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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

11

Toolesboro Good Will Club Hosts Day at Home of Hiller

Community notices from Wapello Iowa detail multiple club activities and personal moves. Guests gathered at Mrs LaVerne Hiller’s farm near Grandview after her spring move. Other items include Up-to-Dates, Kensington club gatherings, property sales to Ray Durbin of Oakville, and local scout and Epworth League events. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Arms. Various visits and educational plans noted for local residents.

Kensington Eld Jesse Paxson Kensington Club D. S. Cooper Burlington E. J. Woodburn Neil Paxson Kensington Harley Wegz South Main Street Ray Durbin Oakville Wagg Dardin William Kendrick Bruce White Worth Wapelia Ross Smith E.R. Winter Town City Wapello Mary Jean Winter Lola Mae Ohlwein Joline Torbert Barbara Hook Martha Daily Jerry Deiht Patricia Nellie Wilson Epworth League Anual Institute Mt. Pleasant C. C. Smith Wallace Arms R. J. Arms Jean Smith R. V. Cover Cover Nora Springs Buck Island Josephine Cooper Wiliam Sillick A. R Morledge Harmony Minn

Pike Lassies Form Rally Day Plans

Pike Lassies 4 H club met at leader Helen Norris home to plan Rally Day in Muscatine on Saturday. Attendees included Theodora Neff Martha Neff Margaret Swickard Jamnita Carter Hose Goldsberry Elaine Elder Ruth Esther Doris Virginia Cozad Blanche Heizer Loretta Longstreth Mrs Cozad Mrs Longstreth Mrs Carter and Mrs Norris. Also news of Peter C Hart death in Davenport after years of local business. Dora Klopp returns with Ed Cannell family from Detroit for summer.

Helen Norris Muscatine Theodora Maretha Neff Margaret Swickard Jamnita Carter Hose Goldsberry Elaine Elder Ruth Esther Doris Virginia Cozad Blanche Heizer Loretta Longstreth Cozad Longstreth Peter C. Hart Davenport Hart Dora Klopp Ed Cannell Detroit D. Weaver Gliman C. Blark Blue Island Margutrite Kirchner

Philathea Class Meeting at Nichols House

The Philathea class met at Nina Quimby's home Tuesday evening with Mary Housely assisting. Helen Norvis led the business and Nina Quimby led the devotion. Marguerite Kirchner spoke on Great Fathers of the Nation. A social hour followed as rock and fiddle sticks played. Attendees included Mesdemes e Kellogg Frances Billick Lillian Earl Erdine Kruse Lillian Blood Esse Swayson Mrs Jac Kard Alta Wilson Mary Housely Marguerite Kirchner Helen Norris Nina Quimby.

Tipton Fe deral Building to Open for Post Office

Tipton's new federal building will be turned over to government officials this week. The Tipton post office moves from the Masonic temple to the Sixth Street location on Monday morning. The $67,000 structure houses the post office, postmaster's office, vaults, rest rooms, a large war room, and a basement hosting Farm Bureau offices and inspector's rooms. The local staff includes P. T. Belgard as postmaster and R. J. Tracy as assistant postmaster among others.

Tipton Tipton Masonic Temple Sixth and Cedar Sixth Street Federal Lynt Street Cedar County Farm Bureau Farm EH. L. Carlson M. L. Biggs H. W. Fields W. J. Melson L. A. Smath R. H. Shaffer R. W. Handley F. J. Melson

Rees Family Holds Sixteenth Annual Reunion at Columbus Chautauqua Park

The Rees family met for their sixteenth annual reunion at the cabin in Columbus Chautauqua park. J. J. Jenkins presided and was elected president. Ralph Rees became vice president and Elizabeth Davis treasurer. Children sang and spoke. a basket dinner followed by ice cream and cake. Many relatives attended from Crawfordsville, Washington, Muscatine, Ainsworth, and nearby towns. The next reunion is set for the third Thursday in June, 293%.

