Sunbury couple Ed Hamanns celebrate 50th anniversary
Ed Hamanns of Sunbury celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday December 20 with an open house at Spengler's hall Sunbury from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. They were married December 20 1911 in Davenport. Their children are Luella Hein Mechanicsville Violet Wildish Wildishville PA Harold Prairie Village KS and Vernon (deceased) with nine grandchildren. Family and Friends joined for the occasion as the Friendly Neighbors club gathered earlier with a Christmas program and gifts. The next meeting is set for January 25 at Betty Steahr's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
Hamann
Sunbury
Spengler's Hall
Ed Hamann
Amanda
Aspen
Davenport
Raymond
Luella) Hein
December Deborah circle meeting at Methodist church
The December gathering of the Deborah circle at First Methodist met Thursday at Mrs. Bruce Sturdevant’s home with 17 members. Devotions and a program by Mrs. George Michaels and Mrs. Clark Crouse opened the meeting. The Christmas story was read by Mrs. Crouse and carols sung by members. Teachers are needed for additional June sessions. Refreshments coordinated by Harvey Albee Jr, Mrs. Daryl Witmer, Clayton Haveman, and Mrs. Bruce Sturdevant. Next meeting set for Jan 18 at Mrs. William Rourlyoush’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah
First Methodist Church
Bruce Sturdevant
George Michaels
Clark Crouse
Crouse
Harvey Albee, Jr
Daryl Witmer
Clayton Haveman
Bruce Sturdevan
William Rourlyoush
Mary
Alfred Rittenhouse
Richard Miteman
Harry Hahn
West Junior High
Charles Weber
Guy Duncan
Minnie Romann
David Stanley
Rittenhouse
Mary Ellen Lingafelter to wed Denzil Crutcher
Mr and Mrs Harkin Lingafelter announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ellen Lingafelter to Denzil Crutcher. A March wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lingafelter
Denzil Crutcher
Buffalo Prairie
Harkin Lingafelter
Reynolds
Mary Ellen
Danzil
Crutcher
Meg
Alton Crutcher
Joy
Kes Lingafelter
Sherrard High School
Ann Crutcher
Joy High School
John Deere Works
Moline
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group Eight Meeting
Members of the Zion Lutheran Church Women Group Eight met at 2 p.m. Thursday at the parish house. Pupils presented Christmas songs as the program opened. Interne Allen Wahl led the lesson study. Mrs. Boldt chaired the business, and Mrs. Marolf served refreshments. Jan. 18 at the parish house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group Eight
Allen Wahl
Boldt
Marolf
Mrs Hahn Hosts Rachel Circle Meeting at First Methodist
Mrs. Robert Hahn hosted the Rachel Circle of the First Methodist church for the December gathering with 18 members and two guests. Social chair A A Johns led, 27 calls were logged, Christmas gifts given to honorary members, and a tea followed the session. January meeting set for Mrs George Crawford’s home with Sanford Schmaly in social chair duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hahn
Mulberry
Rachel
First Methodist Church
Mins. A. A. Johnsson
Mescames Burt Zimmerman
Floyd Kemp
Nellie
Minnie Buechner
Phlip Temple
E. J. Ruff
Kenneth Huber
Esther
Sigsbee
Licey Hahn
Robert Griffin
Turple
John Potter
Esther Synwassink Named President Of Auxiliary Past Presidents
The American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents elected Miss Esther Synwassink as president at a Thursday meeting at Ina Mae’s. Officers include Mrs. Mary Faith Hart as vice president, Mrs. Irene Bowman secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Velma Phillips in charge of cards and flowers. Christmas gift exchange and secret pals were held, and next year’s names were chosen. The January 18 meeting will be at Mrs. Havel Guthrie’s home with a potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Synwassink
American Legion Auxiliary
Ina Mae
Mary Faith Hart
Irene Bowman
Velma Phillips
Havel Guthrie
Engagement of Carol Hyett and Don Close
An engagement is announced for Carol Hyett of Aleco and Don Close of Reynolds. A spring wedding is planned. Hyett is a alumna of Aledo High School Town State University and the American Institute of Commerce, member of Kappa Delta, and employed by Eagle Food Center Milan. Close is a graduate of Aledo High School and a senior at the University of Illinois, affiliated with Nabors House and Gamma Sigma Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Hyett
