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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1956

Page

7

4 H Club News Tours and Summer Activities Planned

4 H clubs conduct annual tours with members showing a wide range of livestock including Angus Hereford and Duroc breeds. The Wayne tour began at Steve Wolken’s with judging, demonstrations, and feeding talks. 100 members attended a Monticello fairgrounds potluck before continuing to Bill Postel’s for refreshments.

Steve Wolken Carol Danneman Angus Jim Kiburz Tack Kiburz Gary Rickels Sherrill Bohlken Mike Plueger Donald Folkers Holstein Keifer Herman Folkers Carla Folkers Bill Bohhlken Larry Heeren Jim Helgens Glen Heeren Ray Heeren Paul Heeren Robert Eilers Loren Eilers Bill Ballou Susie Ballou Joane Ballou Leonard Monck Poland Bill

Annual South Fork Haymaker 4 H tour highlights livestock projects

The June 11 tour drew about 74 people including members and families. Participants presented hogs heifers steers and chickens with names such as John Ries Francis Ries and Jim Heeren. Extension director Bob Hall offered tips on preparing animals for the August 7 to 10 county fair.

South Fork Haymaker 4-H Club John Ries Francis Ries Freddie Ries Charles Gearhart Lyle Gearhart Tommy Brunkan Jimmy Brunkan Dick DeShaw Gerald Finley Don Hucker, Sr Richard Becker Donnie Reckett Larry Helms Kenny Cooper Jerry Heeren Jim Heeren Billy Brunken Jim DeShaw Paul DeShaw John DeShaw Dick Jergens Gary Smith John Smith Bob Hall Delaware County Extension

Lovell Lions Hold 4-H Meeting and Tour Planning

The Lovell Lions held a 4-H meeting on June 8 at Billy Wilcox’s home with Dale Heeren presiding. A planning committee including Kenny Tuetken, Don Zimmermann, Dale Heeren, and Shirley Hanken was chosen to arrange the club tour, which began June 22 at Carlyle and Arnold Wacker’s. Dale Heeren reported on the April 30 recreational party. Steven Pieray presented an illustrated talk on Spittle Bugs, Carlyle Wacker demonstrated corn judging, and Craig Caslavka attended as a visitor. Games were led by Dale Heeren.

Lovell Lions Billy Wilcox Dale Heeren Kenny Tuetken Don Zimmerman Shirley Hanken Carlyle Arnold Wacker Steven Pieray Craig Caslavka

Prairie Hill Be Natural club picnic at Monticello park

The Prairie Hill Be Natural club held a Sunday picnic at Monticello park on June 10. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kromminga and many named friends and relatives. The group enjoyed an afternoon of swimming.

Prairie Hill Be Natural Club Monticello Park Fred Kromminga Grace Freda Gloria Vincent Simmons Janice Joan Barbara Ann Marie Herman Reth Evonne Mary Kenneth Fay Pillard Betty Jean Janet Eberhart Peggy Norma Thomsen Martina Lawrence Fred Blohm Luceil Velma

Lovell Happy Helpers Meet At Nancy Rieniers Home

The Lovell Happy Helpers held a regular meeting on June 11 at the home of Nancy Rieniers and Florence Meadon. Twenty members answered roll call “A Table Manner I Can Improve On.” Also present were two mothers and two leaders, Janet.

Lovell Happy Helpers Lovell

Club Notes Include Bake Sale And Etiquette Talk

Wahl was added to the membership list. The club discussed a money making project. A bake sale was held June 23. Joyce Ann Appleby gave a talk on Salads and led a Table Etiquette demonstration with Lois Cass Judy and Joyce Schmit. A Doing Dishes team demonstration was by Joyce Schmit and Carol Tuetken. Garden project members met after.

Wahl Joyce Ann Appleby Lois Cass Judy Joyce Schmit Carol Tuetken

Washington Whippoorwills Meet For June Programs

The Washington Whippoorwills held a June meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in Temple Hill school hall with 33 members present. The club approved paying dinner costs for Rallyday candidates and sent four girls Alice Strang Joyce Radloff Rose Ann Koppes and Rose Mary Lyons to camp on June 26 with travel paid by the club. Talks included Water Safety by Joann Carroll Freezing Corn by Mary Ann Grant plus demonstrations on Freezing Strawberries by Marge Martin and Canning String Beans by Theresa Grant. Hosts were Marlene and Shirley Beringer and Mary Irene Peiffer.

