Engagement of D Strickfaden and James Adkins Announced
Mr and Mrs Paul L Strickfaden Wayland announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Fay Strickfaden of 408 E Sixth Davenport to James R Adkins 220 11th Davenport son of Mrs Nola Kelly Wapello and Robert J Adkins Nichola The couple will wed June 9 at Wayland Mennonite Church Wayland Iowa Miss Strickfaden a Nichols High and American Institute of Commerce graduate is employed as secretary at Davenport law firm Doerr Dower and Rehling Mr Adkins a Nichols High and American Institute of Business graduate is a BM supervisor for Nash Finch Co Milan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Strickfaden
Wayland
Donna Fay Strickfaden
Davenport
James R. Adkins
Nola Kelly
Wapello
Robert J. Adkins
Nichola
Suickfaden
Nichols High
American Institute of Commerce
Davenport Law Fir of
Doerr, Dower and Rehling
Adking
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Nash Finch’Co
Milan
Mrs. Kleindolph Honored at Pink And Blue Shower
A baby shower for Mrs. Lyla Kleindolph was hosted by Mrs. Joyce Kleindolph and Mrs. Helen Theas at Roula 3. Twelve guests attended, games awarded prizes, and pink and blue decorations with a stork centerpiece accompanied refreshments as the honoree opened gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kleindolph
Lyla .Kleindolph
Joyce Kleindolph
Helen Theas
Montpelier Homemakers Meet at Nitzel Home
The Montpelier Township Homemakers met Tuesday at Mrs. Lorraine Nitzel’s home with 144 women present. Officers reported on flag etiquette, China pictures, a time saver kitchen lesson, and planned trips to the state legislature on April 4 and a Davenport naturalization ceremony on April 5. Lard donated for a cherry pie contest. tickets for March 20 Women’s Day at the Elks are on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier Township
Lorraine Nitzel
World Living
Isabelle Bancks
China
Alice Paul
ABC
Dorothy Kemper
Berniece Hearst
Marian Cramer
Katherine van Nice
Davenport
Muscatine County
the Elks
Edna Bell Bancks
Garfield PTA Nominating Group Named
The Garfield school PTA met in the all purpose room to choose a nominating committee for next year. They set October 12 for individual student pictures and discussed a college scholarship plan. A fairy tale puppet show was funded for nearby presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield School Pta
Doris Stelzner
Marian Hillyer
Delores Curtis
Huber
Disrrelet Pta
Muscatine
Doris Stefaner
Marilyn Cochran
May Wedding Planned for Donna Gonnerman and Ernest Schuler
Mr and Mrs Marcus Gonnerman announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Marie to Ernest Lloyd Schuler son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Schuler of Bilman A May 19 wedding is planned at Immanuel Lutheran Church Dixon I at the Lutheran Homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Gonnerman
Ernest Schuler
Marcus Gonnerman
Dixon
Donna Marie
Ernest Lloyd Schuler
Lloyd Schuler
Bilman
Misa Gonnerman
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Dixon, I
Grace Lutheran Group L names officers at meeting
Mrs Melinda Henke named chairman of Group L of Grace Lutheran church at a 9 am meeting with 11 members present. Other officers named included Mrs Ethel Fulham recorder and Mrs Frieda Heteler treasurer. Next meeting set for April 4 at 9 am at Mrs Frieda Hetaler’s home due to Holy Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melinda Henke
Grace Lutheran Church
Ethel Fulham
Frieda Heteler
Frieda Chant
Ona Pearson
Lorraine Ives
Eleanor Felersen
Fait
Life
Ebie Richard
Mable Lindle
Christian Action
Marguerite Smoith
Grace Henke
Marle McCloskey
Frieda Hetaler
Calvary Baptist Women Meet At the Church
The Calvary Baptist Church Women's Missionary Society held a Thursday noon potluck and 2 p.m. business session led by president Avis Huber. She read a poem and prayers, with devotions from scripture. Members approved reports and appointed committees to serve Layman Nursing home refreshment duties for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Calvary Baptist Church
