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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

11

XI Beta Tau Program on Pictures Highlights Meeting

XI Beta Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its regular meeting at Marjorie Stevens home 311 W Fifth Thursday. Minutes of the district meeting were read and a contribution to the state project aiding services for the blind was approved. The group visited Red Paint Store for a program on pictures and mirrors from The Home We Make and toured Mr and Mrs Ruppert’s Northwood Lane home. Helen Perry won the door prize. The next meeting is Feb 1 at 8 pm at Gloria Smith’s 109 Middle Road.

XI Beta Tau Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Marjorie Stevens W. Fifth Felix Ruppert

Beta Sigma Phi Social at Sue Orr Home

Beta Kappa Chapter held a social meeting Thursday evening at Sue Orr's home. Pizza was served and court whist played. Prizes awarded to Kate Mcfadden Dan Subj and Mary Bermel. A discussion covered a possible late spring style show at Minton's on Thursday Feb 1 alma m.

Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sue Orr Kate Mcfadden Dan Subj Mary Bermel Minton’s

Fruitland Baptist Women Hold Semi Annual Missionary Meeting

The Fruitland Baptist church women met for their semi annual missionary meeting with 13 present. They sewed quills for Shepherds Home Inc and voted to send one dollar monthly. A prayer letter from Gordon Katsions, missionary appointees to Jamaica, was discussed and the group planned sewing for the Katsion family this year. Refreshments followed.

Fruitland Baptist Fruitland Baptist Church Shepherds Home, Inc Twalla Warneke Diane’ Franklin Union Grove Wisc Gordon Katsions Charlene Hubbard Katsion Jamaica Sharon Brandt

Women of the Moose Regents Meet at Mary Riley Home

A College of Regents meeting of the Women of the Moose was held at Mary Riley’s home with seven members present. The group planned coffee and cookies after the meeting and signed get well cards for Lara Cole who is recovering from a broken hip at Muscatine General Hospital. A social hour followed with games and refreshments served by the hostess.

College of Regents Women of the Moose Mary Riley Lara Cole Muscatine General Hospital

Legion Auxiliary Assists With Commodities in January

The Muscatine County January commodity distribution, held January 16 to 18, relied on American Legion Auxiliary volunteers Irene Moomey Helen Laughlin Velma Wallace Vinnie Pasdach Minnie Bair Louise Buller Mary Faith Hart Fay McDaniel and Mable Leedy as checkers aiding eligible recipients.

Muscatine American Legion Auxiliary Irene Moomey Helen Laughlin Velma Wallace Vinnie Pasdach Minnie Bair Louise Buller Mary Faith Hart Fay McDaniel Mable Leedy

AAUW Literature Group Meets at David Porter Home

AAUW literature group gathers Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the David Porter home. Afternoon duplicate session at the YWCA 1:15 p.m. Monday Jan 22. all welcome, no partner needed. Senior Citizens dine potluck Monday Jan 22 at 12:32 p.m. at the labor hall, bring covered dish and table service plus white elephant gifts.

AAUW David Porter YWCA Labor Hall

Carrie Circle Hosts Meet at Mrs. Lary’s Home

Mrs Irene Lary hosted the Carrie Circle of the First Baptist Church at 106 Laurel Thursday with nine members present. Devotional, a responsive reading on Love Gift, followed by programed case histories by Mrs Martin Bower. Members filled think and check sheets to discuss right or wrong in the Christian contest. Next meeting at Mrs Marian Bower’s home. refreshments by Mrs Lary and Mrs Norma Hurlbut.

Carrie First Baptist Church Irene Lary Laurel Marian Bower Norma Hurlbut

Eunice Circle Meets At Omer Jones Home

Mrs. Omar Jones hosted the Eunice circle of the First Methodist church at her home Thursday morning with seventeen members present. Mrs. Max Collins led the business meeting and plans were made for the February general meeting where the circle will host. A coffee for newcomers is set for February 7 from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Fifteen packages were sent to Vietnam. Mrs. Thomas Beckey led devotions and Mrs. Stanley Lewis presented a program on Selfhood in Contemporary Films followed by discussion. The February meeting will be at Mrs. William Roudybush home, 1102 Mulberry.

