Rickels Observe Golden Anniversary With Open House
Mr and Mrs Carl Rickels of Scotch Grove celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday February 19 with an open house for friends and relatives from 1 30 to 5 p m. The couple wed February 19 1901 at St Johns Lutheran in Monticello. They are parents of seven children and have twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two grandsons Carl Leesekamp and Robert Rickels are in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rickels
Scotch Grove
Monticello
William Schuetz
Rickels
Gerd and
Willis
Olive Minney
Lucille Stahle
Cedar Rapids
Cora Leesekamp
Norma Paulsen
Onslow
Josephine Edwards
Clinton
Carl Leesekamp
Robert Rickels
Mrs Raymond Adams Honored At Pink N Blue Dinner
A Pink n Blue dinner was hosted at Mrs. Ray Stumbaugh's home honoring Mrs. Raymond Adams on a Saturday evening. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Nick Avelchas and Mrs. Boyd Shannon. The Valentine themed party featured pink and red nosegays, bridge games, and guest list including Mrs. Leo Cabalka, Mrs. Wayne Halsted, Mrs. Louis Morf, and Mrs. Wilbur K. Doxsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stumbaugh
Raymond’ E.adams
Nick Avelchas
Boyd Shannon
Leo Cabalka
Wayne Halsted
Louis Morf
Wilbur K. Doxsee
Monticello Rebekahs Meet Under Noble Grand Hearn
The Monticello Rebekah lodge met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Paul Hearn presiding. A program honoring founder Thomas Wiley featured soloist Mrs. Harold Scherrer and accompanist Mrs. Ella Wills. A luncheon followed, served by a four member committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Rebekahs
Monticello Rebekah Lodge
Paul Hearn
Thomas Wiley
Harold Scherrer
Ella Wills
Herschel Drury
I. H. Schneider
Donald Miller
Larry Goodyear
Study Group A meets at Liddy home Friday evening
The St. Theresa Little Flower study group gathered at Mrs. John Liddy's home Friday evening with discussion led by Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. Teresa Kane and Mrs. Margaret Breen. The next meeting is set for February 16 at Mrs. Joe Barr's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Theresa
Parent Teachers To Meet This Thursday Night
The February P T A meeting is set for this Thursday at the Masonic temple at 8 p.m. Crafts and hobbies will be discussed with Dr L C Perkins Mrs John Matthiessen and Alva Berends presenting on special hobbies. The Campfire group led by Mrs Earl DeShaw will present crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
L. C. Perkins
John Matthiessen
Alva Behrends
Earl DeShaw
Billy Harms Honored At Birthday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Harms hosted a 6:30 dinner honoring their seven year old son Billy and son in law LeRoy Stenerson whose birthday is Saturday. Attendees included Mayme Minnie and Lena Harms of Monticello, Richard Eby and family Scotch Grove, LeRoy Stenerson Cedar Rapids, Rolly Steiner friend, and Billys brother Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Harms
Billy
LeRoy Stenerson
Mayme
Minnie
Lena Harms
Monticello
Richard Eby
Scotch Grove
Cedar Rapids
Rolly Steiner
Donald
Saddle Club Meets At John Jacobs Home
The Monticello Saddle Club held its regular meeting at the John Jacobs home Thursday evening with thirty members present. A social hour and refreshments followed the business meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on March 1 at the W R Baumgarten home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Saddle Club
John Jacobs
W. R. Baumgartner
Pythians Plan For School of Instruction
The Monticello Pythians met in the K of P rooms with Ione Scott presiding. They discussed plans for a school of instruction and held ballot on three new members to report for initiation on Monday February 26 at 8 pm. One member will be reinstated then.
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Monticello Pythians
K. of P
M.E.C
Mrs. Harry Dierks Is Honored on Birthday
Mrs John McNeilly hosted a Wednesday afternoon party for her sister Mrs Harry Dierks as she celebrated her birthday Fifteen friends attended and exchanged cards before a luncheon. The honored guest received many gifts from the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dierks
John McNeilly
Presbyterian Men’s Council Dinner Set for Feb 13
The Presbyterian church Men’s Council plans a 7 30 dinner at the church basement Monday February 13 for boys of the church and school in third grade and up Speaker will be Thomas Melton of Waterloo Howard Hicks chairs the program to foster fellowship between men and boys of the church and school
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Presbyterian Men's Council
Mrs Pulver Hosts Methodist Circles
The women's society circle at St. Luke's Methodist church met Tuesday evening with hostess Mrs Theodore Pulver assisted by Mrs Caryl Ross. Devotions were led by Mrs Fern Coward and the program by Mrs Otto Smith. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
St. Luke's Methodist Church
Theodosia Pulver
Caryl Ross
Fern Coward
Otto Smith
John Boysen Family 25th Anniversary Observed in Monticello
Mr and Mrs John Boysen celebrated their silver anniversary on Friday February 9 with a supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Ehlis and Mr and Mrs Elwin Brockhohn in Monticello. An open house followed on Sunday with friends and neighbors. They were married February 9 1926 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. They now reside at 6386 North Gill. They have five daughters and four sons two sons in the armed services were unable to attend. The family includes Kathy Betty Jane Darlene Ruthie Caroline Roy and Ronnie. Mr Boysen was a church janitor and Mrs Boysen belongs to the Women’s Fellowship of the Presbyterian church.
