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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

3

Rector-Duffner Wedding Announced in Illinois

Mr and Mrs Roy Rector of Drury township Illinois announce the marriage of their daughter to Clarence Lee Duffner son of Mr and Mrs means tasteliens at Carolina veil The ceremony was performed by Rev Robert bride's family on Thursday Aug 11 at 6 pm at the parsonage of the Baptist church in Auburn The bride wore a beige embroidered cotton dress with beige accessories Her corsage featured red roses Attendants were A L Ditson of Carlinville and Mrs Duffner attended Reynolds High School and Western Illinois State College She is art supervisor of the Carlinville Unit of Schools and will continue The groom attended Carlinville High School and St Louis University served in the Army including Korea He works at Schwarzz Furniture Co Carlinville The couple resides at 319 East First North Carlinville

Roy Rector Drury Township Ill Clarence Lee Duffner Means Tasteliens Carolinville Robert Bride A. L. Ditson Carlinville Duffner Reynolds, Ill Western Illinois State College Macomb Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority Carlinville High School St. Louis University Army Korea Hall Cedar Grange Hall Robert Espegren Council Bluffs Robert Harrison Fairfield Doyle Tranbarger Corning Martha Langner Jane Adkisson Jean Dodder Letts Jane Whitmore Libertyville Pat Nixon Stockport Sue Messerle Hartwick Shirley Anderson Winfield Carolyn Monson West Branch Johnson Letts High School Parsons College Muscatine County West Branch School Elzevir Phi Kappa Phi Fairfield High School State University of Iowa Tau Kappa Epsilon

Shower Honoring Miss Toyne at Cedar Valley Church

Miss Audrey Toyne of near Muscatine was guest of honor at a Cedar Valley church miscellaneous shower. She will marry Royal Johnson on August 31. A mock wedding was staged by local hosts and a demonstration by Carolyn Gregg and Arleda Heather was announced for the West Liberty fair Tuesday. The shower committee and many attendees from Muscatine Lone Tree West Liberty Nichols and surrounding areas helped host the event.

Cedar Valley Audrey Toyne Arthur Toyne Muscatine Toyne Royal Johnson John H. Johnson Charles Morgan Robert Gregg Clarence Kruse Robert Walker Barbara Brendan Walker Rita Mitchell Carolyn Gregg Carol Jean Rossman Nancy Cornell Arleda Heither West Liberty Fair Carroll Danner Ray Mitchell Robert Wigins Earl Wiggins Duane Rossman Charles Prizler Davenport Shirley Toyne Stewart Esmoil Near Muscatine Carl Ogren Arthur Schuessler Joyce Mary

New Era Ladies Aid Cancels This Week Meeting

The New Era Ladies Aid announces no regular meeting this week. Cleaning committees listed in the yearbook are asked to perform tasks before the annual New Era fair scheduled for Wednesday September 7. The next regular meeting is set for September 14 with Dorothy and Hazel Herman as hostesses and Barbara Smith leading devotions.

New Era Ladies Aid New Era Dorothy Hazel Herman Barbara Smith

Muffie and Debbie Dolls Debut at Minton Studio Window

Muffie, a lovable doll priced at 1.59, sits, walks, and wears Saran hair for styling. Debuting this week is Muffie’s big sister Debbie, a 10 inch doll with matching outfits and wardrobes. Mintons promotes holiday layaway as Betty Betz leatherette school gear expands with new editions and accessories for teens and learners.

Muffie Debbie Minton Studio Betty Betz Mintons Doxee Dachshund

Miss Fuhlman and Mr Johnson Wed at Oak Grove Church

Nuptial vows spoken Sunday at Oak Grove Christian church Williamson county with a candlelight ceremony. The bride Miss Patricia Fuhlman wore Chantilly lace and satin with pearl jewelry, carried red roses on a prayer book. Attendants included Miss Sandra Wilson maid of honor and Miss Joyce Fuhlman and Miss Mac McGregor as bridesmaids. Best man James Daggett and ushers Park Davidson Allan Maxwell and James Fuhlman. Reception at Cedar Grange hall featured a five tier cake and glamellia arrangements. The couple plans to reside in West Branch after a wedding trip.

Miss Field Oak Grove Christian Church Aee Liamson John Rex Letts Elzevir Sorority Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Mary Jane Gibson Muscatine Sandra Wilson Stuart Mac McGregor Corning Joyce Fuhlman Julie Fuhlman Steven Barry Des Moines James Daggett Fairfield Park Davidson Allan Maxwell James Fuhlman Miss Wilson

Shower Honors Mrs Chester Lenon At Cedar Valley Home

Mrs Warren Dutton entertained at a Wednesday shower in honor of Mrs Chester Lenon. Attending were Mrs M A Sander Mrs Emma Boyens Mrs Paul Oberman Mrs Joe l Phelps and Mrs Clinton Meyers. Mr and Mrs A W Sander visited the Duttons and Gene on Sunday.

Cedar Valley Warren Dutton Chester Lenon M. A. Sander Emma Boyens West Liberty Paul Oberman Joel Phelps Clinton Meyers A. W. Sander Gene

Community Calendar Notes for Mulford and Muscatine

Social Glances lists Ladies Aid of Mulford Congregational Church meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Etta Fry and Mrs Hannah Wray as hostesses The Drop In class of First Evangelical United Brethren Church meets at 7 30 p m The Bridge Eps group of Muscatine Newcomers Club gathers tonight at 302 West Eighth Street at Mrs Harvey Woodstra’s home

Ladies Aid Mulford Congregational Church Etta Fry Hannah Wray First Evangelical United Brethren Church Muscatine Newcomers Club Harvey Woodstra West Eighth Street

Esther Swick Weds Darrell Lyons in Muscatine Nuptials

Miss Esther Ann Swick and Darrell Lyons wed at a Muscatine venue before about 100 guests. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with a nylon tulle skirt and rhinestone lace veil, carrying a yellow and white orchid. Lyons, a Kent Feeds employee, and guests traveled from Burlington, Rock Island, and Illinois City.

Esther Ann Swick Bride of Darrell Lyons

Supper Meet Held By Clearview Club

Members of the Clearview Get Together club enjoyed a fish fry and potluck supper Saturday night at Curtis Smith cottage on the Cedar river. Mrs Smith and Mrs Kenneth Fuhlman served the supper. The next meeting will be held Sept 16 at the school with refreshments by Mrs Glen Stewart and Mrs Ralph Duncan.

Clearview Curtis Smith Cedar River Smith Kenneth Fuhlman Glen Stewart Ralph Duncan

Bates and Brown Vows Are Spoken at Winfield

The wedding of Mrs. Brown and Mr. Brown took place at Winfield with Rev. Arthur Brent officiating. Attendees included Mrs. Darrel Bell of Conesville and Mr. Yousling of Washington. The bride wore a white street length dress. corsages were Talisman roses. After a family reception at the bride’s home, the couple left for Riverside, California. Brown plans overseas Air Force duty. the 1956 Weed Park reunion was planned with William Dale elected president.

Arthur Brent Darrel Bell Conesville John Yousling Washington Brown Iowa State College Ames Army Air Force March Air Force Base Calif Linnaeus E. Brown March Afb Riverside

Dale Family 36th Annual Reunion Held at Park

Sixty people attended the 36th annual Dale family reunion held at the park. The event gathered relatives from several generations for a day of memories and fellowship.

Dale

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