BPW Club to Install New Officers Wednesday
WOMTIBRT S C BPW To Install New Officers On Wednesday The Business and Professional Women's Club will meet Wednesday June 12 at 6 30 p m at the Hotel Muscatine District officers Mrs Margaret Gideonson and Mrs Lucille Southern will be visiting the Muscatine club and will install the newly elected local officers Joy Chapman and Janice Steinke recipients of the BPW scholarships will be special guests This will be the last business meeting until September and all unpaid dues should be paid at this meeting The legislation committee will be in charge of the dinner arrangements On this committee are Margaret Hotka and Winnie Bisesi co chairmen Alvina Fitzgerald Pat Barlon May Poole Pauline Garfield Edna Coffin and Grace Harden Reservations should be made by Tuesday noon with Agnes Bryant Board of directors will meet Monday June 10 at 5 15 p m at the Civic Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BPW
Business
Professional Women's Club
Legislation
Margaret Hotka
Winnie Bisesi
Alvina Fitzgerald
Pat Barlon
May Poole
Pauline Garfield
Edna Coffin
Grace Harden
Agnes Bryant
Civic Center
Missionaries At Mulford Church Sunday
A one day missionary conference is planned for Sunday June 9 at the Mulford Evangelical Free church. Speakers include Rev and Mrs Jess Christiansen and Rev Kenneth Swain. The Christiansens are veteran missionaries to Africa under Sudan Interior Missions and Mrs Christiansen was born Ruth Stelzner of Muscatine. Rev Swain has served in Bonme thuot Vietnam with the Rodag tribe and recently faced the Viet Cong killings of coworkers. He will head the CMA Bible school in Vietnam after retraining at Trinity in Deerfield. Public invited. Swain to speak in the evening, Christiansens in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulford Evangelical Free Church
Jess Christiansen
Kenneth Swain
Christiansens
Africa
Sudan
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Bonmethuot
Vietnam
Central Highlands
Swain
Swains
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield
Ill
CMA Bible School
Mr. Swain
Women of Moose Hold Year End Supper Meeting
The Women of the Moose hosted their annual year end supper at the Moose home with 165 in attendance. Gift presentations went to 12 graduate regents and prizes were awarded to Verna Wolf Vera Tietge Prudence Bowman Elsa Leu. Decorating was by Irene Moomey Ardis Rick Helen Laughlin Jean Lee Marian Hayes. The Academy of Friendship will lead the program Monday and the executive board meets at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Moomey
Ardis Rick
Helen Laughlin
Jean Lee
Marian Hayes
Verna Wolf
Vera Tietge
Prudence Bowman
Helen King
Elsa Leu
Piano Recital at Laura Musser Art Gallery
Lilia Valladares Wilson of Valladares Music Studio presented a piano recital Thursday evening at the Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum. Participants included Jackie Stober Mandy Whitlow AnaMa Menendez Dawn Schmarje Joan Graettinger Pat Roberts Eric Gatzke Steve Gatzke Cathy White Janet Brugman Roxy Klahn Connie Sturdevant Anne Kolar Lee Anne Olson Janet Howe Caren Martz Kim Wiederman Sindy Martz Vicky Stober Chardl Drake Holly Hart Peggy Ross Gary Birkhofer Anne Tavener Edward Hill Doug Nelson. Kim Klahn Roxy Klahn and Holly Hart received national awards from the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs for a Fairfield festival performance earlier this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilia Valladares Wilson
Valladares Music Studio
Laura Musser
Jackie Stober
Mandy Whitlow
AnaMa Menendez
Dawn Schmarje
Joan Graettinger
Pat Roberts
Eric Gatzke
Steve Gatzke
Cathy White
Janet Brugman
Roxy Klahn
Connie Sturdevant
Anne Kolar
