New Era ALCW Hosts Christmas Program Meeting
Mardelle Petersen hosted the New Era ALCW gathering at her home Tuesday evening with Ruby Franzen as analyst hostess. Lorna Kretschmar gave the program and scripture on A. Gilt of Christmas. Other participants included Eva Mockmore Mable Paul Pauline Irwin Mrs Titleberg Mae Kemper Janet Dun can Mary Jane Ricketts and Mary Bronner. The group announced a church Christmas party on December 17 with a potluck lunch at 690 and a basket of canned goods for a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALCW
Mardelle- Petersen
Ruby Franzen
Lorna
Kretschmar
Eva Mockmore
Mable Paul
Pauline
Irwin
Mrs. Titleberg
Mae Kemper
Janet Dun’can
Mary Jane ‘Ricketts
Mary Bronner
Marcia Krueger Honored At Skateland Birthday Party
Marcia Elaine Krueger daughter of Mr and Mrs Dyle Krueger of 623 Jackson was guest of honor at her 12th birthday skating party Monday evening at Skateland. About 40 boys and girls attended as cake and refreshments were served. Grandmother Mrs Elmer Burzell and aunt Miss Delores Burzell joined the celebration along with Charles Hogan Joseph Smith and Mrs Virginian Wrenn who assisted with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Elaine Krueger
Mrs. Dyle: Krueger
Jackson
Skateland
Marcia
Elmer Burzell
Delores Burzell
Charles Hogan
Joseph Smith
Virginian
Wrenn
Re-Elect Officers of Past Noble Grands Association
Re-Elect officers chosen for another year include Mrs. Erma Kiser as president Mrs. Faye Bishop as vice president Miss Frances R Kelley as secretary Mrs Edna Sanders as treasurer and Mrs Dorothy Anthony as secretary. A turkey dinner for thirteen preceded a meeting with reports a thank you card from Mason City for the girls read. Gifts were distributed by Santa Claus. A gift was given to Mrs Erma Kiser for five years as president who travels 36 miles per meeting. Next gathering set for Jan 3 at Mrs Edna Sanders home with Miss Hazel Barker assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granda “Association
Erma. Kiser
Faye - Bishop
Frances R
Kelley
Edna ‘Sanders
Dorothy
Anthony
Wao
Mason City
Ethel Stump
Fetgerr
Erma Kiser
Frances R. Kelley
Barothy Anthony
Eana Sanders
Hazel Barker
Pearl Smith
Nola Bauguess
Agnes Chant
Myrtle Brei
Faye Bishop
Emma Rehbwhn
Mayme Schmalz
Jessie Rhanov
Santa Claus
Frances R. Keltey
Sylvia Leonhard
Firma. Kiser
Edna Sanders
West Jr High Group Supports ToC Fund Drive
West Junior High group gathered Tuesday at Burlington to discuss formation of a statewide junior college system. A $25 contribution was pledged to fund a talk by Attorney Elmer Bloo on the need for a Junior College. The panel, moderated by Roger Landy, included Owen Olson Francis Fuchs Keith Herrick and Mrs Oliv Joiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pate
Vachdoli
Mc. Johnson
Burlington
Muscating
Tunior’ College
Idh
Elmer E
Ig the Great
Nec
Roger Landy
Bruce Sturdevant
West
PTA
Hetrick
Fuchs
Mes
Hershey Nurses Gather for Annual Christmas Dinner
The Hershey Nurses Alumnae met for their annual Christmas dinner at the Elms. After dinner they toured Dry Kitchen's new offices and visited Mrs. Joe Hill's home where Santa distributed gifts and a light lunch was served. Out of town guests Miss Reine Gladstone and Mrs. Clara Ann Kueh of Davenport attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey Nurses
Elms
Dry Kicin
Joe Hill
Christmas Party Held by Academy of Friendship
The Academy of Friendship of Women of the Moose held its annual Christmas party Monday evening at The Elms with 145 present. Florence Brink chaired. dinner and decorations in Christmas colors, gifts exchanged, and games with prizes awarded to Flora Dierels, Pearl Evans, Dorothy Brown, Dorothy Hauser, Vera Wolfe, Kathleen Root, Halle Stormer, Eva Lut, Amna Hank, Thelma Shrajack, Hallie Schenk el, Verna McFadon, Helen Caugh Un, and Bernice Imhatt. A special prize went to Daith Brendel. Plans were made for a card party Tuesday Jan 16. The next meeting will be Tuesday Jan 2 with committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Friendship, of Women
