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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1954

Page

7

Monticello Hosts County Family Life Conference Day

The Monticello Community room hosts a one day County Family Life Conference on Friday February 26 starting at 10 a.m. with Dr. Glen Hawks and Dr. David Fulcomer as featured speakers. A noon lunch is available for attendees. Rural residents teachers ministers and women groups are invited. Jones county uniquely runs its own local program this year as part of Extension Education.

Monticello Glen Hawks Department of Child Development David Fulcomer Iowa State College Jones County Iowa

Lutheran and church notices list services and events

Saint St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and others announce Sunday schools and worship times, midweek meetings, and a bishop sermon. Sacred Heart and First Presbyterian note mass times and church activities. Social visits reference Ottumwa and Bernard as home guest stops.

Police Sign Declares Officers Are Human Beings

In Monticello the city police office displays a sign on a filing cabinet stating Contrary to general belief over 99 percent of Police Officers are Human Beings.

Monticello

Drastic Action For Grass Fires Warned By Monticello Mayor

Monticello mayor Dr. A. P. Lambert warned residents of drastic steps if deliberate grass fires continue. He said attended fires getting out of hand differ from fires started and left to spread through dry grass. He called for city cooperation to prevent costly blazes.

Lambert Monticello A. P. Lambert the Express

Carpenter-Contractor Meeting Hosted by Eclipse Lumber

The Eclipse Lumber Co hosted a Carpenter-Contractor meeting at the Monte Cafe with Celotex insulation and building materials discussed. Two company representatives attended and films were shown.

Eclipse Lumber Co Monte Cafe Celotex Company

Mrs Zimmerman Hosts Friday Pinochle Club

The Friday Pinochle club met at the home of Mrs. Aiva Zimmerman Friday evening. Prizes were won by high Mrs. Arnold Jacobs traveling Mrs. Charles Poghaski sow Mrs. Mural Cass. Mrs. Russell Meade was a guest. Dessert was served at the close of the games.

Aiva Zimmerman Arnold Jacobs Charles Poghaski Mural Cass Russell Meade

Robert Shimanek Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Sunday

Robert Shimanek son of Mr and Mrs Frank Shimanek was the guest of honor at his 11th birthday party held Sunday afternoon February 14 at the Shimanek home. He and 13 boys enjoyed a hike in the afternoon and supper. Guests included Colin George and Pete Ponder Joe Mullen Allen White Paul Hearn Loren Eilers Steven Vanourny Bruce Stumbaugh John Baty Larry Goettsch Jerry Ridenour Mickey Meyer of Tama plus Robert’s sister Nancy and brother Jimmie. James Zuensman could not attend. Robert received many gifts.

Robert Shimanek Frank Shimanek Mr. Shimanek Shimanek Colin George Pete Ponder Joe Mullen Allen White Paul Hearn Loren Eilers Steven Vanourny Bruce Stumbaugh John Baty Larry Goettsch Jerry Ride

Charlotte Marugg Celebrates 11th Birthday Party

Charlotte Marugg was honored on her 11th birthday with a Sunday February party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Fritz Marugg. Guests included Judy Bleadorn Elaine Bleadorn JoAnn Eden Sharon Scott Lois Bauer Ann Hoag Jackie Nickel Marion Allen Tamara Eden Danny Bauer and Charles Bauer. Her sister Mrs Ralph Bader baked the birthday cake and helped with refreshments. Она

Charlotte Marugg Fritz Marugg Judy Elaine Bleadorn JoAnn Eden Sharon Scott Lois Bauer Ann Hoag Jackie Nickel Marion Allen Tamara Eden Danny Charles Bauer Charlotte Ralph Bader Mary Bauer Mrs. Marugg

Jeffrey Jones Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party

Mrs. Alvin Jones hosted a small birthday gathering for her son Jeffrey on Thursday afternoon. Cartoons entertained the neighborhood children as guests including Tommy Yeoman Amy Yeoman Sheryl Behrends Pamela Adams Michael McNeill Candalee Jones. Ice cream and cake were served and Jeffrey received many lovely gifts.

Jeffrey Jones Alvin Jones Jeffrey Tommy Amy Yeoman Sheryl Behrends Pamela Adams Michael McNeill Candalee

Mrs Mullen Hosts '94 Club Meeting and Readings

The 94 Club met at Mrs. Robert Mullen's home Friday with president Mrs. I. R. Hintz presiding. Mrs. A J H McNeill read This I Believe by Martha Graham. The program featured Rise of Ballet in America by John Kobler. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs W C Bone and family at Don Pursell's Langworthy home and visits by Arnold Jacobs to R O Traugott's Webster City home and Mrs Anna Stadtmueller in Fort Dodge.

