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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1964

Page

3

Grace Lutheran Mother Daughter Banquet Well Attended

Grace Lutheran Church hosted a mother daughter banquet drawing 182 attendees including mothers daughters and guests. Rev Roy Wingate of Gloria Dei Lutheran Iowa City spoke on the woman role in art changing society. Jack McConnaha served as toastmaster and Barbara Miller Deborah Wessel led tributes while the youth choir performed.

Grace Lutheran Church Roy Wingate Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Iowa City Jack McConnaha Barbara Miller Richard Miller Deborah Wessel

Final Beta Sigma Phi meeting closes year and plans summer event

Beta Kappa Beta Sigma Phi met at Phyllis Godfrey home for the last meeting of the year. Reports on the style show were given and plans made for a June 27 summer social with Irma Cummings as chairman. A children's social was planned for June 3 at Weed Park.

Beta ‘Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Phyllis Godfrey Irma Cummings Weed Park

Denise Long Hurst Shower Plans at Pleasant Prairie

A miscellaneous social notice lists a bridal shower for Denise Long Hurst and fiancé Jerry Awbrey at Pleasant Prairie church on Wednesday May 27 at 7 pm. Invitations are extended to all.

Denise Longhurst Jerry Awbrey Pleasant Prairie Church

Rev Scherf to Speak at Buffalo and New Era Churches

Rev James Scherf will lead services at Buffalo and New Era churches on Sunday May 24. He will speak at Buffalo at 9 30 a m and at New Era at 10 30 a m. He will reside at the New Era parsonage for three months.

Scherf Buffalo New Era Churches James Scherf Newra Bufalo Chwich New Era

Miriam Circle entertains at First Methodist church event

Mrs. Lester Isaacs hosted 13 members and one visitor of the Miriam circle as Rev. Stephen Root presented films on the Migrant Council. Refreshments were provided by Dorothy Hahn and assistants. A June 18 picnic at Dorothy Hahn’s occurred. The Women’s Benefit Association met at Mrs. Ince Lange’s home for reports and notices. Memorial service planned for June 17 with members in charge. Trinity Lutheran service announced with sermon The Only True God and His Love for Sinners.

Lester Isaacs Miriam First Methodist Church Stephen Root Counsil Dorothy Hahn Gladys Steinbaugh Doris Smith Dorothy Scott Women's Benefit Association Ince Lange Anna Hank Inez Lange Sylvia Law Trinity Lutheran W. Fifth J. E. Shufelt

Aquinian Club Elects New Officers

The Aquinian study club met at Mrs. William Kellys home and elected co chairmen Mrs. Al Oppelt and Mrs. William Kelly, with Miss Agatha Detthof named secretary. They set plans for the June 17 Sunset Inn dinner and invited guests, with reservations through Mrs. Fred Peters or Miss Mary Flannery. Mrs. George Holouchek reviewed the book On a Shoestring and a Prayer by Raymond P. Sloun.

Aquinian Study Club Atea William Kelly al Oppelt Agatha Detthof Sunset Inn Fred Peters Mary Flannery George Holouchek Raymond P. Sloun

Martha Circle Meeting At First Baptist Church

The Martha circle of First Baptist met at Maxine Connor's home at 407 Lee on Thursday. Mrs George Opel chaired the session with devotions by Mrs Dorothy Randall on Work And Pray from Jonah 1 1 12. Committees reported and plans were made for Dibble meetings and Vacation Bible School work. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs Opel.

Martha First Baptist Church Maxine Connor Lee George Opel Dorothy Randall Bible School Opel

Circle D Meets At Harris Home

Circle D of the first United Presbyterian church met Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs W C Harris 1016 Orchard with 12 members present Co hostesses were Mrs Paul Schnert and Mrs Lee McKee The study lesson based on Colossians was given by Mrs Edwin Thornquist Mrs Leslie Simpson presided at the business meeting

First’ United Presbyterian Church W. C. Harris Orchard Paul Schnert Lee McKee Edwin Thornquist Leslie Simpson

Pilot Club to Install New Officers in Muscatine

The Pilot Club of Muscatine will hold a district convention program at the Geneva Golf and Country Club on Tuesday May 26 featuring the installation of officers for 1964 65. Bisa Bain will serve as installing officer for Carol Macon president Evelyn Sehauland first vice president Bernice Petersen second vice president Margaret Kranz and Lucille Gibson recording secretary Elsie Spieth treasurer Treng Lary Margaret Griffith and Ruth Vander Ploeg directors. Dinner at 6 30 after a hospitality hour starting at 1 p.m. Co pilots will be special guests.

Minneapolis Pilot Club of

Whitehall and West Wedding Is Announced

Announcement from Peoria reports the marriage of Janet Whitehall to Robert West in the First Baptist church. Janet is the daughter of Clinton and Mrs Whitehall and granddaughter of Cameron Casior. Robert is the son of George and Mrs West of Peoria.

