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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1968

Page

3

Ronald Kiser Family: Muscatine Educator and Coaches

Ronald Kiser teaches science survey at Muscatine High School and codes as junior high and high school coach while serving the Quarterback club. His wife Pat Maher Kiser, a Muscatine native, taught second grade at McKinley and enjoys knitting and organ playing. The Kiser family resides at 70 W. 7th St with three children, including 6-year-old Christopher who attends Washington activities and loves baseball.

Ronald Kiser W. 7Th St Ron Muscatine High School Muscatine Central Junior High West Junior High Mason City Pat Kiser Pat Maher McKinley School Washington School PTA Christopher Chris Washington Kindergarten

Past Matrons Meet At The Jeffries Home

The Past Matrons of Electa Chapter No. 32 of the Order of Eastern Star met at Mrs. Raymond C. Jeffries home, 1089 Lucas. They plan a July August vacation and set meetings, with notes on honored members and schedule changes to the fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A World trip and items from different countries were shared. next meeting is Sept 26 with location to be announced.

Electa Order of Eastern Star Raymond C. Jeffries Lucas James Sywassink Mart Mary Hill Myrel Southall Jeffries

Mooseheart WOM Meets. New Chair July Start

The Mooseheart Women of the Moose committee met at June Welsch’s home with Janet Bunn as chair. It was the last meeting of the year. New chair June Welsch takes over in July. next meeting July 18 at Weed Park with a family potluck at 6 30 p m. Secret pal names drawn. prizes awarded to Hazel Carlisle Glorietta Marshall Mildred Kingsley Eva Miller and Janet Bunn. Fourteen members attended. Hostesses were June Welsch and Irene Middleton. Janet Bunn to host July meeting and presented each member with her horizon card.

Mooseheart Women of the Moose June Welsch Janet Bunn Weed Park Hazel Carlisle Glorietta Marshall Mildred Kinsley Eva Miller Jlanet Bunn Irene Middleton Janet

Clarence Wagler and Wife Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Clarence Wagler of 1101 East Third host an open house on Tuesday July 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. to mark their silver anniversary Corrine Gibbs and Clarence Wagler wed July 3 1943 in Muscatine parents of sons Dave and Steve who will host the reception

Clarence Wagler Corrine Gibbs Muscatine Dave Steve

Rigler Named Head Of Muscatine Museum Group

Mrs John Rigler elected president of the Muscatine County Museum and Fine Arts Association at the annual meeting held at Laura Musser Art Gallery. Ken Chatfield elected vice president and other officers named. Three year board terms assigned to Mrs Ralph Realing Mrs Ivan Klein and Ray Wozniak.

John Rigler Muscatine County Marilynn Pilgrim Ken Chatfield Elmer’ Bloom, Sr Merle Henderson R. V. Watson Ivan Klein Laura Musser

Former Pastors To Speak To Methodists

The Rev. Mr. Carroll E. Usher of Toledo Iowa and Rev. D Ward Young of Earlham Iowa, former pastors of the South Methodist parish, will guest speak at Island United Methodist Church during centennial services and at Musserville United Methodist Church.

Carroll E. Usher Toledo Iowa South Methodist Muscatine Island United Methodist Church Musserville United

YW Girls Plan Picnic and July Church Meeting

The YWCA hosts an On The Go day on Friday July 5 with a creekside picnic at Roy Luce farm. Girls depart at 10 30 a m by bus from the YWCA, hike from Timm farm to the creek, bring lunch drink and 50 cents, and obtain permission slips at the YWCA from listed organizers. A July 25 meeting at Laura Musser Art Gallery will appoint new committees. Also notes include a Faith United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship guest tea transport and a WWI Veterans group potluck and meeting on July 1, and a Sunshine Club potluck July 2.

YWCA Roy Luce Timm Faith United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship Conesville United Church of Christ Berniece Hinrichsen

Brenda Strickland and John F Monroe wedding told

Miss Brenda Gail Strickland daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Strickland East Moline became the bride of John F Monroe Jr Monday evening at the home of his parents Justice of the Peace Bay Pace performed the single ring ceremony The couple will reside at 1522 Grand Ave Muscatine Mrs Monroe is a graduate of East Moline High and attended Augustana Mr Monroe attended Muscatine schools and is employed at HON Industries

Brenda Gail Strickland C. W. Strickland East Moline John F. Monroe, Jr John Monroe Grand Ave Muscatine Justice of the Peace Bay Pace Anita Strickland Dennis Monroe Bernard Bean Lawrence Todd Grand Ave Monroe East Moline High Augustana Mussatine HON Industries

Special Speaker at Providence Baptist Service in Illinois City

Dr. Stan ey Toussaint, Greek professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, will preach at the 11 a.m. worship Sunday June 30 at Providence Baptist Church in Illinois City. He is brother-in-law to Mrs. Paul Fitchner. Also includes safety message from Safety Commissioner Jack M. Fulton urging courteous driving and defensive practice.

