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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1969

Page

3

Pilot Club hears on women’s reform school tour in Rockwell City

Mrs. Helen Weiershauser of The Muscatine Journal spoke to Pilot Club members at Hotel Muscatine about her tour of the women’s reformatory at Rockwell City. She described daily life, routines, and letters from inmates, noting rehabilitation as the goal and that 6 women are housed there with about 25 percent reoffending later. The meeting included Moose chapter plans, summer outings, and a gift exchange.

Helen Weiershauser The Muscatine Journal Pilot Club of Rockwell City

Rev Olson named pastor in Columbus Junction area

The Rev Harold N Olson appointed minister of United Methodist churches in Columbus Junction and Columbus City. He and wife move from Lake View Iowa, where they served Lake View and Wall Lake churches for six years. Olson holds a ThM from Denver and a BS from Kansas State College Pittsburg. They move to Columbus Junction today.

Columbus Junction Harold N. Olson United Methodist Churches Columbus City Lake View Iowa Wall Lake Flist School of Theology Denver Kansas State College Pittsburg Kans Olsen

Frances Hahn and Ray Comstock Wedding Report

Frances Hahn and Raymond Comstock exchanged marriage vows May 9 in JC hall. Justice of the Peace Corn Lake officiated the single ring ceremony. Morris Hahn, her eldest son, gave the bride away. Charlene Hahn was matron of honor. Dennis Comstock was best man. They reside in Wenatchee, Washington, where both work. Parents listed are Mr and Mrs Fred Busch of Muscatine and Mrs Maude Comstock of Sioux City. A reception followed in the hall.

JC Hall Frances Hahn Raymond Comstock Justice of the Peace Corn Lake Morris Charlene Dennis Comstock Fred Busch Muscatine Maude Comstock Sioux City Wenatchee, Wash

First Baptist Bible School plans program

The closing program of the First Baptist church vacation Bible school will be Sunday at 7 p.m. under superintendent Mrs Ernest Ziegenhorn with Rev Frank Gillett presiding. Children meet at 6:45, march in, salute the flags, and sing with the pastor. Short programs by primary and junior departments follow, plus a Bible story and refreshments in Judson hall. Public invited.

First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Ernest’ Ziegenhorn Frank Gillett Robert Connor Clifford Bower Judson Hall

Ina Mae’s publicity group year end supper notes

The Ina Mae’s publicity committee held its end of year supper chaired by Janet Shelter. One member and four guests attended. gifts were exchanged with the chairman giving a gift and receiving one from the committee. Joan Hayes will chair next year as secret pals are revealed and new names drawn.

Women of the Moose Ina Mae’s Janet Shelter Joan Hayes

ZLCW Group 6 Schedules Parish House Meeting

Zion Lutheran Church Women Group 6 met at the parish house with Mrs. James Giovanazzi in charge of Bible study on The Consequences of Disobedience and Mrs. Henry Rutz leading the offering meditation. Ivan Day chaired the business session and a Kenya missionary letter from Marvin Hoeksema was read. Cookies for the Lutheran Homies festival due June 22 by 4 p.m. July visiting the sick planned. saying stamp books to be brought. Lord's Prayer closed the meeting. Lunch served by Mrs. Giovanazzi and Mrs. L. Scherer. July 17 meeting set for parish house.

Zion Lutheran Church Women James Giovanazzi Henry Rutz Ivan Day Marvin Hoeksema Kenya Africa Giovanazzi L. §. Scherer Dorothy Tisor Kennedy School Davenport Wapello Sally Lord

West Liberty couple wed in United Methodist ceremony

Leanne Sullivan and David E. Manley married June 14 at 2 30 p m in West Liberty United Methodist Church The bride formerly Leanne Sullivan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert F Sullivan and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Manley of Muscatine Rev Harland Gant officiated with Jane Viner at the organ and Ralph Buster as vocalist The couple will reside in Muscatine after the ceremony.

