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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1963

Page

3

Wilton Church Women Install New Officers

The United Presbyterian Women's Association met in the church vestry for a 6 o'clock dinner with 30 members. Newly elected officers were installed by Mrs. Pauline Maurer. Other roles include Fat Smith Carleen Wieck Judy Dufte Fauline Lowther Dorothy Kelley, with all other officers retained. The meeting featured a short program, games, and a gift exchange. Mary Circle will meet December 18 in the vestry, with hostesses Thelma Nopoulos Edith Nicolaus Janet Luethye and lessons led by Grayce Nicolaus and worship led by Margaret Duffe. Co H Budelier, Rt. 1 Wilton, is hospitalized after surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Barer. room number not provided.

Wilton United Presbyterian Women’s Association Pauline Maurer Fat Smith Carleen Wieck Fellowship Judy Dufte Social Life and Action Fauline Lowther World Service Dorothy Kelley Mary Circle Thelma Nopoulos Edith Nicolaus Janet Luethye Grayce Nicolaus Margaret Duffe Budelier Rt. 1 St. Luke's Hospital Barer

Wapello Club Meets Hear Plans for 1964 Fund Drives

The LCH club met at Mrs. Ruth Mangels home with 18 members and two visitors. Hostess Mrs. Inez Weber served lunch, then a business meeting. They discussed distributing bazaar funds to needy families and planned 1964 activities. Next meeting slated for Jan 2 with Mrs. Lucille Lessenger.

Lucille Lessenger

Christmas events at Legion Home Muscatine County

Christmas dinner for Volture No. 226 members and wives at the American Legion Home at 6 30 p m Monday December 16 with entertainment led by Grand Chef de Gare Carl Rieke of Davenport.

Muscatine County Volture No American Legion Legion Home Ed Riley Santa Claus American Legion Auxiliary

Tree Chamber To Fete Wives And Guests

The Chamber of Commerce will host a guest night Monday evening to entertain wives and husbands. Special guests include Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Holt, with Holt awarded a tea prize for the corn yield contest. Prof. Leslie Moeller of State University of Iowa will speak on Impressions of South Africa.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Floyd Holt Hole Leslie Moeller State U Iowa South Africa

Newcomers in Muscatine Welcome Mahoney and Simander Families

Mrs Bert Mahoney and Mr Bert Mahoney recently settled in Muscatine after years of travel from Davenport and Idaho. Adeline keeps busy making doll dresses for Christmas while knitting and crocheting. Mr and Mrs J Evil Simander moved from Hobbling Minnesota in November. he is a retired German and they have son Harold and grandson John. The Mahoneys note many grandchildren and plan hunting and fishing hobbies.

NAIDA Christian Womens Muscatine Bert .Mahoney Adeline Eme J. Evil Simander Middle Road Hobbling Minn Simander Helen Harold Simander John Simanders

Y-Teens Plan Christmas Dances Here

Y-Teen clubs announce holiday events at the YWCA and nearby venues. The Amicae Teen dance starts at 8 tonight with the Snow Swirl theme. The Hi-Tri Teen alumnae semi formal is Saturday at 8:50 p.m. at the YW.

Amicae YWCA

WCTU Holds Meeting Here at the Houseman Home

The Women's Christian Temperance Union met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Ida Houseman and Harold A. Fruesta’s residence with fruit juice tea and cookies served. Mrs. Aage Christianson led devotions on God Says Goodbye to His Son. Mrs. Marle Halbert shared Eliza Thompson’s story. Mrs. Hazel Herrick finished the Mind It 1 Smoke study section. Mrs. Houseman read A Little Black Lamb. Department directors reported and a former president’s letter was read. The session closed at 3:30 with a prayer.

Ida Houseman Harold A. Fruesta Exsey Women’s Christian Temperance Union Houseman Aage Christianson Marle Halbert Eliza Thompson Hazel Herrick Edna Rand

Open House Sunday for Wordens at Second Street

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hinterminster host an open house for Rev. and Mrs. Ernest Worden of the First Christian Church. The event is Sunday December 15 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 400 West Second Street and all church members and friends are invited.

