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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1955

Page

7

Miss Helen Fritz and Arthur Wallace Wed in Wyoming Ceremony

Miss Helen Fritz and Arthur J. Wallace exchanged wedding vows at the Presbyterian church in Wyoming on December 3. Rev. Karl Swanburg and Rev. George Tradin officiated as family and 300 guests watched a double ring ceremony. The couple, both from Wyoming and Williamsburg backgrounds, plan to live in Wyoming where they will run a family business.

Helen Fritz Arthur Wallace Wyoming Arthur J. Wallace Presbyterian Church, Wyoming Karl Swanburg Vernon George BK Traden Fred Fritz John Wallace Williamsburg Clara Fritz Albert J. Wallace Albert Wallace Groonsman Donald R. Barnes Frank Fritz Robert Nowachek Robert Wallace Herbert Wallace HH Aerris Walter Sullivan Frank Kluesner Jane Wallace

Harm Fechtmann Honored on Birthday

Mrs Henry Zimmerman hosted an 89th birth anniversary party for Harm Fechtmann at her home Thursday night. Guests included numerous relatives and friends such as John Fechtmann Harvey Zimmermen and many others who attended a birthday lunch after cards were played.

Henry Zimmerman Harm Fechtmann John Fechtmann Harvey Fred Poppe Winifred Clara Moore Virginia Moerk Vickie Denise Earl Dirks Leon David Loren Bronemaan Linda Janet John Pegerick John Albers Herbert Wiess Harm-Schafer Edward Husmann Mary Darlene John Jim Lubben George Hagen Eunice Sivert Siverson Allen Siebels Eric Hoetker Zimmerman

Silver Wedding Celebrated by Clifford Arduser

Mr and Mrs Clifford Arduser marked their silver wedding anniversary at the Gun club in Monticello with a noon potluck dinner attended by family friends and local residents. The couple married November 26, 1938, in Monticello Evangelical and Reformed Church, and have two children Arlene and Robert.

Elverna Diane Arduser John Hein Bader Jay Jan Cedar Rarids Alice Taylor Argues Raymond Taylor Janice Lams John Leggett Joyce Carl Gerdes Bone Ricken Mulras Fry Gerhart Ommen George Schafer Hear Andreesen Otfn Gerke Harker Jehan Doles Robert Fami Marie Prollter- Gerd Pruit Ac Barbars Govan Learon Tobiason Mirs Cals Wreken Hear. Anrichs Bobby Judy Lous Schafer Jimmy Johenie Pegorici John Schefer George Hoult Shire Hare Raymond Poppe Pam Ardaser Tendick Evangelical and Reformed Church Monticello Mildred Ardaser Gerdes Lester Lang Arlene Jim Bader Cedar Rapids Robert Great Lakes Naval Base Mesane Fc

Funeral for Ray Echternacht in Monticello

Ray Echternacht age 63 died at John McDonald Hospital after a brief illness. A former Monticello city clerk and state commander of the Town Veterans of Foreign Wars, he is survived by his daughter Jean and four sisters. Funeral services today at 2 p.m. at Gaelish Funeral Home with burial in Oskwood Cemetery. Military rites by Monticello VFW and Burns Lodge A.F. and A.M.

Raymond Echternacht Monticello John McDonald Hospital Veterans of Foreign Wars Gaelish Funeral Faith Charle Eilent Oskwood Cemetery Chars Ames Echternacht Ane Stirt Jean Hattie Echtermacht Boone Gertrude Krieg Cedar Rapids C. C. Green Des Moines Charles Cook Sterling Cote W.F.W. Past Burns Lodge A.F A.M

Mrs. Margaret Levsen Funeral Rites Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Levsen, former Monticello resident, will be held this afternoon at Carson Funeral Home in Maquoketa with burial at Wyoming cemetery. She died Friday at her daughter Mrs. Forrest Tubbs home in Maquoketa after a long illness. She is survived by her daughter Mrs. Arch Edwards of Monticello.

Margaret Levsen Monticello Carson Funeral Home Maquoketa Wyoming Cemetery Levsen Forrest Tubbs Arch Edwards Monticelio

Garth Grafft Returns From 4-H Congress

Garth Grafft a 19 year old member of the Olin Hawkeyes 4 H club and son of Mr and Mrs Marion Grafft of Anamosa returned home Friday after attending the 34th annual National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago which opened November 27. Grafft was one of 25 Iowa delegates to the congress. His long time 4 H record earned him the trip.

