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.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1952
Page
2
The Crusaders between 1000 and 1200 A D. helped diffuse lemon cultivation in Europe according to the Encyclopedia Britannica.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before washing corduroy, perform a spot test on an inconspicuous area to verify color fastness and prevent dye bleeding or staining of the fabric.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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