Picnics Planned for July Fourth Across Muscatine and Nearby
Muscatine residents and nearby communities organize hundreds of July 4 picnics at Weed Park Wild Cat Den and Cedar River cottages near Muscatine Besley's Lake near Moscow. Attendance may break records if weather stays favorable as events shift to the prior weekend and the holiday itself. The New Era celebration announces a 1 pm kittenball game 2 pm contests 3:30 7:30 pm band programs 8 pm community singing 8:50 pm a patriotic address by Gustavus Allbee.
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Muscatine
Weed Park
Iowa
Wild Cat den
Cedar River
Mississippi
Town
Besley’s Lake
Moscow
New Era
Walter Schofield
Gustavus Allbee
Wedding Gowns Come in Net With Elegant Simplicity
New York bride fashions feature net gowns with dainty ruchings, hand seaming and delicate tucks. A crisp jacket dress with a square neckline, slim bustle and cap veil defines a chic June wedding look for the bride and her attendants in chartreuse net with cascading pleats and train.
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Jay Thorpe
Miss Michelwaite and Curtis Wagg Wed in Council Bluffs
Miss Lucille Michelwaite of Council Bluffs and Curtis Wagg of Wapello united in marriage Thursday June 22 at 6 p m in Fifth Avenue Evangelical church Council Bluffs Rev Moore officiated Attendants were Cecil Michelwaite and wife Bride wore white crepe dress Groom a light gray suit Mrs Wagg a Parsons college graduate and five year school teacher Mr Wagg a Wapello high school graduate class of 1924 and farmer east of Wapello they will reside on a farm near Wapello
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Moscow
L. C. Hain
James Arey
Edward Daufeldt
John Daufeldt
Grace Reformed Parsonage
Wilton
J. W. Newgard
Cedar County
Wapello
Lucille Michelwaite
Council Bluffs
Curtis Wagg
Fifth Avenue Evangelical Church
Moore
Cecil Michelwaite
Local church groups adjust plans for Fourth of July events
The Ladies Aid meeting of the United Brethren church is postponed due to button shortages. The Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Young People meet Friday at the New Era community building to plan Fourth of July games and contests. Miss Margaret Kretschmar chairs that committee. A Thursday card party at St. Mary’s school hall is canceled because of the Centennial celebration and heat.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the
United Brethren Church
Young People’s Society of the
Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church
New Era
Margaret Kretschmar
St. Mary’s School Hall
Former residents attend Muscatine Centennial events
A group of former Muscatine residents and guests from Iowa City and Davenport gathered in Muscatine on Tuesday for the Centennial celebration. Mrs. Minnie Kollman of Iowa City stayed at the Reinhart home, with other visitors including Mrs. C. F. Huebner, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ries and daughter Margaret, Edward Ries, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thorpe.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
Davenport
Minnie Kollman
Reinhart
West Fifth Street
C. F. Huebner
J. E. Ries
Margaret
Edward Ries
Thomas Thorpe
Jay Duncan
Marylin
LeMoyne Weirhauser
West Liberty
Stella Brenner
Miles Maher
Harry Schafnit
Clif Duncan
Joe Garber
Herring Salad for a Fourth of July Picnic
A practical guide advises early planning for Fourth of July picnics and suggests a zestful herring salad as the main dish. It provides a detailed Julienne recipe with herrings, onion, anchovy filets, eggs, potatoes, vegetables, vinegar, mayonnaise, capers, and mustard, plus serving and accompaniments for a six to eight person meal.
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NEA
Capes and Summer Patterns From Muscatine Journal
Flattery and chic define capes in pattern 1502 by Anne Adams. Details describe surplice bodice, waistline, and back bow with step by step instructions. Size range includes 16 to 44 with fabric yardage listed. Catalog offer available for fifteen cents. Pattern mail orders to The Muscatine Journal Pattern Department NYC.
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Anne Adams
Muscatine Journal Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
York City
Miriam Rebekah Aid Society entertains with bunco
The Miriam Rebekah Aid Society held a bunco gathering at Mrs. Charles Giesenhaus’s home 309 East Front Street on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Gus Halberg won the high score prize with Mrs. James Sissel taking second place. A picnic at Weed Park is planned for Tuesday July 25.
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Aid Society
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Charles Giesenhaus
East Front Street
Gus Halberg
James Sissel
Weed Park
Luncheon for Lady Elks to Be Thursday
The Fifth Thursday committee plans a patriotic luncheon for Ladies of the Elks members on Thursday afternoon at 1 o clock at the club parlors. Reservations for 120 members were reported, with card games to follow the meal.
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Ladies of the Elks Club
Pork and Veal Dishes Listed at Local Luncheon
A historical catalog lists Rich baked luncheon loaf and summer sausage priced per pound along with fresh veal stew fresh beef boil and roast as meal options. It notes chops at 15 cents per pound.
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David Graubart
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Sheridan Plaza Hotel
Chicago
Leon Graubart
United Jewish Congregation of
Toronto
Can
Tahe
Westinghouse
Detthof
Miss Michelwaite
Pierce
Pieres
Buffalo
Muscatine Journal Daily Pattern
Philco Radio
Philco
Miriam Rebekah Aid Society
Lady Elks
Richards Meat Market
W. Second St
Laurel
Acs
Boots
Steve
Stene
Stenne
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Tex
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