Anamosa Garth Grafft Olin Hawkeyes Marion Graffe

Bernadine Trumm and Robert DeShaw Reaffirm Vows at Cascade Church

Bernadine Trumm and Robert DeShaw renewed their marriage vows at St. Marys Church in Cascade on November 26 at 9 am. The bride, daughter of Leo and Mrs. Trumm, wore a lace and nylon tulle gown with a rhinestone necklace, while the groom was the son of Duane DeShaw of Hopkinton. Rev. John F. Mauer officiated. A reception for 225 followed at the Cascade Lodge, with attendants including Dorothy Trumm and Mrs. Bill Wernimont.

Clara Fritz Albert Wallace Jane Wallace Cascade St. Mary's Church Xene Bernadine Trumm Leo Trumm Robert DeShaw Duane DeShaw Hopkinton John F. Mauer Homer Dorothy Trumm Stekad Serina Benmeth Bill Wernimont

Wayne Homemakers Meet Rescheduled for December 13

The Wayne Homemakers will gather December 13 at the home of Mrs. Jack Buol instead of Mrs. Carl Folkers. Roll call will be A New Year s Resolution.

Wayne Jack Buol Carl Folkers

Lovell Homemakers Plan Christmas Party

Lovell Homemakers will meet at Mrs Richard Harter home Tuesday night at 7 30 pm for a Christmas party. A gift exchange will be held. Mrs Dale Adams will give the lesson. Mrs William Baliger and Mrs Hulda Behrends will serve refreshments.

Lovell Richard Harter Dale Adams William Baliger Hulda Behrends

Engagement announced for Lois Sternhagen and Robert Leonard

Cascade announces the engagement of Lois Sternhagen to Robert Leonard. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Cascade confirm the couple’s families and expect the wedding at St Martin's Church on January 4. The ceremony plans include both families and local arrangements.

Lois Sternhagen Robert Leonard Cascade Frank Miller Istrer Lois Sterhhagen Rober Leonard Louis Leonard Monticello Ss Martin's Church Zater

Marcos Meeting Set for Tuesday

A local notice announces a meeting called Marcos at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday. Additional details suggest a Thursday session is also possible, but the text is unclear.

Marcos First Presbyterian Church

Grocery Chain Verifies Sunday Hours Stay Open

Local merchants confirm Sunday operation continues at major stores including Royal Blue, Super Walz, Clover Farm, and Thrifty Marke. Officials state doors will remain open all Sundays with no reductions in service or hours.

Eich Mo- Soves Max Fitkin Moz Graxer Royal Blue Sumer Super Walz Clover Farm Suter

New 4 H Group Names Officers in Jones County

A new Jones County 4 H organization for youths ages 13 to 21 with special qualifications was organized Thursday. Don Mackey of Olin is president, with Glenda Jo Guh as vice president and Howard Meeks as secretary. Treasurer Lynda Folkers, reporter Mostrello, and Joy Scheeiter named as assistant. The group aims to serve older 4 H members, meet monthly, and include youths meeting strict eligibility like three years in club work and blue ribbon records, with additional county and state connections.

Jones County Helen Tucker Rome Jerry Parsons 1H Builders Don Mackey Olin Alice Guedkex Monticello Glenda Jo Guh Howard Meeks Mamelle Lynda Folkers Mostrello Joy Scheeiter Afonticello Sistorias Parsons Once Mont Orgisi Zain Massachmer Great Jones County

Onslow 63 Club Hosts Party at Walter Holtz Home

The Onslow 63 Club gathered Saturday evening at Walter Holtz home for a party with four card tables in play. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. M. Hansa, Jack Heeren, Mrs. Raymond Taylor, and J. L. Hanna. Refreshments followed.

Regular meeting notice for WCSG AHI on Tuesday afternoon

A regular meeting of W.C.S.G. AHI is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon with December 14 affected by a family event. John Jansen attended Sunday dinner with the Preston family in Maquoketa, and plans include supper after the gathering.

W.C.S.G. Ahi John Jansen Preston Maquoketa

Fragmentary Note on Local Event and Names

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a woman and a home event with references to names such as Breoo and Guizei. No clear date or place is legible, making specifics unavailable.

Mrs Koch Hosts Tea Meeting in Towns

Mrs Paul Koch served as hostess at a tea meeting in towns with Mrs Frank Bere and Mrs Lester present. Committees were formed and plans discussed for department activities.

