Moon Goon Entry Wins At Wilton Parade
The Wilton Whirleys square dance club Moon Goons won the 2 sweepstakes prize at the Wilton Days parade. They also took first prize in the organizational float division with 3a. Hundreds watched the mile route as many entries, from children to elaborate floats, bands, fire engines and wagons, filled the procession. Bloomington Grange placed second in the organizational division with a float titled Let Freedom Ring. The Avironauts won the children’s test prize with space hero displays. Willem Presbyterian Jolly Juniors earned first in the religious class with The Family That Prays Together Stays Together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wilton Whirleys Square Dance Club
Bloomington Grange
Muscatine
Avironauts
U.S
Debra Whiteley
Kathy Woeppel
Kerry Taube
Gregg Croson
David Newcomber
Qarrett Gerndert
Jack Kress
Robin Cox
Marty
Billy van Atta
Wacker
van Atla
Marcia Grunder
Tommy Norton
Sandy Peeks
Chris Ackerson
Renee Rahedeauy
Becky Lambman
Dixie Bogart
Willem Presbyterian Jolly
Centennial Fair parade highlights and prizes announced
The Methodist church float Eternal Chain Reaction placed second while Avon Beauly Shop Wilton won first in the business float category with Caffrey Electric taking second. Prizes offered included 315 for first and 5 for second. Parading groups featured Willon and Durant Community high school bands Wilton Drum and Bugle Corps a Dixie Band Wilton Saddle Club and a delegation from West Liberty publicising the fair. Sponsor Wilson American Legion Post 584. Events included a slowset show at the town hall the evening square dance a carnival with rides and prize drawings valued at $1 000 set for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Beauly Shop
Wilton
Caffrey Electric
Willon and
Durant
Wilton Drum and Buple Corps
Dixie
Frieden-Boden reunion tale at Weed Park in Lisbon area
The Frieden-Boden reunion gathered at Weed Park with the oldest attendee Mrs. Mary O Frieden and the youngest Jeannett Frieden four and a half months old. Numerous relatives from Lisbon, Cedar Rapids, Moline, Muscatine, Wapello, Columbus Junction and surrounding towns attended. The next reunion is slated for June 16, 1963 at Weed Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Myers
John
Dennis Sloneking
Lisbon
Cedar Rapids
Marion Moore
Chuck
Christine
Janice
Frank
Bellson
Frankie
Debbie
Dian
Moline
Edna Paxson
Wapello
Floyd Hall
Columbus Junction
Roy Moyers
Larry
Jerry
Mediapolis
Howard Fry
Mike
Wesley
Lynne
Muscatine
Lynn Harder
Reynolds
David Frieden
Ronnie
Floyd Frieden
Doris
Donna
Mary
Jeanie
Bonnie
Johnnie
Jimmie
Winds City
Virgil
Karen Anderson
Billy Workman
Weed Park
Social and church notices from West Liberty gathering
The annual Party reunion is set for Sunday July 8 at Kimberly Park West Liberty second shelter. Park Avenue Methodist Church reminds members of 8 30 a m services and July August Sunday school at 9 40 a m. Women of the Moose social service committee met at Sunset Inn for the final meeting of the season with six members and chair Millie Morton present Oliver Gremmel gave gifts to each member plans made for a later picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly, Park
West Liberty
Park Avenue Methodist Church
Cotton fabrics expand beyond a single season
Cotton now comes in many weights and weaves with new finishes and stretch yarns. It resists wrinkles heat and rain and can be used in clothing and industrial goods. A waterproof outerwear finish is in use and cotton accounts for about 60 percent of rainwear. The Musquaka Rock and Crafts club met at the Eagles Hall with plans to attend the Des Moines expos and a July 32 meeting scheduled at the Eagles Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Roberson
Tawa
State University Extension
Musquaka
Wilton Methodists win second in religious parade division
In the Wilton Days parade Friday night the Wilton Methodists placed second in the religious division with a float titled Eternal Chain Reaction as photographed by the Journal Photo team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Methodists
Meet the Newcomers in Muscatine and Nearby Areas
Dr and Mrs Roger Boone moved to Muscatine on June 4 joining Drs Barrington and Longtin veterinarians. Lynne Boone, from Beecher IL, and husband from Hammond IN, practice Lutheran faith. Dr Boone enjoys hunting and his wife sings and sews. Newcomers Lloyd Vestal and daughter Shelley moved June 1 to 17 E Sixth from Ames. Vestal is an accountant with Home-O-Nite Co. Shelley is three. Mr and Mrs John H Huntoon and three children arrived late May from Route 3. Huntoon is a Schlitz Brewery sales rep in Southeast Town, Protestant faith. Children: John Jr Jim and Cindy aged three.
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Houser
Roger 5. Boone
Muscatine
Boone
Ames
Barrington and
Longtin
Beecher,dl
Hammond
Ind
Lloyd Vestal
Shelley
Muscaline
John H. Huntoon
Mr. Hunton
Schlits Brewery
Town
Route 3
Mr. Huntoon
Alice
John, Jr
Uy Jim
Cindy
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Journal Photo
Moon Goon
The
Methodist Church
West Lib
Journal Erty
Phato
Ralph J. Jets
WLC
Ralph Wittich
Edward
Freers
Ralph J. Wittich
Amherst
Charles Latimer
West Third Street
Faye
Roy James Loger
Oneida, Avenue
Church of Christ
Wapello Shower
Margaret Parish
Dick Eversmeyer
Community Club
Columbus
Columbus Community Club
Forrest Edkin
Edna Gentuler
Stacy
Mascaline General Hospital
Committee of Moose
Musquaka Club
Eagles Hall
Mulberry Ave
A Ave
Naida Christian
Worwn
Her Husband
His
Nancy
William
Duval
Dial AM
Rich Brand
Bologna
Kraft’s Colby Longhorn Cheese
Ceafe
Tay
HSI & Poplar Steree Pak
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