Miss Coffin and Orville Fisher to Wed Tonight
Miss Gertrude Coffin daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Coffin of Conesville Iowa will wed Orville Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Guy Fisher of Grandview at 7 this evening in the Coffin home 2258 Fulham avenue Reverend Lloyd Dutro will officiate The couple plan residence at 419 12 Mulberry avenue after a four course dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs J F Coffin and Mr and Mrs Guy Fisher Debbi May Coffin is noted among guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Coffin
J. F. Coffin
Conesville
Orville Fisher
Guy Fisher
Grandview
John Coffin
Fulham Avenue
Lloyd Dutro
Fisher
Thelma Kintzle
Miss Coffin
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Batterson
Grandview High School
H. J. Heinz Company
Coffin
Debbie May Coffin
Mulberry Avenue
Here Comes Charlie at Presbyterian Rooms
A three act comedy Here Comes Charlie was staged Friday night by the Goshen Farm Bureau young people and Goshen Wapsie Four-H girls in the First Presbyterian church Sunday school rooms. The cast featured Aneta Frater Wilson Hildebrand and Edward Rexroth with musical numbers by the Goshen Wapsie Four-H chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
First Presbyterian Church
Goshen Farm Bureau
Goshen and Wapsie Four-H
Charlie Hopps
The
Hills
Aneta Frater
Larry Elliott
Wilson Hildebrand
Edward Rexroth
Aleck Twiggs
Charie
Vivian Smythe-Kersey
Larry
Margaret Hildebrand
Caroline Smythe-Kersey
Frances Rabe
Fanny Farnham
Verda Ehrick
Mortimer Smythe-Kersey
Vivian
Ted Hartley
Lester Cornell
Victor Rexroth
Rita Askam
Nora Malone
Elliott
Robert Brand
Tim McFrill
Goshen Wapsie Four-H
Women's Societies of
Presbyterian Church
Texas Visitor Honored at Weed Park Picnic
Mrs. Avis Figgins Hall and her daughter Betty of Beaumont Texas hosted a Weed park picnic Friday evening for Bellevue hospital nurses. Social hours followed with guests Mrs. James Wilkinson Mrs. Harold Brandal Mrs. Harold Wittich Mrs. George Nicola Mrs. Clarence Figg Mrs. Ed Zeidler and Mrs. W. H. Klink attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Weed Park
Avis Figgins Hall
Betty
Beaumont
Tex
Bellevue Hospital
James Wilkinson
Harold Brandal
Harold Wittich
George Nicola
Clarence Figg
Ed Zeidler
W. H. Klink
Helpful Hints for Well-Dressed Women in Summer Wardrobe
The article advises women to keep extra white collar and cuff sets to refresh dark silk dresses using linen organdy pique and novelty cottons. It notes white purses and gloves in matching fabrics are in vogue and stresses removable washable slip covers for white linen purses and removable cuffs for dark fabrics.
Mrs Nowell Feted at Pretty Shower in Hathaway Home
Mrs Kenneth Hathaway and Miss Eloise Sharar hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Charles Nowell formerly Thelma Stein at Cedar Street home Friday evening. Eleven guests played bridge and five hundred with high bridges awarded to Mrs Jack Ellis and Miss Evelyn Richards. Out of town guest was bride’s mother Mrs McCloskey of Rock Island. Others included Mrs Clifford Schreurs Mrs Raymond Dora Miss Florence Dora Miss Flossie Christiansen Miss Violet Heerd Miss Richards Mrs Ellis honoree and hostesses. Mrs Nowell received a collection of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Hathaway
Eloise Sharar
Charles Nowell
Thelma Stein
Cedar Street
Jack Ellis
Evelyn Richards
McCloskey
Rock Island
Clifford Schreurs
Raymond Dora
Florence Dora
Flossie Christiansen
Violet Heerd
Richards
Ellis
Nowell
Odette Grimm Chosen May Queen At Party
Odette Grimm was named queen of the May at the New Era Young People's society May night frolic attended by 33 members in the community building. Roger Kretschmar won king of the May with a coronation in a floral bower. Iria McCullough and Wayne Barnhart won best May basket awards. New members Hazel Wunderlich Bernice Brossart Charlotte Brossart Iris McCullough William Jensen Robert Binggeli Virgil Barton Harland Hetzler Louis Faust were voted in. Initiation committee includes Clifford Pantel Fred Halling Roger Kretschmar. Mothers day tea planned May 13 with church girls hosting. Decoration day outing set for May 30 at Credit Island near Davenport. Corinne Hetzler named entertainment chair. Main event closed with Rev Earnest A Lack message and friendship circle formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odetta Grimm
