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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1961

Page

4

Garden Club Holds Christmas Buffet Luncheon

Eighty members of the Mus gating Garden club attended a Christmas buffet luncheon at the Sunset Inn on Monday. Members created table decorations and favors, with Miss Edith Slicker and Mrs. Alvin Schlutz in charge. Installation of officers was conducted by Mrs. George Henke, installing Eleanor Boynton as president, Curtis Gogma first vice president, Mrs. Stanley Lewis second vice president, Carlton Richards recording secretary pro tem, and Alyvin Schhute corresponding secretary. The club voted to contribute 350 to the Junior College building. Silent Night was sung, and a Christmas program led by Mrs. Roy Fisher included a discussion on the meaning of Christmas lights and greenery. The next meeting is set for February 1 at the YWCA.

Musgating Garden Club Sunset Inn Edith Slicker Alvin Schlutz George Henke Eleanor Boynton Marin Hatbert Lee Riggs Roy Fisher Fred Sommeutter Milton Eichelberger Fred Kaufman Ed Bill YWCA

Christmas Dinner Held By Alpha Forum Members

Members of Alpha Forum and their husbands met at Mrs. Wicanette Wagner’s home for their annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Carol Fuks Norman Schutts and Mark Frasher were welcomed as new members. Food committee included Mae Dubs Maxine Hansohn aranelte Wagner Letta Chittick Mildred ClarkVirginia Dietz Mary Ann Sturms Doris Bergman Micze Longtin Kathy Gjertson Shirley Nederhart. Secret passayere revealed and new names drawn. Letters were read for those who have moved.

Alpha Forum

Christmas Party At Wendlandt Home By Rosa's Style Shop

Mr and Mrs William Wend and Jandy of Rosa's Style Shop entertained their employees over the weekend at their homes. A dinner and social evening followed as those present enjoyed the gathering.

William Wend Rosa's

Snowy season brings Christmas Spirit at home

In a festive note, readers describe the first snow awakening Christmas spirit. A family decorates a tree after finding a tree from local sellers and adding ornaments. A mischievous cat named Pee causes minor damage but is banished to the basement each morning. Santa replies to young readers Margarita and Joy, reminding them to grow up and keep belief alive for the younger ones.

Pee Sig

Rifle Club Auxiliary Christmas Dinner Report

The Luntlies Auxiliary at the Rifle Club held their annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. Jack England's home. After the dinner members voted to donate 24 dollars to the Junior College building fund and presented prizes. special guests included Mayor Robert Baseh and Police Chief Bennett. John Nesmith displayed the stites. Mrs. Robert Warren won the door prize. The next meeting will be at Mrs England's home in January.

Luntlies Rifle Club Jack England Pal Pitts Lars Robert Baseh Crit’ Bennett Diane Shetitl Richard “Oppelt John Nesmith Robert Warren England

Catholic Daughters Plan Christmas Potluck Meeting

Catholic Daughters of America meet at St Marys Ball Monday for a Christmas potluck with about 50 members attending. Entertainment includes ChristmasCarols sung by a group with solos by Mrs Warren Longhurst. Co chairs are Mrs John McAreavy and Mrs Robert Emerson. Social committee includes Miss Helen OBrien and Mrs Gilbert Sontag. Upcoming charity ball announced for December 27 with dancing and club support.

Catholic Daughters of America St. Mary's Ball Warren Longhurst John McAreavy Robert Emerson Helen O'Brien Gilbert, Sontag, Gantes Esther Klepper al Tripmacher X*e Ivan Kranz Virgil Honeymalt Matt Leuck John Fairfield Bervhard George Francis Angell Walt Koehnell Alice Merrill Joseph Fauch Ed Owens Bert Olsen Ed Schiinegen Richard Hebert Dennis Ryan Richard Stegall

Local Hairdressers Unit Donates to College Fund

Muscatine unit of National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists voted to give 100 dollars to the Junior College building fund during a Monday Christmas party at Sunset Inn attended by 16 members and five guests. Laura Hermley led a brief meeting. members planned embroidered pieces for the county project. Next gathering at Vera Gange home with a polluck. The VW Auxiliary held a Christmas party at the post home. 30 girls and nine mothers attended. Frances Gerth gave corsage. Doris Watson received a gift from the unit. Refreshments closed the meeting. next is January 15 at the post home.

