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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1944

Page

7

Mary Belle Collins Weds Harlan Cooper at Monticello

Mary Belle Collins daughter of Mrs Bertha Collins married Harlan V Cooper son of Mr and Mrs William J Cooper in a double ring ceremony at the Presbyterian manse Monticello Rev William J Grossheim officiated. The bride wore blue with red roses in corsage and guests included sister Mrs Frances Bunting and brother Ernest Cooper. The couple will reside on a farm in the Hardscrabble area.

Mary Belle Collin Bertha Collins Harlan V. Cooper William J. Cooper Monticello William J. Grossheim Frances Bunting Ernest Cooper

Farewell Dinner Honors Rev and Mrs Tendick

After morning worship, the Rev and Mrs A H Tendick were honored by the congregation and families at a farewell dinner in the community building. During the social afternoon, a light program likely followed with attendees expressing appreciation.

A. H. Tendick

Dinner guests honor Mrs. Henry Helms in Monti cello visit

As a courtesy for Mrs. Henry Helms of San Francisco, Calif., who is visiting friends in Monti cello, Mr. and Mrs. Jud Nichols entertained at dinner in their home Sunday. Places were laid for nine at an attractive table. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson, Dubuque, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Doll and son, Tommy, of Onslow, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schneiter, Jr., Cascade.

Gerd Null Pie Alva Hinrichs Camp Wolters Texas Elmer Hinrichs Jo Ann Center Junction William Hinrichs Geraldine Cedar Rapids Harry Moore Onson Frank Divoky Marvin Null and Son Marvin, Jr Oxford Junction Henry Hinrichs Amber Leonard Fluckiger Layonne Monticello Henry Helms San Francisco Calif Jud Nichols William Thompson Dubuque Clarence Doll Tommy Onslow Charles Schneiter, Jr Cascade

Emeline Hicks Weds John Long III in Washington Ceremony

Emeline M. Hicks daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Hicks Mon ticello married Pvt John William Long III son of Mr and Mrs John W Long Toledo Ohio at Walter Reed memorial chapel Washington D C Lt Col Stewart officiated Ens Charles Landis and Mrs Landis attended and hosted a reception in their home The bride a lilac crepe dress wore an orchid corsage Mrs Long a 1942 DePauw graduate worked at Behel Vladre Briggs Advertising Chicago Private Long a 1948 DePauw graduate Delta Tau Delta member and athlete is stationed with the second signal service battalion Warrenton Va They reside at 5720 19th Street North Arlington Va

Emeline M. Hicks Howard Hicks Monticello John William Long III John W. Long Toledo Ohio Walter Reed Memorial Chapel Washington, D. C Col. Stewart Ens Charles Landis Landis Long DePauw University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Behel, Vladre, and Briggs Chicago DePauw Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Second Signal Service Battalion Warrenton 19Th Street Arlington, Va

Combined Church Groups Hold Joint Meetings at McNeill Home

The Congregational church groups the Working Band and Missionary Society met at Mrs. A J H McNeill's home on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. C A Palmer led the Missionary society devotionals and Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins led the Working Band. Caroline Hicks spoke on Christianity and the Races from Dr Buell Gallagher, with papers on the Negro in Agriculture, Armed Service, and Industry by Catherine Perley Harriet Coughlan and Kate Maurice. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Elizabeth Hopkins B C Roberts and Frank Podhaski.

Working Band Missionary Society of the Congregational Church A. J. H. McNeill C. A. Palmer The Missionary Society Elizabeth Hopkins Caroline Hicks Buell Gallagher Catherine Perley Harriet Coughlan Kate Maurice B. C. Roberts Frank Podhaski

Bridge Club Hosts and Guests Enjoy Evening Contracts

Mrs. Ross Baty hosted a 7 30 dessert for her bridge club with two tables of play. High scorers were Mrs. B B McLaughlin and Mrs. Baty, with special guests Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. R J Bone. Mrs. R J Bone hosted Monday club with three tables and high scores by Mrs. Larry Robertson, Mrs. Ross Baty, and Mrs. L D Barrack. Special guests were Mrs. Baty and Mrs. Burrack.

Ross Baty B. B. McLaughlin Baty McLaughlin R. J. Bone Bone Larry Robertson L. D. Barrack

Mrs. Thomas Ahlrichs Observes 74th Birthday

Mrs. Thomas Ahlrichs marked her 74th birthday with a family dinner at her son J. E. Ahlrichs home. Fifteen guests, including her children and grandchildren, attended the gathering and presented gifts.

Thomas Ahlrichs J. E. Ahlrichs

Kiburz Engagement for Rosalind Announced

Rosalind Kiburz announces her engagement to Pfc. Lawrence P. Jean of Sioux Falls South Dakota Son of Mr and Mrs Peter Jean of Flint Michigan and a Cedar Rapids graduate The couple has not set a wedding date Miss Kiburz formerly of Monticello is employed in Cedar Rapids Colleen Maire observes 15th birthday with a dance party for forty classmates and friends at Poplar Heights.

Rosalind Kiburz Bert Kiburz Monticello Belmont Parkway N.W Cedar Rapids Rosalind Pfc Lawrence P. Jean Sioux Falls S. D Miss Kiburz Monticello High School Jean Colleen Maire Poplar Heights

Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Glenn Jones Home

The Presbyterian church Missionary society held its regular monthly meeting at the home of president Mrs Glenn Jones. Mrs Donald Sutherland presided and devotions were led by Mrs William J Grossheim with Mrs R P Clark addressing the topic The American Negro. Light refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Asa P Lambert and Mrs Arvil Tuel.

