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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1955
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Henry W Brauns announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Jean to Robert Scott son of Mr and Mrs Scott both of rural Route No 5 The vows take place at 2 pm Sunday September 11 at High Prairie Methodist Church with a reception in the church basement afterward.
The Freyermuth descendants held their 27th annual reunion at Weed Park with a noon picnic and a business session. Officers elected for 1956 include Philip Freyermuth president Clarence Freyermuth vice president Carrie Freund secretary Verle Sywassink treasurer Emma L Freyermuth historian and assistant historians from Illinois and Muscatine among others. Committees for next year were named with chairmen and members from multiple Illinois and Iowa towns. The event also celebrated marriages and a 55th wedding anniversary, with letters received from relatives in Pennsylvania California and Virginia.
Miss Eleanor Boynton chaired the Muscatine Garden Club gathering at Weed Park after a noon picnic. Forty members heard readings on summer produce and birds, with plans for Aug 22 at First Presbyterian and a silent auction of flowers seeds and bulbs.
Miss Nancy Ocest daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Ocest and Donald A McCleary son of Mr and Mrs Howard McCleary exchanged wedding vows at 2 30 pm Saturday in the Mulford Congregational church parsonage with Rev Donald Allbaugh officiating. The couple will reside at 1209 Cedar street. Mrs McCleary is a Muscatine High School graduate and clerk at Bridge grocery. Mr McCleary also a Muscatine High School graduate class of 1953 and employed by Roach and Musser Co.
The Paul family reunion elected Paul Norton as president with Fred Kretschmar as vice president, Mrs Lyle Paul secretary treasurer, and Mrs Adam Paul and Mrs Walter Ben on the program committee. Otto W Schiele presided. about 60 attendees noted Millie McClean as oldest and Lynn Tamzin Norton as youngest. The 1956 reunion plans to meet at Wilton Park.
Friends hosted a birthday party for Mrs DeEulis at her home on rural route 3. The event featured a five hour game with prizes for top players Mae Petersen and Louise Martz, Betty Martz and Eleanor Leazer, plus consolation prizes for Elizabeth Martz and Marion Wetzel. A party gift was given to the honoree and refreshments were served. Attendees included Myrtle Brei Betty Martz Marion Wetzel Edna Toyne Elizabeth Martz Mae Petersen Elizabeth Grimm Vera Petersen Genevieve Carrie Rinert and the Misses.
A dessert luncheon will be served at 2 p.m. followed by a brief business session and card games at Osks club. Attendees include Mrs. Ed Weis, Mrs. Arthur Der, and other ladies such as Mrs. L. R. Beatty, Mrs. Harry Pryor, Mrs. Anna Bauerbach, and Mrs. Clark Johnson.
C. E. Swick and Darrell Lyons are named for the wedding party. The ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Sunday August 21 at Muserville Methodist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to the wedding and reception at Hoopes.
Mrs. Harvey Krueger of Muscatine and Mrs. Mary Wagner of Joy led a Kreuger reunion with 83 attendees at Lone Tree Park. Karen Bailey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bailey of Letts, was the youngest. next year’s gathering is set for Weed Park on the first Sunday in August.
The 26th annual McGrew reunion gathered at noon for a brief business session followed by a basket dinner with lemonade and iced tea. Attendees included Sam Altekruse and family, Velma Alte and Dorothy Hetzler, Seldon Crow, Rob ert Crow, Elvin Carter and daughter, Mary Ellen, Marie Crow, and others from Muscatine, Cranston, Rock Island, and Boone, Iowa, with plans to meet the first Sunday in August.
Members of the Idle Descendants met for a Sunday reunion at Lone Tree Park. The oldest attendee was Mrs. Nancy Keeler of Lone Tree and the youngest was Gary John Hammann aged 644 months. A basket dinner was served at noon with many local residents listed as present.
The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid schedules an all day quilting and sewing event at the hall with a noon sack lunch. The Women’s Guild of Trades and Labor Local No. 23 meets at 8 p.m. at the A F of L Hall. The Pearl City Mothers club also will hold events.
The wedding of Miss Betty Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Berry 310 Gilbert Street and Robert McMahon son of Mr and Mrs Ward McMahon rural route 6 is planned for 8 p m Saturday August 27 at the First Baptist Church. A reception follows in the church basement.
Mooseheart Alumni Night was hosted by Women of the and Florence Young. Committees for the annual Moose picnic were announced with the working times and names including Edith Schroeder Marie Montz Eunice Tietge Verna McFadon Dolores Richter Bertha Kramer Nellie Stormer Ormah Wollett Marie Beckman Irene Hanson Anna Downey Helen Lawson Iris Eger and Mary Strain with Iris Eger presented the at
The VFW auxiliary schedules a bake sale and bazaar with proceeds likely to support post activities. The next regular meeting date is to be announced.
Island Church WSCS announces meeting on Thursday with plans to discuss upcoming activities for the congregation and schedule next Sunday service.
The Women’s Guild of St John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church plans a picnic Thursday at noon in Weed Park shelter house near the park entrance. All women of the church are invited to attend. Each attendee is to bring a dish to share.
Local women meet across Downey for social visits and exchanges. Residents report relatives and friends visiting from Muscatine Colona Des Moines Newton and other nearby towns. Veterans on leave travel to Alaska and families welcome relatives from Rock Island Rockford and Iowa City.
Moscow Methodist church announces no preaching services or Sunday school until Aug 28 due to vacation for Reverend Dodder. Mrs Emma Hain marked her 84th birthday. Nellie Imer hosted weekend guest visit. local residents Silberhorn Davenport and Sterner family noted. small updates on health and community events mentioned.
Lincoln Scouts Troop No. 116 visited a local lock and dam area to observe operation and safety practices. The visit provided hands on learning about water control infrastructure and teamwork among scouts.
Local taxes in Iowa to counties municipalities and school districts totaled 243 880 811. County taxes rose 600 446 or .83 percent to 74 334 051. Municipal taxes up 2 368 928 or 6.39 percent. School districts 99 678 229 up 8 443 139 or 9.25 percent. Rural school taxes fell 2 142 349 or 6.58 percent. Muscatine county up 289 958. Scott county and Johnson and Lee counties show various increases.
Weather outlook remains mild with moderate temperatures. Forecaster predicts more fair conditions with mostly clear skies tonight and a low around the upper 50s to 60s. Thursday's forecast calls for continued pleasant weather with a high near 81 and light winds.
The Maxson family reunion was held Tuesday August 9 1955 with remembrances and officers re elected President Calvin Maxson and Vice President L K Maxson both of Iowa City. Iona Fogg served as secretary and treasurer. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Don Maxson of Toddville and guests from West Liberty Iowa City and West Branch. The 1956 reunion is planned for the same date and place.
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