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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1963

Page

3

Y Wives plan luncheon and card party at YWCA

Four members of the Y Wives gather to finalize plans for a luncheon and card party to be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday May 29 at the YWCA. The women pictured are Mrs Florian Keen Mrs Robert Logel Mrs James Burke and Mrs Gene Penniston with tickets available through Y Wives members. Posses on Parade will be the party theme.

Y-Wives The YWCA Florian Keen Robert Logel James Burke Gene Penniston

Wilton Memorial Day Services Planned at Oakdale Cemetery

The Wilton community Memorial Day program begins at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday May 30 at Oakdale Cemetery with Attorney Ed Kemp of Tipton as speaker and Don Rife commander of American Legion Post 584 as marshal. The Wilton Drum and Bugle Corps and the Wilton High School marching band will lead a parade from city hall to the cemetery. Children are invited to participate and bring flowers to decorate veterans graves. A firing squad practice is set for Tuesday May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Home.

Wion Wilton Oakdale Cemetery Ed. Kemp Tipton Don Rife American Legion Post Bing Dlowers American Legion

Krista Bierman Honored at Birthday Party

Krista Bierman celebrated her eighth birthday with a party given by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Bierman at 102 Van Horn on Monday. Games awarded prizes to Douglas Killian and Sharon Laeser, and Wrista opened gifts before a picnic supper for 18 children.

Krista Bierman Richard F. Bierman van Horn Douglas Killian Sharon Laeser Wrista

Music Students Give Recital at Sally Hoopes Studio

Sally Hoopes Music Studio presented several of its students in a recital of piano and organ Sunday evening. Performers included Lowell Wedekind Rene Nash Ricky Koenping Karen Swain Carol Ann Wetzel Sandy Kuringer John Wright Nancy Bishop Steven Durst Jan Wiegand Jen Morris Nancy Thomas Kay Koepping Anita Mewes Pamela Manatt Gwen Barrington Dale Mewes Patsy Roles Geri Draw Baugh Lonna Dean Furnas and Sharon Melwes.

Sally Hoopes Music Studio Sally Hoopes Lowell Wedekind Rene Nash Ricky Koenping Karen Swain Carol Ann Wetzel Sandy Kuringer John Wright Nancy Bishop Steven Durst Jan Wiegand Jen Morris Nancy Thomas Kay Koepping Anita Mewes Pamela Manatt Gwen Barrington Dale Mewes Patsy Roles Geri Draw Baugh Lonna Dean Furnas Sharon Melwes

Dudgeons Return From Colorado Visit

Mr and Mrs Ross Dudgeon return to Snydey from Golden Colorado after visiting his mother Grace Dudgeon who was seriously ill The couple also visited his sister and family Merlin Haw in Colorado they stayed at their home for part of the trip

Ross Dudgeon Golden Colorado Grace Dudgeon Merlin Haw

Joyce Ziegler and Donald Guinn Exchange Vows at Edgington

Joyce Ziegler and Donald Guinn exchanged marriage vows at Zion Lutheran church Edgington with Rev John Stuebe officiating The bride and groom both from Taylor Ridge and Buffalo Prairie area were celebrated with white gladioli and blue white carnations A reception followed and a short wedding trip planned prior to settling in Buffalo Prairie.

Joyce Ziegler Donald Guinn Edgington Buffalo John Stuebe Stuebe Dorothy Bull Buffalo Prairie Kenneth Ziegler Taylor Ridge Agnes Bognar Rock Island Fay Guinn Dale Docherty Graton Malvon James McManus Cindy Jo Mueliex Reynolds Diane Kenny Brian Mueller Grafton Steve Docherty Myron Martin Marvin Mueller

Mrs Thompson to Celebrate 90th Birthday

Mrs Blanene Thompson of 1289 Dale will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday, May 25. A family reunion at the McKee cottage will honor her. she has seven children, 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Thompson Blanene Thompson Dale McKee Cottage

Lady Eagles Honor Mothers and Initiates in May Dinner

The Town City auxiliary held a Mother’s Day event with Gertrude Petersen of Clinton honored by state president, plus one new candidate initiated. State officers Ellen Wyiore Lottie Boxwell Bernadine Jasper attended. Vinnie Pasdach praised for most candidates. Betty Martz Hazel Sanders Eimer Pies Dorothy recognized. gifts to Ethel Phillips and Lilian Profist. social hour followed.

