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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

3

Christmas Vesper at First Baptist

Christmas Vespers by First Baptist Sunday school on December 1 at 6:30 p m features Bill Pate organ prelude James Colschen leading prayer Chris Elliott welcome and multiple department performances including trumpets Tom Ahlt and Mike Nietze begin the program with a two part show and junior high and senior high presenters The event ends with Janet Vorwerk presenting Goodnight and Reverend Parker giving the Benediction.

Bill Pate James Colschen Chris Elliott Tom Ahlt Mike Nietze Roy Phelps Patty Hopkins Harry Parkes MT Kathy Buster Perry Collins Kathleen Chandler Mary Jane Bryant Carolyn Jamison Carol Tisige Mike Nietzer Cullen Cook Craig Ziegenhorn Cavolers Sheila Batley Pat Hudnall Nancy Thomas Cynthia Buchanan Nancy Woodhouse LaVon Norwool Colleen Cook Ruth Ann Smit Cathy Rhorle Craig Zierenhom Chuck Suttles Randy Ridge Tom Halford Steve Ralston Mike Fridley Jimmie Mariworth David Cottrell Hares Nietzel Janet Vorwerk Goodnight Rev. Parker

Christmas Play at Lincoln Baptist Church Returns Home Theme

Lincoln Blvd Baptist church Sunday school presents Home for Christmas a three act program with recitation music and a mission field scene. The one hour event features children and adults performing and invites all to attend with children arriving by 6 30 p.m. on December 17 at 7 p.m.

Lincoln Baptist Sunday

Christmas Dinner Held by Pearl City Navy Mothers

The Pearl City Navy Mothers held their Christmas dinner Thursday at Mac's with 24 members present. A 50 cent gift exchange occurred and each member brought a gift for Woodward hospital. Donations totaling 45 dollars supported Town City hospital, Mt. Pleasant hospital, and the Junior College building fund. A note was written to Mac Tomagson, wintering in Florida. The next meeting is January 1, with Louise Molix and Mabel Lindle in charge of refreshments.

Pearl City Navy Na Mac Woodward Hospital Town City Hospital Mt. Pleasant Hospital Junior College Building Fund Mac Tomagson Florida Louise Molix Mabel Lindle Industrial Society of the Virst United Presbyterian Church Furda Mayme Moelling Leroy ‘Thonnts Anna House Paula Furda Mary Fishburn Leroy Thomas Leana Klein Hazel Simpson Clara Ryan Wachtray Ella Reuling

Mrs Laursen Elected President of Grace Lutheran Women

Mrs Marvin Laursen was elected president of the United Lutheran Church Women of Grace Lutheran Church during a Christmas dinner at the Elks. 64 members and 1 guest attended. Miss Margaret Griffith installed officers. outgoing leaders were honored in a candlelight ceremony.

Marvin Laur’sen United Lutheran Church Women of Grace Lutheran Church the Elks Margaret Griffith Marvin Laursert Alvin Schlutz Vella Cooley Harey Banta Pauline Weis Phil Richard Sanford Foshalt Anna Opel David Grau Olter H Edna Schulz Sanford Fosholt Edward Spieth Terrill Young Pat Finnegen Glen Barrington Roy John Sprouse Robert Mahearn

First EUB To Have Christmas Cantata Sunday

The First EUB hosts a Christmas cantata The Gospel Song of Christmas on Sunday December 17 at 10 30 am with John Simpson at piano and Mrs Wayne Hetaley on organ The choir duets include Mrs Richard Lard and Mrs A M Thornton a trio by Viola Powers Mrs Leslie Hendrikes S Land and others and solos by Wayne Hetzler and Rachel Viewut The pastor directs the program and organist is Mrs John Simpson Also an 8 30 am service features instrumental selections led by Linda Nelson with Holly Hendriks accompanying A Christmas message continues a series titled Christmas A 9 30 am opening Sunday show includes a 7 35 pm kindergarten primary junior department Christmas program Presiding at organ and piano are Holly Hendricks and Paul Loveland

John Simpson Wayne Hetaley Richard Lard Wayne Hetzler Rachel Viewut Wayne Helsfer Linda Ne'son Holly Hendriks Kindergra Lon Holly Hendrixs Paul Leveland

Zion Lutheran School Christmas Program Tonight

Zion Lutheran School grades one through eight will present a Christmas Around the World program at 7 in the school hall. Refreshments will be served by the PTA. Everyone is invited to attend.

