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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1973

Page

3

Lindstrom Melchin Weds at Our Savior Lutheran Church

Debra Lindstrom and Thomas Melchin exchanged wedding vows at 2 pm Sunday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Muscatine with Rev. Merlin C. Petersen officiating. Parents are Mr and Mrs Martin Lind and Mr and Mrs William Melchin. Denise Croegaert served as maid of honor and Steven Fuhlman was best man. Randy Clark carried the rings and Pamela Clark greeted guests. A reception followed at the bride's parents’ home. The couple will reside in Rock Island after a short wedding trip.

Debra Lindstrom Thomas Melchin Our Savior Lutheran Church Muscatine Merlin C. Petersen Martin Lind Grandview Ave William Melchin Kewanee Ill Denise Croegaert Steven Fuhlman Rock Island Randy Clark Pamela Clark

Iowa City couple wed at Holy Family Davenport

Miss Janice Mary Loftus and Kelly Thomas Nugent, both of Iowa City, married Saturday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport. After a wedding trip they will reside in Iowa City. Mrs Nugent is University of Iowa educated and teaches at St James School in Washington. He is a Columbus Junction and Muscatine Community College graduate employed at Shelter Globe in Iowa City.

Janice Loftus Kelly Nugent Columbus Junction Janice Mary Loftus Kelly Thomas Nugent Iowa City Holy Family Catholic Church Davenport Bernard Loftus Loftus Earl Nugent St James School Washington Nugent Columbus Community High Muscatine Community College University of Iowa Shelter Globe

Weddings Bring Joy Across Muscatine Area

Miss Vickie Weiershauser wed Richard Schmidt in a Trinity Episcopal ceremony officiated by Father Six. Attendants wore lavender and pale green gowns, bouquets of white roses and daisies, with a 60 guest open house following. The couple will live at 1015 Iowa Ave and attend Muscatine High.

Wedding Party and Postcard Details From West Burlington Nuptials

Greg Hoglund and Scott Porter were married with Scott as groomsman. Guests and attendants included Stuart Dykstra, Dennis Anderson, Mrs. Dean Hartsock, Cathy Adolph, Carol Vennard, Kathy Behne, Nancy McCleary, Kim, Ky lene, Kambra Hartsock, Mrs. Chet Coolbaugh, Shirley Jones, Barbara Knapp, and Trudy Reusch at the guest book. After Oct 1 they reside at Western Pines Mobile Homes Court in West Burlington. Hoglund is a Burlington native and data processor, while Hoglund works at the ESB plant in Burlington.

Dean Hartsock Cathy Adolph Carol Vennard Kathy Behne Nancy McCleary Kim Kylene Kambra Hartsock Chet Coolbaugh Shirley Jones Barbara Knapp Trudy Reusch Western Pines Mobile Homes Court West Burlington Hoglund Wapello Community Schoos NMSC Kirksville Burlington Memorial Hospital Burlington Schools ESB Burlington

Susan Hooks and Jan Whitacre Bride in Mt Vernon Ceremony

Susan Hooks and Jan Michael Whitacre married in a double ring ceremony in Mt. Vernon on Saturday at 4 p.m. The event was officiated by Father Tom Buechele with family support from the Hooks and Beatty households. The reception followed for about 10 guests, and the couple plan to reside at 131 Grove St Town City after a short wedding trip north.

Susan Lenore Hooks Jan Michael Whitacre Mt. Vernon Leo H. Hooks Devitt Ave Ernest T. Beatty Fulham Ave

Hildebrand and Wilson unite in double wedding at Cedar Valley

Lory Hildebrand and Rick Wilson married in a candlelit service at Cedar Valley United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Robert Foster. The ceremony featured crystaline satin gowns, pink and white floral decor, organ music, and a reception for about 224 guests with a five tier cake. The couple, with ties to West Liberty and Traer, plan careers in law enforcement and continue family ties with Hildebrand relatives involved in hosting and guest services.

Lory Hildebrand Rick Wilson Cedar Valley United Methodist Church Robert Foster Edgar Hildebrand West Liberty Evan Wilson Tracr Mately Joe Phelps Stanley Elder Lowell McVay Mark Beecher Neil Hildebrand Beth McIntire Merry Sue Ruess Ann Elder Tonya Hildebrand Missy Phelps

Bridal Shower Honors Debbie Morse at YWCA

Debbie Morse was honored at a Sunday prenuptial shower at the YWCA with 35 guests. Hostesses included Mrs. Larry Weggen Mrs. Donald Morse and Mrs. Dan Martin assisted by Mrs. Richard Shield. Gifts were opened with Miss Debbie Morse and Maynard Calvert to wed September at Mullard Evangelical Free Church.

Debbie Morse YWCA Larry Weggen Donald Morse Dan Martin Richard Shield Burgundy Maynard Calvert Mullard Evangelical Free Church

Ziegenhorn Reunion Held at Weed Park in Iowa

The Ziegenhorn reunion gathered Sunday at Weed park lagoon shelter with Rolland Ziegenhorn leading a business meeting and Wayne Ziegenhorn elected president for 1974. Attendees include numerous Ziegenhorn families from Davenport Davenport Rock Island Bettendorf Letts Cedar Rapids and other towns with next year’s gathering planned for August.

