Legion Auxiliary Names New Officers for 1961
Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents met for their annual Christmas party at Ina Mae's. Secret pals were revealed and new officers elected including Grace Lucas president Nellie Figg vice president Irene Bowman secretary Velma Phillips dowers and ards chair Renee Olson upenter. Sixteen members present. Next meeting set January 19 at Mrs Latyrence Martin home 611 E Ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Ina Mae
Grace Lucas
Nellie Figg
Irene Bowman
Feastner
Velma Phillips
Ards
Renee Olson
Upenter
Christmas Tea by United Church of Christ
The Christmas tea of the United Church of Christ was held Thursday at 1 30. Miss Lessie Althaus led the devotional The Disciplined Light is a Ct Rev W W Rieker spoke on symbolism from early Christian days noting symbols in church windows and colors used in services Tea was served by Mrs Frank Prochaska Mrs Elvin Paetz and Mrs Robert King Next meeting set for Jan 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Christ
Lessie Althaus
W. W. Rieker
Frank Prochaska
Elvin Paetz
Robert King
Social Glances community notices of December meetings
Local groups schedule December events. Julia Elizabeth club meets at 2:30 p m December 19 at home. YWCA dramatics present Santa Claus Jr Substitute December 27 at 11:15 a m. Various organizations hold Christmas dinners, gift exchanges, and officer installations through December 19 23 and early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Julia Elizabeth Here
Dramatics
YWCA
Santa Claus Jr
Assembly Of God To Present Christmas Play
The First Assembly of God at Seventh and aid W. Seventh will present an annual Sunday school Christmas program and play at 7 30 p m Wednesday Dec 31 Mrs Lloyd Eflin will direct the children's part with sixty recitations by nursery beginner primary junior and intermediate classes The young people present a Christmas play When Christ was Born by Billyian Lessel Superintendent Charles Gasaway directs A Christmas treat will be given to all attending
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Oharch
Aid W
Lloyd Effin
Harald Wendt
Frank Yeager
Allen ‘Hahn
Lloyd Eflin
Intermediate Glass
J. L. Greiner
Christ
Billyian Lessel
Charles Gasaway
First Baptist
Jesus
James Colschen
Robert Hanson
Vicki Jo
Debbie Blackhart
Billy Hopkins
Ricky Koepping
Lori Ziegelshorn
Debbie Phelps
Denise Simpson
Pamela Buster
Brian Letherby
Douglas Unilandl
Michael Phelps
DeAnne ‘Wiee
Karen Bower
Lorri ‘ Fridley
Mark Fréese
Carol Sue Budyen
Jill Fisher
Linda Elliot
Mike Walker
Pamela McBride
Tommy Suman
Sally Jo Axel
Connie Ranberger
Janet Varwerk
Bethy Trecek
Mrs. Cullen
Calvary Baptist Sunday School
Sunday School
Calvary Baptist Church
Proggam
Crow
sMys. Sorenson
V. Jarrett
R. Hayes
A. Young
Church of Brethren
Church of the Brethren
Final Plans for Christmas Party Made by ALCW
The New Era ALCW met at Vera Peterson's frame Thursday evening with Mardelle Peterson assisting. Mrs. Tillberg headed the program and Pauline twin Sylvia tick Delores Strang and Ruby Bretrs presented The Social Missions. Plans were made for a Christmas party honoring the confirmation class new members and neighbors to be held Sunday Dec 18. Attendees should bring their own table service and donate food clothing and toys for a needy family. Supper is at 6 30. Hostesses served a holiday luncheon followed by a cookie and candy exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Era
ALCW
Vera Peterson
Mardelle Peterson
Till’ Berg
Pauline Twin
Sylvia
Tick
Delores ‘Strang
Yeedy
Christmas Dinner Held by Yoke Fellows at Sunset Inn
The Yoke Fellows class of First Baptist gathered for a Christmas dinner at Sunset Inn with 47 members. A brief business meeting was led by the president. The group planned a Christmas basket project and held a white elephant exchange after a program led by Louis Kecek and Rev ite Parker. The next meeting is scheduled for February with hosts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Sunset Inn
Louis Kecek
