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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1966

Page

6

West Liberty Rebekahs Hold Friends Tea and Meetings

West Liberty notes report a Rebekah Friends Tea with 52 registrations at the JOOF hall. Crystal Crow welcomed guests, Janet Schaapveld played piano, and a skit featured Mrs Gladys Wolf. Also noted are Royal Neighbors and Pythian Sisters meetings with memorial services, prize drawings, and community updates.

West Liberty Rebekah Joof Hall Wilma Schaapveld Gladys ‘Wolf Yesteryear Edith A. Heath Friendship Avril Mills Judy Rockwell Gladys Wolk Lucille Davison Pauline Wolf

Vacation Church School Schedules Listed At Wapello

WAPELLO May 31 to June 1 marks the start of Vacation Church School at the Methodist church with staff including Mrs. Parish, Mrs. Lihland, Mrs. Geater, and others teaching through grade six on themes such as God’s plan for families and living as Christians. Presbyterian Vacation School runs June 6 to 10 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for kindergarten through junior ages with leaders named for each group.

Wapello Jerry Parish Jack Lihland Richard Geater Larry McLearn Jim Williams Jerry Jack Elmer ‘Dean Hayes Joe Patrick Billy Marshall Michael Schneider David Vollink Douglas Langstaff John Pasch William Aspelmeier Floyd Reif Robert Dodder Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Carolyn Ross Betty ‘Yohe Ann Thompson Crystal Schmeiser

Commencement Services Held At Wapello

Commencement services were held in the high school auditorium Thursday evening with Dr. George La More of Iowa Wesleyan College as the speaker. Those receiving special awards included Kenneth Reed with the Iowa State Bar Association award and William G. Belzer along with others named for National Honor Society awards.

Wapello George LaMore Iowa Wesleyan College Kenneth Reed Iowa State Bar Association William G. Belzer David R. Devore Starr J. Dykstra Sandra E. Grimm David R. Hook Cynthia Lou Malcolm Richard P. Miller Kenneth ©. Reed Joyce Ann Strawacker Debra Lee Wright

Federated Club and WSCS Meet At Letts

Federated club and WSCS schedules set for June meetings at Letts and Grandview park. Potluck supper at 7 p.m. Thursday June 12 hosted by Phyllis Small Norma Nelson. WSCS picnic and business meeting at Grandview park noon June 1 hosted by Ollie Wright Orpha Estle.

Methodist Sechurch Phyllis Small Norma Nelson WSCS Grandview Park Ollie Wright Orpha Estle Federatod Club

South Prairie Girl Honored at Party

Miss Donna Kile was honored by her parents at a graduation party in West Liberty’s Presbyterian church parlors. A floral centerpiece graced the serving table as punch and coffee were served by local guests. She opened gifts later in the evening for about 67 attendees from Wellman, Town City, Lone Tree, Bettendorf, Wilton, Washington, Ainsworth and West Liberty.

South Prairie Donna Kile John Kile Presbyterian Church West Liberty Emily Curran Jand Agnes Kile Kile Wellman Town City Lone Tree Bettendorf Wilton Washington Ainsworth

Letts School Honor Retiring Cook After 20 Years Service

Marian Hildebrand, longtime Letts school cook, was feted at a party hosted by Helen Paine and others. The event included faculty, Louisa Muscatine district cooks, and officials. gifts of blue glassware were given and an original poem was read. Edith McLaughlin will assume head cook duties at L and M High School.

Letts School Cook Letts Marian Hildebrand Helen Paine Yvonne Hafner Mable Toland Olive VanDelinder Louisa Muscatine Community School McMahon Paine Wanda Gage Hazel Thompson Hildebrand Ed Piaces Oliver VanDelinder Marian Edith McLaughlin L and M High School

Army Mothers Meet At VFW Home In Session

The United States Army Mothers held a business session at the VFW home. Florence Tibbets reported on state conventions and Elizabeth Arnhood spoke as local commander. Appointments were made for the state board and plans set for Tag Day on June 11 to support veterans at the hospital canteen. Next meeting is June 28 at the VFW home. Dick Sisler, former 1965 Reds manager, now coaches for the St. Louis Cardinals.

United States Army VFW Florence Tibbetts Elizabeth Arnhood Veterans Hospital Dick Sisler Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals

Avenue of Flags marks Memorial Day at Lone Tree cemetery

Lone Tree’s Memorial Day display will line the south entrance with at least 30 veterans flags on 18 foot poles. Flags, marked with owners, will be returned after the holiday. Services run Swank 4:30 am River Junction 9 am St Mary’s 9:40 am Lone Tree 10:30 am with a brass ensemble from Lone Tree High School directed by James Elder.

Lone Tree Lone Tree Cemetery Swank River Junction St Mary's Lone Tree High School James Elder

Landy Junior High Honor Roll Announced at Grandview

Grandview reports L and M Junior High honor roll lists for the last semester. Seventh graders include Carroll Clark Howard McGill Mahon Peterson Peterson Roehs Sywassink Wagner Werner Ziegenthaler. Eighth graders include Bailey Bell Crabbaugh Lee Siefers Thomas Wells Wilson Ziskovsky.

Grandview Richard Carroll Charles Clark Kristy Howard Sheeby McGill Kathy McMahon Ted Peterson Terry Peterson Brenda Roehs Joan Sywassink Danny Wagner Rhonda Werner Chris Ziegenharn Kenneth Bailey Tracy Bell Geri Crawbaugh Peggy Lee Gary Siefers Anita Thomas Nancy Wells Cathy Wilson Betty Ziskovsky

Conesville Town Council Meets June 2

Conesville officials plan a June 2 town hall meeting while the Women's Society of Christian Service at Conesville Methodist Church schedules an evening session on June 8. The youth program, Bible study notes, and Grange contest transfers are reported along with military addresses and local residents’ activities.

