Automation arrives in banking and diaper choices discussed
A feature contrasts a developing cashless banking future with practical baby care tips. It outlines employer paid checks, card payments, and a touch-telephone system in banks, plus cautious use to avoid overspending. Diaper selection and care are detailed, comparing birdseye, gauze, and contour styles and outlining washing, drying, and fabric softener guidance. It also notes new drapery trends with floral fabrics and colorful jacquards and glass fibers.
Legion Notes Anniversary at American Legion Post 27
Edward H Bitter Post 27 of the American Legion marks its 49th anniversary with a 6 30 p m potluck dinner. Members and Auxiliary bring a covered dish. Guests include 1st District Commander Kenneth Rhea and Mrs Rhea from Crawfordsville 1st District President Mrs Calvin T Rowe of Muscatine and County Commander Buri Carter and Mrs Carter of Nichols. Plans for 50th anniversary in March 1969. Ray Wickers named to chair. 1st District 4 8 wreck to be held May 5 at the local Legion home with a class of candidates to be initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Bitter
The
American Legion
Legion
Auxiliary
Guess
Kenneth Rhea
Rhea
Crawfordsville
Calvin T. Rowe
Muscatine
Buri Carter
Carter
Nichols
Kenneth Wiley
Ray Wickers
Caudill-Noble plans April wedding in Davenport
Melanie Rose Caudill and Gordon Dean Noble announce their engagement. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Caudill, the couple will wed April 27 at Our Lady of Victory Church Davenport. Reception following at Greenacres Civic Center. Both attended Central High Davenport. Noble served in the Marine Corps and works at Oscar Mayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caudill
W. 68Th SL
Davenport
Melanie Rose
Gordon Dean Noble
Thomas Noble
Hershey Ave
Muscatine
Our Lady of Victory Church
W. 42Nd St
Greenacres Civic Center
N. Pine
Caudill
Central High
Mr. Noble
Marine Corps
Oscar Mayer
Kindergarten Round-Up Draws 58 Pre-Enrollees
GRANDVIEW 58 students pre-enrolled for kindergarten with 18 from Letts or Grandview and the rest from the countryside or Fruitland area. Parents may still enroll by contacting Letts elementary. Bus routes will decide class assignments and mail notices will follow. Also on the agenda Family Night at Grandview school Friday 6:30 p.m. with potluck and guest speaker Miss Lani Iliya, 2 Nigerian, plus a school menu for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Letts Or
Fruitland
Letts
Pollyanna 4-H Club
Lani Iliya
Birthday Dinner Honors Leonard Zybarth at St Patrick Theme
Leonard Zybarth of Nichols was feted Sunday March 17 with a birthday dinner and St Patrick's Day celebration. His daughter and son in law Roy and Mrs Yeggy hosted ten guests. Class pictures are set for Letts Wednesday at 9 am and Grandview Thursday at 9 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Pat”? Zybarth
Nichols
Zybarth
Roy Yeggy
Wilton
Letts
Grandview
Spangler Chapel WSCS Meets and Plans Bake Sale
Spangler Chapel W.S.C.S met Wednesday in Bloomington. Plans were made for a pre Easter bake sale with Mrs Harry Schweitzer in charge of obtaining a place and date. Officer elections were unanimous to hold officers over for another year. For 1919? No, this is a historical item. officers listed include Mrs Stuart Esmail president and several other posts. The MYF will sponsor a soup supper on Saturday March 23. Lenten service at Spangler Chapel rescheduled for March 27. A special membership certificate and pin will be presented to Mrs Marvel Johnson for her dedicated work. The visiting committee for this month was Mrs Earl Denkman and Mrs John Boorn. Golden Rule Class will have potluck supper at 6 30 p m Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Vernon Luedtke. The annual church supper is scheduled for June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Spangler Chapel
W.S.C S
Harry Schweitzer
Stuart Esmoil
Japan
Stuart Esmail
Vernon Luedtkes
Richard Shield
Paul Reed
Virgil Brenneman
RS. Paetz
Delmar Nussbaum
John Boorn
J.J. Hoekgema
Ray Houseman
Earl Denkman
Paul Satterthwaite
Lyall Esmoil
Otis Haynes
MYF
Marvel Johnson
W.S.C.S. I
Vernon Luedtke
Social calendar highlights church and club meetings
A string of local society events are listed including Pythian Sisters Temple of Muscatine meeting at the American Legion home Tuesday at 7 30 p m with a school of instruction and refreshment committee duties. VFW Auxiliary 1565 social is March 19 with sack lunches, audits, and officer nominating April 2. Women of the Moose library committee meets at Zelma Humpleby’s home, March 21. Nurses Registry Practical Division meets March 21 at 6 20 p m with Mrs Helen Mariz. Park Avenue Methodist Woman's Society potluck all day meeting Wednesday. Lady Eagles meet March 20 with officer and regular meetings, Velma Kaser to attend. Circle F First United Presbyterian meets March 21 at Ivan Klein’s home with Bible study led by Mrs Bev eridge. PEO Sister God will meet March 20 at 7 36 p m at the YWCA with hosts. Circle F hosts noted. Dialing trivia on why digits replaced letters in international phone systems. The Danes have no dial letters, English sets map O to zero, French dial includes Q, and some countries lack letters altogether. California to include? (Note: OCR fragments)
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Pythian Sisters Temple of
Velma Kaser
Iréne Stendér
First United Presbyterian Church
Ivan Klein
Mulberry
Thiomas Beveridge
Susan Helvick and Dennis Schmidt United In Double Ring Ceremony
Miss Susan Helvick of Cedar Rapids and Dennis Schmidt of Marion were married at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids in a 2 pm double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Dr John Woods. The bride wore emerald green satin with a blue floral design, carried a red rose, and was joined by bridesmaid Miss Joan Van Buckirk. The groom was supported by best man Bill Waugh and groomsman Gary Canaday, with ushers Bruce Helvick and Mike Noshich. A reception for 100 followed the service. decorations featured red roses. The bride’s gown and bridal party attire reflected the church celebration.
