New Books at Musser Library Open House
Musser Public Library will display its latest book arrivals at an open house on Sunday with circulation starting Monday June 14. The new titles span history culture humor fiction and reference from authors including Toffler Rudofsky Hale Lewin and Laffin, featuring works on politics, art, travel, and science.
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P.M. Musser Public Library
John Mecklin
United States
Viet Nam
Lincoln
Fred Kerner
Joseph Bell
Better Homes and Gardens Press
Sara Jordan
Myra Waldo
John Laffin
Henry Garnett
Henry Felgen
Adrian Paradis
Anne Alexander
Pearl Bentel
Bianca Bradbury
Pime
Imogene Smith
C. B. Buchanan
Thomas Costain
Patrick Dennis
Camp David
Fletcher Knebel
Stephen Longstreet
Frank Swinnerton
William Burkett
Keith Laumer
Richard Harwick
Oy Carlton Keith
Margaret Scherf
van Siler
Nelson Wolford
Ministers and townspeople gather for regional church events
Morning Sun ministers Rob Morrow and Robb attend a pastors refresher course at Beaver Falls seminary and join the Synod meeting at Geneva College. Delegates Lloyd Edgar from Sharon church also participate. The Sharon Vacation Bible School runs June 21 to July 1 with Dr G M Robb directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robett Morrow
G. M. Robb
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Beaver Falls
Fenn
Robb
Synod of the
Reformed ‘Presbyterian’ Church of North America
Geneva College
Lloyd Edgar
Sharon Church
Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church
Sharon
Larry Heater
Denver
Colo
Elva DeYarman
Morning Sun
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
DeYarman
Urbandale School
Charles Beck
Chicago
Charles White
Jonas Monroe
Frank White
Audrey Hays Honored Upon Retirement From Nursing
Audrey Hays received a retirement honor at a Sunset Inn dinner Thursday after a long nursing career. She trained in rural schools before nursing, graduated Bellevue Hospital in 1922, and served in Hershey and Muscatine General Hospital, where she helped open the facility in 1954. Forty Muscatine General staff attended, with gifts presented by Gordon Rogers and a welcome by Mrs Maida Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey, Hays
Sunset Inn
Muscatine “General Hospital
Gordon ‘Rogers
Maida Bailey
St. Muscatine General
Annual JC Combination Sale at CJ in Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction The Columbus Jaycees hold their annual combination sale on Saturday afternoon June 26 at 1 00 p m at the Louisa County Fairgrounds Proceeds fund Jaycee projects including Easter Egg Hunt Teen-Age Road-E-O and the Young Educator Award Donations from individuals and firms are welcome Larger items may be sold on consignment Bill Garrett chairman Road-E-O announces Lewis Linville will travel to Keokuk June 14 for the state finals Legion Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday June 15 at 800 p m at the home of Mrs Marian Allen with Mrs Margery Williams assisting Officers to be elected Personal news: Dr and Mrs Jean LeRoque and family of Des Moines arrive Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs Keith Robertson and other relatives
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Columbus Junction
Columbus Jaycees
Louisa’ County Fairgrounds
Jaycee
Bill Garrett
Road-E-O
Lewis Linville
Keokuk
Scampere
Legion ‘Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Marian Allen
Margery Williams
Jean LeRoque
Des Moines
Keith Robertson
Illinois City News Briefs highlights and events
Proceeds from the Martha Circle dinner totaled 103.75 dollars. Mr and Mrs Claire Pagehert and daughter attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Tom Hackward of Higbee. Mr Ralph Keller and Mr Malcolm Keller with Mrs Frank Tertill traveled to Jacksonville for the ordination service at the Methodist Conference where Rev Herbert Benny of Illinois City and Wrayville Pine Bluff churches was ordained elder at the 7 90 service.
