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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1947

Page

10

Wedding at First Presbyterian Monticello Unites Engelbart and Schneider

Miss Vivian Engelbart and Wallace Schneider wed in a June ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Monticello. The bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Engelbart Langworthy, and the groom son of Mrs. Louise Field Monticello. The service conducted by Dr Wm J Grossheim featured Lohengrin’s march and a lace trimmed bridal gown. Guests included out of town relatives and a reception for seventy five followed in church rooms. After a trip to Colorado the couple will reside in Iowa City for summer study and then Monticello for teaching posts.

First Presbyterian Church Monticello Vivian Engelbart Wallace Schneider Ben Engelbart Langworthy Schneider Louise Field Wm. J. Grossheim G. J. Zeilinger Marilee Matthiessen Mount Vernon Mr. Engelbart Helen Gerdes Dot Read Charles Field Cresco Fay Haeussler Robert Buol Paul Bender Patricia Libresky Craig Schoon Herman Helgens Lorna Seehusen Ramona Hoffman Kathryn Bender Audrey Oltman Betty Rae Carlota Morning Dorothy Lorna Helgens John McDonald Hospital Cornell College Army Air Corps Washington D. C Mer William Rickels Albuquerque N. Mex Leo Reuter Austin Miss Hansen Bohl Grieg Potter Home Francis Nessen Carl Armstrong Crispin Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa State University Pacific Colorado Iowa City

Potter-Cram wedding performed at Tipton

Miss Ruth Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Potter Tipton wed Delmar Cram of Brooklyn Ia at St Marys church Tipton Saturday May 31. Rev Frank S Lawler officiated a ten o clock mass with organ music by Laura Geller.

Ruth Potter Ray A. Potter Tipton Delmar Cram Brooklyn St. Mary’s Church Frank S. Lawler Laura Geller Miriam Hansen Cedar Falls The Schubert Franck Patricia Potter Sally Cobb Phyllis Bolton Reast Wag

Miss Marjorie James Weds Morgan Thomas in Mason City

Miss Marjorie Mae James former English and dramatic instructor in Monticello schools and Boone teacher married Morgan Thomas on June 2 in Mason City. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard James of Thornton. His parents are Mr and Mrs M I Thomas of Plainfield New Jersey.

Marjorie Mae James Monticello Public Schools Boone Public Schools Mason City Richard James Thornton Morgan Thomas M. I. Thomas Plainfield, New Jersey

Ethel Aldrich Elected New Rebekah Noble Grand

Ethel Aldrich was elected the new Noble Grand of Loyal Rebekah Lodge No. 306 and will take office July 2. Char lene Sutton is Vice Grand elect, Hilda Pod haski secretary, and Bonnie Meade treasurer. Velma MHollar was nominated to represent Monticello as district delegate to the Rebekah Assembly. A pink and blue shower honored Mrs Louise Luck after the meeting. Refreshments were served by Anna Rolls, Blanche Landis, Pauline Schneiter and Evelyn Blayney. The Jolly Circle Club met at Mrs John Lamberts home with pinochle games at two tables and scores by Mrs Mary Strang, Mrs Charles Lambert, and the hostess, followed by lunch.

Ethel Aldrich Rebekah Lodge Charlene Sutton Hilda Podhaski Bonnie Meade Velma Mhollar Monticello Rebekah Assembly Wyoming Anamosa Louise Luck Anna Rolls Blanche Landis Pauline Schneiter Evelyn Blayney Jolly Circle Club John Lambert Mary Strang Charles Lambert

Mrs. Mullen Hosts BB Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. R V Mullen entertained the BB bridge club at her home Tuesday evening with high scoring honors shared by Mrs Larry Robertson and Mrs Russell Griffith. A salad lunch was served by the hostess and guests included several club members.

R. V. Mullen BB Bridge Club Larry Robertson Russell Griffith Griffith SE. Locher Glenn Hargrave Richard Long Irvin Rhatira

League of Women Voters Luncheon Marks End of Summer Program

The annual luncheon of the League of Women Voters of Monti cello was hosted Tuesday at the home of R J Bone and planned by Mrs Tom Hamilton Mrs Henry Adams and Mrs Irving Hintz for twenty two guests. Representative Clifford Strawman spoke on recent bills at the State House after the luncheon with Mrs James Hollar presiding. Other attendees included Rep and Mrs Clifford, Mia Bess Sherpan Nellie Ramnell, Am I Amosg and Mrs C S Smith from Wyoming.

League of Women Voters of Monticello R. J. Bone Tom Hamilton Henry Adams Irving Hintz League James Hollar Clifford Strawman State House Clifford Mia Bess Sherpan Nellie Ramnell C. S. “Smith Wyoming

Silver Wedding At Prairieburg Celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Noonan of Prairieburg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Sunday. Relatives from Dubuque and Bernard joined the Noonan children in giving 25 silver dollars and other gifts. A supper was enjoyed followed by a pleasant evening.

Walter Noonan Prairieburg Dubuque and Bernard Noonan

Ed Rice Honored As 52 Year Loyal Rebekah Member

Ed Rice the sole surviving charter member of Loyal Rebekah Lodge No 306 received a fifty year pin and certificate at the June 4 meeting. Noble Grand Mary Morning presided as Rice, ill at home, was honored with a card shower and flowers. The lodge began April 3 1895.

Ed Rice Loyal Rebekah Lodge No. 306 Noble Grand Mary Morning Rice

Monticello Weddings and Community Socials Highlight Local News

Mrs. Herman Egger and others are listed among local families with wedding plans for Lois Lavonne Guyan to Loren Freese at St. Matthew's Lutheran in Monticello on June 19. Upcoming brides include Betty Lou Null to Laverne McVay on June 25. Local showers, Rebekah memorial service, and St Matthew's Ladies Aid social are also reported with details of attendees and activities.

Paul Guyan Lois Lavonne Loren Freese Elizabeth Freese Monticello St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix St. Matthew's

Community Notes Include Legion Officers and Social Dates

June 5 Legion auxiliary reelects 1947 48 officers led by Antoinette Howie as president and Kathryn Hoffman reports poppy sales receipts of 144.80. Betty Lou Null to marry Laverne McVay at St Matthew’s Lutheran June 25. Bake sale June 14 at Zimmermans. Amber church supper June 18 offers hot chicken sandwiches and pie. Mrs Grant accompanies to Cornell College commencement.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Antoinette Howie Marcella Morey Dorothy Howell Wilma Merfeld Doris Shimanek Joyce Timmer Kathryn Hoffman Blanche Lambert Ethel Aldrich Kate Lambert Rena Schoon Girls State Monticello State Department Grinnell Amber Presbyterian Church

Social visits noted in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

Grant's cousin Mrs Myra Sanders of Cedar Rapids visited the Grant home. Shirley McCurdy and Anar Fegan were mentioned. Mrs Ed Weisner of Iowa City is staying this week with her brother Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson.

Grant Myra Sanders Cedar Rapids Shirley McCurdy Anar Fegan Ed Weisner Iowa City Ralph Wilson

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