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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1935

Page

5

Winners Announced in Muscatine Spring Flower Show

The Muscatine Garden Club held its 1935 spring flower show at the First Presbyterian church basement with awards for best arrangement to Mrs. C. W. Opel and best shrub to Mrs. F. M. Ziegler. Division prizes honored Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary and many individuals in categories from garden glimpses to table arrangements and miniature displays. Commercial exhibits featured Georgie Kranz shop, Stocker greenhouse, Greenwood Gardens, and Frank Kemper.

Muscatine Garden Club First Presbyterian Church C. W. Opel F. M. Ziegler A. J. Aitekruse Kiwanis Club Muscatine Kiwanis Club Lions Club George Hermann Rotary Club Fred Shafnit Kate Funck Charles Nyenhuis A. J Altekruse C. Figg A. J. Altekruse Vogal Lifford Worst Georgie Kranz Stocker Greenwood Gardens Frank Kemper

Committees Named for New Era Fourth of July Picnic

The Fourth of July celebration at New Era will feature kittenball and horseshoe pitching contests, an afternoon program, and an evening speaker. Committees led by Rev. Ernest A. Lack include Program, Lunch, Purchasing, Candy Stands, Publicity and ice cream stands with local residents named for each duty. Contests overseen by a Young People’s Society committee.

New Era Ernest A. Lack Lack Margaret Kretschmar Frank Sauer George Brei Charles Roehlk Elmer Hetzler George Henke Fred Binggell Henry Rahif Agnes Hetzler Dorothy Sauer Marvel Grimm Fred Crow Arnold Peterson Andrew Grimm Henry Fitchner Eugene

Mrs Goddard Hosts Lutheran Aid Meeting

Mrs Ed Goddard presided as hostess for the Grace English Lutheran Ladies Aid at the church parlors. An all day meeting included a noon dinner. Plans were made for an afternoon session next Wednesday with Mrs Jacob Stark and Mrs John Teufel presiding.

Goddard Ed Goddard Ladies’ Aid Society Grace English Lutheran Church Jacob Stark John Teufel

Relief Corps to Hear Waterloo Convention Reports

Reports from the state convention at Waterloo will be presented at a Friday night Relief Corps meeting. A regular business session follows a potluck supper served at 6 30 p m. A large turnout of members is urged.

Relief Corps Waterloo Women’s Relief Corps

New Potato Recipe With Pan Drippings For Flavor

A compact old style tip suggests using boiled new potatoes with the fat and sediment from broiling pork chops or sausages instead of butter. Add the fat to the pan, heat briefly, and serve immediately for extra richness.

Stanhope Girl Installed as State Four-H Club Head

Stanhope high school valedictorian Ames Alvina Iverson was installed as state Four-H girls president for 1935 36 at the Iowa State College campus during the eighth annual state convention. Carol Vinton Eldora was named vice president and Florence Green Essex became historian, with Leone Morton Rockwell City elected secretary treasurer though absent due to hospitalization.

Ames Alvina Iverson Stanhope Hamilton County Iowa State College Stanhope High School Evelyn Francis Kent Iverson Eldora Verona Jepson Walcott Florence Green Essex Arline Kline Waterloo Leone Morton Rockwell City Rachel Thomson Atlantic Max Mayer Jewish Community Center Des Moines Ruby Duffield Bloomfield Davis County Francine Edwards Storm Lake Edna Sims Tagie Grove College Stadium Iowa

Cuticura Soap Promises Soothing Skin Care

An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap with medicine and emollient properties from Cuticura Ointment to soothe comfort and keep skin clear and attractive. The text urges readers troubled by tender sensitive skin to choose this daily toilet soap.

Pretty Shower Honors Bernice Stecher in Pleasant Prairie

A rain motif showered gifts on Miss Bernice Stecher at the home of Mrs. Frank Stecher Jr. The event featured blue and pink decor, a rain barrel gift reveal, and a luncheon. Miss Stecher plans to wed Carl Hearst of Moscow on June 25 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Muscatine.

Pleasant Prairie Bernice Stecher Frank Stecher, Jr Stecher Banco Mary Stecher Harriet Shepard Miss Stecher Carl Hearst Moscow St. Mary's Catholic Church Muscatine Lucy Bermel Evelyn Arlene Dorothy Dolores Vera Murdock Gertrude Stecher

Patty Van Zyle Honored On Sixth Birthday

Patricia Jean Van Zyle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Van Zyle of 513 West Fourth Street, was feted at a neighborhood chocolate party at her home Wednesday afternoon. Children enjoyed games and prizes while Patty received birthday gifts.

Patty van Zyle Patricia Jean van Zyle Walter van Zyle West Fourth Street Patty

National Child Health Association meets at University of Iowa

About 200 delegates from 41 states attended the American Child Health Association national conference at the University of Iowa. Sessions Thursday to Saturday cover nutrition, school health services in community programs, home school cooperation, and health education curricula with open discussions after each talk. Noted speakers include Dr. W W Bauer Dr C E Turner Dr Thurman B Rice and Dr Anna M R Lauder.

