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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1952
Page
5
New York NEA reports two experts Edith Stern and Dr Mabel Ross argue there is no single solution for aging parents. They suggest personalized plans including home care, boarding options, or remaining in their own homes with support, to avoid unwanted family disruption and preserve independence.
Miss Marilyn Peyerl daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Peyerl of 1403 Logan street married Pvt Marvin D Cooney son of Mrs S F Cooney of 414 Fast Sixth street at St Marys church. The ceremony featured a double ring service with Rev J J Schoenfelder. Attendants included Mrs George Cooper and Mrs Robert Bieber with flower girl Melissa Wendinger and ring bearer Larry Truitt. Reception at Park Lane Golf and Country club followed. After Aug 10 the couple will live in Augusta Georgia.
A pre nuptial shower for Miss Marie Hoffman was hosted by Mrs Fred Hocsing and Mrs Richard F Drake at Geneva Golf and Country Club. The August 19 wedding to Richard Lee Carter was announced. Prizes went to Mrs Ralph Jackson Mrs Leo Baker and Mrs Richard Daut. A green and white dessert lunch served. Guests included many Hoffmans in attendance.
A birthday dinner at Julia Elizabeth home 1119 Mulberry avenue honored Mrs Frances Marticke. She received gifts and ecards from friends, a birthday cake by Mrs Harry Banta, and Miss Bessie Hoopes read an original poem. Guest of honor Mrs Rebecca Atekruse shares the same birthday.
Mr and Mrs Fred Riexinger of Buffalo Prairie announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Marlene Riexinger to Kenneth L Sturms son of Mr and Mrs George Sturms The couple will wed at 7 pm Sunday September 7 at Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian Church A reception follows in church parlors The bride is employed at the H J Heinz Co The groom works for Heinz Jeschke contractor
Muscatine Garden club officials announce a August feature at the public library Garden Center. The question box invites residents to leave plant or flower specimens for identification and to attach names. a second box collects garden questions for assistance from the Arden Club known as the old garden sage.
Jean Sprott, first district president of the VFW auxiliary, will inspect the local unit at 8 p m Tuesday in the club rooms. All officers should wear white, and a 6 o'clock potluck supper will precede the meeting. The Sabbath is strictly kept on the Isle of Skye with two successive church services in English and Gaelic.
Chicago and Duluth expand water supply by laying pipes two to eight miles offshore to source lake water beyond polluted areas, securing cleaner long term supply.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Jimmie Lou Henderson daughter of Mrs. James L. Henderson Athens Alabama to Richard Pearson son of Mr. and Mrs. R R Pearson 1222 Mulberry avenue vows spoken July 31 Mrs Pearson a graduate of A P I at Auburn Alabama now interning as a dietitian at Morrell hospital Lakeland Florida Mr Pearson is a senior student at Florida Southern college Lakeland.
Bloomington Four H club girls joined a three day Rotary lodge camp from July 28 to 30 featuring boating sports picnics and handicraft. Activities included workshops on keeping records and expenses and social events each evening. The group staged a wiener roast and treasure hunt with Phyllis Garvin leading a winning team. Parents attended a picnic supper on the final day.
Members of the Lake Lassies Four-H club will hold their annual Achievement Day at 1 30 p m Wednesday Aug 6 at High Prairie Methodist church. The highlight is a style show with garments made by the girls and sewing projects on display. All residents are invited to attend.
The Bruner family reunion will be held next Sunday August 10 at West Shelter Weed Park across from the water tower. Gamma Forum of the Muscatine Newcomers club meets Tuesday evening at Mrs O Krieger's Geneva Drive home with Mrs Archie Martin as co host.
Members of the Michael Hoover family met at Burt Neal’s home near Mt. Vernon Iowa for a reunion. A potluck dinner preceded a brief meeting electing officers with Charles Wickham named president and a slate including Charles Runkel Viola Melch Clara Luckhard. The 1953 reunion is planned for the first Sunday in August with location to be announced.
Buffalo Prairie Illinois notes the Powell family annual reunion at Mrs Mary Powell’s home on Sunday. Attendees include Sherman Powell and family, Margaret Powell, Allen Powell, Odette Powell, Bert Powell, Arthur Feldman and family, Walter Fuhr and family, Lucille Boruff, Vaughn Boruff, Glen Boruff and family, Carroll Kistler, J L Fowler and family, Shirley Guthrie, Charles and John Vanatta, Marretta Stiles and others.
Members of the Fulton Industrial Four-H club met at the Pietzaorkas home to plan exhibits for the fair. They completed arrangements for the annual Achievement Day program to be held August 7 at Phyllis Otto's home.
Mrs Anna Morse of Muscatine announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Ann Chatfield to Ralph A Zorn son of Mr and Mrs B C Zorn of Madison Wisconsin Miss Chatfield attended Mt San Antonio College Pomona California Mr Zorn has a master of science degree from the University of Wisconsin
The engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Johnadine Alsman of Davenport to Virgil L. White of Muscatine are announced. The ceremony will be at St Mathias church Muscatine at 10 a.m. Saturday Aug 23 with Rev J J Welsh officiating. Attendants include Joan Phipps Lavonne Pinkham Patricia Dyer and Harry Alsman. Ushers are Edward Bohan and Keith Felzenhauer. A family dinner and evening reception follow at the Alsman home. Miss Alsman and Mr White hold Davenport and Muscatine ties and school and work histories.
Sweetland Sunshine Four H club members organize for Achievement Day at Sweetland School on Aug 7. A picnic at Wild Cat Den State Park featured committees for program lunch gifts and exhibits led by Gladys Kemper and aides. Demonstrations include transferring pattern markings and making a blouse with Catherine Kemper.
Pearl Ann Parsons daughter of Wesley G Parsons and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W G Parsons of Fairfield wed Gerald R Miller son of Mr and Mrs R R Miller of Muscatine in a 2 30 pm Saturday ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Cedar Rapids The Rev Andrew Kurth officiated with James Pulliam as vocalist Rita Scarborough maid of honor Donald Marine best man Usher brothers George F Miller and Robert G Vetter Attire aqua suit for the bride pink for the attendant The couple plans a wedding trip and Mr Miller will soon enter military service while Mrs Miller works for the Simmons Perrine Albright firm in Cedar Rapids
Gladys, Doris and Catherine Kem with Leila Lea and leaders Mrs Milton Borgstadt and Mrs James Van Camp are cited as community figures. The fragment notes several women as organizers and names, but lacks context or event details.
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