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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1954

Page

7

Ruth Ann Kuntz Engagement and March Wedding

Mr and Mrs Herbert Kuntz announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Ruth Ann Kuntz to Albert Iben son of Mr and Mrs Fred Iben of Anamosa. The ceremony will be March 7 at 2 30 p m at St Matthew s Lutheran church with Rev H L Adix officiating.

Herbert Kuntz Ruth Ann Kuntz Albert Iben Fred Iben Anamosa St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix

S. E. Locher Guest Speaker at B P W Meeting

The Monticello Business and Professional Women's Club held a 6:30 dinner at the B F W Auxiliary Hall. International Relations chair Margaret Wismeier led the group with Fern Coward Caroline Schoenhit Helen Hoag and Elnora Husman assisting. S. E. Locher spoke on International Trade and Phillip Skelley sang two songs with accompanist Doreen Streeper Edith Drexler presided over the business portion.

Monticello Business and Professional Women’s ‘Club B.F.W Margaret Wismeier Fern Coward Caroline ‘Schoenhit Helen Hoag Elnora ‘Husman S. E. Locher Phillip Skelley Doreen Streeper Edith Drexler

Chapter FP P E O Meets at Mrs McLaughlin Home

The regular meeting of Chapter FP P E O was held at the home of Mrs W D McLaughlin on February 2 at 7 30. The Philanthropic committee led the program in honor of the sisterhood and refreshments were served by Florence Roberts Martha Coxsee Janet Fraser Lisle Lovell and Emma Matrices 97 percent. Sunday dinner guests at the Glen Russell home included Mr and Mrs Roy Russell of Anamosa Mr and Mrs Bud Mizaur and family of Oxford Junction and Mrs Guy Byerly.

P.E.O W. D. McLaughlin Florence Roberts Martha Coxsee Janet Fraser Lisle Lovell Emma’ Matrices Glen Russell Roy Russell Anamosa Bud Mizaur Oxford Junction Guy Byerly

St Johns Ladies Aid Meeting At Jacobs Home

The St. Johns Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Arnold Jacobs on Thursday afternoon. Pastor Stenzel opened with Scripture and the group discussed the topic As a True Disciple Know the Citys Challenge to the Church. Twenty nine members and three visitors shared lunch afterward. the next meeting is set for March 2 at Mrs. John Jacobs home.

St. John’s Ladies Aid Arnold Jacobs Stenzel Merle Postel Matthias Ladies Aid Marvin Jacobs Paul Schuetz Emma Eden H.M. Dirks John Jacobs

Classified Ad Brought Good Results in Monticello Express

This Monticello Express item touts strong readership aiding ad results. It lists a for sale gas stove with details and notes easy submission methods by mail, office drop, or phone with charging option. Also mentions local social visits and a card club gathering with names and hosts.

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Audrey Egger Engagement Told

Mr and Mrs Harold Egger of Monticello announce the engagement of their daughter Audrey to George E Lucas of Davenport son of Mr and Mrs Ned F Lucas of Sigourney. Miss Egger is a secretary at St Luke's Hospital in Chicago and Mr Lucas is a Navy veteran now a salesman for Weiss Neuman Shoe Company.

Harold Egger Monticello Audrey George E. Lucas Davenport Ned F. Lucas Sigourney Miss Egger St. Luke’s Hospital Chicago Mr. Lucas U.S. Navy Weiss-Neuman Shoe Company

Easter Seal Chairman Named for Jones County 1954

Mrs. R. Wilson Seal Chairman for Jones County for 1954 was announced by Mrs. O A Rife. The Easter Seal campaign aims to aid crippled children and adults in Iowa with funds and volunteer support. Local and state organizations coordinate the effort led by Dr. Wendell Johnson. Sunday and weekend visits list community members in Clark and Delhi areas.

Ralph Wilson Jones County O. A. Rife Friends of Crippled Children Iowa Society Wendell Johnson State University of Iowa Isc

Royal Neighbors Install Officers After Feb 2 Meeting

The Royal Neighbors met February 2 at the K P hall for installation. New officers include Rachel Cronbaugh as oracle Grace Balsiger as vice oracle Fannie Milroy past oracle Pearl Claus recorder Irene Howland treasurer Carrie Moncrief chancellor Florence Bleadorn marshal Irene Claus assistant marshal Jeralding Milroy outer sentinel June Bader faith Helen Dunn unselfish ness Dora Decker endurance Josephine Appleby courage Irene Howland captain and Khmal Holmes musician. Installing officers were Oracle Hazel Harford ceremonial marshal Adelia Hearn chancellor Lizzie Sharp. A pot luck supper followed. Next meeting is Tuesday February 10.

K.P. Hall Rachel Cronbaugh Oracle Grace Balsiger Fannie Milroy Pearl Claus Irene Howland Carrie Moncrief Florence Bleadorn Irene Claus Jeralding Milroy Outer Sentinel June Bader Faith Helen Dunn Dora Decker Endurance Josephine Appleby Courage Khmal Holmes Hazel Harford Adelia Hearn Lizzie Sharp

Daughter Born to The Paul Lumpa's Family

Pfc Paul S Lumpa and his wife Phyllis Cox welcomed a baby daughter Diane Marilyn at John McDonald Hospital on January 29 1954 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces The family to stay with Phyllis parents Ed Cox in Monticello while Pfc Lumpa serves at Harem Air Base Newfoundland and plans furlough in April for home arrival

Paul S. Lumpa John McDonald Hospital Diane Marilyn Lumpa Harem Air Base New Foundland Phyllis Cox Diane Ed Cox Monticello Elvina Lumpa Town City B. W. Cox A. L. Baxter Manchester

Den Mothers Start First Training in Cub Scout Program

The first Cub Scout den mother training class met at Mrs. Bert Loop's home in Monticello with attendees including Mrs. Loop Mrs. Jack Maire Mrs. Max Strain Mrs. Robert Savage and Mrs. Gerald Rohr Ted Clymer area scout executive from Anamosa led the briefing on Cub Scout fundamentals and citizenship and stressed fun as the key to active dens A Pack Committee meeting followed at the Legion hall with members led by Dr. Robert Savage Those registered total 28 boys with den division to be formed this week Names listed include Thomas Brokaw John Freese Gary Duckler Larry Howie Robert Behrends Steve Balster Mary Vanourny Paul Vanourny Dave Loop Richard Emerson and others John Etten of Fergus Falls Minnesota visited Monticello relatives.

Monticello Ted Clymer Max Strain Bud Reynolds Bert Loop Loop Jack Maire Robert Savage Gerald Rohr Anamosa Clymer Legion Hall Alva Cub Thomas Brokaw John Freese Gary Duckler Larry Howie Robert Behrends Steve Balster Mary Vanourny Paul Vanourny Dave Loop Richard Emerson Richard Westhoff Gordon Westhoff Merle Cox

LeRoy Jacque Ties For First In TV Talent Scout

LeRoy Jacque son of Mr and Mrs Roy Jacque of Monticello tied for first place with Nancy of Lisbon on the Tait Cimimins Talent Scout program Friday evening. LeRoy, a tap dancer, performed before the TV audience on the weekly program. Auditions are held the previous Saturday.

LeRoy Jacque Roy Jacque Monticello Nancy Lisbon Tait Cimimins LeRoy

Robert First Receives New APO Address

Robert M. First, son of Mr and Mrs W E First of Hopkinton, now has a new APO address. He is listed as Cpl Robert M First US855216439 Co A 562 EBM Bn APO 39 c o P M San Francisco Calif SHOP IN MONTICELLO.

Robert First W. E. First Hopkinton APO Robert M. First

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