Pretty Function Attracts at Congregational Church
One hundred and twenty women of the city attended a silver tea party at the First Congregational church Friday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Richards and Mrs. J. B. Chaplin served as hostesses as guests enjoyed songs readings and vocal solos amid flowers lanterns and balloons. The event featured readings by Howard McIlraith and musical numbers by Leo Hart Miss Wilma Alterbernd and Miss Edith Stocker with Miss Milne delivering a Mark Twain reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Robert Richards
J. B. Chaplin
Howard Mcllrath
Muscatine High School
Leo Hart
Wilma Alterbernd
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Elizabeth Milne
W. B. Milne
Spencer, Ia
Mark Twain
Edith Stocker
H. J. Hartman
Congregational Aid Society
Sywassink Wins Golf Tourney At Iowa City Club
Mrs. G A Sywassink won low gross score at the Iowa City Country Club during an all day tournament and luncheon with Muscatine golfers as guests. West Liberty participants joined, and Muscatine women will visit Geneva Golf and Country Club later to host Iowa City women for golf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Sywassink
Iowa City Country Club
Muscatine
Iowa City Club
West Liberty
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Iowa City
Picnic Basket Recipes For Deviled Ham Rolls And More
A vintage style guide offers picnic friendly foods including deviled ham rolls savory meat loaf and chocolate cupcakes. Instructions detail dough mixing baking times and temperatures for rolls meat loaf and cupcakes with serving tips and yield estimates.
Officers Chosen By M. E. Mission Society Members
Miss Herriet Rice was chosen president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church at a Friday meeting at Mrs. B. F. Schwartz’s home. New officers include Mrs. J. A. Chamberlin as first vice president, Mrs. J. A Te Strake as second vice president, Mrs. James Hallbert recording secretary, Mrs. John Baker corresponding secretary, and Mrs. A. D. R. Howe treasurer. The program featured a musical followed by book reviews and reports on several titles. Two new members were welcomed: Mrs. A. W. Morgan and Mrs. W. D. Diercks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herriet Rice
Woman's Homeonary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
West Fourth Street
J. A. Chamberlin
J. A Te Strake
James Hallbert
John Baker
A. D. R. Howe
Emma Parkin
First Methodist Church
Los Angels
California
Carol
Elmer Steinmetz
F. H. Little
Henry Stone
Harry B. Leem
A. W. Morgan
W. D. Diercks
Miss Bernice Stecher Honored at Pleasant Prairie Shower
Bernice Stecher was escorted through a flower arch into Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian church parlors for a miscellaneous shower. Six young women formed the arch and a sister accompanied the honoree. The event featured songs, readings, piano and xylophone solos, a gift presentation, and numerous attendees from Iowa Falls to Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Bernice Stecher
Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Church
Alma Kretschmar
Dorothea Stecher
Dorothy Jenkins
Gertrude Stecher
Myrtle Jenkins
Naomi Nicewanner
Alberta Stecher
Elaine Erwin
Beverly Moorhead
Mary
Vera Petersen
Marvel Grimm
Bessie Moorhead
Kathryn Grimm
Maude Baker
Alethea Paul
Reading
Nadine Bernick
Shirley Jean Henke
Ruth Hermann
Anne Sissel
Margaret Baker
Iowa Falls
Mae Ehrecke
Eileen
Florence Blahs
Wilton
Tony Brus
Ella Brus
Florence Brus
Lorence Schwartz
Fred Kretschmar
Davenport
Grace Henke
Frances Dietz
Anna Mae Hermann
Ora Caciezell
Velma Peterson
Emma Baker
Lena Drumm
Lettie Baker
Ethel Allbee
Ella Jenkins
Melinda Strunk
Dan Grimm
Emma Thomson
Mary Beck
Melinda Henke
Evelyn Bentley
Hazel Wulf
Alvina Miller
Sadie Wunder
Anne Benshoof
Minnie Egel
Elizabeth Grimm
Christina Sissel
Annie Jenkins
Mary Paul
Maude Martz
Bingelli
Marie Bingelli
Helen Martz
Lulu Martz
Frances Scherer
Elizabeth Altman
Verna Miller
Reba Eis
