Ruthenberg Golden Anniversary Observed in Muscatine
Mr and Mrs Chris Ruthenberg recall their May 15 1889 wedding as they plan a golden anniversary dinner May 14 with fifty relatives and friends in the Chrome room The couple have two children Elmer in Muscatine and Frederick deceased Mrs Ruthenberg long employed by Roach and Musser Company The ceremony was at the bride's home by Rev C Thalenhorst The couple have lived in Muscatine their entire married life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Ruthenberg
Evans Street
Des Moines
Indianapolis
Ind
Davenport
Moline
Muscatine
Ruthenberg
Anna Hartman
John Hartman
Kautzakerg Company
Iowa Avenue
Ruth
Families Observe May Wedding Anniversary Dinners
Muscatine couples mark a string of anniversaries in early May. J. W. C. Henning and Nellie M. Aulf will host a May 17 family dinner for their 34th anniversary with nine children, two deceased. Clyde Ramseyer and Anna Mae McKibben, married in 1916, plan a regular family dinner. Carl and Mrs Dipple celebrate their 10th on May 8 with a country home observance. E. J. Liebbe and Karlin Griesenbrock share their 23rd anniversary today at 1822 Mulberry avenue with their three children Jacob 19 and twins Bob and Bill 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
J. W. C. Henning
West Sixth Street
Henning
Nellie M. Aulf
Elmer Windman
Oscar Dusenberry
Mildred Henning
Harold Henning
William Henning
Raymond Henning
Dorothy Henning
Clyde Ramseyer
Webster Hakes
Trinity Episcopal Church
Ramseyer
Anna Mae McKibben
Margaret
Gary
Jeanne
Carl Dipple
Carl, Jr
E. J. Liebbe
Mulberry Avenue
Karlin Griesenbrock
Mr. Liebbe
William Martens
German Evangelical Church
Mrs. Liebbe
Jacob
Bob
Bill
Mrs John Frizzell Honored by Club She Has Served 19 Years
Mrs John Frizzell president of Lowe Run Kensington for 19 years was honored at a surprise party at her country home Route 5. The event featured needlework and Chinese checkers with a gift presented by the group and a list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frizzell
Kensington
Route 5
Clarence Potter
Wear] Fiderlein
Chris Stange
Charles Kleindolph
Fay Frizzel
Albert Timm
Harold Timm
Dora Kemp
Rex Kemp
Anna Ludman
Frizzel
McKinley G R Group Plans Tea and Candy Sale
The McKinley Busy Bee girl group reserves favors for a Mother-daughter tea to be held this month. They discussed a candy sale and spent the afternoon drafting blueprints of leaves and pressed flowers for decorations.
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McKinley
Brides Elect Feted in Series of Planned Parties
Brides-elect Dorothy Greenwald Ruby Martz and Mrs Walter Breedlove Jr are honored in a string of showers and gatherings. Greenwald’s first shower Friday is hosted by Mrs William Mittman with N. and N. club guests. Martz’s events include hostesses Marian Hetzler Beverly Moorhead and multiple showers through May 16 at Sweetland Methodist church and related homes. Breedlove’s first party was hosted by Mrs Charles Hines with a tray luncheon and peach and green colors. further celebrations follow at Mrs Fish and other hosts. Verna Retcliff joins Rose Croix shrine Past Worthy High Priestess club. next meeting June 6 under Mrs Dorothy Angel’s supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Greenwald
Kenneth W. Schlutz
Ruby Martz
Sweetland
Gordon Moorhead
Walter Breedlove, Jr
Jessie Goddard
Miss Greenwald
William Mittman
Monroe Street
N. and
N. Club
Marian Hetzler
Beverly Moorhead
Miss Hetzler
Route 3
Howard Toyne
Sweetland Methodist Church
Miss Martz
Breedlove
Charles Hines
Roscoe Avenue
Maryann Hines
W. S. Breedlove
Emma Goddard
Frank Paul
Eugene Welk
Reinhart Paetz
Vernon Swain
Mary Jean
Lloyd Goddard
Floyd
Lauren Goddard
E. M. Goddard
Robert Schmitt, Jr
Anne Goddard
Margaret Daedelow
Lyman Fish
Fish
New Hampshire Street
Northwestern Bell Telephone Office
Ratcliff
NEW Shriners Club
Verna Retcliff
Worthy
Rose Croix Shrine No. 5
Masonic Temple
Dorothy Angel
Pocahontas Club Members Attend Home Event
Mrs. Marie Armstrong hosted the Past Pocahontas club at her 907 East Eighth street home Tuesday night. Prizes went to Letty Temple first in five hundred, Bertha Roby second, Alice Stegall traveling, and Twyla Feustel consolation, with the gathering continuing at Mrs. Kate Ahlf’s 405 Pond street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Armstrong
East Eighth Street
Pocahontas Club
