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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1963

Page

7

Nichols CWWF Meeting and Past Noble Grand Circle Notes

Nichols CWWF holds regular meeting Monday July 1 at 8:00 pm at the Christian church with Ora Nichols as lesson leader More People More Houses More Cities Bernice Longstreth leads worship Loretta MacKenzie Amelia Mills hostesses Noble Grand. Past Noble Grand Circle to meet Wednesday July 10 with Mrs Alice McCullough and Rhoda Hanser hosting. Letha Porter Mildred Porter Eva Walker Bernice Longstreth in charge of social hour. Walnut Grove dxd team to play softball Friday June 28 at West Liverly Memorial Field. Roger Wieskamp AE-2 on leave from Whidbey Island spending 30 days with parents Mr and Mrs Ray Wieskamp.

Letha Porter Mildred Porter Eva Walker Bernice Longstreth Dixt Walnut Grove Softball Association West Liverly Memorial Field Wieskamp Roger Wieskamp AE-2 Whidbey Island Oak Harbor Washington Ray Wieskamp

Dempseys move to Walnut Glen site in Columbus Junction

Mr and Mrs L B Dempsey relocate to a remodeled building on Walnut Glen across from the Columbus hotel. An open house is planned later. Summy Radio and Television owner Summy will occupy the former Dempsey Electric building. Miss Lottie Smith to move into the Robertson apartment as the Robertsons purchase the Dupuis property in Chautauqua park.

Columbus Junction L. B. Dempsey Walnut Glrnet Columbus Hotel Dempseys Summy Summy Radio and Television Dempsey Electric Lottie Smith Larry Robertson Robertsons

Friendly Neighbors Meet At Weed Park

The Friendly Neighbors gathered at Weed Park on Thursday with roll call focused on interesting vacations. Mat tie Gifford organized games with prizes awarded to Grace Kopf and Miriam Bosch. Nine members and eight children shared a sack lunch at noon. The next meeting is planned for September 26 with a location to be announced later.

Weed Park Mattie Gifford Grace Kopf Miriam Bosch

WOM Social Service Group Meets Thursday

The Women of the Moose social service committee met at Sunset Inn Thursday evening for their year end dinner. Dora Stender, chair, presided over a short business session. Prizes were awarded to all seven members, Olive Gremmel received a special gift, Ethel Phillips won the door prize, and a gift was given to the chairman from the committee.

The Women of the Moose Sunset Inn Dora Stender Olive Gremmel Ethel Phillips

Jean Knouse Home From California Visit

Oakville reports Jean Knouse has returned from a two month stay in Gardenia California where she visited with Mr and Mrs Roger Engle. Hospital notes list Barbara J Powell daughter of Clay and Mrs Miller as patient at Illinois Masonic Hospital Chicago with address 3180 N Orchard St Chicago IA. Cecile Thornton is a medical patient at Burlington Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert German and daughter of Davenport visited Harold Jayes household this week. Mrs Flora Marlette spent week visiting at Harry Deam home with sister Mrs Lela Baxter also visiting from California.

Oakville Jean Knouse Gardenia California Roger Engle Barbara J. Powell Clay Miller Dlinois Masonic Hospital Wellington Road Chicago Orchard Street Cecil Thornton Burlington Hospital Robert German Davenport Harold Jayes German Jo Ann Swanson Flora Marlette Harry Deam Burlington Lela Baxter

1963 Needlecraft Catalog Offer from Muscatine Journal

The notice promotes a 1963 Needlecraft Catalog featuring smocked accessories and over 200 fresh designs for knitting crochet sewing weaving embroidery quilting and more. It invites readers to mail 25 cents for the catalog and to include name address zone and pattern number with payment.

