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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

11

Miss Donna Reesink Marries Thomas Swenson

Miss Donna Eileen Reesink and Thomas C. Swenson exchanged vows at Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday August 18 at 2 p.m. Officiating was Dr. J Henry Teele. The bride wore silk organza with re-embroidered lace, a detachable train, and a colonial bouquet. Attendants included Mrs Gene Anderson matron of honor and Mrs Kenneth Meyer a bridesmaid. Best man was C William Swenson. groomsmen included Kent Kaeser and Jon Swenson. A reception followed for about 175 guests. After a short trip the couple will reside in Cedar Falls. The bride is from Wilton and UNI senior. the groom from Iowa City. Out-of-town guests came from several Iowa towns and Seattle.

Donna Eileen Reesink Thomas C. Swenson Wesley United Methodist Church J. Henry Teele Gene Anderson Dunkerton Iowa Kenneth Meyer Waterloo Carole Reesink C. William Swenson Kent Kaeser Yowa Jon Swenson David Brown John Reesink Bill Roberts James Sywassink L.E. Kelly Cora Koopman D.C. Miller Connie Morgan David Chown Barbara Swenson Cheryl Swenson Sharon Swenson Jerry Timm Cedar Falls Swenson Wilton High Muscatine Community College University of Northern Iowa Iowa City High U.S. Marine Corps Wilton Moscow Iowa City Lawler Postville LeMars Calmer New Hampton North English Town Seattle Wash

Pierce Leuck Select Party for August Elmhurst Wedding

Valerie Pierce and Michael Leuck have chosen their wedding party for the ceremony set in Elmhurst Illinois on Saturday August 24. Victoria Pierce will be maid of honor, Nora Leuck Laurel Ingve Kristin Summerwill and Mrs Thomas Schauland are bridesmaids. John Leuck will be best man with Matt Leuck Mark Leuck Jeffrey Pierce and Neal Glass as groomsmen. The service will be at Immaculate Conception church in Elmhurst.

Cynthia Blaesing Kenneth Moore Mary E. Lang Joyce L. Blaesing Gloria J. Blaesing Mark Lieberknecht San Francisco Robert Siegfield Burlington Tony Reynolds Muscatine Theodore Blaesing Joseph Blaesing St. Mary’s Church Elks Club Miss Blaesing Gerald E. Blaesing Mr. Moore Harry E. Moore Valerie Pierce Michael Leuck Elmhurst Ill Victoria Pierce Nora Leuck Laurel Ingve Kristin Summerwill Iowa City Thomas Schauland Des Moines John Leuck Matt Leuck Chicago Mark Leuck Jeffrey Pierce Neal Glass Waterloo

Junior Girl Scout Trip to Springfield Illinois

Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 160 of Washington school plan a three day trip to Springfield Illinois. They will tour the Lincoln home station tomb capital and museum and New Salem state park. They will stay at Camp Widgiwagen with Mrs. Walter Dey guiding. Funds came from yard sales car wash and selling cookies. They aim to earn Our Own Troop's Badge with Lincoln as theme and to plant a maple tree at Camp Widgiwagen. Chaperones include Mrs. Don Yocom Mrs. James Noble Mrs. John Plough and Mrs. Joe Rauch.

Washington School Springfield Ill Lincoln Home Lincoln’s Tomb State Capital and Museum New Salem State Park Widgiwagen Walter Dey Springfield “Land of Lincoln Girl Scout Council Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Camp Widgiwagen Don Yocom James Noble John Plough Joe Rauch

Golden Anniversary for Muscatine Couple Harry and Jessie Coder

Former Muscatine residents Mr and Mrs Harry Coder will celebrate their golden wedding with an open house at United Methodist church in Mt Pleasant on Sunday August 25 from 2 to 4 pm. The couple married August 21 1918 in Muscatine. They lived on a farm, moved to South St Paul Minnesota in 1922, returned to Muscatine in 1935, and moved to Mt Pleasant in 1949. They have four children Francis L Nichols Eugene H Mrs Robert Hummel and Mrs John Payne seven grandchildren and one great grandson. All children plan to attend.

Harry Coder Pleasant United’ Methodist Church South St. Paul Minn Muscatine Mt. Pleasant

Marie Lindsay Interiors wallpaper helps redecorate homes

Marie Lindsay Interiors promotes wallpaper as a versatile decor product. It highlights color schemes, unifies tones, and can alter room perception. Samples range from colonial to psychedelic patterns, with foils brightening spaces. The shop offers assistance for remodeling plans.

Gardner Neff Exchange Wedding Vows at Walnut Street Church

Rachel Gardner and Larry Mack Neff exchanged wedding vows Friday August 16 at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Officiated by Rev. Robert Gardner and Rev. Tim Barrett, the ceremony featured white gladioli and daisies, a double ring rite, and music by Rita Burghart and Sharon Stoker. The bride from Seattle wore white satin with lace, carried an orchid, and was attended by Evangelyn Smith and Gail Neff among others. The reception followed at the church. the couple will reside at Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit Pennsylvania as they pursue studies and nursing careers.

Rachel Ann Gardner Larry Mack Neff Walnut St. Baptist Church Robert Gardner Tim Barrett Seattle Wash Muscatine Rita Burghart Burghart Sharon Stoker Evangelyn Smith Denise Gardner Audry Terpstra Gail Neff Lynn Ann Meyer Ted Neff Mike Lenz Chuck Beudtkuhl Loren Terpstra Russell Howard Wayne Yocum Sue Gardner Kay Barnhart Baptist Bible Seminary Vernard Road Clarks Summitt Penn Neff Bandag

Read The Classified Ads In The Journal Tonight

Classified listings appear with varied items from jobs to items for sale. Readers can find opportunities services and personal notices across sections of the Journal.

Pamela Lee to Wed Michael L. Martin

Orren Lee and Mrs Pauline Dugan announce the engagement of Pamela Lee to Michael L. Martin of Anamosa. The wedding is set for September 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Foursquare church with a reception to follow at 319 Green Street.

Orren Lee Evans Pauline Dugan Mississippi Pamela Lee Michael L. Martin Albert £. Martin Anamosa Foursquare Church Green

Growing Baby Feet and Gerber Foods Ad Feature

An advertisement-style piece highlights rapid infant growth from birth to age one, noting foot expansion and the need for loose bedding and varied positioning. It promotes Gerber meats and high protein baby products, with recipes using Gerber strained ham and scalloped potatoes, targeting parents with guidance and product mentions.

Gerber Gerber Baby Fremont Michigan

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Cuba Thomas Swenson Bamford Donna Reesink Kiva Reesink Walter Reesink Mr. Swenson Carl M. Swenson Towa Cry Mary Swenson Ryne Olson Bret Trent Bill Reesink Dean Schenkel George Reesink Immaculate Conception Church Ebnhurst Tint Francis L Nichols Eugene H Robert Phyllis) Hummel Phoenix Ariz John Pauline) Payne Hedrick MR. and Mrs Marie Lindsay Rachel Gardner Carstensen Michael Martin Gerbert Yautumn Sterneman’s
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