Mrs Lee Ireland Elected Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge
Mrs Lee Ireland was elected Noble Grand of Loyal Rebekah Lodge at the Oddfellows hall on Wednesday December 7. Other officers named include Matilda Schneider as vice grand and Herbert Kuntz as secretary. Bonnie Meade presided as noble grand at the meeting and plans were made for a family pot luck Christmas party on December 21 with a dinner committee and entertainment. gifts for children and a gift exchange were planned. A box for the lodge's orphan at an Oddfellow and Rebekah home in Mason City was to be arranged by Mrs Edgar Vernon and Mrs Lee Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ireland
Noble Grand
Loyal Rebekah Lodge
Oddfellows Hall
Matilda Schneider
Herbert Kuntz
Larry Goodyear
Herschel Drury
Bonnie Meade
Florence Bleadorn
Martha Hanken
Blanche Landis
Rebekah
Mason City
Jennie Skelley
W. F. Yeoman
Evening Circle Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Evening Circle of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Cassidy. A 50 cent gift exchange will be held and members are asked to bring food to create gift baskets for needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
D. L. Cassidy
Express Corrects Marriage Story
The December 8 issue corrects two errors in a Cedar Rapids and Monticello marriage notice. The headline misnamed Glen Hein as John C. Hein and the couple’s address is 917 Center Point road N E Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Green
Cedar Rapids
John C. Hein
Monticello
Glen Hein
Center Point Road
N.E
Washington Whippoorwills form Temple Hill 4 H Club
The Temple Hill Jones county area welcomed a new 4 H club the Washington Whippoorwills begun November 26 in St Peter s hall Temple Hill Leaders Elea nor Finn Mrs Anne Becker and Mrs Jay Burke Officers Annette Smith president John Burds vice president Jeanne Carroll secretary Beth Strang treasurer Betty Wagner reporter Therese Grant historian Marlene Beringer photographer Members include Jane Felton Eleanor Lyons Grace Manternach Lois Trumm Nancy Martin Irma Hirtz Mary Ann Grant Eileen Smith Jane Wagner Mary Irene Peiffer Rose Mary Lyons en Gavin Alice Strang Colleen Burds Jean Supple Carol Lyons Rose Ann Koppes Margie Martin Mary Lane Charlene Grant Shirley Beringer Phyllis Gavin Peggy Callahan Mary Jane Hirtz Carol Schlemme Joann Carroll Joyce Radloff Marilyn Wagner Oxford Junction Happy Hustlers assisted by Mrs Benachek and Mrs Harro Ingwersen conducted initiation Guests Bonnie Benachek Janis Soppe Judy Berner Judy Ingwersen Joann Vacek Dreaming sung by Judy Berner officers spoke on record keeping Janis Soppe recited Thank You poem Helen Tucker extension home economist and Jerry Parsons youth assistant also present Mrs Louis Schladetzky county committee chairman and Mrs William Reade committee woman for 4 H clubs After meeting games and lunch followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Hill
Jones County
Washington Whippoorwills
St. Peter’s Hall
Eleanor Finn
Anne Becker
Jay Burke
Annette Smith
John Burds
Jeanne Carroll
Beth Strang
Betty Wagner
Therese Grant
Marlene Beringer
Jane Felton
Eleanor Lyons
Grace Manternach
Lois Trumm
Nancy Martin
Irma Hirtz
Mary Ann Grant
Eileen Smith
Jane Wagner
Mary Irene Peiffer
Rose
Mary Lyons
En Gavin
Alice Strang
Colleen Burds
Jean Supple
Carol Lyons
Rose Ann Koppes
Margie Martin
Mary Lane
Charlene Grant
Shirley Beringer
Phyllis Gavin
Peggy Callahan
Mary Jane Hirtz
Carol Schlemme
Joann Carroll
Joyce Radloff
Marilyn Wagner
Oxford Junction
Benachek
Harro Ingwersen
Bonnie Benachek
Janis Soppe
Judy Berner
Judy Ingwersen
Joann Vacek
Helen Tucker
Extension Home
Jerry Parsons
Louis Schladetzky
William Reade
E. and R Church Guild Prepares Christmas Packages
The Women's guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church organized a December 7 workshop in the church parlors to assemble Christmas packages for infants children and mothers. They stuffed toys and sent them to a Marshalltown area hospital. Mrs John Baumann led a worship service titled Christmas Advent and several members were noted. The annual Christmas pot luck dinner is scheduled for Friday December 16 at noon with husbands invited and a bake goods exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Guild of the
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Marshalltown
