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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1962
Page
3
Grace Lutheran Church ULCW chapters plan a "Rose To You" party for senior members. Meetings across chapters covered devotions, program roles, and upcoming picnics and family outings at Weed Park and local homes with hostesses and officers coordinating activities.
Miss Nellie Job and Raymond Miller Jr announce their wedding party for a 2 p.m. ceremony on Sunday June 24 at the First United Presbyterian church. Invitations have been sent. all friends and relatives are invited. Verlinda Davis is maid of honor. Bridesmaids are Jane Foster and Sheerie King. Best man Las Wilcox, groomsman Don Cameron, and Mele Fricit tick. Naonyl Job as junior bridesmaid and Clovee Job as ring bearer, nieces of the bride.
Zion Lutheran Church Women Group Four met at Mrs Harry Wollett home with Mrs James Grady co-hostess. Thirteen members heard Alan Wahl deliver Bible study and read Guides to Social Canary. Meditation prayer by Mrs Albert Lichtenwald. Members urged to attend Lutheran Homes festival June 2. next meeting to be held at Mrs Oscar Dusenberry home with Mrs Rosabelle Lane as co-hostess.
Jerry W. Lutz of Conesville received the Master of Arts degree at Harvard University during its 311th commencement ceremony held on Thursday June 14. He earned his bachelor degree earlier from the State University of Iowa.
Industrial Society of the First United Presbyterian church held Thursday afternoon with about twenty members and one guest. Mrs. Fred Eichenauer gave devotions titled The group finished quills and sewed capper regs for Knox ville. Eleanor Boynton and Mildred Lewis served lunch. The next meeting is July 4. Pleasant Prairie Unity club then met Thursday afternoon or the Crabapple community building with IF members and one guest present. After the meeting 500 was played with prizes to Verna Arp, Gertrude Bermel, Alice Wulf, Louie Se Schlmer, Margaret Bermel, Pauline Trwin, Halen Slacker. Lunch was served on the tos! esses. Marian Wetzel, Norma Krebs, Ella Schluc er attended. The next meeting will be July 12. Hostesses will be Marie Ehyecke, Maurie Martz, and Phyllis Martz.
Morning Sun announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Aleita Maurean Linder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomes C. Linder, to Gary L. Gibbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gibbs of Mt Union. Aleita attended Parsons College and is affiliated with Gamma Delta sorority. Gibbs attended Parsons and is in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Ke r Sawyer Air Force Base in Michigan. The couple will wed at 8 p.m. June 17 at Morning Sun Methodist Church with a wedding reception to follow.
Christine Griffin receives several bridal showers ahead of her June 17 wedding to Dorinis First. In Wyoming Iowa a 45 guest afternoon event hosted by Mrs. Atta Brinkman and Mrs. Esther Brinkman featured turquoise and white decorations and gifts for the honoree. A Hindall residence shower for classmates drew 30 guests with attendants Sherry Hindahl and Karen Steinke. An evening shower planned at Mrs. Robert Dieycks home accompanies a rehearsal dinner at the England home. Attendants include Sherry Hindahl maid of honor Karen Steinke bridesmaid John Griffin best man James Jushving Cedar Rapids. Rox ann Brinkman flower girl. ring bearer Tom O’Reilly. Celebrants include Gregory First and Michael Griffin among others.
The Muscatine Firemen's Auxiliary schedules a meeting Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Lyal Chamberlin's home 935 Lu-1 The Cotton Ball is set for Saturday night at Geneva Golf and Country Club with refreshments from 8 to 9 and dancing to begin The Julia Elizabeth Home board meets Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the home Bloomington Friends Mission and Air will meet Wednesday at Weed Park Potluck is at 12 36 p.m. with the meeting to follow Florence Hoag presides Election of officers planned Hosts Viola Wedekind and Viola Lantier.
The Sigma Alpha class held a picnic at Dorothy Hahn's home Thursday evening with 29 members and two visitors. An informal evening was spent as the committee in charge, Misses Stella and Geneva McDonald and Meryl Mapes, and Mesdames Hazel Herrick, Joy Gettert, Eva Clark, Marie Halbert, Pearl Gettert, Gertrude Chelf, Eien Johnson, Ilosephing Haha and Tena Miller assisted.
Oakville engagement notice for Pricilla Douglas daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Douglas Overland Park Kansas and Perry Whitaker son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Whitaker Oakville announce upcoming marriage at the Calhe Church Overland in July both employed at Overland Hospital
Rev Ferris accepts the call of the Strathmoore Judson Baptist Church in Detroit Michigan. He began his ministry there May 20 and will move to his new parish July 1. Ferris has lived in Muscatine since 1991 and has held roles with First Baptist, LeTourneau Foundation, and World Evangelical Fellowship. The church has hosted the Far Eastern Gospel Crusade and Missionary Internship Program.
Foot care urged for children with half of schoolers affected by foot troubles. Proper footwear and early attention key to future health. Also tips on freezing fruits and vegetables with blanching and proper handling. Grandview women meet for picnic, poems, devotions, and planning for summer meetings at the park.
Wilton announces the marriage of Lynn Barbara Lohse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lohse, to David J. Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Bell of Muscatine. The ceremony was at Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church on June 2. A reception follows at Grace United Church of Christ in Wilton on July 7 at 7 p.m.
Joyce Machlan is re elected as state vice president of the Girls Recreational Association. She recently completed her term as president of Muscatine local GRA. The note mentions her family ties to Clar ence Machlan and address 407 Adams.
Durant church events list at St. Pauls Monicopal includes Holy Eucharist at 7 a.m. on June 16 18 and 20, sermon June 17 at 9 15 a.m. with nursery care, and family worship for preschool through adulthood plus Sunday school at 10 15 a.m.
Girl Scout day camps open next week at Weed Park and Camp Sacajawea. First session hosts overnight camp June 18 to 20 with arrivals at 10 a.m. and departure at 10 a.m. June 20. Only pre registered girls admitted. Week of June 29 features third grade Brownies at Weld Park from 9 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday 2 p.m. close. Transportation provided for Muscatine Intermediate group via buses from Lincoln and other schools. Committee chaired by Mrs G W Anderson.
A regular Lady Elks meeting convened Thursday at 1 pm with garden flowers adorning tables. The committee included Eckhardt as chair, McDowell, Riley, Hanley, Kieis, and others. Prizes awarded in bridge and auction bridge went to several members, with social and bridal shower events noted.
An overweight weight loss ad promotes Odrinex as a non strenuous aid that suppresses appetite while allowing normal meals. It claims full money back if not satisfied and lists Grimm Drug Store as the seller with mail orders.
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