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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1963

Page

3

Engagement of Mary Barnard and Leon Burmeister

Mr and Mrs Fenton Barnard announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Micheal to Leon Forrest Burmeister son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Burmeister Stockton. An August wedding is planned. Miss Barnard attended Grinnell College and Iowa State University and is employed in Dr Grachtingers office. Mr Burmeister is a senior at Iowa State University.

Fenton Barnard Mulveery Mary Micheal Leon Forrest Burmeister Forrest’ Burmeister Stockton Miss Barnard Grinnell College Iowa State University Grachtinger Burmeister

Mrs Opels Martha Circle Hosts Meeting At Baptist Church

The Martha Circle of the First Baptist church met at Mrs. George Opel's home with a dessert lunch and devotions by Mrs. Elmer Bloent. Leaders were Mrs. Opel, cochair Mrs. Bloom, secretary Mrs. Leroy Thomas, and gift chair Mrs. Robert Connor. They planned help for migrant children and clothing drives. next gathering is in September at Leroy Thomas's home.

Martha First Baptist Church George Opel Elmer Bloom Rs. Leroy Thomas Love Gift Robert Connor Leroy ‘Thomas Harry

Delegates Named to Iowa District Lutheran Convention

West Liberty Pastor Chris Breelow of Our Redeemer Lutheran church and Mr Albert Waiss named delegates to the Iowa District convention to be held June 24 through June 28 at Wartburg College in Waverly. All delegates must attend the full session. The Iowa district numbers 484 pastors, 255 congregations, and about 197940 baptized members, largest in the American Lutheran church.

West Liberty Chris Breelow Our Receomer Lutheran Church Albert Waiss Iowa Wartburg College Waverly American Lutheran Church College American Lutheran Church

Hospital Aux Patron Group Plans Musical Review

Muscatine General Hospital Auxiliary committee members meet to plan the "Cool Capers" musical review. Proceeds from the November 1 and 2 show will fund air conditioning for patient rooms. Past fundraisers supported X-ray, lab, delivery, and surgical equipment purchases totaling 321,690.25 since 1956.

Muscatine General Hospital Auxiliary J. C. Bishop 3. G. Stain Musical Review Auxiliary O.B

Miriam Circle Picnics at Hoeksema Home

Twelve members of the Miriam Circle of the First Methodist church gathered at Mrs. Lillian Hoeksema’s home on Tsete Ave for a picnic and brief business meeting led by Mrs. Mary Elia Mervick. Members shared favorite Bible verses and the group planned the next gathering for Sem 13.

Miriam Circle Hoeksema Lillian Hoeksema Tsete Ave Sameirele First Methodist Church

Anita Jarr and Lloyd Lanman Wedding Told

Anita Jarr and Lloyd Lanman wed May 1 at Douds Methodist Church in Selma in a double ring ceremony led by Rev G Basil Jadlock. Bride from Jarr family of Selma Muscatine, groom son of Marvin Lanman Selma. reception details and bridal party listed. both work and schooling noted.

Anita Jarr Lloyd Lanman Selma Town Douds Methodist Church Rev G. Basil Jadlock

First Methodist WSCS Circles Reorganize Tea Event

A reorganization tea for the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church featured Mrs. Robert Hahn guiding the tea table, with devotionals by several members and a program by Mrs. Marie Halbert. A film Korean Witness was shown as Mrs. Richard Parish sang a Korean folk song and spoke on Korean music history. A migrant feeding schedule was listed for July with four volunteers per day.

First Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Robert Hahn Lyle McCullrough Gene Ryan Devers Newberry H. R. Weiershauser Robert Lam Alfred Rittenhouse A. A. Johnson Marie Halbert Richard Parish Korgan Music Eunice Rachal Marys Esther Sarah

Denise Ales Vincent Heinrichs Plans September Wedding

Mr and Mrs Edward Ales announce the engagement of Denise Ann Ales to Vincent Heinrichs son of Mrs F X Heinrichs 405 Second Ave South Bend Indiana. The wedding is planned for September at St Patrick s Church in South Bend Indiana.

Edward Ales van Horne Denise Ann Vincent Heinrichs F. X. Heinrichs Second Mr. Heinrichs St. Patrick's Church South Bend Ind

Community notices from Muscatine area events

Several meetings and socials are listed for Muscatine groups. Blooming ton Grange plans a yard cleanup and ice cream supper on June 2 with contributions of desserts. Muscatine Garden Clubs meet at the YWCA with June’s Pride and Joy roses organized by Mrs. George Gebhardt. The Muscatine Republican Women’s Club gathers June 25 at 8 pm hosted by Mrs. Maurice Young, Route 3, with transportation details shared. Zion Lutheran Church Women executive board convenes June 24 at 7 30 pm, followed by a general meeting. Veterans of World War II and auxiliary hold a joint supper on June 23 at Wildcat Den State Park, with a noon dinner and a potluck at the shelter in the upper picnic area.