Avis Huber
Woman's Group
Bess Moerdink
Pee
Washington PTA Holds Regular Meeting At School
The Washington PTA met Tuesday at the school with John Parks presiding. Principal Mr. Tesch announced a preschool clinic and a Sept. 15 entry age. Cub Scout Jamboree set for April 12. Muscatine hosts district PTA April 16 at the Elks. program by Cub Scouts and Washington band. Speech therapists Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Mills spoke on testing and therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pta
John Parks
Tesch
Muscatine
Elks
Cub Scouts
Washington Band
Harley Wagner
Frazier
Mills
Muscatine County
Dick Stanley
Charman
Raymond Allison
James Giovanazzi
Marc Irvin
Fat Jennett
Geneva Women’s Luncheon Held as St Patrick’s Party
The Geneva Olana Country Club women’s luncheon took place Thursday as a St Patrick’s Day party. Bridge winners were Mrs. William McMahan, Mrs. Toy Kaul and Mrs. Robert Richards. Door prizes went to Mrs. Kenneth Fairall, Mrs. Byron M. McKee, Mrs. Robert Richards and Mrs. Roy Carver. The party committee included Mrs. Richard Hines, Mrs. William McMahan and Mrs. Warren Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Olana
Social calendar items list meetings and events
The Mustatine Firemen Auxiliary hosts a Monday gathering at Mrs. Paul Brewer’s home, Titus Family article collection. New Era LCW shifts to an evening meeting March 19 at Mrs. Andrew Grimm’s, with slide show. Gold Star Mothers meet March 1p at Katherine Allbee’s home. Unified Council of Churches to meet March 19 at 9 a.m. at Mrs. Claude Harris’s home. Muscatine Herb Pals hold potluck noon March 18 at Mrs. Curtis Gosma’s. herb used to season a vegetable, slides of our gardens. Julia Elizabeth Home board meets at 2:30 Monday March 1. Spiritual Hour set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hershey Convalescent Home with Rev. Worden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mustatine Firemen's Auxiliary
P.m
Paul Brewer
Titus
New Era Lcw
Andrew Grimm
Tie
Baer
United Council of Churches
Claude Harris
WSWS
Muscatine
Curtis Gosma
W. Fulhiam
Julia Elizas Beth
Miss Schultheis Honored at Birthday Party
Vickie Schultheis daughter of Mr and Mrs Earland Schulthesis 911 E Sixth was honored at a birthday party at her home on Wednesday with 21 guests. Prizes went to Carolyn Hill Cindy Robinettes Sandy Robinette Maryline Hazelwood Ruth Anne Belcher David Parks and Eddie Schulthheis. A family dinner followed on Sunday March 10 with relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickie Schultheis
Earland. Schultheis
Carolyn Hill
Cindy Robi Jnette
Sandy Robinette
Maryline Hazelwood
Ruth Anne Belcher
David Parks
Eddie Schulthels
Jack Beiber
Cedar Rapids
Pearl Knox
Don Mills
Corinie
Ron Almandinger
Virgil Schultheis
Mike
Kathy
Eddie Schultheis
Beta Kappa Executive Board Meeting Held at Haveman Home
Beta Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mary Ann Haveman’s home on Mulberry. Sandra Hendricks presided. Decorations for the husband and wife supper will include Hendricks and Joanne Pulliam. The supper is at 7 p.m. at Hotel Muscatine. Auditing committee includes Phyllis King and Joanne Pulliam. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohe
Beta Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Mary Ann Haveman
Mulberry
Sandra Hendricks
Joanne Pulliam
Hotel Muscatine
Phyllis King
Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle Meets Thursday
Mrs. Mary Dittman and Mrs. Minnie McDaniel hosted the Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle at the Dittman home. Devo tions were led by president Mrs. Charles Gauler. The group purchased new curtains for the sewing room and spent the session mending sewing and marking materials. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for Thursday April 18 at the girls dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dittman
Minnie McDaniel
