Rainbow Group installs new officers in 1944
At the regular Order of Rainbow for Girls meeting in the Masonic temple Marion Deischer heads the local assembly as worthy advisor. Other officers named include Gail Huibregtse associate advisor and Jean Bender Hope with a Rainbow song during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Marion Deischer
Gail Huibregtse
Jean Bender
Hope
Abigail Banghart
Charity
Vernita Vernon
Ruth Hintz
Jean Kaplan
Treassurer
Claire Shannon
Janis Grimes
Janet Stuhler
Naomi Love
Betty Jo Guyan
Barbara Walker
Nature
Ellen First
Immortality
Audrey “Podhaski
Fidelity
Lois Guyan
Susan Stuhler
Service
Louise York
Confidential
Observer
Kathryn Bender
Outer
Forrest Deischer
Lodge Names 1944 Knights of Pythias Officers
At the regular Knights of Pythias lodge meeting on Wednesday evening, R C Lambert served as installing officer for the 1944 officers. New officers include Carl Morning as Chancellor Commander Chauncey Robinson as Vice Chancellor James Hollar Prelate Otto Kucera Master of Arms Gerald Rohr Master of Work Claude Appleby Keeper of Records and Seals Leslie Reade Master of Finance Irving Hintz Master of Exchequer John Luck Outer Guard Guy Bonwell Inner Guard, with deputies R C Lambert Albert McNeill and Henry Adams. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by the evening’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. P. Lodge
Knights of Pythias Lodge
R. C. Lambert
Carl Morning
Chauncey Robinson
James Hollar
Otto Kucera
Gerald Rohr
Claude Appleby
Leslie Reade
Irving Hintz
John ‘Luck
Guy Bonwell
Albert McNeill
Henry Adams
Pinochle Club Entertained By Mrs Claude Appleby
Mrs Claude Appleby entertained members of her pinochle club Thursday evening at her home. Pinochle was played with Mrs Harry Matthiessen winning the high scoring honors. Mrs E F Hofer won the travelling prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close of the games. Mrs Harry Matthiessen was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Appleby
Harry Matthiessen
E. F. Hofer
Delphian Club
L. D. Barrack
T. M. Redmond
Jack Maire
J. I. Rhatigan
Otto Kucera
O. R. Howie
Rhatigan
Silver Anniversary Celebrated by Dr and Mrs Gibson
Dr. and Mrs. Gibson entertained 80 guests at a Pastime club dinner dance in Des Moines observing their silver wedding anniversary. Commander and Mrs A D James attended, marking their eighth wedding anniversary on the same date. Gifts of silver dollars were presented by Tom Couchman. Also noted were former Monticello residents Arche Koop and Gracia Orcutt Corbin. Dr and Mrs Gibson reside at 3813 Maquoketa Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Gibson
Des Moines
Montivello
A. D. James
James
Pacific
Tom Couchman
Mrs Cass Hosts Pinochle Club Tea Aces High
Mrs M J Cass entertained the Pinochle club Tuesday afternoon at her home with Mrs Harrison Lubben winning high score. Prizes went to Mrs Tobias Hanken and Mrs Henry Che Sr. Special guest Mrs Ray Adams attended. Mrs Fred J Kay hosted the Thursday club that evening with tea at seven and two tables for contract. high score went to Mrs A J Stuhler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cass
Harrison Lubben
Tobias Hanken
Henry Che Sr
Ray Adams
Fred J. Kay
A. J. Stuhler
Ceremony Details of Johnson Luck Wedding
The bridesmaid Mrs John Luck wore a blue gown matching the maid of honor. Groomsmen were Morris Montgomery of Camp Phillips Kansas and John Luck with ushers Max Specht and Robert Steiner. A church reception followed. The couple plans to reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Johnson will work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Luck
Clarence Johnson
Minnie Eleanor Luck
Clarence J. Johnson
Henry Johnson
Evangelical and Reformed
A. H. Tendick
Ruth Decker
Edna Steuri
Irma Tendick
Otto Kucera
Laura Johnson
John Luck
Pfe
Morris Montgomery
Camp Phillips
Kansas
Max Specht
Robert Steiner
Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Fannie McAleer Hosts Bridge Evening
Mrs Fannie McAleer entertained a group of friends Sunday evening. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs Minnie Muller winning high score. Other prizes were awarded to Mrs John Breen and Mrs The Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie McAleer
Minnie Muller
John Breen
the Schneider
Pinochle Club Hosts Mr and Mrs Rhatigan
Mr and Mrs Clarence Rhatigan hosted a Saturday evening at home for the pinochle club. High scores went to Charles Podhaski, Mrs Gerald Rohr, and Mrs C F Shimanek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rhatigan
Charles Podhaski
Gerald Rohr
C. F. Shimanek
Community Clubs Share Social Events Across Town
