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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

3

Beason Axtell Plans June 9 Wedding

Dorothy Jean Beason and Harold Arthur Axtell Jr. announce their engagement by Mr and Mrs Wallace Beason Sr The couple will wed June 9 at 2 p m in Fruitland Baptist church Muscatine High students both employments listed relatives invited to the reception at the bride’s parents home after the ceremony The bride attends Muscatine High and works at Roth Lumber Co The groom attends Muscatine High and works at Fosters.

Dorothy Beason Harold Axtell, Jr Wallace Beason Dorothy Jean Harold Arthur Axtell, Jr Harold Axtell, Sr Lincoln Blvd Fruitland Baptist Church Miss Benson Muscatine High Roth Lumber Co Axtell Fosters

Special Bible School Ends With Attendance Awards

Twelve children received attendance awards for perfect attendance at the Interdenominational Special Education Bible School closing session held Monday afternoon at First United Presbyterian Church in Muscatine. Co-superintendents Dorothy Anthony and Marie Ellmas led the event with worship by Tia Mae Barrington and music by Flora Paxton.

First United Presbyterian Church Tawa Dorothy Anthony Marie Ellmas Wayne Hall Ward Fuller Steve Hertein Jim Monk Steven Stuart Gary Eisler Harry Herlein Sharon Brown Welda Taylor Joyce Eisler Alfred Monroe Brenda Eckert Tia Mae Barrington Flora Paxton Special Education Bible School

Lincoln Baptist Women Entertain At County Home

A group of Lincoln Boulevard Baptist women and girls entertained Muscatine County Home residents on Sunday. The program featured group singing, a prayer by Mrs. Eula McGrew, and special numbers by Janice Barthus, Ginger Rock, Debbie Staube, Nancy and Twyla Worthington, Manley Sisters, and Odette Reinier. Mrs. Mildred Helmich played piano and Mrs. Irene Brus led the closing prayer.

Lincoln Blvd. Baptist |Church Muscatine County Eula McGrew Janice Barthus Ginger Rock Debbie Staube Nancy Twyla Worthington Manley Sisters Odette’ Reinier McGrew Mildred Helmich Irene Brus

Bringing Up Baby and Tints Golletted by Mrs Den

The piece notes babies at four to five months may shy from visitors as they realize others are not their parents. Suggest holding the baby in protective arms until familiar with outsiders and using a favorite toy for security. It also promotes Gerber desserts and puddings with wholesome ingredients including five minerals, vitamins, and milk.

Mrs

Social Calendar Finds Local Meetings This Week

Miriam Rebekah Lodge No. 27 convenes Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in IOQOF hall with Sarah Johnson Dorothy Anthony and Ida Howe on the refreshment committee. Zion Lutheran Church Women Group 5 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the parish house. AF of L CIO Union Auxiliary also meets tonight at 7:30 at the union hall. members urged to attend.

Miriam Rebekah Lodge No IOQOF Sarah Johnson Dorothy Anthony Ida Howe Zion Lutheran Church Women AF of L CIO Union Auiliary Union Hall

Local Girls To Graduate From Marycrest

Marycrest college Davenport will award degrees to 202 women in commencement Sunday May 26 at 1 pm. Cinda Meyers daughter of Kenneth G Myers Muscatine earns Bachelor of Science in Nursing with majors in nursing and involvement in Young Democrats Iowa Club Alpha Sigma Nu NFCCS. Vera Soukop Longhurst of Muscatine earns Bachelor of Arts completing two majors in elementary education as Marycrest conducts baccalaureate services with St Ambrose College at 5 pm May 25 in Sacred Heart cathedral. Sunday commencement follows on Marycrest campus.

