White Plastic Hats And Bags Promise Clean Postwar Style
In 1945 a New York Postwar trend uses Plexon plastic to coat cotton, rayon and silk yarns, making white washable hats and bags that stay pristine like wedding cake icing. The article highlights crocheted hats and box handbags, plus leather‑like washable plastics and daisy trimmed posts for coordinated accessories.
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Epsie Kinard
NEA
New York
Plexon
Ize
Jenny
Monkeys Escape Crate On Train to Detroit
Decatur Illinois report of a crate shipped from St Louis to Detroit that broke open. A family of three monkeys escaped before the train reached Decatur. The monkeys bit R O Wood a Railway Express clerk and stole an orange from his lunchbox. Railway agents left the capture to Detroit colleagues.
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Decatur
Ill
R. O. Wood
Railway Express
St. Louis
Detroit
Wood
Plans for Children Hour at Elks Home
Elks lodge announced a children hour for Elks members and their children on Sunday June 3 from 2 to 3 30 pm at the Elks Home. The program features an organ concert by Doc Lawson on the Hammond organ and refreshments. A tearoom dance for members with music by Doc Lawson is set for Saturday.
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Children of Elks
Elks Lodge
Doc Lawson
Recitals by Mrs Springborn and Mrs Zeidler at Church
Groups of pupils from Mrs Ida Appel Springborn and Mrs Ruth Springborn Ziedler will perform at First Presbyterian Church on May 31 June 1 and June 5 starting at 7 30 p m. The program features piano marimba violin and piano accordion pieces and the public is invited.
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Ida Appel Springborn
Ruth Springborn Ziedler
First Presbyterian Church
Scott and Brockway to Wed in Beaumont Texas
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Doris Mae Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel S Scott Beaumont Texas and Cpl Raymond J Brockway son of Mr and Mrs Brockway Route 6. The ceremony is set for Sunday June 10 at 4 PM at First Methodist Church Beaumont with a reception at the bride elects parents home. Doris Scott, a Lamar College 1944 graduate, is on the editorial staff of the Beaumont Enterprise while Cpl Brockway, an Army Air Forces instructor in Lake Charles La, has served four years.
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Doris Mae Scott
Samuel Stuart Scott
Beaumont
Tex
Raymond John Brockway
Brockway
Miss Scott
Lamar College
Enterprise
Cpl
Army Air Forces
Lake Charles
Pre Nuptial Party Honoring Miss Gertrude Stecher
Pleasant Prairie hosts a pre nuptial courtesy for Miss Gertrude Stecher bride to be. Guests include Mrs. Francis Stecher and assist hosts Mesdames Henry Franzen and Irwin Brus. Gifts, court whist prizes, and a pink blue luncheon accompany decorations with iris bouquets.
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Pleasant Prairie
Gertrude Stecher
Francis Stecher
Henry Franzen
Irwin Brus
Frank Stecher
Bernice Franzen
Wayne Kraft
Erma Wichelmann
Gerry Murdock
Albert Bermel
Dorothy
Delores
Richard Thomsen
Robert DeRiemacher
Rudy Brus
Marian Matzen
Harold Franzen
Frank Stecher, Jr
Henry Brus
Alfred Kahl
Earl Caciezell
Warren Ehrecke
Paul Ehrecke
Lester Mehrens
Lester Wichelmann
Deanna Wichelmann
Kenneth Murdock
Nevin Kelley
James Shepard
John Shoemacker
Fred Best
Marlene Best
Lavonne Franzen
Ladies Aid Society and Youth Fellowship Meetings
The Ladies' aid society of the First Christian church meets at 7 30 Thursday evening. The Mulford Congregational church group shifts to Thursday afternoon at the church with hostesses Mrs George LeCornu and Mrs Milton White. The Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist plans a Memorial Day picnic at Wild Cat Den.
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The
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
First Christian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mulford Congregational Church
George LeCornu
Milton White
Youth Fellowship of
First Methodist Church
Wild Cat den
Garvin and Rinnert Wed in Iowa City ceremony
Patricia Garvin daughter of Mr and Mrs James Garvin route 2 and Edmond Rinnert son of Mr and Mrs Francis Rinnert of Montpelier exchanged wedding vows April 26 in Iowa City with Justice J M Kadlee presiding. Mrs Rinnert a Muscatine high school 1944 graduate and Wilson hatchery employee. Mr Rinnert attended Mount Pelier township schools and works in farming.