Letty Temple
Bertha Roby
Alice Stegall
Twyla Feustel
Kate Ahlf
Pond Street
Catholic Daughters to Attend Biennial Iowa Convo
Mrs. Leo Witteman and Mrs. John Hall will lead a Waterloo group to the fourteenth biennial convention of the Iowa State Court Catholic Daughters of America in Water loo. Activities include registration at Hotel Russell Lamson, masses, business meetings, banquets, and a pontifical high mass officiated by Archbishop Beckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Witteman
Catholic Daughters of America
John Hall
Court Joan of Arc No. 524
Iowa State Court of Catholic Daughters of America
Waterloo
Hotel Russell-Lamson
National Department
Court Castle No. 49
John G. Lemmer
Sacred Heart Hall
Sacred Heart Church
St. Joseph's Church
Archbishop Beckman
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Roy Law Hosts Surprise Birthday Party for Wife
Roy Law entertained at home on 1706 Oregon Street for Mrs. Law's birthday. Monopoly greeted guests before a late lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Horace Gardner and son Billy Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lange and Dick Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Law and Peggy Ann Miss Vivian Hedrick Miss Margaret Fisher Delores Lawson Clifford Welker Charles Horton Richard Cracker and the hosts Merle and Emery Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Roy Law
Oregon Street
Robert Wagner
Horace Gardner
Billy
Fred Lange
Elwood Law
Peggy Ann
Vivian Hedrick
Margaret Fisher
Delores Lawson
Clifford Welker
Charles Horton
Richard Cracker
Merle
Emery
May Meeting of Philathea Class at First Methodist
Fifty members and guests attended the May Philathea class meeting at the First Methodist church in its banquet room. Sessions covered social and business topics with two guitar numbers by Emily Van Gent and two readings by Rosalie Tuttle. Games, refreshments, and spring decorations followed. the next meeting is scheduled for June 6 with co chairmen Mrs. Lem White and Mrs. J. J. Schomberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Emily van Gent
Rosalie Tuttle
Lem White
J. J. Schomberg
Instructor Discusses European Situation at Fidelis Meeting
Elmer Nelson of Muscatine high school spoke on the background of the European situation and updated members during the Fidelis club session at the YWCA Tuesday night. Plans for the May breakfast sponsored by the business and industrial clubs at the YW were reviewed at the following business meeting. The next gathering will be a wiener roast and hike at Miss Alice Nyenhuis’s home in Illinois on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Nelson
Muscatine High School
Fidelis Club
Y. W
Alice Nyenhuis
Illinois
Mrs. Nichols Re-elected Leader of Century Club
Mrs. E C Nichols was re-elected president of the Twentieth Century club at the Y W C A during the annual meeting. Officers for 1939 40 include Warren Baker vice president Charles Young recording secretary W E Downer corresponding secretary Elmer Steinmetz treasurer and Gena Cook custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Nichols
Twentieth Century Club
Warren Baker
Charles Young
W. E. Downer
Elmer Steinmetz
Gena Cook
C. A. Edmonds
Charles Lucas
Lucas Street
George Newton
Stanley Fullwood
Two Royal Neighbor Groups Hold Meet
Twenty five members of the Royal Neighbor Aid and Sunshine chapter attended a joint meeting shared activities and plans for future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Neighbor Aid and
Sunshine
Potluck Social Held At I O O F Hall
A club hosted a potluck dinner and social afternoon at the I O O F hall on Tuesday afternoon. The gathering featured companions enjoying a card game session after the meal.
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MR. and
Mrs. Ruthenberg
Order of Rainbow
Jane Kudrele
State of
Iowa
Grace B. Sprecker
Mary Hull
State of Iowa
Miss Hull
Temple
Eloise Stein
Lorraine Freers
Stein
Eastern Star
Dorothy Potter
L. F. Martin
Edward
Canterbury
GEO. Kranz & Son
E. Second St
Journal
Bailey’s Cash Market
East Second St
Sirloin Ste
I. the
Meaty Neck
Junedale
Junedale Shanks S Picnics
Pocahontas
Ralph J. Wittich
Mu" Tine, Iowa
Fidelis
Nichols
Century Club
I. O. O. F Hall
I. O. O. F. Hall
Arric
American Institute of Laundering
Electrolux
Servel Electrolux
Iowa Electric Company
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