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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1963
Page
3
The page offers a Saturday horoscope forecast with signs Aries through Pisces and a brief note about a 1:80 dessert meeting of Circle B of the First United Presbyterian church hosted by Mrs. SD Banks and co hosts. It also notes World Day of Prayer at the church on March 1 and a Circle B meeting on February 1 plus a reminder to save cancelled stamps.
The Sarah Circle of First Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. Glen Barnard’s home Thursday afternoon with 24 members and one guest. A dessert luncheon was served by several members. Maddox presided. Prayer led by L L Welsh. devotions by Frank Foster. program by Walter Hatin on Dimensions in Prayer. February meeting at Mrs. A W Carver’s home.
Judy Leu daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Leu is elected worthy advisor of the Rainbow Assembly. Public installation of officers and advisory board set for Sunday Jan 20 at the Masonic Temple with Janice Naber Joan Shepard Laura Roudybash Margaret Toborg Jane Mauren and Mary Bellman among officers listed.
The Esther Missionary Fellowship of the Lincoln Blvd Baptist church met Thursday at 7:20 p.m. Mrs. Daniel Jelmich presided. Mrs. Emmett Barnes led devotions with IX Chrome iglis. Mrs. Earl Egrenburg gave a lesson "A Life For 'Kkoto." Mrx John Ta Bue, 3 Lewis, and Mrs. M Lunek assisted. A dinner for 25 was served by Peay Maplin and others. Secret pals for 198 were drawn.
Tipton residents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Martin mark their golden wedding anniversary on January 28. They wed January 28, 1912 in Davenport and farmed in Muscatine and Cedar counties before moving six years ago to Tipton. They have a son Wayne and two grandsons Gary and Danne.
The United Council of Church Women met at Mrs Walter Grogsilaus home with 23 present including five ministers wives and six delegates. Reports were approved, World Day of Prayer set for March 1 at First United Presbyterian church, prayer groups run 9 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. and services follow. Spring Fellowship Day planned at First Baptist with date to be announced. dues due to Mrs J Haller. meeting adjourned with prayer by Mrs Leo Jeambey.
Lower Carriers Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Rollin Smith at 700 Leroy Thursday evening. Motions were made on bylaws for the auxiliary. Arrangements were set to entertain husbands at a Valentine dinner at Ina Macs on Thursday February 14. Ten members were present. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Floyd Park 607 Poplar February 21. A white elephant sale was planned.
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group Seven met at the parish house with 15 members. Mare Erna Evans presided as new chairman for a five year term. Officers elected: Richard Mare secretary of education, James Glovinazz secretary of stewardship, Charles Gauler secretary treasurer, Walter Henke reporter, J Worst pianist. Bible study on Colossians led by John Hanst and Mary Evans meditation on evangelism. Next meeting planned with Paul Fischer as Bible study leader and Rose Ganlee and Enna Maclin to host social hour.
A morning paper reports the engagement of Janet Brown and James Bryant, with details naming Mrs Walter Bryant and the couple. The notice highlights the forthcoming marriage plans and households connected to Mount Union and Morning Sun.
Mr and Mrs Howard Swane announce the engagement of their daughter Bonnie to Robert Harmsen son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Harmsen Beurnett The couple plan a summer wedding Miss Swanson a Davenport West High senior and office worker for Drs Harkness and Rock in Davenport Mr Harmsen a Betinest Community High graduate served three years in the Marines and now works at Cov Jon Co and Phillips Brothers Texaco Service
The Gold Star Mothers club meets Monday January 21 at 2 p m at Mrs Walter Hendrickson 1708 Mulberry A program Slinging Nettle and Pennyroyal will be given by Mrs Harold Lohse The Roye Croix Shring also meets Monday January 21 at 8 p m A polluck supper with meal rolls and drink will be served A memorial service is planned The Pearl City Navy Mothers collect scuffies and home made cookies for the VA hospital at Town City by Sunday evening contributions go to Mary Faith Hart
Beta Tau Chapter of Betal Sigma Phi met at Jean Ternberry’s home with Lois Schmidt presiding. Lucille Sywassink named museum representative for Muscatine, state convention set for Davenport May 18 and 19, annual dessert bridge April 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the WCA. A nominating committee to be named next meeting. Miss Hale Gomez will speak on Purkey, My Home as part of the Touralong series. refreshments served by Jean Ternberry and Shirley Habe.
Mrs Raymond Zeidler hosted a Friends circle gathering at her Zeidler residence with ten members of the Firse Methodist church unit. Mrs Carl Walter co hosted, Miss KE Wilcox led devotion, and Mrs Max Collins, program chairman, opened the new study book Dimensions of Prayer by Douglas V Steere.
The Rachel circle of the Ft Methodist church met at the Steinmetz home with Mrs Elmer Steinmetz hosting 20 members for a salad luncheon. Mrs Earl Har arved as social chair assisted by several members. Mrs Philip Temple led opening prayer and presided at business. Reports were given and WSCS coupons were urged. The group began studying Study of Prayer by Douglas W Steere with a program by Mrs George Crawford.
