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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1956

Page

3

Scotch Grove Farm Bureau June Meeting Noted

Scotch Grove Farm Bureau will hold its June meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Freese, who also chair the program. Refreshment hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Avert Kiburz, Mr. and Mrs. Gerke Boblken, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zirkelbach. Local attendees report: Virgil Carr funeral in Dubuque, Mrs. Lois Lange visiting, and various Memorial Day activities.

Scotch Grove Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Edwin Freese Avert Kiburz Gerke Boblken Jack Zirkelbach Leo Lange Virgil Carr Dubuque Mr. Carr Emeline Robert Menkemeller Minneapolis Minn Otto Lange Menkemeller Menkemeller Came For the Weekend and the Family Returned Home. Mrs. Menkemeller Lois Lange Linn Grove Irvin Lange Maquoketa Ronnie Laura Diane Louie Hanken Monmouth Wyoming Herbert Moise Dubuque ‘University Arthur Riedel Barbara Guyan Eagle Point Loren. Freese Nancy Jimmy Paul Guyan Cuddy Bajasch Harry Guyan Linda Jean Steve Danny Don Lyon Harm Bunting Marie Prull Mary Bennett California Iowa Illinois Michigan

Carol Skelley Receives Associate in Arts Diploma

Carol Skelley of Monticello was honored at the University of Dubuque commencement as she earned an Associate in Arts diploma. She contributed to campus groups including the Student Christian Association, Women's Athletic and Recreation Association, Iowa Future Teachers Association, and Jota Chi. Attending were Mrs. Dick Skelley, Mrs. Don Skelley, Julie Skelley, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Skelley of Monticello, and Mrs. Lawrence Carlson of Town City.

Carol Skelley Monticello University of Dubuque Dick Skelley Don Skelley Julie Skelley Howard Shelley Lawrence Carlson Town City

Gloria Ricklefs Honored On Sixth Birthday

Gloria Ricklefs, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Ricklefs, celebrated her sixth birthday on Thursday evening May 31. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Poppe Mr and Mrs Ray Poppe Mr and Mrs Jerald Nelson Leann and Roy Mr and Mrs George Rickless and Mr and Mrs Paul Casper Bobby and Junior. The party included visiting games and cards with refreshments served by Gloria’s mother.

Club Prepares Project for 4-H Rally at Olin

The Cass Corner Chums and their mothers met at Robert Gerdes home Monday to work on a project they later displayed at the 4-H rally in Olin on Tuesday.

Cass Corner Chums Robert Gerdes Olin

Birthday Dinner Honors Arthur Riedel at 72

Mr and Mrs Arthur Riedel and Barbara Guyan hosted a birthday dinner Monday evening June 4 at the Emil Riedel home in honor of Mr Arthur Riedels 72nd birthday.

Arthur Riedel Barbara Guyan Emil Riedel John Coden John Fechiman Clifford Arduser Casper Arduser Harry Guyan Barbara Linda Jean Steven Danny Gerd Prult Carl Gerdes Alva Gerdes Amber Dwight Gerdes Rock Island Ill

Community Social Roundup From Local Homes

Tuesday visitors called on the Arthur Riedel and George Smith residences. George Schafer remains a patient at John McDonald hospital after a Wednesday surgery. Tuesday and Friday guests visited Mrs. Marie Prull’s home, with several locals naming Brokens and Leonard among the callers. Sunday visitors stopped by John Doden and John Hacke households, and Elmer Jacobs shared Sunday dinner at Bernard.

Clifford Arduser Arthur Riedel George Smith George Schafer John McDonald Hospital Marie Prult John Brokens Ben Brokens Leonard Herman Helgens Ben Engelbart Marie Prull John Doden Will, Plueger Mrs Elmer Jacobs John Hacke Bernard

Three-Year Nursing Grads at Mt Mercy College

Ruth Ann Muller Mary Anne Kuriger and Janet Holmes all of Monticello earned Associate of Science degrees at Mt Mercy College Cedar Rapids during Saturday’s commencement. 32 graduates of the Junior College and 29 of the School of Nursing received degrees with Rev Karl G Schroeder delivering the address and Rev Edgar Kurt presenting diplomas.

Ruth Ann Muller Paul Muller Mary Anne Kuriger Bernard Kuriger Janet Holmes Elmer .Holmes Monticello Mt. Mercy College Cedar Rapids Karl G. Schroeder Loras College Edgar Kurt School of Nursing Miss Holmes

Dietikers Honored On 20th Anniversary

Anamosa residents Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dietiker were surprised on their 20th wedding anniversary at the farm home near Anamosa. Friends and relatives from Cascade Amber Onslow Monticello and others gathered June 4 for cards, visiting, and a luncheon.

