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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1963
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Jesse Coulter Sr announce the engagement of their daughter Judy to Orval Esmail, son of Mr and Mrs Lyall Esmail of Muscatine. Vows planned in a private ceremony October 9 at Spangler Chapel. A reception will follow at the Grange Hall at 8 p.m. Relatives invited. Both graduates of Muscatine High.
Preliminary data from a U S Department of Agriculture water use survey in cooperation with the University of Maryland show about half of families own automatic washers and use them almost daily, with differing patterns from nonautomatic users. Pancake innovations and Western style breakfast pancakes for the Tokyo Olympics are discussed, with efforts by Wheat Associates USA and the Japan Cake Mix Association to introduce mix cooked pancakes in Japan. The article also notes USDA planning aids for kitchen layouts including L, A, or parallel-wall configurations, with storage and equipment guidance and contact points in the extension office.
Mary Stonner was named president of the New Era LCW during officer elections held Tuesday. Elected officers include Janet Duncan vice president Eva Mockmore secretary Mae Kemper measurer Ruby Brej chairman of Christian action committee Mardelle Peterson education and Pauline Irwin membership. Meeting took place at the home of Elma Leach. Mary Bonner read a report from Town Lutheran Church Women meeting at St Pauls Clinton. Stonner led the prayer. Southeast District Assembly meets Oct 24 at St Pauls Davenport with luncheon reservations by Oct 27. A Southeast District meeting at Grace Lutheran Muscatine Oct 6 at 3 pm with supper at 6 pm. Rev Meyer's notice for supper attendees. A special feature will be a presentation on the racial problem by a Negro pastor from Des Moines. Next meeting Oct 15 at 1 30 pm at Vera Petersons home.
VEW Auxiliary held a regular business meeting at the VEW home Tuesday evening with committee reports and a donation to United Fund. A social gathering is announced for October 15. Lunch committee for the next meeting includes Edna Fish Marie Montz and Audry Hillon. A hospital party will be hosted at the VA hospital in Iowa City sponsored by the local auxiliary.
Lt Gov Loretta Eller district 12 Filov International will visit Pil ot Club of Muscatine on Thursday Oct 3. The 6 30 am Oct ber business meeting will be at Hotel Muscatine, with a 5 19 pm board session preceding the dinner. Eller, an elementary principal, holds a BA from Marycrest and an MA from Drake, with graduate work at Iowa State University.
The Delta Alpha class of First Baptist met Tuesday afternoon at the church. Elsie Fowler played a piano solo. Leona Midman gave devotions from John 5 and 9 and II Corinthians, read a poem, and offered a closing prayer. Stella Wiese read a piece. Refreshments followed. Hostesses were Mae Predmore, Mary Tensini, Nellie Griffin, Alma Rode, and Alice Althaus. Next meeting date to be announced.
The Past Noble Grands Association met Tuesday evening at 6 30 for a potluck at Mrs Mayme Schmalz home. Mrs Ema Kiser presided. Thirteen members responded to roll call. Reports from secretary treasurer and card committee were read. Committees appointed for Christmas party and program. Gifts exchanged. Ill members excused. Prizes awarded for games. Dessert served. Next gathering Nov 6 at Miss Emma Rebehn home with Mrs Pearl Smith assisting.
The Past High Priestess club gathered at the Elms for a 6:20 dinner on Tuesday evening with fall flower decorations. Eighteen members and two guests attended, including Mrs. David Schmarje from El Centro, visiting the Clarence Sehmar ie home. A short business meeting preceded games with prizes for all attendees. The next meeting is set for November 5 at Mrs. Alta Holmes's home Route 1 with a 30 dessert.
Mr and Mrs Herman Broeger of Davenport announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Levetzow of Davenport to Donald E Octer of Davenport son of Neva Octer and the late Fred Octer. The wedding is set for Saturday October 19 at 3 PM at Park Avenue Methodist Church in Muscatine with a reception to follow.
Flecta chapter No 32 Eastern Star held Friendship Night at the Masonic temple with officers leading inflatory work. Guests included Ruth Sywassink, Ferne Perrin, Marjorie Schmoor and many dignitaries from Davenport Clinton West Branch and beyond. Refreshments featured fall colors and floral centerpieces as Ruth Svwassink and Bernita Moon served. Electa chapter to hold rummage sale Oct 5 and style show with dessert card party Oct 29 at the temple. Next meeting Oct 12.
Muscatine County Veterans of WW Barracks 2097 and the Ladies Auxiliary held a cook-out at Wild Cat Den state park on Sunday. A noon-diner was served, followed by games run by Mrs. Renee Olson and Mrs. Marie Hindley. Prizes were awarded to all, with supper at 3 pm. Present were Commander and Mrs. William Hink.
A readable fragment lists individuals with titles and spouses including Commander Kenneth Watters and several Mr and Mrs pairs such as Clyde Gabriel R Ander son Andrew Nester M C Davidson Frank Rathbun M Thomas Fence Olson Edna Erdman Helen Johnson Edna Hinkley and Frances R Kelley from Washington D C.
A reader describes a shredded green cabbage salad prepared very thinly with pineapple tidbits. The dish is dressed with a half mayonnaise and half sour cream mix for a creamy tangy topping.
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