Muscatine YWCA J. Day C. P. Hanley George Gebhardt The Zion Lutheran Church Low At & Pan WWT Wildhal den State Park Nienie

Bible Study Session At Zion Lutheran Church Women

ZLCW Group Seven met Thursday evening at the parish. Mrs Henry Rutz led the study Christ is Our Liberator. Miss Jennifer Mass sang. June 23 Lutheran Homes festival urged donations of pies and cakes. drop on Saturday before 4 p.m. at the parish house. Hostesses were Mrs Vernon Bras and Mrs Walter Henke. Next study July 18 with Elsie Robinson reading.

Zion Lutheran Church Jaege Henry Rutz Christ Richard Marr Jennifer Mass James Giovanaz Vernon Bras Walter Henke Elsie Robinson Henry Brase

Mrs Pace Honored at Pink and Blue Baby Shower

A pink and blue baby shower honoring Mrs Charles Pace was hosted by Mrs Keith Pace at her home on Wednesday evening. About twenty guests attended and played games with prizes awarded to Mrs Paul Dagel Miss Bolly Pace Mrs Manford Cararr Mrs Ray Pace Mrs Ralph Pace Jr Miss Norma Thirtyacre and Miss Frances Thirtyacre. A door prize went to Mrs Fred Welsch and the guest of honor opened gifts before refreshments.

Charles Pace Keith Pace Paul Dagel Bolly Pace Manford Cararr Ray Pace Ralph Pace Norma Thirtyacre Frances Thirtyacre Fred Welsch

First Christian Women Install New Officers

The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church installed officers at a Thursday meeting with 29 members present. Mary Ann Ogle led the ceremony. New officers are Pauline Drumm president, Leah Lacey vice president, Lucille Keith secretary, June Moody treasurer, Elaine Barrett study chairman, Phyllis Kempf worship chairman, and Sandra Fortney service chairman.

Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Church N Fellowship Pauline Drumm Leah Lacey Lucille Keith June Moody Elaine Barrett Phyllis Kempf Sandra Fortney

Letter Carriers Auxiliary Meets At Boston Home

The regular meeting of the Letter Carriers Auxiliary was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Joe Bosten with eight members present. Mrs. Rollin Smith was re-elected state president at the Mason City convention in May. A social time followed and a July picnic was announced for Thursday July 18 at 6 p.m. at Weed Park first shelter inside the park entrance.

Letter Carriers Joe Bosten Rollin Smith Mason City Reid Ty Wag Weed Park

Deborah Circle Hostess at First Methodist Meeting

The Zune meeting of Deborah Circle at the First Methodist church was held Thursday evening at Mrs. Richard Barry's home with 12 members present. Devorations were led by Mrs. Wilam Roudy bush and the group discussed a Hong Kong book review by Mrs. Darre Wiltmer. A WSCS migrant workers project was announced for July 12, with helpers needed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Richard Anderson, Mrs. Leslie Buffington, and Mrs. Barry.

Deborah Circle The First Methodist Church Richard Barry Wilam Roudybush Darre] Wiltmer Hong Kong Donald Massey East Asia WSCS M Richard Anderson Leslie Buffington Barry

Ruth Circle Elects Officers at First Baptist Meeting

The Ruth Circle of the First Baptist church elected officers including Paul Cottrell as vice chairman and R E Bunn as devotional chairman. Missionaries Mr. and Mrs. Richardson in Kodiak Alaska were noted. The circle plans to help migrant children Aug 19 with next meeting Sept 19 at Mrs. Cottrell's home.

Ruth The First Baptist Church G. T. Eaton Paul Cottrell Eston Lquer Conionaries Corning the Circle Robert Richardson Bagusii Kodiak Alaska R. E. Bunn Des Votional Kenneth Fowler RB. W. Brannen Harold Butcher Love Isf Ada Talkington While Cross Wilbur Dietrich Sunghing RE. Bumn Maple

WOM Hospital Committee Holds Annual Picnic and Meeting

Members of the Women of the Moose hospital committee held their annual picnic at Weed Park at 6:30 PM on Thursday. Afterward they gathered at Ethel Phillips’ home on Park Avenue with nine members and two guests present for a short business meeting led by chairman Donna Merchant. A gift to the chair was given by Gloria Sarko. thanks were sent for a graduation gift. Participants included Evelyn Ford, Ethel Phillips, Bernice Imhoff, Donna Merchant, Jessie Stalkfleet, Mable Hatfield, Velma Swartz, Ella Law, and Gloria Barko, with guests Marie Jansen and Rickie Estabroux.

