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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

3

Miss Wilson and Dean Hardin Tie Wedding in Oakville

Society notes report Miss Joyce Wilson and Dean Hardin exchanged vows at 8 p m July 29 in a Methodist church ceremony with MerlIn Schneider on organ. Attendants included Becky Barrick and Nancy Alter as bridesmaids, Roddy Gerst as ring bearer, and Gary Maine as guest attendant. The couple, after a Wisconsin DellsMinnesota trip, plan a Wapello home. Out of town guests from Rock Island Davenport Yarmouth Colfax Ill were present.

Warello June M Methodist Setar Aries White Merlin Schneider Bill Smith William Alter Burlington Roddy Gerst Roger Gerst Oakville Dean Hardin Ray Kenneth Hardin Gary Maine Wapello Jack Wheeler Warren Wilson Rodney Heslea Davenport William Eaton Yarmouth H. P.lockhart Colfax

Garden Club Picnic Set at Weed Park Shelter

Members of the Muscatine Garden Club plan a picnic meeting on Monday August 8 at the shelter by the tennis court in Weed Park. A potluck dinner will start at noon, with each person providing her own beverage and table service. A committee will oversee arrangements.

Muscatine Garden Club Weed Park Sean Barnhart Julius Committee Genevaler

Berean Class Hosts Cedar River Cabin Gathering

Members of the Berean class enjoyed a Cedar River cabin event hosted by the Donald family with a potluck supper and boat riding. Attendees included Mrs. Donald York and son, the Leech and Gerth families, the Hendriks and Sellers families, Rev J Arthur Eveland, Etzler, Virgil Ross and Peggy, Donald Jones, and Mrs. Thomas Dilley Sr.

Donald Jones Cabin Cedar River Donald York Kenneth Leech Gerald Gerth Les Hendriks Earl Sellers J. Arthur Eveland Felice Etzler Virgil Ross Peggy Donald Jones Thomas Dilley

Ilton Legion Auxiliary committee list and officers

Resolution of respect for deceased members and named officers and committees for each month from January to July. Gold Star committee members listed, with multiple named auxiliaries and officers across months.

Ilton Legion Auxiliary Cc BD Helen Shuger Mesdames J. W. Duffee F. J. Woodin Rosemary Wilson Leo Masterson Alvin Lutte Clara Ellis Eleanor Haskins Max Lauser E. W. Mead Ellwyn Cole

Gamma Forum Hostesses Lead Social Meeting in Muscatine

The Gamma Forum of the Muscatine Newcomers club entertained guests at William residence with Mrs. and co hostesses guiding the evening. Bridge games provided diversion as Mrs. Robert Phillips won first and Mrs. Simander secured consolation. Special guest Mrs. Henry Tack attended.

Gamma Forum Muscatine Illiam Robert Phillips Simander Henry Tack

Certificates for Swimming Students Issued by YW

YW issues certificates for swimming students from Aug 15 to Sept 6. Mrs. Fred Guiden serves as the swimming instructor.

Fred Guiden

Woman Golfers Entertained at Park Lane Club

Edi Estelle Gentry of the Geneva club and Betty Albrecht Nancy Thayer and Mary Lane of the Park Lane club were entertained. Special awards went to Mel da McDermott and Lucy Umrandt of Geneva. A buffet luncheon for 55 guests followed by card games in the afternoon.

Park Lane Edi Estelle Gentry Geneva Club Betty Albrecht Nancy Thayer Mary Lane Park Lane Club Melda McDermott Lucy Umrandt Geneva

Miss Mockmore Honored Guest At Courtesy

Miss Shirley Mockmore was honored as a courtesy guest with Miss Bendle hosting alongside Miss Schmidt and Janet Shield at a YWCA event. The fragment notes a social gathering highlighting the Mockmore name and local community figures.

Miss Mockmore Shirley Mockmore YWCA Miss Bendle

Zion Lutheran Aid Plans Picnic and Sewing Event

Zion Lutheran Aid hosts an all day sewing session on Thursday August 11 with a noon sack lunch and an annual picnic at Weed Park on Tuesday August 16. Attendees will be served at 12 30 and transportation from Park Avenue and Meliethe provided for riders of downtown buses 11 15 and 11 45.

Weed Park Parksavenue Méliete Gheed

Minister and Wife Honored At Farewell

The Rev and Mrs Pribbenow were honored at a farewell with guest ministers Rev Clifford Wolfe and Rev C A Craine. Louis Herwig presented a purse, Mrs Carra Schmidt gave handkerchiefs, a rose cake from the Craness, and Rev Gillum offered benediction as they depart Aug 9 for Carlisle IA to take a new pastorate at Middle River.

Clifford Wolfe C. A. Craine Louis Herwig Pribbenow Carra Schmidt USFW C. A Craine Muscatine County

New Era Lutheran Women Plan Rock Island Tour

The Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church women of New Era arrange a Wednesday August 10 visit to Lutheran church institutions in Rock Island. The tour will include visits to several institutions and related activities.

Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church New Era Rock Island

Morehead Home At Minors City Scene of Party

Krueger Jean and family host a gathering at Morehead with guests Mrs Lila Keller Janis Monte Mrs Colleen Tyler Karen Sue and Mrs Lillie Keller. Visiting in Obie Mr and Mrs Richard Belitt stay with relatives in Dayton.

Morehead Krueger Jean Lila Keller Janis and Monte Colleen Tyler Karen Sue Lillie Keller Obie Mrs Richard Belitt Dayton

Social Glances CCC Class Meeting at Musserville Church

Members of the C C C class of the Musserville Methodist church will meet at p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs Lindley NMoopes Stewart road.

C.C.C Musserville Methodist Church Lindley Nmoopes Stewart Road

Company and Will Be Stationed Two Years

A terse note states a company will be stationed for two years. It mentions no specific location or unit and lacks additional context or named individuals.

Musk Ox Remark Sparks Unlikely Debate

A quirky line about musk oxen and sheep stirs brief discussion among readers, highlighting contrasts between Arctic wildlife behavior and domestic sheep traits. No further facts or names are provided.

Record shows 1.2 million graduates from U S high schools yearly

About 1,200,000 students graduate from United States high schools each year, highlighting the large scale of secondary education output and the ongoing flow of new credentials into the workforce and higher education.

U. S

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Miss Wilson Mr. Hardin Sidwell Garden Club Faberge Aphrodisia McDaniel Drug Store East Second Street Schmidt and Janet Shield Kautzs Dial AM the Rev Stes William Prib Cedar Street Beauty Salon International Harvester America New Records Yellow Rose Texas Rock Man In the Raincoat Hound Dogs Giselle MacKenzie Les Paul Mary Ford Mitch Miller Bill Haley Wright, Marlowe
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