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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1963

Page

7

Pilot Club Honors Muscatine High School Music Students

Fourteen Muscatine High school music students were honored by Pilot Club of Muscatine at a luncheon. MHS director Charles Krecb introduced vocal and instrumental students who won honors at six area centers and the all state festival in Des Moines during Thanksgiving. The group traveled to Des Moines, rehearsed, and performed at KRNT Theatre, a sellout concert.

Muscatine Pilot Club of Hotel Muscatine Charles Krecb MHS Des Moines Kathy Bender Joyce Courtois Allen Collins Mike Lange Barbara Olson Uute Jeanne Leslie Jane Breckenfelder Susan Douglas Sharon Roberts Celeste Sturdevant Tom Abit Rick Stoddard Chuck Suttles Pete Petersen KRNT

First Baptist Christmas Play Sunday at 6:30 PM

The First Baptist church Sunday school presents a Christmas program Sunday evening at 6:30 featuring The Real Christmas mime and a one act fantasy How the Great Guest Came. Participants include Dale Hofer, Mrs. Charles McBride, James Wallis, and many named youth and children from nursery to junior high. Organist Carol Lea Bunn also listed.

First Baptist Church Dale Hofer Charles McBride James Wallis Lionel Adams Edwin Markham Chuck Rensink Paul Cottrell, Jr Beth Larson Marvin Tooman Joyce Fowler Kathy Schlutz Linda Hudnall Suzanne Parker Patty Hopkins Patty Greer Lori Ziegenhorn Kathy Buster Vicki Jameson Katie Kent Paul Tillie Roy Tillie Dennis Opel Connie Rohde Connie Ranberger Joe Hollingsworth Susan Roberson Larry Fowler Pamela McBride Dianne Suttles Diana Faulkner Jon Jarrett Tommy Hurlbut Rochelle Dunker Deora Holter Dee Anna Ridenour Gary Axel Karen Bower Douglas Umlandt Cindy Collins Mike Cochran Leslie Ridenour Lorrie Fridley Tommy Schmidt Tracey Olson Gary Duncan Allyn Smith David Cottrell Devin Cook Billy Pelegon Mike Winegard Pat Cola Lee Ziezenhorn Danny Colschen Peggy Cracraft Barbara Neal Linda Rohde Linda Ash Percy Fridley Susie Bunn Carol Lea Bunn

Esther Groups Meet for Christmas Party at Lincoln Baptist Church

Esther Group of Lincoln Baptist met at the Lincoln Boulevard church Thursday evening for the annual Christmas party. Devotions cited Romans 10 and a reading of "We Four Kings." Treasurer's report approved. Programs featured solos by Nancy and Paggy Hindbaugh, with film shown, and members served by volunteers. Secret pals revealed with gifts.

Esther Missionary Fellowship Lincoln Blvd Baptist Church Gladys Luty Nancy Hindbaugh Paggy Hindbaugh Kathleen Knapp Mrs. Lute Shepherds Field Lune Bor Rose Morrissey Gladys Lulz Marlene Wilson Mildred Hellmich Marian Barnes

First Christian Church Women Hear Singers

The Christian women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church met Thursday evening. Elaine Barrett led a program by West Junior High boys and girls, the Harmoneers and Harmanettos who sang Christmas numbers. Phyllis Kemal led devotions. Mrs Worden announced World Days of Prayer on February dd at 10:30 am at First Methodist. Katherine Fears, state United Church Women vice president, will speak after lunch.

Christian Women’s Fellowship First Cristian Church Elaine Barrett West Junior High Harmoneers Harmanettos Phyllis Kemal Worden First Methodist Church Katherine Fears State United Church Women

No Fun Night At YW Tonight Event

Thorn will be no fun night at the YWCA tonight. A school dance follows the Muscatine Community College and Grand View of Des Moines game.

Thorn YWCA Muscatine Community College Grandview of Des Moines

Christmas Meeting Of Rachel Circle At First Methodist

Rachel Circle of the First Methodist church met in the church parlor for their Christmas meeting. Mrs. Richard Parish conducted the business meeting and reported twenty five calls. An offering for a riverside bidwell charity was taken. Devotions and program were led by Mrs. Hai seman and Mrs. Charles He. Participants included Mrs. Alfred Ritenhouse music Mrs. Henry Harmmenn William Roudyrush Mrs. J. Highbarger and others. Next meeting set for Jan 16 with Mrs. Richard Parish 1110 Sycamore. Refreshments by several hostesses.

