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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

2

Local Woman Adopts Romanian Girl Amid War Refugee Tale

A New York family aided by Foster Parents Plan rescues Josefine Sebware and siblings Ella Lydia Zitta Michael from wartime hardship in Romania. The parents fled Russian occupancy after ethnic German roots. the father later suffered heart and lung illness, leaving the family dependent on public assistance and shared one room.

Mis Arlaplad Josefine Sebware Chideens Cova Anmponnecd Yesioniay Pia Headquar'sis West Bisr Street New York Praland France Mierimar Ab Coe Mategines Watt Doe Pan Recentis Rota Deen Plor Fiat Taft Adue Noah United States U.S. Army Josefine Ella Lydia Zitta Michael

Monticello Bride-Elect Miss Albers Chooses Path to Nursing

Miss Albers, a Monticello Public High School graduate, trains as a student nurse at Durberan Hospital in Moling while awaiting a wedding to Norman R. Johnson. Johnson, a Augustana College graduate, studies at Augustana Theological Seminary. The couple plans a summer wedding as Albers continues training at Cook County Hospital in Chivaze after vacation in Br ie.

Walt Albers Thes Daugster Peres Noroan John Soupof Miss Albers Monticello Public High School Durberan Hospital Moling Fimo Johnson Augustana College Rock Island Hiner Aueustana Theological Seminars Pewes Albers Lutheran Hospital Moline Hhas Cook County Hospital Chivaze Brie Sisting Norman R. Johnson Monticello Mr. Johnson Pridgy Doutheran Conover Wise

Post Nuptial Shower Honors Recent Brides

Mrs Raymond Rieniers and Mrs Gilbert Hearn were guests at a post nuptial shower held Sunday afternoon at the Alva Stadtmueiler home. The event featured games and visiting with refreshments served by the hostesses Jane Mirdorf and Rose Stadtmueiler and their mother Mrs Alva Stadtmueiler.

Raymond Rieniers Gilbert Hearn Alva Stadgmueller Jane Mirdorf Rose Stademueiler Alva Stadtmueiler Rieniers Dreara Pho Dart Armindaceales Joyce Rink Jane Mardorf Rose Stadtmueiler

Merymyn's Meet At John Schmidt's Hosts Pinochle

Mrs John Schmidt was hostess to Merymyn's Thursday evening. Pinochle was played at two tables with high Mrs Herbert Kuntz traveling Mrs Claude Appleby and low Mrs Kenneth Ferring. Miss Emma Zimmerman accompanied Mrs Theodora Petersen on an extended visit to Boston and Cambridge to visit their daughter and son in law.

John Schmidt High Herbert Kuntz Claude Appleby Kenneth Ferring Theodora Petersen Boston Emma Zimmerman Robert Freeman Cambridge

Sharyl Eden Celebrates Seventh Birthday With Circus Party

Mrs. John Eden hosted a circus themed birthday party for her daughter Sharyl on Friday afternoon June 4. Guests included Paty and Mary Jo McAleer Susan Savage Linda Wilkinson Sylvia Stenzel Marilyn Holmes Sheila RKuiiger Karen and Gail Miesser smith Edith Heeren Linda Boblken and Susan Smith. JoAnn Eden and Elaine Stenzel helped with activities. Sharyl received many gifts.

John Eden Sharyl Paty Mary Jo McAleer Susan Savage Linda Wilkinson Sylvia Stenzel Marilyn Holmes Sheila Rkuiiger Karen Gail Miessersmith Edith Heeren Linda Boblken Susan Smith Sharil JoAnn Elaine Stenzel

Barbara Lang Weds Charles Waters in Monticello Nuptials

Miss Barbara Lang and Charles Waters wed at First Congregational church Monticello in a June 7 ceremony. The bride daughter of Chester and Barbara Lang Hopkinton wore Chantilly lace with a gardenia bouquet. groom son of Charles and Mrs Waters Lost Nation is a Clinton Machine Co employee. A reception for about 100 followed. couple to reside in Oxford Junction.

Barbara Lang Chester Lang Hopkinton Charles Waters Lost Nation First Congregational Church Monticello Charles Ellett James Rhatigan Wilma Cox Robert Young Jeanne Cor Walter George Faggs Mitlee Marlene Arlene Egger Roma Lang Jane Hayden Sand Spring Iowa State Teachers College Sheis London Clinton Machine Company Maquoketa Waters Oxford Junction

Wapsikita District Scout Meeting Next September Postponed

The Wapsikera district of Boy Scouts met Wednesday night at Wapsi Park Anamosa. New officers were installed and the meeting adjourned with postponement until September. Attendees from Monticello included Dr. and Mrs. Robert F Savage and family Mr. and Mrs Warren Studer Mrs Jack Maire and son Jackie and Mr. and Mrs De Wain Thompson.