Washington Whippoorwills Temple Hill School Alice Strang Joyce Radloff Rose Ann Koppes Rose Mary Lyons Joann Carroll Mary Ann Grant Marge Martin Theresa Grant Marlene and Shirley Beringer Mary Irene Peiffer

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Meet At Wilton Junction

Delegates from St. John’s Lutheran church attended the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention in Wilton Junction on Tuesday June 12. Arnold Jacobs and John Jacobs sang in the mass chorus of over 80 voices and officers were elected for the league. Project plans were announced including 6000 for a parish at Mt Vernon and 3000 for a mobile unit at Ambur India. The convention drew 185 delegates 27 pastors and 244 non members and guests.

A. K. Stenzel Harm Dirks John Jacobs Arnold Jacobs St. John’s Lutheran Church Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Wilton Junction Elmer Tiedeman Cedar Rapids Theodore Eickelberg London Alven Jipp Walter Granner Eldora Harold Brown Marengo John Zimmerman Otto Schultz Westgate Mt. Vernon Ambur India

Services Held for Felix Felton 75

Funeral services for Felix Felton 75 a Cascade resident and retired stone mason were held Friday at St Marys church following a wake at Devaney Funeral Home. Felton born June 4 1881 in Bannster Luxemburg died June 2024 at University Hospitals Iowa City survived by wife Anna Nevens four sons Nicholas Worthington John Joseph Edward and five daughters Margaret Duffy Geraldine Offer man Irene Soppe and Hilda Macomber along with 32 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Cascade Felix Felton University Hospitals Iowa City Devaney St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Cascade Council Knights of Columbus Mr. Felton Bannster Luxemburg Anna Nevens Nicholas Felton Worthington John Joseph Felton Edward Felton Monticello Margaret) Demmer William Mary) Duffy Orville Geraldine) Offerman Robert Irene) Soppe Dubuque Hilda) Macomber Buffalo Iowa

Neighbor Joyce Leggett Returns After Cedar Falls Visit

Monticello resident Joyce Leggett ends a two week visit with relatives in Waterloo and Cedar Falls returning home with cousin Veron ica Schlimmer of Cedar Falls who also plans a two week stay at the Leggett residence.

Joyce Leggett Waterloo Cedar Falls Veronica Schlimmer Leggett

Lubben Schneiter Wedding Date Set

Will M. Lubben announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Shirley to George Schneiter son of Mr and Mrs Fred Schneiter of Monticello The wedding will be July 15 1956 in First Presbyterian Church Miss Lubben works at Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids and Mr Schneiter farms with his father.

Will M. Lubben Shirley George Schneiter Fred Schneiter Monticello First Presbyterian Church Miss Lubben Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Mr. Schneiter

Oxford Junction Grading Begins on County Road

Oxford Junction reports extensive work on the Oxford Junction to Massilon road with new culverts and grading started. The project aims to be completed by early fall.

Oxford Junction Massilon Road

Rainbow Girls Hold Grand Assembly at Coe College

A large group of Rainbow Girls gathered for the grand assembly at Coe College Cedar Rapids on Tuesday and Wednesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Harro Ingwersen Judy Innersen Barbara and Bonnie Benhart Arlette Oster Dee Hansen Karen Ahrendsen Patti Strunk Mary Ann Catlett Karen Hinrichsen Mrs Theo Ahrendsen Mrs Arline Oster and Mrs Marlene Flory. Judy Ingversen was chosen to serve as grand service for the coming year in the Rainbow for Girls grand assembly.

Rainbow Grand Assembly Coecolege Cedar Rapids Harro Ingwersen Judy Innersen Barbara Bonnie Benhart Arlette Oster Dee Hansen Karen Ahrendsen Patti Strunk Mary Ann Catlett Karen Hinrichsen Theo Ahrendsen Arline Oster Marlene Flory Judy Ingversen Grand Assembly of

Hoyer Family Marks 45th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Gustav Hoyer celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at the Hoyer farm joined by all 23 grandchildren. The couple, formerly of Strawberry Point and Ella Asmus before marriage, now live in Oxford Junction after retiring eight years ago. Children listed include Mrs Alice Kluth Cedar Rapids Mrs Wanda Prussel Strawberry Point Mrs Lillian Calton St Mont Mrs Faith Strackhein London Albert and Mrs Loretta Turner Maquoketa Ker mit Monticello Edward Quentin and Mrs Henryk Kosticheck Oxford Junction.

