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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1963

Page

7

Wilton Couple Plans Sept 9 Wedding Irene Steffen Ardith Dickey

Mr and Mrs John Steffen Jr of Wilton announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Irene to Ardith Dickey son of Mrs Viola Dickey Route 4 Muscatine and Leland Dickey. The ceremony will be Sept 9 at 7 p m at Wilton Methodist Church followed by a reception at the Legion hall Wilton Invitations are not issued but all friends and relatives are invited. Miss Steffen works at White Pigeon Insurance and Dickey is engaged in farming.

Wilton John Steffen Iréne Ardith Dickey Steffen White’ Pigeon” Insurance Dickey

Pilot Club Members Hear Reports On International Convention

Muscatine Pilot Club held its August meeting at the Hotel Muscatine with Ruth Vander Ploeg and Elsa Bala presenting reports on Pilot Club International's 42nd annual Miami Beach convention. Attendees included 1313 delegates and guests from three countries. Highlights featured a $10,000 safety education grant, Dr Kim Chyung guest, and Dr Clair Bemis as keynote. Esther Stohr announced a Riverview Heights Nursing Home visit on August 28.

Pilot Club of Muscatine Frederick J. Gas Pan-American World Airways Bemis Mason City Iowa Iowa State University Ames Community Service Committee Esther Stohr Riverview Heights Nursing Home

Muscatine Newcomers Club Luncheon Speakers August 20

The Muscatine Newcomers Club meets Tuesday August 20 at 1 p.m. at Sunset Inn for its regular luncheon. Eugene Peniston clinical psychologist at Lutheran Homes will speak. Reservations to Mrs Vincent Benevento at 263 0727 by 3 p.m. Monday.

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Mrs Dankert To Observe 90th Birthday

Mrs Anna Dankert of Davenport, formerly of Muscatine, will be guest of honor at a reception Sunday August 18 from 2 to 4 at Grace Lutheran Church. She turns 90 on August 23 and lives with her son Earl F Dankert in Davenport. She has three grandchildren and is a longtime Grace Lutheran member active in Ladies Aid and LCW. taught Sunday school years ago. eyesight is her only handicap.

Anna Dankert Daverport Muscatine Grace Lutheran’ Church Dankert Pitts Metihhn Neil Earl F. Dankert Davenport Grace Lutheran Church Ladies Aid LCW

California Trip Plans for Senior Girl Scouts

California bound Senior Girl Scouts and leaders depart Davenport at 1 a.m. Saturday August 17 on a 16 day West Coast itinerary. They will stop in Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon, Colorado Springs, Pike's Peak, and Denver before returning Sunday after a busy educational and community service tour.

California Uhie Davenport Salt’ Lake ‘City Salt Lake City San Francisco ToAnn

Luther League Elects Gloria Kline President

Luther League members at Redeemer Lutheran church elected Gloria Kline as president for the coming year. Other officers include John Grimm as first vice president, Larry Kramer as second vice president, Linfa Wedekind as secretary, and Frank Helsenthal as treasurer. Ella Grimm, retiring president, will remain League Chair.

West Liverly Ob Quy Redeemer Lutheran Church Ir Recient Gloria Kline John Grimm Larry’ Ramer Linfa Wedekind Frank Helsenthal Ella Grimm Miss Kline Detroit International Luther League

Mrs Louis Brel Attends ALCW Convention in St Louis

Mrs Louis Brel, president of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Women in West Liberty, serves as delegate at the ALCW Convention in St. Louis Missouri. The convention will be in session until August 18.

West Liberty Louis Brel Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Women Organization ALCW St.Louis Missourie

Adah Rebekahs Picnic Held at West Liberty

West Liberty Adah Rebekahs Past Noble Grand circle hosted the annual picnic at Kimberly Park on Tuesday August 12 with 17 members and 5 guests present Officers led arrangements Avril Mills presided over afternoon business Mary Rockafellow and Margaret Hollenbeck named Rostasses for September meeting at the Hollenbeck home Dues were raised ten cents per member and election of officers plus dues payment topped the agenda. games followed with prizes awarded.

West Liberty Adah Rebekah Noble Grand Eirele Kimberly Park Avril Mills Mary Rockafellow Maxgaret Hollenbeck Rostasses Hollenbeck

Janet Berry 43 Honored at Bridal Shower

A bridal shower was held Thursday evening at the First Evangelical United Brethren for Miss Janet Berry who will become the bride of Dearrel Bates on September 15. Decorations followed her colors gold bittersweet and green. About 50 guests attended and prizes were awarded. Hostesses were Mrs. Marge Cooney, Mrs. Marilyn Cooney, Mrs. Norma Beutler and Mrs. Ernie Schaer.

Janet Berry First Evangelical United Brethren Miss Berry Dearrel Bates

Burk and Lane wed at Zion Lutheran Church

Elmer P. Burk and Rosabelle A. Lane were united in marriage at Zion Lutheran Church by Rev. G. E. Hageman on Thursday August 15 at 6 p.m. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kahl. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside Route 1 Stockton.

Elmer P. Burk Rosebelle A. Lanes Zion Lutheran Church Hageman Mrs Alfred Kahl

Weather and Tree Lightning Facts from Muscatine Journal

In Muscatine on August 16, 1963 the Journal notes oak trees suffer the most from lightning, followed by elm pine ash poplar and maple. It adds advice to regularly check air pressure as softer tires create more friction on broad tires.

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Lincoln Blvd Missionary Group Meets at Lincoln Blvd Baptist Church

The Esther Missionary Fellowship of the Lincoln Boulevard Baptist Church met Thursday evening with Mrs. Marguerite Eggenburg leading devotionals from Nehemiah 13 and Luke 2. Readings included a poem His Plan for Me. Mrs. Dorothy Krooks presided over business. Lunch for 20 served by Mrs. Carrie Keiser, Mrs. Kathleen Knapp, and Mrs. Pearl Marlin. Next meeting Christmas In September for Rev. and Mrs Soniner and family at Spring Valley Bible camp on Wednesday Sept 1 at 6:30 Rem. Members may contact the church office for information.

Esther Missionary -Fellowship Lincoln ,Blvd Marguerite Eggenburg Nehemiah Dorothy Krooks Gladys , Lute Carrie Keiser Kathleen Knapp Pearl Marlin Soniner Spring Valley Church

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