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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1933

Page

4

Mrs Kautz Wins Golf Tournament at Geneva Club

Mrs Kautz won the Geneva Golf and Country Club women's championship with a 2 and 1 victory over Mrs Albert McKee. Roy Kautz announced the result. Lee Richards beat R S Jackson 1 up in the first flight. Edwynna Boothe defeated Mrs Robert Wilson 2 and 1 in the second flight. The committee plans to extend Thursday women’s day events into September and hosts a luncheon and golf gathering Thursday at the club.

Roy Kautz Geneva Golf and Country Club Albert McKee W. F. Bishop Lee Richards R. S. Jackson Edwynna Boothe Robert Wilson

Eve Rader's Coat Ad Error Stuns Bixby Store

Eve Rader assistant to Earle Barnes at Bixbys marries Dick Rader while a illustrated coat sale backed by a $20 price slip triggers a $2,000 loss. Mona Allen is blamed after a proofreading mishap and office intrigue as Eve faces Monday confrontation with Mr. Barnes.

Eve Bayless Earle Barnes Bixby’s Vertising Dick Rader Lake City Eve Sam Holeridge Arlene Smith George Bliss Theron Reece Mona Tuen Mona Charles Bixby Barnes Miss Gordon Mona Allen Mr. Bixby Miss Allen O. K Mrs. Rader Arlene Coat Department Mr. Barnes

Homecoming Night Notes From First Methodist Philathea Class

The Philathea class of the First Methodist Episcopal church held a Tuesday potluck banquet with 35 attending. Officers were re elected: Mrs. L C Howe president Miss Hattie Parker vice president Mrs L F Othmer recording secretary Mrs A W Schmidt treasurer and Mrs E E Baker press reporter. A Light themed toast program featured expressions Its Ray in the Home At Work In the Church. Letters from former members in other cities and states were read and musical numbers plus the class song were performed. Out of town guests included charter member Bertha Boiler of Iowa City and Mrs Jesse Foster of Davenport.

First Methodist Episcopal Church L. C. Howe Hattie Parker L. F. Othmer A. W. Schmidt E. E. Baker L. S. Penrose J. J. Fishburn F. G. McCullough J. A. Stover B. F. Schwartz Bertha Boiler Iowa City Jesse Foster Davenport

Mrs Addie Stearns Hosts West Liberty Birthday Gathering

Mrs Addie Stearns celebrated her 83rd birthday at her West Liberty home with a luncheon in cafeteria style and an afternoon of social time. Readings were given by Mrs Stearns. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept 13 at Mrs J A Fiderlein's home.

Addie Stearns West Liberty Stearns J. A. Fiderlein

Nursery board meets at Mrs. Mark home

Day Nursery board gathered Tuesday afternoon at 412 Cedar Street to review a uptick in children cared for and to request contributions of canned goods jellies preserves or fresh fruits and vegetables from members and supporters.

George Mark Cedar Street

Freiderich Family Holds Fist Reunion at Battenhagen Home

The Freiderich family gathered Sunday at the Battenhagen country home near Grandview for games and a lawn basket supper. A business meeting decided the reunion would be annual with Hermann Brendel named manager for 1934 at the Gottlieb Grendel home in Muscatine. Four generations were represented among attendees including Gottlieb and Brendel families and others with numerous named relatives.

Freiderich William Battenhagen Grandview Hermann Brendel Gottlieb Grendel Fulham Avenue Muscatine Gottlieb Brendel Charles Beach Donald Whitlow Charlotte Florence August Freiderich Henry Freiderich Leo Mann Henry Tober William Bartenhagen Henry Freda Walter

Congregational Church Plans Picnic Supper

The Congregational Church announces the first fall and winter Thursday night supper at 6 30. After the meal attendees will have the opportunity to relate an interesting...

Congregational Church

Rules for Muscatine Autumn Flower Show Classes

The Muscatine Garden club lists rules for the autumn flower show to be held Sept. 13 at the First Presbyterian church basement. Entries must be in by 10 a.m., registrations start 7:39, with one entry per class, flowers must be exhibitor grown, containers specified, and precise labeling mandatory. Judging uses a 10 point scale across categories from blooms to arrangements, with entries staged by number and final decisions by judges.

