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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

9

Mrs Phelps 82 Taken in Death Funeral Tuesday

Mrs Anne Phelps 82 died at 2 a m Sunday at the home of her son Howard north of Springdale on the Phelps homestead after five weeks of declining health She was born March 20 1858 in Cedar county and spent most of her life there She taught school in Nebraska before marrying W A Phelps December 2 1878 in West Liberty She was reared a Quaker but later belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church Her survivors include five of seven children George A Phelps West Branch Howard L Phelps Springdale Louis C Phelps Grinnell Herbert P Phelps Minneapolis and Mrs B F Colbert Seattle nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren Burial will be in Springdale cemetery Memorial services Tuesday morning at the Phelps home and local churches held by Rev Gale and Rev Guthrie Pallbearers listed.

West Liberty Anne Phelps Howard Phelps Springdale Phelps Cedar County Ahee Corners Springdale Township Indian Territory Nebraska W. A. Phelps J. Madison William Methodist Episcopal Church Tacoma Wash Order of Eastern Star Phelps Farm George A. Phelps West Branch Howard L. Phelps Louis C. Phelps Grinnell Herbert P. Phelps Minneapolis BP. F. Colbert Seattie S. C. Snider Funers Gale Taylor Guthrie Friends Church Springydale L. E. Lewis Eye Walter Fogg West Li Carr Todd Leonard Kingsbury Lee Millett

Vacation School at Junction Opens Tuesday

Vacation school begins Tuesday in the basement of the Methodist Episcopal church from 9 to 11 30 a m. The annual Gazette picnic is set for Friday June 24 at Columbus Chautauqua park with participants named including Annie Rooney W A Davis J K Helmi cx and Isaac Stone among others.

Summons Junction Methodist Episcopal Church Columbus Chautauqua Park Annie Rooney W. & Davis J. K. Helmicx Isaac Stone Ars J. Lewis Mrs A Law Elizabeth Fisher Washington, D. C Washington J. C. Ramsdale Alhambra Cali C. S. Ramsdale Columbus City Pearl Colton Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Lie Harlan Larry Colton Dorothy Ann Merle R. 3 Curtis Miss Net= jie Eugene and Reiley Raleigh N. C Carl Curtis North Carolina Laricultural College Blanch Jones

Guest Day Program Planned by Cone M. E. Ladies' Aid

The Cone M. E. Ladies' Aid plans a guest day in the church Wednesday with hostesses Mrs. Clarence Coffin Mrs. McKinley Buser Mrs. R. V. Wolford Mrs. Oscar Brennie and Mrs. Aldon Max Well and Mrs. Joe Ginole. Members may bring guests and enjoy the event.

Cone M. E. Ladies’ Aid

Standing Committees of Study Club Announced

Letts Mrs Robert Barnes president of the Letts Study club named standing committees for the year. Program chair Mrs Ulric Lintner with members Ernst Lieberknecht Adelia Letts and Earl Wilson. Serial chaired by Mrs Wilmot Hendrix with Hildebrand McCalm and Lee. Hostess chaired by Mrs Clifford Aten with Dickerson Crist and Fry. Membership chaired by Mrs Kenneth Daman with Liebbe Turkin. Library chaired by Mrs H J Austin with Eland Dodder and Robertson. Parliamentarian Mrs c Turkington. Turnor Federated cub sponsor Mrs Roscoe Eligson. Cancer control Archie Hunter and Dale Wi. Conservation Mrs John and Downer. Towel Mrs M K Chambers. Club woman Miss Mary Cashman. officers include vice president Mrs Kenneth Dallman secretary Mrs T L Eland treasurer Mrs J L Hildebrand.

