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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1969

Page

3

Homemakers Forum suggests convenience meals for newlyweds

Iowa State University Extension Service in Muscatine County advises young couples on quick meals using ready mixed and frozen foods. Tips include freezing leftover portions, using divided packages, and simple desserts like cobblers or fruit desserts made with mix.

Homemakers Forum Iowa State University Extension Service Muscatine County U.S. Department of Agriculture Usda Agriculture Research Service Office of Information Washington, D.C USDA Washington, D. C

Calvary Baptist women meet for potluck dinner

Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society met at noon for a potluck. Mrs. Bess Meerdink, president, led the business meeting. Miss Mary Pacely gave a devotional on Psalm 17. A prayer time for missionaries followed. Special guest Mrs. Ed Crow of Florida attended.

Calvary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church | Women’s Missionary Society Bess Meerdink Mary Pacely Meedrink Impact Ed Crow Florida Gen Chapman

Nichols Wright engage to Bruce David Wright wedding planned

Debra Kay Bieri and Bruce David Wright announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. The wedding is set for July 26 at 7 p.m. at West Branch Methodist Church with reception to follow. Debra, a Lone Tree graduate, works at Victor Metals in Iowa City. Bruce, a West Branch graduate, also works at Victor Metals and farms with his father.

Nichols Roy Bieri Debra Kay Bruce David Wright William Wright West Branch West Branch Methodist Church Miss Bieri Lone Tree Community High EICC Muscatine Victor Metal Products Iowa City Mr. Wright West Branch Community Schools Victor Metals Products

Presbyterian Industrial Society Meets Church Group

The Presbyterian Industrial Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs M F Oldenburg in the chair. Mrs Minnie Mahurine gave devotions as 12 members and one visitor attended. Members sewed and lunch was served by Mrs Melvin Sussex and Miss Hilda Owens. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer and the next gathering is scheduled for July 10.

Industrial Society of the First United Presbyterian Church M. F. Oldenburg Minnie Mahurine Melvin Sussex Hilda Owens

Buffalo Prairie social calendar notes services and events

Janice Kelley, to be married June 28, will be honored at a shower at Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian church Wednesday evening. The Lady Eagles serve beef and noodle or chicken supper Saturday at 5 30 p.m. at the Eagles lodge. Kitchen committee Irene Stender Lorraine Diehl. Muscatine Herb Pals meet Monday at 1 30 p.m. Weed park. Pearl City Navy Mothers met at the VFW hall Thursday. Calendar names needed for July hostesses Helen Gorham and Iowa Goss.

Buffalo Prairie Janice Kelley Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian Church Women's Association of the Church Lady Eagles Eagles Lodge Irene Stender Lorraine Diehl Muscatine Weed Park Pearl City Navy VFW Hall Helen Gorham Iowa Goss

Homebuilders Class Meets at Calvary Baptist Church

The Homebuilders class of Calvary Baptist Church met for a potluck supper at Spring Valley Bible Camp Thursday evening. Bible study and recreation followed. The next meeting will include a steak fry at Larry Buster's home on July 10.

Calvary Baptist Church Spring Valley Larry Buster

Gospel Team from Moody to Sing at First Baptist Church

A summer gospel team from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago known as the Men of Victory will perform at First Baptist Church on Tuesday June 1 at 7 30 p m The trio Edwin Nordine Dennis Nordine and Dean Matteson are students with Mrs Edwin Nordine as accompanist The program blends traditional and contemporary music and no admission is charged though a freewill offering will be received

Men of Victory Moody Bible Institute First Baptist Church Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Midwest United States Young Institute Edwin Nordine Benton Harbor Mich Dennis Nordine Dean Matteson Sherman N. Y Edwin Sarah) Nordine

Mascouten group to aid RC ditty bag program

The Mascouten chapter of Izaak Wallon met with 15 members and decided to participate again in the Red Cross ditty bag program this year. After the meeting, band crafts were made by all. Irma Thorpe hosted a board meeting on June 16 at 7:30 p.m. Isabel Johnson served lunch and Ruth Fisher won the door prize.

Mascouten Group Mascouten Izaak Wallon Red Cross Irma Thorpe Isabel Johnson Ruth Fisher

Shower Honors Mrs J Larson At Church Event

A pink and blue shower honored Mrs James Larson on Thursday evening. Hostesses were her aunts and grandmother. Mrs Larson received a corsage and guests enjoyed games with prizes. Lunch served to 40 guests from Muscatine Grandview West Branch Tipton and Bettendorf.

James Larson Larson Muscatine Grandview West Branch Tipton Bettendorf

Sharon Roberts Honored At Bridal Shower

A miscellaneous bridal shower was held Thursday evening for Sharon Roberts at Mrs. Ron Hagens home. Co hosts were Ronda Hagens Tillie Kretschmar and Delores Roberts. Miss Roberts will marry John Swindle on August 10. Decorations were pale yellow and white. Games awarded prizes to Margie Edwards Mary York May Roberts and Janet Roberts. Thirteen guests attended.

Sharon Roberts Ron Hagens Ronda Hagens Tillie Kretschmar Delores Roberts Miss Roberts John Swindle Margie Edwards Mary York May Roberts Janet Roberts

Island WSCS Meeting at J Varnum Home

The Island United Methodist Church Womens Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Jefry Varnum's home with 16 members. Ten visits were reported. Worship led by Mrs. William Shoultz Jr on The Search for Development and International Justice. Silverware arrived and parsonage redecorating finished. Open house planned. Upcoming year program read by Mrs. Jack Wilson. Alumni banquet at Wapello on July 12. Officers training set for July 31 at Wapello. attendance urged.

Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Island United Methodist Church Jeffry Varnum William Shoultz, Jr Jack Wilson Wapello

Ladies of Elks Meet for Cards and Social

The Ladies of the Elks gathered Thursday for a business meeting and card games. Roses adorned the tables as prizes were awarded in contract and auction events to Mrs. Thelma Howe, Mrs. Corrine Petersen, Mrs. Gertrude Timm, Mrs. Lillian Gibson, Mrs. Leonard Bowen, and Mrs. Fred Karg. The next gathering, set for June 26, will be a social meeting.

Ladies of the Elks Thelma Howe Corrine Petersen Gertrude Timm Lillian Gibson Leonard Bowen Fred Karg

New Era LCW Meets as Hostess Mrs McDaniel Schedules Activities

Mrs. McDaniel hosted the June meeting of the New Era LCW with 19 members in attendance. The program The Generation Gap was presented by Mrs. Ted Ricketts and others. Members planned Christmas duty bags for servicemen and Bible school July 7-11. July 9 meeting set at Mrs. Roger Youngquist's home featuring four lines of original summer poetry.

New Era Lcw Kenneth McDaniel Clarence Mockmore Dwight Leach Ted Ricketts Gary Galliart Carl Erickson Dellwyn Franzen Don Dimnean Jerry Lichtenwald Roger Youngquist

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Plans July Picnic

The Letter Carriers Auxiliary 648 met at Berniece Roby's home with nine members. They scheduled the all post office picnic for Sunday July 27 at Weed park lagoon. A 3 p.m. clerks versus carriers ball game and 5 30 p.m. basket dinner followed. Kay Zetler Joyce Lindow and Janet Schubick led preparations and games. No meetings in July or August. Next meeting September 11 at Hazel Bosten's home.

Berniece Roby Weed Park Kay Zetler Joyce Lindow Janet Schubick Hazel Bosten W. Fourth

Pleasant Prairie Unity Club Meeting Recap

The Pleasant Prairie Unity club met Thursday at the Crabapple community building. Hostesses were Helen Martz and Mae Wainscott. Five hundred prizes were awarded to Melinda Henke Norma Krebs Esther Brus Irma Barber Marie Ehrecke Kay Schmidt Inez Nicewarner and Dorothea Brus. Next meeting is July 10 with Alvina Thoeming and Elsie Stecher hosting.

Pleasant Prairie Unity Club Crabapple Community Building Helen Martz Mae Wainscott Melinda Henke Norma Krebs Esther Brus Irma Barber Marie Ehrecke Kay Schmidt Inez Nicewarner Dorothea Brus Alvina Thoeming Elsie Stecher

Sunday in Our Churches at Calvary Baptist

Calvary Baptist at 2320 Mulberry invites Sunday worship with Rev. Herbert R. Golas. Sunday school at 9:20 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Richard Sissel to speak. Children’s church at 11 a.m. Jet Cadets 6 p.m. Intermediate Crusaders CYF 6 p.m. Preservice prayer 6:30 p.m. Evening service 7 p.m. Guest speaker Rev. Albert Gomez of Spanish Mennonite Church Muscatine.

Mulberry Herbert R. Golas Richard Sissel Children’s Church Albert Gomez Spanish Menonite Church Muscatine

Dear Abby responses on child safety and social etiquette

Abby advises restricting a neighbor boy after two woods outings with a six year old. Other letters ask about chewing tobacco versus smoking, home party invitations, wedding guest exclusions, and a witty line about wounds and heels.

Igail van Buren Abby Lucy

Zion Lutheran Church Women Group 2 meets at C Axel home

ZLCW Group 2 of Zion Lutheran Church Women gathered at Mrs. Clara Axel’s home 720 Climer with Mrs. Lillian Hoeksema as co host. Char lotte Sylvester led a lesson on Samuel 1 Ho sea 4 and Jeremiah 11. Four names to be voted on at next meeting. Cookies needed for Valley View Manor on June 22 for the Diamond Jubilee. Bring cookies to Fox property June 21. Next meeting July 10 at Helen Dusenberry’s home 1215 Cedar.

Zion Lutheran Church Women Clara Axel Climer Lillian Hoeksema Charlotte Sylvester Samuel Hosea Jeremiah Valley View Manor Fox Property Helen Dusenberry

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Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle Charles Gauler Nee Helo Debra Berri, Bruce Wright Miss Nicolaus Mr. Dohrmann Wilton Theresa A. Nicolaus Richard J. Dohrmann United Presbyterian Church Wilton Savings Bank Sherry Nicolaus Marcia Moritz Gary Woodhouse Steve Jansen Bruce Johnson Steve Jacobson Rafe Nicolaus John Mitchell Harold Nicolaus A. C. Dohrmann Sioux City Iowa Debra Bieri Presbyterian Industrial Society Meets Pearl City Navy Moody Gospel Grove Jeff J. Larson Sponsored By Cedar Valley United Methodist WSCS West Liberty Church Island J.varnum Ladies of Elks Kranz Cedar ST Mrs. McDaniel LCW Bible School Letter Carriers Auxiliary Our Dick’s APCO West Mississippi Kirk Alameda Claifornia Bride Council Bluffs ZLCW C. Axel China Minton Ubcatine
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