Irma Gardner and Ralph Diercks wedding told
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Irma Gardner and Ralph J. Diercks of Muscatine. The ceremony occurred April 28 in Rock Island with attendants Mr and Mrs Ralph Diercks. A dinner reception followed at the Blackhawk Hotel with relatives from Muscatine Leon Keosauqua Cedar Rapids Town Falls DeWitt and Moline. The newlyweds reside at 111 Sycamore Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Gardner
Ralph J. Diercks
Muscatine
Rock Island
Ralph
Jake) Diercks
Sycamore, Muscatine
Vernona Shortt Honored at Oakville Bridal Shower
A Saturday afternoon bridal shower at Oakville Methodist Church honored Miss Vernona Shortt. Guests included Mrs. Marion Blow, with gifts for the couple. Lavender and white decorations set the theme as games awarded prizes. mothers of the couple attended as special guests.
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Oakville
Oakville Methodist Church
Vernona Shortt
Donn Degan
Marion Blow
West Liberty Schools Close on May 27
West Liberty All schools in the West Liberty community school district close for the summer on May 27. Board policy requires report cards mailed June 1. Offices stay open during summer. call or visit with questions. Seniors’ last day May 19. Baccalaureate May 22 at 8 p.m. Commencement May 24 at 8 p.m. Exams May 26 and 27. final day May 27.
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West Liberty
West Liberty Community
Board of Education
Birthday Party Honoring Sherri Trimble at Skateland
A birthday party was held Monday afternoon at Skateland honoring Sherri Sue Trimble on her 12th birthday. Forty guests attended and refreshments were served by Mrs. Fatty Trimble and Karla Jo Longstreth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherri Sue Trimble
Fatty Trimble
Karla Jo Longstreth
Past Pocahontas Club Meets at The Burns Home
The Past Pocahontas club met Monday evening at Marian Burns home with Ida Conklin as co-hostess. Games were played at three tables. prizes went to Agnes McNaught first Verna McFadden second and Lula Breedlove third. The next meeting on June 20 features a picnic at Weed Park across from the swimming pool.
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Pocahontas Club
Marian Burns
Ida Conklin
Agnes McNaught
Verna McFadden
Lula Brcedlove
Weed Park
California Visitor Is Honored Here
A Sunday polluck dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Middagh’s home honored Joe Holladay of Sa Puente California visiting his brother Floyd Holladay for the first time in 35 years. Twelve families from Cedar Rapids Wilton Muscatine Atalissa Taylor Ridge and California attended social time and cards in the afternoon.
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Bill Middagh
Route 2
Joe Holladay
Sa ‘Puente
Calif
Floyd Holladay
Cedar Rapids
Wilton
Muscatine
Atalissa
Taylor Ridge
California
Mrs. McKillip Hosts Rachel Circle Meeting
The Rachel circle of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church met at Mrs. Betty McKillip's home. Mrs. Shirley Krueger led the lesson “Where I Live.” Officers reported, a thank-you note from the Men's Brotherhood was read, and roll call answered with “love.” The WSCS quarterly meeting is set for June 6 at 7:20 p.m. at the church.
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WSCS
Dorcas Rele
Kent
Helen Bates
Vorda Covell
John
Bloomington Farm Bureau Women Plan Home Tour
Bloomington Farm Bureau Homemakers plan a Thursday May 19 home tour meeting at Wayne Schneider home at 9 45 a m. Morning stops include Leslie Simpson and Dr Henry Tack homes. Lunch break then visits art gallery and Harold Timm home in afternoon.
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Bloomington
Freeses Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Albert Freese of 704 E Eighth are observing their silver anniversary today while Mr Freese recovers in hospital from a work accident. They married May 17 1941 at Zion Lutheran church with Lovella Peters and Albert Freese as attendants. They have one son Albert Jr at home.
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Albert Freese
Freese
Lovella- Peters
Zion Lutheran Church
John Haefner
William O'Brien
Albert, Jr
Social Calendar items list May meetings for community groups
Social Calendar notes JR of the PEO Sisterhood meets May 18 at 7 30 p m at Mrs G A Kent’s home with co hosts Mrs G G Stein and Mrs R Kaute and a Seeds and Things program by G A Kent Members should bring coupons and trading stamps DeMolay Mothers Circle meets May 16 at 8 p m at Semple Women of the Moose child care committee ends year supper May 12 at 6 30 p m at George’s Steak House Postal Auxiliary 648 meets at Mrs George Harmon 1017 Lombard at 8 tonight Muscatine County Mental Health Association meets tonight at Grace Lutheran Church 8 p m public invited.