Hazel Wunderlich
Nellie Wunderlich
Lula Cole
Mamie Hetzler
Frances Jenkins
Marie Plett
Adam Paul
Cheryl Paul
Betty Jenkins
Ida Otte
Grace Petersen
Norma Egel
Mary Stecher
Agnes Bochwoldt
Frieda Lamp
Dorothy Otto
Beatrice
Erna Bochwoldt
Alice Bentley
Belle Eis
Lillian Eis
Alma _ Kretschmar
Inez Nicewanner
Mildred Hermann
Alice Jenkins
Jennie Dose
J. H. Lukens Basks in 92nd Birthday Quietly at Home
J H Lukens celebrated his ninety second birthday at his home 200 East Seventh street with visitors and flowers throughout the day. He served as principal of the old Third ward school for 20 years and was once superintendent of a children's home at Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lukens
East Seventh Street
Mr. Lukens
Third Ward
Davenport
Mrs Scott Hosts Kensington Group At East Sixth Street
Mrs. F C Scott entertained the United Brethren Kensington at 507 East Sixth Street on Friday afternoon. Eight members and 12 visitors attended a luncheon. A July 19 picnic at Weed Park is planned and meetings pause for July and August with a September potluck dinner to resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
A. B. Kensington
F. C. Scott
United Brethren Kensington
East Sixth Street
Weed Park
Executive Committee Named by Relief Corps
The Women's Relief Corps elected its executive committee for three months at a Friday meeting in the city hall club rooms. Members include Emma Leysen as chairwoman Fannie Holzhauer Alice Eis Julia Keiffer Nellie Griffin Gertrude Fultz and Sarah Craddock. Irene Fairall led in Dora Hermley absence. Jennie Tillie reported on the Wa terloo state convention highlights and others spoke briefly. A potluck supper preceded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Relief Corps
City All
Emma Leysen
Fannie Holzhauer
Alice Eis
Julia Keiffer
Nellie Griffin
Gertrude Fultz
Sarah Craddock
Irene Fairall
Dora Hermley
Jennie Tillie
Waterloo
Bermel Family Notables In Local Society Circles
Lucy Bermel Evelyn Arlene Dorothy and Dolores Bermel Mrs Bernice Sissel Betty and Wanda Eis appear in a local society roster highlighting family involvement in community events and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Bermel
Evelyn
Arlene
Dorothy
Dolores Bermel
Bernice Sissel
Betty
Wanda Eis
Women of the Moose meet to install officers Monday night
Calendar reports that Women of the Moose will gather Monday evening to install new officers with lunch served afterward. Electa chapter No. 32 of the Order of the Eastern Star also meets Monday night at the Masonic temple with cards and refreshments to follow. Committee includes Mrs. Flossie Stein and Miss Delphine Reichert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Electa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Flossie Stein
Delphine Reichert
C I C Class Party At Miller Home
High Prairie church C I C class gathered 16 members at the Miller house near High Prairie Friday night. Prizes went to Carl Phillips, Mrs William Thomas, and Miss Erma Rann, with Fern Hitchcock and Burdette Hitchcock earning the consolation. Visitors included Mr and Mrs William Thomas of Illinois City and Miss Dorothy Legler, Miss Harriet Herrick, and Leslie Eyes of Muscatine. Next meeting set at Miss Marian and Harold Van Zandt home with Walter Miller leading devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie
Hilan
Ronald
Walter Miller
Carl Phillips
William Thomas
Erma Rann
Fern
Burdette Hitchcock
Illinois City
Dorothy Legler
Harriet Herrick
Leslie Eyes
Muscatine
Miss Marian
Harold van Zandt
Mr and Mrs Missel to Mark Sixteenth Anniversary
Mr J A Missel and Mrs Missel of rural route 5 prepare for their sixteenth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home. About 20 relatives are expected to attend.
Right-Side Heart Occurrence Rarity Report
Medical records indicate about one person in every 30 000 has a heart located on the right side of the body. This rare condition, dextrocardia, affects routing and diagnosis but is usually compatible with life under proper care.
