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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

5

Kellner and Rushmore Engage at Ames Five Pound Party

The engagement of Miss Mary Ann Kellner formerly of Muscatine to Rollie Rushmore was announced at a Delta Zeta five pound party in Ames. Kellner a Muscatine Junior College and Iowa State College graduate works in Burlington.

Mary Ann Kellner Uscatine Rollie Rushmore Delta Zeta House Ames Miss Kellner Muscatine Junior College Iowa State College Klein’s Burlington Delta Zeta Sorority Rushmore Delta Zetas Gertrude Beber C. J. Suttes Victor Kellner

Muscatine couples mark anniversaries into 20s and 30s

A Muscatine report recalls four couples and one former pair celebrating 20 or more years of marriage. Aletha and Otto Teufel’s May 28 1908 wedding is remembered as they live in Eldon. Mildred Johnson Hoopes and Lindley Hoopes reach 20 years on May 29, while John and Kathrine Korschot observe 36 years on Decoration Day. Chandlerlin and Cham erlin near 32 years on June 7, and Elizabeth Rohs Toborg with William Toborg mark 30 years on June 16. The piece notes family details and current residences and jobs.

Muscatine Aletha Barger A. J. Barger East Sixth Street Otto C.teufel Jacob Teufel Nora Kennedy Centralia Eugene Harris Morning Sun Teufel Golden State Limited Eldon Mildred Johnson William Johnson Lindley B. Hoopes J. E. Hoopes Musatine Hoopes John Korschot Kindler Avenue John Lange Raymond Korschot Tom Lane Paul John Korschot J. A. Chamerlin Chestnut Street A. W. Walde Charles City H. O. Broadston Hutchinson Kas Hugh Chance Wilma Chamberlin IoWa State College Marian Chamberlin Lincoln School William Walde James Walde Barbara Broadston Mary Ann Chance William Toborg Elizabeth Rohs A. L. Tilgner Walnut Baptist Church Dorothy Tiedemann Robert Toborg University of Iowa Sixth Street

Garden Club Honors President With Birthday Luncheon

Muscatine Garden club members met at the YWCA and PM Musser library to honor Mrs. Opel, club president, on her birthday. The event featured a crystal centerpiece, a large birthday cake, and prizes for floral displays. Five-minute talks followed, with plans announced for a June flower show at First Presbyterian church and an iris show invitation from Davenport.

W. Opel Muscatine Garden Club P. M. Musser Library Faors C. W. Opel Frank Eitman Leonard Fuller Fred van Zyl Will Lange American Iris Society W. W. Cook Ringwood Gardens Clinton Anna Molis Myrtle Gentry M. S. Cochrane

Seniors Are Honored at St Marys Alumni Banquet

St Marys Alumni entertained the graduating class of 1939 at a banquet in the school hall. A three course meal was served by students, with Rev N J Peiffer and Rev C D Mannhardt officiating. Alumni Songsters performed and a skit by Anthony Kuriger amused guests.

St. Mary’s High School St. Mary’s Hall Dorothy Mich Bertha Schafer Rose Slater Francis McGowan James Huff Gerald Blaesing George Unkel Bernard Montgomery Francis Milder C. D. Mannhardt N. J. Peiffer Clifford Doran John Schumacher St. Mary’s St. Mary's School Hall Ladies of Anthony Kuriger George Frey Robert Witte Alfred Oppelt Bruce Rininsland Father Peiffer Jean Gey Robert Lewig Lorraine Hruska Irene Noll Korneman and McCaffrey

Card Games Social by Joan of Arc Court

Fifty five members of Court Joan of Arc No. 524 Catholic Daughters of America enjoyed a social meeting and card party at the K of C hall Monday night. Prizes awarded in five hundred and bridge games went to Mrs. George Slattery, Mrs. E B Chayka, Mrs. Anna Korte, and Mrs. Minnie Wessells with Mrs. Mary Schenkel taking the special prize. The next meeting will include installation of officers June 12.

