Wayne Reed Injured in Farm Picker Accident Near Fairport
Wayne Reed a 39 year old Fairport resident is hospitalized in Bellevue after a corn picker accident on his farm two and a half miles west of Fairport. He had his right index finger amputated and two other fingers were injured. Reed, alone at the time, walked to the barn for help and was taken to the hospital by a Highway Patrol car.
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Wayne Reed
Bellevue Hospital
Fairport
Reed
Two Youths Hurt As Car Overturns Near Buffalo
Two youths aged 19 Thomas Strause of 840 Newell Avenue and Richard Armstrong of 147 Sherman Street were injured when the car they rode in overturned on Highway 61 near Buffalo. Armstrong was thrown into a corn field. both were taken to Hershey hospital after initial treatment at the Armstrong home. The vehicle was driven toward Muscatine and overturned while returning from the shoulder to the pavement. Both sustained severe bruises but no serious injuries were reported.
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Thomas Strause
Newell Avenue
Richard Armstrong
Sherman Street
Muscatine
Armstrong
Hershey Hospital
Clarence Vincent Dies in Grangeville Idaho at 79
Clarence Vincent longtime Grangeville resident and former mayor died at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1876 in Muscatine County Iowa and married Myrtle Johnson of Columbus Junction. Survived by wife, daughter, granddaughter, two great grandchildren, sister and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are pending in Grangeville.
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Letts
Clarence C. Vincent
Grangeville
Idaho
William Kine
Christine Jameyson Vincent
Seventy-Six
Muscatine County
Myrtle Johnson
Columbus Junction
Christian Church
Masonic Order
Lawrence Cone
Bertha Wilson
Arcadia
Calif
West Branch Bears Tumble Winfield 33-6
West Branch Bears defeated Winfield 33-6 on Friday night in Winfield Iowa spoiling the Tigers homecoming. Hoffman scored two touchdowns including a 63 yard run and a 20 yard rush. Gates Meeks and Masks added touchdowns while Phillips scored Winfield's lone points.
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West Branch
Winfield
Wolves
Hoffman
Bears
Gates
Meeks
Masks
Phillips
California Baseball League to draft 1953 schedule
The league votes to continue operations with eight teams for next year. Ventura Club backers report refinancing proceeding and say a working agreement with the San Francisco Seals is in place. They seek a possible major league club connection.
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Santa Barbara
Califody
California Baseball League
Ventura Club
San Francisco Seals
Mrs. Forsythe Speaks on The Federation in 52 at Ethics Club
Mrs. Nellie Forsythe district director of Federated clubs headlines the Ethics Club meeting at Mrs. Jimmie June Braun s home. Miss Louisa Jericho presided and Mrs. Charlotte Worst introduced the speaker outlining the federation s 52 aims and its history including libraries child labor public health and suffrage with plans for The Iowa Club Woman and a focus on seven aims for 1952. Tea followed and the next meeting is set for Nov 7 at Miss Caroline Liebhe s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Forsythe
Federated Clubs
Ethics Club
Jimmie June Braun
Louisa Jericho
Charlotte Worst
Forsythe
New York
Caroline Liebhe
Circle 6 WSCS meets at Mrs Bready home
Circle 6 of the WSCS at the First Methodist church held a Thursday evening gathering at the home of Mrs. John Bready. Devotions were led by Melva Brinnman and the program was managed by Mrs. Robert Veenstra. Mrs. Robert Lamb chaired the luncheon committee.
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Circle 6
WSCS
First Methodist Church
John Bready
Melva Brinnman
Robert Veenstra
Robert Lamb
Sweetland Grange Youths Meet at Sweetland School
The Juvenile Group of Sweetland Grange met Thursday evening at Sweetland School with Mrs. Howard Toyne in charge. They announced that the state matron sent word Sweetland Grange won first in the achievement program and was the only group to participate in all activities. An altar cloth will be awarded, and plans were made to create more scrapbooks for Pine Knoll Sanitarium in Davenport.
