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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1955

Page

3

Leta Mae Howard to wed Dale R. Christensen

West Liberty Mr and Mrs Joseph J Howard announce Leta Mae Howard engagement to Dale R Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Harold Christensen Downey The couple plan to marry August 14 at St Josephs Catholic church at 2 pm with all friends and relatives invited.

West Liberty Joseph J. Howard Leta Mae Dale R. Christensen Harold Christensen Downey St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Miss Sturms Honored At Prewedding Shower

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Marlene Sturms was held at 1028 Orchard avenue hosted by Mrs. Frieda Matthiessen with co hosts Mrs. Fay Sharar Mrs. Clifford Brown and Mrs. Matthiessen The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Bert Hartman Jr on August 19 Guests included numerous Sturms Hartman and Sharar family members and friends and the game Bride was played with special awards awarded to Mrs Bert Hartman Sr Mrs Robert Sharar and Miss Sharon Hartman.

Marlene Sturms Bert Hartman, Jr Frieda Matthiessen Orchard Avenue Fay Sharar Clifford Brown Matthiessen Bert Hartman, Sr Robert Sharar Sharon Hartman Howard Sturms Sylvia Artman George Vetter Nick Kochneff Richard Brown Elmer Bloom, Jr Ross Sharar Fred Sharar Jack Hughes Tillie Bergenske Cecil Brugman Iva Buster

The Church Speaks on Fellowship and Partnership

A sermonette from Evangelical United Brethren Church discusses fellowship with Christ as a lifelong, perfect partnership. It cites John 1 5 9 and emphasizes daily life living in the light, knowing Christ as personal savior, and letting his life shine before others.

Evangelical United Brethren Church Christ John God Christ Jesus Jesus Christ

Shower Held For Miss Shirley Mockmore Before Aug 14

A courtesy shower for Miss Shirley Mockmore in honor of her upcoming marriage to Kenneth McDaniel was hosted with Mrs. Ruby Brei as assisting hostess. The event, led by I da Hetzler and Mary Brenner, gathered society members at New Era gym at 8 am before touring Lutheran Hospital Augustana Book Concern and Augustana College and Seminary.

Shirley Mockmore Kenneth McDaniel Ruby Brei da Hetzler Mary Brenner New Era Lutheran Hospital Augustana Book Concern Augustana College and Seminary

Lindle Cornell Geertz and Passmore Reunion Arranged

A reunion for Lindle Cornell Geertz and Passmore is set for Sunday August 7 at the West Lid well building. Rgeteremagy is in charge of arrangements. A basket dinner will be served at noon and cold drinks furnished.

Lindle Cornell Geertz Passmore Cea West Lidwell

Fashion Notes: Pastel Shoes and Dresses This Year

A brief fashion note highlights pastel shoes and dresses as matching trends this season. The column cites color palettes and styling ideas for coordinated outfits, suggesting soft hues for both footwear and garments.

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery

An article reports a new healing substance claimed to reduce piles without surgery. It highlights a cooperative effort under a product name and mentions a druggist supplier with a money back guarantee. The piece cites U.S. patent office registration as part of the claim.

Ernest R. Morgan Wins Iowa Auxiliary Scholarship

Ernest Ralph Morgan of Muscatine received one of twelve $2000 scholarships at the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary convention. Awards reflect need, scholarship, and eligibility. education chair Mrs. Frank Abraham announced. Nancy Homan won the $600 National President's award. Jean Koenig earned the $400 Mary Virginia Mac Rae Memorial nursing scholarship.

Ernest Ralph Morgan Muscatine Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Frank Abraham Mount Pleasant Department Nancy Homan Carl Homan Council Bluffs

Lady Elks Gather for Garden Flower Social

Garden flowers set the scene at the Elks club for a Lady Elks social afternoon. Card games included contract bridge and five hundred with awards to Mrs. Gilbert Lawrence and Mrs. James Scott in five hundred, and Mrs. Sadie Pryor and Mrs. Lulu Zoller in auction bridge. Mrs. W. J. Schwalm and Mrs. Ivan Toyne won second in their events. A business meeting is planned for Aug. 11.

Lady Elks Elks Club Gilbert Lawrence James Scott Sadie Pryor Lulu Zollner W. J. Schwalm Ivan Toyne

Morrison to Return From Far East Duty Aboard Los Angeles

Long Beach California James L Morrison teleman seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs Ralph F Morrison 222 Hickory Columbus Junction is set to return August 22 aboard the heavy cruiser USS Los Angeles flagship of Commander Cruiser Division No 5 after a six month Far East tour.

Long Beach Calif James L. Morrison Teleman USN Ralph F. Morrison Hickory Columbus Junction Los Angeles Far East

Before Dry Cleaning Check for Snaps Spots and Repairs

Before sending summer clothes to dry cleaner or laundry inspect for snaps spots and loose buttons. Make necessary repairs yourself and tell the cleaner about spots so they can do an expert spot cleaning job.

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