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Bride Elect Honored With Pre Nuptial Party

Miss Bessie Sywassink was honored at a pre nuptial party hosted by Miss Rosabelle Korschot at 610 Kindler Avenue. Eighteen guests enjoyed hearts, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Charles Rosenberger and Violet Horst, and gifts were revealed by poems hidden around the home. Nile green and pink were the chosen colors for decorations and a two course lunch was served. Additional parties are planned with Miss Sywassink’s upcoming marriage to Charles Axel on September 16.

Bessie Sywassink Charles Axel Rosabelle Korschot Kindler Avenue Charles Rosenberger Violet Horst Miss Sywassink Juanita Cochran Eugene Sywassink

Watermelon party at Nyenhuis home brings Illinois community together

Monday night in Illinois a large watermelon party gathered many families and neighbors. Participants included P Nussbaum L B Shirkey Delos Spickler Art Mewes Roy Rector W Gil lett Elmer Feldman Fred Feldman D A Gorham D L Gorham Dunker Dunker Dunker Mary Dunker Nels Dunker Deane Williams Clifford Rice Jessie Plank Lee Freise Bud Fisher Agnes Kelly James Sheppard Macklem L V Hayes Emma McGreer Maynard Evelyn Omar Tomlin Floyd Ricketts W B Nyenhuis Betty Ruth Nyenhuis Bud Nyenhuis and others.

Wendell Nyenhuis Illinois P. Nussbaum L. B. Shirkey Delos Spickler Art Mewes Roy Rector W. Gillett Elmer Feldman Betty and Ruth Nyenhuis Mrs Bud Nyenhuis

Damenchor elects officers in Muscatine Liederkranz

Mrs. Carl Hess has been named president of the Muscatine Damenchor Liederkranz. Other officers to be announced.

Damenchor Group Carl Hess Muscatine Damenchor Liederkranz

Mrs Grigg to entertain First Christian Ladies Aid Society

Mrs F L Grigg invites the First Christian Ladies Aid Society to meet at 2 30 p m Thursday at her home 1815 Mulberry Avenue. Past Noble Grands of Miriam Rebekah lodge will gather at Mrs W L Smiths 215 East Sixth Street tonight with Mrs Gus Halberg aiding hosting duties.

F. L. Grigg Mulberry Avenue First Christian Ladies’ Aid Society Miriam Rebekah Lodge W. L. Smith East Sixth Street Gus Halberg

Euchre Night At St. Mary's Aid Society Party

Euchre was the game of the evening at a St. Mary's Aid Society card party in the school hall. First prizes went to Mrs. William King and Art Hahnbaum, second to Mrs. John Weber and Andrew State, with a special prize for William King. The society will meet Thursday afternoon at the hall for sewing and cards.

St. Mary’s Aid Society William King Art Hahnbaum John Weber Andrew State

Grace Lutheran senior league elects officers at meeting

Hazel Brei was elected president of the Grace Lutheran church senior league at a Tuesday night gathering in the church parlors. Henry Lange became vice president, Marie Lindley secretary, and Terril Young treasurer. Twenty members attended and three new members joined. the meeting ended with a watermelon feast.

Hazel] Brei League of Grace Lutheran Church Henry Lange Marie Lindley Terril Young

Presbyterian Groups Meet Thursday At Church

A joint meeting of the First Presbyterian Aid and Missionary societies will be held Thursday afternoon at the church. A program will be presented by the missionary group. Hostesses for the Aid include Mrs. Folsom Eaton Otto Ogilvie Madden and Eichenauer. Missionary hostesses are Mrs Brockway Day Mark Hill Sauer and Miss Rankin. Members asked to bring scraps of gingham or print for quilt blocks for a quilt during the coming winter.

First Presbyterian Aid and Missionary Societies H. Folsom D. E. Eaton Henry Otto Tom Ogilvie H. Madden George Eichenauer The Missionary Society J. M. Brockway Jennie Day Ray Mark Joe Hill Otto Sauer Sidney Rankin

Miss Leila Glatstein Heads West to UC Westwood Village

Muscatine graduates send Miss Leila Glatstein to the University of California at Westwood Village in Beverly Hills to study dramatic art and music. She travels with her uncle and aunt R Rosslaw and Mrs Rosslaw, with stops planned at Yellowstone and other points.

