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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
3
Monticello residents plan a Coney Island style closing party at the Country Club with 7 30 p m dancing to Jack Dyer and Orchestra. Invitations urge costumes or sports attire and refreshments feature Coney Island treats.
The Lovell Happy Helpers gathered at Mary Elizabeth Clark's home on October eight. Thirteen members, three visitors, four mothers and two leaders attended. An installation of officers was led by Mrs. Jerry Tan with Elizabeth Hoffman as president and other posts filled.
Mr and Mrs Carl Dehner of Cascade announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Shirley Ann to James Miller son of Mr and Mrs Don Miller of Grundy Center. The ceremony is set for October 18 at 8 30 a m at St Marys Church Cascade.
The Great Jones County Fair posted a year end balance of 7149.25 with a start cash of 4638.40, a gain of 2510.85. Receipts from ticket sales reached nearly 26500 at outside gates and nearly 2900 at grandstands while concessions and privileges totaled over 6800 and premium lists netted 1174. Premium expenditures exceeded 10000 with 4682 for open premiums and Path 3209 for 4 H and F F A clubs. Harness racing premiums were 3900 and attractions and music added 6870. Miscellaneous expenses ran 17701 and 2500 was paid on prior indebtedness while 6461 funded permanent improvements. Total receipts were 55636.34 against expenditures of 48487.09. Castle Grove Royal Rangers met with 15 at Gordon Eberhart home to plan 1952 program and prepare November 9 event for Castle Grove girls 4-H club. Three new members Phillip Gerdes Larry Hosford Duane Caspers joined.
The Department of Defense urges early mailing of Christmas parcels to armed forces overseas. Deadline dates include October 15 for remote locations and November 1 for Japan Korea and Pacific Islands. Restrictions cover packaging materials prohibited items and post office routes. First class cards must arrive by November 1 and air mail by December 1.
A new Bluebird group for second graders was organized Saturday in Monticello with Anne and Shirley Shelley leading. The article notes start of Cantenasta Camp Fire and Horizon Clubs for girls in various grades, listing multiple guardians and leaders. Also mentions related community club activities and travels of Dr. and Mrs. Swift.
George C. Brown of Monticello died September 27 in Savanna. Funeral and graveside services were held at Oakwood Cemetery. Born April 4 1887 in Monticello Iowa he was the son of Charles M. Brown and Henrietta Stone Brown. He married Genevive M. Nash April 26 1911 in Monticello. He began his railroad career in October 1913 and served 38 years with the M ST P and P Railroad. He and Genevive helped rear Earl F Hart in 1917 and Joan Adair Steed in 1933. In the last three years they shared their home with Mrs Mary Hart Judy Adair Hart Kathleen Marecee Hart and George William.
The obituary mentions Hart siblings Mary Miller Hart and Earl F. Hart. Surviving are his wife Burton Brown of Anamosa and Elsie Hughes of Diarville Texas. several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, a brother, and a sister. A family gathering at Alva Eilers home celebrated his 75th birthday.
The Lovell Happy Helpers 4-H club met at Mary Ann and Bonnie Buol’s home. Judy Rieniers spoke on Care and Storage of Woolens, Mary Ann Kuriger on Hemming a Dress, Rose Mary Lemmer on Storing Clothes, Kathy Kuriger on Hair Care, Rosalie Holmes on General Clothes Care, and leader Mrs William Buol on Accessories. Officers elected: President Elizabeth Hoffman, Vice President Rose Mary Lemmer, Secretary Verna Lou Merritt, Treasurer Mary Ann Buol, Reporter Kathy Kuriger, Historian Mary Elizabeth Clark. Families shared lunch after games and singing.
The Jones County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting on Monday October 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the Monticello Community Building to adopt resolutions elect officers and directors and elect women’s committee chairmen. The program includes chorus, reports, entertainment by Jack Peet and Louie Zimmerman’s Orchestra with refreshments.
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