Frances Westermeier Weds John C Comer
Frances Westemeier daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Westemeier Cascade and John C Comer son of Mr and Mrs John Comer Farley were married December 31 at St Marys church. Rev H N Ginter officiated with music by Mrs W J Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Westemeier
Louis Westemeier
Cascade
John C. Comer
John Comer
Farley
St. Mary’s Church
H. N. Ginter
W. J. Moran
Stella Schockemoehl
Joseph Comer
East Cascade
Marriages connect Monticello and Cascade couples
Maxine Rynerson wed Joseph Aschtgen in a Friday ceremony at Sacred Heart church parsonage performed by Rev. A. L. Lorenz. Attendants were Wanda Meier and Ray Alexander. They plan to live in Rockford, Illinois, where the groom works on government defense projects. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Aynerson Sr. and formerly worked in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Lorenz
Sacred Heart Church
Maxine Rynerson
Monticello
Joseph Aschtgen
Cascade
Wanda Meier
Ray Alexander
Rockford, Ill
Earl Aynerson
Monticello High School
Elden Brashaw
William Tuetken
Bridge Club Hostess Leads Evening at Goudy’s Tea Room
Mrs Walter Brainard hosted the Monday Night Contract Bridge Club at Goudy’s tea room. Mrs Ross Baty led with high score and Mrs Siegfried Guyan was second high. A plate lunch followed as guests included Mrs George Timmins Mrs Siegfried Guyan and Mrs Ralph Bone. Dale Camp No 553 Royal Neighbors met to install 1942 officers with Adelia Hearn Evelyn Larsen Anna Shelley Iva Yeoman leading the ceremony. The new officers listed include Hazel Harford Edna Yeoman Lizzie Sharp Mayme Kiburz Emma Stambaugh Fannie Milroy Pearl Claus Minnie Adamson Kate Lambert Carrie Moncrief Pauline Hoffmann Iva Yeoman Agnes Conley Irene Howland Esther Hearn Alice Clough Blanche Lambert Dena Clark. An oracle gift and a past oracle gift were exchanged before a pot luck supper and social hour for over 60 members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brainard
Goudy’s Tea Room
Ross Baty
Siegfried Guyan
George Timmins
Ralph Bone
Pearl Claus
Minnie Adamson
Inner Sentinel
Kate Lambert
Outer Sentinel
Carrie Moncrief
Pauline Hoffman
Iva Yeoman
Agnes Conley
Irene Howland
Esther Hearn
Alice Clough
Blanche Lambert
Dena Clark
Oracle
A.C.E. Bridge Club Clones Series with Picnic
The A C E bridge club closed its contract bridge series with a picnic at Mrs. Lloyd Clark's home. No prizes were awarded. each member received a prize. A progressive game followed the dinner. Mrs. Clark had the high score and Mrs. Carl Schneider the second. Guests were Mrs. Minnie Butler and Mrs. Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C.E. Bridge Club
Lloyd Clark
Clark
Carl Schneider
Minnie Butler
Mrs Clarence Rhatigan Hosts Thursday Pinochle Club
The Thursday Pinochle Club met at Goudys tea room with Mrs Clarence Rhatigan as hostess. High score was by Mrs Rhatigan and traveling prize went to Mrs Jack Maire. Guest for the afternoon was Mrs Claude Appleby. A plate lunch followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Podhaski
Lou Spooner
Leslie Reade
Goudy’s Tea Room
Clarence Rhatigan
Rhatigan
Jack Maire
Claude Appleby
Friday Club Meeting at Mrs Goettsch House
Mrs. Cecil Goettsch hosted the Friday club on Friday afternoon with vice president Mrs Halstead Carpenter presiding in the president's absence. The program featured a chapter reading The Old Alien by the Kitchen Window by Louis Adamic and a book review It's the Gypsy in Me by Konrad Bercovici presented by Mrs Lovell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stimson
Delphian Club
Helen Barrack
Katharine Hepburn
Catherine Redmond
Cecil Goettsch
Halstead Carpenter
Louis Adamic
Goettsch
Konrad Bercovici
Lovell
Betty Otten and Albert Siebels Honored at Shower
Relatives and friends held a pre nuptial shower in Zimmermans hall Friday evening honoring Betty Otten and Albert Siebels. Their wedding was slated for this week. Guests presented gifts and enjoyed dancing visiting and refreshments as entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Otten
