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Muscatine, Journal Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1965 each pupil with a iNew iesw ment of their own. niinwinff the nresentation of the Testaments, and a movie on the birth of Christ, tne pupus rje gan practice for a Christmas program which they will present for parents, and friends. The program will be held. Dec.

20 at 7:30 p. m. at the Grace Lutheran' Sixth and Iowa. It will be open to the public. Many people have' expressed an interest in the church school and it is hoped they will attend the program, Refreshments.will.be served by the church school staff following the program.

Women's Activities Garden Club Officers New officers installed by the Muscatine Garden Club at the Christmas luncheon Monday included, seated left, Mrs. G. F. Tovener, second vice president; Mrs. Everett Taylor, president; Mrs.

W. Ray 1 Thompson, recording secretary; standing left, Mrs. Marlyn Hayes, treasurer; and Mrs. Richard Strause, corresponding secretary. Mrs.

Henry Schenkel, first vice president, was not present for the picture. (Journal Photo) Garden Club Christmas Program Includes "Legends of Christmas By NAIDA CHRISTIAN Womens Editor "The legends of Christmas" was the theme of the program presented at the annual Christmas luncheon held by the Muscatine Garden Club Monday at the Elks club. Prior to the program, the 1966 officers were installed by Mrs. Don Morris, assisted by Mrs. C.

H. Cornthwaite, retiring president. Those installed were Mrs. Everett Taylor, president; Mrs. Henry Schenkel, first vice president; Mrs.

G. F. Tavener, second vice president; Mrs. W. Ray Thompson, recording secretary; Mrs.

Richard Strause, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Marlyn Hayes, treasurer. A special part of tN program wai the honor paid to Mrt. Jot Hit! nd Miss Winifrod Gieilor, tht only living ehartor' mtm bon. Miis Gioilor wa unable to attond duo to poor hoalth.

Mrs. Hill was presented with a corsage. In her thank you' remarks she said, "We were the seed, just see how our seed grew," and tearfully added, "It doesn't seem possible." Mrs. Irving Hurlbut gave "The Legend of Madonnas" as five different Madonna arrangements were shown. The Madonna of the pomegranate arrangement was made by Mrs.

C. Coruthwaite. The pomegranate has long time been associated with the Madonna; the red color for hope, a section: ed fruit resembles a cross; and the five lobes stand for the five wounds of Christ. 1 Tho Madonna of thai roiai wai arranged by Mr. Frtd Van Zyl.

Rojoi, too, havo long boon associated with tho Madonna. Testaments for Special Church School Pupils Monday was a special day for the pupils of the newly organized interdenominational special education church school sponsored by the Muscatine Ministerial Association. Levi Odell and George Zim fVio Wai charter of Gideons International presented The rosary came into being in the 12th century when a priest had tho idea of holding a garland of roses while praying. The Madonna of the lilies ar rangement was the work Mrs. W.

Ray Thompson. No flower is closely associated witn tne Christian religion as the Madonna lily, the emblem of purity and chastity. Mrs. Charles Opel made an arrangement for the Madonna of the grapes. The grape is one of the first cultivated plants mentioned in the Bible, the first miracle performed by Christ concerned changing water, into grape wine, and grape wine is now a part of the.

Christian communion. The Madonna of the sycamore tree arrangement was made by Mrs. Charles Gauler. This is called the tree of the Virgin because the Holy Family is supposed to have camped under this tree and the Christ Child have taken his first steps here. Mrs.

Hurlbut also told of the Madonnasof the lotus, the Mexican Indian and the Chinese lan tern festival. Mrs. Charles Opel the Legend of the Wreath. "The wreath, a crown or a ring, has no beginning and no end," she said. "It is the symbol of the eternal, of the everlasting, of infinate duration." Man customs have their in pagan ceremonies and festivals and the wreath is no exception.

How ever, it nas oeen aaaea we Christian religion and is used especially at Christmas time. Down through the ages the wreath has been used. The evergreen is the symbol of enduring life and the circle is tho emblem of eternal life, thus the evergreen wreath has a special place at Christmas time. Mrs. C.

