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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1956

Page

7

Nupfial Mass Unites Dorothy Vanourney and John Crilley

CENTRAL CITY. Dorothy Vanourney and John Crilley were married in a double ring ceremony at St. Stephen’s Church. The mass was celebrated by Rev. Edgar Kurt with Msgr. J. J. Hennessey present. Bride wore a white nylon lace gown. maid of honor was Betty Vanourney. best man Paul Supple. reception for 150 at Legion Hall followed by a wedding breakfast. Honeymoon at Wisconsin Dells. couple to reside in Mation.

Central City St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Dorothy Vanourney Helen Vanourney Beame John Crilley Emmett Crilley Coggan Edgar Kurt Mike Murphy Msgr J. J. Hennessey Castle Grove Paul Brady Monticello Bridge McCusker Betty Vanourney Paul Supple Donald Vanourney Norbert Noonan Legion Hall Leora Vanourney Tobe Gienapp Wisconsin Dells Hansen .Lathing Company Cedar Rapids Art Kitson Chicago Frances Kiefer Dubuque J. Conklin Davenport Lyle, Russell Melvin Brickley Harold Angus Raymond Hinrichs Susan Peters Galen Conley Lyle Russell Eugene Poppe Bob Reese John Stimpson John Siebels

Social Worker Delivers Talk to Lutheran Guild on Welfare

Miss Helen Farley of Des Moines spoke at the Lutheran Women's Guild meeting at St Matthew's on June 14. She outlined the Lutheran Welfare Society Iowa program including Child Care adoptions, chaplaincy in penal and state homes, and Refugee service, with slides illustrating the first phase.

Elizabeth Freese E. B Henry Rink, Jr Lutheran Women's Guild St.Matthew Lutheran Freese Helen Farley Des Moines Iowa Lutheran Welfare Society of Iowa Lutheran Welfare Society

Eunice Stimpson and James Conley Wed in Wayne Lutheran Ceremony

Eunice Stimpson of Anamosa and James E. Conley of Monticello exchanged nuptial vows at Wayne Lutheran church on Sunday June 24. Rev. F H Kehren officiated a candlelight double ring ceremony. The bride wore embroidered tulle over taffeta with a pearl tiara. The reception followed in church parlors.

Wayne Eunice Stimpson Anamosa James E. Conley Monticello Wayne Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Roger Spilte Decorah

Lorna Prull to Marry Raymond Ellis in July

Martelle couple Mr and Mrs William Prull announce the marriage of their daughter Lorna to Raymond D Ellis son of Mrs Vogel Smith of Russell. The ceremony is set for Sunday July 15 at 2 30 pm at St Pauls Lutheran Church Anamosa. Miss Prull graduates Paris Beauty Academy Cedar Rapids operates Lorna's Beauty Shop in Monticello. Ellis works as a surveyor for the Iowa State Highway Commission.

Martelle William Prull Lorna Raymond D. Ellis Vogel Smith Russell St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Anamosa Miss Prull Paris Beauty Academy Cedar Rapids Monticello Ellis Iowa State Highway Commission

Couple Plans Cedar Rapids Home After Illinois Community Event

Beverly Ortgies and Beverly Postel attended the gift table at the event. Mrs. Robert Reese and Norma Wahlstrom of LaCrosse Wisconsin poured while Mrs. John Stimpson served. The bride, a graduate of Anamosa High School and Luther College Decorah, will teach at Keystone School next fall, while the groom, a Monticello High School graduate, served with the army in Korea and Japan and works for Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside at 3405 First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids.

Beverly Ortgies Beverly Postel Robert Reese Norma Wahlstrom LaCrosse Wisc John Stimpson Cedar Rapids Anamosa High School Luther College Decorah Monticello High School Korea Japan Collins Radio Company Keystone School First Avenue S.E

Poppe Birthday Party Honored Langworthy Family

Raymond Poppe celebrated his birthday on June 20 with a gathering of relatives and friends. Guests included many Poppe and Harms families, Ricklefs and Nelson households, and the Fechtman, Alferts, Jacobs, and Pegerick families. The event featured visiting and card playing followed by refreshments.

Langworthy Raymond Poppe Fred “H.’Poppe Carl H. Harms Willis Harms John D. Poppe Henry Poppe Jérald Nelson Norman Frahm Clarence’. Ricklefs George. Ricklefs Learon’ Tobiason John. Fechtman Carl Alferts Armin Jacobs Arminda Elmer Jacobs David Johnnie Pegerick

Monticello Social Roundup Details Neighborhood Visits

Personal items recount Thursday through Sunday visits among Monticello residents. Mrs Marie Prull attends St Mark's Lutheran confirmation with Donna Rickels. extended family and友 socialize at multiple homes including the Gerdes, Arduser, Poppe, and Heiken households.

Mrs Harm Hel gens Care Mentioned In Local Notes

Sunday evening visitors in the Robert Gerdes home were Mr and Mrs Earl Dirks. Miss Delores Poppe returned home from a business trip in Los Angeles with Collins Radio Company where she is employed. She visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Conrad Poppe and cousins there.

