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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1954

Page

7

Onsiow Miss Dorothea Cress Weds Donald Bickford

Dorothea Cress and Donald K. Bickford wed in a Sunday ceremony at the Center Point Methodist Church. Attending were family members and friends from nearby communities. The newlyweds will reside at the Leo Supple residence.

Dorothea Cress Donald K. Bickford Isaac Edwards John Edwards Baldwin Oklahoma Charles Miller Mill Rock Richard ‘White Kay Georgia Ann Chicago Walter Holtz Mary Juilis Frieda Jensen Pete Norris Veterans Hospital Iowa City Norris Duane Norton University Hospital Clinic Don Heasty

Four Church Circles Met Last Week At First Presbyterian

The Circles of the First Presbyterian Church held meetings Wednesday November 10 at hosts homes Circle 1 with 21 members and one guest Mrs E C Wenger Circle 2 with 25 members Circle 3 with 24 members four guests and two children Circle 4 with 26 members and five guests Devotions centered on A Bold and Daring Church and The Growth of the Christian Church in Pakistan Talks covered church growth in Pakistan and Russia. refreshments followed and business was conducted by circle chairmen.

First Presbyterian Harold Egger E. C. Wenger Herbert Balsiger Christian Church Pakistan Earl Benedict Kenneth Serbousek Ralph Bone Lyle Clark Nora Taisey A.M. Maurice E. H. DeWitt Roy Taylor Donald Clark Willard Yeoman Russell Griffith Russia Glenn Lambert Will Hiller Kenneth Howie R. C. Lambert Mabel Brazelton William Lang W. Russell Hunter Herman Helgens K. Greer Robert McNeill Henry Adams William Buol Fred Merritt Vernon Helgens Ed Cox Oliver Hutton L. V. Drexler Fred Tunks Theodore Petersen Robert Zirkelbach Ralph Bader Glenn Russell Wyland Bone Wilbur Hinrichs Mal Prewitt Robert Maragg William Scheele W.S.C.S Tom Hamilton Methodist Church Circle No Luther Howland L. J. Swift Jessie Hoag Louis Morf Circle No James Ashby Vance Stead James Adams Ruby Kopp John Fagan

Methodist Circles Hold Meetings November 10

W S C S met Wednesday November 10 for circle meetings. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs Tom Hamilton. Circle 2 at Mrs Robert V Gildner with 14 members and guest Mrs Kennedy. Circle 3 at Mrs C A Coxsee with 19 members. Circle 4 at Mrs James Ashby with 12 members.

Circle No. 2 Robert V. Gildner Kennedy

Loyal Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice This Week

The Loyal Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting at the Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday November 17 at 7 30 p.m. The note adds a humorous line about fat people not stepping on toes.

Rebekah Lodge The Oddfellows Hall

County Group Sets Date for 1954 Meeting

John Bodenhofer notes invitations go to the 1954 annual meeting of the Jones county Past Presidents association and Extension Directors association to be held Friday evening November 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs Reuell in McColm Monticello. A 6 30 p m pot luck dinner starts the agenda with hosts supplying coffee and rolls. A chicken committee is named including Mr and Mrs Bert Meeks Mr and Mrs Levie Hanken Mr and Mrs John Bodenhofer Mr and Mrs Ed Helgens and Mr and Mrs Joe Legg.

John Bodenhofer Jones County Past Presidents Association Extension Directors Association Bert Meeks Levie Hanken Ed Helgens Joe Legg

Wyoming Auxiliary Sets Yule Program

The November meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary in Wyoming was held November 9 in Memorial hall with a pot luck supper. Acting president Marge Lane led the business session and the group set December 7 for the annual Christmas party with a window decorating program and committee appointments.

Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Hall Legion Marge Lane

Judgment for Dr. C. R. Smith Over Wrights for $120.81

District Judge Buell S. Maxwell on Wednesday granted judgment for $120.81 to Dr. C. R. Smith against Lewis A. Wright and Ida Wright. The award covers unpaid professional charges from March 5, 1947 to January 17, 1953 plus $5.81 interest.

Buell S. Maxwell Dr. C. R. Smith Lewis A. Wright Ida Wright

Clarke College Alumnae Form Local Clarke Club

Clarke college alumnae met at the home of Mrs. Thelma Leaden Bach in Dyersville on Monday to organize a local Clarke club. Officers elected: President Mrs Mary Vogel, Vice President Dr Mary Crocker, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Isabel Schuster, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Grace Greenwood. Next meeting set for Jan 14 at 8 pm at Dr Mary Crocker’s Manchester home. Former Clarke students may contact Mrs Robert Schuster at Hopkinton.

Clarke College Thelma Leadenbach Dyersville Navy Clarke Club Mary Vogel Mary Crocker Manchester Isabel Schuster Hopkinton Grace Greenwood Farley Robert Schuster

Tom Davidson Dies In Butte Montana Veteran of World War I

Relatives in Monticello report the death of Tom Davidson on Monday evening November 8 in Butte Montana where he had lived for years. Born February 17 1889 in Scotland he moved to Monticello as an infant and later lived in South Dakota and near Sioux City. He is survived by wife Lillian a sister and a brother along with several nieces and nephews. Burial occurred in Butte.

Monticello Tom Davidson Davidson Butte Mont Scotland Alexander Jean Robertson Alexander South Dakota Ray George Sioux City Lillian L. H. Keightley Palm Desert Calif Will Davidson Elmer Drexler James Davidson

Many Visitors In Laban Home

Week long visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Laban included Ignatius Jesenovic of North Chicago and families from Bernard Worthington Prairieburg Langworthy Anamosa Monticello and Maquoketa. Sunday dinner guests were Frank Althoff Andy Laban Tony Laban Judy Theresa Hansen and others from Bernard Worthington Monticello and Maquoketa.

