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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1937

Page

7

Brainerd-Bateman Bride In Kingston Pa Ceremony

Miss Barbara Bateman Brainerd of Williamsburg Mass daughter of Mr and Mrs EB Brainerd became the bride of Frank Sey mour in a 9 30 a m Wednesday ceremony at the Congregational Church. Rev Albert J Penner officiated. The service featured evergreen white flowers and Lohengrin Mendelssohn music. Attendants included Lavon Clark Margaret McNeill and Edith MacMillan. After a church reception the couple left for Quebec then Europe for three months before settling in Kingston Pa.

Barbara Bateman Brainerd Williamsburg Mass Frank Tee Ee San Alta E. Ray Ivesteve Mendelssohn Lavon Clark Margaret W McNéill Edward Bircherd Clark Misa McNéill Miss MacMillan Old Goshen Road Quebec Europe Kingston iThe Pridéa Montigello John Bateman Northampton Buynham School For Girls Smith .,College University ‘of Arizona PAL Grane Hort Blair Academy Blairstown N. J University of Pennsylvania Jphi Delta Theta Crane Kingston, Pa

Community Social Calendar And Family Gatherings Noted

A pasted page notes multiple social events including a Friday afternoon gathering at city parks with the Kammerman children and friends, a one o'clock bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. John J. Locher, and a Sunday hike by Orvin Yeoman’s Presbyterian class at Whitewater park. Also recorded are a sewing club meeting hosted by Mrs. Olin Howie with out of town guests, a birthday dinner for Margaret Lorraine Maire, and a Cashen family picnic at City Park with relatives visiting from Lincoln Nebraska.

John J. Locher Leonard Iverson Orvin Yeoman The Presbyterian Church Whitewater Park Cascade Leslie Burrichter Gene Walker Jimmie Howie Junior Heath Wallace Chneicher Olin Howie Idlenot Sewing Club Will D. McLaughlin Alice Yossip Clarence A. McLaughlin Norman Bringard Detroit Mich M. Buhr Cedar, Rapids George Maire Margaret Lorraine Rose Louise Maire Sarge Cashen Honoria Malachi Lincoln Nebr M Nm. Gashen Lena Joyce Doris Granes John Ie An Sr. Ang Any Sands Derokayy George Hobbt Irene Burrichter George Hoult Ckty “Park John Hoult

Local Families Enumerate Guests for Monticello Event

Nebr, Mr and Mrs Caspar Arduser of Sand Spring, Mr and Mrs Neil Cashen and daughter Agries, Mr and Mrs Joe Chaloupka, Mr and Mrs Ben Zumbrunnen, and Mr and Mrs Ed Cashen, all for Monticello.

Nebr Caspar Arduser Sand” Spring Neil Cashen Agries Joe Chaloupka Ben “Zumbrunnen Ed Cashen Monticello

Marguerite Bader Teaches Birthday Theatre Party

Marguerite Bader hosted a sixteenth birthday theatre party at the Princess Theatre for ten friends including Dorothy Idrich Arline Balster Billy Rathbun Ruby Joyce Ambuehl and Marguerite Bader's sisters and brothers The group then visited Maire's Candy Shop for refreshments.

Marguerite Bader L. Bader Annier Princess Theatre Maire Dorothy Idrich Arline Balster Billy Rathbun Ruby Joyce Ambuehl Elda -Buol Helen Moore Dorothy Allemand Deloris, Bohlken Marguerite Baten Lewis Bud Baderit

Fifth afternoon bridge party at country club noted

The fifth in a series of afternoon bridge parties at the country club featured contract and auction bridge and dominoes with prizes for Miss Carrie Page and Mrs. Albert J. Stuhler in bridge scores and Miss Carrol Doutrick for high dominoes. Guests included Mrs. Ben Little of Oelwein and Miss Carrol Doutrick of Los Angeles.

Country Club Carrie Page Albert J. Stuhler Carrol Doutrick Ben “Little Oelwein Los Angeles Cal

Brainerd Bride Norma Barbara Bateman Weds Frank Seymour Myers

Mrs Barbara Bateman Brainerd became the wife of Frank Seymour Myers last Wednesday at the Congregational church in Williamsport Massachusetts. Mrs Brainerd is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John E Bateman of Monticello and daughter of Mr and Mrs QO E Brainerd, former residents. The piece includes views on farming careers and agricultural training, urging rotational farming and education for farm youths, with quotes from Guy R Ramsey Iowa State College extension forester.

