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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1947

Page

2

Summer Games Planned Locally In Monticello

A summer recreation program organized by the American Legion post Veterans of Foreign Wars post and Monticello school board opens registration at the public school 2 PM Saturday May 31. The program runs June 2 through the week with golf tennis hiking and handicraft for fifth grade and up. Junior American Legion baseball coached by Leslie Linn schedules games against Anamosa Oxford Junction Wyoming Cascade Dyersville Manchester and Independence with two games weekly. Night kitten ball is sponsored by the VFW post from 7 30 to 10 PM.

Monticello American Legion , Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post American Legion Linn Legion Schuetz Motors Ford Anamosa Oxford Junction Wyoming Cascade Dyersville Manchester Independence

Numerous Essex County residents share spring gatherings

Mrs. H P Schrader visited Cedar Rapids. Harvey Benson returned to Omaha after seeing his wife and son Ronald for his son’s Monticello public school graduation. Cedar Falls attendees included Mr. and Mrs Richard Traugott and Mil­dred Traugott. family visits and graduation events span several towns with plans for California departure and local receptions.

Harvey Benson Omaha Neb Ronald Monticello

Mary Freese Honored With Miscellaneous Shower

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Milo Tobiason in Mary Freese’s honor. Lois Tobiason helped prepare and serve. The evening included Bingo with prizes of household articles for the bride-elect and lunch to follow. Pom-pom chick place cards and woven thread favors adorned the table.

Mary Freese Milo Tobiason Lois Tobiason

Jolly Circle Club Hosts Winner Loser Party at Heeren Home

Marcia Bell notes guests attended as the Jolly Circle Club held a winner loser party at Mrs. Joe Heeren's home Thursday. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Anton Wroblew ski Mrs. Rudy Flack and Mrs. Lynn Howie Pinochle was played at two tables with Mrs. Flack high scorer Others receiving prizes were Mrs. Heeren and Mrs. Mary Strang. Past Noble Grands entertained at the home of Mrs Edgar Vernon with Mrs James Hollar assisting Sylvia Kreeb presiding.

Jolly Circle Club Joe Heeren Anton Wroblewski Rudy Flack Lynn Howie Edgar Vernon Rebekah Lodge James Hollar Sylvia Kreeb

Freese betrothal to Elmer Zumbach announced

A forthcoming June 6 wedding at Wayne Zion Lutheran church will unite Miss Freese and Elmer Zumbach. Friends and family attended a bouquet presentation and gathered for gifts and well wishes.

Freese Miss. Freese Elmer Zumbach Wayne Zion Lutheran Church

Mrs John Eden Honored At Sunday Evening Party

Mr and Mrs Giean Hargrave hosted a Sunday evening party at their home as a courtesy to Mrs John Eden. Pinochle was played at three tables followed by refreshments. The honored guest received a gift and members of the Sunday evening supper club attended. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Leo Holub of Anamosa.

Kenneth Webber Congregational Church Webber Myr Leona Smith Richard Mardorf John Eden Giean Hargrave Leo Holub Anamosa

Card Club Bi Monthly Party Held At Mrs Podhaski Home

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Charles Podhaski hosted the bi monthly card gathering with guests Mrs. Ben Jurgensen and Mrs. James Hollar. Pinochle scoring honors went to Mrs. Henry Ohe Sr. and others.

Charles Podhaski Ben. Jurgensen James Hollar Henry’ Ohe

Mrs George Arnold Honors Eightieth Birthday

Mrs George Arnold was honored at her home on Friday May 23 for her eightieth birthday. Attending were five children, five grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and friends from out of town including Mrs Lester Schofield Mrs Gordon Richards from Waterloo Mrs Richard Myers and son Jerry Iowa Guy Mr and Mrs John Meyer and family Marion. A potluck dinner followed with a cake made by granddaughter Mrs Alva Hinrichs.

George Arnold Lester Schofield Gordon Richards Waterloo Richard Myers Jerry Iowa Guy John Meyer Marion

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