of the Moose
Helen Laughlin
Marian Becker
Ansa Hank
Ruth Yorik
Rebecca Pinkstall
Mabel Hatfield
Katherine Albee
Katherine Meyer
Zion's Daughters Meet and Add to JC Building Fund
Zion's Daughters of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held their regular meeting Tuesday at the church. Martyn Wagler led opening devotions. Sixteen members and three children attended. Ida Martin, Marilyn Wagner and Ruth Ballenger formed a committee for a Christmas box for Dale Bethels in Japan. Boxes for church members serving will be sent. The group added 13 dollars to the branch building fund. Meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. Hostesses were Ruth Ballenger and Ida Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior College
Ruth Ballenger
Ida Mactin
Thirty Five at Park Lane Bridge Luncheon
The Park Lane women's bi luncheon was held Tuesday with 33 present. Door prizes went to Mrs Ladd Steinmetz and Mrs Glen Bloom. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs Curtis Gosma first, Mrs Max Collins second, and Maude Ross consolation. Next lunch to be announced later. Donald Young, patient at Veterans Hospital Iowa City, room 7 WV 77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Lane Bridge
Park Laneswomen
Doar
Ladd Steinmetz
Glen Bloom
Curtis Gosma
Max Collins
Maude Ross
Delta Alpha Class Party Held at First Baptist Church
A Delta Alpha class party was held Tuesday evening at the First Baptist church. Mrs. Relph Fischer led devotions from Luke 1 20, offered prayer, and Mrs. Junior High School Velvet G Bar accompanied. Pearl Dankert presided over a school business session. Santa Claus arrived for a Christmas exchange. Forty eight people attended. Hostesses were Edna Brandan Mary Thomas Gertrude Vetter Amelia Borgstad Anna Umiban hauer Kate Verink Nova Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta ‘Alpha’ Dlays
First Baptist
Cln Mag
Relph “Fischer
Luke
Fischer
Pearl Dankert
Santa’Claus
Edna’. Brandan
Mary ‘Thomas
Gertrude Vetter
Amelia Borgstad
Anna Umibanhauer
Kate Verink
Nova Terry
Musserville WSCS Meeting Recap At Church
Musserville Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday evening. Mrs Raynard James offered the opening prayer, with Mrs Doris Grady presiding over the business. The group voted a $10 donation to the Junior College building fund. Mrs Bertha Huber led devotions on Christmas in the New Testament. A Christmas party will be held at Hoopes fall with a pot luck supper at 6 pm. all women are asked to bring cookies for nursing homes distribution. Meditation for the service members was led by Mrs Raynard James. The meeting closed with benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Musserville
Raynard J Dames
Baby Shower Held At Douglas Home In Mediapolis
Morning Sun reports a baby shower Monday evening at Mrs. Rosa Douglas home honoring Mrs. Maxine Hobbs and her son of Mediapolis. Co hostess Mrs. Betty Bryant. Out of town guests included Chris Mice, Connie Haigers, Kenneth Hobbs, and Robert Hobbs of Mediapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Douglas
Maxine Hobbs
Mediapolis
Betty Bryant
Chris Mice
Connie Haigers
Kenneth
Robert Hobbs
Civic Art Guild Plans Christmas Tea At City Hall Scene
Tuesday night meeting set December 19 for the annual Christmas tea. Members collected paintings for display at Mascntine General Hospital. Work continues on the background for the nativity scene at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Art Guild
Mascntine Genral Hospital
Ye City Hall
Muscatine Garden Club Christmas Party at Sunset Inn
The Muscatine Garden Club schedules its annual Christmas party for Monday, December 11 at 12 30 PM at the Sunset Inn. Edith Stocker and Alvin Schultz lead decorations. Reserve with Mrs. Fred Sommerdorf by this evening. Zion Lutheran Church Women group meeting Thursday at 2 PM at the parish house with hosts Mrs Louise Ruehert and Mrs Idk Stange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Garden Club