Letts Robert Barnes Letts Study Club Ulric Lintner Ernst Lieberknecht Adelia Letts Earl Wilson Wilmot Hendrix J. L. Hildebrand Kenneth McCalm Donald Lee Clifford Aten H. J. Austin T. £. Eland Merle‘Dodder Max Robertson C. Turkington Turnor Federated Roscoe Eligson Cancer ‘Control Archie Hunter Dale Wi John L. E. Downer M. K. Chambers Mary Cash

Nichols Kensington Social at Cedar Rapids Home

Nichols Kensington and companions spent Friday afternoon in Cedar Rapids visiting Mrs. Walter Cullins. They dined at Killian tea room and enjoyed a social afternoon at the Cullins home. Hostesses were Mrs. Cullins Alberta Kelly and Helen Borchardt. Nearby visits included Mrs. Albert Quimby and others from Davenport Illinois City guests and a Philothea class meeting for Nina Quimby on June 7 with Marty Housley assisting.

Michols Ihe Ketesington Walter Cullins Cedar Rapids Killian Cullins Cudlins Alberta Kelly Helen Borchardt Rapids Albert Quimby Cedar Rapi Mattie Schutte William Mary Gillesall Illinois City George Sutton H. M. Peterson Ronald Ocjen Oskalonsa Washington Floyd Kirchner Loretta Borgstadt Sweek Chicago Philothea M. E. Church Nina Quimby Marty Housley

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Ellen Morrow

Funeral services for Mrs Ellen Morrow were held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev C B Larson of Grandview Iowa and Rev B R D Simmons. The Reverand Mrs Larson sang In the Garden The Old Rugged Cross and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere with Mrs Omer Keller

Illinois City Ellen Morrow Methodist Episcopal Church C. B. Larsoni Grandview Br.d. Simmons Larson Old Rugged Cross Isle of Somewhere Omer Keller

Richards Still in Serious Condition From Fall Injuries

Richards of Dear Moscow remains in Mercy hospital Iowa City in critical condition after a fall on May 29. The report notes visitors and attendees at nearby gatherings, with multiple names and family relations listed among the local community. Burial was in the Illinois City cemetery.

West Liberty Herbert Richards Moscow Mercy Hospital Iowa City J. E. Showalter Vinton Fedale McIntosh Maxine Show Harry Peterson Lonnie Lee Peterson Minerva Crees Denver Colo Muriel King Hancock Weels Rodger Brown Eva. Tyler Ethel Tyler Ariria Marie Tyler R. E. Duffield E. A. .Mertin Mersh Blanchard Frank Faywiler Vernon Tyler Guy Tyler Illinois City Cemetery

Alumni Banquet Celebrates Grandview High Graduates

An alumni banquet at Grandview High School honored members of the graduating classes from 1908 to 1932. Mrs Mildred Bieri presided with a two course banquet served by the Jades Bible class and Kings Daughters. A musical program and welcome by Mrs Bieri followed by Fay Dean Jackson's response highlighted the evening. Officers were elected: Marion Wibber president Russell Gast vice president Jancis Bennichsen secretary treasurer Mabel Kemp Lucille Smylie corresponding secretaries. Attendees listed include graduates from 1908 through 1932 and spouses from Grandview Letts Muscatine Columbus Junction and East Moline among others.

Grandview Mildred Bieri Bo Anocal Grandview High School King's Daughters Mildred Bier Fay Dean Jackson Marion Wibber Russel Gast Jancis Bennichsen Mabel Kemp Lucille Smylie Letts Allie Stineman Genevieve Dunphy Panny Rutler Ruth Cocklin Grandyse Anna Wier Ivi Rexroth Bes T Paul Conner Wapesito Bernice Krahl Grand. Hey Ethylle Rexroth Muscatne Marvel Wiele Faithe Shellabarger Conesville Myrle Bugler Fredonia Hazel Shey Graney Sing Ratty Usvating Helen Kemp Paul Schafer Columbus Junction Everett Rexroth East Moline Clifford Allen Lets Milo Wiele Roxye Buster Wapelio John Dill Grancis Wiele Paul Rexroth Orville Fisher Muscatine Merle Krahl Wapeley James Buster Archer Marion Wibbes Harold Pine Warren Martin Ruth Lila Cocklin Perry Greve Moline Livya Werner Genevieve McGrew Lrtts Deine Stineman Sheldahil Delpice Graham Henry Bartenhagen Lawrence Thompson Marie Bartenhagen Glen Reeed Paul Rows Francis Bernichsen Ronald Cross Grandae John Rexroth East Moling I ™ Owasa

Bay Village Finds Unity Through Alfred Olson Pictures

A brief item notes Alfred Olson presents unity at Bay with a gallery of pictures titled Materials. The overlook highlights community cohesion and local artistry showcased in the Bay area.

