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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1962
Page
7
Leah Van Dolah, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Van Dolah II of Illinois City, married John Timm of Muscatine at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses. The couple, honeymooning in the Ozarks, will reside at 511 Main Street Muscatine.
Grace Lutheran church hosted a Sunday afternoon program themed Roses to You honoring senior citizens. 41 guests and 20 ULCW members attended with Mrs. Marvin Laursen as mistress of ceremonies. Rev. Gesell urged continued church work while gifts and recognitions highlighted longtime members and the oldest attendees. Rosebuds and rosesdecorated tables framed a social afternoon with refreshments.
Elizabeth Ann Boulton daughter of Mr and Mrs Bur dette Boulton of 469 West Fourth Street married William Charles Jones son of Mr and Mrs Francis Rath of 1aren Drive Sunday at 8 p m Rev Frohard performed a double ring ceremony before an altar of white gladioli and ferns Richard Boulton lit the candles. The bride wore chantilly lace bridal taffeta with portrait neckline lace sequins and pearls. veil with crown of lace tulle sequins and pearls. Matron of honor Mrs Rolland Moeller wore aqua taffeta chiffon. bridesmaids wore identically styled gowns. flower girl Rae Nita Boulton. bearer Randall Boulton. best man Robert Meyers. groomsmen James Paul Merle Friedrick Steve Boulton. About 150 guests attended the reception at the yw ca following the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs John Warren hosted a Saturday open house at Col Junction in honor of their son and daughter in law Ed and wife whose marriage occurred June 10 About seven guests attended The decor featured pink towels and candles Assistants included Roberta Thomas Erna Lee Myers Mary Ann Naywell Ruth Hanson Wilma Wasson and Kathrin Lieberkniecht Attendees hailed from Griesbure Alboana Moline Iowa City Des Moines Muscatine Letis and Wapello Also present were the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Chris Fisher from Garnavilla The Hansons plan to move to Flint Michigan to join the Buick Division of General Motors as a design engineer.
Miriam Rebekah Lodge 27 held its regular meeting at the lodge hall with 20 members present. Balloting was held. The charter was undraped and redraped for Vincent Smith. The auditing committee was named and includes Mabel Lee Harriett Miller and Darlene Gray. A report on serving plus United Nations Pilgrimage tour group. Birthday night observed. Past Noble Grands were honored. July lunch committee includes Mabel Barlenhagen Helen Fischer Amy Predmore Mary Faith Hart Anna C Housner Anna Hank Emma Rebeh n.
The couple will reside at 528 Mulberry. Both are graduates of Muscating High School. Mrs. Jones works at Neals and Mr. Jones at J Heinz Co. Out of town guests came from Town City Riverside Burlington Letts Wilton Columbus Junction Vanello Garrison Oelwein Jefferson Mo.
The ZL.C.W. group meets Tuesday morning June 26 at 9 30 at Mrs. Joseph Christian's home. Park Lane women gather at the club Tuesday at 9 30 for breakfast followed by golf at 9 am. Lady Elks hold a social meeting June 28 at 2 pm. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Spratt Bomke Schwartz Rankin Diereks and Sachs.
Braun and Plumb families reveal wedding attendants led by matron of honor Mrs Ronald Baxter and bridesmaids Miss Joan Bladen and Miss Florence Grim. Best man Phillip Plumb and groomsmen Virgil Braun Eldon Viner Charles Ray Jr Billy Roy. Vows set for July 1 at St. John s Methodist Davenport at 2 p m with reception in church fellowship hall.
The note invites readers to visit a Muscatine store to see new imports and home decor items from Monsanto. It highlights wall pieces like old fashioned pictures, the Declaration of Independence motifs, Italian iron accessories, brass sconces, and Knotts Berry Farm grovels with sauces and jams. The writer signs Mary and themselves, inviting a visit at 3:00 PM.
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