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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1954

Page

4

Notice of Amended Articles for German Mutual Insurance Assn

Notice states the German Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Monticello Iowa adopts amended and substituted Articles of Incorporation at a May 1 1964 meeting. It renames the group to German Mutual Insurance Association, limits territory to Jones County and adjacent counties, and outlines purposes corporate powers and membership terms under Iowa law.

German Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Monticello Iowa Board of Board of Directee

Association bylaws and officers list reveal Monticello duties

The document details membership procedures directors and officers of a Jones County association with meetings voting rules and treasury powers. It lists specific members and terms including Henry H Doden president and G H Plueger secretary along with executive committee structure and fund provisions.

John Husman Center Junction Henry Schafer Monticello Herman Helgens Henry GG. Bohlken Henry H, Doden Geo H. Moenk Geo. Seehusen Board of Directors Association Henry H. Doden G. H. Plueger

Mother daughter banquet at Wyoming Lutheran church

Mrs. George Mardorf, Mrs. Emma Zimmerman and Miss Anna Mardorf attended the mother daughter banquet at the Lutheran church at Wyoming Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Henry Schone were Sunday dinner guests in the Joe Pieray home. Sharon Gerdes is spending a few days with her cousin Linda Mowrey.

George Mardorf Emma Zimmerman Anna Mardorf Lutheran Church At Wyoming Mrs Henry Schone Joe Pieray Sharon Gerdes Linda Mowrey H. W. Bell Princeton Emma Stadtmueller Harvey Harford Carol Sandra Harfords Sharon Hodges John McNeilly Oelwein

Measurements Of Fields For Corn Started

An ASC official says field measurements for corn in Jones county will begin mid June to verify acreage allotments for price support loans and purchase agreements. About 35 percent of local farmers are expected to cooperate with the program, with no measurement required for those opting out.

Jones County Neal Hayden Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Hayden ASC

Mrs John Leggett Hosts St Johns Church Ladies Aid

The St. Johns Ladies Aid met Thursday May 6 at the church with 26 members. Pastor Stenzel presented a film on Christian Prayer, Merle Postel led the business session, and a motion to secure slides of the Old Folks at Vinton was made.

St. John’s Ladies Aid Stenzel Merle Postel Vinton Ladies Aid Paul Schuetz G. A. Ommen John Leggett Fred Brokens Carl Zimmerman

Rebekahs Plan Mother-Daughter Banquet May 26

Loyal Rebekah Lodge met May 19 at the Oddfellows hall with Noble Grand Dottie Richardson presiding. The Mother Daughter banquet was set for May 26 at the Community building with attendees to bring their own service and their guest's service. Memorial services will be held June 2 at 7:30 at the Lodge hall open to the public. Addie Ireland was named chairman of the Past Noble Grands party to be held June 16. Members had refreshments at Betty's cafe afterward. Mrs. Reuel McColm and Mr and Mrs Will McLaughlin visited Iowa City to see Mrs. McColm's sister Mrs. G H Bedell of Cincinnati Ohio, a patient at University hospital.

Loyal Rebekah Lodge Oddfellows Hall Noble Dottie Richardson Lodge Addie Ireland Reuel McColm Will McLaughlin Iowa City McColm

Monticello Announces Free Summer Recreation for All Youth

Cabalka unveils a 10 week free program starting June 1 for Monticello youths in fourth grade and up. Activities include baseball, golf, tennis, badminton and more with three age based baseball squads Pee Wees Midgets and Varsity. No charge and prizes at a cooking school event led by Miss Neva Skoog.

Monticello Leo Cabalka Cabalka

Like Couple Marks 57th Wed Anniversary in Anamosa

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Like observed their 57th wedding anniversary at their Anamosa home on May 18 after moving from Monticello three years ago. Relatives gathered Tuesday evening for a meal, gifts, and a purse of money. Attendees included Alfred Etten Galen Lavern and families Hopkinton Tom Day and others. several relatives were absent.

Alva Like South Elm Street Anamosa Like Monticello Alfred Etten Galen Lavern Russell Etten Donnie Edwin Stiffler Russell Keith Paul Colleen Hopkinton Tom Day Beverly Kathy Roy Like Jeannie Sally Kenneth Like Dorothy Dale Yousse Dean Robert Like Jack Ehlis

Nell Sexton Birthday Club Meets at Crombaugh Home

The Nell Sexton Birthday Club met Wednesday evening May 19 at Rachel Crombaugh home with 32 members and one guest Mrs Harold Hogan. Bingo provided entertainment and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mary Hessing Billie Joe Lambert Minnie Bright and Catherine Gray.

