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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1954
Page
7
The Iowa student earns an advanced degree in hospital administration inspired by Mrs. G G Smits former Monticello hospital superintendent. Her research focuses on chronic illness and aging health problems as a specialty.
Miriam Lovell Neff of Monticello will receive the doctor of philosophy in hospital administration from the State University of Iowa, becoming the first woman to hold the highest degree in hospital leadership. Her work, focusing on chronic care and aging, underlines the role of university medical centers and the economic and social value of rehabilitation for the elderly.
Lawrence Brockhohn was honored with a surprise party Sunday evening at the Carl Brockhohn home in Anamosa. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brockhohn, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brockhohn, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ricklefs, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Dirks, Mike and Douglas of Monticello, Mr. and Mrs. John Rieken of Anamosa, Miss Lucile Bartels of Scotch Grove, and Merle Smock and Floyd Carpenter of Earlville. The attendees played cards and were served lunch by Lucille Bartels and Darlene Brockhohn.
Louise Reusch and Glen M. Appleby wed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Derrida HI. The ceremony featured yellow flowers and candelabra with organ music and a pearl clasped lace gown. The couple, both locals, plan to live in Elizabeth after a weeklong honeymoon. Guests came from Cedar Rapids Dubuque Chicago Elizabeth and Rockford.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Decker announce the engagement of their daughter Rosemary to Robert J Devaney son of Mrs Dorrance Devaney Monticello and the late Dorrance Devaney The wedding is set for Saturday Feb 13 at St Patrick s church North Garry Owen at 9 o clock in the morning Miss Decker a Mercy hospital Dubuque graduate has worked at John McDonald hospital Monticello Mr Devaney attended Loras college and has been a postal employee The couple will make their home in Monticello
Mrs. Lester V. Drexler and Mrs. Louise Field were honored guests at a Thursday birthday gathering hosted by Miss Caroline Schoenhut at her home. Ten guests played games for entertainment and a salad dish was served. The guests received many lovely gifts.
Mr and Mrs August Dirks Langworthy observe their silver wedding anniversary with an open house at their Langworthy farm Sunday February 7 from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening All are invited Loretta Dirks former Loretta Wilken wed at Wayne Lutheran Church February 6 1929 by Rev J P Willis They are parents of four sons Gerald Merle Loren and Eldon.
The Starlighters present a three act comedy Your Face Is Familiar on February 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. in the Monticello Community building. Director Mrs. Dean Willworth leads a cast including Esther Young Emil Prult Minnie Otten Augusta Melsha LeRoy Jacque Bob Arduser Caro lyn Cousins Jerry Price and Les Monk.
The Royal Neighbors will hold their formal open installation at the K P hall on Tuesday February 2 at 8 p m. This is the installation that was postponed on January 26. Bring a salad or dessert for lunch and dress for selves and guests.
Mrs. Charles Podhaski hosted the Past Chiefs at her home on Thursday evening. Cards were played for entertainment with high scores going to Mrs. Mural Cass and traveling prize to Mrs. Russell Meade, while low went to Mrs. Charles Podhaski. Mrs. Chauncey Robinson presided over the business meeting and refreshments were served.
A February series of missionary study programs will be held at First Presbyterian Church each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. with the theme The Life and Task of the Church around the World. The public is invited to attend. each session promises informative and enjoyable evenings.
The Olin sextet defeated Sacred Heart 42 to 36 in the Jones County Cage Tourney to reach the county finals. Susan Staner led Sacred Heart with 14 points, while Olin benefited from height and a strong second quarter to pull away before Sacred Heart narrowed the gap late.
A Onslow subscriber thanks Monticello Express editor for envelopes and urges editorial focus on Washington and Lincoln birthdays. The letter argues the Ship of State, Civil War leader Lincoln, and nation’s principles deserve ongoing remembrance through press coverage and public discussion.
Mr and Mrs Revel McColm departed Thursday to spend a month in Florida as part of a short seaside trip.
John W. McNamara of Anamosa announced Jones county 1953 series E and H bond sales totaled 928,783 dollars, higher than 1952 but below the year’s goal. Iowa total bond sales hit 126,965,432 dollars with a seven year national high of 4,368,000,000. 25 percent of matured series E bonds redeemed. Adjacent counties show varied results with Delaware 115.74 percent, Dubuque 103 percent, Linn 107.88 percent of quotas.
The Iowa Retail Farm Equipment Conference at Iowa State College in Ames will run February 9 and 10. Hobart Beresford notes a two day program with research findings in agricultural engineering for retailers including nurse crops legume seedings ridge farming subsoiling forage handling and corn picker shelter management Demonstrations cover tractor safety and a comparative study panelists include agronomists extension directors soil conservation district officials and dairy specialists The opening session starts 10 a.m. February 9 and ends at midnight February 10.
Mrs Vance Stead hosted the Delphian Club on Friday January 29. Thirteen members attended with president Mrs Alvin Jones presiding. Mrs Leo Cabalka gave a book review titled Im Tired of Grandma and the hostess served coffee and cookies.
The faculty of the public school held a meeting in the Home Ec rooms after the Independence Monticello basketball game Tuesday evening. The refreshments were provided by the committee in charge led by Mr. and Mrs. Les Linn and Mr. and Mrs. John Shover with Miss Vivian Fee and Robert James assisting.
The 94 Club gathered at Mrs. C. A. Coxsee's home Friday afternoon January 29. Program included a reading of Duveen by Mrs. B. B. McLaughlin and an "Art on Parade" display of painting reproductions by Mrs. J. N. McLaughlin. Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Woodhouse of Vinton spent the weekend in the Ed Vanourny home.
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