Ziegenhorn Weed Park Rolland Ziegenhorn Wayne Ziegenhorn Truman Ziegenhorn Amber Brunson Independence Alberta Larson Orville Ziegenhorn Davenport Oral Ziegenhorn McCrary Ark Ray Ziegenhorn Ralph Ziegenhorn Fisher Tom Kirk Douglas Rock Island James Metcalfe Caroyn Marsha Jim Ellis Bettendorf Leon Healy Joanne Moscow Emory Ziegenhorn Vaughn Ziegenhorn Viola Ray Bieri Edith

Shirley Brockert and Earl Smith Tie Wedding at Lascelles Home

Shirley Brockert and Earl Smith united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of his sister Mrs. Frank Lascelles, 515 W. 6th St. officiated by Rev. Richard White. The bride, daughter of Frank Miexner, Atalissa, wore a light blue knit gown with high empire waist, blue lace crown, and veil. she carried yellow roses and white carnations. Connie Miexner was honor attendant. David Wetzel was best man. A reception followed with cake, punch, and coffee served by several hosts.

David Weiershauser Rita Schmidt Mary Weiershauser Hach Mike Hazen L. W. Walters Christine Marie Knapp Robert L. Knapp Greg Alan Roglund Robert L. Hoglund Parkway Drive Burlington Bethany Lutheran Church Walter E. Lack Williamh. Moon Louisa Center Community Church Columbus Junction Michael Poland Stuart Dykstra Dennis Anderson Scott Hogbern Tom Buechele Alex Chalupa Chaffee Chapman Carol Hooks Joan Hooks Jack Blair John Jones Venice Linda Hildebrand Muscatine Connie Hammerbacher San Antonio Tex Margaret Gladbach Kestesville Pam McVay Carrie Wesley Traci Mark Wilson Bruce Kerr Carlisle Paul Opperman Marshalltown Bill Petersen Traer Mark Beecher Bill Bohnewits Neil Hildebrand Shirley Brockert Earl Smith Frank Lascelles Richard White Deliverance Chapel Connie Miexner David Wetzel Mildred Cook Russell Cole Viola Wedekind Francie Lascelles Nancy Lascelles

Eichelberger and Sanborn Set Wedding Date

Janet Dee Eichelberger and Donald Howard Sanborn announce their wedding scheduled for August 25 at 2 p.m. at High Prairie United Methodist Church. Attendants will be Janet Lee Eichelberger and Thomas Arthur Sanborn. A reception follows at the YMCA at 3:30 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited.

Janet Dee Eichelberger Donald Howard Sanborn High Prairie United Methodist Church Janet Lee Eichelberger Thomas Arthur Sanborn YMCA Dean Eicchelberger Lelis Donald Arthur Sanborn Lorain Ohio

Batchelor Family Reunion Held at Weed Park

The Batchelor family reunion was held Sunday at Weed Park with a picnic dinner and social hour. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Sissel and numerous Batchelor relatives from Iowa Muscatine Davenport Illinois and Moscow listing many family members by name.

Batchelor Weed Park Raymond Sissel Mark Tim John Sewickley Pat Albert L. Smith Gale Smith Jeannette Lacher Beileche Iowa Mike Bunn Stephany Michelle Melissa Lorraine Batchelor Rick Batchelor Ricky Etta Rodgers Henry Sissel Muscatine Gilbert Sissel Davenport Ed Batchelor Mike Eggen Marty Chris Illinois Mark McKillip Mary Maxwell Janyce Sterner Cindy Tracy Carla Bistel Joyce Cogs Moscow

Women of the Moose meet at lodge for fundraising planning

The Women of the Moose membership committee met at the Moose lodge with eight members present. A short business meeting discussed fundraising for the year. Prizes were awarded to Genevieve Gelz, Della Foster, and Anna Ferns, with Virginia Jens winning the door prize. Next meeting set for September 19 at Virginia Jens home. hostesses will be Virginia Jens and Iola Greiner.

the Women of the Moose The Moose Lodge Genevieve Gelz Della Foster Anna Ferns Virginia Jens Iola Greiner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Debra Lindstrom, Thomas Melchin Vickie Weiershauser, Richard Schmidt Vickie Weiershauser Richard Schmidt Trinity Episcopal Church R. Weiershauser Town Ave Howard St. Mix Garden Robert Danner Larry Richardson Robert Keig Af. Welershauser Bricegroom Arnie Whitman Chris Toussaint Steve Freers Linda Cooney Deobie Walker Iowa Ave Schmidt Muscatine High Skelly Station Wilton Christine Knapp Greg Hogland Scott Porter Greg Hoglund Susan Hooks, Jan Whitacre Nosegay Gary Whitacre Cathy Ruesswig Janet Grosjean Cara Hooks Jill Seheimer Grove St Town City Whitacre Muscatine High School Belgium Notre Dame University South Bend Ind U of T U of Lory Hildebrand, Rick Wilson Kathy Brown Gary Mills Steven Nath Wilson West Liberty High Northeast Missouri State University Mrs Italy West Ind St Larry Wegger Misty Morse Lisa Morse Kimberly Calvert George Debo Don Mills Cecil Calvert Vickie Ziegenhorn Caral Tietje Mike Bruner Brenda Martin Carol Tietje Bernard Jecelia Herbert Brayton Monroe Ziegenhorn Bill Leman Michelle Laura Krang Howard Ziegenhorn Danny John H. Welen Scott Gertie Kenneth Fowler Larry Rhonda Ziegenhorn Shirley Brockert, Earl Smith Frank Miexner Atalissa Paul Smith Alberta Ross J. Eichelberger D. Sanborn Aubrey McGann Jamaica Billy Graham Mulford Evangelical Free Church Hershey Avenue Women of Moose Stiles Drug Store Stiles Nietzel Pharmacy Mulberry Barton Young In Barton's Charge
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