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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1954

Page

3

Monticello Socials and Visits Across Counties

Monticello and surrounding areas report a long list of visitors and guests. Local residents hosted friends from Cedar Rapids Des Moines Rockford Moline Clar ence and other towns, while travelers from Maquoketa Wyoming Amber and Davenport joined gatherings. A missionary from India Miss Lydia Christiansen stayed overnight with Rev H E Morrow, and Lions club events in Cedar Falls were noted.

Ernest Chapman Fred Griffith Cedar Rapids Gilbert Chapman Janet and Jerry Earl Kaffner Baby Des Moines Tommy Wilson Rockford Art Rigby Gerald Chapman Alvin Mohr Bobbie Lydia Christiansen India H. E. Morrow

W M S Members Attend Meeting at Our Savior Church

Mrs Arnold Schlueter Mrs John Rickels and Mrs Ernest Wahl attended the W M S workshop held at Our Savior church in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.

Helen Barrack George Harris L. A. Iverson Ernest Wahl Cedar Rapids Arnold Schlueter John Rickels W.M.S Our Savior Church

Royal Neighbors Met Tuesday in Regular Session

The Royal Neighbors met Tuesday evening November 9 with Past Oracle Fannie Milroy presiding. Twenty six members attended along with one visitor Mrs George Harms. Refreshments were served after the meeting by Selma Kiburz Anna Linda Kiburz and Marcella Gravel.

Royal Neighbors Fannie Milroy George Harms Selma Kiburz Anna Linda Kiburz Marcella Gravel

Mission Tea Highlights Lydia Christensen India's Years of Service

The Missionary Tea at the Methodist church drew over 100 women to hear Miss Lydia Christensen discuss her missionary work in India, where she has served since 1913 and plans to retire in 1955. Guests traveled from Hopkinton Buck Creek Mt. Vernon Wyoming Olin Anamosa and Monticello.

Methodist Church Lydia Christensen India Hopkinton Buck Creek Mt. Vernon Wyoming Olin Anamosa Monticello Christiansen J.L. Covington Robert V. Gildner Louis Morf Lyman Perkins Tom Hamilton Otto Smith Lumir Holub W.S.C.S Paul Levien Melvin Seivers Richard Rohwedder Roche Memorial Library House of the Fifers Rebecca Caudill Aney Route 3 Phyllis Whit Postal Service

Brokens Host Couples Card Club Kickoff Meeting

Mr and Mrs Edward Brokens hosted the first Couples Card club meeting on October 28. Pinochle winners were Mrs Richard Landis and Richard Moenk for high scores. Gene Adams and Mrs LaVerne Schoon with Richard Landis won traveling prizes. lunch followed with a salad course.

Edward Brokens Richard Landis Richard Moenk Gene Adams Low LaVerne Schoon

Delta Dex Host Mrs S E Locher Delights Guests

Mrs S E Locher entertained the Delta Dex at her home on November 4. A 7 30 dessert was served followed by bridge. Prizes were won by Mrs H M Carpenter Mrs William Tuet ken and Mrs Robert Mullen.

S. E. Locher Delta Dex H. M. Carpenter William Tuetken Robert Mullen

R N Birthday Party Planned by Royal Neighbors

The Royal Neighbors of America will hold their birthday party on Tuesday evening November 16 at the K of P hall. The event serves as the November gathering with members having November birthdays on the refreshment committee.

Royal Neighbors of America K. of P. Hall

Tea Honors 25-Year Rebekah Members

The Loyal Rebekah lodge hosted an Anniversary tea on Sunday from 3 to 5 pm at Mrs. Russell Meade's home. They honored fifteen 25-year members including Mrs. Jennie Shelley and Mrs. James Shelley.

Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Rebekahs Russell Meade George Richardson Jennie Shelley Mose Lamont Caroline Schoenhut Edgar Vernon Emma Stoddard Fred Kreeb Fred Schneider William Moore Tom Coates H. B. Tedrow James Shelley Kitty Olden Glen Russell Marvin Balster Olin Howie Jr

Brown Swiss Herd Tests Six Cows in Monticello

Six Brown Swiss cows owned by Bud Bros. of Monticello finished lactation tests as reported by Fred Idtse secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders association Beloit Wisconsin.

Bud Bros Monticello Fred 5 Ldtse Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association Beloit Wis

Wyoming Bridal Shower Honors Lola Lorenzen at Hansen Home

A bridal shower for Lola Lorenzen of Oxford Junction was held at the Hansen home with 21 relatives and friends from Davenport to Onslow. The event included games and prizes for the bride to be, followed by gifts and refreshments as she prepares for her November 4 wedding.

Hansen Home Lola Lorenzen Wyoming Oxford Junction Bill Hansen Oxford Junction Lutheran Church Melvin Petersen Dale Hansen Davenport Tipton Lost Nation Olin Center Junction Onslow George Hansen George Hansen, Jr Miss Lorenzen Royal Neighbors Ben Warren Leah Southerd Traer

Visit of Chicago Guests to Langworthy and Langworthy area

Mr and Mrs John Rimicci and Billie of Chicago Illinois and Mr and Mrs Milton Silver also of Chicago spent the past week in the home of the latter s parents Mr and Mrs Emil Riedel and with Mr and Mrs Arthur Riedel at Langworthy.

J. L. Covington Kenneth Barker Pearl Bort Moline Galen. Covington Clarence Donald Zirtsman Massillon Jerry DeLarm Gary Langworthy Delbert Merrill LeRoy Grimm Harold Steiner Calvin Thompson Maquoketa James Thompson Rollie Bronemann Sandra Mrs Raymond Porter Hopkinton Emil Riedel St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids John Rimicci Billie Chicago Milton Silver Arthur Riedel

Red Cross Meeting At Monticello Chapter

The Monticello Chapter of the American Red Cross will meet Wednesday November 17 at 12 30 p m in the Masonic temple. Chapter chairman Boyd Shannon will present the chapter business and chair the north half of Jones county.

Red Cross Monticello American Red Cross Masonic Temple Boyd Shannon Jones County

Rainbow Initiation at Masonic Temple Tuesday Evening

The Rainbow Girls will initiate new members on Tuesday evening November 16 at 7 p.m. in the Masonic temple. Initiates include Judy Schoon Judy Poppe and Bonnie Buol. The group invites members of the Order of Eastern Star and the Masons. Refreshments will be served.

Masonic Temple Judy Schoon Judy Poppe Bonnie Buol Rainbow Girls Order of Eastern Star The Masons

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