Barbara Bateman Brainerd Frank Seymour Myone Congregational Church Williamsbore Mass Crane John E. Bateman Monticello QO. E. ‘Brainerd Iowa Guy R. Ramsey Towa State College

Lawn Picnic and Birthday Celebration Noted in Local Society News

A lawn picnic hosted by Ed Huibregtse and wife gathered friends last Tuesday evening with tables on the lawn and a festive mood. Birthdays honored included Gail Hoibregtse Jud Huibregtse Mary Es Doxsé Cleo May Reuter and a sixth birthday for Cleo May Reuter with meals and gifts provided by Mrs Carl Reuter.

Ed Huibregtse Gail Hoibregtse Huibregtse Miss Mary Doxsée Cleo Reuter Carl Reuter Iene Wm. Bohiken Edn John Reuter Edna Esther Roberti Elwell Reuter Etta Marie Joh Stahlberg

Jimmy Patterson Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party

Jimmy Patterson son of Dr and Mrs F E Patterson celebrated his eleventh birthday last Thursday with a pool outing in Marion and a theatre party in Cedar Rapids. Guests included Dick Abel George Dosee Robert Balster Bud McNeill Billy Marsh Bud Hanken and Frederick Shover.

Jimmy Patterson F. E. Patterson Marion Jimmy Thomas’ Park Dick Abel George Dosee Robert Balster Bud McNeill Billy Marsh Bud Hanken Frederick Shover

Vocational Agriculture in Monti School Progress Notes

The Monti school vocational agriculture program covers weed control, animal breeding, feeding, management, disease prevention, farm mechanics, and management. It notes over a hundred evening farm schools statewide with enrollment and attendance, aims to gather farmers weekly for ten weeks to discuss latest experiments, and mentions an upcoming Monti cello evening school. The Future Farmers of America is described as a national group for farm boys, aiming to develop leaders and promote farm engagement and trips. the era emphasizes expert farm judgment and training.

Monticello Farmers of America The Roosevelt Song Han

Jones County Fair Premium List Issued for 1937

The 1937 Jones County Fair premium list is printed and ready for distribution from the secretary’s office in the old bank building or the County Farm Bureau in Anamosa. The fair runs August 24 to 27 with preparation days August 24 and 25, and admissions set for adults 50 cents day, 50 cents night, children 6 to 15 twenty five cents, with free days for younger children. Livestock judges and open classes are announced with Lyle Duncan and Joe Pieper named. baby beef has a record 67 entries. The book lists officers, committees, judging programs, regulations, events, and underwritten premium costs by local business firms.

Jones County Jones County Trust and Savings Bank County Farm Bureau Anamosa Hoag H. W. Stuhler Harry S. Rodman J. J Locher H. M. Carpenter, Jr T. J. George Max Swortman W.D. McLaughlin M.F. Flogan A. McLaughlin Jones County Fair Association Lyle Duncan Cedar Rapids Johnson County Duncan Joe Pieper Olin J. E. Porter Anamesa Wronks

Death of Samuel P. Eberhart at Castle Grove Township

Samuel P. Eberhart, aged local resident, died at his home Monday evening from a heart attack after a period of ill health. He grew up near Buck Creek, married Margaret Davidson, and lived near Hamilton before returning to the Noble farm. Survived by wife and two sons Donald of Kansas City and Clarence at home. Farm Bureau plans meeting Friday include 4 H girls program with ice cream cake pop and candy sales.

Samuel P. Eberhart Buck Creek Castle Grove Margaret Davidson Andrew Davidson Hamilton Noble Sam Donald Kansas City Clarence Farm Bureau

Center Junction youth program and local gatherings noted

Center Junction report summarizes a Sunday church program for young people at the Methodist church with talks on self understanding and Christian home life. The Presbyterian Women meet at Mrs Willis Martin’s for study on Orientals in America, with twelve readers listed. Attendees from nearby towns join picnics, reunions, and family gatherings across several households, including events at Anamosa state park and Bever Park Cedar Rapids, plus travel to Waterloo for a funeral and a hospital operation notice.

Clear Lake Methodist Church Ruth McNeilly Marine Moats Holyce Chase Miriam Courtney Presbyterian Women's Missionary, Society Willis Martin West Monticello America T. EB. Stanton S. W. Clark J. R. McNeilly Alan Serbouseck Ethel Courtney Peter Prahm Courtney Wyoming Ida McMillen Waterloo McMillen Ida Leggett Joseph Leggett Center Junction Ray Bohler Bunker Hill Hazel Hill Greenleaf Center Morley Martelle Evelyn Miriam Capitola Courtney Woodward Anamosa State Park Ed Duncan Hearst Duncan Sage Charles Suett Clarence Matthiessen Monticelli S. G. Thompson Bever Park Cedar Rapids John Thompsons R. R. Dunlap Dwight Mathes Lowell John Livingstone Blythesdale Mathes QO. O. Watson W. 0. Ruane Dorothy Maxine Ad Atrs Glen Watson Waterville Telvingstone Tang John Livinstone McDonald Velo Woodnerdsay Hearst Dunsan Barbara Randolah Qsarta Pauline Obdar Valley Times J.R. McNeilly Maurice Walter Koon Onslow Shenandoah George Lawrence