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Illinois City
Susan
Lee Helvick
Cedar Rapids
Bernie Helvick
Northwood
Dennis F. Schmidt
Marion
Fred Schmidt
Schmidt
Leon
Westminster Presbyterian Church
John Woods
Joan van Buckirk
Bill Waugh
Gary Canaday
Bruce Helvick
Mike Noshich
Ladies Club
Veterans and Auxiliary Honor District Head WW! WW!
The Veterans of WW I Bar racks and the Auxiliary held a Sunday potluck at the American Legion Home with 35 people. Mary Hart was honored as district auxiliary president, receiving a cake and gift. An invitation extended for Claude and Mary McCoy 50th wedding anniversary March 31 at St James all purpose room in Washington Town from 2 to 4 pm. Six state legislative workshop in Des Moines March 23 from 10 am to 3 pm for HR 14635. Next meeting April 1 with Florence Stark and Edna Harmon on food, Clara Oaken and Irma Diercks in charge of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Home
Mary ‘Faith Hart
Claude McCoy
St. James
Washington
Des Moines
Florence Stark
Edna Harmon
Clara Oaken
Irma
Diercks
Local Clover wedding notes from Muscatine journal
Denise Stickney led the guest book and Ruth Van Rentergham and Linda Kenison assisted with gifts at a wedding. The bride wore a pale yellow three piece knit suit with brown accessories and will reside at 1533 East Avenue North East in Cedar Rapids after a honeymoon. The couple’s backgrounds include high school and college graduations, Northwestern Bell and Collins Radio employment, with guests from Illinois Iowa Ohio and Minnesota.
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Muscatine
Denise Stickney
Ruth van Rentergham
Linda Kenison
E. Ave
N. E
Cedar Rapids
Bride
Northwood Community High School
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Schmidt
Cardinal High School
Eldon
J. B. M. College of
Des Moines
Collins Radio Company
Minois City
Ill
Northwood
Selma and Leon
Iowa
Cleveland
Ohio
Minneapolis
Minn
Zodiac linens patterns entice crafters in 1968 catalog
Intrigue and needlework offer zodiac designs for linen squares and napkins. Pattern 7142 features twelve 31x3% inch motifs plus twelve 1x14 inches. Each pattern costs fifty cents, plus 15 cents for first class mail. Send orders to Alice Brooks, Muscatine Journal Needlecraft Dept., Box 163, Old Chelsea Station, New York NY 10011. Include name, address, and zip. A jumbo 1968 catalog promises hundreds of designs and five free patterns.
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Alice Brooks
Muscatine Journal
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Needlecraft
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homemakers Forum
Iowa State University Extension Service
Muscatine County
Legion Notes
Melanie Caudill, Gordon Noble
Melanie Caudill
Board of Education
Mr. Zybarth
Harssen
Dial
WSCS
Phelps OY Bering
Mulberry Avenue
VFW
the Women of the Moose
Zelma Humpleby
Oak
Nurses’ Registry
Helen Mariz
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
PEO
YWCA
Louise Gacklé
R. EB. Melson
W. W. Freeborn
Gil Dietz
Sweden
New Zealand
Susan Helvick
Dennis Schmidt
Bruce McEwen
Ww! Veterans
Clara’s Hairstyling
W. 2Nd St
Ball and
Skein
Third Street
Hill's Fair
West Second St
Congo
RCS Ememeeeese
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