Five new baby bond holders join in year
In the past month five newborns joined bond owners list Connie Marie Hall Wyoming William Lee Kell Olin Patricia Lorraine Globes Monti cello Ark James Jay Dean Olin Steven Allen Smith Anamosa at baby bonds table Mr and Mrs Louis Hanken hosted their 10th anniversary dinner Others honored included Mr and Mrs L A Oltman and Mr and Mrs Henry Bohlken on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Marie Hall
Wyoming
William Lee Kell
Olin
Patricia Lorraine Globes
Montticello
Ark
James Jay Dean
Steven Allen Smith
Anamosa
Louis Hanken
L. A. Oltman
Henry, Bohlken
Happy Helpers Met At Appleby Home
Lovell 4 H club meeting at Joyce Ann Appleby home February 7 with 16 members two leaders and four mothers present. Club voted to donate five dollars to the international farm youth exchange. Beverly Behrends Judy and Janice Schneider and Jan White were chosen to decorate a store window for national 4 H week. Demonstrations given included Bonny Buol Broiled Beef Patties and Mary Ann Buol How to Bake a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Happy Helpers 4-H Club
Joyce Ann Appleby
International Farm Youth Exchange
Jan White
Beverly Behrends
Bonnie Buel
Shirley Hanken
Judy
Janice Schneider
Bonnie Buol
Mary Ann Buol
Lovell Lions Meet At Wackers For February Session
The February Lovell Lions gathering at Carlyle and Arnold Wacker’s home included 12 members and seven visitors. Delegates pledged allegiance, planned a chili supper, and distributed T shirts. Don Zimmerman led a talk on external parasite control and Arnold Wacker demonstrated hammer use. Lunch followed.
Club plans Red Cross drive at Feb meeting
The club organized a Red Cross campaign for the February 2 meeting at Julianne and Frances Holub home. Julianne Holub presided. An anniversary party for the club in honor of Mr and Mrs John Wacker was planned. Talks and demonstrations were given by Maryanne Stevenson Betty Weber Gloria Dolan Darlene Plower Nancy McVay Virginia Lawrence and Janice Nagel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Julianne
Frances Holub
Julianne Holub
John Wacker
Maryanne Stevenson
Betty Weber
Gloria Dolan
Darlene Plower
Nancy McVay
Virginia Lawrence
Janice Nagel
Club Meeting Plans Anniversary Party at Pillard Home
The chub met at Betty Jean and Joan Pillard’s home on February 3 with Grace Kromminga presiding. They discussed an anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. John Wacker and paid dues. Betty Pillard Mary Beth and Dorothy Goedken gave talks and demos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chub
Betty Jean
Joan Pillard
Grace Kromminga
John Wacker
Betty Pillard
Mary Beth
Dorothy Goedken
Club Meeting Covers Dues and Safety Talks
The regular meeting held January 31 discussed dues collection. Speakers included Bobby Wagner Neil Gavin Loras Lyons Pat and Vic Manternach. Neil Gavin presented on buying and using fire extinguishers and proteins were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Wagner
Neil Gavin
Loras Lyons
Pat
Vic Manternach
Local 4-H Club Meets at Mary and V Vrooman Home
Sue Wright chaired the February 1 gathering at the home of Mary and V Vrooman. Members planned window decorations for 4-H week and a joint Parents night. Recreation reps were chosen and talks were given by Helen Becker Karen Fall Susan Houstman Caro line Hamed Alberta Eiselstein Mar lene Scharff and Judy Capron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Wright
Mary and
V Vrooman
Gordon
Helen Becker
Karen Fall
Susan Houstman
Caroline Hamed
Alberta Eiselstein
Marlene Scharff
Judy Capron
Wayne Master Farmers Hold February Meeting at Wayne Center
Wayne Master Farmers met at Wayne Center school on February 9. The group voted to send 10 to the International Farm Youth Exchange and will display material in Shaffer's Clothing window. Organizers included Bill Jans en Wally Tuetken and Harlan Helgens. Jerry Parsons spoke on external parasite control with slides. Leonard Monck led the opening 4-H pledge and Harlan Helgens gave the closing pledge. Refreshments were provided by Walter Hanken Bill Postel Ray Heeren and Steven Wolken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Master Farmers
Wayne Center
International Farm Youth Exchange
Shaffer
Bill Jansen
Wally Tuetken
Harlan Helgens
Jerry Parsons
Leonard Monck
Walter Hanken
Bill Postel
Ray Heeren
Steven Wolken
Highway 38 committees outlined by Greater Monticello group
The Greater Monticello committee described two Highway 38 committees. The original panel, Ed Cox, John Shover, Ross Baty, Arend Balster, and Elden Brashaw, seeks hard-surfacing in Jones county. A February panel of Dr. Earl DeShaw, Arch Edwards, and H. M. Jones will recruit nearby towns to support the effort and coordinate with the first group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Monticello
