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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1962
Page
8
A damp clean white strip wrapped around a kitchen fork can remove crystals from the pan during candy making. If unsure about the thermometer’s accuracy, test it by placing in rapidly boiling water to verify it reads 212 degrees at sea level.
Women and families from Burlington and surrounding areas share holiday cheer during Christmas events. Harold Wheeler and many relatives visit at Harley Sherwood’s home as Santa arrives. Franklin White family travels to Monroe and Sim to join Mrs White’s brother. Richard Boyle and Chris join relatives in Keokuk and Hamilton with the Boyles and Archibolds for the holidays.
Mr and Mrs Den Hyink of 601 E Eighth announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Arun to David William Roby son of Mr and Mrs Dwayne Roby of 101 Climer No date has been set Miss Hyink is a secretary to Attorney C P Hanley and Mr Roby is employed at Hendersons Chevrolet Oldsmobile
Gloria Dei Lutheran church in Durant has a $5000 grant designated for its building program. Harry Thuring of Pleasant Prairie delivered the funds to church treasurer Don Bockwoldt this month. The grant from Mrs. Anne McMurphy, a longtime member, follows a ten year old will directing the money for church construction.
Cantata sung by the New Boston Methodist church choir with Jerry Young as narrator was held Sunday. A candlelighting service by the senior M W I followed. Cookies and coffee were served after services. Names and travels include Rex Felsman and Vera Felsman visiting Ernest McKay, and visits of Greenfield and Dallas City relatives for Christmas.
Members are reminded of a called meeting of Chapter IA of the PEO Sisterhood to be held Thursday December 27 at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs. Ralph Reuling.
Pfc James D Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theron Riley, returned home on Monday from Mannernm Germany for a D day leave with his parents and plans to visit other relatives. Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Katie Poffenbarger included Frank Poffenbarger, Mrs. Virginia Leadhofer, and many others from Champaign Illinois, Rock Island, Moline, New Boston, Aledo, Oakville, New Sharon, Burlington, and nearby towns. Gerald Baldwin and son Noble Baldwin of Moline also spent the day with his father.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Tyler hosted a 25th wedding anniversary celebration at a Smorgasbord supper in Roseville Illinois. Guests included Malcolm Keller Donald Clark Orville Borsch Richard Krueger Wm Retherford Jr Albert Mier Elmer Hanson and son Willa Carnahan Geneseo IL. The couple received a decorated cake and a silver dollar money tree at the Retherford home.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Janet Rose Predmore of Chicago and Mr. Charles Wayne Dillard. Predmore, daughter of Mrs. Amy Predmore and the late Mr. Predmore, studied at Parsons College and Delta Zeta sorority, works as an advertising copywriter for Wieboldt's in Chicago. Dillard, from DeLand Florida, attended the University of Florida and belonged to Pi Kappa Phi.
Ohio visitors George Woods and son arrived Saturday to spend the holiday with Mrs. Woods family. Supper guests included Jean, Ms. and Mrs. Arthur Dennis and Vernon. Birthdays for Mrs. Dennis and Audrey were observed. The group attended a Christmas program at Sweetland church. Additional visits by D. J. Coram and family from Moscow plus Wayne Coram and Debbie were noted with birthday observances for Wayne and Audrey.
Morning Sun notes Mr Leonard McAlister and Mr Charles Nichols were discharged from Burlington hospitals for Christmas. Mr E Simpson returned home from the University hospital in Iowa City.
Christmas Eve dinner hosts Jamison family with Morning Sun and Wapello connections. Attendees include Wheeler Griffiths Fisher Rickert families, plus Burlington visitors. Other notes list holidays with ISU and SCI students, baptisms, adoptions, and dinner guests from Muscatine to Belle Plaine.
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