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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1952

Page

3

Rites Held For Anna Jaeger In Burlington

Funeral services for Anna Jaeger 93 sister of William Bloom of Muscatine were at 2 p m Friday in Burlington at Purgh chapel with Rev R G Beck. Burial followed in Aspen Grove cemetery Burlington. She died Tuesday night at Mercy hospital and lived at 1518 North Central Ave Burlington. Born September 23 1859 she was formerly Miss Anna Bloom. Surviving: three sons Henry Arthur Harvey Jaeger of Burlington a daughter Mrs William B James Cedar Rapids a brother William Bloom Muscatine four grandchildren five great grandchildren four great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sons two daughters four sisters and one brother.

Anna Jaeger William Bloom Muscatine Purgh Chapel Burlington R. G. Beck Aspen Grove Jaeger Mercy Hospital North Central Avenue Des Moines Anna Bloom John Bloom John Jaeger Henry Arthur Harvey Jaeger William B. James Cedar Rapids

Muscatine Chamber Calendar Highlights Local Events

The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce calendar lists a dinner for the Industrial division in the Community Chest drive an AAUW group meeting the Garden club and more. October events include public health nursing a Ladies night at the Men’s club a synod anniversary observance a high school homecoming and a VFW pow wow.

Muscatine Chamber of Commerce Garden Club International Relations Group AAUW Joan of Are Court Catholic Daughters of America M, T W. R. Sheldon Public Health Nursing Assn Odist Synod of Iowa First Presbyterian Church Muscatine Muscatine Catholic High Assn YWCA Junior Chamber of Commerce Park Lane Country Club Park Avenue Methodist Church Muscatine High School Muscatine High Ft. Madison High

Daughters of Mokanna Name New Officers

At a stated meeting of El Bey Caldron No 84 held at the Masonic Temple on Friday night Marie Anderson was named Mighty Chosen One. Elected trustees include Dorothea Nelson for one year and Vera Fryberger for three years.

el Bey Caldron Daughters Mokanna Masonic Temple Marie Anderson Mighty Chosen Laredo Crow Lalla Cora TeStrake Yusuf Lorraine Shepherd Namorna Vivian Crook Zulette Gladys Wellens Rodeval Lois Kolpack Zulaika Dorothea Nelson

Patterson and Hamilton Wedding at First Baptist Church

Miss Gelaine Izula Patterson and Harley Hamilton exchanged wedding vows at 1 30 p m Tuesday in Washington Iowa. Rev Earl Longfellow officiated. Attendants were Dale Bowen and guests from Brighton Conesville Muscatine Iowa City Columbus Junction. The couple will reside at 514 1 2 West Second Street Washington.

Conesville Gelaine Izula Patterson Ray Patterson East Second Street Washington Harley Hamilton Fiza Hamilton First Baptist Church Earl Longfellow Dale Bowen Columbus Junction National Railroad School Omaha Neb Milwaukee Railroad West Second Street Brighton Muscatine Iowa City

Bloomington Aid and Mission Societies Meeting

A meeting of the Ladies Aid and Missionary societies at Bloomington Friends church is set for Wednesday October 15 in the church basement. Hostesses are Mrs Marie McSwiggin and Mrs Anna Shea. Secret pals will be revealed. A work session will be held and members should bring sewing equipment.

Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies Bloomington Friends Church Marie McSwiggin Anna Shea

Marjorie Diehl Queen at Joy High Homecoming

Joy High crowned Marjorie Diehl senior daughter of Mr and Mrs Emery Diehl queen at the first homecoming dance held in the school bus house after Joy defeated Kirkwood 18 to 13 The four classes named candidates Joyce Munson Virginia Keller Arlene Jackson and Joy marked Joys first homecoming game this year having played six man football for four years

Joy Marjorie Diehl Emery Diehl Kirkwood Joyce Munson Vireginia Keller Arlene Jackson

