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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

9

Miss Ella Freese Weds Donald Schwartz in Anamosa

Miss Ella Freese daughter of Mr and Mrs John Freese of Anamosa wed Donald Schwartz Sunday at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Rev Frederick H Kehren officiated the double ring ceremony with nuptial music by Mrs Donald Danneman. The bride wore a white wool gabardine suit and pink accessories. reception followed at the bride’s parents home with a pink and white theme. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Schwartz works at Hearn Stevenson Motor Company after a trip to Hayward California.

Ble Freese John Freese Anamosa Donald Schwartz Wayne Zion’ Lutheran Church Frederick H. Kehren Donald Danneman Hildegard Kehren Bernice Freese Frank ‘Barron Freege Plainview High School Hayward Calif Cedar Rapids Schwartz The Hearn-Stevenson Motor Company Frank Wertz C. Randall Violet Schwartz

Inez Young Visits Chicago Family Residence

In Chicago Miss Inez Young, daughter of Mrs. David Young, is spending the week at the home of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Tynac Schneider Jr. host.

J. H. Moore Nashville, Tenn John Robertson Mrs. Tynac Schneider, Jr Inez Young Chicago Mrs David Young

Two ways to win in carnival flips and bets

A columnist notes only two paths to victory at a carnival game. Living rightly is one but questioned in practice. The other, the author’s method of gambling losses, claims success with no losses for a week and a half.

Monticello Chamber of Commerce Death Sparks Town Reflection

A Monticello observer laments the Chamber of Commerce failed to launch due to lack of local volunteer effort. He cites strong business in the town from January to July and warns residents may regret neglecting collective civic work. The piece questions why the group died despite potential funding and effort.

Monticello Chamber of Commerce

Wayne Ev Zion Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule

July readings list services at Wayne Ev Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Kehren. Sunday school at 9 and first English service at 9 45, German service at 11. July 22 night class 8 to 10, July 27 English service at 9, Luther League picnic planned at Eagle Point Park in Dubuque.

Wayne Ev Zion Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Eagle Point Park Dubuque

Monticello civic drive seeks followers for city improvements

A local appeal urges residents to join efforts to promote Monticello as a trade and industry hub. The call emphasizes long-term city improvement and invites interested citizens to contact organizers. Community notices include Clover Leaf picnic plans and St Matthew’s Ladies Aid July meeting details.

Golf Breakfast at Country Club Opens Season

The first ladies golf breakfast of the season was held last Thursday at 8 30 at the Country Club with fourteen members attending. Lorraine Griffith led the nine hole scoring with 56, Velma Hollar and Edith Rhatigan tied for second with 58. A two ball foursome Sunday featured Claude Appleby and Madge Shaffer winning with 42 for nine holes, followed by a chicken dinner and corsages for the guests of honor.

Country Club Sylvia McCrabb Doris Long Nivian Hamilton Lorraine Griffith Velma Hollar Edith Rhatigan Richard Long Cecil Goettsch William Shaffer Claude Appleby Madge Shaffer

Pinochle Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Adams Home

Mrs Ray Adams entertained the Pinochle club Tuesday evening at her country home with two tables of pinochle. Guests included Miss Lorraine Maire of Los Angeles and Mrs W F Yeoman. Scoring honors went to Mrs Yeoman and Mrs Adams, followed by lunch.

W. E. Tuefken Ray Adams Lorraine Maire Los Angeles W. F. Yeoman

Rickels Family Reunion Held at City Park

Members of the Rickels family gathered at City Park for a Sunday reunion. A bountiful picnic lunch at noon followed by visiting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Rickels Osage Mr and Mrs Ludwig Rickels Augusta Ga Mr and Mrs Gerhard Rickels and son John Detroit who have been visiting relatives in Monticello.

Rickels John Rickels Osage Ludwig Rickels Augusta Gerhard Rickels John Detroit Monticello

Ramona Hoffman Birthday Honored at Stuhler’s Acres

Ramona Hoffman was honored on her birthday with a party at Stuhler’s Acres on July 10. Attendees included Paul Connolly Ray Dounty Cedar Falls and many Tschantz Good and Rickels families. Friday Club met July 11 at Mrs H S Richardson home with Mrs Cecil Goettsch presiding. The program on Radio featured Miss Catherine presenting John Crosby talk.

Paul Connolly Ray Dounty Cedar Falls John Tschantz George Good James Connolly George A. Rickels Emma Tschantz Herbert Balsiger William Ferring Colin Tschantz Roman Haag Ramona Hoffman Stuhler’s Acres H. S. Richardson Cecil Goettsch John Crosby Catherine

Mrs Condit Hosts Church Society Meeting Wednesday

The Women’s Society of the Congregational church met July 9 with Mrs. Chester Condit as hostess and assistant hostesses Mrs. Harriet Coughlan and Mrs. Clayton Palmer. A Benevolences report was given, devotionals led, and a summary of the Interdenominational Camp for Leadership Training at Penn College, Oskaloosa was shared by attendees. Dainty refreshments were served to 21 members and friends.

St. Matthew's Women’s Fellowship Women's Fellowship Society The Presbyterian Church Will Balsiger I. H. Schneider Leslie Reade L. V. Drexler Kenneth Howie George Good George A. Rickels Rena Kettlitz Circle Three E. C. Nagel Ida Cass Edward Cox Daleo Yount Howard Hicks Women’s Society of the Congregational Church Chester Condit Harriet Coughlan Clayton Palmer Condit Helen Guyan Margaret Condit Penn College Oskaloosa Phyllis Cox Doris Etten Nancy Deischer

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