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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

5

Weimann McFarland Vows Spoken in Naperville Wedding

Miss Gertrude Weimann daughter of Mrs. Katherine Weimann of 605 West Fifth street and Frank E. McFarland of Naperville Ill exchanged vows at Zion Lutheran parsonage. The Rev John Haenner officiated. Attendants were Miss Maxine McCleer and Fred Weimann. The couple planned to honeymoon through the northern States and Minnesota and reside in Naperville after June 15.

Gertrude 9 Weimann Katherine Weimann West Fifth Street Frank E. McFarland Neperville, Til Howard McFarland McLean Ill Zion Lutheran Church John Haeiner Maxine McCleer Fred Weimann MsFarland Miss McCleer Muscatine High School Prudential Insurance Co McFarland

Birthdays Noted at Phillips Residence

A potluck gathering at 409 West Sixth Street honored Mrs. Earl Rife of Lone Tree and Mrs. Phillips. Guests included the Rife family, the Rite family, and local households from Lone Tree, with a large birthday cake as the centerpiece and light music during the afternoon.

Phillips Residence C. C. Phillips West Sixth Street Earl Rife Lone Tree Phillips Mary Lou Carl Rife Marjorie Orville Keepping Raymond Rite Ronnie Vera Darlene Bobbie Charles Orrin Mrs. Edin Howara Betty June Char

Muscatine Alumni Day Brings Iowa University Graduates Together

About 700 alumni attended a noon luncheon at the Memorial union as University of Iowa graduates gathered for reunion events. Gold medals were awarded to 1888 graduates, marking their fiftieth anniversary, with several Muscatine attendees named from the 1903 law class and 1913 group among others.

University of Iowa Memorial Union Richard Drew Musser Life Falls Muscatine Gustavus Allbee Tbert G. Thompson Ralph Thompson Robert Jackson F. W. En George Bailey W. D. Randall Henry Giessles C. R. Musser C. P. Phillips Nurses

Grinnell senior Wilma Altenbernd earns arts degree

Grinnell College awarded a bachelor of arts degree to 155 seniors at the ninety first commencement. Wilma Altenbernd, elected to Phi Beta Kappa and former head of the international relations conference, will study at Columbia University next year with a Lydia Roberts fellowship.

Sane Crane Ceeeewere Catine Grinnell College Grinnell Miss Altenbermd Phi Beta Kappa Grinnel International Relations Conference Columbia University New York City Lydia Roberts

Miss Galpin and J M Glasgow Wed at Trinity Church

A summer wedding at Trinity Episcopal Church united Miss Martha Galpin and John M Glasgow at high noon Sunday. Attendants included Miss Marjorie Corwin Weber and William Sylvester. The couple plan a Bedford Iowa home.

Trinity Episcopal Church Martha Galpin Robert F. Galpin Leroy Street John M. Glasgow Ira F Glaggow Fairfield Robert Weber Marjorie Corwin William Sylvester Stanley M. Fullwood Trinity Church Miles. Templeman Johanna Hill Mito Templeman Neney Mary Ducith Irq Glasgow Katherine Grace Clifford Glasgow Pairfield Glasgow Muscatine High School Muscatine Fairfield High School Parsons College Faireld Young and Stanley Bedford, Ia

Grau wins Class A chess in Davenport tournament

Jean Grau of Muscatine captured the Class A title at Davenport during the 14th annual trans Mississippi tournament held by the Davenport Chamber of Commerce. Enos Whicher of Wisconsin triumphed in muster division while Mr. Davis of Moline led Class B. Newell W. Banks of Detroit gave a dual exhibition in chess and checkers.

Jean Grau Muscatine Davenport

Fitzsimmons Family Reunion Honor for Muscatine Woman

Mrs Ellen Fitzsimmons celebrated her eighty eighth birthday at the Fitzsimmons family reunion in Muscatine. A party gift was given by Martha Stocker. A basket dinner and a central birthday cake followed a noon meal. Attendees included W C Phelps J S Benson Ted Benson Lawrence Rummels and many relatives from West Liberty Davenport Bettendorf Iowa City Mount Vernon Chicago and Muscatine.

Fitzsimmons Muscatine Ellen Fitzsimmons Weed Bark Martha Stocker W. C. Phelps West Liberty J. S

Birthday Observed at Wilton Party

Wulon-Léong Mie Abbott celebrated her 3th birthday with a bicycle party for 19 friends at her Wilton home. Guests included Woodhouse Beverly Oveston Joyce Oveson Beverly Martens Jimmy Stucker Harold Wacker Jr Jackie Harding and others, with grandmothers F and Abbott and Mrs Noble from New Era as special guests.

