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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1947

Page

3

Lillian Locher to Wed Ambrose Strittmatter

Mr and Mrs John J Locher announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lillian to Ambrose M Strittmatter of Cedar Rapids, son of Leonard N Strittmatter of Des Moines The wedding is set for May 19 in Monticello Both families and several local figures are noted in this society notice with extensive regional movements and visits surrounding upcoming nuptials.

John J. Locher Lillian Ambrose M. Strittmatter Cedar Rapids Leonard N. Strittmatters Des Moines Monticello Miss Locher St. Mary’s College Notre Dame University University of Iowa Pi Beta Phi Sorority Iowa City Strittmatter Dowling School Drake University Delta Theta Phi United States Department of Justice Henry von Sprecken John Soukup Tucson Ariz Clarence Ehler East Moline Ill Ernest von Sprecken Oxford Junction L. A. Oltman Arnold Jacobs John Jacobs H. W. Jacobs Verna Craig Rapid City South Dakota John Moore Jim Read Sharon Mr. Read Winterset Ed Hulburt Read

Burial Held Friday For Eda Van Buren

Eda Van Buren died Tuesday evening April 15 at her daughter's home in Monticello area. Funeral services were held Friday April 18 at 2 pm at Goetisch Funeral Home with Rev. James Hodgson and Rev. J Arthur Young officiating. Interment at Oakwood cemetery. She was born February 8 1884 in Castle Grove township and taught in Jones county rural schools before marrying George J. Van Buren in 1907. Three daughters and a son survive, plus ten grandchildren and several siblings. She lived in Tipton from 1937 to 1946 and was active in Open Prairie chapter DAR among others.

Eda van Buren Austin Spahr Goetisch James Hodgson Coe College J. Arthur Young Wvubuque James McLaughlin J.C. Hodgson W. D. McLaughlin Wilbur Cartano Loren Cramer John Eichhorn Gerhard Ommen Harold Scherrer Marion Balster William Reade Oakwood Cemetery van Buren Castle Grove Township Archibald Orpha Cramer Monticello Jones County George J. van Buren John Backus Minn Helen Ruth Herbert L. Prescott Grinnell Paul LeRoy Fred Cramer L. F. Balster Will Hiller Harold A. Deischer Tipton Open Prairie Chapter D.A.R

Obituary and Community Notices for Tipton Figures and Anamosa Orders

Funeral attendance spans numerous towns with lists of relatives and friends including John W. Van Buren Backus Minn and Mrs Herbert Prescott Grinnell. Also noted are past regent and matron roles in OES and garden club activities plus VFW installation set for Anamosa on April 23 with Monticello Auxiliary aiding.

Out of Town John W. van Buren Backus Minn Herbert Prescott Grinnell Paul W. van Buren LeRoy J. Arthur Young Dubuque Glen Pettson Martin Smith Lamont Silas Smith Arch Smith Emily Clemmons Manchester Ed Keith Delhi Clyde Thompson Clell Moulton Hopkinton John Eichhorn Wyoming William Reade Onslow Loren Cramer Marengo Bertha Reader Will Carroll Chapman McClellan Tipton E. &. Orcutt Des Moines James Hodgson Cedar Rapids Keith Miell Central City Department Ray Echternacht Ione Hein Gale Edwards Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Anamosa Monticello

Old Glory Flag Story From Salem Memorandum

The term Old Glory refers to the U S flag with 24 stars housed in a Salem Massachusetts museum. It was named by Salem shipmaster Captain William Driver shortly after Missouri became the 24th state joining the union.

U.S Salem Mass William Driver Missouri Union

Emma Milner Dies At Sioux City Home

Emma L. Milner 79 of 1624 West 15th Street Sioux City died at home after a long illness. Born September 11 1869 in Connecticut she moved to Monticello as a child and later taught in Monticello public schools. Survived by two daughters three sons 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She belonged to the First Presbyterian Church of Sioux City.

Emma L. Milner West 15Th Street Sioux City Monticello Emma Pond Dan Pond Milner Connecticut William B. Milner Traer Plymouth County Mr. Milner

Bridal Wreath Traditions In Old England

The bride wore a rosemary entwined Bridal Wreath at the altar. The flower, fragrant, was first dipped in perfumed water, a custom linked to wedding ritual.

England

Co-Op Electricity Powers One Third of U.S. Farms

More than one third of the nation’s electrically powered farms now receive service from cooperative lines. The shift reflects expanding rural coverage and cooperative growth across multiple states and regions.

