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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1953

Page

9

Miss Greta Buol Weds Robert A Tufts in Rock Island

Miss Greta Buol daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Buol Monticello became the bride of Robert A Tufts son of Mr and Mrs Clarende Tufts Rock Island Ill The vows were exchanged at the Cloriadie Presbyterian church Rock Island The bride wore an Aqua suit with brown accessories Her flowers were red roses The couple will reside at 1710 25th street Rock Island both employed by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad

Greta Buol Martin Buol Monticello Robert A. Tufts Clarende Tufts Rock Island Ill Suttie Cloriadie Presbyterian Church Marjorie Tufts Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad 25Th Street

Funeral arrangements for Mary Breen

Miss Mary Breen 81 died Monday at her home. Services were held at Devaney funeral home to Sacred Heart church with Rev. Eugene Lorenz officiating. Burial at Sacred Heart cemetery. Survivors include sisters Catherine Breen and Nora Reichart. preceded by parents Michael and Anna Breen and three brothers. She was born October 3, 1872 and lived near Monticello most of her life.

Mary Breen Devaney Sacred Heart Church Eugene Lorenz Sacred Heart Cemetery Don Hennessey Lloyd Oswald Charles Vernimont Bernard Murray Harold Egger Matt Muller Miss Breen Michael and Anna (Gully) Breen

Funeral Monday For Mrs Lang of Delaware County

Mrs. Mary Lang born Mary Magdalene Ritschard died Friday evening December 4 after months of illness. She married Joseph Lang January 2 1890 in Monticello and lived in Delaware County most of her life. Surviving are nine children 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren with funeral Monday December 7 at 2 pm at the Evangelical and Reformed church. Interment Oakwood cemetery. Casket bearers listed as C K Greer Glenn Eilers George Mardorf Harold Egger Joe Messerli Frank E Schneiter.

Joseph Lang Mrs. Lang Mary Magdalena Ritschard Joseph Ritschard Bern Switzerland United States Mary Ritschard E. E. Gruenstein Monticello Ill Fred Lang Marion John Lang Blue Earth Minn Ed Lang Cuba City Wis Fredda Keteisen Center. Junction Carolyn Joe Poeschl Chicago Til William C.lang Hopkinton Richard Lang Evangelical and Reformed Church Ladies Aid John F. Baumann Oakwood Cemetery C. K. Greer Glenn Eilers George Mardorf Harold Egger Joe Messerli Frank E. Schneiter

Worthy Advisor Patty Smith to be Installed in Monticello Rainbow Girls

Patty Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Smith will be installed Sunday as Worthy Advisor of the Monticello Rainbow Girls. Installation ceremonies will be open to the public. Express photo note indicates further details in women’s news.

Patty Smith Otto Smith Monticello Rainbow Girls Express

Three Traffic Fines Total $750 Monday

Three traffic violations in district court Monday yielded fines totaling 750 dollars. James Dirks received 150 dollars with costs for operating with a suspended license. Lee Monroe and William Leonard each were fined 300 dollars for OMVI/ intoxicated driving.

James Alfred Dirks M. C. Hamiel Dirks Hamiel Lee Sam Monroe Anamosa

Lawrence Null and Della Riter Wed in Roscoe Ill

The wedding of Mrs. Della Riter and Lawrence Null, both of Rockford, Illinois, was held Saturday December 5 in Roscoe. The groom, a former Monticello resident, was attended by Roberta Clark and Milton Coper. The Nulls plan to reside at 4201 Crandall Avenue in Rockford.

Della Riter Lawrence Null Rockford, Ill Roscoe, Ill Null Monticello Roberta Clark Milton Coper Orlando Bill Elwin Null

Jerome Edwards Rites Dec 2nd In Anamosa

Funeral services were held for Jerome Patterson Edwards father of Bernard Edwards assistant manager at Edwards Department Store in Anamosa. Born January 10 1890 near Onslow he married Anna Eisentrager Aug 10 1912 at Onslow and worked as a guard at the reformatory. He died November 29 at his home and is survived by his wife a daughter Helen three sons Neil Clarence Bernard plus siblings Tom Arch Mrs Esther Hall Mrs Effie Coburn and Mrs Fern Lynch.

Jerome Patterson Edwards Bernard Edwards Edwards Department Store Mr. Edwards Israel Lavina Edwards Onslow Monmouth High School South Dakota State Teachers Institute Anna Eisentrager Anamosa Edwards Reformatory Helen Thomas Jensen Neil Clarence Bernard Monticello Tom Arch Esther Hall Los Angeles Effie Coburn Detroit Fern Lynch

Services Dec 12 for Hattie Huxtable

Mrs. Hattie Huxtable died at her home after a lingering illness. Born February 7, 1872 near Scotch Grove, she was the daughter of Matthew Sackett and Nancy Ennis Sackett. She married Elmer Huxtable in 1890 and they made their home together.

Hattie Huxtable Scotch Grove Matthew Sackett Nancy Ennis Sackett Elmer Huxtable

Rehearsals Set for Christmas Program at First Presbyterian

Rehearsals for the Christmas program at the First Presbyterian Church will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday December 12 and December 19. All classes from pre school to senior high are to attend. Mrs Vernon Steiner notes the schedule.

First Presbyterian Church Vernon Steiner

Huxtable Rites Set for Monticello Woman

Mrs. Huxtable died after a life split among Michigan Montana and Iowa. She spent 14 years with her son Joseph at 102 West 7th Monticello. Survived by four sons Ralph Thomas Harold Joseph, seven grandchildren seven great grandchildren and sister Nellie Trotter. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Goetts funeral home with Rev. Turner officiating and interment at Oak Hill.

