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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1955

Page

3

Wanted notices appear for babysitting and housing

WANTED Babysitting at night call Claude Fothergill home between 1 pm and 6 pm. IMT WANTED DH LA supervisor for contesting contact Joe Legg at county extension office. 103BII WANTED TO RENT Young couple moving to Monticello in January seeks small house or ground floor apartment permanent position with good references. Inquire at the Express office. Phone 7 X102B2

Claude Fothergill D.h.la Joe Legg Monticello

Family Reunion at Lehman Home on Christmas Night

A reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lehman on Christmas night with a 6 o clock dinner. Numerous relatives from Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Monti cello Maquoketa Champaign Elgin and other places attended or were listed as unable to attend due to illness or prior engagements.

Earl Lehman Haye Tobiason John Stahlberg Carl Stahlberg John Stahlberg, Jr Monticello LeRoy Smith Bernell Reid David Cedar Rapids Lyle Tobiason Shirley Rollie Bronemann Jerry Sandra Donald Tobiason Raymond Porter Janiece Darrell Marvin Stahlberg Lester Larry Ari Blanchard Judith Ronald Stahlberg Roy Null Janice Kay Mabel Behrends Hei Schoon Lyman Mulford Lyman, Jr Cedar Falls Alva Hinrichs Richard Davis Lyda Jeryl Janis Laverle Janelle Junior Reid Air Force Elgin, Tex Vernon Stahlberg Champaign Myron Reid Ronny Eugene Streets Pamela Maquoketa Henry Stahlberg Rollie Bronnemann Ronnie

Tobiasons Celebrate 15th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Benny Tobiason were surprised Monday evening by friends and relatives marking their 15th wedding anniversary. Guests included Milo Tobiason and family Learon Tobiason and family Gerkie Bohlken and Glenn Goldsmith and families.

Benny Tobiason Milo Tobiason Learon Tobiason Gerkie Bohlken Glenn Goldsmith

Christmas and New Year Gatherings Across Monticello

Monticello families and friends hosted festive dinners and open houses through Christmas and New Year. Residents shared visits with Dietiker, Nagel, Rickels and Helgens families, with travels to Chicago and California for holidays and a Rose Bowl outing in Pasadena. Probate notices follow for Mose Lamont and the estate of Diedrich Moenk in Jones County.

State of Iowa Jones County Diedrich Moenk District Court

Cedar Rapids Woman’s New Year Weekend Visit

Miss Lois Reiff of Cedar Rapids spent the New Year weekend in the Paul L Kurt home. Mr and Mrs Paul L Kurt returned on Wednesday from Minneapolis after Christmas with their daughter and family, the John Webbers.

E. L. Herndon L. M. Nagel E. C. Nagel L. R. LaChappelle Anamosa Ray Nagel John Nagel Prairieburg R. A. Shover Frank Shover Monticello Vonda Rhoda Shaw Cedar Rapids Fannie Milroy Paul Marsh Nevada Lois Reiff Paul L. Kurt Minneapolis Minn John Webbers

Relatives Surprise Jack Maire at Christmas Party

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maire and family hosted a social Christmas gathering. Relatives arrived with gifts and baskets of food for an evening of fellowship and refreshments. Out of town guests included Harry Maire of Cedar Rapids and Merle Knight family from Marion.

Jack Maire Maire Monticello Ray Adams Olin Howie Robert Shipton Deborah Jack Rose Harry Maire Cedar Rapids Merle Knight Merlene Marion

Christmas Party by P E O Chapter FP

P E O Chapter FP met at Mrs. Ed Huibregtse’s home on December 21 with 30 members. The program featured a reading Chairs of God and a poem Romance in a Stocking by Izetta Stumbaugh, with piano and organ by Selma DeShaw and Blanche Cartano. The choir including Marcella Morf and others sang Christmas carols as the social committee served refreshments after the exchange.

P.E.O Ed Huibregtse God Izetta Stumbaugh Selma DeShaw Blanche Cartano Marcella Morf Marjorie Lubben Dorothy Adams Janet Fraser Jane Perkins Gail McNeill Myrna McLaughlin Helen Marsh Catherine Hunt Jo Savage

Pythians Meet For Pot Luck

The Order of Pythian Sisters No 112 held a 6:30 pot luck supper at the K P hall followed by a regular session chaired by Most Excellent Chief Fannie Milroy. Installation was postponed until further notice and members were urged to attend the January 10 meeting.

Order of Pythian Sisters K/P Hall Fannie Milroy

Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting

Royal Neighbors of America Camp 553 met Tuesday December 28 for its regular session with Past Oracle Fannie Milroy presiding. January meeting will install officers with Edna Yeoman installing and Kate Lambert ceremonial marshal. Members bringing guests were asked to bring a salad or sandwiches. Irene Howland and Fannie Milroy served refreshments.

Royal Neighbors of America Fannie Milroy Edna Yeoman Kate Lambert Irene Howland

Royal Neighbors Hold Christmas Party for Families

The Royal Neighbors of America hosted a Christmas party at the K P hall on December 21 for members families. Mrs Gertrude Hessing led entertainment with square dancing accordion solos and violin and piano pieces by Sacred Heart pupils. Santa handed out gifts and candy as members exchanged gifts followed by refreshments.

Royal Neighbors of America K. P. Hall Gertrude Hessing Sacred Heart

Mrs. Albers Honored On Birthday Monday

A group of friends gathered Monday evening to celebrate Mrs. Will Albers birthday at her home. Pinochle was played at three tables during the evening after which refreshments were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Schoon Mrs. Emma Kray Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butsechi Mr. and Mrs. George Harms Mr. and Mrs. Merle Jacobsen and Will Lubben. Will Lubben won high for men George Harms low Mrs. Jacobsen won high for women and Mrs. George Schoon low. George Harms won the traveling prize.

Will Albers George Schoon Emma Kray Fred Butsechi George Harms Merle Jacobsen Will Lubben Low Jacobsen

Slumber Party At Lehman's Noted In Classmates Gathering

Lyda Lehman hosted a slumber party and gift exchange at her home on Friday December 17. Several classmates attended the event while others watched TV and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees unable to attend included Jery Goettsch Jane Maurice Judy Poppe Barbara Tobiason Jeanne Morey Mary Egger Joan Suter Diane Wilkinson and Ruth Postel.

Lyda Lehman Jery Goettsch Jane Maurice Judy Poppe Barbara Tobiason Jeanne Morey Mary Egger Joan Suter Diane Wilkinson Ruth Postel

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