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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1968

Page

2

Ellen Irwin and Bryan Braucht United in Candlelight Ceremony

Ellen Irwin and Bryan L Braucht wed in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Eliza Community church on Sunday Sept 1 at 7:30 p.m. Rev James Hancock officiated. The bride, daughter of Paul and Mrs Irwin of rural Muscatine, wore a silk linen gown with lace details and a cathedral train. The groom is son of Ledra Braucht of Joy and the late Evelyn Braucht. Attendants wore pastel gowns and spider mum bouquets. Miss Vicki Slife Urbana and Miss Patti Neeld Muscatine were bridesmaids. Personal attendant to the bride was Mrs George Irwin Peoria. best man duties were performed by the groom’s party.

Ellen Irwin Bryan L. Braucht Eliza James Hancock Paul Irwin Muscatine Ledra Braucht Joy Evelyn Braucht Wayne Hampton New Boston Faula Stueve Peoria Danny Holmes Macomb Dean Epperly Aledo Keith Braucht Blaine Braucht al Cioni Joliet Dwight Irwin Paul J. Irwin George Irwin John Kiddoo Paula Sherry Irwin Sherry Minneapolis Brauct Westmer High University of Ilinois Phi Upsilon Omicron Braucht Bradley University E. Green St Champaign

Calvary Baptist Circles Hold Meeting and Wedding News

Ruthean Circle of Calvary Baptist met at Thea Hagermann home with 16 members and two visitors. The program featured Rev and Mrs Ferguson discussing mission work in South Africa. A 350 guest reception followed the ceremony. The bride, Mrs Braucht, and groom, Keith Braucht of Joy, plan to live in Champaign Illinois after a trip to Minneapolis.

Ruthean Mission Circle Calvary Baptist Church Thea Hagermann Vida Grensing

Lopez Cavazos wedding set for September 21

Mr and Mrs Juan Lopez Route 5 announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Maria Elva to Baldemar Cavazos son of Mr and Mrs Lazaro Cavazos 1813 Benham The wedding will take place Saturday September 21 at the VFW hall in Conesville with a reception at 1130 a.m. and a dance at 9 p.m.

Juan Lopez Maria Elva Baldemar Cavazos Lazaro Cavazos Benham VFW Conesville

VFW Auxiliary Hears Reports On Convention

The John Harold Kemble VFW Auxiliary 1565 met for a regular session at the VFW home. President Dorothy Benson led. Reports included coverage of the national convention in Detroit August 16 to 23. Delegates Helen Wulf Ruth Hammer Wilma Maher and Audry Hilton attended from Muscatine. 1969 dues are due now. A membership supper is set for November 5. Dues pickup arranged by Maher Benson Hilton. Trustees set a books audit for 8 p.m. September 5. Refreshments to be provided by Maher and Stanton at the October 1 meeting.

John Harold Kemble VFW Dorothy Benson Detroit Mich Department Helen Wulf Ruth Hammer Wilma Maher Audry Hilton Muscatine Arlene Stanton

Ernest Wendel 25th Anniversary Will Note

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wendel Route 1 Bennett celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, Saturday Sept 14, with a reception 7 to 9 and a dance 9 to 1 at Bennett Community hall. Genevieve Korthaus and Ernest Wendel married Sept 11 1943 in Davenport. They farm in Bennett 25 years with two children Larry Bennett and Mrs Virgil Adams Route 5 Muscatine and two grandchildren.

Ernest Wendel Route 1 Bennett Bennett Community Genevieve Korthaus Davenport Larry Virgil “Bud” Adams Route 5 Muscatine

Stella Garcia’s Coming-Out Ceremony at St Mary’s

Stella Garcia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Garcia of Muscatine, held a coming-out ceremony on August 31 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Thomas Buechele officiating. Attendants included Sylvia Garcia and Connie Martinez among others. a dance at the American Legion hall followed in her honor.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Stella Garcia Miss Garcia Louis Garcia Muscatine Sylvia Garcia Sandra Villalpando Irma Cisneros Alicia Cisneros Mary Lou Hernandez Hilda Cavazos Amy Cavazos Maria Magdelene Irma Gadino Linda Martinez Grace Robles Ylanda Eriques Yolanda Maldonado Connie Martinez American Legion Hall

Tri Class Meets at Church Regular Meeting Held Tuesday

Members of the Tri class of the First United Presbyterian church gathered in the dining room Tuesday evening for their regular meeting. The committee included Virginia Leyb as chairman Lola Folsom Clara Schafnit with devotions by Marjorie Vander Ploeg and Mae Van Zandt. Guests Sara Leyb and Mrs Parks attended Kris Toyne spoke about her summer in Denmark.

First United Presbyterian Church Virginia Leyb Lola Folsom Clara Schafnit Marjorie Vander Ploeg Mae van Zandt Sara, Leyb Mrs. Parks

Lester Smith to celebrate 90th birthday at home

Lester R. Smith of Davenport address changes celebrates his 90th birthday Friday September 6 at his home. He has two sons two daughters six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Lester R. Smith van Horne W. 14Th Davenport Mr. Smith

Past Noble Grands Meet At Chant Home

The Past Noble Grands Association held its first fall meeting Tuesday at Miss Agnes Chant's home. Presiding, President Mrs. Erma Kiser led prayers with nine members attending. Reports were given by the secretary, treasurer Mrs Edna Sanders, and card and flower chair Mrs Myrtle Brei. Prizes were won by four members in post meeting games. The next meeting is set for Oct 1 at Miss Frances R Kelley’s home.

Noble Grands Association Agnes Chant Erma Kiser Edna Sanders Myrtle Brei Nolan Bauguess Frances R

Schildberg Family Reunion at Weed Park

The George Schildberg family held a reunion on Sunday September 1 at Weed Park. The eldest attendee was Mrs Mildred McKillip and the youngest Linda Schildberg. Officers elected were Donald Schildberg and Linda Schildberg as presidents secretaries by Bob Buser and treasurers John Schildberg. Numerous Schildberg relatives attended from Muscatine Columbus Junction Greenfield Atlantic Gary Indiana Chicago Glenview etc.

George Schildberg Weed Park Mildred McKillip Linda Schildberg Donald Schildberg Bob Buser John Schildberg L. McKillip Atalissa Jack Buser Columbus Junction Debbie Gina England Muscatine Robin Mike Susan Brian Mary Jo David Danny Steven Nichols E.F. Schildberg Greenfield Dennis Schildberg Katherine Kristin Mark Beth Atlantic Ralph Schildberg Douglas Schilberg Gary Ind LeRoy Metzger Dean Fletcher Carrie Richard Curtis Scott W. Faulhaber C.V. Colberg Fred John Rosenkild A. Logel John E. Lube Chicago Cindy Pam Linda Glenview

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Bryan Braucht Mrs Bamford BY Gossard Ruthean Circle of Calvary Baptist Maria Lopez Wise Ernest Wendels Thomas Buechele Kris Toyne Sum‘mer Denmark Lester Smith Chant Schildberg Vinton Gift Center of East Second Street Monvenio T.M Hele Joops Fay Second” Street Eve Pn Cannon Realtone Orson Grlop thuPont Corp Tom
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