John Baumann
Hans Hoffman
Herman Steurs
Louise Field
Arnold Gehrer
Mildred Hunt
Holiday Decorations Topic For PEO Meeting
Mrs. A. M. Maurice hosted the FP PEO chapter gathering. President Mrs. Robert Savage led the business session. Mrs. Louis Morf directed the program on Christmas decorations, assisted by Mrs. Lyman Perkins, Mrs. Ray Stumbaugh, Mrs. Robert Lubben, Mrs. Bob Mullen, Mrs. C. J. Matthiessen, Mrs. William Marsh, and Mrs. Royal Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Maurice
Fp, P.E.O
Robert Savage
Louis Morf
Lyman Perkins
Ray Stumbaugh
Robert Lubben
Bob Mullen
C. J. Matthiessen
William Marsh
Royal Hunt
Burns Lodge 173 Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Burns Lodge 173 of A F and A M elected officers on December 6. Jerry Naylor was chosen worshipful master. William C. Hintz became senior warden, Kenneth Howie junior warden, Donald Sutherland treasurer, and Howard Hicks secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Naylor
Burns Lodge
A.F
A.M
William C. Hintz
Kenneth Howie
Donald Sutherland
Howard Hicks
Couples Neighborhood Pinochle Club Holds First Meet
The Couples Neighborhood Pinochle Club met for the first time on Thursday December 8 with a party at the Everett Herndon home. Prizes were won by Mrs Melvin Hein and LaVerne Nagel high by Mrs Paul Schneider traveling and Mr and Mrs Herbert Balsiger low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couples
Everett Herndon
Melvin Hein
LaVerne Nagel
Paul Schneider
Herbert Balsiger
James Arnold 35th Anniversary Celebrated at South Fork
Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold marked their 35th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at home on Thanksgiving evening. Relatives from Farley Dyersville Monticello Delhi Epworth Earlville Hopkinton and surrounding areas attended, sharing cards, visiting, and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fork
James Arnold
Dan Hogan
Frank Daly
Helen
Mary
Billy Hogan
Ambrose Arnold
Farley
Harry Arnold
Dorothy
Jerome Baum
Dyersville
Arthur White
Shirley Mae
Dundee
LaVern Kremer
Monticello
LaVerne Rake
Delhi
Paul Brady
Lloyd Wellman
Earlville
John Koerpich
Epworth
Alfred Wedener
Fred Hogan
William Baum
Hopkinton
Congregational Church Women Hold Condit Home Meeting
The Women's Evening Fellowship of Congregational Church met at Mrs. Chester Condit's home. Mrs. Lucille Kucera led the program with assistance from Mrs. Condit and Mrs. Royal Hunt. Business session followed led by Mrs. Forrest Johnson, with Robert Shipton assisting. Other participants included Mrs. Helen Guyan, Hulda Berends, Carl Steiner, Irvin Rhatigan, Vernon Meier and Bernard Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Congregational Church
Chester Condit
Lucille Kucera
Condit
Royal Hunt
Forrest Johnson
Robert Shipton
Mmes
Helen Guyan
Hulda Behrends
Carl Steiner
Irvin Rhatigan
Vernon Meier
Bernard Edwards
George Dusanek Rites at Wyoming
George V. Dusanek 97 died December 2 after a long illness and 30 years bedfast. Funeral services December 5 at 1 30 p m at the Methodist church officiated by Rev F E Somerville and Kenneth Harden with Walter Sullivan as soloist and Mrs Sullivan on organ. Pallbearers Vic tor Kiemeck Joseph Cathey Paul Dietiker Henry Lorenzen Orlie Urban Robert Barber. Born September 28 1858 in Czechoslovakia he came to America at age two. He married Mary Kroulik in 1879 and farmed all his life. Survivors: three sons Frank Rudolph George Jr two daughters Mary Henak Rose Glenn 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
George V. Dusanek
Methodist Church
F. E. Somerville
Kenneth Harden
Walter Sullivan
Czechoslovakia
America
Mary Kroulik
Frank Rudolph
George, Jr
Mary Henak
Oxford Junction
Rose Glenn
Olin
National Farmers Seek Members in Jones County Meeting
Anamosa hosts a Jones county mobilization of the National Farmers organization at the Anamosa Livestock Sales barn. Organizer Jay Loghry and Elmer G. Carbon urge 100 percent parity for farm products while calling for broader farmer unity to prevent smallholders from losing farms to large corporations. Carlson warns of political meddling and questions how to dispose of corn amid market pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
National Farmers Organization
Jones County
Jay Loghry
Elmer G. Carbon
