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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1954

Page

7

Cascade nurse marries Pvt William Recker in Temple Hill ceremony

Miss Joanne Gavin daughter of Mr and Mrs Basil Gavin of Cascade wed Pvt William Recker son of Mr and Mrs Cyril Recker of Worthington in a 9 oclock St Peters Catholic Church service in Temple Hill Rev H N Ginter officiated with yellow and white summer flowers. The reception followed for 200 guests with pink and white decor.

Joanne Gavin William Recker St. Peter's Catholic Church Temple Hill H. N. Ginter Roy Takes Miss Gavin Basil Gavin Cascade Pvt Recker Cyril Recker Worthington Urban Wolfe Richard Gavin Jim Joe Becker Gavin

Neighborhood Pinochle Club Fourth of July Picnic at Park

The Neighborhood Pinochle Club gathered Sunday at Monticello Park for a Fourth of July picnic. Attendees included Clarence Stadtmueller and spouse, Melvin, Russell, Susan, Shirley, Bill Lang and family, Roma, Ronald, Donald Clark and family, Keith, Carol, Connie, Albert Fass and family, Marion, Patty, Earl Benedict and Eldon, Fred Merritt and family, Billy and Verna Lou, Rudy Zimmmerman and family, Edwin, Diane, Armin Jacobs and family, Dewayne Tholen and children, Morris Montgomery and spouse.

Pinochle Club Monticello Park Clarence Stadtmueller Melvin Russell Susan Shirley Bill Lang Roma Ronald Donald Clark Keith Carol Connie Albert Fass Marion Patty Earl Benedict Eldon Fred Merritt Billy Verna Lou Rudy Zimmerman Edwin Diane Armin Jacobs Dewayne Tholen Morris Montgomery

Corrected Address for Michael Duschner

Corrected address lists Michael Duschner son of Mr and Mrs Mike Duschner of Monticello at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas. The note provides 17400567 3707 B.M.T.S. Fit 541 as identifying details.

Michael Duschner Mike Duschner Monticello B.M.T.S Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas

William Hoffmans Host Family Picnic Night

Mr and Mrs William Hoffman entertained at their home Monday evening with a picnic dinner honoring Pvt Dale Hein of Camp Chaffee Arkansas and Sue and James Richmond of Advance Missouri The gathering included extended family and friends from nearby communities sharing hospitality and courtesy arrangements.

William Hoffman Pvt Dale Hein Camp Chaffee Arkansas Sue James Richmond Advance Melvin Hein Mark Patty Carl Hein Glen Galen Hein John Ivan Loeda H. L. Wismeier Max Carl Mark Richmond

Leggett Family Reunion Sunday at Monticello Park

A Leggett family picnic was held at Monticello city park on Sunday noon with a pot luck dinner. Attendees included Leone Wycoff Mae Cruise John Schlimmer James Bader and family Cedar Rapids Clifford Arduser and son Robert Langworthy Janice Lamp Sheffield and Monticello members R A Taylor John Leggett Lillie Leggett Alice Taylor Elmer Manning and Reuben Leggett.

Monticello City Park Leone Wycoff Mae Cruise John Schlimmer James Bader Cedar Rapids Clifford Arduser Robert Langworthy Janice Lamp Sheffield Monticello R. A. Taylor John Leggett Lillie Leggett Alice Taylor Elmer Manning Reuben Leggett

Ricklefs Family Reunion Held July Fourth

The Ricklefs family reunion occurred at Monticello park on July 4 gathering many members from Iowa towns. Attendees included Herman Ricklefs B H Behrends Ray Dove Janet Joan Henry Behrends Clarence Ricklefs Marvin Beverly Fred H Poppe and numerous relatives from Monticello Dubuque Davenport Muscatine Clarence Tipton Anamosa Scotch Grove Bennett Stanwood Cranston and other nearby communities.

Ricklefs Monticello Park Herman Ricklefs B. H. Behrends Ray Dove Janet Joan Henry Behrends Clarence Ricklefs Marvin Beverly Fred H. Poppe Monticello Minnie Ricklefs Elmer Ricklefs Dubuque Frieda Cordes Sharon Karen Cordes Fred Schnipkoweil Delmar Delores Fred Isabelle Dorothy Henderson Tipton Anna Fehners Raymond J. Poppe Ernest Ricklefs Donna Raymond Gloria Langworthy Mabel Kula Louie Zimmerman Lester Rickels Ronnie C. C. Sutton Anamosa Henry J. Rickels Scotch Grove Elmer Hormel Bennett Dale Coppreas Stanwood JoAnn Goddard Cranston

Podhaski Hosts Pinochle Club Evening

Mrs. Charles Podhaski hosted the Friday Pinochle club at Mrs. M. J. Cass home on July 2. Prizes went to Podhaski for high, Tobe Hanken for traveling, and Cass for sow. Guests included Ernie Landis and Ursula Hein. a dessert lunch was served.