Rebelah Lodge Males Plans for Hallowe'en Party

Miriam Rebekah lodge No. 27 met at the IOOF hall Friday night to plan a Halloween party for the next meeting on Oct 24 at 7 30 p m Attendees are urged to come in costume and masked Prizes for best outfits committee members named for entertainment and kitchen roles A box social for Odd Fellows was approved Vocal and guitar solos plus Rebekah chorus provided music Refreshments served by the kitchen committee

Miriam Rebekah IOOF Mardte Asker Dorothy Anthony Nola Bauguess Lydia Weeks Hortense Stansell Pearl Smith Eva Schlipf Odd Fellows Bernice Washburn Presien Eva Fletcher Miller Noble Grand Harold Hammond Howard Mullen Caroline Allen Rebek

Emma Francis Leads WCTU Lesson on Alcohol Education

Mrs Emma Francis directed the lesson at a Friday WCTU gathering in First Friends church. The topic was What Public School Children Should be Taught About Alcohol. Judy Strause and Reva Stellrecht served refreshments during the social hour.

Emma Francis WCTU First Friends Church Minnie Lake Judy Strause Reva Stellrecht Anna Chamberlin Inez Cross

Teenagers Attend YY Fun Nite at YWCA Dance

A large crowd of teenagers gathered at the YWCA for the weekly Fun Nite dance on Friday night. Mr and Mrs Ralph Minder acted as chaperones. Hi Tri club members are to meet at the YWCA at 7:30 p m Monday for officer elections. Amicae club schedules elections for 7:30 p m today.

YWCA Ralph Minder Hi-Tri Amicae Club Ea Snectine

Community Club Meetings Announced for Monday Evening

Social Glances notes that The Sweetland Sunshine Four H club will hold a meeting Monday evening at the home of Mary Ann Halling. The Oo Alpha Forum of the Muscatine Newcomers club meets Monday evening at Mrs William Durst 605 East Ninth Street. Beta Forum of the Newcomers club convenes at 8 pm Tuesday at Mrs Lyle Dunston 1005 Lincoln Boulevard.

Sweetland Sunshine Four-H Club Mary Ann Halling Oo— Alpha Forum Muscatine Newcomers Club William Durst East Ninth Street Lyle Dunston Lincoln Boulevard

Gilmore Family Honored During Visit in Town

Mr and Mrs Charlies W Gilmore and sons John Charles and David Michael return to Detroit after a week visiting Mrs Gilmore s parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Stellrecht 701 Spring Street Several parties were held in their honor including a dinner at Bernard Morehead s Nichols residence and a potluck at Emma Francis s home Dick Cone in military service was among those at the potluck supper and is bound for Europe also guests included Ernest Hoffman M K Mills Louis Herwig and Stella Hoff man 2 dinner hosted by Mrs Stellrecht with Davenport guests Glen Daut and family later.

Charlies W. Gilmore John Charles David Michael Detroit Mich Jacob Stellrecht Spring Street Gilmore Elizabeth Steilrecht Bernard Morehead Nichols Glen Daut Davenport

Edwards Family Honored at Trask Residence Party

A family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Trask honored Mr and Mrs Martin Edwards and their California visitors. Present were Marta David Max Bonnie Jean Denny Sheryl Nancy Sharon Bobby Bradley James Sule Kathy and the Trask couple.

Clarence Trask Martin Edwards California Marta David Max Edwards Bonnie Jean Denny Sheryl Edwards Nancy Sharon Bobby Bradley James Sule Kathy

Methodist Club Plans Ladies Night

The First Methodist church Men’s club schedules Ladies Night to open the 1952-53 meeting year. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. features guest speaker Dr. Newton Moats of Grace Methodist Des Moines on The Eternal Masculine. A “Tom Thumb” wedding is planned. Reservations are via Donald Carver or the church office.

