Letts Study Club News and Local Visits
The Letts Study Club will meet Friday after noon February 7 at the home of Mrs. Ernst Lieberknecht. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cochran of Des Moines at the home of their daughter Mrs. Harry Crist. Myra Jordan, grandmother of Mrs. Crist, also visited. Mrs. Gipple and Mr. Crist's group visited Mrs. Alice Gipple on Sunday. Mrs Gipple, 91, longtime Letts resident, now at Milan nursing home, previously lived with her son Weldon in Van Nuys, California.
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Letts
Memibers
Ernst Lieberknecht
Ernest Cochran
Des Moines
Harry Crist
Crist
Myra Jordan
Harry Gipple
Harry Shearer
George Crist
Alice. Gipple
Milan
Gipple
Weldon
van Nuys
Calif
Houvenagle Named Manager of Sears Wholesale Division
L Houvenagle, formerly of Muscatine and Des Moines, has been named manager of Sears Roebuck wholesale division in Des Moines. He has served as vice president and director of sales Electrical Engineering and Sales Co. and graduated from Muscatine High School in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd 5
Youvenagle
Des Moines
Muscaline
Denominationalism Will End Amid Unity Demand
Pittsburgh bishop W Vernon Middleton predicts the end of denominational pride this century as Christians unite under a common faith. He says the trend toward Christian unity will dissolve denominational lines and promote broader fellowship.
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Pittsburgh
W. Vernon Middleton
Turkey Prices Higher in 1962 Turkey Market Regains Equilibrium
The Agriculture Department reports 1963 turkey prices averaged dd percent above 1961, noting the rise came despite a failed voluntary crop reduction. The 1962 report discusses producers' rejection of a federal marketing order program after high 1961 production and low prices.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Economic Service
Chapter R Meet Feb 14 Hostess Mrs Jelly May Columbus Junction
Chapter R meets at Mrs Jelly May home in Columbus Junction on February 14 with Miss Nelle Shellabarger assisting. Officers to be elected and installed. Local clubs plan updates to the program and noon potluck events with entertainment by Mrs Alice Worley and Mrs Verle Schneider. Basic Skill Tests and Pastor’s School activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Jelly May
Nelle Shellabarger
Old Clifton Club
Harriet Warren
Alice Worley
Verle Schneider
Iowa
Columbes
Alend
Simpson College
South
North Iowa
Robert "Parris
Skate Party Discussed by Cone Methodist YF
Cone Methodist Church youth group met Sunday evening January 27 with ten members and two chaperons, Rev. Marvin Ceynar and Bil Peterson. They reviewed song information, discussed an ice skating party, sang songs, played a game, and refreshments were served by Florence Stewart and the Goldsberry sisters. The next meeting is set for February 24 at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Joanne
Joan Goldsberry
Chyres
Saville
Johnson
Jolene
Terry
Janice
Janette
Douglas Ausey
Timmy
Joy
Bagington
Ill
Lyman
Wagoner
Debbie
Dennis
Raymond Lutz
Luts Home Inc
James Lutz
Joyce
Lone Tree
Glen Kennedy
Weal Liberty
Pearl Kennedy
Leis Crist
Kathy
Iowa City
Mary Yedllle
Melvin Crist
Bill Gray
Harrison Bennett
Bettendorf
Betty Little
Davennorf
Roy Litlel
Morning Sun Speech Contest Set for January 30
Morning Sun High School hosts the local elimination contest on January 30 at 7 30 PM. Three divisions dramatic humorous and practical each with three entrants advance to Burlington district contest in March. Participants include Mary Harsh Cozette Klindt Joyce Biggerstaff Richard McDonald in dramatic Linda Hostetler Margaret Biggerstaff Mike Carey Arthur Hamilton Bob Harsh Bert Nays Trevor Kimball in humorous Carolyn Carey in oratory. Coach Mr. Bishop oversees. Spanish class to perform two songs after speeches and before judges announce results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
Morning Sun High
Deelam
Burlington
Mary Harsh
Cozette Klindt
Joyce Biggerstaff
Richard McDonald
Linda Hostetler
Margaret Biggerstatf
Mike Carey
Arthur Hamilton
Bob Harsh
Bert Nays
Trevor Kimball
Carolyn Carey
Mr. Bishop
Brennemans Host Birthday Party in Bloomington
Bloomington hosts Sunday birthday event for Pam Brenneman turning five and cousin Carol Jean Esmoil turning six. Mr and Mrs Virgil Brenneman and family, Lyal Esmoil, Stonard and Michael Esmoil, and Stuart Esmoil attended. A social time followed with birthday cake and homemade ice cream after gifts.
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Bloomington
Virgil Brenneman
Pam
Church Notes From Grandview and Surrounding Items
Grandview notes report Rev. Clyde Record attending a ministers conference in Myrtle Mississippi and Rev. C E L arson leading a midweek Bible study. Patty Engle honored at a Lutheran Parish Hall shower. her future wedding to William DeBaillie of Colona Illinois to follow. Motioned meetings and district news include Homemaker's Fair plans for March 28 and caucus details for Drury Township on February 5. Local moves include the McLearan family relocating to Wapello and the Wier residence changing hands.
