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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1952

Page

5

Window Drapes Extended to Lighten the Room

The room is fitted with extension rods on walls and drapes hung beyond the window margin to allow more light to enter. The setup emphasizes maximizing daylight while maintaining coverage.

Munroes Establish Life in San Diego Home

Mrs. Munroe long served in a library role and as a nurses aide at Hershey hospital then trained at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago. She worked eight months at California hospital in Los Angeles. Mr. Munroe, Harvard and Illinois graduate, is a dynamics engineer with Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp. in San Diego. The couple plans to reside at 911 Chalcedony street.

Silberhorn Munroe Vows Related in San Diego Ceremony

Announcement by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Silberhorn records the marriage of Marie E. Silberhorn to William F. Munroe. The vows were exchanged March 22 at St Andrews By The Sea in San Diego. A brief honeymoon followed at Lake Arrowhead. The bride wore navy sheer crepe with orchid corsage. she is a junior college graduate and has worked on the P. M. Musser public staff.

C. W. Silberhorn Liberty Street Marie E William F. Munroe Frances E. Munroe San Diego Calif William E. Munroe Rochester N. Y St. Andrews-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church Lake Arrowhead

West Liberty couple to celebrate golden anniversary

Fred and Margaret Blum of West Liberty mark 50 years of marriage with a reception August 3 at St. Joseph’s church and an anniversary Mass August 6. They wed August 6, 1902 at Wilton. The couple has four children and six grandchildren.

West Liberty Fred Blum St. Joseph's Church B. L. Barnes

Balk and Pickering Engagement Announced

Miss Virginia Balk daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Balk of Rock Island engages William Clinton Pickering son of Lt Col and Mrs Ernest Pickering of Louisville Ky No date set for the wedding Miss Balk a Rock Island high school graduate 1949 attends Taylor University will graduate next spring Also attended Northwestern University Mr Pickering a Taylor University senior majoring in Biblical literature plans seminary and Methodist ministry He attended Robert E Lee High School in Jacksonville Fla 1948 and was a Salvation Army Youth Congress delegate in London He also studied at Bob Jones University and the University of Louisville

Virginia Balk Leslie W. Balk Rock Island William Clinton Pickering Ernest Pickering Louisville Balk Muscatine Pickering Salvation Army Miss Balk Taylor University Upland Ind Northwestern University

Miss Peyerl Honored With Shower Ahead of Aug 2 Wedding

Miss Marilyn Peyerl, soon to wed Pvt. Marvin Cooner on August 2 at St. Mary's church, was honored at a Monday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Bieber and Mrs. George Cooper at the Peyerl home 1403 Logan Street. Attending were many local relatives and friends including the Cooney and Bieber families and other listed guests.

Marilyn Peyerl Marvin Cooner St. Mary’s Church Robert Bieber George Cooper Peyerl Logan Street S. F. Cooney Frank Cooney Rose Delamp Steve Vorwerk Ray Wendinger Harold Marley Gerald Hopkins Walter Bieber John Bieber Robert Froehner Clara Huff Thomas Dywiak, Jr Joe White Otto Fabrizius Richard Fuller Robert Connell Paul Boyce Harry Schnedler Ed Schaapveld Frank Peyers Donna Schnedler Dorothy Kurriger Marilyn Janet Cooney Alice Kretschmar Peggy van Camp Patty Keller Diana Lynn Cooney Deanna Shelley Bieber

Bernauer And Schmidt Vows Revealed

Announcement from Wadena Minnesota reports the marriage of Miss Joan Diane Bernauer daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Bernauer to James Carl Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs George C Schmidt both of Wadena The vows were exchanged Sunday July 19 at the Congregational church in Wadena with a double ring service.

Joean Diane Bernauer A. H. Bernauer Wadena Minn James Carl Schmidt George C. Schmidt J. N. Greathouse West Second Street Muscatine Congregational Church T. Meckel Harry Wilcox Robert Kelsey Sally Bernauer Jayne Harrison Janice Hipple Dick Robertson Minneapolis John Bernauer Raymond Krause Kurt Cherry Joe Loder Commercial Hotel Chicago Avenue Schmidt Wadena High School University of Minnesota Mr. Schmidt International Harvester Co J. S. Conkling Ray Platt Gertrude Sywassink

Sweetland Picnic Plans Completed

Plans for a Sweetland Methodist Sunday school picnic at Weed Park on Tuesday Aug 5 were finalized with dinner at noon and ice cream provided. Ralph Sywassink and James Shepard headed arrangements with Clarence Eis Mary Ann Bancks and Wilbur Hetzler assisting.

Sweetland Sweetland Methodist Weed Park Ralph Sywassink James Shepard Clarence Eis Mary Ann Bancks Wilbur Hetzler P. W. Martin Maurice Littrel Leland Linda Oren Coram Arthur Raub Deanna Deanna Raub Linda Littrel James van Camp Oscar Moran W L. Moran Velma Columbus Junction J. W. Moran Harold Moran West Liberty Moran Walter Lehman Fred Lehman Connie

Muscatine Garden Club Meets at Weed Park

Eleanor Boynton served as program chairman as the Muscatine Garden Club met Monday at Weed park. The event themed Working With Cut Flowers featured demonstrations on cutting stalks and slipping houseplants, plus a gardening quiz and flower displays. Gladioli from Nowita gardens at St Charles Minn were shown and a library Garden Center discussion preceded the program. An outdoor meeting is planned for Aug 11 at Weed park with a 12:30 potluck. members should bring unknown plant or weed specimens for identification.

Eleanor Boynton Muscatine Garden Club Weed Park

Karen K Montgomery Birthday Party Honors Sixth

Karen Kay Montgomery celebrated her sixth birthday with a party Tuesday afternoon. Games and prizes entertained guests including Gary Kane Alan Wagner Linda Bunn and Clayton Wagner. Gifts were given to the honoree and lunch followed with balloons candy and favors.

Raymond Montgomery Sandra Karen Kay Montgomery Gary Kane Alan Wagner Linda Bunn Clayton Wagner Margaret Ann Wickers Vernyn Wheeler Gary Steve Kane Kathy Drahaus Merle Manley Candis Stratton Judy Nancy Penny Morgan Sonny Jimmy Montgomery Sherill Tobias Clayton Sam Tubbs Virgil Wheeler Chester Wagner Adam Butcher Kenneth Garvin

Safe Play Space Away From Stove

To protect your youngster while you work in the kitchen, create a fenced play area separated from the stove. Use a gate or barrier to keep kids at a safe distance and supervise during meal prep to prevent injuries. Ensure surfaces are clean and bordered by sturdy, child friendly materials.

McCleary Home Hosts Birthday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. H. J. McCleary of Letts entertained at a basket dinner Sunday honoring Mrs. Louis Everett near Cranston and her daughter Mrs. Lloyd Whitlow of Muscatine. Attendees included Everett Whitlow Wilson Miller Finley and others from Muscatine Nichols Cranston and Conesville. Two birthday cakes topped the meal as Frank Barnhart joined afternoon guests.

H. J. McCleary Letts Route 1 Louis Everett Near Cranston Lloyd Whitlow Muscatine Everett Whitlow Robert Wilson John Miller John, Jr Clarence Finley Teddy Jerry Everett McCleary James Finley Janet Patty Near Nichols J. H. McCleary Frank Barnhart Conesville

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