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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1963

Page

12

MCC Coeds Meeting Highlights Homecoming Fund Drives

The MCC Coeds met Thursday evening with 28 in roll call. Fundraising from a pen sale, dance, and bake sale was reported as successful. Pennants will be sold during homecoming week and funds may fund furnishings for the girls social room in the new MCC building. Volunteers were asked for the Jan 25 ball game and for ideas for homecoming week Indian Enchantment. The president sent good wishes for exam week and court whist followed adjournment.

Muscutine Community College Everning Community College Ruth Ann Booty Andy Swengel

Mrs Havemann Hosts Mary Circle Meeting at Home

Mary Circle of the First Methodist church met at Mrs H C Havemann home with 25 members present. A report on the Christmas basket and 74 calls was given. Devotions on Prayer led by Mrs Harry Hahn. The first chapter of the study book on prayer presented by Mrs Richard Mittmen. Social committee: Mrs O M Kautz, Mrs P H Willey, Mrs Laura Me Carty, Mrs Bessie Morrison. Next meeting Feb 21 at Mrs Minnie Homann 1092 Hershey.

Mary First Methodist Church H. C. Havemann Harry Hahn Richard Mittmen Soinl 0. M. Kautz P. H. Willey Laura Me» Carty Bessie Morrison Feo Minnie Homann Hershey

Deborah Circle Hostess Handles January Meeting

Mrs Roudybush hosted the Deborah Circle at the First Methodist Church with 15 members and two guests. Devotions on Prayer were led by Mrs Robert Lamb and Clayton Hagemann reviewed Dimensions of Prayer. Plans for a bake sale were made for March and refreshments were served by several members. The next meeting is Feb 21 at Mrs Thomas Hahns home. Also named to EFUB Men's Group devotional life commission are George Walcott chairman Virgil Ross Elefon Davis and Rev Eveland.

Deborah Circle First Methodist Charch William Roudybush Edwin Frohardt John Roudybush Robert Lamb Clayton Hagesmann Donald Morgan John Sickles Vernon Hockseman Roudydush Thomas Hahn EFUB First Evangelical United Brother George Wal-cott Virgil Ross Ele Fon Davis Eveland

Trinity Church St Margaret's Guild Meets

Trinity Church St Margaret's Guild gathered Thursday at 1 p m for a luncheon with 23 members present. New officers announced for the coming year were Mrs William Duval president, Mrs Robert Walter vice president, and Mrs Barbara Hakes secretary. Worship was led by Mrs Dutton and a C R O P film on hunger was shown for the Community Food Appeal of Church World Service. The luncheon committee included Mrs Walter, Mrs Gosma, Mrs Wagner, Mrs Stevens, and Mrs Taylor.

St. Margaret's Guild Trinity Episcopal Guild William Duval Robert Walter Barbara Hakes Dutton C.R.O.P Church World Service Cutis Gosma Alfred Wagner John Stevens Everett Taylor

Esther Circle Meeting Held At Owens Home

The Esther Circle of the First Methodist Church met Thursday morning at Mrs. Howard Owens home. Mrs. William Mull er conducted devotions and Mrs. Willard Wilson presented the program from Dimensions of Prayer. Mrs. Devere Newberry presided over the business meeting. Mrs. L L Rogers and Mrs. Owens served rolls and coffee. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Tom Denis 107 Middle Road with Mrs. John Spencer in charge of the program.

Esther First Methodist Howard Owens William Mull Willard Wilson Douglas Sleere Devere Newberry L. L. Rogers Owens

Cubs Win Bobcat Pins at Columbus Junction Meeting

Seventeen Cub Scouts earned Bobcat pins at a Columbus Junction Pack 17 meeting on Tuesday evening. Four committee members assist Pack 17 led by Cub Scout Master Lisle Lilinbhly. den mothers include several named ladies. The group plans a Blue and Gold Banquet and worship services to celebrate Boy Scout chartering on Feb 2 1910. UPW met with twenty one attendees. leaders and hostesses named.

Columbus Junction Charles Garrett Kenneth Carrell Farrel Gentuler Dwight Duncan Lisle L. Lilinbhly Warren Lewis Clifford Bennett Jamies Skubal Fayrele Gentéler Floyd McDougall Everning Columbus Boy Scouts of America

Cotter Church Elects Officers for Coming Year

Cotter United Presbyterian church selects officers for the coming year with elders including Mrs. Frank Havenstein Alvin Wehr Elmer Thomas John Morris William Hendrickson and Kenneth Arthur. Newly elected trustees are Richard Jones and Richard Soukup with Bill Owens Bill Mawlins Bill Podaris and Roy Hauenstein. Music director is Mildred Jones with James Paulding as Sunday school superintendent’s assistant and Russell Jones as congregation nominee.

