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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
9
First Baptist Women’s Missionary Society hosted a church party with potluck, carols, and a devotional from Luke. The charity project included a donation to the Freedom Foundation, a poster contest planned for 1962, and various circle reports.
A bridal shower for Lola Williams was hosted by Marguerite O'Brian and Esther Brown at the home of Mrs. John O'Brian on Wednesday in Oakville. Lola, a Methodist Sunday school teacher, is to wed John Yatter on January 38. Fifteen attended the event.
Miss Terry Kay Bright daughter of Kathryn Bright of Columbus Junction and Robert W. Gray son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Gray of Conesville exchanged marriage vows Saturday November 25 at First Methodist Church Lancaster Missouri The Rev Anthony Pettrowne officiated and the couple will reside in Conesville
Members of the Muscatine Credit Grantors Association will hold their December meeting at the Elks lodge Monday. A 5:30 p.m. dinner is planned with reservations via AM 3-1131. A. W. Wallis, program chairman, will lead a discussion program after the meal.
Members of Grant School fifth grade Girl Scout Troop 39 marked the troop's second birthday on Wednesday. Diane Cox was invested as a new member. Patrols organized a flag ceremony refreshments and entertainment. Skits titled Hicktown Hotel and Scenes from the Parent Trap featured many named participants with Marela Bardwell on piano.
The Lotus club of Mulord Evangelical Free Church met Thursday at the Elms for a 6 p.m. dinner and held its annual meeting at Mrs. Bess Alman dinger’s home. Mary Marks led devotions and a Christmas exchange occurred. All officers were re elected: Eva Miller president, Margaret Bouland secretary treasurer, Alma Faulhaber flower chair. The group voted to donate $25 and the next gathering is at Mrs. Bouland’s home on Gen Eva Drive Thursday Jan 4.
The one act play Stage Bore was presented by Mrs Fran Wikleys 8 4 class at West Junior High this morning in the schools cafetorium. Cast members include Mary Brunet Alan Collins Louise Fosholt Patricia Foster Linda Halpin Jane Howe and Tomy Halford. Mr and Mrs David Dorsey directed the cast.
Dr Louis H Evans of Los Angeles told a Baptist gathering in Memphis that spontaneous lay participation is essential to advancing Christianity. He urged laity to be active everywhere from the beach to the campus, field, shop, and forest at all times.
Conesville couple Ray V Walford and Bertha Hanfan observe their 60th anniversary on Tuesday December 15. They were married December 19 1901 at the home of George Wilson in Wapello by Rev W C Crew of the Methodist church. On Sunday December 17 at 430 pm the couple will be honored.
Social Scene lists numerous Dec gatherings: Firemen's Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. Fry's home with guest speaker Alex Bender and a 50 cent gift exchange. PEO Sisterhood Christmas tea at Hazel Jonas's home with program by Elizabeth Bloom. Women of the Moose meet with officers in formal wear. First United Presbyterian Industrial Society hosts a Dec 14 meeting at Rev. Furdy's home. Bloomington Friends groups hold missionary and Christmas stocking events and a church program on Dec 21. Muscatine beauty operators plan a December dinner with secret pals. Alpha Forum hosts a progressive dinner at Mrs. Harley Wagner's. Hospital and civic group activities include hospital tea, gift exchanges for patients and families, and a card shower. obituary mentions the Wolford family with eight children and multiple descendants.
Group One of Zion Lutheran Church Women met Thursday at the parish house. Allen Wahl conducted the Bible study. They plan a Christmas party at Mrs Mary Dittman's home on Evans December 13, asking attendees to bring a covered dish and table service. Dinner will be served. Mrs Wilma Swisher gave the worship meditation. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Ida Stange and Mrs Louise Ruekert.
Rose Croix Shrine scheduled a family potluck dinner Monday December 18 at the temple with a 7 pm start. Members should bring a covered dish and a 50 cent gift exchange is planned. Attendees are asked to bring a wrapped can of food for a needy family.
The AAUW music group met at Mrs. Donald Funk’s home with Ms. Funk leading a discussion on opera. She argued opera can be loved or hated, urging critical listening and noting the power of opera to express human emotion and drama. Selections from Barber, Rossini, Mozart, Donizetti, Verdi, and Puccini were presented. Refreshments followed. Next meeting with Miss Helen Nowe Jan 25. Beta Sigma Phi voted to donate 100 to Junior College building fund. candy sale planned at Prete. Christmas auction held. new members added to committees. Christmas potluck slated at Mrs. Beryl Battey’s Dec 21.
The Cranston Ladies Aid, WSWS held a Christmas meeting at Mrs Ed Lee's home with 16 attendees. The lesson The Angel's Message was led by Mrs Donald Lee and the story was dramatized by Mrs Gary Lee, Mrs Craig Townsley, and Mrs John McFarland. Carols were sung and a short business meeting conducted. A Christmas offering was collected to be sent to the Otterbein Home in Lebanon Ohio.
Judith Anne Auger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Paul Auger of Orlando Florida to Ronald John Boshart son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Jacob Boshart of Muscatine. The wedding is set for December 30 at St James Roman Catholic with Anger a Boone High School and Stetson University graduate and Boshart a University of Iowa graduate and Marsden Missile Co. engineer. The engagement announced amid other civic notices.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church met for a Christmas tea with out of town guests Mrs. Cunning ham Mrs. Newberry and Mrs. Redman in attendance. Lyle McCullough presided and a $100 donation to the Junior College Building Fund was approved. Members thanked for clothing donations and a program titled A Christmas Card was presented with carols and a film strip on Christmas customs. The tea featured Esther circle and gifts to circle leaders. A Christmas cantata Yule Tide Memories was sung and Ronald Whitmer received a $50 fund gift toward his seminary studies.
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