Gustav Hoyer Hoyer Ella Asmus Oxford Junction Hoyers Strawberry Point Town Alice Kluth Cedar Rapids Wanda Prussel Lillian Calton St Mont Faith Strackhein London Albert Loretta Turner Maquoketa Kermit Monticello Edward Quentin HenrykKosticheck

Teacher contract locks in eighth grade staff at Oxford Junction

Mrs. Jens Hansen will teach eighth grade at Oxford Junction next fall. Her signing completes the school year faculty lineup for the district.

Jens Hansen Near Olin Oxford Junction

Bridge Prizes Awarded at Mrs Barber’s Club

Mrs. Robert Barber hosted her afternoon bridge club on Wednesday. Prizes were won by Mrs. George Shimerda, Mrs. Thomas Hanwardsen, and Mrs. Mary Hayden.

Robert Barber George Shimerda Thomas Hanwardsen Mary Hayden

Missionary Group Meets at Mrs Laura Close Home

Mrs Laura Close hosted the Missionary society at her Tuschsesening residence with Mrs John Greens leading the lesson. A luncheon followed, prepared by the hostess assisted by her daughter-in-law Mrs Clifford Close.

Laura Close The Missionary Society Tuschsesening John Greens Clifford Close

Fourth of July Night Race At Hawkeye Downs

Bert Hellmueller of Louisville races a 400 hp four wheel drive Ranger at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids on July 4. The event features Offenhauser and Ranger cars with night racing under flood lights and a fireworks display by the American Legion. Time trials start 7:30 P.M. and the first race at 8:15 P.M. Admission is $2 for adults and 25 cents for children under 12 with box-seat mail orders through Alftown fair and the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce.

Bert Hellmueller Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Downs Speedway Louisville Ky Big Bert Hawkeye Downs Alftown Fair Chamber of Commerce

Picnic Honoring Mother Draws South Fork Residents

South Fork families gathered at Dyersville park for a birthday picnic honoring Mrs. Paul White with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jean White and Richard. extended attendance from Dundee Bernard and others. Attendees from Waverly Cascade Dubuque and Manchester shared meals and chats as relatives traveled for the celebration.

Family Reunion and Sunday Visits Across Communities

Mr and Mrs Gerald Weber attended a Nick Gudenhauf descendants reunion at Ryan parish hall on Sunday. Alfred Lahr and Chucky of Delhi visited the Mary Lahr home. Louis Billmeyer hosted visits at Greeley with Henry Billmeyer. Robert Fitzpatrick and spouse returned from their wedding trip and visited Louis Billmeyer. Dick Sweeney of Dubuque called, while Loren Smith and children from LaPorte City stay with Hans Mohr. Merle DeShaw and family were guests Saturday. Dexter Krueger visited her father F A Milroy at Manchester who is home after hospitalization for a heart attack.

Waverly Leslie Barron Dennis Dexter Krueger John Gadient Mike Cascade Ralph Kurt John Rogers Frank Kramer Joe Trenkamp George Healy Dubuque Janet Gadient Marshalltown Joe Gudenkauf Louis Gudenkauf John White Roy Slauson Irvin Becker Dianne Mike Gudenhauf Worthington Nick Wilgenbusch Ray Kirby Paul Britt Buck Creek Tom Wilgenbusch Robert Recker Florian Reckers John Wieneke Ciscade Cletus Feldmann Bill Feldmann Rogers and Dolphin Leon White Alfred Leytem Leander Heid Frank Jasper George Wolfe Milwaukee Wis Jasper John Feltes Manchester Lawrence Deppe Petersburg Bud Wedener New Vienna Art Melchert Harold Melchert Mechanicsville Matt Melchert Leo Ament al McLaughen George Smith Monticello LaVenne Glenn Gudenhauf Clarence Smith Bernadette Jasper David Germaine Feltes Gilbert Becker Tom Bramley Waterloo Minnesota St. Mary’s Hall Reynold Becker Bert DeShaw Gerald Weber Ella Naber Dyersville Bud McGovern Pat Bud Trum Robert Turnis Brandon George Turnis Ervin Recker Henry Recker Kenneth Jausel Norma Blanche Gillian Hopkinton Wilfred Kenny William Schott Janesville Clyde Clyde Blount Graden Bernard Castle Grove John L. Kramers John Turnis James Gerald Becker Ben Schemmel Frank Miller Ed Tuckers Mary Lahr Wallace Nehl Joe Lahr Nick Lahr Judy Clarence Lahr Dianne Goedken Nick Gudenhauf Ryan Alfred Lahr Chucky Delhi Louis Billmeyer Henry Billmeyer Greeley Robert Fitzpatrick Dick Sweeney Loren Smith LaPorte City Hans Mohr Merle DeShaw F. A. Milroy Mr. Milroy Memorial Hospital

Marcos Church Group Selects New Officers

Ur and Mrs Clarence Hosford were elected moderators of Marcos First Presbyterian organization for young married couples. Mr and Mrs Merle Aldrich will serve as secretary treasurer. They will hold offices for six months. The new officers were chosen at a business meeting after a potluck picnic at the Lions shelter house in the city park and fairgrounds.

