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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1973

Page

4

Esther group program on missionaries at Lincoln Baptist

Esther Missionary Fellowship met at Lincoln Blvd Baptist Church Thursday evening. Bethany Keiser presented a program on Missionary Discouragements with a reading by Wilma Heuer and a Keiser solo. Five sympathy and greeting cards were sent in spring and summer. Special June missionaries include the Emmetts, Mosers, and Allens. Letters from missionaries were read. Upcoming events include a Women’s camp July 21 22 at Spring Valley Bible camp and a CB fall rally at Manchester September 17 18. A July 19 family picnic will be at Weed Park with refreshments for 12 attendees.

Bethany Keiser Esther Missionary Fellowship Lincoln Blvd Knapp Wilma Heuer Friendship Leon Emmetts Richard Mosers Russel Allens Spring Valley Bible Camp CB Groups Iowa Manchester Weed Park Kathleen Knapp

Women of the Moose Hold Secret Pal Gift Exchange

The membership committee met at the Moose home for exchanging secret pal gifts. Louise Kleist Iva Foster Virginia Jens and Helen Finnegan won prizes. Sixteen members and two guests attended. Iva Foster introduced as new chairman. Next meeting set for June 18 at Weed Park with a potluck supper.

Women of the Moose Moose Home Louise Kleist Iva Foster Virginia Jens Helen Finnegan Weed Park

Newcomers Club Cards Luncheon Hosts New Members

The Muscatine Newcomers club met Tuesday at the Cannery for a luncheon and cards. Eighteen members attended. New members Judy Nall Jolinne Kezel June Bartholomew Janice McLeister Colleen Ritson were introduced. July 17 gathering set at Glenda Hochstetler’s 63 Geneva Drive with landscaping topic. Bloomington Grange ice cream social at Grange hall Thursday invites freezers and unfrozen mix. ice salt provided. Youth committee chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Goodrum to supply ice drinks. ice cream making at 7 p.m. program at 8 p.m. with Jecurer in charge. new members to be honored. First float parade work session Sunday at 6 p.m. at John Boorn farm. sandwich idea: thinly sliced boiled ham and Swiss cheese, buttered outside, grilled.

Muscatine Bloomington Grange Hall Bryan Goodrum Jecurer John Boorn

Debby Dixon to Wed Leon Stineman Engagement Announced

Debby Dixon the daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Dixon of Joy is engaged to Leon Stineman son of Mr and Mrs George Stineman of New Boston. They are Westmer High graduates. No wedding date has been set. He works at the Eagle Warehouse in Milan. Freyermuth 45th reunion planned at Weed Park July 22 with a picnic at noon and a business meeting and officer elections. Officers listed include Joe Watson honorary president and Harry L Fryberger president.

Leon Stineman Joy Vernon Dixon Debbie George Stineman New Boston Miss Dixon Mr. Stineman Westmer High Eagle Warehouse Milan Freyermuths Freyermuth Point Weed Park Joe Watson Illinois Harry L. Fryberger Muscatine Frank Clark William ©. Freund Emma J. Freyermuth Clarence Freyermuth Grace Schildberg William O. Freund Clarence Frvend R. Connell Cyril Reynolds Townsend M. Brown Nichols Alla Holmes Joe and Bryers Watson Wma Freyermuth Richard Liehbbe Clarence Freyernuth Harry Fryberger Jon Holliday Julia Freund

Engagements Set in Columbus Junction and Bloomington

Betty Jo Schaper and Randy Lee Ball announce their engagement with a church wedding planned for August 4 at Wapello United Methodist Church. The reception will follow in the church basement. Betty Jo Schaper is a LM High and Career Academy graduate. Randy Ball is LM High graduate employed at Grandview. Mary Adams and Ronald Newton to wed at Bloomington Friends Church with reception at Bloomington Grange hall. Both sets of parents invite friends and relatives. College of Regents of the Women of the Moose held a polluck supper at Virginia Jews home with 12 members present. Myrie Lewis became collegiant and meetings for next year planned with installation caps and gowns. Next meeting July 19 with location to be announced.

