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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1963

Page

3

Batchelor Family Reunion Held Sunday

The Batchelor family reunion was held Sunday at Weed Park with about 40 attendees. A picnic dinner followed an afternoon of socializing, including numerous members from Davenport Moscow Bellevue Fast Moline Muscatine and New Boston communities.

Batchelor Fanily Weed Park Parsons Albert L. Smith Gale Frank Mangler J. and Martyn Bellevue Erdon Maho Danny Ebdon Felicia Steven Vernon Fast Moline Ray Smith Elizabeth Susan Davenport Edward Batchelor Melvin Viexenhorn Janay Eddie Meg Mike Eggen New Boston Mark Melillip Joyce Larry Sterner Cindy Moscow Vernon Sissel Debbie Walcotts Frank Batchelor Janis Rick Karan Charles Pam Palington Payicl Flickenger Mivs Hency Sissel Muscatine

Geneva Colt and Country Club Women Meet for Coffee

The Geneva Colt and Country Club women will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. for coffee and rolls. Golf will start at 9:30 a.m. on Thawkeye Hoppers Square. Pance Club will begin lessons at the YWCA on Sept. 12 with Larry Gow as instructor.

Geneva Colt and Country Club Thawkeye Hoppers Square Pance Club YWCA Larry Gow O Muscatine Ite

Lady Eagles Plan Picnic and Meetings In Local Auxiliaries

Final plans discussed for the Lady Eagles picnic and meetings. Margaret Kline will visit October 11. A potluck supper is set for September 2 with Taenting and a movie for members and wives. Awards given to Ella Lessman, Dorothy Brown, and Hazel Dusenberry. Catholic Daughters set autumn programs at St Marys. Legis County Assensing for Retarded Children hosts a meeting August 20. Local unit seeks a comprehensive community program with agency participation.

Mempars Margaret Kline Catholic Daughters of Amenca Rosemary Manjoine St Mary's Il Legis County Grandview National Association

NARCE Chapter Meeting Set Here Thursday

A meeting of the National Association of Retired Civil Servants will be held Thursday in the civil service room at the Muscatine post office. All retired civil service employees and their wives are urged to attend. Emory J. Lewis national vice president for Region 1 will assist in reorganizing a NARCE chapter in Muscatine.

Civil Service Room Muscatine Post Office Civil Service Emory J. Lewis National Sirk Iowa North South Dakota NARCE Museuline

First Christian Church Women Plan Workshop Thursday

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church will hold a workshop on Thursday August 22 at 7 30 p m for all church women. Miss Mary Ellen LaRue of Des Moines new state secretary of women's work for the Iowa Christian Church will conduct the session focusing on guidance for the various workers and master program planning for monthly meetings. The Rachel group with Mays is also involved.

Christian Women's Fellowship First Christian Church Mary Ellen LaRue Des ‘Moines Iowa Christian Churche Rachel Mays Richard Smalls Ray Mond Garvin Robert Sleckman Don Calvert Delvey Siss Wayne Drumm R. C. Lacy Wendell Keith Jol Moody Ernest Worden Ronald Barratt Paul Kempt Gary Fouiney Pership R. C. Laeyisinshine Loran Walch Daryl Kempf United Church Women Ronald Barrett

Julie Wilson and Tom Ridge Wedding Plans Revealed

Readings describe the upcoming wedding of Miss Julie Wilson and Tom Ridge at First Methodist Church on Aug 24 at 8 p.m. Attendants include Bette Sue Ridge Janet Fresermuth Steven Ridge and Douglas Halt with best man Robert Kruse. Family members and hosts listed. rehearsal dinner set at Park Lane Golf and Country Club.

Sphosen J Julie Wilson Tom Ridge Po Vin First Methodist Church Herman Reininga Bette Sue Ridge Neaspective Janet Fresermuth Steven Ridge Robert Kruse Sensonville Groomsarent L-Cpl Gene W. Smalley Camp Pendleton Allt Glen Sathers Mt. Prospect Ferman Reininsta Randy Ridge Dennis Schroeder Ronald Carlisle Park Lane Golf and Country Club Paul Ridge Pritieg Tonne Elect

Vernon Lowes Honored on Anniversary

Vernon and Mrs. Vernon Lowe were surprised and honored Sunday at the home of their daughter in Winfield to mark their 43rd wedding anniversary on August 15. They have five children and 22 grandchildren, with all the family present for the celebration.

Vernon Lowe Mississippi Drive Rex Moyse Winfield Lowes Walter Wjean Meredith Columbus Janetians Rex Pauline) Morse Bill Lowe George Ards) Rick Jim Lowe Muscatine

Herb Pals Plan Bazaar Items at Community Meeting

The Masculine Herb Pals met at Mrs. Bon Morris 1296 Lincoln Blvd for an all day session to prepare items for the September herb bazaar. Members worked on lavender sachets, soup bags, herb salts, dried herbs and vinegars, potpourri, recipes, catnip bags, herb breads, dressings, cookies and other baked goods.

