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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1951

Page

2

Moscow Homemakers Learn Cake Decorating

A cake decorating lesson was given at the Moscow Homemakers meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ralph Bierman’s home. Mrs. Fay Gibson and Mrs. C. W. Thomas led the session. Refreshments were served to 18 adults and seven children. a July meeting will feature a silent auction at Mrs. Vern Hefner’s home.

Moscow Ralph Bierman Fay Gibson C. W. Thomas Joe Ziegenhorn West Liberty Fair Mary Dorothy Budelier Beverly Hafner Ethel Lake Pauline Brown Louise Brown Vernon Hefner

Mountain Elevation Equates to Vast Vegetation Shift

A single mile of mountain elevation is equivalent to a latitude shift of 800 to 1,000 miles in its impact on vegetation, showing how elevation reshapes ecological zones significantly.

Mrs. Olinger Honored at Her Shey Nurses Shower

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Otis Olinger, former Miss Rose Cadogan, was held Wednesday evening at the Her shey Nurses home. Seventeen guests attended the informal event with luncheon. Yellow and green decor highlighted the tableware and gifts.

Otis Olinger Hershey Nurses’ Home

Picnic Planned For Berean Class In July

The Berean class of the First Evangelical United Brethren church met at the Hendriks home to plan a July 3 picnic at the Christensen cottage. Hosts Mr and Mrs Virgil Ross led the gathering, with a potluck supper, prayers, devotions, and games. Prizes went to Mrs Charles Steahr and Mr and Mrs Clair York. Mrs York received a special award.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Leslie Hendriks Christensen Virgil Ross Gerald Gerth Charles Steahr Clair York

Arrange Program At Spangler Chapel

The junior department of Spangler Chapel Sunday school will present a program at 10 o clock Sunday morning at the church. The program will consist of recitations exercises and songs.

Spangler Chapel

Ancient Babylonians and Egyptians Were Expert Wool Workers

The text notes that ancient Babylonians and Egyptians were skilled in wool production and textile work, highlighting their expertise in early fiber processing.

Miss TeStrake Honored At Iowa Electric Dinner

Iowa Electric employees hosted a dinner for Miss Gertrude TeStrake at Park Lane Golf and Country Club. She resigns after 18 years to marry Leigh Milligan of Los Angeles. Guests numbered 52 with gifts for TeStrake and the Bohling anniversary couple.

Iowa Electric Company Gertrude TeStrake Park Lane Golf and Country Club TeStrake Leigh Milligan Los Angeles Calif West Charles Courtney Steve Lurber Raymond Schumacher Miss TeStrake Marvin Bohling Paul Hurlbut Warren Hammer Dan Troxel Raymond Noret W. H. Lear Mildred Lear Esther Smith Cedar Rapids Herbert Ives Irving Heerd

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight with Nominating Report

American Legion auxiliary holds a meeting this evening at the Legion home. The nominating committee report will be given and general nominations from the floor. Mrs. Catherine Martin chairs the committee. All members are urged to attend. Miriam Rebekah lodge meets Friday at 8 pm at the I O O F hall. St Mathias PTA holds a special meeting at 8 pm tonight in the school hall with parents urged to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Catherine Martin Miriam Rebekah Lodge The St. Mathias Parent-Teacher Association

Camping Plans Discussed by G. S. Council

The Muscatine Girl Scout Council met at the public library to discuss camping plans. A new sleeping unit at Camp Sa-Ca-la-Wea is ready for occupancy and Beach Lumber donated a 16 foot ladder. Training course with Mrs. Edwin Zeller was reported. This was the final session until fall.

Muscatine

Musserville O. C. C. Class Meeting Report

Twenty members and three visitors attended the Musserville Co O C class meeting noting active participation and planned activities for the season. The report summarizes attendance and upcoming events for the group.

Musserville Co. O. C

Methodist church meeting at Hoopes hall hosts Des Moines visitors

Mrs. Carol Irvin of Des Moines Mrs. Laura Fischer and Mrs. Addie Walker attended the Tuesday evening gathering at Hoopes hall. Mrs. Oliver Reichert presided as hostess with Mrs. Leslie Brown assisting. Mrs. Aaron James led the business session. A picnic at Weed park is planned for the next meeting.

Methodist Church Hoopes Hall Carol Irvin Des Moines Laura Fischer Addie Walker Oliver Reichert Leslie Brown Aaron James Weed Park

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