Cancer Society Reports At Meeting In Muscatine
The American Cancer Society meeting at the First National Bank heard incomplete contributions of six thousand forty eight dollars for the 1966 Cancer Crusade covering Muscatine and nearby townships. Activities included patient aid in the county and notes on cancer therapy and memorial work. A smoking survey by Muscatine High athletic director Earl Gantenbein drew national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
First National Bank
William Callahan
Muscatine
Ann Wilson
Samuel Bluhm
William Leslie
The
W. C. Jarrard
Mason City
Earl Gantenbein
Muscatine High
FASTEETH Promises Affordable Dental Comfort
An old ad style claim touts FASTEETH as a powder aiding false teeth, preventing slipping and embarrassment. It promises better fit, less odor, and renewed confidence for denture wearers through a non-acid alkaline formula marketed to readers seeking dental comfort.
Lincoln Blvd. Mother Daughter Tea At Baptist church
A Mother and Daughter Tea hosted by the Esther Missionary Society at Lincoln Blvd. Baptist Church drew 115 attendees on Thursday evening. Toastmistress Mrs. Earl Eggenburg opened with Luke 8 4 15, and a skit titled Mothers Memories was staged by Eula McGrew Gladys Lutz Stella Brus Linda Knapp Denise Barthus Pearl Martin and Eloise Helmnich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Blvd. Baptist Church
Esther Missionary Society
Mabel Nelson
Kathaleen Gardner
Marie Morrissey
Carrie Keiser
Earl Eggenburg
Eula McGrew
Gladys Lutz
Stella Brus
Linda Knapp
Iris Burke
Barnes
Magnus Christensen
Africa
Dorothy Brooks
Vera Atkins
Geneva Women Hold Annual May Breakfast
Geneva Women held their annual May breakfast at the Geneva Golf and Country Club. Bridge winners were Mrs. Blanche Johnson first, Mrs. Mildred McKee second, and Mrs. Ruth Prochaska low. Surprise boxes went to Mesdames Lucas Sehnert Carlson Barry Moore Hahn Sywas sink Stein Umlandi. A silent auction occurred. committee included Mrs. Batty Freebern McKee Graettinger and Bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Blanche Johnson
Mildred McKee
Ruth Prochaska
Phyllis Lucas
Shirley Sehnert
Portia Carlson
Mildred Barry
Helen Moore
Berniece Hahn
Carol Sywassink
Gladys Stein
Velma Umlandi
Batty Freebern
Mary Jo Graettinger
Thelma Bloom
Industrial Society Notes Anniversary at First United Presbyterian Church
The Industrial Society of the First United Presbyterian Church met Thursday afternoon at the church. May marked the society’s seventh anniversary. Members report ongoing work projects including 25 to 30 pounds of carpet wraps and numerous lap robes for the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville, with over 130 lap robes completed. Mrs. Jennie Vander Ploeg led the business meeting. A work session followed, and dessert luncheon was served by Mrs. Hazel Schwanke and Miss Edythe Hailsleigh. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Minnie Mahurin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello Wapello
Friendly Workers Club
Marguerite Allen
Gladys Bopp
Doar
Edna Sands
Grace Bopp
Lester Smith
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Larry Bumgarder
Mercy Hospital
Burlington
Edna Paxson
Floyd Hall
Washington
Mina Lukenbill
Medianotis
Lynn Devore
Fairfield
Jimmy Deam
Hallie Deam
Cedar Rapids
Edith Dotson
St. Lukes Hospital
Ronnie Thompson
Town City
Phillip Ray Richardson
Peoria
Willadean * Davis
Industrial Society of the First United Presbyterian Church
Minnie Mahurin
le Veteran's Hospital
