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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1973
Page
7
A 55-year-old widow writes Abigail Van Buren about falling in love with a separated man who plans to divorce his wife after their 25th anniversary. She asks what she is doing wrong and contemplates patience until after the anniversary, with implied advice to wait and then act.
Deborah Morse and Maynard Calvert have chosen attendants for their September 29 ceremony at Mullord Free Evangelical Church. Carol Tietje is maid of honor. bridesmaids include Mrs. Larry Weggen, Mrs. Mike Bruner, and Mrs. Steven Calvelage. Best man is Craig Marx. groomsmen are Clarence Calvert, Garry Birkhofer, and George Debo. Guests seated by Daniel Martin, Tom Morse, and Dennis Morse. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morse and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Calvert.
Barbara Anne Herrick and Larry Dean Morrison plan a garden wedding on Saturday August 18 in Musser Gallery and Museums grounds. A reception at the Elks lodge will follow with a dance. Miss Melissa Harris will be maid of honor, bridesmaids Denise Lamb Karen Nelson and others, Tim Morrison to carry the rings, Tim Morrison best man, groomsmen Compton Bud Herbold Mark Morrison junior usher, Jim Willhaver and Warren Westwyold seating guests. Parents listed at Muscatine and Ames addresses.
Eleven members of the Industrial Society of the First United Presbyterian church met at the church on Thursday. Miss Lyda Oldenburg presided, Miss Mayme Koetting led devotions, and the afternoon was spent sewing. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. Hostesses were Mrs. Minnie Mahurin and Miss Margaret Weber. The next meeting is slated for September 13 with a sack lunch at the church.
The Muscatine Jaycee Ettes host the Iowa Jaycee Ettes state fall board meeting at Hotel Muscatine on September 14 and 14 with guest speaker Sister Irene Munoz recently touring China. Open to all chapters. announcements note pre-school openings and a couples barbecue event August 18 at Tammy Jonohue's home.
Sandra Jarvis of West Liberty and Donald LeMar of Muscatine plan to marry on Saturday August 25 at 2 p.m. at West Liberty United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. Maid of honor Barb Jarvis. bridesmaids Rhonda Miller Becky Michel. Best man Martin Danfeldt. groomsmen Rod Jarvis John LeMar. Ushers Russell Jarvis Ron Jensen. Miss Jarvis is daughter of Alvin Jarvis and Mrs. LeMar is daughter of Donald LeMar.
Mr and Mrs Gary D Snyder move to Muscatine from Perry Oklahoma in early June. They reside at 40 Albany Park. He is a grain merchant with Central Soya and enjoys fishing and working on his car. Teresa notes poetry and drawing as hobbies. They attend a Lutheran church.
First Baptist church will hold an evening service this Sunday led by Pastor Christensen and Miss Karen Bower. Debbie Thurman will be the pianist as children and parents hear the lesson "The Goal of Daily Vacation Bible School" and see a display of lessons titled "One Way with Jesus."
Weekly volunteer roster lists shifts by day with dozens of names including Mrs K Schreurs Miss Lola Higgerson and Miss Evelyn Schultz. Gene Wadell Florence Brayton Maude Eaton and others rotate through Sunday to Saturday duties at Muscatine General Hospital. A Geneva Golf Club meet awarded prizes to Velma Umlandt Blanche Johnson Melda McDerman and others. next handicap tournament planned.
Group 2 of Zion Lutheran Church Women met at Mr and Mrs Robert Brocket home for a family potluck with twenty four attending. A brief business meeting discussed calls to the shut ins and scope subscriptions to be collected at the next meeting at Rosabelle Burk’s home. A social hour followed.
The YWCA calendar lists weeklong activities for children teens and adults including swim classes from beginner to advanced, daily plunges, and dance or gymnastics sessions. The Welcome Wagon event featured new officers and a school slide, with plans for a September program by Robert DeKoch and a note on refreshments and cohosts.
The Unity club gathered Thursday at the Crabapple Community building for card games with prizes awarded to Dorothea Brus Dorothy Kemper Ella Holz Inez Nicewanner Marie Ehrese Louise Schmelzer Blanche Paul and Berniece Dusenberry. The next meeting is planned for September 12 with Esther Brus and Marcella Holdorf as hostesses.
United Methodist Women of Mus church met at Leola Askam’s home to view a program titled Dominion of the Great Spirit. Members and two guests learned about Indian culture, artifacts, and meanings, with plans for UMW activities including a riverfront stand and Ames convention participation.
The Maranatha Mission Circle of the Calvary Baptist Church met at Mrs. Geri Houseal’s home on Wednesday noon for a potluck dinner. Seven members and two children attended. The meeting opened with prayer and devotions by Mrs. Avis Huber. Secretary and treasurer reports were read by Mrs. Gerl Houseal. The afternoon was spent making book bags for missionaries.
Astrological forecast notes Capricorns can retreat or push and return when conditions shift, stressing durability and finishing strong. It names famous 1905- era Capricorns and outlines daily trends across all signs, with cautions to guard money, seek balance, and pursue decisive moves.
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