Engagement Announced for Retha Irwin and Curtis Bach
Mr and Mrs James E Alvin Route 3 Muscatine announce the engagement of their daughter Retha L Irwin to Curtis L Bach son of Mrs Alvina Bach Galva Manor Galva Ill No definite date set Miss Irwin a Muscatine High and University College of Cosmetology graduate employed at Bernieces Beauty Shop in Muscatine Bach a Mol ine High Mol ine senior graduate, junior at St Ambrose majoring in prelaw, employed at Montgomery Elevator Co Mol ine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Alvin
Route 3
Muscaline
Retha L. Irwin
Curtis L. Bach
Alvina Bach
Galva Manor
Galva
Ill
Irwin
Muscatine High
University College of Cosmetology
Town City
Berniece
Muscatine
Mr. Bach
Moline
Black Hawk
St. Ambrose
Prelaw
Montgomery Elevator Co
Special Services Planned At The Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene at Fifth and Sycamore will host daily services from Jan 29 to Feb 4 at 7 30 p m with Rev J W Swearengen of Kankakee Illinois as evangelist He has pastored in Illinois Indiana and Colorado served Olivet Nazarene college field secret ary nine years and spent three years in full time evangelism His talks weave in experiences from a Holy Land trip The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
Fifth and
Sycamore
J. W. Swearengen
Kankakee
Swearengen
Illinois
Indiana
Colorado
Olivet Nazarene College
Holy Land
Social Calendar St Marys Card Party and Meet Dates
Altar and Rosary Society hosts a card party on Sunday January 28 at 7 30 p m at St Marys hall Pitch and 500 will be played prizes awarded and lunch served The Past Chiefs of Pythian Temple 163 set a meeting for Tuesday January 30 at 7 30 p m at Miss Francis Kelleys home 122 W Third Wilton Grace Nall Crowell book club meets Wednesday January 31 at 1 30 p m with a dessert luncheon hosted by Lorelia Hansen assisted by Mrs Clara Leith and Mrs Grayce Nicolas Poetry and quotations by Mrs Alta Reinke and the book review by Miss Frances Kelley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Pythian Temple
Francis Kelley
Wilton
Grace Nall Crowell Book Club
Lorelia Hansen
Clara. Leith
Grayce Nicolas
Alta Reinke
Frances ‘Kelley
YWCA Bus Trip To International Flower Show
The YWCA sponsors a public bus trip to the International Flower Show in Chicago on Wednesday March 27. The bus departs at 8:30 a.m. from the YWCA, visits the International Amphitheatre, and returns via a dinner stop at Henrici's in Oak Brook Illinois. Reservations by March 10. call 263-7924 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
The
Chicago
International Amphitheatre
Oak Brook, Jr
Henrici’s
Ladies Of Elks Meet Thursday
The Ladies of the Elks gathered Thursday for dessert and a social meeting. Tables were decorated with candles and wreaths. prizes were won in various events by Mrs. Fred Weiman, Mrs. William Leslie, Mrs. Elmer Swartz, Mrs. Harry Leedy, Mrs. Nellie Figg, and Mrs. Fred Karg. Mrs. Glen Bloom stood in for Mrs. O. M. Kautz due to committee changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Elks
Fred Weiman
William Leslie
Elmer Swartz
Harry Leedy
Nellie Figg
Fred Karg
Glen Bloom
M. Kautz
Sharon King Named Easter Seal Chairman
Mrs. Sharon King, Muscatine resident, named Easter Seal chairman of the 1968 campaign by Herb Plambeck. The appeal runs March 1 to Easter Sunday April 14 to aid disabled people in Iowa and includes Camp Sunnyside and homebound programs with therapy and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon King
Muscatine County
Herb Plambeck
Whotv Farm Services
Muscatine
King
Towa
The
Easter Seal Society of
Sunnyside
Des Moines
Iowa
PEO-Chapter FC Hosts Evening Featuring Cottey College
Dale MacLennan hosted PEO Chapter FC at her home on Thursday. Patsy Hahn and Marjorie Vander Ploeg presented a program about Cottey College and the educational fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale MacLennan
Chapter FC
PEO
Sisterhood
Patsy Hahn
Marjorie Vander Ploeg
Cottey College
The
Educational Fund
Lynn Ann Truitt Engaged to LaMoyne Jacobs Jr
Mr and Mrs Harry Truitt announce the engagement of their daughter Lynn Ann to LaMoyne Jacobs Jr The couple reside at 1616 Cedar and 500 W Third The wedding is set for June 1 at 2 pm at First Baptist church Both graduates of Muscatine High Lynn Ann attends Eastern Iowa Community College LaMoyne Jacobs attended Upper Iowa College at Fayette and has transferred to Eastern Iowa Community College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Truitt
Cedar
Lynn Ann
LaMoyne Jacobs, Jr
First Baptist Church
Muscatine High
Miss Truitt
Eastern Iowa Community College
Jacobs
Upper Iowa College
Fayette
Talkingtons Celebrate 25th Silver Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Clarence E Talkington of 1505 E Fifth observe their silver wedding anniversary on Wednesday January 31. They wed January 4 1943 at Lincoln Blvd Baptist Church. Attended by Viola Campbell and Harold Talkington. They have three children Paul Quincy Kathleen and Linda plus two grandchildren Diane Renee and Lisa Marie. They were honored January 21 at a dinner in Monmouth Illinois hosted by Paul and Kathleen Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Talkington
