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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

7

Surprise on Silver Wedding Day in Garrett Siebels Home

More than seventy five relatives and friends gathered Sunday noon at the Siebels home to honor Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Siebels on their 25th wedding anniversary. The couple married at the bride's parents home by Rev. Hans Naether and have three children Irene Lawrence and Edward. A 1 pm dinner followed a generous gift of a silver purse. The afternoon featured games and visits with numerous attendees including the Stadtmuellers Ortgies Seehusen and Siebels families.

Garrett Siebels E. F. Eiben John Fehners S. Siebels Lena Behnken Beryle Cross Rieken Mary S. Harms Harm Schaffer Louie Ortgies Helen Burdena Laura Dorothy Wilma Rudolph Lawrence Ortgies Bill Siebels Bob Albert Betty Siebels FE. E. Ortgies Rosemarie Will Albers Rose Marie Peggy Albers Lorraine Jacobs Rey Thalacker Ruth Mary Billy James Mary Rickels Ella George Seehusen Marvin Lorna Paul Helen Ahlrichs J. A. Stadtmueller Clarence Stadtmueller

Mrs Hodson Receives Farewell Courtesies in Vinton

Mr and Mrs Car Hodson left Monday for their new home in Vinton after a week of honors. The Delta Delta bridge club hosted a handkerchief shower at Mrs Lyle McMullen s home. Mrs Clarence Matthiessen hosted a dinner, and a supper at the Hodsons hosts included Mr and Mrs Harry Rodman. A Sunday dinner at Dr and Mrs John Fraser followed, with gifts from Schreiner chapter OFS and the Hi Low bridge club. Past Matron s circle of OES presented a gift at Mrs A B Grimes home.

Car) Hodson Vinton Delta Delt Bridge Club Hodson Lyle McMullen Clarence Matthiessen Harry Rodman John Fraser O.E.S A. B. Grimes Schreiner O.F.S Hi Low Bridge Club

Colleen Maire Honored On Her 12th Birthday Party

Mrs Jack Maire hosted Colleen Maire s birthday at home Saturday afternoon with friends. Games contests and music filled the event. Colleen received many gifts and a decorated yellow and white table featured a large cake with twelve candles. Each guest took a candied popcorn nest favor with yellow and white bunny centers. Attending were Carline Winkler Dorothy Maire Claire Shannon Jane Stuhler Clarice Siebels Jo Ann Schneider Mae Schesser Carlota Morning Rita Marie Randolph Irma Schoon Helen Gerdes Mary Lou Adams Rose Louise Maire and Colleen Maire.

Jack Maire Colleen Carline Winkler Dorothy Maire Claire Shannon Jane Stuhler Clarice Siebels Jo Ann Schneider Mae Schesser Carlota Morning Rita Marie Randolph Irma Schoon Helen Gerdes Mary Lou Adams Rose Louise Maire Colleen Maire

Idle Not club meets at Nordman home

The Idle Not club of Castle Grove met at Mrs. George Nordman’s Monticello home with 20 members and two guests Mrs. George Nordman Jr. and Miss Margaret Fairbanks of Anamosa. The lesson on Guides for Buying Ready to Wear was presented by Mrs. Will Hiller who spoke on dresses.

Idle Not Club Castle Grove George Nordman Monticello George Nordman Jr Margaret, Fairbanks Anamosa Will Hiller

Ready to wear fashion show and church guild meeting

A group discussed ready to wear and bargain dresses with Mrs George A Rickels highlighting slips and materials for smart buying. The meeting ended with a social hour and refreshments served by Mrs Garret Gerdes Mrs Lynn Howie and Mrs Norbert Manternach. The Evangelical and Reformed Church Mission Guild met at Mrs Armin Tendick’s home for a program on The Christian Home and the Bible with participants including Mrs R Winkler Mrs John Steiner Mrs Abe Allamand Mrs Alma Meyer Mrs Alfred Egger and Mrs Tendick.

George A. Rickels Garret Gerdes Lynn Howie Norbert Manternach Mission Guild of E. and R. Church Women’s Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church Armin Tendick Jack Maire Tendick R. Winkler John Steiner Abe Allamand Alma Meyer Alfred Egger

Birthday Anniversary Dinner at Arduser Home

Mrs. Nellie Arduser hosted last weekend with her daughter and family from Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hoag and Kathleen, plus Mrs. Arduser's brother Walter Kiburz from Kansas City. A Sunday birthday dinner at the Schweitzers celebrated Mrs. Arduser and Mr. Kiburz, both born on the same day, with Maude Arduser and other relatives present.

