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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1935

Page

5

Linen Shower Courtesy to Miss Ashby

Miss Edna Honts hosted a linen shower at 416 West Eighth Street for Miss Mozelie Ashby and her upcoming marriage to Ralph Hibbs of Le Grand Indiana. Guests played court whist, gifts were opened, and a pastel centerpiece with roses and a two course luncheon concluded the event.

Edna Honts West Eighth Street Mozelie Ashby Ralph Hibbs le Grand Miss Ashby James Hopewell Iva William Moore Ralph Diercks Joe Rogers Thomas Rogers Milo Sorden Jack Luellen Joan Potter A. J. Kleist Francis Honts Ralph Shrader Ralph Callaway

Grace Lutheran Missionary society hosts July gathering

Mrs C P Gunzenhauser entertained Grace Lutheran Missionary society members at 113 Magnolia Street with a July Fourth themed social hour and refreshments after a study session led by Mrs R R Pearson. Special guests included Mrs Harry Meyers and daughter Marie from Lexington Kentucky visiting Muscatine relatives. Co-hostesses and future meeting details listed.

Gunzenhauser C. P. Gunzenhauser Grace Lutheran Missionary Society Magnolia Street Harry Meyers Marie Lexington Muscatine Board of Education Lutheran Missionary Society R. R. Pearson

United Brethren Ladies' Aid Plans August Social

Plans for a social meeting and program in August were made by the United Brethren Ladies' Aid when 20 members met Thursday afternoon in the Neidig rooms. At the next meeting members will turn in their money on the calendar year. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

U. B. Aid United Brethren Ladies’ Aid Neidig Rooms

St Marys Women Host Afternoon Card Party

St Marys women held an afternoon card party in the school hall. Five hundred was played with first prize to Mrs Rose DeCamp, second to Mrs William King, and a special award to Mrs Barbara Lechner. A lawn social is planned for tonight on the school lawn with indoor option if rain occurs.

ST. Mary’s Rose DeCamp William King Barbara Lechner

Garden Party Hosted by YWCA Secretary at Home

An early morning garden party was hosted by Miss Lucy B. Milligan, general secretary of the YWCA, at her home 711 Iowa Avenue. The event honored YWCA secretaries with a wind-up to the year’s activities and featured breakfast served at small tables around a garden pool.

Lucy B. Milligan Young Women’s Christian Association Iowa Averar Y. W

Beck Jeeple Vows Exchanged June 1

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Irene Beck and James Teeple, both of Muscatine, solemnized June 1 at the Baptist parsonage in Rock Island Illinois, with attendants Miss Betty Cozne and Samuel Guthrie. The couple will reside in the Dermody apartments.

Dorothy Irene Beck James Teeple Muscatine Rock Island, Ill Aisnes Beck Dermody Teeple Lou Teeple West Seventh Street Baptist Betty Cozne Rock Island Samuel Guthrie Mrs. Teeple

Lady Elks Host Semi Monthly Card Party

The Lady Elks held a semi monthly afternoon event at the Elks home with seven bridge tables and three for five hundred. Mrs. Durward Carl won high in bridge, Mrs. Adam Weber was second, and Mrs. Eva Fletcher won the five hundred prize. Hostesses included Mrs. G B Samuels Mrs. Fred Hoopes Mrs. George Gebhardt Mrs. H Funck Mrs. Ted Luellem Mrs. Albert Schmidt Mrs. Joe Hi and Mrs. H McKinney of Wapello.

Bridge Lady Elks Elks Home Durward Carl Adam Weber Eva Fletcher G. B. Samuels Fred Hoopes George Gebhardt H. Funck Ted Luellem Albert Schmidt Joe Hi H. McKinney Wapello

Epsilon Delta Club Hosts Bingo At Lilly Fick Home

Miss Lilly Fick hosted the Epsilon Delta club at 1017 Cypress street Thursday night. Prizes went to Mrs. Lysle Esmail and Mrs. Elsie Weber. Members present included Miss Nina Kelly Virginia Huff Lilly Fick Mrs. Lysle Esmail Miss Wilma Thomasson Velma and Lucile Boldt. Special guests were Mrs. Elsie Weber and Miss Margaret Fick.

Lilly Fick Epsilon Delta Club Cypress Street Lysle Esmail Elsie Weber Nina Kelly Virginia Huff Wilma Thomasson Velma Lucile Boldt Margaret Fick

Presbyterian Women Hold Afternoon Meeting at Church

Women of the First Presbyterian Industrial Society met Thursday afternoon in church parlors. Lunch was served by Mrs. W. C. A. Busch and Mrs. Ed Betzold. Summer plans were described as indefinite. The text ends with a recipe note for melted chocolate.

Presbiterian Society First Presbyterian Industrial Society W. C. A. Busch Ed _ Betzold

Romance Contractron Confession Ends With Dotted Line

A playful verse depicts a flirtatious negotiation over a long time lease of affection. The speaker jokes about signing a contract of romance while acknowledging uncertainty about how to proceed.

