Monticello Neighbors Attend Geerling Convention in Waterloo
Mr and Mrs Herbert Balsiger and Mr and Mrs James Balsiger attend the Geerling convention at Russell Lamson hotel in Waterloo on Sunday Jan 23. Other local social visits include Martha Dickman departing for Frederick Dickman residence Lost Nation and multiple family gatherings in Des Moines Marshalltown Cedar Rapids and Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Balsiger
James Balsiger
Russell Lamson Hotel
Waterloo
Martha Dickman
Frederick Dickman
Lost Nation
Visitors Call on Morley and Center Junction Families
Mrs. Milton Bader and Cynthia Kay visited Tuesday to Saturday with the W. B. Pye family in Morley and the J. E. Pye home. Carl Reuter and spouse of Cent er Junction were Sunday callers for John Reuter. Virginia Morrissey, student teacher from Independence, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Morrissey. James Gosden of Cascade joined Sunday dinner with the Thomas Coates family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Byerly
Fred Bonk
Des Moines
Phyllis Elton
Deaconess Hospital
Marshalltown
Donald Buckner
Buckner
Earl Battles
Center Junction
Arthur Bohlken
Barbara
Cedar Rapids
Fred Bohlken
Verne McCurdy
Kenneth Kellogg
Keri
Anamosa
McCurdy
Mrs
Harm Bunting
Mrs. Bunting
Marie Prult
Milton Bader
Cynthia Kay
Mrs. Bader
W. B. ‘Pye
Morley
J. E. Pye
Carl Reuter
John Reuter
Virginia Morrissey
Independence
James Morrissey
James Gosden
Cascade
Thomas Coates
South Fork honors Ethel Becker at Sunday shower
Mrs Vernon Melchert and Mrs Gilbert Becker hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ethel Becker at her mother's home on Sunday January 23. Guests present included numerous local residents and gifts were exchanged amid social games and lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Fork
Vernon Melchert
Gilbert Becker
Ethel Becker
Reynold Becker
Jim Arnold
Frank Jasper
Bernadette
Frank Digmann
Helen
Nick ‘Budden
Matt Melchert
Harold Faber
Ann and
Shirley
Leland Schuman
Loretta Lahr
Nick Lahr, Jr
Cletus Burkle
Louise Schuster
Louis Billmeyer
Mike Gudenkauf
Clara Kremer
Vernon Gudenkauf
Vernon ‘Becker
Emil Jaeger
Irvin Becker
Kay
Carol
Dianne
Frank Helms
Connie
Mary Ann Gudenkauf
Carl Weber
Ann
Carolyn
Mary
Joe Gudenkauf
Elaine
Marion
Joe Hosch
Sheila
Debbie Becker
Louis Gudenhauf
Frank Besler
Anna Besler
Bob Schuster
Gladys Bilimeyer
Mrs. L. V. Drexler Celebrated at Birthday Gathering
Mrs. L. V. Drexler was surprised Thursday afternoon as friends and relatives helped mark her birthday. Guests included Mrs. William First Mrs. G. A. Rickels Mrs. Minnie Wenger Mrs. Edna McCoy Mrs. Doris Petersen Mrs. O. J. Null and Mrs. Willard Yeoman. Refreshments were provided by guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Drexler
William First
G. A. Rickels
Minnie Wenger
Edna McCoy
Doris Petersen
O. J. Null
Willard Yeoman
Past Chiefs of Pythians Meet at Mrs Meade Home
The Past Chiefs of the Pythians gathered January 27 at Mrs. Russell Meade's home. Attendees included Mrs. Lee Ireland, Mrs. Asa Lambert, Mrs. Lucille Kucera, Mrs. Alvin Bléadorn, Mrs. Harold Blair, and Mrs. Chauncey Robinson. Mrs. Ireland presided. A social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pythians