Nellie Arduser Louis Hoag Kathleen Chicago Walter Kiburz

Schrieiner Eastern Star meets in Masonic temple

The Schreiner chapter Order of the Eastern Star held its regular Monday meeting in the Masonic temple with Jennie Clark as worthy matron presiding. A social hour followed in the dining room where a long table was decorated in St Patrick's day colors and served refreshments.

Birth anniversary of Mrs. Emil Burrichter celebrated at home

Mrs Emil Burrichter marked another birth anniversary with a gathering at her home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Burrichter, Esther Burrichter, Mr and Mrs Albert Dickman and sons Earl and Melvin, and Mrs John.

Emil Burrichter Henry Burrichter Esther Burrichter Albert Dickman and Sons Earl and Melvin John

Burrichter Family Celebration Marked Mrs Burrichter’s Birthday

Lost Nation residents Lubben and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Burrichter hosted guests including Bernice Burrichter Davenport and the Muhls from Toronto. Other attendees were Mr and Mrs Will Burrichter with son Lyle and Mr and Mrs Martin Burrichter with son Lewis. The event honored Mrs Burrichter’s birth anniversary with a bountiful birthday dinner and an informal afternoon.

Lubben Lost Nation Gilbert Burrichter Davenport Bernice Burrichter Coggan Herbert Muhl Toronto Will Burrichter Lyle Martin Burrichter Lewis

Family Dinner Honors Wyland Bone on Graduation

Mr and Mrs Ralph Bone hosted a six o clock farewell dinner at their home to honor son Wy land Bud Bone who graduated last week from the American Air Institute in Chicago and leaves Monday for California. All siblings were present Frances Ellen Grinnell College Frederick University of Iowa James at home guests included Charlotte Brabee New York City and Bette Patterson Monticello.

Ralph Bone Wyland Bud Chicago American Air Institute California

Mrs Imogene von Schrader Hosts Birthday Tea

Mrs Imogene von Schrader visiting from pebeenchetas celebrated her birth anniversary at Goudy s tea room with relatives and Maquoketa friends. Gifts from the group were presented. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs George Mitchell Mrs E R Crane Mrs M Samuel son Mrs Melvin Joiner Mr and Mrs Ben Pully and Mr and Mrs Burr von Schrader.

Imogene von Schrader Pebeenchetas Frederick P. Stuhler Maquoketa Goudy's George Mitchell E. R. Crane M. Samuelson Melvin Joiner Ben Pully Burr von Schrader

Mrs Doxsee Elected Chapter FP PEO President

Mrs Doxsee was elected president of Chapter FP PEO at a Tuesday afternoon meeting held at the home of Mrs Halstead Carpenter. New officers include Mrs Rex Ricklefs as vice president and Miss Mary Doxsee as guard. other posts filled by Mrs Halstead Carpenter recording secretary Mrs Byron Abel corresponding secretary Mrs Stewart Stuhler treasurer and Mrs E H Huibregtse chaplain. Doxsee and Ricklefs were named delegates to the state convention in Mason City in May.

Charles A. Doxsee P.E.O Halstead Carpenter Rex Ricklefs Byron Abel Stewart Stuhler E. H. Huibregtse Mary Doxsee

Missionary Society Elects Officers After All Day Meeting

The Missionary society of the Presbyterian church held an all day meeting at Mrs. R. J. Bone's home. A pot luck dinner was served at noon. The book Move on Youth was reviewed. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs. R. J. Bone, Vice President Mrs. Leslie Reade, Secretary Mrs. Frank Walker, Treasurer Mrs. R. P. Clark.

Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church R. J. Bone Leslie Reade Frank Walker R. P. Clark

Pinochle Club Holds Winner Loser Luncheon

The Pinochle Club held a luncheon at Goudy's tea room last Friday with a 1:30 p.m. luncheon followed by pinochle at two tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Che Sr, Mrs. M. J. Cass and Mrs. George Nordman Sr. Guests included Mrs. Minnie Butler. Series winners were Mrs. Henry Che Sr, Mrs. M. J. Cass, Mrs. George Nordman Sr, and Mrs. Harrison Lubben. Losers were Mrs. James Howie, Mrs. Lynn Howie, Mrs. Thomas Henderson and Mrs. Isaac Schneider.

