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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1955

Page

7

Georgia Minnis and James Rochford Wed in Sacred Heart Ceremony

Georgia Mae Minnis and James Gary Rochford exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at Sacred Heart church. The wedding featured floral baskets, gowns, and a three tier cake with about 150 guests. The couple will honeymoon at Clear Lake and reside near Monticello.

Georgia Minnis James Rochford Sacred Heart Georgia Mae Minnis George Minnis W Monticello James Gary Rochford James P.rochford Glendale Calif Sacred Heart Church Carl Manternach Monty Cafe Newman Hall Gerry Lattimer Olin Merle Henness Sacred Heart High School Mount Mercy College of Nursing Cedar Rapids John McDonald Hospital San Francisco Holy Family School St. Francis School Flintridge Navy Rochford Clear Lake

Harvest of Hope plan for Crippled Children workers drive

A five county planning group meets July 28 at the Cedar Rapids Board of Education to organize a harvest effort for Crippled Children. The group aims to recruit workers to glean corn on November 5 and share salvaged corn with farmers. Local union leaders co chair the drive with Crippled Children officials.

Crippled Children Board of Education 2Nd Avenue Cedar Rapids Crippled Children’s Society Crippled Children’s Societies Benton Iowa Johnson, Jones and Linn Harold Smith United Packing House Workers C.I.O Ethan Akin Central Labor Union Council A. F. of L

Marlene Benning and Howard Eichhorn Wedded in Double Ring Ceremony

In Wyoming at the Methodist church on Sunday July 24 at 2 30 p m, Marlene Benning and Howard J Eichhorn exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony. Rev Kenneth Tarden officiated as Miss Janice Huggins played organ music and Walter Sullivan sang. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after August 15.

Wyoming Marlene Benning Charles Marshall Raymond Benning Howard J. Eichhorn Alice Eichhorn Wyoming Methodist Kenneth Tarden Janice Huggins Walter Sullivan James I. Mohr Cedar Rapids Luanne Hundley Wyoming High School St. Luke’s School of Nursing Miller and Flannery Elinic Coe College

Birthday party honors Jerry seventh birthday in Years Gone By

Mrs. Frank Schneiter hosts a birthday gathering for her son Jerry on his seventh birthday. The item records multiple local events including marriages, births, moves, a hospital bond vote, local weather, and community notices from Delaware county and nearby towns.

Frank Schneiter Jerry Delaware County

Pension Increase Granted to Downer and Local Obituaries

Horace M. Downer received word from the pension department that his pension rating is increased to twelve dollars per month effective June five, nineteen hundred five. Folkers of Wayne township died Wednesday. Miss Edith Curtis returned Monday from an extended visit in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Folkers Wayne Township Horace M. Downer Pension Department Edith Curtis Minnesota North Dakota

Garden Club Open House Hosts Guest Speakers

Two Mechanicsville women Mrs Louise Davidson director of district No 1 and Mrs Jennie Zinischek will speak at the Monti cello Garden club open house and guest day Tuesday July 26 at 3 p m at the Community building. The public is invited. Floral displays will be shown at the Community building and in merchants windows on First street.

Mechanicsville Louise Davidson Jennie Zinischek Monticello

John Savage Honored On Seventh Birthday

John Savage was honored at his parents home on Saturday July 16 with a 35:30 dinner and theater following. The occasion marked his seventh birthday with guests Fred McCulloch Steve Edwards Tom Yeoman Robert Hosford Jerry Pruit David Schoen beck Susan and David Savage in attendance.

John Savage John Fred McCulloch Steve Edwards Tom Yeoman Robert Hosford Jerry Pruit David Schoenbeck Susan David

Farming Can Kill You Ad Warns of 10 Farm Safety Dangers

An advert on page 7 of today's Express promotes Farm Safety week July 24 30 with 10 dangers to avoid. Sponsored by Vanourny Jona Deere store Monty Produce and other sponsors urge farmers to stay safe and protect customers and workers.

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Monticello Trade Firms Across City Listings

Local Monticello businesses include Hatchery Monticello Implement Miller's Freese Implement Franklin Equipment Eclipse Lumber Cuckler Manufacturing Monticello Express and Arend Balster stores in Scotch Grove. The compact roster notes multiple firms operating in the area.

Local Military Address and Cedar Rapids Vacation Notes

Monticello neighbors report Pvt Marvin C Zimmerman United States Marine Corps stationed in San Diego with a temporary address at 1526867 US MLC Pl 150 RTC Bn f MCRD San Diego 40 Calif. Cedar Rapids residents LaVerne Eilers and Elmer Aldrich depart for a two week California vacation.

Carl Zimmerman Marvin Marine Corps San Diego Marvin C. Zimmerman M.C.R.D Calif LaVerne Eilers Elmer Aldrich Cedar Rapids California

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