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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1935

Page

5

Mrs Jarboe Celebrates Eighty Fourth Birthday Party

Mrs. W. S. Jarboe was honored at a surprise birthday party for her eighty fourth year hosted by her daughter Miss Mary Jarboe at Dr. and Mrs. David I. Berger’s home. About twenty five guests attended to share informal games tea roses and three large birthday cakes followed by a tray luncheon.

W. S. Jarboe Mulberry Avenue Mary Jarboe David I. Berger Iowa Avenue Fred Beach J. M. Brockway Frank Neidig Frank Shinabarger John Butler D. T. Eaton H. D. Folsom William Geller Margaret Brown George Ellman J. G. Klein E. L. Kinnan Nora Potts Nellie E. Robertson Frances Collins Cidney Rankin Aura Sawyer Fred Vander Ploeg Charles Klaffenbach Edna Roy Berger Jarboe Frank Ashcraft Canada Addie Culver

Tiernan Couple Return From Visit In City

Mr and Mrs Jack Tiernan of Pittsburgh Pa return home Thursday after visiting Mrs Tiernans parents Mr and Mrs T Ray Brown at 318 Pine street Betty Brown before marriage is their wife and both are former Muscatine residents

Jack Tiernans City Jack Tiernan Pittsburgh T. Ray Brown Pine Street

Conants Visit Muscatine Friends Ahead of Cedar Falls Bible Conference

The Rev. and Mrs. Preston Conant of Ft. Madison are visiting friends in Muscatine this weekend. The Rev. Mr. Conant once served as pastor on the High Prairie Methodist circuit. On Monday they will accompany Dr. and Mrs. David I. Berger to a Bible conference at Cedar Falls, with Rev. Miss Viola Smith also planning to attend.

Preston Conant Ft. Madison Muscatine Conant High Prairie Methodist Conants David I. Berger Cedar Falls Viola Smith

McHarg Couple to Observe Their Fourth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McHarg of 608 Spruce Street are preparing to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary this Sunday. The note mentions Mrs. McHarg and Miss Beatrice Brown, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Brown, ahead of her marriage.

Miss Brown Heads to Charles City on Vacation

Miss Constance Brown of 316 Pine street departs Monday for Charles City Iowa to visit Rev and Mrs Bernard Kemper. Brown is a cousin of Mrs Kemper and the Kempers are well known in Muscatine with relatives in the area.

Miss Brown Constance Brown Pine Street Charles City Bernard Kemper Kemper Kempers Muscatine

Houseguests Visit Fred Kranz Residence

Mr and Mrs Fred Kranz host three guests at 404 Parham Street during the week. H Faye Snyder of Greensburg Missouri and their spouse recently honeymooned in the west after a May wedding. Also visiting is Mary Ann Hughes of Chicago.

Fred Kranz Parham Street H. Faye Snyder Greensburg West Mary Ann Hughes Chicago

Lois Ruhser Wed at Harpursville in Quiet Ceremony

Lois Ruhser formerly of Durant and now residing in Harpursville New York and Leslie Harris of Harpursville were married July 15 at the Harpursville Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev M McKensie officiating. The couple left for a visit with the bride’s sisters after the ceremony.

Henry Ruhser Durant Harpursville N. Y Doris Belter Stockton Lillian Reese Gail Thiel Dubuque Fred Stahl Adolph Dage Dorothy Gus Stark J. O. Garris California Pearl Miller Canada D. B. Ormsby Minnie Becker Lester Paarman Herbert Marjorie June Paastman

Pioneer Longs Recall Ancestral Hardships At Reunion

Long family members from Muscatine and nearby towns gathered at Lost Nation Ia for a reunion. They shared tales of Jacob Long born 1815 in Bedford County Pa and his journey from Ohio to Indiana Iowa Cedar County Wilton and final years in Baldwin.

Long Muscatine Lost Nation Jacob E. Long Bedford County Inox County Ohio Jacob Long Elizabeth Zook Nancy Ezra Elkhart Ind Mr. Long Indiana William H Samuel Washington David John Daniel Clinton County Aaron Abraham Rebec Lydia Mary E Millie Mary Long Avenue Longsville Mrs. Long Wilton Inland Township Cedar County Aaron Long Hilbert Long James Long Laverne Long Claire Foote Inez Hain Alden Beauregard Tipton Frank Meyers Lloyd Long Waterloo Raymond C. Long Charlotte West Liberty Walter Spear Alvah Morphew Clarence Herman Schlueter Bennett Mona Donald Wayne Long Atalissa Walter Rolls Dale Rock Island Arthur Hain Clarence Hain Moscow Robert Spear Marion Curtis Hain Corrine Oscar Nelson Moline Joe M. Long

Dorothy Paul and John Krooks Announce Wedding

Miss Dorothy Paul and John Krooks plan to wed this afternoon after a birthday party at 415 First Avenue. The event featured lavender and white decor and prizes for guests, with numerous friends and relatives in attendance. A separate report notes 50 members joined the Jefferson Jackson Grant Parent Teacher Association picnic at Ralph Bloom cottage along the Cedar River, with all meals served.

Dorothy Paul John Krooks First Avenue Richard Schmalz Earl Lutz Edith Freemint Walter Jefferson.Jackson-Grant Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Bloom Cedar River

Daughter Visits at J. C. Miller Home

Mrs. George Baker of Detroit Michigan visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Miller in Sweetland township after returning from Colorado. She plans to continue homeward after the call.

