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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1955

Page

3

Castle Grove Youth Fellowship Meeting at Spahr Home

The Penic Presbyterian youth group met at Joe Spahr home in Castle Grove on October 26 with seven members present. Barbara Eberhart led the business meeting and Richard Shelley acted as sponsor. The next gathering will be at Judy Bayne’s home with Grace Kromminga and Stanley Hosford overseeing the program. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Austin Spahr.

Castle Grove The Penic Presbyterian Church Joe Spahr Barbara Eberhart Richard Shelley Judy Bayne Grace Kromminga Stanley Hosford Austin Spahr

Family Night at Peniel Presbyterian With Missions Film

Mr and Mrs Austin Spahr and Ralph Bayne hosted the Family Night program at Peniel Presbyterian Church. On Sunday October 30 tables were decoratively set and a pot luck supper preceded a program by Jim Bender and Howard Hicks of First Presbyterian Monticello. A film strip This Is Our Church highlighted national and foreign missions and Hicks urged a larger budget for the coming year.

Austin Spahr Ralph Bayne Peniel Presbyterian Church Jim Bender Howard Hicks First Presbyterian Church, Monticello Our

Peniel Women to Meet at Mrs Black's Home

The Peniel Women's Fellowship will gather at the home of Mrs. Paul Black on Thursday November 3 for the group meeting.

Peniel Women's Fellowship Paul Black

Local Guests Attend Socials Across Iowa Families

Mero and Mrs Al Pearnes and others from Wisconsin visited Clar ence Eberhart in Ocono mowoe. John Miner honored at birthday dinner with neighbors Mia Bot Miller Don Anderson and Robert Holub among attendees. Multiple house calls and yard parties noted at Miller, Stadtmueller, Lang, Marek, See husen and Weber homes with various relatives visiting. Russell Stadtmaeier overnight guest of Richard and Mrs Tjaden. Kromminga and Harms families hosted gatherings and calls across Center Junction Monticello Winthrop Delphos and nearby towns.

Mero al Pearnes Edward Peartree Oconomowoe Wis Clarence Eberhart John Miner Mia Bot Miller Miller Leo Stark Alburset Arsese Stadtmueller Wes Wilam Lang Sand Springs Henry Marek Jennie Payne Delphos Kan Anid Mia Everett Kina Winthrop VMS Tae Stadamese Susan and Shirley Mary Rickels Ella Monticello Carl Seehusen Center Junction Mer Delbert Weber Kehoe Fred Powers Russell Stadtmaeier Richard Tjaden Raymond Kromminga John Miller John Kur Cascade Clarence Speltmueller Russell Susan Shirles Paul Stadtmueller Marion Robert Black Clarence Fberhart Gordor Fberhart Barbara Rogers Delmar King Raymond Kremminga Herman Harms Poughkeepsie N. Y Loren Woolland Hills Calif Carl Harms A. G. Hanken

Sunday Socials Feed Monticello Area News

Local residents hosted and visited multiple families across Monticello and surrounding towns. Attendees included Judy Bayne Fred Kromminga and Freda Delmar King Richard Skelley Robert Schnucker Claude Hert Cathie Rickels and many relatives with trips to Guttenberg Prairie du Chien and Cascade.

Judy Dennis Bayne Delmar King Fred Kromminga Freda Fred Blohm Richard Skelley Robert Schnucker Lanaster Wis Forrest Deischer Monticello Clifford Hert Cathie Bert King George A. Rickels Arnold Jacobs Guttenberg Prairie du Chien Gerald Weber Ronnie Gary Hopkinton Art Weber

Onslow Birthday Club Hosts First Meeting of Season

Mrs. Leo Supple and daughter Mary welcomed the Friendly Birthday Club Sunday evening at Supples. Mrs. Harm Harrs hosted the Happy Homemakers club Thursday with Mrs. Florence Wherry assisting. current events were shared, yearbooks handed out, games played, and lunch served.

Harm Harrs Happy Homemakers Club Florence Wherry

Guest speaker at joint praise service announced

A joint praise service of the Onslow and Wyoming ladies will feature Miss Christian as the guest speaker on Wednesday afternoon Navy 9. She and her brother attend Dubuque University and her topic is Those Little Lanes.

Onslow Wyoming Navy Christian Dubuque University

New Ways With Vegetables Lesson at Hanna Home

In Mrs. Ronald Hanna’s home a lesson titled New Ways With Vegetables was given with roll call A Halloween I Remember. Participants played games and shared lunch as part of the activity.

Ronald Hanna

Halloween Party At Onslow Presbyterian Church

The Westminster fellowship group held a Halloween party Sunday evening in the Community room with officers sponsoring. Attendees included Leland Haring Jerilyn Jansen Karen Hinrich and Leland Hodoval with adviser Mr and Mrs Lee Haring. Singing and games provided entertainment.

