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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1945
Page
7
Last week two social gestures honored the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanken from Oct 23. A surprise shower at Mrs. W H Hanken's home featured card games and gifts for the bride. Fifty relatives attended.
Mary Elizabeth Schoon, daughter of Mrs. Mary Schoon of Monticello, married Russell Larson, yeoman first class, at 11 a.m. in First Lutheran Church Galveston officiated by Rev. Victor Albert. Attendants included Faith Wilson and Merle Scott. The couple will live in Galveston. Also noted is a surprise birthday party for Helen Ahlrichs with pr ominent local attendees and a Pythian Sisters meeting led by Olga Stott in Monticello with plans for a social event and oyster stew.
Mrs. Henry Che Sr entertained friends Friday evening at her home in honor of her daughter Mrs. James Morrissey observing her birth anniversary. Pinochle provided the entertainment with high score by Mrs. Sam Rhatigan. Prizes went to Mrs. William First Mrs. Henry Schrader and Mrs. Isaac Schneider. The guest of honor received gifts and refreshments were served. An out of town guest Mrs. Bernard Ohe of Omaha Neb presented a gift.
Mrs H M Carpenter welcomed Friday club members at her home on November 9. The program included Exsay by Mrs A K Shelley, World's Folk Song by Mrs C G Thomas, and Musical Selections by Mrs Cecil Goettsch and Mrs E H De Shaw.
Mrs J R Barron entertained at a 7 30 dessert bridge at her home for Delta Dek club members. Contract bridge was played at two tables and the night score was won by Mrs W FE Tuetken.
Members of the 94 club gathered Friday afternoon November 9 at president Mrs. B. E. Abel’s home. Mrs. George Guyan spoke on The First Iowa Thanksgiving and Mrs. B. E. Mc Laughlin read Thanksgiving poems.
The Loyal Order of Rebekahs met Wednesday evening at the lodge rooms with Noble Grand Emma Wilson presiding. Refreshments were served after the social hour by Josephine Scherrer Mary Che and Frieda Eilers.
Mrs Edward Podliaski hosted a pinochle gathering with all members present. High score honors went to Mrs Ray Adams while traveling prize was awarded to Mrs O R Howie. Elecomp Club met at Mrs Victor Mowrey home with pinochle honors for Mrs Mowrey Mrs Carroll Podhaski and Mrs Gerald Pasker.
Delphian club members gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Stimson home. In president’s absence, Mrs W E Corbin presided. Mrs W P Donnelly spoke on China. Light refreshments were served to close.
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