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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1960

Page

3

Gold Star Mothers Meet at Laughlin Home for Dinner

The American Gold Star Mothers gathered at Harold Laughlin's home for a noon meal. Louise Shiele hosted a Christmas themed table and gifts were exchanged. Two plants were sent to ill members and transportation was provided for some. The next meeting is set for January 16 at Mary Faith Hart's home with Alvina Blanchard as co-hostess.

Laughlin Home Isiner Harold Laughlin Louise Shiele Mary Faith Hart Alvina Blanchard

Lady Eagles Meet Monday in Christmas Auxiliary Event

The Lady Eagles gathered Monday with Hazel Dusenberry presiding and Joyce McKillip elected to the auxiliary. A Christmas exchange and luncheon followed, with Lucille Darnell and Dorothy Beeding serving ice cream and cake. Fannie Liebbe proposed a $10 March of Dimes donation funded by a recent supper. A New Year Eve dance committee was formed including Vinnie Pasdach Kathryn Knouse Irene Slender and Fannie Liebbe. The next meeting moved to January 3 due to New Year’s Day. Connie Wilson won the attendance award.

Lady Eagles Hazel Dusenberry Joyce McKillip Lucille Darnell Dorothy Fannie Liebbe Vinnie Pasdach Kathryn Knouse Irene Slender Connie Wilson

Marigold lore and Santa letters spark holiday caution

Take A Break notes how Marigolds traveled from Mexico to Europe and became Marys Gold. It warns of crude Santa letters from pranksters, explaining how fake child pleas embarrass families and harm the Christmas spirit, urging care to protect the youngsters’ joy.

Cortez Mexico Europe Mary

Martz and Britt Couples Tie the Knot in Ionia Iowa

Mary Ann Martz and Richard L. Britt wed at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday with 175 guests. The ceremony featured organist Hugo Paelz and soloist Gary Ackerson. Attendants included Lorraine Mariz and bridesmaids in pink and blue gowns. The couple will reside in Wilton after January 3, with Mary Ann a Muscatine High graduate and Richard a Charles City High graduate. Out-of-town guests came from multiple Iowa cities and towns. Td announced tonight the Pythian Sisters meeting has been canceled.

Mary Ann Marts Richard L. Britt Zion Lutheran Church John Martz Sylvester Britt Ionia Iowa Hugo Paelz Gary Ackerson Robert Lorraine Mariz Mary Chalupa Ann Boulton Karen Martz Wilton Marty Gadient Davenport Denny McKenzie Charles City Melvin Britt Marshalltown Welden Martz Iona Kemper Pat Sadel Karen Berry Peggy Rock Falls Washington Britt Muscatine High Paetz Super Vahi Batery My Britt Charles City, High Stanley Engineering Co Tonia Iowa’ City Columbus Junction LeClaire Rock Island Durant Toray Pythian Sisters

Potluck Dinner and Events for Rose Croix Assembly

Rose Croix No 6 White Shrine of Jerusalem held a 4 pm business meeting followed by a 6:30 pm potluck turkey dinner. Miss Dorothy Hahn sang carols and Santa attended with a gift exchange. A ceremonial initiated 26 members. Next meeting set for Jan 16 at 8 pm. Mrs Nelson and Mrs Schmarje to host Dec 21 reception honoring Mary Beveridge newly installed Grand Faith. Miss Sharon Garvik among 24 semi finalists for Bomb Beauty at Town State University Ames. Haley Hoppers Motorcycle Club hosted Christmas party with turkey dinner and films.

Rose’ Croix No. 6 White Shrine of Frank Nelson Clarence Schmarje Iwill Schmarje Mulberry Mary ‘Beveridge Order of Rainbow For Iowa ANL Rainbow Assembly Rainbow Board Sharon Garvik A.C. Garvik Parkington Drive Bomb Beauty Town State University Ames Motorcycle Club Haley Hoppers Motorcycle Club Inn .Mae’s

Miss Stineman and Mr Etter to Exchange Vows

Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Dona Stineman of Route 5 Wapello to Warren Etter son of Mr and Mrs Harry Etter 1610 Ohio. The wedding will take place during the holidays.

Dona Stineman Bert. Stineman Route 5 Wapello Warren ,Etter Harry Etter Ohio

Hayes High Choral Program Tonight at Hayes Catholic High

Hayes Catholic High presents a four part choral program led by Jean Ann Emerson and featuring Maria by the girls glee club. The mixed chorus performs Da Re Mi and Ring Those Christmas Bells along with This Old Man and other selections. A tableau with Kathy Conway as the Blessed Virgin and Judy Kelly as soloist concludes the evening.

Hayes Catholic High Jean Ann Emerson Maria Girls Glee Club Madam Jeanette Kathy Conway Judy Kelly

Smith Schoemaker Engagement Noted in Society Page

Mr and Mrs Howard F Smith of 1919 Mulberry announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra to Roger C Schoemaker son of Mr and Mrs Gordon C Schoemaker of 215 Fletcher Sandra attends Stephens College and Roger a graduate student at Sul The item also lists Christmas carols and performers for an upcoming concert event.

Howard F. Smith Mulberry Sandra Roger C. Schoemaker Gordon C. Schoemaker Fletcher Miss Smith Stephens College Mr. Schoemaker Sul

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