canada and plan to return Saturday to Des Moines to make their home

Lone Tree Ferne W. Holdoegel Des Moines Frank E. Quick Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Co Minneapolis Minn Quick William Wolford Canada

Mrs. Herbert Ives Hosts Bridge Forum of Muscatine Newcomers

Mrs. Herbert Ives entertained the Easy Aces Bridge Forum at 610 Iowa avenue with guests Mrs. Garland Fisher and Mrs. Leighton Brown. In the games, Mrs. Robert Richards won first prize and Mrs. Fisher second. The next meeting is set for August 6 at 710 Cedar street.

Herbert Ives Easy Aces Muscatine Newcomers Club Iowa Avenue Garland Fisher Leighton Brown Robert Richards Fisher Edwin Bartlett Cedar Street

Kitchen emergency shelf ideas for summer meal prep

Suggest a well stocked emergency shelf with soups canned juices fruits vegetables fish meats relishes jams jellies and extras such as mushrooms and mara schino cherries. Include ready mixes for pancakes biscuits cakes and cookies with a dedicated shelf.

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