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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1968

Page

3

WCTU Elects Officers At Park Picnic Meeting

Woman's Christian Temperance Union members elected new officers at a Weed park noon picnic. President Mrs Harry Houseman, vice president Mrs Henry Hammann, promotional secretary Mrs Aage Christensen, treasurer Mrs Roy Fowler, and secretary Miss Inez Cross. Houseman chaired the afternoon meeting. A program on tranquility brings assurance was presented, and a review of a health book. Plans included sending two youths to the Youth Temperance Council camp at Lake Ahquabi in June 2029.

Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Weed Park Harry Houseman Henry Hammann Aage Christensen Roy Fowler Inez Cross Ed Zimmerman Raynard James Abe A. Brown Simon Podair Harvey Brandford Cameron Ariz Navvjo Youth Temperance Council Lake Ahquabi Eva Ejitman Frances Cross Carl Houdek Paul Hadley Houseman WCTU

Mary Buman and Garry Brown Plan June 22 Wedding

Mary Elizabeth Buman and Garry Brown plan to marry at 2 p.m. June 22 at Sts. Philip and James Catholic church Grand Mound Town with a reception at the Sportsman Club afterward. Buman is daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ivan Burman Calamus. Brown resides in Grand Mound and is grandson of Mr. and Mrs Jake Smice Muscatine.

Mary Elizabeth Buman Garry Brown Sts. Philip and James Catholic Church Grand Mound Town Sportsman Club Miss Burnan Ivan Burman Calamus Mr. Brown Jake Smice Muscatine

Butler Engagement of Judy Ann Butler to Pvt Strause

Mr and Mrs George F Butler 119 Lucas announce the engagement of their daughter Judy Ann to Pvt E-2 David El Roy Strause son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Strause Route 5 No date set for the wedding Mrs Butler is employed at Muscatine Lighting Co Muscatine Pvt Strause is a U S Army member soon to be stationed somewhere in Germany

George F. Butler Lucas Judy Ann E-2 David EL Roy Strause Ivan Strause Butler Muscatine Lighting Mig. Co Muscatine Strause U. S. Army Germany

Siems Frohardt Wed In June Wedding In Iowa

Durant and Newton residents Joan Raniel Siems daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Siems and Paul Robert Frohardt son of Dr and Mrs Edwin W Frohardt will wed Sunday June 23 with vows at 3 p.m. at the First Methodist church in Newton. A reception follows in the church hall and an evening reception at the Durant American Legion home from 8 to 10 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited.

Durant Joan Raniel Siems William A. Siems Paul Robert Frohardt Edwin W. Frohardt Newton Mascaline First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Durant American Legion

Grace Lutheran Group R Meets at Grace Church Women

Grace Lutheran Church Women met Tuesday afternoon with six members present. Ida Schlutz led a Bible study from I Corinthians Saints Together in Christ's Resurrection. She chaired a short business meeting and reported on vacation church school enrollment of 118. They still need cookies for the last two days. Bethphage mission thanked her for a box of cancelled stamps. Fourteen calls were made to the sick and shut-ins last month. The meeting closed with a missionary benediction and refreshments were served by Mrs. Alys Lewis. A social hour and games followed. The group will meet again for a potluck on Monday, June 24 at 12:30.

Grace Lutheran Group R Grace Lutheran Church Ida Schlutz I Corinthians Axtell Neb Alys Lewis

Linda Lawless and Tom Newell Pick Attendants for Wedding

Linda Lawless and Tom Newell have chosen attendants for their wedding set for Friday June 14 at 7 30 p m at Letts Methodist church Judy Lawless will be maid of honor Jean Tamse and Georgine Mazzoli are bridesmaids Dick Newell will be best man Bill Beard and Tom Billings are groomsmen John Newell brother of the groom Dick McCormac and Jerry Kay Haler will serve as ushers Invitations are being sent and all friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and reception at the church

Linda Lawless Tom Newell Columbus Junction Letts Methodist Church Judy Lawless Jean Tamse Georgine Mazzoli Dick Newell Bill Beard Tom Billings John Newell Dick McCormac Jerry Kay Haler

Catholic Daughters Install New Officers

Catholic Daughters installed officers at St Mary's Hall Monday evening. Marge Shank of Iowa City named grand regent and led the list including Dorothy Phelps vice regent Justina Nelson prophetess Rita Sobocinski lecturer Caroline Shelangoski financial secretary Arlette Kranz treasurer Gwen Batenhorst historian Joan Lorber monitor Margaret Hunn sentinel Alice Nelson organist Mary Ann Umthun Frances Fuchs trustees Rev Carl Clems gave the invocation before a potluck. A business meeting approved a cash gift to the migrant council and volunteers are sought. Contact Marge Shank.

Clara Hasley Iowa City Marge Shank Dorothy Phelps Justina Nelson Rita Sobocinski Caroline Shelangoski Arlette Kranz Gwen Batenhorst Joan Lorber Monitor Margaret Hunn Sentinel Alice Nelson Mary Ann Umthun Frances Fuchs

Wright Linder Engagement Announced In West Liberty

West Liberty announces the engagement of Marsha Jo Wright to John C. Linder. The couple are Drake University graduates, with Marsha affiliated to Alpha Phi and Mortar Board and John to Sigma Phi Epsilon. An early August wedding is planned.

West Liberty J. Joe Wright Marsha Jo John C. Linder Henry Linder North Dodge St Iowa City Drake University Des Moines Alpha Phi Sorority Mortar Board Drake University In Business Administration Sigma Phi. Epsilon Fraternity

Social Calendar A busy Pearl City schedule and club notes

Social events include Pearl City Navy Mothers meeting Thursday June 13 at the VFW hall with refreshment service by Della Miller Irene Moomey and Mabel Lee dy. Grandview Federated club meets Friday at 8 am in Grandview park with breakfast and each member to bring a paint brush or roller to repaint the shelter house. Junior Girls VFW Auxiliary to gather tonight at 7 30 at the post home to work on VA hospital decorations.

Pearl City Navy VFW Hall Della Miller Irene Moomey Mabel Leedy Grandview Grandview Federated Club VFW: Auxiliary Post Town City

WOM Chapter Program Presented by Academy at Moose Lodge

The Women of the Moose met Monday evening at the Moose lodge with Marian Hayes in charge as senior regent. Irene Moomey led the academy of friendship and Roberta Hamilton served as presentation officer for six coworkers who received friendship rings, marking their 1966-67 chairman year. A memorial plaque commemorates the event.

Women of the Moose Moose Lodge Marian Hayes Academy of Friendship Irene Moomey Roberta Hamilton

Hershey Guild Picnic and Meeting Held at Home

The Benjamin Hershey Memorial Home Guild held a 6 p.m. picnic on the lawn with 27 members and three guests. After supper, a business meeting led by president Cheryl Broad discussed land survey for a hospital fence, planned park-like landscaping, a memorial fund of 21 dollars for Ella Clark, and dues. Nominating committee announced officers for next year. next meeting set for September at Mildred Johnson's home.

Benjamin Hershey Memorial Home Guild Cheryl -Broad Grace Meerdink Ella Clark Doris Schmarje Mae van Zandt Viola Stark Cheryl Broad Edda Sanders Frances R. Kelley Lorraine Summitt Mildred Johnson

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