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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1954

Page

7

Monticello Couple Weds in Chicago Nuptials

Jean Marie Kaiser and George B. Leytem married January 16 at St Marys Church East Chicago in a mass with Msgr Michael Shae officiating. The bride wore white hammered satin with Chantilly lace and pearls. the groom is a Monticello Iowa native and Navy veteran. They will reside in Chula Vista California.

Jean Marie Kaiser Arthur E. Kaiser Northcote Avenue East Chicago Indiana George B. Leytem Raymond J. Leytem Monticello Iowa Msgr Michael Shae St. Mary’s Church of Armando Huss Florence Gindle Elsa Grevis Marilyn Schneider Piatti Alice Artim Irene Pierce Darlene O'Connor Lawrence J. Leytem Edward Kaiser Robert Turnis Whiting Leytem Bishop Noll High School St. Francis Hospital Loyola University St. Margaret's Hospital Sacred Heart High School Navy Korea Far East Mrs. Leytem National Avenue Chula Vista California

Birthdays Honored At Stahlberg Porter Party

Mrs Marvin Stahlberg and Mrs Raymond Porter hosted a Sunday evening party at the Stahlberg home honoring their husbands birthdays. Guests included Henry Stahlberg John Stahlberg Sr L C Porter Hayo Tobiason Everett Beitz and families among others. Cards and refreshments followed. Donald Buckner and family visited Earl Battles in Center Junction for dinner. Camilla Haupert of Dubuque stayed with the Locher family in the area.

Marvin Stahlberg Raymond Porter Stahlberg Henry Stahlberg John Stahlberg Sr L. C. Porter Hayo Tobiason Everett Beitz Lyle Tobiason Donald Tobiason Sandra Bronemann Ari Blanchard Willie Behrends Willie Baumann L. R. Bader Mabel Behrends Donald Buckner Earl Battles Center Junction

Burrichter and Appleby observe birthdays at family dinner

A family dinner at the Lewis Burrichter home celebrated Stanley Burrichter turning seven and Karen Appleby turning eight. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Burrichter, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoult and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Appleby and family, and Mr. and Mrs. John Stiffler and daughters.

Lewis Burrichter Stanley Burrichter Karen Appleby Martin Burrichter George Hoult Robert Appleby John Stiffler

Junior DeShaw's Entertain Sunday Card Party

Mr and Mrs Junior DeShaw hosted a Sunday evening card party with guests including Mr and Mrs Henry Marek Mr and Mrs Art Webber Delbert McDonough Billy McDonough Mr and Mrs Steve McDonald Mr and Mrs Joe Crowley Mr and Mrs Paul Fleming Mr and Mrs Joe Sperfslage Mr and Mrs Joe Powers and Colleen Five hundred was played with prizes for high and second high both ladies and men including Mrs Joe Sperfslage Joe Crowley and Mrs Cyril Elenz Joe Powers Colleen Powers and Billy McDonough The door prize went to Mrs Art Webber and the guessing game to Paul Fleming Refreshments followed the cards.

Junior DeShaw Henry Marek Art Webber Delbert Est McDonough Billy Steve McDonald Joe Crowley Paul Fleming Joe Sperfslage Joe Powers Colleen Cyril Elenz Colleen Powers Billy McDonough

Kimberly Kay Steiner Birthday Celebrated With Theatre Party

Mrs. Vernon Steiner hosted a theatre party Saturday afternoon for her daughter Kimberly Kay Steiner's sixth birthday. Guests included Danny Read, Karen Messersmith, David Savage, Susan Strittmatter, Allen Strittmatter, Kay Hosford, Margaret Ann, and Judy Behrends. After the theatre they enjoyed refreshments by Mrs. Steiner, with Ursula Hein, Mrs. Thomas Faust, and Mrs. Paul Bender attending. Pending guests were Mrs. Mural Cass and Mrs. Ray Adams.

Vernon Steiner Kimberly Kay Danny Read Karen Messersmith David Savage Susan Strittmatter Allen Strittmatter Kay Hosford Margaret Ann Judy Behrends Steiner Ursula Hein Thomas Faust Paul Bender Mural Cass Ray Adams

Stonekings Host Couples Card Club Dinner

Mr and Mrs Clarence Stoneking hosted their couples card club at six o'clock Sunday evening. Pinochle followed with Clarence Stoneking high and Mrs Clarence Stoneking traveling while Carroll Podhanski finished low.

Clarence Stoneking Carroll Podhaski

Birthday Club Meets With Mrs. Schneider

Mrs. Pearl Schneider entertained the Birthday Club Tuesday afternoon at her home with eight members present. Bingo provided entertainment and a gift was given to the honored guest. Mrs. George Hines and her daughter Becky attended as guests.

