Peace Corps Volunteer Beth Furlong Recounts India Work
Elizabeth Furlong, daughter of Edward and Route 1 Letts, spent almost two years in India teaching village teachers at basic training institutes. She learned Kannada, taught health and nutrition, aided the CARE midday meal program, and explored sites like Bombay and the Taj Mahal while noting cultural and gender observations. She trained in Brattleboro before deployment and returns to Marycrest as a nursing assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naida Christian Womens
Elizabeth Furlong
India
Peace Corps
Edward Furlong
Letts
Beth
Brattleboro
Iin
Mysore
Bombay
Delhi
Kashmir
Taj Mahal
Agra
America
Elizabeth
Hayes High and
Mercy School
Marycrest
Shower Honors Diana Laucamp Ahead of Wedding
Miss Diana Laucamp was honored at a pre-nuptial shower hosted by Miss Tana Paine and Miss Carolyn Teel at the Paine home on Wednesday evening. Laucamp, who will wed Rick Batchelor this Saturday, had blue and white decor reflecting the color scheme. Guests were school friends of the honoree. During her Peace Corps service she received living expenses and a $75 monthly readjustment allowance was banked for her upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Tana Paine
Carolyn Teel
Paine
Diana Laucamp
Laucamp
Rick Batchelor
Peace Corps
Esther Missionary Fellowship Meets at Lincoln Blvd Church
The Esther Missionary Fellowship of the Lincoln Blvd Baptist church gathered Thursday August 15 at 7 30 p m with Gladys Luiz leading singing and devotions from James 2 14 26 on Cold Dead Faith A plan to move the regular meeting time from 7 30 to 7 p m was approved Mrs Eulah McGrew presided over the business session A skit titled Tiwanese Pillars featured Jennie Wilson Linda Knapp Emmaline Lee Kathleen Knapp and Pearl Martin Fifteen members were served lunch by Eulah McGrew and Irene Brus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Luiz
Eulah McGrew
Jennie Wilson
Linda Knapp
Emmaline Lee
Kathleen Knapp
Pearl Martin
Irene Brus
Calvary Baptist Young Couples At Dieckmans
Approximately 30 members of the Calvary Baptist church young married couples group met at the Dennis Dieckman home Thursday evening for homemade ice cream. Special guests were the pastor's daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Sherman Meyers who will be leaving soon to go to Kenya Africa as missionaries. Singing was led by Ernest Morgan and devotions were given by Ronald Eggenburg. Women of Geneva Golf and Country Club met Thursday for their weekly golf day. Coffee and rolls were served in the morning. Prizes were won by Melda McDermott low gross and Dorothy Welk low net. Special prizes went to Rosemary Manjovie Anita Raabe and Edith Schmalz. Wear this jacket this Fall with Separates dress so pretty everyone will love it. Softer feminine look is Fall fashion news. Knit ruffled cardigan in stockinette with open cables in front. Pattern 7043 sizes 32 38 included. Fifty cents coins for each pattern add 15 cents for each pattern for first class mailing and special handling. Send to Alice Brooks Muscatine Journal 64 Needlecraft Dept Box 163 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011. Print name address zip pattern number. First time Jumbo 1963 Needle craft Catalog hundreds of designs 6 free patterns includes designer sweaters instructions inside. Knit crochet embroider. 0 cents. Book of 16 Jiffy Bugs complete patterns inexpensive easy to make 50 cents. Book no 1 Deluxe Quilts 16 complete patterns. Send 5 cents. Book no 2 Museum Quilts patterns for 12 quilts 50
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Calvary Baptist Church
Dennis Dieckman
Sherman Meyers
Kenya
Africa
Ernest Morgan
Ronald Eggenburg
Geneva
Alice Brooks
Muscatine Journal
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
New York N.Y
Needlecraft
Marian Martin
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N.Y
Printed Pattern Zip For New Women Sizes 34 To 46
Summer to fall pattern ad details a zip neckline with twin buttons. It lists 56 sizes 34 through 46 and yardage for size 36. Includes mailing address for pattern requests, postage, free coupon, and a separate sewing book offer with 500 pictures for $1.
