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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1961

Page

6

Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly Opens June 19 at Davenport

Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly in Davenport runs June 19 to 21 at the Magonie Temple with events including Grand Cross of Color ceremonies, officer rehearsals, a noon luncheon, and a Mississippi excursion boat ride. Collected details include Mrs. Robert Kaufman and Mrs. Clark McKean Jr. as hosts and a wedding shower honoring Miss Mabel Irene Solomon.

Rainbow Girls Davenport Grand ‘Assembly of the Orde Magonie Temple Daven Iport Robert Kaufman Washington Conesville Clark McKean Jr Mabel Irene Solomon Mary Hora Leo Leo Hora Muscatine Rainbow Grand Assembly Grand Cross of Color Grand Cross of Colors Masonic Temple Mississippi

Swank and L Doss Are Married At Keithsburg

Connie Swank and Edwin L Doss were married Sunday at 2 p m by Rev Joseph O Whanger of Keithsburg Christian Church. Parents are Mr and Mrs Henry B Swank of Keithsburg IL and Alvin Doss of Millersburg OH. The bride wore a white chantilly lace gown with a sweetheart neckline and bouffant skirt. She carried a rose and lily bouquet on a white Bible. Nancy Bull was maid of honor Linda Heath bridesmaid. Dwayne Doss of Reynolds IL and Richard Doss of Hamlet IL were groomsmen with Clark Swank and Bill Doss as ushers. A reception followed in the church basement. Mr Doss is a 1961 graduate of Western High School and works at Valet Construction Co. in Rock Island. the bride attended Keithsburg High School.

Keithsburg Connie Swank Edwin L. Doss Joseph O. Whanger Nancy Bull Linda Heath Dwayne Doss Reynolds Ili Richard Doss Hamlet Clark Swank Bill Doss Doss Westner High School Valet Construction Co Rock Island Mary Canelle Mundelein Forbest H. Wright Kansas City Peggy Walker Morning Sun Christy Cavithers Marshalltown Jeffery Cavithers Union Joly Dorman Bay City Mich Ronald Rinko Bridgeport Dan Scott Burlington Robert Carithers Richard Carithers American International College Springfield Mass U. S. Navy Oceanview Ave Apt Harbormor Norfolk Smokey Mountains

Carithers and Dorman Vows Are Spoken

Morning Sun wedding at the Morning Sun Methodist Church unites Florence Ann Carithers and Lt. Raymond Edward Dorman. The ceremony featured a silk lattice gown, a chapel veil, and a white bouquet. Attendants included Mary Canelle and others. reception followed at the church parlors. The couple will reside in Norfolk after a one week honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains. Durant engagement announced for Ann Roetlk and Wesley W. Kuehl with July 8 wedding planned at St. Pauls Lutheran Davenport.

Morning Sun A. V. Weigel Morning Sun Methodist Church Florence Ann Carithers William W Carithers Raymond Edward Dorman Norfortk

Committee Heads Named at Annual BPW Installation

The BPW held their annual installation of officers Wednesday with Mrs Bette Asby newly elected district No. 1 director and Miss Verona Olt district No. 1 secretary treasurer, both from Davenport, conducting the ceremony. Each new officer received a symbol of her new responsibilities. Officers listed include Mabel Torry as president, Mildred Thompson first vice president, Thelma Griffin second vice president, and Marlene with pink roses.

BPW Bette Asby

Linda Heath and Jerry Lee Are Married

Linda Heath of Keithsburg and Jerry Avitur Lee of Mabther ville wed at the Christian Church in Keithsburg on Wednesday June 7 at 8 p.m. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. Joseph C. Wahanger. Bridal party included Nancy Bull maid of honor and Edwin Doss bridesmaid. Best man was Erwin Doss. ushers Clark Swank and George Heath J. Reception followed in the Lee home basement. The couple will reside in Keithsburg and Mattherville area.