Russell Meade
Lee Ireland
Asa Lambert
Lucille Kucera
Alvin Bléadorn
Harold Blair
Chauncey Robinson
Ireland
Cora Brokaw Weds Merle Pillard at Sacred Heart Monticello
The Jan 25 wedding at Sacred Heart Church Monticello united Miss Cora Ann Brokaw and Merle Pillard in a 9 am ceremony led by Rev. Eugene P. Lorenz. The bride wore white satin with a nylon net train and a fingertip veil, maid of honor Mary Pillard wore mint green, and best man Bill Pillard assisted. The couple plans to reside in Monticello where Merle works for Waggoner Construction Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Church
Monticello
Cora Ann Brokaw
Elmer Brokaw
Merle Pillard
Fay Pillard
Eugene P. Lorenz
Mary Pillard
Cedar Rapids
Bill Pillard
Mrs Harris Hosts Garden Club Meeting at Harris Home
The Monticello Garden Club met Tuesday January 25 at Mrs George Harris home with 18 members and two guests. Mrs Rose Welter showed colored slides of members gardens and slides from Washington DC western states England and Hawaii. Refreshments were served by Mrs Harris and co host Mrs Turnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Heins Host Couples Card Club at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hein hosted their couples card club on Thursday evening. Pinochle was played at three tables with high scores for ladies and men, while low scores went to Mrs. LaVern Nagel and Mr. Herbert Balsiger. Bonnie Schneiter and Ever Ett Herndon also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hein
Herbert Balsiger
LaVern Nagel
Bonnie Schneiter
Everett Herndon
Friday Club Met At Goettsch Home
The Friday club met at the home of Mrs Cecil Goettsch on Jan 28 for their regular meeting. The program featured Opening Nightmare by Anna Khen and Review Some Enchanted Evenings by Deems Taylor with piano interpretations by Mrs Earl DeShaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Goettsch
Anna Khen
Deems Taylor
Earl DeShaw
Mrs Locher Hosts Delphian Club Meeting
Mrs Simon Locher welcomed 13 Delphian members to her home Friday afternoon January 28. President Mrs Tom Henderson led a brief business session. Mrs Locher presented a book review of Onions In The Stew by Betty McDonald and refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Locher
Delphian Club
Tom Henderson
Lynn Clarks Attend Well Drillers Meeting
Mr and Mrs Lynn Clark of Monticello attended the Iowa Well Drillers association convention at Waterloo on Wednesday and Thursday. After business and officer elections a banquet and dance followed. Resolutions urged contractor licensing Ground water control and management of abandoned wells and waste disposal. Howard White of Waterloo was elected association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Clark
Monticello
Iowa Well Drillers Association
Waterloo
Howard White
It Is Better to Wear Out Than Rust Out
A short proverb highlights a preference for active effort over stagnation, suggesting vigor and continual exertion yield more enduring value than passive decay. The saying has been attributed to several authors and reflects a common ethos about productivity and perseverance.
