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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1968

Page

4

Regina Gunnarson Weds J Jackson Jenkins in Bettenorf

Regina Gunnarson of Bettendorf and J Jackson Jenkins of Columbus Junction married on July 27 at the Bettenorf Presbyterian Church. The bride wore white crepe with Venise lace, carried gladioli, and the couple will reside in Bettendorf after a Colorado honeymoon. Attendees included Judy Roland as maid of honor and Curtis Gunnarson as a groomsman, with guests from Washington, Morning Sun, Letts, Davenport, Muscatine, and Waukegan.

Columbus Junction Regina Gunnarson Bettendorf LeRoy Gunnarson Waukegan J. Jackson Jenkins Charles Jenkins Presbyterian Church Venice Susan Burstaff Bridesmatron Jon Robertson Curtis Gunnarson Grundy Center Edward Wilson Morning Sun Mark Duncan Billa Ja Pabst Carol Ann Howell Vicki Miles Angela Wolf Debby Jenkins Colorado American Institute of Commerce Bettendorf City Hall Muscatine Community College Crane Supply Co Davenport Washington

Floral state map embroidery pattern catalog ad

An 1968 needlecraft catalog advertisement promotes patterns including a colorful 50 states floral map transfer 16x26 inches for 50 cents, plus 15 cents shipping, directed to Alice Brooks Muscatine Journal. It lists many books with crochet, knit, and quilt patterns and prices, orders via New York address.

Den Alice Brooks Muscatine Journal Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station New York Jumbo Needlecraft

Misses' Draped One Sided Ming Dress Pattern 9298

A vintage sewing pattern notice promotes Marian Martin pattern 9298 for Misses' sizes 10 through 18 with a tunnel neckline and easy fit. Includes yardage, pricing, mailing details to Pattern Dept in New York, and a spring catalog offer with sewing book.

Marian Martin Muscatine Journal Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York

Wedding of Hollie Sinkler and Loren Arp in Davenport

Miss Hollie Louise Sinkler of Stockton wed Loren Lee Arp of Davenport at St Pauls Lutheran in Davenport. The ceremony was led by Rev. A C Proehl at 4 p m with a double ring vows. Attendants included maid of honor Debra Porter and bridesmaids Martha Sinkler Karen Kroeger and Shirley Danfeldt in aqua and yellow gowns.

Stockton St. Paul's Lutheran Church Davenport Hollie Louise Sinkler Loren Lee Arp Route 4 Harold W Sinkler Karl Arp A.C. Proehl Carl Meier Penny Grown Denise Warnecke Melinda Wegener Sabrina Debra Porter Daven‘port Martha Sinkler Karen Kroeger Shirley Danfeldt Durant Miss Sinkler Miss Kroeger Miss Danfeldt Stacy Sinkler Todd Sinkler Duna Arp Kent Dana Arp Larry Koberg Walcott Lary Kappelé Charles William Sinker Cathy Hagge Carmella Frisch Linda Kappeler Sharon Finch Bonnie Danfeldt Mary McAllister Karen Schuett St. Louis Durant High School Walcott School Central High School Augustana College Rock Island S and R. Construction Co Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Michigan Muscatine Dixon Lost Nation Eldridge Fort Dodge Grand Mound Delmar Towa

Local VFW Auxiliaries Hold Iowa Meeting in Des Moines

The department VFW Post and Auxiliary council met in Des Moines with Mrs Helen Wulf and Mrs Rui Hammer from Muscatine. Norma Campbell of Manchester presided at the school of instruction for district presidents and vice presidents. Lloyd Rockne of Fisherville led the post meeting, with council of administration meetings Sunday. Awards for 1968 69 were presented for council approval. Helen Wulf appointed steering chairman for the Iowa Ladies Auxiliary at the national convention in Detroit August 18 25. Pow Wow dates set for Oct 19 20 at Clear Lake. Walf and Reed Kline named department chairmen for the Pow Wow. 1969 department convention will be in Waterloo.

Department Vfw Des Moines Helen Wulf Rui Hammer Muscatine Norma Campbell Manchester Lloyd Rockne Fisherville Council of Administration Department of Iowa Ladies Auxiliary Detroit Mich Clear Lake Helen Walf jun_ior Reed Kline Cresion Waterloo

Women of Moose Attend State Meeting in Davenport

Nineteen co workers of the Women of the Moose returned from Davenport where they attended the 55th state convention. 256 registered with 61 college of regent members. Muscatine attendees included Verna McFadon Marian Bayers Virginia Jens Ardis Rick Isabel Johnson Ethel Phillips Irene Moomey and more.

Women of the Moose Davenport College of Regent Muscatine Verna McFadon Marian Bayers Virginia Jens Ardis Rick Isabel Johnson Ethel Phillips Irene Moomey WOTM Moose Mary Koester Dora Stender Hallie Schenkel JoAnn Reinier Darlene Walker Glorietta Marshall Flora Diercks Dee Meerdink Chtherine Tietge

Bloomington Grange Plans Open Potluck Supper

The Bloomington Grange sponsors a community potluck supper on Thursday August 1 at 6 30 p m in the Grange hall. All members and neighbors are invited and should bring their families. Non members bring own table service. Games follow the supper.