H. C. Hinterminster Ernest Worden First Christian Church Second St

Weight Watchers Club Christmas Supper Meeting

The Weight Watchers club meets Monday December 16 for a Christmas supper at the Sunset Inn at 6 00 p m A 50 cent gift exchange will be held at the YWCA after the gathering.

Weight Watchers Club Sunset Inn YWCA

Davern Port Women's Club Hosts Semper Fidelis Federated Event

The Davernport Women’s Club, with husbands as guests, was entertained by Muscatine members at the YWCA. The evening featured social games, Christmas carols, and Santa Claus distributing favors and candy. A buffet supper followed a gift exchange, with Mrs Joyce Hines and Mrs Jednette Dillard overseeing activities. Guests arrived from Rock Island, Moline, Town City, and Davenport.

Semper Fidelis Federated Davernport Muscatine Ywccs Santa Claus Joyce Hines Trinidad Jednette’ Dillard Carleton Hines Rock Island Moline Town City Davenport

Fortnightly Club Christmas Tea at Mrs Rueling Home

The West End Fortnightly Club met at Mrs. Ralph Rueling’s home for a Christmas tea. Tea committee members were Mary Thede Lola Howe Florence Stevens and Mary Nietzel. Mrs Jerome Bishop and Mrs William Duvall Jr led the program with an origin of Christmas carols and accompanying singing of both old and new carols.

West End Ralph Rueling Mary Thede Lola Howe Florence Stevens Mary Nietzel Jerome Bishop William Duvall, Jr Bishop Duval

Wilton Church Announcements for Coming Week

Wilton area churches list services and activities for Presbyterian Grace United Trinity Methodist groups. Includes December 13 to 18 rehearsals, programs, dinners, and worship times with church schools, choirs, and junior high activities.

Wilton

Wapello Weekly Social Calendar Next Week

Wapello's social calendar lists events from December 15 to 22. Concordia Club hosts at Lutheran church. Cub Scout party. Friendly Workers at County Farm. BPW at Stella Wilson's Busy Bees 4 H. PNG and TIT Christmas parties. Tarry Awhiles Christmas party. Night Circle at Cora McDowell's. Merry Makers at Darlene Hupp's. Ruth Circle at Inez Weber's and Stella Oakes. MYF Christmas Vespers.

Wapello Concordia Club Lutheran Church Yur Harold Hain County Farm BPW Stella Wilson's Margaret Parish Methodist Church Highbvay Pantry Grate Oakes Cora McDowell Merry Makers Darlene Hupp Ruth Inez Weber Mary Stella Oakes Rebekahs Karen Gerth's

Oakville church schedule for Sunday and midweek services

The Church of God in Oakville will hold Sunday School at 10:00, church services at 11:00, the Young People's meeting at 7:00, and Sunday evening worship at 7:30. Wednesday evening prayer meeting is at 7:30.

Trinity United Church of Christ Rutheen Civele Emil Schroeder Angelus Oakville Irvices Church of God Will Hosd

Community clubs map out holiday week in Muscatine

Local service groups and lodges announce a busy week ahead with Christmas themed events. Rotary lunch Monday features Muscatine Community College chorus. Elk lodge and Kiwanis share meetings. Y's Men’s Club and Moose lodge host dinners and gift drives for residents. Fowl party at Muscatine club Thursday funds the county home residents. Knights Templar, Elk dance, and Moose lodge dance slated across the week.

Dven Iuicche Moose Lodge Muscatine Club Muscatine County Knight Templars Masonic Temple Elk Lodge

Atalissa Church Women Hold All Day Meeting

Mrs Mears Neber gall presided over a 19 member Presbyterian women group gathering at Ada Smith home with potluck and gift exchange. A Readers Digest devotion on facing death guided the session. a clothing drive for Dec 16 at West Liberty was announced for Dec 15 distribution. Norma Staley to lead January meeting.

Atalissa West Liberty Mears Nebergall Norma Staley

Lone Tree High Yule Program Slated Dec 19

Lone Tree High plans a Christmas program on December 19 at 8 p m in the school auditorium under the direction of Mrs Betty Scout and Mr Cary Behm. Ronald Rile was elected worshipful master of Masonic Abner Lodge No 535. other officers include Dr Keith Mils senior warden Lester Bel junior warden Lawrence Forbes secretary and EH C Buell treasurer.