Lutheran Homes Sewing Circle
Dittman
Charles Gauler
Iowa City and West Jr Highs Give Concert
About 110 members of the vocal music department from Iowa City Southeast Junior High visited Muscatine West Junior High for an exchange concert. Both groups performed portions of their programs and then joined for a combined concert. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Charles Weber directed the local group of 160 students participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wweanesaay Wietruvud
Lowa City Southeast Junior High
Muscatine West Junior High
Iowa City
Charles Weber
Lady Elks Nominate New Officers for Next Year
The Lady Elks met at the Elks lodge for a 1 p.m. potluck luncheon and nominated officers for the coming year. Nominees include president Mrs. R. A. Budelier and vice president Mrs. George Hazelett, with secretary-treasurer Mrs. Fred Haveman. The party committee features Mrs. Julian Comman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Elks
The
Elks Lodge
R. A. Budelier
George Hazelett
Fred Haveman
Julian Comman
Russell Hill
Max Collins
Felix Rupport
Rudolph Pankratz
Charles Gibson
Fred Weiman
Ladd Steinmetz
Miss Margaret Holcomb to Be June Bride of Meeker
Mr and Mrs Robert G Holcomb announce the betrothal of their daughter Margaret Rose to L Col Charles Meeker son of Mr and Mrs Fay Meeker of Cranston They say Miss Holcomb works in the office of McKee Batten Co Meeker is stationed at Camp Pendleton Calif with the United States Marine Corps A June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Holcomb
Charles Meeker
Robert G. Holcomb
Margaret Rose
Fay Meeker
Cranston
Miss Holcomb
McKee Batten Co
Cpl
Meeker
Camp
Pendleton
Calif
United States Marine Corp
Island Methodist WSCS Elects Mrs Shoultz to Presidency
The Island Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service met with 45 members present and elected officers led by Mrs William Shoultz Jr as president. Other officers include Mrs Charles Wilson vice president and Mrs George Shoultz recording secretary. The meeting followed quilting and a potluck dinner and featured a program on interpreting the National Council of Churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giicers
Women's Society of Christian Service of the Island Methodist Church
Rirs
William Shoultz, Jr
Charles C. Wilson
George Schoultz
Arthur Shepard
Robert Bobling
John Holliday
Harold Wilson
Richard Bartenhagen
Ernest Bartenhagen
Donald Seiler
Harold Keiser
Joe Hawkins
Charles H. Wilson
Calvin Bohling
National Council of Churches
Inez Cross
Christian Social Concern Committee
Bef
Senate
House
Robert Bohling
Keokuk
School of Missions At
Indianola
YWCA
Avill
Two Play Days At the YWCA This Month
The YWCA hosts two Play Days this March due to high attendance. On March 16 girls aged eight and nine have a 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. session with crafts, games, and a VW Pretenders play at 9:30 a.m. Plunge starts at 9:20 for ages eight to twelve. separate gym sessions by age. March 23 features girls four to thirteen with the same program and timings. Members pay 15 cents. non members 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
WS A.m
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Strickfaden
James Adkins
Wayland Mennonite Church
Wayland, Iowa
Donna Sthickfaden
Montpelier
Nitzel
Garfield Pta
Group L
of Grace Lutheran Names Officers
Calvary Baptist
Bill Syers, Jr
Hotel
Mississippi
Muscatine, Town
Mr. Syers
Acousticon-Syers CO
Weat
Iowa
Washington
PTA
Geneva Women’s
Theis Shop
Paul KR
Kemp
Pean Erie A
St. Mathias
St. Mathias Perish
St. Mathias Pta
Mary Margarida
John Schumacher
St. Mathias Altar and Rosary Society
Hershey Convalescent Home
Worden
First Christian Church
Miss Schultheis
P.M. Call
Bast
Lutheran Homes Sewing Group
Iowa City and West Jr
Mccharges
Central
Relstra
Harry Timm
William Slight
Lester Isaacs
Elsie Leu
C. W. Hinstermeister
Tad
Granddad
Ol’ Doc Brown
Doc Brown
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