Langworthy John Laban Ignatius Jesenovic North Chicago Frank Althoff Andy Laban Bernard Tony Laban Fudy Worthington Earl Kula Prairieburg Louis Schafer Donald

Lions Club gathers for Monday meeting in Monticello

Lions Club members met Monday at the Monticello community building with a 6:30 dinner before business. Paul Knipe spoke on the teenage drivers program and interest in charter membership. Next meeting is Nov 22 and the Christmas party is set for Dec 20 with members to bring community children as guests.

Lions Club Monticello Paul Knipe Lions Knipe

Education Week Observed by Schools This Week

The 34th annual Education Week ran across the nation with participation from the National Education Association the American Legion the U S Office of Education and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. About 80 to 85 percent of elementary students parents attended the parent teacher events as schools dismissed early to accommodate visitors. The theme Good Schools Are Your Responsibility was shared by Superintendent Boyd Shannon at the Veterans Day program in the auditorium. Local groups aided the effort including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars with music from school departments. Sacred Heart school held open house with class demonstrations and teacher contacts while lunch was served by home economics students. Veterans Day activities included prayer song and pledge. Patrolman John Beckmann spoke on safety and future safety films are planned with the Teenage Driver Club backed by the Lions Club of Monticello.

National Education Association The American Legion U. S. Office of Education National Congress of Parents and Teachers Boyd Shannon Shannon P.T.A Veterans of Foreign War Sacred Heart School John Beckmann Lions Club of Monticello

Congregational Women Meet At First Church

The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon at the church. Mrs. A. E. Shelley led the business session with devotions by Mrs. Herman Egger. A TV quiz program on Denomination and Missions was presented with Mrs. R. E. Savage as MC and a panel including Mrs. Chester Lang Mrs. Dean Tedrow and Mrs. Charles Ellett. Refreshments followed, served by Mesdames Jack Smith Hattie Savage Lucille Kucera A. E. Shelley G. Guyan Charles Ellett and Miss Catherine Perley.

Women’s Fellowship First Congregational Church A. E. Shelley Herman Egger Board of Home Missions R. E. Savage Chester Lang Dean Tedrow Charles Ellett Jack Smith Hattie Savage Lucille Kucera G. Guyan Catherine Perley

Education Cost Per Pupil Given Per Day

The average amount spent per student last year was 241.91 dollars for the school year. Per pupil costs averaged 1.34 dollars per day, with larger cities showing higher yearly costs and daily rates. For 110 cities of 2500 to 10000 in population, expenditures ranged from 97 to 676 per child per year and averaged 201.53 to 251.16 per pupil per year or up to 1.40 per day.

Office of Education

Ireland couple observes 40th wedding anniversary dinner

Mr and Mrs Lee Ireland were honored at a dinner Wednesday celebrating their 40th anniversary. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Marvin Jacobs with guests including Mr and Mrs John Schladetzky Karen and Jeralyn of Olin and Mr and Mrs Herbert Kuntz.

Lee Ireland Marvin Jacobs Jacobs John Schladetzky Karen and Jeralyn Olin Herbert Kuntz

Legion Auxiliary County Meeting Notice

The American Legion Auxiliary schedules its county meeting in the Veterans of Foreign Wars rooms on Thursday November 18. Refreshments will be served in the Legion rooms after the meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion

Cub Scout Pack Meeting Rescheduled for Nov 19

The regular Cub Scouts meeting is moved a week due to Thanksgiving. It will take place Friday November 19 at 7 p.m. in the Legion club rooms. All packs den mothers and den chiefs should attend.

Cub Scouts Legion Club

Danny Nieters Celebrates Seventh Birthday Theater Party

Danny Nieters son of Mr and Mrs George Nieters turned seven with a theater party. Guests included Steve Edwards David Eilers James Perkins Larry Tedrow John Coxsee Jerry Prult and Gary Brokens. Robert Hosford could not attend. Refreshments followed at Mrs Nieters home.

Danny Nieters George Nieters Steve Edwards David Eilers James Perkins Larry Tedrow John Coxsee Jerry Prult Gary Brokens Robert Hosford Nieters

Recovering From Picker Accident Near Anamosa

Carl Mardorf is in Mercy hospital Anamosa after his left hand was caught in a corn picker on his farm six miles northwest of Anamosa. He suffers the loss of four fingers and is listed in satisfactory condition.

Olin Carl Mardorf Mercy Hospital Anamosa Mardorf

Also Mentioned on This Page

Onsiow Gerald Myers Maquoketa Earl Benbow Herman Gutzeit R. C. Walters William Walters Mechanicsville Ada Dike Wilford Wherry Douglas Daryl Wherry Harold Boerkman Newton Bearinger Services Maude Bearinger Carol Hanwardson Women's Christian Service Guild Maurine Smola Ina Jansen Velma Nielsen Kenneth Kennedy M. C. Malgaard Madison Wis Fred Jansen Martelle Fred Martens Clarence Doll Judy Paulsen Lynn Balster Connie Vickie Paulsen Elmer Hinrichs Frank Conley Ralph Conley Otto Smith Jesson Chauncey Robinson G. C. Bonwell C. A. Coxsee H. E. Morrow Minnie Hanson Ray Slife Charles Rolls West Iowa Dairy Industry Commission Voice of Iowa Dairy Farmers American Dairy Association OF Iowa Rebekah BUCK Darlene Brockhohn Floyd Carpenter Wayne Zion Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Mrs. Carpenter Earlville Butte, Montana Laban Teer Will Teeta Earl Phillips Farm Bureau Insurance Services Legion Auxiliary Audit Bureau of Circulation
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