Bupfalq Prairie Mis Janet Whitehall Clinton Whitehall Peoria Robert West George TE. West First Baptist Church West Cameron Casior

May Breakfast Held by the Sarah Circle

The Sarah Circle of First Methodist church hosted a May breakfast in the church fellowship hall for 32 members and guests. Mrs. Wels gave the invocation, Mrs. Lloyd Jesse read scripture and led prayer, and Mrs. Leonard Roggevecn Jed led devotions with a program on The Methodist Family. The social committee and June meeting details were noted.

Sarah First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Wels Lloyd Jesse Christ Leonard Roggevecn George Craigford Ruth’ Mucha Otto Maeglin George Suman Welby Chelf Floyd Law Agnes Beck L. R. Beatty

Ruth Circle Social at First Baptist with June Bible School planning

Mrs. R. W. Brannen hosted the Ruth Mission Circle of the First Baptist Church on Thursday. A dessert luncheon preceded the meeting and Mrs. G. T. Eaton presided. Devotions based on Genesis 2:13 and an article were read. Officers gave reports. A prayer service prepared for the evangelistic meeting to start Sunday. Bible school work for June was planned. Text meeting scheduled for June 8 at Mrs. B. E. Bunn home.

Ruth Mission First Baptist Church R. W. Brannen Paul Cottrell G. T. Eaton

First Christian Women Hear the Neighbor Panel

The Know Your Neighbor panel guest speakers at the regular monthly meeting of the Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Thursday evening. CWF members from West Liberty Nichols and Bethel AME Church attended. Mrs. Robert Grove and Mrs. Danny McMullin presented the worship service. After the program refreshments were served in fellowship hall by the Hether group.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church CWF West Liberty Nichols Bethel AME Robert Grove Danny McMullin Fellowship Hall Hether

Engagement of Dianne Schwarz and Larry Digney

Mr and Mrs Walter Schwarz of Walcott announce the engagement of their daughter Dianne Jean to Larry Ray Digney son of Mr and Mrs William Digney of West Liberty No date has been set for the wedding Dianne Jean Schwarz is a West High graduate and served as Sunday Times Democrat editor and is now an attendance clerk Her fiancé is a West Liberty High graduate.

Dianne Schwarz Larry Digney Walter Schwarz Walcott Dianne Jean Larry Ray ‘Digney William Digney Weal Liberty Miss Schwarz West High Sunday Times Democrat Tcqn Fiante West Liberty High Walnur Grave O West Liberty

LETTS Dwight Cocklin Bride Shower Honors Mrs Cocklin

Postnuptial shower honors Mrs Dwight Cocklin formerly Fredda Estabrook at 76 Township hall Tuesday evening. Hostesses Jack Mohnssen Weldon Barnhart Orville Meeker Joseph Ricks Warren Jennings. Paper and pencil games led by Molawsen Bernhart. prizes to William Scoles and Edward Lee. Mrs Levi Cocklin served refreshments from a silver tea service. Favors blue and white, with miniature antabella and nut cups. Honoree assisted by sister Joan Estabrook. bridal bow bouquet presented to guest of honor.

Gills Joan Estabrook Hapor

Circle B Meeting at Mrs Harvey Moore Home

The Circle B group of the First United Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Harvey Moore's home Thursday afternoon with 16 members and three guests. Lunch was served at 1:30, followed by a Bible lesson led by Mrs. Moore and a subsequent discussion.

First United Presbyterian Church Harvey’ Moore

Carrie Circle Meeting at McKillip Home

The Carrie Circle of the First Baptist church gathered at Mrs. Chet McKillip’s home on May 21 at 7 15 p m with eight members present. Devotions opened the meeting with Luke and Zechariah scriptures and prayers for the Mel Dibbie evangelistic crusade. Plans for the crusade were discussed. The June meeting will feature a picnic at the Lucas Street reservoir park and invites for children. The group spent time cutting materials for the beginner department and vacation Bible school. Refreshments followed.

Carrie First Baptist Church Chet McKillip

Circle A Ladies Aid Meeting Notes at Coders Home

Circle A members met at the coder home with 18 members and one guest present. A Bible study was led by Harvey Ailbee Sr and a short business session was held led by chair Rita Banks. The next gathering is set for June 16 with dessert at Mrs Roy Egel’s home.

Cole A First United Presbyterian Church Ads Kenneth Coder N. Snider Harvey Ailbee, Sr Rita Banks Mayme Koetting Roy Egel Don Morris

Deborah Circle Meets With Mrs Brammer at First Methodist

The Deborah circle of the First Methodist church met at Mrs. Merlyn Brammer's home Thursday evening. Deaconess William Mull led two part program on the church family and the home of John and Charles Wesley. Social committee included Mrs Hershel Tice and Mrs Donid Tupper. Next meeting planned for a June picnic.

Deborah First Methodist Church Merlyn Brammer Bramsner William Mull John Charles Wesley Hershel Tice Donid Tupper

WOM Library Committee Meeting Held by Women of the Moose

The Women of the Moose library committee met at Bes sie Hinman's home with Harriet Miller hosting. Dora Stender led a short session planning the June 18 year end party at Moose hall with a 6 30 potluck and gift exchange. Stationery from previous events was sent to Mooshear youth. Games followed with prizes, and Dorothy Brown won the door prize. Lunch served to seven members.

