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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

5

Mulford Church Plans Annual Picnic

Mulford Congregational church schedules its annual Sunday school and church picnic for Thursday June 18. Committees named include Transportation Harold Hanson ordering supplies Mrs W H Holz huaser games Rachel Almondinger Frieda Kent the Rev John Blough ice cream A H M class. Children table Elda Niet zel Lenora Ellman Mrs J H Blough Mrs H H Hanson Mrs A Schmeichel. Adult table Mrs George Holliday Mrs Fred Gremmel Mrs Fred Grau Mrs A Berg Mrs Earl Orris.

Mulford Congregational Church Harold Hanson W. H. Holzhauer Rachel Allmandinger Frieda Kent John Blough Elda Nietzel Lenora Ellman J. H. Blough H. H. Hanson A. Schmeichel George Holliday Fred Gremmel Fred Grau A. Berg Earl Orris

Miss Helena Willis Speaks to Nurses Luncheon

Luncheon at Peacock Terrace preceded the concluding lecture in a series by Miss Helen Willis of the psychopathic hospital at Iowa City. About 25 Hershey Nurses Alumni members attended the event. The Hershey Nurses Alumni will meet Tuesday at the Nurses home with Mrs. Albert Holmes and Mrs. Joe Hill as hostesses.

Peacock Terrace Helen Willis Psychopathic Hospital Iowa City Hershey Nurses Alumni Association Hershey Nurses Nurses Home Albert Holmes Joe Hill

New Era Young People Hold Memorial Day Picnic

About 25 New Era youths gathered at Credit Island near Davenport for the annual Memorial Day outing. Activities included kittenball croquet and golf with a picnic dinner served at noon.

NEW Era Davenport Credit Island

Local church and club events listed for Tuesday evening

The Rev Leland H Lesher will speak at a father and son banquet in New Era community building by Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church. Musserville Methodist O C class meets in Hoopes hall. Y W C A Fidelis club plans a hike and wiener roast at Alice Nyenhuis home across the river in Illinois, weather permitting. Muscatine Garden club spring flower show at First Congregational church basement. Mrs Nellie Griffin hosts Past Presidents club of Women’s Relief corps at her home. Fifty Fifty club spring picnic at Weed park at 6 30 pm rain plan Iowa Electric club rooms. Evangelical and Reformed church council monthly meeting 7 30 pm with Harvey Krueger host. Wives invited. Royal Neighbor Aid and Sunshine club picnic at Weed park. members bring own dishes.

Leland H. Lesher Grave Lutheran Church New Era Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church Alice Nyenhuis Illinois Y. W. C. A. Fidelis Club Nellie Griffin The Women’s Relief Corps West Eghth Street Fifty-Fifty Club Weed Park Iowa Electric Club Rooms Evangelical and Reformed Church Council Harvey Krueger Royal Neighbor Aid and Sunshine Club

Mrs. Fitzsimmons Celebrates 86th Birthday at Weed Park

Ellen Fitzsimmons was honored on her eighty sixth birthday with a reunion at Weed park. Forty five guests attended representing four generations. Out of town relatives, including Joliet Illinois native Mrs Everett Smith and many West Branch and Muscatine residents, joined for a picnic dinner and informal hours.

Ellen Fitzsimmons Weed Park Everett Smith Joliet, Ill Fitzsimmons Alberta Scherff Scott Benson Marvin Benson Davenport L. B. Kent Tipton Charles Phelps Mary Lou Sigourney W. G. Fitzsimmons George Jewell W. C. Phelps A. F. Anderson Harold Stotler Theodore Stotler Russell Andern Donald Anderson Arlo Anerson Vernon Phelps Billy Verna L. C. Rummells Barbara Ann Ruth Audrey Velma Vincent West Branch Muscatine Cora de Camp Lulu Webster Will Nyenhuis Ferne Webster George Edward Gail Chamberlin Marjorie Joan

Cullen and Ashcrafts Return from St Joseph

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cullen and daughter Rosemary of 611 Linn street and Mrs. Frank Ashcraft of 409 Cedar street have returned after a weekend in St Joseph Missouri. Mrs Ashcraft visited her son Lee and his family who formerly lived in Muscatine.

