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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1952

Page

5

Wilton Busy Bees Four-H elect officers at October meeting

The Wilton Busy Bees Four-H club elected officers with Deloret Kai as president Darlene Baer as vice president and Margery McClean as secretary Dor othy Langbehn as treasurer and Margaret Langbehn as historian. They planned a Halloween party with the Wilton Hustlers and discussed the county theater party. Lunch was served by hostesses Sandra and Shirley House.

Wilton Busy Bees Four-H Club Deloret Kai Darlene Baer Margery McClean Dorothy Langbehn Margaret Langbehn Wilton Hustlers Sandra Shirley House

Ament Nevins Marriage Planned at West Liberty

Miss Betty Ament and Maurice Nevins are engaged to wed at 2 p.m. Sunday November 16 at the First Presbyterian church West Liberty. No invitations issued. relatives and friends may attend the ceremony and reception in the church parlors.

West Liberty Leo Ament Betty Ament Maurice Nevins Paul Nevins First Presbyterian Church

Gonse Silver Anniversary Planned at Open House

Mr. and Mrs. William Gonse of Rock Island will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at their home Sunday from 2 to 5 p m and 7 to 9 p m Relatives and friends are invited Mrs Gonse is Flor ence Kurriger daughter of Minnie Kurriger Muscatine The Gonse family includes children and grandchildren from Rock Island and Muscatine Also a baking tip on oven pan arrangement is included at the end.

William Gonse Sixth Street Rock Island Gonse Florence Kurriger Minnie Kurriger East Seventh Street Muscatine J. W. Gonse West Seventh Street Willam Gonse Don Jacobsen William Lacey Fred Miller West Liberty Darlene Jerry Sherry Vickie Jacobsen Roxanne Lacey

Instructions for Oiling an Electric Mixer Motor

If the motor of your electric mixer is not permanently lubricated, follow the manufacturer's instructions for oiling. Ensure you use the recommended lubricant and apply it as directed to prevent wear and maintain performance.

Letts Couple to Exchange Wedding Vows on Oct 24

Mrs. Mildred Shellabarger and Hall Estle of Letts will wed at 1 p m Friday October 24 at the Letts Methodist church with an invitation extended to friends. A pre nuptial courtesy at Mrs David Teddicks home featured Whoopee and a party gift for the honoree. Yellow chrysanthemums and white candles graced the refreshment table. guests included Mrs Fay Gibson Mrs Charles Harrick Mrs Ed Klipstein and many others from Letts and Muscatine.

Letts Mildred Shellabarger Hall Estle Letts Methodist Church Shellabarger David Teddick L. E. Parsons Laura Reddick Fay Gibson Charles Harrick Ed Klipstein Merle Dodder P. C. Allen Harry Vande Linder Madelee Blake Hazel Thompson L. G. Bell Bevsie Bland Laurence Estle Jack Estle Marvin Furnas Emily Estle Dean Dodder Carl Hines Richard Shellabarger H. J. Austin James Gage L. M. Hildebrand Mahlon Parsons Musrtatine

Benedict Miller Vows Exchanged At Park Avenue Church

Benedict and Clark Miller Jr exchanged wedding vows at Park Avenue Methodist church in a 2 PM ceremony. The bride Ruth Benedict wore navy with orchid corsage. matron of honor was Mrs. Jack Mohnssen. The couple plans a brief wedding trip to the Ozarks and will reside in Muscatine.

Cranston Ruth JoAnn Benedict Jess Benedict East Fifth Street Clark Edmond Miller Jr Clark Miller Muscatine Park Avenue Methodist Church James Sloan Jack Mohnssen Letts Ozarks Harry Sample Sandra Kay Delven Sample Earl Sample Harold Burk Clark Miller, Sr Harvey Thompson Harvey, Jr London Minn Dennis Dean Mamie L. Miller

Pantry Shower for Miss Patricia Mahurin Held by Circle E

A pantry shower honoring Miss Patricia Mahurin followed the Tuesday dinner meeting of Circle E of the Women's Council at First Presbyterian Church. Thirty five members attended. The couple’s forthcoming marriage to Kurt Hauer was announced. Mrs Mabel Meeker chaired the session with devotions by Mrs Fred Vander Ploeg and a lesson led by Mrs Clifford Reinsager.

Patricia Mahurin Circle “E Women’s Council of First Presbyterian Church Miss Mahurin Kurt Hauer Mabel Meeker Fred Vander Ploeg Clifford Reinsager

Engagement announced for Miss Phyllis Briggs and Mr Richard Lindle

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Phyllis Briggs daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis H Briggs Letts to Richard Lindle USN Norfolk Virginia son of Mr and Mrs John Lindle rural route 4 Muscatine No date set for the wedding.

Phyllis Briggs Lewis H. Briggs Letts Richard Lindle USN Norfolk John Lindle Muscatine

Halloween party planned by High Prairie church group

Social Glances notes show members of the Young Adult class at High Prairie Methodist Church sponsoring a Halloween party in the church basement at 8 p.m. Friday with the community invited. The fifth Thursday meeting of the Lady Elks group is set for 1:15 p.m. Thursday at the Elks club. Cranston and Mrs Weldon Barnhart hosted a Friday shower for Miss La Vaughn Shoopman, bride on Saturday morning to Cpl Edwin Freyermuth. Decorations featured orchid and yellow. Prizes went to Mrs Deloris Mann Mrs Goldie Sulzberger and Mrs Gwendolyn Thomas. Invited guests listed.

High Prairie Methodist Church

Sweany Addresses Muscatine Newcomers Luncheon

Robert Sweany secretary of the Muscatine Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Muscatine Newcomers club luncheon at Park Lane Golf and Country Club. New members were introduced while Mrs Murry Sedgley was named new vice president and a Community Chest contribution was approved.

Robert Sweany Muscatine Raynold Hertel Des Moines Community Chest Fund

Introducing Tart Fruits to Toddlers

For young children, start with tart fruits like plums by pairing them with milder fruits such as bananas or peaches. Gradually increase exposure as taste adapts, ensuring the combination remains gentle on the palate while expanding flavor variety.

Bridal couple honored at Letts dinner party

A Letts group hosted a Sunday evening dinner at the Gibson home honoring Mrs. Mildred Shellabarger and Hall Estle, whose marriage is planned for October 24 at the Methodist church. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shellabarger, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Parsons, and many other local couples.

Letts John Rex Fay Gibson Gibson Mildred Shellabarger Hall Estle Methodist Richard Shellabarger Louis Parsons Laura Reddick David Reddick Justin Cloyce Downer Wilmot Hendrix Harold McCormac Diane Harlan Foster Lawrence Estle Merle Dodder Emily Estle

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Society News Ament-Nevins Miss Ament Dod Meadowbrook Tilley-Fiese Motors, Inc Muscatine, Iowa Benedict, Miller Miss Briggs Mr. Lindle The Lady Elks Elks Club Barnhart Home Sweany M. J. Lofgren William Hammann Russell Kephart Leroy Hyman Weldon Biles Theodore Smith Claude Farrell Westinghouse W. 2Nd St Whitsitt’s Coats & Coat East Second Street Human Appelman Iowa
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