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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

3

Bell and Sheets to Marry in Conesville Church Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bell of Conesville announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Helen Marie to Dale Alan Sheets, son of Mr. and Mrs. [unnamed], with a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at Evangelist and Reformed Church. Invitations are being issued and all friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and reception in the church basement.

James A. Bell Conesville Helen Marie Dale Alan Sheets Eene Tee

TeStrake Home Shower for Mrs. Hilton in Ft. Bragg Series

Mrs Dale Drinkall and Mrs Irving Heerd hosted a shower at the Elmer TeStrake home 1105 Newell Avenue in honor of Mrs William D Hilton the former Marion Te Strake whose July 16 marriage occurred at Fort Bragg North Carolina where Hilton serves in the Army Attendees listed include Mrs Joyce Tobias Misses Snowrites Mabel Grimm Sheila etc

Dale Drinkall Irving Heerd William D. Hilton Marion TeStrake Ft. Bragg N.C Hilton Army Elmer TeStrake Newell Avenue Oteten Caen Teen Carrail Bonn Tmm Marge Derrick Grace Frohner Sheila Wildames Lee Carroll Ziegenhorn Ford Ernst John H Cohen J. A. eStrake Hahn Elmer Minnie Joyce Tobias Snowrites Mabel Grimm Sheila

Plan Zion Lutheran Church Picnic At Weed Park

Zion Lutheran Church schedules an 8:00 a.m. service at the church and a 10:30 a.m. service at Weed Park. A 12:00 noon potluck dinner is planned with each family bringing a covered dish and table service. Coffee, pop, and ice cream will be at the church. picnic canceled.

Zion Lutheran Church Picot Wend Werk

Jackson and Hathaway Marriage Is Solemnized

Miss Barbara Jean Jackson and Jerold E. Hathaway were married in a double ring ceremony at Moline with a white orchid bridal bouquet. The couple will reside at home until Hathaway is released from the Army. Out of town guests included Astrid Glencoe and families from Paris and Muscatine. Owendolyn McBride received a degree in special education at the State University of Iowa.

Barbara Jean Jackson Ebba C. Jackson Moline Elmer D. Jackson Jerold E. Hathaway C. R. Hathaway Fiulham Avenue Hines Milan 177Th Avenue Harold W. Neilson Wallace Hines Donna Olzon Hathaway Moline High School Deere & Co Muscatine Army Fort Riley Kas

McKillips Host Lawn Party at Rural Route Home

Mr and Mrs Clifford McKillip entertained Thursday evening at their Rural Route 3 home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Loran Corder Mrs Fay Hoff Mr and Mrs John McKillip John McKillip Jr Clarence McKillip and ae McKillip.

Clifford McKillip Loran Corder Fay Hoff John McKillip John McKillip, Jr Clarence McKillip Ae McKillip

By-Laws Committee of Lady Eagles Lodge Meets

The By-Laws Committee of the Lady Eagles Lodge held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Isabel Johnson. Members listed include Mrs. Hazel Dusenberry Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Leota Belknap Mrs. Fannie Liebbe Mrs. Drew Van Camp and Mrs. Marie Jansen. By-Laws will be read at the next regular meeting.

Lady Eagles Laws Isabel Johnson Hazel Dusenberry Johnson Leota Belknap Fannie Liebbe Drew van Camp Marie Jansen

Reunion of Mohr Relatives Held in Muscatine

The Mohr family reunion in Muscatine was enjoyed by relatives led by John Mohr 82 the oldest and David Mohr one year the youngest. Elmer Baird and Amos Mohr along with their wives will oversee the 1956 gathering.

Wayne Beinke Michael Beinke John Mohr David Mohr Elmer Baird Amos Mohr Muscatine

Auxiliary to Hold Party for Vets

The Auxiliary will host a party for veterans at the club rooms. Cars will depart from the club rooms at 5 45 p m.