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Sweetland Grange
Sweetland School
Howard Toyne
Sweetland
Pine Knoll
Davenport
Social club meetings listed for the week in town
The Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Star host a Tuesday meeting at the Masonic temple with Jeanette Hart as hostess. Gold Star Mothers meet at 7 30 Monday at the VFW. Royal Neighbor Sunshine club gathers Tuesday at Union hall with 2 pm games. Elsie Leu Elsie Wilson and Lena Bodman on serving. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Monday at the courthouse for final district convention prep. Women's Relief Corps inspects Monday Oct 20 Union hall with potluck at 6 30. Junior Catholic Daughters install at 2 pm Sunday at St Marys hall after church gathering. Pythian Sisters meet 7 30 Tuesday at Redman hall. contact Sylvia Law about the Walcott district convention on Oct 22.
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The
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Jeanette Hart
Royal Neighbor Sunshine Club
Union Hall
Elsie Leu
Elsie Wilson
Lena Bodman
Daughters of Union Veterans
Court House
Women’s Relief Corps
Pythian Sisters
Redman Hall
Walcott
Sylvia Law
Des Moines
Order of Redmen
Joe Rogers
Louis Kossives
G. A. Riemcke
Order of DeMolay
DeMolay Commandery No. 1
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
Wilton Camp Holds Monthly Meeting at City Hall
Wilton Iowa RNA of Wilton Camp No 1068 Royal Neighbors of America met at city hall Wednesday evening for routine business and a social hour with guessing games. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Joyce Betsworth Mrs Norma Chambliss and special prize to Mrs Lela Marolf. A member Helen Stock suffered a broken ankle in a fall. Social refreshments were provided by a committee led by Mrs Katherine Marine.
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Wilton
Iowa
Royal Neighbors of America
Lucile Brenner
Joyce Betsworth
Norma Chambliss
Lela Marolf
Helen Stock
Katherine Marine
Dorothy Lett
Edna Pierce
Marie Hansen
Laura Duncan
Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Evangelical and Reformed Church
Pearl Ham
A. H. Bauch
Hilbert Marolf
Harold Cromer
Neil Kleindolph
Films Shown At Calvary Church Family Circle Meet
Two films were shown at the Calvary Baptist Church Family Circle meeting Thursday evening. The program featured Family Night in Canada and Trout Scene in the Rocky Mountains. An accompanying potluck supper preceded the program hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leon ard Plessy with Mrs. Ora Sharp in charge.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Canada
Rocky Mountains
Ray Reesink
Leonard Plessy
Ora Sharp
Henry Soll
A. Sissel
Frederick Winn
Sheldon Bebb
Howard Fry
George Chapman
Victor Miller
R. E. Warner
Fred Grensing
Vernon Rummels
Homebuilders Class Re elects Officers
Members of the Homebuilders class at Musserville Methodist church met at the Clayton Rest home Friday evening to re elect officers for another year. Thirteen adults and eight children attended as Mrs. Walter Askams led devotions. Cabinet planning session set for Nov 13 at Bob Kuebler home to map the year.
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Musserville Methodist Church
Clayton Rest Home
Bob Kuebler
Orange Street
Walter Askams
New YW Executive Director to Start Duties
Fay Gibson becomes executive director of the YWCA succeeding Gertrude Lange. The article lists a week of activities including Ladies Day Out gym swim, nursery care, Junior High Y-Teen meeting, and various Yaad group events.
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Fay Gibson
The
YWCA
Gertrude Lange
Community Chest
Zion Lutheran
Amicae
Co-Workers For Christ
Catholic
Catholic High
Legion Women At West Liberty Plan Future Events
West Liberty American Legion Auxiliary members met Tuesday evening to discuss upcoming activities. Frances Bodie announced sending a clothing box to a local child and the group voted to send a 250 dollar value box to a serviceman overseas via the Red Cross. They also approved Christmas gift contributions for servicemen and set Nov. 15 as the rummage sale fundraiser. An Armistice Day potluck dinner was announced with Mrs. Mable Wheeler as guest speaker.
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West Liberty
American Legion Auxiliary
Frances Bodie
Red Cross
Mable Wheeler
Phyllis Beach
Methodist Circle meeting at Maddox home
Circle No. 2 of the WSCS at First Methodist met at Mrs. O E Maddox 125 Parkington drive Thursday. Deovtions led by Mrs Sam Grossklaus and lesson on Africa by Mrs Glenn McCullough. Bazaar and food sale planned for church Nov 12. Social committee listed members. Next meeting at Mrs J W Funck 222 Monroe street.
