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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

5

Miss Coyner and Raymond Toyne Wedding Notice

Miss Annabelle Coyner and Raymond W. Toyne married May 23 at the Rock Island First Methodist church parsonage with Rev. N. G. Ogilvie presiding. Attendants were Mildred Hartung and Robert Coyner. The couple will reside in Cedar Falls after June 1.

Harry Coyner Annabelle Raymond W. Toyne Robert Toyne East Sixth Street First Methodist Episcopal Church Rock Island N. G. Ogilvie Mildred Hartung Robert Coyner Brown’s Business College H. J. Heinz Company Muscatine High School The Daily News of Cedar Falls Toyne

Two Girls Honored at Farewell Party at Sweetland

A farewell party at the Sweetland church honored Misses Doris Martin and Marian Hetzler as they leave Tuesday for summer school at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Park Avenue Methodist youths attended as guests. games and refreshments featured.

Sweetland Doris Martin Marian Hetzler Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls Park Avenue Methodist Church Dorothy Hines Norma Tommason Donald Shepard Jason Ryper Gertrude Johnson Lorna Knipfer Roger Kretschmar Robert Dwight Worrell James A. Worrell Albert Edgar Marian Wayne Hetzler Russell Helen Orrell Bill Herbert Ide Judith Drumm Doris Bonnie Martin Ruby Martz Gladys Christian Gordon Moorhead Ruth Holtz Gordon Day Delmar Carter Kenneth Hetzler Norma Mary Kenneth Chatfield

Pupils of Mrs Chase Present Recital at Public Library

Younger and intermediate pupils of Mrs Alice Chase presented an engaging recital at the P M Musser public library auditorium Thursday night. The program featured pieces by Barber Musser and Massenet among others, with performances by Marion Brown Patricia Arey and Jack Paetz, reflecting a varied program of classical and light selections.

Alice Chase P. M. Musser Public Library Barbara Musser Walter Berg Tommy Marion Brown Patricia Arey Marlin Odell Robert Nyenhuis Elizabeth Ann Maddox Will O’ the Wisp Margaret Ann Wagner Jack Paetz Mary Ann Hakes

Eastern Star Members Attend Burlington Meeting

A delegation of four from Elec ta chapter No. 32, Order of Eastern Star, led by Mrs. Hazel Jones as worthy matron, traveled to Burlington Thursday night for a regional group gathering. The party included Gene Rosenthal, Mrs. Eloise Stein, Miss Ruth Hartwig, and Mrs. Jones.

Eastern Star Electa Chapter No. 32 Order of Eastern Star Hazel Jones Burlington Gene Rosenthal Eloise Stein Ruth Hartwig Jones

Tax Revenue Survey On Homestead Bill In Muscatine County

Data collection on potential tax loss if Homestead bill passes continues in Muscatine County. E R Rainey, under state planning board direction, gathered township and city assessors data and will forward results to Iowa City and Ames for final tabulation and records.

Muscatine County E. R. Rainey State Planning Board Rainey Planning Board Iowa City Ames

Miss Dorothy Jarvis Feted Before Nuptials at Home

A prenuptial shower for Miss Dorothy Jarvis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gayle Jarvis, at their East Tenth Street home. She will marry George Gunzenhauser Jr of Muscatine in June. Hostesses were Mrs Fay Young and Mrs Claude Hammer with 30 guests.

Dorothy Jarvis Gayle Jarvis East Tenth Street Jarvis George Gunzenhauser, Jr George Gunzenhauser Muscatine Fay Young Claude Hammer Henoree Georgiana Jarvis Barbara Wiele Miss Jarvis Batterson Mr. Gunzenhauser Hahn Brothers Wholesale Company

Contract and Auction Bridge At Elks

Nine tables for contract and seven for auction bridge were set for the Lady Elks meeting at the Elks home Thursday afternoon. First prize in contract went to Mrs. Ralph MerCauly and first in auction to Mrs. Ida Richard. Hostesses included Mrs. Gene Rosenthal and Mrs. Roy Zoller with co chairmen and several other ladies assisting.

Lady Elks Elks Ralph MerCauly Ida Richard Gene Rosenthal Roy Zoller Cochairmen Fid Vanatta Charles Miller James Lee Elmer Lee Phil Thompson George Luckharat

Spring Porch Party Arranged by St. Margaret's Guild

Members of St. Margaret's guild planned a spring porch party during a luncheon and business meeting at the Trinity parish hall. The June event will be hosted by president Mrs. Minnie Rankin at her Oakland drive residence.