Marycrest College Wavenport Cinda Meyers Kenneth G. Myers W. Sulliam Muscatine Cinda Young Democrats Iowa Club Alpha Sigma Nu NFCCS National Federation of Catholic College Students Vera Soukop Longhurst Marycrest St. Ambrose College Sacred Heart Cathedral Neta

Richard Brown 35 Years of Marriage Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown of 11043 Lucas marked their 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday. They wed May 19, 1935 in Muscatine and have four children Lorna Sinclair Wilton Darrell Muscatine Sharlotte Trader Muscatine Susan Payne Muscatine, plus 12 grandchildren.

Richard Brown Lucas Bessie Hayes Richard ‘Brown Muscatine Bruce Lorna

Dolquist and Huseko Set June Wedding Date

Miss Rosalie Ann Colquist and Stan Huseko plan a Saturday June 1 ceremony at 7 pm in the First United Presbyterian church with a reception to follow. Maid of honor Kathy Hinrichsen. bridesmaids Judy Jeambey and Jacquelyn Dolquist. best man Terry Dolquist. groomsmen Jim McClure and Dave Cattrell. seating by Roger King and Clifford Loveless.

Rosalie Ann Colquist Stan Huseko First United Presbyterian Church Kathy Hinrichsen Judy Jeambey Dubuque Jacquelyn Dolquist Toledo Iowa Terry Dolquist Jim McClure Dave Cattrell Roger King Davenport Clifford Loveless Miss Colquist G. F. Koch Muscatine Frank Yeggy West Liberty Mr. Huscko Frank Huscko Moscow

Special Services At Foursquare Gospel Church

Special services at the Foursquare Gospel church 1501 Oregon begin today at 7 30 p m and continue each evening through Sunday May 26 except Saturday Rev Ellis Biggs of the Vincennes Indiana church will be guest speaker The public is invited to attend.

Foursquare Gospel Church 1501 Oregon Ellis Biggs Foursquare Church Vincennes Ind

Robert Creamers Observe 23rd Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Hobert Creamer Route 3 observe their 23rd wedding anniversary today. Margaret Schaaf and Robert Creamer married May 21 1945 in Portland Maine. They are parents of three children Richard Robert Jr Muscatine and Christel at home with one grandchild.

Hobert Creamer Route 3 Margaret Schaaf Robert Creamer Portland Maine Richard Robert D Jr Muscatine Christel

Garden Club Salute to Spring Flower Show Plans Finalized

Garden Club announces the annual Salute to Spring flower show at the American Legion home on Thursday May 93. General chairmen are Mrs. Don Morris and Mrs. C H Cornthwaite. Classification chair Mrs. Charles Opel with co-chairs. Educational displays chaired by Mrs. Milton Eichelberger with co-chair Mrs. Lee Rigs. Art show chaired by Mrs. J M Roth with co-chairs Miss Dorothy Hahn and Mrs. F Althaus. Tea table led by Mrs. Elsie Petersen with co-chairs Miss Clara Korneman and Mrs. Alma Rede. Open 1 to 5 p.m. with art show tea and plant sale.

Garden Club American Legion Don Morris C. H. Cornthwaite Cochairman Charles Opel Fred van Zyl Richard Strause Milton Eichelberger Lee Rigs J. M. Roth Dorothy Hahn F. Althaus Elsie Petersen Clara Korneman Alma Rede Herb Pals

Rose Croix Shrine Holds Stated Meeting Recaps Honors

Rose Croix Shrine met at the Masonic temple with Mrs. Gladys Hartman as worthy high priestess and John Otte presiding. Memorial services for Sojourner Howard Butsler were led by Lillian Thomas. Fifty year members were honored. Mary Fideriein received a 50 year pin and life membership. Vera Fryberger reported on the Detroit Supreme session.