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PEO Sisterhood
Pam
G. A. Kent
G. G. Stein
R. ©. Kaute
DeMolay Mothers Circle
Semple
The
Women of the Moose
George’s Steak House
Will Mee
George Harmon
Lombard
Muscatine County
Saddle Club Plans Holiday Horse Show
The Muscatine Saddle Club Inc announces a July 4 show at Kent Stein Park with events from pony halter to speed race and trail class. For info contact Pat Soteras in Walcott or Jill Clay at 269-0843.
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Saddle Club
Kent Stein Park
Muscatine Saddle Club, Inc
Engagement of Betty Stauffer and Jack Blake II
Mr and Mrs Cecil Stauffer of 1817 Schiller announce the engagement of their daughter Betty to Jack N Blake son of Mr and Mrs Jesse N Blake of 2217 New Hampshire A Aug 26 wedding is planned Miss Stauffer a Muscatine High graduate and current employee at First National Bank of Muscatine Mr Blake a Muscatine High graduate and former Muscatine Community College student now attending State College of Town Cedar Falls
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Cecil Stauffer
Schiller
Betty
Jack N. Blake
Jesse N. Blake
New Hampshire
Miss Stauffer
Muscatine High
First National Bank of
Printed Pattern 9270 Fashion Catalog Preview
The notice advertises Marian Martin printed pattern 9270 with diagonal scallops, for sizes 12 to 16, recommends fabrics like shanting linen and crepe, and details pricing 50 cents plus 14 cents mailing. It directs readers to mail the pattern order from Muscatine Journal Pattern Dept. in New York with name address and zip. The catalog promises summer designs and a free pattern clip coupon.
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Marian Martin
Muscatine Journal
Pattern Dept
West 18Th St
New York
N. Y
Oakville School Hosts Skating Party Evening Event
Oakville 8th grade students enjoyed a skating party at the Oakville school with 7th and 8th grade teachers Miss Diane Harper and Robert Brown acting as chaperones. Several local residents were noted visiting and recovering from hospital stays.
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Oakville
Diane Harper
Robert Brown
Barbara Yedlik Birthday Skating Party at Skateland
Mrs. Robert Yedlik hosted a skating party for 35 Barbara Yedlik's friends at Skateland on Friday afternoon for Barbara's 12th birthday. Marie McDevitt of New Berlin and relatives in West Liberty visited this week. Mr and Mrs Jim Esrmaoi and two daughters from Dubuque visited relatives in the community over the past week.
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Harold Hayes
Julie Marie
Burlington Hospital
Elaine Swank
al Swafford
Leland Noble
Robert Miller
Jim Bell
Burlington
Richard Lehnert
Bloomington
Robert Yedlik
Barbara
Skateland
Marie McDevitt
New Berlin
LE. Windman
Rt. 4
Grace Milburn
West Liberty
Jim Esrmaoi
Daghters
Dubuque
Psi Chapter II Entertained At Breakfast
Mabel Reichert entertained members and pledges of Psi chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa at breakfast at her home. Pledges included Gail Peterson and Helen Tatge. Mary Price explained the group is an international organization of experienced women teachers aiding education and local civic projects. pledges to be initiated Sept 12.
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Mabel Reichert
Psi Chapter
Alpha Delta Kappa
Gail Peterson
Helen Tatge
Mary Price
St Marys Sets Masses for Ascension Day
Announcement lists Masses at St Marys church for Ascension Thursday May 19. Masses at 6 7 and 2 a m and 7 p m with confessions Wednesday 1 to 5 and 7 to p m.
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St. Mary's
St. Mary's Church
Lady Eagles Meeting Reports Highlights
The Lady Eagles Auxiliary Eagle lodge with Dorothy Brown presiding. One candidate was initiated. Minnie Barr reported on flowers and cards and Dora Stender spoke on membership. The state convention will be in Ottumwa June 17 to 19. Phoebe Yoder won the spee
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Lady Eagles
Eagle Lodge
Dorothy Brown
Minnie Barr
Dora Stender
Ottumwa
Phoebe Yoder
Local auxiliary hosts meeting with lunch and installation
The auxiliary held a recent gathering with games and lunch prepared by Minnie Ewoldt and Minnie Bair. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday June 5, featuring installation of officers and a potluck at noon with each member bringing her own table service.
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Ial Prize
Minnie Ewoldt
Minnie Bair
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Sue
Hotel Muscatine
Battersons, Montgomery Wards
Stersemans
Wiladene Yankee
Credit Bureau Office
Journal Phata
Ralph Diercks
Sherri Trimble
Burns Home
POLAR
Fischer Shoe CO
East Second Street
Bloomington Farm Bureau
Albert Freeses
Betty Stauffer
Jack Blake II
Werian Martens
Bloomington News
Psi
Seaboard Finance Company
West Second Muscatine
Coats
Arrow Liqueurs
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Allen Park
Michigan
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Smart
Ynetignal
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San
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