Muscatine National Junior College “Building Fund Sunset Inn Laura Hermley Vera Gange Nurs Frances Gerth Doris Watson Rvert al

Bethel AME Tag Day Results Reported

The Bethel AME church tag day raised 581 in sales. Top sellers were Lee Anderson Diane Dillard and Junior Williams. Proceeds fund church needs. Pastor Ray Hallie M. Watson chaired by A Thompson with Bertrece Williams as secretary.

Bethel Ame Lee Anderson Diane Dillard Junior Williams Ray Hallie M. Watson A. Thompson Bertrece Williams

Engagement of Janaan Bryant and William Barker

Mr and Mrs Harold B Bryant residents of Lamplight Inn Motel Harley Iowa announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Janaan Marie Bryant to William C Barker son of Mrs W E Harkey Sanborn Iowa and the late Mr Barker A Dec 28 wedding is planned at the United Church of Christ Hartley Miss Bryant attended the State College of Iowa and works as medical secretary and receptionist for Drs Wilsons and Wilson in Sioux City He is an electrical engineering senior at Iowa State University Ames the couple will reside in Ames

Harold B. Bryant Lamplight Inn Harley Iowa Janaan’ Marie William C. ‘Barkery W. E. Harkey Sanborn Barker United Church of Christal Hartley

Christmas Activities In Pearl City Community Notices

Community events unfold with church service at Sweetland on December 19 at 8 pm and Royal Neighbors gathering December 13 at Mrs Bertha Nywiede’s home for a potluck dinner and gift exchange. Pearl City Navy Mothers host Christmas dinner December 13 at Ina Mae’s with a 2 cent gift exchange to support Woodward hospital.

Royal Neighbors of America Bertha Nywweide Newell

Christmas Meeting Held by Wesleyan Guild at Home

The FFF Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist held a Christmas meeting Sunday at Robert Khaufmann home 1563 Washington. Velvet Tones from We Junior High sang Christmas numbers under Mrs Margaret Weber. Emily Reist led the devotional lesson Anne Naussmann organ and sang In A Monastery Garden. Hostesses were Group One led by Gertrude Sywassink. Next meeting is January 23 at the church.

FFF Wesleyan Service Guild Robert Khaufmann Washington Margaret. Weber Will Gertrude Sywassink

Attendants Named For Krueger Ziegenhorn Wedding

Miss Nettie Krueger and Léland Ziegenhorn announce their wedding for Sunday December 17 at Illinois City Methodist Church with a reception in the church parlors. Matron of honor is Mrs. Keith Crawford with bridesmaid Mrs. George Altig Sv Aledo. Rolland Ziegenhorn and Vaughn Powell Sr will be best man and proman. Richard Krueger and George Rhig will usher. All friends and relatives invited.

Nettie Krueger Léland Ziegenhorn Ilinois City Methodist Church Miss. Krueger Keith Crawford Town City George Altig Aledo Rolland Ziegenhorn Vaughn Powell Richard Krueger George Rhig

ULCW Plans Christmas Dinner at Grace Church

The United Lutheran Church Women of Grace Lutheran will hold a Christmas dinner and party on Thursday December 14 at 6 30 p m at the Elks Judge. Officers will be installed, Mrs Sanford Fosholt will narrate a Christmas program, and the evening ends with a carol sing. Reservations and arrangements are led by Mrs Anna Opel Mel Roy Ford and Mrs William Freunt as co chairmen.

United Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church Elks Judge Sanford Fosholt Mrx Anna Opel Mel Roy Ford William Freunt Island

Hammond Organ Society Christmas Dinner and Party Notes

The Hammond Organ Society held its annual Christmas dinner and party with new officers installed. Gloria Cullen , Mrs. Millard Mills and others organized decorations while Mrs Worrell led the program. A two cent gift exchange featured gifts placed in a sleigh crafted by Joan Koll, with out of town guests from Durant Grandview Davenport and Columbus Junction.

Hammond Organ Society Sunset Inn Christhomas Millard Mills Gloria Cullen Worrell Carl Houdek Earl Harrolly Joan Koll Garoling Durant Grandview Davenport Columbus Juncton

H and W Classes Hold Christmas Dinner at Elms

The H and W Classes of the First Evangelical United Brethren church met Monday evening for their annual Christmas dinner at 6 50 at the Elms with 38 present. After dinner the group returned to the church. A short devotional was given by Mr and Mrs Lestie Hendriks. Movies were shown, an exchange held, games played, and refreshments served.

