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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1961

Page

4

Candlelight Ceremony Unites Noni Vargas and Douglas Axel

Miss Noni Delores Vargas and Douglas James Axel exchanged rings and vows at Zion Lutheran Church in a candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev. Hageman. Attendants included Vickie and Patty Wookey. James G. Vargas served as best man. Roger O’Neal as groomsman. ushers Jerry Tammenga and Donald Flake. The couple will reside at 1607 32 Orange after a wedding trip. out-of-town guests came from Moscow, Kansas City, Letts, Wapello, and Moline.

Noni Delores Vargas Douglas James Zion. Lutheran Church Hageman James di* Vargas Bryan Walter Axel Climer Hugo Paete James 'G. Vargus Roger’ O'Neal Jerry ‘Tammenga Donald Flake Pare Ishy Hall Juanita Hesfered Janice “Phillips Mrs. Martin Arlene Wolford Norma Yeager Cheryl Wookey Bool Moscow Kansas City Letts, Wapello Moline

Birthday Party Honors Lynn Hopp

Miss Lynn Hopp was honored on her tenth birthday by her parents Mr and Mrs William Hopp at 1002 Grand Ave. Friday afternoon. Forty three guests joined the hosts and guest of honor for a bowling party at Town and Country Bowling Alley after school.

Lynn Hopp William Hopp Grand Ave

Starkweather Reeves Vows Exchanged In Columbus Wedding

Miss June Starkweather and Darrell Reaves united in marriage Friday at 7 p.m. in a double wing ceremony officiated by Rev. Paul Glendenning at his Columbus home. Attendants were Judy Leihner and John Schreurs. Reception at Ed Carter home, Muscatine, for immediate family. Returning couple from Missouri. Mr and Mrs Donald Rehms welcome a son, Mark Timothy, born Saturday morning. Delores Hermann is mother. Bowman address update for Mr and Mrs S R Bowman at 1818 Demorest Apt 17608118.

June Starkweather Darrell Reaves Paul Glendenning Columbus Judy Leeher John Schreurs Ond Ed Carter Grand Ave Muscatine J. E. McElroy Margaret Carter Missouri Howard Ave Donald Rehms Hobart Ind Mark Timothy Rehms Delores Hermanin Glen Hermann

Christmas Program at Nursing Homes Presented Sunday

A First Baptist church group gave a Christmas pedium Sunday afternoon at Riverview, Weights, Tulia Elizabeth and Jones nursing homes. Robert Lulken played mandolin, Dale Hofer guitar, Suauime Parker accordion, with a duet by Mrs. Clifford Bowers and Mrs. Joe Huff. Rev. Harry Throckmorten delivered a Christmas message as Carol Wieke, Sandy Colschen, and Mrs. Dale Hofer joined in final carols.

First, Baptist Church Homes Riverview Weights Jones Jesus Robert Lulken Dale Hofer Clifford Bowers Joe Huff Herald Angels Suauime Parker Harry Throckmorten Carol Wieke Sandy Colschen

Ella Morgan and Jack Polski To Exchange Vows

Ella Morgan of Tucson announces the engagement and upcoming wedding of her daughter Jen Sylvia to Jack S Polski, son of Mr and Mrs A J Polski of Grand Island Nebraska. The wedding is set for the morning of Saturday December 36 at Chapel Number at David Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson Arizona. The bride attended Tucson high school and works for Keystone Readers Service. Polski is a Grand Island high school graduate who joined the air force on June 9, 1959 and is stationed at Tucson’s David Monthan AFB. The couple will reside in Tucson.

Albert Morgen Tucson Ariz Jen Sylvia Jack S. Polski A. J. Polski Grand Island Neb David Manthan Ai Base Keystone Readers Service Polski Air Force David Monthan Air Force Base al- Tucson

Judith Clark to Wed Edwin King

Judith Marie Clark, formerly of Columbus Junction, announces engagement to Edwin Noel King, son of Leo Bodner of Junction City, Kentucky. King is in the Navy stationed at San Diego aboard the USS Winston. The wedding is set for December 22 and the couple will reside in San Diego. Clark is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Clark of Columbus Junction.

Lountbus Dunchian Donald Clark Buena Park Calif Columbus Diiinetion Juridith Marie Edwin Noel King Leo Bodner Junction City My. King Navy San Diego Winston Mise Clark Lloyd Clark Columbus Junction

Young Adults Hold Christmas Party at High Prairie Church

The High Prairie Young Adult Class held its annual Christmas party with a 6:30 potluck supper, business meeting, and Christ birth film by Rev Stephen Root Jr and Rev Leland Enke. A light for the basement was approved and $10 given to Muscatine Junior College building fund.

High Prairie High Prat Muscatine Junior College Christ Stephen R. Root, Jr Leland Enke James Newman

Community club events and religious notices schedule

Local groups list upcoming meetings and festivities. Activities include the Junior Unit at VEW meeting Monday evening at the post home, Mothers invited. WSCS Christmas party postponed to Sunday at 7:30 pm. Park Avenue Methodist church program December 16 rehearsal at 10 am. Electa Chapter Eastern Star meeting tonight at 8 at Masonic Temple with officer elections. Bloomington Grange Christmas party December 14 with a potluck at 6:30 and gift exchanges. Twentyeth Century club meets December 2 at 2:30 at Mrs. Robert Klein home.

