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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1963

Page

4

Court Suit Seeks 224 Amanda Wyelsett v Werle Grundy

Amanda Wyelsett of Muscatine filed a district court suit Friday against Werle Grundy of Muscatine. She alleges that on July 7 while both traveled Baker street toward an intersection with Teac Wisconsin railroad tracks, Grundy swerved and failed to keep right, forcing her car toward the left lane and causing $224.54 in damages to her 1959 auto.

Amanda Helen ‘Wyelsett Muscatine Werle Grundy Baker Street Baker Teac Wisconsin

Plucky Pikers Discuss New Pony Project at Nichols School

John Grimm Nichols Jills newly installed president of the Pike Plucky Pikers 4H Club led the December meeting at Nichols School with 29 members present. A new pony project and revised record books were explained and a tentative December 13 dance date set for the Nichols School Gym. Attending included two guests leaders Bob Elder Vernon Carter and Ronnie Baxter with Linch set by Mrs Lois Carter Mrs Lois Christofferson and Mrs Marcella Barnhart.

Nichols John Grimm Pike Plucky Pikers 4H Nichols School Bob Elder Vernon Carter Ronnie Baxter Lois Carter Lois Christofferson Marcella Barnhart

Wapello Council and WSCS Circle Meetings Noted

The Wapello City Council held its regular meeting Thursday evening disposing of routine business and bills. The Methodist WSCS met Friday morning at 9 30 after an executive board session at 9.00. Betty Wiederrecht chaired the program with Alta Otto leading devotions and a Bethlehem playlet staged by several members.

Wapello WSCS Methodist W.S.C.S Betty Wiederrecht Alta Otto Christ Bethlehem Hilda. Kemper Joseph Martha Hiller Gloselman Mary Elmer Hayes Warren Kemper Rebecca Ruth Mangels Fellowship Hall Mrs McDowell Stella, Oakes Ruth Charles Weber

Brandts Note Anniversary in Durant

Mr. and Mrs. Cas Brandt of Durant observed their 33rd wedding anniversary this week. They wed in Davenport on December 21, 1908, and are the parents of five: Mabel Martens in New Liberty, Norma Ramm, Ella Schlueter, Johnnie Brand, and Arian Schult, all of Durant.

Durant Cas! Brandt Minnie Schnoor Brandt Davenport Clarence Mabel) Martens New Liberty Norma Ramm William Ella) Schlueter Johnnie Brand Leroy Arian) Schult

United Church Women Board Meets Friday

The quarterly United Council of Church Women meeting occurred Friday at Mrs. Marvin Craddock’s home with Mrs. Nona Trader assisting. Devotions by Mrs. Clarence Dehne centered on gifts from God. World Day of Prayer planned for February 14 at Furst Melt dist church with Mrs. acting chair. Clothing drive details set for courthouse by December 16 to be left near first floor lobby with eight cents per pound donated to the Clothing Center. Spring Fellowship at Trinity Episcopal on May 1. next board meeting at Mrs. Ray Crews’s home on April 3 at 9:20 a.m.

The United Council of Church, Women Clarence Dehne Furst Meltdist Chavel Vorla Service Clothing Center Duncan Ave St. Louis Trinity Episcopal Ray. Crews Oregon

Sweetland WSCS Meeting Recaps Christmas Plans and Donations

Mrs. Vernon Sheparel presided as the Sweetland WSCS met at the church. Members heard a program titled If we had been in Bethlehem with Miss Maynard Belchar et al, featured Martz the pianist and Mrs. Donald Lindle as soloist. Reports on 4-H sons and fathers pig-project supper were given, and secretaries offered updates. The group approved poinsettias for the sanctuary and discussed attending the Muscatine United Church Women meeting. WSCS announced a December clothing drive and voted on Christmas donations to multiple charities. Five committees will be formed if needed and meeting times adjusted to 1 50 p.m. Lunch was served to 28 members. A line item notes United States farmers paid $875 million in taxes on motor fuels in 1962.

United Women's Clothing Presbyterian Garrels WSCS Hitlcrest CARE Blank Memorial Hospital Des Moines Piney Woods Mississippi Christian Home Council Bluffs National College of Rival Kansas City Kansas Sale Shepard Oakley Collier Wayne Mittman Nellie Connor Arthur Swanson John McClean Harold Covell Gladys Swanson

Seven Wilton Students Earn Straight A Second Six Weeks

Wilton High School reports top honor roll for the second six weeks led by seniors Geoff Shuger Marilyn Treimee Connie Workman and juniors Tom Devore Betsy Fair Mike Heinrich Jewel Murdock. A list of 3.75 to 3.00 averages includes Carole Selley Connie Mogan John Ervin Judy Elder Becky Norton Dean Birkhofer Elaine Grunder Lela Norton Jansen and many others across grades with students taking five subjects highlighted.

