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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1936

Page

5

Garden Club Flower Show Winners Named in Muscatine

The Muscatine Garden Club staged a 1936 spring flower show at the First Congregational church drawing 290 visitors on opening day. Awards were announced across twelve divisions with multiple residents and clubs honored for miniature arrangements, vases, wall pockets, pot plants, shadow boxes, arrangements, and junior classes.

Garden Club Muscatine Garden Club First Congregational Church Venice Ueda L. C. Kautz A. L. Bryan A. C. Adams F. M. Ziegler H. Bomke H. C. Madden Ida Mull Helen Bartlett C. W. Opel Shirley Ann Randall Jean Molis Marjorie Randall Richard Figge Franklin St. Mathias David Stanley Margaret Molis Lincoln Zion Lutheran School Dick Drake Washington Roy Kuebler W. D. Randall B. E. Eversmeyer Helen Molis Anna Molis Fred van Zyl J. H. Kendig H. Madden Elmus Richard C. Worst L. L. Richards F. Ellman, Jr Worst Richards J. E. Hoones Will Apne

Recital Program Highlights by Piano Pupils of Mrs Chase

Students from Mrs Chase's studio performed a two night recital series at Chase Music Studios. Notable pieces included Bach Schmetterling Burleigh and MacDowell concerto with two pianos. Performers listed include Leota Foglesong Marian Pentel Ruth Penrod Fern Staley Margaret Asthalter and Mary Elizabeth McKee.

Alice Chase Chase Music Studios Margaret Asthalter Concerto MacDowell Mrs. Chase Miss Asthalter

Birthday Party Honors June Berger at St Anne’s Guild

St Anne's Guild of Trinity Episcopal church hosted a birthday party for June Berger at Mrs Stanley P Jones's Mulberry avenue home. Ruth Butz and Gertrude Walters won prizes in Bunco and other games. Edna Coon served as hostess. Cupcakes with garden flowers and candles were served during luncheon. A reading on the United Tank offering traced growth from about $2000 in 1889 to over a million dollars.

ST. Anne’s Guild June Berger Trinity Episcopal Church Stanley P. Jones Mulberry Avenue Bunco Ruth Butz Gertrude Walters Edna Coon United Tank

B P W Club Board Plans Picnic and Officer Installation

Muscatine Business and Professional Women's club meets at The Journal office Saturday night to finalize plans for the annual picnic at Hanley's cottage on the Mississippi. Installation of officers at 6 o clock precedes supper at 6 30 with the health committee in charge. reports from the state convention will be given. members should bring their own silver and dishes.

Muscatine Business and Professional Women’s Club Journal Office Hanley’s Mississippi

West Liberty wedding invites flood local guests

West Liberty residents receive invitations to the marriage of Miss Lillian Bernstorf of Marengo to Leslie Grigg of West Liberty at the Marengo Methodist Episcopal church next Tuesday. The ceremony is to be officiated by Rev. Theodore Rettmann with a large bridal party and numerous Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Chicago relatives among ushers and guests.

West Liberty Lillian Bernstorf Marengo Leslie Grigg Methodist Episcopal Church Theodore Rettmann St. John’s Lutheran Church Glidys Bernstorf Minneapolis Minn Dow Stevens Marie Grigg Des Moines Maxine Brown Cedar Rapids Willine Taylor Anamosa Carol Jean Bernstorf Wilfred Bernstorf William Grigg, Jr Theodore Anderson Joseph Stolar, Jr Thomas Gordon Chicago E. C. Smith Hattie Mae E. C. Darling Alverda James Bernice Krahl Martha Peters Lorna Schuppert Ma’sle Hormel Martha Steinmeyer Florence Johnson Helen Harney Son Maurita Stahle Norman Carlisle L. A. Royal Margaret C. Jack O. V. Morris G. P. Nichols H. C. Carr Som Forest L. L. Birkett Maggie Hilderbrand Harry Hilderbrand George Hise Paul Tobias Joe Chase W. C. Nichols Mary Wagner S. C. Snider W. A. Smith Wayne G. Ivey W. T. Grigg William T. Grigg, Jr Jesse Grigg C. C. Grigg John Kliert Dorothy Ed Hendricks Herbert Harold Leslie Nellie Brand Robert Lester Guy Fla

Travel Talk Features Twentieth Century Club Event

Mrs. E H Hall of New York spoke at the Twentieth Century club garden party hosted by Mrs. E R Tipton at her Oakland drive home. The indoor gathering due to cool weather included a travel talk on a South American cruise and a picnic supper. About 30 members attended with guests Mrs. Fred Beach Mrs. W E Bliven and Mrs J S McKee.