Robert Mullen I. R. Hintz A. J. H. McNeill Martha Graham Mrs. W. C. Bone Don Pursell Langworthy Mrs Arnold Jacobs R. O. Traugott Webster City Anna Stadtmueller Fort Dodge

London couple to wed Ellouise Deerberg and Harlan Rekemeyer

Ellouise Deerberg and Harlan Rekemeyer plan a March 9 wedding at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church London with Rev. N S Roberts officiating. Relatives and friends may attend the ceremony and reception in the church parlors, followed by a Hi-Way Gardens Stanwood wedding dance with Howdy Roberts and his WMT Rangers.

Anton Deerberg London Ellouise Harlan H. Rekemeyer Scotch Grove Tannah Rekemeyer Tipton Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church N. S. Roberts Stanwood Howdy Roberts WMT Rangers

Mission Study Group To Hear Missionaries

The Presbyterian Mission Study group invites members to meet Rev. and Mrs. Reid Graham of Dubuque as guest speakers on Sunday evening February 21. The Grahams have served as missionaries in Western India since 1937 and, since 1942, at Poona’s United Theological Seminary. They are on furlough and return to India in June. Mr. Graham teaches History of Missions and Indian Religions at the University of Dubuque this year. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and all are urged to attend.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix St. John’s Lutheran Church Aug K. Stenzel Young People’s Society SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Paul Kenyon Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran Church F.H. Kehren C. H. Becker Wartburg College Waverly Lutheran Welfare Society of Iowa Iown City Zion Lutheran Church Bloomington Street A.C. Prachi Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene P. Lorenz Thomas Rhomberg First Presbyterian Church W. Russell Hunter James Reed Graham India Westminster Fellowship Presbyterian Mission Study Group Reid Graham Dubuque Graham Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Western India United Theological Seminary Poona University of Dubuque

Four Sacred Heart Students Named to All State Chorus

Four Sacred Heart high school students were chosen for the All State Catholic School Music Festival mixed chorus in Dubuque April 25 26 and 27. About 250 chorus members from Iowa Catholic schools will perform with 50 representing the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Deloris Hennessey Margie Tuttle Thomas George and Bernard Manternach from Sacred Heart will participate. The gala concert April 27 at Loras College gymnasium features pieces by Enders Thompson Bach Stoessel Elgar Strauss Croce Watson Vaughn Williams Stoughton Kastalsky DePres and Wood.

Sacred Heart High School Dubuque Iowa Archdiocese of Deloris Hennessey Margie Tuttle Thomas George Bernard Manternach

Delphians Meet at Mrs Alvin Jones Home

Mrs. Alvin Jones hosted the Delphian Club at her home Friday afternoon with nine members present. President Mrs Jones conducted the business meeting. Mrs Clarence Matthiessen led the program with a discussion on Abraham Lincoln.

Alvin Jones Delphian Club Jones Clarence Matthiessen Abraham Lincoln

Friday Club Meets At Yeoman Home

Mrs. Orvin Yeoman hosted the Friday Club at her home on February 12. The program featured Mrs. Thomas Wonderfull Town Review All About Eileen presented by Ruth McKenny with Mrs W H Stuhler. Recordings were played.

Orvin Yeoman Thomas Wonderful Town Review Eileen Ruth McKenny

Harm Buntings Honored on 20th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harm Bunting celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Friday evening February 12. Attendees included numerous Bunting relatives from Ana mosa Strawberry Point Monticello Cedar Rapids and Wyoming with friends and extended family. The evening featured card games visits and refreshments as the couple received many gifts and good wishes.

Harm Buntings Harm Bunting Marie Bunting Rhiney Bunting Erio Bunting Greg Anamosa Ben Bunting Marielle Elva Bunting Marietta Bunting Strawberry Point Martin Bunting

Past Matrons Meet For 6 P.M. Dinner

The Past Matrons of the O.E.S. gathered at the Masonic Temple for a six o’clock dinner with Valentine decorations. Mrs. Gertrude Mullen presided over the business meeting after the meal. Committee members for decor and dinner included Iva Rodman Naomi Hargrave Ida Bateman Jane Long Caroline Schoenhut Jennie Clark and Florence Clark.

O.E.S Masonic Temple Gertrude Mullen Iva Rodman Naomi Hargrave Ida Bateman Jane Long Caroline Schoenhut Jennie Clark Florence Clark

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

For constipation never take harsh drugs. They cause cramps and griping and disrupt bowel action. Use Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative Syrup Pepsin for gentle relief. The natural Senna extract provides relief for temporary constipation for the whole family. Buy Dr Caldwell's. money back if not satisfied. Mail bottle to Box 280 New York NY.

Dr. Caldwell

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