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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1945

Page

7

Double Weddings and Engagements Highlight Scotch Grove News

Miss Carlene Stahlberg and Roy Null marry at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. R P Young officiating. Attendants include Mae Null and Vernon Stahlberg, with a bridal gown of white satin and seed pearl trim. Also, Miss Miriam Lovell engaged to Robert J Neff of New York City with two pre nuptial parties noted.

Carlene Stahlberg Carl Stahlberg Roy ' Null John R. P. Young St. John’s Lutheran Church Rollie Broneman Coun Cor Bey Watts Ninomi Atiara Miss Null Monticello Scotch Grove Cass Lovell Township Zimmerman’s Hall Roy ‘Null

St Johns Young People Hold Bowling Party

The Young People society of St. John's Lutheran church held a bowling party on Wednesday evening. After games, the group went to the Arnold Jacobs home where an oyster stew was served by Mrs. Jacobs and Mrs. R. P. Young. Twenty members attended.

Young People's Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church Arnold Jacobs Jacobs R. P.’ Young

Knights of Pythias Hold Oyster Stew Meeting

Knights of Pythias members met Wednesday evening with Chancellor Commander Chauncey Robinson presiding over business and an oyster stew social. Food was served by G. J. Roce and Leste Reade as twenty five knights attended.

Knights of Pythias Chauncey Robinson

Harms Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary With Local Guests

Sunday evening about 55 relatives and friends gathered at Carl H. Harms home to honor the 20th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harms. Attendees included Rev. F. H. Kehren and family, Helena and Esther Harms, Ed Folkers and family, John Lurkens and Phyllis Ann, Lorence Wilken and family, George H. Harms and LaVonne, Ervin Poppe and family, Fred H. Poppe and Raymond, Arend Balster Jr., Harry Dierks and family, John Fechtman and Harvey, Tom Eichhorn and Sandra of Wyoming, and Wayman Harbaugh of Cedar Rapids.

Carl H. Harms F. H. Kehren Helena Harms Esther Ed Folkers John Lurkens Phyllis Ann Lorence Wilken George H. Harms LaVonne Ervin Poppe Fred H. Poppe Raymond Arend Balster Jr Harry Dierks and Family John Fechtman Harvey Tom Eichhorn Sandra Wyoming Wayman Harbaugh Cedar Rapids

Garden Blue Birds Meet Adds Two New Members

The weekly meeting of the Garden Blue Birds was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Legion hall. Two new members joined the club: Carol Ann Leytem and Patsy Ambuehl, bringing total membership to fifteen. The group learned two songs and played games while leaders Shirley and Anne Shelley presided and read stories to the group.

The Garden Blue Birds Legion Hall Carol Ann Leytem Patsy Ambuehl Shirley Anne Shelley

Delta Dek Club Hosts Bridge Evening At Barron Home

Mrs J R Barron entertained the Delta Dek club at her home on Thursday evening with a dessert lunch and bridge starting at 7 30. Mrs Tom Hamilton won the high scoring honor for the evening and Mrs R V Mullen was a guest.

J. R. Barron Delta Dek Club Tom Hamilton R. V. Mullen

Stadtmueller wedding anniversary surprise party

Mr and Mrs Alva Stadtmueller were surprised Friday evening by friends celebrating their first wedding anniversary at home. The group played cards and visited as a lunch was served late. Guests included Mr and Mrs LeRoy Skeels Rev and Mrs Buesing and Dorothy Mr and Mrs Walter Reese and family Anamosa and Mr and Mrs Louie Tapken and family Monticello.

Ernest Recker Henry Recker Recker Norfolk Ray Recker Joseph Moorman Florian Recker Gilbert Recker Irvin Recker Otto Funke Elmer Willenborg Lavern Deutmeyer Anselm Willenborg William Knepper Walter Knepper Mildred Willenborg Esther Becker Rosalyn Knepper Alma Tr Alva Stadtmueller LeRoy Skeels Buesing Dorothy Walter Reese Anamosa Louie Tapken Monticello

Mrs. James Maurice Honored At Farewell Courtesy

Mrs Maurice is sent off with a 7 o clock supper hosted by Mrs Shelley in a Virginia departure tribute. Mrs Shover led contract bridge scoring as eight friends joined a gift presentation for the guest of honor.

James Maurice A. E. Shelley Virginia John Shover Maurice

Mrs R J Bone Hosts Monday Club Evening

Mrs R J Bone entertained Monday evening for the Monday club. After a seven thirty dessert, contract bridge was played at two tables with Mrs Siegfried Guyan and Mrs Harry Matthiessen taking high honors.

R. J. Bone Siegfried Guyan Harry Matthiessen

Mrs Harvey Hosts Harford 500 Club Night

Mrs Harvey entertained about 500 club members at her Harford home on Thursday evening. High score belonged to Mrs Claude Appleby while Mrs Henry Chesa and Mrs Elmer Coon won travelling and low score prizes. Light refreshments followed. Mrs Irving Bebee attended as a guest and Mrs Jack Maire with Mrs Orvin Rhatigan hosted a luncheon and pink and blue shower at the R Winkler home for sister in law Mrs Hart Winkler with tea table pink and blue, winter flower centerpiece. afternoon was informal.