Muscatine High School Leila Glatstein O. A. Glatstein Canon Avenue Miss Glatstein University of California At Westwood Village Beverly Hills West Coast Yellowstone National Park

Kensington to Elect New Officers

United Brethren Kensington will choose officers for the coming year at a meeting Friday September 8 at the church. A noon potluck dinner is planned with attendees bringing a covered dish and sandwiches. For menu questions call Mrs. Pearl Wedekind.

A. B. Kensington United Brethren Kensington Pearl Wedekind

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Wilson Home

Mrs Harold Wilson will entertain the American Legion auxiliary at 306 East Fifth Street Thursday night. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. The meeting starts at 8 o clock with a social hour and musical selections including a vocal solo by Mrs Martha Sywassink. Refreshments will be served.

Evangelical Group Plans Sunday School Conference

Teachers and officers of the Protestant Evangelical church met at Miss Bernice Mittman’s home to discuss plans for a Sunday school workers conference set for Oct. 10. The group will reconvene Oct. 2 at Mrs. E. B. Molis’s home for further planning.

Evangelical Group Protestant Evangelical Church Bernice Mittman Newell Avenue E. B. Molis Woodlawn Avenue

Miss Vera Novak Honored On Birthday

Leona Pieper hosted a birthday surprise at her Green Street home Tuesday night for Vera Novak. Guests played bunco with prizes going to Mildred Wittman and Gertrude Thauren, and Dora Wichers and Leona Bierman in other draws. A two course luncheon followed.

Vera Novak Leona Pieper Green Street Bunco Mildred Wittman Gertrude L. Thauren Dora Wichers Leona Bierman Miss Novak Dora Meta Wichers Dorothy Neff Peggy Miller Esther Fabrizius Gertrude Thauren

Small-Irwin reunion draws 57 attendees at Weed Park

Seventy seven? the article notes 57 attendees at the Small-Irwin family reunion held Sunday in Weed park. Mrs. Charles Holmes was named president for 1934 with Lockwood Moore as vice president, Maxine Anderson secretary and Clifford Worst treasurer. Harry A Smull of Pasco Washington was the oldest present and Beverly Jean Smull of Atalissa the youngest. The Muscatine group includes Mary Smull and many Worst and Smull family members while Rock Island lists Mavello Smull and G E Smull among attendees.

Weed Park Charles Holmes Lockwood Moore Maxine Anderson Clifford Worst Harry A. Smull Pasco Wash Beverly Jean Smull Atalissa Muscatine Mary Smull William Becker Mary B

Smull and Related Families Listed Across Illinois and Iowa

A roster of Smull family members and associates across multiple towns including Atalissa Durant Iowa City Moline Pleasant Hill and Illinois locales is provided. Names include J. W. Smull L. H. Smull Mary A. Gibson Adna Miller Elbert Holmes and Zella Smull among others with spouses children and relations.

Charles Holmes Vern Holmes Joy Elbert Holmes Flora Marie Marilyn la June Holmes Illinois City Zella Smull Sadie Black Carrie Ridenour Moline H.A. Smull Pasco Wash Jessie Plank Lee Freise Illinois

Little Dancers Perform in Davenport Program

Little Miss Virginia Rosenthal Jackie Goetz and Stephanie Edmondson showcased dances on a Davenport DeMolay program Tuesday night. They are set to perform again tonight at a Royal Neighbor convention in Davenport.

Davenport Virginia Rosenthal Jackie Goetz Stephanie Edmondson

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Kautz Rte Wes Eve Helle Philathea Mrs. Stearns Lowe Run Kensington Nyenhuis Euchre Hazel Brei Lutheran Senior League Presbyterian Boots Will. Eee Bui Curtis Hotel Minneapolis C.i Willie RED Paint Store Iowa Ave Fischer’s Albert Fischer By Martin Messi AES U. S. Pat NEA Service, mc
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