Roger Kretschmar
Iria McCullough
Wayne Barnhart
Hazel Wunderlich
Bernice Brossart
Charlotte Brossart
Iris McCullough
William Jensen
Robert Binggeli
Virgil Barton
Harland Hetzler
Louis Faust
Clifford Pantel
Fred Halling
Agnes Hetzler
Marvel Grimm
Margaret Kretschmar
Corrine Hetzler
Helen Pantel
Credit Island
Davenport
Arlene Grimm
Recital Participants List for Muscatine Event
Pupils taking part in a violin and piano recital given by Mrs A C Springborn at the Muscatine Music House Friday night were: Joan and Carol Sywassink Marian Van Gent Royce and Harold Davis Doris Drumm Betty Rakow Muriel Hammer Eileen Davidson Richard Folsom Richard Boldt Noreen Pelton Fern Sharp Richard Crow James Wilson Edwon Hoffman Marie Hoffman Alice Metcalf Fred Kintzle and Thomas Hocke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Springborn
Muscatine Music House
Joan
Carol Sywassink
Marian van Gent
Royce
Harold Davis
Doris Drumm
Betty Rakow
Muriel Hammer
Eileen Davidson
Richard Folsom
Richard Boldt
Noreen Pelton
Fern Sharp
Richard Crow
James Wilson
Edwon Hoffman
Marie Hoffman
Alice Metcalf
Fred Kintzle
Thomas Hocke
Bloomington Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights Farm Programs
About 75 Bloomington township Farm Bureau members gathered at the Bloomington grange hall to discuss federal and state farm programs. County agent Carl E. Rylander described farm record books for the corn hog program and handed out copies to contract signers. W. E. Krizer of the state office reported progress statewide and the agent touched on chinch bug growth and control with slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
School Children to Receive Carnival Ride Tickets
Fifty six hundred complimentary tickets for rides and shows will be distributed by Edward Bitter Post No. 27 American Legion to grade school children for Monday night entertainment at Sol's Liberty shows to be held next week at the south end circus grounds. Legion and carnival officials cooperate with Moose engagement. Great Salt Lake in Utah is more than four times as large as the Dead Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bitter
American Legion
Sol’s Liberty
South End
Legion
Carnival
Musca
Loyal Order of Moose
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Dead Sea
Cotton wedding fashions for brides and bridesmaids
A light hearted scan of a 1920s style cotton wedding ensemble featuring organdie dresses with pleated frills, full veils, Betsy Ross like headpieces, and lilac accents. The piece notes practicality and affordability of cotton for a simple yet charming ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Value of Nursery School in Lives of American Children
Mrs Roosevelt argues nursery education shapes child development through a tale of Johnny raised in a good home but lacking proper guidance. The story contrasts early missteps with later classroom progress, implying early training influences behavior and future outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Roosevelt
Johnny
St Marys Card Party Winners Announced
Winners in a card party sponsored by St. Marys Aid society are announced: Bridge first Mrs Louis Hiebing, second Mrs H Conley. Five hundred first Mrs William Opelt, second Mrs Fred Angel, special Mrs Nellie Nugent. Another party is planned next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Aid Society
Bridge
Louis Hiebing
H. Conley
Five Hundred
William Opelt
Fred Angel
Nellie Nugent
Miss Plumly Weds Walter Hughes in Muscatine Church
Miss Blossom Plumly of Chicago wed Walter C. Hughes of Chicago in a 3:30 p m ceremony at First Baptist Church Muscatine. Rev Vernon L Shantz officiated with organist Mrs Harry Hahn. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Edward Heinz Jr of Chicago. The couple plans to live in Hyde Park Chicago after May 15. A tea followed at the bride’s parents home with local guests and out of town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Priesta
Edward Heinz, Jr
Chicago
Hahn
Mildred Stirlen
Dorothy Tyler
Glen Barnard
Hughes
Muscatine
Bush and Sherwood Conservatories
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Hyde Park District
Lake Park Avenue
Iowa
Michigan
C. E. Plumly
