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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1961
Page
7
Parents urged to inventory a child’s toys before shopping. Nancy Lysen of Iowa State University advises sorting keepers from discards, planning storage, and involving the child. Emphasizes balanced toy types to foster active play, creativity, imitation, manipulation, and social skills.
Mrs. Faye Duncan was reelected chairman of the Muscatine County Republican Women’s Association at the YWCA. Mrs. Robert Nicolaus of Wilton was named vice president and Mrs. Doris Schmarje was elected secretary-treasurer. A report on the Iowa Council of Republican Women fall district meeting was given. County attendees included Mrs. Jean Stanley, Lori Freybler, Doris Schmarje and Faye Duncan. The nominating committee was chaired by Mrs. Marie Monte with Leta Day and Melba Goddard assisting. County Supervisors spoke briefly during the program. No date for the next meeting was set. Maude Eaton of the Daughters of the Union Veterans presented $25 to Elmer Bloom Jr. for the Junior College building fund. The DUV Tent 40 has ten members.
First Church of Christ Scientist lists Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Reading room at 113 Sycamore open daily 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting at 8 p.m. Sermon theme God the Only Cause and Creator. Trinity Lutheran at 307 W Fifth, Rev J B Shurfelt, pastor, worship 10:30 a.m., Holy Communion, new member received, sermon The Night is Far Spent The Day Is At Hand, Bible class 11:45 a.m., Luke 7:33 p.m. First Assembly of God 314 W Seventh, Rev Lloyd Ellin, pastor, Sunday school 9:15 a.m., worship 10:20 a.m., missionary Sunday, children story hour 1:30 p.m., Young People's CA service 6:30 p.m., Evangelistic service 7:30 p.m.
A Thursday luncheon and social at the Elks lodge hosted the Lady Elks with contract and auction games. Winners in contract bridge were Mrs. I L Carl and Mrs. Harvey Moore. auction prizes to Mrs. Ivan Toyne and Mrs. Robert Leu. Ernell Tadewald won 300, with Mrs. Clarence Fullon second. A Christmas luncheon is planned for Thursday Dec 14 at 2 p.m. Reservations to Mrs. Louise Liebbe and Mrs. Harry Harder.
The second ICOF and Rebekah lodge county gathering met at West Liberty 100F hall with 72 members. Jessie Davis led the Lord's Prayer, Bessie Gray read, West Liberty High School mixed quartet performed four numbers, Irene led a sing-along, and a card party was announced for January 6. The next county meeting will be in Muscatine. Refreshments and dancing followed.
West Junior High ninth grade homemaking class viewed a wrapping demonstration. Mrs. Robert Wilson showed gift bundles and advocacy for economical, attractive wrapping using scraps from home. Students practiced tying bows under instructors Mrs. Fran Willey and Mrs. Marilyn Sturms.
Mrs. Emma Morehead celebrates birthday with dinner guests including Arthur Mewes Oscar Mewes Esther Mabie Kleist Carl Ricis Louise Stewart Elinor Mewes and her mother Mrs Mac Abel of Conrad Mont John Krueger and two daughters Anita Mewes and others at Ylmos City dinner and supper guests list.
Serial Scene and Veterans groups announce officer nominations for Monday meetings. Dues for 1962 payable now. Past Noble Grand Association to nominate and elect at Christmas party Tuesday. Harmony Guild meets Monday at Mrs Trevarthen home. Sunshine Club to dine Tuesday with 50 cent dinner and 25 cent gift. Amaranth to meet Monday. turkey support for IOOF and Rebekah lodges Saturday. Grandmaster Black and Lenora Schiknecht to attend. rose slides shown at Woman's Rose Club Christmas luncheon December 4. Mascaline chapter meets December 6 with Hanukkah exchange. Past Worthy High Priest club holds Christmas dinner Tuesday at Masonic temple. bring own table service.
The Olson family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Olson of 1 919 EF Sixth, have been given their son’s mailing address at Lackland Air Force Base Texas. The line reads AB Peter R. Olson AP 17608476 Flight 1790 Box 1503 Lackland Air Force Base Texas.
Wapello residents report social gatherings as the HGL club met at Mrs. Mary Asher’s home, and the JAO group planned a December Christmas dinner and gilt exchange. Upcoming meetings include Mrs. Carele Murtey’s Christmas session on December 13 and a party at Mrs. Margaret Parish’s home.
The Thursday club met at Lucy McAffee's home with twelve members present for a 1 o'clock luncheon. Rook was the afternoon diversion, high score by Mrs. A. R. Moreleddge. Next meeting planned for January 25 with a dinner out and social at Miss Nellie Hale's home.
Conesville notes cover the Women’s Society of Christian Service study on South America, Brownie Troop and Girl Scout meetings at Conesville School, Conesville Double Eight Club supper at the Wendlings, and local Algerians looking to the Sahara for economic future amid natural resource exploitation.
A Wednesday corn picking at Oscar Mewes home drew neighbors and relatives to help with harvest and wagon work. The event followed the recent death of Mrs Mewes and included many local residents assisting with food, serving, and logistics while Mewes daughter Dorothy Grundstrom cared for family. A hospital visit for Roger Mewes after an injury is noted with details limited. Also a church shower was planned for Miss Nelie Krueger and Leland Zeizenhorn on December seventeenth with date set for the evening.
A Columbus Junction community potluck is planned at the town hall on Tuesday at 6 30 p m to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Gay Wright and welcome Mr and Mrs John Summy new owners of the Columbus Skate Plan Treats The Columbus Community club meets Monday evening December 4 at Spar lunch rooms to finalize plans for the annual Christmas treat program Emma Beckman chapter OES meets Monday December 4 at 8 p m at the Masonic temple Officers will be elected and a 50 cent gift exchange is planned.
Nellie Krueger was the guest of honor at a four bridal shower held Thursday evening at Mrs. Charles Long's home. Assistants were Mrs. Louis Ash and Mrs. Russell Merrick. Krueger will wed Leland Ziegenhorn on December 1. Prizes were won by Marian Michael, Carol Bertotti, Neva Davis, Dawn Alug, and Carol Jacobs. Twenty guests attended and refreshments were served.
An old newspaper sewing pattern ad offers EXTRA-EASY to sew nightgowns in dainty printed fabrics with options in cottons, Dacron and rayon. It lists price details, mailing cost, and address for pattern requests, plus a catalog invitation promising 1100 styles in the Paviera catalog.
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