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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1954

Page

2

Maquoketa Faces Monticello In Final Home Game

Maquoketa High School hosts Monticello in the last home game of the season with an upstart Maquoketa squad featuring Joe Bollinger Lowell Bollinger Larry Specht Gerald Lambert and Keith House. Monticello seeks an upset after recent foes beat Maquoketa and a 8:15 PM varsity window follows a freshman sophomore clash. Neighboring area news notes include local visitors Glenn Hargrave and Mrs Mackey in West Liberty and Iowa State Teachers College students Virginia Morrissey Irene Swanson spending the weekend with James Morrissey.

Monticello Maquoketa Black Panthers Jackson County Joe Bollinger Lowell Bollinger Larry Specht Gerald Lambert Keith House Monti Virginia Morrissey Irene Swanson Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls James Morrissey

It Happens So Easy Too We Messed Up Statistical Table

A Monticello education feature recounts Robert Patten and rural class members analyzing pig production costs and efficiency. The printed chart in last Monday’s Express was misprinted. readers were given a corrected chart to clarify the data interpretation and conclusions.

Robert Patten Monticello Bob The Express

Services Tuesday For Henry J Picray

Henry J Picray 84 killed on highway 6 west of Iowa City Saturday evening. Funeral at Devaney Monticello to Sacred Heart church Tuesday 9:30 am with Revs Rhomberg and Ginter officiating burial at St. Peter's Temple Hill. Survived by four sons five daughters a sister 28 grandchildren four great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Devaney funeral home arrangement.

Henry J. Picray Highway 6 Iowa City Devaney Monticello Sacred Heart Church Thomas Rhomberg H. L. Ginter St. Peter’s Cemetery Temple Hill Belgium Gene Luce Hertz Pieray U.S Holy Cross Iowa Elizabeth Hansen Dyersville Pieray Jutsin Hayes Tama John J Felix Eugene Joseph Lucille E. J. Maskel Clinton Betty Justin Hayes Mary Leo Hughes Henrietta Demmers Zwingle Claude Fothergill Wilfred Schuster Joe Heeren John Less Reuben Dress Francis McNally Devaney Funeral Home

Wilken Fined for OMVI in Anamosa Court

Emmund Prabel Wilken pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in district court at Anamosa and was fined 300 dollars plus costs with the minimum sentence withheld for 30 days. The Dec 12 arrest occurred in Monticello before Justice of the Peace C F Shimanek.

Emmund Prabel Wilken Anamosa Wilken Monticello Justice of the Peace C. F. Shimanek Shimanek

Ice Causes Minor Crash in Monticello at Third and Maple

A Wednesday morning accident in Monticello involving Anthony DeSousa and Lester Schlemme occurred at the Third and Maple streets corner. Police said icy windshield impaired Schlemme’s view. DeSousa slid about 12 feet to avoid impact. No damage estimate or injuries were reported.

Anthony DeSousa Lester Schlemme Third Maple Streets Monticello Schlemme DeSousa

Annual Eastern Star School Of Instruction Held Here

Schreiner Chapter No. 226 K Eastern Star held a Monday school of instruction at the Masonic Temple led by Dubuque district instructor Mrs. Luella Brammer. Guests from Cascade Hopkinton Earlville Anamosa attended. A luncheon and dinner honored the instructor and Rainbow Girls formed an arch to welcome her. Two candidates received initiatory degrees. A social hour followed. The American Legion and Auxiliary planned an auction and rummage sale for March. Eugene DeWitt and spouse traveled to Chicago and Indiana for a gift show and visits.

Schreiner Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Luella Brammer Dubuque Cascade Hopkinton Earlville Anamosa Edith Rhatigan Nice Ing Rainbow Girls Tom Rhatigan Janalee Bender Izetta Stumbaugh Jesus Lydia Guyan

Mount Mercy freshman earns college honor roll nod

Joanne Kintzle daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl B Kintzle of Monticello has earned a place on Mount Mercy college Cedar Rapids honor roll for high scholastic rating in the first semester of the current academic year.

Joanne Kintzle Carl B. Kintzle Monticello Miss Kintzle Mount Mercy College Cedar Rapids

Monticello Freshman Elected Intramural Chair at Sigma Chi

Intramural Chairman Alice Jones, a Monticello freshman at the State University of Iowa, was elected intramural chairman of Chi Omega. Miss Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. George Timmins are vacationing with their daughter in Houston, Texas. Rudy Flack has returned home from Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids after a week’s confinement. Mr. and Mrs. William Shaffer left for a two week vacation in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Alice Jones Monticello State University of Iowa Chi Omega Social Sorority Miss Jones G. M. Jones George Timmins Houston Texas Rudy Flack Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids William Shaffer Gulfport, Miss Janet Holmes Mercy School of Nursing Elmer Holmes

Death of Dr. Leonard Arduser Recalls Cedar Rapids Ties

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stoddary of Cedar Rapids report the death of their brother in law Dr. Leonard T. Arduser in Orange California. A Monticello native, he worked at Lowell State Bank then moved to Cedar Rapids to run an optical business before relocating to California in 1945. He belonged to the Masonica Order Elks and the Presbyterian Church of Orange. Surviving are two daughters Lisle Arduser Norman of Leonia New Jersey and Mary Frances of Los Angeles. Burial was in Fairhaven cemetery in Orange.

