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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1963

Page

6

Engagement of Sharon Paul and James Poggenpohl Announced

Coralville residents Mr and Mrs Johnnie Reener announce the engagement of Sharon Kay Paul of Coralville to James F Poggenpohl of Iowa City son of Mr and Mrs Charles Poggenpohl The couple plan a June 30 wedding at Evangelical Free Church Coralville Iowa Invitations are being sent and friends are invited.

Johnnie Reener Coralville Sharon Kay Paul Fifth Street James F. Poggenpohl Charles Poggenpoh Seventh Avenue Towa City Paul Muscatine Har Cook Paint and Varnish Company Evangelical Free Church Coralvilla Iowa

Bridal Shower Honors Joan Koll Before June Wedding

Miss Joan Koll, soon to wed John Lorber in June, was honored at a YWCA bridal shower. Guests from Muscatine, Wilton, West Liberty, Nichols, Letts, Davenport, Mason City and Florissant attended. Prizes went to Elizabeth Harper and others. centerpiece featured a rose umbrella. refreshments served by hostesses and helpers.

Joan Koll John Lorber YWCA Elizabeth Harper Fred Lorber Leona Curtis Mary Adams Virgil Vetter Pam Kell Ruth Roudybush Elizabeth Furlong Melissa Wendinger Susan Lorber Edward Furlong Goured Lawrence McCarty Charles Lorber Edward Furlong Muscatine Wilton West Liberty Nic ‘Hols, Letts Davenport Mason City Florissant, Mo

Rebekahs Hear Reports on Conventions

Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 27 held a regular session at the JOOF hall. Reports covered the Rebekah convention and Eastern Iowa Association meeting. Muscatine hosts 1961 convention. Cedar Rapids site for 1964. Plans for youth pilgrimage bus greeting and breakfast June 27. A five dollar donation approved for local special education school. Mothers Day program featured readings by Nora Mills and Eva Cheli. Marian Day sang with Lydia Weeks as mistress. Prizes awarded to Elsa Leu and Mable Lee.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge Joof Fiall Rebekah Eastern Iowa Association Muscatine Rebekah Lodge Cedar Rapids Nora Mills Eva Cheli Marian Day Lydia Weeks Lulu Edwards Lucy Smith Elsa Leu Hastiet Miller Irene Bowmanding Mable Lee

Variety Show At YWCA Play Day Saturday

A YWCA play day featured a variety show with Kris and Phyllis Stewart and Carol Bush pannomime to Alvin’s Harmonica, Christine Oest and Debbie Foster singing and dancing to Little Dutch Girl, and multiple groups performing dances, skits, and instrumentals. The next play day is planned for May 35 for ten to 12 year olds.

YWCA Kris Phyllis Stewart Carol Bush Alvin Christine Oest Debbie Foster Laucie Gassen Karen Cooney Judy Dartelt Ann Bublitz Connie Giesstegen Bobba Beasly Nancy Koester Susan Linda Grady Patty Cockshoot Susan Price Granny Pearl Pamela McBride

Candlelight Wedding Unites Karen Bartenhagen and Jaffrey Varnum

Karen Bartenhagen and Jaffrey Varnum wed in a candlelit ceremony May 1 at Island Methodist Church with Rev. T. Ray Crews officiating. The couple, local residents, celebrated with a reception for about 200 as family and friends gathered amid pink and white decorations. The bride wore a nylon illusion veil with a jeweled necklace from her grandmother and a pink and white bouquet, while the groom’s party included maid of honor Kathryn Bartenhagen and best man Doug Felton. The newlyweds will reside at 409 Lowe. both are employed locally and have ties to Muscatine.

Karen Bartenhagen Jaffrey Varnum Island Methodist Church T. Ray Crews Ernest Barrenhagen Route 5 Varnum Richard Varnum Lincoln Blvd Ivan Girls John Holliday Suzanne Townsley Babenhagen Kathryn Bartenhagen Lonna Frye Linda Wilson Kathy Jo Hankins Roger Bartenhagen Miss Hankins Doug Felton Fred Millage Alzkedd Bohling Steven Frye James Hughes Fred Bartenhagen Richard Bohling Arthur Sheperd Pat Terhune Barbara Joan Wilson Paul Kessell Kathleen Carpenter Muscatine High Muscatine Community College Grain Processing Corporation Svere Oskaloosa Clinton New Sharon Callender Clarence Ottumwa Eldridge Long Grove Princeton Letts Columbus Jwhelson Grandview Town City Cedar Rapids Denver Cole

Local club notes May events and meetings across several organizations

The Lady Ellis hosts a May breakfast on May 16 with reservations due May 14. Park Lane Galley and Country Club women convene for breakfast and golf on May 14 and 15. PEO Chapter IR meets May 16 at 7:30. Hershey Guild meets May 14 at 7:30 with a talent sale. American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents gather May 16 at 7. Pleasant Prairie Pri evian Ladies Aid hosts a May 15 program. Rey Caldron holds a rummage sale May 18 at 9. Masonic temple. pickup by Friday. Marsha WSWS of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church meets May 15 at 2.