E. H. Hall New York City Muscatine Davenport E. R. Tipton Oakland Drive Twentieth Century Club Hall South America Fred Beach West Third Street W. E. Bliven Raymond Titus J. S. McKee E. L. McColm Elmer Steinmetz

Couple wed at Grace Lutheran in Cedar Rapids ceremony

Mrs Dorothy Jarvis became Mrs George Gunzenhauser Jr after a Saturday afternoon wedding in the Grace Lutheran parsonage officiated by Rev Leland H Lesher. Bride wore a jonquil yellow Hollywood crepe suit with lace jacket and yellow tea rose corsage. The couple will reside at 915 12 Mulberry Avenue.

George Gunzenhauser, Jr Cedar Rapids William Schulpke Gunzenhauser Dorothy Jarvis G. E. Jarvis East Tenth Street Grace Lutheran Church Leland H. Lesher George Gunzenhauser East Ninth Street Caroline Gunzenhauser Philip DeCamp Batterson George A. Hahn

Mrs Church Speaks on Japanese Culture at Missionary Meeting

Mrs L F Church addressed the United Brethren Missionary Society on the background and culture of the Japanese people at Mrs Anna Mull’s home on Cedar Street. Miss Carrie Mull led devotions. Mrs Ralph Schwertfeger reported on the Ames branch convention. The group plans a Weed Park picnic led by Mrs Dorothea Nelson and Mrs Myrtle Hecht.

Church L. F. Church United Brethren Missionary Society Anna Mull Cedar Street Carrie Mull Ralph Schwertfeger Ames Weed Park Dorothea Nelson Myrtle Hecht

Alphabet Party for Philathéas at First Methodist

The Philathea class of the First Methodist church held an alphabet themed party Tuesday night in the banquet rooms with about 30 participants. Miss Myrta Baker and Mrs. Wesley Zeidler won prizes. Refreshments were provided by the committee. The group plans a July picnic and will resume meetings in September under chairwoman Mrs. J. H. Kendig.

First Methodist Church Myrta Baker Wesley Zeidler J. H. Kendig

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Barr House

The Young Women's Home Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church will meet Thursday night at Mrs. Robert Barr's Magnolia street home. Officers for the coming year will be elected. Hostesses include Mrs Bristow Mrs Stanley Southall and Mrs Lyle Hocke. Program leader is Mrs Warren Baker and devotion chair is Mrs John Rummells. Hershey Nurses Alumnae meet at the nurses home parlor with hostesses Mrs Joe Hill Mrs Albert Holmes and Mrs Oliver Thomas.

Young Women’s Home Missionary Society The First Methodist Episcopal Church Robert Barr Magnolia Street Bristow Stanley Southall Lyle Hocke Warren Baker John Rummells Hershey Nurses Hershey Nurses Alumnae Association Nurses’ Home Joe Hill Albert Holmes Oliver Thomas

Muscatine Alumni Reception At Elks Home Tonight

Social Glance notes an alumni reception for Muscatine high school graduates at the Elks home tonight with formal or informal dress. The program begins at 8 and dancing follows at 8 30. Officers will be elected during a short business meeting linked to the program. North Prairie Willing Workers meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Fryberger on Park Avenue. The Wrayville Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs. William Ripley’s home, originally set for Wednesday, is postponed to Tuesday afternoon June 9 due to John Wray’s funeral.

Muscatine High School Elks North Prairie Charles Fryberger Park Avenue Wrayville Ladies’ Aid William Ripley John Wray

Picnic Plans Set for July at Joe Hill Home

The meeting led by Miss Riene Gladstone and Miss Mary Small approved plans for the association annual picnic to be held at the Joe Hill home on July 14.

