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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

2

Gerlich Underhill Wedding Solemnized at Sacred Heart Monticello

Miss Mary Gerlich daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Gerlich of Monticello wed Robert Underhill son of Mr and Mrs Robert Stark of Lakewood Colorado in a 10 o clock Saturday ceremony at Sacred Heart church Monticello The event officiated by Father Lorenz with Father Rhomberg present The couple left for a Colorado trip and will reside in Pakessood Cole The bride a St Pauls Worthington graduate employed at Mercy Hospitals The groom a Lakewood native and former Marine Corps member plans to study engineering and architecture at the University of Colorado The wedding included a navy blue and pink color scheme and a reception at the Gerlich home

Sacred Heart Church Monticello Mary Gerlich J. H. Gerlich Robert Underhill Robert Stark Lakewood Colorado Po Lorenz Fath Rhomberg Mo Margaret Ann Padre Carol Gerlich Danes Sauser James Goniel Patricia Goldsmith Wayne Goldsmith London John Houck Doyle Houck Marion Veterans of Foreign Wars Gerlich James Lauser Clarence Steneking Raymond Marolf Miro Underhill West Pakessood Cole Hopkinton St. Paul's School Worthington Mercy Hospitals Dubudue Cedar Rapids Tiree UN. Marine Corps Uiversity of Colorado Velma Beth Prairieburg Wilma Dirks Dorothy Jaerts Vonita Harms June Topping Edrlismaan Ladies Aid Oline Church Boysen Vaumeosa Monteello Monticelis

Marilyn Miller Shower Honors Bride Elect

Marilyn Miller was honored at a miscedune cous shower at the home of Mrs. Gere Cuerko in Pearsville with guests and games. Mrs. Fal Huibregtse hosted a coffee shower honoring Miss Miller who will wed James Robinson on June 20. Guests included Mrs. Roy Miller and many others. Lucille Clark attended the Wilton Junction wedding of Robert Bauman and Miriam Norton and later cut the cake.

Mariusa Miller Gere Cuerko Pearsville Mrns John Esther Peck Glin Fal Huibregtse Marilyn Miller James Robinson Roy Miller C. A. Coxsee Leigh Clark Clarence Miutthiessen Alvin Jones R. V W. Gildner Chauncey Robinson Tom Hamilton Glenn Jones Albert McNeill Jr Lyman Perkins Lucille Clark Robert Bauman Miriam Norton Wilton Junction Miss Clark

Arduser Couple to Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Arduser of South Linden street will be honored at an open house Sunday June 20 at Monticelo Gun Club for their 50th wedding anniversary. The event runs from 2 to 5 pm. They married June 23 with family present including five children Monica Dora Thelda Ber and Paul all of Monticello, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Gifts are requested to be omitted.

Miro O John Arduser South Linden Street Monticelo Chris Decker Tlelda U Mirs William Berrepds Mirtdet Carl Affoak Paul Monticello

Lenox College Picnic Set for Hopkinton Church

The annual Lenox College picnic for all grades and friends is planned for Tuesday, June 22 at the Presbyterian church in Hopkinton. A pot-luck dinner will be served at noon.

Lenox College Hopkinton Presbyterian Church

Church Schedules and Pastors Across Local Parishes

Local church notices list Evangelical and Reformed Church Pastor John F Baumann with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Eugene P Lorenz and Thomas Rhomberg Masses on Sundays and Holy days including weekday times SS Peter Paul Lutheran Church led by Paul Kenyon Sunday schedule 9 30 and 10 30 Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran with Rev F H Kehren and student pastor August Hoeger Jun 20 services 8 00 pm Joint council meeting at Wyoming Lutheran June 27 Maquoketa Valley Luther League Federation picnic Monticello City Park First Presbyterian W Russell Hunter Annual Children s Day program 10 am St Matthew s Lutheran H L Adix June 20 Mission Festival 9 30 am and 7 30 pm communion announcements after services.