Eunice Circle Omer Jones Omar Jones Eunice First Methodist Church Max Collins Vietnam Thomas Beckey Stanley Lewis William Roudybush Mulberry

YW Wives Plan Fashion Show

The YW Wives met at the YWCA with 27 members present. Pastor E B Meyer spoke on family counseling and answered questions. A brief business meeting discussed preparations for the March 28 fashion show titled Hand Done Fashion Fun featuring hand sewn fashions.

YWCA E. B. Meyer Grace Lutheran Church Mary Halligan Kay Konrad

Eta Mu Chapter meets at Laura Musser Museum tonight

Sixteen members of Eta Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority toured the Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum Thursday evening then held a business meeting at Caroline Manley's home. Plans for a YWCA card party to raise scholarship funds were finalized for 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is February 1 at Karen Hintermeister's home.

Laura Musser Eta Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Caroline Manley YWCA

Mary Circle of First Methodist church meets for film program

The Mary Circle of the First Methodist church met at Mrs. Milton Eichelberger’s home with 18 members and two visitors. Mrs. George Crawford led the session as the program explored Selfhood in Contemporary Films, based on Rev. James Wall’s article. Devotions by Mrs. Jacob Sanders cited Colossians. Refreshments were served by the social committee.

Mary First Methodist Church Milton Eichelberger Mulberry George Crawford Phillip Temple James Wall The Christian Advocate Jacob Sanders C. M. Stanley Fred Messenger Elmer Steinmetz George Hazlett

Mrs Krueger Hosts Sarah Circle Meeting at Church Home

Mrs Krueger hosted the Sarah Circle of First Methodist at 505 W Sixth with 21 members and a guest Mrs Hazel Carlson. President Mrs Lysle McCullough led the meeting. devotions by Mrs Pearl Eppel. program on Selfhood in Contemporary Films by Mrs James Allen and others. fellowship coffee set for Feb 17. joint potluck planned for Feb 15 at 12 30 p.m. in the church parlor.

Sarah Circle First Methodist Church Lloyd Krueger Hazel, Carlson Lysle’ McCullough Pearl Eppel Richard Parish James Allen A. A. Johnson David Horney Gertrude Brannan Lyle Krueger

Ten Members At Meeting Of Miriam Circle

The Miriam circle of the First Methodist church held their January meeting at Gladys Steinbaugh home. Ten members and one guest attended with Thelma Howe as program leader assisted by Mildred Kemble. A discussion on the study topic of films followed. Jean Weiershauser and Inez Isaacs served on the social committee at Edna Russell home February 15.

Miriam First Methodist Church Gladys Steinbaugh Thelma Howe Mildred Kemble Jean Weiershauser Inez Isaacs Edna Russell

Esther Circle Of First Baptist Church Meeting Notes

Esther Circle of the First Baptist Church held its monthly meeting at the church with 15 members present. Hostesses were Mrs. Esther Fisther Miss Clara Korneman and Mr Lucille Weingart. A dessert luncheon followed. Members worked for the Public Health Nursing Association while devotions were led by Mrs Orville Ketchum and an invocation was given by Mrs Fischer.

Esther Cicle First Baptist Church Esther Fisther Clara Korneman Lucille Weingart Public Health Nursing Association Fischer Orville Ketchum Elmer Bloom Esther Wiede Leona Mittman

Newcomers Club Plans Snow Ball Dinner Dance

The Muscatine Newcomers Club sponsors a Snow Ball dinner dance Friday January 26 from 7 to 12 at Hotel Muscatine. Dave Warners orchestra provides music. Public invited. Reservations due by Wednesday January 24 with club officer or ticket chairman Carol Kloster at 264 1789.