Columbus Cotter United Presbyterian Church Frank Havenstein Alvin Wehr Elmer Thomas John Morris William Hendrickson Kenneth Arthur Richard Jones c Richard Soukup Bill Owens Bill Mawlsins Bill Podaris Roy Hauenstein Mildred Jones James Paulding Russell Jones Sally Duncan Allen Jones Barbara Hauenstein Celia Podaril

Morning Sun Nursing Home Plans Finalized in Town

Morning Sun Nursing Home advances to final planning with full subscription to common stock and remaining preferred stock. Eva Mae Corey registered agent, building on nine acre Little Ross property in southwest part of town. Project to begin next spring, 16 double patient rooms, eight half baths, five full baths, exam rooms, kitchen, chapel, and basement facilities. Eight staff expected.

Morning Sun Morning Sun Nursing Home Eva Mae Corey Little Ross Tion Corey

Morning Sun Babies Born in Burlington and Cedar Rapids

Morning Sun in White reports the birth of Bradley Mason to Mr and Mrs James Cary of Mediapolis in Burlington with Mason Cary and Sandra Bang as grandparents. It also notes the birth of Holly Collen to Mr and Mrs Jerry Crocker of Cedar Rapids with Odlas Thomas as maternal grandfather and Tracy Crocker visiting grandparents while the family awaits the mother and sister’s return.

Morning Sun James Cary Mediapolis Burlington Bradley Mason Raymond Bang Mason Cary Media Polis Cary Sandra Bang Jerry Crocker Cedar Rapids Holly Collen Odlas Thomas Tracy Crocker

M Sun Sorosis Club Invited To Special Meet

Mrs. Robert Bishop announces invitation from Emogent Brown to Sorosis members for the January Family Living Committee meeting at the Wapello Methodist Church on Jan 22. The all day session will involve both men and women with Mareena VerPloeg and Charles Mogged leading the program.

Robert Bishop Sorosis Club Emogent Brown Louisa Sorosis Family Living Committee Wapello Methodist Church Pmareena VerPloeg Iowa State University Charles Mogged

Robert Whitman Receives Army Promotion in Germany

Robert Whitman is promoted to specialist four while serving with the 68th Engineer Company in Hanau Germany. He joined the army in September 1950 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. News notes mention past Legion Auxiliary presidents meeting Friday and a round table Cub Scouts event in Mount Union attended by local officials.

Morning Sun Porrest Whitham Robert 68Th Engineer Hanau Germany Bob Fort Leonard Wood The Legion Auxiliary Helen Nicholson Janes Pennineton Edward Fish Fritz Johnson Carl Nolen Tom Klaus Mount Union

New Books at Keck Library

Keck Memorial library adds titles by Frances Parkinson Keyes, Herbert Hoover, Ogden Nash, Faith Baldwin, Frances Lockridge, Rachel Pages, and Ben Smith. Also a gift subscription to Scientific American for 1963 from Maurice Green in memory of his mother Mrs KH A Green.

Wapello Keck Memorial Library Madame Castel Frances Parkinson Keyes Herbert Hoover Thee Ogden Nash Faith Baldwin Frances Lockridge Curiosity Kitty Rachel Pages Ben Smith Scientific American Maurice Green KH. A. Green

Nichols WSCS Holds Meeting at the Methodist Church

Nichols WSCS held its regular meeting on Wednesday January 16 at the Nichols Methodist Church after a noon luncheon. Mrs Florence Miller presided with Mrs Theodora Harder and Mrs Minerva Phillips directing worship. The lesson titled The Biblical Foundations of the Missions was discussed along with blankets received for Operation Wrap Up and upcoming plate luncheon set for February 20.

Nichols Florence Miller Conten’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Theodora Harder Minerva Phillips Nichols Produce Methodist Mollie Bottomly Jean Kirchner Agen Incheon WSCS

Dr Gibson to Speak at Monmouth Adult Institute

Dr Gibson, president of Monmouth College, will be the featured speaker Monday evening for the Adult Institute sponsored by the Monmouth Cooperative Parish at the College Avenue Presbyterian Church. He will discuss church state relations and public schools, with a class for teachers and officials to follow at 7 25.

