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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1968

Page

6

Faith United Church of Christ Women Lenten Quiet Hour

Women of Faith United Church of Christ held their annual Lenten Quiet Hour and breakfast. Mrs. Walter Ross led devotion with Let Us Keep Sent, candle lighting symbolized the Lord's Prayer. Planned events include a potluck with missionary Dilley, May Fellowship Day, and a Mother and Son banquet postponed. Hostesses and thanks to Vista worker David Blean noted.

Faith United Church of Christ Women of Faith United Church of Christ Walter Ross Charles Dyche David Blean Vista Charlotte N.C Gerald Reifert John Trevarthen Harvey

Fruitland Baptist Women Meet To Sew

The Fruitland Baptist church women gathered Thursday for a sewing session with nine present. They made a quilt and tea towels for Shepherd's Home in Union Grove Wisconsin. A short business meeting followed with devotions by Mrs. Pauline Foor and prayer.

Fruitland Baptist Church Union Grove Wisc Pauline Foor

Mrs J Klein Hosts Circle F Group Meeting

Circle F of the First United Presbyterian church met Thursday at 2707 Mulberry hosted by Mrs Ivan Klein. Nine members and one guest attended. Mrs Thomas Beveridge led Bible study. May meeting planned for Mrs T A Williams home at 128 Middle Road.

First United Presbyterian Church Ivan Klein Mulberry Thomas Beveridge Mayme Koetting T. A. Williams Middle Road

Mooseheart WOM Meets at Moose Hall

The Mooseheart Women of the Moose committee met at Moose Hall on Thursday with Janet Bunn in charge. Four members won gifts including Gladys Hampton Helen Laughlin Mrs Bowen and Iona Goss plus Trene Moomey won the door prize. Fourteen members and two guests attended Marian Hayes was a special guest. The next meeting will be at Marian Spright's home on April 18. Lunch was served by Hazel Carlisle and Marian Barton.

Mooseheart Committee Women of the Moose Moose Hall Janet Bunn Gladys Hampton Helen Laughlin Mrs. Bowen Iona Goss Trene Moomey Marian Hayes Marian Spright Hazel Carlisle Marian Barton

Mary Circle Breakfast Meeting At First Baptist

Members of the Mary Circle of First Baptist met Thursday at Mrs. Robert Connor’s home 407 Lee for a St Patrick’s Day themed breakfast. Mrs Connor led the business session and Mary Circle will handle refreshments for Singspiration on March 24 and host the general meeting. Mrs Doris Dietrich missionary president announced a spring rally April 29 with Rev Frank Gillett as speaker. Mrs Rondarmel missionary guest speaker and Mrs Irene Lary spoke on a Youth Center project for the church this summer. Devotions on The Secret of Spiritual Health were given by Mrs Dorothy Randle at Mrs Bess Faulkner’s home 132 Sherman.

Mary Circle First Baptist Church Robert Connor Lee C. €. Rondarmel Irene Lary

Heidi Rohwer Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Heidi Rohwer was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Zoller on 2019 Shady Lane with co host Diane Zoller. Guests from California Colorado Nebraska and Michigan attended.

Heidi Rohwer Robert Zoller Shady Lane Diane Zoller Miss Rohwer David Heart California Colorado Nebraska Michigan

Oakville Couple to Be Honored on Anniversary

Oakville Methodist church hosts an open house on Tuesday March 26 from 7 to 9 pm honoring Rev. and Mrs. Samuel E. Bowser on their 43rd wedding anniversary. The couple, married March 26, 1925, in Wellman, have six children and 20 grandchildren with three great grandchildren.

Oakville Oakville Methodist Church Samuel E. Bowser Bowser Wellman Rex of. Wellman Kingston Bowsers Rex Stout Loren Renoux Donald Curtis Washington Iowa Dickschlatten Wayland James McFadden Webster City Ronald Bowser West Chester Gramdchildren

Wedding of John Shreck and Kathleen Brattain in Tucson

Mrs. Martin Taylor reports the wedding of her son John Shreck to Kathleen Brattain Saturday March 16 at 8 p.m. at a Tucson Lutheran church. Rev. Miebohm officiated. the bride wore satin backed shantung with lace and a fingertip veil, daisies, maid of honor Victoria Brattain, best man David Brattain. reception at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will live in Tucson. Shreck is a Muscatine High graduate who served four years in the Air Force, including a year in Thailand.

Martin Taylor Cedar Tucson Ariz John ‘Shreck Kathleen Brattain Louis Brattain EL Lester Tuc Fountains of Life Lutheran Church Miebohm Victoria Brattain David Brattain Mabel Shreck Muscatine High Air Force Thailand

Wives Finalize Plans for YWCA Fashion Show

The YW wives group of 26 met at the YWCA to finalize plans for a March 28 fashion show with a dress rehearsal set for March 25 in the gym at 7 p.m. Reservations were to be made by calling two listed numbers. Officers luncheon is slated for April 17 at Sunset Inn. Jan Buffington named chair of the nominating committee with Eleanor Sywassink and Connie Brown, Janet McClure, and Magdalene Schweiger also on the committee.

