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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1954

Page

2

Seven Injured in Wreck Near Langworthy Sunday

Seven people aged 3 to 74 were hospitalized after a head on crash on Highway 151 five miles south of Monticello. Vehicles driven by Harry Arp and James Pilkenton collided in heavy rain. arrestee Arp expected to face yielding charges. Victims were treated at John MacDonald Hospital and Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids with all listed as improving.

Highway 151 Monticello Harry Arp Eldridge James V. Pilkenton Sedalia Pilkenton Kenneth Carter Lewis Dreibelbis Raymond Pappe Missouri Dubuque Arp Manchester John MacDonald Hospital Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Filo Pilkenton Hughesville Ted Pilkenton Connie Pilkenton Velma Pilkenton Leo Eike

Fall District Meeting Of B P W Clubs At DeWitt

The Fall District No 2 meeting of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs was held Sunday October 10 in DeWitt. Mrs Elda Wright directed the session with Miss Olive Huston delivering the keynote address Lets Get the Show on the Round. Members Kathryn Loop Fern Coward Madge Shaffer Lucille Kucera Emma Stadtmueller Augusta Melsha Emma Heiken and Caroline Heiken attended from the local club.

Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs DeWitt Elda Wright Orlean Schroeder Davenport Olive Huston National Federation of B.P.W Kathryn Loop Fern Coward Madge Shaffer Lucille Kucera Emma Stadtmueller Augusta Melsha Emma Heiken Caroline Heiken

Baptism of Wayne Lutheran infant Shirley Ann

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tobiason was baptized at Wayne Lutheran Church Sunday by Rev. Kebren. Shirley Ann’s godparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hago Tobiason. Dinner guests at the Toddisson home included Bennie Brockens and Leonard, George Moenk, John Stahlberg Sr, John Brokens, and many others from Hopkinton and surrounding families.

Ate Tobiason Wayne Lutheran Church Kebren Shirley Ann Hago Tobiason Toddisson Bennie Brockens Leonard George Moenk John Stahlberg John Brokens Raymond Porter Taniece Darrell of Hopkinton Ard Mire Doug Tobra

Wayne Zion Lutheran wed: Wanda Zumbrunnen weds James Zimmerman

Wanda Zumbrunnen and James Zimmerman married Sunday Oct. 3 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church in a 2:30 pm ceremony. Officiant Rev. F H Kehren led the double ring rite with organist Mrs. Clara Bavis and soloist Joe Erler. The couple, both Monticello natives, will reside west of Monticello on the Marvin Thomsen farm after a Chicago honeymoon.

Grateful Letter to Bill Wee on Wedding Anniversary

Dear Bill Wee, we are deeply grateful for your kind greetings on our wedding anniversary. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Devaney.

Bill Wee Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs J. H. Devaney

Bride Joan Eilers Weds John Schneiter in Anamosa

Miss Joan Eilers and John Schneiter wed in a double ring ceremony at First Congregational Church Anamosa on Oct 10 at 8 p.m. Rev. John W. Houser officiated. The couple will reside in Anamosa after a short honeymoon.

John Schneiter Joan Eilers

Lovell farm bureau plans films and talk in church basement

Two movies and a talk on bulk tanks by Ferris Biggert are set for the Lovell township farm bureau meeting in the Lutheran church basement Thursday evening. The program begins at 7 p.m. On the program committee are Fred Merrith, Louie Burrichter, Glen Behrends, Vernon Doden, Rudy Zimmerman and John Wilcox.

Ferris Biggert Lovell Township

Wedding of Harlene Tallman and John Husmann in Wayne

The Wayne Lutheran Church hosted a fall wedding on Sunday October 16 at 2 pm uniting Miss Harlene Tallman and John Husmann of Amber. The ceremony featured a double ring rite by Rev. FHK Rehren with music by Mrs. Clara Bavis and attendance by family members. The bride wore a nylon and tulle gown with a seed pearl crown veil and carried red and white roses. bridesmaids wore blue dresses and pink and white carnations. The couple plans a brief honeymoon and will reside at Mershon Cabin Camp in Anamosa.

