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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1963

Page

6

Engagment of Ruth Allen and Richard Corso Announced

Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Mitchell Allen announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth Lorraine 25 E Fairchild Iowa City to Richard Alan Corso son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Corso 691 Governor Town City Miss Allen a graduate of Cohhabus Community High School and the University College of Cosmetology works at Maison Lorenzos salon in the Yimberg store Iowa City Corso a graduate of Jew City High attended the University of Iowa and will enter the Air Force soon Wedding date Sept 2 at St Marys Church in Towe City

Columbus Junction Mitchell Allen Ruth Lorraine E. Fairchild Iowa City Richard Alan Corso Joseph Corso Towa City Miss Allen Cohhabus Community High School University College of Cosmetology Maison Lorenzos Salon Jews City High University of Iowa Air Force St. Mary's Church Towe City

Wedding of Barbara Elliott and Jerry Musgrove at EUB Church

The wedding took place at 1:30 pm Saturday at the First Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. C W Dehne officiating. Bride Barbara Elliott, daughter of Mr and Mrs B L Elliott of Sherman, wore white chiffon over taffeta with a lace jacket and tiara, carrying a white lace Bible. groom Jerry Musgrove, son of Mrs. Robert VanPolen and William J Musgrave Sr., wore formal attire. Matron of honor Mrs Ronald Chapman wore a beige sheath with pink carnations, and best man Ronald Chapman assisted alongside Kenneth Carpenter and James Morgan.

Barbara Elliott Jerry Musgrove First Evangelical United Brethren Church C. W. Dehne B. L Tel William J. Musgrave Coal Valley Wayne Heteler Ronald Chapman Kenneth Carpenter James Morgan

WOM Academy of Friendship Women Go to Convention

Isabel Johnson chaired the Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose as 12 attendants joined the state convention in Wapello. A reception followed with 190 guests, pink and white decor, and a wedding cake. The newlyweds plan to reside at age. Mrs Musgrove attended Muscatine High and works at Dog N Suds. Mr Musgrove works at Huttig Mig Co.

WOM Academy of Friendship Isabel Johnson Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose Helen Laugalin Ardis Rick Laura Cole Anna Hank College of Regents Wapello Isabell Johnson Elsie Henry Burlington Dewayne, Storms Carl Irwin Robert Fingrey

Rebecca Circle Meeting At Wapello Cabin Potluck

The Rebecca Circle of the Wapello Methodist church met at Mrs. Lena Small's cabin for a 1 pm potluck luncheon with Mrs. Ralph Hunt and Mrs. William Matthews Sr as assistant hostesses. Guests included Mrs. Lola Marvis and Mrs. Myrie Hook. Rev. Johnson plans to tour family here around Aug 20 before moving to Tacoma to become Associate Dean at Pacific Lutheran University.

Wapello Rebecca Methodist Church Lena Small Ralph Hunt William Matthews Lola Marvis Myrie Hook Leonard Kerr Williem Matthews Leigh Johnson Minneapolis Minn Verna. Wiederrecht Rev. Johnson Tacoma Wash Pacific Lutheran University Africa University of Minnesota At

Vacationers Return Home From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Wilbert McGinnis and Ginger Lee of Muscatine and Mrs Grace Bopp of Columbus Junction returned home after a Western States vacation. They visited Lake Tahoe Virginia City Reno and many other points of interest.

Wilbert McGinnis Ginger Lee Muscatine Grace Bopp Columbus Junction Lake Tahoe Virginia City Reno New

Park Lane clubs host Tuesday coffee gathering

Social notices report Park Lane Golf and Country Club women meeting Tuesday at 8:30 for coffee and rolls with Galt at 3. The Hoag family gathering occurred Sunday at Musser Park. American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday at 7:30 with officers urged to maintain perfect attendance for a free year-end dinner. Refreshment committee listed. Musserville Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service to meet Tuesday evening with guest talks on missions in Africa. Mulford Evangelical Free Church Ladies Aid to meet Wednesday afternoon.