Miss Schliebe and Orville Schauland Wed in Freemont Home
Miss Virginia Schliebe of Freemont Wisconsin and Orville Schauland of Muscatine wed at the bride’s Freemont home in a ceremony attended by Muscatine guests including E Schauland grandfather of the groom. The bride is a University of Wisconsin alumna and the groom recently passed the bar exams and will practice law in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Schliebe
Freemont
Wis
Orville Schauland
Muscatine
E. Schauland
New Hampshire Street
C. Thomas
Anna Wigim
William Umlandt
Bernard Eversmeyer
University of Wisconsin
Schauland
State University of Iowa
Beaham Named to State W R C Committee
Mrs Anna Beaham of Muscatine was named to the Iowa scholarship committee of the Iowa Women’s Relief corps by Mrs Theresa L Marsh of Fairfield. The official staff for the new term includes Leah B Ferrell Webster City on the committee, and Orpha B Turner Fairfield as secretary with Ethel Shephard Council Bluffs inspector and other appointments across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Beaham
Muscatine
Iowa
Iowa Women’s Relief Corps
Theresa L. Marsh
Fairfield
Leah B. Ferrell
Webster City
Bencam
Orpha B. Turner
Ethel Shepherd
Council Bluffs
Harriet G. McCullough
Des Moines
Viola Shepherd
Mt. Union
Sarah Kaveny
Waukon
Marie L. Basham
Clara C. Webster
Iowa City
Maude Troutner
Marshalltown
Bessie M. Musgrove
Ottumwa
Lizzie Sturgis
Sioux City
Nettie Burdine
Sigourney
Soldiers’ Orphan’s Home
Catherine Geneve
Davenport
Maude Yanaway
Lulu C. White
Oskaloosa
Postnuptial Honors Mrs. GwenDolyn Phillips
High Prairie residents honor Mrs. William Thomas at a post nuptial party hosted by Mrs. Floyd Fuhr near Illinois City. eighty five guests attended with a wheelbarrow gift carrier, games directed by Hattie and Anna Mewes, prizes won by Evelyn Phillips and Jeanette Monroe, and a peach and green luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
High Prairie
Floyd Fuhr
Illinois City
Clarence Thomas
Hattie Mewes
Anna Mewes
Community Calendar notice for church and lodge events
Announcement space offered by George M. Wittich Funeral Home. Calendar appears Saturdays. copy due by noon the preceding day. No cost to organizations for listing and announcements include church socials sales and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Wittich Funeral Home
Community group notices and club events listed for the week
Monday officers installation and Women of the Moose meeting at the Moose hall with lunch by Mrs. Clara Lord and Mrs. Mable Wainscott. Tuesday plans for the July 10 moonlight excursion on the Steamer J. S. at the V F W meeting. a barn dance and social by St. Mary's Dramatic club at Henry Roman farm if rain moves to Old Masonic hall. Wednesday Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid hosts at church parlors. Thursday Methodist Sunday school picnic at Weed park. Friday Muscatine Garden club garden tour open to the public meeting at Mrs. B. E. Eversmeyer residence 1 30 to 3 30 p m. The Geo M Wittich Funeral Home advertises its private PALMOTOR ambulance as a unique service in eastern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Clara Lord
Mable Wainscott
J. S
Henry Roman Farm
St. Mary’s Dramatic Club
Wilton
Old Masonic Hall
Jacob Stark
John Teufel
Grace Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Weed Park
Muscatine
Mrs Case Hosts Surprise Birthday for Sister Miss Marjorie Peck
Mrs W O Case at 204 Mary Place led a surprise party for sister Miss Marjorie Peck of Ottumwa visiting here. Roses decorated, Bunco and cootie games offered high prize to Miss Marie Wedekind and consolation to Miss Mabel Bartenhagen. Refreshments served at foursome tables. Miss Jo Brassington and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Case
Mary Place
Marjorie Peck
Ottumwa
Marie Wedekind
Mabel Battenhagen
John Hall
Jo Brassington
Ottumway
Miss Peck
Edmondds Plan Trip to Nashville Tennessee
Mr and Mrs C A Edmonds of 1420 Mulberry Avenue plan a several days trip to Nashville Tennessee next week with their daughter for the summer. They expect to leave Muscatine next Wednesday and return Saturday.