Columbus Junction Rees Columbus Chautauqua Park J. J. Jenkins Ralph Rees Crawfordsville Elizabeth 4. Davis Elmer |Jones Mavis |Davis Marie Rees Hugh Jones Kenneth Rees Newton Davis Rol Davis Wyman Evan I. Rees Ross Davis Donald Rowland Rees Howell Rees Henry Rees Oliver Rees Charles

Sunday School Program at Atalissa Church

The Atalissa Sunday school presented a program led by Leota Staley with Genevieve Oepping and Fern Staley performing a duet Glory Be to the Father and When Jesus Blessed the Children. Music, readings, prayers, pantomime The Ruling Powers, and children's songs were featured with Alma Staley and Fern Staley among those performing. A community song and band concert Tuesday night was supervised by Rev Dieter. The missionary society met at Mrs. G. A. Arnold's home with a year‑end summary. Garth and Elizabeth Fiderlein returned from Fairfield for college.

Malissa Atelissa Chris Uan Telring Leota Staley Genevieve Oepping Fern Staley Grace Stanley Phelps Jesus Twiis van Horn Grace Phelps Childrens Jesus Way Marshall Stewart Carnet Sala Fern.Staley Tong Alma Staley Pearl Merchant Bred Evans Rodney Hadley Genevieve Depping Tabreaux Benediction Atalisse Mause Jany Dieter Zion Lutheran Church Junior Canney Colfax Missionary Society of the Christian Church G. A. Arnold van Horn Jess van Horn William Nachbaur Martha DeVore Vinnie Conklin Charles Staley Bertha King Merjorie King Garth Fiderlein Elizabeth Fiderlein Fairfield

West Branch Bible School enrolls seventy students

West Branch hosts a vacation Bible school directed by Rev. J B Gable with 70 pupils enrolled and a public program planned for Sunday evening June 19. Assistants include Mrs A K Zalesky Mrs Mildred Shrader and others. Alice Gill conducts music Barbara Rummells is pianist Ruth Guthrie recreation leader Ira Larson leads band concerts with weekly performances on main streets and summer programs. Local business men sponsor free motion pictures and band concerts on Wednesday and Saturday evenings during midsummer.

West Branch Methodist and Friends J. B. Gable Gable A. K. Zalesky Mildred Shrader J. P. Gable Corrinne Layman Elizabeth Edgerton Linna Sayles Alice Gill Barbara Rummells Ruth Guthrie Ira Larson Rummells

Bunker Funeral Services Held in Tipton Cemetery

Funeral services for Reymond Bunker, former Tipton resident, were conducted at the family home in Minneapolis and officiated by Pastor William Crossley of the Tipton M E church. Interment followed in the Tipton Mason cemetery. Survived by sister Bertha Butler Davis of Tipton, sister of the late P Bunker former Cedar County sheriff.

Tipton Reymond Bunker Minneapolis Bunker Reva William Crossley Tipton M

Sweetland Plans to Present Cantata for Children

Rehearsals are underway for a cantata by Ray Cantata titled Truths by the Wayside to be performed at the Sweetland church Sunday morning at 9:40. About 40 children participate. baptism of children precedes the cantata and several special musical numbers are planned.

Sweetland Ray Sweetland Church A. Bruce Minear Chicago

Mixed Hardware Ad Fragment Figures Prices and Brands

Fragmentary ad copy lists undecipherable decoration and paint items with价格s. Mentions Prusbureh Wallhide 4aft-toned finishes and a Schmidt brand, promising better prices and a “nice roll” of chocolate items. The illegible text blocks clear product names and exact details.

Pageant planned for West Liberty centennial

West Liberty marks 100 years with a centennial week starting June 26 featuring a historical pageant, family reunions, open houses, church services, and a parade. A 200 plus cast, directed by C F McDowell, will perform episodes from the town's past at the fairgrounds amphitheater, including the first wedding, Carnegie Library cornerstone, and Civil War era events.

West Liberty Phelps West Branch Iowa City Springdale Calhoun Calhoun Street Court of Honor C. F. McDowell Cincinnati Wapsie Enos Nyce Skliman Harper'’s Blaine Logan Grimes Ettigy Carnegie Library

Social Club Meets at Conesville With Mrs Leonard Adams

Conesville Mrs Leonard Adams entertained the Social club at her home Thursday for a birthday celebration of Mrs Eldred Maxwell who received gifts. Guests included Mrs Verle Chown Mrs Paul MacGill Mrs Q W Solomon Mrs Eldred Maxwell and others. The day featured quilt block piecing and a potluck lunch. Lloyd Babbitt to host next meeting on June 23. Ice cream social date shifted to July 13 due to scheduling conflicts.

