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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1952

Page

3

Miss Howard Weds Richard Dircks in Aledo Ceremony

Miss Genevieve Irene Howard of Aledo Illinois married Richard H Dircks of Columbus Junction in a 2 PM Sunday service at the First Methodist church Aledo Rev Samuel Buck officiated The bride wore Chantilly lace with a long sleeved jacket and a seed pearl tiara They received about 150 guests at a church reception The couple will reside at 119 1 2 College Street Aledo Illinois

Columbus Junction Genevieve Irene Howard Aledo Ill Richard H. Dircks Samuel Buck Freeman Howard Elyria Ohio Burr Howard Erie Leo Dircks Arthur Olson Rodney Boruff Seaton Duane Schultz Rock Island Carroll Bell Richard Koke Sterling Robert Meeker Peter Pancoli Schultz Lloyd Bentz Beverly Enquall Dave McAtte New Boston Ben Randall North Henderson Joyce McCaw Dorothy Armstrong Reynolds Dircks Aledo High School Columbus High School Iowa-Ilinois Telephone Co College Street H. W. Eliason Henry Dircks Ralph Dircks Jackie Earl Frisk William Bolton Howard Kulp, Jr Howard Bell Julie Ireta Wells

Committees named for Chicken Supper and Bazaar

At a Methodist church committee meeting all prep work for the October 8 chicken supper and bazaar was settled. Party roles include Planning Maude Duffield Bertha Winegard Gloria Hofer Lucille Taylor Helen Tomlin Lillie Keller. Tickets Ferne Fuhr Vera Krueger. Dining room chair Mrs. Gertrude Thomas with a large team. kitchen duties shared by Gloria Hofer Lucille Taylor Helen Tomlin Lillie Keller Maud Duffield Henrietta Price. and many volunteers for serving, booths, and supplies.

Ilinois Plene Maude Duffield Bertha Winegard Gloria Hofer Lucille Taylor Helen Tomlin Lillie Keller Ferne Fuhr Vera Krueger Irene Mier Neva Sedam Pearl Dungan Berniece Reed Lillie Asay Rosa Ashdown Maudel Yuffield Henrietta Price Gertrude Thomas Laura Feldman Lorraine Powell Susanna Swartout Betty Power Evelyn McGinnis Gladys Caestie Lila Keller Anna Marie Freyermuth Phyllis Danner Ruth Lenser Mary Olive Reed Ruth Bowser Hileen Bartley Verda Danner

Amaranth Court to Host Meetings and Dinners in Early October

Social Glances notes Georgiana Court No 2 Order of Amaranth holds regular meeting Monday October 5. A special meeting and dinner to honor the supreme royal matron and supreme royal patron is set for Wednesday October 8 with reservations by Saturday. American Legion auxiliary meets tonight at the Legion home. First Presbyterian Church circles meet at 7 30 tonight with men of the church as guests. Speakers include Thomas Kato of Japan and Uzo Chu Tau OKek of Nigeria.

Georgiana Court No. 2 Order of Amaranth First Presbyterian Church Thomas Kato Japan Uzo Chu Tau O’kek Nigeria

Muscatine Players Stage Peg O’ My Heart at High School

The Muscatine Community Players present Peg O’ My Heart a three act comedy by Hartley Manners at the high school auditorium on Monday evening October 6. Virgil Godfrey directs and designed the set. Rehearsals continue with carpentry and art work advancing the elaborate stage background at the Rehwaldt home and Municipal light and water office.

Hartley Manners Muscatine Virgil Godfrey University of Iowa Players Charles Rehwaldt West Third Street Municipal Light and Water Office

Scout Leaders Plan Training Course in Muscatine

The Muscatine Girl Scout Council met at the public library to arrange a two afternoon training course for Girl Scout leaders and co leaders on Oct 24 and 25 at Jefferson school. They also discussed the annual fall Pow Wow and set the next meeting for Oct 29 to finalize Pow Wow plans.

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Cranston Church Plans Chicken Supper on Oct 8

The Cranston Evangelical United Brethren church will hold a chicken supper on Wednesday Oct 8. A long list of committees led by Mrs Ernest Meeker covers serving, chicken, gravy, potatoes, baked beans, salad, rolls, drinks, decorations, dining room tables, helpers, tickets, sales, ushers, cleaning, glassware, dishes and booth responsibilities.

Archie Hunter Morris Legler Lloyd Lee John Rex Donald Foley Donald Pittman Richard Castle Marion Lee Charlotte Chapman Bertha Chapman Janice Chapman Edward Lee Donald Nichols Leonard Shoopman George Sulzberger LaVaughn Shoopman Velma Jean Barnhart Shirley Goddard Mary Ann Foley June Mohnssen Diane McCormick Judy Schomberg Gail Legler Marie Wendlandt Ike Lee Robert Lowe Weldon Barnhart Beverly Meeker Henry Rahif Donald Lee Marcia Foley Cheryl Chapman Judy Stickrod P. J. Mohnssen Linda Lee Lois Goddard Joan Barnhart Joyce Phillips Joann Phillips Booth John Lee

Wakefield and Lint Marriage To Be Friday

Miss Gloria Wakefield daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wakefield 211 Pine Street and Clyde Lint son of Mr and Mrs William Lint of Shellsburg NL will wed Friday October 3 at the Foursquare church. Vows at 8 pm with Rev A R Savicoli officiating and a reception at the church parsonage.

