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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

7

Ellen First Installed as New Rainbow Head

Ellen First daughter of Mr and Mrs W J First was installed as worthy advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in a ceremony last Sunday afternoon. The event featured Dr L J Swift escorting Ellen to the East through an arch of autumn branches as officers formed the arch. A corage and a gift were presented by Alice Clark and Audrey Podhaski respectively. Refreshments followed for about sixty guests.

Ellen First W. J. First Order of Rainbow Margaret Eichhorn Kathryn Bender Marileigh Clark Marjorie Audrey Podhaski Marion Deischer Phyllis Cox Charlotte Deischer Cecil ‘Goettsch Gene Kuhl

Zana Timm Weds Walter Hubbard in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Zana E. Timm of Cedar Rapids became the bride of Walter W. Hubbard son of Mrs. Bert Hubbard of Monticello in a candlelit ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids The couple's reception followed at Mrs Louise Ichls home The bride worked at Ilen Wholesale Millinery and the groom is with Midwest Fruit Company Attendants included Mrs Orvin Grefsrud and Royal Hubbard with several Monticello guests in attendance

Zana E. Timm Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Walter W. Hubbard Bert Hubbard Monticello St. Paul’s Methodist Church Orvin Grefsrud Royal Hubbard Louise Ichl Hubbard Ilen Wholesale Millinery Company Midwest Fruit Company E. T. Landis Carlton Landis

D A R Meeting and Community Hostesses in Cedar Rapids

D A R members gathered at the R J Bone home with Mrs Genevieve Braun presiding. Tea followed a chrysanthemum table as Mrs Ira Scott presented a program on Interesting Places In Iowa. Linda Bs birthday party honored by Mrs Gilbert Steiner drew neighbors and mothers for afternoon treats. Grace Benedict celebrated a birthday with a Cedar Rapids picnic hosted by her children at Ellis Park. A League of Women Voters session at Kate Maurice's home featured Race Relations and Camp Fire notes with guests from Onslow.

Lucile Yount Warren Kester Presbyterian Church, Monticello Country Club Willard Yeoman William Donnelly Tom Eden Wilma Clark Wilma Doris Yount Rex Cline Cedar Rapids E. H. DeShaw Miss Yount Tanda Camp Fire D.A.R R. J. Bone Karl Keyes L. F. Balster Genevieve Braun Ira Scott Iowa Frederick Bone Ashland Gilbert Steiner Linda Donald Coxey Mary Elizabeth Jean Gladys Black Royal and Loren Phyllis Drexler John Mettler Jane Bobby Donna Rickels Marjorie Roland Grace Benedict Ellis Park Herman Dirks Earl Benedict Ivan League of Women Voters Kate Maurice Tom Hamilton Glenn Jones Chester Condit Margaret Ann Tuetken C. R. Smith S. G. Hutton Onslow

Servicemen Honored At Dinner In Eby Home Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eby hosted a one o clock dinner at their home honoring T Sgt Charles Eby Pfc Owen Sutherland and Pfc Clayton E Conley along with John Paul Callahan on his third birthday An informal afternoon followed Guests included family from Center Junction Town City Moline Lyons Scotch Grove Monticello and Chicago The honored servicemen recently returned from long overseas assignments and were discharged or furloughed to await new assignments

Raymond Eby Charles’ Eby Owen Sutherland Clayton E. Conley John Paul Callahan Charles Eby Bobby Jimmy Center Junction Town City F. A. Hanken Chicago Lyle Callahan John Paul Moline Lucy Reichart Lyons J. M. Eby Scotch Grove Kitty Callahan Monticello Eby Pfc Sutherland Sgt New Caledonia Conley Camp Campbell

Chapter FP P E O Begins Fall Program Tuesday

Mrs Reuel McColm hosted the Chapter FP P E O meeting at her home for the fall schedule. A cooperative luncheon followed at 1 30 oclock. The social afternoon preceded a business session led by president Mrs A J H McNeill with officers listed and guests Mrs James Remley Mrs Frederick Ellison Anamosa and Mrs Rena Kettlitz Monticello a former member.

Reuel McColm P.E.O A. J. H. McNeill William Grossheim BE. H. Huibregtse H. M. Carpenter B. E. Abel A. M. Maurice James L. Burns James Remley Frederick Ellison Anamosa Rena Kettlitz Monticello

Open Door Theme Guides Methodist Women's Society Meeting

The Women's Society of Christian Service met at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon with hostesses including Mrs. Grant and others. Devotions were led by Mrs. James Nelson and president Mrs. E. H. Whuibregtse conducted the business session. October's theme The Open Door was discussed by Mrs. Don Maire. Refreshments followed the social hour.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Grant W. T. Claus Dan Hearn Jim Adams A. J. Hobert Sr Joe Bowers William EhIts James Nelson E. H. Whuibregtse Don Maire

Marriage of Jacqueline Farrer to Lawrence Kuriger

Mr and Mrs Royce S Farrer announce the marriage of their daughter Jacqueline Joan to Lawrence F Kuriger chief aviation pilot USNR on Wednesday September 6 at East Field Chapel Norfolk Virginia They are at home at 107 Magazine Road Portsmouth Virginia

Royce S. Farrer Jacqueline Joan Lawrence F. Kuriger U.S.N.R East Field Chapel Norfolk Magazine Road Portsmouth

Eightth Birthday Party for Tommy George

Mrs T M George hosted a Sunday gathering in honor of her son Tommy for his eighth birthday. Guests attended the local theater showing Along Came Jones and returned to the Kane grandparents home for refreshments. Names including Richard Davis Tommy Ridenour Lyle Ridenour Teddy Henderson Noel Henderson Billie Howie and Jimmie Luensmann joined the celebration.