J. C. Miller George Baker Detroit, Mich Sweetland Township

Miss Klaffenbach Presents The Seven Ages Program

Miss Rose Claire Klaffenbach will present an original program titled The Seven Ages at St Mathias school hall Sunday at 8 pm under the Rosary society. She is assisted by her sister Dorothy Klaffenbach violinist and Rita Oberhaus accompanist. Monologs echo her WSUI People You Know broadcasts.

Rose Claire Klaffenbach St. Mathias School Hall The Rosary Society Miss Klaffenbach Dorothy Klaffenbach Rita Oberhaus WSUI

Ottumwa Guests Visit Rev Worrell Home Anniversary

Ottumwa guests stayed at the home of Rev. and Mrs James A Worrell at 1497 Washington Street to celebrate the fourth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones. Attendees included Mrs Phyllis Cohagan Mrs Orpha Jackson and Mrs Mary Cohagan with daughters and Kenneth Cohagan who remained for a visit with cousin Lloyd Worrell.

Ottumwa Mr. Worrell Kenneth Cohagan Lloyd Worrell

Christian Girls Picnic At Rotary Lodge

Twenty girls from the First Christian Sunday school Intermediate class enjoyed a Friday picnic at Rotary lodge on Staley's Lake. They stayed overnight and returned to Muscatine today. Rev and Mrs Tom Fogle sang acted as chaperones.

Christian Girls Rotary First Christian Sunday School Rotary Lodge Staley’s Lake Muscatine Tom Foglesong

Christian Aid Sews Garments for Omaha Orphans

Women of the First Christian Ladies' Aid stitched garments for an Omaha orphans' home during Friday afternoon church meeting. A follow up gathering is set for two weeks later, announced by president Mrs. F. L. Grigg.

Christian Aid First Christian Ladies’ Aid Society Orphans’ Home Omaha F. L. Grigg

Miss Grimm and Miss Sauer Host Lawn Birthday Party

Miss Marvel Grimm and Miss Dorothy Sauer honored at a Friday night birthday gathering at the George Grimm home near New Era. The lawn party featured games, lantern lighting, and a planning session for a future outing on August 9 at Hanley's cottage on the Mississippi. Fifty five attended with refreshments served on the lawn and an entertainment committee named for plays.

Miss Grimm Miss Sauer

Tax take and bank deposits rise in Cedar county

A Tipton survey shows Cedar county tax collections up 80,000 dollars over last year and 12.7 percent higher. Deposits at Tipton rate bank grow from 386,000 to 625,000 dollars, a 61.8 percent increase. Harvest wages range from 1.50 to 3.00 dollars per day versus 1.00 to 1.50 previously.

Tipton Cedar County Tipton Rate Bank

Golf Frocks for Freedom of Swing in Sport Ladies Attire

A famed woman golfer endorses three frock styles emphasizing freedom of arm movement. Left features slenderizing front and back panels with inverted pleats. Center showcases a shirted back and front buttoning, roomy pockets and kimono sleeves. Right offers a gored skirt with shirted bodice and square buttons.

Vacation Etiquette for Hosts and Guests

Vacationers should be considerate when living with others for two weeks or more. Be clear about meal and bathroom times, ask polite questions, and adapt to the family routine. Hosts should provide comfortable space and small touches like towels, soap, stamps, and fresh toothbrushes for guests.

Jane

Social Calendar Ad Space Announcement

Public notice offering free church lodge and social event announcements in the Saturday calendar. Copy required by noon the preceding day. fill location and event details with George M. Wittich Funeral Home.

George M. Wittich Funeral Home

The Seven Ages program at St Mathias school hall

Sunday Miss Rose Claire Klaffenbach will present The Seven Ages at St Mathias school hall Sunday at 8 p m. Community events include Zion Luther meet Tuesday parish hall Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Wednesday church parlors Evangelical and Reformed church picnic at Weed park Park Avenue Methodist joint picnic at Weed park Past Pocahontas club Friday night hostested by Mrs Ettie Temple Ambulance number 1260 emphasized for emergencies

William Boldt Ladies’ Aid Society of The Evangelical and Reformed Church Weed Park Park Avenue Pocahontas Club

Reunion recalls Muscatine High School days at Huff-Schall gathering

About 90 former students and friends met at River View in Muscatine for the Huff-Schall reunion honoring the class of 1885 and celebrating Prof. E F Schall's era as principal. Letters from alumni, tributes to Nellie Lafferty, and plans for a 1886 golden jubilee highlighted the gathering.

E. F. Schall Fairfield Muscatine High School Huff Schall Muscatine Sophie Hagermann Washington Street Anna Elicker Duse India J. C. Hazlett Duse United States Elwood Ritchie Little Falls Minn Emerson Hoopes Keokuk Carrie Shammo Braun el Paso Tex Adam Reuling Wymore Neb Katie Lewis Altig Milwaukee Josephine L. Kemble Lexington Nellie Kulp Lafferty California Ellis Parker Butler

How to Host a Guest on Vacation Without Stress

Advice to keep a visiting guest comfortable with clear plans for meals and daily alone time. Suggest consults on luncheons or guest lists, ease with minor mishaps, and focus on smooth, low burden routines for a relaxing vacation experience.

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Mrs. Jarboe Mrs. Conant Lois Ruhser Klaffenbach Mussolini Optometrist Club S&c Gladys Parker George M. Wittich Funeral Home Cedar St St. Mathias School Magnus East Fourth St Tatas
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