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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1952

Page

5

Lane-Mapes Wedding Set For Aug 9

Miss Jeanne Lane and Elmer A. Mapes have chosen Saturday August 9 as their wedding date. The ceremony will be at St Marys Catholic Church Davenport with Rev Leo A Kerrigan officiating at 10 am. Rose Mary Lane will be maid of honor and Mrs Everett Lange matron of honor. Emery Stiglich will be best man with ushers John McManus and Edward Schlimgen. Jimmy Lange will be an acolyte. A wedding breakfast will follow in the Empire room of Black Hawk hotel Davenport for the bridal party and immediate families.

Jeanne Lane W. R. Lane Davenport Elmer A. Mapes Arthur S. Mapes Woodlawn Avenue Leo A. Kerrigan St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rose Mary Lane Everett Lange Muscatine Emery Stiglich Joliet John McManus Edward Schlimgen Jimmy Lange Empire Room Blackhawk Hotel

Yerington Family Holds Five-Generation Reunion at Weed Park

The Yerington family reunion gathered at Weed Park on Sunday with 81 attendees spanning five generations. Eldest was 86 year old Mrs Nina Yerington. youngest 11 week old Debbie Yerington. Attendees from Tipton Muscatine West Liberty North Liberty Iowa City and West Liberty include numerous Yeringtons and relatives.

Yerington Weed Park Nina Yerington Debbie Yerington Newell Avenue Muscatine Debbie West Liberty Lloyd White North Liberty Ed Morton Iowa City Albert Wagner Archie Yerington Donald Janet Jerry R. F. Yerington

Logel-Hohenadel Vows Planned for August 17

Rose Marie Logel and Richard L. Hohenadel plan to marry at Musserville Methodist Church on Sunday August 17 at 2 p.m. The couple is announced by Rose Marie’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Anthony L. Logel of Illinois Street. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and a reception will follow.

Anthony L. Logel Illinois Street Rose Marie Richard L. Hohenadel Chester Hohenadel Wisconsin Street Musserville Methodist Church

Social With Vanatta Family and Guests Across Regions

Debbie Joyce and Judy Vanatta hosted a social gathering with numerous attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wagner Shirley June and Stamwood residents, and family members from Davenport Bettendorf Solon Waverly Oakville Muscatine and surrounding areas. A wide circle of relatives and friends joined the event from multiple towns and households.

Debbie Joyce Judy Vanatta Everett Wagner Shirley June Stamwood Roy LaRue Davenport Larry Beuter Larry Eugene Berna Slach Solon George Burrows Bettendorf Eugene Mosley Waverly Oakville Wayne Schroeder Jon Mira Merle Sterner Nina Charles Charlene Shirley Corporan Bert Burrows Delores Doris Jacobs Howard Yerington Darla Kauren Jerry Nina Yerington Bill Burrows Charles Yerington Kathleen James Gertrude Muscatine

How to keep batter from sticking to bowl edges

When using an electric mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl regularly with a rubber spatula to keep unmixed food from collecting around the rim and ensure even mixing.

Kerschinske and Garvin Wed in Zion Lutheran Rite

Miss Lillian C. Kerschinske and Kenneth M. Garvin exchanged nuptial vows at Zion Lutheran church in a 7 PM ceremony. Rev. Hartwig Harms officiated with a double ring service and garden-flower altar decorations. The reception followed for 100 guests at the parish hall.

Lillian C. Kerschinske Julius Kerschinske Evans Street Kenneth M. Garvin Omaha Neb John J. Garvin Marcus, Ia Zion Lutheran Church Hartwig Harms

Interracial Workshop Leaders Highlight U S Student Group

A 12 member student group from across the United States participates in the fifth annual Inter racial Workshop in Washington D C July sponsored by the Congress of Racial Equality and the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Wayne H Oelerich of Davenport is among them. They advocate nonviolent methods to end racial segregation in the capital and tout past victories such as integrated activity at Hoover Playground and the Greyhound Bus Terminal restaurant.

Plainfield United States Congress of Racial Equality Fellowship of Reconciliation Washington, D. C Wayne H. Oelerich Davenport Marjorie Longstreth Frank Longstreth Muscatine Oelerich Goddard College Vermont Hoover Playground Methodist Building YMCA Department of the Interior Anacostia

Courtneys Honored At Potluck Dinner

Cranston-Pvt and Mrs Cecil F Courtney were honored at a Sunday potluck and post nuptial community shower at Oak Grove Congregational Christian church. A social hour followed as gifts were opened with coral pink and aqua blue decor and gladioli arrangements. Attendees included Elroy Knoll and Jane, Selah Townsley and family, Fuhlman and McCleary couples, and many local residents from Muscatine Davenport Letts Conesville Townsley Harvey and Harvey families among others.

Jane Selah Townsley Virgil Fuhlman Jean JoAnn Jimmy Julie Ben Fuhlman J. H. McCleary Betty Mae Arthur Black Betty Lou Charles Courtney Frank Courtney Harold Turner Francis Richard Oak A. Harvey Forrest Townsley Craig Terry Suzanne Ward Harvey Billy Max Allen Teddy Nancy Jo Leota Brookhart LeRoy Edward Willets Frank Barnhart Conesville Mae Townsley Letts B. F. Jones Bill Darlene Fred Guenther Muscatine Charles Barkley Davenport

MaGruder Musser Wedding Planned for August Sixteen

Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Gladys MaGruder of Lone Tree to Eugene William Musser of Lone Tree. The ceremony is set for Saturday August 16 at the First Methodist Church in Lone Tree.

