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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1972

Page

3

Durant Couple Ties The Knot In Hawaii Style Ceremony

Judith Gehrls and Ronald Bierkamp married at Calvary United Methodist Church Walcott in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore an empire gown with lace sleeves and a chapel train. Attendants wore lime green and cherry pink gowns. A reception followed at the Durant Community center with family and friends. The couple plans to reside in Durant after a Hawaii honeymoon.

Durant Hawaii Ronald Wayne Bierkamp Calvary United Methodist Church Walcott Chapman Durant Community Center Kenneth Toyne Chris Jasperson Galen Link Kenneth Thomson Donn Kleppe James Paustian Lowell Gehrls Donavon Gehrls Ronald Willis Gerald Smithiger Rhonda Hagge

Linda Simpkins and James Glidden Brides at Aledo First Baptist

Linda Simpkins and James B Glidden exchanged vows at 2 30 p m in First Baptist Aledo officiated by Rev Robert Smoldt former pastor of Open Bible Adedo. Bride daughter of Mrs LeRoy Simpkins Raule 1 Joy and the late Mr Simpkins. Groom son of Mrs Violet Lawrence Davenport and the late Mr Glidden. Reception followed in the church hall. The couple will live in Norfolk Virginia aboard USS Ponce.

Joy Linda Simpkins James B. Glidden First Baptist Church Aledo Robert Smoldt Open Bible Church Adedo LeRoy Simpkins Raule Simpkins Glidden Violet Lawrence Davenport Dale Harris Rodney Boruff Leonard Leslie Simpkins James W. Salmon Naece Laura Simpkins Beverly Terrill New Boston Lovanne Simpkins Samar Salmon Rick Giddden Bes Man Ron Murphy Cros Jeff Salmon Jasper Salmon Floyd Salmon Roger Kiddoo Melvin Glidden Debbie Glidden Marla Diane Glidde Rute Norfolk Westmer High Aledo High

Double Ring Wedding in Alalissa at Zion Lutheran

Miss Connie Sue Madsen and Gary Mills united in marriage in a double ring ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church Alalissa at 7 30 p m Rev Roland Hansen officiated with parents Mr and Mrs Paul Madsen Route 1 Atalissa and Mr and Mrs Burton Mills Route 1 Nichols in attendance Baskets of gladioli and mums decorated the altar Miss Terry Wertzbaugher played the organ and soloists sang during the service Bride wore a floor length chantilly lace gown with a high Victorian neckline long sleeves and silk organza train Bouquet of pink carnations sweetheart roses and baby's breath led the wedding party Tracy and Mark Madsen were candlelighters with Mr Madsen escorting his daughter down the aisle.

Robert Hoon Davenport Zion Lutheran Church Alalissa Connie Sue Madsen Gary Mills Roland Hansen Our Savior Lutheran Eau Claire Wisc Terry Wertzbaugher Tom Heither Teresa Gerdts Wither Man Tracy Mark Madsen Mr. Madsen Vesta Mills Beth Hansen Steve Shetler Steve Shield Rick Madsen Eldon Kile Paul Dickey Ron Simpson Bill Schaapveld Henry Suozzi Charlene Hubbard Paula Sue Busch William Herbert Ivey University Hall University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Charles Landis United Campus Christian Ministry Donald Busch Route 1 Lake View Iowa Ivey Bernice Ivey Muscatine William A. Ivey West Burlington Ruth Busch Sue Sniffin Pamela Busch Peggy Busch Jolene Orr Dresed Miss Busch Miss Orr

Wapello hosts WSCS breakfast and meeting details

WAPELLO The Methodist W.S.C.S met Friday morning with the main circle as hostess. Mrs. Hilda Kemper led due to the president’s absence. Special guest Mrs. Eleanor Mooney, Davenport district president, was introduced. Members discussed the organization’s name change vote and upcoming district events and school courses.

Hilda Kemper Ima Bullemer Eleanor Mooney Davenport

Paula Busch Weds William Ivey at University Hall Cedar Falls

Paula Busch and William Herbert Ivey were married at 2:30 pm Sunday in University Hall Cedar Falls officiated by Rev. Charles Landis. The ceremony featured white, blue, pink and yellow daisies with detailed attendants roles and a reception for about 170 guests.

Durst and Bunn Married in Island Methodist Ceremony

Janis Durst and Mike Bunn wed at 2 pm Saturday at Island United Methodist Church with Rev. Gregory Caldwell officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Ray Batchelor, wore a yellow lace dress. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bunn. A reception for about 50 followed at the bride’s mother’s home. They will live at Kammerer trailer court Route 5 after a Chicago trip.

Janis Batchelor Durst Mike Bunn Island United Methodist Church Gregory Caldwell Bunn Ray Batchelor Mr. Bunn Fred Bunn Logan St William Shoultz Rick Batchelor Karen Batchelor James Renfro Charles Batchelor Harry Starkweather Sabra Rock Gilbert Rock Kathy Rodgers Pam Jones Peggy Renfro

Museum hours and displays at Laura Musser Gallery

The Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum will open 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, closed Monday. Displays feature English pottery porcelain bird nests and prints a Victorian sitting room and Civil War display. Volunteers include Tuesday Mrs John VanderMan Miss JoAnn Bloom Miss Mabel Terry Wednesday Mrs Merrill Howe Thursday Mrs Harry Fryberger Saturday Mrs Wilma Muller Mrs Joyce Swanson Sunday Miss Opal Tanner Miss Mildred Kemble.