Park Lane, Golf and Country Club Galt American Legion Auxiljigky The Legion Homie Marian Swach Mary’ Faith , Hart Ruth Ann Philips

Descendants of Blayers Meet For Reunion

Descendants of Frederick and Anna Blayer gathered for their annual reunion at Weed Park in Muscatine with thirty five members and representatives from Iowa City Columbus Junction Letts Wapello Davenport and Muscatine. A potluck dinner was served at noon and a business meeting followed by a social hour. Officers elected for 1964 were Paul Stamler president Harland Wiederrecht vice president Connie Stamler secretary Faithe Furnas publicity chairman. The 1964 reunion will be held in Iowa City city park.

Frederick Anna Blayer Weed Park Muscatine Syith Iowa City Columbus Juction Letts Wapello Davenport MU64 Paul Stamler Harland Wiederrecht Connie Stamler Faithe Furnas

Miriam Rebekahs Meet At TOOF Hall

Miriam Rebekahs No 37 held a regular session at TOOF hall Friday evening urging members to report community service hours. The IOOF homes picnic in Mason City drew the largest attendance to date, while an Aug ice cream social at Marian Day’s home, 79 Leroy, was planned with rain date Aug 15 and Marian Day as social chair.

Miriamt Rebekah Lodge Toof Hall Wag Mason City Rebekahs Marian Day Leroy O Ne Social

Illinois City Dinner Guests and Visitors From Atlantic

Illinois City hosts Mr and Mrs Boyd Reed and Mrs Rosa Blanchard with Clovis Jones Timmy Kin Morford Sr and Mrs Ivan Miller as afternoon visitor The Jones family return from trips to Missouri Arkansas and Oklahoma visiting Eunice Barlow at Broken Bow OK An Atlantic trio John Hunter Teresa and Craig with Marion Hunter Marshalltown spend weekend with William Baxter Morning Sun Maude Schafer and Grace Hunter Other friends and relatives noted Also mentions a dessert of creamy tapioca with maple syrup and salted peanuts

Illinois City Boyd Reed Rosa Blanchard Clovis Jones Timmy Moline Thi Bill Morford Ivan Miller Jones Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Eunice Barlow Broken Bow Okla Atlantic Wapello John Hunter Teresa Craig Marion Hunter Marshalltown William Baxter Morning Sun Maude Schafer Grace Hunter Wazello

Hetzler Family Reunion Sees Large Turnout At New Era Hall

The Hetzler reunion on Sunday July 6 at New Era community hall drew eighty eight attendees. Walter Pilgrim vice president led the business meeting and a dinner followed. Officers for 1964 were named Lee McKee president Virgil Eichelberger vice president Lorain Cole secretary treasurer. Attendees listed from various towns include Hetzler families from Moscow Letts Davenport Monticello Town City and more. The 1964 reunion is slated for the fourth Sunday in May at New Era.

Sweetland Hetzler Lorain Cole Taly New Era Don Schmelzer Jeff Eldridge Lorain Cale Jand Wilton Carl. Cale John Hetzler Moscow Harland Hetzle Masceline Vernon Shepard Ida” Mag. Hersler Frieda Hersler W A. Tiber Wilbur Hetzler Lee‘McKee Gerald Heller Virgil Hichelberger Herald i Heller

Reunion at Little Brown Church Aug 4 in Nashua Iowa

The annual reunion of couples married at the Little Brown Church in the Vale near Nashua will be held Sunday August 4. The program runs from 10 30 a m to 2 p m eastern standard time. The Rev Glenn Utterback the churches 27th pastor will conduct the Celebration of Marriage service at 11 a m. About 400 people attended the Amaranth picnic at the Withiam Leslie home Sunday afternoon. Guests from Dubuque Ottumwa and Davenport were present.

Little Brown The Vale Nashua Lite Brown Wildhood Glenn Utterback Withiam Leslie Grand Court Muscatine Dubuque Ottumbra Davenport

Judith Uebe and Raymond Brocket Exchange Vows Sunday

Judith Ann Weber of Muscatine and Raymond G. Brocket of Fairfield united in marriage Sunday July 28 at Grace Lutheran Church. Rev Edward Meyers officiated before an altar with pink gladioli and pompons. The bride wore de-lustered satin with lace, a chapel train, and carried pink sweetheart roses. Maid of honor Carol Harbaugh and bridesmaids in pale pink attended. about 23 guests joined the reception. The couple will reside in Fairfield after Aug 9. Brocket is a territorial manager with DX Sunray Oil Co.

