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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1968
Page
7
Mrs Richard Jackson stands with three children Ricky Kelly and Terri in a home scene. The family recently relocated from Ottumwa and now resides at 2111 Pinefield. Mr Jackson works for the telephone company.
Ruth Danielson and Vern Cullen wed Friday July 12 at 7 30 p m in Columbus Junction Presbyterian church Rev Don Ross presided Bride is daughter of late George Pounder Burlington Groom son of late Michael Vern Cullen Windsor Illinois Best man Glen Hidlebaugh matron of honor Mrs Larry Daniels on guest book by Mrs Sandy Daniels on gifts Reception for immediate family before couple leaves for two week trip to the Eastern states They will reside in Dallas City Illinois Mr Cullen works as an electrician for Gamble's store in Dallas City Out of town guests came from Dallas City Wapello and Burlington
New Muscatine residents Mr and Mrs Richard L Jackson and three children moved from Ottumwa to 2113 Pinefield in June. Richard is service supervisor at Northwestern Bell. Children Terri Ricky and Kelly attend McKinley with Terri in third grade, Ricky in first, and Kelly turning four on July 8. The family belongs to St Mathias church. Pearl City Navy Mothers met at Wilma Rock Atalissa for a potluck with 17 members and a guest. next gathering August 8 with Wilma Rock and Leota Adams hosting.
Nichols Scout Troop 612 spent a week at Camp Minnesota near Dixon with Warren Roth as chaperone. On Thursday family night featured a steak supper, a SOS tower climb race won by John Porter in 24 seconds, an Illinois Indian dance, troop skits, and a potluck WSCS picnic planned for July 17 with Minerva Phillips presenting a report.
Friday evening at The Elms the Muscatine chapter No. 303 of Parents Without Partners received its charter in a ceremony attended by Davenport Town City and Muscatine members. Guest speaker Raymond Garnet discussed "The Four Demons" fear guilt hostility inferiority. Mayor Kelly Burns presented the charter, with Arlene Stanton accepting, and Ted Downey also speaking.
Sunday services are listed for Illinois City United Methodist Pine Bluff United Methodist and Providence Baptist churches with sermon topics, ministers, Sunday school times, and evening events. Community activities include a Teen Rally in New Boston, a Hootenany at the Muscatine YWCA, a Cookout at Weed Park, and a Martha Circle dinner that raised 115.40 dollars. Migrant school pupils and staff attended Mercer County Fairs in Aledo. 3 and 4 year olds were not bused.
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Holoubek of 212 Roscoe will host an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday June 20 to mark their silver wedding anniversary. They were married July 20, 1943 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City. They have four children Gayle Isley of Moline Elaine Joyce and George Jr. at home.
YWCA lists a week of events for girls from eight through sixth grade including trips to Crapo park a tandem bike hike and a schedule of swimming classes story hour play day plunge yarn picture class and cheerleading with daily time slots Monday through Wednesday and various activities scheduled across morning and afternoon sessions.
Twenty one friends volunteered to bale 17 acres of hay for Floyd Marolf of Route 2 Muscatine who was hospitalized after surgery. Merle Glenney organized the effort with two balers and many neighbors helped. women provided lunch.
Group 2 of Zion Lutheran Church Women met Thursday evening at Mrs Charollete Sylvester's home. Mrs Oscar Dusenberry led devotions and Bible study from Psalm 124 and 67. Mrs Anna Martin gave the offering meditation. Visitation committee reports were reviewed for the past month. Next meeting set for August 8 at Mrs Lillian Facks' home with Mrs James Grady as co host.
A lifelong marriage section shows a wife seeking guidance on a controlling husband who resents expenses and limits family activities. Abby urges counseling and solo support. The column also covers a daughter arguing over an antique chair, a chronically late friend, a Mother’s Day gift gripe, and a teenager seeking more independence.
Gen John Paul MacDonnell receives the General Thomas D. White Space Trophy for his work on precise re entry systems aiding astronaut returns from space.
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