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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1962

Page

3

Sylvia Holder to Be Bride of Melvin Cooley

Sylvia Holder and Melvin F. Cooley, ADR3 US Navy, plan marriage on August 30. Holder, a Corydon High School graduate serving in the Air Force at McChord Base, and Cooley, Muscatine High School graduate, stationed near Long Beach, Calif. Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holder of Tucson, Ariz. The article notes a lavender and white bridal shower in Iowa honoring Mrs. William Rock with gifts and games attended by 22 guests.

Wm. Rock Towa City Frank Yedlik William Rock Barbara White Carolyn White Harvey Holder Fucson Arizona Sylvia’ Jane Melvin F. Cooley United States Navy Cooley Wella Cooley Grand Avenue Clarence BP. Cooley Miss Holder Corydon High School Corydon Towa U.S. Air Force McChord Base Tacoma Wash Muscatine High U.S.8 Kearsarge Long Beach Calif

YWCA Day Camp Registration Continues At Moose Farm

Registration for YWCA Day Camp at Moose Farm continues with activities including nature study hiking badminton croquet swimming and first aid. One overnight session is planned and transportation by bus is provided. First session runs July 27 with openings in the second session July 20 and August 3 and in the third session August 6 to 10. Call the YWCA for more information and a registration form.

Y.w.ca Moose Farm V.W.C.A

Women of the Moose Install Officers Monday Evening

The Women of the Moose held a Monday meeting at the Moose home. Isabel Johnson presided as charter draped in memory of Cecil Carlisle who died June 12. New officers and chairmen were installed and 65 members attended with refreshments served.

Women of the Moose The Mose Moose Home Isabel Johnson Cecil Carlisle

Hayes High 1952 Class Plans Banquet and Dance

The 1952 Hayes Catholic High School class met Monday night with the planning committee to finalize a 10th anniversary banquet for alumni and guests at the Elks lodge on Saturday June 30. Thirty six reservations were received for the event preceding the dance, with Dave Warner's orchestra set to play from 3 pm to midnight at the Bike club.

Cof Hayes Catholic High School Elks Lodge John Bermel Francis Kurriger Thomas Maher Dave. Warner

Toastmasters Hold Meeting at Muse Cating Club

Ine W Gillespie won the prepared speaker's award at a Monday night Muse cating Toastmasters meeting. Other speakers included David Pellett and Gil Dietz with topics on four great men and today’s Navy.

Ine W. Gillespie Musecating Toastmasters’ Club David Pellett Gil Dietz Ralph Collen Rev. G. Ry Pealph Pealph , “Ciberneli George Michaely, “Polaroid; Robert Pape David M. Stanley Frontiers Roger Lande

Double Ring Ceremony Unites Nellie Job and Raymond Miller

Nellie Job and Raymond Miller Jr unite in a double ring ceremony at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lewis W. Burda officiated as about 200 guests attended the 2 p.m. Sunday service. The bride, in a pea de soie gown with seed pearls and a brush train, carried white daisies. maid of honor Verlinda Davis and bridesmaids wore mint green gowns. The reception followed in the church parlors with mint green and white décor. The couple, both Muscatine High School graduates, plan residence at 715 West Fourth Street. Mr. Miller works at Alcoa Aluminum. Out-of-town guests came from Davenport, Joy, Rock Island, St. Louis, and Milwaukee.

Lake of the Ozarks Raymond, Miller Jr West Fourth Fifest Miller Nellie Job Henry Job East Second Street Raymond Miller Oak Street Lewis W. Burda First Presbyterian Church Debbie Dayare Charles Sabbath Verlinda Davis Jane Fosley Sharrie King Naomi Job Cloyce Job Joan Les Wilcox Don Cameron Merle Friedrick Mike Boynton Lee Schroeder Fred Job Claude Job Michael Boynton Orval, Dahl Janetta Boynton Donna. Cotwins Ann Behrens Tamera Willams Susan Gerharnz Mary Moody Mary ‘Thompson Mrs. Miller Muscatine High School Mr. Miller Alcoa Aluminum Davenport Joy Rock Island St. Louis

Social Group and Mona Council Meeting Notices

Social Group 10 of Z L CiW meets this evening at 7 40 p m in the parish hall with Rev Hageman leading the Bible study attendees asked to bring Bibles and Scopes Mona Council holds its regular meeting Tuesday evening at 8 p m at the American Legion Hostesses Helén Laughlin and Marie Jensen A miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at 8 p m at Pleasant Prairie church honors Miss Sue Stoll whose marriage to Daniel Grimm is set for July 7 All friends and relatives invited to attend the shower.

Z.L Mona Council P.m The American Legion Helén Laughilin Marie Jensen P. m the Pleasant Prairie Church Sue Stoll Daniel Grimm

Hank Reunion Held at Box Car Ranch

The annual Hank reunion took place Sunday at the Box Car Ranch with a potluck dinner and daytime games. Attendees included numerous Rock Island families and others from Alalis sa, Brighton, Muscatine, and nearby areas. The 1963 reunion is planned for the fifth Sunday in June at the Box Car Ranch.

