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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

10

Miss Elizabeth McNary Weds Bruce A. Gregory in Little Falls

Elizabeth McNary daughter of Mr and Mrs George W McNary Little Falls Minnesota married Bruce Allen Gregory son of Rev and Mrs Phillip E Gregory Laguna Beach California in a double ring ceremony at the First Congregational Church Little Falls. Officiants included her father and attendants wore bronze and yellow motifs with Zeta Tau Alpha sisters as bridesmaids. The couple, both Minnesota University students, will reside in Minneapolis after completing studies.

Patricia Elizabeth ” McNary Evil George W. McNary Little Falls Minn Bruce Allen Gregory Phillip E. Gregory Laguna Beach Cailif First Congregational Church Mendelssohn Jean Ebert Bemidji Dorothy Madison St. Louis Louise Larson Bernadette Eveslage Robert Sanford Minneapolis William Thorson William Thorle Hawley Riley McNary Miss Ebert University of Minnesota Monticello

Edna Yeoman Reelected Oracle of R N A

Edna Yeoman was reelected as Oracle of the Royal Neighbors of America at a Tuesday meeting chaired by Yeoman. Officers for the coming year include Lizzie Sharp as vice oracle, Addie Ireland as past oracle, Hulda Robinson as chancellor, Pearl Claus as recorder, Fannie Milroy as receiver, Hilma Barnts as marshal, Kate Lambert as inner sentinel, Jeraldine Milroy as outer sentinel, and other managers and officers. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party for Royal Neighbor families and juveniles on December 17 at the hall.

Kate Lambert Outer Sentinel Jeraldine Milroy Helen Dunn Maxine Harris Faith Irene Howland Modesty Edith Lambert Fern Shaw Endurance Helen Darrow Courage Blanche Lambert Dessie Kammerman Agnes Conley Carrie Moncrief Doris Graves Maxine Harms

Pythian Sister Temple elects officers for 1947

The December meeting led by Augusta Appleby elected officers for 1947. Clara Rhatig an is most excellent chief with Helen Hoag and Louise Luck in senior roles. Other positions include Tresa Rohr, Lulu Cass, Thais Adams, Hilda Podhaski, Bonnie Meade, and past chief Augusta Appleby. A staff captain, pianist, auditing committee members, and trustees were named. A bingo party is planned for Friday Dec 13 at the K P hall and a Christmas reading was given.

Pythian Augusta Appleby Clara Rhatigan Helen Hoag Louise Luck Tresa’ Rohr Lulu Cass Thais Adams Hilda Podhaski Bonnie Meade

League of Women Voters Meet in Monticello at Mullen Home

The League of Women Voters of Monticello gathered Tuesday at Mrs. Robert Mullen's house with Mrs. James Hollar presiding. New members include Mrs. Kenneth Ser and Mrs. Frank Shimanek. program on United Nations was led by Mrs. E. H. Huibregtse. Next meeting slated at Mrs. O. E. York's residence.

Robert Mullen League of Women Voters League of Women Voters of Monticello James Hollar Kenneth Ser Frank Shimanek Ed Nations E. H. Huibregtse York

Pinochle Club Hosts Mrs Henry Ohe Sr Companions

Mrs Henry Ohe Sr entertained her card club Tuesday night with two pinochle tables. High score honors went to Mrs Isaac Schneider Jr and Mrs James Howie. Mrs Russell Meade won traveling and low score prizes. Refreshments followed. guest Mrs Henry Adams attended. Colin Ponder, son of Mr and Mrs Hershel Ponder, celebrated his fourth birthday Sunday at his grandparents home with cousins playing games and cake. Attendees included Colin brothers George and Lyman, Elnora Schoon, Beverly Schoon, Ruth Ann Winkler, and Judy Schoon.

