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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1952

Page

3

Luncheon Hosted by FC Chapter of PEO Sisterhood

The FC Chapter of the PEO Sisterhood held a Saturday luncheon at 1 PM at 112 Locust Street, the home of Mrs. Jennie Day. Miss Opal Tanner reported on the June Cedar Falls state convention and Miss Eula Downer showed Mexico trip photos. The next meeting is set for October 25 at Mrs. Carl Braun's home.

PEO Sisterhood Jennie Day Locust Street Opal Tanner Cedar Falls Eula Downer Mexico Carl Braun

Park Avenue Church Sets Baked Ham Supper Oct 16

Park Avenue Methodist church names committees to run a baked ham supper to benefit the organ fund. Serving begins at 5 p.m. with dedicated kitchen, refill, dining room, and reception teams led by Elmer Johnson, Harold Negus, and Rev James Sloan among others. Per capita fish consumption note follows.

Park Avenue Methodist Church Organ Fund Elmer Johnson Fred Octer James Kerr Jacob Drumm G. G. Bromley Henry Paul Allen Vickers Harry Stammer Thomas Pettit Clara Norcross Claude Healy John Verink Byrd Lange Lulu Hodge Coleslaw Paul Meerdink Harold Negus Roscoe Anderson Betty McGillivray Kenneth Summitt Mary Ann McNeal Walter Pilgrim Robert Jones Jesse Mills Clifton Jefferson Herbert Dickinson Fannie Smith Clyde Duncan Emma Tee Allie Henderson Rose Booth James Sloan Robert Worrell Harold Dawson

Beaver Fur Built the Hudsons Bay Company Foundation

The beaver and its fur underpinned the formation and early success of the Hudsons Bay Company, shaping its trading empire and colonial reach in North America.

The Hudson's Bay Company

Vogels Celebrate Golden Anniversary With Mass and Family Events

Nicholas and Mrs. Vogel of Malcolm Iowa mark 50 years married on October 14. Mass at St Patrick Brook lyn with sons Rev L J Vogel Nichols and Rev Raymond Vogel Clinton officiating. A noon banquet for close family and a 2 to 4 p m reception at son Victor Vogels home follow the service.

Nicholas Vogel Malcom St. Patrick's Church Brooklyn L. J. Vogel Nichols Raymond Vogel St. Pioniface Church Clinton Tvr Vere St. Joseph's Cathol Four Corners Ind Lobial St. Patrick's Parish Hall Victor Vogel

Open House Honors 25th Silver Anniversary of Eichelbergers

About 90 friends and relatives attended a Sunday open house at Levi and wife Eichelberger's rural route 5 home to mark their silver wedding anniversary. Guests came from Muscatine Mediapolis West Liberty and High Prairie area.

Levi Eichelberger Route 5 Virgil Eichelberger Richard Eichelberger Milton Eichelberger Donna Eichelberger Gues Muscatine Mediapolis West Liberty High Prairie

Pioneer and Old Settlers Reunion Planned at Black Hawk Park

The 86th annual reunion of the Pioneer and Old Settlers Assn of Rock Island county is set for 10 and Wednesday in Black Hawk state park. The group includes descendants of pioneers arriving before 1945 and old settlers arriving before 1885, with D. C. Vanatta of Muscatine and formerly of the area among former presidents.

Buffalo Prairie Pioneer and Old Settlers Assn Rock Island County Black Hawk State Park D. C. Vanatta Muscatine

Community Meetings and Card Party Schedule

Social Glances notes a regular business meeting in Mona council on Tuesday Oct 14. WSCS of Musserville Methodist meets at Hoopes hall Tuesday night with Edith Leutzinger leading devotion and Mrs Melvin Grady in charge of the missionary lesson.

Mona Council Popecahontas WSCS Musserville Methodist Church Hoopes Hall Edith Leutzinger Melvin Grady Bloomington Grange Hall

Shower Honors Mrs. H Hamilton in Conesville

Mrs. Harley Hamilton formerly Gelaine Patterson of Washington was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Conesville hosted by Mrs. William Hesseltine. Guests from Iowa City West Liberty Washington Columbus Junction and Conesville attended as games and gifts highlighted the evening.

Conesville Harley Hamilton Gelaine Patterson Washington William Hesseltine Robert Goldesberry Cleo Gerot Hesseltine Arthur Martin Iowa City Glen Yotter Edith Eugene Martin West Liberty Raymond Hamilton Joan Dale Bowen Columbus Junction Ray Patterson Florence Stewart Earl Murphy Earl Cragg Ollie Solomon Harry Zaruba Raymond Lutz Archie Edgar Russell Frisineger Don Ramer James Horton Clara Alfred Elza Hamilton Babara Catherine Goldesberry

Msgr Burke To Address Ottumwa Parent Teachers Conference

Msgr A J Burke president of St Ambrose college will deliver the main address at Ottumwa fourth annual conference for parents and teachers on Sunday Oct 19 The talks focus on Saint Making Today with High Mass at 11 am at St Marys church followed by a noon banquet and an afternoon panel discussion Reservations due Oct 16 to Mrs Joseph Cross 428 Clay Ottumwa

Msgr A. J. Burke St. Ambrose College Ottumwa Msgr. Burke St. Mary's Church W. E. Cullinan M. J. Dingman Muscatine Catholic High School St. Mary's Parish Hall Joseph Cross Clay Street

Gamma Forum Muscatine Newcomers Hold Autumn Dinner Party

Members and husbands of the Gamma Forum of the Muscatine Newcomers club gathered Sunday at Park Lane Golf and Country Club for a decor themed autumn evening. Bridge followed the dinner with prizes awarded to Ted Brandon Max Collins and Parnik Hazarian in the men's division and to Mrs John Baird Mrs F I Bowman and Mrs Parnik Hazarian in the women’s division.