Betty Schaper Randy Ball Columbus Junction Dwight Schaper Columbus Jungion Betty Jo Randy Lee Ball Donald Ball Route 1 Letts Wapello United Methodist Church Miss Schaper LM High and Career Milwaukee Wisc Lutheran Homes Mr. Ball LM High Highway Super Service Grandview Mary Adams Ronald Newton Bloomington Friends Church Bloomington Grange Hall Leonard Adams Rouse Elmer Newton Schiller St College of Regents Women of the Moose Virginia Isabelle Johnson JoAnn Reinier Myrie Lewis

Ortberg and Pugh Engagement Archival Notice

Mr and Mrs Ralph Ortberg Jr of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Sue to Michael L Pugh son of Mr and Mrs Richard Pugh also of Columbus Junction The couple plan to wed at 3 pm September 23 at the United Methodist Church in Columbus Junction Miss Ortberg a Columbus Community High graduate attended Northeast Missouri University and works at Ortbergs Coffee House Mr Pugh a Columbus Community High graduate works for Continental Telephone Company

Columbus Junction Ralph Ortberg, Jr Columbus Miss Ortberg Columbus Community High Northeast Missouri University Ortberg Coffee House Mr. Pugh The Continental Telephone Company

Tri-Centennial Displays At Local Museum

The Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum hosts Tri-Centennial displays featuring old Muscatine High Bridge paintings, works by county children depicting Marquette visitors, a map showing 17th century growth loaned by Jerry Bishop and John Stevens, and Indian relics. Open 2 to 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday and 7 to 9 pm Tuesday and Thursday. closed Mondays. Volunteers listed for each day of the week.

Laura Musser Muscatine High Bridge Marquette Dailies Jerry Bishop John Stevens America John Vander Maas Eula Downer T. €. Wilson Iver Brecht Lenora Marie Ellman C. L. Herrick Lilia Wilson

Bridal Shower Honors Sandy Ridenour at Home

A miscellaneous bridal shower honored Sandy Ridenour on Sunday at 211 McArthur St hosted by Mrs. John Bryant with Mrs. C. B. Faulkner as co host. Decorations matched the bride elect colors yellow and mint green. 20 guests attended and prizes went to Robin Lanfier Melody LaRue Cindy Lanfier Chris Lanfier Anna Ricklefs Sheila Behrends Mary Yocom and Dee Anna Ridenour. Miss Ridenour will wed R. Chuck Johnson July 14 at the First Baptist Church.

John Bryant McArthur St Sandy Ridenour C. B Faulkner Robin Lanfier Melody LaRue Cindy Lanfier Chris Lanfier Anna Ricklefs Sheila Behrends Mary Yocom Dee Anna Ridenour Miss Ridenour R. “Chuck’’ Johnson First Baptist Church

Social Calendar and club meetings listed

The Ladies of the Elks plan a Thursday social at the Elks lodge. Army Mothers Post No 9 meets Thursday evening at Bonnie Brown's home 2002 Logan St. Mona Council degree of Pocahontas meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the new hall with officer installation. Refreshments by Marie Tickle and Verna McFadon. Mulberry Senior Citizens meet Wednesday at 422 Mulberry Ave at 1 30 p.m. Bring two gifts for games. hostess Mrs Richard Shepherd. Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Beitz building 206% W 2nd St with Marie Montz as hostess. meeting date and place changed.

Army Mothers Post No Bonnie Brown Logan St. -O Mona Council Degree of Pocahontas Marie Tickle Verna McFadon Mulberry Mulberry Ave Richard Shepherd American Legion Auxiliary Beitz 2Nd St. Marie Montz

Dear Abby Tips and Hidden Costs of Kindness

A middle aged woman writes Dear Abby about dating a wealthy man who refuses to tip staff unless the service is extra. He tips cooks but not waiters or doormen, claiming to be sensible. Abby says tipping the cook shows generosity but many rely on tips for bread and butter.

Abby

TOPS 551 Hosts Guest Meeting At YWCA

TOPS 551 met at the YWCA with 35 members and one guest plus clubs 492 and 606. They logged 43 pounds lost. Jackie Broecker was best loser and Georgia Reid runner-up. Anne Hatfield won a nameless can drawing. Teriffic contest prizes went to Margaret Kurriger Estaline Hepker and Pat Buser. Charlotte Nothdorf spoke on the Milwaukee TOPS obesity clinic. music by TOPS 551 Rocketts and others. Windman led group singing. social hour followed. next meeting features Too Big Clothing Exchange.

Tops 551 YWCA TOPS Jackie Broecker Georgia Reid Anne Hatfield Margaret Kurriger Estaline Hepker Pat Buser Charlotte Nothdorf DeWitt Milwaukee

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