H. Cornthwaite, retiring president, presided at the meeting. Mrs. Lee Riggs gave grace prior to the meal and Mrs. Cornthwaite introduced the guests following the dinner.

Mrs. George Gebhardt and Mrs. Otto Kautz were in charge of the table decorations. Mrs. Fred Hermann made the decorations for the head table which were all in white and silver.

It was announced that a member, Mrs. Edith Richards is quite ill at the Muscatine General hospital. The members were asked to join in a card shower for her. Following installation, which was a candlelight ceremony, Mrs. Taylor, the new president, read the names of the new chairmen of committees.

Mrs. Irving Hurlbut, the 1966 program chairman, gave a brief resume of programs to come. She introduced the yearbook committee and announced the next meeting will be Jan. 10. The program will be, "What's New in Flowers for Social Glances The U.S.

Army Mothers, Post No. 9, will have a Christmas party this evening at the home of Dorothy Uebe at 6:30 p.m. A one dollar gift exchange will be held. The Bloomington Erie ri Ladies Aid and Missionary Society will meet Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. in the church basement for a Christmas party.

Secret pals will be revealed. Those with no secret pals should bring a one dollar exchange gift. Christmas stockings are due. Officers will be the hostesses. The Women's Fellowship of the Faith.

United Church, of Christ will meet for a Christmas tea Thursday at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. Roy Vanek. Women needing transportation are to meet at the church at 1:15. A nursery will be provided at the church. The Wives will have a Christmas party at the YW in the gym Wednesday at 1:15 D.m.

A program, "Christmas Customs Around the World" will be given. There will be a 50 cents gift exchange. The club will furnish gifts for children in the nursery. Hostesses will be Shirley Ales and Kathy Brown. Group 5 of the ZLCW will meet this evening at the church for a Christmas inspirational worship and sharing of Christmas decorations which are Christ 'Tanpt Simmons and Mrs.

Deanne Linn are in charge of the program. Cookies may be brought for an ex change. All women ot tne cnurcn are invited. The Park Avenue Methodist church WSCS will have a Christmas party Wednesday at 2 p. m.

at the church with a 50 cents gift exchange. Circle A of the First United Presbyterian, church will meet at the home of Mrs. Robert To borg, 903 Lerby, Thursday, Dec. 16 for a 1:30 dessert. Mrs.

E. B. Meyer of the Grace Lutheran church will present the program. The Past Presidents club of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet at. the Hotel Muscatine for a 6:30 Dinner Thursday Dec.

16. Following the dinner, the women will go to the home of Mrs. Renee Olson, 619 Iowa, for a business meeting and Christmas party. PEO Chapter JR Has Christmas Tea Chapter FC of the PEO Sisterhood met Saturday afternoon at the home of Shirley Jean Drake for a Christmas tea. A program of music was given by Myra Fro hardt, Shirley Jean Drake, Thelma Bloom and Dianne Reininga.

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WILLIAM TOBIAS (Bamford Photo) Stella Newton, William Tobias Exchange Marriage Vows Here Making their home at 207y2 ississippi drive are Mr. and Mrs. William John Tobias whose marriage took place Saturday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.; at the Musca tine Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Clarence HollenDecK, officiated at the single ring ceremony.

Mrs. Tobias is the former Stella Marie Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene D. Newton, 705 W.

Fifth. Mr. Tobias is the son of Mr. Mrs. George Glen Tobias, 720 W.

Ferns and white chrysanthe mums decorated the hall. Mr. Newton gave his daughter in marriage. She wore a full length' gown of peau de sole with a chantilly lace bodice, long tapered sleeves, and a chapel length train caught at' the waist with a large bow trimmed with' lace. Her crown of flowers held her veil in place and she carried a cascade arrangement of blue and white carnations.

Linda Toyne.was maid of honor. She wore a street length dress of aqua satin with a floor length overskirt. A short veil was caught to her white pillbox hat and she carried a colonial bouquet of blue and white carnations. Richard Schmelzer performed the duties of best man for his brother. John Timm and Dean Heckman were in charge of seating the guests.

