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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1963
Page
3
A dense schedule of church events and meetings from multiple congregations. Includes timing notes for First United Presbyterian First Assembly of God First Baptist Calvary United Brethren and others with prayers Bible studies group meetings choir practice and upcoming social activities at Weed Park and church facilities.
The Conesville Women's Guild held its annual Guest Day at Grace United Church on Wednesday afternoon July 3 with about 40 attendees. Elizabeth Lutz greeted guests, and a slide presentation by Sylvia Plotts highlighted Arizona Indians and their cultures, weaving, crafts, and evolving education.
Walter Reed was celebrated on his birthday, July 4, with a home picnic. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reed and many friends and relatives from Muscatine and Cedar Rapids, such as Dorothy Jackson, Sharon Nolan, Kathy Reichert, and Richard Neighton, among others.
Miss Karen Kean and Mark McKillip united in marriage at the Church of Christ in Town City on Saturday afternoon. The bride wore a satin gown with fitted bodice and bell-shaped skirt, a pearl crown veil, and carried red roses on a white Bible. Matron of honor Mrs. Kenneth Lincoln wore pale blue, with corsage of white and blue. Best man Willo assisted, and a reception followed at the Big 10 Inn in Iowa City. The couple resides on West Fourth Street in Wilton Tet ris, with McKillip employed at Home-O-Nize in Muscatine and McKillip at the Grain Processing Corp. in Muscatine.
The Davenport String Quartet, organized from Tri-Cities gifted youths by first violinist Raysym Pierte, will perform at the YWCA on Tuesday July 9 at 8 pm. Proceeds fund a music appreciation paper. program features Haydn, Bach, Dvorak, and more.
Mrs. Duane Goedken Lynne a two year old and Duane Goedken a lawyer moved from Iowa City to Muscatine in mid June joining St Mathias church. New residents include Charles Podany a feld mechanician with Bentsen Inc from Ft Myers Fla and Olea Podany. Olea is married to Charles. Mr and Mrs Foy A Dacus moved to 402 Fatz Ave from Beaumont Texas in May. The Abneys Juanita and husband moved to 2005 Sycamore and are newlyweds. Philip N Panton and Flora from Staten Island moved to 120 Logan. Ronald Paxton and family live at 120 Logan. he is an electrician with Davenport Electric Contract Co. All families attend local churches and share ties to the community.
Wilton Mr and Mrs Doug Stephens stepsons left Friday July 5 for their home in Phoenix August after visiting in the name of his parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Stephens since Sunday A short note lists Mr and Mrs Russell Stephens Monte salif Jimmie and Janlee as guests in the Alvin Stephens home They arrived Tuesday July 2 and will be here a week A family dinner was held in the Alvin Stephens home Thursday July 4 Those present included Mr and Mrs Douglas Stephens Mr and Mrs Russell Stephens and family Mr and Mrs Fred Stephens and family of Muscatine
The Y-AWives schedule a fish fry on Wednesday July 17 at the Brown home. Reservations due by July 15 with Mrs James Pultian at 263-6000. Members meet at the YWCA then proceed to the Brown home. The Women of the Moose meet Monday at 7 30 p m with mats not required.
Wilton Whirlers announce upcoming events at the Wilton community playground. July 10 features a club dance with caller Bob Lucas and July 27 a chir dance led by Ken Anderson, dancing from 8 to 10. Club dues are due May 19.
The YWCA calendar for the week outlines daily sessions including softball for girls, beginner and intermediate swim lessons, teen tennis, swimmer training, and plunge activities. Other events include women's membership swim, CBMC prayer meeting, String Quartet concert, family swim, and a community program with Eliza.
Community notice lists Mr and Mrs Joe Bodeen celebrating their 25th anniversary at a dinner hosted by Mrs Edna Braucht Ledra Braucht and Mrs Floyd Mayhew attended the event in Buffalo Prairie Guests include John Mayhew and others Visiting relatives William Parchert Ronnie Bieri spent time with their father Ed Schmidt at Towa City University hospital before Schmidt moved to Mercer County hospital in Aledo George L Elliot has returned home to Oskaloosa after a visit with Illinois relatives.
Morning Sun and Wesleyan Service Guild plan their annual family event at Locust Grove Park on Monday at 6 30. The Reformed Presbyterian Missionary Society met Friday with Mrs Olive Baird as hostess. Mrs Mary Hensleigh hosted a church lesson. American Legion Auxiliary hosts set for Tuesday with Mrs Latta Hartman and Mrs Emma Schofield assisting. Sharon Missionary Society met Friday at the church led by Mrs Iva McElhinney with a book report by Mrs Talmade Mehafey. Hostesses were Mrs Earnest McElhinney and Mrs Nemeth Thompson. Robbie Boysen attends YMCA camp this week at Boone.
Rotary and Kiwanis clubs plan programs with reports from George Volger and Karl Voelkel at luncheon meetings. Washington Chapter No 4 and Webb Council No 38 meet Friday at the Masonic Temple with a 5 30 pm dinner and speaking program.
The Oakland Women’s Rowing Club, begun in 1916, rows heavy whaleboats on Lake Merritt with Emily Mennell as coxswain. Members range from 34 to nearly 90, led by president Eleanor Smithbauery, who emphasizes that they truly row and enjoy recreation.
Wilton hosted the 1003 anniversary reunion of the class of 1953 at the American Legion home. Prizes went to Cleons Gehris and the Eohnsacks, with attendees including Shirley Kaufmann Gary Schroeder Norman Bunn Kenneth Melsinger Ralph Telstow Willie Bland Fred Brammeier Lynn Chamberlin Ron Bohnsack John Freeland Martyn Grunder and Bob King. Levers and others unable to attend were read aloud at the event.
Fairfield pastor William Devine will preach at Columbus City Free Methodist church while Rev B W Ryan and family vacation in St Louis. Devine attends ministerial school and assists at Fairfield Free Methodist church. American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday evening at Mrs Ocie Moran’s home with Mrs Rey Oakes as co host. Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW meets Tuesday July 9 at 8 00 pm at the Post home. Fredania W S C 8 meets Thursday July 1 at Mrs Arthur Snyder’s home.
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