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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

7

Conesville Grade Pupils Plan Christmas Program on Dec 21

Conesville grade school will present a Christmas program at 7 40 p m on Wednesday December 21 in the school auditorium under music instructor Mrs Edna Kirchner The program includes songs by the kindergarten class the operetta A Joke on Santa Claus by grades one through six with named roles and student groups in elaborate costumes including fairies frost spirits and wreaths among others

Conesville Edna Kirchner Santa Claus Pegs

Grace Church Youth Fellowship Christmas Party

The Youth Fellowship of Grace United Church will host a Christmas party for church children on Thursday December 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Linda Ramer Shiney Crieger Jerrylen Crieger and Marsha Gabriel oversee recreation and refreshments. Bertha McCormick was admitted to Masculine General Hospital Friday evening.

Grace United Church At Christ Ghavch Linda Ramer Shiney Crieger Jerrylen Crieger Marsha Gabriel Thei Bertha McCormick Masculine General Hospital

Deeds Recorded In Muscatine Transfers Two Parcels

Raymond L. and Alice Pace transfer lots 15 and 16 in Halcomb’s addition to the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in south Muscatine. Marion L. Davisson transfers a tract in section 26 74 aw to Mary L. Davisson.

Raymond L Alice Pace International Church of the Foursquare Gospel Halcomb South Muscatine Marion L. Davisson Mary L. Davisson

Christmas Program at Atalissa Gym Delights Community

The Atalissa Community Club hosts the December meeting with a schoolwide program The Symbols of Christmas at 7 30 p m Thursday December 15 in the Atalissa school gym Cast includes Judy Beaver Glenna Staley and Erma Alloway Teachers in charge are Lewis Morrison Mrs Helen Alloway Mrs Caroline Ross and Mrs Bidell Santa Claus will visit and refreshments are planned families bring their own cups Community members George Reiland Thomas Davis Debbie George Roxanne and others visited Mechanicsville home of Phillip Samson and Mr Mrs Sampson were guests

Atalissa Judy Beaver Glenna Staley Erma Alloway Lewis, Morrison Helen Alloway Caroline Ross Bidell

Mrs Joe Gipple 78 Conesville funeral held

Funeral services for Mrs Joe Gipple 78 of Conesville were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Stacy Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. The Rev. Nancy Nichols officiated with Mrs B C Roundy at the organ. Casket bearers from Conesville included Charles Buser Sam Covad Charles Shellabarger Gerald Allen Donald Buser and Harry Chapman. Interment was in Conesville cemetery.

Conesville Joe Gipple Cones.ville Gerald Allen Donald Buser Harry Chapman Sam » Covad Harry Abbott Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction

Celebration at Reiland Home Honors Debbie Davis

Dale and Darel helped Debbie Davis celebrate her sixth high day anniversary Sunday evening at the Reiland home, with Mr. and Mrs. George Reiland hosting. Mrs. Thomas Davis and children, who were weekend visitors, returned to Altoona Monday. Mr. and Mrs. I W MecKiWip and Linda attended the Woods Crain wedding and reception at Columbus Junction Sunday afternoon.

Dale Darel Debbie Davis George Reiland Thomas Davis Altoona

Lone Tree Clubs Hold Meetings and Chorus News

Lone Tree women and families figure in local meetings as members from Keith Crawford to Lt Karl Everett Jr visit relatives. The State University of Town chorus includes Crawford among 190 members performing a Christmas program on December 14. Other items note visits by Mrs Hilton Crim and families plus farm production data highlighting 10 percent of US farms yield about half the nation’s output via large mechanized operations.

Lone Tree Keith Crawford Clair Craagford Long Tree State University of Town Chorus Crawford June Lenz Arlington Arthur B. Everett U. S.navy Norfolk Ernest Leng Hilton Crim Joe Shemp Keith Stingley Chicago Til Mayme Carpenter Roy Cobb L'don Wiese Gladbroals, Ta George Cook

Cedar Valley Community Club Christmas Party at West Liberty

The Cedar Valley community club held its annual Christmas party and potluck at the West Liberty grade school gym. Hostesses included Mrs Advign Rabe Mrs Virgil Meyers Mrs Marvin Blair Mrs Russell Newcomb and Mrs Roy Merchant.Reliving president Mrs Don Ruess greeted guests and led the business meeting Roll call honored hymn choices and gifts were given to three members with perfect attendance: Mrs Guy Plater Mrs J A Kline and Mrs Clinton Meyar A program by Mrs Warren Dutton and Mrs Lester Cornell featured Silent Night and Joy to the World sung by the group and performances by nine title girls led by Vista Phelps Debra Shingledecker Beth McIntire Merry Ruess Karen McIntire Marsha Blair Levy Hildebrand Cathy Rabe and Debra McIntire with two numbers Thirty Two Feet and ...

Cedar Valley West Liberty Advign. Rabe Virgil Meyers Marvin Blair Russell Newcomb Roy Merchant Don Ruess Guy Plater J. A. Kline Clinton Meyar Warren Dutton Lester Cornell

Wilton to Form Chamber of Commerce Plans

Wilton businessmen met in the high school cafeteria to discuss forming a Chamber of Commerce. Gene Saylor chaired a volunteers committee that will reconvene on December 15 to draft by laws, rules, and goals for the new organization.

Wilton Chamber of Commerce Wilton Advocate Gene Saylor The Advocate Saylor

Open Wide The College Door public service appeal

A public service message urges funding for higher education as colleges face overcrowding and rising applications. It notes top faculty depart for industry, and invites readers to request a free booklet at Times Square Station, New York, to learn more about the college crisis.

Times Square Station New York N.Y

Eight Little Tails and Christmas Shopping Early at Club

An Iowa club presented Eight Little Tails with Mrs. Jack Blair and directed Christmas Shopping Early by Mrs. Corviell. Cast included Warren McIntire and Faye Phelps among others. Next meeting a potluck on Jan 4 at Mrs. Bart Lindle’s home. Also noted are supper gatherings for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Geertz and family and Delmar Gingerich, patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City in room 228.

Jack Blair Corviell Warren McIntire Joe Phelps Wayne Corriell Faye Phelps Sandra Melintire Philip McIntire Bart Lindle Kenneth Geertz Louis Brei Nichols and My Robert Breiy Randy Kathy Lou Ann West Liberty Kathy Brei

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