Illinois City Staney Toussaint Dallas Theological Seminary Providence Baptist Church Toussaint Paul Fitchner

Linda Bull and Rollin Spencer Engaged to Marry

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bull announce the engagement of Linda Bull to Rollin Spencer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spencer, Viola. An August 18 wedding is planned. Linda is a Rockridge High and Cele Whan Academy graduate and works at LaVanda's Klip and Kurl in Aledo. Rollin is a Viola High graduate, Air Force veteran, and employed at Stanley Fruit Co. in Milan.

Buffalo Prairie Ernest Bull Linda Rollin Spencer Melvin Spencer Viola Miss Bull Rockridge High Cele Whan Academy of Beauty LaVanda Aledo Spencer Viola High Air Force Stanley Fruit Co Milan

Miss Barbara Wilson Honored at Island Bridal Shower

A bridal shower for Miss Barbara Wilson Wednesday at Island Community Hall drew 60 guests. She will wed Edward Herrick on June 29 at Island United Methodist Church. Prizes went to several guests, with gifts presented at a pink and white table. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles H. Wilson, Mrs. Arthur Shepard, and Mrs. Harold Wilson, the bride’s aunts.

Barbara Wilson Island Community Hall Wilson Edward Herrick Island United Methodist Church Wanda Bartenhagen Cassye Wilson Grace Bierman Grace Seiler Charles H. Wilson Arthur Shepard Harold Wilson

Friendly Neighbor Club Meeting at McNeal Home

Members of the Friendly Neighbor club gathered Thursday at Ella McNeal’s home for a sack lunch and a roll call on butterflies. A brief business meeting followed by games awarded each participant a white elephant prize. The next gathering is planned for September with location to be announced.

Friendly Neighbor Club Ella McNeal

Teen vows to stay a virgin and deal with meddling mother

An 18 year old writes Dear Abby seeking advice after Vic's mother pressures her to take birth control pills. Abby tells her to return the pills and decline. Additional readers chime in on room rental, noisy grandmothers, and a playful cleanup with a wheelbarrow and rake to teach tidiness.

Abigail van Buren Abby Vic Asby Bridge Club D.L.P

Local Women to Attend FHA Convention in Miami Beach

A delegation of 17 delegates and four advisers from Iowa will attend the Future Homemakers of America national meeting at Miami Beach Florida from July 8 to 11 Pat Olson of Muscatine is among attendees and Rebecca Peterson of Columbus Junction state recreation chairman is a delegate.

Iowa The Future Homemakers of America Miami Beach Fla Pat Olson Muscatine Rebecca Peterson Columbus Jimnction

Moscow Wilton Farm Ladies Tour Includes TV Studio Visit

Moscow Township Farm Bureau Homemakers joined Wilton Township Homemakers for their annual tour with 33 adults. The group traveled by bus to Davenport and Moline, appeared on Pat Sundine's show, toured studios, and visited the Butterworth Center in Moline and the Kimberly Barn in Davenport.

Moscow Farm Bureau Homemakers Wilton Township Davenport Moline Wilton Pat Sundine Butterworth Kimberly

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Jeffries Home Beth Jonathan Jon St. Mathias Church Mary Barton To Winona State College Mary Barton Winona Minn Mary Harold Barton Mulberry, Muscatine Muscatine High Fayonne Tooman Chicago Oline Public School of Nursing Tooman Fayonne Busch Harry Busch Marvin Tooman U.S. Air Force Joel Lane Rancho Cordova Calif Mooseheart Group of WOM Clarence Waglers Ree Marantha Crandall Maranatha Calawary Auxiliary Legion Home Gail Umlandt Irma Diercks Sunshine Club Union Hall Brenda Strickland John F. Monroe Dr. Toussaint Providence Jack M. Fulton Linda Bull Miss Wilson Vas East Second Street McNeal Dick’s Apco West Mississippi Drive Hetzler All-Star Dairy Sunkist & Orange Juice Dean. Axbby Wilton Farm O Dixie Cream Donut Shop Grandview Avenue ZG Pr
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