Knoxville
Jennie Vander Ploeg
Hazel Schwanke
Edythe Hailsleigh
Central Junior High Band Concert Tonight
Central Junior High presents a spring band concert at 7 30 this evening with Jacque Sterenberg as instrumental director. The program features Russian Choral and Overture from Tschaikovsky Opus 39 No 24, Russian folk tunes, Larghetto from Concerto Gross Opus 6 No 12, Cinderella March, High Barbary, Prelude for Quintet, and woodwind quartet members Muse Linda Steinmetz Paula Powell Eloise Helmich Barbara Rogers Linda Sandburg. Additional pieces include Highlight from South Pacific Fantasy for Flute Six Little Songs and a Days of Glory finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Junior High
Jacque Sterenberg
Tschaikovsky
Muse
Linda Steinmetz
Paula Powell
Eloise Helmich
Barbara Rogers
Linda Sandburg
Pearl City Navy Mothers Open House and Officer Installation
The Pearl City Navy Mothers met Thursday evening in VFW club rooms with Wilma Rock presiding. Officers were installed led by Mary Hart with Sam Cooper and Lettie Temple assisting. Members donated ten dollars each to Knoxville, Iowa City VA, and Mt. Pleasant for canteen books for forgotten veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City Navy
VFW
Ome Manger Wilma Rock
Marian Hayes
Marian Swain
Marie Montz
Knoxville
Iowa City
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Goss
Mary Hart
Sam Cooper
Lettie Temple
Pleasant Prairie Unity Club Meets
The Pleasant Prairie Unity Club met at the Crabapple community building Thursday afternoon. President Norma Krebs opened the meeting. Prizes for 500 were won by Masdames Gertrude Hermes, Norma Krebs, Vera Peters en, Gladys Braun and Elsie Stecher. Melinda Thoeming won the door prize. Lunch was served by Elna Franzen, Laselia Stecher and Phyllis Marta. The next meeting is June 4 with hostesses Helen Stecher, Augusta Henke and Alice Wulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie Unity Club
Crabapple
Norma Krebs
Gertrude Hermes
Vera Petersen
Gladys Braun
Elsie Stecher
Doar
Melinda Thoeming
Elna Franzen
Laselia Stecher
Phyllis Marta
Helen Stecher
Augusta Henke
Alice Wulf
Moosehaven Group Picnic Supper Monthly Meeting
The Moosehaven committee of the Women of the Moose held a picnic supper at Mabel Applegate’s cottage on Thursday. Three members Verna McFaden Ann Downey and Hallie Stormer received gifts from the chairman. Plans were made for the end of year dinner with date time and place to be announced. Each member to bring a secret pal gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosehaven
Mabel Applegate
Women of the Moose
Verna McFaden
Ann Downey
Hallie Stormer
Jane
Lady Elks May Luncheon Held
The Lady Elks held their annual May luncheon at 1 p.m. Thursday with floral table decorations. Door prize from Pauline Garfield went to Al Hunnel. Card game prizes went to D. P. O'Hair and Elsie Leu. contract prizes to Maurie Young and Charlie Gibson. auction prizes to Hugo Schlipl and J. J. Bomke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Elks
Pauline Garfield
al Hunnel
D. P. O'Hair
Elsie Leu
Maurie Young
Charlie Gibson
Hugo Schlipl
J. J. Bomke
4-H Dad's Night At Nichols Draws Family Night Fun
Pike Peppy Pals 4-H club hosted a dad-daughter night at Nichols school with a potluck at 7 p.m. Steve Schomberg of Letts gave an engaging talk and slides from his Egypt exchange year. A dad-daughter basketball game ended with the men winning 38 to 32. Meanwhile Hospital Patient John Lewis is at Veterans hospital Town City after a stroke at home.
