Monticello Wedding Highlights From Spring Society Notes
A double ring marriage united Caroline Bodeker of Amber to Louis Rickels of Monticello at Wayne Zion Lutheran church with Rev. Kehren officiating. Bridesmaids wore blue and pink gowns. a reception followed. Also noted are birthday observances for Mrs. Henry Folkers Jr., Rainbow Girls plans, and two Monticello weddings Elfreda Yossi to Elwill Behrends and details of receptions and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Caroline Bodeker
J. G. Bodeker
Amber
Louis Rickels
George RE. Rickels
Monticello
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
F. H. Kehren
Lyle Jeffrey
Oxford Junction
Evalena Rickels
Helen Rickels
Tavern Engelbart
George Wessels
Center Junction
Marvin Engelbart
Dale Danneman
Ruth
Clarence Dirks
Rickels
Wayne Township
Elfreda Yossi
Alfred Yossi
Elwill Behrends
John Behrends
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
Tendick
Pauline Yossi
Vernon Null
Ruth Ann Yossi
Ruth Kromminga
Miss Yossi
Otto Kucera
Ray Kromminga
Behrends
Otto Lange
Scotch Grove
Alma Behrends
Merle Bruce
Cedar Rapids
Worthwhile Homemakers Discuss The Complete Costume
The Worthwhile Homemakers club met with Mrs. Max Specht on Wednesday April 9. Nine members attended and heard Mrs. Delmar King present The Complete Costume with help from Mrs. Ed Schmell. The afternoon began with music and recognition records followed by a dress and wardrobe discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers Club
Max Specht
Delmar King
Ed Schemmel
Church Ladies Aid and Guild Meet in Local Homes
Mrs T E Hamilton hosted Delta Dek and the four circles led devotional and program segments at the Presbyterian church basement. Mrs Harold Harford directed circle three devotionals while circle two read poems and circle four led singing. Separate report notes Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church meeting at Mrs Rudy Winkler with topic My Church in Such a Time led by Mrs Tendick. Delta Delt bridge club gathered at Mrs Hamilton's for a 1:30 dessert luncheon. high score won by Mrs John Shover. guests Mrs Ben Cotton and Mrs Meyer Slivken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
The
Presbyterian Church
Herbert Balsiger
General Aid
Circle Three
Harvey Harford
Clarence Rhatigan
Circle Four
William Hoffman
Art Young
Aid
Women's Guild
Winkler
Rudy Winkler
Women’s Guild
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Armin Tendick
Tendick
J. W. Schweitzer
M. Meier
Delta Delt Bridge Club
T. E. Hamilton
John Shover
Ben Cotton
Meyer Slivken
Lydia Lyons Remains Active Aboil Age 99
In an upbeat interview Lydia Lyons, 99, describes climbing stairs unaided, using a cane for friendly help, and joking she feels “foxy as a coon.” She notes distance limits and hopes to talk with 99-year-old Civil War veteran Mark Morse, six months and a day her junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Mr. Morse
Eastern Stars Hold School of Instruction and Luncheon
Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual school of instruction at the Masonic temple with a twelve o’clock luncheon honoring new officers for 1941 and district instructor Mrs. Esther Jasmann from Monona chapter No. 7. The evening program included initiatory work for Ruth Hein and Theresa Rohr with Jennie Clark presiding, plus a 6:30 dinner for Eastern Stars and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreiner
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Esther Jasmann
Monona
Anna Tanner
Mabel Corbin
Chloe Shelley
Ida Iverson
Jasmann
Ruth Hein
Theresa Rohr
Jennie Clark
Bertyce Goettsch
Selma DeShaw
Mabel Tuetken
Lydia Guy
Alma Stickford
Cornelius Steck
George Buol
William Skelley
Naomi Hargrave
Ann York
Olive Shover
Iva Rodman
Freda Eggers
Mary Doxsee
Miriam Suter
Irene Hoult
Helen K. Harford
Ann Matthiessen
Dottie Lou Hollar Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Dottie Lou Hollar was guest of honor at a Friday afternoon party at her home for her sixth birthday. An Easter themed table decor featured a four tier marshmallow Easter bunny cake. Prizes went to Alice Jones for the Bunny Hop and to Stuart Sutherland and Dick Schnittjer for the Easter egg hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Lou Hollar
Alice Jones
Stuart Sutherland
Dick Schnittjer
Dottie Lou
Jimmy Hamilton
Julie DeShaw
Jimmy Rhatigan
Judith Anne Hollar
Sandra Gordon
Nancy Waite
Ronny Rhatigan
Carol Shelley
Larry Stoneking
Dianna Gordon
Miss Paige Smith
John Shover
Monday Night Club Hosts Bridge At Goudys Tea Room
Mrs X Ray Childress hosted the Monday Night club at Goudys tea room. Contract bridge was played at two tables with prizes awarded to Mrs John Shover and Miss Virginia Schneider. Guests included Mrs G C Hargrave and Mrs T E Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X-Ray Childress
Goudy’s Tea Room
John Shover
Virginia Schneider
G. C. Hargrave
T. E. Hamilton
Ladies Aid of St Matthew’s Lutheran meets for sewing
Mrs Henry Rink hosted the Ladies Aid at Luther hall basement of St Matthew’s Lutheran church last Wednesday afternoon with Rev H L Adix presiding. The meeting included business discussions followed by sewing and refreshments. Mrs Richardson hosted P E O Chapter FP at her home with Mrs C A Coxsee presiding and a paper on American Seasonal Party read by Mrs James Maurice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rink
Ladies’ Aid
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Luther ‘Hall
H. L. Adix
Richardson
P.E.O
C. A. Coxsee
James Maurice
Mrs Maire Hosts Neighborhood Club Meeting
Mrs. George Maire hosted the Neighborhood club at her home on Tuesday evening. After a seven o'clock dessert luncheon, members played bridge and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Boyd Shannon, Mrs. Myrtle Podhaski, and Mrs. Hans Ruof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Maire
Boyd Shannon
Myrtle Podhaski
Hans Ruof
Hold Drive For Orphanage Fund