Nell Sexton Rachel Crombaugh Harold Hogan Mary Hessing Billie Joe Lambert Minnie Bright Catherine Gray

Monticello School Faculty Hosts Picnic

The Monticello public school faculty and their families held a Wednesday evening picnic at City Park at 6 00 pm A decorated bridal cake honored teachers married during the school year and those marrying in June Attendees included Virginia Hintz Lois Stock Vivian Fee Jeralyn Price and Robert Deppe Chairmen were Mr and Mrs Forrest Johnson with assistants Mr and Mrs Larry Heyerdahl Mrs Augusta Melsha and Miss Betty Mc Caffrie

Monticello Public School Virginia Hintz Lois Stock Vivian Fee Jeralyn Price Robert Deppe Forrest Johnson Larry Heyerdahl Augusta Melsha Betty McCaffrie

Yeomans Host Pot Luck Dinner For L Y P Members

The L Y P group met Wednesday at Mr and Mrs W F Yeoman home for a 6 30 pot luck dinner. Pinochle was played at two tables with high for ladies and men Mrs Charles Lambert and Stanley Peters and low Mrs Asa Lambert.

W. F. Yeoman Charles Lambert Stanley Peters Low Asa Lambert

Engagement of Shirley Ford to Richard Steiner Announced

Mr. and Mrs. John Rieken of Olin announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ford to Richard Steiner son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Steiner Monticello. The wedding is set for Saturday May 29 at 2 00 PM at the Congregational church in Monticello with Rev. Charles Ellett officiating. The couple will reside in Monticello where the groom works for the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company.

Monticello Neva Skoog Hotpoint Electric Company Walter Zubler Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Hotpoint Miss Skoog John Rieken Olin Shirley Ford Richard Steiner Carl Steiner Congregational Church Charles Ellett Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Guest Speaker Scheduled for Presbyterian Women Meeting

The Presbyterian Church Women Fellowship holds an all day meeting on Wednesday May 26 with a Spiritual Life session at 11 a.m. Christian service work runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by National Missions sewing. Circle No 1 hosts lunch at 1 p.m. The two p.m. program features Mrs Clarence Hosford and Mrs Carl Wolken with guest speaker Mrs Ensign Leininger of Dubuque before her Philippines missionary assignment. Mrs Leininger speaks as a highlight urged turnout.

Women’s Fellowship Presbyterian Church Clarence Hosford Carl Wolken Ensign Leininger Dubuque Leininger Philippines

Newlyweds Honored At Wilken Home

Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Wilken were honored guests at a Tuesday evening gathering May 18 at the Wilken parents’ home. Attendees included Carl H Harms Ray Poppe Willis Harms and Jen nifer. George Harms LaVonne. Larry Stoneking. Rev. F H Kehren. Florence Herr. Etta Reuter. Merle Dirks Loren Dirks. Sue Landers Ray Rickels Leon Doree and Linda Wilken. Refreshments followed a social hour.

Adrian Wilken Lorance Wilken Carl H. Harms Ray Poppe Willis. Harms Jennifer George Harms LaVonne Larry Stoneking F. H. Kehren Florence Herr Etta Reuter Merle Dirks Loren Dirks Sue Landers Ray Rickels Leon Doree Linda Wilken

Carl Harms Birthday Celebration Noted at Home

Carl Harms was honored at a birthday party May 12 at his home with family and friends including Ray Poppe Willis Harms and others. The evening featured card games and refreshments. Additional items mention visits by Cedar Rapids relatives and local alumni activities.

Unusual 8 Inch Egg From New Hampshire Pullets

Frank Burlingham of Langworthy area found an enormous egg from a New Hampshire pullet. The egg measured 8 inches in circumference and 714 inches in length with a double yolk like an egg within an egg. A second shell contained a normal yolk and white.

Frank Burlingham Langworthy New Hampshire

Anamosa First Graders Take Annual Jitney Trip

Seventy five Anamosa first grade pupils and three teachers traveled to Monticello by Milwaukee line Tuesday morning. The group visited the park and zoo before returning by school bus. The trip may be the last if jitney service is discontinued.

Anamosa Monticello

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