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Illinois City
Martha
Claire Pagehert
Tom Hackward
Higbee
Ralph Keller
Malcolm Keller
Frank Tertill
Jacksonville
Herbert Benny
Wrayville-Pine Bluff
First Baptist Circles Meet Name Officers
The Ruth and Miriam Circles of the Women’s Missionary Society at the First Baptist Church met for a potluck lunch. Officers were elected for Ruth Circle with Mae Nicholson as chairwoman and E Bloom as devotions leader, while Miriam Circle named Amy Valet as chairwoman and Elsie Fowler as co chair. The circles scheduled their next meetings for September 16 at homes specified in the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth, Martha
Miriam Cireles
Women's Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Roy Fowler
Paul Cottrel
Billy Graham
Ralph Mitchell
Ruth Circle
Leroy Thomas
Ruth Group
Mae Nicholson
E. ©. Bloom
Fred. Weingart
Villa Bunn
Sunshine
Ada Talkington
White Cross
Miriam
Amy Valet
Elsie Fowler
Evelyn Amiland
Violet Bell
Jove Gift
Hazel Myers
Leona Mittmay
Betty Colschen
Martha Cirele
Martha Ciele
August AF
Tenbernd
Island WSCS Meants at the Shoultz Home
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Tyland Methodist church met at Mrs. George Shoultz's home for a business and worship meeting with 18 members and three children present. They voted to raise the missionary pledge five percent and announced district president Mrs. Paw Oberman will install officers on Sunday June 20. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Don Seiler's home.
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Woman's Society of
Chrisiam
Tyland Methodist Church
George Shoultz
William’ Shoultz, Jr
Mernon Peck
Paw Oberman
Don Seiler
WWI Auxiliary Meeting at Hart Home in Des Moines Report
The WWI Auxiliary met at the Hart home with President Mary Faith Kart presiding. Reports covered the state convention in Des Moines on June 6. A picnic is planned at Wildcat Den on Sunday at noon with each member bringing a covered dish, table service, and a 25 cent wrapped gift for prizes. The next meeting is on July 5 with venue to be announced.
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Hart Home
Mary Faith Kart
Des Moines
Wildcat den
Laber
Lady Elks Hold Regular Social Session
The Lady Elks held their regular business and social meeting on Thursday. Dessert was served and tables decorated with roses. Prizes were awarded for cards including Mrs. Max Collins first and Mrs. Richard Rieke second for contract.
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Lady Elks
Max Collins
Richard Rieke
Mae Peterson
Harry Leedy
Hershel Wills
Edna Bomke
Bridal Shower Honoring Marion Klinner Ahead of June Wedding
Marion Klinner, soon to wed Walter Parl enheimer on June 26, was honored at a bridal shower Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. Darlene Bersch at 974 Newell. Gretchen VanWerden and Norman Wahlgren were also hosts. Twelve guests attended and a party gift was presented. Refreshments were served with spring color decorations.
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Marion Klimner
Walter Parlenheimer
Darlene Bersch
Newell
Gretchen VanWerden
Norman Wahlgren
Linda Lane Bridal Shower Honors a June 1 Bride
Mrs Elmer Anderson hosted a wedding shower honoring her niece Linda Lane, soon to wed William Harris. Eighteen guests received corsages as pink and white decorations framed the occasion with games and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Anderson
Lee
Linda Lane
Lane
William Harris
Ugli fruit and carpet labels raise curious consumer questions
A Homemakers Forum notes the ugli fruit from Jamaica with its wrinkled skin and pink orange pulp, teaches two ways to eat it, and contrasts it with nylon carpet labels certifying high standards. It also discusses why women seek employment, from financial needs to personal growth and family support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Nylan
Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle Plans July Senior Citizens Dinner
Twenty three members attended the Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle meeting at Lutheran Homes. Mrs Charles Gauler opened with devotions and reminded members of the June 26 Lutheran Homes festival and the July 8 circle honoring senior citizens. Mrs William Drewes and Mrs Alfred Weber served refreshments at the close.
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Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle
Lutheran Homes
Charles Gauler
William Drewes
Alfred Weber
Circle Meets for Carrie Circle Picnic at Weed Park
The Carrie circle of the First Baptist church gathered at Weed Park for a picnic lunch. Eight members attended with their families, sharing a simple meal and fellowship outdoors.
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Carrie
First Baptist Church
Weed Park
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Herbert Katz
Bernard Rudofsky
Japan
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Suibiain
Leon Hale
Texas
Leonard C. Lewin
Golden Gate
Allen Brown
Golden Gate Bridge
Big Sam
Sam Churchill
Oregon
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John Magee
Ralph Heimer
Herbert Hendin
Emily Post
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New England
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Joann Burke
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Ling and Construction
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Sponsored
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