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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1951
Page
10
The Second district Department of Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary hold their spring meeting in Monticello. Registration starts 10 a.m. with an officers’ meeting, then afternoon sessions at 2 p.m. Local commander Ray Marclf and auxiliary president Myrtle Ross lead the events.
The Little Flower study group of Sacred Heart parish met at Mrs. Raymond L. Clark’s home after Lenten devotions Friday. Rosary and peaceful prayers were led by Mrs. George Manternach. Members reviewed What the Mass Means with leaders Rita Devaney Harry Lyon George Harris Joe Barron Margaret Breen and M J Hogan. Next meeting March 9 at Rita Devaney’s home.
Mr and Mrs Gerhard Rieniets announce the engagement of their daughter Mildred to Harvey Hinrichs of Monticello. The wedding is set for March 11 at St Matthew s Lutheran Church with Rev H L Adix presiding.
The Monticello American Legion Auxiliary met for their regular monthly session with President Ione Scott presiding. A pot-luck preceded business, and it was announced the Legion conference for post and auxiliary will be held here April 9. A bake sale at Shaffer's clothing store is planned for March 17 at 10 a.m., with contributions due by 10. The meeting closed with a social hour.
Mrs John A Deischer is honored at a March 4 birthday dinner hosted by Forrest Deischer. A granddaughter presents a two tier cake with 89 candles as relatives from Monticello and Mrs Will Hintz attend the celebration.
Miss Bernice Quakenbush daughter of Mrs Blanche Quakenbush and Everett M Montgomery son of the late Everett Montgomery and Mrs Max Bykowski were married with a double ring ceremony March 3 at the First Presbyterian church Vinton Rev Bonte Grassing officiating A reception followed for thirty guests The couple will visit Monticello before a Chicago wedding trip He is a Vinton high school graduate and journalism school alumnus of the University of Iowa The groom will return to service at Chanute Field Illinois Mrs Montgomery will join him later
Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met Monday evening with Gertrude Mullen presiding as worthy matron. An Easter message from the grand worthy matron was read. Secretary Caroline Schoenhut received a birthday honor. Music featured Florence Clark Myrna McLaughlin Josephine Savage with Lydia Guyan. A social hour followed and lunch was served by a long list of members.
The Monticello Saddle Club met at Mr. and Mrs. W R Baumgartner home last Thursday evening with 32 members attending. President Mabel Schrader led the session. Frank Miller and Stanley Harris provided violin and piano duets during social hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Loyal Byerly and Mrs. Howard Porter of Anamosa.
Mrs. Richard Long hosted a 7:30 dessert bridge gathering at her home Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs. William Stuhler and Mrs. John Shover. Two tables played contract bridge with high scores earned by Mrs. Glenn Hargrave and Mrs. Shover.
The Delphian literary club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Ray Stumbaugh home with Mrs Leigh Clark presiding. After the business session Mrs Glenn Jones presented a review of The Unveiling by Grace Fisher Payne.
A surprise farewell party at the Albert and Richard Schmidt home near Anamosa honored the family before their moves to farms at Elmer Dodge and Center Junction. Guests included Truman Newhard and many relatives who presented a gift to the couple.
Mrs. Charles Lambert hosted a Wednesday Pinochle Club gathering with cards for entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs. Laura Coon Carrie Hutton and Blanche Lambert. Special guests included Mrs. Laura Coon and Mrs. Dora Decker. A dessert luncheon followed.
The Monticello BPW Club hosted a March meeting led by health and safety chair Louise Field with a 6:30 dinner for 40 guests in VFW rooms. Velma Allyn visited from district two to discuss state federation plans and conduct a midyear checkup.
Camp Fire girls in Monticello celebrate the 41st Birthday Week from March 11 to 17. The week opens with Go to Church Sunday as girls attend church in Camp Fire service costumes. The Na tional project with Foster Parents Inc named Dolls for Friendship sends dolls to European girls. dolls will be displayed in Edwards Hardware Store windows.
Mr. and Mrs. Engwert E. Willms announce the marriage of their daughter Florence to John H. Cook of Jesup. The double ring ceremony was held Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Wayne Zion Lutheran with Rev. F. H. Kehren officiating. Attendants were Robert J. Cook and Ruth Cook, both of Jesup.
Hours are 1 30 to 5 30 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m The Hinge of Fate by Winston S Churchill is the fourth volume of the Second World War Miss Willie by Janice Holt Giles continues Hill people tales in Piney Ridge Kentucky Gunsmoke Justice by Louis Trimble a new western A Guide to Familiar Wildflowers by Herbert S Zim features 134 color paintings and flower maps For teens Skymountain by Amelia F Walden Robin Young seeks ski glory at Skymountain College Warren of West Point by R G Emery a West Point basketball tale Judy Come Lately by Ethel Bowyer Martin Childhood of Famous Americans books Woodrow Wilson Boy President by Helen Mansell Jack London Magnet for Adventure by Shannon Garst Gandhi Fighter Without a Sword by Jeanette Eaton Walt Disney Bambi two titles The Podhaski visit to Mrs Kasper Anamosa
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