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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

7

Margaret Covington Weds Donald Zirtzman in Monticello Ceremony

Miss Margaret Ysabell Covington and Donald Dean Zirtzman wed Saturday at St. Luke's Methodist Church Monticello in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple plans to reside in Clarence after a reception for about 90 guests.

Margaret Ysabell Covington Donald Dean Zirtzman J. L. Covington Anamosa R. D. Zirtzman Monticello St. Luke’s Methodist Church Robert V. Gildner A. J. H. McNeill Jr Francis Zirtzman Jerry DeLarm Floyd Zirtazman Massillon Emil Kramer Lawrence Covington Clarence Central City Langworthy Collins Radio Zirtzman Earlville Buck Creek Massillon Co-op Creamery Covington Delvert Merrill Chris Mroo Merrill Leroy Gumm Harold Steiner Mike Zerzdinkat Myr Galen Covington Coggan Wand Roger Hundley Waterloo Sea Gary

Mrs Hosford Hosts Samba Club at Cass Home

Mrs. S. M. Hosford entertained the Samba Club at Mrs. M. J. Cass home on Wednesday July 28. Hosford held the high score, with Mrs. J. F. Hutton and Mrs. Allen Fairbanks as guests. Refreshments followed the card evening.

S. M. Hosford M. J. Cass Hosford J. F. Hutton Allen Fairbanks

Castonguay Couple Spent Weekend in Rockford Home

Mr and Mrs Gerald Castonguay spent the weekend at the Steve Mrowiee residence in Rockford Illinois. The visit highlighted social ties within the local community.

Gerald Castonguay Steve Mrowiee Rockford, Il

Community Church Schedules and Visitors Chronicle

A column lists weekly services for St. Matthew's, SS Peter & Paul, E&R and Sacred Heart parishes with pastors and service times. Congregational and First Presbyterian churches note early August changes and speakers for the Westminster Fellowship event. Local visitors include Dr. and Mrs. John Kay and Virginia Kay from Rochelle and John Myers of Cedar Rapids.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix SS. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church Paul Kenyon Will H. Lubben Monticello John F. Baumann Congregational Church Charles Ellett First Presbyterian Church W. Russell Hunter National Assembly of the Westminster Fellowship Eldon Benedict Keith Clark Phillip Skelley Mary Ann Buol Verna Merritt Ivan Benedict St. Luke’s Methodist Church R. V. Gildner John Kay Virginia Rochelle, IE Fred Kay John Myers Cedar Rapids

Lutheran Minister Arnold E Schlueter Joins Monticello Church

Rev Arnold E Schlueter of Scottsdale Arizona has accepted a call to St Matthew s Lutheran church Monticello succeeding Rev H L Adix who has retired He graduated Wartburg College 1943 and Wartburg Theological Seminary 1945 He served Trinity Lutheran Moville Iowa 1945 1952 and Ascension Lutheran Scottsdale 1952 about two and a half years They have three sons David 82 Daniel 6 and Thomas 2% They will arrive in Monticello late this month Installation set for September 5 with Dr H W Siefkes in charge.

Arnold E. Schlueter Scottsdale, Ariz St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Monticello H. L. Adix Schlueter Wartburg College Waverly Wartburg Theological Seminary Dubuque Trinity Lutheran Church Moville Iowa Ascension Lutheran Church

Sunday Dinner Guests Honor Cpl Stuart Sutherland Birthday

Sunday dinner guests at the Don ald Sutherland home included Mr and Mrs Richard Shelley Con nie Cathy and Christie Miss Emma Stadtmueller Mr and Mrs Forrest Deischer Mr and Mrs Walter Brain erd Miss Barbara Ross and William Bartheld of Dubuque Also Mr and Mrs J H Smith returned home from a Wisconsin trip Sunday guests in the Charles Cords home Elkader were Mrs Mary Eiben Ernest Schmidt and John Juilis

Donald Sutherland Cpl Stuart Sutherland Richard Shelley Connie Cathy Christie Emma Stadtmueller Forrest Deischer Walter Brainerd Barbara Ross William Bartheld Dubuque Mary Eiben Ernest Schmidt John Juilis Charles Cords Elkader Art Hoeffer, Lyle, Charles and Art Delhi John Batchelder

Monticello Midgets Rally To Knock Off Hopkinton

The Monticello Midgets trailed 3 0 entering the fifth inning then erupted for five runs and added three more to defeat Hopkinton 8 3 at the city park diamond. Poock pitched four hitter gem with Behn homering and Behn as catcher, Westhoff led off and Poock also starred on the mound.

Monticello Hopkinton John Behn Gary Poock Parke Behn Hopkinton Chapman Huggins Dave Westhoff Tom Rhatigan Bob Adamson C. J. Chapman Dean Rickels Ron Long

Open House Held for Corporal Sutherland on Birthday

Saturday evening event honored Cpl. Stuart Sutherland with photos from Korea shown. Guests included Navy Photographer 3/c George Blair and family, plus local residents from Iowa City Clinton and Emmetsburg. Light refreshments served.

