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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1952

Page

3

Musserville WSCS Supper Plans With Committees Named

The Musserville WSCS of the Musserville Methodist church outlines a chicken supper to be held Thursday evening Oct 9 at Hoopes hall. Mrs Rachel James is kitchen chair with committees for chicken dressing coffee pies servers sending out suppers and dining room duties including many local women named for each role.

WSCS Musserville Methodist Church Hoopes Hall Rachel James J. P. Berry E. Hoyt Roy Matthess Raynard James Rs. S. Schmarje Mary Snow Hilton Frances Etter Nerie Essex Joyce Martin Shelby Starkweather Edith Leutzinger S. Burns Shirley McGill Dianne Snavely J. Carpenter F. Hubbard Charlene Strouse Carol Matthess George Springborn Leona Gray Effie Rock Maria Cozad Ruby Tompkins Deloris Burns Joan Burns Clara Newcomb Alberta Toussaint Benny Norton Shirley Ann Gray Bertha Huber Mary Alice Hoopes Wilma Reifert Florence Huber Thelma Smith Janet Logel Rose Hohenadel Hattie Robison Viola Kuebler Doris Grad Leola Bess Askam Marilyn Rost Sandra Logel Bread and Butter Table Alice Mabel Miller Wilma Reichert Ethel Brown Mary Steckman Kay Schubick Marilyn Burns

Delta Kappa Gamma Dinner Meeting at Park Lane

Omicron chapter held a dinner at Park Lane Golf and Country Club with Miss Leona Griffin presiding in Edith Stocker’s absence. Miss Lucille Burianek spoke on the Delta Kappa Gamma national convention in Chicago and a second meeting is set for November 1 at Park Lane.

Omicron Delta Kappa Gamma Society Park Lane Golf and Country Club Leona Griffin Edith Stocker Lucille Burianek Alpha Chapter Davenport Delta Kappa Gamma Chicc Park Lane

Weekend Guests Visit Hammann Family in Wichita

Mrs. C. E. Holmes and her son Ed Holmes from Wichita, Kansas, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Hammann at 517 East Tenth Street. They attended a dinner Saturday night with Mrs. Clarence Hammann and several young visitors. Evening callers included Elwyn Pearson and Irene from Lone Tree. Mrs. Holmes and Ed spent the prior week visiting Cedar Rapids relatives.

C. E. Holmes Ed Holmes Wichita Kas John Hammann East Tenth Street Clarence Hammann Alice Danner Janice Egel Dolores Bermel Elwyn Pearson Irene Lone Tree Holmes Cedar Rapids

Newton Rhodes Marriage To Take Place on Oct 12

Mr and Mrs Chester Newton of 208 Orange street announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Betty to Howard Dean Rhodes son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Rhodes of 417 Cedar street. The wedding is set for 3 pm Sunday October 12 at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church 501 East Sixth street. All friends and relatives are invited to both the ceremony and reception.

Chester Newton Orange Street Betty Howard Dean Rhodes Oscar Rhodes Cedar Street First Evangelical United Brethren Church East Sixth Street

High Prairie WSCS Hosts Phillips Farewell Party

The High Prairie WSCS at the Methodist church plans a farewell party Friday evening October 10 at 1 p m to honor Mr and Mrs Carl J Phillips who have moved to Muscatine. Community residents invited. families to bring fruit salad or cookies. Committee includes Mrs Carl Foster Mrs Levi Eichelberger and Mrs Arlie Kennedy.

WSCS High Prairie Methodist Church Car J. Phillips Muscatine Carl Foster Levi Eichelberger Arlie Kennedy

Past Noble Grands Hold Club Meeting At Park Lane

Entertainment followed a business session of the Past Noble Grands at Park Lane Golf and Country Club Monday evening. Prizes went to Minnie Pomeroy first Della Boston second Nola Bauguess third. Frances Kelley earned a special award. Lunch concluded the event with Emma Rebelon Pearl Smith Grace Lupton and Jessie Rhaner on the hostesses committee.

