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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

3

St Marys PTA Lawn Social Committees Are Announced

St Marys PTA names committees for the June 23 lawn social from 4 to 8 PM with Steve Vorwerk Ted McKee and Mi Francis Mangold as publicity chairs. Dozens of subcommittees cover signs, dining, book, candy, ice cream, games, food, and transportation. contact Dick Piller Vorwerk or Stegall for rides before the event.

St. Mary’s Pta Steve Vorwerk Ted McKee Francis Mangold Aret Richard Isinte Fe Richard Puller Richard Stegall Lax! Service Fred Lorber Leonard Aull General Cashiers Ray Wendinger Richard Lowe Roy Rickers Leonard Luodtka Paul Schumaker Wayne Garvin Robert Naher Kim» Fuller Bernard Fox Joe W. White Harold Templeman William Shank Booth Leo Avesing John Shoulla Richard Kintele Elephant Raymond Rickert Joe Montgomery Ray Sizek Ray Schaapveld Ed Wieskamp Eugene Anthony Robert Bishop Cochairman AL Logel Hubert Brugmai John Shoultz Anton Tom Ctich Claridon Weierhauser Gerd van Veen Michael Wingerter Edwin Steinke Richard Rauschenberger Don Joe W. Whilgr Clarence Harper Carl Hines Wesley Howard Mel Paul Bermel Robert Bieber Fish Pond Everett Jewell Ray Size Dark Gare Bill _Catalona al Gale Nelson Cochairmen Dick Kintzler John Fairfield William Cata Iona Gale Nelson M's Robert Rauch Don Drahaus Warren Longhurst Chuck Ansel L. Aull William Gardner Woodrow Fletcher Everett Jowell Bad Nau Bill Naw Leonard Luertka Coe Rita Phelps Matt Nooning Colette Logel En Arington Donald Marx Nenry Munson James Wisner B. Wieskamp Don Lith Ralph Ryan Cletus Kurriger Vincent Boes John Elshoft Ray Elshoff Clarindon Welerhauser Edwin Buelt Joe J. White Dick Piller Varwerk Slegall

Attendants Named for Tisor and Stockman Nuptials

Miss Grace Tisor and James Stockman choose attendants for their Sunday wedding at First Evangelical United Brother Church. Nancy Tracer maid of honor, Della Jo Brewer bridesmaid, Ron Steckman best man, Mike Day groomsman. Ushers Jack Burns Gordon Townsend. Organist Mrs Leo Trader, vocalist Mrs Fred Pierce. Reception follows in church basement. invitations not issued.

Grace Tisor James Stockman First Evangelical United Brother Church Nancy Tracer Della Jo Brewer Steekman Ron Steckman Mike Day Jack Burns Gordon Townsend Leo Trader

First Methodist WScSs Circles Reorganize

The Women’s Society of First Methodist Church held a Thursday 1:30 pm service with the social committee and retiring circle leaders. Mrs Gene Ryan presided at the business meeting announcing circle reorganizations. Mrs Devere Newberry led devotions and Mrs Clarence Lick played piano selections.

Women's Society of Hits Har First Methodist Church Gene Ryan Devere Newberry Clarence Lick

Neighborhood Club Meetings and Social Events Schedule

New Era ALCW gathers Tuesday evening at Ruby Bret's home with Lorna Kretschmar and Ad die Crow assisting. The program is led by Ruby Zinger with Myrtle Nugent and Nellie Richter assisting. A shower for Mrs Jerry Johnson will be held June 22 at the community building in Brim. Colors blue and silver. The Past Pocahontas Club meets Monday at Twyla Fouster’s home with Harrett Miller and Cecil Carlisle hosting. Bloomington Missionary and Ladies Aid meet at Weed Park Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with a potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. Dessert and drinks provided by hostesses Aynest Werle, Mig, Harry Vanatta, and Mrs Richard Hotzler. A boat trip to Kent’s Marina at 2:30 p.m. rain date church. American Gold Star Mothers meet at Esther Chapman home in Letts Monday, June 19. rides meet at 105 am at Mable Feedly’s. Members bring a covered dish and scissors. Muscatine Herb Pals cruise the Mississippi River Monday afternoon meeting at Coyner's Marina at 2 p.m. for the river trip on the Kent foal with guests. luncheon aboard Voyager. Tubinquliza beth Home board meets Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Home.

