Heiden and Wittman Engage in Des Plaines
Mrs. Walter A. Heiden of Des Plaines announces the engagement of Judith Ann Heiden to Dr. Clement T. Wittman Jr. Dr. Wittman, formerly of Muscatine, is a Napropathy graduate practicing in Evanston. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Heiden
Des Plaines, Ill
Judith Ann
Clement T. Wittman, Jr
Clement T. Wittman
Muscatine
Miss Heiden
Maine Township
Des Plaines
Halsey, Stuart & Co., Inc
Chicago
Wittman
Schroder Relatives Hold 95 Attendance Reunion
Descendants of the late Charlies F. Schroder gathered at Weed park for their annual reunion. Ninety five persons attended, with Henry E. Schroder of Davenport as the oldest member and Everett Oldson's son as the youngest. Gene Robbers and Betty Robbers of St Paul traveled the farthest. Officers elected were Everett Hoon president, Ben Schroder vice president, Otie Saunders secretary, and Evelyn Becker treasurer. The 1956 reunion will be at Weed park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies F. Schroder
Weed Park
Henry E. Schroder
Davenport
Everett Oldson
Gene Robbers
Betty
St. Paul, Minn
Everett Hoon
Ben Schroder
Otie Saunders
Evelyn Becker
Ayeta Class Meeting Held At Mrs Vorwerk Farm
Mrs Frank Vorwerk hosted 16 Ayeta class members of the First Baptist church for a fried chicken supper at her Bennett Indiana farm. A business and devotional meeting followed with Mrs Vorwerk delivering devotions and Dorothy Montgomery leading prayer. A missionary letter from Rhoda and Ben Armstrong was read. September meeting to be at the church hosted by Mrs Ruth Henning and Mrs Dorothy Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vorwerk
First Baptist Church
Bennett
Hall Speaks on Civil Defense At Club Meet
John Hall head of the Muscatine Ground Observer Corps spoke on civil defense during the Newcomers' club August meeting at Hotel Muscatine. Thirty three members and guests attended with new members Mrs. Tracini Mrs. Witter and Mrs. Buckland and guests Mrs. Klink and Mrs. Timmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
John Hall
Muscatine Ground
Frank Tracini
Richard Witter
Wendel Buckland
Maureen Klink
Camille Timmerman
Barbara Kaptain
Penny Hazlett
Dorothy Fisher
Sandra Tack
Frieda Miller
Timmerman
Silliman
Lucille Johnston
Birdie Beauseigneur
Katherine Ruppert
Party is Honor For Mrs George DeMean
A surprise party marked Mrs George DeMeans 73rd birthday anniversary with a noon picnic dinner. Attendees included Dorothy Britt Milo Stebrect Bob Linn Davenport Wayne Beinke Mike Muscatine Vernon Werling Betty Lou Johnnie Nancy Atalissa Pete DeMean and more local residents. Orville Millick visited the Leslie Sterner family and others stopped by Emma Hains. Otto Wendling bought the Harry Erke property on Cedar Ring Moscow Henderson addition. Barbara Pilcher Davenport visited Selima McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
George DeMean
Dorothy Britt
Milo Stebrect
Bob and Linn
Davenport
Wayne Beinke
Mike
Muscatine
Vernon Werling
Betty Lou
Johnnie
Nancy
Atalissa
Pete DeMean
Henry Beinke
Larry
Barbara
Minnie Downey
California Guest and Iowa Kin at Herwig-Engel Event
Relatives from Norwalk California and towns across Iowa attend the annual Herwig-Engel reunion at the American Legion Home. The guest list includes Lucy Sharlene Sawyer Fern Klopp Mary Lou Klopp and many others from Cedar Rapids Center Point Cedar Falls Masonville Winthrop Norwalk Marion and Muscatine among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Iowa
Norwalk
Calif
Herwig - Engel
Ameican Legion
Beaver Cedar
Lucy Sharlene Sawyer
Fern Klopp
Mary Lou Klopp
Cedar Rapids
Leslie Bardoner
Center Point
Leroy Jordan
Sharon
Kenneth
Peggy
Michael
Debra
Stephen
Central City
Glen Daut
Glenna
Lila
Randy
S. Anderson
Jordan
Teresa
Jeanette
Gale
Ray Blackford
Judy
Sammy
Earl ‘Domer
Wilmer Stephin
Gary
Cathy
Marion
John Alden
Masonville
Marie Alden
Winthrop
Donald William Bierman
Walter Herwig
Louis Herwig
Clara
Nellie
Ida Herwig
John Herwig
Cyril John Hig
Walter Lewis
Donald
Chester Lily
Anna Boone
Ann Boone
and Mann
Marienberg
Muscatine
Reunion of Nolan Relatives Held at Central School
The Nolan reunion was held Sunday at Central School in Sev enty six township. A basket dinner was served at noon with games as the afternoon diversion. Attendees included many Nolans and relatives from Iowa and beyond. The next reunion will be the second Sunday in August at Washington Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Central School