Noble Park Lane Golf and Country Club Minnie Pomeroy Della Boston Nola Bauguess Frances Kelley Emma Rebelon Pearl Smith Grace Lupton Jessie Rhaner

JC Students Plan Second Party at College

A second in a series of social hour parties for junior college students will be held Wednesday afternoon at the college. All students and faculty have been invited. Entertainment will feature dancing to recorded music.

Social Glances and Club Meetings in the Community

Atheneum members plan a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Harry Tiecke Jr.s home 1624 Mulberry Ave. A St Mathias PTA panel discussion is set for 730 pm Thursday at the school. Circle C of First Presbyterian meets 730 tonight at Mrs. Garland Fishers home with Miss Mary Healey as guest speaker. Dorcas group of the Missionary Society of First Baptist holds a brief meeting after prayer Wednesday. Lutheran Homes sewing circle meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Dittmans home to collect canned fruit and vegetables. Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors of America meets Wednesday at 1 pm at the IOOF.

Atheneum Club Harry Tiecke, Jr Mulberry Avenue St. Mathias Pta First Presbyterian Church Garland Fisher Mary Healey Dorcas The Missionary Society of First Baptist Church Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle Charles Dittman O— Woodbine Camp Royal Neighbors of America IOOF

Lady Elks Plan Thursday Meeting and Card Party

Members of the Lady Elks will meet for a business session and card party Thursday afternoon at the Elks club. Card games begin at 2 o'clock. Social committee includes Mrs. Sarah Varney Mrs. Minnie Kleist Mrs. Ernest Burke Mrs. Ed Meerdink Jr Miss Florence Hahn Mrs. Harry Reeves Mrs. Francis Bowman and Mrs. Norman Bunn.

Lady Elks Elks Club Sarah Varney Minnie Kleist Ernest Burke Ed Meerdink, Jr Florence Hahn Harry Reeves Francis Bowman Norman Bunn

Reservations Open for Fulton Homemakers Chicago Trip

Reservations are being accepted for a Fulton Homemakers trip to Chicago on Oct. 28 and 29. Deposits are $5 per reservation, and bookings are at the Farm Bureau office or with Mrs. William Schleuter of Durant. A canceled earlier trip is noted. The next Homemakers meeting is set for Oct. 24 with a guest speaker on Colors in Our Home. meeting place to be announced.

Chicago Fulton Homemakers Farm Bureau William Schleuter Durant

District Meeting of DUV Planned Here

Plans were made for the district meeting of the Daughters of Union Veterans to be held here Oct. 27 when the local tent met Monday afternoon at the courthouse. Mrs. Emma Shepard is district president. A contribution of 3 to the Community Chest fund was reported. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Oct. 20.

Daughters of Union Veterans Court House Emma Shepard Community Chest Fund

Sweetland WSCS Names Committees for Oct 21 Banquet

Sweetland Methodist WSCS plans a laymen’s banquet for October 21 with committees named. Meat and gravy chaired by Hattie Sywassink, Lillie Sywassink, Lydia VanCamp, Kathryn Van Nice. Mashed potatoes chaired by Kate Holtz, Edna Taylor, Vida Hetzler, Nellie Connor. Vegetables led by Gertrude Hetzler, Florence Kemper, Faye Doerfer, Iona Downer. Salad chaired by Eva Borgstadt, Emma Martz, Pearl Martin. Rolls butter jelly pickles led by Myrtle VanCamp and Mary Christian. Coffee chaired by Lydia Drumm, Eva Shepard. Dessert chaired by Reva Hetzler, Dottie Sywassink, Anne Miller, Grace Collier. Serving tables led by Ruby Moorhead with Carol Raub, Emma Shoppa, Marie Sloan, Mary Grace Hetzler, Doris Coram, Betty Hetzler, Marjorie VanCamp. Setting and decorating tables chaired by Maude Baker with Rita McCullough and Beverly Sywassink.

