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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1938

Page

7

Club News Highlights From St Matthew’s Era Society

A string of social gatherings in St Matthew’s era showcases Mrs Henry Kray hosting Ladies Aid at Lutherhall, Mrs Charles A Doxsee hosting a Monday bridge lunch with high score by W W Stickford, and numerous clubs meeting at members’ homes with programs ranging from book reviews to bridge and pinochle.

Henry' Kray Ladies’ Aid ‘Society Ald Society St. Matthew's Elan Church Lutherhall Henry Kray

Birthday Gathering Noted For Several Local Residents

Dorothy and Helen along with Mer, Mrs Edward Webster and Frederick Webster with daughter Barbara and son Blyre were guests of honor for a birthday party with many gifts. Miss Schatz moved from Mr and Mrs Vernon to Cedar Rapids. The Vernons hosted guests with John Miller’s family. Ann Miller, the host’s daughter, visited her parents over the weekend. Miss Nella Hoffman hosted Goudy’s tea room for the Dizzy Dozen card club. Progressive auction bridge featured three tables. high score went to Miss Emma Helken, traveling prize to Mrs Madge Shaffer, consolation to Miss Caroline Helken. A plate luncheon followed as a decorated birthday cake and ice cream honored Caroline Heiken whose birthday was the next day.

Everett Nickol Mabel McVay Ann Minnis Velma Schneiter Leona Fothregill Cedar Rapids C. BE. Fothergill Leona Clara Palmer Mary Kane Miss Palmer Joan Shover Ann Miller Frances Jones Sarah Ann Vernon E. D. Vernon Bertha’ Schatz Vernon Vernona Vernita Sarah ‘Ann Monticello John Walling Dorothy Helen Mer Edward Webster Frederick Webster Barbara Blyre Nella Hoffman Goudy's Tea Room Dizzy Dozen Emma Helken Madge Shaffer Caroline Helken Caroline Heiken

Women's Working Band Hosts Monthly Meeting and Bridge Tea

Mrs. Augusta Bliss hosted the Congregational church group on Wednesday with Miss Clara Koop leading the business portion. After tea served by several hostesses, out of town guest Mrs. Earl L. Johnson attended, followed by a bridge tea at Mrs. Baty's home with quar ter tables and yellow decor. Prizes went to Mrs. Albert Stuhler, Mrs. Wilbur Cartano, and Mrs. Clarence MARlessen for high scores and travel.

M. J. Hogan Harry Hoag Lincoln Thoeni Augusta Bliss Congregational Church Clara Koop Henry M. Carpenter Janet Hazard Koop Carpenter Bliss Earl L. Johnson Sturgeon Bay Wis

Telephone Operators Celebrate Health Course Graduates

The Northwestern Bell operators gathered at Goudy’s cafe Thursday night to honor three graduates Dorothy Rolls Eldora Semmert and Ann Minnis. Prizes went to Pearl McLees Freda Zimmerman and Eldora Semmert. A three course dinner followed with black telephone cards as place settings and diplomas presented by the chief operator.

Goudy

Housewarming in Monticello Welcomes Richland Township Guests

A Monticello housewarming hosted by Mr and Mrs Balsiger celebrated their move from Richland township to Monticello. Attendees included Edith Behrends Luella Balsiger and Bob Heminger of Cedar Rapids Mrs W H Behrends of Salt Spring and many neighbors. Guests expressed happiness over the event.

Bridge Tea Honors At Tuetken Corbin Home

Mrs. William E Tuetken and Mrs. William E Corbin hosted a bridge tea last week Tuesday at 5 30 at Tuetken home. Pussy willows decorated the room with yellow color scheme and quarter tables for twenty guests. Progressive contract bridge followed the tea. Prizes went to Mrs Ben Cotton for high score Mrs George Timmins for second high and Mrs Halstead Carpenter for traveling prize.

John Fraser Ralph Bone Earl DeShaw Milton Thoeni Fraser W. E. Corbin Halstead Carpenter Mesdames Tuetken Corbin Byerly Baty William E. Tuetken William E. Corbin Lee Byerly Ross Baty Albert Stuhler Wilbur Cartano Clarence Marlessen George Timmins

Family marks 73rd birthday in Monticello area

Mrs. Charles Clark hosted a large Sunday gathering in Monticello to honor her husband on his 73rd birthday. Eight families attended including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Clark and their children, with 28 relatives sharing a noon birthday dinner at a long table and presenting gifts to the guest of honor.

Carl Opfer Norman George Zahr Gladys Elmer Saust Richard Earlville Jean Moulton Janice Buck Creek Henry Ohe Monticello Opfer Charles Clark Lloyd Clark

Rickels Silver Anniversary Celebrated at St Matthew's

Mr and Mrs Herman Rickels marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise gathering at St Matthew's Lutheran church in Monticello. Relatives attended from Monticello and nearby areas, with a dinner served to over thirty five guests and gifts including an electric floor lamp.

Will Balsiger Balsiger Carl Opfer Andrew Smith Buck Creek George Buol Dean Mor Herman Rickels St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Mr. Rickels Anamosa Henry L. Adix Henry Rickels Helena Irma George Rickels Evalena Vernon and Lewis Carl Freese Lena Raymond Gerd Coden Alta Robert George Mardorf Anna Mardorf Henry Folkers Tobias Folkers Herman Folkers Monticello

C E Convention Set For Monticello May First

A Cedar Rapids Presbytery meeting decided the spring Christian Endeavor convention will be held May 1 at the Monticello Presbyterian church. Dr Welch of the University of Dubuque is slated as speaker, with an afternoon and evening session plus a supper. Monticello delegates include Merle Hutton Harold Yeoman Francis Taylor Earl Aynerson Charles Field and Dean Morey. Buddhism entered China around 65 A D.

Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Societies Cedar Rapids Monticello Presbyterian Church Welch University of Dubuque Clinton Vinton Mount Vernon Marion Coggan Monticello Merle Hutton The Society For This Area Harold Yeoman Francis Taylor Earl Aynerson Charles Field Dean Morey

War Mother Fremont County Leader Mrs Johnson Dies

Mrs L L Johnson, noted as Fremont county War Mother, died recently and was laid to rest at Thurman. For over six decades she lived near the Missouri valley. During 1918 war days she showed great devotion, sending five of her six sons to service. four served overseas and all returned to accompany their mother to her final resting place.

Fremont County L. L. Johnson Thurman Missouri Valley

Women’s dress sizes spark desire in displays

A council Bluffs Nonpareil note remarks on the appeal of window dresses in women’s stores as shoppers dream of wearing the displayed sizes.

Council Bluffs

Executor's Notice for Jennie Hamilton Estate in Iowa

Public notice from Jones county Iowa records the appointment of Al Hamilton as executor of Jennie Hamilton deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa March 15 1938. Doxsee Doxsee & Heiserman attorneys for the estate.

Anamosa Iowa al Hamilton Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman

Executor's Notice in Jones County Iowa

Executor of the Folkert Hedden estate in Jones County Iowa calls all claimants to file sworn claims with the district court clerk in Anamosa Iowa within legal time. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly to the undersigned to avoid costs. Paul T Schuetz Locher Locher attorneys for estate dated Anamosa Iowa August 8.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Folkert Hedden Anamosa A. D Paul T. Schuetz Locher& Locher

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