Mrs. William Balsiger hosted Clover Leaf club with social time and refreshments. League of Women Voters met at Mrs O B York’s home with a program on State School Code recodification. Mrs Jack Maire entertained a Pinochle club with prizes won by Mrs J I Rhatigan Mrs Otto Kucera and Mrs O R Howie. Presbyterian Ladies Aid circles held meetings in several homes with devotions missionary lessons and farm bureau project talks. Royal Neighbors of America installed 1944 officers at Dale camp with a social hour and potluck. The 94 club met for Books That Shook The World. A C E Bridge Club gathered at Mrs Lloyd Clark for six oclock supper and contests. Social showers honored Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson and a Behrends card party completed the week’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn McMichael
League of Women Voters
O. BE. York
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Presbyterian Church
John Wenger
O. R. Howie
Art Young
William Grossheim
Frank Wright
George Allen Sr
Harry Guyan
J. H. Thompson
Anna Rittmer
Circle No
Ralph Lambert
George A Rickels
Harvey Harford
Irving Hintz
Farm Bureau
M. J. Cass
Bernard Cass
Harrison Lubben
Clarence Rhatiigan
Clarence Johnson
William Luck
Local Military Families Share Visits and Transfers
Sgt Francis Locher on furlough from Alaska visited the Nordmann home for supper. Capt Ralph Redmond departed for an indoctrination center before deployment to an island hospital overseas. Ruth Roberts, ISU student, visited her sick mother at McDonald hospital over the weekend. Mrs Minnie Muller visited Cedar Rapids with niece Dean Durphy. Larry Curphy, recently ill, returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Locher
Alaska
George Nordmann
T. M. Redmond
Ralph Redmond
Rockford
Til
Capt. Redmond
Minnie Muller
Cedar Rapids
Dean Durphy
Larry Curphy
Local Social Notes From Monticello Area
Mr and Mrs Lewis Ireland of Hopkinson visited Monticello friends on Friday evening. Mrs Joe Simmons traveled to Cedar Rapids to visit her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Hiller Knapp. Mrs B C Hall, formerly a hospital patient in Iowa City, was brought to Monticello hospital last week and is improving gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Ireland of
Hopkinson
Monticello
Joe Simmons
Hiller Knapp
Cedar Rapids
B. C. Hall
Iowa City
Monticello Hospital
Burrichters and Mohr Family Attend Funeral Visit
George Burrichter of Slatér arrived last Thursday evening to visit his parents and to attend the funeral of his uncle Albert Mohr at Lost Nation on Friday. Sgt. and Mrs. Lyle Burrichter arrived from Fort Dix on a 13 day furlough to spend time with Monticello and Des Moines relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burrichter
Slatér
Will Burrichter
Albert Mohr
Lost Nation
Lyle Burrichter
Fort Dix
N. J
Monticello
Des Moines
Vitamin conversion: nicotine to niacin via oxidation
Nicotine can be converted into the vitamin niacin through an oxidation process. The note explains how oxidation changes nicotine into a vitamin form.
Corn Smut Causes Enlarged Ear and Stalks
Silvery white enlargements on ears and stalks develop into black sooty growths as corn smut spreads. The disease affects both ears and stalk tissues, reducing yield and quality.
Join the Army WAC Recruiting Drive Now
A wartime recruitment appeal urges women to join the Women’s Army Corps. It promises Army service details on eligibility training pay duties and living arrangements at nearest recruiting station or by writing the Adjutant General in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Adjutant General
Munitions Building
Washington, D.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rainbow Group
Jane Long
Marilee
Matthiessen
Specialized Welding OF All
Metals Childress Motor Company
Leigh Clark
Arch Grimes
Alice Stahler
Madge Shaffer
Bertyce Goettsch
Jennie Clark
Ruth Hoffman
Ben Long
Audrey Behrends
Lois
I Vernon
Express
Breakfast OF Champions
Lahaye
Vail
California
Texas
Florida
Campbells Pork & Beans
Lord Mott
Kellogg's
Anc
Facial
Foilet
Nee
Hondy
Grahame
Mmonia
Oes
Dr. Gibson
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
E. H. Huibregtse
Boyd Shannon
L. J. Swift
McNeill
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Lodge No. 806
Emma Wilson
Floy Stoneking
Hilda Podhaski
Martha Moore
Pearl Claus
Velma Hollar
Anna Rolls
Marie Vernon
Mary Morning
Caroline Schoenhut
Pauline Schneiter
Pillsbury’s
Piltshbury’s
Pillsbury
Rese
Mineapolis
Belle
Mrs
Clover Leaf Club
Balsiger
William Balsiger
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Dale Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Minnie Adamson
Anna Widmer
Iva Yeoman
Oracle
Hazel Harford
Lizzie Sharp
Edna Yeoman
Carrie Moncrief
Emma Stambaugh
Fannie Milroy
Fannie Bennett
Helen Dunn
Inner Sentinel
Kate Lambert
Outer Sentinel
Lenora Welch
Addie Ireland
Dessie Kammerman
Agnes Conley
Faith
Irene Howland
Hulda Robinson
94 Club
Bennett A. Serf
Robert Mullen
R. J. Bone
A. M. Maurice
Co. A. Coxsee
A.C.E. Bridge Club
Lloyd Clark
Carl Schneider
William Behrends
Harley Stoneking
Dale Larson
Ruth Roberts
State University of Iowa
McDonald Hospital
Sand Springs
Iowa
Ridge Riders
Jack Sprat
Prunes
Post Bran
Camay
Sunkist
Washington State
Duz
Isani
Jack
Baty’s Grocery
WAC
Perry
Fairview
Anamosa
Jersey
Crosley Shelyador
White Rock
Meta Hedden
Lee Raigoin
Billy Folkerts
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