Approximately 100 guests attended the reception held at the YWCA following the ceremony. Those serving were' Mrs. Leah Timm, Mrs. Bev Schmelzer, Mrs. Paula" Lynch, Miss Peggy White, Miss Jennie Arihood, Mrs.

Charles Huyett, Mrs. Betty Bell and Mrs. Betty Lamb. Mrs. Shirley Whitlock.

sister of the bridegroom, presided at the guest book, while Mrs. Ruth Sanders, aunt of the bride, assisted with the gifts. Mrs. Tobias is a senior at Muscatine High. Mr.

Tobias is a graduate of Muscatine High and is employed at Carver Pump Co. Out of town guests attended from Des Moines and Davenport. Ayeta Class Visits at the County Home The Ayeta class of the First Baptist church visited the Muscatine County home Sunday afternoon. Christmas carols were sung by the class members and residents with Marian Bower as accompanist. Bradley Bower sang Tan and Ken Bower sang, "Go Tell it on the Moun Potluck Is Held at the CDA Meeting Catholic Daughters of America held their December meeting Monday evening at.

St. Mary's hall. A potluck supper was served at 6:30 p. m. with a short business meeting Mowing.

The tables were decorated in the Christmas theme. Father Clems of St. Mary's gave the invocation. Mary Lee Longhurst and her children sang a selection of Christmas carols. Mrs.

Longhurst also led the group in singing carols. The grand regent, Shirley Ales, introduced Father Sieger, the new assistant pastor at St. Mary's. Also introduced to the court was, a new member, Phyllis Carr, who is transferred here from Spencer, Iowa. The charity ball committee an MnnraH tha hall will bp.

held Monday, Dec' 27 at the Geneva Country Club. Tickets are available now. Food baskets are to be packed Saturday, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a. m.

at Hayes High. Anyone wishing to help pack the food baskets is to call Marie Jarrard, 263 5900. A cash donation was taken for St orphanage from the 100 members present. A special high mass is being said for the shut ins at St. Mary's and St.

Mathias for Christmas. The door prize was won by Katherine McFadden. The next meeting will be Jan. 10, 1966. VFW Auxiliary Junior Girls Meet for Party The VFW Auxiliary Junior Girls Unit met at the post home Monday evening with 24 members present for a Christmas party.

A gift exchange was held. Games were played with prizes going to Ramona Rollins, Mary Louise Steinke, Patricia Failyer and Cindy Hatfield. The girls made favors for the VA hospital at Iowa City. Refreshments were donated by the VFW canteen and unit leaders, Mrs. Lila Failyer, Mrs.

Elizabeth Arihood and Jennie Arihood. The next meeting will be a business meeting Dec. 27 at the post home. tain." Janno Harden and Carol Butgen gave piano solos. John Hendriks offered prayer and Mrs.

John Hendriks gave the message on the Christmas Spirit. She closed with prayer. Apportionment Studied by Women Voters The League of Women Voters of Muscatine (Provisional) met for an afternoon and ever ning unit meeting this past week. The afternoon meeting was held at the home of Mrs. H.

P. Woodstra, 10 Colony drive. Unit chairman was Mrs. Lowell Titus. The evening meeting was held at the home of Mrs.

Archie Casebolt, 1813 Briarwood. Unit chairman was Mrs. William Wentzel. The topic for discussion at both meetings was apportionment of the state legislature. The resource committee was Mrs.

Roger Lande, Mrs. Richard Barry, and Mrs. John Rex. They related events leading to the supreme court decision that apportionment be on a population basis. The supreme court decision vs the Dirksen amendment was presented for debate.

Members were asked to be prepared to give an opinion on foreign economic policy at a later date. Resource committee for this topic was Mrs! Duane Keough and Mrs. John Lynch. Both of these topics are national emergency current agenda items. Discussion of these topics on which there is such an urgent need to be better informed, followed the reports.

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