Bendixen and Steen Wedding Set for Aug 21
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage between Janet M. Bendixen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Bendixen of West Branch, and Jay Steen, son of Mr and Mrs George Steen of West Liberty. The ceremony will be at 7 p.m. Sunday August 21 at the Springdale Methodist church with a reception afterward in the church parsons. Bendixen is a University of Iowa College of Nursing graduate and Steen is a farmer at West Liberty.
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Janet M. Bendixen
Earl Bendixen
West Branch
Jay Steen
George Steen
West Liberty
P.m
Springdale Methodist Church
Parsons
Bendixon
University of Iowa College of N
Steen
War Liberty
Priscilla Willman Weds Raymond Parker in Keithsburg
Priscilla D Willman daughter of Mr and Mrs John Willman married Raymond G Parker son of Everett B Parker at 1 30 pm Saturday in the Keithsburg country home of her grandfather Martin Willman The Rev John Keller officiated Attendants were Emily Willman and Raymond Harvey The couple planned a Bahama wedding trip and will reside in Elmhurst IL Parker works as inspector for the 168th Fighter Interceptor squad Ill National Guard at O Hara Field Park Ridge Ill
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Keithsburg
Ill
Priscilla D. Willman
John Willman
Keithsberg
Raymond G. Parker
Everett B. Parker
Elmhurst
Martin Willman
John Keller
Keithsburg Methodist Church
Emily Willman
Raymond Harvey
Ernest Willman
Bilious Anderson
Parker
Keithsburg High School
University of Illinois
168Th
Illinois National Guard
O’hara Field
Park Ridge
Christian Youth Club Picnic Sponsored by Bethel AME
The Christian Youth Club of Bethel AME church sponsored a city picnic for preschool through 10 year old children, providing a community event with activities and refreshments.
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Christian Youth Club of
Bethel Ame
Bethel Ame Church
Helen Bamford Studio Receives Merit Certificate
Helen Bamford of the Helen Bamford Studio earned a certificate of merit from the Photographers' Assn. of America at its 75th convention in Chicago. Only 752 of over 5,000 prints met the high standards. The convention drew more than 7,000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bamford
Photographers’ Assn. of America
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Push-Button Laundry Machines Enter Modern Homes
A columnist reviews new automatic washers and dryers advancing home laundry. Features include a tilt front panel for the dryer, four way low heat settings, a re-sudsing cycle, a top loading washer, and a combined washer dryer unit. A water softener and a softening rinse product are described, with expected prices and practical benefits.
Prize Winners at Durant Flower Show Announced
Durant Flower Show announced blue ribbon winners in artistic arrangements. Winners include Alma Schiele Durant Lillie Paustian Durant Marie Niemann Montpelier Mary Fitzer Wilton Elsie Lilienthal Durant Martha Denkmann Durant Virginia Miller Durant. Horticultural blue ribbons listed for Niemann Lilienthal Fitzer Witmer and Clarence Broders.
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Durant
Rdea
Jane Furbee
Davenport
Alma Schiele
Lillie Paustian
Marie Niemann
Montpelier
Mary Fitzer
Wilton
Elsie Lilienthal
Martha Denkmann
Virginia Miller
Arch playground event with Davy Crockett theme
Wednesday afternoon at the newly equipped arch playground featured refreshments with Davy Crockett themed appointments and favors for each child. Out of town guests included Elouise Ousley and Geraldine Ousley from Centerville, Melvin Ballew from Davenport, and Diane Dillard from Meridian, Mississippi.
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Arch
Elouise
Geraldine Ousley
Centerville
Melvin Ballew
Davenport
Diane Dillard
Meridian
Miss
Wedding Attendants Named for Sturms Hartman Nuptials
Attendants for the wedding of Miss Marlene Sturms and Bert Hartman Jr. have been chosen. The ceremony is set for 7 30 p m Friday August 19 at the First Baptist church with Sharon Hartman as maid of honor and bridesmaids Janet Sturms Mary Kay Sturms and Iva Buster. Mary Jo Sturms and Richard Sharar will be flower girl and ring bearer. Bert Hartman Sr. will attend as best man with Eldon Sturms, George Dunker and Robert Sharar as groomsmen. Melvin Sturms and Daryl Sharar have been chosen as...”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Sturms
Bert Hartman, Jr
First Baptist Church
Sharon Hartman
Janet Sturms
Mary Kay Sturms
Iva Buster
Mary Jo Sturms
Richard Sharar
Bert Hartman, Sr
Eldon Sturms
George Dunker
Robert Sharar
Melvin Sturms
Daryl Sharar
Courtesies Given for Mrs Samuelson
Durant Mrs Frank Feldhahn and Miss Eunice Altmann hosted a two course luncheon and shower at the Feldhahn home honoring Mrs Keith Samuelson, a recent bride, with 36 guests receiving prizes to several individuals. A prenuptial miscellaneous shower also honored Mrs Samuelson as hostesses organized the event and court whist was played at seven tables.