Anamosa Jake Dietiker George Dietiker Carolie Beth Cascade Ben Redmond Bob Emil Popper Marlene Amber Paul Dietiker Barbara Mary Larry Earl McLaughlin Marvin Doden Connie Mike Murphy Louis Norris Onslow John Taggi John Dietiker Jim L. A. Bader George Gail Sharon Carol Dorothy John George Taggi Tom Vesey Janet Jim White Monticello Jackie Danny Billy Nancy Sue

Castle Grove School Reports Perfect Attendance

Castle Grove No 3 teacher Mrs Velma Hollar notes Gail Bader and Linda Marsh achieved perfect attendance for the past year. Dorothy Bader missed only one day. Dean Donovan and Larry Bader completed rural school work and will enter high school next year. A closing picnic Sunday May 27 drew students and parents with perfect attendance.

Castle Grove Velma Hollar Castle Grove School No. 3 Gail Bader Linda Marsh Dorothy Bader Dean Donovan Larry Bader

Birthday Picnic Honors Peggy Anderson in Monticello Park

Mr and Mrs Don Anderson of Anamosa hosted a family picnic at Monticello Park on Sunday afternoon to celebrate Peggy s second birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Miller Mr and Mrs Robert Holub and family Castie Grove area Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and family Mr and Mrs Duane Anderson and Jimmy and Mr and Mrs Ernest.

Don Anderson Anamosa Monticello Park Peggy John Miller Robert Holub Castie Grove Robert Miller Duane Anderson Jimmy Ernest

Local Notices Feature Names Anderson and Wacker Guests

Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Anderson along with Mr. and Mrs. Wacker and Dennis appear in a community notice listing residents and attendees for a local event. The fragment suggests a social gathering with multiple families referenced.

Training school for 4 H Garden judges held in Anamosa

Mrs. Austin Spahr and six other women attended the training school for 4 H garden judges at the Farm Bureau building in Anamosa on Thursday. They also visited several gardens.

Austin Spahr George A. Rickels Wilbur Schatz William Mardorf Lester Weber Fay Pillard Farm Bureau Anamosa

Birthday Party For Keith King Honored On Eighth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Delmar King hosted a dinner Sunday June 3 in honor of their son Keith turning eight. Attending were Mr and Mrs R G Rogers of Burlington Mr and Mrs Frank B Frick of Jackson Michigan and Mrs Barbara Rogers of Monticello.

Delmar King Keith R. G. Rogers Burlington Frank B. Frick Jackson, Mich Barbara Rogers Monticello

Social Visits Highlight Weekend in Monticello and Surrounding Areas

Sunday afternoon callers visited in the homes of the Kromminga family with guests including Mrs. Rogers of Burlington Mrs. Frick of Jackson Mich Barbara Rogers of Monticello and Mrs Delmar King with Karen Also Paul Black and family attended a wedding at Forest Chapel Ruth Vernon wed Jack Switzer Lewis Vernon of Morley visited Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids patient Lyle Hosford and others hosted guests Glen Strief Epworth and S M Hosford Monticello graduation attendance noted with Richard Skelley and Howard Skel ley

Debra W. B. Clark Monticello Barbara Norris Paul Oeschger Dubuque Louie Heims Loras College Mirs R. H. Oltmans Edna Ladehoff Reinbeck John Conrad Louise McLaughlin Conrads Fred Kromminga R. G. Rogers Burlington F.B. Frick Jackson Mich Barbara Rogers Delmar King Keith Karen Paul Black Ruth Vernon Jack ‘Switzer Forest Chapel Lewis Vernon Morley Louis Millard Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Sam Strief Dale Glen Strief Epworth S. M. Hosford Lyle Hosford

Local 4-H Leaders Elected at Jones County Rally

Judy Poppe elected county historian at the Jones county 4-H girls rally in Morley. Loren Lubben chosen as county secretary for the Jones county 4-H boys club at the 4-H round-up Friday evening. Attendance noted from families in Castle Grove and relatives visiting for graduation at the University of Dubuque.

Ley Julie Don Shelley Monticello Lawrence Carlson Iowa City Dubuque University of Keith Karen King Barbara Rogers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scotch Grove Farm Bureau States Meeting Esther Sinclair Jack Naylor Des. Moines Ken Paulsen Tom Streets Tim Wright Janice Patty Naylor R. A. Naylors Des Moines Dubuque University Gloria Ricklefs DODGE BIA Dodge Trucks Buckner Motors First Monticello, Iowa Larry Gebhart John Reuter Marié’ P Gebhart St. Luke’s Hospital Raymond Poppe Willis Harms Armin Jacobs Mr. Jacobs James Bader Jay Jan Raymond Taylor Alice Taylor Ralph Zimmerman Mary Ann Kuriger Dietikers Mrs. Delmar King Mrs. King Peniel Presbyterian Church Lowrey Alma Doxsee Minnie Hansen Clarefice Hosford Shirley Skelley Ann Skelley Philip Skelley Tom Warner James B. Hodgson Howard McLaughlin Blanchard Mervin Blanchard Hopkinton Lumir Detert Nancy Deischer Iowa Transportation United States Brewers Foundation Liberty Bidg Richard Skelley Howard Skel Central Iowa Iowa Electric Light & Power Co Express Water Department A. P. Lambert Green Colonial Lennox Kuriger Bros
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