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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1960
Page
6
Iowa State University horticulturist Charles Sherwood offers gift ideas for the woman in your life. He suggests options suited to mothers sisters sweethearts grandmothers and close friends, emphasizing thoughtful, practical presents.
The feature lists poinsettias roses and other post Christmas flowers with lasting quality. It notes azaleas, chrysanthemums, cyclamen, anthuriums, and cut flowers that can endure 3 to 4 weeks. Orchids keep 2 to 4 weeks when stored at 50 to 60 degrees, while tropical philodendrons, ivies, scheffelias, figs, succulents, jade plants, violets and begonias offer longer term value.
The Merrymaker family and neighbors held a one o clock luncheon at Nellie Hale's home. Nine members attended including one charter member Guy Wye Hie. This was the final meeting of the year with next on Jan 25 at the Thornburgs. A farewell as they move was held at Floyd Houseman’s home with numerous attendees.
Mr and Mrs William Seidler of Winfield Town will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sunday December 18 at their home. An open house will run from 1 to 3 pm.
An item notes December abundance in groceries with cranberries, oranges, grapefruit, chicken and broiler fryers, pork and beef, onions, dates, peanuts, and fats. Economist Gene Furrell predicts record cranberry crops and affordable prices, with solid food supplies through the holiday season. In a separate profile, Maxine Davis lives in a Georgetown house later linked to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, describing Mrs Kennedy’s use of the home and its recent updates.
Lorena Woods and Ivan A Crain exchanged wedding vows Sunday December 4 at 2 pm at Independent Bible church with Rev Walter Wulff officiating. Attendants included Christine Woods with rings, Lindy Woods as flower girl, and Joseph Schulze as best man. A reception followed at the 100K hall in Columbus Junction. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction, Woods Garage employe ex-wife of Sandy Clark noted.
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