Harm Helgens Robert Gerdes Earl Dirks Delores Poppe Los Angeles Calif Collins Radio Company Conrad Poppe

Hopkinton Native Chosen Delegate to National Education Convention

William J. Edgar of Grand Junction a former Hopkinton resident was selected to represent 17 central Iowa counties at the National Education convention in Portland Oregon from July 1 to July 8 The Newton meeting announced the appointment Edgar who grew up in Hopkinton graduated from Lenox College and has served as superintendent of Strand Junction schools for ten years

Hopkinton William J. Edgar Grand Junction Iowa Portland Ore Newton Edgar Lenox College Strand Junction

Numerous Weekend Guests Visit Harlan Johnston and Kin

Numerous visitors drop by from Marshalltown Davenport Manchester and Dubuque to share weekends and attend events. Families of Bruce Johnston Agnes Miller and Hoard families host relatives while others attend a Methodist mission session in Mt Vernon and a Cedar Falls Briden reunion.

Bruce Johnston Marshalltown Harlan Johnston J. A. Johnston Dale Edwards Loren Kenneth Farmington Henry Barrack Irvin Rubly Davenport Mabel Nurre Manchester Agnes Miller Nick Budden Franc’ Earhart Dubuque B. M. Ferguson E. A. Dunlap Betty Lowther C. Kemp

Fan Aids Body's Cooling System

Fan use explained as a natural mechanism booster. It describes perspiration cooling, air circulation, and pulling in cooler air at night to increase comfort. Advocates in offices stores plants and homes use fans to improve comfort even with air conditioning aiding efficiency.

Monticello Residents Visit Friends and Family

Monticello neighbors Mrs. Bessie Jones of Cedar Rapids was a Saturday guest in the home of her aunt Miss Carrie Clark. Janafer and Jeff Liddy of Fairfield spent last week with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Liddy.

Monticello Bessie Jones Cedar Rapids Carrie Clark

Gerlich and Gassmann Exchange Vows in Monticello Ceremony

Carol F. Gerlich of Monticello and Robert Gassmann of Hopkinton wed at Sacred Heart church on Saturday June 23 at 9 am. Rev. E P Lorenz officiated. The ceremony featured a sister maid of honor, bridesmaids, best man, and groomsmen. A dinner for 58 and a reception for 350 followed at local venues. The couple plans to reside in Monticello after a wedding trip.

Carol F. Gerlich Monticello Robert Gassmann Hopkinton Sacred Heart Church V.F.W. Hall

Ott Family Reunion Attended by Beckman Family Members

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Beckman along with Trudy and Allan attended the Ott family reunion held in Elwood on Sunday.

Melvin Beckman Trudy Allan Ott Elwood

Free Bicycles At Cascade Fourth Festivities

Cascade celebrates Independence Day with two nights and a day of events July 3 and 4. The Cascade Commercial Club sponsors baseball games at 7 30 p m July 3 Bernard versus Epworth and July 4 2 p m Cascade versus Farley, plus a large horse show with about 1000 horses and a dance by George Fuhrman’s band at the American Legion pavilion.

Cascade Bernard Epworth Farley Dubuque County Jones County Tri-State George Fuhrman American Legion

Monticello Woman Called to Huron for Mother's Illness

Mrs. E C Nagel travels from Monticello to Huron South Dakota to be with her mother Mrs. C N Pierson who fell and broke her hip and has suffered a light stroke leaving her in serious condition.

Monticello E C. Nagel Huron S.D C. N. Pierson

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Schlueter Norman Hinrichs Wilfred Schatz Glen Adams Augusta Melsha Emma Heiken Gown Scheffli Philco Lorna Prull Raymond Ellis Raymond ‘Poppe Arthur Riedel Gay Ommen Jane Alfred Ommen Ommen Marie Prult Harm Bunting Larry Himes Shiela George Zinidars Marjorie Dickie Milwaukee Wis Carl Gerdes George Schafer Henry Schafer John Rieken Bennie Tobiason Clifford Arduser Raymond Taylor Steven Jane Menster George Poppe Henry Ahlrichs Judy Fred Iben Carl. Gerdes Clifford’ Arduser Henry Heiken Scotch Grove Marie Prull Gerd Prull Clarence Prull St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Donna Lee Rickels Frank Peterman Fred Hanken Will ‘Wenger John Reuter Barbara Guyan Harry Guyan Linda Barbara Ben Engelbart Louie Helgens C. Reggentine Elsie Winch Mt. Vernon School of Missions Methodist Church R.W. Reggentine Mason City Scott Gunlock Oelwein Carl Robinson Janet Jimmy Clingman California Briden Highland Park Cedar Falls William Harts Gordon G. Brown Burlington Russell Bradle Donald Doak Mary Richard Hedrick F. J. Gestel Doak Lee Hannan Milo Baker H. F. Stoddard Howard Johnson Marshalltoad R. B. Bradke Johnson Waterloo Irene Zeuch R. F. Gienapp A. H. Klingman South Gate Donna Robinson Don Buckman Elgin Carol Gerlich Julius Gerlich al Gassmans E. P. Lorenz Sister Maid OF Honor Robert Underhill Denver Margaret Weber Susan Gerlich Mert Gassmann Nick Wolf Robert Gerlich LeRoy Gassmann Guy Knepper Larry Martinsen, Jr John McDonald Hospital Maldean Dirks Carl Dirks Dale Mueller Clarence Mueller Calamus Grand Mound Express Reddy Ima
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