Tommy Hocke Tri-Recital Impresses Fairbanks Chapel Crowd
Tommy Hocke son of Lyle J. Hocke of 215 West Eleventh presented a piano violin and marimba xylophone recital at Fairbanks chapel. The program featured four piano numbers, violin pieces, and marimba selections with family and friends from Muscatine attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hocke
Lyle J. Hocke
West Eleventh Street
Fairbanks Chapel
Roy Fairbanks
Muscatine
Tommy
Ruth Romann
Paul Welk
James Whitcomb Riley
Charles Richard
Mabel Appel
L. J. Hocke
Mary Esther
Margret Jean Southall
A. C. Springborn
Ruth Springborn
Bill Maeglin
Warren Terry
Beethoven
MacLachlan
Dittersdorf
St. Mary’s
Miss Springborn
Miss Appel
Mrs. Springborn
Vinton Girl to Marry Fedale McIntosh at Rock Island
Miss Lillian Showalter of Vinton will wed Fedale McIntosh son of Mr and Mrs A B McIntosh of Oskaloosa at the First Methodist church parsonage in Rock Island with Rev Ernest J Campbell officiating. Attendants include Mrs Rex Piercy Miss Maxine Showalter J V Morris Lynn and William Kaeberle and Leota Patricia Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Fedale McIntosh
Lillian Showalter
A. B. McIntosh
Oskaloosa
First Methodist Church
Rock Island
Ernest J. Campbell
Rex Piercy
West Liberty
Maxine Showalter
J. V. Morris
West
Columbia
McIntosh
Oskaloosa High School
Dorothy Bryant Honored at Fruitland Birthday Party
Miss Dorothy Bryant of Fruitland was the birthday honoree at a party hosted by her grandmother Mrs. John Pauly at 1091 New Hampshire Street. Guests enjoyed music and dancing with prizes for high and consolation scores won by Aleta Shoultz and Charles Swick. honors also given to Helen Thomas and Danny McAage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bryant
Fruitland
John Pauly
New Hampshire Street
Marshfield
Helen
Marie Thomas
Aleta Shoultz
Eunice Bramble
Florence
Dorothy
Virgie Bryant
Robert Rowland
Walter Moore
Charles Swick
Robert Holliday
Melvin Foster
John Bryant
Danny McGrath
Fruit Cake Preservation Hint From Old Household Guide
A vintage tip advises wrapping fruit cake in a cloth dampened with vinegar to keep it moist. For long storage of several months a boiled frosting is suggested as a protective coating.
Four Generations Attend DUV Flag Day Party
Four generations descended from a Civil War veteran attended a Flag Day gathering hosted by the Daughters of Union Veterans at Mrs. Margaret Allen’s home on West Wirth Street. The event featured a flag salute, songs, readings, a flag-themed contest, and tea with mint favors and silk flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Allen
West Wirth Street
Lucretia Christy
Myrtles Camp
van Camp
Ada Talkington
Columbia
George Washington
Coralyn Bierman
Marjorie Wowser
Pauline Olive Beardsley
Sarah Craddock
B&tte Frye
Betty Talkington
Allen
Martha class social at Park Avenue church hosts
Mrs Helen Klebe with Mrs Fanny Smith entertain the Martha class of Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church Friday night at the Klebe home. Eleven members attend and refreshments are served. Next meeting July 12 at Mrs Elizabeth Murdock rural route 3. W F W hears convention reports as Norma Totman named new department president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Klebe
Martha
Fanny Smith
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Klebe
Elizabeth Murdock
Perry
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Norma Totman
Ft. Dodge
Plan Bridal Theme for Phinindosas Meeting
The June meeting of the New Era Phinindosa club will be held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Oliver Bently's home. Members will share bridal colors during roll call. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs. Bently Mrs. Arnold Peterson and Mrs. George Grimm and her daughter Marvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phinindosas
New Era Phinindosa Club
Oliver Bently
Bently
Arnold Peterson
George Grimm
Marvel
When Washing Refrigerator
Cleaning tip notes using warm water and baking soda to wipe down interior surfaces. The method helps remove odors and grime from shelves and walls.