T. M. George Tommy Jones Leo Kane Richard Davis Lyle Ridenour Teddy Noel Henderson Billie Howie Jimmie Luensmann

St Matthew's Aid Meets Wednesday Afternoon

The St Matthew's Ladies Aid society held its regular monthly meeting Wednesday at Luther hall with Rev H L Adix leading the business session. Mrs Frederick Rieniers joined as a new member and 32 members attended. Roberta Helgens was a guest and refreshments were served.

St. Matthew’s Ladies ‘Aid Society Luther Hall H. L. Adix Frederick Rieniers R. H. Helgens Roberta Helgens R. N

Sunday church listings and events across Monticello area

Churches in Monticello and environs announce worship times Sunday schools and youth activities. Includes First Congregational Homer E Dalrymple minister. Monticello Methodist Virgil C Grant. Castle Grove Lutheran H A Diers and Rev August Englebrecht II. Presbyterian William J Grossheim. Westminster Fellowship Dick Shelley. Evangelical and Reformed A Mast. St John Lutheran R P Young. and Lutheran Hour broadcasts. A mission speaker from Wartburg Seminary and a fall party are noted along with confirmations and Bible classes.

First Congregational Church Homer E. Dalrymple Monticello Westminster Fellowship Dick Shelley

Sacred Heart and nearby churches schedule fall services

The article lists Masses at Sacred Heart with Eugene Lorenz pastor including 8 and 10 o clock masses and Confessions on Saturdays. It notes St Matthew's Lutheran services for October 14 and a Reformation festival on October 28. Mrs Tobias Hinrichs hosts Ladies Aid on October 17. Peniel Presbyterian ministers James Hodgson and leads Sunday services.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene Lorenz St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Tobias Hinrichs Ladies Aid Peniel Presbyterian Church James B. Hodgson Sun

Why Christ Asks of You to be Loyal

Monticello high school hosts a free will offering service at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Morning worship at 10 30 with English sermon, titled Why Christ Asks of You to be Loyal. Reception for newly confirmed adults and potluck follow. Adult class Oct 16 at 8 pm. confirmation class Saturday 9 3 pm. Pastor travels Friday to Elizabeth for Trinity Ladies Aid anniversary. General public invited.

A. Mast Women's Guild St. John’s Lutheran Church R. P. Young Church of the Lutheran Hour Dubuque St. Paul's Lutheran School Anamosa Reformatory Young People’s Society WMT RDTH W. A. Muier Monticello High School Wayne Zion Ey. Lutheran Church F. HH Elizabeth Trinity Ladies Aid Society

Shirley Holmes Hosts Theater Party for Eleventh Birthday

Shirley Holmes daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Holmes marked her eleventh birthday with a theater party inviting friends including Clair O Rourke Regina O Rourke Madonna Seehusen Donna Morey Carol Smith Patty Smith Mary Ann Kuriger Mary Kay Dress Judy Ferring Virginia Morrissey Jeanine Reiselman Joann Howie Ruth Kurt Joan Nickel Margaret Dunn Betty Holmes Yvonne Hall and Janet Holmes after the show guests enjoyed refreshments at Monty Sweet Shop.

Shirley Holmes Elmer Holmes Monty Sweet Shop Clair Regina O’rourke Madonna Seehusen Donna Morey Carol Patty Smith Mary Ann Kuriger Mary Kay Dress Judy Ferring Virginia Morrissey Jeanine Reiselman Joann Howie Ruth Kurt Joan Nickel Margaret Dunn Betty Holmes Yvonne Hall Guest of Janet Holmes

Presbyterians Host Faculty Dinner Wednesday

The Women's Fellowship of the Presbyterian church entertained Monticello public school faculty and families at a 7 o'clock dinner in the church parlors. A short program followed, and the evening was spent in fellowship. Arrangements were led by Mrs. Robert Mullen and Mrs. O. R. Howie with several other local members assisting.

Women’s Fellowship Society The Presbyterian Church Monticello Public School Robert Mullen O. R. Howie R. Fuller Joe Messerii Herbert Balsiger Herman Hoffman Donald Morey Henry Adams Harold Wilcox

Tuesday Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Evening

Mrs. Glenn Hargrave entertained the Tuesday bridge club with a 7 30 dessert Tuesday evening at her home. High scoring honors in contract bridge went to Mrs. I S Rhadigan and guest Mrs. Cecil Goettsch.

Glenn Hargrave I. S. Rhatigan Cecil Goettsch

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