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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1968

Page

4

Engagement of Joanne Smith to John Nath Jr Declared

Mr and Mrs Robert L Smith of 6255 Sixth West Liberty announce the engagement of their daughter Joanne Marie to John Harry Nath Jr son of Mr and Mrs John H Nath Sr of 619 N Calhoun West Liberty Both are 1966 West Liberty High graduates Miss Smith is 1968 Muscatine Community College graduate Nath works at Derksen Decorators West Liberty No wedding date set.

West Libery Robert L. Smith West Liberty Joanne Marie John Harry Nath John H. Nath N. Calhoun West Liberty High Miss Smith Muscatine Community College Nath Derksen

Reorganized LDS Plans Bible School in June

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints plans a Bible school the week of June 10 14 from 1 15 to 3 30 p m at Weed Park lagoon Shelter. In case of rain the school moves to the church 903 E Ninth A week of themed lessons Servants of God targets kindergarten through sixth grade with Glenn Johnston aboard first day Directors are Mrs Ronald Hagens and Mrs Clifford Brown Nursery care will be by Mrs William Shields Mrs Jim Allen and Mrs Otto Lackey Kindergarten by Mrs Hurshell Symmonds Mrs Dick Symmonds and Barb Shields Primary by Mrs Ronald Symmonds and Mrs Harold Pace Jr Junior dept led by Mrs Robert Wagler Mrs Chuck Farrar and Mrs Phillip Atwell Recreation by Mrs Gary Holmes and Dave Brown Refreshments by Mrs George Courtins Mrs Chuck Belknap and Mrs Robert Rankings Music by Mrs Larry Kemp Secretary and publicity by Mrs Kenneth Martin The Bible school closes with a program and open house at the church June 16 at 7 p m for parents and friends.

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Weed Park Ronald Hagens Clifford Brown William Shields Jim Allen Otto Lackey Hurshell Symmonds Dick Symmonds Barb Shields Ronald Symmonds Harold Pace, Jr Robert Wagler Chuck Farrar Phillip Atwell Gary Holmes Dave Brown George Courtins Chuck Belknap Robert Rankings Larry Kemp Kenneth Martin

Democratic Women's Club Meeting Plans Family Picnic

The Muscatine County Democratic Women’s Club met at Mrs Betty McMahon’s home Tuesday evening. President Florence Ross led the session and read a letter from the League of Women Voters about their speaker’s bureau. Marian Nehas chaired the ways and means committee with Bertha Sloat and Shirley Sterner joining. candy sale discussed and pins offered. Thomas Manton spoke on foreign policy. The next meeting is a family picnic at Weed Park on Tuesday June 25 with local candidates expected.

Muscatine County Democratic Women’s Club Betty McMahon Florence Ross League of Women Voters Marian Nehas Ways and Means Bertha Sloat Shirley Sterner Nehas

Family Gathering at Stender Home on Jackson Street

A Sunday potluck at the Stender home 610 Jackson drew 48 attendees. Oldest guest Amara Stender 9, youngest Susanne Spykermann ten months. Guests included Amanda Stender’s nine children and relatives from Grand Rapids Michigan, Plymouth and Letts, with many Stender siblings and spouses present.

Joy Stender Jackson Amara Stender Susanne Spykermann Grand Rapids Mich Amanda Stender Maude Buck Anna Knary Laura Stewart Ernst Stender Flavel Stender Rudolph Stender Nevin Stender Parker Stender Jim Blount Bill Strong George Foor Fruitland Jim Thompson Letts J. Allen Pobanz Geneseo Kay Hagermann Davenport Bill Blum David Spykermann Susanne Hector Knary Rock Island William Stewart Tipton

Pocahontas Potluck and Village Meeting Summary

Pocahontas council met Tuesday at the American Legion hall with Dorothy Uebe presiding. A potluck supper preceded the business session which voted to donate to the Charles City tornado fund. Lunch committee: Eva Kramer and Bessie Hinman. A white elephant and bake sale followed, chaired by Gladys Cosgrove. Next meeting June 11.

