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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1933

Page

4

Flag Staff Presented to Rotary by Y W C A Girl Reserves

A flag staff was presented Friday to Muscatine Rotary representatives A J Magnus and John Ficken by Girl Reserves from the YWCA camp. Miss Mildred Snider led the ceremony at the camp hut with singing. The event followed a 6 pm dinner for the guests and included remarks by Mr Ficken and a flag ceremony involving all girls.

Rotary Muscatine Rotary Club A. J. Magnus John Ficken Mildred Snider Ficken O. L. Peck Girl Reserve Committee Lucy B. Milligan V. W Jean Gray Ruth Lotspiech

Baptist Y P U Banquet Set At First Baptist Church

The Baptist Young People's Union of the First Baptist church plans its annual banquet for Friday night June 23 at the church. Gil Miller, past president, will be toastmaster. Officers will be elected and Lakes Aid Society serves the dinner. Committees include Entertainment chaired by Wilma Altenbernd and others. Decorations led by Gretchen Korneman. Tickets by Alice Lindee and Vivien Johnson with several assistants.

The Baptist Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church Gil Miller Lakes’ Aid Society Wilma Altenbernd Beverly Clapp Edwynne Horst Ralph Hackett Burton Mark Menx Gretchen Korneman Elmer Steahr Dorothy Schoemaker Arthur Nyenhuis Mildred Petersen Alice Lindee Vivien Johnson Mabel Nash Dorothy Greenwald Ruth Schoemaker Ruby Green Robert Shantz

New Era Daily Vacation Bible School Closes

A large crowd gathered for closing exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible School at New Era Community Building. The seven day program featured songs memory verses and Bible quotes with expression displays and colored posters. Refreshments were sold by Phinindosa club women after the event. The school directed by Rev Ernest A Lack included Mrs Lack junior dept Rev Lack intermediate dept Miss Ida Mae Hetzler Miss Rita Mae Sau er and Mrs Alfred McGavock in art. Forty one students enrolled.

Daily Vacation Bible School New Era Phinindosa Club Ernest A. Lack Lack Ida Mae Hetzler Rita Mae Sauer Alfred McGavock

Miss Selma Huston to Be Wed in July

Engagement notices reach Morning Sun that Miss Selma Huston daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Huston now of Long Beach California will marry in July A party at her home featured a musical program and bridge The ceremony is planned at Wee Kirk O the Heather in Glendale California

Selma Huston T. J. Huston Long Beach Calif Miss Huston Heather Glendale

Relatives Honor Mrs Scott Sample At Shower

About 25 relatives surprised Mrs Scott Sample at a miscellaneous shower held Friday afternoon at 308 West Highth Street. Mrs Sample formerly Miss Virginia Eichenauer. Bridge provided entertainment with Mrs Roy Bowman taking high score and Mrs Conrad Pippett receiving the consolation prize. A two course luncheon followed.

Scott Sample West Highth Street Sample Virginia Eichenauer Bridge Roy Bowman Conrad Pippett

Gingham Girls Meet with Mrs McKeown at Lucas Street

The Gingham Girls bridge club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Laura McKeown’s Lucas street home. High score prize went to Mrs Helen Krueger, second to Mrs McKeown, and a special award to Miss Florence Dora. Lunch followed. Next Friday the club meets with Mrs Leona Toyne on Sherman street.

Gingham Girls McKeown Gingham Girls Bridge Club Laura McKeown Lucas Street Helen Krueger Florence Dora Leona Toyne Sherman Street

Wom en's Benefit to hold all-day Cedar River picnic

The Women's Benefit Association will host an all-day picnic at the Fred Vetter cottage on the Cedar River. Attendees meet at 902 Mulberry Avenue at 9:30 a.m. with transportation provided.

