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Mr and Mrs Gaines Self are new to Muscatine moving from Sterling Illinois to 413 West Fourth Street. Self works as a machinist at Carvers and enjoys truck driving and travel with fishing as his favorite sport. Verna Self, from Osceola Iowa, likes handcrafts drawing and sewing while awaiting a baby due in June.
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Naida Christian Womens
Gaines Self
Muscatine
Sterling
4Th St
Iowa
Lois McDaniel and Lloyd Strause Wedding Report
Announcement of the marriage of Lois Rajean McDaniel of Muscatine to Lloyd H. Strause Sr. of Fruitland. The ceremony was at 10 am on December 12 at First Christian Church, officiated by Rev William Keller with Velma Hill as organist. The couple will reside in Fruitland.
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Lois Rajean McDaniel
Muscatine
Lloyd H. Strause
Fruitland
First Christian Church
William Keller
Velma Hill
Basil Skidmore, Sr
First Baptist church to stage Heart of Christmas program
The First Baptist church Sunday school presents an old fashioned Christmas program with modern touches at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Children from nursery to junior departments participate in multiple skits including An Old Fashioned Wish and The Heart of Christmas with a candlelight processional. Organist Mrs. Alice Bergevin and Rev. Dave Bergevin lead music. Rev. Frank Gillett gives the invocation. The public is invited.
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First Baptist Church Sunday
Jesus
Alice Bergevin
Dave Bergevin
Frank Gillett
Astrological Forecast For Sunday December 17
Capricorn stands out with a mix of conservatism and unorthodoxy. The forecast mentions notable Capricorns and advises caution in money matters for Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces. Emphasizes emotional caution, careful finance, relationships, and clear communication. Birthdays highlight natural leadership and eventual clarity in 1973.
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Steve Allen
Ava Gardner
Henry Miller
Richard Nixon
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Libra
Leo
VIRGO
Scorpio
Aquarius
Grace Lutheran Group R Meeting at Jane Gear Home
Group R of Grace Lutheran Church met Thursday at Jane Gear's home. Ardyth Laursen led Amos study and devotions. seven members attended. LCW president Virgetta Johnson attended as a guest. Reports, Jan 15 work day plans, and cookie donations for a Christmas smorgasbord were discussed. The group plans a card shower, visit to shut-ins, and continues an ongoing stuffed-animal project for hospitalized preschool children.
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Grace Lutheran Church
Thussday
Jane Gear
Amos
Ardyth Laursen
Hospital volunteers listed for coming week at Muscatine General
Muscatine General Hospital Auxiliary names volunteer workers by day for the coming week. Sunday features Mrs. Clarence Fulton and Miss Hattie Neff. Monday lists several volunteers. Tuesday includes H C Palmer and Elmer Quandt. Wednesday lists Wallace Nyweide and others. Thursday presents Lars en and Ziegenhorn. Friday lists Um landt and Welk. Saturday includes J T Hoek sema and Marilyn Hayes among others.
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Muscatine General Hospital
Clarence Fulton
Hattie Neff
John Garbutt
Charles Gardner
Roy Miller
D. Herzberg
Esther Naber
Tom Hahn
Harlan Schram
William Sturms
H. C. Palmer
Elmer Quandt
Darwin Ossian
Gene Wadd
Bridal Shower Honors Pam McKee Ahead of Dec 23 Wedding
A bridal shower was held Wednesday to honor Pam McKee. Hostesses were Mrs. Jim McKee and Mrs. Lonnie Rankins. The couple will wed December 23 at the home of Pam’s parents, Clifford and the late Mrs. McKee, 895 Newell Ave. Games, aqua and pink decorations featured. The Women of the Moose meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Moose home, with a date change for Christmas lunch.
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Pam McKee
Jim McKee
Lonnie Rankins
Clifford McKee
Newell Ave
Women of the Moose
Moose
Dad Arrested Strands Boy At Football Game
A 14 year old writes Dear Abby about his father who drank, took pills, and disappeared after a football game. Police arrested him for being drunk. he was fined $25 and the case dropped. The boy, stranded in another city, sought help and justice. The letter raises concerns about police conduct and family responsibility.
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Dad
Abby
YWCA Week Plans Free Babysitting And Gymnastics
The YWCA outlines a week of activities including free babysitting, open gymnastics, and a semidor mal dance. The schedule features play school sessions at 9 am and 1 pm on Monday, with daily story hour, crafts, and beginner swim classes through the week for girls from eight through sixth grade.
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YWCA
YW plans trip for kids to Holiday on Ice show
The YWCA coordinates a trip for boys and girls aged eight to 12 to the Holiday on Ice show at the Rock Island Armory on December 30. Departure is from the YWCA by bus at 1 p.m. and return around 5 p.m. The cost is 3.80 dollars per child, covering entrance, insurance, and transportation, with optional spending money. Parents must sign permission slips and pay by Wednesday, December 20.
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The
YWCA
Rock Island Armory
Moose Lodge Plans Christmas Party for Children
Final plans for the annual children's Christmas party were set at the Moose lodge meeting with Governor Clifford Pantel presiding. The event includes entertainment by Capt. Ernie and Ronald McDonald, Santa Claus treats, and an enrollment at 4 pm Saturday followed by a 6 pm dinner for candidates, their wives, and sponsors. Past governor Walter Lewis received a citation for the endowment program and a golden ball presentation. Door prizes went to Norman Bunn and Walter Lewis.
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Moose Lodge
Clifford Pantel
Moose Home
Capt
Ernie
Ronald McDonald
Santa Claus
Walter Lewis
Norman Bunn
Unity Club Christmas Party At Crabapple Community
Unity Club members met Thursday at the Crabapple Community building for a Christmas party. A gift exchange was held and secret pals revealed. New names were drawn for the coming year. Hostesses were Alice Wulf Dorothea Brus and Pauline Irwin. Five hundred was played with prizes awarded to Agnes Bockwoldt Louise Schmelser Wilma Fick Gladys Wells Mary Stecher Rosabel Burke Margaret Bermel Bernice Dusenberry Maude Baker Ella Holst Gertrude Bermel Mae Winscott. The next meeting will be Jan 11 with Ruby Franzen and Lura Cole as hostesses.
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Unity Club
Crabapple
Alice Wulf
Dorothea Brus
Pauline Irwin
Agnes Bockwoldt
Louise Schmelser
Wilma Fick
Gladys Wells
Mary Stecher
Rosabel Burke
Margaret Bermel
Bernice Dusenberry
Maude Baker
Ella Holst
Gertrude Berm
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Lois McDaniel
Lloyd Strause
Welcome Wagon
Stanley Building
Linda Wilson
iJournal
Nalda Christian
Mrs. Gaines
First Baptist Church
Gear
Virgetta Johnson
LCW
State Board
Joseph Armstrong
Jennifer van Nice
J. JT. Hoeksema
Marilyn Hayes
Kenneth Bright
Lavone Slaley
Maude Saton
Abigail van Buren
Chicas Tribune
N.Y. News
Connecticut
Legal Aid Society
Deon Aobby
Pangburn
Nietzel’s Pharmacy
Mulberry Ave
Lo Tri
Amicac
Hi-Tri
Hi Tri
Agus
Use Journal
Coats
Rosa
E. Second St
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