Castle Grove Luth Church Leads First CROP Drive Gifts
The SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Jones County led the first contributions to the national Christian Rural Overseas Program. By mid drive, $136 was collected. The drive supports buying carload lots of food for Western Europe Near East Yugoslavia India Korea and other war-affected areas. Funeral attendees for Peter Weber included Mrs Maire Georgie and several Bader Oswald Schneiter Lambert and Flack family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Christian Rural Overseas Program
SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
Paul Kenyon
Catholic, Rural Life
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
Cain
Europe
Near East
Yugoslavia
India
Korea
Peter Weber
Jesup
Isabel Maire
Maire
Georgie
Joe Bader
Joe Oswald
J. L. Bader
Mae
Harold Schneiter
John Lambert
William McDonnell
Rudy Flack
Nineteen New Members Initiated Into Knights of Columbus
Nineteen new members were initiated Sunday into the Knights of Columbus at Newman Hall. District Deputy Ray Lucas and his Cedar Rapids initiation team conducted the final degree work. New members named include George Manternach Nicholas Clement Edwin Grote Robert Devaneyv Lawrence Leytem George Hines Joseph Tuttle Melvin Manternach Eldan Weller Joseph Knipper Dennis McDonald Kenneth Hosch Robert McDonough Linus Schemmel Michael Duschner John Lahey Howard Willammon Bernard Doden Vernon Neht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kc's
Newman Hall
Ray Lucas
Cedar Rapids
Knights of Columbus
George Manternach
Nicholas Clement
Edwin Grote
Robert Devaneyv
Lawrence Leytem
George Hines
Joseph Tuttle
Melvin Manternach
Eldan Weller
Joseph Knipper
Dennis McDonald
Kenneth Hosch
Robert McDonough
Linus Schemmel
Michael
Services Held Tuesday For Infant Daughter Janette Tucker
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 am from De vaney funeral home Monticello for Janette Marie Tucker infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Tucker of Worthington. She died Monday afternoon at 2 o clock at John McDonald hospital Monticello. Survivors include parents maternal grandparents Frank Quoecke Worthington paternal grandparents Edward Tucker Worthington. Rev J H Schumoeller officiated at the grave side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devaney
Monticello
St. Paul's Cemetery
Worthington
Janette Marie Tucker
Joseph Tucker
John McDonald Hospital
Frank Quoecke
Edward Tucker
J. H. Schumoeller
Former Resident Seward L Smith Dies at Blairsburg
Seward L. Smith a Blairsburg farmer died at 2 10 p m Friday November 9 after two years of declining health Funeral services were held November 12 at Christ church Blairsburg with a family service preceding burial at Blairsburg cemetery He was born February 19 1884 in Monticello and grew up on area farms Later he lived in Prairieburg Blairstown and for 30 years in Blairsburg He is survived by his wife Ida six children eighteen grandchildren two brothers and two brothers in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward L. Smith
Blairsburg
Christchurch
R. N. Culbertson
Frank B. Woods
Milford Olson
Seward Smith
Dwight
Luke LeClerc Smith
Monticello
Iowa State College
Prairieburg
Ida N. Smith
Blairstown
Presbyterian Church
Minn
Everett Smith
Delbert Smith
Portland
Oregon
Robert Brian
Lucille
Wenatchee
Washington
Lorraine
Fred H. Smith
Allen
Saskatchewan
Canada
A. Dwight Smith Smith
la Canada
Calif
Services Held For Mrs Anna McCormick
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for Mrs. Anna McCormick who died at her Cascade home Monday of last week. The service began at 9 a.m. at Devaney funeral home and moved to St. Peter's church in Temple Hill for the requiem high mass. Rev F J Dunn and Rev H N Ginter led at the sanctuary and graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McCormick
Cascade
Devaney
St. Peter’s Church
Temple Hill
F. J. Dunn
St. Martin's Church
H. N. Ginter
Garryowen Farmer Jerry Ahern Dies in Maquoketa
Jerry C. Ahern 71, a well known Garryowen farmer, died at Jackson County Public Hospital Maquoketa after an extended illness. Funeral held Saturday at St Patrick's church North Garryowen with burial in St Patrick's Cemetery. Also notes visits in Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Westphalia and Delhi among relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry C. Ahern
Garryowen
Jackson County
Maquoketa
St. Patrick's Church
North Garryowen
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Harry Stuhler Retains Fair President Job
