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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1962
Page
5
The Ford Package argues many foods use phony prices and restrictive labeling to mislead buyers. Federal and state agencies, including the FDA, are tightening controls on packaging and weight standards. Tips on towels advise comparing quality and weight to judge durability and value.
The excerpt discusses towel quality and drying loops that absorb moisture, plus guidance on towel counts per person. It then covers home canning basics including equipment prep, water bath versus pressure canning, and safety targets for preserving fruits, vegetables, and acids to destroy spoilage organisms.
The First Friends vacation Bible school will close Friday with a picnic at Weed Park. Children should bring a sack lunch, desserts and drinks provided. All mothers with small children are urged to attend. The group departs from the church at 1 PM and returns by 1 PM, gathering in the ice cream stand circle.
Ruthean Sunday School Class of High Prairie marks its 50th anniversary with a luncheon. Charter members recall origins from June 12, 1812, with officers led by Rebecca Altekruse and Marguerite Hitchcock. Members and guests enjoyed corsages, letters from absent members, a class song, and tributes to deceased members.
Community clubs and churches announce meetings and programs for late June and the week ahead. Wilton Grace Nol Crowell Book Club gathers June 27 at 1 30 pm with hostesses present. Crenston Evangelical United Brethren church youths plan a boys and girls fellowship at the church on Friday June 2 at 2 pm. Zinn Lutheran parish house urges pies and cakes for the Lutheran Homes festival this Saturday 1 to 4 pm with hostesses Mrs Herman Springer and Mrs Fred Philipps. Mulford Evangelical Free Church Bible school closes Friday with a 7 30 pm demonstration program open to the public. First Baptist Church Muscatine Vacation Bible School day includes demonstrations and light refreshments after sessions June 22.
Muscatine Journal reports a BGC club reunion for graduates of Muscatine High class with ten of fourteen original members present at a Tuesday buffet. Out of town guests joined a Wednesday luncheon at Hotel Muscatine, including Mrs. Helen Rummells Borchardt of San Juan Puerto Rico and several others from Albig Town Sioux City and Iowa City. Local members listed, and Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid held a Wednesday meeting with twenty members and one visitor at the church. Emma Freyer Januth hosted.
The Woman's Benefit Association review 13 held its regular Monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Inez Lange in Cedar. President Mrs. Anna Hank led the session with reports read and filed. A memorial service honored deceased members, followed by a Flag Day program led by Frances R. Kelley. A July picnic at Box Car ranch is planned with potluck dinner and games.
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