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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1963

Page

3

Social Meeting Held by The Lady Elks

Members of the Lady Elks met Thursday at 2 pm for a dessert luncheon and social gathering at the lodge. Prizes awarded in 500 to J. Bamke and Myrlie Eckhiudt, bridge to Elsie Leu and L R Beatty, auction bridge to Ralph Fuller and Harry Leedy. Next meeting March 1 at 1 pm with a potluck.

Pam The Elks Lodge Fred Schroeder Ed Hanks Sylvia Schmidt Roy F. Miller Minnie Fox J. 3. Bamke Myrlie Eckhiudt Elsie Leu L. RB. Beatty Pri Auction Bridge Ralph Fuller Erst Harry Leedy Vonel Mareh Jaft

Mrs Whitmer Honored At Pleasant Birthday Party

Hilbert Whitmer of Tipton was feted at a Thursday noon birthday dinner hosted by sister Mrs Harold Lacey at 87 Maiden Lane. Guests joined in visiting and games with prizes. Vera Boller and others presented gifts to the guest of honor.

Hilbert Whitmer Tipston Harold Lacey Maiden Lane Bill Fay Myron TeStrake Hubert Whitmer Sus Vera Boller Aondr

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid All Day Meeting Held

The Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid met Wednesday with 22 members present at The Ladies Inn of the Chrace Lutheran church. Mrs. George Ricketts hosted. An all day meeting is planned for March with a potluck dinner at noon under Eva Fix and her committee. An afternoon business meeting will follow.

Ladies Inn of the

Assembly of God Women To Give Program In Muscatine

The Women’s Missionary Council of the First Assembly of God church in Muscatine will present a program on National WMC Day during morning worship on March 4 with the theme Take My Best. Rev. Lloyd Evin leads a combined WMC and girls’ auxiliary effort totaling about 100,000 members nationally and more than a million dollars in annual giving to Assemblies of God ministries. Mrs. Lloyd Bestin, WMC local president, notes the group supports two missionaries and provides clothing for the national children’s home at Hot Springs.

Women’s, Missionary Council of First Assembly of God Church Muscatine WMC Women's Missionary Council Assemblies of God Jaywomen Lloyd Evin Missionerls of God Lloyd Bestin Assembly Hot Springs Avis

Chapter DV Installs New Officers of TTT

Chapter DV of TTT held a meeting at Mrs. Devers Newberry s home and installed new officers including Mrs. Jon Spencer president Mrs. Richard Maeglin vice president Mrs. William Cory recording secretary Mrs. Mainy Jeschice corresponding secretary Mrs. Harold Simander treasurer and Mrs. Robert Asthalier historian Delegates to the stile convention April 26 and OT at Ollumwa are Mrs. John Spencer and Mrs. Richard Mac Alternate delegates are Harold Simander and Mrs. Hiam Cory Chapter DV invites Chapter M to Geneva Golf and Country Club March 27 for an anniversary luncheon at p.m.

TTT Devers Newberry Jon Spencer Richard Maeglin William Cory Mainy Jeschice Harold Simander Robert Asthalier Ollumwa John Spencer Richard Mac Hiam Cory Chanter DV Chapter M Geneva Golf and Country Club

Friendly Neighbors Meet at Steahr Home

Mrs Betty Steahr hosted the Friendly Neighbor club at 2500 Mulberry Thursday afternoon with seven members and two children present. A business meeting, bake sale, and lunch with baby-picture place cards were held, prizes awarded to Sophia Shetler and Betty Steahr, and special guest Mrs Robert Bayer of West Liberty attended. Next gathering set for March 28 at Jeanette Tammenga's home.

Betty Steahr Mulberry Friendly Neighbor Club Grace Kopf Sophia Shetler Robert Bayers West Liberty Une Jeanette ‘Tammenga

Paris bridal gown from Nina Ricci Tulipe collection

Paris designer Nina Ricci unveils a lace wedding dress with a bonnet, tulle veil, and a bouquet of white tulips from the spring Tulipe collection. AP Wirephoto.

Paris Nina Ricci Pierre Balmain

Community clubs and officers plan March events

Social gatherings include Muscatine County Ladies Auxiliary and WW I Veterans at VFW hall March 4 potluck with personal table service. Past Noble Grands meet March 5 at Miss Agnes Chant’s home with a covered dish supper. Various club meetings follow at Betty Snider’s, Mrs Sedgley’s, Mrs Hendriks, and others with programs on roses, birds, and gardening.