New Era New Era Alcw Ruby Bret Lorna Kretschmar Addie Crow Ruby Zinger Myrtle Nugent Nellie Richter Jerry Johnson Mae Aon Baer Brim Bloomington Friend Missionary and Ladies Aid Weed Park Aynest Werle Jind Mig Harry Vanatta Richard Hotzler Kent Coynets Marina Esther Chapman Letts Mable Mississippi River Coyner’s Marina

Nordland to Speak at First Baptist Muscatine

C B Nordland assistant to Moody Bible Institute Chicago will speak at First Baptist Church Muscatine Sunday June 18 in morning and evening services. He broadcasts Spealing of Books on WMBI AM and PM and with Dr Culbertson leads public relations efforts. The deacon chairmen preside in Parker's absence.

Nordland Moody Bible Institute Chicago First Baptist Muscatine Suinday Dime Harry JL. Parker American Baptist Convention Portland Dre William Culbertson MBI New York Notland The Nation Bible Tnstitute Shelton College MBE Arthur Nicholson Louis J. Treeck First Baptist Church Moody Institute Mys Parker Ab Te. Institute

Tips for affordable family camping on the road

The Muscatine County Extension office offers practical advice for touring families. It suggests planning meals to reduce costs and storage issues, using a pressure gas stove, and packing light, easy options like breakfast juice, coffee, spaghetti lunch, and ham dinner. Emphasizes kid energy and simple preparations to ease travel.

Phyllis Johnson and Marlyn Kramer Set Wedding Date

Phyllis Johnson of Monmouth and Marlyn Kramer of Letts have chosen Tuesday at 2 p m for their wedding. Rev Dan Benedict will officiate at Monmouth Methodist Church service with limited guest attendance.

Phyllis. Johnson Marlyn Kramer Phyllis Johnson Monmouth, Fa Marlyn Kramer Letts Dan Benedict Monmouth’ Methodist Church

Dorothy Circle Meeting at First Baptist Church

The June meeting of the Dorothy Missionary Circle of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Mildred Bigsby’s home with nine members. President Phyllis Harden reminded bringing used clothing for the White Cross box after Bible school. Reba Rates led devotions and gave a book report on Sunlight on the Hopi Mesas. Refreshments were served.

Te Doo Thy Missionary Circle First Baptist Church Mildred Bigsby Bartlett Phyllis Harden Reba Rates Hopi Mesas

Wilton Pastor Repeats Son's Marriage Vows

Wilton pastor Rev Paul Boaz officiated his son Carl Boaz wedding to Patsy Lutes at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Bride’s sister Mrs Bob Patrick of Denver was matron of honor. groom’s brother David Boas of Wilton was best man. Couple to live in Dubuque Iowa where Carl will study for ministry after a trip to the Quarks. Carl graduated from Friends University Wichita with a Bible major.

Wilton Patsy” .Lutes James Lutes Witchita Kans Carl Boaz Paul Boaz Bethel Presbyterian Church Boaz Bob Patrick Denver Cole David Boas Dubuque Iowva Carl Dubuque Seminary Witebita

Mrs. Lane Honored at Pantry Shower

Mrs. Roger Lane received a pantry shower at her aunt Mrs. Arlyn Conklin home hosted by Mrs. Harvey Haynes, Mrs. Arlyn Conklin, Mrs. Harvey Krantz, and Mrs. Roy Conklin. Guests included many relatives and friends as games and refreshments accompanied the celebration.

Lane Pantry Roger Lane Arlyn Conklin Harvey Haynes Harvey Krantz Roy Conklin Orville McCrackly Phyllis Ralph Tull Barbara Elmer ‘Stone Otis Haynes Viola ‘Dickey Rosalee

Reverend Kennedy To Be Honored Before Move To Milton

Bloomington reports the North Methodist Parish will bid farewell to Rev. Stanley Kennedy and his family, with a parish gathering at Sweetland Church on Sunday evening June 18. Attendees are asked to bring a dozen cookies.

