This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1968
Page
8
The West Liberty Jaycees sponsor a Christmas tree lighting contest judged by three civic leaders. First prize is an engraved plaque, with cash awards for second and third. Dennis Harrington is project chairman. The annual Jaycees Christmas party for members and families starts at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Dit.
Clancy Wright of Town City based industrial firm spoke at the West Liberty Rotary Club dinner at Crystal Cafe. Wright discussed his Germany assignment with Maytag and his business experiences. Joe Stiff chaired. other guests included R D Bradley, Truman Cline, and William Koehner. An Australian Rotary exchange student was announced for next month.
Rebekah Lodge No. 27 met in regular session with Ruby Tompkins presiding. Members planned charity work for San Salvador, glasses for the needy, and stamps for the World Council of Churches while recognizing Alma Cecil memory. Officers elected for the coming year include Ruby Tompkins Noble Grand and Lydia Weeks financial secretary. Public card parties begin January, with installation in January and a Christmas program noted.
The Amona Class of First Baptist met at Mrs Dorothy Brannen's home with one visitor. Helen Ketchum led the Christmas story and prayer service. They plan to pack cookies for shut-ins on December 18 at 1 p.m. at the church. cookies should be at the church by then.
The Friendly 20 club met Tuesday at the Elks for its annual Christmas party. Mrs. Hazel Myers chaired a business meeting with all reports read and approved. Seventeen members participated in games with prizes, a Christmas exchange, and plans for the next meeting on January 28 at Mrs. Edna Sanders home with Mrs. Helen Aldershof as co host.
The Philathea Class meets at Beulah Austins home December 18 with Laura Lowe and Mildred Barnes assisting. Pearl Gipple leads devotions and a Christmas exchange occurs. TE Chapter T at Lintner home hosts a gift exchange with Lilah Wilson and Margery Dodder assisting. Past Worthy Matron club hosted by Imogene Bailey with Mabel Bailey and Edith Reddick. Christmas exchange secret pals revealed and officers elected. Daughters Adopted Mr and Mrs Richard H Thompson of Garden Grove California legally adopt three daughters Denise LeAnne Deborah Lynn and Diane Lorraine from a previous marriage. The couple, former Muscatine residents, also have a 9 month old son Richard and a son Randy 17 from a prior marriage.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced 60 day license suspensions for Richard Lee Laffoon 23 of Stockton and Charles Robert Colbert of Columbus Junction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
The 76 and Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women held a joint Christmas party at Mrs. Sherdie Phillips Sr home. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Wayne Heitmeier Mrs. Herbert Gifford and Mrs. Carl Lange. Members donated $1 to the Louisa County Association for Retarded Children. Program books and recipe books were distributed. Members will take names to send gifts or cards to residents of the Louisa County home. Cedar and 76 Townships will hold joint meetings in 1969 with shared officers. A Christmas action story and a game were led by Mrs. Jack Mohnssen. The next meeting is Jan. 8 at Mrs. Jack Mohnssen home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.