West Liberty Muscatine David E. Manley United Methodist Church Manley Leanne Sullivan Robert F. Sullivan Elmer Manley Harland Gant Jane Viner Ralph Buster Mary Ann Otto Iowa City Pamela Carter Morris Bart Becky Charles Ponce Larry Stokes Craig Drake Dick Ruackert Margaret Vanatta Missy Ady Susie Barclay Mary Jepson Kathy Chown Vicki Martin Lorraine Danfeldt Linda Meyers Charles Carter Linda Ploen Sandy Wieneke Joan Manley West Liberty High Muscatine High Muscatine Community College Kent Feeds

Deanna Tumey Earns BA at Monmouth College Iowa

Deanna Tumey of Muscatine joined about 200 seniors receiving bachelor of arts degrees at Monmouth College in Monmouth Iowa. She is a sociology major and daughter of Mrs. Marie Tumey of 1624 Americana Muscatine. The Women of the Moose plan a regular meeting at the Moose home Monday at 730 pm with 7 pm executive board and a Sunday 2 pm installation and practice.

Deanna Tumey Muscatine Monmouth College Monmouth Deanna Marie Tumey Americana the Moose Moose College of Regents Social Service Moosehaven Academy of Friendship

Mother's Day gift hullabaloo wastes what it means

Dear Abby reflects a mother’s view that Mother's Day has become overly commercialized. The writer favors spontaneous, thoughtful gestures year round over annual bought gifts, noting true honor comes from daily care rather than a single dated celebration.

Abigail van Buren Abby

Debs Babysitter Classes Set at YMCA

Muscatine youths invited to join the first DEBS program the Dependable Educated Babysitter at the YWCA June 24 to 27 from 3 30 to 4 30 p m open to any interested teenager both sexes call 263 7924 by June 23 to register the course will run four days and seeks headcount for planning also includes community reader letters about family issues and advice columns.

Muscatine YWCA

Bible School At Weed Park For Area Children

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will run Bible school classes next week at Weed park. June 23 to 27 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. for youngsters four to twelve. Theme is the Book of the Ages. All area children invited. For more information call 263 9107 or 263 3108.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Weed Park

Louise Fosholt on Dean's List at Augustana College

Miss Louise Fosholt, daughter of Mr and Mrs S K Fosholt of Muscatine, is named on the Dean's List at Augustana College for the spring semester. The list recognizes students with a 3.50 to 4.00 grade point average.

A. Louise Fosholt S. K. Fosholt Circle Drive Muscatine Augustana College

First Christian 700 Kindler Rev William Knight minister

Rev William Knight serves as pastor at First Christian Church Kindler with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m and a sermon titled The Man With Two Sons inviting attendance and participation from the community.

First Christian William

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Pilot Club Women’s Reformatory WOM College of Regents College of Regents of the Women of the Moose Irene Moomey Roberta Hamilton Mooseheart Til Washington Women of Our Saviour Lutheran Women’s League Gary Miller Carl Egger A. Classen Treasureer Don A. Allen Joseph Clarke Iron Curtain Rev. Olson Columbus Ray Comstock U. S. Army Florence Tibbetts Ft. Madison Post Dorothy Ahrens Moosehaven Committee China Minton East Second Street First Baptist Bible School WOM Publicity Group Hetzler ALL Star Dairy Zlcw Group Fargutual FarMutual Don Lee Muscatine County Mutual Ins. Co Cedar Street Grinnell (Mutual Reinsurance CO Grinnell, Iowa Leanne Sullivan, David Manley Noble Rebekah Lodge Pauline Wolf Jessie Davis Lydia Weeks Erma Nesmith Harriet Miller Geraldine Otto Edna Sanders Joan Shumate Lady Eagles Eagle Lodge Luella Christianson Minnie Bair Janet Sheller Ethel Phillips Union Hall Mrs. Schweitzer Deborah Otterbein, United Methodist Church Bernice’ Schweitzer WOM Dean Arby Debs YMCA Akron Holes Reorganized LDS Church Plans Bible School Louise Fosholt Our Sterneman’s Kranz Cedar ST Mulberry Ave Helen Bamford DIAL
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