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WSCS
First Methodist Church
O. E. Maddox
Parkington Drive
Sam Grossklaus
Glenn McCullough
Africa
Maddox
Rebecca Altekruse
Gail Chamberlin
Lulu Webster
Helmuth Lange
Ira Temple, Jr
Fred Winn
J. W. Funck
Monroe Street
Clearview Club Social Meeting Highlights Friday
Games entertained attendees at the Clearview Get-Together club meeting held Friday at Clearview school. Refreshments closed the evening. Ralph and Arthur Toyne will chair the November program. Mrs. Arthur Toyne and Mrs. Elbert Rowland head the refreshment committee.
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Clearview
Ralph
Arthur Toyne
Elbert Rowland
Lodwick-Harrison Wedding Performed in Monmouth
Mrs Alberta Harrison announces the marriage of Farr Harrison and Enza Lodwick. The ceremony occurred at 2 30 p m on October 7 in Monmouth with Rev Wright of the Monmouth Christian church officiating. The couple traveled to Emo Canada and after visiting relatives returned to Muscatine to reside with Farr's mother at 210 Phillips Street.
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Alberta Harrison
Farr Harrison
Enza Lodwick
Edgar Lodwick
Monmouth
Mr. Wright
Monmouth Christian Church
Emo
Canada
James Revere
Muscatine
Phillips Street
Community notes include drive total and scouts funding
A September West Point conference was attended. Five dollars were donated to the Community Chest and a motion approved sponsoring the Girl Scouts and Brownie Scouts. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Betty Wieneke, Mrs. Mary Lane, and Mrs. Jamnita Watters. The local drive has raised 1194 toward a 2139 goal, with Wayne Wuestenberg as chair and a volunteer at the bank to collect contributions. A torch light parade was held Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crozer of Long Beach, California, are visiting relatives.
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West Point
Community Chest
Girl Scouts
Brownie Scouts
Betty Wieneke
Mary Lane
Jamnita Watters
Wayne Wuestenberg
Kenneth Crozer
Long Beach
Calif
Weeklong calendar of Muscatine lodge and club events
Varied activities fill Muscatine lodges and clubs in the coming week. Highlights include the Elks dance with Teddy Phillips orchestra and Lynn Hoyt at the Aragon-Trianon circuit, plus Monday and Tuesday meetings of Rotary, Odd Fellows, Thirty-Three Club, Kiwanians, Y Mens, AF and AM, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, Redmen, DeMolay groups, and more. A Thursday Muscatine Club talk by Dr. Hyman Appelman and Friday Ad Club program feature follow. A Halloween party closes the week for DeMolay and Rainbow groups at the Silver Moon.
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Muscatine
Elks Lodge
Teddy Phillips
Lynn Hoyt
Richard Jessup
Chicago
Windy City
The
Rotary Club
Forrest Hinkhouse
West Liberty
Spain
University of Madrid
United Nations Organization
Order of Odd Fellows
Forrest Larmer
John Kline
Lyle Whitmer
Elks Club
Paul Sweitzer
Y’s Mens Club
YMCA
Iowa Lodge No. 2
AF & AM
Masonic Temple
Aerie No. 315
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Harry Davis
Harry Lottman
Carl Umlandt
George Volger
Harold Whitacre
Muscatine Ad Club
Hotel Muscatine
Wyoming
Knights of Pythias
KP Hall
G. A. Riemcke Chapter
Order of DeMolay and Muscatine Assembly
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Silver Moon
Sterneman Boulevard
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Heem
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Om Society News
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Christopher
Gee
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Gold Star Mothers Club
VFW
St. Mary’s Hall
RNA of Wilton
Ringgenberg
Bertha Lett
Bernice Fliss
Ferne Cole
Pearl Hain
Dorothy Dage
Margaret Lohse
Mildred Leaker
Grace Church
Allen W. Duffe
Wichita Falls
Tex
J. W. Duffe
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Inl
Frank Gillett
Mark Raymond
University Hospital
Iowa City
Walter Schnelle
Jill Ann
St. Luke's Hospital
Ann Ringgenberg
Mercy Hospital
Walter Phipps
Riverside
Harry Bernet
Mr. Phipps
Bernet
Calvary Church
Family Circle
Milson’s Danger
Ivbank
Muscat
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Clearview Club
Batterson
Muscatine, Iowa
Hyman Appelman
Religious Crusade
West Second Street
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