Castle Grove 4-H elects Bernard and Alice Goedken officers
Two Castle Grove 4-H members Bernard and Alice Goedken were elected county 4-H officers this month. Bernard becomes secretary after five years in the Prairie Panthers club and will join the Massachusetts exchange group this summer. Alice is historian and has five years in the Prairie Hill Be Natural club, with multiple offices and projects, also headed to Massachusetts on the exchange program. Laura Goedken spoke for Bernard, and Alice will graduate from Sacred Heart in Monticello next fall. The article also notes church school activities and a summer ice cream social hosted by Luther league and Peniel Presbyterian church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Bernard Goedken
Cletus Goedken
Anamosa
Alice Goedken
Bernard
Olin
Laura Goedken
Prairie Panthers Club
State Fair and Cattle Congress
Sacred Heart School
Monticello
Massachusetts
Alice
Prairie Hill Be Natural Club
Girls’ Glee Club
C.S.M.C
Safe Driving Club
Auction Notices From Monticello Listings
On Saturday June 18 morning L E Hutton at 201 N Main Monticello conducts household furnishings sale. Col Ray Fluckiger auctioneer. Saturday June 25 sale of all tools and equipment of Harvey Harford estate at 12:30 p.m. at 118 W 5th Monticello with Col Ray Fluckiger as auctioneer. Advertise in the Express for guaranteed coverage to draw bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.-L. E. Hutton
Main, Monticello
Col
Ray Fluckiger
Auc
Harvey Harford
Harford
W. 5Th, Monticello
Express
Skelley Elected to Jones County Extension Council
At a Peniel church basement meeting on Thursday June 9 Richard Skelley won the election for the Jones County Agricultural Extension council with Kenneth Howie as finalist.Election chairman Paul Caspers county extension director Joe Legg explained the Farm Bureau Extension law. The Castle Grove Farm Bureau met after with Max Specht conducting and Joe Legg presenting a Farm Bureau projector comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Skelley
Jones County Agricultural Extension Council
Peniel Church
Paul Caspers
Joe Legg
Farm Bureau
William Marsh
James McLaughlin
Louie Heiken
Ernest Schnier
Kenneth Howie
Shelley
Castle Grove Farm Bureau
Max Specht
Japan
Paul Black
Paul Gerdes
James Hubbard
Matt Muller
Marion Dirks
John Monk
Irvin Lubben
Bessie
Bertha Harken
W. H. Luedeman
Miller Family Attends Loras College Graduation
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Miller and family attended the Loras College graduation in Dubuque on Sunday afternoon June 5. Their son Frankie earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and is a Sacred Heart school alumnus from Monticello class of 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Miller
Loras College
Dubuque
Frankie
Sacred Heart School of
Robert Coleman
Dennis ‘Coleman
Coleman
Creighton University
Omaha
Neb
Andrew Wilson
Mediapolis
Marion Marolf
Alburnett
Ed Orr
Frank Orr
Joe Orr
June Orr
Helen Buckney
Aurora
East
Dora Winch
Elma Beitz
North
Shirley Saunders
Hila Miles
Claudia Keith
West
Beverly Underwood
Jean Moulton
Ezra Aldrich
Memorial Hospital
Ben Keith
Cherry Saunders
Jeanette Kirby
Janice Nelson
Manchester
Rodney Wilson
David Saunders
Gordon Keith
Albert L Truesdell Rites Held in Prairieburg
Services for Albert L. Truesdell 95 a Prairieburg resident and retired painter were held Monday at Passmore chapel Central City. He died in an Iowa City hospital of pneumonia after surgery. Survivors include a daughter Alicia Ward and two sons Roy and Erwin along with many grandchildren and relatives. Burial followed at the Prairieburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Albert L. Truesdell
Passmore Chapel
Central Ciy
Truesdell
Iowa City
Alicia Ward
St. Paul
Minn
Roy
Central City
Erwin
Viola Combs
Ralph Pike
Glens Falls
Prairieberg Cemetery
Dale Ward
Wayne Ward
Richard Lakin
St. Paul, Mine
Andrew Meister
Grundy Center
Lewis Rechkemmer
Oelwein
Notice of Appointment of Executrix and Executor
State of Town in Jones County issues notice that Pannie Liebels is appointed executrix and J J Loch Locher Locher and Strittmatter attorneys serve as executors for the estate of Garret Sieh, deceased. Creditors must present claims for allowance and all debts be paid promptly. Dated June 6, 1955. Clerk of district court. Deputy Gertrude Folkerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Garret Sieh
Pannie Liebels J. J
Loch Locher
Ames Couple Weds in Collegiate Methodist Church Scene
Judy Meldrum and Larry Paulsen wed at 2 30 PM in Ames Collegiate Methodist Church with Rev G S Nichols officiating. Decor included white gladiolas and seven branch candelabra, a four tier cake, and music by Miss Wachel and Catherine Grant. The bride wore a nylon tulle gown with chantilly lace and carried lilies of the valley and white carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Mae Meldrum
H. R. Meldrum
Ames
Larry Joe Paulsen
Edward Paulsen
Scotch Grove
G. S. Nichols
Wachel
Catherine Grant
Chantilly
Neal Paulsen
Onslow
James Paulsen
Center Junction
John Paulsen
Donald Fruehling
Cedar Falls
