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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1955
Page
3
WaPello society announces engagements for Schrader and Statts with listed families including Ramey DeFord Brauns Wehmeyer George Wehmeyer Brauns Hamiston Orr Brauns and Saultz. Roy Phillips and his mother were afternoon visitors. Earl Eversmeyer will furnish pop for next year’s reunion on the third Sunday in August.
The Wehmeyer family reunion took place Sunday at Junction Park in Columbus Chautauqua. A basket dinner followed by a business session saw William Brauns Jr elected president for next year and Lila Mae Edwards named secretary and treasurer with Ina Boorn reappointed vice president.
A post nuptial courtesy event honored Mrs Edward Dora formerly Nancy Boldt at the Boldt home. Co hosts were Miss Gloria Frank and Pat Schmidt. Prize games went to Betty Sellers and Marilyn Fuller with pink and white decor and refreshments.
Durant Miss Joyce Elaine Dyche daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Dyche of Walnut ill was married to LaVerne Merle Colberg at Walnut church. Rev H R Wharton officiated the double ring ceremony with ferns white gladioli and candles. The bride wore Chantilly lace over net with sequins and two net layers. she carried a white Bible with sweetheart roses. The wedding party included maid of honor Miss Shirley Kay Dyche and best man Ernest Colberg. About 60 guests attended the reception in the church basement.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Swanson were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary at a Monday evening home party at 512 East Tenth Street. A social time and refreshments followed, with a party gift presented. Guests from Wilton included Mr and Mrs Mark Collier and others.
Aug. 27 set for Miss Juanita J. Hinkhouse daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hinkhouse Atalissa and Norman T. Abbott son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland F. Abbott Wilton The couple plan a short wedding trip after the ceremony.
Miss Janet Bendixsen and Jay Steen wed in a Sunday ceremony at Springdale Methodist Church. The Rev. L Baumann officiated as family and friends attended the 150 guest reception. The couple will reside in West Liberty after Sept 1 with Mrs Steen a College of Nursing graduate and Mr Steen a West Liberty farmer.
The Atalissa Presbyterian church women held a regular meeting in the church basement with hostesses Mrs Chester Dickey Mrs Francis Carlisle and Mrs Ed Herscher. Devotions and study were led by Mrs George Arnold and Mrs Delbert Arnold. Committees were appointed for the annual chicken supper on Sept 20. Next meeting hostesses will be Mrs Dean Smith Mrs Ray Shelter and Mrs George Morrison.
A Twenty Friendly club meeting Tuesday was presided over by Rhoda Wray as co host. Thirteen members and two visitors attended. one new member joined. Social hour games awarded prizes to Eva Miller Erma Kiser Janice Kiser and Etta Fry. Plans for the next meeting will be announced later.
The Intermediate Luther League of Grace English Lutheran church met Tuesday to discuss plans for a rally to be held August 29 through 31 at the church. Don Spie th presided and Vicar Fred Huston led devotions.
Members of the Bridge Eps group of the Muscatine Newcomers club were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Harvey Woodstra. Mrs. Henry Kathrein won high score in the bridge games and Mrs. A M Hanson received the special award. The next meeting is planned Sept 12 at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Wright 12 Geneva drive.
To avoid heat build up use plug in cooking devices and the oven for multiple dishes. Early baking keeps heat down while a ventilating fan and air conditioner help maintain a cooler kitchen year round.
The article explains advantages of window air conditioners for kitchens in hot weather. A RCA source notes cooling and dehumidifying benefits, plus ease of installation, automatic thermostats, odor reduction, and year round use. It also highlights flush mounting and pastel frames for decor.
Muscatine Catholic high school will hold student registrations for the 1955 56 year on Sunday August 28 from 11 a m to 12 30 p m at St Marys and on Monday August 29 at St Mathias in two periods 10 a m to 12 noon and 7 to 9 p m The opening classes begin Thursday September 1.
Social Glances announces a DeMolay Rainbow picnic to be held on Wednesday August 31. Reservations are due by Monday August 29. Call Debbie Fairbanks at AM 3-1188 or Warren Dickinson at AM 3-2347 to reserve.
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