Rose Croix Shrine Masonic Temple Gladys Hartman John Otte Shepherds Howard Butsler Lillian Thomas P.M. Phillips Mary Fideriein Vera Fryberger Detroit Mich Rose Crain Shrine Hazel A. Barker Materia Objective WOS John Otto Supreme King’s Guard Ceala Otto Supreme Page Cartie Weiershauser Blanche Thomas Mabel Potter Beulah Lawrence

Former Local Singer Soloist With Braintree Choral Society

Former local singer Marilyn Zoller Connors of Brain tree Massachusetts now Mrs. Martin Connors served as a soprano soloist with the Braintree Choral Society during Haydn's The Creation performed Saturday night under director George M. Butler Jr. She earlier sang as soloist in a Christmas presentation by the group.

Martin Connors Braintree Mass Marilyn Zoller George Zoller Muscatine Mr. Zoller Braintree Choral Society Josef Haydn George M. Butler, Jr Connors

Mull Collins wedding set at Wesley United Methodist

Barbara Mull and Allan Collins select Saturday June 1 for their wedding at 2 p.m. in Wesley United Methodist Church. Attendants include maid of honor Ann Mull, bridesmaids Mary Ann Stein and Jane Kleffman. Best man James Helfmen. groomsmen Joe McClean and Kris Poulsen. Several guests listed as attendees. Parents named: Mull of 2600 Mulberry and Collins of 2022 Pair Acres Drive. Omicron Chapter of Detta Kappa Gamma installs officers at a breakfast hosted by Opal Tanner. Founder's Day speaker Mildred Fogarty and reports by Leona Griffin and Gertrude Coder. A fall picnic is planned for Aug. 26 at 5 p.m.

Barbara Mull Allan Collins Wesley United Methodist Church First Methodist Church Ann Mull Mary Ann Stein Jane Kleffman James Helfmen Joe McClean Wilton Kris Poulsen Sycamore Michael Bloom Jan McRoberts Tom Hufford Michael Bridges Bruce Peters Harry Busch, Jr John Mull Miss Mull Wiliam Mull, Jr Mulberry Mr. Collins Max Calling Pair Acres Drive Omicron Detta Kappa Gamma Opal Tanner Margaret Weber Frances Greenwald Nellie Eckhardt Berniece Tesch Areta Schmidt Mildred Fogarty Leona Griffin Gertrude Coder Weber Cottage

Past Pocahontas Club Plans June Picnic

The Past Pocahontas club met at Verna McFadon's home with Ida Martin and Minnie Bair hosting. President Gladys Cosgrove led routine business and a special guest Hazel Starkweather attended. A June 17 picnic at Lulu Breedlove's yard was planned with each member bringing a dish and table service. Games yielded prizes for Minnie Bair Nellie Figg Gladys Cosgrove and Bertha Bartelt. Refreshments followed.

Pocahontas Club Verna McFadon Ida Martin Minnie Bair Gladys Cosgrove Ha‘zel Starkweather Lulu Breedlove Nellie Figg Bertha Bartelt

Durant couple Judy Collier and Douglas Johnson wed date

Judy Collier and Douglas E Johnson have set Sunday June 9 as their wedding date. Vows will be spoken at Sweetland United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. A reception follows in the church parlors. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs G Warren Collier of Durant and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Horace E Johnson of Dean Iowa. West Junior High girls plan a fashion show titled Fashion in Bloom at the school on Wednesday May 22 at 3 pm with a tea to follow. mothers and friends are invited.

Durant Judy Collier Douglas E. Johnson Sweetland United Methodist Church Miss Collier G. Warren Collier Mr. Johnson Horace E. Johnson Dean Iowa West Jr. High West

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Special Bible School Terdenominational Special Education School The Muscatine Ministerial Association Lincoln Baptist Trudy Ted Sweetie Pie Baby Richard Browns Floyd Susan) Payne Riverview Park Edwin Frevermuth Jefferson Ralph Zom Jefferson School Musserville Rosalie Dolquist Robert Creamers Buick Mrs, Connors Omicron Group Bantonzi Herb D. Hahn Marilyn Hayes J.C. Worst Douglas Johnson Tom Raymor California Tom True
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