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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1961

Page

6

Silberhorns Entertain at Christmas Party

Mr and Mrs George A Silberhorn hosted a Christmas dinner party at Sunset Inn for their employers. Attendees included Agatha Dotthof Eva Tutt Blanche Thomas Carl Spieth George Silberhorn Jr and Tom Silberhorn with special guests Reverends E J Hageman and Mrs Charles McCormick.

George A Silberhorn Coder’ Hardhvare Agatha Dotthof Eva Tutt Blanche Thomas Carl Spieth George Silberhorn, Jr Tom Silberhorn E. J. Hageman Charles McCormick

Gold Star Mothers Meet for Potluck and Donation

American Gold Star Mothers gathered at Mary Faith Hart’s home at noon Monday for a potluck dinner after a brief business meeting. They donated $10 to the Junior College building fund. The afternoon included games and Christmas carols. The next morning’s meeting was planned at Katherine Albee’s home on December 25.

Mary Faith Hart Callwge Katherine Albee Dan

Madison Open House Tonight at Madison School

Madison PTA hosts an open house this evening from 7 PM with refreshments and a bake sale. PTA members vote to contribute 25 dollars to the Junior College building fund.

Madison Madison ‘School PTA Madison Pta Junior College Building Fund

Marion Iserhott Becomes Bride of Charles Rathien

Marion Iserhott of Wilton Miss became the bride of Charles M. Rathien of Marengo on Saturday December 16 at 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran in Marengo. The Rev Norman T Laesch officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Iserhote of Wilton and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rathien of Marengo. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Glen Rathier of Marengo. The bride is employed by Amana Refrigeration Inc. The groom works at James Marlens Trucking of Conroy. They will reside in Conroy.

Glen Rathier Marengo Amana Refrigeration, Inc Rathien James Marlens Trucking Conroy

Della Brewer and Donald Ricklefs to Wed at First Evangelical Church

A wedding between Della Brewer and Donald Ricklefs includes attendants Marjeart Brewer Suzanne Gruver Pam Ruhens, with Richard Ricklefs as best man Bill Garrison as groomsman Phil Steel Jr carrying rings. Donald Schweiteer and Phillip Steel Sr to serve as ushers. Guests encouraged to attend the ceremony and reception on the date to be announced at the First Evangelical United Brethren church.

Ae “Della Brewer Donald Dee Actal Marjeart Brewer Suzanne Gruver Pam Ruhens Richard Ricklefs Wille Bill Garrison Phil Steel Donald Schweiteer Phillip Steel United Brethren

Christmas Piano and Organ Students Party at Fonda Leber

Piano and organ students of Mrs. Brenda Welch and Mrs. D J Miesbach gathered for a Christmas party at the Fonda Leber studio. Performances included many named students with a duet Santa Claus is Coming to Town, a solo Away in a Manger, additional solos by Kathy Woodhouse and Tom Miller, group carols, and lunch served by teachers.

Brenda Welch D. J. Miesbach Fonda Leber Musis Studion Lorraine Daufeldt Gregory Temple Aluna LaMorticola Kay Koeppink Shirley Honts Laurie Fisher Susan Rintale Sandra Hane Patsy Boles Ann Ziskovsky Beity Ziskovsky Aveld Bann John Lana Gary Smith Elaine Cox Jane Batysy Santa Claus Allee Anderson Bobby Reinsarer Balch Miesbach Fonda Lobor Kathy Woodhouse Tom Milder

Double wedding in Illinois City at Methodist Church

Nellia Krueger and Leland Ziegenhorn wed December 17 at 7 30 pm in Illinois City Methodist Church. The ceremony featured organist Mrs Harald Kochte and a reception for about 125 guests with pink and white decorations.

Ilinois City Tlinois City Nellia Krueger Leland Ziegenhorn Simolay Herbert Beuoy Walter Krueger Mine Ois City Herrbert Ziegenhorn Minois City Harald Kochte Tots City Robert Gilliland Viola Weith Crawford Tawa City George Attig, Jr Aledo Rolland Ziegenkorn Vaughn Powell Richard Krueger Avior “Ridge George Atlig Ralph Stormer Herbert Brayton Glen Krueger Harry Tan- Delbert “Browse George Altix Elmer Danner Levey Fowler Don Paul Dwight Muhlenbruck Larry Maier Malcolm Keller Robert Brown Gary Davis Lewis Ash Lar Verne Krueger Margaret Braylon Iinois City Reynolds High Kent Feeds Tie Mus Ziegenharn West Tiberty Muscatine Davenport Town City Town Rocky Island Marston Joy Taylor Ridge