David. Hansen Berneda Hubert Wellendorf Spragueville John Thiede Linda Tommy. Thiede Preston William Ehlers Arthur Stuckel Maquoketa Mary Andrews Lost Nation Larry Goodyear Ethcomp Club William Behrends Goodyear Carl H.siebels Kay Groté Floy ‘Stoneking Alpha Zeta Club Evangelical and Reformed Church Congregational Church Vernon Meier Earl Dirks Loren Broneman Heniry Ohe Henry Ohe Isaac Schneider, Jr James Howie Russell Meade Henry Adams Colin Ponder Hershel Ponder William G. Schoon Colin George and Lyman Elnora Schoon Beverly Schoon Ruth ‘Ann Winkler Judy Schoon

Luther Leagues Attend Skating Party in Marion

Anamosa Luther League hosted the County Federation of Luther Leagues at Ce Mar Acres skating rink in Marion on Monday evening. Attendees included Luther Leagues from St. Matthew and St. Peter and Paul in Monticello, with others from Olin and Wyoming.

Anamosa Luther League County Federation of Luther Leagues Ce Mar Acres Marion Luther Leagues St. Matthew’s St. Peter and Paul's Wayne Zion Lutheran Monticello Olin Wyoming

Neighborhood club pinochle night at Mrs Kidwell home

Wednesday evening members of the Neighborhood club met at the home of Mrs. Clifford Kidwell. Pinochle was played at two tables and Mrs. Arnold Jacobs and Mrs. Maurice Maire tied for high score. Mrs. Pat Hartman received the low score prize. Guests of the evening were Mrs. Louis Heeren and Mrs. Alva Zimmerrman.

Jolly Circle Club Rudy Flack Joe Heeren Charles Lambert Clifford Kidwell Arnold Jacobs Maurice Maire Pat Hartman Louis Heeren Alva Zimmerman

Ladies Aid members plan bazaar and bake sale

Mrs Alva Zimmerman hosted St Matthew s Lutheran Ladies Aid at Luther Hall with 33 members present. Rev H L Adix led the business meeting final plans for the bazaar and bake sale set for December 14 at Zimmermans clothing store. Next meeting December 18 includes officer elections and a Christmas party.

Alva Zimmerman Ladies Aid Society St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Luther Hall H. L. Adix Zimmerman Henry von Sprecken August Luckstead William Poppe T. R. Tobiason August Siebels

Camp Fire Girls Plan Christmas Activities

Camp Fire Girls outline Christmas plans with groups including The Merry Blue Birds led by Anne and Shirley Shelley awaiting a party on the 21st. Twenty four girls in the group. others work on carols and Legion hall decorations for upcoming events.

Camp Fire Merry Blue Birds Anne Shirley Shelley Guardians Canowest E. H. DeShay Elizabeth Wilson Leslie Lynn Barbara Walker Montinapo Legion Hall Legion Auxiliary Ray Fuller Boyd Shannon Ray Stumbaugh Julie DeShaw Patty Smith Mary Ellen Heins Carol Smith Betty Holmes

Past Matrons Circle Turkey Dinner in Merna

Mrs W E Corbin hosted a turkey dinner for Past Matrons circle members in Merna Nebraska Friday evening. Guests included her son William and Mrs George Kennedy. Elizabeth Baty presided. officers elected for 1947 were Abigail Nelson president, Chloe Skelley secretary and treasurer. August Luckstead honored on 32nd wedding anniversary with 15 relatives attending and refreshments served.

W. E. Corbin

Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers at Oddfellow Hall

Josephine Scherrer presided as noble grand during the meeting held Wednesday evening. Members voted to buy a TB bond and donate to the Sister Kenney fund and the Mason City home. Officers named for 1947 include Mary Morning as noble grand and Hilda Podhaski as secretary, with installation planned for January. A Christmas party is scheduled for December 18 with a pot luck dinner and gift exchange.

