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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1917

Page

7

Social Union Plans Charity Fete at Henry Jayne Home

Various local women’s groups led by the Bundlex’ Aid Society and other church organizations plan a Tuesday lawn party at 1402 Mulherty Avenue to raise funds via a tea and sale. proceeds support surgical dressings and Road Crown work, with committee members from Ladies’ Aid, Farther Lights, Women’s Home Mission Circle and Red Cross unit coordinating activities. The event includes button carding, a noon luncheon, and elaborate lawn decorations, with joint planning meetings held in the church parlor.

Ted Crom Gardan Henry Jayne Mulher- Ty Avenue Bundlex’ Aid Society Farthar Lights First Naptist Church Protceda Real Yand Uve Tota Mutentine Hoxafon Churcn Tad Crosa Taian Mony Mire Chase Nupplinn Ladlon’ Aid Society T. P. Beveridge Charles Spunthoe Mra. C. H. Roowink National Red Cross Parelors

Jolly Timarsk Club Elects Officers At Social Session

Carl Le Fover was chosen president for the coming year at a social session held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Antone Gettert in Swatland township. Officers named include a secretary, treasurer, reporter, plans committee, and a finance committee. Prizes were awarded in diversions, including a rainbow content, pot of gold and guessing contest. A luncheon closed the evening.

Raporter Irs Anton Gettert Planinto Mias Narn Schweiezer Tminancial Committeee Dos Gettert Mra Lizzie Negua Leonard Plena Herbert Neman Wrend Gottert Leonard Mesuy Priza Iormica

Children’s Day Observance at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church holds a Sunday morning Children’s Day program replacing the Sunday school hour at 9:06. The lineup includes Bonin-School, Recitation Wilbert Gmlandt, and Tuseltation Mildred Putmac.

T the Grace Lutheran Church Bonin—School Wilbert Gmlandt Mildred Putmac

Red Cross Sole Solace Of Wounded Soldiers

Dr Shirley D. Folsom tells Red Cross workers that the army guards against unfit men but relies on the Red Cross to care for wounded or sick soldiers. He notes shortages of physicians and surgeons and urges campaigners to support medical relief as the troops head to France.

RED Cross United States Army Alek Lima Tia Red Cros Shirixy D. Folsom H. D. Wolsam Batterson Stores Amparica France Wolsom Yonkers New York Naval Tlackwell Red Crown Folsom Deal Morfea Agwall

Anger Over School Choir Names Sparks Community Stir

A local school faces criticism as residents object to the proposed names for the boys choir. Figures Soni-Tulta Angershach Rocitation-George Cunsenhaoner and others are cited in the dispute while community leaders seek a respectful, inclusive solution.

Soni Tulta Angershach Kermit Monta George Cunsenhaoner Paul Henry Mreund Virginia Wiehenmer Innol Sehrendar Miriam Putman Kannnth Hants Toading—Lauty Round Lord

Auto Spill Leaves Kalona Man Badly Injured

Charles Shalls of Kalona was severely hurt when his car skidded and overturned near Warren Point three miles from town last evening. He was unconscious for over two hours. possible brain injury feared. Shalls, about 27, was returning home after the crash. no bones broken.

Charles Shalls Kalona Waiiron Point Iquar Autalate

Girl Removed to Mitchellville State Reformatory

Judge F D Letts ordered the transfer of Misa Jonais Howell fifteen year old daughter of Mrs Auta Howell to Mitchellville State Reformatory for a betas disorderly and incorrigible condition as Sheriff R J Wiley carried out the district court order today in Mitchallville.

F. D. Letts R. J. Wiley Misa Jonais Howell Auta Howell Thi City Ritts Mitchallville

Local Woman Honored At G A Meet In Davenport 1918

Mrs Anna Beaham, president of the Woman's Belief Corps of Muse Estino, was honored at the closing session of the G A M encampment in Davenport Iowa June 20. She was chosen as delegate to represent the organization at the G A R national convention in 1919 at Boston. Mrs B A Ogilvie presented a group of fundings at the camp fire meeting at the Burila opera house. The corps officers and drill team returned home after the Davenport gathering.