Mena Council Pocahontas American Legion Hall Dorothy Uebe Charles City Tornado Fund Eva Kramer Bessie Hinman Ways and Means Gladys Cosgrove

Barbara Grimm and Joseph Buckley wed in Denver church

Announcement of the marriage of Barbara Ann Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Grimm and Joseph George Buckley son of Mr and Mrs George Buckley. The May 25 ceremony was held at Berean Fundamental Church Denver Colorado. They are Western Bible Institute graduates and will reside at 4125 S Grant Englewood Colorado 80110.

Barbara Ann Grimm Walter Grimm Joseph George Buckley George Buckley Grover Muscatine Berean Fundamental Church Denver Colo Western Bible Institute Morrison S. Grant Englewood

Weis Prince couple names attendants for June wedding

Linda Weis and Russell Prince announce their June 8 wedding at Wesley United Methodist Church. Maid of honor is Chris Prince. bridesmaids are Janet Scott Marilyn Lindholm and Mary Kay Cook. Best man is Roger Klingman. groomsmen Tim Weis John Sladek and Denver Dvorsky. Seating by Lloyd Humphries and Michael Rehnvaldt. reception at Elks lodge. dinner at Hotel Muscatine after rehearsal. Parents hosting at home and hotel follow.

Linda Kay’ Weis Russell L. Prince Wesley United Methodist Church First Methodist Chris Prince Westchester Janet Scott Chicago Marilyn Lindholm Des Moines Mary Kay Cook Coralville Roger Klingman Dubuque Tim Weis John Sladek Iowa City Denver Dvorsky Cedar Rapids Lloyd Humphries Michael Rehnvaldt Muscatine Elks Lodge Hotel Muscatine Miss Weis Homer Weis Woodlawn Prince Russell C. Prince Norfolk, Ave

Janet Scott and Robert Stoltenberg Plan August Wedding

Mr and Mrs W Floyd Scott of 2004 Mulberry announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Lynn Scott to Robert L Stoltenberg son of Mr and Mrs William H Stoltenberg Durant. The ceremony set for August 3 at Wesley United Methodist Church. Miss Scott a Cornell College German teacher at Cedar Rapids. Mr Stoltenberg a Iowa State University graduate Ames works at Bendix Gorp.

W. Floyd Scott Mulberry Janet Lynn Robert L. Stoltenberg William H. Stoltenberg Durant Wesley United Methodist Church Miss Scott Cornell College Cedar Rapids Mr. Stoltenberg Iowa State University Ames Bendix Gorp

Carolyne McGill graduates from John Brown University

Carolyne McGill daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl McGill Grandview graduated May 25 from John Brown University Siloam Springs Ark with a BSSE in physical education She was active in The Women's Recreational Association and plans to teach secondary physical education.

Carolyne McGill Carl McGill Grandview John Brown University Siloam Springs Ark

King's Daughters Class Meets At Calvary Church

The King's Daughters class of the Calvary Baptist church met at the church Tuesday afternoon. The meeting opened with scripture and prayer. Mrs. Myra Van Ysseldyk led the program The Glories of Spring based on Bible references to trees shrubs vines and birds. Lunch was served by Florence Rynearson Carrie Young and Pearl Chapman.

Calvary Baptist Church Myra van Ysseldyk Florence Rynearson Carrie Young Pearl Chapman

Senior Citizens Potluck Meeting Minutes and Agenda

The Senior Citizens met for a potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m. Monday with a brief business session. It was voted to hold future meetings at the union hall on June 10. On the program committee were Pat King Dan Helmick and Minnie Bair. On the serving committee were Pearl Knox Minnie Bair and Lula Kyes.

Union Hall Pat King Dan Helmick Minnie Bair Pearl Knox Lula Kyes

Secretaries Elect New Officers at Paddle Wheel Chapter Meeting

The Paddle Wheel Chapter, National Secretaries Association, elected new officers for the year. Pat Tober will be president, Wilma Johnston vice president, Barbara Paul recording secretary, Joan Wagner corresponding secretary, and Carol Lawson treasurer. Reports from Iowa division meetings were given. The next board and regular meetings are set for June 25.