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Columbus City WSCS Meeting Set Wednesday

The WSCS of the Methodist church in Columbus City will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday December 13 with a noon potluck. Hostesses are Mrs Lorena Williams and Bessie Aringdale. Members bring a fifty cent gift for a Bidwell Home child. Carolers from United Presbyterian sang Christmas carols to residents Sunday evening with about twenty youths participating. Refreshments followed at the church. Chapter BR TT will meet Thursday evening December 1 at Mrs Margaret Robertson's home with assistants Mrs Lyval Norris Mrs Delores Gender Mrs Elizabeth Duncan and Mrs Fern Marshall. Mr and Mrs Fred Woods hosted skating party Sunday afternoon for their daughters Charistine and Bonnie.

Columbus Junction WSCS Methodist Chitch of Columbus Cine Lorena, Williams Bessie Aringdale Bidwell United Presbyterian Church Fred Woods Alc Charistine Bonnie

January Wedding Planned for Miss Starkweather and Mr Grubaugh

Announcement of the engagement and January wedding of Edith Starkweather and James Grubaugh. Starkweather is daughter of Mrs. W. E. Starkweather. Grubaugh is son of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Smith. The ceremony at Walnut Street Baptist Church on January 13 features a candlelight service then a reception.

Edith. Starkweather James Grubaugh Muscatine Stockton

Becomes Bride of Bob L Martin in Davenport Wedding

Donna Jean Becker became the bride of Bob L Martin in a Davenport ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The couple, both from Muscatine and Davenport, will reside at 1424 Gaines Davenport. The bride wore white Chantilly lace with a sabrina neckline and carried a cascade of white lilies and red roses. The groom is a Tri City Lines mechanic. Out-of-town guests came from Durant Muscatine and Rock Island.

Sabrina Roger O'Neal Vickie Patty Wookey Donna Jean Becker Bob A. Martin Davenport St Paul Emerson” “Miller Mildred. Becker William’ Becker Muscatine Martin Chester Mari Becker Ijn Charles “.Golderman Charles Golderman Melvin Martin Gene Fargie Eileen Erickson Gaines Durant High Spartan's Department Store Mr. Martin Tri- City Durari Rock Island

Earl and Emma Brown Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Keithsburg notes Earl Brown and Emma Gayler Brown marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Thursday evening gathering at their home. The couple, married December 7, united in Keithsburg with J.P. Gushee officiating. They raised one daughter, three grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, and have long resided in the Keithsburg area. A lunch and a three tier wedding cake were shared.

Keithsburg Earl Brown David and Elmina Knox Brown Emma Gayler Issac Elizabeth Gayler William [Brown J.P. Gushee

Berean Class Christmas Party at First EUB Church

The Berean class of the First Evangelical United Bravhren church met for their annual Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs Virgil Ross as hosts. A program featured scripture a piano quartet poems and a trumpet piece plus a piano solo. Officers were elected George Wollett president Richard Wiley vice president June Wiley secretary Florence Heizler treasurer. A gift was given to Virgil Ross the teacher. About 650 people attended and plans for the next meeting will be discussed later.

First Eub First Evangelical United Bravhren Church Virgil Ross Pauly Peggy Ross Sherry Gerth Lisa Thomasz Richard Jones Fred Teddy Eddie Sellers Gerry Genk George Wollett Richard Wiley June Wiley Florence Heizler Junior College Building Fund Wivear

Christmas gift suggestions from a busy store catalog

A brisk list offers insulated cups and glasses, king-size ashtrays, scented candies, roller bags, fashion jewelry, figurines, Lenox, silver, china, crystal, billfolds, wall pieces, velvet hangers, and new wool ties. Also gift items at $1.09 exchange, practical casseroles, and a “White hymn for the soul” type gift.

Belleek Lenox Knotts Berry Farm Spice Islands Lave Daxens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Noni’Vargis Douglas Axel Bride Register Ruth Nellie Krueger Linda Nabedrick Kathleen, Wieskamp Patricia’ Cracker Carolyn Peterson Della ‘Brewer Ganesila Cooper Ann Barnhart Beth McDermott Colleen Benefiel Santa Cs Ae Luellen Dial AM West Second Santa Claus Geneva Galf and Country Club Starkweather Reeves Bowman My S. R Bowman Demorest Moirson Larry Trist A. B. Larry Wayne Bowman AMTR Sqeth Tal Koester A.B. Bilox Miss Doris Beauty Shop Ella Morgan George M. Wittich’s Geo. M. Wittich Faeveridge Cedar ‘Street Judith Clark Edwin King Aan Wey Fark Bloomington Wiliam McConnaha R. S. Paets Shiley Paetz Ellery Plett Marvel Satterthwaite Robert Klein W. Second Columbus City Miss Starkweather Mr. Grubaough Edith, Starkwortner Donna Jean Becker Earl Browns Wiinton Jminton
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