Richard Beetsch
Mankato
Minn
Mary Turnis and Larry Jasper Wed in Double Ring Ceremony
Mary Frances Turnis and Larry J. Jasper, both of Hopkinton, married at St. Pauls church Worthington in a 9 am ceremony. Rev. Kaufman officiated with music by the St Pauls choir. Guests included 200 at a reception, and August Omaha wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Turnis
Larry Jasper
Hopkinton
St. Paul's Church
Worthington
Mary Frances Turnis
Larry J. Jasper
Fidelis Kaufman
St. Paul's Choir
Margie White
Ruth Turnis
Miss Turnis
Frank Turnis
Mr. Jasper
Frank Jasper
Bernadette Jasper
Janet Turnis
Omaha
Lois Chapman
Dorrance Chapman
Miss Chapman
James Sweeney
Epworth
St. Luke's Church
Engagement and forthcoming marriage of Dorothy Moulton
Clarence Moulton of Hopkinton announces the engagement of Dorothy Moulton to Richard A. Johnson of Omaha Nebraska. Miss Moulton a Buck Creek high school graduate and Upper Iowa University alumna is teaching while awaiting their wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Moulton
Richard A. Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Omaha
Nebr
Clarence Moulton
Hopkinton
Miss Moulton
Buck Creek
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Local Wedding Details Highlight Gift Table and Attendees
The ceremony featured a gift table managed by Mrs. Duane Bacon and others from Cedar Falls Ames and Shenandoah. Guests hailed from Independence Everly Cedar Falls Nevada Denton Texas plus Shipley kindergarten families. Bridal prep showers honored the bride’s sister in law and Ames hosts as the couple plan to reside at 110 A W 22nd St Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Bacon
Cedar Falls
Barbara Warren
Ames
Connie Clark
Cedar Rapids
Tillie Travis
Shenandoah
Pat West
Waterloo
Independence
Everly
Nevada
Denton
Texas
Shipley
Neal Paulsen
Onslow
John Weber
Charles Reynolds
William Stacy
Weber
Thomas McDowell
Janet Petersen
McDowell
Buck Creek First Communion Recital and Local Notes
Buck Creek children Buck Creek Pam Janssen and Jerry Janssen made first communion at Immaculate Conception in Castle Grove. Local gatherings included a 90 attendee Richardson reunion in Monticello Community Building and circles naming 55 56 chairmen. Several residents reported graduations birthdays and visits among families in Monticello Delhi Mediapolis and Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Creek
Pam
Jerry Janssen
John Janssen
Immaculate Conception Church
Castle Grove
Janssen
Jake Merfeld
Monticello
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County
State of Town District court announces probate for the will of B. F. First, deceased. The hearing for final proof is set for June 26, 1955 at 10:00 a.m. in the April term court, where interested parties may appear and contest admission to probate. Attorney CG FF Shimanek and clerk W. L. Pearson notice issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Doves County
B. F
Said County
A. D
CG. FF. Shimanek
W. L. Pearson
Towa
Gertrude Folkerts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beb
Monticello Express
Gilbert Knipper
Iowa
Reynolds Corner
Rose Moenk
Jack Maire
August Kuper
A. M
D. M. McDonald
Delhi
Leonard Boos
Town
Davidson
General Electric
Acme Electric Co
Chevrolet
Viclaughlin’s
Buick
Pontiac
North Cedar
Herman Helgens and Son
Henry F. Adams
St. Bernard Pups
Dorrance McDonald
Ryan, Iowa
Wales
Clarence Acker
Middleton
Wis
F.H.A
Robert Schoon
Caroline Glauser
Gill S
Eclipse Lumber Co
Ee Fred Kay
Lois Harms
Emil Riedel
Huerter
John F. Huerter
Kuriger Bros
Monticello Roofing Co
Stan Peters
Shoog
Paul H. Hinrichs
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Frank Marek
Dr. Redmond
Lorenz
Wilkie
Raymond and
Melvin
Mrs. King
Bible School
Vacation Church School
the Peniel Presbyterian Church
Richard Shelley
Judith Black
Janice Bayne
Barbara Eberhart
The
Luther League of the
SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
America
Time Shop
Skelley
Albert Truesdell
Judy Meldrum, Larry Paulsen
Marry At
Maid OF Honor
Maryann Meldrum
Kansas City
John Weber, Jr
Margaret Butterfield
Judi Paulsen
Niagara Falls
Pat Carothers
Marshalltown
Mrs
Larry Paulsen
Mrs. Reggentine
Brother
Richard Turnis
James Plants
Brooklyn
Mark Turnis
Vernon Becker
Joe Sherlock
Poplar Heights
South Fork Township
Arlene Smith
Elaine Sherlock
St. Paul’s High School
Citizens State Bank
Jasper
Korea
Hopkintons High School
Weber Motor Sales
Cascade
Anderson
University of Omaha
Irwin Mfg. Co
Kephart
22Nd St
Ames High School
Ls.t.c
Shipley Consolidated School
Delta Delta Phi
Monticello High School
Buck
Herman Dolley
Nick Merfeld
Earl Brown
Timmy
Edgewood
Richardson
Mrs. Dolley
East Circle
Gene Moulton
Merritt Spurgeon
John Wilson
Carsl Ross
C. J. Opfer
Roger Smith
Lincoln Air Force Base
Lincoln
Ents
Mrs. Freeman Smith, Sr
Creighton Graduate
Clark Dighton
Richard Odehnal
Susan
Gwen
Chicago
Glen Pettlon
Glenniece
Fred Nelson
Lloyd
Hugh
Robert Nelson
Artell Ransier
Marion
Russell & Bonnie Meade Meade's Cafe
Monticello, Lowa
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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