Clubs Host Meetings Share Afternoon Activities
A string of society gatherings unfolds with the ’94 Club meeting at Mrs. John Shover’s home led by President Mrs. Siegfried Guyan featuring a book review by Ms. Guyan. The Hi-Low Bridge Club, Rainbow Girls, Friday Pinochle, Alpha Delphian chapter, and several contract bridge and pinochle events fill the social calendar with prizes and refreshments.
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John Shover
94 Club
Siegfried Guyan
Presid
Guyan
James Howie
Ben Cotton
Frank Podhaski
Ray Echternacht
Alpha Delphian Chapter
William Corbin
Antonio Ajello
Corbin
McDonald Douglas
Frank Stimson
Ann Minnis
Florence Sexter
Ethel Nickel
Velma Schneiter
Women’s Missionary Society Meeting At Reformed Church
The Women’s Missionary Society met at the Reformed Church last Wednesday with Mrs. Armin Tendick in charge. Clara Egger read the scripture and readings were given by several members including Rev. Tendick. The group closed with a business meeting followed by an outdoor wiener roast at the church grounds.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Nuptial Shower for Miss Locher Before Cedar Rapids Bride
Miss Locher will become the bride of Dean Durphy of Cedar Rapids on Saturday. A nuptial shower featured Chinese chess and refreshments by hostesses Miss Mary Elaine Burrichter and Miss Virginia Schneider. Out of town guests included Irene Besta Eleanor Nolen Margaret Fields of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Vincent Kane of DeWitt.
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Locher
Dean Durphy
Cedar Rapids
Mary Elaine Burrichter
Virginia Schneider
Irene Besta
Eleanor Nolen
Margaret Fields
Vincent Kane
DeWitt
Friday club marks 51st anniversary tea at Coughlan home
The Friday club held its 51st anniversary tea at Mrs. Harriet C. Coughlan’s home on April 22 with all 14 resident members present. The year’s topic book The Flowering of New England 1815 1965 guided the afternoon program and table settings. President Mrs. Fraser opened with a toast later answered by incoming president Mrs. Henry Carpenter. Letters from absent members Mrs. Templeton and Mrs. Northrop and several ex members were read. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Frederick P. Stuhler and Mrs. John H. Perrine.
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Harriet C. Coughlan
New England
Fraser
Henry Carpenter
Templeton
Community Birthday, Club Meeting and Wedding Highlights
Nancy Grimes celebrated her sixth birthday with a luncheon and gifts at home attended by friends Rose Stadtmueller Helen Barron Marjory Luett Lillian Byerly Catherine Hanken Marileigh Clark and Betty Rae Chaplin. The Men’s Topic Club held a year end meeting at Rudolph Langer’s with Dr John H Fraser presenting Our Aim in Education and new officers named J J Locher president H M Carpenter Jr vice president Boyd Shannon secretary. A Gladbrook teachers reunion lunch hosted by Mrs Cecil Goettsch featured Miss Clara Durkes Lois Rudibaugh LeNore Cobe Donald Rahder G C Bean Kenneth Gethynan Elizabeth Burianek Marian Ross Genevieve Ludwick. The Spring Country Club party included a dinner dance Bingo prizes Maplesiders music and guests from Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa. Olive Clark wed Ivan Reynolds in a candlelit ceremony at First Presbyterian with a reception at the Clark home. attendants Erma Schneider Warren Studer Ruth Schneider Pearl Harford. The couple plans to live in Monticello after Reynolds’ work at Reliance Manufacturing.
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Nancy Grimes
A. B. Grimes
Nancy
Rose Joan Stadtmueller
Helen Ann Barron
Marjory Luett
Lillian Byerly
Catherine Hanken
Marileigh Clark
Betty Rae Chaplin
Rudolph Langer
John H. Fraser
Langer
Cecil Goettsch
Gladbrook
Clara Durkes
Franklin Grove
Ill
Lois Rudibaugh
Davis City
LeNore Cobe
Greene
Donald Rahder
G. C. Bean
Reinbeck
Kenneth Gethynan
Elizabeth Burianek
Cedar Rapids
Marian Ross
Iowa City
Genevieve Ludwick
Burlington
Club
Carl Hodson
B. C. Roberts
M. E. Thoeni
Riess G. Stuhler
William Shaffer
J. H. Fraser
L. J. Swift
Harry I. Rodman
Arthur Shelley
Nash
Maquoketa
J. LeRoy Farmer
First Presbyterian Church
Olive Clark
Lloyd Clark
Ivan Reynolds
Charles Reynolds
William J. Grossheim
Earl De-Shaw
Billy Marsh
Erma Schneider
Warren Studer
Ruth Schneider
Pearl Harford
Reynolds
Monticello High School
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Anamoss
Ids
Monticello
Reyar
Wedding Dance for Franklin Equipment Employee
Wolds employed by Franklin Equipment Company will hold a wedding dance in Zimmerman's Hall on May 4.
