White gifts accepted for the Babyfold in Dubuque
A Christmas Eve candlelight service was held as Watsons donated white gifts to the Babyfold in Dubuque, reflecting seasonal charity.
26 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1957
Page
1
A Christmas Eve candlelight service was held as Watsons donated white gifts to the Babyfold in Dubuque, reflecting seasonal charity.
Oxford Junction hosts a Christmas party at Mrs. Fred Harms home with a $10 lighting donation and multiple readings and songs. The report also covers a Bridge club event, church services, Sunday school programs, donations to Wapsie park, a Delbert Steffens family party, a slow fund campaign, and measles illness of Kurt Paulsen affecting a local program.
At Mrs. Joe Milota's home the 500 club awarded prizes to Mrs. Frank Hodoval Mrs. James Homotka and Mrs. Anna Petersen. Next meeting set with Mrs. Tillie Pashek. Happy Hour club at Minnie Klahn's home named winners Mrs. Viasta Guyer Minnie Klahn and Mrs. Emile Burian. Substitute attenders listed. Mr and Mrs George Balichek Jr visited Chicago for the weekend to sell cattle at the market.
Local women’s groups host holiday gatherings with gifts readings and crafts at homes around Hopkinton Center Junction and surrounding towns. Notable events include Kill Kare club luncheon and Christmas party at Clara Beitz’s home, and U Go I Go luncheon with Christmas stories.
David Cartano of Monticello and Charles Hagen of Scotch Grove are among 286 students who graduated from Iowa State University in a ceremony marking the end of the academic year. The list highlighted regional seniors and included numerous new degree recipients across programs.
Joe E. Legg, Jones county extension director, is chosen chairman of the planning committee for the 13th annual Iowa State Spring Market Hog Show at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids February 28 and March 1. A new class will feature hogs sired by a Spotted Poland China boar along with junior judging and baking contests. Open to Iowa exhibitors, last year the event drew about 800 hogs. Premium lists go to previous exhibitors around January 13.
Lux winter home at Fort Myers. Louis Herington in charge during absence. Mrs Maud Joseph Smith flies Cedar Rapids to Orlando for holidays with cousin Donald Barker family. Messiah at Coe College drew Rev R Grupp and wife Elizabeth and others. Pvt Curtis Thing to sail home soon from Germany. Dr Kenneth Judiesch and family visited A M Casteel home. Major and Mrs Robert Johnson plus Debbie visited Smith Howe. N A Gearhart hosted Dr George Gearhart and daughter Mrs S A Johnston. Hugh McGlade back in Monticello hospital for diabetes. Carrie Miller hospitalized in Cedar Rapids for eye treatment. James Casteel family hosted A M Casteel. 1926 Chevrolet to be parade vehicle for Parkinson post. For Want Ad Success Try The Express.
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