Ed Cox
John Shover
Ross Baty
Arend ,Balster
Elden Brashaw
Jones County
Earl DeShaw
Arch Edwards
H. M. Jones
Social Events Honor Birthdays and Play Cards
Mrs Tom Henderson hosted the T A B club for a 1 30 p m dinner on Thursday February 17 honoring Mrs Herbert Kuntz on her birthday Pinochle winners were Mrs Raymond Marolf traveling and Mrs Larry Goodyear low was Mrs Clarence Stoneking The honored guest and Mrs Marolf received many gifts. The Merymyx Club met at Mrs Clarence Rhadigan's home February 17 with two pinochle tables high won by Mrs Harry Matthiesen traveling Mrs Leonard Fluckiger low Mrs Floyd Kephart Guests were Mrs Harry Matthiesen and Mrs Leonard Fluckiger Refreshments followed. Mr and Mrs Ralph Bone entertained at a dinner for their granddaughter Barbara Bone on her sixth birthday with Mr and Mrs Wyland Bone and family attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Henderson
T.A.B. Club
Herbert Kuntz
High
Raymond Marolf
Larry Goodyear
Clarence Stoneking
Merymyx Club
Clarence Rhatigan
Harry Matthiessen
Leonard Fluckiger
Floyd Kephart
Ralph Bone
Barbara Bone
Mrs. Wyland Bone
Two Savanna Men Headed to Sacramento Visit Relatives
Paul Torrence of Savanna NL and Winfield Hartman left Tuesday night for Sacramento Calif where they will spend the next two weeks visiting Hartman’s two brothers and sister there Edna Sundquist Esther Hearn Stella Harms and Betty Bradford visited Sundquist home Monday for an afternoon and evening of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Torrence
Savanna
Winfield Hartman
Sacramento
Calif
Mr. Hartman
Edna Sundquist
Esther Hearn
Stella Harms
Betty Bradford
Sundquist
Local Family News Roundup From 25 Years Ago
25 years ago a daughter joined Mr. and Mrs. Otto Otten as their fifth child. A surprise party at the Burrichter home honored Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilcox before they moved to Buck Creek. Augusta Monk and Fred Ahrenholtz wed at the Monk home with Rev. Willms officiating. Olga Bohren and Milton Stott married at the Reformed parsonage with Rev. Tendick. Brazelton relatives plan Des Moines trip for S C Brazelton’s 100th birthday. Mrs. Halstead Carpenter reports progress securing library memberships in Montland, memberships $2, payable at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Otten
Harold Wilcox
Otto Burrichter
Presbyterian Church
Buck Creek
Augusta Monk
Fred Ahrenholtz
Henry Monk
R. P. Willms
Olga Bohren
Milton Stott
the Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
Halstead Carpenter
Iowa
Montland
Carpencello
50 Years Ago Dr. W. A. Mirick City Health
A brief from 50 years ago notes Dr. W. A. Mirick serving as city health official. The item highlights his role in municipal health matters and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mirick
City Health
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Helgens ‘Bros
Amber
Patricia Siebels
Albert Siebels
Monticello Camp Fire
Lois Simmons
Joyce Jurgensen
Jane DeShaw
Ruth Ann Kuntz
A. P. Lambert
Kurt Keyes
Dr. Keyes
T. M. Redmond
Harriet Eubanks
John Eubanks
Monticeleso
Richland Township
Peter Guthrie
Sand Springs
Hopkinton
1St Street
W. C. George
Douglas H. Smith
First Street
Bob
Mr. Smith
Mrs
State of
A. J. Stoll
District Court
Loras Stoll Louis Stoll Locher, Locher and Strittmatter
W. L. Pearson
Gertrude Polkerts
State of Iowa
Catherine Brokens
E. W. Brashaw
Gertrude Folkerts
H. B. Silt
Express
Nanne Tanken
Nanne Hanken
Gertrude Molkerts
I. W. Dbrashaw
State of Town
Mose Lamont
Victor Lamont
Forest
Lamont
Brashaw
Pearson
Iims
Monticello Express
Lambert Reiter
Poland
James McLaughlin
Monticello
Farrow
Earl Keegan and Sons
C.R. Piano Co
Cedar Rapids
Etta Folkers
Carl Harris
Cherokee
Nemaha
Idaho
California
Montana
Nebraska
Ranter
Farm Seed and Service CO
Scotch Grove
Bie
Leonard Boos
West Main
Buick
Studebaker
Plueger Garage
Hampshire
H. H. Manuel and Son
Center Junction
Henry Adams
Marvin Ehits
John Wilcox
Legion Hall
Hall
American Legion
Cargill
Wilcox Hatchery
Sylvania
Preston Motors
Davidson
Lux Hatchery
Town
Ryan
Edward Schueler Nursing Home
D.h.la
Jones D.h.la
Robert Wahl
Association
Joe Legg
John L. Bunting
Eclipse Lumber Co
H. J. Gottleaber
Boots
Junior Hobert
Mike Gudenhauf
Worthington
Kuriger Broz
Appleby
Lovell
United Church Women
St. Luke's Methodist Church
L. M. Balster
Mhuerter
Jobno F. Huerter
By Dick Shaw
The
Travelers Safety Service
Prairie Pals
Prairie Hill
Washington Tigers
Robert Walton
Lloyd Brickley
Eli Shada
Supple & Huber
Frank Rupp
Louie Hanken
Auct
Keith
Charles Gray
Center Jet
Wilbur Colby
Aucts
Tommy Edwards
Monmouth
Doc Rawson
the Express
Ed L. Vanourny
W. Brazelton
Ed Brazelton
Charles Brazelton
Coggon
Des Moines
S. C. Brazelton
O. W
Kuriger Bros
Monticello, Towa
China
Tubs
Machia
Arend Balster’s Stores
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