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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1972
Page
3
A long Dear Abby column excerpt shows a 23 year marriage troubled by a spouse’s ongoing infidelity and a wife’s attempts to retain him. Other readers discuss shoplifting, dog etiquette at dinner parties, abortion laws, and wedding guidance, reflecting common social concerns of the era.
Mr and Mrs Robert Bob James and their son Randy live on Route 3 Muscatine. Bob James is an agent for a local builder and plans a family oriented feature highlighting their home life and work ties.
Karen Brendel and Mary Pasvogel choose attendants for their 6 30 p m wedding at Zion Lutheran church in Muscatine Mrs Robert Alton of Knoxville is matron of honor bridesmaids include Mrs Charles Enright Terrence Calif Connie Carey Iowa City best man Wilton groomsmen Verne Walton and Goef Richards seating by Jack Rife Durant Jon Christensen Robert Timmson and Gary Moeller all invited to ceremony and reception. The bride elect is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Brendel of Muscatine The prospective bridegroom is son of Kenneth Pasvogel Route 14 Tipton and the late Mrs Pasvogel member of Elks Lodge enjoys hunting fishing woodworking Ruth James is executive secretary of Muscatine county Red Cross attends LCW meetings at Ziegler Memorial Lutheran church She enjoys cooking and trying new recipes Randy helps with building blocks and attends Sunday school.
This piece extols a phone as a versatile tool acting as messenger arranger and fixer. It emphasizes speed across town or country, the ability to handle countless errands, and the growing value of using the device for daily tasks.
Muscatine County Rural Letter Carriers and Auxiliary held a 6 30 p m gathering at Ina Maes with 28 members and guests present Special guests included state president Ed Schneider southeast district vice president Dale Langman and auxiliary state vice president Mrs Dale Langmann After dinner separate business meetings were conducted Reports covered booster mid winter meeting February 19 at Ames The 1972 state convention is set for June 18 21 at Ft Dodge The spring district meeting is scheduled for April 22 at Durant.
Eta Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi discussed service projects for Riverview Heights and convalescent home help. A couples supper was set for Davenport on March 18, with a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mary Halligan’s home. Further plans covered international projects and tray favors, with dessert by Judy Roby. Next meeting at Billie Hubree Match’s home.
Muhbile Alabama resident John Blacksher will headline the Christian Business Men's Committee event Ladies Night at Hotel Muscatine on March 20. A 6:30 p.m. banquet is planned and reservations are due by March 17 with Jack Delveau.
Spangler United Methodist Church plans a busy week. The Women's Society of Christian Service meets Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Otis Hanes and Mrs Warren Owen hosting. Mrs John Boorn and Mrs Earl Denkman lead the program and devotions. The Old Timers FFA banquet preparations on March 14 are discussed. A confirmation class includes Carol Esmail Fred Satterthwaite Ann Shield Jeff Houseman Tom Gray Janet Houseman and Ron Houseman. Children serm onettes begin Sunday alongside the regular service. Also featured is John Blacksher a Mobile Alabama businessman and Sigma Chi alumnus who serves as vice president of Government St Lumber Co and president of Dog River Mariner and Boat Works.
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