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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1952

Page

2

Crusaders Spread Lemon Cultivation Across Europe

The Crusaders between 1000 and 1200 A D. helped diffuse lemon cultivation in Europe according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Europe Britannica

Pleasant Prairie Unity Club Meeting Held in Muscatine

Twenty three members attended the Pleasant Prairie Unity club gathering at Mrs. Albert Stecher’s home in Muscatine. The group planned a mystery friend gift exchange for November with one dollar gifts and set the next meeting for November 13 at the Legion hall in Blue Grass with officer elections. Hostesses listed include Mrs. Clarence Sissel Mrs. Floyd Petersen Mrs. Pauline Irwin and Mrs. Arnold Peterson.

Pleasant Prairie Unity Club Albert Stecher Muscatine Legion Hall Blue Grass Clarence Sissel Floyd Petersen Pauline Irwinn Arnold Petersen

Atheneum Club Plans Silent Auction and Meeting

Members of the Atheneum club met at 162 Mulberry avenue hosted by Mrs. Harry Tiecke Jr. They set plans for a silent auction at the November 13 meeting. The next gathering is October 23 at 1323 Mulberry avenue with Miss Martha Goad as guest speaker.

Atheneum Club Harry Tiecke, Jr Mulberry Avenue Paul Ridge Martha Goad

Winners In MHS Football Sales Campaign

Winners in the Muscatine high and Mt. Pleasant high football sales drive will dine with the Chamber and travel by bus to the Mt. Pleasant game tonight. Chaperones include Robert L. Sweany Mrs Sweany and Mr and Mrs James Ulum. Winners are Ronald Hayes Judy Templeman Wallie Hill Marsha Fisher Mary Kautz Joyce Miller David Schmarje Morris Meeker and Jerry Pasdach.

Chamber of Commerce Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Robert L. Sweany Sweany James Ulum Ulum Ronald Hayes Judy Templeman Wallie Hill Marsha Fisher Mary Kautz Joyce Miller David Schmarje Morris Meeker Jerry Pasdach

Davenport and Local Courts Meet at Temple for Joint Session

Davenport Court No. 1 and Georgiana Court No. 2 of the Order of Amaranth held a joint dinner and business session at the Masonic temple. Lois Levine, Supreme Royal Matron, spoke on her visit to British Isles courts. Craftwork for a bazaar to be held Wednesday Nov 19 was announced, with a card party at 2 p.m. Minnie Rankin and Lillian Thomas led the serving table. next meeting set for Monday Nov 8.

Davenport Court No Georgiana Court No Order of Amaranth Masonic Temple Lois Levine Supreme Royal Matron British Isles Muscatine Garnet Saylor Supreme Marshal Lillian Thomas Pauline Glatstein Minnie Rankin

Extending Cornices and Rods to Widen Narrow Windows

A practical tip explains widening narrow windows by extending cornices or drapery rods on both sides. The technique enlarges the visible window area and allows more natural light to enter.

Test a small area before washing corduroy for color fastness

Before washing corduroy, perform a spot test on an inconspicuous area to verify color fastness and prevent dye bleeding or staining of the fabric.

Three Are Hostesses When Spangler WSCS meets at Church

Thirty eight members and three children attended an all day Spangler Chapel WSCS gathering at the church. Hostesses were Mrs Bartus Busch Mrs Nevin Birkhofer and Mrs Harold Boorn. Mrs Lloyd Shield presided and the group reported 32786 dollars raised at a recent chicken supper.

WSCS Spangler Chapel Bartus Busch Nevin Birkhofer Harold Boorn Lloyd Shield Wapello Hilda Windman John Boorn Leland Dickey William Digney Alonzo Holliday Ruth Lauser Fred Satterthwaite James Sloan Otis Haynes Floyd Holliday Noah Korte Lawrence Klebe Virgil Irwin Harold Houseman Ray Houseman

Clubb and Wilke Marry at Winfield Home

Martha Lou Clubb married Pfc. Robert Ray Wilke at 8:30 p m Sept 24 in the home of Orrie and Mrs. Rew Winfield. The Rev. M C Shupe officiated the single ring ceremony with Miss Patty Logan playing the wedding march. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will live at the Sheckler home while he remains in hospital after Korea service.

Wapello Martha Lou Clubb Clay Clubb Pfc Robert Ray Wilke Floyd Sheckler I. Logan Winfield Patty Logan Japan Logan Wilke Wapello High School Marine Corps Korea California On Hospital Great Lakes

Mission Farms in the High Andes shown to Rhoda Bible class

The Rhoda Bible class of the Evangelical and Re formed church viewed the film Mission Farms in the High Andes highlighting church mission work. A rummage sale for November was planned, a Deaconess hospital supply drive was announced, and refreshments were provided by parish members. The November committee was named: June Paetz Eda Huttig Mary Freers Dom- ma Ruth Kurtz and Josephine ra.

High Andes Evangelical and Reformed Church Marshalltown Maxine Koelling Adaline Riemeyer Freda Hagermann Wilhelmina Maeglin Alvina Terwische June Paetz Eda Huttig Mary Freers Donna Ma Ruth Kurtz Josephine Ra

Mrs. Ridge Hosts Scattergood Group At Home

Mrs. Roy Ridge entertained the Scattergood group of the First Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 911 East Eleventh Street. A business session was held and the rest of the time was social. Eighteen members and one visitor attended.

Roy Ridge Scattergood First Methodist Church East Eleventh Street

Delta Bridge Forum Hosts Evening At Mrs Lindle Home

Mrs. Roger Lindle acted as hostess for the Delta Bridge Forum of the Muscatine Newcomers club at her home 715 West Fourth street Thursday night. Prizes went to Mrs. Roy Luce Mrs. Alex Kochneff and Mrs. Robert Smith with a special ward to Mrs. C J Potter. Guest players included Mrs. Smith Mrs. Robert Naber Mrs. George Pederson and Mrs. J J Blake.

Roger Lindle Delta Bridge Forum Muscatine Newcomers Club West Fourth Street Roy Luce Alex Kochneff Robert Smith C. J. Potter Smith Robert Naber George Pederson J. J. Blake

Navy Mothers Club Makes Contributions

The Pearl City Navy Mothers club met at the VFW club rooms on Thursday issuing Christmas boxes plans for service members. They donated $5 to the Community Chest and $10 to a needy family and welcomed one new member. An next gathering is set for November 13 with Irene Moomey and Wilma Rock named to the refreshment committee.

Navy Mothers Pearl City Navy Mothers Club VFW Club Community Chest Fund Sylvia Law Helen Barnard Irene Moomey Wilma Rock

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