Engagement of Patricia Olsen and Michael Tharp Planned
West Liberty announces the engagement of Patricia Olsen to Michael Tharp. Patricia is the daughter of Verland W. and the late Mrs. Olsen, to be wed after a March 21 wedding planned in Cedar Falls. Both are seniors at the University of Northern Iowa. Tharp also works at Titus Manufacturing Co. in Waterloo.
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West Liberty
Verland W. Olsen
E- 6Th
Patricia
Michael Tharp
Waterloo
Benjamin Tharp
Enid
Evansdale
Miss Olsen
Mr.Tharp
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Titus Manufacturing Co
Welch Culbertson engage for June wedding
Merl and Cheryl Welch of Lake Fork announce the engagement of their daughter Cheryl Lorraine to David Scott Culbertson son of Dr and Mrs William H Culbertson of Joy Hr A June wedding is planned Cheryl Lorraine Welch is a graduate of Illinois State University and a librarian in Petersburg Ill David Culbertson graduate of University of Illinois member of Alpha Gamma Rho now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Mo completing advanced training for the National Guard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merl Welch
Lake Fork
Cheryl Lorraine
David Scott Culbertson
William H. Culbertson
Joy
Miss Welch
Tlinois State University
PCR
Mr. Culbertson
University of Ilinois
Alpha Gamma Rho
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
National Guard
Dear Abby Advice Column Excerpt on Relationships
A reader pleads for ten Do's and Don'ts to win back her distant husband while noting his absence and a growing family. Abby replies there are no universal rules, urges direct conversation, and hints the issue may be physical or emotional rather than simple pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Harold
Nebraska U
Dear Abby readers respond to sensitive topics and family dynamics
The letter column discusses neutral stances on therapy, parental diligence, and a run of anonymous inquiries. Virginia Johnson and others weigh in on informed medical choices, while readers share experiences about in laws and grandparents. The shared theme is navigating personal boundaries and seeking practical guidance.
Miller couple to mark 55th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John W Miller of 1315 Oak will observe their 55th anniversary on December 23 with no special plans but will host visitors at home. They were married December 23, 1914, in Muscatine Methodist parsonage by Rev A H Barker. They have three children Kenneth Inkster Mich Darlene Holappa Dearborn Mich and Maurice Cleveland Ohio, plus five grandchildren and two great granddaughters.
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John W. Miller
Oak
Blanche McConnaha
John Miller
Muscatine Methodist
Kenneth
Inkster
Mich
Norm
Darlene) Holappa
Dearborn
Maurice
Cleveland
Ohio
Wilton couple celebrated 50th wedding anniversary
Wilton Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sheetz were honored at a Sunday reception at St. Marys hall marking their 50th anniversary. Guests from Wilton and nearby towns attended. Grandchildren helped serve as Hilbert Gradert and Margaret Webber poured and Kate Ochiltree Kathy Gradert Nancy Ochiltree assisted. A cake decorated in gold centered the table, and James Sheetz treated the family to dinner at The Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Walter Sheetz
St. Mary’s Hall
Hilbert Gradert
Margaret Webber
Katherine Ochiltree
Kathy Gradert
Nancy Ochiltree
Durant
Muscatine
Tipton
Oxford
West Branch
Avoca
Atlantic
Iowa
East Molines
Couple slippers pattern in 1970 Needlecraft Catalog
A request for His and Hers slippers with popcorn stitch details, Pattern 7278, in sizes Small to Large. Includes pricing 50 cents per pattern plus 15 cents postage, sent to Alice Brooks at Muscatine Journal Needlecraft Dept Box 163 New York. Print name and address. Catalog offers over 200 designs and free patterns.
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His and Hers
Alice Brooks
Muscatine Journal
Needlecraft Dept
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N .Y
Needlecraft
Schlapkohls to note silver wedding anniversary
Donald and Mrs. Schlapkohls of Route 1 Stockton celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with a 7 to 9 p.m. reception at Durant Community Center. Lenora Otte and Donald Schilapkohl wed December 16, 1944 in Davenport. He is a farmer with sons Dan Davenport Tom at Cornell College and Dale at home.
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Donald Schlapkohl
Route 1
Stockton
Durant Community Center
Lenora Otte
Donald Schilapkohl
Davenport
Dan
Tom
Cornell College
Dale
Christmas calendar pages from Hayes Elementary events
Local social calendar lists Hayes Elementary Home and School Association meeting, Rose Croix Shrine, American Legion Auxiliary, Pythian Sisters Temple, Zion Lutheran Church Women, VFW Auxiliary, Twentieth Century Club, TIT Chapter DV, and VFW Auxiliary Junior Girls Unit. Each item notes dates, times, venues, and gift exchanges or potluck details. dues are due for 1970.
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Pythian Sisters Temple No. 163
American Legion
VFW
Post Home
Parishes Host Christmas Buffet for Heinz Quality Control
Mr and Mrs Richard Parish entertained members of the quality control department of H J Heinz Co and their spouses at a Christmas buffet dinner at their home Saturday evening Court whist and other games followed the meal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Parish
Leroy
Quality Control Department
H. J. Heinz Co
Quilting Gifts and Pattern Books Offered at Bargain Prices
Readers can order 50 cent instant gifts including 16 Jiffy Bugs for knitting crochet weaving and sewing. Special offers like 50 Book of 12 Prize Afghans and Quilt Book 1 with 16 patterns are advertised alongside Museum Quilt Book 2 patterns for 12 quilts and 15 pattern Book 3 Quilts for Today's Living.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patrica Olsen, Michael Tharp
Patricia Olsen
Cheryl Welch
David Culbertson
Petersburg
Ill
Abigail van Buren
Virginia Johnson
Spook
Wolfgang
Frankenstein
Mrs. P. Frankenstein
Seattle, Wash
Zelda
Buffalo
S. G
P. Stein
Lewa
John Millers
A. H. Barker
James Sheetz
The
Cove
Alice Brookes
Gryrrs
China
Baer Stein
Bulletin Beards
Ball & Skein
Wwe
East Fourth Street
Dial
Donald Schlapkohls
Hayes Elementary Home and School Association
Rose Croix Shrine
American Legion Auxiliary
George's Steak House
A. J. Phillips
Zion Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
George’s Steak House
Arlene Stanton
Eleanore Midkiff
Twentieth Century Club
Laura Musser
Richard Maeglin
Zion Lutheran Church Women
Minton
Jaminton
East Second Street
Eant
Barry Truitt
Cedar Street Dial
Fawn
Ff Eld A1
Prem ‘ Roe
Lal
Paarl
Iggers
Ada
Ere
NARE
Centura
Frankoma
West Bend
Wilson
Mus
Chile
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