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Patricia Garvie
James Garvin
Route 2
Edmond Rinnert
Francis Rinnert
Montpelier
Iowa City
Justice J. M. Kadlee
Rinnert
Muscatine High School
Wilson Hatchery
Mrs E M Moore Honored On 80th Birthday With Dinner
Mrs E M Moore was celebrated on her 80th birthday with a dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs Mae Predmore at 212 West Fourth Street. Attending guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Greene and Ronnie, Mrs Nettie Ouska, and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Predmore with Nancy and Dickie from Milan Illinois.
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E. M. Moore
Mae Predmore
West Fourth Street
Fred Greene
Ronnie
Nettie Ouska
Wilbur Predmore
Nancy and
Dickie
Milan
Ill
Plan Friendship Night at Electa chapter meeting
Electa chapter No 32, Order of Eastern Star, met at the Masonic temple to plan a Friendship Night for June 20. Honored guests will include officers from nearby chapters. A candlelight memorial honored 26 deceased members, with Ruth Hartwig as soloist. A class of 12 initiates completed the proficiency exam under Eloise Stein. Refreshments followed. next meeting is 7:30 PM Monday June 11.
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Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ruth Hartwig
Eloise Stein
TWO ENTERTAIN FOR MRS CLIFFORD BRAUN
Mrs Clifford Braun nee Verda Nash was honored at a postnuptial shower hosted by the Misses Knetsch at 627 Maple avenue Bunco awarded Mrs Andrew Lord high and Mrs Dan Nash low Refreshments in blue and white followed the event with many guests including Mrs Dan Nash and others listed from the Braun and Nash families
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Clifford Braun
Verda Nash
Betty
Viola Knetsch
Maple Avenue
Bunco
Andrew Lord
Dan Nash
Harold Pace
Aaron McConnaha
Henry Braun
Roy Braun
Harry Braun
Carl Shingledecker
Everett Snyder
George Wittkaiser
Elizabeth Florang
Archie Braun
Lottie Saltsman
Darlene Phillips
Shirley Braun
Dorothy Wittkaiser
Garden Club Silver Tea Planned at Muscatine YMCA
Muscatine Garden Club met at the Y W C A to plan a silver tea for their next meeting on June 11 at 2 p.m. in the Y W gym. Dorothy Bittles of Pleasantville N Y will discuss bouquet arrangements. Tea duties are led by Mrs Don Morris.
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Muscatine Garden Club
Y. W
Dorothy Bittles
Pleasantville
N. Y
Don Morris
Clifford Schreurs
Schick Hospital
Fred van Zyl
Charles Opel
Charles Gauler
A. J. Altekruse
Clifford Worst
Senior Class Picnic At Muscatine High School
The Muscatine High School senior class will hold an annual picnic on June 4 at Rotary Lodge. Principal F. G. Messenger announced the event, with junior class committee members Betty Jo Anderson Barbara Lawrence Roberta Weber Mary Meeker Ed Levin Bob Cash Melvin McKinley and Jerry Pearson in charge of arrangements.
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Muscatine High School
Rotary Lodge
F. G. Messenger
Betty Jo Anderson
Barbara Lawrence
Roberta Weber
Mary Meeker
Ed Levin
Bob Cash
Melvin McKinley
Jerry Pearson
Keith Kirk Home on Leave Honored by Family
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kirk of Bryan avenue hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their son Seaman Keith K. Kirk A S who is home on leave after completing boat training with the navy at Camp Peary Virginia. Guests included Billy Kirk Miss Ardis Lowe and several Kirk relatives. Seaman Kirk will soon report back to Camp Peary.
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Earl Kirk
Bryan Avenue
Keith K. Kirk
A.S
Navy
Camp Peary
Billy Kirk
Ardis Lowe
Howard Baker
Bert Walters
William Aldermann
Jerald Bopp
Rex McGrew
Sixth District Nursing Group Plans Dinner Meeting
The Sixth district of the Iowa State Association of Registered Nurses will hold a dinner meeting at the Blackhawk hotel in Davenport on June 14. Mercy hospital alumnae will hostesses and Rev Mr Devine of Edwards Congregational church will speak. Reservations due four days before the meeting with Nurses' Professional Registry in Davenport or Mrs Chester Richard.