First Methodist Church Newton Moats Grace Methodist Church Des Moines Tom Thumb Glen Moon Donald Carver

Dana Musser Hosts Firemen's Auxiliary Card Night

Mrs. Dana Musser entertained the Firemen's Auxiliary for a Lone Tree Pinochle session at her home with four tables. Awards went to Mrs. Harold Kral high score, Mrs. Charles R. Doerres second, and Mrs. Alvin Schnoebelen consolation. Future hostesses and local travel notes follow, including visits from and to relatives in Iowa City and Long Beach California.

Dana Musser Harold Kral Charles R. Doerres Alvin Schnoebelen Robert Musser Melo Hudachek Betty Charles Rife Long Beach Calif Earl Rife Anna Oberman May Musser Vernon Menzer Myrtle Edwards Mt. Pleasant George Kranz Iowa City

Bendixsens to Celebrate 25th Anniversary at Farm Open House

Mr and Mrs Earl Bendixsen observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at their Springdale area farm residence on Wednesday October fifteenth. The couple will greet guests from two to five in the afternoon and from seven to ten in the evening.

West Branch Earl Bendixsen Springdale

Local Birthdays Noted for Edwards and Trask Families

Judy Ann, Robert, DeWayne and Danny are mentioned alongside birthday anniversaries for Denny Edwards, Tena Edwards and DeWayne Trask, all occurring on October 8. The item records family notices from the community page.

Judy Ann Robert DeWayne Danny Denny Edwards Tena Edwards DeWayne Trask

Coiffure Change Complements Face For Mature Hair Tips

A New York stylist Ingerid offers guidance for women over 40 on age flattering hair and makeup. Emphasizing open dialogue with hairdressers, soft permanents, and tailored cuts to suit facial contours. Eyes and brows require careful makeup to soften lines, while hats should fit the sculpted coif to avoid overpowering the face.

New York Ingerid

Homecoming at Cedar Valley Draws 285 Guests

Approximately 285 attended the Cedar Valley church homecoming with Glen Carter Jr singing and Rev Ed Norman delivering the sermon. A noon potluck followed and the Rust singers of Holly Springs, Mississippi performed. Many former members and friends from Reynolds Iowa to Muscatine Iowa attended, with A C Harold Forbes traveling from Lone Tree and leaving for Nellis Air Force Base afterward.

Cedar Valley Glen Carter Ed Norman Rust Singers Holly Springs Miss A. J. Henry Reynolds Lil Wilma Miller Victor Walter Elder, Jr E. W. Norman Jimmy Nichols Ed Hendriks Lester Isaacs Kathryn John Hendriks Harry Mentink Stewart Esmail Lauren Jarrett Muscatine J. A. Kline Johnny Phillips Mike Clifford Freyermuth Kenneth Marilyn Atalissa Leonard Agnew George Askam Henry Melick Guy Hildebrand Philip Freyermuth Ellsworth Satterthwaite Vaughn Sanders Harry Nauman Floyd McIntire A. H. Hawker Hattie M. Kleinert Della Barnhart Will Girten Willard Brayton Robert Smith Frank Eider David Wilson May Williams West Liberty Elmer Forbes Louise Lone Tree Anna Oberman Long Beach Calif A. C Harold Forbes Paul Oberman Donald Ruth Ann Nellis Air Force Base Nevada

Homebuilders of Cranston Church Entertained at Muscatine

Members of the Sunday school class met at Mr and Mrs Robert Luckeys home in Muscatine Monday evening. Edward Lee led the business session and Mrs Jack Monnssen led devotions. The entertainment was organized by Mr and Mrs Edward Lee. Plans for a birthday calendar were discussed and a report on names collected was given. A report on the organ fund and Rev Cook spoke on the electric organ. Refreshments were served by Mrs Luckey and Mrs Max Allen.