Evangelical and Reformed Church John F. Baumann Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene P. Lorenz Thomas Rhomberg Vickass SS. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church Paul Kenyon Wayne Zion Wyoming Lutheran Church Maquoketa Valley Luther League Federation Monticello City Park First Presbyterian Church W. Russell Hunter Sam St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix E. Schlachtenhausen Independence

Mrs Thoent Honored At Baby Shower At Erler Home

Mrs Robert Thoent was guest of honor at a baby shower hosted by Mrs Orvin Yeoman Mrs Paul Bender and Mrs Joe Erler at the Erler residence Thursday evening Games and stories provided entertainment Ice cream cake and coffee were served Gifts were presented in a pink decorated bassinet Guests included Mrs Russell Hunter Mrs Glenn Lambert and others Unable to attend but sending gifts were Mrs William Corbin and Mrs Clarence Hosford

Orvin Yeoman Paul Bender Joe Erler Robert Thoent Pete Steiner D. L. Casidy Ralph Bader Arnold Poock William Corbin Clarence Hosford Fheeni

St Johns Ladies Aid Met June 3 At Church

The St John s Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon June 3 at the church with 29 members and five visitors present. They opened with hymn scripture and prayer and viewed slide pictures of the Home for the Aged at Vinton explained by Rev Otto Nieting. The business session led by president Mrs Merle Postel voted to buy for pastor Rev A K Stenzel a new robot altar linen and two small brass vases from the Brassware fund. Delegates to the LWML convention set for June 23 in Hampton were Mrs Arnold Jacobs Mrs A K Stenzel and Mrs Harm Dirks. Refreshments were served by Mrs Martha Heeren assisted by Mrs Dora Parrot Mrs Henry Bartels Mrs Albert Heeren and Mrs Lawrence Heeren. Mrs Wade Riley and daughter Karen arrived from Bellflower California to attend the funeral of Karen s half brother John Freese. Mrs Riley and Karen and Mr and Mrs Ray Naylor visited Ames with Riley s brother Jerry Navy lor s. Jerry has spent two weeks at the Town State Seedsman Short Course.

St. John's Ladies Aid Vinton Otto Nieting Merle Postel A. K. Stenzel Brassware Fund LWML Hampton Arnold Jacobs Harm Dirks Martha Heeren Dora Parrot Henry Bartels Albert Heeren Lawrence Heeren Wade Riley Karen Bellflower Calif John Freese Riley Ray Naylor Ames Jerry Navylors Jerry

Miss Byrdena Harms Weds John Jr Boysen at Wayne Church

Miss Byrdena Harms became the bride of John Jr Boysen in a double ring ceremony at Wayne Zion Lutheran church in Monticello. The couple will live in Monticello after a wedding trip following a reception for 200.

Byrdena Harms Bride of John Junior Boysen Wayne Church John Jr. Boysen Herr Harms Monticello Jake Boysen Wayne Zion Lutheran Church F. H. Behren Kevin M. Harris Amber Arlene A. Harms Aly

Canasta Club Meets at Cass Home

Mrs. M. J. Cass hosted the Canasta club Friday evening at her Cass home. Mrs. Minnie Rickels won the high score prize with light refreshments served at the close. Mrs. Bessie Jones of Cedar Rapids visited Saturday with her aunt Miss Carrie Clark.

M. J. Cass Minnie Rickels Bessie Jones Cedar Rapids Carrie Clark

Presbyterian Women Meet in Four Circles

The Women's Fellowship of the First Presbyterian Church held reg ular meetings Wednesday June 9 with four circles visiting homes for breakfast or evening gatherings. Circle 1 at Mrs. Yeoman's home drew 20 members. topic Spanish Speaking Americans in USA. Circle 2 at Mrs. Hutton's hosted 25 members and 1 guest. topic Spanish Speaking People in the USA. Circle 3 at Mrs. Shover's home had 77 members. topic Spanish Speaking People in the USA. Circle 4 at Mrs. Collins's home included 19 members and 1 guest. an auction fundraiser followed devotions and topic Spanish Speaking People in the USA.

First Presbyterian Church Circle 1 W. F. Yeoman George Moats USA Hester Sinclair Yeoman Harvey Harford J. H. Schneider Dora Cunningham Lou Ehrisman Tom Shover Circle 3 M. J. Cass Dda Cass Donald Morey Helen Wopping Kenneth Carter John Shover Circle 4 Lester Collins Robert Zirkelbach L. V. Drexler Ted Hollar Alvin Bleadorn Leslie Bright Fred Aldrich Curtis Moncrief

Vacation Bible School Closes Friday at Two Churches

The annual Vacation Bible School ended Friday at First Presbyterian and Congregational churches after two weeks of classes. A sack lunch followed at 10 45 a.m. with treats and a program prepared by each class. Total registrations reached 179 students under superintendent Mrs Vance Stead.

