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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1968
Page
3
Abigail Van Buren prints letters about infidelity parental flaws and unclear romances. Topics include a resort mistress, a father’s harsh treatment harming a son who dropped out and spiraled into drugs, and a reader asking what the sign-off "fondly" means versus "love."
Miss Donna Kile was honored at a bridal shower Sunday afternoon at the John Kile residence in West Liberty. Hostesses included Miss Carol Kile and several Kile family members. She will wed Robert Thede of Wilton on February 3 at the United Church of Christ in Lone Tree, with gifts opened and blue decor highlighting the event.
The Homemakers club of the YWCA elected new officers at their meeting. Elected were Diane Davis president Clara Wheeler vice president Mae Colter secretary and Jean Layman treasurer. The next meeting will be held Friday Jan 26 at the YWCA.
Mr and Mrs Robert J Varney Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra to E Philip Groben son of Dr and Mrs Elmer S Groben. No date yet. Sandra is a University of Iowa junior majoring in home economics and related art and employed at University hospital. Groben is a biology junior.
The Park Avenue Methodist MYF sledding party is Sunday Jan 28 at 2 p.m. Other meetings include the American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents, Jan 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. R A Grimm’s home. Colorado PTA Jan 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Circle F of First United Presbyterian Jan 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. E W Boynton’s home. Past Noble Grands No. 2 Jan 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Eula Crossley’s home with bazaar items requested. VFW Auxiliary free membership supper Jan 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the post home with white elephant sale items. AF of L CIO Auxiliary potluck Jan 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the labor hall with nominating of officers. Hawkeye Hoppers square dance Jan 16 at 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the YWCA with caller Shorty Williams. all square dancers invited.
A bridal shower for Mrs Mike Carter, formerly Sharon Jacobs, was held Friday evening in the High Prairie Methodist church parlors. Guests enjoyed games with prizes won by Mrs Wayne French. Sue O'Brien assisted with gifts, and Mrs Arlie Kennedy poured refreshments from a pink and white tea table as committee members Steward Hitchcook and others organized the event.
Founders Day was celebrated by Chapters FC and JR of the PEO Sisterhood at the YWCA on Saturday. A luncheon was served by Y Wives. Helen Howe, president of Chapter FC, assisted by Maxine Teele and Jaan Nelson presented the program. The chapters held separate business meetings after.
In New York models display three spring designs by Donald Brooks Fashions for fashion writers. The lineup includes a white gown with buttoned fog openings, a long navy and white ostrich feather dress, and a white scalloped dress with lace and ostrich feathers. AP Wirephoto accompanies the showcase.
St Marys Altar and Rosary Society card party was held Sunday evening at St Marys hall. Father Joe Sparks won first prize in pitch and Mrs John Shoultz was second. Allan Phillips won first in 500 with Mrs George Slattery second. Sister Claudette won the door prize. Another card party is planned for Jan 28.
The Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum will open Tuesday through Sunday from 2 to 5 pm and Tuesday and Thursday until 9 pm. The Muscatine Room now features a 19th century drug store scene. Displays include Robert K. Smith paintings, Home-O-Nize Co. items, and Civil War room renovations. Continuing exhibits cover Carroll Coleman Prairie Press designs, early American and European colored glass, and garden sculpture by Isabel Bloom. Organ programs are scheduled Tuesday and Sunday 2–5 pm and Thursday 7:30–8 pm.
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