Sweetland Sweetland Methodist Church WSCS Hattie Sywassink Lillie Sywassink Lydia VanCamp Kathryn van Nice Kate Holtz Edna Taylor Vida Hetzler Nellie Connor Gertrude Hetzler Florence Kemper Faye Doerfer Iona Marjorie VanCamp Maude Baker Rita McCullough Beverly Sywassink

Lady Eagles Lodge initiates group of six new members

Six new members were initiated at the Lady Eagles meeting on Monday at the lodge hall. They are Marilyn Weikert Lena White Lucille Darnell Gladys Chamberlin Anna Essex and Joan Fry. Plans include a chili supper bazaar on Oct 25 open to the public with tickets sold. Nov 4 rummage sale at Muscatine Home Society building with sale articles collected Nov 3 or morning of Nov 4. A hat sale featured prizes for funniest hats with Eltha Walsinger first Fannie Liebbe second and Mrs Frank Brown third. Attendance prize went to Katherine Knause.

Lady Eagles Lodge Marilyn Weikert Lena White Lucille Darnell Gladys Chamberlin Anna Essex Joan Fry Inona Hungate Muscatine Home Society Eltha Walsinger Fannie Liebbe Frank Brown Katherine Knause

Florida Visitors Entertained by Muscatine Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Platt of Ft. Lauderdale Florida visited kin in Muscatine including aunt Mrs Nancy Stark and brother Merle Platt. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs H D Webster and a gathering with George Bahr Nellie Jones and others. The Platts plan to visit Chicago after spending summer in Chattanooga Tennessee.

G. A. Platt Ft. Lauderdale Fla Chicago Nancy Stark East Fifth Street Merle Platt Gilbert Street H. D. Webster West Sixth Street George Bahr Fred

All-Day Ladies Aid Meet At Ziegler Lutheran Church

The Ladies Aid of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church plans an all-day gathering on Wednesday Oct 8 at the home of Mrs James Batchelor. A noon potluck dinner will be served and attendees should bring their own table service. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Frank Batchelor and Mrs Ray Smith.

Ladies Aid of Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church James Batchelor Frank Batchelor Ray Smith

Fellowship supper at Park Avenue Methodist church

The Martha class and the H and W class gathered at Park Avenue Methodist church for a fellowship supper. Twenty six persons attended. Reverend James Sloan showed movies and led a social evening afterward.

Martha H and W Park Avenue Methodist Church James Sloan

Bloomington Groups List Hostesses and Leaders

Announcement outlines hostesses and leaders for Ladies Aid and Missionary societies at Bloomington Friends Church. Meetings cover devotions lessons work periods and social events from Oct to Aug with dates, names, roles, and activities including baskets, auctions, potlucks, and a picnic.

Bloomington Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies Bloomington Friends Church Marie McSwiggen Anna Shea Lydia Hoag Lesson Minnie Lake Minnie Egel Viola Wedekind Shirley Garnes Viola Garnes Clarabel Loraine Hetzler Hilda Grossklaus Joy Crees Clarabel Hetzler Dorothy Graves Freda Hoag Marjorie Wolfe Mary Monson Anna_ Eis Louise Weikert Hazel Violette Mittman Rose Rexroth Florence Hoag Eunice Bierman Hazel Fishburn Ruth Herlein Ola Garnes Feature Sandwich Anna Sheapie

Stirlen descendants hold reunion at Harry Hahn barn

Descendants of John Clark Stirlen gathered Sunday for a reunion at the Harry Hahn barn with 45 in attendance. A potluck lunch was served at noon and the day was spent socializing. Visitors came from Davenport Gibson and Washington Louisiana.

John Clark Stirlen Harry Hahn Davenport Gibson Washington

Miss Parker Weds A S Zahniser in Des Moines Home

Patricia Ann Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Parker of Des Moines married A Stanley Zahniser son of Mrs Alice Zahniser of Muscatine and Archie Zahniser of Oakland Calif in a 1030 am ceremony at the bride's home 821 Sixth Avenue Des Moines.