Charles Podhaski M. J. Cass Podhaski Tobe Hanken Ernie Landis Ursula Hein

Michael Jacobs Honored On His Fifth Birthday

Michael Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Jacobs was honored with a picnic supper at his parents home Sunday evening on his fifth birthday. Guests included his grandparents Mr and Mrs Arnold Jacobs and Mr and Mrs Lee Ireland also Mr and Mrs John Schladetzky Karen and Jeralyn of Olin.

Michael Jacobs Marvin Jacobs Arnold Jacobs Lee Ireland John Schladetzky Karen Jeralyn Olin

Family Picnic At William Lubben Home

A family gathering was held at the William Lubben home on Sunday. Guests included Anna Lubben, Fred and Edwin Lubben, Alvin Lubben and family of Anamosa, Ed Husmann with Loretta and Mary Darlene, James and John Lubben, Marvin Jacobs, Michael and Douglas of Scotch Grove, Arnold Jacobs, Ben Eiben and Ruth, Earl McAllister and family of Cascade.

William Lubben Anna Lubben Fred Edwin Lubben Alvin Lubben Anamosa Ed Husmann Loretta Mary Darlene James John Lubben Marvin Jacobs Michael and Douglas Scotch Grove Arnold Jacobs Ben Eiben Ruth Earl McAllister Cascade

John Tapken Honored On His 80th Birthday

A picnic dinner was held Sunday in Anamosa and nearby towns to honor John Tapken on his 80th birthday. Attendees included members of the Tapken families and spouses from Anamosa Monticello Cedar Rapids and Monticello.

John Tapken Herman Tapken John Alfred Ommen Monticello Eugene Dirks Dennis John Kray Lorenz Zimmerman Dale Robert Like Lawrence Kray Billy Joanne Gaylen

Jones County Legion Meeting Planned For Thursday

The Jones County Legion Auxiliary and Post meet Thursday July 15 at Wyoming. The Auxiliary opens with Mrs. Alva Hinrichs Monticello county president leading a social gathering while the Post elects officers for the coming year.

Jones County Legion Jones County Legion Auxiliary Wyoming Alva Hinrichs Monticello

Gun Club Stag Evening Planned at Monticello

Monticello Gun Club will host a stag card party Wednesday evening July 21. Secretary Sam C. Rhatigan announced the event as a social gathering for members and guests with an expected informal program and refreshments.

Gun Club Monticello

Friday Club Meeting at Mrs Richardson’s

Mrs H S Richardson hosted the Friday Club on Friday July 2 with Mrs Richard Long presiding. Members presented programs including Taking America for Granted and Our Flag while others read poems and stories. Guests attended weekend visits and a Monday family picnic at the Vesey home in Marion with multiple Cedar Rapids and Marion residents present.

H. S. Richardson Richard Long America Miss Perley E. J. Kahn Jr Arthur E. Shelley Max McCrabb Granny Hite Neill Wilson H.R. Yeoman H. R. Yeoman Robert Vesey Veseys Ben Balcar Cedar Rapids Frank McCullum Coral Leslie Bright Kay Wilbur Hinrichs Wayne Novak

Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers in July Gathering

The American Legion Auxiliary of Arthur P. O'Rourke Post 209 installed officers on Tuesday July 6 with Mrs. William Null named president. Other officers included Antionette Howie first vice president Blanche Lambert second vice president Lena Hogan third vice president and several other posts as the group adjourned to a light lunch. Local residents Mr and Mrs F B Null Milton Harris Rockford Holton Kansas and Anamosa funeral attendance noted along with visits by Rudolph Ambueh and families.

William Null American Legion Auxiliary Arthur P. O’rourke J. Hi. Lambert Alva Hinrichs Antionette Howie Blanche Lambert Lena Hogan Mike Brady Ida Cass Theona Barnes Marie Peters Helen Dunn

Mrs. R. H. Helgens Rites Thursday

Mrs. Rhinehard Helgens died at her Monticello area home after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at St Matthew's Lutheran with Rev. H. N. Adix officiating and Oakwood Cemetery burial. She was born January 4 1888 near Monticello and married R. H. Helgens in 1912. Survived by husband a son Raymond three daughters Marie Lavern Hoffman Roberta Elnora and three sisters and one brother. Pallbearers listed Goettsch Funeral Home handling arrangements. Friday dinner guests included Patrick Kane Eddie Los Angeles and others.