Alice Green
Gladstone, Ill
Clarence Talkington
Muscatine
Wesley McMurray
Lincoln Blvd. Baptist Church
Viola Campbell
Harold Talkington
Paul
Quincy
Ill
Lyle
Kathleen) Estabrook
Linda
Diane Renee Talkington
Lisa Marie Estabrook
Monmouth
Paul Green
Gladstone
USDA Quiz Aims To Sharpen Consumer Food Knowledge
A USDA quiz tests consumer vocabulary and costs awareness in food shopping. Questions cover terms like U.S. Choice maturity russeting curing and grades and ask readers to identify correct definitions for beef fruits butter eggs cheese and flour quality aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department For Agriculture
Thes Usda
U.S
U. S
USDA
Office of Information
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Mrs. Allen Hosts Women’s Club Meeting at Marjorie Allen’s Home
The Friendly Neighbor club gathers with a roll call of household hints and a white elephant sale led by nine members. Jeanette Tammenga runs the games with prizes to Grace Kopf and Betty Steahr. lunch features St Patrick’s Day decorations. Next meeting set for Feb 22 at Betty Steahr’s home. Also included are consumer tips on beef cuts and USDA grades with a call to request a USDA guide from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Allen
Jeanette Tammenga
Grace Kopf
Betty Steahr
Gas leak prompts emergency response at site
A leaking pipe caused escaping gas and a bubbling condition at the location, triggering an emergency response. Responders worked to secure the area and assess potential hazards while investigating the source of the leak. Authorities advised residents to avoid the area until it was deemed safe.
TIT Chapter DV Meets At The E Root Home
Members of TIT Chapter DV met at the home of Mrs. Ernnest Root Thursday afternoon. The meeting, led by Mrs. Harold Simander, approved by laws and appointed nominating and auditing committees. Mrs. Lawrence Gatzke reported on a trip to the National TTT convention in Phoenix, showing area slides and pictures of founders Mary Waney and Mabel Bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter DV of
TIT
Ernnest Root
Harold Simander
Lawrence Gatzke
TTT
Phoenix
Ariz
Mary Waney
Mabel Bales
Fullers To Observe 45th Anniversary in Muscatine
Mr and Mrs Richard A Fuller longtime Muscatine residents plan a family dinner at Sunset Inn on Jan 30 marking their 45th wedding anniversary. They wed Jan 30 1923 at St Marys church with Rev J Y Grieser officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A. Fuller
Inn
Gertrude Kurriger
St. Mary’s ‘Church
J. Y. Grieser
Muscatine
Fuller
Aluminum Co. of America
Bettendorf
Robert L
Dorothy) Connell
Route 4
Richard C. Fuller
Mrs. Harlow Hosts Maranatha Circle Meeting
The Maranatha Mission circle of Calvary Baptist church met at Mrs. Robert Harlow’s home at 1917 Pinefield Thursday evening with 15 members and one guest. Barbara Buster led prayer, a short business session followed, then white cross work for missionaries. A mother-daughter banquet was approved, with Barbara Buster named chairman. other chairs to be announced. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Harlow and Mrs. Gail Utley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maranatha
Calvary Baptist’ Church
Robert Harlow
Pinefield
Barbara Buster
Harlow
Gail Uttley
Dear Abby Advice From Muscatine Journal
A Muscatine Iowa Dear Abby column excerpt discusses engagement ring ethics, a mother’s worry over a son’s cross-dressing phase, a reader asking if glasses affect attraction, and social security benefits skepticism. The piece references a pastor's schedule at Sixth and Sycamore with worship times and a congregational meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore
Fred . Boyce
Luther League
Army Mothers Elect Officers at VEW hall meeting
Army Mothers Post No. 9 elected and installed officers led by Amy Predmore as commander and Millie Morton as vice commander. Other officers include Mary Faith Hart adjutant Mary Riley finance officer Mabel Hatfield chaplain Florence Tibbetts first sergeant at arms Ethel Kallenberger color bearer Dorothy Uebe judge advocate. A donation to Iowa City VA hospital was approved and a Valentine party set for Feb 22. Dancing classes to start Feb 3 at YWCA with Lori Schmelzer instructor. Faith United Church notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Mothers Post No. 9
Vew Hall
Amy Predmore
Millie Morton
Mary Faith Hart
Mary Riley
Mabel Hatfield
Florence Tibbetts
Ethel Kallenberger
Dorothy Uebe
Iowa City
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Retha‘Irwin
Curtis Bach
Retha Irwin
Carstensen
Nazarene Church
Rev
Ladies of Elks
Bantam
Aes
Garland Majestic
Peo-Chapter FC
Cali
Swapello
Ayrin Truitt, LaMoyne Jacobs, Jr
Lynn Truitt
C. Talkingtons
Allen
Florida
Texas
E. Root
Richard Fullers
Maranatha Circle
Helen Beamgard
Sii
Din
Abigail
van Buren
Abby
George
Army
Lori Schmelzer
Faith United Church of Christ
Waller R. Ross
Dick’s Apco
West Mississippi Drive
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