Goudy’s Tea Room Henry Che M. J. Cass George Nordman Minnie Butler Harrison Lubben James Howie Lynn Howie Thomas Henderson Isaac Schneider

Women’s Working Band Holds Monthly Meeting at Thoeni Home

The Women’s Working Band of the Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Milton Thoeni’s home with leader Mrs. B. C. Roberts presiding. After the business session a social hour followed, hosted by Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. George Guyan, and Mrs. Thoeni.

Congregational Church The Milton Thoeni B. C. Roberts Roberts George Guyan Thoeni

Marvin Jacobs Celebrates His Eleventh Birthday

Marvin Jacobs was honored on his eleventh birthday Thursday evening February 27 with a six o clock supper. A large decorated birthday cake graced the table and a theater party followed. Guests included Raymond Null Bobby Eiben George Stuhler Bobby Luett Bob Veitch and Art Jergensen.

Marvin Jacobs Raymond Null Bobby Eiben George Stuhler Bobby Luett Bob Veitch Art Jergensen

Monday club hosts tea at Goudy’s with contract bridge

Mrs Walter Brainerd and Mrs Glenn Hargrave hosted the Monday club at Goudy’s tea room. Contract bridge was played at two tables with prizes won by Mrs Harry Matthiessen and Mrs Thomas Hamilton. Guests included Mrs R J Bone Mrs Robert Mullen and Mrs Ross Baty.

Walter Brainerd Glenn Hargrave Goudy Harry Matthiessen Thomas Hamilton R. J. Bone Robert Mullen Ross Baty

Neighborhood Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon and Prizes Awarded

Mrs Allam hosted a one thirty dessert luncheon for the Neighborhood contract bridge club followed by Progressive contract bridge. High score prize went to Mrs Harry Hoag and traveling prize to Mrs Ed Pedhaski. Janet Hazard hosted at Goudy’s tea room with a one o’clock luncheon for the Friday club. two tables of bridge produced prizes for Mrs Harry Stuhler and Mrs George Wilkens, with guest Imogene Von Schrader of Maquoketa.

Lorenz Allam Neighborhood Contract Bridge Club Harry Hoag Ed Pedhaski Janet Hazard Goudy Harry Stuhler George Wilkens Imogene von Schrader Maquoketa

Mrs Edward Podhaski Hosts Thursday Pinochle Club

The Thursday Pinochle Club gathered at Mrs. Edward Podhaski’s home for a 1 30 PM pot-luck luncheon followed by a session of pinochle.

Edward Podhaski

Monday Bridge Club Meets at Stuhler Home

The Monday club gathered Monday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Stuhler’s home for a dessert luncheon after 1:30. Three contract bridge tables were in play with Mrs. Riess Stuhler winning high score. Guests included Mrs. Mark Hogan and Mrs. Burton Mc Laughlin.

Harry Stuhler Riess Stuhler Mark Hogan Burton McLaughlin

Ladies Aid of St. Matthew's Lutheran meets in church basement

The Ladies' Aid of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church gathered Wednesday afternoon in the church basement with Mrs Henry Che acting as hostess. The afternoon included needlework and visiting. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs Louis Hoag and daughter Kathleen of Chicago spent the weekend with relatives and friends.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Henry Che, Sr Louis Hoag Kathleen Chicago

Alfred Moore Visits Relatives in Town

Alfred Moore of Austin Minnesota is visiting relatives in the area.

Alfred Moore of Austin, Minn

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. C. Stadtmueller Henry Stadtmueller Carol Edromminga Richard Ralph Ay Kromminga Verona Nedra Ruth Arthur G. Siebels Lawrence Edward Irene Anton Siebels Meyer Hat Shop C. C. Hodson Mrs. Nordman Wyland Bone Mrs. Imogene von Schrader Doxsee Lady Fashion Elasti Cized Vamp Modena Bernetta Hollywood New York City Shelby Areive Mademoiselle Mapegias Stuhler’s Shoe Dept Neighborhood Bridge Club Miss Hazard Olin Howie Stuhler Ladies’ Aid of Lutheran Church Iowa Produce Company First Street Meyer’s Produce Meyer Slioken Prop Monticello, Iowa McLaughlin Plymouth Buick Pontiac Riip Califor North Dakota Texas Washington Florida Oratinna LO Centre BRE National Ality Creede Baby Foods Virginia Lenn EL Brand Wisconsin Hazel Geen Aloe Hershey Strauss Abebcan BOS Ige Breakfast OF Champions Wheaties Hillside Poultry Feeds Ead Ag Issihe Maga
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