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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1963
Page
11
Homemakers Forum notes disposable nylons likely to gain popularity as a low price fashion item. The sheer stockings would be worn only a few times, with heels omitted and molded on aluminum frames. Prices may fall from about 50 cents to 39 cents per pair next year.
An amendment to Federal Meat Inspection rules allows artificial smoke flavorings in select meat products replacing traditional hardwood smoke. Ham bacon frankfurters and bologna remain unpermitted. Products must be clearly labeled and approved for sale before use in federally inspected plants. Urethane foam shows wide home furniture use replacing springs and coils with foam cores and dacron jackets for cushions decks and backs.
A Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian Church annual meeting named officers including Lyall Paul Bello Arp three year elders and Mrs Lawrence Sloan one year elder Elna Els treasurer Linda Fis organists Margie Paul and Grace Ann Arp assistants. Blue Grass Presbyterian Church also announced church school officers with D O Farley superintendent Cindy Schroeder secretary treasurer Ian Drubl assistant and pianists. Youth Fellowship named Beverly McClurg moderator Gerald Isruse vice moderator Gail Efigon secretary and others. Commissioners include Carol Schroeder Beach Wayne Kraft Santiva Duncan and Patricia Ellison.
Horoscope style forecast outlines Aries through Aquarius with guidance on finances, relationships, and productivity. It emphasizes budgeting, repairs, planning, social networking, and prudent decision making. The piece includes a zodiac run and a note about a child being born Friday, attributed to a McNaught Syndicate distribution.
AIDA CHRISTIAN reports on the William Nietzel home at 1102 Twit Ave where holiday confetti salad is a traditional dish enjoyed year round. Dornjhy Nietzel introduced the recipe four years ago. children Sally, Nick, Donny, and Doreen are featured, with Sally a sophomore at Musgentine High, Nick in first grade at Jefferson, and the twins Donny and Doreen turning nine. The article also mentions Mrs. Malet Evans hosting a Noble Grand No. 2 meeting chaired by Miss Bessie Hinman, with lunch by the hostess and plans for the next gathering on February 13.
A high Prairie Church cleaning roster is listed with dates and volunteers from January to April, naming Mrs. James Newman, Mrs. Richard Lighelberger, Mrs. Lawrence Bos hart, Mrs. Harold Van Zandt, Mrs. Dean Bichelberger, Max Edwin Al, Mrs. Nenneth Duncan, Mrs. William Hoben, Mrs. Robert Harbaugh, Mrs. Edwin Wedekind, Mrs. Sam Alteruse, Mrs. Carl Foster, Mrs. Glen French, Mrs. Ellis Carter, Mrs. Levi Eichelberger, and Mrs. Henry Brattus among others. Social items cover Sunday dinner guests at Carl Foster’s home including Aimer Keck and George Dwyer, and a New Year’s dinner with Showalter and Willon Junction families. A Swift and Co hog-buying station note is included, plus a profile of Dorothy Nielzel, a nurse and community volunteer, and a holiday recipe for confetti salad with gelatin, pineapple, cream cheese, celery, pecans, maraschino cherries, and whipped cream. The piece blends church duties with local social life.
Mig and Garland Fischer led Keystone AOK meeting at Mrs. Lawrence Hoffman home. Topics included Peace Corps purpose, eligibility, training in the U.S. and host country, enlistment period, costs, and public action. Also noted Muscatine Federated Women’s Clubs convention March 29, 1963 and Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid plans.
A Friday Play Day at the YWCA from 4 pm to 1 pm includes a doll show as the day’s highlight. Girls may bring dolls for display, with a plunge at 2 am, games, lunch, and crafts. A January meeting of the Pratonders is scheduled for 1 pm.
The Vourus jed Couples group meets Friday January 4 at 4 pm at the YMCA with volleybal l and swimming. The YMCA Youth Center remains open Friday evening for community college students and dates. The thids clu meets Friday January 4 at 7 pm at Mrs Onter Jones home. The Sweetland Sunshine 4 H club gathers 7 pm Monday at the Sweetland church for mothers club members to hear record book explanations.
Muscatine County Republican Women announce a Dutch treat dinner January 10 at 6 30 p m in Sunset Inn private dining room. Guest of honor will be Mildred Barnes of Letts, first district president. Installation of officers follows the dinner and business meeting with Davis Schmavke as president and officers Wendling Monts Day to be installed. Transportation calls to 265 TA50 or 263 5085. Also noted: PEO Sisterhood Chapter JR met with Mrs C C Hales. program by Mrs Ralph Reuling on Seven Presidents Wives.
At St Mary's hall Witton, 23 Moscow members attended the joint Moscow Township Farm Bureau Home Makers and Witton township group meeting. Mrs. Marvin Johnson installed officers. Moscow officers include Mrs. Francis Seamer chairwoman and others overseeing areas from world living to local projects. The group held separate business meetings after a lesson on Learning About China and pledged to the flag. A Christmas party report, Rural Women's Day at the Elks lodge, Australia slides, and a plan to aid a needy local family were discussed. Moscow hosts listed and February meeting planned.
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