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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1952

Page

5

Jean Danner Weds Jerry Phelps In Candlelit Danner Home

Jean Evelyn Danner daughter of Mrs. Louis Danner married Jerry Earl Phelps son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Phelps in a candlelight ceremony at the Danner home 1223 Oak Street. Rev. Caleb B. Larson officiated and two three-branch candelabra lit the fireplace as white mums and gladioli decorated. Maid of honor Elma Danner wore mauve organdy and bride wore a beaded white chiffon organdy gown with matching bolero and a double strand pearl necklace. A reception followed for immediate families and the couple left for a short wedding trip. The bride is a Reynolds High School graduate employed at Muscatine Bank and Trust Co. The groom, a Muscatine High School graduate, served in the Marine Corps in Korea and works at Luellen Cleaners.

Jean Evelyn Danner Louis F. Danner Jerry Earl Phelps Roy J. Phelps Woodlawn Avenue Danner Oak Street Caleb B. Larson Grandview Elma Danner Paul Bennett Betty Joan Danner Keith Larson Phelps Reynolds High School Reynolds Muscatine Bank and Trust Co S*helps Muscatine High School University of Iowa Marine Corps Korea Luellen Cleaners

Social Glances Daughters of Union Veterans Meeting

The group will meet Monday afternoon in the Memorial room of the court house for a social gathering and discussion.

Daughters of Union Veterans Court House

Park Avenue WSCS Social Plans Set For July Lawn Event

The Park Avenue Methodist church WSCS met Wednesday afternoon to arrange a lawn social for Saturday July 12. Mrs. Herbert Dickinson led devotions, Mrs. Fred Oeter led the lesson study, and Mrs. Irma George reviewed a study book chapter. An executive meeting was announced for Monday evening at the church.

WSCS Park Avenue Methodist Church Herbert Dickinson Fred Oeter Irma George

Miss Davis Marries Henry Plett at Villisca Church

Miss Dorothy Jane Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Davis Cotter Iowa and Henry E Plett son of Mr and Mrs E G Plett Muscatine were wed at noon Sunday in the Villisca Presbyterian church Villisca Iowa Rev M A Robeson officiated The ceremony featured regal lilies seven branch candelabra white tapers and chancel bouquets The couple will reside in Walcott after a wedding trip in the West Both families and friends attended with Mrs Robeson as the soloist and Mrs Quincy Dunn at the organ The bride wore Eleanor blue Chantilly lace over taffeta with pink roses corsage and rhinestone jewelry The groom attended by close relatives and the reception followed at the Presbyterian manse

Dorothy Jane Davis J. M. Davis Cotter Henry E. Plett E. G. Plett Muscatine Villisca Presbyterian Church Villisca M. A. Robeson Red Oak Carson and Robeson Quincy Dunn J. Harold Todd Dunn Hayden Davis Eleanor Davis Vernon Franklin J. M. Sanders Erwin Strunk R. H. Wunder Walter E. Jones Morris Evans Ernest Hunter Frank Jones Carson Morris Davis Bette Ann Plett Muscatine Junior College Iowa State Teachers College Walcott

University cast adds Pauline Glatstein and Marjorie Buckman

Pauline Glatstein of Muscatine and Marjorie Buckman of West Liberty, Iowa, students at the University of Iowa, join the musical cast in Mozart's Così fan tutte to be staged July 22 to 24 by the university departments of music and dramatic art. Stephen Hobson of Cedar Rapids and Harry Morrison of Douds play the disguised suitors in the two act comedy.

Pauline Glatstein Muscatine Marjorie Buckman West Liberty University of Iowa Mozart Music and Dramatic Art University Stephen Hobson Cedar Rapids Harry Morrison Douds

Engagement and Marriage Announcement for Peyerl and Cooney

Mr and Mrs Frank Peyerl of 1403 Logan announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Gertrude to Pvt Marvin D Cooney son of Mrs 8 F Cooney of 414 East Sixth Street. The wedding is set for Saturday August 2 at St Marys Church.

Frank Peyerl Logan Street Marilyn Gertrude Marvin D. Cooney F. Cooney East Sixth Street St. Mary’s Church

Essex-Watson Wedding Planned on TV Show

Miss Marilyn Yvonne Essex and Albert F. Watson of Muscatine will wed on the Bride and Groom CBS TV program in New York City at 9 15 a.m. c s t on July 24. The couple, both Muscatine High School graduates, will be accompanied by Mr and Mrs Cecil Houseman of Muscatine for the ceremony and the couple will return for a reception at Island Methodist church after a televised honeymoon.

