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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1964

Page

7

Community clubs schedule May events and meetings

Welfare committee AFL C IO Auxiliary hosts a May Day party for Muscatine County residents on May 1 at the labor hall with cupcakes and transportation meeting at 6 80 p m. Montpelier Farm Bureau Women hold a May breakfast May 1 at 9 a m at Mrs Carl Hearst home. Regular Farm Bureau meeting moved to Montpelier school a week later. NHCA Muscatine affiliate picnic May 11 at Weed Park at 7 p m bring table service. Election of officers planned. if rain, meet Berniece Moore home 110 Buell. Patriotic Federation Society meets May 12 at 7 p m at American Legion home before Memorial Day. Hershey Auxiliary Guild gathers Tuesday at Nurses home with talent sale. Bloomington Friends Missionary and Aid meets May 15 at church. clean church for early June ice cream social with sack lunch at noon and 1 30 p m business meeting and officer elections. Chapter FC PEO Sisterhood meets Saturday at 2 30 p m at Mrs F A Bauerbach Roole 4.

Afl-Cio Muscatine County Labor Hall Montpelier Farm Bureau Carl Hearst Montpelier Muscatine NHCA Weed Park Berniece Moore Buell Bloomington Muscatine Garden Club YWCA Wilton Whirlers Wilton Ken Anderson Bob Yerington Rob] Gillespie Faith United Church of Christ Third and Chestnut J. E. Kleffmann Mothers of Men United [ Church

Episcopal Church Women Meet at Trinity Parish Hall

The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity met Thursday afternoon with worship by Mrs. J. C. Bishop. Mrs. Robert Zoller led the business session. A missionary supply display went to Mobridge South Dakota and St. Michael's in Ethete Wyoming. Program on changes in confirmation emphasized Christian living over memorization. A film strip on the meaning of communion was shown. The group also held a mother and daughter breakfast for United Thank Offering, with gifts and honors among attendees.

Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church J. C Robert Zoller Mobridge St. Michael's Mission Ethete Wyo St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Frank Rathburn H. Phillip Auffrey United Jerry Stark Manford Plack Lester R. Smith Morley Stirlen Richard F. Bierman Linda Kay Jeanne Krista Ann Bierman Robert Galpin Charles’ Anson Larry Douglas

Mother and Daughter Event At Fairport

A Fairport community church banquet celebrated Mother's Day in Many Lands with Aoastmistress Mrs. Robert Woodhouse and prayers led by Mrs. Clara Brower. Highlights included choruses, scripture reading, awards for oldest and youngest mothers, and performances by local youth and a Muscatine Baptist quartet. Special speaker Mrs. Rex McGrew shared a flannelgraph lesson, followed by a benediction and refreshments.

Many Lands Fairport Communty Robert Woodhouse Clara Brower Janet ‘Truesdale Mae Nicholson Fred Schroeder Nadine Ricketts Barbara Truesdale Georgina Ricketts Linda Carter Susan Eisele Muszatine First Baptist Church Frances Cottrell Betty Colschen Dolly Hofer Maxine Connor Linda Hudnall Many Lands Sandy Dengler Diane Atkins Christine Atkins Nadite Ricketts Kathy Ricketts Rex McGrew Ruby Meeke Clara Brewer Pogey Eis

Muscatine BPW Plans Officers and New Members

The Muscatine Business and Professional Women's Club will elect officers and initiate new members at the regular meeting Wednesday May 23 at Hotel Muscatine. Dinner at 6 30 p.m. Final plans for the Davenport state convention May 22 24. Personal development committee chaired by Ann Havemann leads dinner arrangements with Ida Mae Hetzler Ethylle Rexroth Mary Lou Van Dolah Lucille Gibson Edith Marshall and Jessie Althaus. Reservations to Miss Caroline Liebbe by Tuesday noon. Board meeting May 11 at 5 15 p.m. at Muscatine Civic Center.

Muscatine Hotel Muscatine Davenport Ann Havemann Ida Mae Hetzler Ethylle, Rexroth Mary Lou van Dolah Lucille Gibson Edith Marshall Jessie Althaus Miss Caroline Liebbe Muscatine Civic Center

Judy Medhim to Wed William Berry in Kirksville

Mr and Mrs William Kemp of Kirksville Missouri announce the engagement of their daughter Judy Marlene Medhim to William Lloyd Berry son of Mr and Mrs Earl Berry of Morning Sun. The wedding will be held in May at Kirksville First Baptist Church. Both are students at Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville.

Judy Medhim William Berry SUN William Kemp Medhimn Kirksville Judy Marlene William Lloyd Berry Earl’Berry Morning Sun First Baptist Church Missouri Cabh

Miss Marshall Weds Garfield Haney at Oquawka Circuit Court

Marian Marshall daughter of Mrs Charles Kilpatrick married Garfield Haney in a ceremony before a circuit court judge at Oquawka Tl on April 24. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Gerald Olson of Oquawka. Haney, foreman of the LaCrosse Dredging Corporation, and his bride now reside in Oakville where Mr Haney works. Flowers and bouquets featured navy blue and white accents.

