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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1957

Page

7

Miss Janice McAleer Weds John Curoe at Sacred Heart

Miss Janice Rose McAleer of Maquoketa married John Joseph Curoe in a 9 p.m. ceremony Saturday April 27 at Sacred Heart church. The double ring rite was officiated by Msgr. Eugene Lorenz and Rev. Joseph Kirk with Rev. A Zacher and Rev. Leo O Connell assisting.

Janice Rose McAleer Maquoketa John Joseph Curoe Sacred Heart Church Msgr Eugene Lorenz Joseph Kirk Bernard A. Zacher Prairieburg Leo O'Connell Hopkinton Swere Steven McAleer Daniel McAleer Bbride T. J. McAleer Monticello W. E. Curoe Bermard

State Presidency For Mrs Perkins Elected At Auxiliary Convention

Mrs Lyman Perkins was elected president of the Auxiliary to the Chiropractic Society of Iowa at a weekend convention at the Fort Des Moines hotel in Des Moines. Past president Mrs Jack Droz of Wellman led meetings. The group voted to sponsor an education booth at the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo in October.

Lyman Perkins Chiropractic Society of Iowa Fort Des Moines Des Moines Jack Droz Wellman National Dairy Cattle ™ Congress Waterloo

Eastern Star to Honor Masons and Their Wives

Schreiner chapter O H S members plan a 630 PM pot luck at the Masonic temple to honor the Masons and their wives on the regular meeting date. Attendees should bring their own table service. The evening will feature a skit performed by several named members and Mrs Yeoman.

Schreiner O.H.S Masonic Temple James Bender William Hintz Kenneth Howie Paul Lumpa Vance Stead Mia Orvin Yeoman Fred Tunks BR. J. Kopp Harald Yeoman

Five M Y F Members Attend District Rally

Five Monticello Methodist Youth Fellowship members attend the district rally Sunday at Marion Methodist Church. A dinner banquet followed the meeting. Bishop F Gér ald Ensley of Des Moines spoke in the evening. Several hundred youths from 10 eastern Iowa counties attended. Monticello members were Dorothy Baldwin Marilyn Nelson Judy Whittemore Carolyn Witkin and Bill Ballou.

Monticello

Rebekahs Plan Initiation For May 15 Meeting

Members of the Rebekah lodge met Wednesday evening to plan initiation at the next regular meeting on May 15. An initiation ceremony was announced by Matilda Schneider with staff practice held earlier at 7 p.m. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bonnie Meade Mrs. Marthe Moore and Mrs. Hattie Tedrow.

Rebekah Lodge Matilda Schneider Noble Grand Bonnie Meade Marthe Moore Hattie Tedrow

Church Cleaning Day Held by Women Of Local Guild

The Evan gélical and Reformed Women’s Guild postponed its regular meeting from Wednesday to Friday to hold a church parlor cleaning workshop. A noon pot luck luncheon followed, with afternoon refreshments served by Mrs. Behrends, Mrs. Tobiason, Mrs. Schnelter, Mrs. Black, and Mrs. Meyer.

Evangélical and Reformed Women's Guild William Behrends Donald Tobiason Paul Schnelter Alma Black Peter Meyer

Mrs Doxsee Reviews Current Literature At Club Meeting

Mrs Doxsee reviewed several current books at the '94 club gathering hosted by Mrs B C Roberts. Poetry of the 20th century was read by Mrs W D McLaughlin. Refreshments followed the business meeting led by Mrs Harold White.

C. A. Doxsee 94 Club B. C. Roberts W. D. McLaughlin Harold White

Norma Grimm and Richard Cox Wed in North English

Norma Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Grimm of What Cheer wed Richard Cox son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Cox of Wyoming in a North English Christian church ceremony on April 13 at 2 pm. A double ring rite featured gladiolus decorations and a white orchid corsage for the bride.

Wyoming Norma Grimm Leslie Grimm What Cheer Richard Cox Herbert Cox Robert Bilis Ronald Grimm Leroy Grimm Betty Grimm Colleen Pendleton Nadine Merz Joan Cox Donald Strengle Dean Cox Daysia Donald Cox Keith Geyer Larry Bone Robert Cox Larry Niswarider Elaine Marz Cheryl Grimm Connie Geyer

Monticello Visit Closes For Maywood Couple

Mr and Mrs LaVerne Rickels of Maywood New Jersey returned home this week after several weeks vacation with relatives and friends in Monticello.

LaVerne Rickels Maywood N.J Monticello

Jones County 4-H Leaders Plan Summer Activities

Thirty nine leaders and assistants attended the Jones county girls 4 H spring organizational meeting at the Farm Bureau building in Anamosa. Plans for summer activities were made for the county's 25 girls clubs. Mrs Louis Schladetzky presided and special guests were Robert Livingstone and Joe E Legg. Lunch was served by Women of the Congregational church.

Jones County Farm Bureau Anamosa Louis Schladetzky Olin Robert Livingstone Jones County Extension Council Joe E. Legg The Congregational Church Maxine Hunt BJ. Mayberry Frank Pillard Carl Poppe Cecil Hay George Shover George Preston Robert Edwards Albert H. Meyer Max G. Wortman

Rev Willms retires after 19 years at Wilmar church

The Rev John Willms completed 19 years of service at St. John Lutheran church in Wilmar Iowa with his final Sunday service before retirement. During his tenure the church grew, a modern parsonage was built and $50 000 was invested in improvements. The Willms family moves to Monticello and plans a European tour from July 6 to September. Rev Robert Frey of Elma will succeed Willms and be installed May 12 by district president Dr H W Siefkes of Waterloo.