Rey Caldron Masonic Temple Lois Kalpack Vivian Crook

TOPS Group Plans Next Meeting At Mrs Broud Home

TOPS leaders met Thursday evening at Mrs Chevy Broud s home and set the next gathering for Monday May 27 at 7 30 p m. at the Broud residence in St I Climer. For transportation call Mrs Broud or Mrs Floyd Park.

Chevy Broud Broud St1 Climer P Transportation Broud Oy Floyd Park

Claire Matheis and Roy Krantz Engagement Announced

Announcement of the engagement between Claire Matheis of Bloomington Delaware and Roy Krantz son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Krantz 806 E Seventh Muscatine Iowa. Krantz serves in the Navy stationed at New London Connecticut. A December wedding is planned in Bloomington with Larry Lee and Roberta Krantz of Muscatine as best man and brides maid.

Claire Matheis Roy Krantz Bloomington Dela Harvey Krantz Muscatiné Kran Navy Neve London Conn Bloomington. Dela Larry Lee Roberta Krantz Muscatine

Mary Thompson Honored at Bridal Shower

Mary Thompson, who will marry Michael O Leary, was honored at a shower Saturday at Mrs. Gary Moody’s home. Mint green and yellow decor, games, and refreshments greeted about 20 guests with prizes to the honoree and Misses Moody and Hasper. This capped three showers, following April 24 and May 4 events.

Mary Thompson Michael O'Leary Gary Moody Westwoed Lane John Moody Charles Hasper Mary Janetta Boynton Town Moscow

First Baptist Hosts Mother and Daughter Banquet

The annual mother and daughter banquet at First Baptist Church Saturday featured Bonnets and Hoods decor by the Berean class, with Mary To Croslay tossing, Linda Hudnal organ prelude, Amy Valett invoking, Lilian Jed leading group singing, and Valerie Chittick honoring mothers.

First Baptist Church Berean Mary To Croslay Linda Hudnal Amy Valett Lilian Thomas Jed Coral Lee Bunn Valerie Chittick Leta Chittick Ruth Bollinger Beth Bollinger Sandra Tack Elizabeth Parker Jim Colschen

Parmer and Hafner Set June Wedding in Muscatine

Pat Parmer and Chet Hafner have chosen Saturday June 22 for their wedding at the First Evangelical United Brethren church in Muscatine at 2 pm Daylight Saving Time. A reception will follow in the church basement. Both families are listed as residents, with Pat a Muscatine High School graduate and Grain Processing lab technician and Chet a Letts native, LM High School graduate, and farmer.

Pat Parmer Chet Hafner First Evangelical United Brethren Church Muscating Rebe Pat Pat A Parmer Muscatine Muscatine High School Chet Clinton Hainer Letts LM High School

Mrs Hahn Hosts Chapter FC Meeting at 2:30 Saturday

Chapter FC of PEG met at 2 30 PM Saturday at the home of Mrs Harry Hahn with Mrs Gladys Kennedy presenting a program.

Mrs. Hahn Chapter FC PEG Harry Hahn Gladys Kennedy

Shower Hosted By Sisters For Mrs. Thompson

About 35 guests attend a wedding shower at the church given by sisters and sisters-in-law. Hosts included Mrs. Clark Jefferson, Mrs. Bad White, Mrs. Ray White, Mrs. Paul Boorn, Mrs. Dale Thuma, Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. George Thompson and Mrs. Joe Thompson.

Clark Jefferson Bad White Ray White Paul Boorn Dale Thuma William Thompson George Thompson Joe Thompson

Assembly of God Church to Hold May Business Meeting

The First Assembly of God will conduct its annual business meeting on Tuesday May 14 at 7 30 p m. All church officers will be elected during the session.

Assembly of God Church First Assembly of God Church

Evening club notable duets and upcoming meeting

Bible Mrs Elmer Bloom Sr and Mrs Edwin Frohattle played duets for piano and organ. Hostess served tea assisted by Mrs John Potter Mrs Mabel Riggs and Mrs Kenneth Myers. Next meeting at 7 30 p m May 23 at Mrs Omar Jones home.

Elmer Bloom, Sr Edwin Frohattle John Potter Mabel Riggs Kenneth Myers Omar Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Muscatine, In Sharon Paul James Poggenpohl Rebekahs Mr. Varnum Ma, and Mrs Jeffrey Varnum Brink Talsocia Ellis Julian Corman Park Lane Galé and Country Club PEO T. F. Beveridge O. &. Fisher Hershey Guild Muses Muriel Finnegan Ly Hoge Minnie Mituman Lily Jian Heist Aererican Legion Vs. Olson the Pleasant Prairie Prievian Church Ladies Aid Clara Bierman Marsha Wsws First Evangelical United Brethren Churc’s Tops Group Bridal Deluxe Cleaners East Second Str First Baptist PROVO Wester Drug Phelps Norge Dry Mulberry Ave Rel Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Reading Sycamore St Muscatine Ethan Allen Baumutzer
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