Ladies Aid Society The Evangelical and Reformed Church Martin Burrichter A. Mast George Buol Chester Lang Paul Arduser Will Burrichter Sunshine Fund Rudie Winkler Emil Burrichter Lena Ambuehl George Hoult John Stiffler Robert Appleby George Burrichter Rebekah Lodge Oddfellow Hall Josephine Scherrer Noble Grand T.B. Bond Sister Kenney Mason City Howard Delahoyde Oddfellow and Rebekah Mary Morning Ethel Aldrich Hilda Podhaski Bonnie Meade Louise Luck Charlene Sutton Margaret Tuetken Evelyn Flaherty

Christmas Shower Honors Miss Doxsee Ahead of Marriage

The Women's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church met at president Mrs Wade Long's home last Wednesday. Mrs H S Richardson led devotionals, Mary Doxsee read a Christmas story, and a pre-nuptial miscellaneous shower honored Miss Doxsee before her upcoming marriage to Guy Bonwell.

Wade Long Women's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church H. S. Richardson Mary Doxsee Doxsee Guy Bonwell Chauncey Robinson Edgar Vernon W. T. Claus Bert Ballou

St John’s Lutheran Church Elects Society Officers

St John’s Lutheran church groups held meetings to elect officers for the year. In the Young People’s society, Audrey Schrader is named president, with Herbert Plueger as vice president and Bertha Plueger as secretary.

Lester Rickels St. John’s John Jacobs Arnold Jacobs R. P. Young St. John’s Lutheran Church Young People’s Society Audrey Schrader Herbert Plueger Bertha Plueger

Church Sunday School Officers Named

Elmer Jacobs serves as treasurer with George Plueger as superintendent and Mrs. Carl Egger as secretary. Mrs. Arnold Jacobs is treasurer and Miss Kate Hanken leads the Cradle Roll.

Elmer Jacobs George Plueger Carl Egger Arnold Jacobs Kate Hanken

Refractive Power and High School Attendance Trends

The text notes that water submersion reduces the cornea’s refractive power. It cites that 34 percent of normal high school age youths attended high school in 1890 in the United States, 24 percent in 1920, and that the figure has risen since.

United States Encyclopaedia Britannica

Nut nutrition and use in meals

Nuts are high in protein and provide B vitamins especially thiamine along with iron and calcium. They can substitute for meat in dishes like nut loaf but are most effective as a source of fat in meals.

Unmarketable farm material tops yearly waste total

About 200 million tons of unmarketable farm material are produced annually. Industry aims to convert much of it into usable products to reduce waste and boost value.

Rinsing Care in Fabrics Warned by Home Economists

Home economists warn that leftover soap in fabrics can cause dingy yellow or brown streaks and may weaken fibers over time. Proper rinsing is emphasized to avoid these stains and fabric damage.

King Blizzard of 1888 Dwarfs Drifts Across Coast

The blizzard of 1888, famed as the king of blizzards, produced three feet or more of snow along the Atlantic coast and New England. Gales blew for days, creating drifts of five to twenty feet in height.

Atlantic Coast States New England

Fruit Salad Platted with Prune Centers

A recipe note describes arranging grapefruit and orange on crisp lettuce. Each serving centers a stuffed prune filled with a blend of peanut butter and honey.

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Ca. Y C Edna Yeoman Oracle of R. N. A Mrs David Hansen Rainbow Assembly Rainbow Girl Assembly Masonic Temple Lois Guyan Jane DeShaw Nancy Schneider Holly Pythian Sisters Evangelical and Reformed Ladies Aid St. Matthew's Ladies Aid Clover Leaf Club Fred Matthiessen Minnie Butler Camp Fire Girls August Lockstead Rebekahs Brother G. I. Joe del Monte Beere A Peg Dole Pineapple Rath Colorado McCsure S. Gov S. Govt N. Y AST Richter Rinso Motact SD Wisconsin San Halvorsen DR. Price Edgemont Cheezit Hershey's Baking Chocolate Dinational Food Stores
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