Hank Box Car Ranch Wee Phose Minopie Kurtiger William Gouse Jerry Harold “Breuwer Don Jacobsen Karen Mares Tacy Rock Island iMr Art Cadogan Alalissa F. W. Hank Pearl Craft LeRoy Craft Brighton Warren Kartiger Clinton Karriger Leona McCleary Kenneth McCleary Edward Hank Jola Evans John Stephen J. C., Worst Vicki Worst Elsie Dunker Richard“Watkins Fall of Muscatine

Garden Club Hears Talk On Arrangements

Muscatine Garden club met at the YWCA on Monday afternoon. Miss Elean or Boynton led the meeting and Mrs. E. D. Horst read the collection. Fred Summerdorf announced a bus trip to the Amanas on August 13 with reservations at the next meeting. Mrs. F. H. Hemken from Blairsburg lectured on flower arrangements, covering cutting, conditioning, color and balance, assisted by her daughter Alvid Magnussen of Bettendorf. The reception committee included Mrs. Clarence Clark and Mrs. Clarence Potter. Forty members and guests attended. The next meeting will be a picnic at Musser Park on July 9 at 12:30 p.m.

Muscatine Garden Club YWCA Eleanor Boynton Garden Club E. D. Horst Fred Summerdorf Miss .Boynton F. H. Hemken Blairsburg

Schneiders Are Honored at Bloomington

A Bloomington postwedding shower honored Mr and Mrs Wayne Schneider with about 90 attendees at the Grange hall. Entertainment featured a parody the Bicycle Built For Two by Pam and Terri Zinger and a mock wedding led by Minnie Alice Welk on piano. Participants included Mrs Ralph Hoag Mrs wile ma Montgomery and others. Scott and Jeffry Hendriks performed a skit with sister Holly. Refreshments of shrimp and white served. punch and coffee poured by Mrs Richard Holliday and Mrs Robert Connell. Hostesses included multiple local residents led by Lorna Welk and Minnie Alice Welk.

Bloomington Wayne Schneider Pam Terri Zinger Minnie Alice Welk Ralph Hoag Wilema Montgomery Lorna Welk Paul Satterthwaite Mes Warren Gwen Vicki Kay Karen Satterthwaite Carolyn Welk Dianne Hoag Scott Jeffry Hendriks Holly Hendriks Mrs. Schneider Richard Holliday Robert Connell Harry White Kenneth Windman Elmer Windman Don Shepard Melvin Pile Roy Gauger A. D. Holliday John Boorn Gene Denkman Areta Schmidt Lorna’ Welk Olis Haynes Lawrence’ Klebe George Monson James Graves Lyal Esmoail Warren ‘Owen Bob Hogan Vernon , Luedthe

Longevity Secret From Mrs. Martha Seibert

St Louis resident Mrs Martha Seibert aged 106 credits longevity to eating a lot of bread and not counting the pennies she says it is the staff of life and she has kept a simple diet and attitude throughout her long life.

St. Louis Martha Seibert

Engagement of Judith Connor and Robert Holliday

Mr and Mrs Vearl Connor of Muscatine announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Ann to Robert David Holliday son of Mr and Mrs Robert Holliday of 912 Scott Street. Vows set for August 3 at 2 p m at Sweetland Methodist church.

Vearl Connor Muscatine Judith Ann Robert David Holliday Robert Holliday Scott Street Sweetland Methodist Church

Dianna Hankins to wed Richard Harbaugh on July 1st

The forthcoming marriage of Dianna Hankins and Richard Harbaugh is announced. Dianna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hankins and Richard the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harbaugh. The ceremony will be held July 7 at 1 30 p m at Zion Lutheran Church.

Dianna Hankins Richard Harbaugh Dianna Leon Hankans Richard Robert Harbaugh Vans Zion Lutheran Church

Shower in Honor Of Mrs. Watkins

A linen shower was held at the home of Miss Terssa LaRue in honor of Mrs. Richard Watkins the former Rosalee Homs. About 50 people attended. Games were played with prizes won by Mrs. Frank Burr Mrs. Robert Lanfier Mrs. Arthur Cadogan Miss Jeanne Honis and Mrs. James Honis. Refreshments were served.

Terssa LaRue Richard Watkins Rosalee Homs Frank Burr Robert Lanfier Arthur Cadogan Jeanne Honis James Honis

St Marys PTA Social Announces Wedding Party

St Marys PTA held its annual social awarding prizes to Dr Catalena Tim Garvin Dorothy Harper Ted Gnelzman Frieda Hager Aman Harry Tobias and Clarence Bermel Announced wedding plans for Rita McDowell and Duane Barth of Morning Sun with wedding set for July 1 at the Methodist church Ros ie Nielson of Rowley named matron of honor Ronnie Barth listed as best man or usher Note OCR typos and names as given.

St. Mary’s P. T.A Dr. Catalena Tim Garvin Dorothy Harper Ted Gnelzman Frieda “Hageraman Harry Tobias Clarence Bermel Wapello Rita McDowell Duane Barth Morning Sun Methodist Church Rosie Nielson Rowley Ronnie Barth

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