Paddle Wheel National Secretaries Association Pat Tober Wilma Johnston Barbara Paul Joan Wagner Carol Lawson Iowa Sioux City Stanley Building

Friendly 20 Club Meets At County Home

The Friendly 20 club met Tuesday afternoon at Muscatine County home for their regular monthly gathering. Eleven members attended, opening with the Lord's Prayer, then a short meeting. Members entertained residents with games and prizes, plus cookies donated by each member for lunch. Next meeting set for June 25 at Mrs. Edna Sander's home, 110 Laurel, with Mrs. Elsie Robinson assisting.

Friendly 20 Muscatine County Edna Sander Laurel Elsie Robinson

Wesleyan Guild and Y’s Est Club Meeting Notices

The FFF Wesleyan Service Guild of Wesley United Methodist church meets Wednesday in June. The Y's Est Club gathers at the YWCA on Tuesday June 4 at 11 a.m. Lunch at Watchtower Inn and visit to John Deere admin building follow. Reservations by Friday noon. call 263-7924.

FFF Wesleyan Service Guild The Wesley United Methodist Church Y's Est YWCA Watchtower Inn John Deere Administration

Foursquare Women Meet in Unity Unit Event

The United Foursquare Women held their monthly meeting at Anna Marie Hill’s home. Nine members and four guests attended. A baby shower for Mrs. Robert Wilbur echoed ties to Mt. Vernon Ohio. Delores Blake was named to buy clothing for an eight year old for a Foursquare orphanage in Ecuador. A June 25 picnic at Weed Park closes the summer schedule.

United Foursquare Women Anna Marie Hill Robert Wilbur Muscatine Delores Blake Ecuador

Party Honors Sammy Midkiff Birthday

A birthday party honoring Sammy Midkiff on his eighth birthday was held after school Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Midkiff, 1303 Kansas. Thirty-eight children attended the Wiener roast and the guest of honor received many gifts.

Sammy Midkiff Eugene Midkiff Kansas

Ginger McGinnis and William Bevan Wedding Set

Ginger McGinnis and William Bevan will exchange wedding vows on Saturday June 1 at 3 p.m. at Otterbein United Methodist Church formerly the First HUB church. Mrs Larry Carter is matron of honor with Diane Jones as junior bridesmaid. Robert Jones serves as best man and Gregory Stolley carries the rings. Larry Carter and Marvin Stolley will seat guests.

Ginger McGinnis William Bevan Otterbein United Methodist Church First Hub Church Larry Carter Diane Jones Robert Jones Gregry Stolley Marvin Stolley

Claudia Brown Heads Rainbow At Galesburg

Claudia Brown was installed as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow in Galesburg at the Masonic temple on Sunday. Daughter of Guilbert H. Brown and Barbara Meerdink, she chose red white and blue with the flag as her symbol and the motto One Nation Under God. Marti Phillips of Muscatine Rainbow aided as Bible bearer and delivered an ode to the flag. Johnny Meerdink served as crown bearer.

Muscatine Galesburg Masonic Temple Claudia Brown Guilbert H. Brown Marti Phillips

Dear Abby column letters on dating and wedding plans

Dear Abby responds to three letters about premarital dating in cars, choosing who walks a bride down the aisle, and delayed pregnancies. Advice emphasizes personal boundaries, autonomy in weddings, and respecting a couple’s timing while acknowledging family pressures.

Abby

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Joanne Smith John Nath, Jr Reorganized LDS Plan Bible School Glenn Johnston Servants of God Stender Barbara Grimm Joseph Buckley Sinvur Style Shop East Second Street Linda Weis, Russell Prince Janet Scott, Robert Stoltenberg John Brown King’s Daughters Calvary Church Shank Toa Rita Hintermeister House of Music Mary Yordt Lang Rainbow Abigail van Buren Torn Teamelles Leitaeathediads Giza Coats Mar-Clare Dial Amy Child FORD
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