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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1938

Page

7

Society And Club News Highlights Local Ladies Clubs

Mrs. Edward J’s gathering marked her 68th birthday with cards and a plate lunch. Knitting and Sewing Club hosted by Mrs. Leo Holub. guest Bernice Dunn and Imogene Brady. Hi Lo Bridge Club at Mrs. Harry Rodman’s. high score Mrs. Merle Cass. League of Women Voters met with program on Government and Child Welfare. Delta Dek Bridge Club joined by Mrs. Carl Hodson. refreshments served. Clover Leaf Club met at Mrs. August Jacobs for knitting sewing and lunch. Friday Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. George Wilkens with prize winners. Dizzy Dozen Bridge Club met at Goudy’s. high score Nella Hoffman. traveling prize Hazel Eby. Couples’ Bridge Club last in series hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Iverson. high scores for ladies and men. Fortnightly Bridge Club dessert luncheon at Mrs. Echternacht’s. high score Mrs. Ralph Bone. Thursday Bridge Club luncheon. high score Mrs. William Tuetken. Ladies’ Social Circle of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Huibregtse’s. refreshments served. Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid luncheon honored by Mrs. Maurice and Mrs. Reade. 45 members present. 1938-39 officers elected.

Leo Holub Knitting and Sewing Club Knitting Bernice Dunn Imogene Brady Anamosa Clover Leaf Club August Jacobs John Jacobs Henry Jacobs Lou Oltman Helen Heiken Goudy Nella Hoffman Hazel Eby Leslie Reade Leonard Iverson Carl Hodson A. B. Grimes Ray Echternacht Asa Lambert Echternacht Ralph Bone J. J. Locher F. D. McLaughlin Ed Huibregtse Methodist Episcopal Church L. F. Balster R. L. Strasburg Luther Howland William, Clause Harry Rodman Bertha Schatz James Skelley A. M. Maurice Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Church Charles Schneiter Armin Tendick Jack Maire Adele Bartlett Frank Schneiter Louise Field Ed Meier Alfred Meier Olga Hoffman

Local Social Calendar Highlights From Cedar Rapids Area

Secretary Mrs H Ad spoke at Teaperial Wall Paper company event in Cedar Rapids. A large dinner at Mr and Mrs W E Firsts honored Mr and Mrs Robert Wrathy of Des Moines. Attendees included Will Reuter family Waterloo Monticello Anamosa and Kan sas City guests. Numerous birthday anniversaries and club meetings followed with cards games and local hospitality.

Mint H Ad Grant Teaperial Wall Paper Company of Cedar Rapids W. E Robert Wrathy Des Moines Will Reuter Ruth Roy Delaware County Carl Reuter Steven James Joan Carol Waterloo R. H. Monk Rudolph Lester E. B Neal Monticello Vratny Kansas City, Mo

Children and Fashion Show Highlights at Local Event

Scene I features kids and models showcasing children's clothing while Scene II teases fashion segments between acts. Models include girls, boys, women and men, with hair, corsages, and evening wear. Local shops Schultz Bros Co Rickless Dry Goods Stuhlers and Denkhoff Jewelry provide dresses mens suits jewelry. Music by Gene Byers and Keith Dickey.

Meyer

Community Social Calendar Highlights Seventy Ninth Birthday Observed

Mrs. John Behrends celebrated her seventy ninth birthday at her daughter’s home with neighbors calling to wish her well. Mrs. A. B. Grimes led group singing with out of town guest Mrs. Roy Porter from Hopkinton. Hostesses included Mrs. Huib regtse, Mrs. Frank Stimson and Mrs. Rudy Langer. The 500 club hosted low scorers and high scorers with prizes awarded. The Congregational church Women’s Missionary Society met with devotionals and a program on rural life and America choices followed by tea and solos by Mrs. Cecil Goetsch. Additional bridge teas at Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Shover’s homes featured green St Patrick’s day decor and prize winners.

