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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1945

Page

7

Adams Bride of Donald Keil in Michigan City Ceremony

Ruth Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Adams of Monticello, wed Donald W. Keil seaman first class U S coast guard in a double ring ceremony at the Lutheran parsonage Michigan City Ind The bridal party and guests later dined at Wildwood Inn before traveling to the Palmer House Chicago for honeymoon plans Keil is son of Mrs Mary Keil Pekin Ill The wedding was followed by a church reception and celebrations with attendees including Miss Juanita Anthis and Allen Stutzman The bride is a Monticello High School graduate and Northwest Institute of Medical Technology alumna now employed as a technician in Michigan City A brief church meeting note follows about the Ladies Aid Society of the Evangelical and Reformed church meeting at the home of Mrs Lorenz Allamand led by Rev Andrew Mast with refreshments served by a committee

Michigan City Ind Ruth’ Adams Raymond L. Adams Monticello Donald W. Keil U. S. Coast,guard Mary Keil Pekin Juanita. Anthis R.N Allen Stutzman U. S. Coast Guard Chicago Miss. Anthia Wildwood Inn Palmer House Ladies Aid Lorenz Allamand Ladies Aid Society Evangelical and Reformed Church Andrew Mast Milton Stott Alma Meyer Steve Petersen Louise Field John Yaggi Mia Leonards Bader ‘Eld Alfred Etten

Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Evening Scores Shared

Friday evening Mrs. John Shover hosted her bridge club at 7 30 dessert. High scoring honors in contract bridge were shared by Mrs. Larry Robertson and Mrs. Harold Sovern. Guests included Mrs. Max McCrabb and Mrs. Harold Sovern.

John Shover Larry Robertson Harold Sovern Max McCrabb

Mrs. E. H. DeShaw Hosts Friday Club

Mrs. E. H. DeShaw welcomed Friday club members at her home. President Mrs. H. M. Carpenter led the meeting. Mrs. Cecil Goettsch reviewed Taubman’s Music On My Beat and the session ended with a listening group of Bach to Boogie-Woogie recordings.

E. H. DeShaw H. M. Carpenter Taubman Cecil Goettsch

Hamiltons entertain Bell Telephone staff at home

Mr and Mrs T E Hamilton hosted twelve Bell Telephone Co employees at their residence Sunday evening. Mr Hamilton the local manager showed films during the gathering and guests enjoyed social time and refreshments at the close.

T. E. Hamilton Bell Telephone Company

94 Club Meets With Mary Doxsee Friday

The 94 Club gathered Friday at the home of Mrs. Mary Doxsee with Mrs. W D McLaughlin presiding. Members heard a program titled A Country Gentleman Rides to Office and Travel in the Old Days by Mrs. C A McLaughlin and Mrs. A J H McNeill.

94 Club Mary Doxsee Misa Mary Doxsee W.D. McLaughlin C A. McLaughlin A. J. H. McNeill Esther Hoag

A C E Bridge Club Meets Tuesday Evening

Mrs Mural Cass hosted a pot luck supper for A C E bridge club members ending an eight game series. The Valentine decorated table crowned high score by Mrs Lloyd Clark with prizes for all. Mrs William First held the evening high. Special guest Mrs Ed Podhaski attended.

A.C.E. Bridge Club Mural Cass Lloyd Clark William First Ed Podhaski

Miss Miriam Lovell Honored in Bridge Tea Event

Mrs. Harry Stuhler and Mrs. Stewart Stuhler hosted a bridge tea and recipe shower at the Stuhler residence honoring Miss Miriam Lovell who will wed next month to Robert J. Neff of New York City. Five tables played contract bridge with high scores earned by Mrs. John Liddy and Mrs. J. J. Locher. The hostesses presented a gift to the honored guest.

Miss Lovell Harry Stuhler Stewart Stuhler Miriam Lovell Robert J. Neff New York City John Liddy J. J. Locher Dillon W. Franks de Witt Mark Hogan Ruth Roberts Elizabeth Thomas Lillian Locher Iowa City

Hayens Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary in Monticello

Mr and Mrs H H Hayen observed their silver wedding anniversary with a dinner at their South Chestnut Street home Monticello. Festivities featured silver and white decorations a bridal cake and gifts including a purse of silver. Attending were family friends from Cedar Rapids Anamosa Center Junction Virgil Behrends Amber Scotch Grove Perry and Monticello among others.