Pearl Schneider Birthday Club George Hines Becky

Royal Neighbors Install January 26 Meeting

The Royal Neighbors of America will hold an open installation on Tuesday January 26 Guests must bring table service for themselves and their guest A salad and dessert lunch will be served The Nell Sexton Birthday club will skip January and the January February committees will combine to serve in February Sunday dinner guests at Clair Eggiman home included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hinrichs and family and Mr and Mrs Fred Eggiman of Manchester Friday evening visitors in Wilbur Hinrichs home were Mr and Mrs George Rausch and Judy Mr and Mrs Roy Null and Janice

Royal Neighbors of America Selves Nell Sexton Clair Eggiman Wilbur Hinrichs Mrs Fred Eggiman Manchester Ae Wilbur Hinrichs George Rausch Judy Roy Null Janice

Church Schedule and Upcoming Meetings Listed

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church notes Sunday school at 9 30 and divine worship at 10 30 with an annual congregation meeting on Sunday January 24 at 7 30 pm followed by Lutheran Fellowship. Ladies Aid meets January 22 to pack clothing for overseas. Sacred Heart Catholic Church lists masses and confessions with specific times. SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Church announces Sunday school at 10 am, divine worship at 11 am, Luther League at 8 pm and confirmation class on Saturday January 23.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Lutheran Fellowship Group Ladies Aid Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene P. Lorenz Thomas Rhomberg SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Paul Kenyon Luther League

Sunday church schedules and events listed for several congregations

The notice lists services and events at Scotch Grove Presbyterian, Congregational, First Presbyterian, Westminister Fellowship, and Wayne Zion Evangelical Lutheran churches. It includes sermon titles, service times, Sunday school, an open house, ordinations and installations, and a nuptial service with dates around January 22 to January 25.

John Doxsee Observes Sixth Birthday Saturday

John Doxsee son of Mr and Mrs W K Doxsee marked his sixth birth anniversary Saturday afternoon. A group of six friends joined for lunch at his home and attended the Saturday matinee. Present were Stevie Maurice Stevie Locher Stevie Lambert John Savage Tom Yeoman Robert Hosford and sister Mary.

John Doxsee W. K. Doxsee Stevie Maurice Stevie Locher Stevie Lambert John Savage Tom Yeoman Robert Hosford Mary

Leona Sanford and Lowell Lincoln Wed in Hopkinton

Leona Sanford of Monticello and Lowell P. Lincoln of Anamosa were married Friday January 8 in Hopkinton. Rev. Rolland Badger officiated at the Presbyterian church parsonage. The newlyweds will live at the Iowan Hotel Anamosa. Lincoln works for Mid-Continent Petroleum Co.

Leona Sanford Monticello Lowell P. Lincoln Anamosd Hopkinton Rolland Badger Presbyterian Church Harold Meeks Lincoln Iowan Hotel Anamosa Mid- Continent Petroleum Company

Breitbachs host and guests share Sunday visits

Mr and Mrs Clarence Breitbach and family host Sunday at Clarence with Mr and Mrs Eldon Breitbach and family and Mrs Matilda Breitbach. Other guests include Roy Burkart and family John Lashe of Dubuque Albot Hackbarth and Sandy Earlville. Harrison Bohlken and family Marion join Pamela Bohlken's second birthday. Clifford Egger and family Cedar Rapids dine Monday. Frank Locher calls in Cedar Rapids Friday. Paul Zimmerman and Emil Zimmerman hosts Sunday evening visitors.

Clarence Breitbach Eldon Breitbach Matilda Breitbach Joe Menster Jr Clarence Roy Burkart John Lashe Dubuque Albot Hackbarth Sandy Earlville Harrison Bohlken Marion Fred Bohlken Pamela Bohlken Clifford Egger Cedar Rapids Paul Zimmerman Emil Zimmerman

Past Noble Grands Gather at Stoneking Home

The Past Noble Grands met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Clarence Stoneking with Mrs. Bill Chaplin assisting. President Lovas Luck presided over the meeting and prizes were won by Mrs. Donald Morey, Mes Herbert Kuntz, Mrs. Alvin Bleadorn, and Mrs. Louise Luck. A salad lunch followed.

Clarence Stoneking Bill Chaplin Lov As Luck Donald Morey Mes Herbert Kuntz Alvin Bleadorn Louise Luck

Peerless SS Kross Tractor Chains On Display

Promotional note touts PEERLESS SS KROSS tractor chains for farmers to reduce delays on mud and slippery ground. Claims case hardened construction and riding comfort with more chain on the ground for traction.

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