Don Close
Buffalo Prairie
Misa Carel
Ann Hyett
Aleco
Rex Hyett
David Close
Reynolds
Miss Hyell
Aledo High School
Town State University
American Institute of Commerce
Kappa Delta Sorority
Mrs Wagner Hosts Zion Lutheran Women Group Nine
Mrs Harley Wagner hosted Group Nine of Zion Lutheran Church Women at her home. Mrs John Hanft led a Bible study on adoration and devotions, with Christmas carols sung. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Harley Wagner and Roy Gjertson. Earlier, Mrs J Al Giovanazzi and others planned a January 18 gathering at 5 West Third with hosts Mrs Harold Bridges and Mrs Govanazzi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church Women
Harley Wagner
John Hanft
Fret Philipps
Roy Gjertson
J. al Giovanazzi
Harold Bridges
Govanazzi
Circle B Meets At Furda Home
United Presbyterian church held a 1:20 dessert luncheon Thursday at Mrs. Lewis Furda home. Mrs. Riggs presided as treasurer voted to donate treasury funds to the Wyoming Camp project. Devotions by Mrs. Havercamp. McDougall described travels to F and Asia with emphasis on Greece and Israel. Guardettes Meet At Massey Home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United' Presbyterian Church
Lewis Furda
Acihur Umlandt
Eugene Boynton Jr
Lee Riggs
Wyoming
Paul Havercamp
Fred McDougall
Asia
Greece
Israel
Mothers Elect New Officers for U S Army Mothers
U S Army Mothers met at Mary Riley’s home Thursday evening and elected officers Fances Nooning as commander Ethel Kallenberger as judge advocate Mary Riley as finance officer Florencie Tibbets as adjutant Dorothy Uebe as chaplain Elizabeth Arnhood as flag bearer John McCollum as sergeant at arms The event also served as the annual Christmas party with a potluck. Four canteen books were sent to the VA hospital in Iowa City Plans for the state convention in Muscatine April 2 and 3 1962 were announced The next meeting will be January 18 at Frances Nooning’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Mary Riley
Fances Nooning
Ethel Kallenberger
Florencie Tibbets
Dorothy Uebe
Elizabeth Arnhood
Jehn McCollum
Santa
Iowa City
Muscatite
Frances Nooning
Christmas Meeting At First Methodist Church
Sarah Cirele of the First Methodist Church attended a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. C. E. Maddox’s home with 22 members and one guest. Mrs. Maddox presided as devotions on Christmas in the New Testament were given by Mrs. George Suman and others. A Christmas story recording was played and coffee was poured at the Christmas table by Mrs. Rebecca Alekruse. Social committee members included Mrs. Charles Hartman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Cirele
First Methodist Church
C. E. Maddox
Charles Hartman
Harry Batey
Rebecca Altekruse
Lula Kyes
Montpelier Homemakers Hold Annual Christmas Party
Montpelier Homemakers met at Mrs. Everett Nitzel home for their annual Christmas party on Tuesday with a four pollock dinner. The pledge to the flag was given and Mrs. Everett Nitzel was elected vice chairman replacing Mrs. Edna Belle Bancks. Edith Spring gave lessons on small appliance care. A gift exchange and an auction of Christmas goodies were held. The next meeting will be at Kathryn Van Nice home. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monpeliee Toensnip
Everett Nitzel
Edna Belle Bancks Ye
Edith Spring
Kathryn van Nice
United Women Fellowship Delivers Playlet and Donation
The United Women Fellowship of the Fath Parish United Church of Christ presented He Knew Not the Hour with participants including Mrs Elvin Paety and Mia Chester Richard. Devotions were led by Mrs Elmer Bloom. The group voted to donate 25 to the Muscatine Junior College building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Women's Fellowship of the
United Church of Christ
Elvin Paety
Robert King
Mia
Chester Richard
Warren Harris
Elmer Bloom
Edith Stocker
C. J. Dycke
Frieda Matthiessen
G. Overwolt
Lillian Whitmer
Roy Vanen
Muscatine Junior
Christmas Party for Special Education Classes
Georaanma court Order of Amaranth hosted a Christmas party for pupils in the district's special education classes at the art center in the old McKinlay building on Thursday. Students performed a calmty scene, readings, and sang carols while girls received presents and desserts were served.