St. Margaret's Guild Trinity Parish Hall Minnie Rankin Oakland Drive

Miss Lucy Anderson Honored at Shower in West Liberty

Miss Lucy Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Anderson, received a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Vaughn Sanders with 70 South Prairie social club guests. The event featured orchid and green decor and a mock wedding. The bride elect will wed Edgar Rogers of Muscatine on Sunday May 31 at the couple’s home.

West Liberty Lucy Anderson Vaughn Sanders South Prairie Social Club R. R. Wright James Birkett Julius Mithews Blanch Birkett Roney Mathews Miss Anderson W. C. Anderson South Prairie Edgar Rogers Muscatine

County Tax Records Reveal Delinquent 1923 Levies

Office of City Engineer I. V. Howenstine compiles data on county real property owners with property descriptions valuations and delinquent taxes for 1923. The list shows owner names property details total tax due and accumulated delinquency.

Beautiful May Party of Aid Showcases Handiwork Display

The First Methodist Ladies' Aid society hosted a May afternoon at the church with a quilt and handwork exhibit drawing 250 attendees. The Mary room featured a formal garden scene, tea service, and music by local artists as guests viewed more than 40 quilts and oil and watercolor paintings, including two quilts over 80 years old from local families.

First Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Mary Room Arenaaa Inns Rose Garden Hugh Chance Weis G. Scott Sample Carl Houdek Whistler West Branch

Hi Tri girls enjoy picnic at Weed Park

About fifty Hi Tri girls plus advisor Miss Eula Downer and Y W C A members Miss Mildred Snider and Miss Lucy Milligan attended a picnic at Weed Park on Thursday night. A wiener roast preceded the installation of newly elected officers with Miss Ann Stein becoming the new president.

Weed Park Hi-Tri Eula Downer Mildred Snider Lucy Milligan Ann Stein

Metzger Davison Wedding Set for June 8 at Davenport

Miss Bernice Metzger daughter of Mr and Mrs William Metzger of Davenport will wed Berne Davison of Davenport son of Mrs Ed Davison of Muscatine on Monday June 8 at St Josephs church Davenport The mass will begin at 7 am with Msgr George Giglinger officiating Maid of honor is Miss Marie Cahail Best man is Harold Tappendorf Miss Metzger attended St Matthias and St Josephs High Schools and works for Halligan corporation Mr Davison is a Muscatine High School graduate who works for International Harvester in Rock Island

Bernice Metzger William Metzger Davenport Muscatine Berne Davison Ed Davison St. Joseph’s Church Msgr George Giglinger Marie Cahail Harald Tappendorf Miss Metzger St. Mathias High School St. Joseph's High School Rock Island Halligan Corporation Davison Muscatine High School International Harvester Company

Patriotic Women Make Memorial Day Wreaths in Muscatine

Nearly 30 women from Muscatine patriotic societies worked Thursday to fashion wreaths for soldiers buried locally. One group met at city hall club rooms and another at the American Legion home with potluck meals served at noon.

Muscatine City Hall American Legion Home

Robert Kulp Receives Silver Star for World War Gallantry

Robert J. Kulp of Columbus Junction is honored for gallantry in action. He served with Co D 315 Engineers during World War I and received a Silver Star for a Nov 10 1918 supply mission from Mouzay to the front near Stoney under heavy artillery and machine gun fire. The award, presented by commander A M Bowles, is the only Silver Star in Louisa County. The local American Legion displays the medal in Shellabarger drug store window at Memorial Day.

Robert Kulp Columbus Junction Robert J. Kulp Louisa County Kulp Co. D. 315 Engineers A. M. Bowles Engineers Mouzay Stoney

Jolly Workers Meet at Mrs Corey Home in Wapello

Jolly Workers of Wapello gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs John Coreys residence with guests including Mrs Calvin Mrs Albert Scheihing Mrs Hamilton Downs Mrs C P Woykert and Mildred Woykert and others. Social hour followed and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Jolly Workers of Wapello Mrs John Corey Jolly Workers Club Calvin Albert Scheihing Hamilton Downs C. P. Woykert Mildred W. R. Marshall Warren Stroup Cal Blanchard Gerd Bromley Dale Schlutz Robert William Carl McGill Patricia

Courtesies Shared at Mrs Harris Van Winkle Home

Wednesday evening guests gathered at the home of Mrs. Harris Van Winkle. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Walsh and baby from Morning Sun and numerous friends such as Mrs. R A Lewis Ethel Wiser Clarence Gerling Lillian Gerling Winslow McHuaffer Fred Jennings Lois Huddle Mildred Elliott Myra Caldwell Wilma Isett Pauline Wilson Mamie Ament Merle Wilton and others.