Albert Siebels
Zimmerman’s Hall
Peanuts Turn From Snack to School Lunch Staple
Nutritionists promote peanuts and peanut butter for families with a government program buying large peanut and peanut butter stocks for school lunches and exports. Peanut fat content high energy value and vitamins A C E B-1 riboflavin nicotinic acid iron phosphorus. Banana Peanut Bread recipe and tips for muffins and pan cleaning with natural acids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surplus Marketing Administration
Variety of dried fruits adds flavor and nutrition
Dried fruits like prunes raisins apricots pears and figs remain economical options despite higher prices this year. They provide iron and vitamins A B1 and riboflavin and can be used in desserts souffles pies puddings and savory dishes. Proper soaking preserves flavor and reduces fuel waste while pruning dessert ideas include Prune Berg with prune puree milk and whipped cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Elizabeth Otten Weds Albert Siebels in Monticello
Elizabeth Jane Otten became the bride of Albert John Siebels at the Methodist church Monday Jan 12 at 7:00 pm. Rev Glenn McMichael officiated. The couple, attended by Doris Otten and Lawrence Siebels, celebrated with a church reception and a dance at Zimmermans ballroom. The bride is the daughter of Otto Otten of Monticello and a 1941 Monticello High School graduate now employed in Anamosa. the groom is a Monticello High School alumnus employed at Franklin Equipment Co. They will reside in an apartment on First Street. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Bensch and Otto Bensch of Marion and Mr and Mrs Siebelt Siebels, Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Schlemmer
Anamosa
Malinda
Rock Island
Gerald Nyberg
Evi Nyberg
Alexis, III
Kahoka
Claude W. Risinger
Betty Fender
Aledo
Ili
Raymond L. Teygret
Matherville
Ill
Miss Fender
Nyberg
Reynolds High
Arsenal
Elizabeth Jane Otten
Albert John Siebels
Glenn McMichael
Doris Otten
Lawrence Siebels
E. H. Huibregtse
Robert Siebels
Eggie Schoon
Siebels
Otto Otten
Monticello
Ina Siebels
Franklin Equipment Company
First Street
Zimmerman
Walter Bensch
Otto Bensch
Marion
Siebelt Siebels
Defense Bonds Drive Urgent War Fund Appeal
A wartime plea urges readers to invest in defense bonds to supply planes, weapons, and guns for soldiers. Citizens are asked to visit banks post offices or savings and loan institutions to start regular purchases immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Post Office
Savings and Loan Association
Defense
Draftees Named Across Anamosa Monticello and Nearby Towns
A long list of draftees from Anamosa Monticello and surrounding areas is recorded, naming individuals such as Ralph Schooley Onslow Peter Dotterweich Monti cello Dean Moncrief Roy Davis and many others from towns including Cascade Oxford Junction Wyoming Center Junction and Martelle. The roster shows extensive local participation in the draft with numerous residents spanning multiple communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Kiburz
Leo Kiburz
Monticello
Robert Gray
Anamosa
Roy Rodman
Lisbon
Howard Klinefelter
Martello
John Petersen
Olin
Lawrence Folkers
John Dorothy
Amber
George Allamand
Willis Zimmerman
Doyle Day
Donald First
Oxford Junction
LeRoy Dirks
Wyoming
Louis Lasack
James Scott
Raymond Peters
Edmund Wieneke
Cascade
Ben Knutsen
Everett Green
Alfred Fitzsimmons
Fred Neal
Virgil Mohr
Lavern Behrends
Vernon Glover
Robert Hansen
Center Junction
Jerry Mulvihill
Robert Moncrief
Charles Lambert
John Eichhorn
DeVere Sauer
Joseph Pieper
Raymond Marek
Edmund Green
Louis Winehip
Eugene Pieray
LaVerne Larson
Martelle
Lester Null
Onslow
Leonard Bradley
Ginger and Cinnamon Toast and Pudding Variations
Enriched bread boosts B vitamins and iron in a warm dessert plan. Add tea spoon ginger and cinnamon to bread puddings, fold in semi-sweet chocolate for cold weather desserts, and nutmeg in French toast mix on icy mornings. Serve hot with tart lemon sauce and whipped cream for leftovers.
