The William Keller family in Muscatine church tale
Helen Weiershauser profiles Rev William Keller and his wife Vivian, longtime missionaries to the Philippines with the United Christian Mission Society. They raised five children in Canton and Muscatine, with active roles in church leadership, youth groups, and civic organizations.
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Helen Weiershauser
Philippine Islands
First Christian Church
W. Acre de
William Keller
Philippines
United Christian Mission Society
Rev. Keller
Bath
Keller
Canton
Ohio
Maureen
West Junior High
Kellers
Lorine
McKinley
Valaine
Muscatine High School
Julene
al McKinley
Knaig
Muscatine
YMCA
Rotary Club
Baguio City
United Church of Christ
Helen Jordan circle holds Christmas exchange at Cottingham home
The Helen Jordan circle of King's Daughters met at Mrs. Ray Cottingham’s home Thursday evening. After a business meeting the group and guest Mrs. John Rigler exchanged gifts. The next gathering is scheduled for January 22 at Mrs. L. D. Hoffmaster’s home.
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Helen Jordan
Cottingham
King’s Daughters
Ray Cottingham
John Rigler
L. D. Hoffmaster
Peterson York engagement announced in Muscatine
Announcement of the engagement of Connie Sue Peterson and Lanny Allen York details birthplaces and parents, with Peterson as a Muscatine High graduate employed at Thatcher Plastic Packaging and York a Muscatine High and Community College graduate now attending the University of Iowa. The couple plan a May 30 wedding at Mulford Evangelical Free Church.
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Connie Sue Peterson
Virginia Peterson
Hershey
Harold Peterson
Lanny Allen York
Clair York
Woodlawn
Mulford Evangelical Free Church
Skubal and White to wed at St Elizabeth Church
Miss Sara Jane Skubal daughter of Mr and Mrs James Skubal Cotter and Richard Lyle White son of Mr and Mrs Robert White Harper plan a Dec 27 wedding at 3 p m at St Elizabeth Catholic church Harper. A reception will follow and invitations are being sent with all friends invited.
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Sara Skubal
Richard White
Columbus Junction
Sara Jane Skubal
James Skubal
Cotter
Richard Lyle White
Robert White
Harper
Skubal
Columbus Community School
Minneapolis
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
Eta Mu group hosts Christmas potluck and gift exchange
The Eta Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its annual Christmas potluck Thursday at JoAnn VanRoekel's home with 18 members present. A short business meeting followed dinner, then a secret sister gift exchange of mostly handmade items. Christmas readings were presented by Sandy Nietzel, Margaret Wright and Nancy Reifert. The next meeting will be January 8 at Dee Ware's home.
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Eta Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
JoAnn VanRoekel
Sandy Nietzel
Margaret Wright
Nancy Reifert
Dee Ware
First Baptist church plans Christmas programs
The First Baptist church outlines a Christmas program on Sunday at 7 pm titled Gods Best Gift. It features the Sunday school choir led by Mrs. Leroy Thomas performing seasonal songs, a junior department play The Gift, and a congregation singalong ending with benediction by Rev. Frank Gillett.
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First Baptist Church
The
Gabriel Rivera
David Hurlbut
Leroy Thomas
Lori Umlandt
Cindy Orr
Bert Meyer
Brian Askam
Taromhy Wykert
Lari Robertson
Susan McBride
Rochelle Dunker
Derf Winn
Mindy Vetter
Melvin Weikert
Lisa Ziegenhorn
Lori Ziegenhorn
Rick Koepping
Diana Buttgen
Wendy Hopkins
Troy Williams
Jimmy Vargas
Tim Herschberger
Steven Blaesing
David Honts
Jesus
Frank Gillett
Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents elect officers
Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary held their annual Christmas party on Thursday evening with a dinner at George's Steak House. A business meeting and gift exchange followed at Mrs. A. J. Phillips home. Officers elected: Erma Nesmith president Ruth Dye vice president Hortense Rowe secretary treasurer Velma Phillips cards and powers. A Christmas card was signed for Nellie Figg at Muscatine General Hospital.
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American Legion Auxiliary
George’s Steak House
A. J. Phillips
Pine
Erma Nesmith
Ruth Dye
Hortense Rowe
Velma Phillips
Nellie Figg
Muscatine General Hospital
Renee Olson
Calvin Rowe
Mulberry
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Ruby Tompkins
Lydia Weeks
Edna Sanders
Jessie Davis
Lorena Cockeril
Aquinian Club Christmas Dinner Held at Hotel Muscatine
The Aquinian club members and guests held their annual Christmas dinner party Wednesday at the Hotel Muscatine. The Christmas Story and singing of carols were led by Mrs. Nell Fifer. Court whist prizes went to Mrs. Lars Jones, Miss Agatha Detthot, and Mrs. Ivan Klein. The January meeting will be at Agatha Detthot's home.
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Aquinian Club
Hotel
Muscatine
Nell Fifer
Lars Jones
Agatha Detthot
Ivan Klein
Church of God Collecting Items for Christmas
The Church of God at 222 Breck er is collecting good used clothing canned goods and toys for needy families at Christmas. Items may be left at the church or arranged by calling Mrs J T Moore at 263 2716.
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Church of God
Brecker
J. T. Moore
Make candles in different shapes for Christmas
Homemakers Forum from Iowa State University Extension Service in Muscatine County offers candlemaking tips for holiday decorating and gifting. Learn shapes from paper cups and muffin tins to gourds and frozen containers plus color tricks for colored flames.
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Muscatine, In
Iowa State University Extension Service
Muscatine County
Atheneum Club Christmas Dinner at Edwynne Korst Home
The Atheneum club held its Christmas dinner Thursday evening at the home of Edwynne Korst with 23 members present. Hostesses were June Hahn, Betty Green, Mae Poole, Betty Wilcox, and Mary Leu. June Hahn, president, introduced Jean Proffitt as a new member. Members voted to memorialize Nola Stirlen and Genevieve Sweeney. The next meeting will be at Ethel Lopez’s home on January 1 with Mrs. J. Henry Teele as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atheneum Club
Edwynne Korst
June Hahn
Betty Green
Mae Poole
Betty Wilcox
Mary Leu
Jean Proffitt
Nola Stirlen
Genevieve Sweeney
Ethel Lopez
J. Henry Teele
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Vivian Keller
Rotary Anns
Wives of Rolarians
Foreign Women's Club
Connie Peterson
Lanny York
Robin Luiken
Donna Schmid
Douglas Millett
Billy Harden
Julie Dunker
Sunda
Delivery City
Your Family Christmas Store
Frances Dennis
R.R
Arlene Vargas
8Th St
W. Fletcher
Maiden Lane
George Thayer
Clara
Clara-Jay
Shoppe
Secchd Street
Legion Auxiliary
Eula
Crossley
PNG Club
Fern Jones
Pauline Wolf
Jean Shumate
Bertha Pantel
Nora Mills
Mason City
Ark of Pendantry
Black Star Sapphire Oy
Ered Peart
Hetzler
All Star Dairy
Tsett
Senay
Minton
East Second Street
Tere
Dial
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