Catholic Daughters of America K. of C. Hall George Slattery E. B. Chayka Anna Korte Minnie Wessells Mary Schenkel Otto Hoffman Marguerite Missel Anna O’keefe Margaret Wessells Helen Korte Electa Chapter Rose Croix Shrine Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Eastern Star Clara Hann Ruth Hartwig Rosalie Tuttle Carl Houdek Miss Hartwig

Geneva pupils enjoy teachers picnic outing

Parents met with the teachers and pupils of the Geneva school for a picnic marking a community event. The event emphasized collaboration between staff and students and celebrated the school’s local role.

Geneva School

Social and club events listed for Elks and community groups

The Lady Elks host a social meeting at the Elks home with contract and auction bridge at 2 30 led by Mrs P H Naber and a committee including Mrs W O Case and others. Girl Scout Troop No 9 meets Friday after noon. The young peoples league of the Evangelical church meets tonight at 7 30 with devotional by John Curtis and entertainment committee. The Auxiliary to the United Spanish War Veterans holds a social Thursday night at Mrs Emma Tiecke 507 East Tenth. Grace Lutheran missionary society May breakfast at Mrs William Umlandt 201 Maple Avenue Thursday 9 30 am reservations by phone 2732 bring own table service.

Lady Elks Elks Home P. H. Naber W. O. Case Ernest Hoffman James Boston Elmer Johnson Frank Fox Sadie Bielefeld Jesse Gregg West Liberty Ae the Young People’s League of the Evangelical and Reformed Church John Curtis Ruth Schmidt Lydia Krause Mildred Huessner Harold Lohse The United Spanish War Veterans Emma Tiecke East Tenth Street Grace Lutheran Missionary Society William Umlandt Maple Avenue Harry Leedy

Former West Liberty teachers wed in LaCrosse

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Marie Park formerly a dramatic instructor at West Liberty High School to Leigh Toland in LaCrosse Wisconsin where the bride has been teaching. She earned a PhD in speech at the University of Iowa last June and they will reside at 1315 State Street LaCrosse Wisconsin.

West Liberty Marie Park Leigh Toland LaCrosse Wis University of Iowa State

Lucille Coon Weds J Ernest Wagner in Davenport

Columbus Junction announces the marriage of Lucille Margaret Coon to J. Ernest Wagner. The ceremony occurred Friday May 12 in Davenport. Lucille, a Washington High School graduate and Coe College attendee, is a stenographer in Moline. Wagner also graduated from Washington High and studied at the University of Iowa.

Columbus Junction Ira Coon Haskins Lucille Margaret J. Ernest Wagner John Wagner Washington Davenport Wagner Washington High School Coe College Cedar Rapids Moline Ill University of Iowa

School year closes with perfect attendance resumes

On the final day of the term, pupils with flawless attendance include Arlene Brudt kuhl and Gottfried, John and Le Roy Laeser. High school qualifiers are Ruth Marie Miller, Marjorie Rode, Sarah Henderson, and George Fischer.

Arlene Brudtkuhl Gottfried John Leroy Laeser Ruth Marie Miller Marjorie Rode Sarah Henderson George Fischer

Spickler and Rounds Wed at Pine Bluff Methodist Church

Dorothy Spickler and Raymond G. Rounds were married in a 3 pm ceremony at Pine Bluff Methodist Church Pine Bluff Illinois. The bride wore Chantilly lace with pink rose buds and was attended by Elizabeth Spickler and Joseph Bales. The couple plans a northward honeymoon after a reception at the bride’s home.

Pine Bluff Methodist Church Pine Bluff Ill Dorothy Spickler N. E. Spickler Pine Bluff, Il Raymond G. Rounds Della Rounds Illinois City H. D. Simmons Elizabeth Spickler Joseph Bales Mrs. Rounds North

More Parties Booked for Brides-Elect

June will bring many weddings in Muscatine as May ends. Brides-elect will be feted by friends returning from colleges and universities across the country. Some parties are planned but dates remain undecided.