Muscatine Hotel Muscatine Dave Warners Ficket Carol Kloster

Pilot Club Honors All-State Music Students

The Pilot Club noon luncheon at Hotel Muscatine honored award winning all state music students. Robert Ash Muscatine High vocal director spoke on the a cappella choir. Jerri Crawbaugh James Henke and Roy Temple shared amusing all state contest experiences. Grace Meerdink led the program. Mrs. Mabel Flint Irene Lary’s luncheon guest. Next business meeting set for Feb 1.

Pilot Club Hotel Muscatine Robert Ash Muscatine High Jerri Crawbaugh James Henke Roy Temple Grace Meerdink Mabel Flint Irene Lary

Rachel Circle Meets With Mrs Schmarje

Twenty five members of the Rachel circle of the First Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Clarence Schmarje 2015 Mulberry. Sixty four sick calls were reported in the past two months. Mrs. Howard Kerr presided. Devotions were by Mrs. Frank A. Nelson on Crossroads 1968 Which Way and Why. Program chairman was Mrs. Clarence Cornthwaite. Feb 15 at Teele home. De votional leader will be Mrs. Harry Hahn and program leader Mrs. Bruce Sturdevant. Social committee with Mrs. Schmarje included Mrs. Wayne Eckhart and Mrs. Frank E. Nelson. A silent auction closed the meeting.

Rachel First Methodist Church Clarence Schmarje Mulberry Howard Kerr Frank A. Nelson Clarence Cornthwaite Teele Harry Hahn Bruce Sturdevant Schmarje Wayne Eckhart Frank E. Nelson

Grace Lutheran Group A Meeting at Evelyn Gregerson’s Home

Grace Lutheran Group A of the Grace Lutheran Church met Thursday afternoon at Evelyn Gregerson’s home with eight members present. Shirley Baumgardner led the business meeting and urged attendance at the congregational meeting January 21 at 2 p.m. The group discussed collecting clothing for the social ministry, and Dorothy Dahl summarized the Christian Primer and the topic The Caretakers, outlining the church’s role in caring for creation. Barbara Schafenacker led the Bible study, and the monthly offering was received.

Grace Lutheran Churcht Evelyn Gregerson Shirley Baumgardner Dorothy Dahl God Barbara Schafenacker

Esther Circle Meeting at First Methodist Church

Mrs G Ryan hosted the Esther circle with Mrs Gene Ryan welcoming all members and one guest. Social chair Carol Bowser and presiding officer Harold Riggs led the business meeting. A fellowship coffee for new members is set for Feb 7 at the church.

Esther First Methodist Church Gene Ryan Carol Bowser Harold Riggs Teele YWCA Earl Hungate H. Riggs Robert Yerington

Mary Circle Meets for Morning Coffee at Home

Baptist church Mary circle held a regular Thursday meeting at the home of Mrs. Wilbert Deitrich. Mrs. Robert Connor presided and reminded members the singspiration in March. Feb 1 set for preparing fruit baskets for shut-ins. Betty Colschen reported on missionaries with letters from Hong Kong and India. The program covered Christian Rights and Wrongs with Feb 14 date to be announced.

Mary Circle First Baptist Church Wilbert Deitrich Robert Connor Betty Colschen Hong Kong India Connor

First EUB Sarah Circle Meets At Mrs Craddock Home

The Sarah circle of the First Evangelical United Brethren church met Thursday evening at Mrs Alba Craddock's home. Mary Ann Sturms led the lesson with help from Marilyn McKee and Bernice Schweitzer. Mrs Craddock presided. a silent auction was planned for February. Amy Pred More gave the closing devotional.

Sarah Circle First Evangelical United: Brethren Church Alba Craddock Mary Ann Sturms Marilyn McKee Bernice Schweitzer

Atheneum Club Holds Home Decorating Program

Atheneum club members met at Mrs. Edwynne Horst's home on Thursday evening for a program on home decorating presented by Marie Lindsay. Assisting hosts were Mrs. May Poole and Mrs. Dolly Hufford. The group planned a Valentine potluck with husbands at a later date.