Rachel Cirele First Methodist Church Richard Parish Riversic Bidwell Haiseman Charles He Alfred Ritenhouse Henry’ Harmmenn William Roudyrush J. Highbarger Llonhouse Errc Havelf Vatal Sycamore C. BE. Worst Glen Barnard Roy Ridge Minnie Romann Harevy Kahn

Miriam Circle Hosts Meeting At First Baptist Church

The Miriam Circle of the First Baptist Church met at 213 W. 41 with eight attendees. Arthur Nicholson led prayer and a Christ story recitation from Luke while Mrs William Millman led a study. Arthur Nicholson read a paper. Beth Bollinger sang O Holy with her mother accompanying. A brief business session was held presided by Mrs Harold Bollinger.

William’ “Millman Arthur Nicholson Beth: Bollinger Harold Bollinger

YWCA Holiday Closure Notice

YWCA will be closed from noon Tuesday December 24 to 9am Thursday January 2 for the holiday period. The facility will reopen with normal hours on January 2 as offices resume operations.

YWCA

Friendly Neighbors and Church Christmas Programs

Barbara McNeal hosts Friendly Neighbors as year drawings name Marjorie Allen Sophie Shetler for prizes. First Assembly of God Christmas program Dec 22 features nursery and beginner classes, the Light of Men candle service, and a junior story. Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid holds a Christmas party with gift exchange and slides of British Guiana. Next Grace meeting Jan ?. poulack and big meeting planned with Nola Fulmer as chair.

Grave Kopl Marjorie Allen Sophie Shetler Assembly of God Will Give First Assembly of God Reeilavous Wanda Wendt Dorothy Hillman Mattie B. Shannon Iris Kahn Maredla Rudolph Edna Goodrick Se Nine

Missionary Slide Program At Bethany Church Meeting

The Nora F Taylor Missionary Society of Bethal Church held its December meeting with Gil Dietz presenting a slide series titled Windows of Faith. Mrs Albert B Musser led the Bible lesson Truth and Love. Special guest Mrs Carlton Hine from Trinidad Island attended, and a social hour followed with a musical centerpiece.

Nora F. Taylor Missionary Society Bethal Gil Dietz Albert B. Musser Carlton Hine Trinidad

Miriam Circle Hosts Devo at Hocke Home

The Miriam Circle of the Methodist church met Thursday at Mrs. Lyle Hocke’s home with Hazel Barker delivering devotions. Guest speaker Geraldine Jones, an American Field Service Exchange Student from England, spoke on England’s religions, churches, and schools. Refreshments were served by Joyce Swanson, Eula Downer, Florence Kahn, and Darlene Beatty. next meeting to be at Miss Florence Mahn’s hotel.

Miriam Circle First Methodist Church Lyle Hocke Devolions Hazel Barker Geraldine Jones England Joyce Swanson Eula Downer Florence Kahn Darlene Beatty Florence Mahn

Windows of Faith program for Y Wives in Muscatine

The Y Wives held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at the WCA. Gil Dierz presented the Windows of Faith program with slides of Muscatine church windows and their history. Christmas carols were sung and a Christmas exchange for the children. There were 11 members present. Refreshments were served by Mrs. James Burke and Mrs. Ron Davis. An executive meeting is planned for January 10.

Ywives WCA Gil Dierz Muscatine James Burke Ron Davis

Rebekah card party canceled by weather

The Rebekah-adduction pot luck card party scheduled for Saturday night December 21 is cancelled due to weather. The next card party will be Saturday January 4. The Catholic Daughters Christmas party is Sunday December 22 at 3 p m at Hayes Catholic High with committee members named. A Christmas program practice is set for Saturday afternoon at 1 20 p m at Park Avenue church and Sweet and Methodist church followed by a general practice at First Baptist church at 1 30 p m.