Wilton Wilton High School Jack E. Lowther Jeniors Geoff Shuger Marilyn Treimee Connie Workman Tom Devore Betsy Falr Mike Heinrich Jewel Murdock Carole Selley Connie Mogan John Ervin Judy Elder Becky Norton Dean Birkhofer Elaine Grunder Lela Norton Jansen Freshruen Donna Pedersen Nancy Glunder Darlene Mohr Jack Elder Carolyn Mayer Bruce Johnson Jolin Scoll Margo Lange Anita Stell Artur Budeller Paris Coder Diane Bis Sandra Cole Diane Frayermuth Carolyn Hinlshouse Janelta Savage Jerry Ahrens Kathy Mann Linda Denkman Shorty’ Morris Mary Hain Cheryl Martin Marlene Tremer Carole Wagner Jeanine Beinke Julie Houseman Charles Come Jane Maurer Diane Ahrens Bobby Jo Lage Mary McNeil Jim Meeks Jill Rife Joan Staschke Allen Zahner Joy Rife Gerald Devore Mary Martin Dir’ Pagel Sherry Moeller Waren Puls Betsy Mann Barbare Belhke Teresa Lange Deora Van_Alta

Several From Grandview Cited at Dinner

Thatcher Glass' company held a supper Tuesday at Hotel Muscatine. Grandview attendees included Mrs Hazel Shew Mrs Betty Hendrix Gratchen Robert son Ellen Greer and Lawrence Rowe. Each lady received a pin for 10 years service. Home Benefit society met at Mrs Cleta Grasham's home for monthly meeting and Christmas party with social time a cooperative dinner and a girl exchange. Eleven members and three visitors attended. Tracy Ball, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Ball, is a patient at Burlington hospital. Mrs Richard Blake is also a patient at Burlington hospital.

Grandview Thatcher Glass’ Company Hotel Muscatine Hazel Shew Betty Hendrix Gratchen Robertson Ellen Greer Lawrence Rowe Home Benefit Society Cleta Grasham Elizabeth “Grashant Tracy Ball Burlington Hospital Paul Ball Richard ‘Blake

Durant Pythian Sisters Potluck Slated Monday

Durant Pythian sisters schedule a 6 30 potluck supper Monday at the lodge room with hostesses Mrs Fritz Gruemmer Mrs LeRoy Hammann Mrs Waldo Torn Mrs Hogan and Mrs Jaeper. Band Parents plan to serve lunch at the Adolph Paper farm sale January 9 and Christmas party prizes were awarded to several named members.

Durant — Pythian Fritz Gruemmer LeRoy Hammann Waldo Torn Henry’ Hogan Cat Jaeper Durant ‘Band Harlan ‘Tank Max Gander Harlan Tank Wes Muller Glenn Moeller Harald Schuett Alvin” Dauteldt Allen Lilienthal Vera Riessen Any Maincke Rarvey Knutsen Je Mays Marvin Krause S. Howard Lane LeRoy Mortensen

Names 12 For Grand Jury Duty in Muscatine County

Twelve persons have been selected to serve on the Muscatine County Grand Jury for 1964. The drawn names include Howard Fry of Fourth Ward Muscatine, Mary Bowie from Wilton Twp, Carl Bannister of Sweetland Twp, Joe Rauch of Tiwp, Lester Carmell and Orville Betetum from Moscow Twp, W R B Duffle of Ewlon Twp, Anna M Hermann of Pike Twp, Ernest Kirchner of Montpelier Ty, Lester Bohne sack of Twp, Morris Hones, and Mary McKee from Orono Twp.

Muscatine County Fourth Ward Ewlon Anna M. Hermann Pike Ernest Kirchner

NFO Meeting Moves To Tuesday Evening

The Muscatine County National Farmers Organization meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday evening December 10 at the YWCA in Muscatine due to numerous Christmas programs on December 11.

Muscatine County

Wapello Band Program in High School Auditorium

Wapello High School will stage a band program in the high school auditorium on Wednesday evening, December 11. Tickets are now available. The junior high vocal group will perform December 15 and 19. A prior program was heard at L and M School. School vacation starts at 3:00 p.m. December 20 and resumes on January 2.

Wapello

Lake F B Women Dinner Plans at Lake Prairie

HIGH PRAIRIE The Lake Township Farm Bureau Women plan a polluck dinner at Mrs Don Scotts home on Dec 12 Bring covered dish rolls and coffee will be provided Christmas favors for a nursing home will be made in the afternoon Members should bring paper cloth ing scissors and a pencil They are asked to bring one dozen Christmas cookies and the recipe Young Adult Class to hold potluck supper at the church Dec 20 at 6 pm with decorating the church The Greek word of geography is geographia a description of the world.

High Prairie Lake Township

Local Lodges and Clubs Schedule for Muscatine Week

Muscatine service clubs and fraternal groups publish a week of meetings and events. Rotary hosts Harvey Altbee Jr on churches and tax exemptions. Toastmasters dinner and speaking program with Roger Lande as toastmaster and Robert Woodhouse topic master. Elk lodge 8 pm meeting. Circle K chartering after 2:30 pm dinner for Kiwanis members at Elks Club. Muscatine Community College chorus performs Thursday at a lunch event. Moose lodge Thursday night and a Saturday Moose dance. Washington Chapter and Webb Council meet Friday night at the Masonic Temple. November 11 holiday observance noted with wreaths, speeches and parades dating to 1919.

Muscatine Harvey Altbee, Jr Rotary Club Hcicon Serve Club Toastmasters Club Roger Lande Robert Woodhouse Elk Lodge Circle K Miwanis Club Nerc Elks Clubs Muscatine Community College Muscatine Community, College Chorus Muscatine Selub Moose Lodge Washington Chapter Webb Council Alasonic Temple

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