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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1963

Page

5

McCullough Family Holds 96th Reunion at Weed Park

The McCullough family held its 96th reunion at Weed park with a basket dinner Sunday. Walter Bridenstine of Iowa City was the oldest member present and Brian Alan Braun, son of Roger Braun, Stockton, was the youngest. Attendees from out of town included Kenneth Woll Alfred Forbes Lone Tree Della Barnhart Wilbur West Liberty and Loretta Tipton Hendriks among others. The ninth reunion is planned for August 9 1964 at the Weed park entrance shelter.

Kenneth Woll Alfred Forbes Lone Tyee Della Barnhart Wilbur West Liberty Melle Swailes Walter Bridensting Iowa City Loretta Tipton Hendriks Vernon Ray’ McCullough Nichols Roger Braun Brian Stockton Muscasine Wert Fred Oeler William ‘Eter Billy Gary Davis George McCullough Kay Terri Stuart Esmail Carol Rober Thomas Paul and Dale Edwin Werlekind, Jr Debbi Randy Susan Arthur McCullough Lute Tipton Lloyd McCullough Weed Park

VFW Auxiliary Juniors Meet With Twenty Members

The Junior Girls Unit of the New Auxiliary met Monday evening with 20 members present. Posters made in July by yime Maher Doris Watson and Helen Metz were judged. Deanne Leatherman's poster was chosen for department send. The next meeting is set for August 26.

Yime Maher Doris Watson Helen Metz Deanne Leatherman

Miss Albrecht Wins Legion Scholarship

Laura Albrecht daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Albrecht of Nichols receives a Town American Legion Auxiliary scholarship for scholastic achievement character citizenship activities and financial need. The 1963 West Liberty High graduate will attend St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Cedar Rapids.

Laura West ‘Liberty High St. Luke's Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Cedar Rapids

Homemaker Tips From National Family Insight

A fragment from a homemaking column offers practical advice on storage and cleaning. Tips include refrigerating cookies to prevent mold, using liquid starch in a spray bottle, cleaning with damp tissue for glass, converting plastic bottles into funnels, protecting shoes with bags, and removing scratches with peanut oil and baking soda. Also covered are preserving fabrics, stowing drawstrings, and avoiding ice frost with Vaseline on trays.

Helen Coon and Louis Gustafson Exchange Vows at Morning Sun

Helen Coon and Louis Gustafson were married in Morning Sun with about 30 guests. The bride wore a elbow sleeve gown with scoop neckline and pink roses. Best man was John H. Miller, matron of honor Mrs. John H. Miller of Winfield, and reception overseen by Mrs. Lois A. Miller of Davenport. After a honeymoon in Wisconsin Dells the couple will reside in Indianapolis. Gustafson is a farmer and supervisor of home instruction in Davenport Community schools.

Helen Coon Louis Gustafson Alfred J. Coon Stepharotis John H. Miller Winfield A. Junior Coon Mora Ing Sun Charles Nelson Junior Coon Anc A. Miller Davenport Wisconsin Dells Mediapolis Gustafson

Garden Club program on dried flowers at Weed Park

Muscatine Garden Club met at Weed Park for a potluck dinner with 31 members present. Arma Opel spoke on gathering materials for dry arrangements and displayed a dried arrangement and pressed flower pictures. Halbert discussed dried flower arrangements and read a poem Gifts of Summer by Harriet Marks Gill. A trip to Crapo Park, Burlington, is planned with calls to Mrs Fred Sammerdorf by Aug 19. bus departs from the depot after a dinner. If not enough riders, meeting returns to Weed Park for a potluck.

Muscatine Garden Weed Park Arma Opel Halbert Harriet-Markham Gill Crapo Park Burlington Fred Sammerdorf Garlgen Club

Social Calendar Entries From Local Organizations

The DeMolay chapter plans a regular meeting at 70 p.m. on Wednesday at the Masonic Temple. Geneva Golf and Country Club women meet Thursday at 9 for coffee and rolls. golf begins at 2:30 p.m. Past Noble Grand No. 2 gather at Mrs. Gertrude Olson’s home August 14 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a covered dish and own silverware for a picnic. American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents club meets with Mary Faith Hart at 422 Fletcher Thursday August 35 at 3:30 p.m.. Ruth Dye co-hostess.

Geneva Golf and Country Club Gertrude Olson The American Legion Auxiliary Mary Faith Hart Fletcher Ruth Dye

Officers of Women of Moose Present Skit

The Women of the Moose held a Monday meeting at the Moose Mall featuring a skit titled How Not to Conduct a Meeting. Ardis Rick presided as senior regent. two new members were balloted and one member enrolled. attendance awards were given to Dorothy Braun. The group discussed a picnic report, Waterloo convention updates by Rick, Johnson, and Hank, and planned a white elephant sale with Dora Stender in charge. lunch was provided by Strepala, Becker, and Higgerson. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26 at 1:30 pm.

the Moose Moose Mall Ardis. Rick the Recorder Helen “Laughlin Waterloo Ardis Rick Isabel Johnson Anna Hank Dora Stender Joe Strapala Roberta Becker Sara Higgerson Dorothy Braun

Washable garment offers comfort in hot weather

The bureau suggests this for hot weather comfort. Wrists are sensitive to temperature changes and affect the whole body. Rinse wrists with cold water after washing hands to reduce heat buildup, dirt, and sticky perspiration that cause discomfort.