Clarence Hosford Marcos First Presbyterian Merle Aldrich Lions Shelter City Park

Presbyterian Women General Session June 27

The Presbyterian women's fellowship holds its general session on Wednesday June 27. The Spirit Life worship service led by Mrs. Alvin Bleadorn starts at 1 30 p.m. and the program chaired by Mrs. Earl H DeShaw begins at 2 p.m. Circle No. 2 members will serve as hostesses.

Presbyterian Women's Fellowship Spiritual Life Alvin Bleadorn Earl H. DeShaw Circle No. 2

Local church delegate attends Cedar Rapids Presbytery meeting

Donald Sutherland represented the First Presbyterian church of Monti cello at a Cedar Rapids Presbytery gathering held Thursday afternoon and evening at Hus Memorial Presbyterian church in Cedar Rapids.

Donald Sutherland First Presbyterian Church of Monticello Cedar Rapids Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church

Davenport visitors from Beeks and Beulah Beeks homes

Mr and Mrs C O Beeks of Davenport visited the Hago Tobiason and John Leggett homes and also spent time at Beulah Beeks home. Realto Radamacker of Dubuque visited Tuesday in the J L Bader home.

Monticello C. O. Beeks Davenport Hago Tobiason John Leggett Beulah Beeks Realto Radamacker Dubuque J. L. Bader

Notice to Bidders for CCC Storage at Wyoming Bin Site

Jones County ASC seeks sealed bids to fill CCC storage structures at Wyoming bin site No 454. A one year contract expires May 31 1967. Bids due by 12 a.m. July 6 1956. Neal F Hayden Manager Jones County ASC Office SimTM

Jones County ASC Wyoming Neal F. Hayden Simtm

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Grant Wilken Ronnie Bronemann Jerry Bronemann Leon Wilken Errol Dierks Gordon Dierks Ervin Bohlken Melvin Bohlken Billy Postel Jerome Heeren Joe Legg Galen Harms R. S. Bronemann Legg Larry Herrens Glen Heerens Bill Ballous Herman Sie Lowa South Fork Haymakers Prairie Hill Brand i Restone Freese Impl. Sales Shirley Lubben Mrs Otto Koranda Rainbow Girls Entertains Club South Fork Jean White Richard Les White Paul White Dyersville Park Art White Dundee Whitey Westermeyer S. J. Soppe Joe Gudenhauf Louis Murray Alphonse Ries Bud Wilgenbusch Ralph Duncan Walker Vernon Becker Joe Horsefield Maribeth Charles Leo Baum Dyersville Sale Barn Larry Jasper Mercy Hospital Emil Greif Coggon John Hollingsworth Montie Oelwein Fred Stevens Clarence Hageman Jimmy George Nielson Fletcher Dunlap Wilfred Schuster Tom Branley Debbie Mary Ann Grundermeyer Helen Digmann Richard Thompson Craig Bernadette Thomas Blackwood Son Russel Topeka Kan C. K. Greers Maxine Smith Chris Streif Frank Digmann Frank Ben Digmann Kay Maxine Janaan Smith A.plan EL Jack Hoffman Farm Bureau Insurance Services Mississippi Piper C. L. Norlin Jim Reding Marcos Church Group Presbyterian Women’s Monticello, Iowa Wm. Holden Kim Novak Rosalind Russell Kansas Magoo Canine Mutiny Ed Cox Paul Lumps Wilma Cox Doreen Streeper Order of Eastern Star Miss Cox Miss Streeper Eliza A. Serbousek W. L. Pearson Rees and Remley Towa Ben H. Bohlken Said County Yowa D.D.S Ralph Wilson North Cedar Street E. W. Brashaw Baty Chester A. Condit General Insurance Ross Baty Bill’s Monte Cafe Alvin K. Jones Looner Arthur G. Riedel Langworthy Col Ray Fluckiger Ray Louie Hanken Scotch Grove Locher, Locher & Strittmatter Attorneys-at-Law Locher Phone 99 Insurance Service M. E. McCraeb Monticello Monument CO Monticello Express
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