J. W. Stoddary Cedar Rapids Leonard T. Arduser Orange California Monticello Lowell State Bank Arduser Masonica Order Elks Lodge Presbyterian Church of Orange

Art Webbers Hostcard Party Evening

Art Webbers hosted a card party at their home with 500 as the game. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Marek Mr and Mrs Cyril Elenz Mr and Mrs Ernest McDonough and Billie Mr and Mrs Steve McDonald Mr and Mrs Joe Crowley Mr and Mrs Paul Fleming Mr and Mrs Joe Sperfslage Mr and Mrs Joe Powers Fred Clay Clayton Colleen Mr and Mrs Junior DeShaw Mr and Mrs Jerry Webber and John and Gary and Mrs Donald Webber. First prizes for ladies went to Mrs Joe Sperfslage and Mrs Joe Powers. Men’s first prize went to Steve McDonald and second to Joe Powers. Door prize went to Junior DeShaw and guessing prize to Henry Marek. Refreshments followed.

Art Webber Henry Marek Cyril Elenz Ernest McDonough Billie Steve McDonald Joe Crowley Paul Fleming Joe Sperfslage Joe Powers Fred Clay Clayton Colleen Junior DeShaw Jerry Webber John Gary Donald Webber

Gerd Prull Is Feted on 77th Birthday at Home

Gerd Prull was the honored guest Saturday January 30 as friends and relatives gathered at his home to celebrate his 77th birthday. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eric Owen and sons of Anamosa and others from Langworthy Monticello and Anamosa.

Gerd Prull Eric Owen Anamosa John Reuter Marie Prull Arthur Riedel Richard Langworthy Ralph Zimmerman Donald Crow Eilert Prull Monticello Keith White C. J. Gerdes

Presbyterian Women Fellowship Meets at First Church

The Presbyterian Women's Fellowship held its all day meeting at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday January 27. The yearly topic announced was Christ Calls Us and the program Christ Calls Us To Witness In United States was led by Mrs. Robert Mullen and Mrs. James Maurice. The Spiritual Life group was led by Mrs. Ralph Bone at 10. Circle No 1 hosted. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Paul Arduser and sons and Mrs Elizabeth Buol. Mr and Mrs John Batchelder of Sand Springs were Sunday dinner guests in the Leo Bohtken home.

Women’s Fellowship First Presbyterian Church Robert Mullen James Maurice United States Ralph Bone Circle No. 1 William Balsiger Paul Arduser and Sons Elizabeth Buol John Batchelder Sand Springs Leo Bohtken

Mrs Clarence Stutt Visits Henry Furino Home

Mrs. Clarence Stutt spent Sunday afternoon in the Henry Furino home in Anamosa.

Clarence Stutt Henry Furino Anamosa

Monticello Auction To Aid Infantile Paralysis Drive

Local volunteers urge residents to donate items for a charity auction this Saturday at the Monticello Community Auditorium to raise funds for the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation. Items may be picked up Friday and Saturday by calling 581, with pickup between 12 and 2 p.m. on the day of the event.

Monticello National Infantile Paralysis Foundation Larry Robertson Max Strain Monticello Super Valu Monticello State Bank Ray Fluckiger Louis Bader Robertson Bader Bader Drag Line

Presbyterian Mission Study Program Begins

The Presbyterian Mission Study program starts Sunday night February 7 at 7 00 pm. The event will be a replica of the 1952 International Missionary Conference at Willingen Germany with members acting as delegates from various countries in costume.

Presbyterian Mission Willingen Germany

One-year-old Juanita Herren Honored at Sunday Party

Juanita Ann Herren celebrated as guest of honor at a party Sunday hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Herren. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Herren and their Wyoming family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Heasty of Center Junction, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Storm of Olin, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chatterton of Onslow, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Herren of Monticello.

Juanita Ann Herren Herbert Herren Kenneth Herren Wyoming Don Heasty Center Junction Arnold Storm Olin Allen Chatterton Onslow Herman Herren Monticello

Engagement Announced for Ellen Narum and Dale Studt

Mr and Mrs S H Narum of Decorah announce the engagement of their daughter Ellen to Dale Studt son of Mr and Mrs C J Studt Belle Plaine Miss Narum teaches and Studt is a graduate student at Iowa State College. They plan to marry in June.

S. H. Narum Decorah Ellen Dale Studt C. J. Studt Belle Plaine Miss Narum Ames Mr. Studt Iowa State College

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Panthers Cabalka Vinton Marion Galena Manchester DeWitt Independence Tipton Panthere Glenn Hargrave Allers E. H. Mackey West Liberty Henry Picray Motte Magdeline Henry Schone Rose Art Eilers Coggan Miss Lorna Prult LeVerne Widlworth LA Vonne’s Beauty Salon Allis-Chalmers MBC ALLIS Chalmers Sales and Service George C. Schoon Implement CO Lucy T. Remley Kenneth Meill Jesser D. Conrad Conrad Grocery John Duffy Poultry Yard Gordon Hatchery Eastern Star School of Instruction Masonic Ruth Roy Miller Muriel Baumgartner Dorothy Ehler Louise Field Naomi Myrna James McLaughlin Ruby Kopp Juanita Glenn Lambert American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Alva Hinrichs J. H. Lambert American Legion Auxiliary Eugene DeWitt Chicago Indiana Orange, Calif Art Webbers Presbyterian Women’s Fellowship Eclipse Chicken and Brooder Uts Frank Williams Monticello, Iowa Miss Ellen Narum Wilma Wright Robert Otten Barbara Otto Otten Rudolph Ambuehl Mrs Ralph Bader Donald Martin Dick Cheverton WMT Wmt-Tv Richard Hanken Swede Halvorsen Mrs. Harm Bunting Phyllis George Arduser Wilbur Cooper Gerd Otten Henry Adams Iils Howard Kirkwood Ryan Carl Walken Dale Adams Milton Sills Clayton Adamson Ellen Narum Sinclair Willie Sinclair Service Wm. Baumann Oldsmobile Rocket Studebaker Oldsmobile Frazer Chevrolet Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co Bles
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