Sacred Heart Parish Services and Parish Life Notices
Sabbath Masses, confessions, Holy day times, and weekly schedules for Sacred Heart, St Joseph Prairieburg, First Congregational Homer Dalrymple, St Matthew H L Adix, and several other churches. Items include postponed meetings, Red Cross fund contributions, and upcoming confirmations and guild activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A. L. Lorenz
St. Joseph's Church
Prairieburg
Stephen J. Kucera
Confessions
First Congregational Church
Homer KF. Dalrymple
Pilgrim Fellowship
War Bonds Drive Urges U S Defense Funding
An appeal urges citizens to support the war effort by buying Defense Bonds and Stamps. Citizens are encouraged to purchase $25, $50, $100, or $1,000 bonds to fund ships planes and guns, emphasizing urgency and daily impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Defense
Reformatory Man Out of Prison
Phil Bliss challenged his confinement in the Jones county district court seeking writ of habeas corpus against Foss Davis warden of the men's reformatory. Judge Heiserman upheld the writ and ordered Bliss returned to Polk county jail and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Bliss
Jones County District Court
J. E. Weiserman
Foss Davis
Men's Reformatory
Bliss
Reformatory
Polk County
Heiserman
Jones County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frances Westermeier
Ed Podhaski
Ladies Aid Society of Evangelical and Reformed Church Meets
Ladies Aid Society
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Will Burrichter
Armin H. Tendick
Hulda Behrends
Emil Burrichter
Ed Burrichter
Florence Dreyer
League of Women Voters
Hamilton
Thomas Hamilton
Oscar York
M. B. Leonard
Louise Field
Nellie Rummell
Neighborhood Club
George Maire
M. J. Hogan
Boyd Shannon
Malinda Schlemmer
Mrs. Brainard
Rickless’ Dry Goods Store
Clarence Rhatgian
Shower
Elizabeth Otten
John Kiburz
Gordon Sawyer
Otto Hanssen
Carl Siebels
Bruce Ruhl
Allen Stutt
Vincent Keating
Raymond Benning
Milo Koranda
Harlan Cooper
Sylvester McGrane
Louis Clark
Robert Schatz
Raymond Menster
Edwin Helgens
Scotch Grove
Fred Milota
Emile Koranda
Donald Schlimmer
James Remley
Francis O’rourke
Raymond Schuetz
Norbert McNally
Frederick Manternach
Raymond Sloan
Everett Anderburg
Hugo Duniger
Kenneth Rands
Marshall Cross
Earl Becher
Mechanicsville
Howard Herrington
Central City
Donald Goodman
James Austin
Springville
Charles Ireland
Francis Keegan
Gerald Connell
Russell Steward
Joseph Graham
Harrison Bohlken
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
H. L. Adix
Ladies Aid
Presbyterian Church
Wim
J. Grossheim
Christian Endeavor
Methodist Church
Glenn W. McMichael
Red Cross War Fund
Woman's Guild
Larenz Allamand
Young People’s Society
St. John’s Ev
Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
Jou
Trinity
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Arnold Thalacker
Luther League
Ben Biden
Ladies’ Aid
Red Cross
Wayne Zion Ev
Lutheran
F. O. Kehren
Pillsbury
Junior Foods Secrethor Bbe
P. Milk Ter, Das
Crisco
Ewe
Waeek
Rorygee
Sweet Girl
California
Green Giant
der Peas
Lux
Dream of
Hubbard
Giese Ie du A
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