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Grandview
Clyde Record
Ministers and Christian Workers Conference
Myrtle
Miss
C. EB. Larson
Illinois
Patty Engle
William J. DeBaillie
Colona
Iinois
Mesdames Eilleen Bivens
Geneveive
Parchart
Darlene Kunkel
Romaine Rettig
Roberta Mills
Margaret Schoppe
Berengee Bridge
Esther Pankratz
Mildred Klabe
Emma’ Seitz
Arthur Lenser
Mth
Legion Building
East Moline
Mesdames
Dixie Keller
Marie Beuoy
Gertrude Thomas
Ruth Bowser
Republican Party
Drury Township
Isnois
Lloyd Werner
Wier
Werner Brothers
Biers
Texaco
Bus Clinic Set for West Liberty February Twelve
About 250 school bus drivers from Muscatine and nearby counties will attend a training program February twelve at West Liberty. The event runs 7 to 10 p m with doors opening 6 15 p m for psyc ho physical testing. The program features driving films and will include substitute drivers. Area Six board will meet at 1 30 p m February twelve at the courthouse to discuss a proposed transportation form for daily and monthly bus checks.
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West Liberty
Muscatine
State Department of Public Instruction
State College of Iowa
The
Iowa Highway Patrol
Iowa Wriver Education Association
Area Six Community School District Board
Division of Transportation
Deeds Recorded In Muscatine Transfers Between Parties
Deeds recorded include Ralph W Burns and others to Mylan Phillips for part of lot 2 in Lillibridge subdivision Muscatine. R J and Eva Beatrice Kor to Vernon L and Banieia A Hoekseme for lot 13 block 2 Barry Hills North addition Gerald BE Lanfier and Eu gene Lanfier to Maxine V Lanfier and others for lots 34 35 and 6 block 34 Park Place addition Muscatine W L and Marjorie B Arrowsmith to Norbert D and Elaine A Waech for part of block 3 Nar Wilton addition to Wilton Gary W and Loretta M Howard to Raymond B and N LaRue McCoy for lots 8 and 9 and
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Ralph W. Burns
Mylan
Phillips
Lillibridge
Muscatine
R. J
Eva Beatrice Korschel
Vernon
Marjorie B. Arrowsmith
Norbert D
Elaine A. Waech
Nari Wilton
Wilton
Gary W
Loretta M Howard
Raymond B
LaRue McCoy
Property transfers and notes in Muscatine 1963 listing
The Muscatine Journal lists several real estate transfers including Agnes Chant to James F Hants a portion of lot 2 block 103 in Muscatine and Gordon C Shoemaker to George W Bryant a quitclaim on lots 7 and 3 block 49. Estate of Arthur C Buicke transfers lot 9 block 60 Butterfield addition Wilton to Alfred P and Loretto I Hansen. A stray pancake batter tip appears as unrelated content.
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Muscatine
Journal
Stockton
Agnes Chant
James F. Hants
Gordon C
Dorothy M. Shoemaker
George W
Ruby.s. Bryant
Ruby
Bryant
Norman E
Dorothy L. Bunn
Arthur C, Buicke
Alfred P
Loretto I Hansen
Butterfield Addition
Wilton
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Letts Study Club
Northwestern Mutual Life Ins
Donald L. Lee
Dial
Cedar Street
L. Houvenagle
Sears Wholesale
Lloyd Houvenagle
YeLlowstone
Bourbok
Louisvalle
Louisa
Wapello
Louisa County
Robert Briggs
M- Sun
Charles Buser
Junior Gipple
C. Junction
Hazel Green
Paul Kemp
Marian McGinnis
Columbus City
Raymond McKinney
Richard
Morris
V. 5
Joe D. Newell
Junction
John O'Brien
Oakville
Loren Asher
Stanley Barvicle
Myrtle Bartenhagen
Richard Bieri
Percy Brockway
Wayne Carter
Eva Mae Corey
Sam Beulah Crooks
Rachel Dopler
Marlene Eden
Bill Fullion
Liberty Gerst
Elizabeth Grasham
Kenneth Grimm
Hammond
Karen Hartsock
Jane Hayes
Calville
Oren Hijbinge, Jr
Mary Hodges
Leonard Horst
jLelts
Donnabelle Hughes
J. Hazel Hunt
Herman Lihs
Orlville Linder
M. Sun
K. L. McClurkin
Anita McKean
Arl Maine
Paul Martin
Winfield
Wilma Meeker
Dorothy Cole
Lester Ore
Alice Peters
Glen Poggemil
Don Preiz
Richard Salemink
Jonnie Siegle
Wendell Todd
Sam Phyliss Weber
Sun
Charles Westlake
Connsville
Belly Wiederrecht
Wanello
C. H. Wilson
Mascaline
J. H. Wilton
Turkey
Motor Trend Magazine
Rambler Classic
Motor Trend
Rambler
American Motors
Rambler's
Tira Manufactura Ra
Hormal Epi
Eteres
Mississippi Drive
Cone Methodist
Brennemans
Musicaglow
Kenneth Mammel
Meeker
Colo
William Clark
Craig
Bernice Record
Jim, Larson
Larry McLearan
Fred Wier
McLearan
LM High School
Chestnut
Harbor Drive
Muscatine Street
Central State Bank
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