Gibson General Assembly United Presbyterian Charch Presbyterian College Union Monmouth Presbytery Asia Africa Commission On Ecumenical Mission Rela United Presbyterian Chyteh

Blood Test Law Filed In Iowa House

The Uniform Chemical Test for Intoxication bill, filed in Des Moines by 13 sponsors led by David Staley of Muscatine County, would require arrestees for drunk driving to take a blood test or face a one year license revocation if they refuse. Representative Stanley cited a Muscatine County poll showing 79 percent support, 18 percent oppose, and 6 percent no answer. The bill does not force a blood test, but refusal after arrest triggers license loss.

Step David Staley Muscatine Iowa Des Moines Stanley Muscaline

Stanley to press fight against secrecy in legislature

Rep. avid Stanley of susces sine county pledged to continue the fight against secret voting in legislative committees. His amendment to end secret voting in Iowa House committees failed 62 to 43, but he called it a moral victory and vowed to renew the effort in the next session. He urged transparency as crucial to the people knowing how representatives vote.

Avid Stanley Suscessine County Stanley Iowa House of Representatives Rep Iowa Jong Yun

Car Damaged In Accident Involving Fitzgerald and Wersen

A collision at West Fourth and Linn streets at 12:50 p m Thursday damaged Billy J Fitzgeralds car. Police say Fitzgerald, 25, blocked by a parked van trailer, drove into the intersection as Dorothy M Wersen, 206 Fletcher avenue, traveled east on Fourth and hit the rear fender of Fitzgeralds vehicle. No damage reported to Wegger station wagon.

Billy J. Fitzgerald West Seventh West Fourth Linn Fitzgerald Lon Linn Dorothy M. Wersen Fletcher Avenue Wegger

Legion Banquet Plans Annual Fatherson Dinner

Legion Post 309 will host its annual Fatherson banquet on Monday January 22 at 6 30 p.m. in the Legion hall with the Auxiliary serving the dinner. A film feature will highlight Iowa football games from the past season. All Legion members and their sons are invited.

West Liperry Ameréan Legion Mansel L. Phillips Post No. 309 Legion Hall Auxilary Iowa Legion T Heir

Soldier Held in Murder Inquiry Near Sigourney

In Iowa, 18 year old soldier Janett fenneth Hammond of Middleboro Massachusetts was bound over to the grand jury without bond for the January 8 murder of tax driver William R. Edwards, 59, near Sigourney. Hammond reportedly killed Edwards and took his cab before fleeing.

Council Blyly Janett Fenneth Hammond Middlebora Mass Omaha Neb Hammond William R. Edwards Sigourney

Amish Parents Face Arrests In School Fuss

In Buchanaa County the Amish private school dispute resurfaces with parents slated for arrest for not sending children to state approved schools. Superintendent J J Jorgensen plans court action against seven to ten couples and will hand names to County Attorney William OConnell before Monday.

Omi Buchanaa County J. J. Dorgensen Jorgensen William O'Connell

Grain futures show weaker trend amid profit-taking

Chicago reports grain futures cooling after profit-taking in soybeans and a tilt to short positions across most grains. Wheat closes down and soybeans swing from declines to renewed buying. oats and corn show mixed moves. Livestock prices ease slightly while current potato deliveries and regional supplies adjust amid steady demand.

Chicago Board of Trade Energh Law Sena Wule Oal Wat Arley

New York Stocks Rise and Fall Across Major Dailies

A broad list of stock quotes shows varied moves across multiple firms including General Motors, Chrysler, Ford, Bethlehem Steel, and Sears, with percentages indicating gains and losses. Trading activity shows notable movement in utilities and energy sectors, reflecting mixed market sentiment on the day.

Daily report broad docket covers court cases and divorces

Justice Court presided by Crull, with speeding and disturbing the peace charges. Dismissals on motion noted, cases involve Arthur Sprague and others. Divorces listed including Danny D Tills v Norma J Thusbory, Dorothia J McKillip v Leo H McKillip, with custody, support and property details. Also market price notes for Chicago butter and eggs listed.

Justice Court L.A Elain Danny D. Tills Norma J.thusbory Muscatine de Fendant Lincoln Biva Dorothia J. McKillip Leo H. McKillip Kahoka Plainiff Li Grand Avenue Arizona New Furnace Matthew Westrate Alaintiff

Swine and Cattle Prices Slide in Chicago Market Report

USDA reports Monday receipts of about 14 000 exotic hogs 4 000 hogs and 140 sheep with butcher hogs slow and 7 000 head selling steady to 25 cents lower. Cattle and sheep show mixed declines with slaughter steers to 27 75 38 50 for mixed high grade and prime cuts while calves, bulls and cows move within 15.00 to 28.50 ranges. Slaughter lambs stay steady to weak with native wool sorts 19.00 to 20.00 and shorn ewes 4.50 to 8.00.

Chigaga Spr Chicago USDA

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