Fred Vetter Cedar River Women’s Benefit Association Vetter Mulberry Avenue

Lady Eagles Picnic at Weed Park Highlights Prizes and Cake

Twenty five Lady Eagles enjoyed a Thursday picnic at Weed Park with prizes awarded to Miss Imo Rosenfield and Mrs. Mabel Link. Mrs. Link donated a large lodge colored cake, while guests included Mrs. Nellie Mikesell and Mrs. Frieda Whitlock and her son Lloyd.

Weed Park Imo Rosenfield Mabel Link

Mrs Hawley Hosts Kensington Club Meeting

Mrs Ira Hawley entertained 10 United Brethren Kensington club members and one visitor at 507 East Sixth Street Friday afternoon. Lunch was served after the meeting and plans were made for a July 28 picnic before the group disbands for the summer.

Hawley A. B. Kensington Ira Hawley United Brethren Kensington Club East Sixth Street

Morning Sun Methodist Church Board Party

Morning Sun's executive board of the Methodist church held a guest day party in the church parlor with 75 attendees. Ethel Frisque of Chicago spoke on her world trip, with music by D Cooley and Sebert. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Timmons and Alma, Mrs. Ochiltree, Mrs. Mason, and Miss Small.

Morning Sun Methodist Church Board The Methodist Church W. G. Barr D. Cooley Sebert Ethel Frisque Chicago Zed Jarvis John Timmons Alma New London Netta Ochiltree Des Moines Fern Mason Mt. Union Berniece Small Wapelo

Four-H Officers Installed At State Convocation

Ames Iowa Four-H girls convened for a three day convention where new officers were installed. Geffrey of Greenfield Adair county was named president succeeding Ruth Bowman of Keokuk county. Other officers include Putzke Dayton Webster county vice president Nicholson Blairsburg Hamilton county secretary treasurer Hastings Jefferson Green historian. Installation by class officers included Bowman Depringer Mahaska county vice president Elva Brown Boone county secretary and Le Fever Muscatine county historian.

Convo Ames Viola Geffrey Greenfield Adair County Iowa Mahaska County Elva Brown Boone County Ruth le Fever Muscatine County

Guest Day Observed by Missionary Group at A J Greiner Home

The Women's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. A J Greiner 1318 Park Drive. Forty seven attended as Mrs P W Francis reported finances and Mrs A D R Howe was elected treasurer while Mrs Francis vacations in Denver. Charles Richard offered piano solos with Mrs Leonard Weter singing, a skit Rosalie by Mr Richard Ruth Ryan and Alice Lindee, and refreshments were served. A July meeting was scheduled with August skipped.

A. J. Greiner Park Drive Women’s Home Missionary Society First Methodist Episcopal Church L. C. Howe J. S. Hitchcock D. B. Addleman P. W. Francis A. D. R. Howe Methodist Church Muscatine J. B. Rendall Ministerial Association Welfare Association Good Will Committee

Wood couple learn of Clinton Wood marriage

Mr and Mrs Earl D Wood of 805 West Front street received word that their son Clinton F Wood and Miss Mable Boulanger of Green Bay Wisconsin were married in Green IA on May 29 The groom works for the American Telegraph company

Wood Clinton Earl D. Wood West Front Street Clinton F. Wood Mable Boulanger Green Bay Wis Green, Ia American Telegraph Company

Outing Planned by Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club

An all day outing is planned for Tuesday June 20 by the Royal Neighbors Sunshine club at the Ed Horst cottage on the Cedar river. Each member should bring sandwiches dishes and silver and a covered dish for the menu. The group will meet at a court square at 9 a.m. prompt.

R. N. Sunshine Club Royal Neighbors Sunshine Club Ed Horst Ceidar River Court Square

Bridge Party at A E Baumer Home Lone Tree

Mrs A E Baumer and Mrs W H Yakish hosted a bridge party at the Baumer home on Thursday afternoon. Seven tables played with Mrs E C Green and Mrs Paul Eastland achieving the high scores. Guest list included numerous local ladies.