At the Great Jones County Fair board annual meeting in the Community building on Monday night November 19 the same board of directors as last year was reelected H W Stuhler president Ross Baty vice president James Maur ice treasurer Claude Appleby secretary and G M Jones assistant secretary Dates for the 1952 Jones County Fair are August 20 21 22 and 23 Stanley Eichhorn joined the board as representative of the Jones County Beef Producers association Remaining board members include Tom Eden Max McCrabb Cecil Goettsch R C Lambert C J Matthiessen M T Stott Clarence Shaffer R Eldred H Russell Ed Helgens M O Hogan and George Seehusen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Stuhler
Ross Baty
James Maurice
Claude Appleby
G. M. Jones
the Fair Association
Stanley Eichhorn
Jones County Beef Producers Association
Tom Eden
Max McCrabb
Cecil Goettsch
R. C. Lambert
C. J. Matthiessen
M. T. Stott
Clarence Shaffer
R. Eldred
H. Russell
Ed Helgens
M. O. Hogan
George Seehusen
Jessie G. Koch Taken Ill in Wyoming
Mrs Jessie G Koch of Wyoming was seriously ill at home Sunday night and rushed to Mercy hospital Anamosa for major surgery early Monday. Her condition was then unknown but recovery hoped. Koch has served as a Monticello Express correspondent for 35 years and is a valued news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie G. Koch
Wyoming
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Koch
Monticello Express
Mrs Opstad Leaves Jones County Welfare Office
Mrs Paul Opstad will resign as junior social service worker this week per county welfare director Nellie Rummell. She plans to join her husband serving with the army in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Opstad
Jones County Welfare Department
Nellie Rummell
Opstad
Army
Texas
Grade School Operetta Set For December 6
Director Frances Ford says the grade school operetta Land of Dreams Come True will be staged in the high school auditorium by 4th 5th and 6th graders. Dress rehearsal is scheduled for Saturday afternoon December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Ford
Mental Health Meeting in Anamosa December 4
A county mental health group will meet December 4 at 8 p.m. in the Anamosa Congregational church. Dr. Meninger of Topeka Kansas will speak on the movement’s needs and group roles. Monticello residents are invited. officer elections will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Anamosa Congregational Church
Gladys McNeilly
The
Express
Meninger
Topeka
Kansas
Monticello
Maire Brothers Reach California Navy Marine Base
Stanley Maire son of Mrs Isabel Maire has arrived in California at MCRD San Diego with address 3-M-1229108 Co B USMC Plt 392 3rd Bn. Sacred Heart School class of 1950 Electronic Radio School Omaha August this year left for duty November 6. Thomas Paul Maire son of same address 324-23-25 Co 51-110 USNTC San Diego 33 Calif is a Sacred Heart 1951 graduate formerly Energy Manufacturing employee. Tommy plans to visit Stan on his next leave.
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Stanley Maire
Isabel Maire
California
USMC
MCRD
San Diego
Calif
Stanley
Sacred Heart School
Electronic Radio School of
Omaha
Thomas Paul
The
Energy Manufacturing Company
Thomas Paul Maire
USNTC
Tommy
Stan
Legal Institute Held by 18th Judicial District Bar At Poplar Heights
Members of the 18th Judicial District Bar joined with five University of Iowa law school staff for a Legal Institute at Poplar Heights on Thursday. Forty two attorneys attended with speakers David Bleakley of Cedar Rapids and Professor Fahr from the University. An intermission open house followed at several local homes, with many families and residents noted as Thanksgiving plans and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
18Th Judicial District Bar
University Law School
Iowa City
Poplar Heights
David Bleakley
Cedar Rapids
Professor Fahr
J. J. Locher
Community Thanksgiving and Holiday Visits Mentioned
The list notes numerous local families and relatives from Anamosa Amber and surrounding towns preparing for Thanksgiving. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. A E Laude and Mr. and Mrs Herman Zimmerman, with extended visits from Merlin Barnes, Dora Miller, and George Richardson among others. Several trips span Cedar Rapids Los Angeles Glendale Minn Smith Center Kansas Rockford Ill and Dubuque as households plan gatherings and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Laude
Anamosa
Herman Zimmerman
Amber
J. B. Zimmerman
Sudmeier Visit At Recker Home In Dyersville
Mr and Mrs John Sudmeier of Dyersville visited last Thursday in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Recker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sudmeier
Dyersville
Henry Recker
Family Night At Peniel Church Promises Fellowship and Films
