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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1963
Page
3
Tuesday outlook highlights hard work solving core life issues with a detached view. Aries through Pisces receive guidance on career, finances, relationships, and social plans. advice stresses study, new contacts, and prudent budgeting to advance and attract support.
Mr and Mrs A W Spralls 1906 Orange were honored on their 40th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Bunn 2709 Bicewall road. Eighteen people attended the event.
Judy Leu daughter of Mr and Mrs Bob Leu was installed as worthy advisor of Muscatine Assembly No 38 Order of Rainbow for Girls in a ceremony at the Masonic temple Sunday afternoon. Also installed were Janice Naber Jean Shepard Joan Bandybush Margaret Toborg Jane Mawer Mary Bellman Judy Vorwerk Mary Duffield Mary Heerd Carolyn Walker Barbara Walters Jackie Sywassink Diane Coder Diane Zollar JoAnn Schmitt Sue Connor Judy Thomas with Rev RE Frohard giving the invocation. The event featured blue and silver decor, instrumental music by Carol Bunn, and a reception after the ceremony attended by family and friends.
The Ethics club met at Mrs. P. W. McRoberts home with Edith Stacker leading the program on Art in Iowa. She spoke on art activities in Iowa towns and growing school and civic interest. Ruth Havlett to lead next meeting at Mrs. Pulliam’s home.
Wilton residents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bowers celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary on January 27 with a family noon dinner at City Hall and a 2 to 4 pm open house for friends and relatives. The couple has one son.
Social and church notices list upcoming meetings at Lady Ellis Park Avenue Methodist Wing’s Daughters Calvary Baptist and other groups. Items include a paid up dues supper for Bloomington Grange on Jan 24, a 6:30 p.m. turkey and ham dinner, and a pie and prize program. Several meetings move locations or dates with new times.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Boldt of 2220 Wallace were guests of honor at a surprise party Sunday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Starkweather at 517 Kindler. Six couples attended and prize cards went to George Bold and Mrs. Robert Koenigsaecker. A party gift was presented and lunch was served.
Sunday service at the Benjamin Hershey convalescent home began at 3 p.m. led by Rev. Lee E Joambey of First United Presbyterian Church with Scripture from Isaiah 40. The assembly sang Blessed Assurance and My Faith Looks Live Up, with Mrs Charles Weber at the organ. Rev Leo Jeamhey offered two solos Under His Wings and One Day, accompanied by Mrs Weber. Miss Frances R Kelley directed the service assisted by Mrs Martha Garner Mrs Laura Fulton Mrs Mar Van Zandi Ed Van Dyke and Clarence Fulton.
Louisa County GOP Women elects Mrs. Marlies Neubauer as president for the new year at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Phyllis Jaeger. Other officers include Grace Oakes Lucretia Turlington Zella Peck Myrtle Bartenhagen Nancy Pierce Blanche Williams Dorothy Taylor and Lyle Duncan. Discussion centers on taxation and the Council of Women Citizens while plans are made for a Feb 5 Eastern Star supper and a West Liberty charity ball on Feb 2.
Carver Pump Co employees and spouses held a bowling party Sunday afternoon at Pla Mor Lanes. Larry Snyder led team series with 3654, Carrall Martin next with 2545. Snyder topped men’s series with 540, Martin second with . Wilma Johnston claimed women’s high series at 454 and Phyllis Whitmer 435. Bernard Gerber had top men’s game 201 and Wilma Johnston best women’s game 186. Betty Logel won the trophy for most pins over average.
In Louisville a mother placed her 22 month old son Andy and a bag of provisions on the front seat while she ate. Andy unlocked the car and helped himself to cheese and bananas before a passing patrolman freed him with a coat hanger.
In Phoenix at Orange Dale Elementary, students crafted a relief map using fudge marshmallow and coconut. A playful note says three states seceded while the map rested in a school refrigerator as someone ate Maine Vermont and half of Massachusetts.
A cheerful, old fashioned sales appeal invites shoppers to enjoy fireside comforts and tea as Minton's highlights wood and glass serving pieces. The note touts low prices and a half price sale on Vogue musical dolls to clear space, urging customers to call or visit despite winter weather.
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