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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1945

Page

7

Eastern Star Chapter Holds Annual School of Instruction

Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual school of instruction at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Esther Barber presiding. At 6:30 p.m. a dinner honored her. past matrons organized, with Mabel Tuetken and Rose Hodson as co chairs and Oliver Abel assisting. Twenty covers featured patriotic colors and white tapers. Two new members Edna Hoult and Mrs. Wilma Clark were initiated. A sextet performed a song written by Bertyce Goettsch. An instructor gave a talk, a gift to Mrs. Barber was presented, then a social hour with refreshments hosted by Will Balsiger and others. Six Sunbeam chapter guests attended among more than fifty attendees.

Schreiner Eastern Star Masonic Temple Esther Barber Mabel Tuetken Rose Hodson Oliver Abel Chloe Skelley Florence Clark Madge Shaffer Virginia Rynerson Ben Long Jane Long Bertyce

500 Club annual winner Loser party held at Monty cafe

The 500 club concluded its season with a dinner at the Monty cafe hosted by Mrs. Ralph Lambert Mrs. Harvey Harford Mrs. Claude Appleby and Mrs. Sam Rhatigan. Special guests included Mrs. H P Schrader Mrs. Elmer Coon Mrs. Henry Ohe Sr and Mrs. Isaac Schneider. The group then moved to the Ohe home for further 500 play. High score went to Mrs. Harvey Harford with other prizes going to Mrs. Claude Appleby and Mrs. Henry Ohe Sr.

500 Club Monty Cafe Ralph Lambert Harvey Harford Claude Appleby Sam Rhatigan H. P. Schrader Elmer Coon Henry Ohe Sr Isaac Schneider Ohe Henry Ohe

Kathleen Hoag Weds Frank E. Straub in Galena

A marriage notice for Kathleen Hoag and Frank E. Straub announces the granddaughter of Mrs. Katherine Kasper marrying in a February ceremony at St Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran church Galena Illinois. Rev T J Pageles officiated. The couple will live in Monticello.

Katherine Kasper Kathleen Hoag Monticello Frank E. Straub Dubuque St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Galena T. J. Pageles Oliver Macomber

Zimmerman Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs W R Zimmerman of Amber celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. Daughters and sons in law William Jansen Alva Gerdes Arthur Carlsen Paul Hanken and Fred Otten attended or were represented and many relatives and friends extended congratulations including 22 cards from Wayne Lutheran Ladies Aid.

W. R. Zimmerman Amber William Jansen Alva Gerdes Arthur Carlsen Clinton Paul Hanken Fred Otten Sioux Falls South Dakota John Rickels Monticello Herman H. Zimmerman Otto Danneman Willie Zimmerman George Siebels Julia Toenjes F. H

Area Churches List Services and Schedules

A dense roster of church services, Sunday schools, and midweek events. Sacred Heart Parish and several congregations list worship times, confessions, Lent services, and special meetings with names of pastors and hostesses. Topics include Haggai study and Crusade for Christ activities.

Greenizer Guests Honored At Home Party In Great Falls

Mr and Mrs Harold Egger hosted guests Mr and Mrs William Greenizer of Great Falls Montana on a Friday evening with cards and visiting. A later note states Mr and Mrs Frank Ross hosted a dinner for the Greenizers on their thirty fourth anniversary with a large white anniversary cake and several attendees. Mrs R V Mullen hosted a Sewing Club gathering with ten members and Red Cross knitting. Schreiner chapter of the Eastern Star to meet Monday March 5 with invitation to all members.

