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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

9

Monticello Couple Nola Lang and George Taggi Wed

Nola Lang daughter of Mrs Lyla Wilson and George Taggi son of Mr and Mrs John Jaggi were married Sunday afternoon at the Evangelical and Reformed church. Rev John Zaumann officiated the double ring ceremony attended by close family and friends. Mrs Raymond Buol played the organ. The bridal party included Mrs Leonard Bader sister in law of the groom. The bride wore a grey tailored suit with black accessories and a red rose corsage. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home and a dance was held Monday at the Community building. The couple will reside on the Jaggi farm near Monticello.

Nola Lang Lyla Wilson Monticello George Taggi John Jaggi Evangelical and Reformed John Zaumann Raymond Buol Leonard Bader

Mrs George Timmins Hosts Tuesday Bridge Supper

Mrs George Timmins entertained members of the Tuesday Bridge club at a 7 o clock supper Tuesday evening. High scores in contract bridge across three tables went to Mrs Harry Matthies sen, Mrs Walter Brainerd and Mrs Tom Hamilton.

Timmins George Timmins Harry Matthiessen Walter Brainerd Tom Hamilton

Mrs Lambert and Mrs Keyes Host Dessert Luncheon

Mrs A P Lambert and Mrs Karl Keyes entertained at a 1 30 dessert luncheon in the Lambert home Saturday afternoon. Miss Loretta Mattocks of Clinton was an out of town guest. Contract bridge followed at three tables with high scoring honors shared by Mrs W E Tuetken and Mrs William Stuhler.

A. P. Lambert Karl Keyes Lambert Loretta Mattocks Clinton W. E. Tuetken William Stuhler

Women's Guild Holds January Meeting at Church Basement

The January gathering of the Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed church met in the church basement. Mrs. Harold Steiner led opening devotions, the year’s theme was The Highway for Our God, and Missionary chair Mrs. George Burritter spoke on Operation Iraq. President Mrs. George Hoffman led business planning for World Day of Prayer on Feb 9, with lunch served by several members.

Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Harold Steiner Our God George Burrichter Iraq George Hoffman Clifford Arduser Cap Arduser Emma Bauman John Baumann

Garden Club Opens Yearly Meetings at Monticello

The Monticello Garden Club opened its year with a Tuesday gathering at Miss Anna Matdorf's home. President Miss John Matthiessen led. After a one o'clock luncheon, a program on dish gardens by Mrs. C J Matthiessen and Mrs. Glenn Jones was shown. Twenty-two members and one guest attended, with Mrs. John Matthiessen winning the door prize.

Monticello Garden Club Anna.Matdorf John Matthiessen C. J. Matthiessen Glenn Jones

St Matthew's Lutheran Church Elects Officers

The annual meeting of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church elected officers: Wilfred Schatz deacon LaVerne McVay trustee J B Zimmerman treasurer Louis Heiken recording secretary J Henry Rieniers and J G Mardorf financial secretaries Jake Paulsen delegate to the church convention of the town district Victor Mowrey elected alternate The congregation voted to provide pastoral assistance for Rev Adix as the expanding congregation burden grows.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Wilfred Schatz LaVerne McVay J. B. Zimmerman Louis Heiken J. Henry Rieniers J. G. Mardorf Jake Paulsen Towa Victor Mowrey Adix

Paul Behrends Heads Lutheran Fellowship

Paul Behrends was elected president of the Lutheran Fellowship at St. Matthew's church on Sunday evening. Other officers elected include La Vern Rickels as vice president B H Behrends as treasurer and Louis Heiken as recording secretary. Members of the social committee are Mr and Mrs Eilert Prull Jr Mr and Mrs Victor Mowrey and Mr and Mrs Alva Hinrichs.

Paul Behrends Lutheran Fellowship St. Matthew's Church LaVern Rickels B. H. Behrends Louis Heiken Eilert Prull Jr Victor Mowrey Alva Hinrichs

Marlys Weller Honored At Elmhurst Bridal Shower

Marlys Weller of Elmhurst Illinois was honored at a dessert bridal shower Saturday evening hosted by Mrs R J Kopp with Mrs Milton Harms and Mrs W E Tuetken assisting. She will wed Richard Abel Feb 3 at Elmhurst Methodist Church. Contests games puzzles and gifts in a Gold Medal Flour bag. sixteen friends attended.

Marlys Weller Elmhurst Ill R. J. Kopp Milton Harms W. E. Tuetken Miss Weller Richard Abel B. E. Abel General Mills Company

Named New Trustees At Sacred Heart

Reverend Eugene P. Lorenz appointed two new trustees for Sacred Heart church. William Westhoff will serve two years and Ernest Schnier three years. Claude Fothergill has served 33 years and Claire Aitchison 23 years. Monticello Kanana Campfire Council held its annual meeting January 18 at the Community building. Harold Wilcox was elected president and James Nelson vice president.

Eugene P. Lorenz Sacred Heart Church William Westhoff Ernest Schnier Claude Fothergill Claire Aitchison Monticello Kanana Campfire Council Harold Wilcox James Nelson

Monticello churches schedule parish activities

Monticello evangelical and reformed church led by John F Baumann lists Sunday school at 10 00 am and worship at 11 00 am with midweek choir rehearsals. First Congregational and First Presbyterian rites include Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 and 9 30 am respectively with choir practice and union cantata rehearsals. St Matthew Lutheran and Wayne Zion Lutheran outline Sunday services, Sunday school, and midweek programs plus adult instruction and confirmation sessions.