Muscatine

Miss Hemmingway Engaged to Robert E. Dice at West Liberty

Miss Cordelle Hemmingway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Hemmingway, will marry Robert E. Dice, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Dice. The engagement was announced at a Saturday party in the Hemmingway home with apricot and blue decor and a concealed picture of the couple on the front cover reading A pair of Dice's June 4 1939.

West Liberty Cordelle Hemmingway M. A. Hemmingway Robert E. Dice A. L. Dice Russell Reynolds Nichols Marguriete Kennedy George Gordon Louise Barnes Virginia Stearns Marguriete James Russell James Wilson Hildebrand Ed Waite Bernice James Alice Wolf Siguard Jensen Downey Margariete Kennedy Elma Odell Dorothy Flater Mabel Hemmingway West Branch

Barbara Lichty’s Fourth Birthday Party Held at Home

Mrs. F. A. Lichty of 1104 Sycamore Street hosted her daughter Barbara at a Monday afternoon party from 3 to 5. Guests sat at small tables decorated with balloons windmills and birthday favors enjoying the festive birthday event.

F. A. Lichty Sycamore Street Barbara

Open House for McClures Marks Tenth Wedding Anniversary

The Rev. Eugene L. McClure and Mrs. McClure host open house in Nichols on Friday June 2 to celebrate ten years of marriage. Guests from Cedar Valley Nichols and Conesville parishes and friends attend in the afternoon and evening. The couple's three children are Lloyd Eugene 8 Ruth Marilyn 5 and Robert Paul 2.

Eugene L. McClure Nichols McClure Cedar Valley Conesville Ashby College Kentucky Parsons College John Fletcher College Beacon Exline Delta Grinnell Lloyd Eugene Ruth Marilyn Robert Paul

Birthday Celebration With Gifts For Barbara

Day cake with four lighted candles served as the centerpiece. Refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs. Lyde Beadle and Mrs. Lucas Sterne. Barbara received many gifts as guests Jo Ann Leu Suzanne Schmidt Sandra Toussaint Janet Horst Delores Nordeen Mary Elizabeth Sterne Betty Lichty attended.

Lyde Beadle Lucas Sterne Jo Ann Leu Suzanne Schmidt Sandra Toussaint Janet Horst Delores Nordeen Mary Elizabeth Sterne Betty Lichty Barbara

Breakfast Planned by Rainbow Girls

The Order of Rainbow for Girls will hold its annual May breakfast at a local venue to raise funds for community service activities. Organizers invite members and the public to attend and support the charitable program.

Rainbow Girls Order of Rainbow For Girls

Eastern Stars Plan Wild Cat Den Park Outing and Installation

Last Saturday morning at Wild Cat Den state park the girls will meet at the Masonic temple and depart at 6 15 a m Reservations must be made by Thursday night with Mrs Glenn Downing or Mrs Walter Molis Phone numbers 2172 W and 2412 Those driving should call Mrs Irma Dooly Miss Betty Martin and her officers will be installed Friday night at 8 o'clock at the Masonic temple All Eastern Stars Masons DeMolays Rainbow girls and friends are invited Dancing will follow in the ballroom.

Wild Cat den State Park Masonic Temple Glenn Downing Walter Molis Irma Dooly Betty Martin

Linoleum flooring offers easy care and variety

Linoleum backs burlap and provides a resilient, comfortable surface. Daily dusting and occasional washing and waxing keep it bright. Armstrong's Linoleum patterns suit every room at a reasonable cost, with quick installation and exact cost estimates available.

Armstrong

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Daniel Burns Daniel A. Burns Frank den Garden Club Ham Kansas Street Joan of Arc Geneva American Eagles McKinley School Weds Lucille Coon Batterson Coats Miss Hemmingway NORCA Hoover Company East Second St E. L. McClure Pushes Back
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