World Day of Prayer Well Attended in Community Services
World Day of Prayer opened with church bells and chimes and 11 am devotions at First United Presbyterian. An afternoon service with the theme More Than Conquerors drew a well attended gathering, with solo by Mrs Hanson and a message from Rev Jeambey on giving time talents and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Bud
Marcella McKillip
Fellowship Linnehcon
First Baptist Church
Mes. McKillip
Trinity Episcopal Church
Harry Parker
Harold Hanson
Richard Stanley
John Spicer
Ron Barrett
Alvin Trader
Jeambey
Pay Pating
Suss Schiessier
Grace United Church of Christ
Helen Gartzke
Elizabeth Lutz
Lorraine Murphy
Dorothy Reed
Ruth Buger
March Delights at the Gilt Show Candles and Ties
March brings spring thoughts as beeswax candles in six to fifteen inch lengths and scented varieties arrive, including Essence of Hawaii. Ernst ties offer a handsome range of fabrics. Stop by to see new shelves and items for men.
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Hawaii
VanAtta couple to celebrate golden anniversary
Ralph M Van Atta and Frelda A Monson of Davenport will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on March 1. Married March 11, 1913, the couple lived in Buffalo Prairie Illinois before moving to Davenport in 1936. He worked at Louis Hanssen and Sons Hardware until retiring in 1962. They are active in local churches and orders. Five children and seven grandchildren survive. The couple are currently vacationing in California and will hold a family dinner there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. van Atta
Hillcwesb Ave
Davenport
Frelda
A. Monson
Mr. VanAtta
VanAtta
Bulffalo Prairie
Louis Hanssen's and Sons Hardware
Buffalo Prairie
Art Cooleys To Observe 42nd Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cooley Sr of 1112 First Ave will observe their 42nd wedding anniversary on Tuesday March 5. They have five children Arthur Jr Denver Coro Roge or Lee with the U S Air Force stationed in Hawaii Mrs Cart Mario Nelson New Boston Mrs Alfred Mary Gatton and Mrs John Shirley Erwin both of Muscatine. There are 15 grandchildren. A quiet day is planned due to Mr. Cooley's illness.
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Arthur Cooley
First Ave
Arthur, Jr
Denver
Coro
Roge
Lee
U. S
Air Force
Hawaii
Cart
Mario
Kruegers Attend Morrison Dinner in West Liberty
Mr. and Mrs. Jevin Krueger and their boys joined relatives Sunday at the Morrison home in West Liberty for a family dinner. The Morrison party had just completed a two month trip, visiting Mesa Arizona and Mellen Texas then touring Old Mexico and Hot Springs Arkansas. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hollenbeck and two children, Ralph Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Morrison and five children of Cranston.
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Bloomington
Jevin Krueger
Donald Morrison
West Liberty
Morrisons
Mesa
Arizona
Mellen
Texas
Old Mexico
Hot Springs
Ark
Leo Hollenbeck
Ralph Morrison
Charley Morrison
Cranston
Marian Heuer Is Honored at Bridal Shower
Marian Marie Heuer was honored at a Friday evening bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Bernard Fridley at 208 Fairview with co host Mrs. Carl Edington. The event included the game Bride with prizes for several guests and a pink and lavender themed gift table. Invited guests were from Bettendorf Wilton and Muscatine as Marian Heuer prepares to marry Janes Neli on March 10 at Zion Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Marie Hever
Bernard Fridley
Fairview
Carl Edington
Marian Heuer
Janes Neli
Zion Lutheran Church
Ivan Fahy
Ralph Dye
Don Gruner
Cheryl Heuer
Lynn Fahy
Cathy Edgington
Bettendorf
Wilton
Muscatine
Social notices of local club meetings and events
The VFW Auxiliary, Georgiana Court Order of the Amaranth, Trinity Episcopal Church Women, Twentieth Century Club, Park Avenue Methodist WSCS, American Legion Auxiliary, Musserville COC class, and PEO Chapter IA announce regular meetings or special events. Dates include March 5 7 6 with times and hosts listed. Special guest K Robert Gibon noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Georgiana Court
Order of the Amaranth
Masonic Temple
K. Robert Gibson
State of
Iowa
Belknap Couple Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs H J Belknap Sr marked their 40th wedding anniversary with a Sunday celebration at the Will Symmonds home Route 3. The couple received many gifts and friends called during the day.
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H. J. Belknap
Will Symmonds Home
Route 3
Belknaps
Douglas Norton To Be on TV Show
Douglas Dean Norton eight and a half months old son of Mr and Mrs Dean Norton Route 2 will be featured on the baby portion of the Pat Sundine show Especially For You March 14 at 9 30 a m on WOCTV The babies grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Boorn Moscow Mr and Mrs Corwin Norton Wilton great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Griff Norton Wilton Mrs D E Ford and Mr and Mrs Virgil Twin Muskline Great Great grandparents are Mrs W W Whitmer and Mr B L Norton book of Wilton
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Douglas Dean Norton
Dean Norton
Route 2
Pat Sundine
WOCTV
Harold Boorn
Moscow
Corwin Norton
Wilton
Griff Norton
D. E. Ford
Virgil Twin
Mascaline
W. W. Whitmer
B. L. Norton
Bovk
Girls to Appear on Grandpa Happy TV Show Today
Debra Scholtz and Susan Barnes will appear on the Grandpa Happy show honoring their seventh birthdays. Debra is the daughter of William J. Scholtz on Route 5, and Susan is the daughter of Robert Barnes of Letts. They are set to appear on March 4.
