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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1963

Page

3

Des Moines Couple Announces July Wedding

Jane Jones of Des Moines and Donald O Nichols announce their engagement. The bride elect attends Drake University, belongs to Delta Zeta, and works at Bankers Life Brokerage. Nichols, a Iowa State graduate and member of Pi Mu Alpha Tau Beta Pi Ela Nu, will finish graduate work at Stanford in June 1963 with a July 6 wedding planned.

Jane Jones Des Moines Donald Nichols Donald O. Nichols Dan Nichols Muscatine A. P. Jones 17Th St West Des Moines Drake University Delta Zeta Sorority Bankers Life Brokerage Office My. Nichols Iowa State University Tau Beta Pi Ela Nappa Nu Stanford University Palo Alto Calif

Horoscope Forecast For Saturday By Carroll Righter

General trends show an energetic day where many push big plans but must smile to reveal affection and bond with others. Aries strengthens through admiration, Taurus seeks security and romance, Gemini can impress early, Moon Children plan with colleagues, Leo enjoys early appointments, Virgo includes kin in amusements, Libra gains social aid, Scorpio seeks influential contacts, Sagittarius explores new outlets, Capricorn handles finances, Aquarius seeks harmony with partners, Pisces plans future collaborations. The Saturday child born will be a gifted, ambitious figure combining leadership and creativity.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo VIRGO Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Apricorn Aquarius

Women of the Moose Homemaking Committee Meets

Donna Neipert chairs a potluck gathering at Beverly LaRue home as the Women of the Moose homemaking committee holds a brief meeting. Card games awarded to Wilma Slabbto Pearl Evans and Donna Neipert. Next meeting set for February 5 at Neipert residence.

The Women of the Moose Donna Neipert Beverly LaRue Wilma Slabbto Pearl Evans

District President Speaks at County Republican Women’s Meeting

Mrs Mildred Barnes of Letts first district president of Republican Women spoke at the Muscatine County Republican Women meeting at the Sunset Inn. She outlined duties of new officers and chairs and explained the party’s aims and policies. A dinner followed. officers for 1763 64 were installed and committee heads named. The group voted to move meetings to the fourth Tuesday with some sessions in the afternoon and some in the evening. The next meeting is Feb 26 at Mrs Velha Goddard’s home to draft bylaws.

Mildred Barnes Letts Muscatine Doris Schmarie Margaree Wendling Wilton Marie Monty Leta Day Schmarie Montz National Schmarje Jean Stanley Leva Day Mary Young Faye Duncan Twyla Woodward Lucile Frybler Melba Goatart Shirley Drake Elizabeth Dyche Velha Goddard Muscatine County

Mrs Fossum Addresses ZLCW On So Live In Him

Mrs Peters Fossum national president of the American Lutheran Church Women spoke to about 160 at Zion Lutheran church on So Live In Him quoting Pauls letters to the Colossians The Bible study merges Lutheran Church of America and American Lutheran church Guests included Mrs Audrey Geertz and church leaders Music was led by Herbert Grebing and a girls triple trio under Mrs Carl Freese New officers were installed led by Rev A I Hageman and the Group One ZLCW served cookies and coffee afterward

Paul Colossians Peter Fossum American Lutheran Church Zion Lutheran Church Grace Lutheran Church Savior Lutheran Church West Liberty Atalissa American Lutheran Audrey Geertz Cedar Rapids Conference Lutheran Church of America Herbert Grebing Carl Freese ZLCW Henry Herbst

Social and fraternal notices from Muscatine groups

Women of the Moose meet at 7 30 with James Norris of Camp Sunnyside as speaker. Electa Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosts chili and oyster soup supper at 6 30 at the Masonic temple. Catholic Daughters meet Jan 14 at St Mary's hall. Alpha Forum hosts a white elephant sale at 1021 Park Ave at 7 45 with roll call How I spend my Winter evenings. Civic Art Guild gathers Jan 15 at Chevy St Art Center with Dorothy Hahn speaking on accidental watercolors. Muscatine hairdressers meet Jan 14 at 7 p.m at Laurel Beauty Shop for a workshop.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall James Norris Camp Sunnyside Lill Electa Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Catholic Daughters of America St. Mary’s Hall Darlene Bixby Delores Pulliam Phyllis Nau Lucille Flanders Vera Fuller Mary Helen Woods Toni Chandler Mary Duggan Alpha Forum William Durst Park Ave Civic Art Guild Chevy St. Art Center Dorothy Hahn Muscatine Laurel Beauty Shop Grace Swouse Vi Hidlebaugh Shirley Staley Judy Greer

Island Methodist Women Hold All Day WSCS Meeting

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Island Methodist Church met at the community hall with 18 members and two children for an all day session including a potluck. Worship led by Mrs Harold Wilson, program by Mrs Richard Bartenhagen, and readings from Witness In Hong Kong. Members urged to save coupons for Bidwell Riverside for encyclopedias and cancelled stamps for milk and overseas children. A $10 donation was approved to the Methodist Christian Overseas Relief program.