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Nichols
Pike Peppy Pals
Nichols School
Steve Schomberg
Letts
Egypt
John Lewis
Veterans Hospital
Town City
Island WSCS Meets At The Crews Home
Mrs T Ray Crews hosted Island Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service with 17 members and one visitor. One new member joined. President Mrs William Shoultz Jr led the session and worship on Dreams and Realities. Treasurer's report noted. The group approved contributions for scholarships and Riverside Bidwell center, planned layettes for the United Church Women, and announced a fellowship supper on May 15. WSCS to serve Grandview school Alumni banquet May 28. volunteers and pies needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ray Crews
Island Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service
William Shoultz, Jr
Mernon Peck
Charles H. Wilson
Riverside Bidwell Center
United Church Women
WSCS
Grand- View School
Lone Tree Aid Society Meets At Grandview
The Lone Tree aid society gathered at Grandview with 14 members and three guests. Mrs. Grace Keltner hosted as the business meeting followed lunch. Members and families plan a picnic at Grandview Park on Wednesday evening June 8. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday September 14 at Mrs. Paul Riek’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Tree Aid Society
Grandview
Grace Keltner
Everett, Webb
George Halmes
Henry Bartenhagen
Vennanige
Grandview Park
Paul Riek
New Boston PTA Holds Officer Election And Graduation
The New Boston PTA met at the New Boston gym on Wednesday. Officers were reelected for another year: Rollie Terrill president, Audrey Ennan vice president, Pattie Gibson secretary, and Phyllis Melson treasurer. About 20 received diplomas at the kindergarten graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
PTA
Rollie Terrill
Audrey Emnan
Pattie Gibson
Phyliss Melson
Early risers cross generations in daily routine
The passage notes a shared tolerance for early rising, with older and younger generations alike getting up at four or five a m. The observation highlights a common habit across age groups without distinguishing any particular event or person.
Doug Smylie Wins Yale Scholarship Award
Doug Smylie son of Mr and Mrs Robert Smylie has received a Yale University scholarship worth 1400 dollars. He will graduate this spring from Columbus Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Suunection
Doug Smylie
Robert Smylie
Yale University
Doug
Columbus Community High School
Rainbow Girl Installation At Buffalo Prairie Sunday
Rainbow assembly 45 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls, 4311 constituents, will hold installation ceremonies Sunday at 2 p m in the Aledy Masonic hall. Nancy Davis will be seated Worthy Advisor, Wanda Fausett mother advisor, Joann Kimball to be installed as organist. Reception to follow and the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Prairie
Order of Rainbow
Aledy Masonic Hall
Nancy Davis
R. Earle Davis
Seaton
Wanda Fausett
Joann Kimball
Former Durant Superintendent Honored at Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Olmsted of Harpursville New York will visit Durant arriving May 21. Olmsted served as Durant school superintendent for seven years over thirty years ago and previously taught at Wilton High School. A potluck reception at St Pauls Episcopal church basement Durant on Sunday May 22 at 1230 p.m. invites friends and former pupils to attend bringing food and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
W. A. Olmsted
Harpursville
New York
Olmsted
Wilton High School
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Olmsteds
Otis Ellis
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Wither Christofferson
Mather
Elsie Swanson
Anna Meyers
Mildred Porter
Eva Walker
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Geneva
Industrial Society
Central Junior High Band
Mulford Evangelical Free Church
Iowa Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Kelli Mockmore
George Michael
Jack Delveau
Donald Fick
Leroy Linton
A. M. MacLennan
William Rabirds
John McClelland
Gerry Stein
Journal
Pearl City
Navy
Eliion Schafer
Red Cross
Navy Recuriler
Sgt
Stan Jolson
Jessie McKillip
Harriet Miller
St. Mathias Church
Riverview Park
Rock Cottage
Cedar River
Island
New Boston Pta
Mrs. Sipps
Larry Longley
Keithsburg
Toy Park
Chicago
Ernest Shrock
Lloyd Curtis
International Amphitheater
Stella Bond
Will Griesenbrock
Daugh
Ter Tisha
Daisy Webster
Bertha Pante
Davenport
Carole Scherff
David Sellers
Viet Nam
California
Harold Fausett
Minor McGee
Clovis Fausett
Charlie Fausett
Rock Island
George Raines
la Harpe
Yale
Philco Appliance Department
Philco TV
Maverick
Actio
Helen’s
Morning Sun
Vickers Dept
Batterson’s
Winfield
Weber
Herman's Hosiery & Underwear
Go, Inc
P.O. Box
Illinois
Servicermen
Monmouth Co-Operative Parish
United Presbyterian
Viola
Rex B. Kistler
Charleston, & C
Mable Kistler
Aledo
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Co-Operative
Viola United Presbyterian Church
C. W. McCreight
Pennsylvania
Edward Riley
Scutari
Turkey
Florence Nightingale
Miss Nightingale
Plorence Nightingale
Riley Funeral Home
Walnut
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