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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1968

Page

4

Leonard Coulters Note Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Leonard Coulter of 312 Canon observe their silver wedding anniversary as details emerge from community notices. WWI veterans and auxiliary plan a potluck supper at the Legion home on Monday June 3 at 6 30 p m with a men s and auxiliary meeting followed by games and entertainment. A large Farm Bureau Rural Urban tea at First Christian church featured speaker Mary Regan of the American Dairy Association of Iowa and the Iowa Dairy Industry Commission. the program included pledge led by Lorna Welk and singing, with a skit Did You Vote and musical dialogue There s A Hole In My Bucket. The event announced ACWW triennial in East Lansing Sept 5 and RAVE contest at the fair Aug 12. The Singin Trav'lers will perform at Church of Christ June 1 with public attendance and appearances at Weed Park June 3 4 and 6. Coulter married June 1 1943 Canton MO and are retired from H J Heinz Co their daughter Linda Noah of Muscatine also noted.

2097 Legion Home Irenie Sheetz Inma Diercks Farm Bureau First Christian Church Mary Regan American Dairy Association of Iowa Towa Dairy Industry Commission Lorna Welk Everett Nitzel Ralph Hoag Sweetland Township Loran Welk LeRoy McSwiggin Richard Knoll Rita Hintermeister Nitzel East Lansing Mich Lester Cornell West Liberty Fair Board Rave Contest Reuben McCormek County Fair Booth Oren Coram William Scott Wayne Schneider Donald Scott James Fuhrman

Park Avenue Church Plans Evening of Fellowship

Park Avenue United Methodist Church hosts an evening of fellowship on Sunday June 2 at 7 30 p m honoring Rev Thomas E Hotle and family The Hotel will depart Muscatine on June Families are invited to bring a favorite dessert All members of the congregation and friends may attend

Park Avenue Church Park Avenue -United | Methodist ‘Church Thomas E. Hotle Muscatine Agregation Hawkeye’ Hoppers YWCA Dave Friedlien Otion, Jil Odette Tyler Raymond, Grimm Edward

Pahl and Myers Pick Attendants for June Wedding

Jeanne Pahl and Marvin Myers choose attendants for their wedding set for Saturday June 8 at 1 p.m. at St Mathias church with a 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunset Inn reception. Maid of honor Janice Pahl. bridesmaids Pam Potthoff Angela Shoultz. Best man Larry Myers. groomsmen Richard Voss Ned Barden. Seating duties by Russell Voss John Pahl. Pahl is daughter of Lester and Linden Pahl 1126 Logan Muscatine. Myers son of Leo and Lola Myers Bennett. Vacation Bible School at First Friends church starts Monday June 10 9 to 11 30 a.m. for two weeks.

Jeanne Marie Pahl Marvin Lewis Myers St. Mathias Church Sunset Inn Janice Pahl Pam Potthoff Angela Shoultz Larry Myers Dragerton Utah Richard Voss New Liberty Ned Barden Bennett Russell Voss John Pahl Miss Pahl Lester Pahl Logan Muscatine Mr. Myers Leo Myers First Friends Church

Raymond Grimms Note 50 Years Of Marriage

Mr and Mrs Raymond Grimm honored on their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at Wesley United Methodist Church. Other local notices include club meetings, speakers, square dancing, a garden club luncheon, and a Grace Nell Crowell book club event with program details and guest attendance.

Raymond Grimms Raymond Grimm Geneva Drive Wesley United Methodist Church

Connie House and Harland Garvin wed in June

Mss Connie Sue House and Harland Wayne Garvin will marry Saturday, June 8 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Durant. A reception from 2 to 4 p.m. follows at Wahkonia County Club. Rehearsal dinner set for Friday, June 7 at Edgetowner in Mt. Joy.

Connie Sue House Harland Wayne Garvin Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Durant Wahkonia Country Club Edgetowner Mt. Joy

Carol Stanfle and Loren Buffington to Wed July 6

Mr. and Mrs. John Stanfle of Route 2 Buffington announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Carol to Loren R. Buffington son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Buffington of Wanpello Miss. Carol is a junior at Iowa Wesleyan College. Loren works at Midwest Biscuit Co Burlington. Plans are for a July 6 wedding.

Wapello John Stanfle Route Buflington Carol Loren R. Buffington Rex Buffington Stanfle Iowa Wesleyan College Buffington Midwest Biscuit Co Burlington

Open House At Wapello On Anniversary

WAPELLO Mr and Mrs Fred Schwob were honored with an open house for their golden wedding observance at Mrs Thelma Schwobs home. Attending were Mrs Glen Jarviss and Mrs Maurice Schmeiser assisting with serving. A family dinner preceded at Keltner Country Kitchen with guests including Mrs Tom Roberts of Chappaqua N Y and Mrs Carl Schwab of Downers Grove Ill. Attendants also attended a shower for Miss Judy Klapenstine and James Miller upcoming June 16 wedding. Marriage licenses issued to Steven C Garrett Audrey E Johnson of Columbus Junction Thomas D Downs Kathy A Wollenhaupt of Wapello. Granddaughter Patricia Jean Raid wed David Michael Harrison at Burlington. Neal Kemp of Wapello named new justice of the peace replacing Clifford Steed resigning for other commitments. Kemp to serve remainder of term. Kemp, a retired U S Army Colonel with 25 years service, is employed at Western Auto Store in Wapello.

Sue Sheckler Floyd Sheckler Mt. Pleasant Judy Klapenstine James Miller Mr. Miller Sheckler Steven Charles Garrett Audrey Elaine Johnson Columbus Junction Thomas Dean Downs Kathy Anne Wollenhaupt Wapello U.S. Army Western

Academy Of Friendship Plans Final Dinner

The Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Mogse will hold their end of year dinner on Monday June 3 at 6 30 PM at the Hotel Muscatine. Decorating committee includes Virginia Jens Ardis Rick Marian Hayes and Irene Monmey. Two gifts are requested from a long list of named members.