Christmas Circles and Meetings Around Town

Local church groups schedule Christmas gatherings and meetings. St Margaret's Guild of Trinity Episcopal plans a cotter at 10 a.m. Thursday at 814 Iowa. Naomi Circle of First Methodist cancels December meeting. American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents hold regular meeting and Christmas exchange at Mae’s Thursday at 6:20 p.m., with reveal of secret pals. Circle D of First United Presbyterian meets Thursday at 1:30 p.m. for a dessert at C. K. Fisher’s home. Bible sing led by Otis Joiner. quiz answers requested. Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid does not meet Wednesday as planned. Circle A of UPW at First United Presbyterian meets at Z. W. Boynton’s Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Circle Boot of First United at 1:30 Thursday for a luncheon at Lewis Furda’s home. De votions by Paul Havercamp. Fred McDougall to speak on travels to Europe and Asia. U. S. Acting Mothers Past will hold Christmas dinner at Mary Rule’s home. Christmas exchange to be held. Woman's Benefit Association business meeting and Christmas party postponed from Thursday evening at Cedar.

St. Margaret’n. Guild Trinity Episcopal Church E. J.hill Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Iaa Mae Circle D First United Presbyterian Church Jars C. K. Fisher Don Day Otis Joiner Circle Boot Lewis Furda Eugene Boynton, Sr Arthur Une Jandt Paul Havercamp Fred McDougall Europe Asia Greece Israel U. S Mary Rule

Engagement of Sandra Light and Hirschel Katz Announced

Announcement of the engagement of Sandra Louise Light to Hirschel Allen Katz notes Miss Light is daughter of Joe Light and the late Mrs Light, while Mr Katz is son of J. E. Katz of Cedar Rapids. Both are seniors at the State University of Iowa with sorority and fraternity affiliations. A June wedding is planned.

Sandra Louise Light Hirschel Allen Katz Miss. Light Joe Light Leroy Light Katz J. E. Katz Cedar Rapids State University of Iowa Miss Light Sigma Delta Taw Kaz Alpha Epsilon PY

First EUB Elect Officers At Congregational Meeting

The First Evangelical United Brethren church held its annual congregational meeting and officer elections on Monday evening. New officers include Earl Robertson and others for three-year terms. Christmas Eve services were announced for Sunday from 1 PM to 9 PM. Lay leaders, ushers, and a full slate of church committees and directors were named, with installation set for December 31. The Past Pocahontas club held a Christmas party and gift exchange at Tyler Feustel’s home, with prize winners and plans for a future dinner at the great council.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church Luke J Tooffice Earl Robertson Everett Tomield Fred Gerth Justees Chester Corder Cyril Herwig Rev. Eveland Florence Heizler Glenna Cochran Sally Lord Linda Nelson Florence Reizler Patsy Simpson Paul Eveland Holly Alfred Hecht Mary York James Cook Mildred Ferguson Glenna Loghran Veland Pocahontas Club Twyla Feustel Elsa Low Cos Bertha Bartel Twyla Fuestel Ida Conkylin Pocahontas Great Council Gck Amy Predmore Alice Pace

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Marion Iserhott Charles Rathien Shockproof Tierney East Second Street Merrek Sdi HS Della Brewer Donald Ricklefs Isa Nellie Krueger Leland Ziegenhorn Naomi First Methodist Church Grace’ Lutheria Ladies Aid Z. W. Boynton Burnside Roy Maxwell Earthmer 600 Cedar Iowa Electric Light Xo Power Company Frigidante McKee Appliance Sandra Light Hirschel ‘Katz First EUB Congregational Claire Lloyd White Tow Vera Longhurst June Davi Glenda Schweitz Betty’ Brower Ste Ant Everett Tomfeld Vernon Cochran Charles Stealer Richard Lord Layene Hendriks Joye Gerth Bertha Dahome Clara Lanfie Holly Hen- Christ Foster Fontayne Coyner Virgil Ross Donald Lewis George Wollett William Cook Ralph Reynolds LaMoyne Jack Jobs Francis Longhurst Earl Cochran Ray Bates Earl Keiser Millard Ferguson Edward Paciz Wayne Helsier John Simpson Herbert Brueher Florence Hetzler Linda Ne Verda Covell Betty Brewer Feustel
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