Hee Healy

Chel Reunion Held Sunday at Weed Park

The 23rd annual Chel reunion drew forty five attendees on Sunday at Weed Park. Oldest member Mrs. Jennie Herrold of West Liberty and baby Julie Ann Braasch of Muscatine were among participants. A basket dinner followed by music from Mrs. Cara Maintberg and a band concert filled the afternoon with games and swimming for children. Out of town guests included Malmberg, Kasper, Cholf, Terhune, and Chelf families from Town City, Wayne and Marilyn Vatalisse, Nichols, Muscatine, and West Liberty. Next year’s reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at Weed Park.

Chel Weed Parh Jennie Herreld West Liberty Julie Ann Braasch Frank Braasch Muscatine Cara Malntberg Out of Town Lawrence Malmberg Cara Joyce Kasper Dean Jelaine Town City Kenneth Cholf Wayne Marilyn vAtalisse Ronald Keick Jennie Herrold Lowell Terhune Nichols Herman Terhune Albert Patricia Clarence Hermley Cindy Bert Chelf Gina Welby Chelf Gene Chelf Jule Tim Thomas Chelf Rodney Chelf Tony Debbie

Art Guild Plans Weed Park Show and Meeting

The Muscatine Civic Art Guild will hold a show at Weed Park Sunday August 18 from 1 to 4 p m. Entries may be nonrecent and brought to the park by 10 am or to the center by 7 30 pm for the meeting. Final show plans will be discussed at the 7 30 pm gathering.

Muscatine Civic Art Guild Weed Art Guild Awill Raj Atince

Penny Vanek and Richard Watson to Wed in Muscatine

Penny Vanek daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Vanek of Muscatine will wed Richard G Watson son of Mr and Mrs Watson of Indianola on Saturday August 17 at Faith United Church of Christ Muscatine Friends of both families invited. Miss Feir and Miss Frandzel Chicago will be bridesmaids with John Watson Indianola and Lary Piercy Iowa City among ushers. Nassen and Wedekind hosted showers with more events leading to the ceremony.

Vanek Roy Ey" Vanek Muscatine Richard G. Watson Watson Indianola Fopmy Faith United Church of Christ J Mes Robert Nassen Clarinda Elaine Feir Mary Frandzel Chicago Jerry Jensen Lorie Rock James Cessna J. 0. Watson Tampa Fla John Watson Lary Piercy Iowa’ City Ross Madden Feir Nassen

Do You Hate Cleaning House

Columbus home economist at Ohio State University surveyed 120 married women to identify liked and disliked household tasks. Cooking, cleaning, and washing topped liked tasks while ironing, dishwashing, and cleaning were least liked. Respondents favored tasks with visible family appreciation and personal satisfaction, noting monotony and lack of creativity as common dislikes. All participants were full-time urban homemakers with young children.

Columbus Francille Maloch School of Home Economics Ohio State University

Dorothy Todd and Glen Saddoris Plan Aug 25 Wedding

The wedding date for Dorothy Todd and Glen Saddoris has been announced for August 25 at 2 pm at Musserville Methodist Church with Rev. Crews officiating. A reception will follow at the bride’s parents home, and invitations are being sent to friends and relatives.

Dorothy Todd Lawrence Todd Grand Ave Glen Saddoris Harold Saddoris Mustafine Musserville Methodist Crews

Gelatin dessert tips from a warm kitchen note

A fragmented recipe note suggests dissolving flavored gelatin in boiling water and substituting one cup of cold orange juice for part of the water. It mentions a three ounce package and lists orange juice as a good proportion for the mixture.

Contract Bridge Mastery Turns to the Squeeze Play

In a Becker column on the Menters Individual Championship, South as declarer at seven no trump uses a squeeze to secure extra tricks. After cashing A K of spades and A K Q of hearts, he leads clubs and, by reading West and East discard signals, executes a diamond finesse plan that yields the needed advantage.

B. Jay Becker Halder Menters South Iz Declarer West South East Epades Rox Syndicate, Inc

Also Mentioned on This Page

McCullough Family VFW Miss Albrecht Legion Laura Albrecht Mrs Keith Grouwinkel Columbus Junction Grandview Clyde Record Grandview Community Church Grouwinkel Elaine Bartenhagen Rockwell City Bernel Ft.’ Dodge Rockwall City Oak National Family Opinion, Inc Walt Spain Naida G. A. Riemcke DeMolay Boys Masonic Temple Women of Moose Dial Art Guild Danny Penny Vanek Richard Watson Desler AQIS Eis South M.B Muscatine Bank and Trust Co Checkmaster Muscatine Bank and Trust Company West 2Nd St F.D.C
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