Thomas Ahlrichs Carl Egger Egger William Herman J. E. Rhirichs Henry Eden Arnold Egger Mary Barrett E. C. Wenger Harold Egger Chris Wenger William Greenizer Greenizer Wenger Greeniter R. V. Mullen Red Cross C.E.S Schreiner Order of the Eastern Star

Mrs Henry Brorkens Honored On Birthday

Mrs Henry Brorkens of Scotch Grove was honored on her birthday Sunday evening at home. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Brokens, Mr and Mrs William Brokens and Kenny of Monticello, Mr and Mrs John Fechtman and Harvey of Langworthy, St, and Mrs Edward L Brokens of Oklahoma City, Miss Emma Behnken and Henry Brorkens. Mrs Brorkens received many nice gifts.

Henry Brorkens Scotch ‘Grove John Brokens William Brokens Kenny Monticello John Fechtman Harvey Langworthy Edward L. Brokens Oklahoma City Okla Emma Behnken Brorkens

Rebekah Lodge Sets March 7 Meeting and Lunch

The next Rebekah Lodge meeting is planned for Wednesday evening March 7 at 7 30. Following the business session a lunch will be served and good attendance is desired.

Rebekah Lodge

Garden Club Opens 1945 Session At Miss Maurice Home

The Garden Club held its initial meeting for 1945 on a Tuesday afternoon at Miss Kate Maurice's home. Mrs. W E Corbin, president, opened the session after a cooperative dinner. Fifteen members attended and discussed their gardens following roll call.

Garden Club Kate Maurice W. E. Corbin

Wesley Hanken Honored At Post-Nuptial Shower

Mr and Mrs Wesley Hanken were honored at a post nuptial shower Tuesday evening Feb 27 at the home of Mrs John Jacobs aunt to the bride an informal evening was enjoyed and the guests of honor acknowledged their gifts.

Wesley Hanken Hanken John Jacobs

Young Party With Games And Gifts For Children

Younger children attended the party where special games kept them engaged and each child received a gift. Refreshments were served at the close of the event.

Out of Town Guests Attend Event

Out of town guests included Lt. and Mrs. O R Howie Jr of Augusta Georgia Mr and Mrs Wallace A Cruise and family of Olin and Miss Alma Behrends of Cedar Rapids.

O. R. Howie Jr Augusta, Ga Wallace A. Cruise and Family Olin Alma Behrends Cedar Rapids

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O E.S. Chapter School of Instruction Monthru Thorp Texas Orida Washington Kellogg’s Seo Salerno Ree Clapp Mee Ay Ea Hey Ae Yee Pillsbury Hazel Cleanser Sors F. Straub Shirley Otten Ralph Otten Shirley Wilbur Otten Mia Bennie Kammerman Johnnie Richard Ambrose Kelley Larry Pauline Dennis Kammerman Henry Schrader Katherine Craig Albert Siebels Patricia John Otten Anna Kammerman Tony Kammerman Judy Helen Harford Berneda Hansen Luther. Howland Luther Howland Jolly Circle Club Ray Marolf Glenn Jamieson Mary Strang Anton Wroblewski Adams Ray Adams Olin Howie Jr Glenn Hargrave Tom Hamilton Cecil Goettsch Harry Matthiessen William Shaffer Max McCrabb William Shafer Sacred Heart Catholic Church A. L. Lorenz First Congregational Church Homer E. Dalrymple Pilgrim Fellowship St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Presbyterian Church Wm. J. Grossheim Haggai Westminster Fellowship The Methodist Church Glenn W. McMichael Crusade For Christ Woman's Society of Christian Service E. T. Landis L. F. Balster L. H. Lang Carrie Clark E. D. Vernon St. John’s Lutheran Church R. P. Young Anamosa Reformatory Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Luther League Brotherhood Olin Lutheran Brotherhood Castle Grove Lutheran Church H. A. Diers Ladies Aid Henry Stadtmueller Prairieburg Evangelical and Reformed Church A. Mast Baur India Pvt Richard White Peniel Presbyterian Church G. E. Burdine Acme Zimmerman Western Auto Henry ‘Brorkens Jaranteg Ernest McDonough McNeill’s Hardware Wecees Nelson’s Jewelry Stuhler Drews
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