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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1936

Page

7

Society And Club News Highlights Local Gatherings

Mrs. Lynn Howie hosted the knitting club at her home with a plate luncheon after a social evening. The 94 club met at Mrs. Charles Coxsee’s home for a program on Autobiography Testament of Youth by Vera Britton. Alpha Delphian hosted by Mrs. Huibregtse featured Mothers of Great Men by Mrs. Locher. Hi-Low Bridge Club with plates served after a prize showing at Mrs. Sutherland’s. Wyoming faculty guests honored at a six o'clock bridge dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Shover. Maples Inn’s Maples Awhile club shared five hundred and dominoes with prizes and a chicken pie supper. U Namit Bridge Club enjoyed progressive auction bridge and lunches at Miss Marugg’s. St Johns Lutheran Bible class hosted a party with twenty four attendees and games of five hundred pinochle and beano followed by refreshments.

Lynn Howie Charles Coxsee Vera Briton W. D. McLaughlin Ed Huibregtse Alpha Delphian Chapter Clarence Matthiessen John J. Locher Donald Sutherland Hi-Low Bridge Club John Shover Wyoming School Cecil Wherry Erna Levsen Wyoming W. B. Scarcliff Leota Wherry Tarry Awhile Club Nancy Adamson Maples Inn Winifred Rohr James Hamil Cascade Roy Slauson Sand Spring Jack Studer U-Namit Lena Marugg Maude Arduser Nella Hottman Hazel Eby Izora Bancroft Marie Widmer St. John’s Lutheran Church Fred Hanken Paul Gutknecht Ellen Bohiken Fred Hanken Jr Donald Poppe

Local church groups hold meetings and socials

Mrs Frank Stimson hosted a Foreign Missionary society gathering at her home with a devotional led by Mrs L J Swift and a study chapter presented by Mrs H Richardson. Tea followed with Mrs Lillian Harms assisting. Fortnightly bridge club met at Mrs Earl D Shaw’s home with progressive contract and high score by Mrs J E Heiserman. Lucile Yossi hosted a Friday party for geometry girls with a plate lunch. Reformed church Women’s Missionary society met at Mrs Alfred Egger’s near Sand Spring with devotionals by Mrs Armin Tendick and readings by several members, followed by refreshments. Past Matrons of the O E S circle met at Mrs William Tuetken’s for a one o’clock luncheon hosted by Mrs Tuetken.

Frank Stimson Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Episcopal Church L. J. Swift H.&. Richardson Lillian Harms Earl D.shaw J. E. Heiserman Albert Stuhier John Fraser Roy B Lyle McMullen J. J. Locher Helserman Women’s Missionary Society of the Reformed Church Alfred Egger Sand Spring Armin Tendick Lorenz AlJlamand George Ambuehl Irvine Rhatigan Tuetken William Tuetken O. E

Women’s club luncheon and tea hostesses noted

Mrs. Ross Baty and Mrs. Norman Newton hosted a luncheon with guests at a single center-table fruit display. Ida Iverson led the business meeting followed by a brief program and social hour. Lena Palmer attended as Cresco chapter past matron. Stuhler hosted a Women’s Working Band tea honoring Indy teachers and wives with a 4 pm meeting and 5 pm seating for over sixty attendees.

Ross Baty Norman Newton Ida Iverson Lena Palmer Cresco

Family Dinner at Mrs Barnts Welcomes Out-Of-Town Guests

Mrs Mary Barnts hosted a Wednesday family gathering at her home with seventeen places set for a noon dinner. The guests included two daughters visiting from Beaver Dam Wisconsin and Leon Iowa plus Andrew Shyer of Monmouth Winds as a brother in law. Others attending included Mrs Leslie Bright and daughter Joyce, Mr and Mrs Ike Schneider Jr and family, and Harry Schneider with two children from Monticello.

