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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1955
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Lloyd L Orr of rural route 4 Muscatine announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Jean to Chastes H Bor son of Mr and Mrs Bor. The ceremony is planned at a church in the area.
Sixteen members of the Bethel AME church Christian Youth Club gathered Sunday afternoon at Weed Park for games and social time after a picnic. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Ed die Williams and Lois Ann Thompson of Chicago and Miss see Tompkins of Centerville. A picnic supper was served and the club plans to entertain the church Mission society Thursday evening at the church with a club member presentation.
A fragmented ad or notes describe a dental powder claim to keep false teeth from sliding or slipping. The text mentions alkaline properties and odor control, projecting improved fit and breath freshness as selling points.
Moscow announces its 38th annual homecoming on Sunday August 7 at Resley's Lake in Harry Marticke park west of town. Gate admission is free for the first time since 1917. An old fashioned picnic starts at noon with attendees bringing baskets and self service. Afternoon contests and games with prizes follow. Committee members include Albert Danfeldt president Dick Thompson vice president Velma Tharp secretary treasurer and Ed Marolf and George McCoy supervisors.
Miss Barbara Jackson of Moline was honored at a pre nuptial shower Friday evening at the C R Hathaway home in Moline. Hosts were Miss Pat Hathaway and Mrs Forrest Hathaway with prizes and blue yellow and pink décor. Attendants included numerous relatives and friends from Moline Cedar Rapids and local families.
The Rev. and Mrs. H. P. Roberts will mark 25 years of marriage on Friday August 12 with an open house 2 to 5 pm at the Presbyterian church parlors. They wed August 12 1930 in North Saint Paul Minnesota where he served as pastor for a decade. The wife previously taught at North Saint Paul High School. Their son Dr. R. D. Lange, now with the Armed Forces at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, will join them with his family August 11. The couple moved to Wilton in October 1948.
A bridal shower for Mrs. DeLap took place at Pike Grange Hall with guests including Mrs. Margaret Smith Iane Juels Louise Yerington and the guest of honor. The gift table featured a blue and white canopy and guests left household hints for the bride while enjoying refreshments.
Donald son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson wedding held at 9 o clock Monday in St Meltonburg Catholic Church with Rev John Hecht officiating. Organist Grace Histed provided music. Bride wore a street length dress with white accessories and a pink rosebud corsage. Bride and groom, both New Boston High School graduates, will reside in New Boston after a short trip. Guests came from Ohio Wisconsin Davenport New Boston and Joy.
The Blauer family met at Muscatine Park for their annual gathering with John D. Stacer presiding. Officers named for the next year were Paustamier as president, Ed Dankert as vice president, Mrs Watts as treasurer, and Mrs Dankert as publicity chairwoman.
A birthday gathering at Mrs Vera Petersons home near Durant honored her birth with prizes for Mrs Marion Wetzel first, Mrs Carrie Hinert second, and Mrs Grace Wathan third. Special award went to Mrs Rinnert amid refreshments and gifts. Attendees included DeEtt Eis Melinda Henke Maude Martz Erna Newman Carrie RINNert Myrtle Brei Edna Getz Genevieve Petersen Marion Wetzel Grace Wathan Mardelle Petersen Mary Dittman Elizabeth Grimm Ellen Smith Mary Ann Martz Mae Wainscott Ann Wathans Janet Petersen Lorraine
Members of the Royal Neighbors of America lodge are invited to a meeting at 1021 A avenue. A light supper will be served at 6 o clock, with attendees asked to arrive by 7 o clock at the Legion home for the parish event.
A F Anderson was chosen president at the fourth annual Phelps family reunion held at the school on Sunday. The gathering decided the next reunion will be at the same location. Mrs Clarence Secrest and Mr and Mrs Paul Wadle and family of Devonport visited the event. other relatives attended.
A farewell service for Rev and Mrs. Pribbenow is set at the church with Mrs Joyce Haller as chairman. All church members and friends are invited. The Rev Pribbenow has led the church since September 1953 and will resign to accept a pastorate at Middle River Ia. They will leave August 9.
Members of the Michael Hoover family gathered for their 35th reunion Sunday at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids. A picnic dinner was served and letters from absent members in California, Colorado, and New Jersey were read. Officers elected: Charles Rundkle, Davenport, president. Warren Wickam, Martelle, vice president. Mrs. Lee Riggs, Muscatine, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Clara Luckhardt, Muscatine. Attendees came from California, New Jersey, Springville, Cedar Rapids, Mt Vernon, Iowa City, and Muscatine. The 1956 reunion will be held in September.
The Brookhart family and relatives gathered for the 35th annual reunion at Muscatine Park. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas J Smith, Linda Winfield, Mr and Mrs L A Brookhart Arbela Missouri Vir Adams Memphis Missouri and several others from Iowa City Letts Atalissa Cranston and surrounding towns.
The Muscatine Journal notes a 1956 reunion to be held the last Sunday in July at Weed Park. Names mentioned include Ellen Mrs. Walter Vimer Berty Terri Larry Ow Pine Fry Mary Louise Courtney Di Ann Eyes Mr. and Mrs. Rich the last Sunday in July at Weed Park.
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