Luckey Max Allen Albert Chapman Neva Rex Edward Lee Jack Mohnssen Welden Barnhart Dennis Dean Mohnssen John Rex Robert Luckey

Johnson Escapes Serious Injury When Hit by Car

A. A. Johnson of 1311 Mulberry avenue Muscatine superintendent of schools escaped serious injuries after being struck by a westbound car near East Third and Cedar streets. He was treated at Bellevue hospital and released to go home. Driver William F. Vance of 707 West Fifth street said Johnson stepped into the path of the vehicle and was taken to the hospital. A separate report states Junior Silberhorn was struck by an unidentified motorist in the 200 block on East Tenth street while riding a bicycle. the boy received medical care and was not seriously hurt.

A. A. Johnson Mulberry Avenue Muscatine East Third Cedar Streets Bellevue Hospital William F. Vance West Fifth Street Johnson Vance George Silberhorn West Eleventh Street Junior East Tenth Street Silberhorn

Relatives Arrive Awaited in Charles Lloyd Death

Funeral arrangements for 58 year old Charles A. Lloyd are pend ing at Dudgeon funeral home in Wapello near Grandview. Sheriff Robert Lewis says relatives from McKenzie Alabama are expected in Wapello today. Lloyd died at Hershey hospital Friday evening from second and third degree burns after a fire he started to keep warm. He was found by Mr Hafner and his wife near the spot he lit the blaze. He was transported to Hershey hospital by ambulance.

Charles A. Lloyd Clinton Hafner Grandview Dudgeon Wapelio Robert Lewis Louis County McKenzie Ala Wapello Lloyd Hershey Hospital

Wells in northwestern New Mexico oil field yields top grade crude

Wells in northwestern New Mexico produce the highest grade of oil obtainable in commercial quantities, signaling a major advancement for regional energy production and market potential.

New Mexico

Presbyterian Synod to Meet Here on 100th Anniversary

The First Presbyterian church will host the Synod of Iowa on Oct. 14 to mark the centennial of the synod since its 1852 formation in Muscatine. The program includes a centennial film, a dinner, talks by Dr. Schneider and Dr. Clinton, and the Presbyterian Panorama slides. The church, with 700 communicants, has been led by Pastor Dr. Joseph M. Kennedy since 1946.

Presbyterian Synod First Presbyterian Church Synod of Iowa Iowa Synod First Presbyterian Church of Frielie Conaway D. D Women’s Council Synod Schneider Presbyterian John D. Clinton Iowa Inter-Church Council Muscatine Muscaitine Iowa Territory Congregational Church Joseph M. Kennedy

Abbott Faces OMNI Charges Hearing Set October 16

George Abbott of Iowa City will appear before Justice Robert Jehring on October 16 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested Friday by the Iowa highway patrol on Highway No. 6 near the No. 38 intersection. Abbott was re-

George Abbott Iowa City Robert Jehring Iowa Highway Patrol No. 38 Abbott

Nichols A picnic honors Giffords at Grange Hall

A Nichols picnic at the Grange hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gifford from San Rafael California. attendees included numerous families from Letts Davenport Muscatine West Liberty Atalissa and Iowa City with extended relatives present.

Betty Kitty Letts Marvin Morrison Lewis Elsie Jean Jane Olds Rickey Amos Morrison Karen Roy Morrison Eddie Willard Borgstadt Danny Pam Irwin Kreuger Dennie Billie Rolland Hime Elaine West Liberty Robert Morrison George Morrison Doris Janice Maralin Freddie Atalissa William Rebal Joyee Janet Connie Bill Hebe Iowa City

Iowa City man fined after Friday highway stop

John Robert Kelley of Iowa City paid a $10 fine and costs after being arrested Friday by the highway patrol on a charge of intoxication on a public highway. He is bonded under $500 and awaits appearance before Justice Jehring.

Jehring John Robert Kelley Iowa City Highway Patrol

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patterson and Hamilton Bloomington Joy High Miss Diehl Rebelah Lodge Edwards Trask Methodist Club Bendixsens Alicia Harinea Beauty Ayi Cranston Church RALPH _J. WITTICH Charles Lloyd David I. Bercer Theological Seminary Dubuque Henry C. Schneider Kelley Warner Medlin American Bank Giffords
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