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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1960

Page

7

Christmas Vacation at Nichols Friday

Nichols high and grade school dismiss at 1 30 p m Friday Dec 23 for Christmas vacation and resume Jan 2 Each grade and the high school will have their own Christmas party and gift exchange from 12 30 to 1 30 p m on Friday Dec 2 Officers of the Christian Church were named at a congregational meeting Sunday at the church Elders term ending 2061 Clarence Hillyer Clarence Metcalf Chairman Earl Troutman Deacons term ending 1961 Lester Hillyer and Keith Abbott Chairman Lester Hillyer Deaconesses term ending 1983 Alice Hillyer Doris Chawn Anna Rosenfield Bernice Longstreth Chairman Alberta Kelly Junior deacons term ending 1962 David Hillyer Steve Borgstadt Richard Hillyer Harry Christafferson Chairman Steve Borgstadt Trustees term ending 1963 Arthur Grim Lester Hillyer and Robert Chown Chairman Arthur Grim

Nichols Nichols High The Christian Church Clarance Hillyer Clarence Metcalf Earl Troutman Lester Hillyer Keith Abbott Alice Hillyer Doris Chawn Anna Rosenfield Bernice’ Longstreth Alberta Kelly David Hillyer Steve, Borgstadt Richard Hillyer Harry Christafférson Steve Borstadt Arthur Grim Robert Chown

Catholic Daughters Charity Ball Planned at Elks Lodge

Catholic Daughters announce the annual charity ball to be held at the Elks Lodge on Tuesday December 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event will feature the Dukes of Dancing, a snack table prepared by committee members, and door prizes donated by local merchants. Chairman is Mrs Claire Smith with co-chairs Mrs John McAveary Mrs Leonard Donohue Mgr Donald Nicoll and Mrs John Cannon.

The Elks Lodge Claire Smith John McAveary Leonard Donohue Mgr Donald Nicoll John Cannon Esther Klepper Carl Hines Gene Fuller Jesse Davis Clare Patterson Richard Dugcan Kenneth Phelps Ronald Kaas Richard Sujecki Floyd Gatrell Dan Ales Robert Jehring Frank Chandler Denise Ales

Reorganized LDS Christmas Program Planned

A Christmas Eve service is planned at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 908 E Ninth Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday program at 9:40 a.m. will feature Deacon Ronald Symmons, Tolene Hesford, Mrs Barbara Pace, and the Courtois sisters among others. Nursery to junior departments perform songs, poems, and piano pieces with several teachers listed. Pastor Hurschell Symmonds will give the closing prayer. Christmas treats follow the service.

Church of Jess Christ of Latter Day Saints Ronald Symmons Tolene Hesford Barbara Pace Joyce Kathy Courtois Wanda Symmonds Marilyn Farrar Anita Zahniser Beatrice Symmonds Phyllis ‘Shields Douglas Symmonds Hurschell Symmonds

Deeds Recorded in Muscatine Transfers 2 Properties

Deeds recorded show Phillip H and Ellen Steinbaugh deed to Clarence C and Orva Whisley for lat 22 West Hill addition Muscatine. R M and Katherine Meyer transfer to William L Valett on July 7 in a subdivision of part of block 51 Park Place addition Muscatine.

Phillip H Ellen Steinbaugh Clarence C Orva Whisley West Hill Muscatine R. M Katherine Meyer William L. Valett Park Place

Pleasant Prairie Blue Grass Christmas Programs Bring Sacred Music

Pleasant Prairie and Blue Grass Presbyterians will present Christmas programs featuring candle lighting by elders, a call to worship, several hymns, and a baptism reception. The junior and senior choirs will perform, with readings on the Prophecy Annunciation Magnificat Nativity and the Visit of the Shepherds and Wisemen, ending with the Lighting of the Candle of Love.

Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Blue Grass Presbyterian

Christmas Party Held by Aquimian Club

Members of the Aquinian club held their Christmas party Wednesday evening at the Hole Muscatine. A turkey dinner was served and Christmas carols were sung by the group. Games awarded prizes to Mrs. Irene Roby, Mrs. Shirley Goppel, and Mrs. Terese Morgan. Committee chairs were Miss Mary Flannery, Mrs. Mildred Fogarty, and Mrs. Nell Fifer. Next meeting January 18 with Mrs. Helen Kelly as hostess.

Aquinian Club Hole! Muscatine Irene Roby Shirley Gppelt Terese Morgan Mary Flannery Mildred Fogarty Nell Fifer Helen Kelly George Gant Cedarville New Jersey Vernon Wiederrecht LaVal Hylbal James Wiederrecht W. F. McNeil Burns-McNeil Fort Riley Kan James LaPella Emporia Caroline McNeil Keokuk Kay Eric McWilliams France Germany Norway Henry Meyerholz 4 Seed Corn Company Epicurean Ainsworth

Buffet Supper by Ayela Class at First Baptist Church

The Ayela Class hosted a Tuesday buffet at Mrs. Harry Suman’s home with the hostess providing the main dish and members sharing favorite recipes. Devotions by Mrs. Jom Hendriks included a Christmas message from Matthew 2 1 2 3 9 and 10. A business meeting led by Mrs. Norman Bunn concluded with a collection for Baptist Memorial Home of Harlan Iowa and a white elephant exchange. The January meeting location remains undecided.

Ayela First Baptist Church Harry Suman Jom Hendriks Norman Bunn Baptist Memorial Harlan Iowa

Shower Held Recently at Durant Home

A Durant gathering honored Miss Ruth Aim Foy at Mrs. Merle Foy’s home with Mrs. John Foy as hostess. Traveling Bingo winners included Mrs. B Z Lewis, Marilyn Volkers of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs. Robert Nodurit Jr of Luncheon. Dinner guests featured Mr. and Mrs. Dale Langmann and Indy with Mr. and Mrs. Irving Deihl. Irving Deihl’s birthday was observed on December 19.

Dale Langmann Indy Irving Deihl

Wapello Chapter G, TTT, Christmas Guest Party

Wapello Chapter G TTT held its annual Christmas guest party in the Presbyterian church fellowship hall. A turkey dinner was served by the ladies with Christmas decorations. The program included remarks by the chapter president Evelyn Jackson and national TVT president Louise Sarden from Washington. Two sponsored Camp Eden girls spoke of their activities. a Japanese dance by Yasuko Shima and group carols followed, ending with a gift exchange.

Wapello T.T.T Fellowship Hall Presbyterian Church Presbyteria Mable McKinney Kathtyr Sorenson Vada Pontzius Ruth Bentley Evelyn Jackson Mary Fisher Vada Pontzious Lloise Sarden Washington TVT Tvt.t Chayter Camp Eden Minnesota Yasuko Shima Japan Dorothy McNeil Miss Shimo Wanejlo

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