Mary Marjory
LaCrosse
Wis
Mervil Tomney
Edward Furlong
Mary
Elizabeth
John
Leo Furlong
Sheila
Mike
Maurice Furlong
Tommy
Pat
Letts
C. J. Nolan
Patricia
Paul Nolan
Pamela
Paula
Peggy
Barbara
Henry Thus
Vicky
Shirley
Marsha
Harry Schnedler
Mary Ellen
Muscatine
Calvin Gage
Kinross
Robert Miller
Cedar Rapids
Norbert Greiner
Norbert
Keota
Joe Mathers
Judy
Linda
Larry
Nancy
Keswick
Edward Miller
Maquoketa
Mark Nolan
Sharon Lee
Waukegan
St. Robert
Washington, Ia
Miss Feuss Bride of Darrell Hopkins in Lost Nation
Miss Betty Jane Feuss married Darrell Ray Hopkins at 4 30 pm Sunday in a Lost Nation church with the Rev A D Steffenson officiating. The couple are the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Feuss of Lost Nation Iowa and Mr Hopkins is the son of Mr and Mrs Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Dendit
Henry Feuss
Lost Nation
Darrell Ray Hopkins
A. D. Steffenson
George Herbert Leads 31st Spickler Reunion Attendance
The 31st Spickler reunion gathered at the shelter house near Weed park where George Herbert of Davenport, aged 89, was the eldest present. Obituaries noted Emma Kranz and M. B. Brower among deaths. births announced include Wesselman, Dilenbeck, and Kranz families with multiple relatives listed from Davenport to Des Moines, Muscatine, and Reynolds. The 1956 meeting is planned for the second Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
George Herbert
Davenport
Emma ‘Kranz
M. B. Brower
Wesselman
Sandra
Gary
Janie
Calif
Don E. Kenneth Dilenbeck
John
Duane Dilenbeck
Nancy
Geneseo
Ill
Estella Spickler
Lillian
Lpisckler
Rock Island
Junior Kranz
Anna Freytag
Reynolds
Vera Patterson
Zella Irwin
Taylor Ridge
Bernice Irwin
New Boston
Keith Irwin
Virgil
Terri
Virgil Lynn
Jim Terrill
Illinois City
Ivan E. Kranz
Cynthia
Kenn
Margaret
Mary Kranz
John Duncan
Muscatine
N. E. Spickler
Ray Rounds
Art Nickerson
G. A. Kranz
Linda
Dorothy
Clifford Kranz
Robert Leach
Ronnie Terrill
B. B. Moore
Donald Thomas
Connie
Cherie Lea
Morning Sun
Katherine Brownfield
Oda Brownfield
Des Moines
Weed Park
Committees Named by Pearl City Navy Mothers Club
New committees appointed at Pearl City Navy Mothers Club No. 611 meeting at the VFW club rooms include Welfare, Sylvia Law and Clara Maisenbach, reporter Irene Moomey, historian Louise Molis, Americanism Jessie McKillip. A $10 donation to Oakdale sanatorium for a Muscatine patient was made. Convention plans for Sept 15-16 at Davenport discussed. a delegate will be sent and others to notify commander Emma Carpenter or adjutant Harriet Miller. Entertainment and lunch arranged by Harriet Miller and Bertha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl City Navy Mothers Club
VFW
Sylvia Law
Clara Maisenbach
Irene Moomey
Ihistorian
Louise Molis
Jessie McKillip
Oakdale
Muscatine
Davenport
Emma Carpenter
Harriet Miller
Bertha
Criss Hansons Celebrate 49th Anniversary
Criss Hansons mark their 49th wedding anniversary with family noting two children Carol S. Hanson of Muscatine and Mrs Lydia Burns of Corbin Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criss Hansons
Carol S. Hanson
Muscatine
Lydia Burns
Corbin, Ky
Fridley and Mounts Reunion Draws 75 Attendees
A four generation gathering of Fridley and Mounts relatives from Muscatine Blue Grass Montpelier and California attracted about 75 people. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Davenport Hartman Hartman Gibbs Fridley Connor and Irwin families plus extended relatives from Nichols and Rock Island. The event featured Mr. and Mrs. L B Fridley Arlen Bob and friends and ended with a large family turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Pares Hartman
JoAnn and Jerry
Cotter
Oliver Hartman
Grandview
Lawrence Hartman
California
Donna Gibbs
Rock Island
L. B. Fridley
Arlen
Bob
Richard Fridley
Mike
Gg Ge
Danny
J. T. Fridley
Nichols
Elmer Connor
Marvin Connor
Steve
Marla
Wear Connor
Sandra
Judy
Kenneth
DeWayne
LouAnn
Frank Eis
Virgil Irwin
Harold Boorn
Shirley
Clifford Cozad
Bernard Fridley
Floyd Irwin
Muscatine
Ethel Mounts
Blue Grass
Esther Dodds
Montpelier
Roy Rouse
Debbie
California and Washington Guests Honored at Picnic