Anna Seaham Woman's Belief Corps Muse Estino Tados Davenport Tha Tha & A. R Iowa Iba Boxton Ctu B. A. Ogilvie Manncutinn Burila Opera House Corpra Mia Sarah Wox Afra Addie Rare Nird Anni Benham Susan Walton M.A. Onlvo Drittouni iMrs Bonnin Stapleton Josephiny Stirton Mary iPlannery L. Kinglay Bertha Gerndt Otra Bensie Kata Mra Alles Stenninger Mary Price Guas

Small Town Notes From South End Community

Local items recount a button shop venture by Amnor at 905 Crayon with four workers and planned equipment additions. social visits include Margor villa’s Wednesday afternoon gathering and a church append to a fund drive. Reports mention Glenn Barber visiting Burling ton, street repairs on Oregon Street, scaffolding accident injuring Ed Vetter, and residents traveling to Tri-Cities for a brief visit with friends.

Miss Stephenson Plans Canning Demos in Louisa County

Miss Maisie Stephenson of Amon completed a two week canning demonstration tour in Marcalinn county and will repeat the effort in Louisa county over the next two weeks. She departed for Wapello today to begin work in that area. Despondency is described as caused by indigestion and constipation and Chamberlain's Tablets are advertised as relief.

Wil Fruitland Maisie Stephenson Amon Marcalinn Louisa County Wapello Chamberlatn

Battery C Plans Camp Hike As War Prep Grows

Weather warms as Battery C drills prepare a two day out and two day back Shmilo trip toward Wapello with two days camp and maneuvers. The plan aims to boost war readiness while the unit paints olive drab coats and adds chevrons, with music donations easing the routine.

Battery C Wapello Fe Dettory Dbattery Feld Mustafino Loutan United States Plecon

Frantz Bids Friends Adieu at High School

Retiring principal Frantz of the local high school bade numerous friends farewell before an auto trip to South Bend Pa. He has not decided on a future plan and has reportedly offered English instructor posts but has not accepted. His four-year tenure as principal was praised as highly satisfactory.

A. UL Frantz Mata South Bend Svanya School MWK Dre Franta Fannsylvania Magllah Wenkohoo Jana Hia Worl Gadlufactory Avery Way Franty Wi

Methodists to Aid Red Cross on Patriotic Sunday

Local Methodists unite for Patriotic Sunday July 1 to support the American Red Cross. Sunday schools aim to raise 100000 dollars to back Red Cross security drives, with First Methodist Episcopal Church hosting programs and speakers to encourage youth patriotism and practical donations credited to the Muscatine chapter.

United States Aamerican Red Cross Mancatina Canao First Methodist Episcopal Curch América Pat W. S. Smith First Church

Arrange Union Meet Schedule Announcement

Schedule for union meetings released with July events at multiple churches. Rev. J. W. Graves of WrAt Lapitat Church to preach at initial gathering at Wirwe Presbyterian Church on July 1. Additional dates and locations include First Congregational July 8 with S. Smith, and July gatherings at Opisco and other churches.

Aumat Wan Awatol Hall Square J. W. Graves Wrat Lapitat Pho Stona Iinthor First Congregational Church S. Smith Opisco Churel

Local church notices list several July and August events

July 15 A G Graves United Brethren church. July 22 7 1B Rendall Firat Baptisl church. July 25 C a Young Wirat Presbyterian church Ang i G NoiMondantati Wirat Congregational church. Aug 12 J J Bowles Firat Methodint Balheopal church AR Ui Newton Moore United Brethren church. Aug 27 Webster Takes.

A. G. Graves United Brethren Church

Young Men’s Christian Association Pool Event

Joy and confetti filled the YMCA pool last night as a large group from the Muxcating Journal audience enjoyed a lively swimming session. The crowd splashed about for an hour, with officials in attendance ensuring orderly fun.

Association

Red Cross Invades Churches in County Campaign

Red Cross will visit city churches tomorrow to follow up last Sundays rural drive. Spearheaded by eight city teams, volunteers will present the campaign story with 165 encouraged and 165 recoupments as they seek the county allotment of 25000 dollars. Final reports and a workers dinner are scheduled for Monday evening at the Muscatine Hotel.

Rolief Fund Temm Spnakera Mascatne Varous Tanita Hotal Muscatine First Presbyterian Jz Ll. Glogler First Baptist Gua Albeo First Methodiat T. FB. Grosslar First Congregational J. B. McNeil United Brethern W. R. Jayne Trinity’ Episcopal J. P. Bereeridge Mulford Congregational M. Zeigler Maxterrillo M Jayne

Grand opening draws crowds to Gram Department Store

The Gram Department Store at Its new Totation on Second Street opened with great success drawing women from across the city. From early morning crowds continually entered the store receiving tokens. the Chass Orchestra performed from morning to 5 PM keeping the event lively.

Gram Department Enat Second Street Tha Tora

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