Margaret Ann
Washington
Ralph Madden
New London
D. M. Wooton
Edward Heinz
Parke Moore
Iowa City
L. C. Walker
Evanston
Hundred at Card Party of Young Democrats in Muscatine
About a hundred attended the public card party sponsored by the Young Democrats of Muscatine county at the Legion home Friday night. Prizes were won by George Doran and Mrs. Joseph Jacobs in five hundred and H. H. Fitzgerald with Mrs. Ballew in bridge. M. Byrne received a special award. Mrs. Dupple hosted 12 Christian Missionary society women. Estelle Pierson led the lesson on Christ in a Changing China. A June picnic at Weed Park was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Democrats
Muscatine County
Legion Home
George Doran
Joseph Jacobs
H. H. Fitzgerald
B. Ballew
M. Byrne
Dupple
Lyle Dupple
First Christian Missionary Society
Fulham Avenue
Estelle Pierson
Christ
China
Weed Park
Miss Maxine Fields and Arthur Beany to Marry in June
Announcement from Muscatine details the engagement of Miss Maxine Fields and Arthur Beany with a June 6 wedding planned. At a Batterson store party Friday night guests included Harry W. Greer celebrating his first anniversary as store manager and Gertrude Coffin who is to marry tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Fields
Arthur Beany
Muscatine
Batterson
Harry W. Greer
Mr. Potter
Rock Island
Gertrude Coffin
Miss Fields
Mr. Greer
Frank Thompson
Atkinson
Danco
Miss Anna Mae White Honored On Birthday
A surprise party at Dorothy Jones's home on 602 East Seventh Street celebrated Miss Anna May White's birthday. The evening featured a treasure hunt, progressive banco games with Harry McGrew winning high and Ralph Irwin runner up, and a pink and green cake lighting. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. William Ward and a long list of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jones
East Seventh Street
Anna May White
Progressive Banco
Harry McGrew
Ralph Irwin
Miss White
William Ward
Helen Cadogan
Ethel Chapman
Nina Kelly
Velma Kintzle
Nora Meeker
Maria Edmonds
Lenora Hopkins
Margaret McTurk
Helen Breedlove
Beulah Utley
Ralph Dittman
Charles Huber
Dean Guthrie
John Fritz
Freeman Schmidt
Charles Nyweide
Chester Woodworth
Clarence Heiland
Robert Schmidt
Clarence Rose
Leroy
Richard Jones
Muscatine Women to Hold Monday Board Meeting
The Muscatine Business and Professional Women's club will meet at 7 o'clock Monday night at The Journal office to plan for a dinner meeting set for Wednesday evening in the Rose room at Hotel Muscatine. Mrs Kendig led the program for 30 members of the Women's Foreign Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church at a Friday gathering hosted by Mrs Addle man with readers including Mrs Hahn, Mrs Dooly, and Mrs Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Muscatine Business and Professional Women’s Club
Journal
Hotel
Muscatine
J. H. Kendig
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
D. B. Addle
Man
West Sixth Street
George Hahn
Erma Dooly
Harriet Rice
Ida Goldsberry
Burlington
Frances Will
Elizabeth Darrow
Kendig
Local Club Meetings And Card Party Announced
The Women's Christian Temperance Union meets Monday at 2 30 p m at the U W C A. Daughters of Union Veterans convene Monday at 8 p m in Memorial hall at the court house. The Women's Benefit association holds a meeting at 7 45 p m at Maccabee hall. Pocahontas drill team sponsors a public card party Monday night at Redman hall with Mrs Myrtle Slater as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Union Veterans
Memorial Hall
Women’s Benefit Association
Maccabee Hall
Pocahontas Drill Team
Redman Hall
Myrtle Slater
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Toyne
Lysle George
Ottumwa
Ivan Toyne
Sherman Street
Art Stouffer
Dora
Mr. George
Music House
Bloomington Farm Bureau
Father
Gladys Parker
ST. Mary’s
Printing and Devel
Oping Service
Ihone
United States
Mulberry Ave
DHON
Armand Goumet
Amolin
Anna Mae White
Journal Office
Methodist
Zeidler
Eleanor Zeidler
Roscoe W. Slack
E. J. Zeidler
Helen Bamford
Frank Moore
Marian Kautz
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Noah
Ark
God
East 7Th St
Boots
Mr.rogg
By Martin
Anno San
OR Seryll
Mr.knde
Reidelberg
Richard Mansfield
Manrwin
MR Ross
Bon
Cora
MR. Ross
Stephen
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