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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1951

Page

9

Mrs. Helen Harford Completes 25 Years with Northwestern Bell

Mrs. Helen Harford evening chief operator in Monticello for Northwestern Bell was honored for 25 years of service. A. A. Black presented a gold service pin. Mrs. Sarah Reese attended. Harford began in 1923, with a three year stint at Delaware County Telephone and most years in Monticello. She worked in business office for 10 years and later in traffic. Monticello office staff gave a corsage and gift. She has two children James Keith of Monticello and Mrs. Oliver Benton of Rockford Illinois.

Helen Harford Monticello Northwestern Bell Telephone A. A. Black Davenport Sarah Reese Anamosa Harford Northwestern Bell Delaware County Telephone Company James Keith Oliver Benton Rockford, Ill

Carmen Rahe Weds Thomas J. Gaynor in Dubuque

Miss Carmen V. Rahe and Thomas J. Gaynor married at St Patrick's church in Dubuque with Rev. Albert J. Hoffman presiding at 9 am. Carmen is daughter of Bernard and Mildred Rahe while Thomas is son of Mildred Gaynor and the late Edward J. Gaynor.

Carmen Rahe T. J. Gaynor St. Patrick’s Church Dubuque Carmen V. Rahe Thomas J. Gaynor Albert J. Hoffman Bernard A. Rahe Monticello Mildred Gaynor W. Locust Street Edward J. Gaynor

Arlene Kuhns Weds Melvin Holub in Anamosa Church

Arlene Kuhns daughter of Lestus Kuhns Scotch Grove and Melvin J. Holub son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Holub Anamosa wed at St Patrick s church Anamosa on Monday April 16 Rev McMahon officiated the double ring ceremony Bride wore white marquisette gown with Chantilly lace and pearl pin bridesmaids wore yellow and white daisies attendants included LeRoy Holub and Galen Kuhns A wedding breakfast followed at the Grill cafe and a reception was held in Anamosa

Arlene Kuhns Lestus L. Kuhns Scotch Grove Melvin J. Holub John M. Holub Anamosa St. Patrick's Church Rev. McMahon Merle Aldrich Dale Gilmore LeRoy Holub Galen Kuhns Holub Monticello Fairview No. 2 Quaker Oats Cedar Rapids

Monticello State Bank Report of Condition 1951

Report of condition for Monticello State Bank of Monticello Iowa as of April 9 1951 with totals for deposits capital accounts and liabilities. James A Maurice cashier certifies the statement as true to the best of knowledge and belief.

James A. Maurice

Wedding reception held at Scotch Grove home

At the bride's home in Scotch Grove a 12:30 dinner for the immediate family followed by a reception attended by Rev. McMahon Rev. Simon and Barbara Machart.

Scotch Grove McMahon Simon Barbara Machart

County Federated Clubs To Meet Wednesday

The annual county conference of Federated clubs of Jones county will be held next Wednesday at the Congregational church in Anamosa. Host club will be the Concord Round Table club with Mrs. Arthur Meyer Elkader district director as speaker on Beginning With Me. The newly federated 94 Club of Monticello is especially recognized.

Federated Clubs Jones County Congregational Church Anamosa Concord Round Table Club Arthur Meyer Elkader 94 Club Monticello

Sunday church service schedules and meetings listed

The notice lists multiple area churches with pastors and service times including Theo St. Matthew's Lutheran 9:45 and 10:45, SS Peter and Paul 10:00 and 11:00, First Congregational 10:00 Sunday School and 11:00 worship with May 6 time shift, Monticello Evangelical 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 worship plus choir, and Wayne Zion English 9:45 service and 11:00 German service with April 22 to 29 meetings and choir rehearsals. Additional items include delegates attending Iowa Synod meeting April 24–26, guest homes in Pella, and an invitation to a Brotherhood Area 18 meeting. market ads for pig creep-feed and Wayne Tail Curler ending with Mc.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Paul Kenyon First Congregational Church Donald L. Chapman Monticello James Ladies Aid Brotherhood Area St. Paul's Lutheran Church Anamosa

Marolfs Host Pinochle Party For Club Members

Mr and Mrs Ray Marolf hosted a Sunday evening pinochle party for the Sunday night club. After a seven o'clock supper pinochle was played at two tables. Scoring honors went to Mrs Ray Marolf Larry Goodyear and Ramsey Stoneking PTA meeting postponed to May 3

T.N.T. Club Ray Marolf T.N.T Ramsey Stoneking Carl Siebels Herschel Drury

First Farm Land Company Affiliate Reported by Monticello Bank

Report as of April 9 1951 for the Monticello Iowa affiliate First Farm Land Company affiliated with Monticello State Bank Monticello Iowa. The firm operates and holds property taken by the bank and acts as liquidating agent with the bank holding entire capital stock and control. The document notes stock, loans, borrowings, and other relations with the bank and is sworn by Chas M Luett secretary on April 17 1951 before Notary Nella M Hoffman.

Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Act First Farm Land Company Monticello Iowa Monticello State Bank Doneg Chas. M. Luett Chas M. Suett Nella M. Hoffman

Circle Four Meets at Mrs Boyd Shannon Home

Circle Four of the Women’s Society of Christian Service at St. Luke’s Methodist met at Mrs. Boyd Shannon’s residence with Mrs. Glenn Hargrave assisting and Mrs. Alvin K. Jones leading devotions. Mrs. Byron Abel directed the program.

Women's Society of Christian St. Luke's Methodist Church Boyd Shannon Glenn Hargrave Alvin K. Jones Byron Abel

Dedication Attendees Gather for Baxter Reformed Church

Monticello residents attended the Baxter church dedication led by Rev. Armin Tendick former pastor of the local Evangelical and Reformed church. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Behrends and sons John and Larry and several others. Sarah Ann Vernon to perform in a Cedar Rapids recital playing marimba solos and a piano piece under Sister Mary Fabian.

Monticello New Reformed Church Baxter William R. Behrends John and Larry Otto Kucera Kenneth Webber Jack Maire Clara Egger John Arduser George Buol Paul Arduser Armin Tendick Evangelical and Reformed Church Baxter Church Sarah Ann Vernon St. Matthew’s School Cedar Rapids Sarah Mary Fabian

Miller Family Guests at Cox Home in Clolster Junction

Mr and Mrs Edwin Miller and Brent of Clolster Junction were Sunday evening guests at the home of E H Cox.

Edwin Miller Brent Clolster Junction E. H. Cox

Miss Loretta Visits Barron Brothers in Alvord

Miss Loretta recent visited the home of her brothers Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Barron and Mr. and Mrs. William Barron in Alvord during a family gathering.

Loretta Alvord J. R. Barron William Barron

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