Hi-Tri YWCA Judy Hall Linda Lemkau Jo Kaeding Janie Pearlman Terri Berlin Kathy Snider Janice Marga Journal Phota Hayes Catholic High Josephine Gadle Ruth Dwyer Mazelle Raven Joan Harris Maryanne Hines Mary Ann Duggan Park Avenue Church Sweet and Methodist Church First Baptist Church

Mary Circle Meets at the Sweitzer Home

Mary Circle of the First Methodist Church met at Mrs. Paul Sweitzer's home 1266 Park Drive at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Nineteen members and one guest attended. After prayer and devotions on Christmas, a program titled If We Had Been in Bethlehem was presented. Members assisted included Mrs. Milton Eichnelberger, Mrs. Paul Sweitzer, Mrs. E. R. Tipton, and Mrs. Richard Andersen, with Mrs. Marie Halbert accompanying. Christmas carols were sung and a dessert luncheon was served by a social committee: Mrs. Edith Schmalz, Mrs. Leon Kroeger, Mrs. Faye Greiner, and Mrs. E. A. Klein.

Circle A United Presbyterian Women First United Presbyterian Church John Rigier Mulberry Don Morris Gene Rosenthal Fred Klein Leslie Simpson Rosenthal Rigley D. G. Buckles Karl Gleaves Beth Lary Gon Santa Claus Linda Gleaves Ben Williamson Carol Havemin Geraldine Jones England Leo Jeambey Mary Cvels First Methodist Church Paul Sweitzer Park Drive Guesi Lyle Krueger Matie Halbert Jom Pouer Bethlehem Milton Eichnelberger E. R. Tipton Richard Andersen Marie Halbert Edith Schmalz Leon Kroeger Faye Greiner E. A. Klein

Evans Couple to Mark 25th Anniversary at Durant

Charles Evans and Ruth Seaman celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at the American Legion hall in Durant from five p.m. Friday, December 27. The Evanses, of Walcott, are parents to three sons, Dennis, Dany, and David.

Charles Evans Walcott American Legion Hall Durant Ruth Seaman Dennis Dany David

Mrs Duffield Hosts Circle B Circle at First Presbyterian

Mrs James Dutfield hosted the Circle B Circle dessert at her home with 18 members present. Officers and members led by Mrs W W Hines and Mrs E Boynton III included readings and songs, a poem on Christmas, devotional remarks, and a performance by Centrali Junior High mixed doubles quartet directed by Miss Frances Pundt. The program featured a story about Mary's journey and a reminder to save used postage stamps.

Circle. S First United Presbyterian Church James Dutfield Paul Sehnext W. WW. Hines E.¥. Boynton III Lea Jeambey Lee McKee James Duffield Ron Ross Mark Bailey Gary Pippett Mike Pagel Mabel Riggs Mary Nagzaroth Bethlehem

Deborah Circle Meets at the Stanley Home

The December meeting of the Deborah circle of the First Methodist church gathered 16 members at Mrs. David Stanley’s home. Devotions were by Mrs. Richard Barry. The Christmas story was presented by the primary choir directed by Mrs. Richard Andersen. Changes to meetings require executive council clearance. A committee chaired by Mrs. Kerneth Hetzler, Mrs. Ed Hallinan, Mrs. William Mull Jr., and Mrs. David Stanley formed to oversee arrangements.

Deborah First Methodist Church Davidtanley Richard Barry Richard Andersen Executive Council Kerneth Hetzler Ed Hallinan William Mull, Jr David Stanley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pilot Club Muscatine High School First Baptist Rigler Home Tourna Esther Lincoln Baptist Faith United Church Women Women's Fellowship of the Faith United Church of Christ Edith Stocker Elvin Paetz Jack Haloupek Dieta Chris Alea Elmer Bloom, Jr First Christian Church Cathlic Daughters of America Rachel Circle S&h Iowa Ave Barbara McNeal Friendly Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Grace Lutheran Church British “Guiana Meyer Lorraine Ives Frieda Chant Grace Clay Goldie Waltman Jam Poulack Nola Fulmer Ilehea Engirman Mrs. Hocke Miriam Cardigans East Second St Mary Circle Sweitzer Home Fairport Church Fairport Robert Woodhouse Evan Conara American Gem Society Muscatine's Diamonds Tierney Mrs. Duffield Deborah Circle Stanley Home Shulton Helens Rubenstein Wrisley Schick Remington Cire du Barry Dadger Old Spice Kings Yardley Mennon's Max Factor Revlon Amity Billiards Batchelor Towls Len Yardley, Revlon KODAK Stanley Stainless Steel Mercury Pangburn
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