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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1960

Page

3

Lady Elks Meet Christmas Luncheon at Elks Club

The Lady Elks Christmas luncheon was held at the Elks club on Thursday afternoon. 103 covers were set with red and green cloths, small Christmas trees, and lighted candles. Guests included Mrs. J. L. Conrad and daughter Kathleen of Rock Island and Mrs. John Rigler of Muscatine. Prizes were awarded in several games led by contract and suction bridge, five hundred, and other raffles.

Lady Elks Elks Club J.L. Conrad Kathleen Rock Island John Rigler Muscatine Coor Minnie Fox Ralph Fuller

First Baptist Choirs Present Christmas Vespers Night Program

The Sanctuary and Concord Choirs present Christmas Vespers at First Baptist Church Sunday at 7 30 PM directed by Mrs Evelyn Vanek and Mrs Leroy Thomas with organist Mr Charles Shook. The program features Handel selections, carols, solos by Lynn Larson Tod Striumberger and Leith Larson, a Messiah excerpt, candlelight finale and Silent Night participation.

Concord First Baptist Church Wrs Evelyn, Vanek Leroy Thomas Charles Shook Handel Mr. Shook Concord and Sanctuary Shepherds Daguin Borge Choir Belles Lynn Larson Ambrose Tod Striuberger Leith Larson Schrtitz Concord Choir Joyce Fowler Lehmant George ZoHery Harry L. Parker Charles. Shook

Pearl City Navy Mothers Christmas Dinner Held

The Pearl City Navy Mothers met for a Christmas dinner at the Elms with twenty one members present. Seven Christmas cards were signed for sons in service along with a gift. A $20 donation was given to Mt Pleasant hospital for canteen books for forgotten veterans. The next meeting is January 12 with a white elephant sale planned. refreshment committee is Wilma Rock, Elaine Kemp and Irene Moomey.

Pearl City Navy the Elms Mt. Pleasant Hospital Wilma Rock Elaine Kemp Irene Moomey

Something New Bowling League Babysitting Service

A new bowling league will allow mothers to bring preschool children to Palmer Lanes with an on site babysitting service run by supervisor Nancy McCleary. Mr. Bently, the lane manager, says the service will be permanent and available to clubs with advance notice. The current group includes 16 women, aiming for 24, meeting Thursdays from 1 to 3 30 or 4.

Plamer Lanes Bently Nancy McCleary Bonuly Cranston McFarland

Recital at Valladares Music Studio Sunday

Eighteen piano pupils under Lilia G Valladares perform a Sunday recital at 800 Town Avenue beginning 3 p.m. The program blends Christmas carols with works by Bach Beethoven Saint-Saens and Bartok. First grade and higher divisions feature named pupils across several levels.

Lilia G. Valladares Valladares Music Studio Town Avenue Bach Beethoven Saint-Saens Bartok Valladares Ssudio Mary Wilson Robin Koenigsaecker Gail Wilson Janice Salek Sarah Kaulz Peggy Ross Bill Parks John Parks Judy Koenigsaecker Debbie Miller Anne Rutherford Nancy Wilson Susan Kautz Gary Leber Mira de ¥Reitas Anna May Mizener Jule Ann Chelf Judy Braun

Miss Schmeichel Weds Ardell Blaise in Iowa City

Miss Linda Susan Schmeichel daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Schmeichel formerly of Muscatine and Ardell Blaise son of Mr and Mrs Fred Blaise of Cedar Rapids exchanged vows and rings at Iowa City recently The bride employed at Quaker Oats Co Cedar Rapids The newlyweds will reside at 217 Sixth St NE and are planning a short wedding trip

Linda Susan Schmeichel Arthur Schmeichel Towa City Ardell Blaise Fred Blaise Cedar Rapids Schmeichel Muscatine Quaker Oats Co Sixth St N. E

Garden Club Christmas Luncheon Set for Monday

The Mascaline Garden Club will hold its Christmas luncheon at 12:30 on Monday December 12 at the Elks Club. The board of managers meets at noon. A Christmas program and installation of officers are planned with reception committee members named as Mrs Marie McCloskey Mrs George McGau gh ey and Mrs Ruth Mucha.

Mascaline Garden Elks Club Marie McCloskey George McGaughey Ruth Mucha Hershey’ Hospital Guild Woodlawn Salvation Army Hershey Hospital Della Garmer Frances Kelley Lorraine Summit Women of the Moose Will Gloria Barko Moosehaven Gladys Chamberlin Lucille, Darnell

Social Glances and Club Gatherings in Muscatine Area

Community groups including the Muscatine Hammond Organ Society and West Portnighby club schedule meetings at local venues. Christmas events feature dinners, gift exchanges, and charity drives with the Hershey Hospital Guild and Salvation Army involvement.

Calvary Baptist Women Host Potluck and Program

Calvary Baptist Church Missionary Society and Ladies Aid held a Thursday noon potluck with 26 present. Avis Huber led the meeting, Alma King at piano, reports were approved, and plans were set to assemble baskets for shut-ins. Rev Condrea screened films on Korea and Japan, Beverly Winn offered closing prayers.

Missionary, Society and Ladies Aid Calvary Baptist Church Avis Huber Alma King Visitation’ Committee Missionary Society

Aged of Lutheran Homes Are Guests At Christmas Party

The Lutheran Homes hosted its annual Christmas party Thursday afternoon with about 73 attendees. Mrs. L. A. Stumme led the program, with Rev. Henry Hayerman and residents offering devotions and readings. Carols included O Du Freude and Stille Nacht. Mrs. Haferman quoted Edgar Guest. Miss Frieda Elbauim read A Child Again. Speakers recalled past Christmases, noting changes over time. E. M. Rex voiced appreciation. Hosts were Sewing Circle members. the dining room featured a large Christmas tree and festive decorations.

L. A. Stumme Charles Gauler Henry Hayerman Anna’ Schmiede Gertrude Jansen Germany

Cry In The Night Film To Be Shown At EUE Church

A color sound feature titled A Cry In The Night will be shown at First Evangelical United Byethrew Church Sunday evening at 6 35. Produced by World Vision Inc of Pasadena California the film portrays Asia as its people know it and is an award winning feature. The unified service begins at 8 35, inviting public attendance.

First Evangelical United Byethrew Asia World Vision, Inc Pasadena Calif

Wapello Man Announces Okinawa Wedding for Son

Mr and Mrs Wilam McDowell announce the marriage of their son Larry to Utika Kinjo of Okinawa. The ceremony was held November 4 at the American Embassy in Okinawa. The couple will reside on Okinawa where Larry will be stationed for the next year.

Wapello Wilam McDowell Larry Utika Kinjo Okinawa McDowell

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