John Willms St. John Lutheran Church Wilmar Iowa Willms John Burv Monticello Europe New York Robert Frey Elma Willis St. John Lutheran American Lutheran Church H. W. Siefkes Waterloo

Cascade student Carolyn Moran named to university committees

Cascade liberal arts sophomore Carolyn Moran has been appointed to the Miss SUI pageant Student Pep club university homecoming parade and program and National Student Association committees of the student council for the 1957 88 school year.

Cascade Carolyn Moran State University of Iowa S.U.I

Gail Dubuque to Marry Roy Greenwood of Cascade

Engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. Burd Dubuque of Davenport. Gail Dubuque, Davenport High and Coe College graduate, will teach at Carpenter Elementary. Roy Greenwood of Cascade, Monticello High School alum and former Army serviceman, now farms near Cascade. A late summer wedding is planned.

Gail Dorene Dubuque Davenport Carpenter Elementary Roy Greenwood Cascade Burd B. Dubuque Miss Dubuque Davenport High School Coe College Cedar Rapids Ed Greenwood Monticello High School

Local Presbyterian Youth Rally Held in Cedar Rapids

The Junior High Westminster Fellowship of Monticello joined Cedar Rapids Presbytery for a spring rally at Central Park Presbyterian Church with a Juvenile Delinquency theme. Attendees included Peter Shelley, Bonnie Hollar, Jennifer Schneider, Barbara Null, Virginia Tuetken, Charlotte Marugg, Cheryl Rhatigan, Lorene Catlett, with Mr and Mrs Lumpa hosting. The Senior High rally met simultaneously at Kenwood Park Church with six students attending.

Westminster Fellowship Monticello Cedar Rapids Peter and Paul Shelley Bonnie Hollar Jennifer Schneider Barbara Null Virginia Tuetken Charlotte Marugg Cheryl Rhatigan Lorene Catlett Paul Lumpa Kenwood Park

Club Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Pot Luck

Friday club marked its 70th anniversary with a 5 p.m. pot luck on Monday April 22. Hostess Mrs. Robert Lubben welcomed 16 members. A preceding skit featured Mrs. Richard Long, Mrs. Cecil Goettsch, and Mrs. Lubben with assistance from Jane Maurice and Jeryl Goettsch. Supper served by Miss Maurice and Miss Goettsch.

Robert Lubben Richard Long Cecil Goettsch Lubben Jane Maurice Jeryl Goettsch Miss Maurice Miss Goettsch

Monticello Student Named As Coe Bryant Scholarship Finalist

Thomas Rhatigan of Monticello is chosen to compete with 17 other high school seniors for the George W. Bryant scholarship at Coe College Cedar Rapids The $5000 renewable award honors Dr George W Bryant founder of Midwest and Iowa Athletic conferences Final winner to be announced in June 18 students rank in upper 26 percent of their classes and submitted applications outlining ambitions and achievements

Thomas Rhatigan Monticello George W. Bryant Coe College Cedar Rapids Coe Midwest Iowa

Selective Service Sets College Qualification Tests for May 16

The Jones county selective service at Anamosa announces a special college qualification test on Thursday May 16 for students unable to take the November 15 or April 18 exams. Applications must be postmarked by midnight May 6. Prior application for a previous test is not required.

Selective Service Special Selective Service Jones County Anamosa

Iowa Colleges Open Twenty Two Testing Centers

Twenty two testing centers have been established at most colleges and universities throughout Iowa, expanding access to assessments across the state's higher education system.

Iowa

Dubuque Doctor Speaks at Monticello Rotary Meeting

Dr. Joseph Locher of Dubuque spoke at the Monticello Rotary Club Monday evening. He showed color fishing trip films from northern Canada’s Churchill River area. President Dave Duckler presided with Si Locher as program chairman at St Luke's Methodist church.

Dr. Locher Dubuque Rotary Joseph Locher Monticello Dave Duckler Si Locher St. Luke's Methodist Church

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Janice McAleer John Curoe Sacred Heart Marie Therese Imelda Sutton Decorah Robert Curoe Patricia Ann Mary Jo Kathy Sue McAleer Richard Curoe Joseph McAleer Poplar Heights Pat Flannagan Ryan Carol Martin Jean McAndrews Jo Dusanek Mrs. Perkins Express Aluminum D Housekeeping Letamaanigee Frank Williams C.o M.Y.F Rebekahs E & R Guild Iilother's Sheaffer Lowell Niswander Ivan Edward Wallace Kinzler Orville Harras Melvin Smith Ellis Wilhite Cecile Grimm Layton Warrell Cox Thornburg School Humbolt Institute Minneapolis Minn Fifth Avenue Cedar . Rapids Baty Hoffman Insurance Agency A. J. Schlarmann Clarence Schmit Dale Adams H. Kromminga John Wacker George Folkerts George Hoult Everett Kahler Raymond Schley Martello Willis Glenn Grover Lorenzen Jim Cousins Howard Mackey W. F. Robertson John Henderson Edman Vernon Mechanicsville Ray Benischek George Spalichek Delbert Hodgden Martin Neff Lost Nation William Mardaff Hopkinton Elmer Schlemme Joel Carroll Ann Becker William Finkenbinder George Dusanek Ray Griswold Dean McDonald Scotch Grove Melvin Holub Central City Herman Ricklefs Center Junction Schiadetaky Merle Postel Austin Spaht Don Meeks Harry Ingwersen Oxford Junction Irving Bilers Rev University of Iowa Monty Produce and Hatchery Tom Rhatigan Green Colonial Euriger BROS Monticelio Iowa Banker's Muscatine Citizen’s Citizen's Citizen's Savings Farmer’s Savings Marielle Onslow Onslow Union Trust and Savings Jones County Bankers Association Mothers Day Telehone Northwestern Bell. Telephone Company
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