The Iowa Children’s Home Society will hold its annual publicity campaign and emblem sale in Monticello on Saturday April 19. endorsed by the state board of welfare and civic groups in every county. Local sponsors include Monticello officials and community leaders. The drive headquarters will be in room 1 of the community building all day Saturday. Local workers urge that the largest coin contributed makes the greatest impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Monticello
Iowa Society
State Board of Welfare
F. D. McLaughlin
C. A. Coxsee
S. G. Gutensohn
F. A. Stimson
William Grossheim
B. C. Roberts
Standard Oil Wins National Ad Campaign Prize
Standard Oil Company of Indiana won the Chicago Federated Advertising club prize for the best national newspaper advertising campaign during the 1940-41 winter season. The Red Crown gasoline campaign used bold illustrations and strong headlines in 1,233 weekly and 490 daily papers with a 14 million circulation across 13 Midwest states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Chicago Federated Advertising Club
Middle West
Express
Coins Found In Wood After Bomb Craters In England
A man searching for souvenirs in a wooded area in southwest England, where craters from jettisoned German bombs scar the landscape, recovered several bronze coins dating back several centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New Premarital Health Certificate Law In Iowa
Clerk Leigh Pearson announced the new Premarital Law requiring health certificates for marriage licenses. Each applicant must obtain a laboratory report and physician certificate, with tests valid 20 days before applying and licenses valid 20 days after. Interstate couples must comply, bringing or notarizing certificates as required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Iowa
Sunday School Convention Attracts Teachers Statewide
Invitations go to Christian leaders for the 76th annual interdenominational Sunday school convention in Cedar Falls April 22 to 24. The event, headquartered at First Methodist, features inspirational addresses, age group and art sessions, exhibits, and speakers from over 20 denominations, including Dr. David I. Berger of Coe College Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
First Methodist Church
David I. Berger
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Berger
Local church notices list services and events
Lutheran and Methodist churches report German and English services at Castle Grove and nearby parishes. Sunday schools at 9:30 to 10:45, sermons on Easter themes, official visitors, council meetings, and youth groups. Catholic and Lutheran churches advertise Masses Confessions and choir rehearsals with dates and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove Lutheran
Arnold Thalacker
Luther League
St. John’s Ey. Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
Trinity
Wayne Zion Ev
F. H. Kehren
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A. L. Lorenz
St. Joseph‘s Church
Prairieburg
Stephen J. Kucera
Pilgrim Fellowship Spring Rally at Cedar Rapids First Church
The Pilgrim Fellowship and Davenport association invite members to a Sunday spring rally at the First Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids with inclusive worship services. Rainbow Girls will be special guests and youth activities led by Ruth Schneiter and Helen Mardorf are scheduled for Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow
Monticello
Vance Marquis
Karen Jeanne
Des Moines
Lieut. Williams
Pilgrim Fellowship
Davenport Association
First Congregational Church of
Cedar Rapids
Armin H.yendick
Rainbow Girls
Young People's Society
Ruth Schneiter
Helen Mardorf
New Express Column Hints Monticello Beginnings
John Wherry introduces a Monticello based Express column with Don Mouw joining. He mentions Emil Krum, Roy Moore helping with the sports page and Ray Echternacht guiding City Hall access. Harry Rodman will cover the Jones County Fair and possible fairground plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Mouw
the Express
Monticello
Emil Krumpar
Roy Moore
Roy
Emil
Ray Echternacht
Harry Rodman
Jones County
Newton joins Childress Motor Co as floor manager
X Ray Childress announced this week that he has employed M. L. Newton as first floor manager and parts man for the Childress Motor company. Newton is known in Monticello from earlier work with Art Madsen and as shop foreman for Mr. Childress at Anamosa. He succeeds Sam Schuetz who left Tuesday for a year of service in the U S army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X-Ray Childress
M. L. Newton
Childress Motor Company
Mr. Newton
Monticello
Art Madsen
Mr. Childress
Anamosa
Childress Company
Sam Schuetz
United States Army
Mellotone Flat Wall Paint by Lowe Brothers
Mellotone flat wall paint enriches rooms with a velvety background for furniture and draperies. Choose from refreshing clear colors to achieve modern color styling in every room and Mellotone is easy to clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe Brothers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Folkers
Henry Folkers, Jr
Herman Folkers
John Freese
Raymond Biere
Olin
Carl Folkers
John Folkers
Elfreda Yossi Bride
Chump
David O. Selmicht
ORNL
Beties Howard
Detraveland Vivies
Lee Anes Searle
Asabecichtete
Phil Regan
Tommy Dorsey
Las Vegas
Wee Bonnie Baker
Orrnucker In
Your the One
Andrew Bisters
Constance
Rennet Cosmetics
Homemakers
Delta Dek
Aia
Red Cross
Stahler’s Shoe
Lydia Lyons
Mary Coxsee
Jessie Fawcett
Mechanicsville
Eastern Stars
Mrs. Childress
Mrs. Rink
Mrs. Maire
Standard Oil
Donna Gordon
Rickles Dry Goods Store
Wm. J. Grossheim
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Church Council
Eggie Schoon
Ladies Aid
Young People’s Federation
Methodist Church
George Woodall
Calvary
Epworth League
Congregational Church
Samuel G. Gutensohn
John Wherry
Childress Motor Co
Ano 25 Armour Carocers
Stublers
Drews
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