Social Notes Resolve Weekend Visits Across Communities

Cedar Rapids visitors include Dorothy Tanner staying with Mrs Capitola Courtney while Sand Spring hosts Mr and Mrs Ray Chaplin and their sons Jack and Paul. Cedar Rapids residents Mrs Fred Cramer and Pauline call on John Livingston and M J McNeilly. Several local families host and visit in Mount Vernon Iowa City and Earlville with relatives from Hop kinton Onslow Volga Monticello and additional towns.

Dorothy. Tanner Cedar Rapids Capitola Courtney Ray Chaplin Jack and Paul Sand Spring Herbert Cox G. Thompson Catherine Mount Vernon Cornell Fred Cramer Pauline Castle Grove John Livingstone M. J. McNeilly J. F. Livingstone Ellen McDonald University of Iowa Frank Doran Ruth Caldwell A. G. William J. N. Smith George Belden Gordon Volga A. W. McDonald Hopkinton Louis’ Petersen Onslow Merle Pangbun W. G. Pangburn Dick Schrader Monticello Harry Chase Donald Sinclair Esther W. Clark Herbert Cox Earlville Lyle Thompson Lyman Thompson

Great Jones County Fair Gives Way to Car Bargains

Used car ad touts wholesale prices with 15 tickets per purchase and lists models from 1929 to 1936 including 1930 Whippet sedan 1931 Plymouth sedan and 1934 Master Chev coach. Mentions a new Chevrolet giveaway at Friday eve fair and a large guaranteed OK used car lineup.

Jones County O.K L.W.B

Bargain Car Lot Promotes Low Down and Monthly Payments

A local dealership advertises very low down payments and affordable monthly plans for a wide range of makes and models. The notice invites customers to visit the showroom for deals and inventory.

Jaloppy races in Cedar Rapids draw local attendees

Kenneth Serbousek and Harold Hall attended the Jaloppy races in Cedar Rapids Sunday. Jimmie and Gene Seehusen, sons of Mr and Mrs Henry Seehusen Jr of Monti cello, visited grandparents the Serbouseks last week. Families from Springville Hopkinton Manchester and Des Plaines Illinois joined relatives in various visits and reunions across the area.

Kenneth Serbousek Harold Hall Cedar Rapids Joan B Serbousek Ed Rink Wayne Jimmie Gene Henry Seehusen, Jr Monticello J. L. Serbousek John Alexander Springville J. F. Livingstone Harold Bryan Kieth Mather Des Plaines, Ill Hopkinton

Lena Marugg and Misa Widmer Visit Cedar Rapids Friends

Miss Lena Marugg and Miss Misa Marie Widmer spent Friday and Saturday with Miss Pauline Widmer and friends in Cedar Rapids.

Lena Marugg Misa Marie Widmer Pauline Widmer Cedar Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Find Club News Barbara Brainerd Williamsburg Mass Kammerman John’ BE Locher Bridge Follenet Sewing Club Elisabeth Jane Reid Elizabeth Jane Reid James Reid Joyce Ann Ruben Ely Earl Sherman J Lloyd Richardson Alva ‘Zimmerman Ladies Aid Society of St. Athews Lutheran’ Church Luther Alva Zimmerman Holsteads Ray Adams Ray Adams Bringard Merle Cass Vera Behrends George ‘Maire Ralph Lambert Bert Hubbard Hosta Wapsipinicon State Park Bev Hubbard Chidren Monticells Ruben Hubbard Edith Mae Montevide Minn M. ES L.J. Swift Methodist Episcopal Church Ralph Strasburg Riveram J. M Bancroft Mira Lang Prank Stim Stella Lang Melvin Hansel An Mig Minnie Hanggn Ary the Express Fraser New Age Boston Cambridge Henry. M. "Carpenter Black Danial Northrop Daniel Coughlan W. J. Smith Battle Greek Monti School Farmer's Evening School Future Farmers of America the County Princess Conrad Nagel FBI Jack Randal Rochelle Hudson Reckless Lin Bette Davis Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co American Legion Cascade, Iowa Bob Snyder Orchestra Ricklefs’ Dry Goods Store Kaynee Clothing Department
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