Circle A of the UPW at First United Presbyterian met at Mrs Gus Ohlson s home 322 Locust for a dessert luncheon assisting hostesses Mrs A Maret and Mrs Leslie Simpson presiding at the tea table Circle chairman Mrs Gene Rosenthal conducted the business meeting Members were reminded of World Day of Prayer under United Council of Church Women to be held at First United Presbyterian Friday March 1 An all day gathering of about 159 Presbyterian members and ministers wives will be hosted Tuesday Jan 22 Mrs George Weis read from the yearbook of prayer lesson A Call and A Promise from One People of God Mrs J B Rigler led discussion Special guest Mrs Leo E deambey Next meeting set for Feb at Miss Glyde Beach s 800 W Third
Wilton City hall hosted the Wilton Progressive Club meeting with 24 members and two visitors. The program featured Wilton High students Nancy Grunder Marga Lange Bowsy Fair Christ ie Overson delivering readings. A paper by Mrs Ruth Cavell was read and contests awarded to Alma Grunter Nancy Ochiltree Rosemarie Ehrecke and Ruby Norton. Lunch was served by Mary McSwiggen Gertrude Doran Minnia Ochiltree Margaret Angerer and Mayme Budelier.
Dorothy Circle of the First Baptist met Thursday evening at Lucile Frybler’s home with seven members and no visitors. Mrs Mildeed Bigsby read a thank you letter from Dorothy Holmgren of Tapan and a note from missionary Gene rgieve Swords in Burma. Marian Bowe led the program on Struggle For Freedom Continued from Mission magazine. A circle of prayer followed and a discussion on race problems. Next meeting planned for Ail dred Bigsby’s home February 21. A June was served to close.
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group Four met Thursday evening at the church with Mrs. Carlton Meyer and Mrs. Henry Meyer as hostesses. Carlton Meyer, the new chairman, presided. Officers elected included Mrs. Ralph Toyne secretary of education Mrs. Norman Roelig secretary of slews ardship and Mrs. Leonard Thompson secretary reelarey. The Bible study was led by the chairman and Mrs. Albert Lichtenwald gave the meditarian prayer.
Naomi Circle of the First Methodist church met in January at Mrs Elmer TeStrake s home 1103 Newell for a dessert luncheon at 1 30 The social chair Wesley Ruthenberg led the gathering which included 24 members The group planned to donate cancelled postage stamps to Bidwell Home and to assist youth WSCS and the Men s Club during February Devotions focused on Prayer and a review covered the first chapter of Dimensions of Prayer.
Mrs Schreurs hosted the Miriam Circle of the Methodist church at 2100 Mulberry Avenue with 28 women attending. Mrs Merl Howe presided as Mrs Arthur Steinbaugh, Mrs William Durst, Miss Florence Hahn and others led devotions and readings from Dimensions of Prayer. Lunch was served and the group planned to meet again at 7 45 p m on February with Floyd Scou at 2604 Mulberry Avenue.
Rev Stephen Root outlined migrant work in Cedar Louisa and Muscatine counties noting 4000 migrants in 1957 with peak presence during cucumber and tomato season. He urged educational health and recreational programs and thanked churches for support. After the talk, Mrs Warren Harris announced an Iowa Council of Churches blanket appeal for refugees in war torn Algeria with any blanket plus 20 cents processing due by January 20.
The spiritual hour at Hershey Convalescent Home will be held Sunday afternoon at 3. Rev. Leo E. Jeambey of First United Presbyterian Church will deliver the message. All guild members urged to attend.
The Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday evening with 19 members present. The Sarah group led the program and worship, presenting a panel on Christian Higher Education in East Asia featuring Mrs. Paul Kempt, Mrs. Darryl Kempt, Mrs. Richard Arm Co. Lacey, and Mrs. Don Jones. Planned World Day of Prayer at United Presbyterian Church on March 4 and a service project for Hazel Green Academy in Hazel Green, Kentucky. Refreshments were served by the Dorcas group.
The Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at president Sandra Hendricks home 311 E Seventh for a chili supper and brief business. Guests of honor included Rose Rummery Lucile Sywassink and others. An executive meeting was announced social events reshaped for the year and a three star rating is anticipated for the Yardstick preview. The Beta Kappa chapter charter from international was received noting formation in 1999 and shared with Zi Beta Tau. The program You And Your Audience was led by Sandra Bramstedt. Feb 7 at Joanne Pulliam 407 Leroy at 7 30 p.m. Hostesses were Sandra Hendricks Janice Suh and Phyllis King.
The Muscatine Guardettes met at the National Guard armory Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs Lemuel Massey as hostess. Slides were shown. A Valentine exchange is planned for February with Mrs Ramona Holcomb as hostess at the armory.
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