Paul Koch

Library Receives Books for Feast From Donor

A local library receives new books donated by Mrs. of Cons Ment UY current rare mother, Marion Smith Love of Warez. The additions boost the library’s fiction supply and support the Horary board and its patrons as they seek to expand the budget for more titles.

Reche Cons Marion Smith Love Warez Az Precine

Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting at Wroong Presbyterian Church

The Count of Pres byterian omen will hold a leadership conference and annual meeting at the Wroong Presbyterian Church on Wednesday December 7. Registration and fellowship start at 6 p.m. A dinner will be served by the Industrial Society at 6 30 p.m.

Count of Presbyterian Omen Wroong Presbyterian Church Industrial Society

Wyoming Rebekah Lodge Hosts Reception for Thomas Simpson

Fourteen members of the Wyoming Rebekah lodge attended a Sunday afternoon reception for Thomas Simpson at Anamos, November 27. The program featured a skit by members including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Now Wachek and several others, with Noble Grand Jones counting the pours and names listed.

Wyoming Rebtekah Lodge Thomas Sdmpson Anamos Fred Now Wachek Fred Fring Sophia Willey George McCalmant Wiliam Peck Robert Dusanek Noble Jones Barnie Meade Monticelo Martha Bray Ansmosa Mildred Dusanek Wroming

Royal Neighbors Hold Regular Meeting at Bramer Home

The Royal Neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. Raymond Bramer for a regular meeting. Honored guest Mrs. Lovica Adams celebrated her sister’s birthday during the event.

Hae Royal Neighbors Raymond Bramer Lovica Adams

Farm Bureau Seeks 380 Members in Jones County

Jones County Farm Bureau aims to reach a 380 member quota with 33 members per township. Officials say the county could be the first in the state to meet or surpass its goal, with a Dec deadline looming and township totals tracking toward the target. County agents report steady progress and plan a meeting to review the counts.

Pearstin Attrefeid Jones County Eas Grosenbach Bod Chaieron IV Op Rrorsin Aia Spers Af

205 Families Receive Surplus Food Distribution

In the county the welfare office distributed surplus food to 205 families representing 605 people. Butter 855 pounds dried goods 999 pounds shortening 69 pounds flour 1000 pounds cheese 740 pounds corn meal 1025 pounds rice 595 pounds beans 393 pounds. The next county distribution is planned for February under Mrs. Nellie Rummell.

Gos Nellie Rummell

Parking Meter Area Snow Removal Tow Notice

During snow removal cars must be out of the parking meter area and from the railroad west to Chestnut street and from Elm street east to Main. Cars left on the streets will be towed in and stored and charged to the owner.

Chestnut Street Elm Street Main

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Laurabelle Straka Oxford Junction Robert F. Nowachek Fred J. Nowachek Wyoming High School Citizen’s State Bank Williamsburg High School College of Mortuary Science St. Louis Fritz Meinhardt Thomsen Gordon Hall John Eichhorn John Holub Verne 4Iccurdy Ima Tom Henderson Verne McCurdy James Morrissey Merymyx Club Johr Schmidt James Morrissen Carrost Podbass Paull Hearn T.N.T. Clup Gene Taylor Herbert Balsiger Larry Goodyear Exil Zimmerman Paul Zimmerman Louis Kouba Pete Brodersen Diana James Zimmerman Sherry Montxello Visting MRSA ST. Watllace John Deere ED L. Vandurny Monticello, Iowa Clifford Ardusers Ray Echternacht Charles Robinson Gill Street Seccay Robinsons Paren Chauncy Jack Eiden Jo Ann Steger Melvin Bonnie) Kotz Gerd Ruth) Rickels Deshaw Donald Lueck Steve DeShaw Ikoo Toe Sride Will Caswade Hop Oo Eeaheo Bernad Juric Hopkinton Noy Dorothy Lovell Homemakers Phone Co Board of Directors John Gray Grocery Sutton Clay Township Farm Bureau Met C. KR. Alden George Iheimier Freddeax Wesspss Bod Chavertes Sonia Walter Holtz W.C.S.G. Met Mrs. Jordan Ha Foo Jordan Ws Wromingifs Erndon Servat Dee OWA Optometric Association ST Mi Mrs. Royal Snyder P “Wooam Leste Bere Brodersen Cedar Turkey Hi-Way Market Franks Les Farm Bureau Tones Jones Coun Sultad Lambert
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