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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1955

Page

7

Stimpson Sisters Engaged in Separate Announcements

Anamosa Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stimpson announce engagements of daughters Barbara Jean and Eunice Eleanor. Barbara to Raymond J. Hinrichs of Amber. Eunice to James E. Conley of Monticello. Barbara studies at Davenport's American Institute of Commerce. Eunice attends Luther College Decorah. Hinrichs works at DuPont Clinton plant. Conley is with Collins Radio Cedar Rapids.

Anamosa Thomas Stimpson Barbara Jean Eunice Eleanor Barbara Raymond J. Hinrichs Henry Hinrichs Amber Miss Stimpson American Institute of Commerce Davenport Hinrichs DuPont Clinton Eunice James E. Conley Owen Conley Monticello Luthers College Decorah, S Conley Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids

Constitution and Loyalty Discussed at Women Voters Meet

The League of Women Voters met on Tuesday August 9 at Mrs C Smiths Wyoming home. President Mrs Charles Ellett led the business and a general discussion on Constitution and Congressional Investigating Committees and The Constitution and Loyalty Program followed. Guests included Mrs Will Corbin Mrs Alvin Jones of Monticello and Miss Vera Paul and Miss Inglis of Anamosa. The September meeting will be at the Ralph Bone home in Monticello.

League of Women Voters C. Smith Wyoming Charles Ellett Constitution Congressional Will Corbin Alvin Jones Monticello Vera Paul Inglis Anamosa Ralph Bone

Neighborhood News Moves and Visits Update

Monticello neighbors report Kenneth Kiburz family moving Saturday to Marion to buy a home with Kiburz employed at Northwestern Bell. Several families plan trips and visits including Des Moines, Wisconsin fishing trips, Cascade and Ames gatherings, and trips to Bremerton Washington and Lake Okoboji.

Kenneth Kiburz Marion Kiburz Northwestern Bell Telephone Co

Husmann Families Reunion At Monticello Park

The annual Husmann reunion gathered August 7 at Monticello City Park with many relatives from Monticello and surrounding towns. Guests included families of Husmann Null Zimmermann and related households, plus visitors from Anamosa Center Junction DeWitt Cedar Rapids and beyond.

Husmann Monticello City Park John Husmann Anna Husmann John Null August Husmann Carl Husmann E. B. Null Emil Husmann Mary Ellen Emil Zimmerman Delbert Husmann Roy Null Lena Clark Melvin Husmann Becky LaVern Schoon Monticello Raymond Null Grundy Center Sherry -Gilham Mt. Vernon Marie Serbousek Gesina Burrichter Mary Thuman John Gray Anamosa Ralph Husmann Merle Husmann Nile Center Junction Bill Evans Cedar Rapids LaVerne McVay Clarence Robert Parrott DeWitt Paul Zimmerman Diane Wyoming

If You've Got News The Express Wants It

Readers are invited to submit news items to The Express by calling the newsroom at six or seven. The notice encourages tips, local updates, and community happenings for prompt publication.

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Stockton Residents Visit. Camp Lejeune Ties Highlight Trip

Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Norman of Stockton California were weekend guests in the M. T. Stott home. Wayne Claus and Paul Stoneking returned from North Carolina where they visited Pfc Paul D Stoneking at Camp Lejeune. Everett Vrooman of San Francisco visited his niece in Wyoming and Olin areas, joining in Sunday services honoring former Wyoming residents.

Mrs. F. O. Norman Stockton, Calif M. T. Stott Wayne Claus Paul Stoneking North Carolina Pfc Paul D. Stoneking Camp Lejeune Everett Vrooman San Francisco Calif Leamon Scott Wyoming Olin

Social events honor guests at Monticello area gatherings

Mrs Larry Goodyear was honored at a 1 pm luncheon at the Herbert Kuntz home by the T A B club for her birthday. Pinochle followed with high going to Mrs John Schmidt and low to Mrs Larry Goodyear. gifts were exchanged. The annual Barns Picnic drew about 80 guests from Monticello and nearby towns with Mrs Pearl Schneider in charge of arrangements.

William Hoffman Marjorie Bremerton Wash Larry Goodyear Lancheon Herbert Kuntz T.A.B. Club Mrs. Goodyear High John Schmidt Tom Henderson Low Pearl Schneider

Joanne Stiffler Celebrates 10th Birthday Party

Joanne Stiffler celebrates her 10th birthday on Wednesday at a swimming party held at the Monticello pool. Attendees included Duane Steiner turning eight, Sally and Margaret Wacker, Leah Belle Steiner, Massiva Merrill, Doris and Bob Hall, Bodys Schmidt, Joanne’s sister, Marilyn and Larry Dean, and others. The group later enjoyed refreshments at the Stiffler farm following swimming.

Joanne Stiffler Sug, LO Monticello Duane Steiner Sally Margaret Wacker Leah Belle Steiner Massiva Merrill Doris Bob Hall Bodys Schmidt Joanne Ever Marilyn Larry Dean Mies Stiffler Stiffler Farm

Congregational Church Women Hold Aug. 10 Fellowship

The Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational church met Wednesday Aug. 10 for its regular session. Devotions were led by Mrs Albert McNeill and program chair Mrs C G Thomas presented a talk on Religion and Art.

Women's Fellowship of the Congregational Church Albert McNeill C. G. Thomas

Hostesses Named for Afternoon Event

Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Alfred Egger Mrs Gagan Mrs L Adamand Mrs Olga Stott and Mrs Fred Kay.

Alfred Egger G. Gagan L. Adamand Olga ”Stott Fred Kay

Monticello Public Library Reopens After Vacation

Monticello public library resumes service Monday August 29 after a two week break. Hours through September 5 run 1 20 to 5 30 pm daily except Sundays and holidays with extended 7 to 8 30 pm hours during the school term. Mrs Florence Roberts notes new fluorescent lights will be installed during the vacation.

Peggy Albers Will Albers Monticello Lutheran Hospital School For Moline First Lutheran Church Albers St. Matthew Lutheran Church Norman Johnson Rock Island, Ill Florence Roberts

Co-op Elevator Robbed Again in Ledyard

A Ledyard co op elevator was robbed for the fourth time in 19 months. In the latest break in only $4 was taken, marking another small theft at the facility.

Ledyard

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