Ralph Cullen Rosemary Linn Street Frank Ashcraft Cedar Street St. Joseph, Mo

St Mary's June Committee Listed

The June committee for social activity at St. Mary's church is announced today. Co chairmen are Mrs. Elmer Leu and Mrs. George Milder, assisted by a list of women including Mrs. Francis Goetzman Mrs. N. W. Meyers Mrs. John Schumacher and others.

St. Mary’s Church Elmer Leu George Milder Francis Goetzman N. W. Meyers John Schumacher Bruno Luedtke Arthur Begey Gerald O'Toole Carl Goetzman Harry Nall Casper Schwab Gus Weis John Nall Catherine Wittman Ray Fuller Albert Stecher Charles Fletcher George Helizek Ray Leenknecht John Suellen Clara Kary Delores Witte Margaret Soll

Geneva Golf and Country Club Weekly Events

The Geneva Golf and Country Club calendar lists multiple events this week. The Men's stag party is Wednesday night, Ladies Day golf moves to Thursday with a women’s group lesson, and a golf picture show featuring Bobby Jones Joyce Wethered and Harry Vardon follows the men's event Wednesday evening.

Geneva Golf and Country Club Bobby Jones Joyce Wethered Harry Vardon

Grigg and Flater Reunion at Weed Park

Grigg and Flater families held a Sunday reunion at Weed Park with a noon picnic. The gathering honored Mrs Edna Hardin and daughter Marie and Marion Spencer of Waterloo, Mr and Mrs J J Lauer and daughter Joan of Chicago, Linn Tracy and Mrs Alice Harris of Davenport. Forty relatives attended.

Grigg

Potluck Honored Guests At We Like Our Eats Club

Mrs Pauline Joseph and son Harry of Muscada Wis and Miss Dorothy Dedrick of Nichols were guests at a Muscatine home hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Lincoln. The group enjoyed a potluck dinner social hour songs a duet by Mary and Clara Paceley and planned a June picnic at Wild Cat Den state park with date to be announced.

Pauline Joseph Harry Muscada Wis Dorothy Dedrick Nichols Frank Lincoln Muscatine We Like Our Eats Club Henry Pomeroy Lincoln

Diploma Awarded to Myrta Brookhart at Moline Nursing School

Myrta P. Brookhart of Columbus Junction will graduate from the Moline Public Hospital school of nursing. Commencement is at 8 p.m. Tuesday at First Congregational church in Moline. Peter R. Ingelson will preside and Mayor A Henry Arp will present diplomas. A reception follows at the Nurses Home from 9 30 to 11.

Myrta P. Brookhart Columbus Junction Moline Public Hospital School of First Congregational Church Moline Peter R. Ingelson A. Henry Arp Nurses

Presbyterian Mission Society Picnic at Weed Park

The First Presbyterian Missionary Society will hold a picnic dinner at 12 30 p m Thursday at Weed Park. Husbands and families of members are invited to attend. A short business session will follow the picnic dinner.

Presbyterian Mission Society First Presbyterian Missionary Society Weed Park

Irene Letts Wed Donald Nickerson in Letts Home

A home wedding at Mrs. Fay R. Letts home united Irene Letts and Donald Nickerson in a single ring ceremony. The couple, attended by Cora Letts and Arthur Nickerson, plan to live in Muscatine after he finishes at A&P. she will graduate from the State University of Iowa.