WOM Academy of Friendship Academy of Friendship of the Women of the Mogse Hotel Muscatine Virginia Jens Ardis Rick Marian Hayes Irene Monmey

Republican Women Meet At Young Home May Meeting

Muscatine County Republican Women met at Mrs Maurice Young home for the May gathering with 17 members attending. Guest Mrs Charles Strothman district president discussed supporting a Young Republicans float for the July 4 parade. Plans included a July 13 Mt Pleasant fairgrounds barbecue with national and state candidates and a swinger party for young adults. tickets available from local hosts.

Muscatine County Maurice Young Charles Strothman Mt. Pleasant Fairgrounds Edward Lee Dick Drake Clarence Schmarje Neva Rex Joni Axel Janet Barry League of Women Voters John Rex

Nora Leuck Wins Third in Iowa Poetry Day Contest

Announcement today states Nora Leuck a Muscatine High junior won a third place certificate in the Iowa Poetry Day Association high school and elementary school contest. June Lingo serves as Muscatine’s association representative.

Nora Leuck Muscatine High Iowa Poetry Day Association June Lingo Muscatine

Metzger Yocum to Wed at Walnut Street Church

Carolyn Sue Metzger and Phillip E Yocum announce their wedding set for Saturday June 1 at 2 p.m. at Walnut Street Baptist Church. Invitations sent and all friends and relatives are invited. a reception will follow.

Carolyn Metzger Phillip Yocum Carolyn Sue Metzger Aylip E. Yocum Walnut St. Baptist Church

Durant hosts Garden Club District Meet in high school hall

Muscatine Garden club members are reminded of Federated District One meeting at Durant on Tuesday June 11. Registration runs 8:40 to 9:30 a.m. Reservations by June 7 with Mrs Alma Schiele. Afternoon program open to public. Flower show at grade school gym with entries due by 10 a.m.

Muscatine Garden Club Durant Iumcheon Jime Alma Schiele Town

Bishop Brown to Speak at LDS Conference in Cedar Rapids

The LDS Cedar Rapids Stake Conference will feature Bishop Victor L. Brown, longtime United Airlines executive and presiding bishopric member, speaking Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16 at Washington High, with stake president Du Wayne H. Banks inviting visitors.

Victor L. Brown Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Cedar Rapids Brown Cardston Alberta Canada United Air Lines Washington High du Wayne H. Banks Walcott Iowa

Pedersen Asmus Engagement Announced in Wilton

Wilton announces the engagement of Miss Donna Pedersen daughter of Mrs. Violet Pedersen to Kenneth Asmus son of Mr and Mrs Albert Asmus. No wedding date set. Pedersen is a Wilton Community graduate employed at Eastern Town Light and Power Cooperative. Asmus is Bennett Community graduate employed at Harmel Implement Bennett.

Wilton Donna Pedersen Violet Pedersen Kenneth Asmus Albert Asmus Miss Pedersen Wilton Community School Eastern Town Light and Power Cooperative Asmus Bennett Community Schools Harmel Implement Bennett

Columbus Junction News Notes

Diane Griffin plans to return to Davenport State Bank as a teller after college in Kirksville. Families from Griffin Smylie Orr Sexton Ford visit over weekends and birthdays, with trips to Oklahoma City and Michigan City. Vacation Bible School at Columbus Baptist June 10 21 invites ages three to 16. United Presbyterian Bible school moved to August to avoid conflicts with swimming and Scouting.

Columbus Junction Diane Griffin Bob Griffin Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville Davenport State Bank James Epps United Presbyterian Bible School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leonard Coulter Canon Jones Louise Hays Leonard Ang MR. and Mrs. Leonard Coulter Jeanne Pahl Marvin Myers Friends Plans Bible School Mrs. Raymond Grimm Ettes Dan Murray Nana Waterman America Nobie Grands Association Sylvia Leonard Moscow Township Farm Bureau Wilton City Hall Sunshine Club Union Halls Wilton Book Club Bonnie Perry Frances R. Kelley Diane Maurer Violet Witmer Grace Neil Crowell Leona Mead Etha Wacker Connie House Harland Garvin Carol Stanfle Loren Gladys Chamberlin Josephine Wickey Marie Beckman Millie Blaesing Gailie Doerres Mary Riley Maude Coster Shirley Hatfield Darlene McRae Zelia Staley Myrtle Howell Gertrude Howell Rebecca Symmonds Kathy Root Lara Cole Anna Hank Edna Toyne Evelyn Ford Teal Strabala Wynetta Jensen Leota Bodman Ida Martin Ida Martin,” Marian Becker, Mary Palmer, Ella’ Law, Ann Ziegenhorn Thelma Strajack Beverly LaRue Delores Harmon Ella Strunk JoAnn Warner Ruth Ann Hindbaugh Pearl “Evans Young Luellen’s Luellen's Cleaners Garden Club Bishop Brown LDS Jolly Workers +H Club Susan Barnes Cheryl Joy Ford Susan Crooks Teresa Martin Cheryl Wood Betty Zizkovsky Sharon Wood Crook Sisters Sponsored By W.5.c.s Spangler Chapel United Methodist’ Church Columbus Junction News John Smylie Kim Minneapolis F.D. Smylie Bill Orr Lincoln Neb Richie Orr Champaign Lester Orr Henry Sexton Linda Ann Joe Detroit Patsy Pugh Peoples NationalBank Selenia Pugh Ernest Ford Michigan City Ind Peter Ball Bible School Columbus Baptist Chapel
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