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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1967
Page
11
The Navy Mothers regular meeting was held at the VEW hall with Mary Faith Hart presiding. A welfare report was read by Marian Hayes. A rummage sale was planned for later this month and the July 13 meeting will be at Wilma Rock’s home with a potluck.
The June meeting of the Island Methodist church Women’s Society of Christian Service was held at Mrs. Kenneth Shoultz’s home with 23 members, one guest, and two children. New President Mrs. Charles C. Wilson led with a candlelight service. Cash asks of 25 dollars were approved for various localities and a special request to Bidwell Riverside Home in Des Moines. Ice cream social set for July 19 and annual auction for October 18.
Fifteen members of YW Wives gathered Wednesday afternoon for a boat ride aboard the Kent. Refreshments were served by various members of the group.
Barbara Anne Olson and Steven G. King wed Saturday June 3 at 7 30 p m in First Methodist high Rev Lynn King father of the bridegroom officiated assisted by Rev J Henry Teele The couple plans to reside in Muscatine Mrs King a senior at Iowa State University He plans to graduate from ISU in February Attending were several Muscatine relatives and friends including flower girl Maribeth King and best man Paul Erdmann
Mary Ann Shields of West Liberty to wed Airman 2c Roy Edward Morrison of West Liberty and Spokane. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis M Shields and son of Mrs Cleo L Burr, with Morrison serving in the U S Air Force at Fairchild Air Base Spokane. August wedding planned. Shields is a University High Spokane graduate and Kinman Business University alumna. Morrison attended Muscatine Community College and is a West Liberty High graduate.
The Letter Carriers Auxiliary 648 met at Mrs. Berniece Roby’s home to discuss the upcoming all post office picnic. President Kay Zetler will coordinate helpers and Colleen Smith will report on the May Clinton state convention at a future meeting. No July meeting. the picnic is set for July 30 at Weed Park for all present and retired post office employees and families.
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group 2 met at the parish house with Mrs Anne Marten and Mrs Henry Flickinger as hostesses. Devotions and Bible study focused on Who Is He He is the Resurrection and the Life. A business meeting followed with reports from the visiting committee and a kit collection for Viet Nam. July 13 at the parish house. Mrs Harry Wollett and Miss Ann Havemann will be hosts.
Fifteen members and guests attended Grace LCW Group C at Mrs Muriel Finnegan’s home with Mrs Hazel Speith as co hostess. Ardyth Laursen presented Yours are the Hands from Church Woman. Upcoming events include a wait convention at St Mark’s Davenport September 27 29 and a summer retreat at Lockridge July 24 25. A mother and daughter tea June 22 at 7 pm was planned with AEE members urged to attend and bring two guests. The next meeting will be at Mrs Dorothy Langan’s home September 14.
The Moosehaven committee of the Women of the Moose met at the cottage of Mabel Applegate with Patsy Canarr as hostess. Games awarded prizes to Alice Pace first Irene Stender second and Mabel Applegate third. Lorena Atkins won the door prize. Two guests attended. Secret pals to be revealed on Ina Mae's Thursday July 1.
Mrs Frances Fowler and Mrs Monica McFadden from Portland and Salem Oregon visit Mr and Mrs Jim Cook at 405 West Sth Street They are former Muscatine residents and plan a brief stay rippling local social notes
A square dance at the Izaak Walton League Saturday June 10 from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Caller Shorty Williams. Muscatine Garden Club meets June 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the public library with Herb Pais club program. Women of the Moose meet June 12 at 7:30 with officers’ meeting. Academy of Friendships hosts chapter night and lunch. PEO Sisterhood Chapter FG called meeting June 10 at 10 a.m. at Margaret Lee’s home for state convention report. Catholic Daughters meet June 12 at St Mary’s hall with potluck at 6:30 p.m. followed by business meeting and officer installations. last meeting until fall.
One hundred thirty five attended the mother and daughter luncheon at Geneva Golf and County club. Morning golf preceded a 1 p.m. lunch, then a knitwear fashion show titled Knits Cover the Calendar, with models including Mrs. Kenneth Myers and others. Doors prizes and bridge prizes were awarded. golf prizes noted for 40 women. Next week’s play and breakfast times listed.
Announcement of engagement between Michele Jackson daughter of Helen and Murray Jackson of 610 Oak and Route 5 and Samuel Skidmore son of Basil and Mrs Skidmore of 1236 Hershey Ave. They plan a July wedding. Michele and Samuel are Muscatine High graduates. Samuel is employed at Home.0. Nize.
A Children's Day program titled Little Children Love the Savior will be presented at the First Baptist Church on Sunday at 10 AM by children from Sunday school departments. Various speakers, prayers, offertory, and songs will be led by named students and overseen by Rev. Frank Gillett.
Sunday morning First Communion exercises will be held at St Malachys church Ardom in connection with the 8 am Mass Rev Vincent Morrissey pastor announced Children making their first communion will be Bill Furlong and Mike OToole The religious vacation school has been conducted daily this week with Sister Mary Lydia BVM and Sister Mary Colleen BVM in charge.
Mascouten chapter of the Izaak Walton League named committees at Thursday's meeting at the clubhouse. Chairmen include Ruth Ann Kneer for entertainment and hospitality, Verna McFadon for visitation, Pegey Rentro for conservation, Meryle Lewis for membership, and Billie Bunn for publicity. A letter from national president Reynalds P. Harnsberger welcomed the new chapter. Lunch for 29 members was served by Flossy Girls and Melody Ann Bunn. All women interested in joining are invited. male family members need not be members.
Joyce Starkweather, soon-to-be Mrs. Robert Mathias, was celebrated at a YWCA bridal shower. Hostesses included Helen Mills Jean Henley and Kay Starkweather. Yellow and white decor, corsage and centerpiece given, refreshments served, and games awarded prizes to several guests. The couple wed April 24 in Keithsburg. He serves in the Navy aboard the U S S Jason and is currently in the Philippines.
Christine E. Albrecht of West Liberty receives a 4304 honor scholarship to Central College Pella based on high achievement and class rank. She plans to enter Central this fall as a freshman and has been active in the school paper annual Glee Club band and drama, a National Honor Society member and graduate of West Liberty Community High.
Muscatine Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at Hotel Muscatine on Wednesday June 14 at 6:30 p.m. for a dinner and installation of officers led by district officers. The legislation committee plans the dinner with Margaret Hotka as chairman. Reservations by Tuesday noon with Agnes Bryant. Board of directors meets Monday at 5:15 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Keystone AOK members met with Mrs. Jane Ryan for installation of officers with Mrs. De Vere Newberry assisting. Mrs. Paul Sweitzer led the rainbow candle light ceremony and new officers include Mrs. G. F. Pisher as president, Mrs. Robert Toborg as vice president, Mrs. Clyde Gabriel as secretary, Mrs. Rex Bennett as corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Les MacLennan as treasurer. The program was hosted by Mrs. Les MacLennan with a talk on Iowans and International Affairs.
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