YWCA Sunset Inn Jan Buffington Eleanor Sywassink Connie Brown Janet McClure Magdalene Schweiger

ZLCW Group 6 Meets At The Parish House

Zion Lutheran Church notes show Group 6 meeting at the parish house with Bible study led by Mrs. Fred Philippi on Psalm 22 and the theme God Speaks to Me in the Psalms The Suffering Messiah. business session led by Mrs. Raymond Taylor. Cedar Rapids district convention set for April 28 at Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City including women men and youth groups.

Zion Lutheran Church Fred Philippi Raymond Taylor Cedar Rapids Iowa Memorial Union Iowa City Leon Philippi New Guinea Serven Scherer

Lady Eagles Visited By State Officers

Special guests attended the Lady Eagles Auxiliary meeting with Dora Stender presiding. State officers Velma Racer Naomi Wheeler Elaine Low and others from Cedar Rapids Iowa City attended. Minnie Bair reported on members. Door prize won by Gertrude Schindler and special prize to Minnie Bair. Lunch committee for April 3 includes Irene McCleary and Bettee Peters.

Lady Eagles Dora Stender Velma Racer Cedar Rapids Naomi Wheeler Elaine Low Iowa City Opal Klein Pat Pope Gertrude Schindler Eva Cooper Margaret Cooper Minnie Bair

Regents Meet of Women of the Moose Held

The College of Regents of the Women of the Moose met Thursday evening at Isabel Johnsons home. Routine business was discussed and members were reminded they will serve cookies and coffee after the next meeting. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by Ardis Rick for April 18.

College of Regents of the Women of the Moose Isabel Johnson Women of the Moose Ardis Rick

Xi Beta Tau Hosts Julia Elizabeth Event With Quartet

Xi Beta Tau Sorority hosted a Julia Elizabeth home party for fourteen members with entertainment by the trio Three Plus One. Guests enjoyed lunch and gifts, then the regular meeting followed at Geri Dunker’s home.

Xi Beta Tau Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Julia Elizabeth Kathy Woodhouse Martha. Phillips Gerri Crawbaugh Chedy Custer Geri Dunker Mulberry

Jehovah's Witnesses Meeting Schedule at Hancock Street

Jehovah's Witnesses at 922 Hancock announce a Sunday public talk at 9 30 a m on Wondrous Creation Testify to the Creator's Greatness. Watchtower study follows at 10 30 a m A Bible study is set for 8 p m Tuesday A ministry school is planned for 7 30 p m and a service meeting at 8 30 p m Thursday.

Jehovah's Witnesses Hancock

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting Notes

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the church on Wednesday. Members quilted and sewed with 18 members, one guest, and three children present. Mrs. Eva Fix hosted. Emma Freyermith is scheduled as hostess for the meeting on Wednesday, March 27.

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Eva Fix Emma Freyermith

Legion Auxiliary volunteers aid March commodity distribution

The Muscatine County relief drive for March ran March 19 to 21. Volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary including Helen Laughlin Irene Moomey Louise Butler Vinnie Pasdach Minnie Bair and Hazel Starkweather served as checkers to distribute food to eligible recipients across the county.

Muscatine American Legion Auxiliary Helen Laughlin Irene Moomey Louise Butler Vinnie Pasdach Minnie Bair Hazel Starkweather

First EUB Sarah Circle Meets Thursday

The Sarah circle of the First Evangelical United Brethren church met Thursday evening at Amy Predmore s home with nine members and one visitor. Marilyn McKee led devotions summarizing three months of study On the Face of Men. Ellea Craddock led the business meeting and plans for the Davenport spring institute and the father and son banquet on April 16 were made. Lillian Ross gave devotional thought. A tray luncheon was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at Sally Lord s home.

Grace Lutheran Church Carol Steinmetz Christians Action Program Shirley Baumgardner United Church Women Grac Lutheran Church Dorothy Dahl Clair Lemkau Jessie Quandt Sarah First Evangelical United Brethren Church Amy Predmore Marilyn McKee Ellea Craddock Spring Institute Davenport Lillian Ross Sally Lord

Eunice Circle Meets At The Bunker Home

The Eunice Circle of the First Methodist church met at Mrs. Richard Bunker’s home with thirteen members and two guests present. Mrs. Max Callins presided. devotions were by Mrs. Stanley Gilfoyle and the program, “How Do We as Christians View TV?” was led by Mrs. John Hahn.

Eunice Circle First Methodist Church Richard Bunker Colony Drive Max Callins Stanley Gilfoyle John Hahn Esther Washington, Town

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