Vanourny John Deere Day in Monticello planned
Vanourny implement store hosts a John Deere day for Monticello area farmers and families on Friday February 11 at the Community building. The program starts at 1 p.m. and features the full length film Miss Hattie plus Freedom for Eric and Oddities in Farming and a 1955 equipment preview. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served, admission is free but tickets are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie
Vanourny
John Deere
Monticello
Wilding Picture Productions
Chicago
Hollywood
Eric
Europe
America
Vanourny Implement Store
Mrs Doxsee Hosts '94 Club Meeting at Home
Mrs Doxsee entertained the '94 club at her home on January 28 with a Washington D C program by Mrs N R Hintz and Mrs Ray E Adams. Mrs I R Hintz presided at the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Doxsee
Washington, D.C
N. R. Hintz
Ray E. Adams
I. R. Hintz
Adams Entertain Couples Card Club
Mr and Mrs Gene Adams hosted their couples card club on Wednesday January 10 Pinochle was played at two tables with high for ladies and men Mrs Milton Harms and Richard Moenk traveling Mrs Ed Brokens low for ladies and men Mrs Richard Moenk and Ed Brokens Salad refreshments were served to guests Mr and Mrs Ed Brokens Mr and Mrs Richard Moenk Mr and Mrs Milton Harms Mr and Mrs Richard Landis and Mr and Mrs LaVern Schoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Adams
Milton Harms
Richard Moenk
Ed Brokens
Milton Harms, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Richard Landis
LaVern’ Schoon
Furlough for Pfc Clarence Feidler to report for overseas duty
30 day furlough for Pfc Clarence Feidler M P stationed at 5th Army headquarters in Chicago Illinois to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Feidler. He will report at Fort Lewis Washington February 17 for overseas duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Clarence Feidler
M.P
5Th Army
Chicago
Ill
Lawrence Feidler
Fort Lewis
Wash
Pvt Riedel Returns Home On 14 Day Furlough
Pvt Richard Riedel son of Mr and Mrs Art Riedel of Langworthy arrived home January 23 to spend a 14 day furlough with his parents He will report to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri February 4 for further duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Riedel
Art Riedel
Langworthy
Fort Leonard Wood
Two Oxford Junction Youths Enlist in Army
Two Oxford Junction youths have enlisted in the army according to an announcement made Thursday by recruiters in Cedar Rapids. Thomas J. Eganhouse has been assigned to the adjutant general's corps and Jerry R. Wink, 18, to the engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oford Junction
Oxford Junction
Army
Cedar Rapids
Thomas J. Eganhouse
Adjutant General’s Corps
Jerry R. Wink
Engineers
Dubuque University Hosts Evening Class Enrollment
Public school teachers from the Dubuque area registered Saturday January 29 at the University of Dubuque for evening and Saturday classes. Many teachers pursue certificate renewal or degree advancement, with other residents also enrolling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
University of Dubuque
University
Presbyterian Church to Launch Mission Study Sessions
The First Presbyterian church will host a series of mission study meetings starting Sunday February 6 at 7 p.m. The church's young people will run the program and a mission study session will be held each Sunday evening in February. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Mrs Schneider Hosts Friday Pinochle Club
Mrs Pearl Schneider entertained the Friday afternoon Pinochle club at her home on January 28. Prize winners were high in pinochle Mrs M J Cass traveling Mrs Anna Gerdes sow and Mrs Arnold Jacobs. The hostess served a dessert lunch after cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Schneider
M. J. Cass
Anna Gerdes
Arnold Jacobs
Relatives Attend Bedell Services in Monticello
Out of town relatives attended the funeral for Mrs. George H. Bedell in Monticello on Thursday January 20. George H. Bedell of Cincinnati Ohio and Dr. George N. Bedell of Philadelphia Pa were among attendees. Also present were Howard A. McLaughlin James B. McLaughlin Mrs Eugene R. McLaughlin Cedar Rapids and Cleo P. Casady Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Bedell
Monticello
Bedell
Jaisband
Cincinnati
Ohio
George N. Bedell
Philadelphia
Howard A. McLaughlin
James B. McLaughlin
Eugene ‘R. McLaughlin
Cedar Rapids
Cleo P. Casady
Iowa City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Alva Behrends
Carl Monk
Clarence Willis and Sons
Adolph Dierks
Glen Adams
Glenn Sterling
Monticello, Low
Martin
Steel Products
Haymakers
Farmers Feed & Supply
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County
Mrs. Meade
Go Forde
Ford
F.D.A.F
Freese Motor Co
ED L. Vandurny
Cora Brokaw
Mrs. Harris
Heins
Goettsch
Mrs. Locher
Lynn Clarks
Mrs. Doxsee
ACT
MIT
Colonial
Kuriger Bros
Itowa
LTT Colonial
Cjorlliphy
Adams Entertain Couples Card Club
Riedel
Dubuque U
Mrs. Schneider
Mane Theatre
Sam H. Schuetz
East 1St St
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