Gamma Forum Muscatine Newcomers Club Park Lane Golf and Country Club Ted Brandon Max Collins Parnik Hazarian John Baird F. I. Bowman Bowman John Kline

National Y Teen Day Observed With Club Recruiting

National Y Teen Day will be noted Tuesday at the high school with recruitment by Hi-Tri and Amicae officers. The drive is part of Y Teen week from today through Oct 18. Hi-Tri plans a meeting at the YWCA to elect officers and Amicae organizes a recognition service at the YW.

Hi- Tri Amicae Hi-Tri YWCA Amicae Club

Potter honors airman on furlough from Columbus posting

Buffalo Prairie hosts A/1C LaVern L. Mueller for a family dinner before his return to Camp Kilmer New Jersey. Mueller expects to depart soon for England. Visitors include Higbee newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Clair Parchett and relatives from Stockport and area.

Buffalo Prairie Lloyd Potter LaVern L. Mueller Columbus Camp Kilmer N. J England Clair Parchett Higbee John Bivens Charles Thomas Stockport

Perry To Head Boy Scout Drive Starting Oct. 21

Columbus Junction announces attorney Thomas Perry will lead the Boy Scout drive starting October 21. The move places Perry at the helm to organize fundraising and recruitment efforts for local scouting activities and community outreach.

Columbus Junction Atty Thomas Perry

Decorating a six year old's room for practicality

Plan a washable durable space with glazed cotton chintz for curtains bed ruffle and coverlet. Use soap and water to clean spots and a machine washable wardrobe and furniture like a glass topped dressing area and rubber tile or lino floor for easy care while keeping a marshmallow look.

Local women host meetings and attend events in October

The text notes women from Columbus City and neighboring areas attending events. Julia Hawkins Paul Smith and Ernest Ford traveled to Omaha for a national convention. Willing Workers of Columbus City Methodist Church hosted guests Nola Pine Mabel Diller and Bessie Allen with Daisy Johnston leading devotions. Chapter CX PEO met at Louise McCleery's home Adelia Letts Edith Orr led. Linda Johnson visited Washington IA relatives in the week.

Southeast Iowa Council Julia Hawkins Paul Smith Ernest Ford Omaha Columbus City Louise McCleery Adelia Letts Edith Orr Linda Johnson Walter Johnson Washington Robert Meeker

Five words to the wise on chiropractice first

A historic note praises chiropractic spinal adjustments as a last resort, claiming fifty years of growing results for diseases once deemed ineffectual.

Almamae McCullough Anniversary Party Highlights Sixteenth

Almamae McCullough celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a surprise party at Pike Grange on Wednesday evening. Hostesses included Mrs. Ray McCullough, Mrs. Lloyd Dealer, and Mrs. Percy Lehman. The event featured games, refreshments, and many gifts for the guest of honor. Guests listed include Glenn Pitsenberger, Margaret Pitsenberger, Lolyd Deahr, Norma Deahr, Ben Deahr, Melvin Grimm, Donald Grim, Eileen Havel, Nancy Chapman, Eddie Chapman, Georgie Smith, Janice Coss, Carolyn Brei, Twla Grim, Delores Grim.

Georgie Smith Janice Coss Carolyn Brei Twla Grim Delores Grim

Soft drink consumption hits four billion bottles yearly

A study highlights Americans consuming about four billion bottles of soft drinks each year. Separately, a dentist's kit contains thousands of instruments, totaling approximately six thousand diverse tools.

Superimposed Wall Span Across United States

The statement notes that if the Great Wall of China were laid over a map of the United States it would stretch from Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Topeka Kansas. It contrasts the wall’s imagined length with distances between two major American cities.

U. S China Philadelphia Topeka Kans

Piles May Cause FISTULA Explained in Free Book

An offer promotes a free 40 page booklet detailing piles fistula and related rectal conditions. The ad lists Thornton and Minor Hospital Suite 1020 911 E Linwood Kansas City Missouri as the contact point and requests mail to obtain a copy.

Thornton & Minor Hospital Linwood Kansas City

Vegetarian Supper Delight But Gentle About Change

Edna and I attended a vegetarian supper hosted by Cousin Em last Tuesday. The meal featured unfamiliar items like molasses bread and yogurt and Em avoided pressuring guests to become vegetarians.

Edna

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FC Chapter Park Avenue Church United States Japan Dean Adv Nicholas Vogels MR. and Mrs. Vogel Eichelberger Pioneer and Old Settlers Association Hoover Cleaners Hoover Aero-Dyne Hoover Spangler Chapel Kathy Windman Orville Jimmy Esmail Ben H. Hamilton Conference of Parents-Teachers Potters Geo. M. Wittich Funeral Home Thos Beveridge CEDAR Alicia Hart NEA Beauty East Third Street Almamae McCullough Towa Joe Marsh U. S. Brewers Foundation Dick Wieter Westen UNIY Pwama Coop Encezens Amana Amono Val Tld Leesee
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