Mary Barnts Frank White Beaver Dam Wisconsin Elmer Hawthorne Leon Iowa Andrew Shyer Monmouth Winds Barnts Leslie Bright Joyce Ike Schneider Jr Harry Schneider Monticello J. Swift Walter Stella Swift Keokuk Earle Buck Rock Island Dwight Coale Shirley Cedar Rapids Rose Wilcox Marion J. W. Schweitzer George Schweitzer Madison, Wis Delos Daken Zearing Neal Hayden Sara Lou Frank Hayden John Schweitzer Janaan Sidney Richland Township Fred Stadtmueller Mary Spirit Lake Laverne Blaine Dysart H. W. Bell Princeton Harold Mann Clarksville Caroline Hicks Fred Kay Betty Coe College Jack Chicago John Kruse New York City Kenneth Meyer Earl DeShaw DeShaw Peter Prahm Polly Center Junction Jennie Rohn Eldon Rohn Norman Newton Robert Newton Farley Charles Kay Sr Fred Matthiessen Clark Will Shelley Carl Schneider Vinton Laura Ralston Lake Andes So. Dak Mary Brown This City Howard Shelley Edith Kissling Lou Ehrisman Lawrence Carlson Doris Mae Iowa City

Monticello Luncheon Honors Lincoln Guest Mrs Smits

Mrs. F. Stewart Stuhler and Mrs. Riess G. Stuhler hosted a one o'clock luncheon for Mrs. Gladys Smits of Lincoln Nebraska who visits Monticello this week. Fifteen guests attended with tables set and decorated. After lunch the Friday study club gathered at Mrs. Lovell’s home for a program on Verdi and La Traviata with Mrs. Stuhler and Mrs. Stuhler presenting to the group.

F. Stewart Stuhler Riess G. Stuhler Gladys Smits Lincoln Neb Montiticello Smits

Local couple Eloise Gardner and William Null wed at St John s

Miss Eloise Gardner daughter of Mrs George A Tobin of Chicago and William H Null son of Mrs Gesina Null of Monticello were married last Friday at 4 pm at St John s Lutheran church Rev Paul T Gutknecht officiating. The couple's reception included a dinner in Anamosa and a large wedding dance with 400 guests. Mrs Null a nurse and former Belmond hospital supervisor. Mr Null longtime night marshal of Monticello.

Eloise Gardner George A. Tobin Chicago William H. Null Gesina Null Monticello St. John’s Lutheran Church Paul T. Gutknecht Teresa Willard Hopkinton Jacob Rohr Anamosa Willis Mastin Cedar Rapids Mrs. Null

Five Circles of Local Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meet

The five circles met last Wednesday at host homes for sewing visits and social time. The Carol circle planned December Maples Inn Christmas luncheon with Mrs. Henry Adams presiding.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church William Grossheim Henry Adams Maples Inn Irving Hintz Asa Lambert Rudy Ambuehl Walter Eby Richland Circle Ellen Smith R. P. Clark Will Behrends Clark Walter Heath Alva Eile

Thanksgiving gatherings noted in Monticello area

The Richland circle and guests held a social afternoon with needlework and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Paul Guyan and others. Numerous Monticello families and friends plan Thanksgiving dinners with extended visits from Drs. Swift, Schweitzer, and others, hosting relatives from Cedar Rapids, Madison, Detroit, and beyond.

Chauncey Bates Wins In South Dakota

Chauncey Bates secures victory in South Dakota with a 345 vote plurality. The account praises Bates for courteous campaigning with his Democratic rival, a former Jackson County state highway official, and notes mutual respect and bipartisan collaboration in their race.

Chauncey Bates South Dakota Hudsonite Monticello Chauncey Jin Jackson Courge Harley Cable Pierre

Master of Wood Graining Keeps Craft Alive in Cedar Rapids

Old Master Joseph Klersey, 82, of Cedar Rapids, Linn county, remains a leading figure in wood graining. Using brush, comb, stick and thumb, he makes pine and cheap wood resemble oak, walnut or mahogany, a rare skill nearing extinction. The Berlin Olympic Village lake holds 300 goldfish.

Joseph Klersey Cedar Rapids Linn County Klersey Kiersey

Winnie Lou And Sally At Niles On Thursday Show

The WLS Merry Go Round at the Niles theatre on Thursday December 3 features Winnie, Lou and Sally. The act showcases the popular trio born from WLS with members changing since 1934 through Verna Sherri, Christine Smith, and Margaret Dempsey, preserving a homely Prairie Farmer style.