Ite Parker
Gordon Schoemaker
Kenneth Schrours
Grace Lutheran Ladies Meet at Mulberry Home
Chapter L of Grace Lutheran met Thursday morning at 1618 Mulberry avenue in the home of Mrs. Harold Chant. Rev and Mrs C R Gosull and daughter Mary attended as guests for the program and luncheon. The Jesson study on Christmas music was presented by Mrs Ona Pierson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L of Grace Lutheran Church
Harold Chant
Mulberry Avenue
C.R. Gosull
Ten of Friendly Neighbors Club Meet Thursday
Ten members attended the Friendly Neighbors Club meeting at Nevie Tooman and Ella McNeal home in December. Sophia Shetler provided entertainment, prizes awarded to Miriam Soseh and Barbara McNeal, and a Christmas gift exchange was held. Refreshments, tables decorated in Christmas theme, and three visiting children accompanied the group. The next meeting is January 26 at Betty Steahr’s Mulberry home with Delta Workman as hostess and a white elephant sale planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imet
Nevie Tooman
Ella McNeal
Hach
Sophia Shetler
Miriam Soseh
Barbara “McNeal
Betty Steahr
Mulberry
Delta Workman
Junior Hi Boys Sing at Pilot Club Meeting
The Pilot Club of Muscatine heard a program by the Junior-Hi Meisters Singers at Thursday noon in Hotel Muscatine. Members include Mike McFate Paul Baker Kenneth Smith Craig Miller Bill Sweitzer Glen Tillman David Mullen Dennis McCullough with Christine Sturfvelant and Debbie Sander as accompanists. Committees for the charter night party January 21 were announced. The next meeting is January 5 at the Hotel Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Junior- Hi Meister- Singers
Pilot Club of
Muscatine
Hotel Muscatine
Mike McFate
Paul Baker
Kenneth Smith
Craig Miller
Bill Sweitzer
Glen Tillman
David’ Mullen
Dennis McCullough
Christine Sturflevant
Debbie Sander
Holiday church programs fill Dec 18 schedule
Readings of Christmas programs fill churches across the area on Sunday December 18. First Baptist and Calvary Baptist Sunday schools present pageants with songs recitations and plays. Zion Lutheran and Church of the Brethren hold services and children attendances. Busy volunteers organize, sing, and share in festive activities.
Christmas Party At Lutheran Homes Celebrates Staff
Jermy and four members of Lutheran Homes staff gathered Wednesday evening for an annual Christmas party. The boys cottage social room was decorated with a Christmas tree and gifts. Miss Frieda Blobaum, Miss Florence Lane, Miss Rachel Miegut, Mrs. Laura Philippi, Miss Anna Stoahr, and Mrs. Mary Jorgensen led the committee. Carols, games, and seasonal entertainment followed a social hour with refreshments and gift distribution. Two staff members will depart: Miss Anna Amendt after nearly seven years as house-mother, and Theo dore Schott who will enter the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermy
Frieda Blobaum
Florence Lane
Rachel iViegut
Laura’ Philippi
Anna Stoahr
Mary Jorgensen
Anna Amendt
Theodore Schott
Armed Services
Multord Choir Plans Christmas Cantata Sunday
The Multord Evangelical Free church choir will present their annual Christmas cantata A Song Unending by John Peterson at pm Sunday December 18. Directed by Pastor Alvin Hirsch with Barbara Bartelt organist and Mrs Alvin Hirsch pianist. Narrator Ralph Freese with soloists Roberta Robins Jeanne Hirsch Merle Foster and Alvin Hirsch. Public invited. The church sits at Hershey and Main. Circle 1 of First Methodist Church met at Mrs C E Maddox with 12 members. Christmas devotions led by Mrs George Hazelett and guest speaker Mrs Jesse Christiansen missionary to Africa with slides on Nigeria. Refreshments by several ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Multuru
Ralph Freese
Roberta Robinson
Jeanne Hirsch
Merle Foster
Alvin Hirsch
Hershey and
Main
First Methodist Thurch
C. E. Maddox
George Hazelett
Jesse Christiansen
Africa
Nigeria
Opel Fry
A. J. Alte- Kruse
Harold Froehner
Theodore Drake
Raymond,Palmer
Maddox
Dees 16 1960 Officers Re Named By Past Noble Grands