Striped Bathing Suit Ad Promotes Flattering Diagonal Lines
An attractive bathing suit uses diagonal stripes to Slim and elongate. The design emphasizes two striking color contrasts while remaining conservative in style. The yarn is sea and sun resistant and suitable for this model. Printed sewing directions are available by calling The Journal office.
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Journal
Mrs. S. G. Stein Heads West End Fortnightly Club
Mrs. S. G. Stein was elected president of the West End Fortnightly Literary Club at the annual officers’ election held at the YWCA. Vice president is Mrs. Jennie Day, secretary Miss Sarah Marie Cook, and treasurer Mrs. Robert Richards. The term ends the season. meetings resume in September with new yearbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Stein
West End
Jennie Day
Sarah Marie Cook
Robert Richards
Best Washing Compound for the Refrigerator Use
After soda scrubbing, rinse with clean water and wipe dry the porcelain surfaces. Follow with a final polish to restore shine and remove residue.
Three Occasions Noted With Party at John Hall Home
A Friday night surprise party at 1014 Oakland Drive celebrated the ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, the twenty first wedding date of Mr. and Mrs. George Koenigsaecker, and a farewell for Mrs. Eva MacBeth who moves to Davenport for work relief. Bridge games honored guests with prizes to Mrs. Case, Edwin Weis, Mrs. Weis, Wallace Moore, and Mrs. Hall. A two course luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Oakland Drive
Hall
George Koenigsaecker
Eva MacBeth
Davenport
Bridge
William Case
Edwin Weis
Weis
Wallace Moore
MacBeth
Mrs. Mueller New Head of Rebekahs
Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 27 elected Helen Mueller noble grand and Catherine Miller vice grand at the annual officers meeting held Friday night in I O O F hall. Jessie Rhanor became treasurer and Mabel Battenhagen recording secretary with past noble grands voting on state assembly officers. Mrs Laura Kent of Gravity Indiana attended as a special visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mueller
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Catherine Miller
I O. O. F. Hall
Jessie Rhanor
Mabel Battenhagen
State Assembly
Noble
Laura Kent
Gravity
Mrs Crow Hosts Postnuptial Courtesy for Sister
Mrs Walter Crow of 128 Walter Street entertained at a postnuptial courtesy for her sister Mrs Edwin Tracy formerly Edith Freeman. The pink and white luncheon featured gifts and decorations. First prize went to Mrs Tracy, second to Ruth Paul, consolation to Dorothy Paul.
Local clubs schedule meetings in June and June changes
The Royal Neighbor Sunshine club plans a picnic at Musser park Tuesday at 5 30 PM. The Woman's Benefit association meets Monday at 7 45 PM in Maccabee hall. Fairview Friendly club moves its meeting from June 26 to Wednesday June 19 at Mrs. A E Oostendorp's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
Musser Park
Woman's Benefit Association
Maccabee Hall
Fairview Friendly Club
A. E. Oostendorp
Garden clubs to stage garden glimpses at flower show
Civic groups will enter garden glimpses at the Muscatine Garden club spring flower show next Wednesday and Thursday at First Presbyterian church basement. Three Des Moines judges will rate exhibits across divisions for Annuals Perennials and Roses Shrubs Vines with strict container and labeling rules and a small admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
First Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Harvey P. Gardner
W. J. Cameron
Rufus L. Chase
George Hermann
K. P. Hall
Grace Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Mrs. Elmer Schwartz Hosts Card Club Afternoon
Mrs. Elmer Schwartz of 817 Sycamore Street entertained a card club Friday afternoon. Five hundred was played with first prize to Mrs. Frank Fox, second to Mrs. Emma Randieman, and third to Mrs. Elmer Chapman. The group will meet in two weeks with Mrs. William Ahlf of East Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schwartz
Sycamore Street
Frank Fox
Emma Randieman
Elmer Chapman
William Ahlf
East Sixth Street
Fidelis Club Plans Illinois Hike and Wiener Roast