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Samuelson
Betty Ann Samuelson
Dallas Mayerhofer
Freddie Wells
Doreen Schukar
Roberta Mumm
Marilyn Petersen
Chicken Supper Planned by Pleasant Prairie Aid
Pleasant Prairie Ladies Aid members meet to sponsor four chicken suppers. The first supper is set for October 12 with Mrs. Maude Martz as host and Mrs. Betty Sloan leading devotions. The next meeting dates to September 7 with Mrs. Gertrude Horst hosting and Mrs. Maude Martz leading devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie Ladies Aid
Maude Martz
Betty Sloan
Gertrude Horst
Rocking chairs dominate Asbury Park boardwalk scene
At Asbury Park New Jersey the seaside resort centers on outdoor fun with 400 rockers lining the boardwalk. The chairs remain in constant demand as the popular pastime alongside swimming.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Seasore Resort
Tan and Sun Care Advice From Experts
Experts note 11 million suntan product containers sold in 1954 as proof of rising sun exposure. With limited annual sun time, many seek reliable creams or lotions to avoid sunburn while tanning. A new sunscreen claims to block harmful rays while allowing tanning, staying on after swimming.
Pleasant Prairie Shower Honors Miss Stormer
The Pleasant Prairie community held a shower for Miss Darlene Stormer, fiancé of Donald Ostermeier, with decorations in green and white and a sprinkler over gifts. A large invited group attended, and local women served on the committee while performances featured songs and readings.
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Pleasant Prairie
Stormer
Darlene Stormer
Donald Ostermeier
It Wunder
Raymond Stecher
Rollo Arp
William Hermann
Allen Awbrey
Harry Thoeming
Harold Wells
John Clark
Robert Bermel
Arthur Eis
Arthur Horst
Carl Hearst
Arthur Sissel
Irene Stigers
de Nicewanner
Arur
Phinindosa Club Names Fall Festival Committees
The Phinindosa Club presents fall festival committees led by Mrs. Odetta Halling for devotions and invites members to a Muscatine Garden Club flower show on Sept 8. The list includes program, agriculture and horticulture, booths, baked goods, needlework, antiques and hobbies, school and Bible school, fare, room, pop and ice cream, and judges.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Odetta Halling
Muscatine Garden Club
Ruby Brei
Rosa Batchelor
Grace Wathan
Eva Mockmore
Mardelle Peterson
Ralph Nugent
Arnold Peterson
Clarence Mockmore
Melinda Henke
Lenore Hetzler
Myrtle Kelley
Helen Johnson
Mary Jane Ricketts
Barbara Smith
Myrtle Nugent
Grace Henke
Frieda Hetzler
Lily
A . Ruby Laverbaene School
Bible School
Augusta
Henke
Mary Bronner
Ss Bethe
Vera Peterson
Johnson
Leea Martin
Joan Henke
Jenny
Reed Ruby Zinger
Irwin
Andrew Grimm
Fred Halling
Ted Ricketts
Frank Batchelor
Elmer Hetzler
Addie Crow
Mae Kemper
Anna Henke
Ruby Zinger
Janet Petersen
Kenny Irwin
Larry Irwin
David Bronner
Mary Ann Hailing
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Raymond Parker
Helen Bamford Studio
Kay Sherwood
NEA
Ors
SCO
Laurel Bidg
Rockin
Albcia Hartner
Sis
Lynne Larson
Judy Awbrey
Alberta Awbrey
Carole Wulf
Jack Posten
Janet Peterson
Lyle Stecher
Lou Ann
Bernard Stecher
Carole
Walter Peterson
Richard Vander Horn
Keith Larson
Fred Pohlman
Richard Thomson
Ora Cawiezell
Eunice Altmann
Earl Cawiezell
Sharon Cawiezell
Judy Strode
Elmer Best
Irwin Brus
Frank Stecher
Etta Plett
Elizabeth i Grimm
Lillian Graus
Florence Swartz
Jean Graus
Lyall Paul
Herman Sissel
Ellamae Sissel
Malinda Strunk
Hazel Wulf
Verna Arp
Grace Ann
Arthur Chalupa
Kathy
Marjorie Wells
Saide Wunder
Ella Eis
Naomi Clark
Inez Nicewanner
Fern Sissel
Laura Hubble
Hugh Williams
Marci
Barbara
Hallie Stormer
Gladiolas
Margaret and
Vernon
Geo. Kranz & Son
Woolworths
U. S
Hanes Underwear
Friedman
Shelby Shoes
Coen
MEN and Boys
Muscatine Bank & Trust Co
Muscatine, In
Phinindosa Club
de Grercony
Perwice Drug Co
Muscatine Iowa
King Edward
Storm King
NEW Pac
California
Folger’s Mountain Grown
del Monte
Esquire
Supreme Brand
Endurance
LAVA
DIAL
AJAX
Gerbers
Strongheart Dog Food
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