Mrs Ray Kromminga announces Family Night at Castle Grove Lutheran Church next Sunday with a pot luck supper at 6 30 pm. The fall Al Church Conference on Christian Education opens at 7 30 pm led by Miss Naomi Oak. Films Lovest Thou Me Turning Point and These Parents Promised will be shown with post film discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Ray Kromminga
Naomi Oak
Hand Injury Treated. Soldier Thomas Ahlrichs Listed
Saturday in Anamosa John Husmann treated for a hand laceration and bruising from corn picking. Also reported is a change of address for Pvt. Thomas J. Ahlrichs US 55094476 HJ 931st Eng Ava Gp APO 970 San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jr. Husmann
Anamosa
R W. Myers
Jack Ahlrichs
Thomas
Pvt
Thomas J. Ahlrichs
Eng
P.M
San Francisco
Calif
El Kahir Shrine Fall Ceremonial Held at Memorial Coliseum
The Cedar Rapids Temple of the El Kahir Shrine held its fall ceremonial at Memorial Coliseum on Friday evening. Twenty Shriners from Monticello attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Monticello
Pinochle and Delphian Club Gatherings Noted
Mrs. Dora Oheé hosted her Pinochle club with Mrs Che winning high and Mrs Russell Meade low. Miss Sinclair attended as a guest. The regular Friday club now meets on Thursday. The Delphian Club met at Mrs. R A Miller home with Mrs Si Locher leading a Florence Nightingale book review for fourteen guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Oheé
Che
Iss Sinclair
Russell Meade
Miss Sinclair
Delphian Club
R. A. Miller
Si Locher
Florence Nightingale
Tuesday Bridge Club Hosts Nov. 13 Card Party
Mrs. James Maurice entertained the Tuesday bridge club at her home on November 13. Substitutes included Mrs. Ralph Wilson and Mrs. B B McLaughlin. Prizes were won by Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Ross Baty. Lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Maurice
Ralph Wilson
B. B. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Ross Baty
194 Club Hear Gershwin Program At Meeting
The 194 Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ralph Wilson presiding. A program on Music of George Gershwin was presented by Mrs. George Guyan. Thanksgiving plans include Rex Rickless Hattie Savage and Frieda Hanken to visit Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wilson
George Gershwin
George Guyan
Rex Rickless
Hattie Savage
Frieda Hanken
Robert E. Savage
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Castle Grove
K. of P. Lodge
Devaney Funeral Home
Richard G. Devaney
Leo J. Knepper
Orland Devaney
Embalmers
Hei Schoon
Alva Hinrichs
Cedar Falls
Joyce
Janice McAleer
Madonna Wichman
E. McAleer
Westphalia
Anna McAleer
Neds
T. J. McAleer
P. E. Kithe
Delhi
Will Hiller
Americas
FORD
FOROS
Fordomatic
Schuetz Motors, Incorporated
Edward Podhaski
Carroll Podhaski
Charles Podhaski
Walter Muller
Roy Paton
Stoughton
Wis
Paul Klaus
Manchester
William Podhaski
Wilma Russell
Judith
James
Carl Tjaden
Harry Maire
Harry Stuhler
Fair
Il At Mercy
Social Service
Cpl
Stanley Morning
Carl Morning
Sgt
Lavern Wells
Rockford, Ill
Morning
Quantico
Virginia
Stanley and
Thomas Maire
Judicial District
Legal Institute
Jim Schneider
Shirley Schneider
Davenport
Margie Schneider
Pearl Schneider
Gugss
Hamiltons
Dave
Chicago
Robert Lewis
Jackie
Dickie
Sae
William
Betty Lou) Meisner
Long Branch
N. J
Camp Gordon
Georgia
New Jersey
E. W. Brashaw
John Brashaw
J. H. Lambert
Rudolph Flack
Joe Sleeren
Clarence Eilers
J. A. Liddy
Robert J. Liddy
Fairfield
Carrie Clark
Rose Wenger
Bessie Jones
Richard Cartano
Wilbur Cartano
Henry Ohe Jr
Charles Ohe
J. H. Rickels
Woodward
Robert Gerrets
Donald Ohe
Justin Wood
Guttenberg
Milton Bader
Louie Bader
David Lee
Rialto Rodemaker
Ray Marolf
Ralph
Ralph Marolf
Ord
Camp Elliott Annex
Nan Barron
Mrs
J. R. Barron
Merlin Barnes
E. Schnier
George A. Rickels
Dora Miller
Stanwood
Frank Easterly
Olin
Marilyn Miller
Town City
Our Lady of Fatima Study Club
Louis Freese
George Richardson
Los Angeles
Harry Lyon
Don Broulik
Harry
Debra Ann
M. J. Prochaska
Monya
Jack Lyon
Donald
Montgomery
Ala
John F. Baumann
Otto E. Baumann
Lone Tree
Marjorie Luett
G. C. Hamersly’s
Glendale, Minn
Floyd Kephart
Kenny
Kephart
Merle McCormick
Nettie McCormick
Oelwein
W. E. Kephart
Hazelton
George Timmins
F. E. Timmins
Smith Center
G. H. Mack
William Mack
Jerry Castonguay
I. W. Smith
Jeryl Ann
Steve Morbie
Don Sutherland
Kitty Sutherland
Jean Sutherland
Clinton
Dick Sutherland
Charlene Flickinger
Stuart Sutherland
Dean Willworth
Dean
Paul Weidmeyer
Dubuque
Peniel Church
Emil
Feldman
Fred
Butschi
Lavern
Schoon
Allis‘chalmers Sales and Service
the National Farm and Home Hour
NBC
Geo. C. Schoon
Co. Anticello
el Kahir
Friendly Store
Prva Tlle Yil
Santa
Carrom Boards
Tinker Toys
Gilbert
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