Riene Gladstone Mary Small Association Joe Hill

Presbyterian Mission Group Postpones Event

The First Presbyterian Missionary Society picnic scheduled for Thursday is postponed due to the death of the organization’s oldest member Mrs Anna Jarboe. Members and other church women planning to attend the funeral should meet in the church parlors at 2 15 p m Thursday.

First Presbyterian Missionary Society Anna Jarboe Society

Madhatters Club Hosts Leona Shockley in Bridge Night

Miss Leona Shockley of 106 Laurel Street hosted the Madhatters club at her home Tuesday night. First prize went to Mrs Allen Green, second to the hostess, and third to Mrs James Hopewell. Lunch followed. The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Greene at 617 West Fourth Street.

Leona Shockley Laurel Street Madhatters Club Allen Green Bridge James Hopewell Greene West Fourth Street

Life Ship Theme Banquet Highlights Delta Alpha Class

The annual Delta Alpha banquet at First Baptist church used Life Ships as its theme. Seated 105, the event featured miniature ship place cards, spring bouquets, and candles. Miss Minnetta Headley organized the group, eight charter members attended, and Mrs. Margaret Fish served as toastmistress with Mrs. Dorothea Gillmore leading songs.

Delta Alpha First Baptist Church Minnetta Headley L. V. Dillaway Vance H. Webster Harry Horst A. C. Altenbernd Margaret Fish Dorothea Gillmore Hattie VanAtta Jewel Kiefner Nellie Tooman Mae _ Shoemaker Bess Johnson Robert Kisner Delta Alpha “Sisters Elsa Carle

Sabbath Hosts Zion Lutheran Men Meeting at Country Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Sabbath hosted the Zion Lutheran Men's club at their country home on route 3 Tuesday night The group voted to oversee refreshments at the Orphans festival on June 14 with John Korschot named general chair John Haefner read Watch Your Wires from Readers Digest A social hour followed with refreshments The next meeting is scheduled for June 30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Axel 720 Climer

Walter Walter Axel Climer Street

Family Gathering at Home of Mrs Raymond Honors Davenport Sister

A Sunday gathering at Mrs Ella Raymond's country home celebrated her sister Mrs Sue Thoma of Davenport. Attendants included Mr and Mrs M T Coon of Haskins Mr and Mrs Harry Showalter of Gladwin and others from Davenport Columbus Junction and Muscatine. Oil of cloves is produced by distilling cloves in water.

Raymond Ella Raymond Sue Thoma Davenport Thoma Ernest M. T. Coon Haskins Harry Showalter Gladwin Raymond Coon Hilton Coon Mary Lou Columbus Junction Ella Graham Muscatine Charles Neff Richard John Neff

Father and Son Banquet Brings 77 At New Era Community

The New Era community hosted a father and son banquet with 77 attendees at the community building on Tuesday night. A program featured the Rev. Leland H. Lesher as speaker, multiple musical numbers, and two toasts. Facts highlighted include youngest father Walter Grimm with his son Kay Marvin four weeks old, oldest father D A Cole at 72, and four generations in the Grimm family. The next event is the June 12 birthday party sponsored by the Phinindosa club.

Ladies’ Aid Society Phinindosa Club Fred Halling Vernon Halling Jacob Brei Frank Sauer Arnold Lack Walter Lack Harland Hetzler Charles Freers Kitchen Alfred Richter Harold van Zandt Leland H. Lesher Grace Lutheran Church of D. A. Grimm Walter Gerald Grimm Grimm Walter Grimm Kay Marvin Daniel Grimm Muscatine Faith of Our Fathers Ernest A. Lack New Era

New Era Society To Visit Ar Line And Gerald Grimm

The New Era young people's society will join host Ar Line and Mrs. Gerald Grimm at their home Friday night. Hosts plan entertainment for the evening.

GRIMM New Era Young People’s Society Arline Gerald Grimm

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Journal Photo and Engraving C. M. Stanley B.P.W. Club Board Mexico Gunzenhausers Ter Aneta Dorothy and Junior Journal Exchange Committee M. 8. Cochran Kate Funck Glen Barnard Philatheas Presbyterian Mission Group Madhatters Geo. Kranz Parham Delta Alphas Elks Hall
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