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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1951

Page

3

Monticello Student Nan Barron Elected Mount Mercy President

Nan Barron of Monticello was elected president of the Mount Mercy College Student Government for 1951 1952. The freshman teacher training student also serves as secretary of the McAuley chapter of Future Teachers of America and sings in the college choristers. Her campaign included an all college assembly on May 2 led by a rally. other nominees were Rose mary Herold Joyce McAleer Joan Knight Barbara Dolan and Loretta Stadter. Her sister Kathleen previously held the post in 1947 48. Mary Ellen Kroeser and Missy Barron attended the May 4 5 collegiate workshop at the University of Iowa.

Nan Barron J. B. Barron Monticello Mount Mercy College Cedar Rapids Barron McAuley Future Teachers of America Sodality of Our Lady Rosemary Herold Fort Atkinson Joyce McAleer Joan Knight Anamosa Barbara Dolan Prairieburg Loretta Stadter Nan Kathleen Mount Mercey Mary Ellen Kroeser Missy Barron University of Tawa

Jeane Hoult Installed as Worthy Advisor in Rainbow Ceremony

Miss Jeane Hoult daughter of Mr and Mrs Merle Jacobsen was installed as worthy advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in a public installation Sunday afternoon May 6 The ceremony was witnessed by assembly members and friends with installing officers led by Mrs Roy Miller and Jane DeShaw Gifts were given by the past worthy advisor and refreshments served by the retiring advisor’s parents

Jeane Hoult Merle Jacobsen Order of Rainbow Assembly and Friends of Roy Miller Jane DeShaw Linda Hargrave Chaplin Nancy Schneiter Marshal Barbara Hoffman Selma DeShaw Patricia Cass Marie Pickett Julie DeShaw Janice Gottleaber Janice Podhaski Donna Morey Vaneta Hughes Carol Smith Janet Nickel Carol Leytem Sharon Freese Joan Null Greta Buel Mary Steiner

Methodist Men Hold Father Son Banquet at St Luke's

The Father Son banquet by The Methodist Men of St Luke's Church drew seventy men and boys last Thursday evening in the church dining room. Toast master Raymond E. Adams framed the theme A Crusade for Character Development. James Hamilton urged youth goals with a focus on parental influence and education. Superintendent Boyd Shannon and Rev. Robert V. Gildner outlined shared character goals in school and church.

Methodist Men of St. Luke’s*Church Raymond E. Adams James Hamilton Boyd Shannon Robert V. Gildner

St Johns Ladies Aid Meets At Church

St Johns Ladies Aid society met Thursday May 3 at the church with 26 women in attendance. President Mrs Arnold Facobs presided and Rev R Young spoke on the topic. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs L A Oltman and Mrs Marvin Lacock and children.

St. John’s Ladies Aid Society Arnold Facobs R. Young L. A. Oltman Marvin Lacock

Prisoner Pocahontas Resident Reported as POW in Korea

Pfe Disk Filloon reported missing in action in Korea is now described as a prisoner of war. He fell into Chinese hands in February during a Korean breakthrough, altering the earlier fatality assumption.

Pocahontas Pfe Korea

Monticello Dentist Marks 50 Years in Practice

Dr. Maurice, a Monticello pioneer dentist at 71, reached a 50 year career milestone since opening in 1901. He trained under the osteology professor, ran a harness racing stable, helped move Monticello’s schools and parks, and operates what may be the only mural walled dentist’s office in the United States.

Maurice Iowa Monticello Erma Schneider Louis Gardner Express Opera House Cedar Rapids Dubuque Maurice-Gardner Dr. Maurice Belle Marcus Tallinois Bobby Herr Peter Clark Scott Hal Foxy Chenault Jr James Monticelin State Bank Phillip Fort Wayne Indiana Mar Des Moines Jones County Cliseum Rome Versailles Gardens R. A. Cartano John Perrine J. B. Zimmerman George Wilkens United States

Monticello church schedules and family news

Monticello churches publish May schedules with services, choir times, and Sunday school hours. Entries include Monticello Evangelical and Reformed Church, Peter and Paul Lutheran Church, St. Matthew's, Wayne Zion Lutheran, First Congregational, First Presbyterian, St Luke's Methodist, and notes on Mother's Day observances. Community family notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Wiedman’s birthday celebrations.

Monticello St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Hod Adix Ladies Aid Society Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church F. Ho Kehren

Naylors Host Birthday Dinner For Carol Riley

Mrs Carol Riley of Rock Island celebrated her birthday with a six o clock dinner at the Naylors home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ray Naylor Sr and family, Mr and Mrs Jack Naylor and daughters, and Campfire groups from Monticello planning a donut sale May 19 to fund all city events. Mr Schatz to enter the air corps at Lackland Field Texas on May 2.

Charles Podhaski Famies Howard Wiedman Ottumwa Betty Lou Patty Iowa City Lester Schatz Judy Jeff Mr. Wiedman Monticello Betty Lou Podhaski Grand Rapids Mich Schatz Air Corps Lackland Field Texas

Opening Held At Stuhler Store

The enlarged ready to wear department at Stuhler's opened with events last Friday and Saturday drawing hundreds of women. Prizes of 10 5 and 2 50 were awarded to Mrs Ella Schra der Center Junction Mrs Dick Lang Monticello and Mrs Ross Baty Monticello. George Timmins manages the department and Irvin Rhatigan works as a salesperson. Advertising for the opening was prepared by the Monticello Ex press.