A family picnic at Weed park honored Mr and Mrs Hugh Nolan of California and Mrs Orson Warren Richland Washington. Attendees included Catherine Bailey Washington Ia and many Baileys and relatives from Letts Muscatine Bettendorf Columbus Junction Estherville and Burlington. Mrs Stump accompanied visitors back toward Nevada to visit Charles W Stump and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed Park
Hugh Nolan
Los
Calif
Orson Warren Richland
Wash
Catherine Bailey
Washington
Mabel Bailey
Earl Bailey
Raymond Bailey
Arthur Bailey
Arthur McGill
Letts
Louis Angel
Dottie Lou
Columbus Junction
Willis Griffin
Ethel Stump
Charles W. Stump
Nevada
Drinkall Leads McCullough Reunion Group
Mrs Harold Drinkall of Columbus Junction was elected president of the McCullough family reunion at the 88th gathering held at Weed Park. Gay Lord of Conesville was named vice president and Mrs Pero Braun of Durant secretary treasurer. The reunion followed a noon basket dinner with several relatives attending. next year’s event will be the second to August at Weed Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Drinkall
Columbus Junction
McCullough
Weed Park
Gay‘lord 95
Conesville
Peor Braun
Durant
Shien
Weed
Engagement of Miss Krantz and Lauren L Love Revealed
Miss Inez Krantz and Lauren L Love announce their engagement. Inez is engaged to L Love of Muscatine now stationed with the Marine Corps at Pendleton. Love is the son of Mrs. Mary Love of Lett and the late Oral Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Krantz
Lauren L
Inez
L. Love
Muscatine
Marine Corps
Pendleton, Ee
Mr. Love
Mary Love
Lett
Oral Love
Sister Anniversary Observed at Jones Residence Party
A surprise party celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Jones at 931 Lucas Street on Tuesday evening. Attending were the honorees' son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones of Greencastle Indiana Dr. T. M. Miller Jack and Jill and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eichelberger. The couple received a silver gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Jones
Lucas Street
Jones
Robert Jones
Greencastle
Ind
T. M. Miller
Jack and
Jill
Frank Eichelberger
Musserville WSCS Sets Date for Chicken Supper
The WSCS of Musser has set October 13 for its annual chicken supper. Proceeds support church missions and community programs at Musser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musserville
WSCS
Musser
Earl Ellsworth Honored at 74th Birthday Dinner
Muscatine Journal reports a birthday dinner for Earl Ellsworth on his 74th birthday at his Atalissa home. Attendees included Dale Ellsworth family, Lloyd Ellsworth, Judy family, Iris O Waver, Kenny Ervin seventh birthday party host, and multiple relatives from Muscatine Clinton Iowa City and Rochester. Also noted are related social events and brief travel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Earl Ellsworth
Dale Ellsworth
Arlene
Slater
Lloyd Elsworth
Ohn Judy
Iowa City
Ardell Ellsworth
Robert Lane
Iris O’waver
Rochester
Inn
Robert Ervin
Kenny
Local Society Evening at Ville Church Meeting
The group met Tuesday evening at the ville church with devotional lessons led by Mrs. Aaron James for the boys in service. Mrs. Sherman Burns hosted the gathering while discussi ons covered the West Liberty fair preparations and related activities.
Healing substance claims new cure without surgery
A report describes a science breakthrough claiming a healing substance that shrinks lesions and offers a non surgical cure. The article notes patents and references government oversight and assurance from authorities.
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Heiden and Wittman
Schroder
Ayeta
Dept
Baltimore
Mrs
Halidon
Rosa’s
East Second ST
Miss Feuss
Mmr. Hopkins
Spickler Reunion
Fridley and Mounts Reunion
Grinnell
Goodyear Welt Construction
Jack l
Barbara Stan Paul
Karen
Pulse
Seaton
Johnnie Meyer
Rita Stewart
Dennis McKillip
Cavin DeVore
Vicki Ervin
Mary Bauer
Clinton
Harold Ridenour
Ronnie
Marilyn
Virgil Arnold
Arnold
Marilyn Ridenour
Lyle McKillip
Janet Sue
George Cooney
Wisconsin Dells
L. W. McKillip
Hull
Buel Flint
Sherman Burns
Whitsitt
Whitsitt’s
Mary Jane
Orion and Wool
Orson Nylon
Debby’ ‘and
Danny Dare
East Second Street
Muscatine, Iowa
Wilson
Sisce
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