Agnes Chant

Cherie Joiner Named Dean's List at Grinnell College

Miss Cherie Joiner of Muscatine was named to Grinnell College's Dean's List for the first semester, placing among the top ten percent. She is also selected as one of 14 women to Tassels, an honor society for freshman women, and to the Freshman Honor Group to be honored at tea this Sunday. A 1962 Muscatine High School graduate, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Joiner.

Cherie Joiner Otis Joiner Muscatine Grinnell College Grinnell Iowa Joyner Tassels Muscatine High

Malachys Altar and Rosary Group Meeting Held

Malachys Alter and Rosary Group met at Miss Agatha OToole home Tuesday. Dues for DCCW and the semiannual BCCW meeting at West Liberty March 3 were announced. Lenten devotions occur each Wednesday at 7 30 pm followed by Stay Yon. Prizes awarded to several members. lunch served to 12 members and one child.

DCCW BCCW Lindoseph West Liberty Emmet O'Toole Mervil Toniney Urban Hargrafen Phillip Digney

Hibbs and Lloyd to Wed March 9 in Davenport

Rayo Hibbs of Davenport and Clair Joseph Lloyd of Reynolds plan a March 9 wedding at St Johns Methodist Church Davenport. Attendants include maid of honor Margaret Hibbs and bridesmaids Loretta Knopp and Mary Janet Thomas with junior Lorrie Ann Hogness. Best man Harold Lloyd and groomsmen Donald and Daniel Lloyd. Rehearsal dinner hosted by Jasper M. Lloyd and Mrs. Lloyd at the Oaks Milan.

Buffalo Prairie Rayo Lee Hibbs Davenport Clair Joseph Lloyd Reynolds St. Tohn's Methodist Church Margaret Hibbs Joh Jahzen Moline Mary Janet Thomas Tacoma Wash Loretta Knopp Lorrie Ann Hogness Pittsburgh Harold Lloyd Donald Lloyd Ateda Daniel Lloyd Ronald Lloyd David Skinner Aledo Jasper M. Lloyd

City Wide PTA Meet at West Jr High In March

Muscatine City Wide PTA plans a meeting on Monday March 4 at 17130 ppm at West Junior High. The program is Your Childs Protection in a Nuclear Disaster with Ray Stiles Iowa Civil Defense director as speaker. Unit presidents, group leaders and principals are asked to attend.

Muscatine City PTA West Junior High Ray Stiles State of Iowa Civil Defense

Lotus Club Meeting Held at Mulford Evangelical Free

Members of the Lotus Club of the Mulford Evangelical Free met Thursday at the Els for a 6 p.m. dinner. They adjourned to the home of Mrs Alma Faulhaber, 10 Roselawn, for their business meeting led by Mrs Eva Miller with a devotion titled March 28 at the home of Mrs tha Kautz, 1192 W Bighwn.

Lotus Club Mulford

AAUW Music Group Studies Mendelssohn

The AAUW music group met at Miss Helen Howe and Dr. Jane Goddard’s home at 1722 Mulberry Avenue Thursday evening to study Mendelssohn. Howe led a review, sang an early song, and demonstrated works with Mrs. Doris Smith, followed by performances of Mendelssohn pieces and the social hour with refreshments. The next meeting is set for March 28.

Aauw i Helen Howe Jane Goddard Mulberry Howe Mendelssohn Doris Smith

Hilyard and Peck Choose March 24 for Weddings

Miss Aria Hilyard of Mediapolis and Ernest Peck of Oakville plan a March 24 wedding. The ceremony will be held in Mediapolis, with Miss Hillyard the daughter of Leon and Mrs. Hillyard and Mr Peck the son of Donald and Mrs. Peck.

Oakville Aria Hilyard Ernest Peck Mediapolis Miss Hillyard Leon Hillyard Mr. Peck Donald Peck

Gem Stones Finishing Demonstration At Rock Club

Musquasse Rock and Crafts club hosted a gemding and polishing program led by Robert Brown on Thursday. The meeting featured demonstrations of equipment from a large flab polisher to a tiny avi with diamond dust, plus a sphere maker and safefare pol ishers. Finished stones were on display and refreshments were provided by Mr and Mrs Brown after the program. March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eagles hall.

