Barbara Walker Engaged to Robert Jefferson of Boone
Mr and Mrs A F Walker announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Robert Jefferson of Boone He is son of Mr and Mrs William Jefferson of Dunkerton Miss Walker is a senior at Iowa State College Ames and Mr Jefferson is a Town State graduate who will enter the armed forces in February No wedding date has been set.
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A. F. Walker
Barbara
Robert Jefferson
Boone
Mr. Jefferson
William Jefferson
Dunkerton
Miss Walker
Iowa State College
Ames
Jefferson
Town State
Past Chiefs Elect New Group of Officers
Fifteen Past Chiefs of Monti Cello Pythian Temple No. 112 elected officers after a 6 30 dinner. Lula Cass was named president with Addie Ireland as vice president, Tresa Rohr as secretary, and Jessie Hoag as treasurer. The group will meet on the fourth Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Pythian Temple No. 112
Anamosa
Lula Cass
Addie Ireland
Tresa Rohr
Jessie Hoag
Mrs Lambert and Mrs Keyes Host Bridge Luncheon
Mrs A P Lambert and Mrs Karl Keyes hosted a 1 30 dessert luncheon at their home. Three tables played contract bridge with high scores won by Mrs B E Abel and Mrs S E Locher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert
Keyes
A. P. Lambert
Karl Keyes
B. E. Abel
S. E. Locher
War To Delay Watch Repairs in Elgin Ill
Elgin watchmakers may face months-long repairs as stores cope with wartime demand. William H. Samelius, director of the Elgin Watchmakers' college, warns jewelry shops could hold watches for extended periods similar to World War I. The Time Shop reprints the Des Moines Register item.
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Elgin
Ill
U.P
William
Samelius
Elgin Watchmakers’ College
The
Des Moines Register
Time Shop
G. Coward
Mrs Kenneth Ferring Hosts Dinner at Poplar Heights Club
Mrs Kenneth Ferring entertained at dinner Tuesday evening at the Poplar Heights club. Mrs Tom Henderson was a guest. High pinochle score at two tables went to Alvs Harry Matthiessen. Other prizes went to Mrs Leonard Fluckiger and Mrs Tom Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ferring
Poplar Heights
Tom Henderson
Alvs
Harry Matthiessen
Leonard Fluckiger
Mrs. Robertson Hosts BB Bridge Club Evening
Mrs. Larry Robertson hosted a Tuesday bridge party at her home with guests Mrs. George Timmins and Mrs. Robert Myers. High scores in contract bridge went to Mrs. Myers and Mrs. James Maurice. a salad lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Robertson
BB Bridge Club
George Timmins
Robert Myers
Myers
James Maurice
PMA Officials Attend Meeting at Iowa State College
Jones county PMA leaders Alva Streeper Neal Hayden and Harold Larson attended a two day session at Iowa State College Tuesday and Wednesday They hinted at major changes in Washington that could alter the agricultural aid picture in Iowa and Jones county The Express expects further details next week and notes calls for unifying PMA Soil Conservation Service and Farm Bureau programs to reduce duplicated farmer inquiries and provide a single improved service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Production and Marketing Administration
Iowa State College
Alva Streeper
PMA
Neal Hayden
Harold Larson
the Express
Ames
Agricultural Helps
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Iowa
Jones County
Express
Soils Conservation Service
Farm Bureau
The
Eastern Star Meeting Set by Schreiner Chapter
The Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet Monday at 8 PM. Worthy Matron Gertrude Mullen announced the annual school of instruction for the chapter on February 14 at 1 PM conducted by district instructor Esther Barber of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Meeting
Schreiner
Order of the Eastern Star
Gertrude Mullen
Esther Barber
Marion
First Fashion Show Planned For March First Fashion Show Planned For March
The first Monticello fashion show in years is planned by the BPW club with local merchants. March 8 and 9 at the high school auditorium. Committees include Augusta Melsha Ruth Drexler Kathryn Fisher Kathryn Loop Alice Rickless and Dar Ilene White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Business and Professional Women's Club
Merchants of
Religious notices from multiple churches in Monticello area
The community churches list Sunday schools worship times and weekly events. Churches include Saint Peter and Paul Lutheran Castle Grove Saint Luke's Methodist Monticello Saint Matthew's Lutheran The Monticello Evangelical and Reformed The First Congregational The First Presbyterian and Wayne Zion Evangelical Lutheran with details on services confirmations choir practices and Lenten schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
Castle Grove
Paul Kenyon
George Sechusen
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Robert Vinson Gildner
MYF
W.S.C.S
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
H. L. Adix
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Carl J. Mardorf
Monticello
Cornell
First Congregational Church
Donald L. Chapman
