Marietta Hodges and Leyland Skelley wed in Des Moines
Miss Marietta Hodges daughter of Greenfield residents and Leyland Skelley son of Monticello parents married at Grace Methodist Episcopal church Des Moines in a brief ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. The couple plans a three week wedding trip to Brainerd Minnesota and will reside at 1145 35th Street Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Calvin Hodges
Calvin R. Hodges
Greenfield
Leyland Skelley
Ernest Skelley
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Des Moines
Minneapolis
35Th Street
Monticello
Ernest Shelley
Elmer E. Hicks
Bertha Burlingham
Prank Burlingham
Cass Township
Alfred Seehusen
Jene Seehusen
Castle Grove Liutheran Church
Arnold Thalackes
Marlo Brulken
Brideamnati
Maton Seehusen
Wad
Mesaceradyalacol
Neighborhood club dessert luncheon with birthday gifts
Miss Florence Hoag hosted the Neighborhood club at her home Tuesday evening with a 7 o clock dessert luncheon. Guests included Marian Endsley Louise York Irma Ann Gchoon Janet Musgrove Susan Stuhler Marjory Thomas and Delphia Balster. The evening featured progressive auction bridge and prizes for high score and traveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Marian Endsley
Louise York
Irma Ann Gchoon
Janet Musgrove
Susan Stuhler
Marjory Thomas
Delphia Balster
Florence Hoag
Ed Podhaski
Ed Matt Muller
Farewell Party and Stuhler Family Gathering Reported
A farewell party for Miss Dorothy Miles was held Sunday night at the Richard Hanken farm home in Lovell township with eleven guests enjoying dancing and music. The Stuhler families in Monticello hosted a country club picnic with out of town relatives from Rochester and Chicago, followed by lawn supper and photo sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Thomas
Women's Missionary Society of the
Congregational Church
Harriet Coughlin
Charles Northrop
Janet Hazard
Coughlan
Ella Hicks
H. E. Jacobs
Buffalo
New York
Dorothy Miles
Richard Hanken
Lovell Township
Maurice Maire
Harold Carmichael
Carleton Landis
Gladys Skelley
Royal Corbett
Earl van Voltenberg
Stuhler
Monticello
Country Club
Louis Stuhler
George
Jim
Rochester
Mrs. Riess Stuhler
Mrs. Russe Stuhler
Mrs. Stuhler
Donnie Schneider Hosts Fourth Birthday Party
Donnie Schneider celebrated his fourth birthday at his home last Saturday afternoon. Guests included Ruth Appleby, Caroline Harford, Margy Schneider, Donnie Appleby, Shirley Schneider, Jimmie Jo Rhatigan, Ronnie Matthiessen, Barbara Schneider, Ronnie Kane, Bobby Rhatigan, and Ronnie Schneider. Mrs. Schneider served birthday refreshments at 4:30 p.m. The table featured a yellow and green color scheme and a large green cake with four yellow candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Schneider
Harry Schneider
Ruth Appleby
Caroline Harford
Margy Schneider
Donnie Appleby
Shirley Schneider
Jimmie Jo Rhatigan
Ronnie Matthiessen
Barbara Schneider
Ronnie Kane
Bobby Rhatigan
Ronnie Schneider
Neighborhood Farewells and Celebrations In Castle Grove Area
A group of twenty one former neighbors hosted a farewell picnic for Mrs. Emil Ricklefs at the Thoent home, while Mr. Ricklefs gave a separate 6:30 supper at Goudy’s cafe. The couple heads to California with stops in Lincoln and Omaha. Also, a 500 club luncheon featured low score prizes for Mrs. Lloyd Clark's group. Castle Grove marked Mrs. Marie Heiken’s 81st birthday with open house and a new grandson born the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Ricklefs
Milton Thoent
William Thompson
Lloyd Clark
Leslie Bright
Henry Helms
Charles Ritchie
Ike Schneider
Thompson
Ralph Lambert
Will First
Everett Nichols
Harvey Harford
Henry Ohe
Norman Newton
Castle Grove
Marie Heiken
Wisn
Anna Helken
George Specht
Henry Johnson
Monticello Couple Wed in Zimmermans Hall
Monticello high school teacher in Jones county rural schools for three years marries bride in white silk taffeta gown with redingote style veil and pearl accents. Bridesmaid wears pink silk mull and carries pink roses. A wedding dance followed in Zimmermans hall. They plan a California wedding trip and new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Jones County
Miles
Zimmerman
Mrs. See
Husen
California
Iowa declares air mail week June 20 to 26 in 1937
Governor Nelson G. Kraschel proclaims June 20 through 26 as Iowa Air Mail Week urging residents to learn and use air mail and to consider its national and international implications. The proclamation was issued in Des Moines on June 15, 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Air Postal
North American
Western Hemisphere
Nelson G. Kraschel
Iowa
Des Moines
United States of America
Sunshine Vital for Zoo Animals in Winter Care
Animals need sunshine for health and growth as rickets can occur without outdoor light. Zoos use artificial sun baths with UV lamps and sunlight therapies during winter, and provide irradiated foods to mammals and birds including monkeys, hippos, and giraffes.
Aftermath of Summer Storms and Small Town Observations
A reflective piece describes storm aftermath with scrubbed foliage and fallen baby birds, recalls childhood graveyard rituals, and notes witty road signs. The writer also muses on college commencements, a fanciful Eliza crossing the ice idea, and questions about love and antidotes to temptations.
Winners In Essay Contest
Doris Ingwersen and Ronald Meade share prize essays on permanent peace and war causes. Ingwersen argues for demilitarization and civic reform to avert future rebellion, while Meade links war to profiteering, urges preparedness and schoolled peace education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Ingwersen
Wyoming High School
Ronald Meade
Oxford Junction
America
Peace Drive Calls for Backing President and Legislation
A school reflects on the value of permanent peace and urges backing the president who promotes proper legislation for the United States and other nations. The message emphasizes national leadership and proactive policy measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Shattuck School Graduate John B. Thomas Honored
John B. Thomas son of Dr and Mrs C G Thomas Monticello graduated from Shattuck school Faribault Minn at the annual commencement held Thursday June 10 He was elected Cum Laude the national honorary scholastic society and was a letter winner in football basketball and track
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Thomas
C. G. Thomas
Monticello
Shattuck School
Faribault, Minn
Cum Laude
National Preparatory School
Shattuck
Country Club Committees Schedule Wide September Events
The roster lists members and chairs for upcoming Country Club events. Details show contract tournament week of September 13 and later evenings including bridge, a Pat Luck luncheon, and a closing dinner dance with named hosts and patron families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Flackender
E. H. de- Shaw
J. E. Helserman
Eldon Brashaw
Francis Shimanek
R. G. Stuhler
J. J. Locher
Fred Endsley
B. C. Roberts
Milton Tho
Charles Ilton
A. Luett
Meyer Slivken
John Shovear
War fear grips Europe amid powder lure says Felix M Warburg
A quotation from Felix M Warburg notes Europe is full of powder but the public fears war and desires peace, reflecting posturing tensions and anxiety across nations. The remark captures a mood of cautious restraint before potential conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Felix M
Warburg
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