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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1955

Page

6

Castle Grove Hosts Anniversary Dinner For Wackers

Castle Grove events honor Mr. and Mrs. John Wacker on their 30th wedding anniversary at home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Siebels. Guests include families from Amber Monticello Preston Prairieburg Central City and Hopkinton with many gifts reported.

Castle Grove Edward Siebels Faye Pillard Prairieburg W. ‘B. Crowley Central City Will ‘Lubben Loren Richard John H. Wacker Hopkinton America Betty Jean Joan Pillard Evonne Reth John Wacker Ames Dorothy Goedken Betty Pillard Mary Reth Peniel Presbyterian Church Janice Bayne Lester Fairbanks Howard Brentner Boyd King Grace Kromminga Barbara Eberhart Judith Black Stephen Brentner Paul Black Harold Schlimmer Monticello Clarence Eberhart Barbara Janet Joe Waltham Raymond Kromminga S. M. Hosford Clarence Hosford Elmer Sheppard Manchester Lyle Hosford Albert Schrader

Rebekahs Elect Delegate for Cedar Rapids Convention

Loyal Rebekah lodge met February 16 with Noble Grand Bonnie Meade presiding. Anna Rolls named resolutions committee chair for the upcoming convention. Mrs Meade chosen as lodge delegate. Convention set for March 31 at K P hall Cedar Rapids hosted by Praha No 5. Refreshments committee listed. Emblem work practiced for presenting to Anamosa lodge on February 21.

Loyal Rebekah Lodge Bonnie Meade Anna Rolls Meade K. P. Hall Cedar Rapids Praha No. 5 Eulah Blair Florence Bleadorn Addie Ireland Gwen

Meeting Postponed for Past Noble Grands

The Past Noble Grands meeting scheduled for February 21 at Mrs. Larry Goodyear's home is cancelled. The next gathering will be in March with the venue to be announced. Advertise auctions in the Express for guaranteed coverage.

Larry Goodyear

Center Junction Families Gather in Harry Chase Home

Center Junction residents recount a weekend family reunion at the Harry Chase home as extended relatives from Lake City Letts Hopkinton and Cedar Rapids visit. The article lists dozens of visitors including the Ferguson Bailey Loop Serbousek and Thompson families with notes on travel and visits.

Harry Chase Center Junction Harry Chases Chase Paul Ferguson Lake City Raymond Bailey Letts John Loop Hopkinton Sally Stanton Truman Stanton Colorado Lloyd Martens Gus Buscher Lloyd and Larry Buscher Norm Martens

Prairieburg Community Supports Slater Family After Fire

Prairieburg residents organize a charity drive supplying money clothing and food for the Slater family whose home burned. Local volunteers clean the trailer house deliver lights and water while the Prairieburg Women’s Club sews a comforter. Local families donate time and convey get well wishes as church groups and neighbors rally.

Prairieburg Leo Lawrence E. J. Patnode Elaine Orval Hinzarmmd-Connie Guy Lawrence Gerald Anamosa Joe Becker Ryan Leo Machart Barbara Rufus Hanken Cyril Stevenson Jack Mausser Rowley Ralph Ash Central City Joe Cashman Patsy Maryann Lewis Devlin Cedar Rapids Lyle Slater Ashley Elliotts Bob Woodward John Soukup Keith Boyse

Dinner guests visit Anamosa households for oyster stew

A list of social visits is noted in Anamosa and nearby towns. Emily Burke wedding guests include Bob Kula and Joe Cashman families attended. Other visits include Margaret McNamara with Joe Cashman, Dean LeClerc, Sarah Devlin, Dick Rosendahl, Bud Woodward, Alfred Morse, Merle Drexler, John Soukup relatives guests.

Keith Boyse Leo Lawrence Rufus Hanken E. J. Patnode Anamosa Joe Cashman Eileen Burke Bob Kula Margaret McNamara Dean LeClerc Central City Sarah Devlin Coggan Dick Rosendahls Bud Woodward Cedar Rapids Alfred Morse Merle Drexler John Soukup Tony Babak LeRoy Soukup Susie

Monticello Social Roster Highlights Local Gatherings

Mrs. Mabel Paulsen attended a Monticello party at the Howard Skelley home with former school friends. The honored guest was Mrs. De Vere Minehart of New Castle Wyoming visiting for her niece Janet Nickel and LeRoy Hinrichs wedding.

Jean Balster Mabel Paulsen Monticello Lynn Judi

Dessert Bridge Brings Prize for Mrs Jesse Allen

Mrs Jesse Allen won high prize at a dessert bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Harold Jordan traveled to the event as a guest. Mr and Mrs W C Barnts spent the weekend with Morrell Jones at Alburnett. Herman Seehusen redecorated the tenant house on Toni Holst farm for new occupants Gerald and Mrs Weers. Janet Wagner of Cedar Rapids visited her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wagner.

Jesse Allen Harold Jordan W. C. Barnts Morrell Jones Alburnett Herman Seehusen Toni Holst Gerald Weers Calvin Reiss Janet Wagner Cedar Rapids Walter Wagner

Outside Temperature Is Guide to Fuel Use

A little foresight saves money in operating home heating. Norval Wardle of Iowa State College says homeowners may cut fuel bills by planning ahead to regulate heating, avoiding extremes of warmth or chill.

Norval Wardle Iowa State College Wardle

A Simple Guide to Efficient Home Heating

Wardle recommends monitoring outdoor temperature to adjust fuel use. He notes midday warmth lowers fuel needs, while cooler spells call for more heat. Maintain steady furnace output to avoid wasted fuel and chimney stress from rapid cycling.

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