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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1968

Page

12

Eta Mu Chapter installs officers of Beta Sigma Phi

Eta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority installs officers for the coming year at the home of Dorothy Anklam with Mickey Hufford presiding. Officers named include Karen DeWolf president Carolyn Manley vice president Margaret Wright recording secretary Lynda Van Gent corresponding secretary Dee Ware treasurer and Karen Hintermeister extension officer.

Eta Mu Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Karen DeWolf Carolyn Maney Lynda van Gent Margaret Wright Dee Ware Karen Hintermeister Naida Christian Eta Beta Siggma Phi Dorothy Anklam Mickey Hufford Carolyn Manley

Otterbein Sarah Circle Holds Meeting at Berniece Schweitzer Home

The Sarah Circle of Otterbein United Methodist met Thursday evening at Berniece Schweitzer's home. Elba Craddock led devotions and presided over the business meeting. A sacrificial offering was voted for June. Sally Lord closed the session. next gathering set for Vera Longhurst's home.

Sarah Circle Otterbein United ‘Methodist Berniece

Rachel Circle Meets At The Bauerbach Home

The Rachel circle of First Methodist met at Mrs Bauerbach Route 3 with 30 members present and 62 sick calls reported for April. Devotions by Mrs Highbarger. Program by Mrs Nelson on Who Would Be Happy. Final meeting of the year. Social chairmen listed.

Rachel Bauerbach First Methodist Church Clarence Schmarje G. Highbarger Frank A. Nelson On William Moore Faye Greiner George Reesink Walter Reesink Howard Kerr

Janet McGill to Wed John Howard Griffith

Janet McGill daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford McGill of 1818 Sampson to wed John Howard Griffith son of Mr and Mrs Howard Griffith of Letts. Ceremony June 8 at Musserville United Methodist Church at 2 pm with reception at Hoopeshall. Miss McGill a Muscaline graduate employed at Cheri Top Drive In. Griffith a LM High graduate employed at Bandag.

Clifford McGill Sampson Janet John Howard Griffith Howard Griffith Letts Musserville United Methodist Church Hoopeshall Miss McGill Muscaline Cheri Top Drive Mr. Griffith L M. High Bandag

Shirley Frye Heads VFW Juniors Officers

The VFW Auxiliary Junior Girls Unit met at the post home for a brief session and officer installation led by Mrs. Audry Hilton. New officers include Shirley Frye as president and Connie Rieke as senior vice president, with 18 girls and six auxiliary members present. Cookies and social afterward. Distinguished guests included Mrs. Ruth Hammer presenting the retiring president Rose Failyer with her past president pin.

VFW Audry Hilton Dorothy Benson Shirley Frye Connie Rieke Trina Martin Sue Wulf Cindy Burke Dorothy Failyer Kim Butler Diane Wulf Linda Wulf

ZLCW Group 6 Meets at Zion Lutheran Church

Group 6 women met at the parish house with 15 members present. Mrs. Raymond Taylor opened the business meeting while Mrs. Herman Springer led Bible study on God Speaks to Me When I Am Moody from Psalms 42 and 43. A combined meeting is planned for May 28 at the parish hall with Miss Carla Holterman speaking and Group 6 hosting. The Cedar Rapids conference district meeting will be at Waverly on June 25 and 26 with hostesses Mrs. Roy Dunker and Mrs. Charles Gater. Next regular meeting is June 17 led by Mrs. Harold Bridges.

Womens’ Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Robert Connor Robert Lary Frank Gillett Gillett Jesus Christ Wilbur Dietrich Esther Eunice Chiss Eunice Wesley United Methodist Church Hotel Muscatine Max Collins Harold Barton John Bready Japan Zion Lutheran Church Raymond Taylor Herman Springer God Moody Carla Holterman Waverly Roy Dunker Charles Gauter Harold Bridges

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Social Calendar lists Gold Star Mothers meeting at Alvina Blanchard 215 Clinton Monday at 2 p.m. Muscatine Herb Pals at Dorothy Hahn 1:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs J C Worst and Mrs Marilyn Hayes lead. Rose Croix Shrine holds a stated meeting Monday May 20 at 8 p.m. Masonic temple. Past Matrons Electa Chapter OES meet Omer Jones 1202 Park Drive Tuesday May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Muscatine NHCA affiliate to county home May 27 for permanents at 1 p.m.

