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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1960
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Clarence Secrist announce the engagement of their daughter Lois to James Reinsager son of Mr and Mrs Lysle Reinsager The wedding is planned for Saturday January 7 in the presence of immediate families
TTT Society Chapter M met at Mrs James Loper home Monday evening for a Christmas dinner. Committee members were Mrs K By Wilcox Mrs Louisa Jovicho Mrs Clifford Worst Mrs Harvey Abbee Jo Mrs Richard Melson and Mrs James Loper. A report on the Thanksgiving basket was given by Mrs A A Johnson and Mrs B H Hall. The next meeting will be January 4 with Mrs Geneva Grace as hostess.
The Lady Eagles met Monday with Dusenberry presiding and planned a one dollar Christmas exchange for the next meeting on Monday Dec 19 Initiation of remaining candidates was discussed Committees were named for the Wednesday night dance Ethel Phillips Muriel Finnegan Dora Stender for the membership dance Saturday Toec Lucille Darnell Dorothy Beeding New Year’s Eve party lunch Fannie Liebbe Kathryn Knouse Minnie Bair reported a successful raffle and Liebbe was chosen to chair the March of Dimes drive in January The auditor president and secretary will meet Thursday at 7 p m to audit hall books The next meeting will be on the 19 Nomination for a vice president will be held
The Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of WWI met at the VEW hall with President Velma Phillips presiding. Reports by Phillips, Kelley, and Langson were read. A tour of the Marshalltown Home was taken, Phillips received a merit award, Ralph McBride donated an American flag pole and standard, dues were paid, nominations for 1961 officers opened, and plans for the January meeting announced. A 50 cent gift exchange and a Christmas centerpiece door prize were held, with Linch and a holiday meal served to veterans.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Joan M. Felty and Gary L. Baldwin. Vows to be exchanged at 7 p.m. Saturday December 17 at Mt. Calvary Presbyterian Church Davenport. Bride is Davenport High graduate and secretary. groom is Davenport High graduate and Navy veteran now with Alcoa.
A brief Christmas shopping trip with a husband proves frustrating as plans are interrupted by talkative friends and missed moments. The wife endures delays and mounting costs while attempting to secure help and information from him. A humorous, observational slice shows male reluctance to engage in gift decisions and the sly use of flattery to influence him.
Harmony Guild of the United Church of Christ elected officers at a Monday meeting held at Mrs. Donald Fink's home. Elected were Mrs GE Fischer as chairperson, Mrs Marold Bain as assistant chair, Mrs Jack Janousels as secretary-treasurer. Roy Peck and Mrs Fenton Barnard co-hosted. Anita Fenselow led devotions. A social hour followed. next meeting date to be announced.
Stockton couple Mr. and Mrs. Carl Frick of Stockton Rural Route observe their silver wedding anniversary Tuesday December 20 with a 7 to 10 p.m. reception at the Walcott Legion home. They were married December 18, 1935 in Davenport and have six children Lloyd Davenport Delmar Durant Leda Eluridge Richard plus Joan and Meralyn at home.
The Baldwin Organ Club held an open house Sunday at Fonda Leber Music Studio. A brief Christmas program featured Pam Drake, Ken ny Keiser, Marilyn Werner, Randy York, Sherine Strake, Eddie Davinge, Pam Hungate, Susan Foster, Malissa Wendinger and Carol Bunn. Refreshments followed social hour led by Mrs. Ean Peters. Christmas carols were sung by the group with accompaniment from Mrs. Eva Martin, Mrs. Clara Moon, and Mrs. Leber.
The First United Presbyterian church tric class met for its annual Christmas party Monday evening at Miss Glyde Beach home. Twenty five members attended with Gladys Kennedy reading Christmas stories and games played. Miss Beach chaired the event and Gladys Kennedy led devotions with Mae Randleman assisting.
Bloomington Grange hosts a Thursday evening meeting with potluck at 6 20 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs Guy Carter and Mr and Mrs Ray Cromer and Mrs Marie McClosky. Elsie Boorn and youth members organize the Christmas party with 50 cent gifts for adults and 25 cents for youth.
The Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose held its annual Christmas party at the Elms Monday evening with 62 members present. After dinner a brief business meeting and a dollar gift exchange occurred. Door prizes went to Lénnah Oostendorp and Harriet Miller. Cards and social time followed. An upcoming chili and noodle soup lunch, a bazaar, and supper are planned for Saturday Dec 10 at the Moose hall from 11 am to 7 pm. Next meeting date will be announced due to the holiday.
The Muscatine General Hospital auxiliary met with 14 attendees to record a total membership of 583. Christmas concessions were noted with members including Mrs Pearson as chairman, Raymond Gein, Mrs Merle Henderson, and Mrs Paul Kent. Members with stamp booths are asked to leave them in the hospital. the auxiliary closes Christmas Day and reopens Monday. The fee bar closes December 31 and resumes January 1.
Mr and Mrs Robert Goodwin of 1603 Willow have received a new address for their son Tom Goodwin who enlisted in the army. He is listed as Ret. Tom Good lyin RA 17581469 Co A 3th Biln ard Training Regt. Basic at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
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