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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1966
Page
11
The group rallied with about 100 people to host President Johnson for a Saturday night visit. Sugarman wired the White House protesting the room loss, and the room was restored to them.
Twenty golfers attended the Geneva Golf and Country Club regular Ladies Day breakfast and golfing on Thursday. Prizes were awarded to Edith Schmalz Carol Arnold Mildred Kent Nan Waterman Gertrude Fisher Betty Reusswig and Rose Mary Manjovie. Tournament play continues and winners will be announced later.
The Library Committee of the Women of the Moose met at Elsie Leu's home. Mabel Cunningham chaired the meeting and announced a silent auction for the first October meeting. Attendees played games with prizes awarded to all. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for September 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Olive Gremmel's, 1211 Mulberry.
Nancy Ridenour was honored at a bridal shower Wednesday night at the YWCA. Hostesses were Mrs. Ralph Zaehringer Jr. and Mrs. Gaylord Mills with assists from Miss Donna Zaehringer and Miss Gloria Lewis. Forty guests attended as pink and white decor framed gifts and prize winners included Mrs. Odettal Lewis, Mrs. Diane Busch, Janice Havel, and Cheryl Wookey. Terry Lynn Zaehringer won the door prize. Ridenour will wed Larry Zeahringer on Saturday, August 20.
The Mooseheart Committee of the Women of the Moose met at Weed Park on Thursday for their annual family picnic with 14 attendees. Irene Middleton hosted, special guest Senior Regent Roberta Hamilton attended, and prizes were won by Irene Stecher, Roberta Hamilton, Vinnie Pasdach, and Irene Moomey. The next meeting plans a family picnic on September 15 at Weed Park at 6:30 with Eva Miller as hostess.
Mr and Mrs Irvin Brus of Stockton announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley 1606 Washington Eldora Iowa to Manfred Kekstadt son of Mr and Mrs Fritz Kekstadt 9720 Winston Chicago Ill The bride to be is a Durant Community High School and State University of Iowa alumna who did graduate work at the University of Iowa and Western Michigan University She is the Eldora Community School high school librarian The groom to be is a Morgan Park Academy and University of Wisconsin alumnus and serves as Eldora Community School band director The wedding is set for November 26 1966
Iowa state schools would gain more than threefold aid under budget plans by Paul John Johnston, state superintendent. Proposals seek 336 million for the next two years, up from 103 million, with 130 million annually for general, supplemental and transportation aid. The plan shifts costs toward the state to ease local property tax burden, expands vocational education funding, area school construction, and funds for special education and rehabilitation. It also calls for a planned educational television system and higher driver education reimbursements, with 5 million annually for area colleges and vocational schools as mandated.
The USS Constellation, launched in 1797 as the first commissioned ship of the U S Navy, is now docked in Baltimore and regarded as one of the nation’s more unusual historic landmarks.
The Publicity Committee met at Mrs. Charles Grady home to arrange the September Chapter night meeting. Eva King won the door prize and each member received a gift. Refreshments were served. Paddlewheel Chapter of the National Secretaries Association International will host a family picnic for members and interested secretaries Tuesday August 23 at 6 30 p m in Weed Park at the new lagoon shelter house.
A bridal shower for Miss La-Vonne Causey was held Tuesday evening at the Muscatine YWCA. Sixteen guests attended with decorations in dark and light green. Prizes went to Mrs Steve Steinmeyer, Mrs Kenneth White, Mrs Harry Causey and La-Vonne Causey. Hostesses were Pauline Brady, Jean Dugan and Rita Elder.
Zion Lutheran Group 6 of ZLCW met at the parish hall for a potluck and brief business session led by president pro-tem Mrs. Fred Philippi. Twenty four members and guests attended as readings from Scope were shared and a dress shortage for New Guinea was reported.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Lamp announce the engagement of their daughter Carole to Michael M Vaupel son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Vaupel Route 4 Muscatine The wedding is set for September 17 at 7 00 pm at First Methodist church with a reception at Hotel Muscatine Miss Lamp is a Muscatine High School graduate The prospective bridegroom will be a sophomore at Muscatine Community College this fall He works at Municipal Water and Electric Co and is a member of the United States Naval Reserves.
The Muscatine Garden Club held its annual fall show at the YMCA on Thursday afternoon. First prize winners included Horticultural entries: Steve Nussbaum, Mrs. Fred Van Zyl, Mrs. Roy Fisher, Mrs. Everett Taylor, and several classes without a first place in others. Artistic Arrangements were led by Mrs. Fred Van Zyl and others, with several classes sharing wins and some no-winner slots.
Miss Susie Hainaut of Keithsburg was honored at a miscellaneous shower at Beach View cafe Monday evening. Hostesses included Miss Susie Ewing Seaton Miss Judy O Tool New Boston and Miss Stephanie Sirotnak Keithsburg. Games and prizes followed by punch coffee and cake. Miss Hainaut and Lyle Hall Sr. plan to marry Saturday August 27 at Keithsburg Methodist Church.
The Bible School of the Salvation Army in Hershey and Main runs August 22 through 26 from 6 30 to 8 00 p m for children ages four through teens. Transportation calls to 263 6272 or 263 6767 are invited.
In Muscatine Virginia Journal on Friday August 19 1966 Mrs Evalee Landrish a Batterson Store model joins Sister Mary Julissa and Mrs Evelyn Petersen as show narrators for a Journal photo by Helen Waiershauser The caption lists Sinella BV M and BV M titles and highlights the display event with these individuals.
The annual B V M Alumni Style Show and card party will be held at Hayes Catholic High School on Tuesday August 23 at 7 30 p m Proceeds fund a Summer School Scholarship for a St Matthias convent sister The sister-teacher seeks higher education to meet growing needs
August distribution of commodities in Muscatine County ran from August 16 to 18 with Muscatine women serving as checkers on multiple days. Listed volunteers include Helen Laughlin Olive Gremmel Louise Butler Vinnie Pasdach Marian Hayes Velma Phillips Gladys Hampton and Pearl Bayers.
The First Christian church general meeting featured program Danger Leisure Ahead by Mrs. Robert Grove with Mrs. Gary Fortney. A film strip The Biggest Thing in Miceleville was shown. Next meeting Sept. 15 at the church with family night supper at 6 30 and program A Visit to Canada.
There will be no 9 30 a m Worship service at Pleasant Prairie Presbyterian church on Sunday Aug 21. Instead the 10 30 a m Sunday school will proceed as usual and congregation members are urged to attend services at another church in the Muscatine area.
A miscellaneous shower at the New Era community building Friday August 26 at 8 p m honors Irene Nusbaum of Saint Paul Minnesota who will marry Clair Henke on October 15 The food committee includes Pauline Irwin Iona Irwin Dorothy Bachele Rosa Bachelor Phyllis Fuhlman and Pat Atwell decor by Milo Fix program committee Mae Kemper and Shirley McDaniel colors are green lime and moss Friends and relatives are invited to attend
Mr and Mrs C C Keiper of Rt 1 Box 11 A Mt Pleasant Iowa will observe their 57th wedding anniversary on August 29.
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