Marilyn Yvonne Essex Albert F. Watson Muscatine CBS New York City Miss Essex Stanley Engineering Co New York Watson Cecil Houseman C.s.t Mr. Watson Muscatine High School Home-O-Nize Co Ralph Essex West Liberty Newton B. Watson Island Methodist Church

Accidental Gunshot Wounds Involving Dusenberry Youth

Donald Dusenberry 13, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Dusenberry route 6, was discharged from Hershey hospital after treatment for a superficial gunshot wound to the right hip. He was visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Stromer a mile north of Fredonia when cousin Phillip Stromer 13 discharged a loaded 22 caliber pistol. The weapon was being shown when it fired unintentionally. Mrs Stromer said the pistol was left on a window sill to deter a fox. The Stromers drove Donald to the hospital where doctors found the injuries not serious.

Donald Dusenberry Raymond Dusenberry Hershey Hospital Charles Stromer Fredonia Donald Stromer Phillip Stromer Phillip

Suitors and Fiancées Named for Local Women

Marilyn Horstman of Odebolt and Dorothy Krebill of Donnellson are listed as suitors. Miss Glatstein, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Glatstein of Muscatine, and Miss Buckman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Buckman of West Liberty, are also mentioned as fiancées.

Marilyn Horstman Odebolt Dorothy Krebill Donnellson Miss Glatstein Harry Glatstein Muscatine Miss Buckman Ray Buckman West Liberty

Moscow Homemakers Meet At Mrs Budelier Home

Members gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Robert Budelier s home with Mrs Budelier presiding. The program featured two book reports by Mrs Ralph Bierman a talk on rural versus city schools by Mrs Harlan Stenberg and a vocal solo by Mary Ann Bierman. An auction and election of project chairmen followed with refreshments served by the hostess.

Moscow Robert Budelier Doris Bierman Albert Koeppen Dale Hafner Newton Lang Marvin Johnson Louise Brown Ralph Bierman

Miss Moomey and Wayne Goddard Wed in City Ceremony

Miss Bonnie Moomey daughter of Mr and Mrs Solomon Moomey of Muscatine wed Wayne A Goddard son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin I Goddard in a single ring ceremony at 402 West Seventh Street. Priest Griffith Goddard Jr officiated with Miss Esther Moomer as maid of honor and Ivan Goddard as best man.

Bonnie Moomey Solomon Moomey Muscatine Wayne A. Goddard Benjamin I. Goddard West Seventh Street Griffith Goddard, Jr Esther Moomer Ivan Goddard

Brides-Elect Honored At Breakfast Shower Abridged

Mrs. J. Robert Lewis and Miss Marjorie Lewis hosted a breakfast and shower for two brides elect, Miss Dolores Duncan and Miss Evelyn Hoopes. Duncan is set to wed William Hoben on July 5 and Hoopes to marry Richard Teegen on August 9.

J. Robert Lewis Marjorie Lewis Geneva Drive Dolores Duncan Evelyn Hoopes Miss Duncan William Hoben Miss Hoopes Richard Teegen

Picnic announced by Rainbow Girls

The annual Order of Rainbow for Girls picnic will be held at 10 a m on Wednesday July 9 at Weed Park. Activities include swimming at 10 30 a m and dinner at noon with reservations due by Monday. Call Sally Mine worthy advisor at 2107 W to rsvp.

Order of Rainbow Weed Park Sally Mine

Mrs. Sarah Spence Marks 90th Birthday Anniversary

Mrs. Sarah Spence, longtime Muscatine resident, observes her 90th birthday today. She lives with daughter Mrs. Barney Kill at 610 West Seventh Street and has three daughters, 15 grandchildren, and other family.

Sarah Spence Barney Kill West Seventh Street Spence Muscatine Kill Goldie Frost Art Lawrence Asad

Hendersons vs Kent Feeds Exhibition at Weed Park

Hendersons will meet Kent Feeds in an exhibition softball game at Weed Park at 1 15 p m Friday as part of the Independence Day athletic program. Earlier notices indicated Hendersons and Huttigs would contend in the Fourth of July game.

Hendersons Kent Weed Park Huttigs

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Jerry E. Phelps Mrs. Phelps Fa AG dChicke Hitman’s Food Mart Gi Corin Monroe Street California South Pacific Weiner Rolls U.S. Baking Company Park Avenue Miss Davis Henry Plett Marilyn Gertrude Peyerl Pvt. Cooney Miss Peyerl Dusenberry Leo Sygamore Street Budelier Miss Moomey Wayne Goddard Rainbow Girls Huey Kiss of Billy Eckstine Sugarbush Doris Day Frankie Laine Rosemary Clooney Auf Wiederseh N Sweetheart Champ Butler Eddy Howard Blacksmith Blues Harry James Nat “King” Cole Kay Starr Lady Love Les Paul Jeanette Davis Patti Page Vaughn Monroe Lefty Frizzell Childrens Records
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