Judith Ann Weber Mascntine Raymond G. Brocket Fairfield Grace Lutheran Church Edward Meyers Coupse Brennett ‘M. Uebe Pine I. HJ. Petersen Oxpan Robert Rosenburg Paul Uebe Carol Harbaugh Ier Jerry Halford Wilma Nicklas Raymond Lake DX Sumay Oil Co Dubuque Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington Iowa Berlin Heights Ohio Aurora Appleton, Wise Hannibal Springfield New Jersey

Schmidt Couple To Celebrate 57th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs N J Schmidt of 110 Sheridan will observe their 57th anniversary on Saturday August 3. They wed August 3 1906 at the German Evangelical Church Rev John Jans officiated. The couple farmed near Nichols and Conesville before moving to Muscatine in 1922 where Mr Schmidt entered real estate and now is retired. They have a daughter Marie Tomlinson of 140 Sheridan. Mr Schmidt will also mark his 83rd birthday August 5. none of their plans are noted.

N. J. Schmidt Sheridan Flava Wagner Columbus Juncum Schmidt Illinois John, Jans German Evangelical Church John Lucy Umiandl Marie Tomlinson Schmist

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Sherry Watson Farrel Rees

Columbus Junction church hosts a double ring wedding for Sherry Anne Watson and Farrel E. Rees. The bride, daughter of D. H. Watson, wore a Chantilly lace gown with sequin trim and chapel train. groom’s mother Mrs John Rees attended. Matron of honor Mrs Dale Heston wore pale pink brocade satin. both families noted, organist Mrs Kenneth Steinbeck played.

Columbus Junction Richland Town Sherry Anne Watson Farrel E. Rees Albert McMurrin D. H. Watson Rubio Jana Rees John Rees Kenneth Steinbeck Roger’ Davis Winfield Dale Heston Davenport Milford Watson Cecil Zebr Feirfield Cindy Watson Fever Gil Curtis Watson Roger Davis Delbert Rees Columbus Junction Eugene Rees Winsield Milford Watson Dean Watson Joan Winga Washington Harold Rees A. J. Seinbeck Bill Green Robert Schmidt B. D. Rusk Carroll Steinbeck Donald Long Charles Morgan Kristen Steinbeck Karen Steinbeck Charles Blakely Craig Morgan Lawrence Bailey Paul McClintic A.V. Sparks

Stecher Family Reunion Held Sunday at Weed Park

The 1968 Stecher family reunion gathered at Weed Park with about 1,000 attendees. A basket dinner followed by socializing, a business meeting elected Mrs. Bernard Stecher as secretary and treasurer. The eldest present was Frank Stecher from Durant, youngest Dennis Wayne Stecher at 1 week. Attendees listed include Irvin Brus, Frank and Francis Stecher, and many relatives from Durant, Walcott, Davenport, Muscatine, and Columbus Junction. The 1964 reunion is set for the last Sunday in July at the same location.

Stecher Weed Park Bernard Stecher Corning Wear Frank Stecher Durant Tawa Dennis Wayne Stecher and Mas Irvin Brus Shirley Br Mary Holst Stockton Carole Linda Jim Ben Don Raymond Stecher Doris Albert Mary Ann Walcotk Clarence Brus Davenport Art Jensen Gary Lane Muscatine Albert Bermel Frank Bermel Janet Ronald Denise Harold Hammann Steve Debbie Percy Denise Longhurst Lyle Stecher Joe Lou Ann Karen Cathy Helly My Albert E. Bermel Betty Christine Mike Dan Ronald Gauger Joe Montgomery Mary Ray Susan Leroy Jewett JoAmr Nancy Rosemary Barbara Janice Connie Charles S Mauteldt Lammike Carol Phillips Paul Bermel Mary Baths Carl Mearst Thomas Robert Hearst Cedar Papds Chris Freeze Kellogg Towa

MINTON SUGGESTS Small gadgets and gifts at low prices

A playful sales pitch highlights DRIVIT a pocket size tool with tiny screwdrivers and an owl motif. CLIPITS are back offering value for clipping recipes and coupons. The ad touts gift ideas from lens cases to mixing spoons and heel protectors plus a flat pill box for five kinds of pills inviting readers to visit soon.

Amell

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