First Presbyterian Church Congregational Church Vance Stead

Jean Himebaugh Receives Finley Nursing Cap in Dubuque

Miss Jean F. Himebaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Himebaugh of Monticello received her nursing cap from Finley School of Nursing in Dubuque on Wednesday June 9 at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 8 o clock A reception followed The Monticello High School class of 1953 graduate entered Finley last September

Jean F. Himebaugh Carl Himebaugh Monticello Finley School of Nursing Dubuque Westminster Presbyterian Church Himebaugh Monticello High School Finley

Legion Sponsors Two At Boys State This Year

The American Legion Arthur P. O'Rourke Post 209 sponsored two Monticello and Scotch Grove youths for Boys State Camp Dodge. Carl Tommy Egger and Kenneth Oeschger were chosen from five criteria honor courage loyalty scholarship and service. The boys left June 6 for a week and returned on the 3rd.

The American Legion Arthur P. O'Rourke Sacred Heart School Monticello Legion Post Carl Tommy Egger Carl Egger Kenneth Oescheer Paul Oeschger Scotch Grove Camp Dodge Egeer and Qeschger

Kenneth Schwendingers Surprised On Twelfth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Schwendinger were surprised on Wednesday June 2 as relatives and friends gathered to celebrate their 12th wedding anniversary with pinochle entertainment. Paul Muller and Ruth Ann Muller won high in the game. Guests included the Kurigers Mullers Johnsson Pulver and others who brought refreshments and gifts.

Kenneth Schwendinger Paul Muller Sow Ruth Ann Muller H. F. Kuriger Bernard Kuriger Clarence Kuriger Judy Forrest Johnson Tommy Theodosia Pulver

Mrs Ohe Hosts Clover Leaf Club Meeting

Mrs Henry Ohe welcomed Clover Leaf club members at her home on Thursday June 3. Twelve members attended and played cards with Mrs Thomas Faust winning high and Mrs Martin Burrichter earning low. Burrichter presided at the business meeting and refreshments followed. Mr and Mrs Henry Furino and family of Anamosa were Sunday dinner guests in the Clarence Stutt home.

Henry Ohe Clover Leaf Club Thomas Faust Martin Burrichter Henry Furino Anamosa Clarence Stutt

County Junior Auxiliary Meeting Held June 15

The Monticello Junior Auxiliary hosted the Jones County Junior Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday June 15 at the Legion hall with 46 registrants. Sandra Harford was elected president Barbara Shedek vice president and Phyllis Weber secretary treasurer along with several special district and county officers and a president elect Mary Henderson. Olin will host the Jones County Junior Conference next year and local social hosts included Mr and Mrs John Folkers and others with 15 ladies at a separate gathering.

Monticello Jones County Legion Hall Sandra Harford Barbara Shedek Oxford Junction Phyllis Weber Olin Anna Lasack Alva Hinrichs William Finn Anamosa Frances Brady Mary Henderson

Hofacre Guests Call on E. C. Wenger Home in Minnesota

Mr and Mrs James Hofacre of Minnesota visited Saturday afternoon at the E C Wenger home as callers during a social gathering.

James Hofacre Minnesota E. C. Wenger

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Judy Podhaski Rev Charles Ellett Grinnell Stanley Woodhouse Ed Vanourny Paul and Mark Vanourny Mrs Theodore Muht Electric Shavers Time Shop Dad Schultz Bros. CO Frank Eilers JR Baby Shower St. John’s Ladies Aid VRS John IR. Boysen Canasta Club Cass Tractors & Machinery Oliver Massey-Harris 101 Farmall Wood Bros John Deere Binder Ihc Geo. C. Schoon Implement Co Presbyterian Women’s Group Vacation Bible School Jean Himebaugh Legion Des Moines Mrs. Ohe Clover Leaf County Junior Auxiliary John Folkers Louisa Leeper R.L.D.S. Church of DU Port Long- Gas Beauty Simonize FAUST Skelly Service Monticello, la Gmcs Monticello Implements Truck Co Alfred E East Oak Street Monticello, Iowa
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