Presbyterian Missionary Society Glenn Jones The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Donald Sutherland William J. Grossheim R. P. Clark Arvil Tuel

The Alfred Seehusens Honored at Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seehusen hosted thirty five relatives Sunday at their home to honor their son Alfred aviation electrician's mate 2/c based at Quonset Point Rhode Island and his wife from Alhambra California. Out of town guests included Mrs. William Seehusen and several Seehusen relatives from Cedar Rapids Center Junction Anamosa and related families.

Henry Seehusen Alfred Aviation Quonset Point R. I Alhambra Calif William Seehusen Frank McCullough Cédar Rapids William Mullen Anamosa Carl Seehusen Jack Seehusen Center Junction

Mrs. Isaac Schneider Jr Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs Isaac Schneider Jr entertained her card club at her home Thursday evening. Five hundred was played at two tables with Mrs Sam Rhatigi n taking high score. Prizes went to Mrs Harvey Harford and Mrs Henry Che Sr after the games.

Isaac Schneider, Jr Sam Rhatigan Harvey Harford Henry Che

Pinochle Club Honor Roll and Local Social Updates

Pinochle club members met Tuesday at the Harrison Lubben home with Mrs. Glenn Bancroft as hostess. High honors went to Mrs. Henry Che Sr Mrs. M J Cass and Mrs Isaac Schneider Jr received traveling and low score prizes. Special guests were Mrs 0 R Howie and Mrs Ray Adams. Chris Wenger marked his 80th birthday with a family dinner at his Monticello area home. Dottie Lou Hollar hosted Make Believe Wave Club with a first aid lesson and waffle supper. Congo club met in Anamosa hosted by Rev and Mrs Dalrymple. Worthwhile Homemakers plan a Castle Grove meeting March 8. Town updates include visits by Lt and Mrs R E Savage from Fort Knox to Monticello for a transient veterinary office modernization.

Harrison Lubben Glenn Bancroft Henry Che, Sr M. J. Cass Isaac Schneider, Jr 0. R. Howie Ray Adams Chris Wenger Luther Howland Wenger Switzerland Ed Wenger Rose Wenger Grant Stambaugh Pat Stambaugh Monticello Obert Quamn Marshalltown Dottie Lou Hollar Make Believe Wave Club Linda Lou Greenley Congo Club Anamosa Homer Dalrymple Milton C. Leonard R. E. Savage Fort Knox Louisville Rex H. Rickless Savage George A. Albery Guy Savage Spencer

BPW Jewelry Drive Runs Until March Fifteenth

The BPW collects costume jewelry at Stahler's Ready to Wear and Rickless Dry Goods. Caroline Heiken notes two donation boxes are full and urges women to bring unneeded jewelry by March 15 for Seabees to exchange for labor payments on South Pacific military installations.

BPW Stahler Caroline Heiken Women’s Organization U. S. Navy U. S. Navy Seabees

Ames Student Gertrude Ortgies Named Homemaker Cut Editor

Miss Gertrude Ortgies a home economics sophomore at Iowa State college Ames was named cut editor for the 1944 Homemaker staff effective with the April issue. She will be assisted by Jean Larson and is a Delta Zeta pledge with ties to the Iowa State Symphony Orchestra where she plays second violin.

Gertrude Ortgies Iowa State College Ames Homemaker Iowa State Economics Miss Ortgies Jean Larson Mt. Vernon Wash West Town State College Fred Ortgies Langworthy Ortgies Delta Zeta Social Sorority Iowa State Symphony Orchestra Alvin R. Edgar Memorial Union

Real Estate Transfers and Joint Tenancies in Monticello Area

Frank Eilers Merle Eilers and Glenn Eilers with Frances transfer East 60 ft of North 220 ft of Lot 8 Turck's add Monticello to C G Schneiter and Margaret Schneiter for 3250 dollars. Loyal Byerly to Ellen Irene Byerly un divided ne se and sei ne of sec 21 84 3 west l T White Kathryn to William M Lubben and Ann Lubben as joint tenants for 100 dollars. Lot 4 Hefner's addition Monticello George J Hills to Wesley Huffman Violet Huffman. Swit

Frank Eilers Merle Eilers Glenn Eilers Frances C. G. Schneiter Margaret Schneiter Turck Monticello Loyal FE Byerly Ellen Irene Byerly OVC Ne’ Se Seine Sec L. T. White Kathryn William M. Lubben Ann Lubben Hefner George J. Hills Wesley Huffman Violet Huffman

Monticello Land Transfers and Deeds Listed in Section Records

Property transfers include parcels in townships 86 and 88 with various owners and buyers such as Albert R. Waugh, Desie Millsap, Fred Kuchenbaker, Nellie Eklund and I. W., and M. Burrichter. Deals reference W deeds, joint tenancies, right of way, and specific lot and block descriptions in Monticello and surrounding additions, with values ranging from 1 to 3 thousand dollars and occasional nominal 1.00 OVC payments.

Albert R. Waugh Purlinsa M. Waugh Desie W. Millsap Everett W. Lambert Edith L. Lambert Lota Dunham Varvel Monticello Fred Kuchenbaker Bernice William Grover Edith Grover OVC Nellie Eklund I. W M. . Burrichter Lena Burrichter Bradstreet

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