Sen Lo Alice Brooke Muscatine Journal Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y

Miriam Circle Elects Officers at First Baptist Church

Miriam Circle of the First Baptist Church elected officers during a Thursday 3:30 dessert luncheon at Mrs. Harold Bollinger’s home. Ruta Bollinger led the meeting. new officers include Betty Colschen vice president, Pearl Dankers secretary, Elsie Fowler treasurer and love gift chair, Mrs. Ralph Fischer white cross chair, Leona Mittman spiritual life chair, and Margaret Fish sunshine chair.

Adriam First Baptist Church Harold Bollinger Ruta ‘Bollinger Betty Colschen Pearl Dankers Elsie Fowler Love Gift Ralph Fischer White Cross Leona Mittman Spiritual Life Margaret Fish Sunshine

Oakville and Columbus Junction VFW Auxiliary Notes

Oakville members attend the VFW auxiliary meeting at Wapello with Mr and Mrs Russell Mellinger Mr and Mrs Dewey Peck Mrs Clara Christiansen Mr and Mrs Fred Swafford Ed Young and Roy Ertz all of Oakville The next meeting will be Sunday July 28 at the Wapello VFW hall A birthday honor for Meeker s twentieth at home Rieman Cafe Oakville run by Mrs My and Mrs Robert Bruntmyer while Benny Rieman owners vacationing Me s Bruntmiver is daughter of the Riemans A presidential shower given at Mrs Claude Ross home for Miss Virginia Donn wedding July 6 Guests included Mrs Vera Lynn Burlington Mrs Howard Huston Cedar Rapids Mrs Mike Jaeger Memphis Tennessee Clifton Club meets July 1 at Mrs Marie Rutt s home Hospitalized Fred Moore patient at Mercy hospital Iowa City son Robert Moore visiting from Ontario Canada

Oakvulle Veteran's of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary V.F.W Wapello Russell Mellinger Dewey Peck Clara Christiansen Fred Swafford Ed Young Roy Ertz Oakville V.F.W. Hall Ker Meeker

Ann Hillyer Weds William S. Rosenthal in Silver Spring

Ann Hillyer, daughter of Archie Hillyer of Muscatine, married William S. Rosenthal of San Francisco in Silver Spring Maryland on June 2. Rosenthal, a clinical psychologist with the U.S. Army at Walter Reed, and Ann are residents of Washington DC. Both graduates of the University of Chicago. Ann from Muscatine High in 1958.

Archie Hillyer Ann William S. Rosenthal Robert Rosenthal Pierce St San Francisco Calib Silver Spring Rosenthal U.S. Army Waller Reed Medical Center Washington D.C Georgia Ave N.W University of Chicago Muscatine High

Lady Elks Social Meeting and Card Party

Members of the Lady Elks held a social gathering with card games. Flowers in June decor adorned tables. Those who served as organizers included Mrs. Ron Brei, chairwoman, and several others. Winners were announced in contract bridge, suction bridge, and 500 with multiple prize recipients.

The Lady Elks Ron Brei G. G. Bamke Charles Danley A. T. Nester Elmer Schwartz Jack Spratt Gerald Blaesing Lester Isaacs H. Leedy A M. Gibson FL Havemaan Minnie Fox

Social calendars note July gatherings at local clubs

Members of the Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose host a potluck supper at 6 30 p m Monday July 1 at Box Car ranch with committee including Olive Gremmel Leona Miler Eva Kramer Hazel Carlisle Roberta Becker and Sara Higgerson The Sunshine Club meets July 2 at Union hall for a potluck dinner Members bring covered dishes and own table service The Ladies Rose Club gathers July 1 at 1 30 p m at Mrs George Zoller 107 Locust The Veterans of WW I and auxiliary hold a potluck supper July 1 at WEW hall with families bringing a covered dish table service and beverage Supper precedes regular meetings.

Lhe Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Moose Olive, Gremmel Leona ‘Miler Eva ‘Kramer Hazel Carlisle Roberta Becker Sara Higgerson The Sunshine Club Union Hall Ladies Rose Club George Zoller Mon Wew Hall

Parents Honor Faye Phelps on Her Birthday

Cedar Valley residents Mrs. and Mr. Joe Phelps hosted a Thursday evening tribute for daughter Faye and Don Bemis on their shared birthdays. Guests included Mo and Mrs. Philip Phelps, Everett Pheps, James Patarsen, Mif fed Phelps, Mug, Marie Wallers, James Ladd, and others from West Liberty, Champaign, and Omaha.