WLS Niles Theatre Winnie Lou Sally Jensen Helen Adele Eileen Nashville Tenn Verna Sherri Verna Christine Smith Margaret Dempsey Jensens Prairie Farmer Adv

Farmers Community Fire Truck Association Seeks Member Shares

The Farmers Community Fire Truck Association urges shareholders to support by buying shares at $25 each. Non members have been charged $100 for firefighting, and the policy will be enforced to ensure fair funding. Treasurer F. E. Stimson at Monticello State Bank handles inquiries.

Farmers Community F. E. Stimson Monticello State Bank Farmers’ Community Fire Truck Association

Man Injured by Wrench Falls in Galva

Elveen Nelson of Galva Iowa injured when a heavy wrench slipped from his son’s hand on a ladder and struck his foot. He suffers two broken toes and uses crutches for a time.

Elveen Nelson Galva Ida County Nelson

Community thank offerings and charity events at Wayne and Monticello churches

The Evening thank offering service starts at 8 with slides on Our Japan Mission. Wayne Zion Lutheran and Lady's Aid sponsor events including a Dec 10 supper bazaar and a Dec 3 chicken supper. Harvest Home in German at 10:30 next Sunday with offerings for the kingdom.

Center Junction M. E H. W. Farnham Vera Moats Epworth League Endeavor Castle Grove Lutheran Church Arnold Thalacker Ladies’ Aid Society Ed Kromminga Presbyterian Church Wim Japan Woman's Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid Herman Egger Monticello Wayne Zion Wayne Waverly

Will Santa Claus Come Again to Wall Lake?

A reader asks if Santa Claus will visit Wall Lake this year, hoping for a return visit and cheer for the holidays.

Santa Claus Wall Lake Blade

Also Mentioned on This Page

Knitting Huibregtse Carl Hodson Adamson U-Namit Bridge Club Women's Foreign Missionary Society Lucile Yossi Lucile Kathleen Tschantz Burdena Stutt Josephine Ricklefs Mary Hanssen Rachel Sheppard Doris Lubben Bernice Tobiason Evelina Rickels Donald Maire Jimmie Wells Dale Adams Frederick Faust Vernon Meter Dean Tedrow Loyal Rittmer Women’s Missionary Society of Reformed Church Meets Frederick P. Stuhler Congregational Church Indy John Praser Stuhler Florence Metzenberg Rex Ricklefs Frank Royden Cora Brockhaus Harriet Coughlan George Timmins Siegfried Guyan Janet Hazard Gardner-Null Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Harvey Harford J. Nichols Ike Schneider Jake Arduser Paul Guyan Harry Guyan Ora Crane John Yossi Lloyd Clark Nettie Thompson Detroit, Mich Old Master Berlin Olympic Village Niles J. A. Pannhuk Luther League St. John’s American Lutheran Church Prairieburg St. Joseph's Catholic Church Stephen J. Kucera Samuel G. Gutensohn St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Phillip St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Arnold Jacobs Reformed Church Armin H. Tendick Goudy’s Cafe Ann’s Cafe Stuhlers Shoe Department Will Rogers Ambassador Bill Patricia Ellis Harry Carey Fredric Marche Anthony Adverse America Richmond Boston Philadelphia New York Hell C. R. Scroggie Monticello Public Schools Cedar Valley Hill Billies Peggy Fuller Wea Ke Tardate— Food Stores Mele Amonia Express Express Office Stubler McNeill Hardware Goudy Ricklefs Shaffer'’S Sweet Shop Long's Department Store Ricklefs’ Grocery Stahler Balster Ross Baty Grocery Briardale FIRST Princess Theatre Denkhoff Jewelry Fred Kay Drug Store Good Values Madsen Motor Company Poultry Matthiessen Auto and Supply CO Palmer's Suter Proctor J.B. Zimmerman and Son Skelley Rashid Karry ST. Anthony Dakota Skelly Variety Store Clark Brothers Schoenhut Bakery Beery's Department Store Iverson Fartey
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