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Grandpa
Debra
Kaye Scholts
William J. Scholtz
Route 5
Susan Barnes
Robert Barnes
Letts
Cub Pack 99 Banquet Highlights Pinewood Derby at Jefferson
Cub Pack 99 hosted its annual Blue and Gold banquet at Jefferson High School cafe. About 50 Cubs competed in a Pinewood Derby with James Belzer taking first, Eddie Piotrowski second, and James Smith third. Cubmaster Walter Runyan awarded service pins to adult leaders and den mothers, with certificates of appreciation to several committee members and former den mothers.
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Jefferson School
Cub Pack 99
Pinewood
James ‘Belzer
Eddie “Pigtrowski
James Smith
Cubmaster
Walter Runyan
Verle Beauseigneur
Paul Middaugh
Keith ‘Herrick
J. A. Eberle
Howard Smith
Frank Belzer
Robert Brady
James Con
Jack Delveau
Edwin Freyermuth
Ernest Naber
Denmothers
Chalmer Genung
Mary Wheeler
James Connor
Birdie Beauseigneur
Jack A. Eberie
Cub
Lyndon Fishex
Vernon Toyne
Cub Pack
Advancement Committee
Walter Runyon
Bobcat
Mike Hampton
Vincent Spoonmore
Randy Staley
Bill Hans
Jay Kern
Billy Hopkins
Silver Arrow
Wolf
Donald Middaug
Eddie Piotrowski
Eddie Frevermuth
Danny Delyea
Michael Herrick
Lincoln Stanley
Howard Ash
Scott Toyne
Gold Arrow
Bear
Chael Herrick
Randy Fisher
James Belzer
Jeff Osborn
Robert Middaugh
Lion
Denner
Kenneth Runyan
Joe Masterson
Tony Brady
Bridal Shower Honoring Mrs Ridenour in Kansas Home
Lonnie Ridenour, a recent bride formerly Reed, was honored at a Sunday bridal shower at 1013 Kansas. Hostesses Shirley Douglas and Elna Ridenour led the event where Louise Reed, Joyce Garrison, Vena Reed, and Edna Ridenour won prizes. The guest of honor received gifts from attending and absent guests while Lufich refreshments were served.
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Lonnie Ridenour
Kansas
Lillian Thompson
Elna Ridenour
Violet Ridenour
Conesville WSCS Plans All Day Session at Murphy Home
The Conesville Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service schedules an all day session on March 12 at Mrs. Lorraine Murphy’s home with a noon potluck. Devotional leader is Mrs. Keythe Van Dyke and program leader Mrs. Lucille Solomon on Home Missions. Members asked to bring World Bank contributions.
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Avenue
Conesville
Women's Society of Christian Service
McKillip and Bierman Say Vows Saturday
Velma McKillip and John F Bierman wed March 2 at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Korte 17 Park Ave The bride was given in marriage by her son Thomas Le Chelf with Mrs Jesse Korte as matron of honor and Clifford Jackson as escort Rev Talmadge Murphy officiated There were 19 presents
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Velma McKillip
John F
Bierman
Jesse Korte
Park Ave
Thomas le Chelf
Clifford Jackson
Talmadge Murphy
Workshop At First Baptist Church Opens March 7
The first session of an audiovisual workshop will be held Thursday March 7 at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist church. Mrs William Cullen will lead with a talk on the art of storytelling and teaching aids displays. The sessions are open to all ages, non-denominational, with no registration fee and invitations sent to 4960 area churches.
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First Baptist Church
William Cullen
Rice Salad With French Dressing and Paprika Sprinkles
A simple rice salad uses firm separated grains mixed with French dressing. Add minced sweet onion and parsley then finish with two sprinkles of paprika for a bright, savory side.
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Minton
Minton’s
Ralph VanAttas
Art Cooleys
Kruegers
Morrison
Ethan Allen Furniture
Ethan Allen
Baumritter
Ie Iga Ayer
VFW
Elmer E. Bloom
Mulberry
American Legion Auxiliary
Musserville Methodist Church
Hoopes Hall
Margie Tiedeman
Gardle Slack
PEO
J. C. Stevens
Geneva Drive
Douglas Norton
Tarti
Jefferson
Mrs. Ridenour
Norge
Phelps. Norge Cleaning
WSCS
Murphy Home
Conesville Methodist Church
Nichols Method
Ist
Ed Milder
Dean Milder
Thomas Gipple
Charles Shellabarger
Francis Coder
Farm Bureau
Hawkeye
Mary Milder
Delores Huesman
Anita Milder
Catharine Gipple
Faithe Shellabarger
Nichols Grain and Feed Company
Booney
M's
Earl Westlake
Lone Tree
Fern
Roy
Myrel Westlake
Elsie Babbitt
Ray Babbitt
Patricia
Columbus Junction
Babbit
Betty Lituel
Roy Littrel
Lewis Peterson
Eugene Lucas
Galesburg
Mrs. Lucas
Lloyd Babbitt
McKillip
Tarr
Paulette Lange
Joyce Woodhouse
Judi Bailey
Betty Stecher
Judith Ann Mills
Virginia Clark
Rubbermaid
IFC
Silberhorn’s Hardware
First Baptist
Kentucky
Spurgeon’s
New Spring
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