Westminster Fellowship Onslow Presbyterian Church Leland Haing Jerilyn Jansen Karen Hinrich Leland Hodoval Lee Haring

Junior Class Play Delights Students Despite Weather

The junior class play drew an audience Friday night despite rain and wind and earned about SAO. Sharon Ripperton hosted cast members and guests Saturday evening, followed by a midnight show attendance.

Sao Sharon Ripperton

Visitors listed at multiple area homes in South Fork region

The clipping records numerous social visits across communities. Families from Cedar Rapids Hopkinton Monticello Anamosa Waterloo Dubuque Greeley LaPorte City Davenport Farley Worthington Hopkinton Balltown and Hopkinsion are shown visiting relatives and friends in homes, attending wakes, church suppers, and weekend stays. Births and hospital stays referenced.

South Fork Paul Huber Cedar Rapids Louis Billmeyer Larry Jasper Hopkinton Frank Jasper Frank Jaspers Liz Jurgens Monticello Joe Gorius Anamosa John Gadient Art Michels Bud Michels Waterloo Mire Pete Kelehen Greeley Mercy Hospital Dubuque Louis Ehrisman John Feltes Barney Feltes Dyersville Frank James Brunkan Tom Wildenbusch Janana Smith Florian Recker Mary van Est Mercy School of Nursing Kay Becker Ervin Becker Frank Heims Mike Gudenhauf Worthington Nick Wingenbusch Farley Tom Wingenbusch Mabel Guthrie Vernon Becker Bill McDonald Harold Schumann Donna Henry Paulsen Monticelo Bud Schumann Reynold Becker Nick Budden Helen Raymond Milton Reichart Balltown George Smith Clyde Blount Joe Catlett Bud Freeze Hopkinson

Dinner Guests At Adelf Dierks

A social writeup notes multiple Sunday and Tuesday gatherings in Monticello Central City and Prairieburg Iowa. Guests include Langworthy Mrs Mark Prull John Reuter Gerd Prull Ralph Zimmerman Harry Dierks Errol Gordon Cynthia Dierks Nahad Ibrahim of Lebanon and others.

Arthur Riedel Ernest Ricklefs Donna Raymond Robert Gloria V. M. Holub Central City Neil Wichman Cedar Rapids Eugene Holub Carol Jean Prairieburg Donna Ricklefs Barbara Guyan Don Lyon Monticello Harry Guyan Linda Jean Steven Danny Ben Engelbart Marie Prult John Reuter Gerd Prull H. R. Monk Arthur Kula

Birthday Visit Highlights Weekend Gatherings

Monday evening callers at the Arthur Riedel home noted social visits by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rickless along with Raymond and Gloria. Saturday they joined Jerald Nelson and Leann for a birthday celebration.

Arthur Riedel Ernest Rickless Raymond Gloria Jerald Nelson Leann

Delaware County 4 H Leader Nominations Approved by Council

Delaware county extension council approved a three year term slate for the Boys 4 H county committee led by chairman Bob Davis Colesburg and vice chairman Ronald Kehri Ryan. New members James Cramer Manchester Art Hallett Delhi replace John Sill and Louis Ryan. Harold Galsa Jr fills a one year term after Lyle Sutton resigned. Merle Robinson Hopkinton also serves on the committee.

Delaware County Delaware County Extension Council John Sill Louis Ryan James Cramer Manchester Art Hallett Delhi Harold Galsa, Jr Lyle Sutton Bob Davis Colesburg Ronald Kehri Ryan Merle Robinson Hopkinton

Halloween party wraps up 4-H clubs at Prairie Hill

The Prairie Hill Be Natural Prairie Pals and Prairie Panthers 4-H clubs held a Halloween party at Cletus Goodken garage on Oct 24 with about 88 members and families. Prizes and costume judges Nancy Dolan James McDonald Virginia Kromminga announced winners across age groups and contests including kernels in a jar quiz pie and marshmallow eating events.

Prairie Hill Be Natural Prairie Pals Prairie Panthers Cletus Goodken Nancy Dolan James McDonald Virginia Kromminga Danny Knipper Paul Goedken Judy Goedken Jane Nagel Marcus Lawrence James Goedken Gloria Dolan Janet Nagel David Knipper

Danny Knipper Refreshments Served At Close Of Evening

Refreshments were served at the close of the evening, with Danny Knipper among attendees. The brief social moment concluded the gathering on a cordial note.