A. B. Grimes Roy Porter Hopkinton Huibregtse Frank Stimson Rudy Langer John Behrends H. W. Jacobs Mr. Behrends Alma Behrends Cedar Rapids Women's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Harriet Coughlan Hodgson Cora Brockhaus Bert Thompson John Shover

Citizens Caucus Called At the Public Library

A citizens caucus is called at the public library tonight March 10 at 7 30. At that time nominations will be made for mayor assessor councilman at large and ward councilmen. The meeting is open to the general public and all voters should be present.

Express Joins In The Search For Missing Man

A missing Monticello man with 20000 francs at the National Bank in Thun Switzerland is being sought after a letter to Fred Hachen via Pete Meyer states the bank will stop paying interest. The sender F A Grossenbacher of Seftigen Switzerland says Hachen left the money with him years ago and hints at division among Swiss brothers if he cannot be found. A portrait in the letter was shown to Hernan Zubler who denied being the man. The Express asks readers to notify the paper if they have information about Fred Hachen, who had four children.

Monticello Thun Canton Bern Switzerland Pete Meyer Fred Hachen F. A. Grossenbacher Seftigen Grossenbacher America Hachen Iowa Hernan Zubler Zublers Zubler Express Office

Do You Have Interesting Pictures In Your Files

The Monticello Express invites readers in Jones county to submit photographs of people scenes and unusual happenings with detailed captions. Include name and return address on back. Photos will be returned and selected images may be published without payment.

Monticello Jones County the Express

Charles Byers Returns From University Hospital

Charles Byers, of Monticello, has been discharged from University hospital in Iowa City after eight months of illness from a leg fracture. The double cast was removed and one cast remains. He hopes to be out of bed within a month and to walk this summer. He welcomes telephone calls by his bedside.

Monticello Charles Byers University Hospital Iowa City Charles

Church Services and Lent Notices Across local parishes

A community notice lists St Matthew's St Johns Sacred Heart Wayne Zion Castle Grove Presbyterian Congregational Methodist and Reformed church schedules for Lent and Sunday services. It notes English and German services confirmation classes catechism instruction Epworth League and upcoming officer installation.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Wayne Zion Lutheran Church J. Willms Castle Grove Lutheran Church Arnold Thalacker

Final Date For Making Corn Loans in County

The article explains loan rules for corn in county programs. Owners may not unseal grain without warehouse certificate holder permission and proceeds go to loan repayment. Loans must be paid in full if taken before November 1, 1938, with steps to return notes and certificates. The warehouse board secretary stamps cancellation and notifies the county recorder to release the certificate. Returning the original white warehouse certificate is urged to avoid future issues.

Page Relat Seilae Warehouse Board

Highway Links Mount Whitney to Death Valley

A highway connection spans from Mount Whitney, the United States’ highest point, to Death Valley, the lowest point, linking two extreme elevations in a single route.

Mount Whitney United Sia Death Valley

B P W Style Show Set for Wednesday at Monticello

The B P W Style Show will be held Wednesday with models and dresses displayed by Smartwear Schultz Bros Co Rickless Dry Goods Stuhler's Ready-to-Wear. Jewelry by Denkhoff Jewelry and Stahler's Ready to Corsages by Monticello Greenhouse. Names listed include Fluckiger Musgrove Sherman families and many others.

