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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

5

Society Notes From A Pleasant Lawn Party

Thirty five members of the Forward Society of the German Congregational Church attended a lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs Adam Beckstein on Cedar Street. Decorations featured pink and white po enies and lapel banners. A short business meeting discussed a future marshmallow roast on the Magen tine slough and duties for planning committees. Meals were served, and transportation was by automobile to the Beckstein home.

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Buta Corlagh Cottage Picnic Sketches Evening

A fragment describes a social gathering at the Buta Corlagh cottage on Gonova biland. The Mrlands church group hosted twenty-one Mustatino attendees. A seven o'clock picnic spread followed by a roast and further enjoyment concludes the readable portion.

Buta Corlagh Buty Gonova Biland Che Mrlands Lore Mustatino Hunehes

Soap Free Hair Care Ad Claim

An advertisement advises using plain mulsified cottonnut oil as a soap substitute for washing hair. It condemns soaps and shampoos for alkali damage, promotes oil as cheap and effective, and describes mixing with water to create a cleansing rinse that leaves hair soft, bright, and free of dirt and dandruff.

Ladies Aid Society to Meet at Mrs. T.R. on Twott Ave

Members of Division D of the Ladies Aid Society of the United Brethren church will gather Thursday afternoon at Mrs. T.R.'s home on Twott Avenue. All members are urged to attend.

Iowa Sumner Shatnit Nor Home Town Avenis Trinity Guild Trinity Guild of the Trinity Garishtal A. S. Wolll Stoll Wil Mra Wil Schanoi Sophi Wilyon Pariah Gull Mlond Ladies’ Aid Society The United Brethren Church Hursday Twott Avenue

West Liberty Girl Is Wed in Special Envrnce

Mira Bessie McMahon of West Liberty became the bride of Henry Wirzor of Groton at Wilton's First Methodist church with a small ceremony at 10:30 AM. The couple, both graduates of Midlands Park College, plan to reside in Croton California after traveling from Mason City.

Wilton Tay Methodist Episcopal Church Mira Bessie McMahon Liberty Henry 1 Wirzor Groton Tho Thay C. le Stafford McMahon Mount Varion Abrond Ange Miglland Park College Dea Moines Wetzel Mason City Witvel Lott Inall Croton Cal Nona

Under Sea Film At Local Theatre Promises Grand Adventure

The theatre announces a photoplay adaptation of Jules Verne's novel Sea and its 200 scenes starring famous characters Nemo and Ned Land. Producers highlight over 2,000 actors and the voyage under the Arctic depths as a new action filled screen experience.

Julex Verno Grant Tulen Verne Jean Daop Ned Land Darpooners Jules Verne

Baptists Occupy School Building Next Sunday

The First Baptist Sunday school will move into a newly purchased building adjacent to the existing church. The church plans a special service next Sunday to mark the occupation and the enhanced facilities. Officials say the upgrade will ease cramped space and boost Sunday school attendance.

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Local Woman Dies Suddenly at Home

Mrs Arthur Sprague aged 74 of Toolsboro died at her home likely of heart failure after a period of illness. Married May 22 1900 to Arthur Sprague, she leaves husband, her parents Mr and Mrs W R James of Toolsboro, four brothers and one sister, Harland Stanley Maurice and a baby under a year old. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.

Arthur Sprague Morduath Sprague Hikavbeth Mra W. KR James Toolsboro Harland Stanley Maurice Tess Detousedl Sre Chester Walter Charles Alun Toalsbooro Anni Preltehott Fort Madison

Women Active in Relief Campaign Surges in Washington County

Washington county reports rapid growth in a relief campaign with hundreds of volunteers joining. Officials expect the county to host one of the largest chapters in the state, aiming for 4 000 to 5 000 members as the week-long drive continues. Organizers split into township committees to recruit and reach the target before close of week.

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Oakville Couple Wed at Burlington

On Monday at Darlington, Miss Fern Vance and Mr. Guy Fitzgerald wed in Oakville. The bride is described as refined with accomplishments, and the groom as a successful businessman. They will reside in Oakville.

Oakville Darlington Fern Vance Guy Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Clair Swatford Olevon

First Aid Organizing Expanded by Local Chapter

The chapter of the American Red Cross held its first meeting to organize seven division groups for first aid and injured care. Mrs Ella Gabriel Turner was named president and Miss Gertrude Titus secretary. Classes begin in about ten days at the Young Men’s Christian Association building with Dr J W Stiors directing. Registration urged for all interested, including financial contributors. No passport needed for travel to Canada.

Young ‘Men's ‘Gheistiin Association Red Cross Tocn Thera Atl Asda

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