Wapsikera Bos Wapsi Park Anamosa Ross Baty Motcella Monticete Robert F Savage Mes Warren Studer Jack Maire Jackie de Wain Thompson

Dinner guests at Herbert Kuntz home for Albert Walton

Wednesday evening visitors gathered at the Herbert Kuntz residence for Albert Walton on leave from the USS Norfolk. Present were James Walton and Mrs Walton, Karla of Muartelle, Mrs Albert Then, Mrs Wo OP Chisman of Wichita, and Miss Chisman visiting her granddaughter in St Herbert Kuntz.

Herbert Kuntz Albert Walton Norfolk James Walton Mir Karla Muartelle Albert Wo OP Chisman Wichita Kansas Miss Chisman St Herbert Kuntz

Birthday Celebration for Glenn Behrends

Glenn Behrends enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering Friday evening with relatives visiting and playing cards. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Deppe Keystone, Mr. and Mrs. John Wenger, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kromminga and Arthur, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Harken and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arend Poppe, Mrs. Richard Landis and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Will Behrends and Arlene, Mrs. Hulda Behrends, Mrs. Sophie Jacobs, Mrs. Mabel Behrends, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Harms and Jennifer, and Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs. Refreshments followed the entertainment.

Glenn Behtrends James Deppe Keystone John Wenger Ray Kromminga Arthur Wesley Harken Arend Poppe Richard Landis Flwill Behre

Bonnie Hollar Celebrates Her Eleventh Birthday

Bonnie Hollar celebrated her 11th birthday at home on a Wednesday. Guests included Judy Bleadorn Gail Bader Elaine Bleadorn Janet Donovan Tamara Eden Jackie Nickel and Charlotte Marugg. Refreshments were served and Bonnie received many gifts.

Bonnie Hollar Judy Bleadorn Gail Bader Elaine Bleadorn Janet Donovan Tamara Eden Jackie Nickel Charlotte Marugg Bonnie

Family Dinner Honors Ehrisman Twins

A Sunday family picnic at the James Ehrisman home honored twin sons Ronnie and Donnie Ehrisman on their second birthday. Guests included Lou Ehrisman, Ida Kissting, Albert Holub and families, Lester Holub of Prairieburg, and John Feltes of Hopkinton.

James Ehrisman Ronnie Donnie Ehrisman Lou Ehrisman Ida Kissting Albert Holub Lester Holub Prairieburg John Feltes Hopkinton

Mrs. Ben Engelbart Celebrated on Birthday

Mrs. Ben Engelbart was honored Wednesday afternoon June 9 by friends who gathered for a social afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Herman Helgens and others. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Engelbart. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Nosbish and family of Solon visited the Nick Nosbish home for the weekend.

Mrs Ben Engelbart Herman Helgens Alta Matthias Albert Schrader Marie Prull Cliff Arduser G. A. Ommen Engelbart Gerald Nosbish Solon Nick Nosbish

Peniel Accepts Resignation Sunday of Rev. Smith

CASTLE GROVE The resignation of Rev Reba S Smith Jr as pastor of the Peniel Presbyterian Church and the Zion Presbyterian Church in Coggan was accepted at congregational meetings Sunday morning June 6 The relationship will end with services July 25 Rev Smith and his wife and three daughters will move to Southeastern Oklahoma where he will serve four churches at Haileyville Hartshorne Stringtown and Atoka These churches form the Southeastern Oklahoma Larger Parish and the farthest are 60 miles apart He has served Coggan church for three years and was installed as pastor of the Peniel Church December 20 1953. The Worthwhile Homemakers Club will meet at the Monticello Swimming Pool Wednesday June 16 at 9 am Then they will tour Monticello factories and industries with a picnic at noon at Monticello park.

Castle Grove Reba S. Smith Jr Peniel Presbyterian Church Zion Presbyterian Church Coggan Smith Caggan Penic Homemakers Club Monticello George Seehusen William Klein Coatsburg

Cedar Rapids Guests Visit Clifford Eggers Home

Mrs. Fred Bohlken and Paul were Thursday afternoon guests in the Clifford Eggers home in Cedar Rapids.

Fred Bohlken Paul Clifford Eggers Cedar Rapids

Funeral Rites Held June 4 For Mary Ella Strong

Mary Ella Strong 78 died Friday June 4 at Mercy hospital Anamosa. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Monday June 7 at Goettsch Funeral Home. She was born August 6 1875 near Scotch Grove daughter of Peter E and Amanda Letze Strong. She resided with her sister Mrs Frank Fairbanks Cass township after her parents death and stayed with sister Mrs R C Walters Onslow. Survived by two brothers Will Wyoming and John Center Junction. Member of Anamosa Congregational church. Burial North Madison cemetery.

Onslow Mary Ella Strong Mercy Hospital Anamosa Goettsch Miss Strong Scotch Grove Peter E Amanda Letze Strong Frank Fairbanks Cass Township R. C. Walters Will Wyoming John Center Junction

Keratolytic Fungicide Claims Fast Foot Relief

Advertises T-4-L keratolytic fungicide that sloughs dead skin to expose and kill fungi on contact. Promises baby-smooth skin in one hour and a money back guarantee at Palmer Drug.

Palmer Drug

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