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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1968
Page
13
The Jehovah's Witnesses at 922 Hancock list their services for the coming week. No public talk or Watchtower study this Sunday. All are invited to the circuit assembly at Burlington. Bible study at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Ministry school at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and a service meeting at 8:40 p.m.
The Atheneum Club held its May breakfast at Geneva Country Club with 18 members, naming Irene Sweitzer as president and Lela Taylor and Esther Stohr as co vice presidents among other officers. The Maranatha Missionary circle met at Mrs. Larry Buster’s home for work on school bags for migrant children and devotions led by Mrs. Gen Chapman. The Women of the Moose plan a May 27 potluck and officer elections with multiple committee reports and an officers’ meeting. The publicity committee of the Women of the Moose hosted Marian Hayes and others, with a surprise baby shower for Catherine Tietge and plans for year-end events at George’s Steak House and a July picnic.
The Friendly Neighbors club gathered at Grace Kopf's home on Thursday with a roll call of original poems about birds. Nellie Tooman sent a letter as an invalid member. Mattie Gifford led games. prizes went to Marjorie Allen and Hazel Carlson. Easter themed table decor. next meeting June 27 at Weed Park. Eleven members and five children attended.
Edith Beatty, who will soon wed Pvt Steven Burnett, was honored at a bridal shower at the Atalissa Royal Neighbor Hall. Hostesses included Ruth Chelf Norma Dickey Marilyn McKillip Lillian Schmidt Wilma Carlisle and Hazel Stewart. Di ane Burnett assisted with gifts. Mrs Carl Beatty and Mrs Marion Burnett attended. Punch and coffee served. yellow and avocado decor. About fifty guests attended. Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid held a 16-member afternoon work session at the church hosted by Anna Hank. Next meets set for May 29 at 1 p.m. with Charlotte Havemann hosting.
Evelyn Vanek welcomed PEO Sisterhood Chapter FC members to her home on Thursday evening. She presented an art program and guided a tour of her new studio where paintings by herself and her father were on display. Refreshments followed the tour.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on teen romance boundaries, invitations and gifts, public toothpick manners, and delaying pregnancy. Advice emphasizes frank talks with teens, measured generosity, and planning family timing for stable growth.
Social and fraternal notices list Paddle Wheel Chapter events International Secretaries Association meeting at the Elms May 28 with 6 30 p.m. dinner. Senior Citizens potluck May 27 at 12 30 p.m. Pearl City Navy Mothers attend Memorial service May 26. Rebekah Lodge Adah program May 24 with Mother’s Day tribute. Eula Crosley named district delegate Cedar Rapids 1968. Three‑link friendship meeting May 27 Lone Tree. Memorial Day holiday affects Journal deadline May 29 3 p.m.
A church notices summary describes family life with two children ages four and three and their amicable relationship. It lists services at Memorial Church located at Sixth and Sycamore, with pastors Fred S. Boyce and H. C. Hafermann. Worship times include 8 am 9:15 am Sunday school and 10:30 am service, with a sermon titled The One Way Road. A memorial service and baptism are noted.
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