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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1957

Page

2

Merfeld Gudenkauf Wed In Cascade Church Ceremony

Annabelle Merfeld and Gerald Gudenkauf exchanged vows at St Marys Cascade at 8 30 am on Tuesday May 28. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a regal Queen Ann collar and chapel train. Four hundred fifty guests attended a reception and wedding breakfast at the American Legion pavilion. The couple will live on a Manchester area farm. Nearby surplus commodities will be distributed in Jones county on June 4 at the Anamosa courthouse.

Cascade Cascade St. Mary's Church Annabelle Merfeld Joe Merfeld Gerald Gudenkauf Walter Gudenkauf Merfeld Queen Ann American Legion Theresa Lauser Rose Otting Victoria Hostert Edna Derga Grace Merfeld Kay Becker Katie Hosch Fern Schuman Margie Steger Margie Billmeyer Worthington Ryan Manchester Jones County Anamosa Nellie Rummell

Bolson's Poultry Farm Promotes Chick Starter and Grower

Bolson's advertises Baby Chicks with Bolson's Chick Starter and Dried Eggs Fish Meal antibiotics and bifuran. It claims faster chick delivery and stronger pullets using Bolson's 37% Poultry Concentrate and Pullet Grower. Visit the Bolson's Poultry Farm to see chicks pullets and layers.

Bolson Bolsons Bolson’s

Services Held for Troy Mills Woman

Funeral services were held in Troy Mills for Mrs. William Thompson 29 who died May 18 after a months illness. Born Carol Lee Walton in Troy Mills on Sept 28 1927 she married Thompson Oct 22 1947. She and her husband lived in Cedar Rapids and Troy Mills where he runs a barber shop. she worked part time at Sears Roebuck. Survived by husband three children her parents sister and brother all of Troy Mills.

Hopkinton Troy Mills William Thompson Carol Lee Walton Cedar Rapids Thompson Sears Roebuck Barbara Ann Suzette Kay Dennis Dee Carl Walton Zona Kay Walton Coy Gene Walton

Mrs Russell Elected Noble Grands President

Mrs Glen A Russell was elected president of the Past Noble Grands at a Monday evening meeting at Mrs William Moore's home. Officers chosen include vice president Mrs Fred Aldrich secretary Mrs William T Claus and treasurer Mrs Louise Luck. Retiring officers were Mrs Tobe Hanken Mrs Russell and Mrs Aldrich. A going away gift for Mrs Donald Morey, a ceramic candy dish, was presented along with a read poem by Mrs Aldrich. Bingo and a door prize went to Miss Caroline Schoenhut. Next meeting will be at Mrs Tobe Hanken's farm home. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Thomas Coates and Mrs Chauncey Robinson.

Glen A. Russell William Moore Fred Aldrich William T. Claus Louise Luck Tobe Hanken Russell Aldrich Russell Meade Donald Morey Edgar Vernon Caroline Schoenhut Thomas Coates Chauncey Robinson

Garden Club Breakfast at Huibregtse Home

Forty Garden club members met at 9 a.m. Tuesday for the May breakfast at Mrs. Gladys Huibregtse’s home. Guests included Mrs. Margaret Nelson Mrs. A M Maurice and Mrs. Ursula Hein. Roll call sang a Favorite Flower Song. Piano and organ numbers followed.

Garden Club Gladys Huibregtse Margaret Nelson A. M. Maurice Ursula Hein Blanche Cartano George Rickels Mt.s Vernon Rose Gardens Frances Bilers Ann Matthiessen Helen Barrack W. B. Clark Naomi Hargrave Olga Smith

Scotch Grove Church Women Plan June 5 Meeting

Scotch Grove Presbyterian Ladies Aid set June 5 in the church basement with the topic Opportunity Projects. Mrs L R Himebaugh hosts assisted by Mrs R G Miehe Sr and Mrs Howard Zirkelbach to lead the discussion. Mrs Ernest Parker to handle devotions. The 4 H club tour moves up to 8 am June 10 starting at David Conley’s home to cover over 30 projects and a noon picnic. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Merle Dirks named Douglas Merle born May 23 in Monticello hospital. mother is formerly Etta Reuter.

Scotch Grove Scotch Grove Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society L. R. Himebaugh R. G. Miehe Howard Zirkelbach Ernest Parker Scotch Grove ‘Cornhusker David Conley Douglas Merle Merle Dirks Monticello Hospital Dirks Etta Reuter

Vacation Bible School Starts At Local Presbyterian Church

Reminder issued for annual Vacation Bible School beginning June 3 at the local Presbyterian church. Morning sessions run 9 to 11 30 for two weeks with a final program and display of work for the public.

Senior Girls Honored at May Breakfast Sunday

Graduating Monticello high school senior girls were entertained by women of the B P W at a May breakfast Sunday morning. The event at the V F W hall began at 8 a m with a welcome by club president Mrs Chester Condit and a response by Mary Ann Buel. Clay Dawson sang several selections as the program included group singing.

Monticello B.P.W V.F.W. Hall Chester Condit Mary Ann Buel Clay Dawson

Monticello Express Household Gossip Notes Dates and Guests

Readers in Monticello and Jones county catch up on social visits and birthday celebrations. The report lists Paul Caspers birthday party and multiple visitors including families from Cedar Rapids Hale Tripp Monticello Des Moines and nearby towns. Also noted are local officials and residents hosting or visiting others with mentions of Germany trips and club connections.

John Reuter Gerd Pruit Germany John Coleman Tripp, S. D John Rickels Monticello Donald Arduser Jones County Iowa Monticello Express Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc Chicago Iowa Press Advertising Service Des Moines Jones Clinton Cedar Delaware Dubuque Jackson and Linn The United States

Onslow Five Hundred Club Meets in Maquoketa

The Onslow Five Hundred Club held a May 28 meeting at Maquoketa hosted by Mrs. Laura Preston. Guests included Mrs. Edna Hamilton and Mrs. Guyer of Maquoketa and Mrs. R. J. Kleineck of Onslow. prizes awarded after desserts and three tables of cards. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Huston visited Cedar Rapids at the home of his brother George Huston.

Onslow Five Hundred Club Laura Preston Maquoketa Edna Hamilton Guyer R. J. Kleineck Clarence Huston George Huston Cedar Rapids

Polio Fund Receives $100 Check From Crispin Estate

Mrs. Alfred Snyder, polio fund chairman for Jones county, announced that the Polio Fund received a $100 check from the Mrs. M. C. Crispin estate last week in Anamosa.

Crispin Alfred Snyder. Anamosa Jones County M. C. Crispin

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