Alfred Olson

Local Wedding at St Marys Church in Grandview

Miss Jurevitz and Harry Morse wed in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at St Marys Church rectory. Rev Father Leo V Kuebyich presided. Attending couples include Mr and Mrs Woodrow Tobias and many residents from Grandview Letts Wapello and nearby towns with guests listed.

Wees Josephine Joan Sure Newell Avenue Karty T Marge East Third Street St. Mary's Church Leo V. Kuebyich Woodrow Tobias

Delta Alphas Plan Picnic in Wapello Tuesday

Delta Alphas of Wapello plan a picnic supper Tuesday evening at Miss Marian McDill's country home. Members bring a covered dish, sandwiches, and table service. The item also notes various local visits, summer plans, and social events involving area residents and guests.

Delta Alphas of Wapello Marian McDill L. J. Schrady Cedar Falls Schrady University of Town Bessie’ Bates Tri-Deck Bridge Club R. V. Caver H. EB. Hoover Marian Bates Cover Florence Winder Women's Foreign Missionary Society A. J. Williamson Lloyd Tennant Dr. McCullough Wilbur Drake City of Boone, Is Wapelio Jessie Gardner Rex Miller Dakota Henry Miler Allan Stuart Troy Harry Schneider Schneider H. J. Hobar Beverly Kills Calif H. O. Weaver William New York City Europe Hobar England Sweden

Local social notes and family travels through Nevada Iowa

Schloss of Nevada invited weekend guest Jimmy Cover left with Miss Bernice Braur for Fayetteville Arkansas to travel with Dr and Mrs Virgil Cover toward Mexico and other destinations. Mrs Cover is Brauer’s sister and Clarence Brauer visited Milwaukee then California. Mrs Leonard Hutchison and daughter Della go to Iowa City for adenoids and tonsils removal. Zelda and Lloye Mel Elbinney return from Waterloo. John Russell Sol Maddox family attend Dixon funeral. Ladies Aid of Fairview to host ice cream social and quilt sale in church parlors.

California Leonard Hutchison Della Iowa City Waterton Virginia Zelda Lloye MelElbinney Waterloo John Russell Sol Maddox Joan Flossie Arthur Maddox Dixon Iil Ladies Aid of Fairview

Mrs Opel Speaks at Cranston Study Club Meet

Mrs Opel of Muscatine spoke on vase styles and arrangements at a Friday meeting hosted by Mrs R C Fry. Mrs Robert Brown and Miss Hilda Owens of Conesville and Mrs Clark Shelbarger sang. Junior club members were entertained at tea with rainbow candles, cut glass roses, and peonies in the Ham.

Lois Walters Eri Kenneth McColm Ps Yy, Willey Stanley Eugene Charles David West Sixth Street Muscatine

Fifty Years Ago Today Muscatine Notes And Events

Fifty years ago today the Mike Kelly touring with the Richards circus arrived from Rock Island. Twenty five years ago today thirty one students graduated from Muscatine High School at the Grand Theater with Dr. W S Norton presenting diplomas. Ten years ago today Elks attended the Ottumwa state convention as Arthur Gmilardt and John Callahan were noted attendees. Glen Epperly hosted a strawberry supper on Friday evening and Miss Dorothy Ruth Epperly a local high school student who rooms at the Willey home joined them for the weekend.

Mike Kelly Richards Circus Rock Island Fevee Muscatine High School Grand Theater W. S. Norton Presi Dent Board of Education New Era Arthur Gmilardt John ¥. Callahan Ottumwa Glen Epperly Dorothy Ruth Epperly

Aunt Het ry Robert Quillen remark on bald head

Fragmentary quotation shows Aunt Het and Robert Quillen discussing a man with a bald head. Readable lines hint at humorous social commentary but lack full context or clear event.

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