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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
4
The May 16 1963 Muscatine Journal reports the civilian labor force rose by 8.2 million people from 56.4 million to 64.6 million between the 1950 and 1960 censuses, reflecting expanding employment participation.
Total of $1,019.52 from Kern Tag Day sales was reported by John Mel Calirey, school attendance officer. Winners earned prizes from a drawing. first prize three dollars went to John Rocile, second to Jeannie Adams, and third to Mike Adams for selling the most tags. The event included a May 18 picnic at Crapo Park, Burlington, with a bus leaving at 9:30 a.m. and returning at 4:90 p.m.
The Bloomington Friends Mission and Aid Society met at the home of Mrs. Waller and Richard Metzler. Violet Mittman led the devotional. Frieda Hoag urged a nickel a week for Indian missions and members were asked to bring items for a June completion list. The gathering planned an ice cream social for June 18 with Lorraine Heizler chairing. Esther Hatzler led the aid meeting. Twenty three members attended. Mrs. Nellie Ross was a guest.
The Women of the Moose social service committee met at the County Home on Wednesday evening to entertain residents with games and prizes. A short business portion led by chairman Dora Slender outlined plans for a Box Car poll supper and an end of year dinner at the Sunset Inn. Miss Mary Alice Smalley, recently married to Neal Smith on June 15, was honored at a kitchen bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Richard Lord on Jacqueline Drive with Nancy Childs as hostess. Prizes went to Mrs. Nick Ogilvie and Mrs. Don Chapman for the games. 23 guests attended and refreshments were served.
The Homemakers Forum toured Grain Processing Corporation and Kent Feeds with Larry Rada guiding from corn entry to final product. Plans for a May luncheon at the YWCA and a June 5 meeting with a lower arranging demonstration were announced, along with a Hayes High Class of 1953 reunion in June and tickets for dances via local calls.
Outdoor furniture made of aluminum remains popular this summer due to compact, lightweight pieces and new positive locks for secure seating. Look for rust proof, easy to transport sets that include rockers chairs and chaise options, with quick-drying cushions and non digging feet for soft terrain.
Moscow Township Farm Bureau Homemakers schedule a brunch at Mrs Frances Seamer's home on Wednesday May 22 at 8 50 a m dst to discuss a tour. All homemakers and other tour participants are urged to attend. If unavailable contact Mrs Scammer to express plans to go on the tour.
The Musserville Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted its annual mother and daughter tea at Hoopes Hall on Wednesday evening. Doris Grady delivered a daughters tribute. Gerald Weith and Mrs. William Fisher led devotions. songs by the Krueger sisters and Jerry Bashore. gifts were awarded to Mrs. Sophia Hilton, Mrs. Do Swanson, Margaret Bashore, Mrs. Milian Taylor, and the mother with the most daughters present.
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