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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
4
A biblical scene recounts shepherds in a field who receive news of Jesus birth from an angel. The heavenly host proclaims peace and joy, and the shepherds visit Mary Joseph and the manger. They spread the wonder and praise God.
Letters ask about alcohol and liver health and whether liver can be cured by abstinence. A reader warns against drinking after years of sobriety. A question about tinnitus prompts Dr Thosteson to explain that tinnitus is not a disease but a symptom with various causes. He offers a booklet for 15 cents.
In the European championship Norway vs Italy, East West Franco Giovine Italy Marmic system. South opens three clubs after North opens two. Giovine doubles in English after assurance of three clubs. South ends with six tricks and three clubs doubled. West’s double seems reckless yet many would double three clubs with the West hand.
A pair of letters to the editor critique rabbit hunting ethics and a reader mocks editorial framing of biblical figures tied to contemporary politics. The writers reference Brer King David Samuel and Sam Ervin, accuse leaders of divine guidance, and tease forthcoming Senate action while signing Chris White from Muscatine.
Eunice and Esther circles met at Mrs Lilian Wilson’s home with 29 members. Dr Stanley Woeste led the Christmas lesson. Mary Miriam Rachel and Sarah circles held gatherings with prayers, poems, and collections for missions and peace. January meetings planned. notes include guest speakers and devotionals. Two injuries reported in separate Saturday car accidents on Highway 41 and nearby streets.
Lincoln Blvd Baptist church Officers were elected at Esther Missionary Fellowship meeting. Elected: Bethany Keiser president Gladys Lutz vice president Pearl Martin secretary Linda Knapp assistant secretary Jennie Wilson treasurer Irene Brus assistant treasurer Virginia Sorensen devotional chair Ulah McGrew assistant devotional chair Wilma Heuer program chairman Kathleen Knapp assistant program chairman Emmaline Lee friendship chairman Mabel Nelson assistant friendship chairman. Mrs Earl Eggenburg retired president presided. Christmas hymns prayers devotion led by Wilma Heuer Jennie Wilson Pearl Martin. Bethany Keiser presented program Out of the Ivory Palaces assisted by Kathleen Knapp Virginia Sorensen Bethany Keiser. 15 members attended with holiday tables. secret pals revealed and new ones to be drawn at January meeting.
Members of the Park Avenue United Methodist Women held a Christmas program at the church with readings by Pauline Wolf Stacy Dawn Hooker and Gertrude Worrell. Central Junior High carolers directed by Dawn Bruner performed followed by a gift exchange and refreshments.
Cars driven by John K Foster and Terry Franklin in two separate incidents. Franklin charged with failure to stop in assured clear distance after a rear stop collision. A second crash involving Charles M Holladay resulted in a charge for failure to have vehicle under control. A third incident on Grandview Ave involved Theresa A Tishoff in a collision with a fire hydrant.
A brief from Muscatine notes that Christmas services will be held at the Catholic church tomorrow morning at 5 o'clock. The item recalls past anniversaries and local business reflections, including notes about candy and nuts vendor W. S. Hills and a historical census update.
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