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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1962

Page

6

Christmas Party Held By VFW Juniors

The Junior Unit of the VFW Auxiliary met Monday evening at the post home for its annual Christmas party. Girls sang carols and read The Night Before Christmas, and games were played. The district junior unit chairman received a golden pin signifying honorary membership and the 50th year of the auxiliary. Mothers were presented gifts by the girls. Lunch was served by the unit leader and the district unit chairman.

VFW Post

Christmas Potluck Held By the CDA

The Catholic Daughters met at St Marys hall for a Christmas potluck and meeting with 90 members present Special guests included Rev Louis Flaherty Rev Car Clems and Rev D schmitt A card shower was suggested for charter member Mrs Elizabeth Heite who will celebrate her 92nd birthday Friday Dec 14 All cards to be mailed to Riverview Heights The annual children’s Christmas party will be held Saturday Dec 16 at Hayes Catholic High from 2 to 4 pm The program featured Christmas carols sung by members directed by Mary Lee Longhurst Longhurst also sang Gesu Bambino Bring a Torch Isabella and O Holy Night accompanied by Patricia Hebert Games followed with prizes to Ruth Garrett Shirley Ales Anna Ales The next meeting will be Jan 14 The social committee was Ruth Dwyer Mary Dwyer dunch committee Phyllis Nau Lucille Flanders Vera Fuller Mary Helen Woods Toni Chandler and Mary Duggan Marriage License Wapello A license was issued to George Sultis Gerst 19 Columbus Junction and Ruby Kay Hall 18 Wapello

Janette Tadewald Lucille Connell Helen Gorham Gertrude Busch Mary Lee Longhurst Canals Ruth Garrett Shirley Ales Anna Ales Ruth Dwyer Mary Dwyer Phyllis Nau Lucille Flanders Vera Fuller Mary ‘Helen ‘Woods Toni Chandler Mary Duggan

PTA To Hear Ray Stiles Civil Defense Talk

Lincoln school PTA meets tonight at 7 30 with Ray Stiles state civil defense director speaking on The New Concept in Civil Defense. Stiles will provide information on fallout shelters communication devices and public and family protection measures.

Ray Stiles Lincoln School PTA Stiles

In Hospital Patient Dele Gentuler Listed

Dele Gentuler of 1913 West Third Street Davenport is a patient at the Children’s Orthopedic Hospital at State University of Iowa City.

Dele Gentuler West Third Street Davenport Children's Orthonetic Hospital State University of Towa Iowa

Christmas Party Planned By the ULCW

The Grace Lutheran church hosts an annual Christmas party for all women of the ULCW December 13 at 6 20 p m with a dinner group singing carols devotions presentation and life memberships. The event also marks the merger to form Lutheran Church Women in 1983 with elections and installation of officers and new constitution signing. Reservations are not required but helpful. church office and co chairmen are listed for arrangements.

ULCW Grace Lutheran Church Ent Gracé Ehurch New. Com Lutheran Church Marvin Laursen P. G. Richards Sanford .Fesholt David Grau

Community College Entices Kids With Holiday Party

Iowa State Education Association of Muscatine Community College entertained 13 children at a Christmas party Monday evening. The group gathered for supper then played games and sang. Santa arrived as guest of honor and passed gifts to the children.

Community College Iowa ‘State Education Association of Santa

First Baptist Sunday School Christmas Program

The First Baptist Sunday school presents its annual Christmas program on Sunday December 19 at 7 pm. The opening hymn and prayer will be led by superintendent Dale Hofer. Recitation by Cindy Sutherland Hast Ziegensorn Betty Eberling Melinda Vetter David Askam Debbie Walker Johnny Whitaker. Nursery and beginner departments offer a manger scene with Tammy Sue Moon Debra Hofer Eddie Walker Chris Elliott Cindy Hidlebaugh Rochelle Hudson Jimmy Hole Kingsworth Dee Arma Ridenour Mark Sutherland Cindy Totoni.

The First Baptist’ Sunday School Dale Hofer Cindy Sutherland Hast Ziegensorn

Regular Meeting Of Women of Moose Held Monday

The Women of the Moose met Monday evening with Marian Swain presiding. Dora Slender led the night program and Christmas carols were sung by WIGS girls directed by Mrs. Charles Weber. Members discussed New Year events and a Tuesday meeting date for Christmas Eve conflicts.

the Mosse Marian Swain Dora Slender Social Service Ight Charles Weber WBS Deris Verna McFaden Mousehaven Academy ‘of Friendship Social Service Committee Edna Toyne

Garden Club Christmas Luncheon Held at Sunset Inn

One Muscatine Garden Club held a Christmas luncheon for 63 members and four guests at 12 30. Decorations featured Christmas angels made by members led by Mrs Ralph Althaus and Mrs Glen Richardson. New member admitted. Officers installed by Mrs Lee Riggs. Christmas story read by Mrs Milton Eichelberger. Dues urged. reception committee named. Next meeting set for January 98 at the YWCA.

Muscatine Garden Morgay Sunset Inn Ralph Althaus Glen Richardson Clarence Schmarje Florence Gasmars Opal Frye Anna Opel Lee’ Riggs Luke Milton Eichelberger Rose Gawler A. L. Gladall YWCA

Ready for Wax Work

Vivian Brown profiles Peggy Weber Francis who shares tips for crafting decorative Christmas candles drawing on Salzberg tradition since 1583. She describes niche carving with nativity figures, gold ribbon edging, wax embellishments, dyes, and molds, plus wick and wax ratios for durable results.

Vivian Brown WT Peggy Weber Francis Salzurg Austria

Linen Bridal Shower Honors Marie Meeker

A linen bridal shower was held Saturday afternoon for Marie Meeker, bride to be of Warren Weaver, of Gladstone. Fourteen relatives attended as games awarded prizes to Mrs. Kelen Peck, Mrs. Crafton, Meeker, and Miss Gingrich. Champagne and white decorated the table.

Varville Marie ‘Meeker Warren Weaver Gladstone Grace Methodist Church Burl Mass Storey Gingrich Kelen Peck Crafton Meeker Gingrich

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