West Liberty W. C. Anderson Here Lucy Elizabeth Edgar C. Rogers Arthur C. Rogers Percival David I. Berger First Presbyterian Church of Dorothy Simmons Ames Cadman Cordelle Hemmingway Mendelssohn Marguerite James Lucille James Mary Katherine Brugman Marian Jane Anderson Drumheller Alberta Canada University of Iowa West Liberty High School Frances Shimer School For Mt. Carmel Muscatine C-H Association Farm Bureau Rogers Sidney High School A. C. Rogers Clarald Glenn C. C. Bicknell Tabor Adrian Wilson Redwood Falls Minn Paul McElroy Fayette Earl D. Peterson Wapello J. F. Parks Muscatine Frank Bachmann Josephine Bachmann Rock Island Fay I. Nichols Gertrude and Jay Pittsburgh, Pa Mrs. Fairall Nickerson Iowa City State University of Iowa Socen A. and P the Letts High School Muscatine Junior College The State University At Muscatine High School Chester D. Letts Jerry Sioux Falls S. D Kathryn Letts B. B. Buffington Loy Winfield Fay R. Letts Cora W. C. Nickerson Leo Hart Arthur Nickerson Arlene

Edna Mae Metcalfe Honored At Birthday Dinner

Miss Edna Mae Metcalfe was surprised at a birthday dinner held Sunday at her home 1007 Cypress Street. Attendees included Alberta Block Emma Thompson Nedra McWilliams Marian Zimmerman Edna Metcalfe Dorothy Wiggers Alice Metcalfe Alberta Metcalfe Genevieve Metcalfe Irwin Metcalfe Leroy Metcalfe and Mrs Metcalfe. A blue and white color scheme highlighted the table arrangements.

Edna Mae Metcalfe Cypress Street Alberta Block Emma Thompson Nedra McWilliams Marian Zimmerman Edna Metcalfe Dorothy Wiggers Alice Metcalfe Alberta Metcalfe Genevieve Metcalfe Irwin Metcalfe Leroy Metcalfe Mrs. Metcalfe

Templeton Recital at Davenport Postponed Indefinitely

Alex Templeton the blind English pianist had a recital scheduled for Tuesday night at the Masonic temple in Davenport but the event was postponed indefinitely.

Templeton Davenport Alex Templeton Masonic Temple

Hanson Herr Wedding Held in Sac City Garden Ceremony

Miss Julia Hanson of Milford Iowa wed King Herr former Wilton resident in a Saturday 4 p m garden ceremony at a Sac City friend’s home. The bride, a State University of Iowa graduate and former Sac City teacher, is the daughter of the late Christian and Ida Hanson. Herr, a UI graduate and Beta Gamma Sigma member, will live in Dubuque where he serves as secretary treasurer of Interstate Finance.

Journal News Service Wilton Julia Hanson Milford King Herr Herbert Herr Sac City Christian Hanson State University of Iowa Wilton High School Herr Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Beta Gamma Sigma Dubuque Interstate Finance Company

Mrs E E Bitzer Hosts Birthday Weekend Guests

Mrs. E E Bitzer of 513 East Fourth street entertained weekend guests for her birthday. Visitors included Mrs Gail Mock of Mou trie Georgia and others from Toledo Mt Vernon Rock Island Muscatine and Porto Rico with reverends Drury and Yaggy and family members noting long missionary service.

E. E. Bitzer East Fourth Street Gail Mock Moutrie Mabel Bitzer Yaggy Toledo J. C. Wickham Vera Wickham Lewis Wickham Mt. Vernon Frank Moody Violet Francis Martha Rock Island

Two Musicales Scheduled by St Mathias Students

St Mathias music students plan two musicales this week. A Tuesday 8 p.m. musicale and a Wednesday 2 p.m. junior recital will be held in the school hall.

St. Mathias

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lucy Anderson Mulford Helena Willis John Tiedemann Musserville Methodist Church Hoopes Hall Muscatine Garden Club Mrs. Fitzsimmons Cullens George Shewe Culver Street St. Mary’s Geneva Club Flater Pomeroy Home Myrta Brookhart Journal Photo and Engraving League of Nations Irene Letts D. Nickerson J. F Shallenberger, M. D Chicago, Illinois Hanson George Luckhardt Pearl Bitzer J. H. Yaggy M. R. Drury D. D Porto Rico Drury Philo United Brethren Church Paw Ae al Aly Relate Ballersons
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