Camp Fire Groups Active in Monticello Area
Monticello Camp Fire activities fill most days with meetings at homes and churches. The report details Bluebirds led by Ann and Shirley Shelley and other groups such as Helpful Bluebirds led by Mrs Arch Edwards and Mrs Donald Sutherland, Happy Bluebirds, Merry Bluebirds, and Chesk-cha-may group with officers named. Groups hold ceremonies practice, crafts, dances, hikes, and rank work, with weekly meetings at schools or homes and new officers elected for several groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticellot
Monticello
Ann
Shirley Shelley
Bluebirds
Bright Star
Sunshine Bluebirds
Presbyterian Church
Arch Edwards
Donald Sutherland
Helpful Bluebirds
Edwards
Lorene Catlett
Beverly Schoon
Happy Bluebirds
Orlando Null
Henry Seehusen
Marjorie McChristy
Joan Barron
Merry Bluebirds
Charles Podhaski
Ernie Landis
Methodist Church
Nancy Landis
Patricia Bunting
Carolyn Boysen
Russell
Griffith
Frank Williams
Chesk-cha-may
Kay Ridenour
Rosie Rathbun
Linda Mowery
Trea
John McDonald Hospital
Wakita Group
Lyman Perkins
Robert Wilkinson
Carolyn Fitkin
Jane Parker
Georgann Maire
Nancy Perkins
Sharon Starks
Linda Miller
Carol Grote
Scribe
Joann Ambuehl
Hitaga
Paul Knipe
Beverly Brendes
Wetaka
Knipe
Committee of Awards
Jasquelyn Wickel
Marijane Shover
Janet Peters
Rebekahs Hold Regular Meeting in Odd Fellows Hall
Loyal Rebekah lodge met Wednesday evening April 7 at the Odd Fellows hall with Noble Grand Dottie Richardson presiding. Patricia Balster received her past Noble Grand pin in a ceremony conducted by Dottie Richardson Matilda Schneider Gwen Kuntz and Shirley Drury. Mrs Glen Russell reported on Ways and Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows Hall
Dottie’ Richardson
Patricia Balster
Noble
Dottie Richardson
Matilda Schneider
Gwen Kuntz
Shirley Drury
Glen Russell
Ways and Means
Camp Fire Council to Meet April 25 in Monticello
The Grand Council Fire of the Monticello Camp Fire Girls will meet Sunday April 25 at 2 30 pm in the Monticello Public School gymnasium. The event marks the National Camp Fire birthday theme Lets Be Different Together and includes awards and a costume skit by the Idakata Horizon Club.
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Betty McCaffrie
Jane Maurice
Jeryl Goettsch
Sandra Sands
Jeanne Morey
Reformatory
Anamosa
Amana Colony
Cedar Rapids
Owaki
Albert McNeill
Herbert Kuntz
Kuntz
Mary Thomas
Wilma Cox
Janice Kuntz
Phyllis Bunting
Mary Karen Paulsen
Idakota
Harold Yeoman
Ralph Wilson
James Bender
Janalee Bender
Susan Stoner
Sharon Zubler
Judy Hollar
Rosemary Barron
Susan Staner
Horizon Club
Harold Wilcox
Linda Hartman
Dorothy Pickett
Bonnie Schoon
Barbara Buckner
Earl De-Shaw
Glenn Hargrave
Marjorie Tuttle
Mary Helms
Margaret Dunn
Mary Steiner
Monticello
Idakata Horizon Club
Delphian Club Meets at Mrs Henderson’s Home
Mrs. Tom Henderson hosted the Delphian Club at her home on Friday afternoon April 9. Fourteen members attended as Mrs. Glenn Jones read the program and reviewed The Time of the Cuckoo. Mrs. Alvin Jones led the business meeting and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Henderson
Delphian Club
Glenn Jones
Alvin Jones
Lodge Completes Betty Crocker Sale and Initiation Plans
The lodge presented a check for 155.95 for Betty Crocker flour and cake mix sales. Mrs. Russell thanked captains and workers. Membership balloting occurred. initiation set for 8:00 April 21 at Odd Fellows hall. Past noble grand meeting moved from April 19 to May 17 with May hostesses. Refreshments served by Mrs. Olin Howie Jr, Mrs. Richard Landis and Mrs. Clifford Kidwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Crocker
Russell
Donna Chaplin
Oddfellows Hall
Noble
Olin Howie Jr
