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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1947

Page

9

Dorothy Finson Weds Lloyd Christensen in Cedar Rapids

Dorothy Finson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Finson Monticello married Lloyd Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Harley Christensen Minneapolis at First Congregational Cedar Rapids May 3. Rev Richard Wagn officiated before an altar of branched candelabra and white gladiolus. Bridal party wore white gowns with matching accessories and carried spring flowers. Out of town guests listed. Reception followed in church parlors. The Christensens will reside at 1748 C Avenue N.E. Cedar Rapids.

Dorothy Fingon Roy Finson Monticello Lloyd Christensen Harley Christensen Minneapolis Minn First ‘Congregational Church Cedar Rapids Richard Wagn Gerald ‘Thomas Robert Fisher Johanna-Hill Jeanne Conley Jean ‘Strong Patti Peterson Chicago Ill Jim Ereckson Richard Finson Carl Jass Cedar ‘Rapids Maurice Minor Luceile Cerny Pauline Wetzel Christensens C-Avenue N.E Martin Bud Randy Cascade Mary Finson Anamosa H. A. Peterson Patti Peter M. A. Hamilton Twin Falls Idaho Priscilla Richardson Newport G. P. Mink Crouxton Myron Blasser

Women Fellowship at Presbyterian Church Holds Meeting

The Women's Fellowship society of the Presbyterian church met Wednesday afternoon with President Mrs Glenn Jones presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs W J Grosheim and Rev Grossheim spoke on New Life Movement of the Church. A fellowship hour followed with refreshments served by a long list of volunteers.

Women's Fellowship Society of the Presbyterian Church Glenn Jones W. J. Grosheim Grossheim New Life Herman Hoffman Donald Morey John Hein Clarence Rhatigan L. R. Hoag James Maurice Clarence Appleby John McNeilly Ralph Lambert Eliza Serbousek Bud Reynolds Nella Hoffman Castle Grove St. Peter's St. Paul’s Lutheran Church L. C. Stadtmueller

Mrs Huibregtse Hosts Out Of Town Guests Sunday

Mrs E H Huibregtse entertained at a 1 30 luncheon Sunday for her sister in law Miss Minnie Huibregtse who sails soon for India to resume missionary work. Other honored guests included conference officers of the Women’s Society of Social Services of the Methodist church. The table featured spring flowers and the afternoon was spent informally with guests from Cedar Rapids Dubuque Mount Vernon and other towns.

E. H. Huibregtse Minnie_ Huibregtse India Women’s Society of Social Services Methodist Church

Janis Grimes Gives Senior Voice Recital at Frances Shimer

Miss Janis Grimes of Boone appeared in a senior voice recital at Frances Shimer College in Mount Carroll Illinois. She presented a varied program with a soprano voice and plans to study at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music this summer. Mr and Mrs Grimes and their daughters Becky and Nancy attended along with Miss Vaughn Thornburg of Boone. The party visited Monticello friends before returning to Boone Sunday evening.

Janis Grimes Boone Frances Shimer College Mount Carroll Monticello

Schrein er Eastern Star Chapter Plans 50th Anniversary

The Schrein er chapter Order of the Eastern Star met in the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Florence Clark presiding. Plans were set for the fiftieth anniversary and committees were appointed. A social hour followed with desserts served by Naomi Hargrave and others.

Schreiner Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Florence Clark

Approaching Marriage Announced for Jean Freese and John Hines

The engagement of Jean Freese to John Hines is announced by their families. The wedding is set for June 3 at Sacred Heart church in Monticello. Miss Freese teaches rural school. Mr. Hines worked at Shaffer Implement Store after leaving the Marine Corps.

Jean Freese Gerhard Freese Jean Ann John. Hines Rose Hines Sacred Heart Church Monticello Sacred Heart Miss Freese Hines Shaffer Implement Store Marine Corps L. E. Ragan Mitchellville Edith Peter &. Broderson Matthias Broderson Wyoming Miss Ragan Ernest Reitz Hawthorne Club George Fishwild Carl Tjaden August

Paul N. Smith Wins-An Award

Paul N. Smith of Wyoming named best drilled first year elementary student in the military department by the State University of Iowa. Governor Blue to present a scholarship medal and Chicago Tribune award on Governor's Day May 10.

Wyoming Paul N. Smith C. R. Smith State University of Iowa Robert D. Blue Chicago Tribune

Ophelian Study Club Luncheon At Poplar Heights

The Ophelian Study club of Anamosa concluded its year with a May 1 luncheon at Poplar Heights club. Eighteen members attended and the afternoon was spent playing cards.

Ophelian Study Club Poplar Heights Ophelian Study Club of Anamosa M. E. McCrabb

Weekend Guests and Local Family Notices

Miss Lucille Huibregtse of Vinton and Miss Verna Clark of Jesup were weekend guests at the home of Mrs Huibregtse's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Huibregtse. Mrs. William Shaffer was called to Clermont due to her mother Mrs. Robert Smith's serious illness. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Condit drove to Dubuque to dine with their daughter Margaret, who was celebrating her eighteenth birthday.

Lucille _Huibregtse Vinton Verna Clark Jesup E. H. Huibregtse William Shaffer Clermont Robert Smith Mrs Chester Condit Dubuque Margaret

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