H. H. Hayen South Chestnut Street Monticello Hagen Wilma Arlene Cedar Rapids Meta Hedden Perry Henry Siebels Marvin William Albers Dale Richard John Grant Cheryl Gerald Center Junction Louis Behrends Virgil Dorene Louis Hayen Marilou Amber Henry Hayen Doris Dean Phyllis Scotch Grove Henry Poppe H. L. Adix Irma John Hayen Galen Rudolph Tobiassen William Rieken Lawrence Dorothy Henry Schuette George Harms Lavonne A. G. Hanken Frank Hayden

Mrs Maire Hosts Pinochle Club at Home

Mrs. Maire entertained the Pinochle club Thursday evening with eight friends present. Mrs. O R Howie won high score and Mrs. H A Hoag took the travelling prize. Guest Mrs. Ray Adams attended. Refreshments followed.

Jack Maire O. R. Howie H. A. Hoag Ray Adams

Social visit at Mrs Steck home guest from Hastings

Mrs. Cornelius Steck hosted a small dinner Tuesday evening at 6 30. The gathering was informal and included an out of town guest, Mrs. Harold Merritt of Hastings Nebraska.

Cornelius Steck Harold Merritt Hastings, Neb

Community Club Notes and Social Items

Numerous social events described include the Thursday pinochle club meeting with Mrs. Sam Rhatigan. prizewinners Mrs. Willard Yeoman and Mrs. Clarence Rhati an receiving the travelling prize. Other items cover post nuptial showers for James Robertson and Miss Miriam Lovell, birthday dinners, and various club meetings with refreshments and hosts.

St Matthew's Aid Opens 1945 Meeting At Luther Hall

Mrs J B Zimmerman hosted the St Matthew's Lutheran Ladies Aid at Luther Hall January 81 1945 opening the year’s first meeting. T E Hamilton Bell Telephone with a film and quilting and other fancy work followed.

St. Matthew's Aid J. B. Zimmerman Ladies Aid Society St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Luther Hall T. E. Hamilton Bell Telephone Company

Founders Day Observed by Chapter FP PEO

Mrs C A Coxsee hosted Chapter FP PEO for Founders Day and the chapter anniversary. Mrs Frank Stimson and Mrs Rex Rickless led the program. Mrs C A McLaughlin presided at tea served by the social committee. Yellow and white colors featured in decor and a heart shaped cake dominated the centerpiece. Miriam Lovell, bride elect, received a miscellaneous shower.

P.E.O C. A. Coxsee Frank Stimson Rex Rickless C. A. McLaughlin Miriam Lovell

Lenten Services Begin in Monticello February 14

A union Lenten series opens February 14 at 8 pm in Monticello with Evangelical and Reformed Methodist Presbyterian and Congregational churches. If fuel is short the Community building may not be used. pastors will announce meeting places next Sunday.

Monticello Andrew Mast Evangelical and Reformed Church Wm. J. Grossheim Jesus Homer Dalrymple Glenn McMichael God William J. Grossheim

Hastings locals visit with Dr and Mrs Grossheim

Mrs Howard Merritt and Mr Marvin of Hastings Nebraska are visiting Dr and Mrs William J Grossheim. Mrs Merritt is the sister of Mrs Grossheim.

Howard Merritt Ee Marvin Hastings Neb Wiliam J. Grossheim Merritt Grossheim

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Uth Adams Donald Keil C. E. Smith Chestnut St Iowa Women’s Fellowship Society The Presbyterian Church Peniel Society Castle Grove Circle No. 3 R. J. Bone Donald Sutherland Frank Walker Elizabeth Casady William Hintz Mrs. Maire Budget Coat Department Leeds Braemoor and Mary Lane Sweetheart Stuhler Sam Rhatigan Willard Yeoman Clarence Rhatian Kenneth Ferring Orlando Null James Robertson Robert Garien Jolly Circle Irving Bebee Jolly Circle Club Charles Lambert John Lambert Rudy Flack John Stiffler Fred J. Kay Delphian Club Delphian Literary Club J. R. Barron Clarence Matthiessen Children of Our Republic John Jacobs Church Society St. John’s Ladies Aid R. P. Young Schreiner E.S Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Bertyce Goettsch Imogene Schneider Gertrude Neal Hayden Elda Stoneking Carl Schneider Nelson James Nelson W. E. Tuetken Ross Baty Bess Greenley Marilyn Nelson James McLaughlin Clarence Eberhart Wilbur Cartano Garden Blue Bird Club Garden Blue Birds Shirley Anne Shelley Janet Nickel Janice Gottleaber Judy Podhaski Elanor Wilcox Donna Morey Rosalynd Adamson Patsy Ambuchl Julie DeShaw Carol Smith Janice Podhaski Dorothy Pickett Carol Ann Leytem Linda Hargrave Patty Smith Sara Vernon Ted Henderson Dubuque Chester Condit General Insurance Agency Cedric Foster McNeill’s Hardware Rem Electric Service R. E. Monk, Prop Kraft Kay Keee Lp Oe Ue Ralston Pillsbury Ceresota eTee Salerno Clapp Facial Woodbury Wilbert AMER Florida Texas California
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