Mrs Biel and Billy Mark Leave for California Trip
Kathryn Biel accompanied by Billy Mark of 2118 Mulberry Avenue plans to depart Monday on the Golden State Limited for California Oregon Washington and other western points. They intend to spend the summer in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biel
Billy Mark
Coast
Kathryn Biel
Mulberry Avenue
Golden State Limited
California
Oregon
Washington
West
Hat Selection Principles From a Famous Milliner
A famed milliner says the right hat should fit the head perfectly and flatter the face while matching the costume. She notes that an inexpensive hat can meet these qualifications just as well as an expensive one.
State Honors For Rainbow Girls Here
Rainbow for Girls in Muscatine assembly No 38 received state honors at the Sioux City grand assembly. Gretchen Korneman became grand immortality, Mary Louise Hendrickson earned a grand executive committee seat, Mary Elda Stein and Mrs Wilma Ziegler received grand cross of colors, Maryella Fuller was awarded an honor and membership, Ruth Linn of Atlantic was named grand worthy advisor. Delegates from Muscatine were Miss Stein, Miss Korneman, and Mrs Ziegler. No Rainbow meetings will be held over the summer unless called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Mary Louise Hendrickson
Mary Elda Stein
Wilma Ziegler
Maryella Fuller
Ruth Linn
Atlantic
Miss Stein
Korneman
Mrs. Ziegler
Visiting relatives at Shinabarger and McKinley homes
Relatives from a distance visit the Shinabarger family at 1101 Mulberry avenue and the McKinley family at 508 East Eleventh street. C. A. Bartlett of Bowling Green, a former Heinz plant manager in Muscatine, stays with the Shinabargers. R. B. McKinley of Grant Michigan and his wife visit the McKinleys. Mrs. Bartlett is his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant, Mich
McKinley Home
Bartlett
R. B. McKinley
Fairview Friendly Club Ends Summer Meetings
The Fairview Friendly club will discontinue meetings during the summer and resume in the fall at Mrs. Richard Mc Neal’s home on Sept. 25. This week’s gathering at Mrs. A. E. Oostendorp’s country home included a social afternoon and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Jeschka Houseguests Depart for Minnesota
Mrs. William Jeschka of 801 West Third street sent houseguests to Minnesota this morning after a week long stay in Muscatine. The visitors included Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Richie of Little Falls and their daughter Mrs. Asher White of Minneapolis. Mrs. Richie is Mrs. Jeschka’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeschka
Minnesota
William Jeschka
West Third Street
Muscatine
E. J. Richie
Little Falls
Minn
Asher White
Minneapolis
Richie
Former Lotus Club Guest Attends Lima Meeting
Mrs. H. J. Bouland of Lima Ohio a former Lotus club member attended as a special guest at a Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Harold Strause on Roselawn avenue. Miss Alma Nietzel led divisions and 13 members plus three visitors were served refreshments. The club plans a July 19 meeting with Mrs Adolph Berg of 315 Gilbert street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
H. J. Bouland
Lima
Harold Strause
Roselawn Avenue
Alma Nietzel
Adolph Berg
Gilbert Street
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Congregational Church
M. E. Mission Society
Wilma Jean Williams
John Schomberg
Jerry Klotz
Miss Williams
Lutheran Hospital
Lucy Cotton Thomas
New York
Lucy
America
Panama Canal
Seattle
Portland
San Diego Exposition
Mexico
Havana
Chicago
J. L. Behrens
Hershey Bldg
Sne
Stecher
Senator's Party
Capital Society
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Jane Holt
Relief Corps
Springfield
Tometrist
Cc. I. C
Miller Hou
Miss Schliebe
O. Schauland
Beaham
Cedar St
Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home
Sweden
Greta Garbo
Gotenburg
Greta
Magnus
East Fourth St
Anah
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