Alvina Blanchard Clinton Muscatine Herb Pals Dorothy Hahn J.C. Worst Mariyn Hayes Rose Croix Shrine Masonic Temple Electa Chapter Order of Eastern Star Omer Jones Park Drive Muscatine NHCA

Alexis High Names Jill Feldman Valedictorian 1968

Jill Feldman daugh ter of Mr and Mrs James Feldman route 1 Muscatine is named valedictorian of Alexis High School 1968. She is National Honor Society member on A honor roll, junior class treasurer and Illinois State Scholarship finalist. She recently received a 200 health career scholarship from Mercer County and plans to attend Lutheran Hospital School for Nurses in Moline.

Elmer Feldman Route 1 Muscatine Jill Feldman James Feldman Alexis High School Alexis, Il Miss Feldman Jill Mercer County Lutheran Hospital School For Nurses Moline

Lady Eagles Plan July Picnic and Installations

The Lady Eagles met Wednesday evening led by president Dora Stender. Sue Bair reported on sending cards and flowers to ill members. One new member joined and the charter was draped in memory of Mary Faith Hart. A silent bake sale parcel post sale followed with Pearl Beverly chairing. Plans set for July 14 Lantern Lodge picnic. Door prize to Bettie Peters. Next meeting June 5 with Dorothy Brown installing president and Vinnie Pasdach installing conductress. Lunch by Hazel Dusenberry and Ethel Phillips. Lunch committee includes Rene Stedler and Millie Morton.

Lady Eagles Dora Stender Sue Bair Mary Faith Hart Pearl Beverly Hazel’ Dusenberry Ethel Phillips Lantern Lodge Rotary Hut Bettie Peters Dorothy Brown Vinnie Pasdach Rene Stedler Millie Morton

Dear Abby echoes love lessons from awkward mail

A Dear Abby column includes multiple reader questions about relationships and wedding plans. Topics cover: a mother’s distrust of a pushy former girlfriend, how to decline a bridesmaid request, a mother-in-law needing compliments about a baby’s looks, and a daughter’s tale about a dog-named neighbor. The tone remains practical and lightly humorous.

Abby Lester

Past Presidents Of Legion Aux Meets At Wilton

The Past Presidents Club of the American Legion Auxiliary to Wilton Post 54 met at Mrs. Judy Duffee’s home. Seven members attended as plans were made for a Wilton Days parade entry on June 21 and 22. Mrs. Duffee named Marge Rife and Shirley Wacker to promote the project. A second project was approved with Shirley Wacker in charge. Readings by Leona Mead Olive Coss and Frances R. Kelley followed the meeting. The group closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Legion Aux Wilton Wilton The American Legion Judy Duffee Duffee Leona Mead Olive Coss Frances R. Kelley Berdena Caffrey

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First Baptist Robert Luiken Orville Ketchum Peter Umlandt Ivan Cochran White Cross James Colschen Robert. Connor Mary Kenneth Fowler Lawrence Harden Carrie Lillian Thomas Edsie Fowler Kent JoAnn van Roekel Katherine Warren Mary Circle Mrs. Teele Wesley United Methodist J. Henry Teele Mulberry George Crawford Edna Sanders Elmer TeStrake WSCS John Potter Teele Otterbein _ Sarah Circle Janet McGill John Griffith VFW Juniors Zlcw Group Sterneman's VY Price Alexis High Jean Abbby Mums Toronto Stuck Ronnie Dad Junior Lad East ADV Muary Luellen's Cleaners West Second Street Academy OF Beauty Rex’s
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