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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
3
Bertha Johnson of 1251 Halstead Wes greeted as guest of honor at a retirement farewell tea at the Northwestern Bell Telephone Co office. Johnson, employed as housekeeper at the firm for 12 years, retired in August and received a rocker from fellow employees.
New Era Lutheran ChurchWomen honored Mrs Tillberg with a surprise handkerchief shower at Grace Wathan’s home. Pastor Tillberg’s move to Moline was noted as he recovers in hospital. Janet Duncan led the program on God’s Call and Your Response.
Fourteen members of the Island Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Donalds Sieler's home Thursday evening. Officers led worship and the group voted to donate 7.50 to Bidwell Home 2.50 to Appanoose County Home and 2 to Lois Finke a missionary. The annual auction date was set for Oct 22 and the chicken supper for Nov 13.
Mr and Mrs No J Schmidt of 410 Sheridan celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary on August 3. The Heine Company sent a letter of congratulations and a gift package marking the 57 Varieties milestone. Franke T Sherk, executive vice president, noted the recognition by the Heinz company.
Sharon Hoben and Larry Jennings have chosen attendants for their August 18 wedding at Gladwin Community Church. Honor maid Melodie Schweitzer of Columbus Junction and bridesmaid Sandra Dailmeyer, also from Columbus Junction, will attend. Best man is Doran Culkomp of Chicago, with groomsman Barris Gipple of Rovie 4. Ushers include Richard Nicola of Davenport Keith Culkomp and Ronnie Culkomp of Columbus Junction. Invitations not sent. guests welcome to ceremony at 7:20 p.m. and reception.
The Lady Elks held a Thursday meeting with a business session and yard games. Dessert was served at tables decorated with garden flowers. Committee members included Mrs Dan OHair chairwoman, Mrs Helen Harbaugh, Mrs J Jamison, Mrs Don Morris, Mrs Elsie Rabedeaux, and Mrs Earl Wilson. Card winners were Contract first Mrs Stanley Howe second Mrs Harold Barons auction first Mrs Mac Peterson second Mrs H G Leedy List second Mrs L Bowen andrey Nesler.
Geneva Gulf and Country Club hosts an Invitational with 38 players from five clubs including Geneva Park Lane West Liberty Town City Elks and Tipton. Melda Moberato of Geneva won low gross while Helen Jerhing Park Lane took low for the day and Flo DeGarmo Geneva earned low putts. Dorothy Plunkett West Liberty led closest to hole on No 2. Frankust Cedar Rapids and Nancy Kent tied for second low gross. Special prizes went to Rey Pointer Geneva Pat Collins Geneva and Joan Jacobs Park Lane. Dorothy Plunkett and others led club low gross and additional prizes. A follow up bridge session and a garden club program at Weed Park were noted with committee members listed.
Mr and Mrs John Schreurs wed Saturday August 3 at First Evangelical United Brethren Church. Bride Karen Reed, daughter of Dan Reed Route 1, works as a grain processing lab technician. groom son of Vincent Schreurs 404 Orange and employed with C L Mull and Sans. They reside at 317 W Seconds.
A notice indicates Robert Herrick, son of Me and Svs Kenneth A Hex tick, Route 3, has received four new addresses. He is hospitalized after reporting an injury while serving aboard an aircraft part in Iwo Jima. Address details include Robert K. Her ABHAN NAS Whidbey Island Oak Harbor Washington.
The Presbyterian Industrial Society held its regular monthly meeting at the First United Presbyterian Church with 15 members and one visitor. Miss Mildred Lewis led devotions, Mrs. Van der Ploeg presided, and a work session followed detailing contributions sent to the VA hospital in Knoxville. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Henry Hoske and Mrs. Albert Rolland.
Announcement of the marriage between Arlene G. McCoy and Wesley A. Trader on Tuesday August 6 at the Methodist Church in Hanna City with Rev John T Moletti officiating. Bride’s parents listed as Mr and Mrs E C Boffington Route 2 and Mr and Mrs A A Nickerson Route 1. Trader’s father Henry Trader of Flemmington Missouri and the late Mrs Trader named.
Members of the Muscatine Business and Professional Women's Club will meet on Wednesday August 14 at 6 30 pm at Park Lane for dinner Reservations should be called to the president Catherine Flannery at 269 2440 by Monday evening All members are invited to attend this summer social meeting
Youths Phyllis Bailey Mike Gerdis and Nancy Schomberg will lead the morning worship at the Methodist church Sunday August 11 at 10 30 a m Son Barn ey and Mrs John Leonard Wright Jr Escondido California announce the birth of a son John Wesley in August Weight a navy serviceman The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leonard Wright Sr Letts Hospital Notes Walter Depping is a patient at Town City Mercy Hospital from 3M Me and Mrs Orville Gipple Rock Island were visitors at the Harry Gipple home.
Wilton High School graduates urged to contact principal Jack E. Lowther for transcripts of high school credits if not already done. Action requested as soon as possible after August 12. Mr and Mrs Jack E Lowther and children left Thursday for a short vacation at Manitowoc Wisconsin.
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