Past Noble Grands held their annual Christmas party at the Elks with 12 members present. Officers were re-elected: Mrs. Erma Kisers president, Mrs. Faye Bist bp vice president, Miss Frances R. Kelley secretary, Mrs. Edna Sanders treasurer. Gifts, decorations, and a Christmas program followed the dinner and business meeting. A donation was made to TOOF. Event at Mrs Sylva Leonhard's home on Jan 3 with Miss Frances R. Kelley assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus Club
Mulford
Adaline Leach
Brack
Methodist Circle Five
Bighteed
Gil Dietz
Bob Cummings
Harvey Moore
Walter Ruigan
Jim Lang
Wallace Lockhard
Boynton
First United Presbyterian Church
E. W. Boynton
Burnside Ave
Glyde Beach
Don Morris
Bill Runyon
Keith, Askam
Dick, Smith
Jack Roberts
Muscatine
Dees
the Elks
Erma Ki| Sef
Faye’. Bist BP
Frances R. Kelley
Edna Sanders
TOOF
Dorothy Anthony
Erma Kisers
Nola Bauquess
Myrtle Bret
Pearl
Smith
Sylvia Leonhard
Geneva Junior Dance Planned at Geneva Golf Club
Invitations announce the Geneva Golf and Country Club junior Christmas dance set for Thursday December 23 from 9 to 12. Members may bring guests and reservations call AM 3 5980 or AM 32076. Chairmen are Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and other organizers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
William Moore
NH. Simander
Ko Fisher
H. 8. Smith
Gene Lister
Newcomers Club Members Visit County Home
Newcomers Club members visited Muscatine County Home on Thursday and brought gifts for residents. They served home made cookies and coffee and joined residents in singing Christmas carols. Attendees included Mrs Gerry Neilson, Mrs Jim Risser, Mrs Warren Fry, and Miss Pat Barloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Muscatine County
Gerry Neilson
Jim Risser
Warren Fry
Pat Barloon
Presbyterian Circle Hosts Christmas Dessert Luncheon
The First United Presbyterian church hosted a 1:30 Thursday dessert luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs Sywassink Mrs Unilandt and Mrs Hill. Jean Woolsey presented a program on the Christmas Psalms. Vocal trios Diane Hugill Carol Worst and Sally Taylor plus Barbara Shoemaker Mary Diercks Lynn Larson sang Christmas numbers with Janet Day at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle B
United Presbyterian
Sywassink
Unilandt
Hill
Jean Woolsey
Diane Hugill
Carol. Worst
Sally Taylor
Barbara Shoemaker
Mary Diercks
Lynn Larson
Janet Day
Christmas Luncheon of Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid
Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid held a Christmas luncheon for 42 members and guests at 1 15. Tables featured holiday decor with miniature china bells and nut cups as favors. A Christmas program followed with Rev Gesell sharing the Christmas story and gifts exchanged. No meeting December 21. next meeting December 28 at 1 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid
Gesell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Auxiliary
Latyrence Martin
Tierney
East Second St
Woman's Benefit Association
Cedar
Harold Laughlin
Mary Place
Shrine of Jerusalem
Women of the Moose
First Methodist Church
Robert Hahn
John Herwig
Fulton Ourster
Devere Newberry
Robert Veenstra
Stanley Lewis
Walter Weber
John Weber
JoAnn Weber
Anna Peterson
M. F. Parsons
Eva Miller
Hetzler Dairy
Isett
Clay
Assembly of God
Chapter
of Grace Lutheran
Whitey
Oregon Street
Ten of Friendly Neighbors Club
Pilot Club
Farther Lights Missionary Group
Che Faither Lights Missionary Fellowship
Circle D
Oehurst- Unitedt Presbyterien Church
Otis. Joiner
Fred
Far
Mae van Zandt
Ed Schroedek
Willard “Huggins
Zion Lutheran Missionary Society
Henry C. Halermann
Mary Beese
Bethlehem
Shirley Smith
Frieda ‘Blobaum
Mrs. Leach
Lutheran Homes
Multord Choir
Methodist Circle
Maddox Home
Geneva
Che Gime
Cedar Paul Kempf
T Carlson
F.T.D
East Third St
Presbyterian Circle
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Marshall Pirate Oil
Tripods
Polaroid
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