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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1963

Page

6

Local meeting notes reveal leadership and resignations

At Saturday's meeting visitors Irene Siverly Dorothy Gerdner Elsie Gerdner and Jeffrey Boyer attended. Leaders included Mrs Forraine Kunz Mrs Verlee Gerst and Mrs Jamite Boyer. Officers present were Donna Campbell Jane Kallenberger Judy Knouse Nita Waterhouse Kathleen Thornburg Susan Hatton Margaret Strawhacker and Virginia Thornburg. Demonstrations were led by Nita Waterhouse Barbara Pont gius Linda Tisor Delores Gerdner and Julia Siverly. Lorraine Kuntz submitted her resignation to seek county office. Mrs Gordon Bennett previously held the seat. Dorothy Gardner will become Teacher. Next meeting Feb 2 with Mary and Sally Christiansen as hosts. Janice Boyer spoke on cook books. minutes by Jane Kallenberger. treasurer report by Nita Waterhouse.

Nita Waterhouse Barbara Pontgius Linda Tisor Delores Gerdner Julia Siverly Lorraine Kuntz Gordon Bennett Wandllo Dorothy Gardner Mary Sally Christiansen Janice Boyer Jane Kallenberger

Dorothy Gerdner New Leader of Merry Maids

Dorothy Gerdner was elected new leader of Merry Maids Oakville chapter as twenty members four visitors and three leaders attended the meeting showcasing the new officers and upcoming activities.

Dorothy Gerdner Merry Maids Oakville

Conesville WSCS Meet at Mrs Hamilton Home

Conesville Iowa reports the Women's Society of Christian Service of the local Methodist church will meet Wednesday January 9 at the home of Mrs Elza Hamilton with a potluck noon meal. Mrs Wayne Singleton will lead devotions and Mrs Elza Hamilton will discuss New Frontiers in Home Missions.

Conesville Women's Society of Christian Service Conesville Methodist Church Elza Hamillton Wayne Singleton Elza Hamilton Bill Hicok Sharon Canter Iowa Lloyd Betty Littrel Davenport Roy Littel

Hand Tool Tips For The Home Workshop

Practical guidance on using nonpower hand tools in a shop. Covers nails chisels awls hacksaws screwdrivers and workbench surfaces with reminders on grip stance cuts strokes and maintenance for lasting, solid performance.

Letts Study Club Meets At McClearys

The January Letts Study Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Roy McCleary's home with fourteen members present. Mrs. Warry Gipple led the meeting, reported a federation event on January 7 at Mrs. Hazel Griffin's Morning Sun home, and announced music for the month. Adelia Letts discussed a mosaic of the fifth and sixth centuries for the picture of the month. Mrs. Harold McCormac read a paper on Water Pollution and Conservation by Mrs. Ernst Liberkneihl and reviewed Is Anybody Happy by Norman M. Lobeson.

Ernst Liberkneehl Norman M. Lobeson

15 Per Cent Protein Level Supports Egg Production

A U S percent protein level in the laying ration suffices for optimum egg production and feed efficiency, says Paul Walther of Iowa State University. Research across several states and the USDA backs the finding. corn-based diets with 15 to 16 percent protein work in the northern United States. Also notes a trip by Toms to report for submarine duty after furlough with parents. Farm Bureau kick off dinner set for Wagello January 9 with prizes and speakers Harry Storey and John Rhodes.

Paul Walther Iowa State University Iowa Washington New Jersey New York Wisconsin Colorado Ohio USDA Alabama Texas United States Waliher Toms San Diego Harry Toms Farm Bureau Wagello Harry Storey Iowa Farm Buréau John Rhodes

County Farmers invited to Fertilizer Courses

County farmers and dealers from Muscatine county are invited to two joint short courses on fertilizer and agricultural chemicals at Iowa State University. The sessions on January 10 and 11 cover fertilizer placement, corn yields, weather effects, insect pests, plant diseases, fungicides, pesticide law, and natural balance. E. L. Wozicky of Olin Mathieson will speak on The Mystical Balance of Nature.

Muscatine County Eugene Mathern Town State University Ames Iowa E. L. Wozicky Olin Mathieson , Chemical Corporation Atalissa

Grouwinkel Heads Home From New York Stopover

Grouwinkel spent the weekend with his parents in Wapello Franklin on the way from New York where he was on business back to Manhattan Beach California. The Blankenholm family visited in Oskaloosa with their daughters and families including the Jones and Padgett households.

Wapello Franklin Grouwinkel George Grouwinkel New York Manhattan Beach Calif Max Blankenhompent Oskaloosa Bradley Jones David Padgett

Virgil D. Oostendorp Serves Aboard Carrier In Exercise Night Stick

Virgil D. Oostendorp third class USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Oostendorp of Nichols, serves with Carrier Air Group Five on USS Ticonderoga during Exercise Night Stick off California. Eighteen ships and several aircraft participated in antisubmarine and antiair warfare drills to maintain readiness for duty in the Western Pacific with the Seventh Fleet.

Virgil D. Onstendorp USN Bernard L. Oostendorp Nichols iCarrier Air Group Five First Fleet California Western Pacific Seventh Fleet

City Sign on Vacant Lot Sparks Phoenix Interest

A stray painter left the word by on a sign reading Pay sale City of Phoenix awaiting clarification, intriguing residents in Phoenix. The fragment suggests an upcoming sale notice or municipal signage challenge, with no further details available.

Tucson Phoenix Aviz

Federated Club Meeting Held at Letts Home

Letts Federated club met Thursday night at Mrs. Harry Crist home with presiding Mrs. Linyd Crmly. Twenty one members and two guests attended. gifts and reports discussed including Presents for Patients and the GFWC fund. A $20.15 Christmas gift was noted for the Retarded Children's Fund and next meeting plans a February 7 dinner with husbands as guests.

Letts Linyd Crmly Letts Federated Club Harry Crist Mesdames R. A. Barnes Byron Hafner Raymond Bailey GFWC Mas Schomberg

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