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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1954
Page
2
St John’s Ladies Aid met April 1 with 24 members. Pastor Stenzel led scripture and prayer on the topic As a True Disciple Enjoy the Blessings of the Sacraments. Mrs Merle Pastel led business, deciding on a Bake Sale April 24 at Town Electric and an L W M L meeting April 22 evening.
The remarks indicate meals were served by hostess Mis Edna Ladchoff with assistance from Mrs Ro H Oltman and Mrs Louie Hanken, reflecting a community gathering customary in the era.
Mr and Mrs James Steiner were surprised Friday evening by friends celebrating their first wedding anniversary. Attendees included Richard Steiner Mary Ellen Steiner Jerald William Janet Carl Muller Mr and Mrs Raymond Oltman Eugene Oltman Rosemary Hildebrand Robi Leonard and Dorrance Holub. Cards were played with lunch provided by guests.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Yossi of Monticello announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Helen Louise to Paul D Stoneking son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Stoneking of Mechanicsville The wedding is set for Saturday April 7 at the Evangelical and Reformed church in Monticello at 7 pm with Rev John F Baumann officiating Pfc Stoneking is stationed at Treasure Island San Francisco with the Marine Corps Electronic School
Miss Mary Gee Supple, bride elect to Larry Stoneking, received a miscellaneous shower at Castle Grove Parish Hall on Sunday. Hosts Mrs Justin Supple and Mrs John Dargan led 80 guests in games at the gift table with the groom to be helping. Refreshments followed gift opening as the couple received many gifts for their new home.
The Monticello Golf Club board released a 28 item summer program. Activities include men and women golf parties, two ball foursomes, couples breakfasts, dinners and dances, and golf tournaments with venues at Tipton Maquoketa Bellevue DeWitt and Dyersville.
Mrs. Fred Bohlken entertained the Neighborhood Birthday club last Friday afternoon for her birthday. Guests included Mrs. Jake Merfeld. The honored guest received many lovely gifts and refreshments followed.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Podhaski hosted a 6 00 dinner Sunday for their couples pinochle club Prizes were won by Mrs Clarence Stoneking high Lawrence Goodyear Tow and traveling
Barbara Tobiason was the honored guest at a family dinner at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Learon Tobiason. She was confirmed at Wayne Zion church on Palm Sunday. Attendants included Bennie and Milo Tobiason families, T. R. Tobiason, Herman and Carl Ortgies families, Ernest Ortgies family, Gerke Bohiken family, and Will Poppe family.
The Past Matrons gathered at the Masonic Temple Friday evening for a 6:30 dinner. Mrs. Robert Mullen, president, led the business meeting with social hour to follow. Dinner committee included Mesdames Mural Cass, Fred Kay, W. R. Baumgartner, Norman Newton, W. A. Long, James Nelson and Melvin Sands.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Kuntz hosted their couples card club Sunday for a 6:00 dinner. Pinachle occupied two tables with Verne McCurdy winning high and Mrs Verne McCurdy taking traveling honors. Low was claimed by Tom Henderson.
Sunday evening couples card club met at the home of James Steiners. Pinochie played at two tables with high for ladies and men awarded to Mr and Mrs James Steiner and Vernon Steiner. low for ladies and men awarded to Mrs Vernon Steiner and M BE Messersmith. Refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs John M Wollert of Monticello were surprised at home after church Sunday. A pot luck dinner followed for 17 guests as friends and relatives celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary with food gifts and flowers.
Mr and Mrs W R Baumgartner departed Thursday for a two week stay in New York State.
Mr and Mrs Alva Eilers hosted a Sunday gathering honoring their son Harry and daughter Mrs Gertrude Clark. Attendees included Bernard Lereh of Rock Island Ith Clarence Eilers and family Dale Wink and family of Anamosa LaVerne Silery and David.
Eve ning callers were Mr and Mrs Art Eilers and Mrs Virgil Offerman of Coggon and Will Wenger.
Mrs Ray Adams and Mrs Olin Howie Sr attended a Palm Sunday concert at the Coliseum in Cedar Rapids presented by the El Khri Shrine Band and the Chanters.
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