Reeves family reunion moved to July 7 at Wild Cat Den

The Reeves family annual reunion moved from June 30 to July 7 due to weather concerns. The event will take place at Wild Cat Den state park with a wiener roast planned by the Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church at Weed park at 6 PM. rain postponement noted.

Wild Cat den State Park Weed Park Christian Endeavor Society of the First Christian Church

Traditional Butter Custard Sauce Recipe Steps

Mix butter corn syrup and boiling water with sugar stirring constantly. Finish cooking over direct heat boiling three minutes. Cool add vanilla. Serve hot or cold. If it stands twenty four hours and is too thick melt again over not water.

Miss Klein to Wed Earl Jones in Fall in Iowa City

Announcement states Miss Katherine Klein of Muscatine will marry Earl Jones, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones of Sycamore Street. Miss Klein, a Bellevue hospital nurse trained at Mercy hospital Iowa City, will wed in early fall. Jones, Muscatine High School class of 1931 graduate, co-owns a garage in town. couple plans to reside in Iowa City.

Katherine Klein Muscatine Gus Klein Iowa City Earl Jones Charles Jones Sycamore Street Miss Klein Bellevue Hospital Mercy Hospital Jones Muscatine High School

Novel Party Attracts 160 at New Era

A New Era community birthday party drew over 160 attendees on Thursday night in the community building. Twelve tables each reflected a birthday month theme with decor from January ice to December bells, plus a varied program of music readings and dances. July and November both hosted 18 guests at their tables, with the event organized by Mrs. Oliver Bently, chairwoman, and committees including Mrs. Arnold Petersen and Mrs. Henry Henke.

New Era St. Patrick Hallowe'en Oliver Bently Arnold Petersen Henry Henke

Newlyweds Honored at Pleasant Prairie

About 300 gathered at the Albert Stecher home in Pleasant Prairie Tuesday evening for an old fashioned charivari honoring Mr and Mrs Carl Hearst who wed Tuesday morning. Mrs Hearst is formerly Bernice Stecher. Elmer Burke led the procession and announced an ice cream social at Pleasant Prairie church parlors Wednesday evening as a treat from the groom.

Pleasant Prairie Pleasant Prairie Albert Stecher

Pre Nup Party Reveals Helen Heuberger Wedding Plans

Miss Helen Heuberger of 519 Main street to wed Henry W. Mapes of De Soto Indiana. The event at 518 Main street hosted by Mrs. Pearl Erickson featured 32 guests, green and pink decor, a two course luncheon, a dance later, and gifts including a linen luncheon set. Special guests included the bride’s mother and Mrs. Fanny Holzhauer.

Helen Heuberger Main Street Henry W. Mapes de Soto Pearl Erickson Mrs. Erickson Zelma Goddard Verda Starke Miss Heuberger Edith Goddard Minnuet Mannhardt Fanny Holzhauer

Anniversary Party Fetes Hildebrandts

Mr and Mrs Lysle Hildebrandt celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary at home on Climer Street with friends and a two course luncheon. First prize went to Ed Kohne with consolation to Bruce Watson and Bartus Busch. guests included Herbert Pagel Otto Horst Rhone Hugo Schlipf and others.

Chris Burr Climer Street Lysle Hildebrandt Ed Kohne Bruce Watson Bartus Busch Busch Herbert Pagel Otto Horst Rhone Hugo Schlipf Watson Hildebrandt

Mr and Mrs Sweeney Visit Relatives in Aurora

Mr and Mrs William Sweeney of Aurora Illinois are visiting this week with Mrs Sweeney s parents Mr and Mrs Fred Phillips at 611 West Fourth Street. Mrs Sweeney formerly Genevieve Phillips of the city. They recently returned from a motor trip to Pennsylvania and have visited Ft Madison and Burlington to see Mr Sweeney s relatives.

Sweeney William Sweeney Aurora Ill Fred Phillips West Fourth Street Genevieve Phillips Sweeneys Pennsylvania Ft. Madison Burlington

Bridge Party At Geneva Golf Club Yields Prizes

Four tables hosted an informal contract bridge session at Geneva Golf and Country club Thursday. Mrs. Louise Dillaway won the high award and Mrs. Gretchen Miller took the guest prize. A tea hour followed. Ladies’ day will recur in two weeks, with plans for Fourth of July activities on the golf links next week.

Geneva Golf and Country Club Louise Dillaway Gretchen Miller

Ryans Leaving for Danville Home in Illinois

Mr and Mrs C G Ryan with sons Norman and Jerry left today for Danville Illinois to establish their future home. Mr Ryan takes a position with the Ball Jar company in Danville. Their son Glenroy will stay in Muscatine.

Ryans Danville C. G. Ryan Norman Jerry Chestnut Street Ill Ryan Ball Jar Glenroy Muscatine

Mrs Lake Hosts North Prairie Willing Workers

Mrs. A. C. Lake entertained women of the North Prairie Willing Workers at an informal afternoon gathering. The event provided fellowship and light refreshments for members in good standing.

Social notes share August meeting at Muscatine hostess

A country home gathering included knotting comforts and a social hour with refreshments. The society will meet in August as the guest of Mrs. Charles Duncan in Muscatine. Subscribe for the Journal.

Charles Duncan Muscatine

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