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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

3

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Schmelzer

A pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Schmelzer was held Wednesday evening at 106 Laurel. Hostesses were Mrs. Paul Figg Jr and Mrs. Wendell White. Prizes in the Stork game went to Mrs. Ray Dunker Mes George Ricketts Mrs Anna Dankert and Mrs William Schmaldt. Attendees included Mrs. Jim Notolicky Mrs. Paul Figg Mrs George Rutka Mrs William Schmaldt Mrs Ray Danker Mrs George Ricketts Mrs Bob Bauer and Nancy Mrs Anna Dankert Mrs Al Arnold the hostesses and the guest of honor.

Laurel Paul Figg, Jr Wendell White Ray Dunker George Ricketts Anna Dankert William Schmaldt Jim Notolicky Paul Figg George Rutka Ray Dan

Miss Skipton and Mr Etter Set June 17 Wedding

Shirley Skipton and Harry Etter Jr plan a June 17 ceremony at 2:30 PM in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev Ireland officiating. A reception follows at 215 West Fifth at the bride’s sister Mrs Walter Lucas home. All friends and relatives invited.

Shirley Skipton Harry Etter, Jr First Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev Ireland Walter Lucas

Judy McClean to Wed Bill Laucamp at Wilton Methodist

Wilton announces the engagement of Judy McClean to Bill Laucamp son of Mr and Mrs Pete Laucamp. The wedding is set for 2 30 p m daylight saving time on July 8 at the Wilton Methodist Church with a reception to follow.

Judy McClean Bill Laucamp Wilton John McClean Willow Judy Pete Laucamp Wilton Methodist Church

Local club meetings slated for Sunday and tonight

The big four auxiliary of the Lady Eagles plans a Muscatine Sunday gathering with a 10 am membership time and 1 pm meeting at Muscatine. The Muscatine Rock club meets tonight at 7 30 above the light and seator office. Montpelier Busy Bees tour set for Sunday with a pre dinner at Wildcat Bend. Air Force Mothers club hosts a barbecue supper and meeting tonight at 8 30 at Mary Berg’s home. Past Noble Grands Association held its season closing meeting Wednesday at Mrs. Faye Bishop’s home. Ten members attended while Emma Rehbehn was ill and Edna Sanders absent due to a death. Prizes awarded to several members. Next meeting September 4 at Mrs. Erma Kiser’s home with potluck at 6 30 and hostesses Ethel Stump assisting.

Big Four Lady Eagles Musca‘tine Musqtaka Air Force Mothers Club Mary Berg New Hampshire Noble Grands Association Faye Bishop Myrtle Brei Erma Kiser Emma Rehbehn Edna Sanders Agnes Chani Frances R. Kelly Nola Bauguess Pearl Smith Erma Kiser Ethel Stump

Officers Are Installed by Keystone AOK

Keystone AOK holds June meeting at Mrs. Max Collins home as officers are installed. New president Mrs Wayne Garvin and other officers take roles. Guest Carol Newberry honored with piano selections, a Keystone recipe booklet is shared, and Michner Hawaii book discussed. Refreshments follow.

Keystone Aok Max Collins Fair Acres Drive Wayne Garvin Devere New Paul Sweitzer Hawaii James Michner

Bridal Shower Honors Grace Tisor Before June Wedding

Grace Tisor, soon to be Mrs James Steckman, was feted at a lavender and white themed bridal shower on June 7 with 25 guests. Hosts included Della Jo Brewer Harold Blake and Nancy Trader. prizes awarded to six attendees. Gifts opened. refreshments served. vows planned for June 25. William Day from 709 Leroy completed basic training at Ft Benning. Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid met with 23 members. Lila Hildebrandt to host next meeting on June 44.

Grace Tisor James Steckman Miss Tisor Steckman Della Jo. Brewer Harold Blake Nancy Trader Carlene Morrison George Rick Pearl Evans Elmer Tisot Julaine Brookhart Herbert Askam W. Day William Day Mallan Day Leroy Ft. Benning Gay Fte Medical Corps Grace Lutheran Ladies Md Bimina Freyermuth Sarvers Lila Hildebrandt

Woman's Angle Entomology Hobby Suggested for Murcatine

A Muscatine Extension note urges women and families in Murcatine to start an insect collecting hobby this spring. It covers simple gear, from nets and killing jars to a spreading board, and offers guidance on identifying bugs with beginner guides and local library resources.

Muscaline County Murcatine Area Jocal Library

Marriage of Virginia Deihl and Andy Jackson at Keithsburg

Virginia Deihl and Andy Jackson honeymoon at Niagara Falls and Canada after a June 4 ceremony at Keithsburg Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Dolan A. Deihl, wore Chantilly lace with seed pearls. groom is son of Muriel Jackson. Reception followed. several local residents assisted with service and reception.

Keithsburg Niagara Falls Canada Andy TR. Jackson Keithsburg Methodist Church Willian Browning Keith Jackson Bret Trent Jackson Virginia Lee Deihl Dolan A. Deihl Muriel Jackson New Boston Edwin Jack Ruby Ann DeRoo Gary LeHew Leda Robert Crose James Milo Deihl Janice Linge Dennis Slattery Wayne Anderson Clement Griffith Jack Noble Peggy Ann Anderson Rose Mary Chapman Keithsburg High Mr. Jackson New Boston High Western Ill Nois State College Macomb

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Pink Mrs. Schmelzer Skipton Mr. Etter Bine Hon Balge Grey Verona Ee Women's Activities Montpelier Wildcat Dend VFW VEW Tipton Helen Wulf First Davis Watson Iowa City VA Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Laura China Virginia Deihl Andy Jackson Niagara Falls Carlson's Floral Shop DIAL Melmac Ack M. L al Appray Pennleigh
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