University Chld Health Associaton Iowa City Iowa Child Development and University of Iowa American Child Health Association W. W. Bauer American Medical Association Bureau of Health and Public Instruction C. E. Turner Massachusetts Institute of Technology Thurman B. Rice Indianapolis Anna M. R. Lauder Yale School of Medicine

Bloomington Graduates Honored at Courtesy Picnic

The Upstreamers and Young Men's classes of Blooming ton Friends church held a picnic supper in the church basement to honor local high school graduates Velma Bierman Esther Thicker Marie Rueckert Dorothy Hoag Richard Pulse and John Hoag. The event featured class colors gren and silver, songs read prophecy poems diplomas and games with 28 members attending.

Bloomington Alice Garnes Ruth Stortz Athena Mortimer

Geneva Golf and Country Club Dinner Draws 28 Members

Twenty eight men of the Geneva Golf and Country club attended a dinner event. The gathering featured members from the local golf circle and reflected club camaraderie.

Geneva Club Geneva Golf and Country Club

Miss Ovilla Brown and Clifford Dice Marital Announcement

Secret marriage announced for Miss Ovilla Brown of Ames to Clifford Dice of West Liberty. The ceremony occurred August 13 1934 in Thermopolis Wyoming. Mrs Dice a Drake University graduate and former Boone schools teacher. Mr Dice a West Liberty High School graduate attended Iowa State veterinary school. The couple will reside in the Brown Shop apartments, Main Street Ames.

West Liberty Ovilla Brown H. Brown Ames Clifford Dice C. E. Dice Thermopolis Wyo Dice Drake University Boone Veterinary School Iowa State College Brown Shop Main Street

Ladies Enjoy Golf Club Dinner and Bridge Night

Eight women shared Ladies' day at the club with luncheon at noon and bridge games after the dinner hour. Card games filled the evening at the clubhouse on Wednesday night following an interesting golf dinner.

Shrine Picnic Set for Sunday in Ft. Dodge Park

Shrine members and families of Muscatine are invited to Iowa Shrine picnic at Dolliver Park Ft. Dodge on Sunday June 23. Meals served cafeteria style with each family providing its own table service and food.

Shrine Muscatine Dolliver Park Ft. Dodge

Ohio Guests Honored At Wilton Home Party

Mrs. Elma McGinnis and her sons Robert and Willard hosted a gathering near Wilton honoring Mr. and Mrs. Merl Jugenheimer and children Florence Bobby Billie of Youngstown Ohio and Mrs Jugenheimer's parents Mr and Mrs O C Hill of Lisbon Ohio. They depart for home today joining other guests including the Pollocks Craddocks Farrel and Gruemmer families.

Ohio Wilton Elma McGinnis Robert Willard Merl Jugenheimer Florence Bobby Billie Youngstown Jugenheimer O. C. Hill Lisbon Jennie Pollock Glen Pollock Beverly John Charles Pollock Sadie Craddock Muscatine Lizzie Farrel Henry Gruemmer Patsy

Guests Share Luncheon and Bridge Party

Miss Anita Sullivan hosted a 1 pm bridge luncheon at 919 Maiden Lane for 30 guests. The event featured pink roses and rosebud centerpieces. two out of town guests from Davenport attended, Mrs D E Keeler and Miss Ruth Harrison.

Anita Sullivan Maiden Lane D. E. Keeler Ruth Harrison Davenport

Song and Dramatic Recital at First Christian Church

Young people of the First Christian church sponsor Edward Brigham of New York City for a song and dramatic recital Friday night at 8 o'clock. Brigham's programs mix classical and romantic songs operatic arias folk songs and ballads. Admission will defray expenses and send two girls to the young peoples conference at Parsons College Fairfield Ia.

First Christian Church Edward Brigham New York City Mr. Brigham Parsons College Fairfield

Anniversary Dinner for Mr and Mrs A B Klepper

Mr and Mrs George Voge hosted 22 relatives and friends for a surprise anniversary dinner at 1113 Isett Avenue honoring Mr and Mrs A B Klepper on their 37th wedding anniversary. A Brisbine spoke of a Wisconsin trip. attendees included Lippelgoes Murfin Duffield Arnold and others from Muscatine Atalissa Morning Sun Wapello Illinois City and nearby towns.

Miss Marion Musser Visits New York Hotel

Miss Marion Musser daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Musser of 515 West Second street visits friends in New York city and stays at the Hotel New Weston during the trip.

Marion Musser New York C. R. Musser West Second Street New Weston New York City

Wilton Note Names Mrs Gruemmer Formerly Miss Campbell

A brief item names Mrs Gruemmer of Wilton noting she was formerly Miss Wilma Campbell, identifying a personal name change within the community.

Wilton Gruemmer Wilma Campbell

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