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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
1
A father recalls his 17 year old son's reckless driving death and his regrets. He reflects on giving more than guidance and accepting responsibility. The interview reveals a grieving parent’s memory of a boy who grew up fast and the loss that follows.
A candlelight double ring wedding was held Sunday August 12 at 8 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil W James as Ruth James wed Marvin Siebels son of Mr and Mrs Henry Siebels Anamosa The Rev Paul Heath Belle Plaine officiated before close friends and relatives amid baskets of gladiolas and flowers The bride wore a Chantilly lace over net gown with a fitted bodice and satin skirt
The Wyoming area shares details of a village wedding with Peter Pan collar gowns and bouquets, a Canada trip, and a reception for about seventy guests. Also reported are reunions, honors from Korea, a master’s degree, and numerous visits and travels of residents, with illness and farm news interwoven.
The Monticello Pythian Sisters will resume meetings after a two month break. The next gathering is planned for September 10 in the Temple rooms. Donna Jeanne Cox weekended with Betty Kammerman in Waterloo. Cecil McKinstry and children, LuAnn Bruce and Craig, with Lorna Helgens, visited Alameda California from Cedar Rapids. Will Hiller and son John attended the 18th annual Captain Cramer descendants reunion in Cedar Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. William Meisner visited Des Moines with guests Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bebee at the Meisner family home. William Krause and spouse from Slater stayed with the George Burrichter family. Will Burrichter and companion plan a few days with friends and relatives in Maquoketa.
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