Patricia Ann Parker Jim Parker Des Moines Stanley Zahniser Alice Zahniser Muscatine Archie Zahniser Oakland Calif Sixth Avenue Forrest Pratt Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Nevada Philip Lottman Alicia Zahniser Mendelssohn Mr. Lottman Dixie Parker Ronald Beitz Pard Parker Dean Bragg Elva Pratt Marilyn Ray Allen Alicia Anita Cedar Rapids Zahniser East Fifth Street

Christian Service Guild Session At First United Brethren

The Christian Service Guild of the First Evangelical United Brethren church met at Grace Hart’s home with Juanita Corder assisting. Mary Summitt led prayer, reports of secretary treasurer were read, and roll call named a mission field. Luncheon for 18 members followed. next meeting set for November 3 with location to be announced.

Christian Service Guild First Evangelical United Brethren Church Grace Hart Juanita Corder Mary Summitt Myrtle Hecht

Vokanna Daughters to Elect Officers Evening Meet

El Bey Caldron No. 84 Daughters of Malta will elect officers at the stated meeting held Friday at 8 PM in the Masonic temple. A report from the supreme session will be presented and refreshments will follow during the social hour.

el Bey Caldron No. 84 Daughters of Mokanna Masonic Temple

Birthday Anniversary Party at Cedar River Cottage

Moscow Mrs Harry Nicolaus hosted a social at their Cedar River cottage Sunday evening for relatives and friends. The event honored birthdays for Donald Whitmer of Pacific Palisades California and Gordon Rogers of Muscatine. A 6 o clock supper was served.

Moscow Harry Nicolaus Cedar River Donald Whitmer Pacific Pallisades Calif Gordon Rogers Muscatine J. J. Hoskins Clair Kean Karen Douglas and Garry Nellie Whitmer Harold Nicolaus George Rae Terry Robert Nicolaus Sherry Wilton Lysle Whitmer Maurice Carol Joan Lysle Margaret Smith Elsie Henderson Francis Henderson Craig

Brauns Entertain At Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Antone Braun hosted a birthday anniversary party Saturday with cards as entertainment. Attending were Mr and Mrs James Nugent Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nugent Mr and Mrs Ted Kemper and their girls Mr and Mrs Bery Lobdell Mr and Mrs Wayne Kraft Mrs Ruth Lobdell and children and Mr and Mrs Clarence Jameson of Wilton. Dinner guests Sunday included the Brauns at the Nugents and the Donald Dipples at the Nugents.

J. Nugent’s Donald Dipples

Peg On My Heart shines at Muscatine High School stage

Jane McIllrath stars as Peg in the Muscatine Community Players production of Peg On My Heart at the high school auditorium. The Irish wit and charm light up a scene set in Scarborough England with an aristocratic aunt and a New York heiress plot.

Peg Jane McIllrath Muscatine J. Hartley Manners High School Chichester House Scarborough England New York Betty Razzell Betty Razzell, Mrs. Chichester Charles Rehwaldt, Jr Jarvis Virginia Kay Schauland Ethel Bill Steinemetz Alaric Paul de Kock Christian Brent Earl — Montgomery Hawkes D Hilton Jerry Players Virgil Godfrey

Protect bulbs by wrapping in foil for winter packing

To safeguard flower bulbs during winter, wrap each bulb carefully in aluminum foil before packing them away. This simple step helps insulate and protect stored bulbs from cold damage.

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Musserville Kansas Newton-Rhodes Miss Newton High Prairie Phillips Fairbanks Satac Sele Sherwin-Williams DUV Lady Eagles Lodge Florida New Era Society Park Avenue Church GEO. Kranz & Son East Second Street Stirlen Miss Parker A. S. Zahniser Vokanna Brauns Lewmar Muscatine, Iowa Spocial Ets Consey Col Pean Vanes Hoover Ahha
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