Conesville Women's Society of Christian Service Conesville Methodist Church Judy Chapman Betty Singleton Jesson Mary Lou Peterson Doris Peterson Hetty Crocker

Obituaries and Funerals in Wilton and Columbus Junction

Funeral services held for James Edward Pontow 61 at Griffith funeral home Wilton with Rev J G Wilke officiating Interment at Oakdale cemetery Pontow died Tuesday at University Hospital Town City Helen M Bujewski 72 funeral at St Marys Wilton with Rev Morissey officiating Interment St Marys cemetery Bujewski died May 26 at Mercy hospital Davenport Ray E Littrel 62 of Columbus City died May 27 at Mercy hospital Iowa City Survivors include two brothers. services at Stacy-Lewis funeral home Columbus Junction with Rev Sunderman officiating Interment Greenwood cemetery

James E. Pontow Wilton James Edward Pontow Griffith Funeral Home J. G. Wilke Emma Birkhofer David First Larry First James Giesel Marvin Jansen Verne Jansen Charles Jansen Oakdale Cemetery Mr. Ponton University Hospital Town City Helen M. Bujewski St. Mary's Catholic Church Vincent J. Morrissey Robert Maurer Waldo Schneckloth Allen Kahl Elmer Makoben Cedric Vastine Hugo Reimers St. Mary’s Cemetery Ray E. Littrel Columbus Junction Ray Evert Littrel Columbus City Mercy Hospital Iowa City Charles Fannie Littrel Louisa County Roy BE. Littrel Roe E. Littrel Conesville Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home Hubert Sunderman Greenwood Cemetery

Pleasant Weather Forecast For Memorial Day Weekend Iowa

Slightly cool but fair weather spreads over Iowa Saturday and remains through Memorial Day weekend. Temperatures drop to the 40s at night and rise to the 70s by Sunday. readings reach 42 in Spencer and 55 in Ottumwa Burlington and Council Bluffs. Highs Friday ranged from 76 in Spencer and Mason City to 91 in Council Bluffs.

Associated Iowa Spencer Ottumwa Burlington Council Bluffs Mason City Corncil Bluffe

Hold Boy 11 In Tot s Death

An 11 year old suburban Pittsburgh boy was in custody in a strangulation rape case. Bruce Kelly of Braddock was arrested after the nude body of 4 year old Cassandra Scott was found on a wooded hillside near a playground. He is to be arraigned today before the Allegheny County coroner on a murder charge.

Iittsburgh Pittsburgh Bruce Kelly Braddock Little Cassandra Scott Allegheny County

VFEW Threatens Hilton Boycott Over Wounded Veterans Shunning

Veterans of Foreign Wars leader Andy Borg warned a national convention would skip the New York Hilton in August 1926 unless an apology is issued after Hilton official refused entry to about 70 wounded veterans. The incident drew swift criticism from American Legion national commander L Eldon James and Mundelein residents who organized a separate showing for veterans. Hilton manager Porter Parris claimed misquoting and offered to host a matinee for 600 veterans, saying an apology would come only if necessary.

Mundelein Hilton Andy Borg Superior Wis Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW New York Hilton American Legion L. Eldon James Europe Viet Nam America Porter Parris Conrad Hilton Chicago Boulevard Room Parris

Daily Report Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Admitted include Ralph Fry Grandview Terry Crawhaugh 206 W 7th Benjamin Ziegenhorn Rt 1 Mrs Chuck Brammer 171 Hershey Mrs Laura Mc Daniel Joy Mrs Mike Eggen New Boston Ronald Strong 1208 Oak Mrs Charles Kautz 205 Fairview Christine Schrock and others. Dismissed include Saville Johnson Taylor Ridge Richard Schmalz 1301 Mulberry Glenn Nelson Sumner Ta Ralph Burns 408 W Fulham Mrs Alice Zahni ger 1017 E 20th St Mrs Albert Meeke Stockton Mrs Harry Martin 217 W 3rd St Mrs James Pointer and daughter 2032 Fair Acre Dr Mrs Marshall Ayers and daughter New Boston Mrs Ralph Lohr 610 Barry Lehman Keller Jay Birth a girl to Mr and Mrs Paul Kopf Grandview Fri. Dismissed Mrs Alberta Wiley 1001 E St St from St Lukes hospital in Gagenport. In Hospital Car Bartenhagen route 5 became a patient at University hospital room C a4. Volunteers list for Muscatine General Hospital week includes many names by day May 2 to June 4. District Court actions include marriages licenses and multiple divorce decrees with details. Des Moines note: N D McCords former Des Moines superintendent died in St Petersburg Fla. Edna Worthington admitted to Mercy Iowa City after surgery.

Ralph Fry Grandview Terry T. Crawhaugh Benjamin Ziegenhorn Chuck Brammer Hershey Laura McDaniel Joy Mike Eggen New Boston Ronald Strong Oak Charles Kautz Fairview Christine Schrock Day Saville Johnson Taylor Ridge Richard Schmalz Mulberry Glenn Nelson Sumner Ralph Burns W. Fulham Alice Zahniger E. 20Th St Albert Meeke Stockton Harry Martin W. 3Rd St James Pointer Fair Acre Dr Marshall Ayers Ralph Lohr Barry Lehman Keller Jay

Funeral services and burial at St. Peterburg

The obituary notes funeral services and burial at St. Peterburg. The widow, a daughter, and a son survive.

St. Peterburg

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