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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
3
Judy Podhaski daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Podhbaski attended a conference of the Congregational church in Grinnell last week. She was named state editor of the monthly paper Tog published by the Iowa Pilgrim Fellowship.
A seven year old Mary Hanken celebrated with a pool party at Monticello and an evening gathering at her home. Guests included Linda Sherry Susan Nancy Sara Paulsen Cindy Hanken and family friends Tobe Hanken Ronald Paulsen John E Paulsen and Paul Chisman. Funeral
Friday evening hosts held a lawn supper for Mrs. Lelia Loomis and her daughter Eileen from Canon City Colorado. Former Scotch Grove residents are visiting here and with relatives in Monticello as the guests who attended included May Himehaugh Donald Grom Howard Gary Phillip Jack Naylor Janice Patricia Debra W B Clark R P Clark Sharon Karen Freese all of Monticello.
Twelve members and children met at Mrs. Arthur Husmann’s home with Mrs. Louie Hanken presiding. Prizes went to Jill and Jimmy Husmann and Mrs. Manville Welch. plans for a fall rummage sale were discussed with tentative dates and the July meeting set for Mrs. Max Burns’s home.
Mr and Mrs R A Naylor travel to Rhodes Iowa for home coming services of the Re organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mrs Naylor will direct the choir for both morning and afternoon services. Also noted is a Kokomo Indiana party en route to a Hanken family reunion. A two week Sunday school program at the local Presbyterian church will use 40 junior high age children with Rev Herbert Moise and staff directing games studies contests music and handcraft followed by a closing program. Registration to midweek.
1st Lt. Robert C. Northrup of Anamosa is a radar officer in the 35th field artillery battalion headquarters of the 10th infantry division in Germany. He entered the army in August 1942 after attending Morley Consolidated High School.
Ronald E. Hodoval son of Mr and Mrs Ed Hodoval Of Onslow was commissioned first lieutenant in the army Veterinary corps reserve at Town State college on June 9 He plans two years active duty in the 1956 1957 fiscal year and expects orders soon.
Mr and Mrs ibert Budden and Mr and Mrs William Budden and family of Petersburg were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Nick Budden. Mrs Agnes Moler of Hopkinton was a supper guest. Mrs Art Melchert and Billy visited her sister Mrs Art Becker in Dubuque hospital. Travel to Chicago saw Mrs John Feltes and Janice with Mrs Florence Mock and sons visiting Laura Mae Feltes. Grace Spillmann of Cedar Rapids joined visits in Dyersville and with Louise Schuster. Bill Jurgens entertained many relatives at dinner including Carroll and Mon ticello residents. Do Schemmel and family Cedar Falls weekend guests. Darlene Jurgens returned home. Fred Schemmel Farley and George Healy Dubuque guests. 40th anniversary party attendees included Seibold family members. GO TO ST LOUIS Kay Becker Judy McNally Katie Hosch Rita Radloff Cascade visited St Louis to see Sister Leona and Janet O Shea. Fred Steven Herman Steven Pres co MD guests. Steve McDowell Jr and Mark Castle Grove visited Turnis home. Larry Jasper Hopkinton visitors. VIEW FLOWER SHOW Turnis and Welter Monticello attended
Mr. and Mrs. John Mayberry attended the Cass Center church centennial on Sunday June 10. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heideman and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Edwards were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. B E Mausser in Farley.
The record lists attendance at the Eagle Point park flower show in Dubuque on Sunday and multiple Sunday or weekend visits by local families. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Urban Besler, the Merrills and Jausels families, the Hans Mohrs, the DeShaws, the Reckers, the Gudenkaufs, and others, with social calls at Monticello and Cedar Falls home visits, bridal shower attendance, and Sunday dinners.
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