Shower Honor for Mrs. Lloyd Nelson at New Boston

An upcoming event at New Boston will honor Mrs. Lloyd Nelson with a shower. Mentioned is a possible guest speaker from Battle Lake Minn and church services scheduled for August 28 at 8 30 a m at the Catholic church.

Lloyd Nelson New Boston Katie Battle Lake Minn

Two Are Honored At Showers In West Branch

A shower at the country home of Mrs. Mark West Branch honored two brides to be. Mrs. Daniel hosted with Mrs. John side the hostess arranging. Attendees included Mrs. Morris and relatives from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Winchester.

West Branch Daniel Mark John Side Hostewes Leve Dundee Liogdoe Het Sap Band Evanston Pearson T. MA. Searls First Methodist Church Morris B. G.er Iowa City G. A. Reeve Cedar Rapids Forrest Leonard Winchester Ind

Mrs Naber Hosts Group. Next Meeting Planned

Mrs Robert Naber hosted a group gathering attended by Mrs Harvey Me ate, Mrs Glen RR Fryberger, Mrs Thomas Wenger and Mrs Merrill Nelson. The next meeting is planned Aug 25 at the home of Mrs Nelson on Maple Grove road.

Harvey Meate Glen RR. Fryberger Thomas Wenger Merrill Nelson Nelson Maple Grove Road

Phinindosa Club Plans August Meeting at Breil

The Phinindosa club of Ziegler Memorial Luther an church New Era plans a meeting at 7 30 p m on August 16 at the Breil. Mrs Lorna ing will host. Devotions will be led by Mrs C Lee and the program by Mrs Helen Johnson.

Phinindosa Club Ziegler Memorial Lutheran Church New Era Breil Lornaing C. Lee Helen Johnson

Wilton Pastors Announce Sunday Worship Plans

Wilton churches outline Sunday services for August 14 including St Marys Trinity Grace Zion and others. Services start at 7 9 9 30 and 10 45 am with Sunday school at 9 30 or 10 45 am. No worship on Aug 14 and 21 for some congregations.

Wilton St. Mary’s Edward O'Hair Trinity Evangelical and Reformed A. H. Bauch Grace Evangelical and Reformed Zion Lutheran P Ww. Vna Athe ‘Cleee Robert Dedder Hugh F Roberts

Card Games At Lady Elks Club Social Meeting

Social gathering of the Lady Elks Club featured card games Thursday afternoon. Dessert luncheon followed, with an auction in which Mrs. Harry Leedy took first place and Mrs. William 1 received recognition.

Lady Elks Club Harry Leedy William

Moose Picnic Set Sunday in Erickson's Grove

Muscatine residents are invited to a Moose Picnic this Sunday at Erickson's Grove with free bus service to and from the event. Free refreshments will be provided, and the affairs committee urges attendance and notes the schedule for returning buses.

Erickson’s Grove Conan

Plans Forming for Event by Vernon Oos Maher

Friday, August 12, 1955, is being planned by Vernon Oos Maher for an upcoming community event. The announcement notes preparations and coordination efforts for the occasion.

Vernon Oos- Maher

Four Churches At West Liberty Plan Services

Four West Liberty churches outline Sunday activities with a 3. m Sunday school and 9:30 p m worship. No worship or Sunday school on August 21. Christian Rev David Christus Semper Fidelis will lead Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Lester Shore.

West Liberty Plan Services David Christus Lester Shore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Marie Bell Dale Sheets Miss Bell Medaniel Drug Store D. Hilton TeStrake Plan Zion Lutheran Church Weed Park the Shoemakers Iowa Ave Carlson's Floral Shop East Third Street Cohn Blondie BY Chick Young Jackson and Hathaway Owendolyn McBride State University of Iowa McKillips Lady Eagles Lodge Robert Naber Cedar Street Beauty Salon Muscatine, Ia Archway Aarchway Il Wintermute’s Third & Mulberry Avenue Monroe St Skrwern Muscatine, Iowa
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