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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1951
Page
3
Freese Implement Sales sponsors an inspirational program We Salute American Agriculture on Wednesday January 24. The event includes an 8 pm showing of the Technicolor film Waves of Green at the Community building. Public showings for adults cap at 400. school showings occur in schools. tickets via Freese Implement Sales Monticello.
Mrs. Arthur Skelley, injured after slipping on ice near her Cedar Rapids home on Christmas Eve, was hospitalized at St. Luke's until yesterday. Surgeons removed two kneecap fragments to relieve pain and set the fracture, and her husband said recovery will take time before full knee use returns.
Mrs. N. Kirsch aged 78 of Worthington died Saturday morning at home after a long illness. Funeral service held Monday at St. Pauls Church Worthington with Rev J H Schilmoeller celebrating. Burial followed in St. Pauls Cemetery with Rev Edgar Kolfenbach at the grave. Devaney funeral home in charge.
A dense church notices page lists services for PDabbath St. Matthew's Lutheran Castle Grove SS Peter Paul First Congregational Wayne Zion St Luke's Methodist First Presbyterian and other churches. It notes service times corporate meetings 1951 officer installations and choir practices with dates and pastors names including H L Adix Paul Kendon Donald L Chapman F H Kehren Robert Vinson Gildner James W Sala and more. It also mentions Sunday school times worship times confirmations and special events across multiple congregations.
Mr and Mrs C C Seifert of St Paul Minnesota Mrs Fred Schumann and Barbara of Watertown Wisconsin visit the J D Bohlken home this week for the death of their uncle Fred Bohlken.
Pvt Loren Edward Hayes 19 of Monticello completed the Air Force basic airmen indoctrination at Lackland Air Force Base the gateway to the Air Force. The training included aptitude evaluation and career orientation preparing him for technical training and specialized work. Ralph Marolf reported from San Diego where he has been stationed noting boat training was shortened from 31 to 9 weeks and providing his new address.
In the Ladies League the Bank team beat Schuetz Motors to pull even with Mona's for first place. Shirley Eden scored 200, high for the week, with other top marks from Lyla Richardson 188 and Lucille Cole 184. Eclipse retained the Classic league lead by defeating VFW 2 to 1, with Louie Bader 216, Herm Hoffman 211, and Bud Reynolds 201 leading the scores. Cascade Pioneers and Cascade Cubs lead in their divisions as Huck Null and Ray Donovan posted strong games, while several teams chase in regional standings.
The Conservation League schedules a free coon and rabbit stag at the Gun Club on January 29 for members and prospects. A fox hunt is set for Sunday January 21, meeting at the Community Building. Farmers and groups are thanked for feeding pheasants during icy weather. grit and feed available at Monticello greenhouse. Fish fry tickets go on sale at DeWitt drug store with a 500 attendance limit.
Miss Eva Townsend daughter of Mrs. Charles Townsend Anamosa and Russell Etten son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Etten Anamosa united in marriage Tuesday Jan 9 at the Evangelical and Reformed church Monticello in a double ring ceremony. Rev. John F. Baumann officiated with organist Mrs. George Burrichter and soloist Arthur Townsend. The bride wore white slipper satin with Chantilly lace and orange blossoms. Her maid of honor was Miss Mary Like Monticello and bridesmaid Miss Virginia Like Monticello. Attending the groom were Robert Like and Eugene Gesse. Ushers were Leonard Hoffman and Harry Bauman. The couple will reside on the J C Porter farm near Anamosa.
A compiled roster lists numerous residents and addresses across Chicago and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. G Bengelsdorf Florence Boesen Mrs. Enoch Brand Carrie Emhoff Dorothy Lamond Marie Lilliander Clara Welch Edith Whitney Marguerite Wright and others with street numbers in Chicago and suburbs like Northbrook Melrose Park Elgin and Rochelle.
Wayne Zion Lutheran elected Rev. Frederick H. Kehren as chairman and Henry Weers as deacon for three years at the annual meeting. Edward Husmann to serve as senior deacon for one year, George Hagen deacon for two years, Carl J. Gerdes trustee for three years, Herman H. Helgens senior trustee, William Wolken two years, with Arend Balster Jr. treasurer and E. E. Willms cemetery custodian. They approved buying a 16 mm sound projector and raised 2075.50 dollars for educational institutions of the American Lutheran Church and the pastor’s salary. Ed Husmann will delegate to the Iowa District Convention in May. Mrs. Alice Taylor hosted a birthday dinner Monday evening with Clifford Arduser, Bob Arduser, and Pic Taylor and Tommy as guests.
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