Bon Morris Lincoln, Blvd Herman Korneman Herb Pal John Rigler Sally Crelg Shellabarger

Mary Watkins Weds Robert Schmidt at Nazarene Church

Mary Alice Watkins and Robert Leon Schmidt married on Saturday at the Church of the Nazarene. Attendants were Doye Elaine Schmidt and Ernest Leroy Ciester. Parents are Mr and Mrs Robert F. Schmitt, Grover, and Mrs Edith Merritt, Calfield Missouri. A reception followed. the couple resides at 312 B Third.

Mary Alice Watkins Robert Leon Schmidt Church of the Nazarene Doyee Elaine Schmidt Ernest Leroy Ciester Robert FE. Schmitt Grover Edith Ellen Merritt Calfield

Sunday Night Supper With Canned Beans and Rice

A loose recipe note describes a savory dish using canned red kidney beans and wet steamed rice. It mentions a combination salad with tomatoes green pepper olives and a bean variety.

Miss Beveridge Weds Hartley at First Christian Church

The ceremony joined Miss Anne Lavine Beveridge and Paul Douglas Hartley in a double wedding at the First Christian church with Rev. Ernest Warden officiating. Attendants wore pale yellow peau de soie gowns as relatives and out of town guests looked on. The couple plans to reside in Iowa City after November 15 as Hartley completes graduate studies.

Anne Louise Beveridge Paul Douglas Hartley Anne Lavine] Beveridge Thomas F. Beveridge Jentine Lloyd M. Harley Billings, Mont He First Christian Church Ernest’ Warden Robert Keylon Marion Bach Brahms Vaughn Williams Ragi Purcell Mary Marsha Beveridge Boston Mags Elmer E. Bloom, Jr Theodore ‘M. McKee Mascaline Chase Westcott Peart Thomas Scott Des Main Mulbey Bloomington Iowa City Hartley

Joyce Crammond and John Pepper Engaged for August Wedding

Wapello notices Joyce Elaine Crammond daughter of Mr and Mrs Barry Crammond will marry John W Pepper son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pepper of Richland. The ceremony is set for Saturday August 31 at St Matthews Church Cedar Rapids. The bride is a graduate of Wapaleigh and a Marion schools teacher. Pepper works at Collins Radio Cedar Rapids where they will reside.

Wapello Barry Crammond Joyce Elaine Dalm W. Pepper Cedar Rapids Walter Pepper Richland St. Matthews Church Wapaleigh Town Wesleyan Marion Penper Collins Radio

Sharon Aye Honored at Mt Pleasant Bridal Shower

A shower honoring Miss Sharon Aye preceding her Aug 25 marriage to Ted Wiese at Mt Pleasant was held at Mrs Will Wiese home Monday. Guests included 36 attendees. Prizes went to Mrs Emily Riest and Miss Dell Maghtson. The bride opened gifts at a table with a white umbrella and blue flowers.

Sharon Aye Ted Wiese Mt. Pleasant Will Wiese Emily Riest Dell Maghtson

Deyo Nuptials Held At Illinois City Methodist Church

Mr and Mrs James Deyo exchanged rings and vows on Sunday August 18 at 2 pm at Illinois City Methodist church. Mrs Deyo formerly Carole Morford is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Morford of Illinois City Route. Mr Deyo is the son of Mr and Mrs Gerhart Hellen of Austin Minnesota and serves in the U S Air Force stationed at Scott AFB Illinois. They will reside at P Box 363 Scott AFB Illinois.

Columbus Junction Larry Jennings Gladwin Sharon Hoben Henry Hoben Jeff Jennings Low State University Kellogg, Ames Illinois City James Deyo Illinois City Methodist Church Deyo Carole Morford William Morford Route Gerhart Hellen Austin Minn U. S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base Scott A-F

Potato oven blast shocks West Liberty Fair visit

Report describes a dangerous potato incident during baking that burst from the oven and sprayed the area. A reader recounts the moment, then shifts to a West Liberty Fair visit with notes on midway rides and exhibits.

West Liberty Fai

Jalopy races and odd prizes headline Muscatine column

A Muscatine Iowa column recalls a late night at jalopy races marked by wrecks and near misses with cars involved and a cat injuring none seriously. Gloria Barnhart wins a soap decorating prize involving a voodoo doll with comic hexing instructions. Rex George Mullin of Town City to speak at First Assembly of God Wednesday. Chil canned pears with grated lemon wind to Syrup served with orange slices.

Gloria Barnhart Route 5 Jeter Ielling Gloria Assembly of God Rex George Mullin Town City Assembly of God Church

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Lady Eagles CDA Retarded Children’s Association Grandview Center Kleen-Way Julie Wilson Vernon Lowes Mr. and Mrs Larry Jennings VEW Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Aiitary Couniie Helen Mew Zisse Barney Louise Busler Helen ‘Padewald Marie Hinkley Marting Nester Evelyn Rieke Marie Montz Velma Phillips Mary Watkins Robert Schmidt State Bank Dan Gerber Gerber Baby Foods Fremont, Mich Joyce Crammond John Pepper Efake Naida Muscatime NGPS Indusirg Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
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