Women of the Moose Bessie Hinman Harriet Miller Dora Stender Moose Hall Mooshear Dorothy Brown

Keith Hillers To Note 25th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Keith B. Miller plan an open house at their Wapello home Sunday May 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. to mark Keith Hiller and Martha Blankenhorn’s silver wedding. They wed May 27, 1909 at the bride’s parents' home and are parents of four children, Larry, Shirley, Sandra, and Steven.

Wapello Keith B. Miller Silyar Keith Hiller Martha Blankenhorn Larry Towa State’, University Ames Shirley Towa State’ University Sandra Steven

Marie Eitman to Be Honored at Franklin Tea Sunday

Retiring Franklin school fifth grade teacher Marie Eitman will be honored at a Franklin PTA tea Sunday May 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. AW students former students and friends are invited.

Marie Eitman Franklin School Franklin Pta

Mrs. Hahn Hosts Rachel Circle at First Methodist Meeting

The Rachel Circle of the First Methodist church met Thursday morning at Mss. Wallee Hahn's home. Coffee and rolls were served by the social committee with Mrs. Richard Miltman pouring, assisted by Mrs. Wayne Eckhardt and Mrs. Hahn. Twenty six members and two visitors attended. forty calls were reported. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Parish. the treasurer reported all pledges paid. Mrs. Ray Ridge led the devotions and Mrs. John Herwig led the Tesson study. Next gathering will be at the home of Mrs. Warren Baker.

Rachel First Methodist Church Wallee Hahn Richard Miltman Wayne Eckhardt Hahn Parish Ray Ridge John, Herwig Tesson Vhcome Warren Baker

Fruitland Church Plans Bible School

The Fruitland Baptist Church will hold two weeks of Vacation Bible School from June 1 to 12. The theme is Making Time Count for Christ. Class leaders include nursery organizers Mrs Char lene Hubbard and Mrs Zelpha Hans ford, beginners instructors Mrs Neilie Becker and Mrs Mary Iann Hatfield, primary teachers Mrs Catherine Lewis and Mrs George Foot, juniors leaders Mr and Mrs Dean Worthington, seniors overseer Pastor LaVerne Hubbard, with transportation available by calling 263-0508.

Fruiland Baptist Church Wil Christ Charlene Hubbard Zelpha Hansford Bill, Brandt Neilie Becker Mary Iann “Hatfield Twyla Warneke Catherine Lewis George Foot

Circle Hostess Mrs Lemkau Hosts Eunice Circle

Mrs Lemkau acted as Circle Hostess for the Eunice circle of First Methodist church with 14 members. The group met at 897 Leroy Thursday morning. social chairman was Mrs Powell. The lesson titled The Methodist Family was given by Mrs Riggs and devotions were by Mrs Woller.

Harold Lemkau Eunice Circle First Methodist Church Leroy Kenneth Powell Harold Riggs Carl Woller

Faith United Church of Christ Mother Daughter Banquet Held

Faith United Church of Christ held a Mother Daughter Banquet at the Sunset Inn on Thursday evening with the theme Sweethearts on Parade. Twelve pairs participated, including award recognitions for oldest and youngest grandmothers, youngest mother, most daughters, and four generations among the group.

Faith United Church of Christ Faith United Church of Christ Mabel Klelfmann Norma Harris June Funk Pamela Fisher Arlene Fish Bernice Hinrichsen Kathy Carol Edith Stevenberg Chris Gretchen Barbara Woodstra Park Cindy Lon Ward Pastricia Burr Nancy King Debbie, Stolley Kathy Hinrichsen Kathy Vance Anna Webb Imothers Edith Sternberg Donn Toyne Anna Heussner Iva Kramer Ann Reifert Kalby Reifert Yen

Circle F Presbyterian Circle Meets at Mrs McNeal Home

Circle F of the First United Presbyterian church met at Mrs Don McNeal home with five members present. Mrs Emil Schulz led the Bible study. The next meeting is set for June 18 at Mrs John Wallace home with Mrs Garry Repo leading the Bible study.

First United Presbyterian’ Church Don McNeal Emil Schulz John” Wallace Garry Repo

Sarah Circle Meeting at Harris Home

The Sarah circle of the First Evangelical United Brethren church met at Nancy Harris home 1819 Hershey Ave with Grace Miller presiding Della Jo Rickless led devotions Jesson The City Challenges the Church Eight members attended Roll call cited a favorite Psalms verse Monthly study chapter Della Jo Ricklefs secretary led closing program with member summaries Prayer by Viola Powers

Sarah First “Evangelical United Brethren Church Nancy Harris Hershey Ave Grace Miller Della Jo Rickless Jesson Viola Powers

Iowa Psi Picnic Meeting Plans Year Schedule

Members of the newly formed Iowa Psi chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa gathered at Weed park on Thursday for a picnic meeting. They planned the year and named committee members Dorothy King chairwoman Gertrude Mattheis and Anna May Daut. The first fall gathering is a dinner at 6 30 p m September 10 at The Elms.

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