Lee Anne Olson
Janet Howe
Walnut St Baptist Plans Bible School
The Walnut St Baptist church at Sixth and Walnut announces a two week Vacation Bible School for children three and up. It runs Monday June 10 from 9:00 to 11:30 daily, with no classes on Saturday or Sunday. Supervisors include Mrs Timothy Barrett nursery, Mrs Leethon Phillips beginners, Mrs Kathy Martin primary, Miss Linda Healy juniors, Mrs Woodrow Meyer seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut St. Baptist Church
Sixth and
Walnut
WSCS Tea at Wesley United Church Mourns Members
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Wesley United Methodist Church met at 1 p.m. Thursday for a tea with officers in charge. Mrs. Leroy Linton led devotions referencing Helen Keller and urged living each day fully. Fifteen members were remembered with candles lit for those who died in the past year. A poem was read and Mrs. Houseman presented a program on “Memories” detailing the merger of the foreign, home, and Ladies Aid Societies into WSCS in 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
The
Wesley
United Methodist Church
Leroy Linton
Helen Keller
Miss Keller
Mesdames Lena Arey
Lena Bodman
Mabel Bunn
Ella Clark
Marie Diercks
T. S. Douglas
George Hamilton
Emma, Mittman
John W. Potter
Marie Ruthenberg
William Schosnig
R. A. Voy
Jesse Willis
Mary Lou Hahn
Anna McCoy
Harry Houseman
Foreign, Home and Ladies Aid Society
Vacation Bible School At Our Savior Lutheran
Vacation Bible School will be held at Our Savior Lutheran church 1175 Lucas from June 10 through June 21 hours 9 to 11 45 a m The theme Tell the Good News Nursery classes headed by Kathryn Ball Sandy Koch Dorothy Brown Doris Cloeter Janice Tennyson Kindergarten led by Janice Tuffington Primary department Bonnie Egger Sharon Huseman Junior department led by Janice Buffington Craft helpers include Jackie Edwards Kathy Allen Pam Roush Debbie Wessel Bruce Roush Film strip shown daily Community children invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Lucas
Kathryn Ball
Sandy Koch
Dorothy Brown
Doris Cloeter
Janice Tennyson
Bonnie Egger
Sharon Huseman
Janice Buffington
Jackie Edwards
Kathy Allen
Pam Roush
Debbie Wessel
Bruce’ Roush
Providence Baptist Fidelis Class Meets
The Fidelis class of Providence Baptist Church met at Mae Kranz's home Tuesday evening with 17 members present. Nellie Ziegenhorn opened with prayer. Members planned to bake cookies for Bible school, Betty Watson led a Bible quiz, and the group closed with the Lord's Prayer. Lunch was served. next meeting at Betty Watson's home on July 2 with Helen Stewart as leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
Providence Baptist Church
Mae Kranz
Nellie Ziegenhorn
Bible School
Betty Watson
Helen Stewart
Faith United Women Picnic at Weed Park
Faith United Church of Christ women held a Thursday morning picnic at Weed Park with a short business meeting. Plans for the program were announced and planted items purchased by the group were placed at the flower committee’s discretion. Mrs. Kirby Kleffmann presided and thanked attendees while special guests Mrs. James Wilkinson of Austin Texas and Mrs. V. May joined. Hostesses were Mrs. Wendell Day Mrs. John Trevarthen and Mrs. L. C. Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed
Park By
Women of Faith United
Church of Christ
Kirby Kleffmann
James Wilkinson
Austin
Tex
V. May
Muscatine
Wendell Day
John Trevarthen
Program Ends With Poem Memories Amid Problems and Accomplishments
The program concluded by presenting a poem titled Memories, reflecting on difficulties faced and achievements earned. The event balanced tributes with forward-looking remarks, highlighting perseverance and artistic expression as a closing note.
