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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1976
Page
10
The YWCA Teen Center calendar lists extensive summer hours across programs and rooms. Daily blocks cover Corner Cupboard crafts, adult membership swim lessons, adult plunges, teen activities, and synchronized swimming with varied start times through Friday and weekend offerings. These entries reflect a busy schedule for teens and adults alike.
Zion Lutheran Church held a closing program for its daily vacation Bible school centered on the weeks theme Shalom. An open house followed with listings of nursery to primary teachers helpers and staff including chairmen Mary Boyce Laurie Axel Tracy Karschinske and Emily Cole. Letters for the Hayes class of 1956 reunion were sent and requests for information and photos were issued with contact details for Mrs. Jerry Howell.
Mr and Mrs Joseph A Richter of Montpelier will be honored at a golden anniversary open house at the Montpelier Fire House from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 27 They wed June 24 1926 at New Era Church with Hev Lack They are parents of Darlene Richter Raymond E Richter and Joseph F Richter and have four grandchildren.
A bridal shower honoring Debbie Reynolds was held Thursday evening with a summer pastel table theme matching the bride. Hostesses included Mrs. Rowland Safley Miss Dace Mezinskis and Mrs. James Reynolds.
The YWCA Teen Center sets summer hours limited to weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on most days and until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, with Saturdays and Sundays closed. A 25 cent daily fee applies for all youths, members and non members, allowing free coming and going after payment. The center welcomes junior and senior high teens for ping pong, air hockey, social activities, listening to music, or cooling off indoors.
Newcomers Terry Gibbs and wife Rose move from Stillwater Oklahoma with two sons Warren and Jeremy to Muscatine. Gibbs works as terminal supervisor for Roadway. Warren enters Lincoln School in fall and enjoys reading and basketball. Jeremy loves books and counting. Rose, from San Luis Colorado, enjoys cooking and reading and tests new recipes on the family.
Sunday forecast mixes practical guidance and caution across all signs from Aries to Pisces. It urges realism, focus on proven abilities, and careful planning while highlighting personal growth, relationships, travel, and domestic harmony with emphasis on key figures like Leo, Scorpio, Virgo and Pisces individuals. June birthday note notes rebellious creativity and possible residence changes later in the year with Abunelis, Leo and Scorpio as influential contacts.
A social calendar item lists meetings for the Muscatine County Legal Secretaries Association at 7 p.m. Monday at First National Bank and the Muscatine Garden Club at 1 30 p.m. Monday at the Musser Public Library. A flower show workshop is July 14 with container and entry tag guidance. YWCA offers archery for 7 to 18 year olds, Tuesdays to 4 p.m. at 2519 Lucas St. next class June 29. call 263 7924. Foster Parents Association meets 7 p.m. Thursday at Muscatine Social Services, 210 W 2nd St, with Neal Scheely speaking on Pamilies Inc, followed by Q&A and refreshments.
The New Era LCW met at the church on Wednesday evening with hostesses Janet Kindler Lorna Kretschmar Ilma Leach and Carolyn Leach. Plans included a bridal shower for Claudine Mead June 17 at the community building with committees named. The LCW announced a father and son breakfast June 20 from 9 to 11 30 and a Vacation Bible School June 21 at the church 9 to 11 30 inviting all community children. Also included are kitchen tips for roasting almonds and toasting nuts.
A collection of reader queries and Abby’s responses covers Grandpa stories about a father, terms for relationships, biblical ethics, and courtesy in family visits. Debates include how to handle hurtful remarks about a parent, what to call an intimate partner, and who should initiate contact when a daughter-in-law visits.
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