Akennypurg Wiiss Linda Dianne Heath Keithsburg Jerry Avitur Lee Mabtherville Christian Church Joseph C. Wahanger Nancy Bull Kenthsburg Frank Lee Mattherville

Keithsburg Couple Married In June Ceremony

Keithsburg couple Gayle Jean Askew and Roger McIntyre were married Saturday June 10 at 8 pm in Keithsburg Methodist Church. Rev. William Browning officiated with Dale Askew and Mrs. Haines Askew among the witnesses. Brides gown featured lace and net over taffeta with a lace neckline. reception followed in the church basement. McIntyre works for J. T. Case in Bettendorf. parents are Mr and Mrs I V Askew of Keithsburg and Mr and Mrs Haines Askew of Kewanee.

Sweinsourg Gayle Jean Askew Keithsburg Roger McIntyre Aledo William Browning Keithsburg Methodist Church Dale Askew Sandra’ Balmer Sandra Brock

Letts OBS to Honor State Grand Matron

Letts Chapter No 370 OBS in Iowa will honor Grand Matron Nir Letts at the Friendship meeting Tuesday evening June 20 in Witton. The 8 pm session will feature officers from neighboring chapters and other grand officers as guests. Social committee members are listed among local residents.

Letts Nir Witton Worthy OBS Iowa Harlan Beik Raymond Biexi Nola Werner Frances Wiele Edna Thompson Marine Robertson Bertha Dickinson Elizabeth McDaniel Harold Williams

Durant Bride-Elect Honored At Kitchen Shower

Durant Miss Fay Hogan was honored at a kitchen shower at the home of Mrs. Roger Rekemeyer. Hostesses included Mrs. Alvin Broders Mrs. William Shoemaker Diane Sharlonte and Mrs. Rekemeyer. A luncheon was served and court whist prizes awarded. The honoree’s marriage to Dennis Wald is planned for June 14 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Durant.

Donald Schlapkohl Harold Wulf Hogan Dennis Wald Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Durant Sally Schwandke Robert Gray First Presbyterian Church Julia Freund Richard J. Dodder

Wallace Jeffersons Exchange Vows in Reinbeck Church

Sally Ann Wallace and Robert Jefferson repeated marriage vows at Reinbeck Iowa Methodist Church. The bride wore white silk organza. attendants included Lori Horbach and Lance Wallace. best man was Dale Jefferson. ushers Dean Suble and James Meskimen. Reception followed. couple to live in Reinbeck while pursuing graduate work. Sally is a teacher. Robert studied business education.

Methodist Church Reinbeck Paul, Barron Sally Ann Wallace Robert Jefferson Dwight Wallace Columbus Junction Lewis Jefferson Town Falls Dale Jefferson Marshalltown Lance Wallace Dean Suble Cedar Falls James Meskimen Cedar Rapids Mt. Union High School Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Iowa State Teachers College Lake Zurich High School Lake Zurich Iowa Wesleyan Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Pest Jefferson Clemmons State Teacher's College Tau Kappa Epsion Fraternity

Attendents for McCullough-Davis Wedding Named

Neva McCullough and Gary Davis announce their wedding set for Sunday June 18 at 2 30 p m at Faith Parish United Church of Christ Miss McCullough names her sister Mrs Roger Braun as matron of honor Groom to be Gary Dav is sister Susan Davis and Karen Stohr are bridesmaids Best man will be Fred Heise with Roger Braun and Steve Davis as groomsmen Ushers will be Fred Sanders and Gary Franklin Friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and reception at the YMCA following the ceremony

Neva McCulough Gary Davis Faith Parish United Church of Christ Miss McCullough Roger Braun Susan Davis Karen Stohr Fred Heise Steve Davis Mr. Davis Fred Sanders Gary Franklin YIWCA

Community Club Meetings and Tag Day Plans

Riesen The Letter Carrier's Auxiliary to meet at Mrs. Diwayne Roby's home 701 Climer Thursday evening. Newcomers Club gathers at YWCA Tuesday at 7 30 with open card party and dessert. Marian Plogh leads with phone AM 3 7196. Mothers Post No 9 meets at Florence Tibbets 1116 Town Avenue at 7 30. Members will use tags for Tag Day Saturday. children may sell tags at the Labor Hall Saturday at 9 am.