Michigan Montana Iowa Huxtable Joseph West 7Th Street Monticello Ralph Seattle Wash Thomas Billings Mont Harold Sioux Falls S. D Nellie Trotter West Union Ohio Nter Jith Oak

Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Plans December Party and 4-H Club Meet

Scotch Grove Farm Bureau outlines December program including a Christmas party on the 19th at Mary Karen Paulsen’s home. Scotch Grove Sun Shine Girls 4-H Club met at Dena Mae Hughes’ home with nine members two leaders and three guests, Ruth Postel explained record books, Mrs McDonald demonstrated sock darning, and members sang. The Cornhuskers attended a basketball game in Iowa City, and Lynn Kuhps was noted as a new member from the November meeting. The Farm Bureau will hold its Christmas meeting at Rocky Ridge schoolhouse Wednesday evening.

Scotch Grove Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Mary Karen Paulsen Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls Dena Mae Hughes Hughes Rickreff Norris Ruth Postel McDonald Farm Bureau Scotch Grove Cornhuskers Iowa City Lynn Kuhps Scotch Grove Cornhusker Rocky Ridge

County Attorney Seeks Guide on Fair Games Rules

Jones County lawyer James T Remley led a panel at the state convention asking for a uniform rule to guide law enforcement in dealing with fair and carnival concessions. Iowa Attorney General Leo Hoegh said the state would inform local officials of the rules and warned that one ball pinball machines paying off are illegal and reappearing in Iowa.

Jones County James T. ‘Remley Remley Iowa Leo Hoegh Hoegh

Anamosan Named VP for New Hybrid Corn Firm

Paul Smith of Anamosa is named vice-president in charge of operations for United Hagie Hybrids Inc the newly formed firm formerly United Hybrid Growers. Stuart Smith Ames will be VP in charge of research with Martin P Vorberg president and treasurer. Facilities include plants in Anamosa Clarion Shenandoah Red Oak and Boone with Des Moines offices. Ed Steele has managed the Anamosa plant since May.

Paul Smith Anamosa United Hagie Hybrids, Inc United Hybrid Growers Association Stuart Smith Ames Martin P. Vorberg Clarion Shenandoah Red Oak Boone Des Moines Ed Steele

Kromminga Anniversary Celebrated With Card Party

Castle Grove hosts honor for Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kromminga on their wedding anniversary with a 500 card party at home of their daughter Mrs. Willis Harms. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hanken, Carl Harms, Ray Poppe, George Seehusen, Etta Stadtmueller, and others. High scores praised for Harms women and Sechusen men. low scores noted for Stadtmueller women and Stadtmueller men.

Castle Grove Raymond Kromminga Wesley Hanken Willis Harms Jennifer Ray. Poppe Carl Harms Etta Stadtmueller Loretta Stadtmueller Clarence Stadtmueller George Seehusen Etta. Folkers Clarence Ricklefs Willis. Harms George Sechusen Micky Stadtmueller Willis Harms Ray Poppe Art Kromminga Jennifer Harms

John Fechtman Birthday Honor At Home

John Fechtman was honored at his home Monday evening December 7 for his birth anniversary. Attending were his son Harvey plus Eric Hoefker Harm Fechtman and the couples Mr and Mrs Henry Zimmerman Mr and Mrs Earl Dirks and sons Mr and Mrs L K and others.

John Fechtman Harvey Eric Hoefker Harm Fechtman Henry Zimmerman Earl Dirks and Sons L. K

DeWitt Visit Highlights Local Residents Social Scene

Dr and Mrs M F Hogan spent Tuesday in the D W Franks home at DeWitt. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Herman Ricklefs Mr and Mrs Henry Brockens Mrs and Mrs Carl Harms Mr and Mrs Merle Atwood Mr and Mrs Raymond Poppe Mr and Mrs John Miller and Mr and Mrs F E Poppe and Winefred.

Bronemann Hermann Ricklefs Henry Brockens Carl Harms Merle Atwood Raymond’ Poppe Jofn: Miller F. E. Poppe Winefred

Santa Letters Continued From Page One

Children list Christmas requests including a 24 inch bike a safety car a space suit and an electric train JT also wants a tricycle a cowboy suit and an airplane Mother and Father request a pop up toaster and a TV set for the holiday season.

Christmas Wish List From Children Reported

A collection of handwritten notes from young children listing desired gifts for Christmas. Names include Danny Hinrichs Shirley Hinrichs Donna Lynn Siebels Patricia Gerdes Marilyn Kay Joanne Stiffler and others, with ages ranging from five to eight and mentions of dolls toys and candy.

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William James Leonard Beckmann Leonard Gilbert Lechtey Virgil E. Foley James T. Remley Bill Kenneth Neva Mae Millard Jesser D. Conrad Conrad Marjorie Thuman Willis Thuman Keosauqua Thuman Jerome Edwards Presbyterian Church Firestone Freese Freese Motor Sales Monticello, Iowa Anamosan NATCO PU Eceet Ae National Hunt Biles Maxwell House At. Dar del Monte Pineapple Peg Governor Croed Cherie King of Mt Ee Ber Lee Liv Nya Gold Maid Fairy Lane RUM U.S. No. 1 California Lorcat East First St Santa Letters Harvey Oltmanns Santa Claus Love, Danny Hinrichs Love Shirley Hinrichs Aos Bugegy Shidy Donna Lynn Siebels P.S Daddy Mommy Santa Patricia Gerdes Tam Marilyn Kay Joanne Stiffler
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