Bloomington Grange Grange Hall Amy

Stecher Family Reunion Held At Weed Park

The Stecher family reunion gathered at Weed Park on Sunday with about 130 attendees. A brief meeting elected Mrs. Earl Martz secretary treasurer for the coming year. a basket dinner followed by social time. Marie Jewett was noted as oldest and Michael Joseph Huffman as youngest attendee, with many Stecher relatives from Muscatine and nearby towns listed among the participants.

Stecher Weed Park Alberta Awbrey Earl Martz Marie Jewett Michael Joseph Huffman Leroy Jewett Nancy Rose Barbara Janice Connie Laurie Muscatine Helen Grimara Albertville Canada Albert E. Bermel Betty Christine Mike Dan Judy Susan Mary Stecher Clarence Brus Walcott Charles Daufeldt Arthur Mike Daufeldt Pat Clark Raymond Daufelit Dawn Blue Grass Allen Awbrey Dale Sue Stockton David Awbrey Karen Hazen Larry Harrison Jeff Lyle Stecher Doe Steve Jiorie Ann Karen Cathy Holly Gary Lane Terri Tom Tim Harold Rammann Debbie Peggy Mabel Freese Laurel Towa Albert A. Bermel Harold Danfeldt Shirley David Sheila Randy Schumacher Richard Robert Bermel Stockton Brian Keith Harry Hoist Renae Best Frank Stecher Milan Richard Fuller Diane Duane Denis Stephen Huffman Paul Bermel Don Mary Beth Marlene Bliss Prince Albert Dean Stecher Ronald Gauger Robyna Adar Phillip Frank Bermel Dennis James Linda Kramer John Derksen Angela Francis Stecher Delores Deanna Carl Hearst Arthur Jansen Patty Anne Eric Davenport Richard Beaver Brenda West Liberty Saskatchewan Helen Grimard

Royal Neighbors Picnic Planned At West Liberty

Royal Neighbors Lodge plans a family picnic on Tuesday August 6 starting at 7 p.m. at West Liberty. The meeting, led by Lillian Schillig, discusses a semi annual audit by Rowjena Barkalow with eighteen members present including Ruth Henderson visiting from Casa Grande Arizona. Next meeting set for August 18 at 7 30 p.m. Also notes about guests from Azusa California and a Legion Auxiliary meeting adjusted for the West Liberty fair. Grandview Sigma Kappa club to picnic August 1 at West Liberty park and 32nd Carey reunion August 4 at Muscatine site.

West Liberty Royal Neighbors Lodge Phoenix Ariz Crystal Crow Lillian Schillig Rowhena Barkalow Lenore Smith Marie Kirchner John Rehbehn Dale H. McCormack Sweet Azusa Calif Rehbehn Robert Taylor Mike Gene Wilton Junction Kenneth Kruse Kenlyn Dale Joel Susan Muscatine Robert Schreurs Linda Keota L.K. Kembel Steven Beth Grandview Sigma Kappa Club West Liberty Park Carey Nona Pink

Hawaii quarantines a record 39 pets on move

Mrs James A Scott faced a money versus animals choice when she moved 39 pets to Hawaii. They set a record at the state quarantine station by quarantining many household animals for 120 days. The couple’s board bill ran to about 3500 dollars as they kept the animals with them.

Honolulu James A. Scott Ha‘waii Scott Mrs. Scott

Wilton High 50 Year Alumni Meet at Dodens Rock Island

The 50 year graduates of Wilton High gathered Sunday at Mr and Mrs Herbert Dodens Rock Island with 24 present. A 1 p.m. dinner at the YW followed by slides from a Portugal Spain trip. Attendees included Mrs Hatfield Mason Miss Arvetta Atwill Mrs Florence Schafnit Miss Anna Ringgenberg and many others. The 1989 meeting will be in Muscatine with time and place to be announced.

Wilton Wilton High Herbert Doden Rock Island Dodens Portugal Spain Hatftie Mason Arvetta Atwill Florence Schafnit Anna Ringgenberg E.F.W. Maurer Ernest Brammier Irma Wildasin Florence Supple Harry J. Griffith Vesta Murdock Richard Atwill Winifred Cronin Chicago Merle Haabner Iowa City Gail Loonsy Solon J. R. Doden East Moline Emma Newton Katherine McFadden Frances R. Kelley Muscatine Herbert Dodens

Girls Softball Winners Run Up 82 in Saturday Games

In three league games at Kent Stein Park Port City Taxi beat 9th Street Deep Rock 31 to 9 with Lynn Fry earning the win and Carol Busch catching. Safley’s Sporting Goods outscored Muscatine Electric 32 to 10 as Caran Rigdon won and Julie Gordy lost. Clyde Lucas Plumbing defeated Lucas Street D X P with Powell 19-15 and Vicki Stark catching for the winners while Denise Simpson and Patty Wolf shared catching duties for the losers.

Allergy awareness and pharmacy ad at Nietzel's

The ad explains allergy as altered bodily activity and notes that many adults and children have allergies. It urges consulting a doctor for suspected allergies and promotes Nietzel's Pharmacy at 413 Mulberry Ave offering friendly service and fast prescription dispensing.

Mulberry, Ave Nietzel

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