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Iowa State Association of Registered Nurses
Blackhawk
Davenport
Mercy Hospital
Devine
The
Edward's
Sunday School Plans Delegates for Youth Conference
Presbyterian Sunday school officers and teachers met to plan sponsoring two delegates to the district Young People's conference in late June. They discussed a Sunday school picnic and voted for departments and classes to hold separate outings. Meetings will be suspended during June July and August.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Women of the Moose Elect Eight New Members
At a Monday Moose hall meeting the Women of the Moose bal loted eight new members and held officer nominations. Officials announced that officer elections will be conducted at a future date.
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Women OF the Moose
Moose Hall
Des Moines Soybean Mill Destroyed By Fire
Des Moines based Spencer Kellogg and Sons soy bean mill downtown was gutted by a spectacular fire early today. Twelve workers escaped unharmed as flames reached 30 to 50 feet high and a wall collapsed onto two boxcars. The loss is estimated in thousands of dollars. the plant produced 140 barrels of soybean oil daily.
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Des Moines
Spencer Kellogg and Sons, Inc
J. W. Pooley
Meeting Adds Visitors and Refreshment Committee Members
At the upcoming meeting on May 11, Nona Duhr of Clinton will attend as an official visitor. The refreshment committee will include Olive Gaskell, Edith Brendel, and Goldie Cosset.
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Nona Duhr
Clinton
Olive Gaskell
Edith Brendel
Goldie Cosset
Virldie Bryant Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Virldie Bryant was honored at a surprise birthday party Saturday night at his Muscatine home. Gifts were presented and guests included Paul Bramble Davenport. Harri son Hain Wilton. Mrs Joe Brossert Bernice Fairport. Vernon Webb Grandview. Moe Charlotte Brossett Darlene Leech Peggy McCracken Sandra Kay. Vernon Robert Donna Jean Nancy Lee Bryant and Mrs Bryant, the hostess.
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Virldie Bryant
Paul Bramble
Davenport
Harrison Hain
Wilton
Joe Brossert
Bernice
Fairport
Vernon Webb
Grandview
Moe
Charlotte Brossett
Darlene Leech
Peggy McCracken
Sandra Kay
Vernon
Robert
Donna
Jean
Nancy Lee Bryant
Bryant
Muscatine
Mrs Schafer Heads Grandview Alumni Group
Mrs Carol Schafer was named president of the Grandview Alumni Association at a post banquet meeting. Officers include Mrs Carl McGill as VP and Mrs Keith Peck as secretary treasurer with Jane Derby and Doris Gerling as corresponding secretaries. Ninety six attended the banquet at the school house with a Rainbow themed program.
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Grandview
Carol Schafer
Grandview Alumni Association
Carl McGill
Keith Peck
Jane Derby
Doris Gerling
Mildred Bieri
Ruby McKean
Howard Cocklin
Donald Watters
Burlington
Nellie Werner
A. R. Morledge
Wapello
Marvel Wiele
Cpl
Wayne Buster
South Pacific
Marines
Keith Berk
Harry Stineman
Denno Stineman
Howard Young
Charlotte Stineman
Donald Walters
Murray Limbecker
Wanda She
Kitchen uses for beet greens and turnip tops
Do not discard tops from beets or turnips. The green leaves on cauliflowers can be cooked as a vegetable, offering an edible, nutritious option.
Asbestos Mat Aids Preventing Scorched Pots and Vegtables
An asbestos mat is proposed to prevent scorching of pots and vegetable tables by shielding heat. The item aims to reduce scorching damage and protect cookware and garden setups.
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PriscillapParker
Allurir
Laois
Priscilla Arkker
Elks Home
Society News
Scott
Miss Stecher
Wrisley
Bath Superbe
Rexall
Yardley’s Lavender
Shultons
Thylox
Elkays
Garvin
Mrs. Rinnert
Sim
Kieeres
Henderson Drug Store
Garden Club
MHS
Keith Kirk
District of Nursing Group
Ayds
Mitsubishi Steel Works
Kobe
Japan
Bernard L. Montgomery
Denmark
Christian X
Ruth Figg
Beauty Shop
Laurel
Letts
Iowa
John Collins
Fairbanks
Muscatine, Ia
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