Double Ring Ceremony Unites Linda Bartelt and Gary Richardson
Linda JoAnne Bartelt and Gary Lee Richardson wed in a 7:30 pm ceremony at Mulford Evangelical Free Church officiated by Rev. M. D. Christensen. Attendants included Cathy and Eric Bartelt, with a 125 guest reception at the church. The bride, daughter of Ralph Bartelt, plans to reside in Wapello after graduating from the University of Iowa with a BS. The groom is an electrician and a Wapello High graduate living in Route 2, Wapello. Out of town guests came from Des Moines, Iowa City, Oakville, Cedar Town, and Chicago.
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Mulford Evangelical Free Church
Linda JoAnne Bartelt
Gary Lee Richardson
M. D. Christensen
Ralph Bartelt
Gilbert
Muscatine
Richardson
Sam Wykert
Oakville
Eddie Bartell
Ralph Buster
Eric Bartelt
Heather Bartelt
Brad Bartelt
Ralph &. Bartelt
Rocky Casini
Tom Wykert
Millard Ferguson
Mike McConahay
Robert Westerfelt
Jesse Blake
Donna Seligman
Mindy Barrett
JoAnne Seligman
Kathy Richardson
Keith Brockway
Faye Wykert
Route 2
Wapello
University of Iowa
Wapello High
Des Moines
Towa City
Cedar Ie Town
Chicago
Bride and Groom Holly-Wed at Grace United Church
Miss Brenda Sue Ploen married Mick Birkhofer at 6 30 p m Friday in Wilton Grace United Church of Christ Rev Harold Potts officiated The Ploen and Birkhofer families from Moscow Durant Alto Loma Calif and Monmouth attended The couple’s reception drew about 275 guests at the Durant Community Center Christmas decorations featured white poinsettias The bride wore white velvet with feather and pearl trim and a three tier silk illusion veil She carried a cascade of white roses The wedding party included Mrs Dennis Neipert matron of honor and Mrs Thomas McCannon bridesmaid The groom was supported by Tom Birkhofer and Jack Algood DeWayne Birkhofer served as groomsmen The ceremony followed by a reception and guests then traveled to Monmouth for residence The bride is a lab technician at Davenport Osteopathic Hospital The groom attends Monmouth College and works there The wedding party includes attendees from Alta Loma Muscatine Davenport Bettendorf Durant Arkansas Stanwood Moline Monmouth Macomb NJ and Texas.
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Moscow
Brenda Sue Ploen
Mick Birkhofer
Grace United Church of Christ
Wilton
Harold Potts
Juliet
Alta Loma
Calif
Muscatine
Davenport
Bettendorf
Durant
Arkansas
Stanwood, Md
Moline
Monmouth
Macomb, NJ
Texas
Museum displays for the Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum
The Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum announces weekly hours with open days Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 2 to 5 pm and Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7 to 9 pm. The building closes on Christmas Day. Exhibits feature Polly Real ing works, antique children’s furniture, miniature steel tools, a Victorian sitting room, sewing implements, early American furnishings, and a Civil War display. Volunteers listed include Mrs. Austin Hoopes, Miss Eula Downer, Mrs. Elsie Herrick, Mrs. Margaret Watson, Max Churchill, William Jeschka, and Hattie Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Musser
Polly Realing
Austin Hoopes
Eula Downer
Elsie Herrick
Margaret Watson
Max Churchill
William Jeschka
Hattie Neff
New Boston couple notes golden wedding date
New Boston Mr. and Mrs. Edward Batchelor of Route 2 will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on January 4. A family dinner is planned for January 2 to mark the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Batchelor
New Boston
Route 2
Baby Shower Honoring Diane Bennett in Conesville
Diane Kay Bennett, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bennett of Conesville, was honored at a baby shower Friday evening at Grace United Church of Christ. Hostesses were Anita Milder Christine Johnson and Colleen Buckton. prizes went to Juani ta Blum and Neva Maxwell. gifts and refreshments were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
Diane Kay Bennett
Ronald Bennett
Grace United Church of Christ
Anita Milder
Christine Johnson
Colleen Buckton
Prize Husband Is No Winner in Quiet Tulsa Letters
Abbie Van Buren column review of a wife who, despite beauty trophies, reports her husband has slept with her only five times since 1970. She asks if she is at fault. Abby suggests seeking a lawyer if the husband refuses doctors and notes a sharp letter from a reader about hosting in-laws. The column also includes reader messages about family visits, voting registration, and a no-bra fashion quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abigail van Boren
Abby
Tam
Tulsa
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Muscatine, Ia
Gary Richardson
Linda Bartelt
WOM
College of Regents
College of Regents of the Women of the Moose
Marian Hayes
Jean Lee
Ethel Phillips
Verna McFadon
Happy Time
Muscatine Jaycee Ettes
Miller‘s
Miller & Sons
Brenda Ploen, Mick Birkhofer
Robert Ploen
Route 1
Dean Birkhofer
Bill Campbell
Alto Luma
Denny Long
Leslie Schricker
Larry Sorgenfry
Mike Tumey
Mr. Ploen
Dennis Neipert
Thomas McCannon
Judy Ploen
Darei McCannon
Tom Birkhofer
Alto Loma
Jack Algood
DeWayne Birkhofer
Tom McCannon
Larry Sorgentry
Durant Community Center
Kenneth Fry
Don Tumey
Donna Birkhofer
Vernon Brus
Barb Sorgenfry
Susan Bockwaldt
Ron Paulsen
Becky Maurer
Robert Ballou
Keith
Birkhofer
Wilton High
Monmouth College
Diane Bennett
Juanita Blum
Neva Maxwell
Marence Dipple
Clinton
Melvin
Betty) Ziegenhorn
Raymond
Mrs. NO Name
NO Name
County Board of Elections
Ruth
County Board OF Elecnons
Vicki
Deon Arbby
Chanel
Nietzel
Spurgeon Santa
Philmaid
Io Grestor
Spurgeon’s
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