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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1952
Page
5
Nineteen members attended Circle Mo. 2 of the WSCS at the First Methodist church in Illinois. Mrs. Eichelberger led devotions and Miss Henrietta Millar gave the Africa lesson. Plans were made for the November Christmas bazaar and refreshments were served by Mrs. Ridge, Mrs. Jones, and Mrs. Eichelberger.
The Muscatine AAUW branch met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Donald Nichols chairing the legislative committee and Mrs. Van Snyder as sub-chairman. A discussion covered items in the tentative 1953 55 AAUW legislative program to be presented at the 1953 national convention. Mrs. Nichols traced AAUW legislative history while Mrs. Fosholt outlined ballot items on education and social legislation.
Mrs Elmer Helbert discusses studies on international relations and women status while Mrs Mildred Fogirty reports on strengthening narcotics penalties for minors. Following the meeting cider and doughnuts were served with Halloween decor. Next meeting Nov 5 at the YWCA with the education committee in charge.
Miss LaVaughn Shoopman daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Shoopman of Letts married Cpl Edwin D Freyermuth son of Mrs Cornelia Freyermuth of Muscatine in a private 11 30 a m ceremony at the Baptist Student Center Iowa City The Rev Elmer E Dierks officiated Attendants were the couple's parents and the bridegroom's mother The couple will reside in Oceanside California
When young children are given cooked dried beans they should be mashed or put through a food chopper to ensure thorough digestibility.
Congress member Thomas Martin spoke at a Muscatine County Republican Women’s meeting held Friday afternoon at the YWCA. Davenport Republican leader Clarold Rodgers and Mrs. James Brodie led the program and tea followed the session with tea chair A. C. Eschbach and Mrs. Minnie Rankin assisting.
A birthday celebration for Anita Louise Jarr marked her sixteenth birthday this Saturday at 611 Climer Street. Guests included LaVaun Harlan Yvonne Jarr Freddie Robert Maylone Sharon LaRue James Christine Bonnie McCormick Joyce Judy Janet Freeborn Charlotte Crossley Linda Sander Betty Reed Leona Maylone Odetta Freeborn Phyllis LaRue and Norma Jarr.
Miss Helen Bamford and Mrs. Harry Houseman hosted a birthday gathering for their mother Mrs. F. B. Bamford in the First Methodist church parlors. Martha class members and friends attended as Mrs. John McCullough played hymns and guests received roses from Mrs. Irma Dooly. Light refreshments followed with gifts from the class and others presented.
An all day WSCS meeting is planned at Park Avenue Methodist Church with a potluck at noon and a rummage sale at 1 30 p m. The AAUW Art Club meets at the public library at 7 p m for fall session. Twentieth Century club gathers Tuesday afternoon at 421 Parkington Drive for a roundtable on public officials hosted by three members. Ladies Aid at Mulford Congregational meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Etta Fry and Mrs Blanche Thompson as hostesses.
Muscatine Newcomers club meets Tuesday Oct 21 at Park Lane Golf and Country Club with officer elections. Past Pocahontas club holds elections tonight at Redman hall hosted by Edna Reinier Florence Reinier and Lorena Cockerill. St Marys PTA sponsors rummage sale at Home Society building Mulberry Ave at 1 30 p.m. Wednesday.
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