Women of the Moose Weed Park Ethel Phillips Park Ave Donna Merchant Gloria Sarko Ella Law Samminee Joyce Woodhouse Dunphy R. N

Esther Mission Members Meet at Lingary Baptist Church

Esther Missionary fellowship of Lingary Blvd Baptist Church met Thursday evening. Margarite Eggenburg led devotions on We as Home missionaries. Rev. Richard Mosher’s letter from Maly was read. Dorothy Krooks presided. Gladys Lutz taught Do We Witness Acts 18. Lunch for 24 served by Margarite Eggenburg, Diane Krooks, Margareta AliLaughlin. Next meeting a picnic at Weed Park.

Esther Missionary Fellowship Lingary Blvd Baptist Church Margarite Eggenburg Tyon Richard Mosher Maly Dorothy Krooks Gladys Lutz Eggenberg AliLaughlin Weed Park

Circle B Meets At Allbee Home

Circle B of the First United Presbyterian met at Mrs Ha vey G Allbee home Thursday with eleven members and guests. They planned to prep luncheons for the migrant school and day care center the week of July 29 to Aug 2. The summer medical offering was received. Mrs Allbee reported the year book of payer and Mrs Lee Riges gave the Bible study One People of God. Mrs Leo Jeambey gave a resume of the youth caravan to the passion play Sept 19.

First United Presbyterian Chiren Havey G Allbee D. Banks Payer Lee Riges Leo Jeambey

Church School Presents Program for LCW at Grace Lutheran

The Vacation Church School of Grace Lutheran featured a program for parents and Lutheran Church Women on Thursday evening. Superintendent Ida Sehluiz coordinated with teachers and helpers across nur sery kindergarten and grades one through eight. Vocal groups were supported by Linda Miller and Sally Bright, with many volunteers assisting in each department and kitchen committee.

Vacation Church School of the Grace Lutheran Church Lutheran Church Ida Sehluiz Church School Nursary Richard Drake Ed Grimm Roberle Diercks Kindergaryen Marvin Krieger Richard Pagel Nancy Peters Lonnie Sulzberger Leo Kessives Barbara Michard Miller Linda Miller Marvin Laursen Nikki Thompson Fam Partington Louise Fosholt Carla Philips Ruth Ann Hoffman Kathy Pagel Sandy Dierelss Patty Marsh Sharon McRee Sally Bright Wwere Sue McRae Linda Walker Seming Rodney He Harold Cochran Connie Cochran Mike Lange

Pamona Grange To Meet at Fairfield

The Muscatine County Pamona Grange will meet Monday June 24 at Ebenezer Grange hall in Fairfield. Master Oscar Chapman will direct the business meeting at p m est. Home economics chairman Gertrude Black will head the program Paris Fash ions with a style show. A polluck lunch will close the evening.

Pamona Grange Fairfield Muscatine County Ebenezer Oscar Chapman Home Economics Gertrude Black

Mrs Fisher Hosts UPW Circle D Meeting

Mrs Fisher welcomed Circle D of the United Presbyterian Women at K Fisher's home. Mrs Ralph Jackson led the Bible discussion and Mrs Ed Schroeder read from the One Year Book of Prayer. September venue to be announced.

Ralph Jackson Ted Ed Schroeder Book of Prayer

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Mary Barnard Leon Burmeister Mrs. Opel Elmer Bloent Lutheran Convention Hospital Aux Sam Banks Rex Bennett Max Collins Austin Hanson Virgil Honeyman Paul Kent John Klein Byron Mcixee Temple Milley V. D. Nietzel Harold Ogilvie Vernon Shepsud Vernon Thetic Muscaine Mes Eurlon Jforbes Lee Forsyth E.S. Graben Columbus Junctions Wesley Krueger Tlinois City Robert Nicolaus Willan West Li Cedar Street Hershey Avenue Mary Elia Mervick M Lanman Harlan Jarr Arthur LaRue Clarence Jarr Mr. Lanman Is Mrs Marvin Lanman LaVain LaRue Ear Hem Pulaski Mrs. Clare Gobble Avanuy Accom Charley Kunz Miss Sue Patl Eldon Amber Thompson Dennis Schmidt Des Moines Greg LaRue Mascaline Yeonne Darr Mrs. Laman Cardinal Community High American Institute of Business Selma Consolidated High School John Morrel Co Ottumwa First Methodist Lutheran Homes Robert Spenn, Flanagan Minois N. L. Wogen Cedar Rapids Denise Ales Bloomington Grange Rutz ZLCW Iar Addleman Stan Willey W. Ath Mary Ann Ogle Letter Carriers Auxiliary Boston Mrs. Barry Deborah Kenway Cleaners Ruth Circle WOM Hospital Committee Esther Mission Circle B Allbee Home LCW Mrs. Fisher Ned Presbyterian K. Fisher Che Time $Hop Cedar St Batterson Batterson's Battersons Mens Department Ny Price
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