Co-Op United States Co-Operative

Mrs. Adam Hein Dies Monday in Jones County

Mrs. Adam Hein longtime Jones county resident died Monday evening at her North Maple street home after a short illness. Funeral 2 PM at First Presbyterian church Monticello with Dr William J Grossheim officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers include grandsons John Zirkelbach Dean Zirkelbach Howard Zirkelbach Robert Zirkelbach Harry Guyan Everett Wilson. Survived by husband Adam Hein and other members.

Adam Hein Jones County North Maple Street First Presbyterian Church Monticello William J. Grossheim Oakwood Cemetery John Zirkelbach Dean Zirkelbach Howard Zirkelbach

Daughters listed from Scotch Grove Monticello and Medford area

The obituary mentions daughters Mrs Ed Zirkelbach Scotch Grove Mrs Paul Guyan Monticello Mrs Herman Bajasch Monticello and Mrs Norman Davidson Monticello along with ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two sisters Mrs Emma Tschantz Monticello and Mrs Ida Zacher Medford Wis are noted.

Ed — Zirkelbach Scotch Grove Paul Guyan Monticello Herman Bajasch Norman Davidson Emma Tschantz Ida Zacher Medford Wis

Freeway and Parkway Principles Cut New Jersey Traffic Accidents

In New Jersey it was shown that separating traffic streams providing two broad lanes each direction eliminating all highway and railroad crossings and adding firm wide shoulders with designed access facilities and adequate speeds sharply reduced accidents by 76 percent.

New Jersey

Storage guidelines for root crops before freezing arrives

Root crops should be kept in a cool ventilated cellar or storage area such as a garage if heated until freezing weather arrives. Use a straw lined pit or soil covered trench, barrels, boxes or cans sunk into the ground and covered with soil. Do not allow the vegetables to freeze.

Flavor of Game Game Squirrel Meat Flavor Guide

Flavor of Game Game outlines the distinctive taste of squirrel meat noting its mild game flavor compared with beef or pork. It advises no soaking, suggests par boiling only for the oldest tough squirrels, and mentions obtaining further details on page 10.

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Lillian Locher Ambrose Strittmatter Roy Taylor Chris Petersen Mrs. Taylor Mr. Petersen Alice Kelley Seattle Wash Mrs. Lloyd Taylor Clinton Mary Oltmanns St. Columbans Neb Ted Felten Mrs. Felten Mary Lou Adams Fern Decker Irma Schoon Ruth Decker State Teachers College Ray Adams Oelwein Gene Himebaugh H. L. Adix F. Landdeck Boscobel Herbert Landdeck Davenport A. Jagnow Wartburg College Paul Adix Luana W. P. Landreck Wayne Zion Lutheran Church William Himebaugh Willard Himebaugh Ralph Wilson Richard Cedar Falls W. K C. A. Coxsee Fayette Upper Iowa University Iowa Vivian Smith Pete Johannsen August Luckstead W. K. Coxsee Donald Emery Maurice K. Kurtz Fort Sill Okla Karl M. Keyes Col. Kurtz 14Th Armored Division Europe Dr. Keyes Henry Oltman Jeanette Rick Himebaugh J. M. Lange, Jr Lou Ahraken H. E. Ahraken Louis Hoag Kathleen Chicago Clarence Hosford R. P. McLaughlin Lawrence Schmidt John Schmidt Henry Becker Joe Moorman Greeley Cyril Becker Mary Jane Bill Cyril White Worthington Florence Helms Leslie Linn Joseph Aschigen Aschigen Maxine Rynerson Dick Abel Bill Stuhler Richard Calkins Sheldon, Ili Jacob Metzenberg McDonald Hospital Ee Seminary Chorus Zion Church F. H. Kehren Ini Dubuque O.E.S the Garden Club Women's Christian Service Society The Methodist Church Schreiner Chapter Robert Kopp Galesburg, IN America Mark American Poultry Christian Herald Caranat Etude Music Magazin Farm Journal Farmer’s Wife Jack Jill Judy Nature Parents Pathfinder Photoplay Popular Mechanics Popular Science Monthly Poultry Tribune Reader's Digest the Homemaker U. S Walt Disney Postoffice Jones Delaware Dubuque and Linn Co Emma Milner Greyhound Travel and Tour Dept Leavenworth Omaha Nebr Cines Interstate Transit Lines Stahler’s Clothing Store Kuriger Bros Priscilla LACE Johnson Furniture Polish Large Departmentisie Oreis FE Bay Ffoods Heinz Baby Foods Phillip Libby del Monte Long's Dept. Store
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