Laura Musser John VanderMan JoAnn Bloom Mabel Terry Merrill Howe Harry Fryberger Wilma Muller Joyce Swanson Opal Tanner Mildred Kemble

Mrs. G Tharp Honored At Friday Baby Shower

The baby shower honoring Mrs. G. Tharp was hosted Friday at Ruby Bell’s home with assistants Theresa Gerels and Sharon McCleary. Games yielded prizes for Georganna Blumhagen, Irene McCleary, Sharon McCleary, Terry George, Bonnie Tharp, and Ruby Bell. Thirteen guests were served refreshments.

Gary Tharp Ruby Bell Theresa Gerels Sharon McCleary Georganna Blumhagen Irene McCleary Terry George Bonnie Tharp

Davenport Art Gallery Announces Summer Class Registration

Advanced registration for summer adult and children's studio art classes at Davenport Municipal Art Gallery is now open. Space is limited to ensure individual and group experiences, so early enrollment is advised. Enrolments are processed in order of receipt with the studio fees.

Davenport Municipal Art L. G. Hoffman Conrac Davenport Municipal Art Gallery 12Th St Davenport Iowa

Toyne and O'Clair Set May 28 Marriage Date

Miss Kay Kristine Toyne and Tim L. O'Clair announce their wedding for May 28 at 3 p.m. in the Sweetland United Methodist Church. Invitations are being sent and all friends and relatives are invited to attend the ceremony and reception at the church parlors. Miss Toyne is the daughter of Vernon and Toyne of Muscatine. Mr. O'Clair is the son of Wayne and of Royal, Iowa.

Kay Kristine Toyne Tim L. O’clair Sweetland United Methodist Church Miss Toyne Vernon Toyne 11Th St Muscatine O’clair Wayne. O'Clair Royal Iowa

Bridal shower for Miss McCormick at Muscatine Hotel

Miss Marie McCormick was honored at a Thursday evening bridal shower at the Hotel Muscatine. Hostesses were Mrs. Cyndy Moore, Mrs. Janice Campbell, Mrs. Terry Humphrey, and Mrs. Vonda Sheehy. Decorations featured pink. games were played and refreshments served. She will marry John Crumly on June 4.

Marie McCormick Hotel Muscatine Cyndy Moore Janice Campbell Terry Humphrey Vonda Sheehy Miss McCormick John Crumly

Also Mentioned on This Page

Judith Gehrls Ronald Bierkamp Bierkamp Judith Lynn Gehrls Eldie Gehrls Mr. Bierkamp George Bierkamp Tomm Pfitzenmaier Becky Chouteau Mr. Gehris Escorted His Daughter Douglas Redfield Pasco Wash Lori Paustian Tammy Toyne Muscafine David Novak Richard Novak Slater Robert Bierkamp Ames Gerald Siems Moline Leon Makoben Elmer Mangels Durant Community High 54M Service Company Ken Grunder Contractors Wilton Colby Phot Linda Simpkins, James Glidden Connie Madsen, Gary Mills Paul Madsen Atalissa Burton Mills Nichols Gertrude Howard WSCS Wapello School of Missions Indianola India Dorothy Taylor Mary Violet Dearmin Rebekah Marie Schafer Ruth Pearl Earnest Iesson Beulah Wiederrecht Mrs. Wiederrecht Eve Abrahams Sarah Isaacs Jesebel United Nichols Nichols Christian and United Methodist Churches Colleen Carter Cate Anderson Pat VeDepp Deb Barkhurst Lory Hide Kahy Brown ALCW Margaret Wilkens Bertha King Deb Gosenberg Candy Hubbard Jackie Passmore Mills West Liberty High Muscatine Community College Louis Rich Foods West Liberty Mr. Mills Kile’s Feed and Grain Iowa City Fruitland Ottumwa Centerville North Liberty West Branch Stanwood Hayesville Town Wheeling Peoria Ill Wise Paula Busch, William Ivey Susan. Herry Chris Casey Robert D. Dodson John Reed Lee Crocker Marvin Busch David Busch Mary Headley Paige Perry Busch Brent Berry Gayle Busch Wisconsin Lake View-Auburn University of Northern Town Malcom Price Lab Muscatine High U.S. Navy Janis Durst, Mike Bunn Diana Batchelor Chicago Kammerer Trailer Court Route 5 Mrs. Bunn Umthun Trucking Co G. Tharp George M. Wittich Funeral Home Geo. M. Wittich F. Beveridge Cedar Street Dial Lee Johnson Palmist Lee Johnson East First Street Shell Ana Milan Ilinois Rinca Rama Gibson Discount Center Kay Toyne Tim O'Clair Cedar Street Carlson's Floral Shop
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