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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1963
Page
14
Fourth grade Pleasant Prairie students in Muscatine Iowa received an official envelope this week. It included a letter from Major Gordon Cooper thanking them for their kind remarks about his space flight and a color photo of Cooper in his space suit with a Faith 7 model.
Bethel AME featured Mrs Aldine Davis as mistress of ceremonies. Mrs Betha Monroe led devotions citing Calal ians 3122-23 and commenting on the nine fruits. Mrs Jackson offered the prayer. Mrs John Tiedeman accompanied the soloists. Mrs Menika presented a tribute to the guest speaker.
A family reunion and birthday picnic at Weed park Sunday honored nine relatives. Birthdays listed include Harold Laughlin May 2, William Laughlin May 3, Howard Bennett May 3, Connie Bennett May 17, Dixie Lee Kleinmeyer May 21, Gayle Gerber May ?, Robert Stuart Wis May, Joan Laughlin May 2, and Margaret Barns May 27, with numerous relatives attending from Laughlin, Barns, Bennett, and Gerber families. The Gerbers later hosted the group at their cottage on the Mississippi River.
Miss Lheila Ann Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Wilson Rowen graduated from Marycrest college Sunday Baccalaureate was held at Sacred Heart cathedral and commencement followed at St Ambrose Campus Attending were Mr and Mrs Dale Wilson Karen and Tom and Mr and Mrs Difford Curtis Muscatine and Darwin Ossian Creston A party was held Sunday evening at the Wilson home honoring Sheila
Connie Patterson and Robert Yoke wed at Alphonsus church with Father Risely officiating. The bride, daughter of Wilbur Patterson of Muscatine, wore a white lace gown. James Diveny was maid of honor and Raymond Yoke was best man. After a double ring ceremony and reception, the couple plans to reside at 6131 Evans Avenue. Out of town guests gathered from Hillsdale Savanna Clinton Gaford Jet Maquoketa Davenport and Missouri.
Mrs. Thompson Blanche Thompson aged 90 was honored at a family reunion at McKee cottage on her birthday. The guest list included numerous relatives from Columbus Junction Clinton and Dilnols City with many named attendees.
Miss Joyce Woodhouse and Ernest Dunphy Jr. have chosen attendants for their June wedding at High Prairie Methodist church with Rev. Stephen Root officiating. Linda VanVinck of Manchester to be maid of honor. bridesmaids Sharon Brandt and Nancie Woodhouse. best man James Sigennar. groomsmen Vincent Ni erelli Rosa Bill King Burkett and Gordon Liddell. Miss Woodhouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Ford, will graduate from Luke's School of Nursing in Davenport. Mr. Dunphy is a senior at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport.
Sheryl Mahraun, guest of honor at a 42 person community shower at New Era hall, will wed Wayne Wetzel Jr. June 1 at St Mathias church. The event featured a tea, a style show, and drawings, with guests from multiple towns and several hostesses listed.
The Women of the Moose held a Monday potluck for families, with about 100 attendees. Senior Regent Marion Swain opened the meeting, five new members were enrolled, reports were read, and events were announced for June including an end of year dinner and officer elections.
Muscatine Garden club closes reservations for a June 14 bus trip to Dubuque to visit Peony trail and Grandview park. Bus leaves 1 am with members noting meetings at the YWCA and program topics on foliage and leaf color. Officers were elected in a separate club meeting. Alpha Forum holds family picnic honoring Neighbors with officers listed.
Muscatine BYM Alumni met for spring session at Stu Mathias school. Centennial teacher’s fund reached 2000 dollars supporting Sisters of Charity to educate BYM members and 36,000 BYM students. Constitution amended to welcome parents of BYM and BYM students, terms extended to two years, corresponding secretary added. Changes go to national convention in Chicago 1964. Also discussed fall project and membership. focal newsletter continued.
Paulette Lange and Edward Chapman plan a June 22 wedding at Grace Lutheran as she is honored at two bridal showers. Hosts at one event include Mrs. Donald Chapman and Mrs. Ira Temple Jr.. prizes went to Judy Jenkins and several guests. A second shower occurred May 20 hosted by Anita Bendle and Linda Jones. 26 guests attended. Additionally, American Legion poppies sales raised funds with top sellers named.
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