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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1975

Page

4

Former fatty catches Abby's lifeline lifeline

Abigail Van Buren recounts a reader's awakening through Overeaters Anonymous after years of addiction, prostitution, and despair. A 326 pound start, 1973 to 1974 recovery, drug free, weighing 121 pounds loss, renewed purpose, and gratitude for OA's support.

Abigail van Buren Abby O.A Groton Conn

Community Holiday Events Bring Caroling and Feasts

Keystone AOK meets at Mrs. Robert Wilson's home at 109 Canon Ave at 8 p.m. Wednesday. YWCA hosts caroling for all ages at 5:45 p.m. Monday, then activities, nursing home visits, and tree decorations. The A The-Aki Club plans a foreign foods luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. with plans for Dec. 18 party. The Nutcracker read-aloud at 10 a.m. Tuesday for 3 to 6 year olds. Sweetland United Methodist Women meet 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with a Christmas program and cookie exchange. YMFW meets Sunday Dec. 7. Park Avenue Unit Methodist Women meet 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church.

Keystone Aok Robert Wilson Canon Ave The-Aki Club The YWCA Sweetland United Methodist Women Vernon Shepard Ray Shoppa

Wedding of Annette Baker and David Garner in West Liberty

Annette Lena Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Baker and David Eugene Garner son of Mrs Nell Garner and the late John Garner were married at 7 p m Nov 21 at First Church United West Liberty Pastor Ralph Farmer officiated The bride wore an ivory satin empire gown with lace trim and seed pearl veil Crystal Young was maid of honor Rosemary and Theresa Baker and Norvella Colon were bridesmaids Dennis Cot was best man John and Jim Garner and Dan Stalkfleet were groomsmen A reception followed at Coffee Town Mrs Garner works at Louis Rich Foods Inc and Mr Garner at Schoff Construction Co The text notes a lingering cryptic line about mistletoe and buried treasure.

Annette Lena Baker Kenneth Baker David Eugene Garner Nell Garner John Garner West Liberty First Church United Ralph Farmer Crystal Young Rosemary and Theresa Baker Norvella Colon Muscatine Carnation Dennis Cot John Jim Garner Dan Stalkfleet Coffee Town Garner Louis Rich Foods, Inc Mr. Garner Schoff Construction Co Lisbon

Ziegenhorns celebrated silver wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ziegenhorn were honored at a surprise party hosted by William and Mary Busch at their home on Saturday. Daughters Lori and Lisa joined in hosting, with dinner, social hour, cake and gifts marking the milestone.

Ernest Ziegenhorn W. 8Th St William Busch Ziegenhorns Lori Lisa Ziegenhorn Busch

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