Denkhoff Jewelry Store Stuhlers Monticello Greenhouse Fluckiger Carol Musgrove Vergean Sherman Ramona Sherman Ann Marie Husmanh Janaan Schweitzer Anna Rose Strasburg Billy Thalacker Bobby Husman George Stuhler Raymond Clark Bobby Guyan Will Balsiger Byron Abel Russell Suter Adelaide Gray Edith Ferring Lloyd Clark Wilma Harford Beulah Came Virginia Schneider Frances Jones Sophia Lambert Emil Prult Dale Larson Edwin Helgens Russell Jamison Keith Dickey Donald Schoon Leo Kiburz Mrs. A. B. Grimes Elmeree Nichols Eunice Howland Hellis Dodds Smartwear Schultz .Bros. Co Rickless Dry Goods Stuhler Zimmerman's Stuhler's Denkhoff Stahler

Court Passes Sentence On State Charges

A brief court docket lists forthcoming cases and trials by date including Brainerd versus Brainerd and multiple civil actions against estates, banks, electric firms, and named individuals. The schedule covers March 16 through March 24 with numerous plaintiffs and defendants.

Scout Slants on Return to Regular Meeting

Troop 49, Boy Scouts of America, resumed weekly meetings at the Scout hall after a two week break. New games were introduced and a Friday night hike is planned for 5 15 pm meet at the hall with one meal and flashlights requested.

Troop 49 Boy Scouts of America Scout Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward J Hi-Lo Bridge Club Rodman Merle Cass Lena Palmer Wade Long Ross Baty League of Women Voters John Fraser Lee Byerly John Matthiessen Delta Dek Bridge Club Delta Dek Mrs. August Jacobs George Wilkens Friday Bridge Club Halstead Carpenter von Schrader Dissy Dosen Mre Albert Stuhler Albert J. Stuhler William Tuetken Ben Cotton Charles Luett B. C. Roberts Rex Ricklefs Ladies’ Aid Society of Presbyterian Church Clara Palmer Walter Brainard John Lubben Claire Shannon Boyd Shannon Claire Elizabeth Shannon Janice Musgrove Delphia Sbalster Jane Stuhler Louise York Ellen Mae Irma Schoon Grace Searles Schreiner E.S Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Fred Otten Fred Cletus Boland George Siebels Otto Danneman W. T. Jansen Carl Schoon Ladies Ladies’ Aid Society Mrs Jake Arduser John Schweitzer Janana Sidney Richland Township Arduser Walter Kiburz Kansas City Maude Foreign Missionary Society Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church George Woodall JL. H. Lang Business and Professional Women's Club Monticello Fashions Ann Miller Pla June Jean Joan Hein Ann Thoeni Ruth Mar Thalacker Sara Lou Hayden Judith Ferring Jo Morning Helen Ann Barron Marilee Matthiessen Ma Elizabeth Messerli Susan Stuhler Roberta Howand Patty Podhaski Roberta Wilcox Aletha Fluckiger Ann Marie Husman Janann Schweitzer Billy Thala Schultz Bros. Co Zimmerman’s Clothing Store Stuhlers Clothing Re Music BY Gene Byers and Ralph Gambert Will First Claude Appleby William Thompson Lambert Henry Che Harvey Harford Leigh Clark Women’s Missionary Society Coughlan Express St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Paul T. Gutknecht St. John's Sacred Heart Catholic Church A. L. Lorenz Wm. J. Grossheim Martin Christian Endeavor Wilma Grossheim Martin S. Charles Congregational Church Samuel G. Gutensohn Methodist Church Geo. Woodall Epworth League Reformed Church Armin H. Tendick Jesus Woman's Missionary Society Lorenz Allamand National Plymouth Oldsmobile Buick Ford Chevrolet McLaughlin Buick Co Brainerd Ley Fuel Co Jacobs Sather Norris Carlson Goldsmith Et al Heeren Peet Bennett Monticello State Bank Wee Lawry Luke Jansen Stover Braun Lubben Porter Iowa Electric Co Western Transport Co Smith Palk Harness Contest Estate of Griffin Morrissey Elizabeth Morrissey Ames Tuetken Stahlberg Princess Jones Glenda Farrell Barton McLane Zane Grey Will.rogers Irving S. Cobb Eddie Cantor Dean Morey Gaberdines Parisand, Grey and Navy Smartwear Shop Scholl Shoe Department Skerkill Skekff Chicago Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman Louis E. Hoag
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