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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1968
Page
3
A compact home tips roundup from Salt Secrets suggests practical uses of salt for repairs, flea control, and cooking, plus a hiccup remedy from Dr Lawrence Perlman. The piece notes sending for Salt Secrets from the Salt Institute in Alexandria Virginia and includes basic steps for the hiccup technique and abdominal pressure aid for children.
A spring piano recital was presented Tuesday evening at the Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum by students of Mrs. David Weddle. Participants included Susan Wither, Debra Drinkall, Cheryl Brogly, Bobby Weddle, Kim Lockhart, Lori Gilleland, Teresa Phillips, Debbie Martin, Pam Marshall, Terri Gilleland, Sheryl Drinkall, JoEllen Kern, Diane Martin, Diane Brown, Kevin Witter and Lynne Keller.
Hayes Hall at St Ambrose College Davenport will be dedicated with an open house on Sunday June 2. A concelebrated Mass at 2 p.m. will precede a reception in the courtyard. The building houses residence for over 70 Seminary Department students six priest faculty eight classrooms a visitor area and a large recreation center.
Mary Hart formerly of Wilton and Alvin J. Dooley Sr. of Davenport were married Saturday afternoon May 18 at St Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport. Attending were Mr and Mrs Elmer G Steffens, Wilton, the bride’s sister and brother in law. Mrs Dooley recently resigned as executive secretary of the Lend A Hand club of Davenport where her husband is employed. The couple will reside at 3916 West Locust Street Davenport.
Presbyterian Circle H of the First United Presbyterian church held a 6 p.m. potluck dinner with Mrs H Eis and Miss Esther Meier Mick hosting. Fourteen members attended. Miss Hilda Owen taught the lesson on Mark 12. Mrs Don Ostermier led the missionaries prayer. Mrs M Southall led the business session. Marcia Jones receives Annabelle Willis award for outstanding Sigma chapter Alpha Chi Omega. daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward E Jones of 3224 Mulberry, Iowa City.
The Ruth circle of Otterbein United Methodist Church met at Nona Trader's home with Elsie White leading a lesson titled Japan Nation of Change. Plans for the June 3 quarterly meeting include Park Ave United Methodist missionary group members as guests. Juanita Corder led a meditation Entrusted Stewards. The next gathering will be at Elsie White's home with Nona Trader leading. A silent auction followed the business meeting.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Reynolds announce the engagement of their daughter Jeannene Kay Reynolds to Lowell Robert Bass son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Bass Grandview No date for the wedding Miss Reynolds a senior at Muscatine High and employed there Mr Bass a graduate of LM High and employed at Heinz Co
An advertisement urges readers to sew a soft graceful dress using pattern 9200 in multiple fabric options and eyelet sleeves. It lists pattern prices, mail order details to Marian Martin Muscatine Journal pattern dept in New York, and mentions a free pattern clip coupon and a sewing book with 500 pictures for $1.
ZLCW Group 5 met at the parish house Tuesday evening with Mrs. Cynthia Maeglin leading a study titled God Speaks to Me in the Psalms based on Psalms 42 and 43. Mrs. Betsy Martin hosted the gathering.
Fourteen members of the Muscatine Tent Royal Neighbors of America receive 50-year membership pins this month. Names listed include Emma Freyermut h, Lizzie Heuberger, Bessie Holliday, Emma Lang, Elsie Leu, Louise O'Brien, Jessie Paullins, Rena Renshaw, Marie Sizek, Catherine Wilson, Annie Lawrence, Muscatine. Ella Merkl ing, Ohio. Irene Palmq uist, California. Phoebe White, Nebraska.
The Women of the Moose social service group met at Sof Lucille Darnell’s cottage Tuesday evening with Nancy Darnell as hostess. Six members attended and agreed to reserve for the year-end June dinner. An exchange of secret pal gifts was held along with games and door prize to Sharon Hamilton. Members will be contacted about June meeting and July picnic plans.
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group 4 met at Mrs. Linz Edgington’s home for a Bible study on When I Am Moody. Mrs. Boldt led giving for world relief. Dipple opened the business session. Upcoming: May 28 parish hall meeting with Carla Holtermann speaker. June 25 26 Town district convention in Waverly.
The Colorado PTA held its final meeting of the school year Tuesday evening at the school. Officers for the coming year were installed. Their first meeting will be at the Lend-A-Hand club at Davenport June 4. Recognition was given to sixth graders who presented a program. Volunteers were obtained for baking cookies for the June 2 event to honor retiring superintendent A. A. Johnson. The serving committee included Mrs. Ralph Buster, chair. Mrs. John LaRue. Mrs. Charles Belknap. and Mrs. Leroy Todd.
Iowa Wesleyan College prepares for a baccalaureate service on campus with Bishop James S. Thomas delivering the address on June 2 at 10 43 a m. Thomas, appointed July 1964, is the second Black Methodist bishop to lead a predominantly white area and is in his first episcopal term guiding 300000 Methodists across 916 churches in Iowa. Weather permitting services will be on the campus lawn with Chapel Auditorium as a fallback. The dandelion leaf resembles a lion's tooth and the name derives from dent de lion in French.
Members of the Twentieth Century club met at Hotel Muscatine for a 1 pm luncheon with eight guests. Mrs. Rehwaldt spoke about Yugoslavia under Tito, its history, literature, art, music, education, and current living conditions.
The Helen Jordan Circle of King's Daughters and Sons hosts a regular meeting on Thursday May 23 at 7 30 PM at Mrs Grace Cottingham's home. G A Riemcke Chapter of the Order of DeMolay meets this evening at the Masonic temple. The Mother's Circle also convenes.
The John Harold Kemble VFW Auxiliary 1565 held a Tuesday evening meeting at the VFW home with draping of the charter. Members planned to attend Patriotic services at Grace Lutheran church on Memorial Sunday May 26 and ceremonies at Greenwood Cemetery and Riverview Park on Memorial Day. Members were instructed to wear white or uniforms and Buddy Poppy Days were set for Friday and Saturday May 24 and 25. The next meeting is June 4 with Edna Fish and Audry Hilton in charge of refreshments.
The Women of the Moose library committee met at Mrs. Alice Pace’s home on Lincoln Blvd. Six members attended with guests Mrs. Manford Canarr and Patsy Canarr. Prizes went to Verna McFadon Zelma Humpleb and Helen Lupton. A business meeting was held and the year ends. The year-end party is set for Ina Mae’s on June 18.
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