Bidwell Riverside Bidwell

Marie Meeker Is Honored At Oakville Bridal Shower

A Wednesday evening bridal shower for Marie Meeker was hosted by Mrs. Dorothy Gardner at her Oakville home. Twenty two women and three children attended. Special guests included Mrs. Weaver and daughter Kathy of Gladstone, and Mrs. Pamela Woolton. Chalk drawings and life story books were gifts, with prizes to Mrs. Esther Brown and Mrs. Edna Catt.

Oakville Dorothy Gardner Marie Miiet Warren Weaver Esther Brown Edna Catton Weaver Or Douhter Kathy Gladstone Pamela Woolton England Marie Shirley Gingrich Kathy Weaver Elsie DeLores Gardner

Blaesings Mark 57th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Blaesing of 1800 Orange celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary Thursday at the home of their son Frederick Blaesing and family, with cards and prizes. Guests included Dr C P Phillips, A W Spratt, Joe Rogers, James Fing and John, Roy Zollex and spouses.

Will Blaesing Frederick Blaesing David C. P. Phillips A. W. Spratt Joe Rogers James Fing John Roy Zollex

Lady Elks Meeting Held and Bridge Prizes Awarded

The Lady Elks held a popular business and social meeting on Thursday. Committee members included Hershel Will as chairman Sanford Schmalz Mrs Ray Grimm and several others. Prizes were won in 500 and contract bridge by Mrs Clarence Fulton Mrs Lillian Gibson and others. bridge prizes went to Mrs Glen Bloom and Mrs Ron Brei. Auction bridge winners were Mrs Lillian Gibson and Mrs Ralph Fuller.

The Lady Elks Vy. Hershel Will Sanford Schmalz Ray Grimm Rudy Pankratz Louis York Bert, Leslie

Judy Lechner to Marry William Giessregen on Feb 16

Mr and Mrs William F Lechner announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Ann to William Giessregen son of Mr and Mrs Henry Newcomb Route 5 The couple plan a February 16 wedding Giessregen is a Muscatine High graduate employed by S J Hoffmann and Sons Rib Stone Silo Co Lechner is Hayes Catholic High graduate employed with Stanley Engineering Co

Judy Lechner William Giessregen William F. Lechner W. Eighth Judith Ann Henry Newcomb Route 5 Mr. Giessregen Muscatine High S. J. Hoffmann and Sons Rib Stone Silo Co Lechner Hayes Catholic High Stanley Engineering Co

Calvary Baptist Women Dinner Meeting Highlights

The Ladies Art and Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist church met Thursday at the church for lunch. Twenty nine members attended including Bess Meerdink who led devotions and gave the program from Action magazine. The secretary and treasurer reported. Ela Rummels gave the closing prayer.

Ladies Art and Missionary Society of the Calvary Baptist Church Afernoon Bess Meerdink Action Missionary Magazine Anne Hiatcher Ela Rummels

Hafermann Hosts Lutheran Sewing Circle Meeting

Mrs. H. C. Hafermann hosted the Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle at her home, 211 W 11th, with 18 members present. Devotions led by the president, officers reelected, and arrangements made for Valentine’s Day treats. mending and garment marking completed. Next meeting set for February 14.

H. C. Hafermann Lutheran Homes Charles Gauler Frieda Blobaum L. A. Slumme Homes Feo

Beta Kappa Board Plans Chili Supper

The Beta Kappa chapter Beta Sigma Phi executive board met at president Sandra Hendricks home to plan a chili supper on January 1 at 6 34 p m. Invitations went to chapter advisors Rose Bummery and Lucille Sywas sink. Committees include Janice Subs French bread Sandra Hendricks relish Jay and Phyllis King with Sandra Bramstead in charge of the program. Members and guests invited to casual attire. refreshments served by Phyllis King and Sandra Hendricks.

Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sandra Hendricks SL E Rose Bummery Lucille Sywassink Janice ‘Subs Relish Jay Phyllis King Sandra Bramstead

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