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Old McKinley School
Sante Claus
Georaanma
Mrs Boynton Hosts Circle A Dessert Luncheon
Circle A of the First United Presbyterian church met at 1 30 p m Thursday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs FE W Boynton s home. Mrs Gladys Kennedy led devotions and presided over business. A mixed high school quartet sang Christmas numbers as two Christmas messages were read. Tea table decor matched the season with Mrs Ray Macavell and Mrs Ed Olbmer assisting hosting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle D
First United Presbyterian Church
0. K. Fisher
Olis Joiner
Circle A
FE. W. Boynton
Gladys Kennedy
Ralph Woolsey
John
Barbara Schoemaker
Kent Sissel
Marv~Diercks
Jerry Miller
YWCA Holiday Closure and Christmas Pageant at First Church
The YWCA will be closed from Sunday December 24 to Tuesday January 2 for the holidays. A Christmas pageant by the Christian Women’s Fellowship at First Stan church featured Joyce Butler as Mary with Mrs. Sandra Fortney and Mrs. Don Jones at organ and vocal solos. Additional participants included Mrs. Mary Ann Ogle, Mrs. Wayne Drumm, Mrs. Leah Lacy, and Mrs. Louise Hart as planning discussed for Wordens open house January 7 with committee members Phyllis Kempt Joyce Buller and Clara Feldman assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWF
Christian Women's Fellowship of
First
Stan
Fellowship Hall
Mix
Joyce Butler
Mary
Sandra . Fortney
Don Jones
Mary Ann Ogle
Wayne Drumm
Leah Lacy
Louise Hart
Wordens
First EUB Choir Entertained at Hetler Home
Park Avenue hosted the First Evangelical United Brethren Church choir with 36 attendees for a chili and oyster supper. Holly Hendriks led organ, choir director Mrs Hetzler received a gift from members. parents and grandparents attended the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie
Wayne Heller
Park Avenue
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Holly Hendriks
Hetzler
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Ed Hamanns
Sunbury Note
McNeal
Friendly Neighbors Club
Barbara McNeal
Ella McNeal
Betty Steahr
Sophia Shetler
Sturdevant
Millie Morton
Mari Jansen
Gloria Barko
Olive Gremmel
Service Committee
Women of the Moose
Ed Leu
Salvation Army
Ella Law
Zlcw Group Eight
Y’s Men’s
3Rd
Cedar Street
Mrs. Hahn
S&h
Veyron Muscatines“Leading Department Store
Mrs. Wagner
ZLCW
Circle B
Furda
Massey
Muscatine
Judy Massey
Judy
Darlene Massey
Melvin Samuelson
West Fifth
Ddleman. Agency
Stan Willey
U. S. Army
Montpelier
UWF
Mrs. Rittenhouse
Fisher
Bulova — Borel and Wittnauer
Paul R. Kempi
Par Poling
Nola Bauque
William Leslie
Joan Roudybush
Frances Kelley
Marian Day
Richard Pagel
L. R. Welch
Robert Welch
Robert Harbaugh
Dorothy Hahn
Mrs. Boynton
YWCA
EUB
Hetrler
John Harold
Iowa State
Education Association
Tonawanda Drive
Des Moines, Iowa
TOY Reduction Sale
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Goodyear Service Store
East Second St
Muscatine, Iowa
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