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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1962
Page
6
Sunday December 16 at 4 p m Faith United Church of Christ presents the Christmas pageant Asher The Camel Boy featuring both singing and speaking parts for every child in the school Asher is central to the story while the event showcases the school’s children in a community pageant
A camel boy journeys with a caravan through Hebron where shepherd Jesse speaks of a baby born in Bethlehem foretold as the Messiah. Wise Men later offer medicine to his ailing grandmother and invite him along, but he must stay behind. He learns the greatest gift is service, followed by a hymn and church fellowship at Faith Church.
Recipe of the Week highlights Ida Taylor of Route 5 and her family. The Vanilla ice box dessert combines butter, powdered sugar, crushed vanilla wafers, pineapple, and whipped cream, chilled 24 hours, with optional nuts maraschino cherries or berries. The piece also notes Ida’s hobbies and family activities.
Rev E J Hageman of Zion Lutheran told Muscatine Business and Professional Women that Christmas is essential for world peace. He said freedom arises with a manger behind it and urged listening and action. Dorothy Burke opened the meeting, Barbara Duvala sang, and organizers announced plans for January civic participation.
General tendencies describe an indifferent day handling daily duties. Aries focuses on home and finances. Taurus to cooperate with associates and enjoy recreation after work. Gemini manages budgets. Moon Children seek cultural outlets. Leo seeks confidants. Virgo finds support from friends. Libra gains prestige through civic matters. Scorpio studies sources and finds the right people. Sagittarius should trust intuition and organize. Capricorn listens to partners. Aquarius schedules activities. Pisces enhances charm and pursues hobbies. A newborn child is described as potential yet homebound.
The Lady Eagles will meet on Monday December 17 with a one dollar gift exchange. The family support plan for Friday December 1 has been postponed to a later date.
Engagement notice and approaching marriage for Eileen Peterson daughter of Mrs Leroy King 519 East Fifth Davenport and Harold Todd son of Mr and Mrs Merence Todd 1518 Grand Avenue Davenport. Wedding set for Sunday December 25 at 2 PM at the parents home with a reception to follow. friends and relatives invited.
A large Cedar Valley church gathering drew about 200 guests from Farmington Waterloo Muscatine Wilton Atalissa West Liberty Nichols Conesville for the 50th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Reuben Askam. A short afternoon program featured songs by Dr Glen Carter Mrs Clinton Meyers and guests with organ accompaniment.
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