Zion Lutheran — School PTA

Community group potlucks and meetings set for December 18

Various clubs schedule December 18 gatherings. Herb Pals to meet at Anna Opel’s home for a noon potluck. Julia Elizabeth home board convenes at 2 20 p.m. Mary Faith Ha Fach hosts a potluck and gift exchange. A of L CLO Auxiliary Christmas party at Sunset Inn with transport at 6 20 p.m.. Rose Croix Shrine family potluck at 4 15 p.m. Meat supplied by committee. Santa visit planned. Additional events include YWCA Play Day with a morning plunge, puppet show, crafts, sack lunches, and a small supply charge.

American Gold Star Motherg Mary Faith Ha Fach Pet —T Julia Elizbell CLO Rose-Croix Shrine Dee Santa

Island ME Women Hold Christmas Supper and Program

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Island Methodist Church hosted its annual Christmas supper and program with 47 members and guests. Mrs. Bartenhagen and Mrs. Wikeon led worship and the program titled A Christmas Card featured songs by the group.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The Island Methodist Church Anquil Calvin Bohling Robert Bohling George Shoulmann William Shoultz, Jr Npal Richard Bartenhagen Wees Charles H. Wikeon Sewing Circle Charles Gauler H.C. Hatermann Stumme Ehidsimas England Wayne Stumme Anna Lehmeidel Gertrude Janssey

Garfield PTA Donates To JC At Meeting

Garfield PTA meeting on Thursday drew over 600 attendees as all teams won attendance awards. A $50 donation was approved for the Junior College building fund, and $15 prize money from a Christmas parade win was set for prize use. The president Mr. Smith thanked volunteers and lighting for the school’s parking area was approved. Christmas program followed with multiple classes performing songs, dances, and skits under Miss Asp and Miss Henley, with a lengthy list of students and staff acknowledged. Refreshments closed the evening.

Garfield Pta Rym Junior College Building Fund Smith Buc‘ness

Walnut Street Baptist Church schedule and wedding notice

In Muscatine Iowa the Walnut Street Baptist Church announces departmental Bible school at 9 15 a m worship 10 40 a m sermon Servants and Masters with solos by Nancy Smith Evening service at 7 30 p m with sermon the importance of prophecy and a 9 a m singspiration. Judith Strause and Donald Clark wedding announced with ceremony at Grace Lutheran Church Dec 3 officiated by C R Gesell details of attire and attendants. Program practice for First Baptist Sunday School Christmas program Dec 14 1 30 p m nursery through junior high and program on Dec 17 at 6 30 p m Hayes to present Christmas concert Dec 18 at 7 30 p m and Golden Mass for students Dec 20 at 10 50 a m parents invited.

Muscatine Walnut Street Baptist Sixth and Walnut Timothy T. Barrett Nancy Smith Joel Hill Judith Strause Donald Clark Willowave Donald Clark, Jr Ts Grace Lutheran Church Rec Dennis Strause First Baptist First Baptist Church Hayes Hayes Auditors Hayes Catholic High St. Mary's

Potluck Dinner By Calvary Baptist Women

Calvary Baptist Church women held a Thursday potluck dinner for the Ladies Aid and Missionary Society. Twenty one members attended. Avis Huber led the business meeting, delivered devotions, and led prayer. Reports from the secretary and treasurer were read and approved. Elma King reported on the white cross. Margaret Sherman led the program on The Birth of Christ, with Grace Miller presenting The Life of the Jewish People. A singing service was led by Elma King, followed by prayers. The group concluded with church work.

Ladies, Aid and Missionary Society The Calvary Baptist Church Avis Huber Elma King White Cross Margaret Sherman Grace Miller

Miss Ruth Kintzle to Wed Donald Shepherd at St Marys Church

Bloomington hosts a bridal shower for Miss Ruth Kintzle with Mrs. Dave Mc Connaha Mrs. A L Holliday and Mrs Carl Beatty organizing. The December 30 wedding at St Marys Church will be followed by a reception at Park Lane. Assistants include Mrs Paul Shoemaker and Mrs J B Shoemaker.

Bloomington Dave McConnaha A. L. Holliday Carl Beatty Ruth Kintzle Donald Shepherd St. Mary's Church Park Lane Kintzle Paul Shoemaker J. B. Shoemaker

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