Pilgrim Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
James W. Sala
School of Missions
Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church
Kehren
Brotherhood Arena
Wyoming Zion Church
Monticello girl joins Iowa cheer squad
Marjory Hoffman of Monticello and Phyllis Schultz of Council Bluffs were named to the University of Iowa cheerleading squad from 25 tryouts. They replace the graduating captain Mrs. Jane Graham and former member Jean Meggers. Uniforms miss for the Missouri game but hope to cheer for Northwestern on February 5. Hoffman is a 1949 Monticello graduate and former Monticello High School cheerleader. Schultz is a first year nursing student who also cheered at Abraham Lincoln High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Hoffman
Will Hoffman
Monticello
University of Iowa
Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs Hope Marolf's Home
The Sunday night pinochle club gathered January 28 at Mrs Hope Marolf's home. Ruth Podhadski won both high and traveling prizes while Clarence Stoneking claimed low. Lunch followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Pinochle Club
Frances Goodyear
Fileen Bayne
Hope Marolf
Ruth Podhaski
Clarence Stoneking
Cornell College Choir Plans Lent Recital in Monticello
The Cornell College Choir a cappella ensemble of sixty voices directed by Mrs. June McConlogue will give a sacred lent recital February 14 at 8 p.m. in the Community building. Soloists and instrumentalists join the ensemble for sacred selections as Lent services proceed across several local churches through March 23.
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Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Monticello
June McConlogue
Cornell
Evangelical and Reformed Church
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Union Choir
Mrs Wroblewski 57 Dies. Rites Set Saturday
Florence Wroblewski 57 died Wednesday at 4 30 p m in John McDonald hospital after a week as patient. Funeral service 9 30 tomorrow Sacred Heart church with Requiem high mass by Rev Eugene P Lorenz. Burial Sacred Heart cemetery. Rosary Friday at home. Devaney Funeral home in charge. Survived by son Vincent and daughters Helen Weis and Betty Schlimmer, parents Mr and Mrs Charles Parrot, husband Anton deceased February 12 1949.
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Florence Wroblewski
John McDonald Hospital
Sacred Heart Church
Eugene P. Lorenz
Sacred Heart Cemetery
M. B. Leonard
Howard Shelley
John Crowley
Rudolph Flack
Joe Barron
Lynn Clark
Final Rites for Mrs Louisa Peterson Held at Oakwood
Services for Mrs Louisa Peterson aged 81 will be conducted Friday at 1 30 PM from Goettsch Funeral Home with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Rev H L Adix to preside.
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Louisa Peterson
Goettsch
Oakwood Cemetery
H. L. Adix
Longtime Monticello Resident Mrs Peterson Dies
Mrs. Peterson a 27 year Monticello resident dies at home on North Sycamore. Born Louisa Holtz in Clinton County on April 9 1869 she married Ferdinand Peterson in 1863. Survived by two daughters a son eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren plus sisters and half siblings. Pallbearers named and other local notices noted.
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Henry Boner
Center Junction
F. von Sprecken
Oxford Junction
Herman
Gerhard Hanken
Monticello
Lena Harms
Anamosa
John Peterson
Rose Stadtmueller chosen for DAR Good Citizenship bid
Rose Stadtmueller, senior at Monticello public school, was chosen by students and teachers as the outstanding senior girl to represent Monticello in the state DAR Good Citizenship Pilgrimage contest. She belongs to F.H.A. National Honor Society M club speech club and 4-H. daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Stadtmueller. District regent is Mrs George Fegan Anamosa. local contest sponsored by Francis Shaw chapter Anamosa.
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Rose Stadtmueller
Monticello
D.A.R
Rose
Alva Stadtmueller
F.H.A. Group
National Honor Society
George Fegan
Anamosa
Francis Shaw
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Hopkinton
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Monticello Gun Club
Zimmerman Hardware
DeWitt's Drug Store
Carl L. Leesekamp
USN
Scotch Grove
Naval Training Center
San Diego
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Donald Maire
Aurora
Charles Rolls
Wilma Wright
Iowa City
Mrs. Marolf
Cornell College Choir
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Dubuque
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Marjorie Luett
Cedar Falls
Charles Luett
Otis Etan
Charles City
Lynn
Hei Schoon
Etan
Schoon
Mrs. J. J. Locher
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Phoenix
Ariz
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Alva Hinrichs
Canton
Homer Moore
Leona Anthony
Medford
Oklo
Tom Bearinger
Emmett Bearinger
Monmouth
Maquoketa Hospital
Milton Bader
Leo Greco
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van Camp
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