Conesville Leonard Adams Eldred Maxwell Verle Chown Paul MacGill Q. W. Solomon Derleen Lloyd Babbitt Rex* Johnson Lela Gochting Social Toteliven Oy Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Harry Brenmaman Nichols

Mrs Edna Martin Formerly of West Liberty Dies

Sayre Oklahoma reports the death of Mrs Edna Martin past 80 at her Sayre home after years in Okla. She previously lived with her husband in West Liberty and was once an expressman at the Rock Island office.

Edna Martin West Liberty Sayre Oklo Rock Island Express

Churches at West Liberty Present Children’s Programs

West Liberty churches schedule special services and children’s programs Sunday morning. First Methodist Episcopal plays host with 9:30 Sunday school and a 10:30 service led by Mrs. Hubert Wilson. Presbyterian Church hosts Children’s Day at 10, with 9:45 Sunday school. Church of Christ sermon by Rev. Frank W. Sutton on Redeeming the Time at 10:45, with 9:48 Sunday school and Christian Endeavor at 6:43.

West Liberty Tne Unuoren First Methodist Episcopal Church Hubert Wilson the Presbyterian Church Frank W. Sutton Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Society

Redmen Eagles Tilt Set After Rain Delay Tonight

The Muscatine Eagles versus Redmen basketball game, postponed by rain, will resume tonight at 8:15 under Oregon street floodlights. Announced by Albert Barry, league president, the test event follows earlier postponement. Also noted is probate notice from Muscatine County about the Margaretha Petersen will hearing set for July 7 in the district court.

Muscatine Eagles Redmen Oregon Albert Barry Muscatine County Clark District Court Margaretha Petersen Muzcatine Jane Jackson

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Good Will Club of Toolesboro Pike Usse Junction Park Atalissa R. Bunker George Masonholder Methodist, Episcopal Church Va. Bloomquist Bloomauist M. D. Dicks S.A. Dwinell D. Roundy William Hapft Lloyd Hartt Faust Masenherder Ross Masenholder James Gage Robert Hynes Columbus City Cemetery Via Union Club Mae Kemp Katé Hesertson Lois Schlichting Leena Goode Evelyn Duncan Will Andreas William Link Sabula Vernon Story Sebula B.C. Story W. W. Adderson Hannibal, Mo R. G. Kei Ollie Shearer George Burns Ozarks Mrs. H. W. Sargant Oskalcasa Lester Bill H. A. Bill Boston Mass Boston Seminary of Theology Ed van Zandt Tucson Ariz Sylvanus van Zandt van Zandt Sarah Varney Lee Barry Muscaline Journal’s We Can Welding Co Mulberry Modern Electric Co Ee Second St Bear Cat Hammer Mills J. I Case Hay Machinery Bowser & Sample Stitt's Chiropractic Health Service Second Flove Hershey Northern Gravel Company Bowser Spurgeon’s Glasgow Tailors Tus Co Sown Ave Muscatina Elmer George Piris Sui soRins Rand Schmidt East Tenth Joy East 7Th Mulberry Ave Jehring Asa-W. OR East F. Wes Monroe St Tagbe East 7Th BABY Hundred Ashton T. H. Ashton Town Jamesway New Hampshire Eva Mae Ashton Lucas Street Duncan Alrec Olson Ender Son Sue Wendt Canton Maplethorne’s Sherman Dankert’s East Second Montgomery Ward Go City C_ CO, Hakes & Co West Hill John F. Thomson Jack Wilson W. H. Thomson Dale Wyith A-L Inquire Broak St T. B. Burroughs Cails Fruitland and Downey Boone Wrecking Co Marlberry Ave West Jefferson School C. C. Hakes & CQ Emerson Hinner Walter Williams Grandview Motors U3 Saxeath Mississippi Valley Gardens Montpelier Harmony Mall East Second Street Beis Ah Ina Mae's Redman Hall Chamber of Commerce V. Walter Stark, Lape Julea Warner West Fourth A. Beisner Fifth Plymouth Chevrolet George Hudson FORD Gapdaan Cat Spencer Sheet Eagles
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