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Wolds
Franklin Equipment Company
Zimmerman’s Hall
Anamosa Typing Team Earns Second in District Meet
Monticello was among ten entrants in Maquoketa district commercial typing contest. Maquoketa won with 11 points, Anamosa took second with 9. Anamosa’s Richard Paul Carmela O Toole Anne Mae Dumont and Alta Byerly earned individual honors. Team also won first in first year shorthand and first year typing speed and accuracy, with second in second year typing accuracy.
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Monticello
Maquoketa
Anamosa
Richard Paul
Carmela O'Toole
Anne Mae Dumont
Alta Byerly
Jones county land and estate transfers list
Jones county records reveal multiple land conveyances and probate actions from April 8 to 14. Heirs such as Ira C Harrington Mabel Bramer and Irene Livingston are named with their claims in Schaefer estate probate. extensive lot descriptions in Anamosa and Martelle subdivisions are listed alongside assignments from executors and heirs. The City of Anamosa also records a $1.00 conveyance to Charles Foley.
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Jones County
Ira C. Harrington
Frank L
Mabel A. Bramer
John C
Irene M. Livingston
Frank
Albert Buresh
F. Schaefer
Nancy J. Schaefer
Dissik
Iowa
Local Church Services and Meetings Listed for May
The area churches announce service times and events. Castle Grove Lutheran Church notes English services Sundays at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 45 and Luther League activities. Sacred Heart Catholic listing Mass times and confessions. St Matthew Lutheran and St Luke/Epworth details. Congregational Church advertises school and worship with sermon theme The Great Business of Being a Christian in the Modern World.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A. L. Lorenz
Congregational Church
Samuel G. Gutensohn
Church Services and Activities in Local Faiths
St. John s Ev Lutheran Church lists Sunday school at 9 45 and services German 10 30 Trinity English 1 30 others. Ladies Aid meet May 5 at Mrs. A G Bohlken s. confirmation exams begin next Sunday at 7 45. Presbyterian Church notes 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m worship sermon Match less Hands with Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m Cascade C E guests 7 30 p m preaching by Rev Richardson.
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St. John’s Ev
Paul T. Gutknecht
Trinity
Ladies’ Aid
A. G. Bohlken
Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. Grossheim
Christian Endeavor
Cascade C. E. Society
Mr. Richardson
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Church Services and Local School Shift Concerns at Hopkinton
The Reformed Church Armin H Tendick reports Sunday services with English and German worship and special evening sermons. A May 15 moving pictures event will showcase Foreign Mission work. Ladies Aid and a Mother and Daughter banquet are planned. Hopkinton High School petitions seek to retain Miss Bakey, amid broader retirement rumors and possible six teaching vacancies, sparking concerns over school shakeups.
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Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
Ladies’ Aid
Hopkinton
Board of Education
Miss Bakey
Kansas University to mark founding anniversary this year
Kansas University will observe this year the percent anniversary of its founding as a milestone for campus history and enduring educational mission.
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E Kansas University
Deaths and trial report from Eagle Rock and Vinton
T. N. Arnold a former Manchester grocer and brother of Mrs. Howard L Rand died at his Eagle Rock Gallia home Tuesday. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Leonard Baker a 22 year old of Vinton went on trial Tuesday charged with larceny for stealing cream from patrons at the Garrison creamery.
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T. N. Arnold
Manchester
Howard L. Rand
Eagle Rock
Galli
Leonard Baker
Vinton
Garrison Creamery
Lightning deaths amid drought in South Africa
Severe drought conditions in South Africa have been linked to multiple fatalities caused by lightning. Officials report several victims across affected regions as communities seek relief and safety guidance.
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South Africa
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