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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1972
Page
3
Abigail Van Buren writes about readers seeking adoption options, a man collecting photos of himself, proper return addresses on sympathy cards, finishing a partner's unfinished projects, and a teen seeking a date with a guitar teacher. The piece surveys varied reader concerns with practical, blunt guidance.
Announcement of the August wedding plans for Belinda Bean daughter of Mrs. Sharon Bean and Danny Bean to Dick Cozad son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cozad. The ceremony is set for 7 p.m. August 19 at Zion Lutheran church with a reception to follow. Bean is a Muscatine High senior and Cozad attended Muscatine High and works at Muscatine Lighting. Also noted is a family reunion of John and Anna Tomfeld descendants held at the Robert Tomfeld farm Lelts with many relatives listed. next reunion is planned for the last Sunday in July 1973 at the same site.
The Paris collections reveal a practical return to girl friendly fashion. After jokey designs flopped, the little suit returns as the season's newest discovery, paired with knee length skirts, possibly pleated or A line, and a long belted jersey sweater for a refined, wearable look.
A baby shower was held Wednesday evening in the Grace United Church of Christ Friendship room honoring Troy Dear Holliday, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Holladay. About 30 guests from Marysville, Cedar Rapids, Columbus Junction, and Conesville attended. hostesses included Connie Everett and others. games awarded prizes to Diane McCullough and Kathy Gartzke.
Announcement of the marriage of Martha Todd formerly of Columbus Junction and Arles Thode of Davenport. Vows exchanged Friday at Prince ton Hi. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Menno Yoder Davenport. A reception followed at the Yoder home. They plan to reside in Davenport after a Hawaii trip.
Ruth Ann Gieselman and Jeffrey Scott Gerst exchanged vows at Oakville United Methodist Church. Rev George Snyder officiated a double ring ceremony with organist Nancy Hain and vocalist Anita DeVore. Family members and friends attended a reception in the fellowship hall.
The Muscatine Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society will hold its third annual ice cream social from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 in the air conditioned social hall of Trinity Episcopal Church at Second and Walnut Streets. Open to the public, tickets are 50 cents with ice cream, fresh strawberries, homemade cake, coffee, and iced tea on the menu. sandwiches and pop are extra. Funds support chapter activities, patient services, and research.
The sixth annual Gertz reunion gathered 43 members Sunday at the new shelter by the Weed Park lagoon. Oldest present was Mrs. John Fryer and youngest Freddie Bodman. Guests Burl Galbreath and family and Mrs. John Fryer traveled the greatest distance. Officers elected: Raymond Dietrich president, Mrs. Jean Galbreath vice president, Mrs. Lila Fail yer secretary treasurer. An invitation extended for a golden wedding anniversary March 10, 1973 at Northwest Turner Hall in Davenport.
Waperleigh intends to enroll this fall at the Burlington Beauty Academy. Mr. Gerst, a graduate of Waperly Night, is employed at J. L. Case Co in Burlington.
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