Wulon—Léong Mie Abbott My3 Rolland Abbott Wise Woodhouse Beverly Oveston Joyce Oveson Beverly Martens Jimmy Stucker Harold Wacker, Jr Jackie Harding Jileen Schraeder Betty Armstrong Ruth Armstrong Dorothy Gray Rosalie Masterson Shirley Atkinson Jackie May Leg Witters Norman Leona Mae Abbott Gienna Rick Lehi Utah F. &. Abbott Thomas Noble New Era

Miss Alta Beradt Weds Wilbert Hass in Davenport

Miss Alta Beradt daughter of Mrs. Herman Berodt of Dixon IA and Wilbert Hass son of Mr and Mrs Johannes Hass of DeWitt were married at 3 p m Sunday in St Pauls English Lutheran Church Davenport. The Rev J A Miller officiated with Harry Hiss of Muscatine and sister in law as attendants. The couple will live on a farm near Wheatland.

Morawa Ay Berodt Herman Berodt Dixon Wilbert Hass Wheatland Johannes Hass DeWitt St. Paul's English Lutheran Church Davenport J. A. Miller Harry Hiss Muscatine

Hucke Elected Honorary President For Reunion Group

H C Hucke was chosen honorary president of the Hucke Schater family reunion at Weed Park. J B Schater was elected president and J M Schafer vice president. A long social gathering followed a noon basket dinner with numerous family members listed as officers and attendees.

J. T. Schuessler Hareld Schuessler George Duffe Leona Ralph Ray Duffe Melvin Leo Amos Tutus Henry Frenzel Moscow Joe Barclay Gerald Martha Frenzel Fred Schroeder Wilton J. R. Schafer Richard Rex Arlo Kemp Howard Snyder Gene Glen H. V. Stineman Tharlotic Warren Fred Wier Jean Clint Beik Lester Wiele Emma Ton Warren Mary Derby Standview J. M. Schafer Henry Schafer G. G. Beil Marie Betty Ray Bieri Jackie Allen Glay Francis Lermna Larry Buster Lelts L. A. Schmitt Bert Schafit Ronald Joyce Jackie Garvin Atalissa H. T. Nucke LeMoyne Lorraine Hucke Fred R. Well Vernon Lois Genevieve Ethel Schenck Theo Schuessler Harold Martha M. Weigs Elmer Clarence Glenn Pearl W. H. Freyerruth Harry Kelly Marylin

Beatrice Healey Bride-elect Honored at Silver Shower

Beatrice Healey of New York was feted at a silver shower hosted by Mrs. W. F. Noll on Sunday. The bride-elect, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Healey of Arden, will wed Thomas McKee of Wielding, W. Way on June 19. Games, prizes, and a tray luncheon followed, with gifts and a miniature bridal motif. Many relatives and friends from Arden and Muscatine attended, including Mrs. L. Summer, Miss Eileen Summer, Miss Kate Healey, and the Healey clan.

Columbus Junction Alice Elizabeth Pierce E. Pierce Harold Raymond Piercy James Pierce Bonnadelle Fullerton Elvira Beck Mt. Union Jeanette Helmick Mildred Lewis Corinne Peters Maxité Kerr Columbus High School Iowa State College Iowa Wesleyan College Yarmouth Zete Tau Alpha Kappa Phi National Methodist College Womer Mu Sigma Pi Kappa Delta Winfield High School New London Beatrice’ Healey New York W. F. Noll Miss Healey M. Healey Arden Thomas McKee Wielding W. Way Bunee Margaret Will Irene Healey Tommy Noll Summer Eileen Summer Mize Mary Byrne Irene Loretta Genevieve Healey Mary Merfatet Noll Muscatine

Engagement announced for Miss Alvena Monk and Carl Wesenberg

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Alvena Monk of Ann Arbor Michigan to Carl A Wesenberg of Ann Arbor is announced. The couple plan to wed in August at the Lutheran home in Ann Arbor where Miss Monk has worked for three years.

Louis Brel Route 2 Miss Alvena 5, Monk Ann Arbor Mich Carl A. Wesenberg Monk

Frances Anderson and J B Laucamp wed at Parsonage Waibe

Frances Anderson of Minneapolis wed John Bernard Laucamp at the South Bethel church parsonage with Rev Otis Moore officiating at 10 am. The bride wore a tan suit and talisman roses. maid of honor wore a blue crepe dress. After a three course dinner at the Laucamp home, the couple left for California to begin their new life.