Diana Thomas Plans Aug 31 Wedding to Ronald Terry
Mr and Mrs Dwight Cooper announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Diana Thomas to Ronald Terry, son of Mr and Mrs Harrison Terry. The ceremony will be at Mulford Evangelical Free Church on Saturday August 31 at 7 p.m. A reception will follow at the church. friends and relatives are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Thomas
Ronald Terry
Dwight Cooper
Fletcher
Harrison Terry
Hershey
Mulford Evangelical Free Church
Women of the Moose Publicity Group Meeting Recap
The Women of the Moose publicity committee met at 6 30 Thursday for a family picnic at Weed park. Six members attended with Jean Lee as senior regent and guests including men and children. Janet Shetler led a brief session and plans for the chapter night program were finalized. The group discussed fundraising for next year. next meeting is September 19 at 7 30 p.m. at Vi Amerine’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Weed Park
Jean Lee
Janet Shetler
Vi Amerine
Appoint Paul Howard Conservation Deputy
The appointment of Paul M. Howard to the deputy State Conservationist position in the Tawa State office of the U S Soil Conservation Service was announced by State Conservationist Wilson T Moon last week. Howard has served as assistant State Conservationist in the State Office of the Service in Orono Maine for the past two years and joined the Soil Conservation Service in 1953 as a soil conservationist at Paoli Indiana. He taught in Indiana before joining the federal service. Capt and Mrs Roger Burke and son Douglas Wayne of Houston Texas are visiting her mother Mrs James Foster and other relatives. Capt Burke reports Sept 3 for three months officer training at Montgomery Alabama.
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Paul M. Howard
Tawa
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Wilson T. Moon
Howard
Orono
Soil Conservation Service
Paoli
Ind
Muncie
Vincennes
Maine
Chattanooga
Tenn
University of Tennessee
Federal Service
Indiana
Roger Burke
Douglas Wayne
Houston
Tex
James Foster
Burke
Montgomery
Ala
Douglas
Conesville School Registration Dates Announced
Conesville announces fall registration for students at the high school in Columbus Junction. A to G register Wednesday 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., H to O Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m., P to Z Thursday 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. August 21–22. Also notes Grace United Church consistory meeting and local visits.
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Conesville
Columbus Junction
Zion Lutheran Group 1 Meeting Hosts and Bible Study
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group 1 met Thursday evening with Mrs. James Giovanazzi and Mrs. Steven Scherer as hostesses. Giovanazzi spoke on Deliverance From Trouble from Psalm 107, Scherer read a missionary letter from Rev. and Mrs. Leon Philippi, and Miss Elda Philippi led meditation and prayer. The next meeting is set for Sept 19 with Miss Shirley Paetz leading the Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Giovanazzi
Steven Scherer
Zion Lutheran Church Women
Giovanazzi
Scherer
Leon Philippi
New Guinea
Elda Philippi
Shirley Paetz
Family visitors and address updates across states and Germany
Mrs. James Bell hosts Miss Mary Olson from Fairfield this week. Mrs. Esther Blackwelder of Glenview IL and her Miami sister-in-law return home after visiting Sam Coad and wife. Paul Wiley family announces Farrel Wiley’s relocation to Germany at APO New York 16058, formerly stationed at Fort Huachuca AZ.
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Mary Olson
Fairfield
Sylvia Platts
Esther Blackwelder
Glenview
Ill
Miami, Fla
Paul Wiley
Farrel
Germany
PLC
Farrel G. Wiley
Commander C
APO
New York
Fort Huachuca
Arizona
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Sheri
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West Branch
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Coralville
Mrs. James Bell
Luellen’s Cleaners
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