Gertrude Petersen Clinton Town City Ellen Wyiore Cedar Rapids Lotlie Boxwell Bernadine Jasper Davenport Vinnie Pasdach Betty Martz

Mrs Lawrence and Eleanor Visit in West

Mrs. Harold C. Lawrence and her daughter Eleanor J. Lawrence of the United States Information Agency, Washington, D.C., return from a three week trip to Colorado, Arizona, and California. They visited Boulder, Denver, Mesa, Phoen ix, Prescott, Avon dale, and met actors’ families. luncheon at the motion picture home noted. Miss Lawrence will depart soon for Mogadishu, Somali Republic.

Harold C. Lawrence W. Fifth Eleanor J. Lawrence United States Information Agency Washington, D.C Colorado Arizona California Harry Tiecke Boulder Donald Ping Denver Colo Glen Whitley, Jr Mesa Lawrence Information Service Mogadishu Republic

West Liberty Couple to celebrate 40th anniversary open house

West Liberty Mr and Mrs Floyd DeForest will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday May 26 with an open house at 1006 N Calhoun St from 2 to 3 PM. All friends and relatives are invited. The couple have two daughters Betty Elder and Edith Hildebrand and seven grandchildren.

West Liberty Fldyd DeForest N. Calhoun St Lindle Frank Linde Floyd DeForest Ed DeForest Cedar Valley Stanley Betty) Elder Edgar Edith) Hildebrand

EUB Council of Administration Meets Monday

The First Evangelical United Brethren church council met Monday with Rev. J. Arthur Eveland presiding. Retiring trustee Jesse Wagner’s resignation was accepted for health reasons. A. M. Thornton elected trustee, Virgil Ross named chairman of pastor-parish relations and finance, with organ committee duties. Pastor noted growth under Rev. C. W. Dehne to move June 4. Church school staff set for June 10-21, promotion June 20, picnic July 24 at Weed park.

First Evangelical United Brathren Church J. Arthur Eveland Jesse Wagner Re Bret A. M. Thornton Virgil Ross C. W. Dehne LeMars Muscatine Alfred Hecht Clair York Weed Park

Mrs Ronald Roland Returns Home After Appendectomy

Mrs Ronald Roland formerly Joanne Durst returned to her Nichols home Sunday after an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital. She was admitted May 11 for the operation.

Ronald Roland

Morning Sun Attends General Assembly at Veterans Memorial

The Rev and Mrs Boward Fish and several congregational members attend the 173 General Assembly of the United Presbyterian church at Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Morning Sun churches display an exhibit on their merger of United and Presbyterian bodies. Mrs Roger Beagman accepts a bookkeeping position with Delzell Brothers Inc. The Rev Vernon Pike and Mr Robert McClure are dismissed from Burlington Hospital.

Morning Sun Boward Fish General Assembly Junited Presbyterian Church Veterans Memorial Auditorium United Presbyterian The Presbyterian Churches Esc Roger Beagman Delzell Brothers, Inc Vernon Pike Robert McClure Burlington Hospital

Former Wapello Grads Graduate in Two States

Former Wapello residents appear in two high school graduations. Wapello-Jess Huddle, granddaughter of Mrs. Amna Huddle, joins the Galesburg Illinois class on June 5. Cavene Ana Burdine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crowin Burdine, graduates Rogersville Tennessee on May 30.

Wapello Jess Huddle Amna Huddle Galesburg, Iinois Cavene Ana Burdine Crowin Burdine Wapelo Rogersville Tennessee

Chaplaincy Service At VA Hospital Reported

Muscatine Journal notes a chaplaincy service at the town city VA hospital. Helen Othmes and Alvina Blanchard won special prizes. The next meeting is scheduled for June 17.

Muscatine Tthe VA Town City Helen” Othmes Alvina Blanchard

Gold Star Mothers Meet for May Breakfast

The American Gold Star Mothers gathered at the Hart residence for a May breakfast and a following meeting. It announced that June 6 will see five members attend the Old Settlers day party, and a recreation event is planned at the VA hospital in Iowa City on June 1. The Muscatine chapter will provide 60 dozen cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, prizes, and workers for community events.

Hart Knoxville Iowa City Muscatine

Growing with a baby through the mid year marks

The article outlines typical baby development ages from birth to twelve months, noting milestones like eye-hand coordination, sitting up, rolling over, creeping, cup feeding, hand to hand object transfer, walking and talking readiness, and simple games. It mentions teething starting after six months and endorses Gerber Teething Biscuits for biting satisfaction while noting their design for grasping.

Gerber

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