Rhinehard € Helgens Monticello St. Matthew's Lutheran’s Church H. N. Adix Oakwood Cemetery Gesina FE Leesekamp Lambertus and Marie Kruiger Leesekamp Raymond Kernen Monticelsia Harm Huls Deer Creek Minn John Helmrichs Manchester Anna Husman Jacob Leesekamp Scotchgrove Helgens St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Fred Rieniers Henry Rieniers Albert Fass John W. Behrends Glenn Filers Neman Moore Goettsch Funeral Home

Fourth of July picnic guests visit scattered Iowa towns

Thursday evening at the Gerd Otten home honored guests included Mrs. Alice Gearhart of Anamosa and Mrs. John Otten with the Otten family, Tapken and others. Across the weekend visits extended to Wheatland McCausland Clinton Camanche Stanwood Monticello Center Junction and Iowa City with multiple families hosting and Bobby Matthew staying two weeks. The McColm home in Stanwood hosted a Sunday reunion with Buckner and Johnson families among others. Additional guests from Cincinnati Ohio and Clinton joined picnics and gatherings at the McColm and nearby homes.

Gerd Otten Alice Gearhart John Otten Richard Tapken Douglas Anamosa Ralph Otten Shirley Sandra Taylor Alvin Bleadorn Judy Elaine George Bleadorns Wheatland Jake Hansens McCausland Howard Matthews Clinton Carl Ryner Camanche Bobby Matthew Bleadorns Kermit Kuhns Stanwood Monticello Merle Buckner Barbara Donald Buckner Earl Battles Center Junction Bill Gearhart Roger Johnson Art Johnson Mattie Buckner Reuel McColm John Cunnick Cincinnati Ohio Cleo P. Casady George N. Bedell Iowa City Daryl Hansen Superior Wis W. D. McLaughlin James Mclaughlin William Marsh

Wilsons Spend Fourth Of July Weekend In Minneapolis

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson with Diane and Dick visited the home of Ralphs mother Mrs Cecile Wilson in Minneapolis over the Independence Day weekend preserving family gathering time and local hospitality.

Ralph Wilson Diane Cecile Wilson Minneapolis

Picnic and family visits dot Cedar Rapids area

Mr and Mrs Fred Bohlken and Paul met Arthur Bohl ken and Barbara in Cedar Rapids for a Bever park picnic. Albert Dickman of Lost Nation visited Earl Burrichter home while Marion Ashby Renee and Craig saw relatives in Wapello. Alf Wee of Willaar visiting mother Mrs W H Shelley and Catherine Norton from Chicago stopped by Mrs Jo Ann Carlin’s. Paul Chapman family and Donald Chapman hosted Sunday supper at Leo Chapman home Hopkinton. John Beardsley and Debra Cedar Rapids called on Mrs Paul Lumpa at Ed Cox home.

Fred Bohlken Paul Arthur Bohlken Barbara Cedar Rapids Bever Park Albert Dickman Lost Nation Earl Burrichter F.C. Norton Catherine Norton Chicago Jo Ann Carlin John T. Breen Leo Chapman Paul Chapman Donald Chapman Hopkinton John Beardsley Debra Paul Lumpa Ed Cox

Lanstrum and Drury Sisters Visit Northwood Home

Mr and Mrs FE M Lanstrum of Northwood spent the weekend in the Hershel Drury home. Mrs Lanstrum and Mrs Drury are sisters.

FE. M. Lanstrum Northwood Hershel Drury Home Mrs. Landstrum Mrs. Drury

Greatest Invention Since Old Style Earphones

Marketing pitch claims a small aid lets others not hear how you hear voices radio and clock ticks naturally. Invites readers to write Mr. D. W. Egeland at 418 Walnut Street Waterloo Iowa for full information.

D. W. Egeland Walnut Street Waterloo Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joan Gavin Becker St. Mary’s High School St. Francis School of Nursing Freeport John McDonald Hospital Armed Services 6Th Armored Division Fort Leonard Wood Honeg Hdldogkotns Wilcox Hatchery Mrs. Podhaski Stan Peters Monticello Roofing CO Mrs W. R. Baumgartner Brittie Bailey C. E. Cross Nancy Wilbur Wilbur Cooper Lester Collins Clarence Appleby Connie Appleby Cooper Tee Ey Ato Great Plains Supply Co. “Retail Builder’s Supplies Legion Auxiliary Wm. Null F. B. Null Lawrence Null Rockford Milton Harris Holton Kansas Rudolph Ambueh James Remley Robert Otten Maquoketa Rudolph Ambuchl R. H. Helgens Patrick Kane Eddie Los Angeles Calif John Becker Paul Becker Marion Ashby Renee and Craig Wapello Alf Wee of Willaar, Mion W. H. Shelley Hi-Way Market Swift Joy Milwaukee Crisco California Elberta Utah Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Trenkle’s Sausages
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