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John Boysen
Henry Ehlis
Elwin Brockhohn
Monticello
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
John D. Willis
North Gill
Armed Service
Fort Bliss
Texas
Marvin Boysen
Camp McCoy
Wis
Kathy
Betty Jane
Elwin Broekhohn
Darlene
Ruthie
Caroline
Roy
Ronnie
Boysen
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Fellowship
Wyoming Community Club
Wyoming
Jay Bahnsen
J. T. Bahnsen
Ralph Orth
Edwin Hartman
Orth
William Groening
Waterloo
Jeanne Conzett
Wyoming High School
California
University of Iowa
Miss Conzett
Peter Brodersen
Frank Kleusner
Dyersville
Henry Ross
Thomas Brodersen
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Brodersen
Los Angeles
Calif
Ruth Helene Betz
John Wilson
Mountain Home
Ark
Pleasant Ridge Club
Wilsons
Hawthorne Club
Wilson
TNT pinochle club meeting honors awarded
Members of the TNT pinochle club met last week with Mrs. John Behn. Scoring honors were won by Mrs. Ramsey Stoneking, Mrs. Larry Goodyear and Mrs. Gene Taylor.
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TNT
John Behn
Ramsey Stoneking
Larry Goodyear
Gene Taylor
Monticello GO Building Schedule Read Like Fragments
Fragmentary Monticello notice lists events at the Go Building and Rotary auditorium. Dates include February 16 19 21 22 23 and 26 with screenings license exams poultry show and an anniversary party.
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Milton’ Bader
Rotary
Srg
Geo. C. Schoon Implement Co
George Kurts Celebrate Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary
Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Kurt northeast of Monti cello Sunday evening February 4 honoring their 30th wedding anniversary. Cards provided entertainment with prizes. A decorated cake centered the table and lunch was served to 90 guests. A purse and many good wishes were given to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kurt
Monticello
Wyoming News Roundup Highlights Social Ties and Local Events
Wyoming residents enjoy weddings family visits and club activities as circles tighten around town life. Social notes record a wedding reception honors for Mrs Trish Cook Cowper and Blake and McCord families while new arrivals and farewells mingle with church gatherings. Fire calls and a large annual fish fry showcase community spirit alongside school resignations and hospital visits. The period also notes a moving of the Rickels family and a Wyoming couple preparing for life in California.
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Kenneth Trish
Cloud Cook
Leonora Cowper
Marilyn Blake
Virginia McCord
Merry Frances Gray
Evelyn Rhoads
Cedar Rapids
Maxine Calloway
Maquoketa
Marleene Thompson
Iowa City
Toledo High School
Paris Academy of Beauty
von Sprecken
Wyoming High School
4 H Girls Leader Training School in Anamosa
The Jones county 4 H girls leaders training continues with the third subject matter session set for Friday February 23. The basement library meeting room will host leaders and assistants from fifteen clubs from 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Opal Roberson of Iowa State College will speak on selecting caring for repairing clothing with slide films on color line and design.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Opal Roberson
Iowa State College
Town Needs More News From Club Secretaries
The Express urges Monticello clubs to appoint press secretaries to improve publicity. News coverage depends on timely reports from organizations, as newspapers provide news as a public service. The column invites clubs to submit meeting notes and upcoming events for better community coverage.
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The
Express
Ble Oner
Ince
Woplan
Monticello
the Express
Liang
Fire Department Responds to Stove Fire on South Locust Street
Monticello fire crews answered an 11 55 Friday call to the Samson Brothers home on South Locust Street where an overheated stove ignited a wall outlet. A five foot square burn hole resulted as seventeen firefighters fought the blaze. Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Carl Schneiter included Mr and Mrs Paul Schneiter and daughter Karen, Mr and Mrs Bob Morley and son Craig of Cedar Rapids.
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Monticello
Samson Brothers
South Locust Street
Carl Schneiter
Paul Schneiter
Karen
Bob Morley
Craig
Cedar Rapids
Royal Neighbors meet in memory of Mrs Wroblewski
The Royal Neighbors gathered at the K P hall Tuesday February 13 with presiding Oracle Florence Ble dorn. The charter was draped in memory of Mrs Florence Wroblewski. An initiation is planned for February 27. A dessert pot luck and birthday party will be held February 21 at the hall with lunch team Mable Brazleton, Doris Bartels, Minnie Bright, and Florence Bleadorn.
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Royal Neighbors
K. of P. Hall
Florence’ Bleddorn
Florence Wroblewski
Mable Brazelton
Doris Bartels
Minnie Bright
Florence Bleadorn
Lovell Homemakers To Meet Monday
The Lovell Homemakers club will gather at Mrs John Rogers home next Monday evening February 19 The February lesson on Nylon Plastics and Other New Fabrics will be presented by Miss Helen Tucker county home economist
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Lovell Homemakers Club
John Rogers
Helen Tucker
Goodyears Host Pirgchla Club Gathering
Mr and Mrs Larry Goodyear entertained the Pirgchla Club at their home Sunday evening. Mrs Carroll Podhaski won high score with Ray Marolf and Clarence Stoneking receiving other prizes. Lunch was served by Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Goodyear
Carroll Podhaski
Ray Marolf
Clarence Stoneking
Goodyear
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Carl Ai
Raymond Adams
Bohiken
Spen
Billy Harms
Saddle Club
Pythians
John Boysens
TNT Pinochle Club
A. R. Wood
MR. Farmer
Furniture and Appliance
George Kurts
Jens Lazare
Arnold Thomson
Center Junction
Clarence Rickels
Haddie Lake
Lietz
Fire Department
Lovell Homemakers
Goodyears
Electrical School
Hinsdale, Ill
Kuriger Bros
Iowa
Libby
Upea Quality
Stahler’s
Sunkist Oranges
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