Cedar Valley Joe Phelps Faye Don Bemise Philip Phelps Don Bemis Everett Pheps James Patarsen West Liberty Phelps New York City Mug Marie Wallers Champaign Mus James Ladd Omaha Nebraska Champalom Merc Joe

McCaw Reunion Planned for July 4 at Aledo Park

The forty first McCaw reunion will be held July 4 at Fenton Park in Aledo with a politics dinner. Officers include Ernest McCaw president Verne Strudle vice president Lewis McCaw secretary-treasurer and Mrs Cecil McCaw publicity. A bridal shower was held for Miss Ruby Hawn who will marry Newerd Bavis at Buffalo Prairie United Presbyterian Church on July 7 at 2 p.m.

Buffalo Prairie McCaw Fenton Park Aledo Ernest McCaw Verne Strudle Lewis McCaw Cecil Ruby Hawn Newerd Bavis Coyne Center Buffalo Prairie United Presbyterian Church

Teri Wardrep Engaged to Lanny Johnston for August Wedding

Mr and Mrs Cal Wardrep of Carol Stream announce the engagement of their daughter Teri Lou to Lanny L Johnston son of Darrel Johnston of San Diego California The wedding is planned for August 3 at Gary Memorial Methodist Church in Wheston Morning Sun details note Lanny is grandson of Archie Johnson and is a Morning Sun High School graduate

Teri Wardrep Lanny Johnston Morning Sun Cal Wardrep Carol Stream Teri Lou Lanny L. Johnston Darrel Johnston San Diego Cali Gary Memorial Methodist Church Wheston Lanny A Archie Johnson Morning Sun High

Lois Wiederrecht Honored at Shower in August Wedding Plans

Lois Wiederrecht was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted at Mrs Francis Wiederrecht's home on Wednesday. Mrs Aileen Campbell of Lisbon assisted. Twenty guests attended as gifts were placed on a low table. Refreshments were served with pink decor and a miniature bride centerpiece. Miss Wiederrecht plans to marry in August.

Lois Wieder-Wean Francis Wiederrecht Aileen Campbell Lisbon Wiederrecht Will Merry

Geneva Women at Washington Golf Club Invitational

Geneva Women Attend Invitational at Geneva Golf and Country Club. Mildred Barry led with second round score 128 and won bridge. Kay Smalls captured a special prize while Barry also won first in bridge. The Geneva invitational is scheduled for July.

Geneva Geneva Golf and Country Club Washington Mildred Barry Kay Smalls

Army Mothers To Vacation During July

The U S Army Mothers group met at the VEW hall and voted to skip July meetings. Florenzey Tibbetts received a special prize during the evening. Refreshments were served by Katherine McCollum and Flor nee Tibbetts to members present. The next meeting will be August 22.

U.S. Army VEW Hall Florenzey Tibbetts Cen Katherine McCollum Flornee Tibbetts AUE

St Malachys A and R Meet At Digney Home

Mrs Philp Digney hosted a St Malachys A and R meeting with nine members and two children, led by vice president Leo Furlong who opened and closed with prayer. Plans for July 14 church picnic at T8 township hall include a 12 30 p.m. potluck. Altar linens purchase discussed. prizes won. meetings to pause in July and August.

Philp Digney Tess St. Malachy's Alvar and Rosary Society Leo Furlong Mary Cashman Mary Cashman, Mrs. Cashman Maurice Furlong

Maranatha Group Meets at Chapman Home

The Maranatha session Circle of Calvary Baptist met at Mrs Gen Chapman 106 Holly Thursday evening with 11 members present. President Mrs Larry Buster led prayer and Mrs Gen Chapman gave devotions as they prepared sewing kits for missionaries. The circle voted to vacation July and August. Next meeting Sept 6 will feature a picnic. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Tean Odell assisted.

