Miss Muscatine Pageant Continues With Enthusiastic Crowd
The 7th annual Miss Muscatine pageant sponsored by the Jaycees drew an almost full house as 12 contestants appeared in swimwear talent and evening wear. Miss Clettman performed, Miss Iowa Judith Stevens offered piano and remarks, and Theresa Bahr made a tearful farewell as she sang before judges announced scholarships and trophies. Pageant hosts included Jack Smith with special performances and skits by Susie Webb and Jeannie Bollinger, while Jim Ellis entertained as the featured vocalist.
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Iowa
Judith Stevens
Town
Theresa Bahr
Miss Muscatine
Theresa
Susie Webb
Jeannie Bollinger
Jim Ellis
Geneva Golf Women Meet for Morning and Luncheon
The Geneva Golf and Country Club women gathered Thursday for coffee and rolls before golf and a noon luncheon. Prizes: low gross Anne Figg, low net Bernice Hahn, low putts Janet Battey. First round championship matches won by Gertrude Fisher, Marie Pulliam, Janet Barry, Melda McDermott. Luncheon committee: Helen Rehwaldi, Jean Hocking, Mary Rosenberg, C E Schau land.
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Geneva
Laura Musser Art Gallery hours and exhibits
The Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum will open Tuesday through Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Closed Mondays. Weekend displays feature the Great River Road amateur art contest entries anew plus antique porcelains and pottery. Ongoing exhibits include photographs by Alex Nesterenko, selections from the Albert Bliven Memorial African collection, antique furniture, Civil War items, the 1800s Muscatine Room bedroom, and Isabel Bloom garden sculpture. Volunteers for the week include Tuesday Mrs. Austin Hoopes, Wednesday Mrs. Margaret Watson, Thursday Sheri Beinke and Cathy Vance, and Sunday Max Churchill, William Jeschka, and Hattie Neff.
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Laura Musser
Great River Road
Alex Nesterenko
Albert Bliven
Muscatine
Isabel Bloom
Austin Hoopes
Margaret Watson
Sheri Beinke
Cathy Vance
Max Churchill
William Jeschka
Hattie Neff
Gertz reunion held at Weed park and anniversaries noted
The annual Gertz reunion met at Weed park lagoon shelter on Sunday with 44 members present. Mrs John Fryer was the oldest member and Freddie Bodman the youngest. Mr and Mrs Frank Gertz marked 61 years of marriage while Mr and Mrs Albert Huttig celebrated golden anniversary. Election of officers named Darwin Huttig president Raymond Dietrich vice president and Lila Failger secretary treasurer. Next year the reunion will be the last Sunday in July at Weed park. A dessert served featured fresh pear halves in lemon juice with coffee ice cream and crushed peanut brittle.
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Gertz
Weed Park
John Fryer
Freddie Bodman
Marie Sof
Patricia Irwin
Kathleen
Frank Gertz
Albert Huttig
Darwin Huttig
Failyer
Raymond Dietrich
Lila Failger
Froehner Family Reunion at New Era Hall
The 30th Froehner family reunion was held at the New Era community hall with eight present for a potluck dinner. Weldon Froehner presided, a 1972 reunion was planned for Aug 20 at the same hall, and entertainment included a Name That Tune contest and Stump the Band. An anniversary celebration honored Mr. and Mrs. Albert Froehner, who will mark 50 years Nov 16.
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New Era Hall
New Era
Weldon Froehner
James Duggan
Albert Froehner
Conesville
Richard Singleton
Robert Froehner
Wester Family Reunion Cards Listed Across States
Muscatine Journal notes a large Wester family gathering with attendees from Muscatine Brooklyn Davenport Waterloo Detroit and other nearby towns. Guests included extended relatives and spouses from multiple households across Iowa Michigan and Pennsylvania with many names listed.
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