Cpl Stuart Sutherland Korea Navy George Blair Blair Sharon Zubler Charles Rob Emaline Kammerlecker Iowa City Althea Fluckiger Clinton Ronnie Rhatigan Bruce Appleby Arthur Burrichter Judy Ferring Sarah Vernon Esther Young Elizabeth Young

Doden Reunion Brings Family From Several States

A Sunday Doden reunion gathered relatives from Louisiana Illinois and Wisconsin at Monticello. Attendees included Herbert and many Doden family members plus Hinrichs Plueger and Siebels clans and guests from Jewel Chicago and Conover. Additional visitors stayed at the Will Albers and J L Bader homes, sharing a weekend together.

Doden Monticello Herbert Doden Louisiana Fred Shien Hampton Will Plueger Carl Pluceer Herbert John Doden Henry Deoten Kenneth Rhinehart Doden Tobias Hinrichs Ervin Plue Leonard Doden Norman Hinrichs Julie Harvey Hinrichs Susie Louie Zumbach Gary Yahnke Janet Nichol Linda Romp Jewel Herbert Coden Sirens

Fairbanks Reunion Held In Anamosa

The annual Fairbanks reunion took place Sunday August 1 at the Tom Stimpson home in Anamosa with 93 relatives attending. Officers include Mrs Margaret Smith Delhi president for 83 84 and Mrs Roy Folkerts vice president. Several out of town attendees listed with names and cities.

Fairbanks Tom Stimpson Anamosa Lester Fairbanks Margaret Smith Delhi Roy Folkerts Dale Adams Harold Angus Aitchison William Roth Redlands Calif Alfred Thomas Cedar Falls Stuart Fairbanks Toddville

Mrs. L. Stambaugh 47 Dies After Lingering Illness

Laura Emma Rieken Stambaugh died at 47 on Monday July 26 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Wayne Zion Lutheran church Thursday July 29 with Rev. J.P. Willis officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Survived by husband Lewis C. Stambaugh mother Emma Rieken two brothers and four sisters. Pallbearers named. Mrs Verne McCurdy to visit Anamosa.

L. C Pat” Stambaugh Wayne Zion Lutheran Church J.P. Willis Greene Oakwood Cemetery Laura Emma Rieken Wayne Township Anamosa Mt. Vernon Lewis C. Stambaugh Rieken Mrs. Stambaugh Emma Rieken William George Monticello Meta Dirks George Dirks Cecil Farmer Ralph Conley

Mrs Helen Kuhns and Sons At Grays Lake Tl Visit

Mrs Helen Kuhns and her two sons are spending a week at Grays Lake in Tl, enjoying outdoor activities and nearby facilities.

Helen Kuhns Grays Lake, Tl

Maire Family Reunion At Monticello City Park

The Maire family held a reunion and picnic dinner in Monticello city park on Sunday in August. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Maire Cedar Rapids and many relatives from Oskaloosa Olin Pekin Wyoming Marion and Cedar Rapids. A birthday dinner guest visit occurred in Cedar Rapids while Steven Thompson stayed with the Paul Meier home family.

Maire Monticello Harry Maire Cedar Rapids Marvin Maire Oskaloosa George Bonjour Maurice Olin Don Kiel Pekin Mroo Olin Howie Jr Wyoming Merle Knight Merlene Marion Jack Maire Jacks Rose Ray Adams Olin Howie Sr Robert Shipton Glen Adams Isabel Maire George Wendy Oaks Steven Thompson Paul Meier Richard Meier

Curtis Candy Company Farms Seeks Stud Service Rep

Mature man to represent Curtis Candy Company Farms improved Stud Service on permanent contractual basis. Three weeks training for artificial inseminator at company expense beginning August 23. Apply to Moline Illinois.

Leca Curtis Candy Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret Covington D. D. Zirtzman Mrs. Hosford Cabbath Wayne Zionev Lutheran Church Frederick H. Kehren August Hoeger Good Samaritan Society Richard Barrack Plainfield J. H. Smith Wisconsin Minnie Gerdes Mrs. L. R. Jacobs Emmetsburg John C. A. Busch Irene Maquoketa Merle Postel Kenneth Reichart Galena, NL Frank Martin Honeggers Nutrena General Electric Acme Electric Company Monticello, Iowa R. J. Anderson and Sons Peggy Albers Chicago Norman Johnson Conover Wis Will Albers Justin L. Wood Marilyn of J. L. Bader Colin Tschantz and Sons Bill Mardorf Veronica Schlimmer Schleswig John Leggett John Hopping Indianapolis Ind W. KK. Coxsee Pequot Lakes Minn Merle Jacobsens Louis Helgens George Folkerts John Rieken Crandall Weaver Eugene Irvin Luther Howland Dr. A Tex B. Stone Fourth Ave Moline, Il del Monte Swift Nash Coffee LUX Soap Cocoanut Choc Gran Alke Et Men Betty Crocker The Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
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