Robert Brown Musquasse Rock and Crafts Club Brown Eagles Hall

Taylor Ridge Man Promoted By Air Force

Paul Mongerson, Tayfor Ridge postmaster since 1819, promoted from captain to major in the U S Air Force. Announcement made at O’Hare International Airport. He returned home after two weeks in exercises at Timberline, Alaska, part of annual combined winter maneuvers with U S Air Force Army and Canadian troops.

Salalo Prairie Paul Mongerson Tayfor Ridge U. S. Air Force O'farg International Chicago Anchorage Alaska Timberline Tanacross Basin Alaskan Highway Mongerson Bernuda

Stewards Meeting At Fairview Church At Peterson Home

Fairview Community church elected Vernon DeVore Delhert-Pilling and Howard Peterson as stewards. Easter services planned with midweek services through Easter and Friday night communion. Prayers for the young people were outlined. Hospital notes report Robin Lynn Dunn, Mildred Swafford, Herbert Clevenger, Ben Deniner, and Daisy Waterhouse receiving care at Burlington and Iowa City facilities.

Infan Robin Lynn Burlington Hospital Mildred Swafford Herbert Clevenger Iowa City Ben Deniner Burlingian Hospital Daisy Waterhouse

Ti’s Two Pound Tomato Batch For Lanialo Pasir Can

Ti buys about two pounds of fresh tomatoes to fit into a six ounce can of Lanialo pasir. The note describes a kitchen adaptation and product labeling matter.

Oakville Charity Sale Discussed by Local Clubs

Oakville clubs met at Mrs. Elsie Haighs home to plan a bake sale for March 9 to benefit the Arthyific and Rhewnatign foundation. Attending groups include Twentyeth Century club, Fun and Hobby club, American Legion Auxiliary, and Farm Bureau with several officers listed. Proceeds go to the foundation. coffee service starts at 10.

Twentieth Century Club Helen Smith Zella Peck Ruth Wallenberger Helen Peels Cyeil Thormson American Legion Auxilary Evelyn Murray Farm Bureau Lola Murray Grace Baines

Deeds Recorded in Muscatine Area Transfers Collected

Deeds recorded show transfers involving Oneta and Clarence Criger to Harmon for lot 32 block 7 Park Place Muscatine. Loren Bray to Helen Langsfiel d part of lot 47 subdivision. Jesse Grigg to John Powell part of Goshen section 29. Lila Lee and Ray Simpson to Marie Mills part of section 27 Sweetland township. Velma Schroeder to Harry and Leila Gusigart lots 1 2 block 52 Butterfield addition Wilton. William Mills to Loretta Holman Laura Weber and Betts Roberts part of lot 6 block M Muscatine part of lot 10 block 11 Muscatine and part of section Wh Muscatine.

Oneta Clarence Criger John ©. Harmon Black Park Place Muscating Loren L Judith M. Bray Helen B Lila Lee Ray Simpson Marie Mills Sweetland Township Velma Schroeder Harry F Leila N. Gusigart Butterfield Wilton William and Maria Mills Loretta M. Holman Laura M. Weber Betts J. Roberts

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Lady Elks Whitmer Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Plan Edward Riley Dian Victor Borge Yeriod Riley Walnut Mr. Riley Assembly of God Women Steahr New Era Lcw Betty Snider van Horn Blhies Club M. W. Sedgley McDougall Rose Club Charles Hendriks Orange George Zoller Mendriks Curtis Gosma Academy of Friendship of the Wonton of the Moose Tke Moose Hall Hallie Schenkel D— el Boy Caklron the Sunshine Clay Union Hall Sevier Dean's List Malachy St. Malachy's Alter and Agatha O'Toole Emini O'foals Muscatine County Memorial Park Muscatine County Memorial Cemetery Chuck Merrill George Freers East Sixth Street Dia Rayo Hibbs Clair Lloyd West Jr. High Aauw Music Group P.M. Call Taylor Ridge Air Force Jacques Weim Ikis Admiral Cedar St Paul R. Kempe Stewards’ Meeting of Fairview Church Elsie Haigh Arnold Bradley Bob Page Pra Newling Youth For Christ Club Howard Peterson Braver Maeting Sass Decker Dhase Timmerman Jesse J Florence B. Grigg John S Vera M. Powell Goshen the All Chicken Ske Brant Save Sie SAVE Dacron
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