Atheneum Club Edwynne Horst Marie Lindsay May Poole Dolly Hufford Valentine

Publicity Group of WOM Hosts Potluck Supper

The Women of the Moose publicity committee met at chairwoman Darlene Walker’s home 117 W Fifth. Seven members and two guests attended a potluck supper. Guests Mary Koester and Dorothy Brown joined. A short meeting and games followed. A future gathering is set February 20 at Cheverine Tietge’s home 2117 Ridgewood at 7 p.m.

Women of the Moose Darlene Walker Mary Koester Dorothy Brown Cheverine Tietge Ridgewood

Mooseheart Group Plans Gift Exchange

The Mooseheart Women of the Moose committee met at Glorietta Marshall home with Janet Bunn in charge. They organized a one dollar Valentine secret pay exchange a Valentine card exchange and handkerchief swap to be held February 17 and 24 at the Moose cloakroom. Ten members attended prizes awarded to Irene Moomey Hazel Carlisle Marian Barton Helen Laughlin and Janet Bunn. Lunch was served by the hostess. Circle F Meets Five members of Circle F of the First United Presbyterian church met at Mrs E W Boynton Jr home for a dessert luncheon and business meeting with Mrs Tom Denis giving the Bible lesson.

Mooseheart Committee Women of the Moose Glorietta Marshall Janet Bunn Moose Cloak Irene Moomey Hazel Carlisle Marian Barton Helen Laughlin Circle F First United Presbyterian Church E.W. Boynton, Jr Lane Tom Denis

Past Presidents At Grimm Home Echoes of Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Raymond Grimm's home Thursday evening for a business session and games with prizes awarded to Florence Gabriel Harriet Miller Grace Lucas and Ruth Dye A luncheon was served by the hostess at Mrs Harriet Miller's home 210% E Second on Feb 15.

Deborah Circle at First Methodist meets with guests

Deborah Circle of the First Methodist Church met with 14 members and seven guests present. Barbara Fick led devotions and Verna Porter presented a program on motion picture types. Myra Linton led the business meeting and announced a fellowship coffee on Feb. 7 from 9:45 to 11 a.m. at the church. New members are urged to attend. Connie Parks and Bonnie Anderson named.

Barbara Fick Verna Porter Myra Linton Connie Parks Bonnie Anderson

Dear Abby Letters On Family, Engagement And Faith

A column of varied readers asks Abby about a dentist with an offensive tie and child safety, engagement ring choices, and a retiree who returns to work. Also includes church notices and service times from Lincoln Blvd Baptist First Assembly of God Providence Baptist Fruitland Baptist and other area churches.

Cauliflower with Hollandaise Garnish Ideas

Recipe note suggests serving cooked cauliflower with Hollandaise as a centerpiece. Pair with green peas, broiled or baked tomatoes, and baked stuffed yams for an epicurean vegetable plate presentation.

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Beta Kappa WOM College of Regents Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Lary Mrs. Krueger Sarah Esther Circle Church of God K.x.1.c Iowa City Iowa Home Delivery Fruitland—Letts Grandview Atalissa Wilton Moscow Hetzler All:star Dairy Grace Lutheran Group A G. Ryan WOM Mooseheart Group Deborah Stanley Jean Stanley Helen Bamford Dial Abigail van Buren Abby Dental Association Altho San Mateo San Lincoln Blvd Baptist Joeseph R. Stoube Vic First Assembly of God W. Seventh Donald L. Crawford Home Missions Young People’s CA Providence Baptist Hartford W. Patterson Young People's Meeting LaVern Hubbard John Simon and Judas Faith United Church of Christ Walter Ross Melvin Walton First Christian Church Minton China Muscatine 29 E. and Iowa Avenue
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