Gloria Wakefield Ralph Wakefield Pine Street Clyde Lint Chanute Air Force Base Ill William Lint Shellsburg A. R. Savicoli

Lutheran Ladies Aid Donates to Chest Campaign

Grace Lutheran church Ladies Aid held an all day session and dinner to raise funds for the Community Chest. A $5 contribution was made and preparations were outlined for a rummage sale on October 15 and a bazaar on November 22. A work meeting led by Mrs. Anna Dankert is planned for next Wednesday with additional all day sessions in November.

Community Chest Fund Ladies Aid of Grace Lutheran Church Anna Dankert Dankert Henry Stender Amelia Wigim Rhoda Wray

Hoeksemas Honored at Family Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hoeksema celebrated their recently announced marriage with a Sunday gathering at 1063 Lucas Street. A potluck dinner at 4 o'clock followed a social hour. gifts were given to the couple. Attendees included Albert and Fritz Hoeksema, Jean Hoeksema Muscatine, Chester and Henry Hoeksema, Merle Dilley, Susie Graff, Larry Isenberg and families from Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Walcott, Clinton, and Muscatine.

J. J. Hoeksema Lucas Street Albert Hoeksema Fritz Hoeksema Jean Hoeksema Muscatine Chester Hoeksema Clinton Harold Liebbe Walcott Henry Hoeksema Merle Dilley Susie Graff Larry Isenberg Davenport George Rubey Fred Groth Cedar Rapids

Pat McEwen Named JC Open Forum Chairman

Pat McEwen will serve as chairman of the JC Open Forum as he takes the lead in organizing the discussion series. The appointment positions him to oversee forum agendas and public participation.

Pat McEwen JC Open Forum Open Forum

Park Avenue WSCS Plans Rum Mage Sale at Church

Park Avenue WSCS met in church parlors to arrange a sale at 1 30 p m on Wednesday Oct 22 at the church. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon. Hostesses were Mrs Allie Henderson and Mrs Ray Downer. Mrs Henry Paul led devotions and Mrs Clyde Duncan led the lesson study with Mrs James Sloan reviewing part of the study book.

WSCS Park Avenue Methodist Church Allie Henderson Ray Downer Henry Paul Clyde Duncan James Sloan

City-Wide Prayer Meeting Draws Large Crowd

About 800 people attended the sixth city-wide prayer meeting at First Evangelical United Brethren Church in prep for the Human Appleman Crusade. Rev. J Arthur Eveland led the opening rite, with Rev. Freeman Schmitt delivering a sermon on Prayer.

First Evangelical United Brethren Church J. Arthur Eveland Freeman Schmitt Lincoln Boulevard Baptist Church James Cook Marian Trader

Muscatine Junior College Hosts Current Events Group

An organization at Muscatine junior college meets twice a month on Thursdays for luncheon sessions to discuss current events. Miss Martha Goad serves as the faculty advisor for the group.

Ganization Muscatine Junior College Martha Goad

Cars Damaged In Mulberry Woodlawn Crash In Iowa City

Grace Larson and John L Johnson were involved in a two car collision at Mulberry and Woodlawn at 5 p m Wednesday. Larson's Buick sustained about 300 dollars in front end damage while Johnson's Ford incurred about 250 dollars. A separate report noted a Chevrolet damaged near Hershey avenue for 75 dollars. A political workshop series for women will begin with precinct level meetings and expand to county and state levels.

Grace Larson Leroy Street John L. Johnson Iowa City Mulberry and Woodlawn Avenues Larson Mr. Johnson Johnson Mulberry Avenue Woodlawn Ford Chevrolet Dorothy O’leary Main Street Hershey Avenue Marjare Loucamp East Ninth Street

First in Series Of GOP Women Workshops Held

A first in a trio of Republican Women workshops took place at Mrs. L. C. Fugate’s home in Wednes day morning. Moderator Mrs. Margaret Hinderman led a discussion on party affiliation loyalty and independent voters with 16 participants. The session followed an orientation and coffee with doughnuts.

L. C. Fugate Young Republican Organization For First District West Second Street Margaret Hinderman

PEO Chapter JR Opens Fall Meeting at Tipton Cottage

Chapter JR of the PEO Sisterhood held its first fall gathering at the Tipton cottage on a Wednesday evening. Supper was served and a business session followed with committee members named as Mrs. Patricia Willis, Mrs. Margaret Tipton, Mrs. Martha Newton, Mrs. Helen Mcllrath, Mrs. Josephine Joiner, and Mrs. Jessie Stein.

Chapter JR PEO Sisterhood Tipton Cottage Patricia Willis Margaret Tipton Martha Newton Helen Mcllrath Josephine Joiner Jessie Stein

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Miss Howard Mr. Dircks Bazaar Ir&És Shoe East Second Street Muscatine, Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Cranston Church Wakefield and Lint Lutheran Society Hoeksemas Park Avenue First Friends Church Claude Cooper First Methodist Church Guy Hunting Fugate Lucile Freybler Rita Hayworth Glenn Ford Martin - Lewis Hollywood Chapter JR of PEO Gabardines Illinois The Muscatine Bank and Trust Co Henry Laurel
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