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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
3
General tendencies advise balancing bold ambitions with spiritual or romantic desires. Aries should think big and impress with charm, Taurus to diligently handle family wishes, Gemini to finish paperwork and pursue hobbies, and Moon Children to plan for future income without extravagance.
Navy Mothers group in Pearl City met for a Christmas supper at Ina Maes. They sent Christmas cards and five dollar gifts to sons, held a Christmas exchange, and presented a gift to Wilma Rock who is moving out of state. They plan two Christmas baskets and sent twelve dollars to state welfare. They will send cookies to the VA hospital in January and received citations for welfare work.
The Junior Choir of the First Evangelical United Brethren church plans a musical drama this Sunday at 7:25 p m at the church. The 37 voices under Mrs Vernon Cochran direct Paul Eveland as accompanist and Miss Holly Hendriks as reader. The program features Sandra Gossett Gail Rowe Leslie Hinbaugh Christi Foster Marcia Brucher Debra Cochran Marty Thornton Steve Gerth Curtis Hetzler Charlotte Johnson Cindy Cochran Hileen Paetz Connie and Bernie Hazen.
Aquinian club members gathered for a dinner at Hotel Muscatine on Wednesday evening. Tables were decorated with holly, corsages given to guests, court whist played with Mrs. Arma Korte winning first and Mrs. William Kelly consolation, Florence Hahn took the door prize. Gift exchange planned for the Indian mission in North Dakota. Committee led by Agatha Detthof with Mildred Fogarty and Leonette Esser.
The Lincoln River Baptist Church senior choir presents an Evangelistic Christmas cantata on Sunday December 16 at 7 p m The 12 member choir performs a new cantata titled Imeel at the Manger featuring nine original numbers and portions of the scriptural Christmas story Soloists include Eugene Rock Mrs Bethany Keiser Mr and Mrs Harey McGreer Vera Atkins and Bethany Geiser A women's trio and men's ensemble join in plus the onsine choir. the event lasts about 45 minutes and invites public attendance.
Will announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Phyllis Ann Witmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Witmer Moscow and Jerry E Amerine son of Mr and Mrs Harry E Amerine Willow. Vows set for February 23 at 7 pm at Grace United Church of Christ Wilton. Relatives invited. Bride elect works at Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative Wilton. Fianc attended Drake University and Carver Pump Co Muscatine. Both graduates of Wilton Community School.
The First Evangelic United Brethren church choir of 35 voices will perform Lorenz The Gospel Song of Christmas during the 1 30 service on Sunday Dec 16. Harold Hanson directs with Mrs Wayne Hetzler as accompanist. Featured soloists and choir members include Phyllis Thompson Cora Mae Thornton Mary York James Cook Ena Lord and Rachel Wiegut among others.
The New Era Community Christmas party is set for Sunday December 16 at the gym with a potluck at 6 30 p m and canned-goods donations for needy families. Groups including The Bloomington Best H club Friends Missionary Society Rose Croix Shrine and Gold Star Mothers announce December meetings and Christmas celebrations with potlucks gift exchanges and officer elections.
The Lady Elks held their annual Christmas party on a Thursday. Table decorations matched the Christmas theme, cards were played, and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Fred Sommerdorf and Mrs D P O'Hair in contract bridge and to Mrs C W Himermeister for 500. Committees included Mrs J Ralph Connell and others. The next meeting is set for January 12.
The chancel and children's choirs of the First Christian Church Avil present a musical program with narration to the congregation and the public Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The program, themed A Hope is Born, features narration by Rev. Donald A. Eagle and Mrs. H. O. Hintermeister, with organ and piano duets, and a women's sextet. Organists are Mrs. Don Jones and Miss Marthe Beveridge, with Mrs. Robert Brown at the piano. The choirs are led by Mrs. Gary Fortney and will perform family and animal-themed pieces, concluding the combined program.
Hayes Catholic High will hold a Golden Mass on Wednesday December 19 at 10:30 a.m. Students will donate food for the needy at Christmas. The annual Christmas concert occurs Tuesday December 18 at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited. Christmas recess begins Friday December 21 with 1:20 p.m. dismissal and classes resume Wednesday July 21.
Pleasant Praise Unity Club elected officers for 1963 at a Christmas party and gift exchange in the Crabapple community building with 34 members present. Verna Arp was named president Norma Hrebs vice president and Pauline Irwin secretary treasurer. Guests and hostesses listed with plans for the next meeting January 10 1963 at the Crabapple building chaired by Arlene Johannson Pauline Win Lasella Sieber and Gertrude Bermel.
J C Penney employees and guests enjoyed a Christmas dinner at Sunset Tim with gifts exchanged and prizes awarded to Joe Boulton Mary Owen Roy Tooman Jr Marge Haller and Marlene Noll Tom Gillespie. Grace Lutheran chapter L held annual party at Mrs George Henke home with a three course lunch and program led by Mrs Mabel Lindle and Mrs Nelle Horst.
Clearview senon pupils of Lake Township with teacher May Durst spent Wednesday caroling at homes, convalescent facilities, and Muscatine General hospital. Afterward 35 pupils plus parents visited Mrs Durst at 1021 Park Ave for refreshments.
Wapello announces the engagement of Linda McCleary to William Clyde Wilson son of Mr and Mrs J Lloyd Wilson both of Wapello The couple plan a wedding on Sunday December 30 at the Presbyterian Church in Wardlo
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