National Farmers Group
Carlson
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
National Farmers
Iowa
Wyoming Chapter Elects 1956 Officers of Eastern Star
Wyoming Chapter 397 OES held its December meeting with memorial services for deceased members and elected officers for 1956. New officers include Mrs. Leon Kyursgaard as worthy matron and Robert Orris as worthy patron with several others named. An officer was honored for 15 years of service. a birthday cake with 15 candles was presented. Installation is set for January 4 at an open meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
O.E.S
Leon Kyursgaard
Robert Orris
Gordon Hall
Albert Mott
Robert Alden
William Reed
Herbert Cox
New Books at Roche Memorial Library This Week
New releases include the autumn edition of Reader's Digest Condensed Books and Minding Our Own Business by Charlotte Paul recently featured on television. Also available are Prison and Chocolate Cake by a niece of Nehru and daughter of Madame Pandit, from the People's Book Club, plus Geraldine Belinda for children from Janet Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche Memorial Library
Reader’s Digest Condensed Books
Charlotte Paul
People’s Book Club
Nehru
India
Madame Pandit
Geraldine Belinda
Janet Thompson
Theatre Talk: Davy Long Legs and Western Frontiers
Theatre talk previews upcoming showings with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron in Daddy Long Legs, Burt Lancaster in The Kentuckian, a Davy Crockett feature, a toy giveaway for kids, and Marilyn Monroe returning in The Seven Year Itch with Technicolor Cinemascope details for holiday showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Astaire
Leslie Caron
Terry Moore
Davy Crockett
Burt Lancaster
Davy
United Artists
Bugs Bunny
Marilyn Monroe
Best Yette Club Met at Mrs Martensen Home
The Best Yette club met December 7 at Mrs Melvin Martensen's home with hostesses Mrs Herman Carstensen Mrs Ed Urban and Mrs Orlie Dawes. A 12:30 pot luck dinner followed roll call and a pantomime of What I Want for Christmas. Prizes were won at 500 by Mrs Fat Llova Mrs Walter Denison and Mrs Orhe Dawes. next meeting January 4 at 7 p.m. at the Martensen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Yette Club
Melvin Martensen
Herman Carstensen
Ed Urban
Orlie Dawes
Chris
Melvin Thommas
Sen
Lester French
Fat Llova
Walter Denison
Orhe Dawes
Malvin Martensen
Steffen Hosts 500 Club Evening With Prize Winners
Mr and Mrs John Steffen entertained the 500 club Sunday evening December 4. Prizes were won by Mr and Mrs Peter Sievers Mr and Mrs Fred Fritz and Fred Nowuachek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steffen
500 Club
Peter Sievers
Fred Fritz
Fred Nowuachek
Mr and Mrs Ray J Chriswold Plan Mesa Winter Stay
Mr and Mrs Ray J Chriswold gone to Mesa Arizona where they intend to remain through the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray J. Chriswold
Mesa, Ariz
Siamese Houses Build Odd Floors for Luck
In Siam houses are built with an odd number of floors and steps to secure good luck. Local builders claim the practice brings favorable outcomes and prosperity to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Waterfowl Season To Close Dec 16 in Iowa
The 1955 waterfowl season closes December 16 in Iowa. Early season hunting was poor with few ducks and geese, while a late surge began November 2 as foul weather drove large numbers into the state. Major late-season mallard flights and strong cornfield hunting defined the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Conservation Commission
Canadian
Prairie Provinces
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri
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Johnson
A Johnson
LP Gas Service
Service Now
John Deere
Mt Eat
ED Vandurny
Monticello Aantt
Mrs. Lee Ireland
Rebekah Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Express
Hinson
E. & R. Church Guild
P.E.O
Brighten
Sealant Hman ES
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
M. P. Paulsen
Center Junction
Eileen
Paul Klein
Alfred I Klein
Iowa City
James Arnolds
Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship
Condit Home
George Dusanek
National Farmers Seeking Members
Eastern Star
Arlen W. Pearl
Frontier
Hi-Way
Pillsbury
Ford
Thunderbird V
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