Monticello John F. Baumann Union First Congregational Church Donald L. Chapman The Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church J. W. Sala Westminster Youth Fellowship Cecil Goettsch St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Church Council Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren

Lahey-Huber Wed At Castle Grove

Miss Geraldine Lahey daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred J Lahey of Hopkinton wed Patrick Huber on Tuesday January 16 in Immaculate Conception church Castle Grove Rev J J Hennessy officiating The gown white wool gabardine with mint green accents The couple after 9 30 a dinner by Monticello Legion Auxiliary and a 100 guest reception at the bride's home The newlyweds plan a wedding trip through the Ozarks Both families attended Buck Creek consolidated school Mr Huber works in farming

Geraldine Lahey Alfred J. Lahey Hopkinton Patrick Huber Immaculate Conception Church Castle Grove J. J. Hennessy Harold Crowley John J. Huber Donald Huber David Huber Huber Ozarks

Bluebird Party Draws Sixty Girls At Presbyterian Church

The all city Annual Blue Bird party gathered sixty girls Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. They wore Western attire for a Dude Ranch themed event with tre lay race rodeo folk dancing games and cow boy songs. Refreshments included ice cream cookies and candy from small duck wagons. Leaders included Mrs Henry Seehusen Jr Mrs John Baumann Ann Shelley Shirley Shelley and others who served as sponsors.

Presbyterian Church Blue Birds Henry Seehusen Jr John Baumann Ann Shirley Shelley Donald Sutherland Arch Edwards James Nelson John Bunting L. C. Perkins Frank Eilers

Royal Neighbors Hold Meeting in KP Hall

Royal Neighbors met Tuesday at the Knights of Pythias hall with Oracle Florence Bleadorn presiding. Thirty six members and one guest attended. secret neighbors were revealed and a social hour followed. Committee members were Josephine Appleby, June Bader, Hilma Barnts and Beulah Beeks. Mrs. G Wagener of Omaha is visiting Monticello with her sister Mrs. James Nelson. Mr and Mrs William Ferring and son Tracy departed for Houston to establish their future home.

Dale Camp Knights of Pythias Hall Florence Bleadorn Josephine Appleby June Bader Hilma Barnts Beulah Beeks

Engagement of Mary Lou Wright to Norbert Knepper

Mine and Mrs. Donald Wright of Monticello announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lou Wright to Norbert Knepper son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Knepper of Cascade No wedding date set Mr Knepper works with his father in farming near Cascade Mary Lou is finishing her senior year at Monticello public high school

Donald Wright Monticello Mary Lou Norbert Knepper Joseph Knepper Cascade Knepper

Pamela Sue Rickels Birthday Celebration

Mr and Mrs Donald Rickels honored their daughter Pamela Sue on her second birthday with afternoon games and a luncheon. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Hein Mr and Mrs Mark Lahey Mr and Mrs William Fitzsimmons and daughter Vickie Lynn Mrs Hazel Reade Mrs Harry Reade Jean and June Hein and Donna Rickels. Arnold Egger returned home after ten days in John McDonald Hospital where treated for a light heart attack.

Donald Rickels Pamela Sue John Hein Mark Lahey William Fitzsimmons Vickie Lynn Hazel Reade Harry Reade Jean June Hein Donna Rickels Arnold Egger John McDonald Hospital

Rebekahs Install New Year Officers in Wyoming Delegation

The Rebekah lodge hosted District Deputy President from Wyoming and staff for the installation of officers on Wednesday January 17. Elective and appointive officers named include Esther Plesm, Frances Goodyear, Bonnie Meade, Blanche Jootais, Donna Chaplin, Florence Bleadorn, Pearl Frisch, Hulda Robinson, Play Stoneking, Marcella Morey, Louise Lueck, Eileen Howie, Patricia Balster, Verona Landis, and others with Frances Goodyear as year reporter and Marcella Morey as instructor. A traveling emblem visit from Ina Warren of Wyoming lodge followed the installation.

Rebekah Lodge Wyoming Esther Plesm Nofoe Orrand Gawen Kuntz View Coand Frances Goodyear Recorde Bonnie Meade Blanche Jootais Donna Chaplin Florence Bleadorn Pearl Frisch Noble Grand Hilda Podhaski Hulda Robinson Vice Grand Play Stoneking Marcella Morey Anna Rolls Blanche Landis Ways and Means Freda Eilers Betty Bender Hope Marolf Elda Stoneking Patricia Balster Shirley Drury Floy Stoneking Gwen Kuntz Charlene Sutton Ina Warren Wyoming Lodge Memticello Lodge

Baldwin ceremony marks Royal Neighbors installation

Mr and Mrs Lee Ireland and Mr and Mrs Alvin Bleadorn attended in Baldwin on Thursday for Lucky Camp installation ceremonies. Ireland and Bleadorn served as ceremonial marshal and installing officer respectively.

Lee Ireland Alvin Bleadorn Baldwin Ireland Mrs. Bleadorn

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