Miss Marshall Garfield Haney Charles Kilpatrick Marian Marshall Oakville Oquawka Gerald Olson Haney LaCrosse Dredging Corporation

Pilot Club Hears Reports From Delegates and District Officials

The Pilot Club of Muscatine held a luncheon meeting after reports from delegates to the 2nd district convention in Minneapolis. Attendees included Ruth Van der Ploeg and Carol Macon, with Evelyn Schauland as vice president-elect. District officials Margaret Griffith and Elsa Bain attended, and visiting pilots were Pat Burlon, Mae Poole, and Irene Lary. The press book won second place in the district. The 1964 district convention will be in Cedar Rapids. The Pilot International convention is set for June 28 to July 3 in New York City. A special dinner meeting for the 1964-63 officers is planned for May 26 at Geneva Golf and Country Club.

Pilot Club of Muscatine Nne Minneapolis Minn Margaret Griffith Elsa Bain Pat Burlon Mae Poole Irene Lary Floyd Vander‘Ploeg Robert Macon Harold Chub Bain Marlin Schauland Robert Lary Pilot Club Cedar Rapids New York City

Xi Beta Tau Names New Committees for 1984 85

Xi Beta Tau Exemplar chapter selects committees for the coming year led by president Lucile Sywassink. Appointed chairs include LaVerne Beatty social Doris Kochneff and Margaret Wen ger. Mother's Day breakfast set for May 17 at Sunset Inn with Know Your Neighbor panel. dessert bridge on May 20 at YWCA. President elect Carol Macon announces committees for service finance membership publicity patriotic emblems and safety. 1984 65 executive committee meets May 28 to review plans.

Xi Beta Tau Beta, Sigma Phi Sorority Civic Center Lucile Sywassink LaVerne Beatty Doris Kochneff Margaret Wenger Jean Teraberry Rose Rummery Gloria Smith Ways and Lois Schmidt Joyce Oberhaus Helen O'Leary Bolly Tylers Marjorie Stevens Sally Bailey Mary - Ella Holtz Shirley Hubble Sunset Inn YWCA Carol ‘Macon Service Margaret ‘Griffith Agnes Rosenberger Tren Lary Louise‘ Gantenbein Patricia 1Barlon Evelyn ‘Petersen Marilyn. Pilgrim Yhan Esther Stohr Elsie Spieth Ruth Vander Ploeg Ethylle Rexroth Ruby Fischer Elsa Bain Berniece Feterson Maek Poole Margaret, Long Stella Silberhorn Shirley Staley

Methodist Women Brunch Reports Service and Plans

The Woman's Literary Christian Service of the First Methodist church held a brunch with about 150 attendees. Mary Circle led decorations. 92 children took part in India sessions. Members urged senators to pass civil rights legislation and planned circle officer installations for May 17. A clothing drive runs to June 15. Next meeting features a memorial potluck luncheon with officer duties.

Mary Circle Edwin Frohardt Lyla McCullough India McCullough United Council of Church Bruce Sturdevant

WOM Hospital Committee Meets at Midkiff Home

Members of the Women of the Moose hospital committee gathered at Eleanore Midkiff’s home with Bla Law presiding. Eleven members and one guest attended as reports on past month activities were shared and plans for a May 24 nursing school crown event at Ste Anthony’s Rock Island noted. Horizon certificates will be awarded at the May 11 Moose hall meeting.

Eleanore Midkiff Moose Bla Law Carolyn Stuart School, of Nursing Ste Anethony's Hospital Rock Island Moose Hall

ZLCW Group Meets at The Parish House

Members of Group 1 of Zion Lutheran Churely Women met Thursday afternoon at the parish house for their monthly meeting with 22 members and one guest present. Devotions and Bible study were led by Paul Shaedig. Mrs Wilma Swisher gave the worship offering and meditation. Chairwoman Marie Bender announced a general meeting May 18 at 7 90 p.m. at the parish hall. The Lutheran Homes festival will be held June 28. Members were asked to visit the sick and shut-ins during May. Hostesses were Mrs Anna Herbst and Mrs Bertha Behrens.

Zion Lutheran, Churely Paul Shaedig Wilma Swisher Marie Bender ZLCW Lutheran Homes Anna ‘Herbst Berdha Behrens

Mother's Day Event by Beta Kappa Sorority

Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Mother's Day observance Thursday evening at Darlene Lohse's home. Co-hostesses were Phyllis Godfrey Joan Pulliam Erma Cummings and Pat Crowe. Games awarded prizes to Grace Ann Boynton Belte Meerdink Laura Zeidler and Glenna Walton. Laura Zeidler won the door prize.

Ruth Group of First Christian Church Meets

Mrs Florence Shultz hosted the Ruth group at the church with ten members present. Mrs Lillie Trumble led a lesson on Ecumenicity in India and Mrs Mable Trafton gave the worship. The next meeting will be at Mrs Vivian Irwin's home.

CWF Ruth Group First Christian Church Florence Shultz Lillie Trumble India Mable Trafton Vivian I

Girl Scouts Visit Des Moines From Garfield School Troop

Troop 127 girls from Garfield school will depart Masestine at 5 am Saturday May for Des Moines. They will tour the state house, dine in Des Moines, and may meet the governor. Leaders include Mrs Eugene Midkiff and Mrs Charles Holisday with drivers Lester Smith Ivan Day and others. The group plans to take cameras if allowed.

Garfield School Masestine Des Moines States House Eugene Midsills Eugene Midkiff Lester » Smith Ivan Day Charles Holisday Troop

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