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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1963

Page

3

Fire destroys 600 baby chicks on Smith Farm

Columbus Junction reports a Friday afternoon blaze at the Smith farm tenant house east of the couple’s home. Although the building sustained limited damage, 600 recently purchased baby chicks perished in the fire. Hospital notes list Dicks at University of Iowa Hospitals, and Mrs. Dias visiting Muscatine. other local patients are at Mercy and Muscatine General.

Columbus Junction Rallin Smith Noles Melvin Dicks University Hospitals Iowa City Dias Muscatine General Hospital Magenholier Effie Kelly Mercy Hospital Towa City Harry Boyd

Emma Beckman Chapter OES Meets Tonight

Emma Beckman Chapter of OES holds a meeting this evening in Columbus Junction with committee members Mrs Sally Pugh Mrs Barbari Hauenstein Percy Kulp Mrs Karen Hills and Mrs Ella Bell among others. Sewing Club meets at Mrs F D Smylie's with twelve members attending and a potluck supper. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Glen Boulton and family from Moline and other relatives visiting local homes.

Columbus Junction Emma Beckman The OES Sally Pugh Barbari. Hauenstein Percy Kulp Karen Hills Ella Bell Sewing Club F. D. Smylie Glen Boulton Robert Buser Moline Bill Boulton Fannie Houxeal Muscatine Bill Morgan

Indian student speaks at World Day of Prayer service

Bandu Kwala a student at State University of Iowa spoke at Ute Union World Digest Prayer at Grace United Church of Christ describing India's customs and government. She noted India's area is about one third of the United States with three times its population and plans to teach in India after earning a Master’s in June. About 75 attended the worship and fellowship.

Wilson Salisa cand-LeKwala Idnia State University of Iowa Ute Union Grace United Church of Christ Band U- Kwala India United States Church Women of Ioves

Wilton FHA Models Spring Hats for PTA

Wilton FHA members presented a spring hat program at the Wilton High School cafeteria during a PTA meeting. Participants included Marilyn Bohnsack, Jane Maurer, Jane Gyunder, Sharon Hi, Caral Boorn, Joan Boorn, Sharon Rost, Dana Plett, Marilyn Gregory, and Jill Rife with Anita Sloll narrating and Barbara Cole at the piano. The meeting announced two cub scout den mothers needed, named officer nominating committee members, and noted fourth grade room mothers as hostesses.

Wilton Homemakers of America Club Wilton Pla Marilyn Bohnsack Jane Maurer Jane Gyunder Sharon Hi Caral Boorn Joan Boorn Sharon Rost Dana Plett Marilyn Gregory Jill Rife Anita Sloll Barbara Cole Presidjling PTA Marie Marolf Mel Rhoda Grunder Betty Maurer

Sweetland Farm Bureau Holds Monthly Meeting in Church Parlor

Sweetland Township Farm Bureau met Thursday evening with Herbert Synvassink presiding. Clifford Testraile led the business portion while Larry Thede, fieldman, reported on membership and showed the film So this is Farm Bureau. A March talk by Larry Hiller on the Philippines was announced. Lunch was provided by several local couples including Ralph Taylor and Clifford Tesivake.

Sweetland Sweetland Township Farm Bureau I Atkending Uerbert Synvassink Clifford ‘Testrale Ink Larry ‘Thede Fieldman Larry Hiller Philippines TEYE Ralph Taylor Clifford TeSivake Garton Davy James van Camp Andrew Grimm Harold Helzler Delmar Nussbaum

Mt. Grove Club Elects S. Smith

Mt. Grove citizenship club met Friday afternoon with Joan Holtz in charge. Staven Smith elected president and Edward Todd vice president. Next meeting set for April 5. Steven Smith served refreshments.

Sweetland Mt. Grove Lub Allernoon Joan Holtz Secreily Staven Smith Edward Todd Steven Smith P. W. Martin Ellybeth Carter B.C. Martin Arthur Neipert West Liberty Neiperts Arthur Dennis Vernon Wilson Township Oran Coam Audrey

Morning Sun items mix family news and club notes

Morning Sun reports M Sun family events including the grandson Steven Sodeman's injuries from a fall at a basketball backdrop and a string of local homemaker club activities. It notes Mrs Dean Hudson receiving a gift, the DeVores losing their home on Christmas Eve, and the McAllisters moving to a new farm home. Sorosis club plans a library meeting with Ben Vance speaking on community beautification.

Morning Sun Paul. Edwards Steven Sodeman Champaign H. Creek Dean Hudson Vernon DeVore DeVores Leonard McAllister McAllisters New London Sorosis Club Ben Vance Mel Wesley Vickers Clyde McElhinney Robert Samuels Lloyd Walker

Hokes Move to Farm West of Morning Sun

Local notes report Hoke family moving to a farm west of town near Morning Sun Me and Mrs. Brown Hoke relocate to Herb Schwaller farm area. Also YMCA Burlington hosts eight swimming lessons with Tim Johnson earning tad pole awards. Royal Neighbors announce ANA meeting at library with Dorothy Delzel and Marie Delzell as serving committee. Open house invited by Mr and Mrs Monard Shafter of Centerville formerly Morning Sun at Golden Age Manor March 9 and 10. Former Morning Sun resident Lyle Rudin to manage White House Dairy and Cheese plant in Washington Iowa after moving from West Point.

Monard Shafter Centerville Morning Sun Golden Age Manor Highway 60 Washington, Iowa Lyle Rudin White House West Point Iowa Washington Rudkin Hedberg and Griffen Dairy London

Two Morning S Students Pledge Greek Societies

Morning Sun reports two local Morning S. students pledged to Greek societies at Iowa Wesleyan College. Darla Detzell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Detzell, pledged Alpha Xi Delta, and Dennis Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson, pledged Phi Delta Theta. The council meeting for Thursday was postponed due to illness among members.

Iowa Wesleyan College Darla Detzell Lawrence Detzell Alpha Xi Delta Dennis Wilson Charles Wilson Phi Delta Theta Foxtoung Kirksville State Teachers College Bill Berry Clark Nichols Lavel

Muscatine Journal Community Notes March 4 1963

Christine Boyle celebrated a surprise birthday party with cake games and records hosted by schoolmates. Mr and Mrs Richard Boyle Tom are her parents. Morning Sun newsroom details note A T Gleaway placed Sifu among nine entries before a crowd of 21 600 at the races attended by Robert McElhinney and Mrs Blair, both race horse owners.

Christine Boyle Richard Boyle Tom White Seymour Town Lloyd Walker Burlington Hospital Morning Sun A. T. Gleaway Sifu Blair Robert McElhinney

Marin County Civic Center race day mirrors Chicago builds

In San Rafael California the Marin County Civic Center designed by Frank Lloyd Wright hosts a Washington Park opening day that resembles Chicago racing and building activity. A racehorse owned by Frank Blair suffers a rain leaking plastic roof during events.

San Rafael Calif Marin County Morning Sun Frank Lloyd Wright Washington Park Chicago California Frank Blair

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