Maranatha Calvary Baptist Church Gen Chapman Holly Larry Buster Missionati Dt Tean Odell

Bloomington Friends Women Elect Officers

The Blooming ton Friends Missionary and Aid Society elected officers during a Weed park Thursday picnic. Elected were Mrs. Pall Hoag missionary president, Mrs. Walter Grossklaus vice president, Mrs. Keith Hotz for aid president, Mrs. James Graves vice president, Mrs. Charlie Bierman secretary treasurer, Mrs. Richard Hetzler recorders, Walter Hetzler flower committee, Rev. Frieda McLeland pianist. Devotions were presented by Janice Bierman.

Bloomington

Miss Judy Uebe Is Honored at Bridal Shower

Judy Uebe, the upcoming bride of Raymond Brocket on July 28, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower held Wednesday evening at Mrs. Art Steinbaugh's home at 517 West Fourth. Co-hostess was Mrs. Ralph Toye. The display featured an umbrella centerpiece in pink and white, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Emery Law, Mrs. James Grady, Mrs. Kenneth Holliday, and Mrs. Morree Enause. Guests enjoyed lunch.

Judy Uebe Raymond Brocket Art Steinbaugh Ralph Toye Emery Law James Grady Kenneth Holliday Morree Enause

Miss Shirley Todd Shower Honoree at Library Event

Morning Sun reports Miss Shirley Todd was honored at a library shower hosted by Mrs. Craig Delzell, Mrs. Dale Thomas, Mrs. Kenneth Todd, and Mrs. Roger Borman. Four guests attended as she plans to wed Gary Nott in Prescott, Arizona, this July.

Morning Sun Shirley Camp le Kee Ta Danville Donna Evans Mary Nichols Aady Heisler Ann Harbison Linda Wilkerson Erlene Bishop Careolyn Carr Barbara Anderson Martha Vickers Connie Thomas

Luncheon Honors Davenport Ladies At Morning Sun Event

Morning Sun residents honored Miss Naomi Hilde grand and Miss Maybelle Coleman of Davenport at a luncheon. Other visitors included Miss Luella Brown and Mrs. Harold Wheeler. Coleman taught in Morning Sun schools and Turran served as principal.

Nellie Curran Naomi Hildegrand Maybelle Coleman Davenport Luella Brown Harold Wheeler M. M. Todd

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Nichols WOM Social Service Group Edward Riley Riley Funeral Home Walnut Mr. Riley Riley Funeral Home Calif By Pee Breet Bernice Franzen Noll Edward M. Noll C. Harold Franzen Matthew J. Fox, Jr Rita L. Fox City of Muscatine Park Place Mirk G Edith M. Grunder Everett Miller Grunder Wilton Martha McCleary Melon Market Tom Miriam Circle 1St Baptist Dale M. Rape Ws.c5 Billa Creighton Amy Shutt Millie Charbonneaux Jody Gerst Elsie Baxter Erma Sheridan Dale Bass Fairview Howard Peterson Howard Devore Lednesay Fairview Aid Jennie Derby Oakville Church of God Fred Osborn Medispolis Young Peoples Frayer Wapallo Clifton Club Old Clifton Club Marie Rutt Fred Moore Mercy Hospital Iowa City Robert Moore Ontario Canada Muscatine County Memorial Park Chuck Merrill George Freera Dial East Sixth Street Ann Hillyer Wm. Rosenthal Faye Phelps Strongheart Lois Wiederrecht Shower Wiens St. Malachy’s A and R Digney Maranatha Group Chapman Bloomington Friends Home At Business U.S Lows Avenue Ath Sparklers Cohn’s East Third Street Miss Shirley Todd Gime Shop Cedar St. Paul Batterson Progcess Batterson’s Batterson's Famous Brand
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