Sunset Inn
Edith Stocker
Alvin Schultz
Fred Sommerdorf
Zion Lutheran Church
Louise Rueehert
Idk Stange
Engagement of Joyce Bausch and Leonard Johnson
Columbus Junction announces the engagement of Joyce Elaine Bausch to Leonard Allen Johnson. Joyce is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Bausch Sr of Columbus Junction. Leonard is the son of Mr and Mrs Earnest Johnson of Scranton Kansas. Both are Calvary Bible college sophomores in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Stephen Bausch
Joyce Elaine
Leonard Allen Johnson
Earnest Johnson
Scranton
Kans
Miss Bausch
Columbus Community High School
Mr. Johnson
Calvary Bible College
Kansas City
VFW Auxiliary Holds Regular Session and Plans Events
VFW Auxiliary met Tuesday evening with reports from committees. The charter was draped for Ethel Barker. A party at the Iowa City VA hospital used 104 dozen cookies from the group. Four hundred popcorn balls will be sent for the upcoming Christmas party. A committee was named to buy new drapes for the hall. Dues for 1982 are due by December 31 to attend the January membership dinner. The Christmas party is scheduled for December 18 with a small gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Ethel Barker
Iowa City
A & Cent
Christmas Party by Past High Priestess Club
Members of the Past Worthy High Priestess Club held their annual Christmas party at the Masonic temple Tuesday evening. A dinner preceded the regular meeting at 6:30 pm. Awards were given to Doris Schmarlé, Margaret Eichenaur and Effie Wagner. The January meeting was canceled and the next gathering is set for Tuesday Feb 6 with Leona McGill as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthy High Priestess Club
Masonic Temple
Doris Schmarlé
Margaret Eichenauer
Effie Wagner
Leona McGill
Philathea Class Christmas Session at First Methodist
Twenty nine members and visitors attended the Philathea class meeting at the First Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon. The room was festively decorated and reports were given by secretary Mrs. Fred Kaufmann and treasurer Mrs. Martha Carlson. Ninety three calls were noted since the last meeting and Christmas gifts were wrapped for county home residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
First Methodist Church
Frank Foster
Fred Kaufmann
Martha Carlson
Grace Noel
J. E. Showalter
Jesus
Local girl Gerri Tate gains notice for art at 14
Miss Gerri Tate daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Tate of Firth draws Christmas cards based on St Mary's school pictures. Her work won Halloween poster contests in 1959 and 1960 and she now sells cards made from the drawing. A birthday surprise dinner at Wilton featured fresh garden strawberries and a tour of the Camp home garden with blossoms and berries. The Journal notes many groups have held or plan Christmas parties with home talent entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerri Tate
Clifford Tate
EL Firth
Gerri
St. Mary's
Germi
Mrs
Dick Camp
Wilton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mardelle Petersen
Marcia Krueger
Gina
Princess Gardner
SIE
Evans Card and Gift Shop
Hallmark
Iowa Avenue
Afl Women's Activities
Grands Association
Schmidt Music Studio
A. L. Greiner
Norman’ McGinnis
Winds City Clock
Velma Hill Box
Muscatine
Harold Moran
Schmidt Music Co
West Second Street
Lubllen’s Cleaners
West Jr. Hi ‘Group
Toc
Rosa
CollecHon
Dream Slies
Vanity Fair
Snowden
Alba
Shorty
Partes
Jantzen
Darks and Pastela
Tani
Jantzen Exirta
Mich
Academy. OF Friendship
Zion‘s
JC Building Fund
Young
Donalds
Veterans’ Hospital
Douglas
Reteen
Joyce Bausch
Leonard
Johnson
Past High Priestess Club
Philathea
Naida
Thearden
Paul
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!