Stuhler's Howard Drew Ella Schrader Center Junction Dick Lang Monticello Ross Baty George Timmins Irvin Rhatigan The Monticello Express

’94 Club Holds Election of Officers

Mrs C A Doxsey hosted a pot luck supper at her home for the ’94 club with 22 members present. The group elected officers for the coming year: Mrs Ralph Wilson president, Mrs B B McLaughlin vice president, Mrs Ray Adams secretary, and Mrs C A Doxsee treasurer.

C. A. Doxsey 94 Club Ralph Wilson B. B. McLaughlin Ray Adams C. A. Doxsee

Ardusers Honored on 45th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Casper Arduser celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary at Galen Hein home on a surprise gathering. Seventeen relatives joined including Clifford Arduser James Bader Cedar Rapids Paul Gerdes George Arduser Donald Arduser and Jerry Baum with their families bringing total of 20 grandchildren. Also noted was a visit by Ross Baty and Johnny with Beecher Til and John H Wehrley ill from a fall. Lloyd Wiess and two children of Cedar Rapids visited Mrs Alice ORourke.

Cap Arduser Galen Hein Clifford Arduser James Bader Cedar Rapids Paul Gerdes George Arduser Donald Arduser Sand Springs Jerry Baum Dyersville Ross Baty Johnny Beecher, Til John H. Wehrley Lloyd Wiess Alice O'Rourke

Re elect Emma Heiken President Of Local Club

Emma Heiken and Edithi Drexler were reelected president and vice president of the Monticello Business and Professional Women's Club at the annual election. Kathryn Fisher and Lucille Haag were elected secretary and corresponding secretary. The May 3 meeting at the V F W rooms included by law revisions and a kitchen shower for Marion DeBois ahead of her July Rock Island wedding.

Emma, Heiken Edithi Drexler Monticello Business and Professional Women’s Club V.F.W Kathryn Fisher Lucille Haag Edith Drexler Drexler Caroline Heiken Mildred Meier Marion DeBois Mildred Meyer Emma Heiken Kathryn Loop Freda Hilers Des Moines Marilyn Jones Maquoketa Ruby Kopp Emma Staatmueller Oliver Nelson Rock Island

Delphian Club Holds May Morning Breakfast

The Delphian club gathered Friday at Mrs. Roy Miller's home for a May breakfast with hostesses Mrs. Ray Stumbaugh Mrs. Louis Morf Mrs. Fred J. Kay Mrs. A. J. H. McNeill Jr. and Mrs. Leigh Clark assisting. Tables featured miniature May poles and pastel flowers as Mrs. Clark presided over the year’s closing meeting. Mrs. Kay read a May day poem and Mrs. Stumbaugh sang a vocal with accompaniment by Mrs. McNeill.

Delphian Club Roy Miller Ray Stumbaugh Louis Morf Fred J. Kay A. J. H. McNeill Jr Leigh Clark Clark

T N T Pinochle Club Meets at Mrs Podhaski Home

The T N T pinochle club gathered at Mrs Carroll Podhaski’s home Thursday evening. High score holder was Mrs Podhaski. Prizes went to Mrs Clarence Stone King and Mrs Herschel Drury. Guests included Mrs Herbert Balsiger and Mrs Herbert Kuntz.

T.N.T Carroll Podhaski Larry Goodyear Podhaski Clarence Stoneking Herschel Drury Herbert Balsiger Herbert Kuntz

Change of Hours at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church will start a new schedule on June 1 with Sunday school at 9 am and morning services at 10 am The revised timetable applies through June July and August Mrs Margaret Koehn of Cedar Rapids visited last weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Schrader

First Presbyterian Church Margaret Koehn Cedar Rapids Henry Schrader

Eastern Star Holds Initiation Monday

Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held an initiation Monday evening with Gertrude Mullen presiding as worthy matron. Jane Long was honored as Mother of the chapter for the year and a gift was presented. A vocal solo by Mrs. O D Yeoman accompanied by Mrs. George Guyan followed by dessert and social hour.

Elsie Hiller Josephine Russell Muriel Baumegartner Vernita Schaefer Ruth Lahey Ida Bateman Olive Shover Wilma Clark Anna Hicks Cascade Chapter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stuhler Drews MacNeill’s Mother Revereware Rubbermaid Micro U.S Royal Standard Cosco McNeill’s Bulova Nelson Mercy St. John’s Ladies Aid T. M. Redmond League of Women Voters Henry Adams USA W. R. Baumgartner W. B. Clark Fritz Marugg Mary Bauer Roy Sackett Walker A. M. Maurice R. J. Denkhoff Bertine, David and Delbert Loop Mrs Andrew Loop Hopkinton First Congregational Church Donald L. Chapman Pilgrim Fellowship James W. Sala Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship St. Luke’s Methodist Church Robert Vinson Gildner Christian Home Ray Naylor Jerry Montana Stuhler Store Honor Mr. and Casper Arduser Country Club Leonard Fluckiger Max McCrabb Claude Appleby Leo Staner William Shaffer Cecil Goettsch Everett Nickel John Eden Willard Yeoman Myrtle Ross Nella Hoffman Lenny Fluckiger Eastern Iowa Ray Long Eastern Star Gene DeWitt Eugene DeWitt Jr John Pat Lee Allen Waterloo Fuchias UNION
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