M&w First Evangelical United' Brethren Church the Elms Lestie Hendriks

Bloomington Patient Satterthwaite at University Hospital

Miss Kay Satterthwaite, daughter of Mr and Mrs Satterthwaite, is a patient at University Hospital in Iowa City. Address listed as Children’s Hospital Pediatrics Department Iowa City. In charge of refreshments Mrs Marvis Kemper and Lorene Hendricks. Tipton resident Dorothy Waller Martin listed. Veterans hospital in Town City also cited.

Bloomington Kay Satterthwaite Paul Satterthwaite University Hospital Iowa City Children’s Hospital Pediatcles Dept Tere Marvis. Kemper Lorene Hendricks Dorothy Waller Bud) Martin Tipton Tisor Nong Trader Veterans' Hos- In Pital Town City

Mildred Buffington Weds Keith Westfall in Columbus Junction

Mildred Buffington daughter of Myrty and Mrs Reid Buffington and Keith Westfall son of Mr and Mrs Ray Westfall married Sunday Dec 10 at 2 in Columbus City Methodist church. Rev Robert M Parris officiated with organist Daryl Buffington. Bridesmaids wore blue matching gowns. best man Westfall. ushers Keith Burlington and Mel Westfall. Reception followed. guests, flowers, cake, gifts, and short wedding trip planned. couple to reside in Muscatine after honeymoon.

Columbus Junction Mildred, Buffington Myy Reid Buffington Keith’ Westfall Ray Westfall Columbus ‘City Methodist Church Robert M. Parris Daryl Buffington Buffalo Indaw Joyce Milder Columips Junction Westlal Keith Burlington Mel Westfall Dalford- Barrick Muss Benny Buffington Wapello Judy Buffington Carolyne Buffington Mrs. Dalford Barrick Muscatine Westfall Columbus Community High Benjamin Hershey Woolworth’s

Sandra Paul and Bill Gremmels Plan Their Wedding

Sandra Paul daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Paul Muscatine and Bill Gremmels son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Gremmels Davenport plan a February wedding at Cavalry Baptist Church Muscatine at 7 pm Invitations are being sent and all friends and relatives are invited. The note also includes a long discussion on wash and wear shirts with tips from Opal Rooseron Iowa State University extension specialist.

Sandra Paul Glen Paul Muscatine Bill Gremmels Elmer Gremmels Opal Roerson Iowa State University Extension Textile and Clothing Belfast

Dorothy Parish Named Worthy Matron of OES

Dorothy Parish and Richard Parish lead the Order of Eastern Star chapter as Dorothy Parish is named worthy matron and Richard Parish worthy patron. Vera Fryberger and Kenneth Cockshoot are associate officers with Lillian Hooksema secretary and Clara Wiese treasurer. Installation set for Saturday January 13 at 8 PM. group awards $200 to Junior College building fund. Next meeting January 8 with a soup supper at 4 PM.

Order of East Aim Temple Dorothy Parish Richard Parish Vera Fryberger Kenneth Cockshoot Lillian Hooksema Clara Wiese Doris Smith Beulah Rittenhouse Elmer TeStrake Temple Board Junior College Building Fund

Neckline trends in New York fashion show

Designers push lower necklines in spring lines as Arnold Scaasi and rivals race to outdo each other with strapless silhouettes. Gernreich and Tu-feau spark innovations by exposing more skin, while Scaasi claims his collection stops at the current point.

New York Desimer Rudi Gernreich Cei Chapman Jacques Tu Feau Monte Santo-Prusan Scaasi'g An Inquirer

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Garden Club Wendlandt Marguerite Simmons Diakam Santa Santa Claus Rifle Club Auxiliary Iarace Muscatine Savings & Loan Cedar. Street VFW VW Auxiliary Bethel Janaan Bryant William Janclda. Cooper John Baker Sweetland Church Pearl City Navy Mathers Ina Mae Woodward Hospital Women of the Moose Isabel Johnson Millie Morton Mooseheart Grace Hill Bernice Wagner Micling Academy of Friendship Helen Laughin Berniece Tmbhott Verna McFadon Berniece Imhott FFF Wesleyan’ ‘Guild Miss Krueger Mr. Ziegenhorn ULCW Evans Hallmark Iowa Avenue Women of Moose H&w First Mildred Buffington Bride of Keith Westfall OES Choice
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