Bloomington Stanley Kennedy North Methodist Milton Sweetland Leland Bake Gleaner Kent Virgil Brenneman Stuart Esmail L. E. Windman Kathy Fran Keokuk Lyda C. Hawkins Aaron Becker Mabel Philp

Miriam Circle Potluck at First Methodist Hostess Dorothy Hahn

Miss Dorothy Hahn hosted a Miriam circle potluck supper at First Methodist with Thelma Howe Te ie McKillip Dorothy Chileng en Gordon Jones on the social committee. The new president presided at the business meeting and reported on the WSCS executive meeting. The worship service Homes for the Homeless featured a vocal solo by Dorothy Hahn and piano by Dorothy Scott.

Dorothy Hahn Ash Miriam First Methodist Thelma Howe Teie McKillip Dorothy Chilengen Gordon Jones Lillia Heeksema Dorothy, Scott

First Baptist Miriam Circle Names Officers

First Baptist Ruth and Miriam Circles met at Mrs. Stella Weise’s home for a paylock dinner. Devotions by Mrs. Funck, scripture 103, with Mrs. Altenberndt prayer. Miriam Circle officers: Bloom president, Bietrich vice president, Colschen secretary, Fridley treasurer and love-gift chairman, Ring devotional and sunshine chair. Program on Foreign Missions by Curtis, Bloom, Valeil, Colschen. 21 members attended. Next joint meeting at Mrs. Dorothy Brannen’s on Sept 21. last meeting until fall.

Ruth Miriam First’ Baptist Church Stella Weise Angle Gertrude Funck August Altenberndt Chela Elizabeth Bloom Doris Bietrich Betty Colschen Mildred Fridley Bila Ring Doris Curtis Bloom Amy Valeil Leroy Thomas Dorothy Brannen

Bloomington Shower Honors Miss Pat Hank

Miss Pat Hank was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Bloomington as her upcoming marriage to Bill Schmidt on Sunday, June 48. Ninety two guests attended at Spangier Chapel with hostesses listed and a Number bingo played during the social hour.

Bloomington Pat Hank Bill Schmidt Willl Spangier Chapel Warren Owen John Boarn Paul Reed Melvin Rite Emer Windman Lyal Esmell Pay Satterthwaite Ed Hogan Kathy Windiman Sandy Birkhofer John McConmaha Linda Goddard Bonnie Boom Bonnabelle Schenck R. 5. Paetz Pat Owen L. E. Windman Everett Rife Jariet Beatty Marvel Sallerthwaite Donald Shepard Ray Houseman Harry Schneider Linda Hank Joanne Sehnvidt Harley Shenke

Circle A of UPW Luncheon at Mrs Beach home

Circle A of UPW met at Mrs Glyde Beach 800 W Third for a dessert luncheon Thursday at 130 pm. Mrs Raymond Randleman aided hostess. Beach led the business session and a vacation prayer closed. The lesson Not As the World Gives from Ty Hint Was Life was taught by Mrs John Wiegand with special guest Mrs A W Ewing.

United Preyterian Church Glyde Beach Raymond Randleman Beach Ty Hint John Wiegand A W. Ewing Harold Opille Stack Schmalz

Zion Lutheran Women Meet for Home Festival Prep

Zion Lihh yay Church Women met on a dry afternoon at the parish house with Miss Margaret Mavell leading a Bible study. Mrs. George Bell presided as chairman and urged pies and cakes donations for the Lutheran Home festival on June 25 and helpers to serve. Mrs. Frieda Flag served refreshments. The next meeting is July 20 at the parish house.

