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The Muscatine Journal from Muscatine, Iowa • 6

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P- -r 6 Muscatine, la: Journal Friday, Aug. 91974 PearCityl NayyMothers -meeting held it Park. Avenue i church women meet at church' The Park Avenue United. Methodist Women met at the ehurch Wednesday, the meeting opened with the Lord's. Prayer.

Helen Longstreth led the meditation using as her theme, "Liberation-The Gift and Spirit," closing with prayer. The business meeting was Miss Mayerhofer, Mr. Ploen say vows at Sweetland church Mom will meet her halfway if shell ask carnations, daisies and baby's breath. Marilyn Larson was maid of honor. She wore a gown of their 'Moscow are Mr.

and Mrs: Ver non Ploen whose marriage took place at 7 p.m. Friday at the Sweetland United Methodist church.Rev Ellsworth Mrs. Ploen is the former Katherine; Mayerhofer, HgiteMferMfeTflnil By Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I am a senior in high school. My boyfriend goes to college out of so we have beenwriting to each other regularly. My mom and I have a communication problem.

I mean, I don't tell her a whole lot, although I really don't have all that turquoise, light blue and lavender sheer with turquoise o.verlay-rand.:.a white lace picture hat. Julie Barnet and Linnea '2imatanide WdLlhad ahunch Dallas Mayerhofer, Routerere tlressed identically to the "drawer'and readme fte letters I something that wasn't very nice, what are you looking for?" and I stuck them into the envelopes with my boyfriend's letters. I know she saw them because she has been very cold to me lately, but he can't very well say anything about these notes without admitting sh was snooping. wr Abby, I don't think I sould have to hide my things or, lock them up. I mean, if a girl can't trust her own mother, Who can she trust? I would really-like to have a better relationship with my mother, but I need to know how to get out of the doghouse first.

SORRY IN OHIO DEAR SORRY: For openers you can quit writing "notes" in an attempt to trap and embarrass her. I do not concone snoopingbut most mothers who snoop do so because they want .40 know more about what's going on in the lives of their children. Apologize to your mother for the smart-alecky notes, and tell her you want to build a better relationship with her. Believe me, she will meet you halfway. at: held with Esther Jean Morrison reporting on her trip to LeMars.

Flower reports were given. A 'gift was presented to the church by Hazel Martin in memory of her sister, the late Margaret-Kerr. PJansforthe group to go to Durant for The meeting closet-with a thought for the day by the president. Refreshments were served by Ruby Hawley and Mae Roberts. Social calendar The Lady Eagles will prepare and serve a ham and dressing and fried chicken supper Saturday with serving at 6 p.m.

Vicki dinger and Mae Bramble will be on the serving committee. Music will follow. -0- The Hays reunion will be. held Sunday at the Musser park shelter house. A potluck dinner will be served at noon.

-0- The hospital committee of the Women of the Moose will meet at the Moose home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Hershey Guild will meet at the home of Mrs. Ellen Lanfier, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The refreshment committee, Ellen Lanfier, Cheri Lanfier, Lucille Schlink and Rosie Bixby, will provide homemade ice cream. Members are to bring cake, cookies or topping'. Bridal shower given honoring MarlcfConnor A miscellaneous bridal shower was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Roger Wilson honoring Miss Marla Connor. Hostesses were Mrs.

LuAnn Wilson and Miss Cindy Connor. Games were 18 rge4srpresent wltfrrtzes being awarded to Mrs. Rick Hansen, Mrs. Steven Howell, Mrs. Ralph Cook and Miss Lylie.

Wollett. The door prize went to the guest of honor. Refreshments were served in the bride-elect's chosen colors of pink, mint green and yellow. Maria Connor will become the bride of Steve Lick Sept. 1.

Oregon Girl Scout Day Camp "starts Monday "Our Good Mother Earth" is the theme this year for the Girl Scout Day Camp at Camp Camp will be held Aug. 12-162rom 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Buses- will starLpicfang. up the girls at 8:30 aim, at the following schools: Washington, Grant, Jefferson, McKinley, Lincoln, Colorado, Madison, Mulberry', Garfield and Franklin.

The girls should bring their lunch and a drinking ppaxjeLshould- iaclude socks; shoes' and. a shirt with sleeves. Some adult help is still needed. Anyone interested can contact Mrs. John Peterschmidt at 263-0846; or Mrs.

George RucklesV 263-3510. Ladies of Elks meet for cards Ladies of the Elks met" Thursday at the Elks lodge for a business meeting and cards, Prizes were awarded to: Mrs. Max Collins, first, and Mrs. Thelma Howe, second; Kenneth Yingling, first, and Mrs. Muriel Finnegan," second in Mrs.

Eva Miller, first, and Mrs. G. E. Timm, second, auction. The next meeting will be social session Aug.

22. Serving on the committee will be Mrs. iLadd Steinmetz, chairman, Mrs. Bill Britt, Mrs, Harold Hammann and Mrs. Vearl Federlein.

COC class has a supper Goldie Slack was hostess to the COC class of Musserville United Methodist church when they met at the educational hall Tuesday for a 6. p.m. supper. Mildred Hoopes led the Bible study with all taking part, Marge Tiedemann was in charge of the business meeting. Poems were read by Marie Cozad and Mildred.

Hoopes. The meeting closed with a. song. Plans ior the next meeting will be announced Potluck held for Watsons A potluck picnic honoring Mr. and Mrs.

David Watson and family was held Thursday evening at Weed park. The Watsons and two pf their sons are leaving Sunday for a three-year stay in Germany in connection with the Rock Island Arsenal. The VFW Auxiliary sponsored the picnic and furnished the meat. Thirty-four attended and a gift was presented to the Watsons from the Post, Auxiliary and friends. Bridal shower given honoring jtohdhZihger 'Y; vi3 A bridal shower honoring Randi Zinger was held Monday evening at' the home of -Sue Breckenf elder.

