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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1957

Page

4

Monticello and Dyersville Games Highlight Wet Grounds

On June 5 Monticello defeated Colesburg 12 to 11. June 7 Cascade game was not played due to wet grounds. June 9 Guttenberg beat Dyersville 2 to 0 and Monticello at Colesburg was postponed for the same reason. Schedule includes June 14 Dyersville at Worthington and Colesburg at Cascade.

Monticello Colesburg Worthington Cascade Guttenberg Dyersville Maquoreta Valley Buttontiers Ennes Eka Esa Setae Cascade Lebanen Beeen Tees

Manchester Tops Monti Linksmen

Manchester Monticello golf meet on the Manchester course Sunday ended with Manchester losing by 24 points as Monticello edged 1092 to 1068. Carlson of Manchester and Ron Matthiessen of Monticello tied for low 18 with 75. Rev O Sullivan of Masonville led Manchester with 36 on the first nine. Manchester's next match is at Monticello course on July 14.

Manchester Monticello Carlson Ron Matthiessen Rev. O'Sullivan Masonville

First Communion At Immaculate Conception Church

LAND SPRINGS The Immaculate Conception church held first communion for nine girls and three boys on Sunday June 9. The communicants were Connie Kirby Carol Kirby Sue Ann Brankan Shirley DeShaw Ruth Kurt Sandra Gadient Judy Lahr Georgian Kurt Gean Reiter Jimmy Faber Gary Becker and Robin Picray.

Land Springs Immaculate Conception Church Connie Carol Kirby Sue Ann Brankan Shirley DeShaw Ruth Kurt Sandra Gadient Judy Lahr Georgian Kurt Gean Reiter Jimmy Faber Gary Becker Robin Picray

Service Guild Meets for Citizenship Program

Members of the Women s Christian Service guild met in church parlors on Wednesday June 12. Hostesses were Mrs Walter Holtz and Mrs John Hinrichs. Mrs Paul Allen led devotions. Mrs Clarence Doll presented a program on Jesus Teaching on Citizenship.

Onslow Women’s Christian Service Guild Walter Holtz John Hinrichs Paul Allen Jesus Clarence Doll

Pythian Sisters Plan Social Event Honoring Knights

Pythian Sisters plan a social event Monday evening at 8 p.m. in the K P hall to honor Knights of Pythias. Four new members Edna McCormick Bertha Beard Hazel Thomas and Florence Bebee joined at the regular meeting. Mrs Mable Hoag was reinstated and preparations for entertaining the Knights on June 17 continue. Refreshments served by Velma Hollar and Addie Ireland.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Edna McCormick Bertha Beard Hazel Thomas Florence Bebee Mable Hoag Knights of Pythias Velma Hollar Addie Ireland

Cancer Crusade in Jones County Falls Short of Goal

Jones county Cancer Crusade collected $3,609 in April and May, about $300 below the target. Rev. John Hesmer of Anamosa, drive chairman, noted $136.25 was received as a memorial gift in addition to the drive funds.

Anamosa Jones County Cancer Crusade John Hesmer Drive Hesmer

Ron Stahlberg Receives Two Year College Degree

Ron Stahlberg son of Mrs Zelma Stahlberg of Monticello earned a two year associate of arts degree from Concordia College St Paul Minnesota on May 31 He plans to spend the summer with his mother after graduation.

Ron Stahlberg Zelma Stahlberg Monticello Concordia College St. Paul, Minn

Local Couple Wed in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

The bride attended St. Martin's High School and Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids and taught at West Cascade School. The groom studied at St. Martin's and Loras College and works for Cascade Feed Company.

St. Martin’s High School Mt. Mercy College Cedar Rapids West Cascade School St. Martin’s and Loras College Cascade Feed Company

Cascade Wedding for Mary OShea and Paul Ehlinger

Mary O Shea daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer O Shea Cascade and Paul Ehlinger son of the late Mr and Mrs L J Ehlinger exchanged nuptial vows at St Martins church The service was at 9 00 a m Saturday June 8 The bride wore a floor length Swiss organza gown with a fitted bodice Sabrina neck and cascading ruffles A double pearl seed pearl crown held a veil The maid of honor Carol O Shea wore white Swiss embroidered organza with a molded bodice The groom was assisted by best man Milton Hughes and groomsmen David Dolphin Tom McLess Ushers were Bill Cure and Robert OShea A wedding dinner for 45 followed at 11 15 a m with a luncheon reception at the American Legion hall Then the couple would be at home in Cascade after June 1%

Cascade St. Martin’s Church Mary O'Shea Elmer O'Shea Paul Ehlinger L. J. Ehlinger Carol O’shea Lois Rahe William O’ Drobinek Virginia O'Shea Sue O’shea Maid of Honor Milton Hughes David Dolphin Tom McLess Bill Curoe Robert O'Shea

Neighbors Aid Coggon Farmer During Hospital Stay

Neighbors of Louis Burkle east of Coggon disced harrowed and planted 160 acres of corn for him while he was hospitalized. Neighborhood women cooked meals for the workers. Helpers included Wilfred Kramer Robert Grief Clarence Quint John Albany Joseph Sperfs lage John Janssen Alan Kauf mann Earl Zumbach and Billy Kramer.

Louis Burkle Coggon Burkle Wilfred Kramer Robert Grief Clarence Quint John Albany Joseph Sperfslage John Janssen Alan Kaufmann Earl Zumbach Billy Kramer

Prairieburg social visits noted in region

Prairieburg notices show Central City couple visiting Bob Holub, Chicago guests staying with Rufus Hanken, and Leo Lawrence family plus Hanken visit to Howard Hart in Anamosa. Mrs. L L Lawrence attended Phyllis Keegan’s graduation at St Wenceslaus church in Cedar Rapids.

Church Notes from Local Congregations

Listings of church services and events for June including St Matthew Lutheran Wayne Zion Evangelical Lutheran Evangelical and Reformed Church First Presbyterian Church Church of the Nazarene Scotch Grove Presbyterian Center Junction Presbyterian and English Lutheran Oxford Junction with service times Sunday schools and upcoming events such as nuptial and Vacation Bible School notices and choir rehearsals.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church Arnold Schlueter Wayne Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Lynn Tjaden Carol Aldrich Evangelical and Reformed Church Dale Wolfgram First Presbyterian Church Gideon Krein Center Junction Presbyterian Church English Lutheran Church Oxford Junction Waldo Hansen

Missionary Tea at Center Junction Church Teaches Missions

Center Junction Presbyterian hosts missionary tea on Thursday June 13 at 8 p.m. featuring Mrs. P J Daba wife of Rev Daba pastor of Olin Methodist Church. She will discuss Missions and the American Hospital and display Philippine crafts and dress items.

Center Junction P. J. Daba United States Philippine Islands Olin Methodist Church Center Junction Presbyterian Church Missionary Tea Missions Daba Philippines Seattle Wash Olin Berkley Calif Esther Moehl

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