Lone Tree Gladys MaGruder Nell MaGruder Eugene William Musser Ray Musser

Miss Patricia Harder Weds Seaman First Class Robert McKay

Miss Patricia Harder daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Harder of Muscatine married Seaman First Class Robert McKay son of Mr and Mrs Harold McKay of Buffalo Prairie at Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian church. The ceremony featured Rev Caleb Larson with a white Chantilly lace dress and red rose bouquet.

Patricia Harder Claude Harder Muscatine Robert McKay Harold McKay Buffalo Prairie Buffalo Prairie Presbyterian Church Caleb Larson Grandview Helen Jean Price Jeanean Freyermuth Paul Price, Jr Robert Carlson

Taylor and Helm Wedding Announced

The marriage of Mrs. La Verta Taylor of Wilton and Gaile F. Helm of Wilton, formerly of Michigan, was solemnized at Grace Evangelical and Reformed church at 7 p m. The Rev Ardeen Bauch officiated at the double ring ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. The couple’s attendants were Mr and Mrs Raymond Lambdman. The bride wore a blue crepe street length dress with a red rose corsage. Mr Helm works for the Iowa Illinois Electric Company in Davenport and they will reside in Wilton.

Charles Whisler June Wright Doris Fulmer Lyndon Fisher Betty Evans Clarence Kerschinske Austin Apts Twenty-fourth Street Omaha Garvin Muscatine High School Muscatine Junior College Marcus Independent Truckers Corp Shirley Marston Kathryn Hofer Coralie Krueger Janet Tobias Seaman McKay Norfolk Navy Wilton la Verta Taylor Gaile F. Helm Michigan Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church Ardeen H. Bauch Raymond Lambdman Helm Iowa Illinois Electric Company Davenport

Kantners Entertained at Mt Stark Residence

Mr and Mrs Phil Stark hosted Mr and Mrs Jack Kantner of New Haven Conn for a week at their Mt Stark home. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Kurland Mr and Mrs E Rosenberg and Mr and Mrs Ben Kolpack. They visited Ottumwa en route to Chicago. The Stark family visited the Kantners last year.

Phil Stark Jack Kantner New Haven

Women of the Moose Family Picnic Draws About 100 Attendees

About 100 persons attended the family picnic held by the Women of the Moose at the Moose farm on Sunday. A potluck dinner was served and games were played in the afternoon. Meat and refreshments were provided by the chapter.

Women OF the Moose

Past Pocahontas Club Group Meets

A meeting of the Past Pocahontas club was held Monday evening at 1023 Kansas Street with 18 members in attendance. Mrs. Marie Armstrong presided as co hostess. Pitch yielded prizes to Mrs. Eva Fletcher first, Mrs. Edna Ripson second, and Mrs. Lula Breedlove third. Refreshments were served. Another meeting is planned for Aug. 18 with time and place to be announced.

Pocahontas Club Nellie Figg Kansas Street Marie Armstrong Eva Fletcher Edna Ripson Lula Breedlove

Julia Elizabeth Home Matron Reports At Board Meeting

Mrs. Harry Banta new matron at the Julia Elizabeth home 1119 Mulberry avenue gave an excellent report on her work at the home to the board of directors during a Monday afternoon meeting. Routine business was discussed and the contract for insulation was let.

Harry Banta Julia Elizabeth Mulberry Avenue Board of Directors

Social Glances and Local Group Picnics This Week

Social notices list Minnie Rosenberger as financial secretary for the Woman's Benefit Association with monthly dues collection at George Kranz florist from 2 to 5 p.m. on the last Saturday. Martha class hosts a Park Avenue Methodist family picnic at 6 30 Thursday in the church yard with Eunice Wetzel and Elizabeth Murdock presiding. USFW of First Friends church plans an annual Thursday farm picnic with noon dinner and a bring a covered dish policy led by Edith Herwig. transportation help via Sadie Hunting. Married Couples club of Grace Lutheran hosts a Thursday picnic at Weed Park with covered dish beverages and desserts by William Fahy and William Schafenacker families.

Minnie Rosenberger The Woman's Benefit Assn George Kranz Florist Second Street WBA Martha Park Avenue Methodist Church Eunice Wetzel Elizabeth Murdock USFW First Friends Church Clara Bierman Edith Herwig Sadie Hunting Married Couples Club Grace Lutheran Church Weed Park William Fahy William Schafenacker

Cracker Spread Recipe Sparks Simple Cheesy Dip

Mash soft cheddar cheese with finely diced green pepper and a pinch of garlic salt to create a quick cracker spread. The playful mix yields a bright, savory topping ideal for casual gatherings and snack platters.

Also Mentioned on This Page

L Lane Mapes Om Society News Miss Logel Squiet J.P. ST. Clair Bottling Works, Inc Mulberry Ave Kerschinske Hugo Paetz MacDowell DeKoven Barnby John Sabbath Lohengrin Mendelssohn Thomas Watson Illinois City Minn Harold Patterson Chance Coniour Web A.M Kes Post Iowa Ave Wayne O5derich Courtneys RALPH_J. WITTICH Plan MaGruder Musser Miss Magruder Mrs. McKay Taylor and Helm Kanters Mt Stark Julia Elizabeth Home Whitman’s Food Mart Monroe Street Is Agee Ys Mae Wieners Mitel Zio Alton BY Weinbenner Bowman Bros Lowa
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