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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
5
A newspaper feature on budgeting time to improve charm and influence. It cites a grandmother’s practical wisdom and urges readers to plan a weekly time schedule including work study hobbies appearance reading listening and social duties. A calendar guide titled Calendar for the Fastidious is offered.
Miss Marie Ann Hoffman of Muscatine is named a nominee for sweetheart of Sigma Chi at the University of Texas. A junior home economics student, she belongs to Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
Mrs Harold Schuessler celebrated a birthday with a family dinner at 409 Cedar Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Welk, Vernon Welk, Mr and Mrs Theo Schuessler, Mr and Mrs Harold Schuessler and Susann. A two course meal and a decorated cake framed an afternoon of socializing.
Doris Maureen Boulton and Floyd DeWayne Finke exchanged vows in a ceremony at the Boulton home near Letts officiated by Rev. J B Pooley. A reception for 20 followed, with guests from Letts Columbus Junction Aledo Yarmouth Burlington and nearby towns. The couple plans a farm home near Columbus Junction after March 15.
Muscatine Aerie No. 815 drill team and degree staff led the Memorial Foundation class initiation for Rock Island lodge on Sunday. Worthy President Miles E. Maher supervised. Harvey Ewoldt directed the drill team. Scotty Latham played piano and Holly Horrell drums. James Madden, Rock Island, spoke. An exhibition followed. District meeting heads to Muscatine Saturday with Clinton Davenport and Dubuque delegations.
Judy Kay Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Hall was honored on her second birthday at their home 1407 Grand Avenue Saturday afternoon. Games and prizes were part of the celebration with guests Mrs Howard Hill Vicki Mrs Carl Robertson Grace Marie Mrs Kenneth Neipert Bobby Mrs Orville Lemkau Joyce Patty and Linda and Mrs Emil Gravert.
The passage notes about 50 plants cultivated for over four millennia including wheat, barley, rice, apples, peach, olive, cabbage and tea, highlighting long human dependence on these species.
Idaho reports an estimated total timber stand of 84 billion feet with 50 billion feet located north of the Salmon River. The figures highlight the distribution of timber across the state.
Members of the Emanon class and families held a family potluck supper and program at the church Sunday. A quartet including Devere Newberry Ralph McFate and Elmer Swanson performed. Clarence Schmarje narrated a pearl button story slide film. Next gathering on Palm Sunday will include pot luck supper and evening service with the film King of Kings.
Sweetland Methodist Y A class members gathered at Mr and Mrs James Van Camp home with Dorothy Connor and Beverly Sywassink assisting. The business session named Dorothy Connor and Ruby Moorhead as refreshment chairmen for two Sweetland sales. Bake sale raised 31 dollars. First prize in rock game went to Mr and Mrs Edgar Hetzler, second to Verle Connor and Ruby Moorhead, consolation to Wilbur Bakehouse and Mary Grace Hetzler. Attendees included the Sloan couple and numerous local families.
The umbrella bird of South America is named for a large crest that falls forward nearly concealing its bill. This distinctive plumage gives the species a striking silhouette and memorable moniker.
Chapter FC of the P. E. O. Sisterhood re elected officers for another term at a Saturday meeting hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson. Officers include Miss Martha Goad president Miss Gertrude Howe vice president Mrs. Louise Hahn recording secretary Miss Opal Tanner corresponding secretary Mrs. Helen Bauerbach treasurer Mrs. Gladys Kennedy chaplain and Mrs. Jopsehine Hahn guard. The next meeting to be March 26 at Mrs. Hazel Jones home replacing prior Emma Francis venue. A guest speaker will attend.
Millie Ricketts was honored at a birthday party recently hosted by Mrs. Mable Wainscott in Fairport. Guests enjoyed games and prizes with attendees including Mrs. Lorena Atkins, Mrs. Minnie Davis, Mrs. Fern Buster, Mrs. Amanda Cooper, and Mrs. Essie Truesdale among others.
The WSCS of Park Avenue Methodist Church holds an all day meeting at the church with a noon truck dinner. Beta Forum of Muscatine Newcomers meets 8 pm Tuesday at Mrs Robert Jehring 118 East Eighth Street. Chapter IR of PEO Sisterhood meets 7 30 pm Wednesday March 16 at Mrs Walter Freeborn 919 Iowa Avenue. Women of the Moose plan a meeting at the lodge hall this evening. Publicity committee meets Tuesday evening with Wilma Nicklas.
Geraldine Weeks was named President as officers were elected by the American Legion Junior Auxiliary on Saturday afternoon. Other officers include Mary Ann Oaken, vice president. Diane Kyes, treasurer. Jacqueline McDaniel, secretary. Lois Chamberlin, historian. and Ruth Ann McDaniel, chaplain. Members prepared favors for the Knoxville veterans hospital and refreshments were served by Hazel Guthrie. Next meeting set for 2 pm Saturday, April 9.
A Family Night celebrating the 30th anniversary of the American Legion will be hosted by the local post and auxiliary. The event includes a 6 30 p m potluck supper with each family bringing a covered dish, meat rolls and coffee provided, followed by a program led by Henrietta Pilett and Gertrude Hayes.
An advertisement urges parents to give Wonder Bread to children for energy and growth. It claims the bread aids body and brain development and should be part of a balanced diet with fruits vegetables meats milk fish and eggs. The chart compares Wonder Bread to other nutrients and suggests specific portions for boosting development.
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