Harris van Winkle Robert Walsh R. A. Lewis Ethel Wiser Clarence Gerling Lillian Gerling Winslow McHuaffer Fred Jennings Lois Huddle Mildred Elliott Myra Caldwell Wilma Isett Pauline Wilson Mamie Ament Merle Wilton

Attorney Drake to Give Morning Sun Memorial Address

Morning Sun residents will hear Attorney Frank Drake of Muscatine speak at 10 a.m. Saturday during memorial exercises in the uptown park with L. R. Pierce as chairman. If weather turns poor, events move to the Methodist church.

Drake Morning Sun Frank Drake Muscatine Uptown Park L. R. Pierce Methodist Church Morning Sun High School Edith Patterson E. S. Simpson Lois Honeyman R. C. Harsi Robert Carr Fred Swan

Lord's Supper Meaning and Personal Reflection

A preacher reflects on the Lord's Supper's meaning beyond ritual. He recalls childhood questions, contrasts Jewish Passover teaching with Christian communion, and urges deeper understanding of Jesus teachings. The ceremony should strengthen faith and character, not elevate perfection.

Jesus

Preparations for Passover Dinner in Jerusalem

The passage describes Jesus instructing Peter and John to prepare the Passover meal in a house in the city. They follow instructions to find a man with a water pitcher and enter the guest chamber where they will eat with the twelve apostles. The scene centers on the arrangement of the final meal.

Peter John

Tri T Benefit Bridge Party Opens Series for Charity

The first Tri T benefit bridge party was held at Mrs. Walter TeStrake's 115 Clifford Street with six tables. Winners included Mrs. F W Englund and Mrs. Henry Holtzer as second high. daisies decorated tables during refreshment hour. Proceeds support Tri T summer camp for under privileged girls at Mount Pleasant. further events announced later.

Chapter M Tri-T Walter TeStrake Clifford Street F. W. Englund Tally Henry Holtzer Florence Barry Louisa Jericho C. M. Stanley TeStrake Mount Pleasant

St Mathias Group Joins Picnic at Credit Island

St Mathias school juniors hosted seniors at Credit Island Davenport on Thursday. About 40 students enjoyed lunch and afternoon activities including tennis golf fishing boating and horseback riding. St Marys high Clinton won a kittenball game.

St. Mathias School Credit Island Davenport W. L. Hannon Vincent Walsh N. J. Pfeiffer St. Mary’s High Clinton

Verna Hintermeister Hosts Birthday Party Tribute

Verna Hintermeister entertained a circle of friends and relatives at her country home for her father Roy Hintermeister's birthday. Guests included George Lang, Milton Frack, Bernice Hahnbaum, Raymond Lindle and many others. games of ouchre and bingo, prizes awarded, followed by a tray luncheon.

Verna Hintermeister Roy Hintermeister Milton Frack Bernice Hahn=baum Raymond Lindle M. J. Lindle Ethel Spence Will Kaufmann George Lang George Hintermeister Matt Lindle Fred Kaufmann Glen Ashton Fred Shepard Art Hahnbaum Donald and Dewayne J. P. Whitmer Will Daut Harold Grant Graham Freddie Robert Lindle Donald Shepard Bernice Hahnbaum Ruth Ashton Glen Daut Verna Dorothy Darlene Eugene

Last Supper Passover Dialogue and Betrayal Hint

Jesus shares the Passover meal with disciples and speaks of the kingdom of God. He blesses the bread and cup as his body and blood, warns of betrayal, and the disciples question who will betray him.

Paul Jesus

Kellogg's All-Bran Endorsed as Superior to Laxatives

A Highland Park resident reports a long-term switch to Kellogg's All-Bran after 34 years of laxatives. The letter says the cereal improves digestion, provides bulk, vitamin B and iron, and suits daily breakfast use with two tablespoons recommended. Kellogg's Battle Creek production is noted.

Kellogg’s Martin Wroblewski Church Street Highland Park Mich Kellogg Battle Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Coyner R. W. Toyne Reveal Mrs. Raymond Toyne Honore Kranz & Son East Second St Beautiful May Party of Aid Donald Bissinger Boston Seminary Ralph Stroup Charles Stroup Burlington Junior College S. J. Roberts Los Angeles Calif Robert Black D. A. McAfee Kenneth Gerling Ruth van Winkle Journal Photo and Engraving International Council of Religious Education Wm. Southern, Jr New York United States Christ Red Paint Store Belicious St. Mathias Group
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