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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1951

Page

11

Charlene Flickinger Weds Richard Sutherland in Iowa City

Charlene Flickinger daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Flickinger of Cherokee became the bride of Richard Sutherland son of Mr and Mrs Donald Sutherland of Monticello in a December 15 4 30 pm ceremony at the Presbyterian church Iowa City Reverend P H Pollock officiated The couple plan a home at 619 E Market St Iowa City after a short honeymoon The bride a net over satin gown wore a pink rose bouquet and was attended by Maid of Honor Janet Flickinger The groom is a medical student and 1950 College of Nursing graduate Charlene is a registered nurse at University Hospitals

Charlene Flickinger C. T. Flickinger Richard Sutherland Donald Sutherland Monticello P. H. Pollock Iowa City Presbyterian Church Westlawn E. Market St Marjorie Price Gary Thomas Ray Christensen Andrew Smith Paul Herman Sutherland College of Nursing University of Iowa Swarthmore College of Swathmore College of Medicine

Presbyterian Women Hold Christmas Party

The Women’s Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church met Wednesday evening in the Chapel room for its regular monthly gathering. Circle 3, led by Mrs. G. A. Rickels, organized the gift exchange and refreshments, with Mrs. Ray mond Coyle as chairman and Mrs. Dalco Yount leading worship. Mrs. Lester Collins presented the “Christmas Program.”

Womens Fellowship Raymond Coyle Dalco Yount Lester Collins Wm. Shaffer Circle 3 G. A. Rickels

Balsters Celebrate 34th Wedding Anniversary

Balster, Arend Balster Jr and Hermine Margaretha Wedden Balster marked their thirty four year union on December 12. The couple were wed in 1917 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church by Pastor Christoph Mardoff with attendants Robert Balster Henrich Casper Lina Hedden and Mary Balster. They have one son Leslie and four grandchildren.

Arend Balster, Jr Hermine Margaretha Wedden Balster Christoph Mardoff Wayne Zion Lutheran Church Robert Balster Henrich Casper Lina Hedden Mary Balster Leslie

St Luke's Christmas Program Sunday at 7:30 PM

The Sunday School of St Luke's Methodist Church will stage its annual Christmas service a combination pageant and drama titled The Secret of Christmas written by Mildred Trede and Inga Lien. Open to the public, the event is led by the Sunday School staff headed by Supt. Mrs R R Landis. Kenneth Serbousek heads for California with family tonight for an indefinite visit. Gene DeWitt attended an Iowa druggists meeting in Des Moines last Thursday.

St. Luke’s Methodist Church Mildred Trede Inga Lien St. Luke’s Sunday School R. R. Landis Carlton Landis Gene DeWitt Des Moines Iowa

Riekens Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

William Tobias Rieken and Gesine Kelene Hayen Rieken observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with close family on Wednesday December 12. They were married December 12 1911 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church with attendants Mrs Herman Dirks and Henry Haven. They are parents of three children Evelyn Harms Lawrence and Dorothy Dale Marshal of Chicago Heights and four grandchildren.

William Tobias Rieken Gesine Kelene Hayen Rieken Wayne Zion Lutheran Church Herman Dirks Henry Haven Evelyn George Harms Lawrence Dorothy Dale Marshal Chicago Heights

Lena Clark Birthday Dinner Honored by Friends and Family

Mrs Lena Clark was surprised by a birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Zimmerman. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Thuman Mr and Mrs John Null Mr and Mrs E S Null Mr and Mrs Herman Helgens Mrs Anna Zimmerman Mr and Mrs Louie Helgens Harlan Helgens Mrs Grace Helgens Billy Jensen and James Zimmerman. The afternoon was spent visiting and guests wished her many more happy birthdays.

Lena Clark Emil Zimmerman E. B. Null Ben Thuman John Null E. S. Null Herman Helgens Anna Zimmerman Louie Helgens Harlan Helgens Grace Helgens Billy Jensen James Zimmerman Clark

Mrs Ray Adams Hosts GC Pinochle Club Christmas Party

The GC Pinochle Club gathered at Mrs Ray Adams home for a pot luck supper and gift exchange last Friday. Pinochle prize winners were Rena Kettlitz and Katie Hosford. Michael Allen son of Mr and Mrs Allen Weiss Anamosa died December 7 at Dubuque hospital, born December 5 with twin brother Mark Gregory.

Ray Adams Rena Kettlitz Katie Hosford Michael Allen Allen Weiss Anamosa Dubuque Hospital Mark Gregory

Birthday Celebration for Kathy Cronbaugh’s Fifth Birthday

Kathy Cronbaugh celebrated her fifth birthday on Saturday December 8 with a party at home. Guests included Judy Rauch Judy Schmidt Donna Jayne Connie Sue First Ruth Annette Bossard Ronnie Joe Balsiger Danny Henrichs Shirley Henrichs Linda Mae Bossard Susie Covington and several mothers and family members attended.

Kathy Cronbaugh Judy Rauch Judy Schmidt Donna Jayne Connie Sue Ruth Annette Bossard Ronnie Joe Balsiger Danny Shirley Henrichs Linda Mae Bossard Suzzie Covington

Barbara Walker Honored At Monday Sewing Club

Barbara Walker was guest of honor at the Monday Sewing Club meeting at Mrs. Robert Thoeni’s home. The event featured holiday decorations and a two course luncheon served by Mrs. R. P. Clark and Mrs. C. H. Nelson.

Barbara Walker Barabara Walker Robert Thoeni Thoeni R. P. Clark Sewing Club

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