Clorus Betty Scout Cary Behm Marsons Ronald Rile All Fleets Keith Mils Lester Bel Lawrence Forbes EH. C. Buell

Oakville Fun And Hobby Club Christmas Smorgas Dinner

The Oakville Fun and Hobby Club gathered at Mrs. Elsie Haight’s home on Thursday for a 12:30 Christmas smorgas dinner. Haight led the afternoon program with demonstrations of new aluminum wire for making pictures, and a gift grab bag closed the party. Attendees included Mrs. Haight, Grace Bayne, Cecil Thornton, Helen Peck, Evelyn Murty, Lola Murry, and Ruth Rallenberger. The club will not meet again until February.

Oakville Elsie Haight Mrs. Haigh Grace Bayne Cecil Thornton Helen Peck Evelyn Murty Lola Murry Ruth Rallenberger

Oakville Church State Oakville Church State

Oakville Methodist Church announces next week's schedule with Sunday services at 11:00 led by Rev. Bass on The Judgment. Sunday School at 9:48, Ambassadors visit another church, officers and young people's services. Week includes Boy Scout Court of Honor, W S C S program The Power to Become, Golden Hour service, Bible study, choir practice, and a Christmas program on December 22 at 7:30 p.m.

Oakville Bass M V.F Ambassadors of Christ Stout W.S.C.S Methodist Church Viola Hardin Verloe Gerst Doris Shipman Doris Wehner Rui Campbell Howard Peterson Amy Shutt

Columbus school break dates announced for holidays

Columbus Community schools schedule a vacation from Saturday December 21 to Sunday December 29 with an additional day off on January 1. The CCIC meets Monday December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in Columbus City City Hall for a Christmas party featuring a 30 cent gift exchange for members.

Columbus CCIC Columbus City

Yale Concert At Columbus High Monday

The Columbus Community vocal music department under Nile Norton presents its annual Christmas concert Monday evening December 16 in the high school auditorium. Mixed chorus girls glee club and combined chorus perform with pianists Judy Hawkins Cathy Houseal and Ruth Hendrickson. Other school programs next week include Columbus Junction grade school December 18 at 2 00 p m Cotter grade school December 18 at 9 00 p m and The Conesville grade school program December 26. The Y Teens will have a program at the high school Friday during the last period of the day.

Columbus Junction Columbus Community Vocal Music Deparment Nile Norton Hts Judy Hawkins Cathy Houseal Ruth Hendrickson Columbus Community School Cotter Conesville

UPTOWN Theater Guide: Week of New Shows and Openings

The Uptown theater listings preview Dont Give Up the Skip and Rock-A-Bye Baby with Jarry Lewis, Critics Choice featuring Lucille Ball and Bob Hope, plus Jet Cage and Hootenanny Hoot offerings. Also noted are The Incredible Journey and The Young Doctors with stars Ben Gazarra and Frederic March. Openings run Thursday to Sunday, with closures Monday and Tuesday.

Jarry Lewis Lucille Ball Bob Hope Marilyn Maxwell Rip Tora Jessie Roveo Landis Switzerland Jet Cage Brothers Four Sheb Wooley Jehemy Cash Gateway Trio Judy Henske Ben Gazarra Frederic March

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Wilton Church Fellowship Hall Rebecca Florence Frerichs Gladys McNeil Mary Hodges Sharon Brauns Mildred Berk Laurence Bumgardner Marguerite Allen Bert Mahoney St. Mathias Church Mrs. Mahonay WCTU Mus Marie Halbert Reva Stellrecht Maude Houdek Francis Cross Earl Harris Vision Center East Second Street Muscatine, Iowa Optical Repair Service Presbyterian Jolly Juniors Tunior Grace United Church of Christ Ladies Guild Muscatine Community College Chorus Rotary Club Serve Club Toastmasters Ronald Kaas Max Churchill Kiwanis Club Atalissa Church Lone Tree High Fun and Hobby Club Ralph J. Wittich Ralph J.wittich Edward O.freers Oakville Church State Yale Columbus High Theater Guide West 2Nd St Dial Nietzel’s Pharmacy Mulberry Ave
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