Diwayne Roby Climer YWCA Marian Plogh United States Army Mothers Post No. 9 Florence Tibbets Town Avenue Labor Hall

Square Dance Scheduled at Morning Sun

Morning Sun activity notes a square dance hosted by the Paws and Squaws Square Dance Club on Saturday June 17 at 8 30 p m daylight saving time Eddie Epaerson from Batavia will call the event Pam Thorson of Oakville visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Harry Allen Clark Nicholson and Newman pisotee Jef head to Wyoming for summer work Elsie Caston visits Mediapolis sister Mrs Karl Float University Hospital Iowa City Mrs Fadl is a surgical patient Ross Nicholson of Omaha visits Lloyd Nicholson Boo Harsti and Mandal Lee attend state short course at Ames Mr and Mrs Allen Simmons of Venice Florida welcome a new daughter Grandparents named Ben Simmons of Morning Sun and Fred Malcom of Oakville Joan Walsh returns from Lip to Missouri.

Paws and Squaws Square Dance Club Eddie Epaerson Batavia Pam Thorson Oakville Harry Allen Clark Nicholso Newman Pisotee Iowa City Fadl Ross. Nicholson Omaha Lloyd Nicholsons Boo Harsti Mandal Lee Des Maines County Ames Allen Simmons Venice Fla Ben Simmons Morning Sun Fred Malcom Joan Walsh Missouri

Grace Lutheran Church School Program Set

Grace Lutheran Church will host its vacation Bible school closing program Friday at 7 30 pm Parents and friends are invited The nursery group will perform a reading the kindergarten group will give a verse prayers songs and a report on home missions by the primary department The junior department will present a scripture and a play by the junior high department puppet shows cover Abraham Moses David and Jeremiah Afterward children will display their craftwork.

Grace Lutheran Church Abraham Moses David Jeremiah

Mona Council Selects New Officers for Pocahontas Lodge

Mona Council Degree of Pocahontas No. 74 elected new officers led by Amy Predmore as prophetess and Alice Pace as pocahontas. Florence Tillits, Wenonah. Herb Washburn, Powhatan. Dora Blender, trustee. Lillian Freund, deputy great pocahontas. Anty Predmore, representative to the great council. Frances Kelley, alternate. Drill practice set for June 20. July 25 installation planned with Marian Beadle officiating. potluck to follow. Members missing 49 urged to notify the captain. July 1 meeting to include elephant sale. kitchen committee named Darlene Gray, Betty Thompkins, Margaret Smith, Betty Jones. ways and means Eva Lutz and Anna Hank.

Mona Council Degree of Pocahontas Amy Predmore Alice Pace Florence Tillets Wenonah Herb Washburn Powhaten Dora Blender Lillian Freund Great Pocahontas Anty Predmore Great Council Frances Kelley Marian Beadle Preat Pocahontas Davenport Darlene Gray Betty Thompkins Margaret Smith Betty Jones Ways and Means Eva Lutz Anna Hank

Musserville Father Son Banquet Highlights at Church

A Musserville Father Son Banquet was held Wednesday evening at 6 30 sponsored by the Musserville Woman's Society of Christian Service. Raynard James presided as master of ceremonies and Arthur Milley spoke on relations of father and son. A guitar solo by Ronald Estabrook and toasts by Lyndon Fisher and Randy Fisher capped the program. A puppet show by Gary Jamies preceded the hymn and benediction.

Musserville Woman’s Society of Christian Service Raynard James Arthur Milley Agular Solo Ronald Estabrook Lyndon Fisher Lyndon Fisher Sr Randy Fisher Gary Jamies William Fisher Richard Hohenadel Lyle Colberg Danny James Lester Esterbrook

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