Carroll Podhaski Janice Podhaski Helen Scalion Keith Ae Pourt Carol Bobby Marsh Keith Blay Hargrave Sara Vernon Julie DeShaw Jean Hoffman Jackie Thognn Richard Davis Marvin Marsh Harvey’ Harford 500 Club Claude Appleby Henry Che Sri Elmer Coon Irving Bebee Jack Maire Orvin Rhatigan R. Winkler Éart Wink

Church Notices and Schedules Across Area Churches

A comprehensive listing of weekly services, pastors, and worship times for Peniel Presbyterian, Sacred Heart Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian School of Missions, First Congregational, St. Matthew's, Evangelical and Reformed, St. John's, Castle Grove, Prairieburg, Wayne Zion, and Wyoming Brotherhood activities. Includes youth programs, school of missions, catechism, and a planned Feb 6 moving picture on underground cable at the schoolhouse.

The Evangelical and Reformed Church A. Mast Ladies Aid Society Lorenz Allamand Castle Grove Lutheran Church H. A. Diers Ladies Aid George Specht Anamosa Prairieburg Protestant Church Wayne Zion Ey. Lutheran Church F.H. Kehren Luther League Wyoming Brotherhood Hamilton Bell Telephone Company Monticello

Youth Fellowship Attends Anamosa Gathering

The Anamosa Methodist church hosted a Sunday event for youth from nearby churches. Rev. C. E. Burdine spoke, with Monticello participants including Donna and Shirley McCurdy Elmer McMichael Don and Jimmy Robinson Beverly Beeks Patty Podhaski Marilyn Landis Marileigh Clark Bob Sally and Minnie Otten Naomi and Katherine Hanken Millard Claus Mr Wade E Long Mr Carl I Schneider and Rev. Glenn McMichael.

Anamosa Methodist Church C. E. Burdine Reformatory Monticello Donna Shirley McCurdy Elmer McMichael Don Jimmy Robinson Beverly Beeks Patty Podhaski Marilyn Landis Marileigh Clark Bob Sally Minnie Otten Naomi Katherine Hanken Millard Claus Wade E. Long

Fly Nursery Manure Accumulation Warns of Fly Breeding

A fragment notes manure and damp debris in a nursery area will breed flies all summer. Old feed boxes with wet rotting chaff and hay contribute to fly breeding conditions and require cleanup.

Family financial planning for 1945 detailed in wartime guide

A wartime family finance guide explains how to build a two-part plan for 1945 and the years ahead. It urges setting long term goals like home ownership and old age savings, and creating a yearly net worth statement and budget estimates aligned with inflation and rationing controls.

Reading Habit Gift Books and Home Libraries for Children

The article urges creating reading corners with proper light and seating to foster a reading habit in children. It suggests practical DIY shelves, a dedicated desk, and budget tips like using apple boxes and knife drawers. Emphasizes馆wide family reading, varied age appropriate books, and parental guidance. Miss Amney Wood visited Sigourney relatives.

Letter Reveals Pvt Cassius Rynerson's Detachment Duties

Mrs Margaret Rynerson received a note from the detachment commanding officer noting Pvt Cassius V Rynerson of the 17E2 detachment has been chosen as aide to the new commander. The unit moved from Rochefort to Martine Le Bains and Chatallion Sur Sein, lodging in hotels, then homes and an abandoned school as they await service assignments in Pforzheim Germany. The officer praised the men as well trained and ready.

Margaret Rynerson Pvt Cassius V. Rynerson Rochefort France Paris Martine le Bains Italy Chatallion Sur Sein Rynerson Pforzheim Germany

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miriam Lovell Miriam Lovell Robert J. Neff New York City Ruth Roberts Valentine Lillian Locher Elizabeth Thomas Iowa City Raymond Prult Mentacellonesus Janet Prull Order of Eastern Star Roy Null John Null Young People’s Society St. John's Lutheran Church Henry Bartels Lucille Elinor Miss Stahlberg Emil Zimmerman Marion Clark Alvin Lubben Zimmerman Joe Heeren St. John’s Mrs. Harms Delta Dek Janice Podhaski Carl Winkler Peniel Presbyterian Church Sacred Heart Catholic Church A. .L. Lorenz Methodist Church Glenn W.mcmichael Woman’s Society of Christian Service E. H. Huibregtse C. M. Rolls Ava Main Iola Bearinger Ed Podhaski Crusade For Christ Presbyterian Church Wm. J. Grossheim Albert Schroeder Center Junction Westminster Fellowship Joanne Schneider First Congregational Church Homer E. Dalrymple Pilgrim Fellowship St. Matthew’s Lutheran’ Church H. L. Adix Lutheran Fellowship Church of the Lutheran Hour Anamosa Reformatory U. S. War Department Bureau of Public Relations Miss Amney Wood Sigourney Bowlmor Western Auto Rickless Dry Goods Store Rickless Martin Ventura Dillon Ruth Morgan Hopkinton, Iowa Texas Florida California Pillsbury Milk National Campbell Strained Baby Foods National Blue Rose Pillsbury's Cake Hershey Vera Instant Ralston c Ralston Pka Navy Ile Dan Dalley Cak Gans Buckner's Dairy and Bottling Works
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