Young women of the Fidelis club of the YWCA plan a Monday night outing at Alice Nyenhuis home. They will meet at the Y and hike across the high bridge for the evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis Club
Illinois
Alice Nyenhuis
High Bridge
Old Stone Church Hosts First Event in 30 Years
The Old Stone Church north of Wild Cat Den state park welcomed New Era Y P S members for a Friday gathering hosted by the Grimm family. About 55 attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, a wiener roast, and a brief history led by Rev. Ernest A Lack, marking the church as a historic forerunner to current New Era activities. next meeting set for June 28 at the McCulloughs in Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Cat den State Park
New Era Young People’s Society
Old Church
Miss Arline
Gerald Grimm
D. A. Grimm
Heinrich Kemper
George Grimm
Lack
Jacob Brei
Iris McCullough
John McCullough
Grand Street
Muscatine
New Era
Arline
Edward Grimm
Walter Grimm
Widner and Halberg Planned to Wed in Rock Island
Miss Wilma Widner of 301 East Fourth street and LeMoyne Halberg of 606 Cedar street are to be married tonight in Rock Island. The couple had a marriage license issued in Rock Island on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Widner
L. Halberg
East Fourth Street
LeMoyne Halberg
Cedar Street
Rock Island
Miss Mentink Is Bride of George Barton
Hazel Mentink and George Barton married at 1126 Logan street in a spring ceremony officiated by Rev. Leland H. Lesher. Attendants included Anna Pagel and Raymond Bryant. The couple plans a weekend Davenport trip and residence at 316 West Fourth Street. Mrs. Barton is Muscatine High School alumna. Barton works for Roach and Musser Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mentink
Logan Street
Hazel
George Barton
Anna Barton
Muscatine
Leland H. Lesher
Grace Lutheran Church
Anna Pagel
Raymond Bryant
Davenport
Barton
West Fourth Street
Muscatine High School
Bartton
Roach and Musser Company
Post-Nuptial Courtesy Honoring Mrs. Porschke
Mrs. Charles H. Porschke hosts a post nuptial courtesy at her Rock Island home for eighteen guests. Miss Gertrude Weimann and Miss Anna Havemann co hostesses with pastel pink and white decor, court whist prizes, and gifts for the bride including a pink and white chest.
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Charles H. Porschke
Twenty-third Avenue
Rock Island
Marie Sylvester
Gertrude Weimann
West Fifth Street
Anna Havemann
Henry Drewes
Meta Wickers
Louise Havemann
Expressman
Robert Guthrie
Harold Weber
William Mills
Elmer Quandt
Henry Martin
Leo Hart
William Moots
Helena Haefner
Ida Schmidt
Rosabelle Korschot
Florence Koester
Meta Wichers
Dorothy Wichers
Louise
Anna Havemannn
Anna Milas
Hattie Schlichting
Kennth Wagners Visit Muscatine For Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wagner of Ames visited Muscatine Friday night with Mrs Rose Snider the mother of Mrs Wagner. The Wagners celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Mrs Wagner formerly Ruth Snider wed in the First Methodist church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
George M. Wittich Funeral Home Calendar Request
Church lodge and social announcements accepted for free in this Saturday calendar. Copy must arrive by noon of the preceding day. George M. Wittich Funeral Home 210 212 Cedar St coordinates notice space for organizations.
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George M. Wittich Funeral Home
Modern Funeral Service Promises Comprehensive Care
A fully arranged funeral home offers the latest furnishings and departments with advanced vehicles and methods up to date. It provides extensive services at the hour when families seek comfort, delivering efficiency and character in a complete package.
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Tommy Hocke
Cmom Big
Herouveen Invincible
St. Bernard
Billy Mintons
Trenton
N. J
Billy
Mrs. Mueller
Rebekahs
Muscatine Tailoring CO
East Second St
By Helen Welshimer
Old Stone Church
McColm’s
McColm
Miss Mentink
C. H. Porschke
George MM. Wittich Funeral Home
Cedar St
Pocahontas
Redman Hall
Odd Fellows Lodge
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Lotus Club
Harold Strause
Roselawn Avenue
A. B. Kensington Society
Floyd Scott
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