Danny Knipper

Washington Tigers 4-H Club Sees New Officers and Members

The Washington Tigers 4-H Club met at Therese and Mary Grant homes with guests Jerry Parsons and Jerry Schneiter from Richland Wildcats. Schneiter spoke and screened Massachusetts exchange trip films. New officers include President Pat Hughes Vice President Pat David Hughes Reporter Jeanne Carroll and Historian Annette Smith. Leaders are Jay Burds and Joe Carroll with new members Joann Richard Carroll Mary Lane Charlene Grant and Katherine Lyons.

Washington ‘Tigers Therese Mary Grant Jerry Parsons County Extension Jerry Schneiter Richland Wildcats Massachusetts Pat Hughes Pat David Hughes Jeanne Carroll Annette Smith Jay Burds Joe Carroll Joann Richard Carroll Mary Lane Charlene Grant Katherine Lyons

Oxford Happy Hustlers Elect New Members at October Meeting

The Oxford Happy Hustlers met Oct 15 at Pat Murray’s home. Six new members joined: Carolyn Benischek Sharon Pagorek Bonnie Balichek Joan Marr Jean Koranda Marlene Vacek. Joan Benischek was elected reporter to replace Diane Hall.

Oxford Happy Hustlers Pat Murray Carolyn Benischek Sharon Pagorek Bonnie Balichek Joan Marr Jean Koranda Marlene Vacek Joan Benischek Diane Hall Harro_neverson Ray Benischek George Balischek Ed Vacek Otto Koranda Farm Bureau Judy Ingversen Judy Berner Sharon McCreight

Wayne Willing Workers Meet at Wayne Center School

Wayne Willing Workers met District VI at the Wayne Center school. Nineteen members answered roll call. Officers were installed and corsages given to Louise Heglens and Winona Dierks. Carol Heeren spoke on table courtesy Ruth Postel demonstrated table settings. Lunch helpers were Mary Manternach Ruth Postel Janet Postel Shirley Hoult and Sharon Ejlers.

Wayne Wayne Center School Rall Carol Heeren Ruth Postel Louise Heglens Winona Dierks Mary Manternach Ruth Janet Postel Shirley Hoult Sharon Ejlers

Jackson Wise Owls Hold Oct Meeting at Antioch

The Jackson Wise Owls regular meeting met at Antioch and installed officers. A Halloween party was discussed for Oct 29. Barbara Paulson demonstrated how to make egg salad sandwiches. New members were welcomed.

Jackson Wise Owls Antioch Barbara Paulson

Local residents named in public notice list

Lois Paul, Vicky Nan man, Manjean Graf, Janice Meyer and Jeanette Andresen are identified in the readable portion of a public notice. The fragment provides names without context or roles. Further details are not visible in the excerpt.

Lois Paul Vicky Nanman Manjean Graf Janice Meyer Jeanette Andresen

Prairie Pals Induct New Members at Regular Meeting

On Oct 8 the Prairie Pals held their regular meeting and initiated seven new members Patsy Kula Joyce Kronlage Phyllis Hart Bonnie Schley Marlys Hart Linga DeMean and Marilyn Meredith.

The Prairie Pals Patsy Kula Joyce Kronlage Phyllis Hart Bonnie Schley Marlys Hart Linga DeMean Marilyn Meredith

Cass Corner Hustlers Elect New Officers at Sept Meeting

The Cass Center Hustlers met September 27 at Jim Askim's home to elect officers including Jim Askam as president and Warren Pillard as vice president. New member Gary Toenjes joined the club as Jim Askam demonstrated rabbit skinning.

Cass Center Hustlers Jim Askim Jim Askam Warren Pillard Jim Brainard Gary Poppe Richard Luett John Ortgies Gary Toenjes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Delmar King Lee Drumbarger Bob Drumbarger Citzens State Bank Birthday Club Supples Happy Homemakers Claytonian Club Donald Jansen Ellis Diller Pierson Alva Larkey Lester Orr Fixa Hall and Dillon Francis Orr Fred Bramer D. J. Wasson C. R Smith Eleanor Roosevelt United Nations Coe College R. C. Walters al Hamilton Maquoketa Minnie Reid Grand Junoon Edwin Reid S. G. Hutton Orville King Vera Paul Ruston Frank Byerly Florida James Chaplin Cornell College Jerry Hoenshel Birmingham Parsons College Fairfield Dave McCullough Emeline Elva Hall Alva Edwards Elkader Isaac Edwards John Kennedy Miers Elizabeth McAllister Hilmer Larson of Stherville John Paulsen FORD Eys Mrs Adelf Dierks Washington Tigers Oxford Happy Hustlers Jackson Wise Cass Corner Hustlers Denver Etatea Eee Holland Sun. - Mon Con’t Hitchcock Technicolor Grant-Kelly Thurs Icwa Electric Light Ays Adewatee Iowa Electric Light Linn County Cooperative Breeding Assn del Husmann Fred P Messerli Eastern Iowa Artificial Breeding Association
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