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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1952
Page
5
Mr and Mrs William McCormick of Illinois City celebrate sixty years of marriage with a family dinner at their home Sunday noon October 19 friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening Ellis McCormick of Muscatine is their son and there are three grandchildren Harold McCormick died in World War II service.
Mrs Henry Paul discussed planting and care of asters azaleas mums and chrysanthemums for Muscatine Garden club at the YWCA. Reports on the Sept 26 flower show and Oct 7 rummage sale were given. An annual tea and officer election are planned for Nov 10 at the YWCA. board meets Oct 20. next regular meeting Oct 27.
Cranston members of the LL club met Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Fuhrman. Mrs Ethel Townsley awarded high bid in pinochle with first prizes to Earl Bailey and Mrs Forrest Townsley and second to Mrs Arthur Black and Marvin. Next meeting set for Nov 7 at Mr and Mrs Edward Harvey's home.
A Women’s Council gathering of First Presbyterian is set for 2:30 p.m. on Thursday in the church parlor. Mrs. Fred McDougall will lead devotions and present a program on Christian Fellowship with help from women of other churches.
Cle C will host the hostess group while the Council executive committee meets at 1 30 p m in the junior room of the church St Margarets guild of Trinity Episcopal church holds a luncheon Thursday Oct 16 at the parish hall Mrs E C Nichols leads worship and Mrs Maynard Thompson runs the program Luncheon committee lists several members The DAV district meeting is set for Sunday Oct 19 at Randpark Keokuk reservations through William E Tomlinson WSCS Park Avenue Methodist meets Wednesday afternoon Aquinian study club meets at Mildred Fogartys 418 West Eighth Street at 7 p m to hear her Mexico trip Catholic daughters invite attendance
The note advises arranging dampened garments in reach and using a nearby table to stack freshly ironed items. It emphasizes efficiency in ironing chores by creating a simple workflow with ready access to clothing and a surface for unloading.
Miss Jean Noble of Moscow wed Leverne McCartney of Cheyenne in a private Monday service at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Fred Ferris officiated with the double ring ceremony. Attendants were the couple’s immediate families. The couple will reside at 213 East Fourth Street in Cheyenne.
Fifteen applications for membership were approved as Court Joan of Arc Catholic Daughters of America planned initiation and reception for Oct 26 at St. Mary’s. A 8 am Mass will be followed by a 2 pm initiation at St Mary’s auditorium and a 6:30 pm banquet at the Elks club. Msgr. Conway of Iowa City was tapped as main speaker.
The Muscatine branch of the American Association of University Women schedules a 2:30 p.m. meeting Saturday, Oct. 18, at the YWCA to discuss the AAUW Legislative Program. Mrs. D. Nichols chairs the legislative committee and study group chairs will outline legislation affecting their groups. Tea committee members include Mrs. George Upland and several others. Opal Tanner to represent the social committee. An executive board meeting follows at 1:30 p.m. at the YW.
The Ethics club schedules a year of programs under the theme Women Yesterday Today and Tomorrow led by president Miss Louisa Jericho and officers including Mrs. Jeanne Jahnke and Miss Caroline Liebbe. Monthly meetings feature book reviews, symposia on Mexican women and Eva Peron, and a December Christmas party with a full program committee.
Dr. Dan Cooper associate professor of education at the University of Iowa will be guest speaker at an open Washington PTA meeting tonight. He will discuss building facilities and community school needs based on his recent survey. public is invited.
Use tongs that provide a secure grip to lift jars or potatoes from hot water. The tool should resist slipping and handle high temperatures safely to prevent burns and ensure steady removal.
Women of the Moose arrange a hayride for Oct. 22 meeting at the lodge hall with six p.m. start and each member bringing lunch. Delegates and plans include state convention Oct. 24 in Davenport with bus reservations through Oct. 18.
Jack Ficken spoke on interior decorating to Tri C class members of the First Presbyterian Church in the church parlor. A high school girls trio Debbie Fairbanks JoAnn Worst Judy Templeman with Nancy Hahn provided music. Marguerite McConnaha led the business session Fern Ohlsen gave devotions. hostesses were Mrs John Ficken Mrs Fern Ohlsen Mrs Cora Bennett and Mrs Helen Marty. Next meeting set for Monday November 23.
Muscatine beauty operators gathered Monday evening at Ina Mae's private dining room for a three course dinner. Fifteen operators attended along with four guests, with games and a special demonstration following the meal.
Glass bowls or vases require washing in heavy suds when changing flowers or greens to prevent high water rings from marring crystal.
Descendants of A. J. and Ella Reeves gathered at the Muscatine Home Society hall for a family reunion. A 10 a.m. potluck dinner followed by informal afternoon hours honored visitors Lydia Gardner of Olympia Washington and Grace Martin of Los Angeles visiting their Reeves sisters.
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