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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1954
Page
3
The 94 Club gathered at Mrs. A J H McNeill’s home on Friday April 23 with 12 members attending. President Mrs Irving Hintz led the business meeting and Mrs B C Roberts presented a book review of Not a Stranger by Morton Thompson.
The Friday club celebrated its 67th anniversary with a tea on April 23 at the James Maurice home attended by 18 members. A comedy skit titled Excerpts of the Past Year was performed by Mrs. Robert Savage Mrs. Jamies Maurice and Mrs. William Stuhler. A toast was offered by retiring president Mrs. Orvin Yeoman and vice president Mrs. H. M. Carpenter. Refreshments followed.
Mrs. LaVern Lambert was honored April 13 at a Pot O Gold shower at Poplar Heights hosted by Mrs. Ray Behrends. Guests included many named local ladies. she bought baby items from a display with cash gifts. Janafer and Jeffrey Liddy returned to Fairfield after a three week visit with their grandparents.
Report of the Monticello State Bank of Monticello Iowa showing assets liabilities and capital at close of business April 15 1954 The statement lists cash government obligations deposits and loans totaling 15 536 556 12 with assets 15 536 556 12 and liabilities plus capital. James A Maurice cashier certifies accuracy with directors attest.
Mr and Mrs Milton Harms entertained their couples card club on Thursday evening. Pinochle was played at three tables with high for ladies and high for men going to Mrs Irvin Husmann and Irvin Husmann. Low for ladies and men went to Mrs Richard Landis and LaVern Schoon. Mr and Mrs Irvin Husmann were guests. Refreshments were served by the hosts after cards.
Arnold Jacobs was surprised on his birthday Sunday as friends and relatives gathered at his home. Attendees included John and Mary Jacobs, Ben and Mary Fiben, John and Leora Monk and Johnny, Emma Kray, Kate Alferts, and Anna Gerdes. Pinochle at three tables with scores awarded.
Mrs. Martha Heeren of Monticello was honored at a Delaware Hall birthday gathering Sunday hosted by relatives and friends. A noon pot luck featured attendees from Monticello and nearby communities, with many Heeren and Claus families present. Also, Easter Sunday visit notes include HL residents Ben Jurgensen and Bobbie Jurgensen in Bellevue.
The Idakata Camp Fire group led by Mrs. Harold Yeoman and Mrs. Mari Johnson attended a ceremonial Sunday afternoon at the school house. They then dined at Wendy Oaks in Cedar Rapids and watched the show Prince Valiant. Attendees included Margaret Edwards Rosemary Barron Sue Staner Cathy Kuriger Judy Hollar Janalee Bender Sharon Zubler Bonnie Schnieder Elaine Appleby.
Mrs. Harry Matthiessen entertained the Bridge Club at her home on April 20 with a seven o'clock dessert. Three tables played. high honors went to Mrs. Walter Brainerd, second to Mrs. Glen Jones, and third to Mrs. William Shaffer.
Mr and Mrs Tom Henderson hosted their couples club at a 630 dinner Sunday. Pinochle followed at two tables with high score going to James Morrissey traveling and Verne McCurdy, while low went to Tom Henderson.
Couples supper club met Sunday at the Carrol Podhaski home for a 6 30 dinner. Pinochle was played at two tables with high Clarence Stoneking traveling and Mrs Larry Goodyear low. Mrs Carroll Podhaski and Miss Frieda Moenk hosted weekend visitors at Marion and Frasher wedding at St Joseph s in Marion.
The Cedar Rapids Presbyterial gathered at Central Park Church in Cedar Rapids on Monday with attendees including Mrs. Frank Walker Mrs. Hes ter Sinclair Mrs. Russell Hunter Mrs. L. W. Drexler Mrs. Willard Yeoman Mrs. Donald Sutherland Mrs. Ralph Bone Mrs. Irving Hintz Mrs. Howard Shelley Mrs. John Schmidt and Mrs. W B. Clark.
Sunday dinners across small towns honor visiting New Yorker H F Harms from Poughkeepsie with extended families at multiple homes.Guests include Harms families, friends, and neighbors, plus short notes on Easter visits and hospital concerns.
Des Moines residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hogan hosted relatives last week while numerous families visited or hosted Easter dinners in towns including Cedar Rapids Hopkinton Marion Olin Howie Jr. moved to Wyoming to become a Farm Bureau Insurance agent. Several out of town guests from Aurora Iowa City St. Paul and Maquoketa joined local households for meals and social visits over the holiday period.
Maquoketa residents Mr and Mrs Robert Otten and Barbara stayed with the Rudolph Ambuchi home. Ames couple Mr and Mrs Donald Martin visited the parental Frank Martin and Ted Hollar homes. Anamosa resident Mrs B E Shifflet spent Sunday with her daughter and family. B W Cox returned from a visit to Riceville with Mr and Mrs Donald Johnston. George Tobiason son of Mr and Mrs Henry Tobiason returned home from Fort Riley Kansas after army discharge. Sunday guests at the Ray Brokaw home for church and Kim Brokaw baptism included Orville Bartz Ray Brokaw Sr Rebecca and Caroline Geneseo Ti Mrs Charles Olson and Russell Osco Ti. Pvt Robert Chapman of Fort Leonard Wood Mo is on a 10 day furlough with his parents the Ray Chapmans at Hopkinton.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Jacobs visited his aunt Mrs Anna Moore in Cedar Rapids where Mrs Moore remains ill. Weekend guests included the McAllisters of Cascade, Maire of Cedar Rapids, and Merle Knight of Marion. Guests stopped by multiple homes across Clinton, Wyoming, Anamosa, Lost Nation, and Stanwood as families hosted and visited neighbors.
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