Co-hostesses were Denise Lamb and Cindy Kemper. The bride-elect's chosen colors of blue and ivory were featured in the Refreshments were served to -the 21 guests. Randi Zinger will marry Michael Shea Aug. 17. honor attendant only with a white and lavender overlay, respectively.

Bach carried three long stemmed carnations: Rhonda Reed was the flower girl and Robbie Reed carried the rings. Tom Goecke performed the" duties of best man. Henry Ploen, Jr. and Gerald Ploen Were groomsmen for their brother. Tom Seymour and Jim Seymour, brothers of the bridegroom, were in charge of seating the guests.

A reception was held at the Durant American Legion home. Serving were Jackie Schneckloth, Lois Rauch, Shirley Samuelson, Reed, Pat Kennedy and Jean Walker. Connie Bernet was at the guest book and also assisted Terry Lynn Reichert and Susie-Mayerhofer with the gifts. Mrs. Ploen is a graduate of MuscatineHigh and Stewart School of Hairstyling, Davenport.

She is employed at Shirley's Beauty Salon, Wilton. Mr. Ploen is a graduate of Durant High and is employed at Bandag; Muscatine77 Our Best! Red Plaid Early American SOFA This PRICES Many Prk r. The Pearl City Navy; Mothers club met at the VFW home for a short business meeting Thursday evening. It was announced the Iowa place matsj are now available to: anyone wishing them.

Checks were sent to the Jo wa iSofdirs home, Knoxville; VA hospital, and -the Mt. Pleasant Health Institute. The money is to he used for thetorgotten veterans for canteen books. Plans were made for a picnic to be held at the home of Roberta Hamilton, 1011 E. 7th at 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 12. Susan Van Camp, Barry Matthess announce party Miss Susan VanCamp and a ry a 1 1 es marriage will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sweetland United Methodist church, have chosen their attendants. i Mrs.

Jim Connell, Davenport, will be matron of honor; and Miss Audrey Coram, will be bridesmaid. Jim Connell, Davenport, will perform the duties of best man; with Gary Stout, West Branch, as groomsman. Seating the guests will be Randy Hute, brother-in-law of the-bride-elect; and Lon Matthess, Tipton, brother of the prospective bridegroom. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the wedding and reception to follow at the church. Parents of the couple are Mr.

and Mrs. James H. VanCamp, -Route 2, Muscatine; and Mrs. Dorothy -Taylor Tipton and Maynard -Matthess, Davenport. Lauderdale -family reunion is held here The annual Lauderdale reunion was held Sunday at Weed Park.

Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Lauderdale and Ronnie, Columbus Junction; Mr, and MrsrRichard Lauderdale, Dawn and Robin, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stoeker, and Mrs.

Kenneth Lenz, Larry, -Laurie and Pam, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lenz, Nichols. Mr. and Mrs.

William Payne, Robert, Scott and Eric, Virginia Forbes and Randy, Kim Conaway, Rebecca Dilts and Rachel, Conesville; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Keeler, Dave and Angie, Mr. and Mrs. Del Abney, Douglas and Darren, Richard and Jeff Shaner, Carolyn Hill and Jeremy, Chad Lee, Larry Quirk, Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Tomasson, Donna, Steve, Gayle, Kevin, Rex and Beth, Mr. and Mrs. James, Paula and Jason, Wendy and Amy Shield, Debbie Flickenger and. Ronda Dilts, Dennis Reinier and Janet, Mae Tomasson, Muscatine, The next reunion will be the last Sunday of July in 1975 at the same place.

stone has party Members of "Keystone AOK-and their husbands jnet Wednesday evening at the home o.f T. Williams for a wine-tasting party. T.A. Williams discussed the various wines and Devere Newberry gave a program on vacations, including a slide' presentation of their European trip. WEST-LIBERTY Cornell, Gertz, Lindle, The 41st annual reunion of Geertz, Lindle and Passmore families was held at Kimberly Park, West Sunday.

Members of the Lindle families were in charge of arrangements. Those attending were Mrs. Thelma Howe and Mr. and Mrs Lester. I s.a a Muscatine; MrsGladys Braun, Durant; Mr.

and Mrs. Love Seat 66" Length Old Plaid Herculon Fabric West Sherry Lee Humbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Humbert, Northbend, Ore, and Mrs. Martin F.

Wiedemann, 3200 Mulberry Muscatine, were married July 7 at the College Park Church of Godr Northbend. Martin F. Wiedemann, Sr. officiated. The newlyweds are residing at 404 Bartlett Muscatine.

Both are employed at Wiedemann Industries. my mother was goinginto my got from my boyfriend. so I did i wrote notes like, Hi, Mom, Pdssmore reunion held Fred Passmore and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cornell, Atalissa; Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Lindle, Vaughn Sanders, Mr. and Pierrie Lehman, Mr. and Mrs. Chet Passmore, Mr.

and Mrs. L. Jarvis, Mrs. Bessie DeForrest, Miss Violent Passmore, West Liberty. The Passmore families will-be on the committee for the 1975 reunion.

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Cindy Martz the organist and Jim Seymour, the candlelightef. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Gibson style gown of silk organza and elbow length veil caught to a crystal tiara. She carried an arrangement of. wedding Victor Lee Wiedemann, son 1 Laura Reimers the Time to so Dial 763-ol! West liberty Fair Liberty Fair Price $310.00 Permalux Construction Reg. Prico $541.00 est Liberty Price $616.95 A Beauty! Permalux Traditional Blue Green Floral Velvet SOFA Reg.

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