Wiurcuw Wien Vues Frances Anderson Minneapolis Henry Anderson Tamarac Minn John Bernard Laucamp Frank W. Laucamp Wilton South Bethel Church Otis Moore Frederick Marolf Laucamp Cloquet, Minn Burlington Calif Dewelt Motors Limited Rompany Frank Laucamp G. McCoy Betty Harlan Bonnie Tipton Dick Laucamp Helen Janice Near Bennett Tater California

Miss Nash Feted at Pre nuptial Event

Miss Nash Honored at a pre nuptial shower held Saturday afternoon at Marguerite Kirchner home. Guests included Bernice Nash Met James Bertha Nash Meriayn Renshaw Verda Metcalf and others. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Millard Berry and Mrs Ira Renshaw as Fiddie Su played at four bells.

James Bertha Nash Meriayn Renshaw Verda Metcalf Margaret Carl Nellie Norris Amela Qinby Molly Bottomley Emma Ehner Gladys Mills Lillien Earl Beula Berry Edna Te Strake Mattie Hintz Alvina Elsie Kirchner Gertie Kirchner Marguerite Kirchner Selen Norris Nina Qinby

Friends Entertained At Umlendt Residence

Mrs Art Umlendt hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at 704 Leroy stress with cards and a buffer luncheon. Attendees included Mrs Albert Duer Mr Wolf Davenport Mrs James Lee Mrs August Avesing Mrs D E Reinsager Mrs Charles Miller and Charles Erdman plus their husbands after the slag party at the Elks home.

Mmdlandt Art Umlendt Leroy Stress Albert Duer Wolf Davenport James Lee August Avesing D. E. Reinsager Charles Miller Charles Erdman Elks Home

Mrs. J. R. Hanley Celebrated on 86th Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keasey hosted at Innisfal on the Mississippi for Mrs. J. R. Hanley's 86th birthday. A light luncheon followed by social time. she received a large birthday cake with candles. Guests included Mrs. Harry Otto, Mrs. Frank Ashcraft, Mrs. Sarah Schenck, Miss Elizabeth Greiner, Mrs. Meta Eaton, Mrs. A. F. Critz and Mrs. A. J. Binley.

Charles Keasey Innisfal Mississippi Hanley J. R. Hanley Harry Otto Frank Ashcraft Sarah Schenck Elizabeth Greiner Meta Eaton A. F. Critz A. J. Binley

Illinois Couples Wed by Local Ministers

Agnes Vavra and Walter W Gatzke, both of Sterling, Ill, were married Saturday afternoon at the Park Avenue Methodist church parsonage with Rev. Clifton H. Hiller officiating. The groom works at a local plant and the couple will reside in Sterling. Also Saturday, Anna Noon of Sterling and Orville Hastings of Rock Falls exchanged vows at the Grace Lutheran church parsonage, with Rev. Leland H. Lesher presiding. The couple was attended by Delight Noon.

Illinois Nisters Agnes Vavra Walter W Gatzke Sterling, Ill Park Avenue Methodist Church Clifton H.’ Hiller Gatzke Sterling Grace, Lutheran Church Anna Noon Orville Hastings Rock Falls Leland H. Lesher Miss Delight Noon

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Mrs. McFarland Jubilee A. d. Fuller Barper House Tri-City J. 2.Thomas Rock Island Chase Music Studios Charlotte Braun Phillip Fagan Amalia Schmidt Gobble Fairbanks Lucille Steinmetz George Chase Miss Braun Mr. Fagan Honees Iowa University Wilma Altenbernd Wilma Atbanhe Miss Cottrell Loretta Cottrell East Sixth Street Totey Detroit Windsor Ontario Can Piltsburgh Washington, D. C Blue Ridge Mountains Pittsburgh Mee Michael Manjoine Margaret Fagan Nebraska Fremont Neb Weed Park Eva Schlemmer Henry Schlemmer Arthur Miller Tillie Veter Margaret Schlemmer Mary Frelymark Eddie Freymark Carl Beatty George Mentink Dave McConnaha Harry Brown John Will Fred Schuessler Mike Schuessler Paalid Mary Houvenagle Geo. Kranz & Son East Second St Grau Maxson Town Ave Cope Colette Don Ti Esavire Feaures H.C. Hucke Miss Pierce AH. R. Piercy Beatrice Healey Silver Shower A. C. Springborn J. B. Laucamp Parsonage Waibe One Wigan Miss Nash Geo. M. Wittich Funeral] Home Thus, F. Beveridge Floyd A. Downey Geo. M. Wittich Geo. M. Witich Funers Cedar Street Women's Benefit Association Maccabee Hall First Methodist Church E. E. Baker Muscatine Ad Clus Geneva Golf and Country Club Ladies’ Aid Society Grace Lutheran Churesy Harry Leedy AL J. Lindley Tone Lady Elks the Elks Ang Genoa-Golfland Colnege Rebekah Lodge No. 27
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