Window Drapes Extended to Lighten the Room
The room is fitted with extension rods on walls and drapes hung beyond the window margin to allow more light to enter. The setup emphasizes maximizing daylight while maintaining coverage.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
5
The room is fitted with extension rods on walls and drapes hung beyond the window margin to allow more light to enter. The setup emphasizes maximizing daylight while maintaining coverage.
Mrs. Munroe long served in a library role and as a nurses aide at Hershey hospital then trained at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. She worked eight months at California hospital in Los Angeles. Mr. Munroe, Harvard and Illinois graduate, is a dynamics engineer with Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp. in San Diego. The couple plans to reside at 911 Chalcedony street.
Announcement by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Silberhorn records the marriage of Marie E. Silberhorn to William F. Munroe. The vows were exchanged March 22 at St Andrews By The Sea in San Diego. A brief honeymoon followed at Lake Arrowhead. The bride wore navy sheer crepe with orchid corsage. she is a junior college graduate and has worked on the P. M. Musser public staff.
Fred and Margaret Blum of West Liberty mark 50 years of marriage with a reception August 3 at St. Joseph’s church and an anniversary Mass August 6. They wed August 6, 1902 at Wilton. The couple has four children and six grandchildren.
Miss Virginia Balk daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Balk of Rock Island engages William Clinton Pickering son of Lt Col and Mrs Ernest Pickering of Louisville Ky No date set for the wedding Miss Balk a Rock Island high school graduate 1949 attends Taylor University will graduate next spring Also attended Northwestern University Mr Pickering a Taylor University senior majoring in Biblical literature plans seminary and Methodist ministry He attended Robert E Lee High School in Jacksonville Fla 1948 and was a Salvation Army Youth Congress delegate in London He also studied at Bob Jones University and the University of Louisville
Miss Marilyn Peyerl, soon to wed Pvt. Marvin Cooner on August 2 at St. Mary's church, was honored at a Monday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Bieber and Mrs. George Cooper at the Peyerl home 1403 Logan Street. Attending were many local relatives and friends including the Cooney and Bieber families and other listed guests.
Announcement from Wadena Minnesota reports the marriage of Miss Joan Diane Bernauer daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Bernauer to James Carl Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs George C Schmidt both of Wadena The vows were exchanged Sunday July 19 at the Congregational church in Wadena with a double ring service.
Plans for a Sweetland Methodist Sunday school picnic at Weed Park on Tuesday Aug 5 were finalized with dinner at noon and ice cream provided. Ralph Sywassink and James Shepard headed arrangements with Clarence Eis Mary Ann Bancks and Wilbur Hetzler assisting.
Eleanor Boynton served as program chairman as the Muscatine Garden Club met Monday at Weed park. The event themed Working With Cut Flowers featured demonstrations on cutting stalks and slipping houseplants, plus a gardening quiz and flower displays. Gladioli from Nowita gardens at St Charles Minn were shown and a library Garden Center discussion preceded the program. An outdoor meeting is planned for Aug 11 at Weed park with a 12:30 potluck. members should bring unknown plant or weed specimens for identification.
Karen Kay Montgomery celebrated her sixth birthday with a party Tuesday afternoon. Games and prizes entertained guests including Gary Kane Alan Wagner Linda Bunn and Clayton Wagner. Gifts were given to the honoree and lunch followed with balloons candy and favors.
To protect your youngster while you work in the kitchen, create a fenced play area separated from the stove. Use a gate or barrier to keep kids at a safe distance and supervise during meal prep to prevent injuries. Ensure surfaces are clean and bordered by sturdy, child friendly materials.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. McCleary of Letts entertained at a basket dinner Sunday honoring Mrs. Louis Everett near Cranston and her daughter Mrs. Lloyd Whitlow of Muscatine. Attendees included Everett Whitlow Wilson Miller Finley and others from Muscatine Nichols Cranston and Conesville. Two birthday cakes topped the meal as Frank Barnhart joined afternoon guests.
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