Community groups announce June gatherings and events
The Tobias family reunion is set for Sunday June 9 at 12 30 p.m. at the Philip Wheeler home 112 Gilbert. Montpelier Township 4H boys invite Farm Bureau members and friends to a noon picnic at Wild Cat Den and an afternoon tour of 4-H projects. WMU meets June 11 at Weed Park Shelter for a noon picnic and a business meeting with officer elections. Muscatine Garden Club gathering June 10 at the library features roses program. District meeting June 21 at Durant. Senior Citizens meet Monday at 1 p.m. with a business meeting and program. Catholic Daughters of America meet June 10 at St Marys hall at 6 30 p.m. potluck supper. Installation of officers follows brief business, then games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias
Philip Wheeler
Gilbert
Montpelier Township
Farm Bureau
Wild Cat den
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Washington St
Weed Park
Ed Zimmerman
Catholic Daughters of America
St. Mary’s Hall
Mary
Rita Jones
Joyce Garbutt
Arlette Chandler
Marilyn Sturms
Jean Begey
Helen Gorham
Irene Dil Jey
Pineapple in baked beans with ham and pork shoulder
A quick note suggests adding drained pineapple chunks to baked beans as a sweet complement to ham or boneless smoked pork shoulder. The idea emphasizes a tangy tropical contrast to savory meats and can enhance serving options.
Pilot Club Members Accept Work Plans at Muscatine Meeting
Muscatine Pilot Club members approved all proposed work plans during a Thursday noon session at Hotel Muscatine. President Margaret Griffith led the meeting with Marilynn Pilgrim as program coordinator. A special program is planned for the June 20 meeting with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Former Local Singer Receives Excellent Review
Marilyn Connors of Braintree wowed in the Braintree Choral Society's May performance of The Creation by Haydn. The former Marilyn Zoller, daughter of Mrs. George Zoller, Locust Street Muscatine, and the late Mr Zoller, drew praise for a high C, sustaining it with grace and for embellishments described as light, skillful, and stirring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Connors
Braintree
Angel Gabriel
Martin Connors
Mass
Marilyn Zoller
George Zoller
Muscatine
Zoller
Braintree Choral Society
Josefh Haydn
First Baptist Plans Children's Day Program
First Baptist church observes Children's Day on Sunday June 9 with a child led worship service. Junior and primary department choirs provide music while Sunday school groups participate. Older youths serve as ushers hosts and hostesses. Mrs William J Cullen presents a sermonette The Heart of a child. Service at 10 40 am with Miss Susan Bunn as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
First Baptist Church
William J. Cullen
Susan Bunn
Esther Circle Meets at Ridge Home for Dessert Session
Thirteen members of the Esther Circle of First Baptist met at Mrs Harold Ridge’s home at 1 30 Thursday for a dessert session. Helen Ketchum opened with prayer, Doris Dietrich led devotions, and Erma Fowler presided over a brief business meeting. The program featured member blessings, with Elizabeth Bloom offering prayer. Next September gathering set for Ella Altenbernd’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Circle
Ridge
Esther
First Baptist Church
Harold Ridge
Helen Ketchum
Doris Dietrich
Erma
Fowler
Elizabeth Bloom
Ella Altenbernd
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Joyce Axel
Barbara Barton
Elouse Beechum
Sue Breckenfelder
Ducy Foshol
Mary Goddard
Susan Harman
Sue Malzahn
DeLynn Price
Sally Rigler
Patty Ross
Karen Satterthwaite
Pam Sturms
Carol Birkhofer
Debbie Cohn
Diane Marley
Sharon Miller
Diane Faulkner
Ruth Webb
Sara’ Barton
Janice Morgan
Naida Christian
Womtibrt
Mulford
Moose
Academy of Friendship
Myril Lewis
Marie Montz
Wilma ‘Nicklas
Lennah Oostendorp
Walnut St. Baptist Plans Bible School
Luellen’s Cleaners
Dial
Wesley United Church
Our Savior Lutheran
Providence Baptist Fidelis
Faith United Women
Muscatine Garden
Harold Hayes
Durant
Union Hall
ATL
Muscatine, In
Pilot Club
Dan
Bamford
High Prairie
Plymouth
Fury
Chrysler
Wotgas Corporation
Hawk Motors
Grandview Ave
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