Zion Lutheran Women’s Group Zion Lihhyay Thal Margaret Mavell George ‘Bell Frieda Flag

Grace Lutheran Banquet Weaves Pattern Theme For Mothers And Daughters

Grace Lutheran Church hosts a mother daughter banquet themed Patterns for Living The program features guest speaker A D Steffenson Muscatine and a style show with dresses symbolizing virtues Several members receive recognition and a pattern envelope table decorates the event with gifts from local firms The serving crew includes five husbands and several attendees travel varied distances for the gathering

Grace Lutheran Grace Lutheran Church Ana Opel Lenora Young Helen Freund Marjorie Grau A. D. Steffenson Muscatine John Sprouse Joe Boston Terrill Young Ed Spieth Don Gamble

Lone Tree Students Win All State Music Camp Scholarships

Two Lone Tree students Beth Ford and Ray Krueger earned scholarships to the All State Music Camp at the State University of Iowa. Beth will play bass clarinet and Ray will play tabla. Instructor Ronald Raim will attend a music workshop at the University. News notes mention the Tuesday Club gathering with Mrs. George A. Crawford in Muscatine on June 27 at 12 30 p.m. (dst).

Lone Tree State University of Iowa Beth Ford John Ford Ray Krueger Waller Krueger Beth Ray Ronald Raim Lone Tree Music George A. Crawford Muscatine Robert Lewis Craig Moorhead Minn Raymond Lorack Lewis Rose Lorack Warn Nursing Home Jerry Brown Lone Ree Methodist’ Church Nell Magruder South Iowa Des Moines Lloyd Toland Marshalltown Mar Bel Bury Wm. Gray

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Family Picnic Planned

The Letter Carriers Auxiliary met at Mrs. Dwayne Roby’s home on Climer Street. Mrs. Joe Boston gave a report on the Burlington convention. Members sold recipes and presented pink and blue shower gifts to Mrs. George Lindow. Attendees included Mesdames Nester, Boston, Harmon, Kopl, McMannon, Lindow, Knetsch, Rollin Smith, Parks, Rutka and the hostess. A family picnic is scheduled for Weed Park on July 20 at 6 p.m.

George Lindow Andrew Nester Joe Boston George Harmon Phillip Kopl Robert McMannon Walter Knetsch Rollin Smith Floyd Parks George Rutka Rndie Weed Park Op. My

Zion Lutheran Women’s Group Meets at Parish Hall

Zion Lul ypean Church women’s group held their meeting Thursday evening at the parish halls. Mrs Harold Bridges presided and led devotions and Bible study. Mrs Paul Fischer spoke on the Dulkeran Homes festival to be held June 25 at Lutheran Homes and invited all members. Refreshments were served by Miss Levora Suchsland and Miss Ida Schmidt. Next meeting set for July 20 with Mrs Henry Rutz and Mrs Henry Brase as hostesses.

Zion Lulypean Church Harold Bridges Las Lenore Suchsland Paul Fischer Dulkeran Homes Fischer Levora Suchsland Ida Schmidt

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St. Mary's BTA Lawn Social Pam Tisor and Stockman Wscss Irma Dooly Stan Willey Pocahontas Club Everning Twyla Fouster Harrett Miller Cecil Carlisle Tubin Qulizabeth Ure C. B. Nordland Mlinois Church Buffalo Prairie Jesse L. Young Norwood Presbyterian Church Donald Chule Donald Cooper Buffalo’ Prairie Baward Wilcox Cedar Creek Allen Second Unibet Presbyterian Church Monmouth Muscatine County Aome Hell Women of the Muscatine Investors Life Insurance ‘ OF Iowa Mid-America Fund Ridge-Meerdink, Inc. Insurance Councelors Dorothy Circle American Legion’ Auxiliary Q. Bk. Tuas Esther Sywassink Florence Gal ‘Jel Nellie Figg Renee Olson Olson Kansas Velma Phillips Rev. Kennedy Miriam Circle Cary Gee McKee Appliance East First Baptist Miriam Circle Circle A UPW Cedar Street Ida Schlutz Madeline Bennett Shirley Drake Peg Havemann Ann Zorn Ruth Young Christine Sprouse Marlene Schlule Joan Kaeding Marjorie Gray Aveio Foshell Betty Sprouse Brei Louis O'Brien Denise Monson Robert Erickson Frank Windman George Monson Debra Dwayne Roby Climer Burlington Omaha Fierney East Second St
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