A. E. Baumer Lone Tree W. H. Yakish Baumer E. C. Green Paul Eastland Karl Wiese R. D. Petsel Gustav Herring Ross Rayner W. H Younkin H. A. Baker Henry Rossman W. R. Breuster Cloyce Loehr Ethyl McCullough Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Mabel Annabelle Kirkpatrick F. H. Kirchner Gildra Kirchner L. O. Adams W. N. Shellabarger Howard Huskins Frank Soukup D. V. Morgan Jack Sherburne George Brossma Evan Carl Walter Shoquist H. C. Buel Mabel Burr Cleo Jarlrard Celeste Baumer

W R C State Convention Names Muscatine Leaders

At Fort Madison the W R C elected Mrs Anna Beacham as department president and Mrs Helen Tadewald as department patriotic instructor. The event, presided by Mrs Elizabeth Rothe of Parkersburg, featured parades, ceremonies and a past officers breakfast. Plans included a float for the Centennial parade and a flag day program with the Industrial society. The next meeting is in two weeks.

W. Brb. C. Como Fort Madison Anna Beacham Helen Tadewald Tadewald City Hall Muscatine An Fox Sue Brown Elizabeth L. Rothe Parkersburg Bencham Industrial Society

Degree Conferred on Wilton Native Maude Latchaw

Miss Maude Anna Latchaw daughter of Dr John R H and Zella Latchaw formerly of Wilton has earned a bachelor of philosophy in the humanities at the University of Chicago. She plans to begin a master’s program June 19 and resume violin studies with Leon Sametini after earlier lessons with Julius Paudiet in Muscatine.

Wilton Maude Anna _ Latchaw John R. H Zella Latchaw Fred A. Latchaw University of Chicago Miss Latchaw Leon Sametini Chicago Musical College Julius Paudiet Muscatine

Royal Neighbors Plan Supreme Camp Meeting in Detroit

The 18th quadriennial supreme camp of Royal Neighbors of America will convene June 19 to 24 at the Bovod Cadillac hotel in Detroit. About 275 officers delegates and committee members will attend as legislation for the next four years is adopted and officers elected. installation follows a banquet on June 22 with ritual drills and work featured.

Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbors of America Bovok- Cadillac Detroit Mich Woodbine Camp Rock Island Union Canada

Sweetland Church Hosts Charity Party With Gospel Groups

A program and party at Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church is planned for next Wednesday afternoon. Guests include King's Heralds and their mystery mothers from Park Avenue Methodist, along with Sweetland Standard Bearers. The event runs 2 to 4 PM, with attendees meeting at 1:30 PM.

Sweetland Church Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church King’s Heralds Park Avenue Methodist Church Sweetland King’s

Muscatine Rainbow Girls Receive Grand Cross of Colors

Delegates from Muscatine earned the grand cross of colors the highest Rainbow for Girls honor at the Davenport state convention. Honorees include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilford Lor raine Fisher Jeannette Douglass Jennie Shellabarger Margaret Englund Lorraine Ward Frances Freyermuth Elizabeth Meerdink with many Muscatine members attending as past worthy advisors and mothers.

Muscatine Davenport Frank Wilford Lorraine Fisher Jeannette Douglass Jennie Shellabarger Margaret Englund Lorraine Ward Frances Freyermuth Elizabeth Meerdink Muscatine Order Barbara Birch Ethelavis Hendriks Maryella Fuller Betty Keating Jean Moore George Meerdink Ernest Moore Laura Ward

Bargain Bride Begins Today in New York Society Tale

Barrett Colvin, a wealthy archaeologist, returns to New York and becomes entangled with Elinor Stafford while Lida Stafford schemes to keep Elinor from marrying him. Lida manipulates Vance Carter for money as she plots to inherit Miss Ella Sexton’s fortune, setting the stage for a web of deceit and ambition.

Barrett Colvin New York Elinor Stafford Barrett Elinor Lida Stafford Becauee Lida Ella Sexton Sexton Marcia Radnor Marcia Harold Dexter Gerald Lisa Ella Miss Ella Miss Sexton Miss Smythe Vance

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