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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
4
A fragment from the Muscatine Journal mentions hard cooking and covering eggs with an inch of water, suggesting a kitchen note or recipe detail. The readable text includes an unclear line about sauce and timing, indicating a domestic cooking context from December 1961.
Oakville hosted a bridal shower Tuesday evening for Marjorie Frank who will wed Ernest Single of Oakville at Apostolic church this Sunday. Fifty-one guests attended with prizes awarded to Edna Wiegand and Eidene Wiegand. attendees included Elizabeth Grimm Lucille Raushaus Margaret Grimm Mary Moser Ada Masaner Barbara Massner Emma Jon Litt Kathleen Heiniger Tone Stol Ver. The bride-to-be was earlier honored in Burlington.
The Masculine Chapter of Hadassah held a regular meeting with a Hanukkah party and perfect attendance. Lighted candles, prayers by Miss Ann Skolnik, and a gift exchange occurred. A donation to the Junior College building fund was announced. Hostess Migs Skolnik served refreshments. Out of town guests attended. President Mrs. Orrie Glatstein announced the next meeting in January with hostess Mrs. Z. Pearlman.
Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid elected officers at an all day church meeting. Officers named were Mrs Herbert Ives president Mrs Grace Clay vice president Mrs Harold Chant secretary and Mrs Harry Waltman treasurer. A noon pollock dinner drew 25 attendees. Final plans set for Christmas party and a 30 cent gift exchange at the Elks Club. Reservations by Dec 11 to Mrs Lester Lamb AM 37809.
The Blue Grass UPY named officers led by Joan Douhl as moderator and Wayne Schworler as vice moderator. Lor raine Spies serves as secretary and Paul Dawson as treasurer with Patty and Donna Grimm as youth budget. Installation is set for Sunday December 17 with Paul Barnes Lawrence Benson and Rev H C Marks as advisers.
The bake lassies 4-H club meets at Carla Phillips home on Tuesday December 12 for a regular meeting and Christmas exchange. Montpelier Homemakers hold their December meeting December 12 with a potluck and gift auction. Barean class of First Evangelical United Brethren church has a Christmas dinner December 10 at 1 pm. Martha WSWS of First Church meet December 12 to pack Christmas boxes. Fortnightly duty meets December 8 at Mrs J C Bishop’s home. Town students from State University serve as Big Brothers and Big Sisters for 97 hospital school children, with local participants Nancy Snilger Atalissa Marilyn Erps Durant Moeller Durant Leilani Wieter Muscatine June Vanek Muscatine Margaret James West Liberty Nancy Ruby West Liberty.
The Wilton Grace Nell Crowell Book Club combined its November and December gatherings at Mrs. Eleanor Bront’s home with Miss Frances R. Kelley and Edna Maurer assisting. Guests enjoyed Christmas carols led by Miss Kelley, followed by a 1:30 dessert juncheon and a program of readings, poetry, and gifts including donations to the TB Association and American Bible Society. The next meeting is Jan. 24 at Mrs. Diana Mauro’s home with hostesses and readings scheduled.
Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce has hung Christmas lights in the business district and Santa Claus is expected to arrive Saturday afternoon December 23 at 2 pm. The planned visit may involve a fire truck arrival. details remain to be confirmed. Also noted are community events and local moves, including the Junior Auxiliary meeting on February 9 at Mrs. Gene Compton’s home to craft Yule logs and exchange gifts.
Bethel AME Church plans a tag day from Friday 4 p.m. through Saturday to aid the church rewards and trustee department. Pastor Rev Hallie M. Watson leads the Bethel AME congregation. Also noted are family and service updates including a Navy service address for Raymond Dave Iridl and hospital admission for Lyvn Heizer at University Hospital Iowa City.
Keystone AOK club members met at Mrs. Eugene Ryan’s home on Wednesday evening. Roll call noted members’ favorite Christmas traditions as Mrs. Clifton Reeves read the Christmas story from the Bible and Mrs. Chester Huiford discussed a 16th century English Christmas celebration. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Westess and co host Clifton Reeves.
Moscow Township Farm Bureau Homemakers held a Christmas gathering Wednesday at Mrs. Ralph Bierman’s home with 19 members, three guests, and three children present. Hostesses were Mrs. Bert Budelier and Mrs. Fred Wirtz. chairwoman Mrs. Marvin Johnson opened with a Christmas message and a pledge.
Morning Sun women held an election for Relief Corps officers with Lena Allen Weis elected president and Rosa Douglas as junior vice president. Other officers include E Stella McClurkan chaplain Mae Jarvis treasurer Anice Coaley conductor Amy Smith guard with delegates Lena Allen and Rosa Douglas. Christmas party planned December 15 at Rosa Douglas home with gilt exchange and dinner. Donations to Anna Wittenmeyer Home Clifton Conservary and veterans hospitals noted.
The Whatsoever Class of the Oakland church hosted its annual Christmas dinner and bazaar at Otter Creek Community Center. Roy Pierre of Morning Sun presented photos from his summer trip to England and Germany. Auctioneer Mrs. Pauline Hamiston led the bazaar sales, with attendees from Wapello including Mrs. Vira Schafer, Mrs. Pearl Earnest, Mrs. LaVerne Hiller, and Mrs. Hallie Deam.
Twenty three attend the Park Avenue Methodist church Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting Wednesday. Mrs. Margaret Keer led devotions on The Glory of His Coming with Ms Hazel Martin assisting. A Christmas Card lesson was presented. A nativity scene framed worship. The group voted to donate 25 dollars to the church music fund. Christmas party is set for December 13 at 1 45 pm with a 30 cent gift exchange. Hostesses were Mrs. Henry Paul and Mrs. Will Sinkley.
St Marys Altar and Rosary Society met Wednesday evening at the hall for a potluck supper. Father Clems spoke on Advent and the Immaculate Conception feast, a U.S. holy day. Gifts for infants were collected for the Holy Father’s store room, bake sale names were listed for Friday December 15 at the Gas Co. office, and decorations were prepared.
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