Richard Landis
Clifford Kidwell
Boost in Grain Storage Payment Aids Jones County Bins
Neal Hayden of the county ASC notes a 15 cent per bushel storage payment will apply to resealed corn kept an extra year, helping storage needs as 434 425 bushels remain under loan and 13 600 under purchase in Jones County. The plan aims to boost on site facilities and reduce harvest time supply pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Hayden
ASC
the Express
Jones County
Hayden
CCC
Monticello Fire Department Responds to Two Small Blazes
The Monticello fire department answered two minor fires on Thursday. At 2:15 am a pile of old clothing at John Smith’s west of Monticello ignited with undetermined cause, aided by a small extinguisher. Later, a grass fire on John Stiffler farm near Castle Grove road was quickly controlled by firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John Smith
Paul Hearn
Smiths
John Stiffler
Castle Grove Road
Suit Filed to Collect Note in 1950 Case
George H. Paulsen as executor of George R. Hinrichs estate filed in district court a suit against Alfred and Mrs. Alfred Moore to collect a promissory note. The note for 1400 dollars dated Oct 19 was due March 1, 1950 with 5 percent interest. total due now 1741.84 dollars plus costs and attorney fees.
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Nocmvi
District Court
Alfred Moore
George H. Paulsen
George R. Hinrichs
Birthday Celebration at Langworthy Home
Wednesday evening dinner guests in the G A Ommen home in Langworthy to help Gary Ommen celebrate his 14th birthday were Mr and Mrs A J Ommen and Mr and Mrs Alden Mathias and sons. Mr and Mrs G A Ommen of Langworthy were Thursday callers in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Ommen
Langworthy
Gary Ommen
A. J. Ommen
Mrs. Alden Mathias and Sons
G. A. Ommen of
Kenneth Wennekamp Celebrates Third Birthday Party
Kenneth Wennekamp son of Mr and Mrs William Wennekamp celebrated his third birthday last Monday night Attendees included Mr and Mrs Pouis Lange Donald Roger Jerry Mir and Mrs Paul Lange Kay and Paul Jn from Hopkinton Mrs Elbert White Dale Darle and Douglas from Mechanicsville Mr and Mrs Lawrence Alferts and Carlene Anamosa Mrs Albert Hutton and others Kenny received many nice gifts The evening was spent playing cards and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wennekamp
William Wennekamp
Phose
Pouis Lange
Donald
Roger
Jerry
Mir
Paul Lange
Kay
Paul Jn
Hopkinton
Kenny Wennekamp
Dale Lange
Ronnie
Denny
Herman Steart
Jean Ann
Linda
Beverly
Monticello
Kenny
Mrs. Florence Eilers Honored On Birthday
Mrs. Florence Eilers was guest of honor in her home on Thursday evening April 8 as her children gathered to celebrate her birth anniversary. Included were daughter Freda and son and family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eilers Jr with Patty Jo and Terry Ann. A luncheon was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Eilers
Freda
Frank Eilers Jr
Patty Jo
Terry Ann
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Cantawata Group
Herbert Husmann
LeRoy Schoon
Patty Eilers
Betsy Barron
Joyce Morrissey
Aliyi
Louis Freese
Eldred
Geerlings
Hibrid Kattel
Mandy
Geerling
Kattle Kandy
Iowa
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery CO
Center Junction
Monticello Park
Express Photo
Rebekahs
Nivel
Dearborn
Ford Tractor
FORD
Freese
Iown
Ford Tractors
Dearec
JRM Farm
EQU
Delphians
al Henderson
REM Electrical Service
Sharon Miller
Carol Oaken
Alva Oaken
Mrs. Curtis Powell
Earlville
Elmer Orcutt
MR. Farmer
Nick Clement
Jim Balliger
Monticello, Flown
Lowe Bros. Paints
Builders Hardware
Knotty Pine
Eclipse Lumber Co
Monticello, Iowa
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