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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1966
Page
3
A USDA survey shows teens prefer cotton over wool and synthetics for hot weather and ease of care. Cotton is valued for value for money, with wool favored for durability by girls, while boys prefer cotton for longevity. Predictions cite strong demand from civilian and military textile purchases and ongoing cotton and wool research.
Local note reports Mary Tyler being honored at a bridal shower for Miss Barb Otner Merzig Na Cael and Beved with prvan going to Mire. Joe Dodder ist i Wy. Miss Pam and Linda Dittim refreshments were served.
Recipe feature detailing Mrs. C Edward Halligan and family at 920 Woodlawn with two children Michael and Sarah, outlining her raspberry walnut torte recipe, family life, club roles, and the sauce instructions. Includes baking steps, ingredients, and serving ideas with no graphic content.
The VFW Auxiliary Junior Girls Unit met at the post home on Wednesday evening with special guest Jennie Arnhood. Spotlight was read and a thank you note thanked the junior girls for help with the membership supper. Two girls were initiated and a skating party was planned for January. Leaders present were Mrs. Lila Failyer and Mrs. Elizabeth Arnhood. The next business meeting is scheduled for January 11.
Mr and Mrs Leon Rudman entertained guests from Minneapolis Melvin and local towns over the holidays. Christmas day visitors included Mrs Elizabeth Ullrich and the Stock family with a guest from Town City. Monday dinners featured Mr and Mrs Adkins and the Ramer family. The Bridgeman Rebelah lodge Past Noble Grand Circle will meet January 12 at Anna Meyers home with Margaret Chown assisting and Felicitas Brain and Eva Walker on the social committee.
A Christmas party for Paddle Wheel chapter of the National Secretaries Association was held at Park Lane Country Club Tuesday with a 6:30 p.m. dinner and business meeting. Carol Lawson was chosen recording secretary for the rest of the chapter year. Betty Stephans reported on December’s Christmas bazaar and bake sale. A January membership drive is planned. Games and a gift exchange followed. next meeting includes a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Sauer's Dining Wheel on Jan. 24. The education committee will lead the program.
Announcement of Patricia Callison and Kenneth Miller's forthcoming marriage in Durant. Vows to be spoken at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. on 28 with a reception to follow. Parents listed as Freeman Callison and Evelyn Miller. Callison graduate of Durant High and ISU occupational therapy senior. Miller graduate of Clinton High and employee at Collins Manufacturing Co.
Nichols couple E L Vetter and Gloria Lowe celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house at St Marys hall Nichols on Sunday January 8 from 2 to 4 pm. They have 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A holiday event for girls from eight through sixth grade at the YWCA features a 9 a.m. square dance and a 10 p.m. plunge. Wilton Township Farm Bureau Homemakers meet January 3 at 1 40 p.m. at Mrs. Robert Marolf home with co-hostesses Mrs. John Nolle and Mrs. Harry Kai. Special activity will be cornhusk doll making.
Georgia Kay Pearce of Gastonia North Carolina was crowned 1967 Maid of Cotton in Memphis Tennessee. First alternate was Kim Taylor of Hobbs New Mexico and Connie Diane Fletcher of Phoenix Arizona. Pearce 21, 5 feet 6 inches, 112 pounds, will tour globally promoting cotton and will debut at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on New Year’s Day.
Mrs Isabel Littell of 914 Eighth and Mrs Hazel Lane of 52812 Mulberry return from visiting their son and grandson Mr Robert Littell and family Vicki Gary and Jeffrey in Greenwood Indiana. Mr Littell is manager of the Woolworth store at Greenwood.
The Fruitland Baptist Church will hold a watchnight service on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The service will feature congregational singing and other worship activities to welcome the new year.
A fragment notes a public invitation to a special New Year service amid mentions of moles music refreshments and film Centerlike Awakening. It also includes a cooking tip about heating a pan before pouring melted sugar, suggesting a miscellaneous scrapbook style snippet rather than a cohesive event notice.
Columbus Junction Methodist Church will open its church advancement crusade on January 1 at 10 45 a m with Rev. Leon L Blackman preaching He will also preach Loyalty Sunday January 8 An all church dinner is planned for Tuesday January 3 at 6 30 p m The crusade aims to fund a new church with guidance from the national Methodist church finance department Blackman has directed 295 crusades in 33 states and Hawaii The local effort is led by co chairs William Dunn and Rev Earl Josten A Crusade Committee meets next Sunday at 7 30 p m All members and friends are urged to attend January 1 8 and 3 events
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