Joan Eilers John Schneiter First Congregational Church Anamosa John W. Houser Miss Eilers Paul Eilers William Schreiter Monticello Howard Remley Love Wilma Russell Hilda Schneiter June Ann Harms Maid of Honor Susan Eilers Tommie Eilers George Schneiter Eugene Clark Galen Eilers Richard Mardorf Callig Donald Tobiason Robert Eilers Madge Schneiter Lynn Marsh Anamosa High School Schneiter Monticelo High School Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids U. S. Army Korea Wayne Lutheran Church Harlene Tallman John Foo Hausmann FH Rkehren Clara Bavis Harken Tallaan Morkey Jo Ob Hismann Amber Baverina Judith Tallman Oriole Irene Malone Robert Husmann John “Henry Dirks Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Mr. Husmann M. L. Johnson Construction Company Mershon

Katherine Lopez 89 Dies in Wyoming Home

Katherine Lopez aged 89 died Sunday morning October 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mott in Wyoming after illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday October 12 at 1 30 pm at Wallace Funeral Home with Rev. Florence Somerville officiating. Born in Jones County, she was the daughter of Mariel Mott and Libbie Cromwell Mott and had lived in the Motts home in Wyoming for four years.

Katherine Lopez Albert Mott Wyoming Wallace Funeral Home Florence Somerville Lopez Jones County Mariel Mott Libbie Cromwell Mott Mot

Pythians Meet At K P Hall In Monticelly Temple

The Monticelly Temple No. 112 Pythian Order met at K P hall on Monday evening October T1 with Fannie Milroy presiding. Mrs W F Yeoman was elected delegate to the convention at Marengo on October 13. Next meeting marks the anniversary of Pythian Sisters with a history, program, and social hour hosted by Mrs M T Stott.

Monticelly Temple No. 112 Pythian Order K.P. Hall Fannie Milroy W. F. Yeoman Marengo Pythian Sisters Same M. T. Stott

Methodist Men Rally In Tipton For Davenport District

The Davenport district fall rally of Methodist Men was held in Tipton on October 11. Attendees from St. Luke's Monticello included E. H. Huibregtse T. E. Hamilton Peter R. Hasler and Rev. R. V. Gildner. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Benedict and Eldon visited their son Ivan a Dubuque university student and joined a picnic at Eagle Point Park after church attendance.

Davenport The Methodist Church Tipton St. Luke's Church Monticello E. H. Huibregtse T. E. Hamilton Peter R. Hasler R. V. Gildner Earl Benedict Eldon Ivan Dubuque University Westminster Presbyterian Church Eagle Point Park

Calendar of church services and events across several parishes

Religious notices list multiple churches including St. Matthew Katheran Areld, St. Luke's Methodist, St. John's Lutheran, Immanuel Mission Festival, First Presbyterian, SS Peter Paul, Zion Lutheran, Congregational, Sacred Heart, Church of the Nazarene. It notes worship times, confirmation classes, Sunday schools, youth activities, and a few social mentions. Names include pastors Vansant Colder, Stenzel, Jobst, Kenyon, Kehren, Lorenz, Sprenger, with dates in October and related service details.

St. Matthew Katheran Areld Bo Sehliueter Sundas Sethe Aitul Bible Yas Coop Xu Pup St. Luke's Methodist Charel Robert Vansant Colder Sune Das School Cellige St. John’s Lutheran Church Augmer KR Stenzel Eugene Jobst Fort Dodge Grand Mound LWMIL Fairbank John Hacke First Presbyterian Church W. Russell Hunter Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Kenwood Park Cedar Rapids SS. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church Paul Kenyon Warne Zion Ey Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Brotherhood Anamasa Olin Wyoming Wayne Congregational Church Charles Eilett Ronald Egger Tlame Yao Monty Cafe Sacred Heart Catholic Church Eugene P. Lorenz William Wilke Church of the Nazarene Ray Sprenger

New Smyrna Beach Visitors Stay with Monticello Pair

Mr and Mrs X Ray Childress of New Smyrna Beach Florida visited Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs George Timmins. The Childresses are former Monticello residents.

X. Ray Childress New Smyrna Beach Fla George Timmins Childress Monticello

LeRoy Jacque Elected Starlighters President

The Starlighters held a Monday meeting at the Perkins office electing LeRoy Jacque as president and naming Mrs. William Hintz treasurer and Miss Shirley Lindeman secretary. Retiring officers were Dewey Gesic Janice Lampe and Betts McNally. Play practice followed the business session for the production Mr Beane from Lima to be staged in the Community building Now 1 and 2.

Perkins LeRoy Jacque William Hlintz Shirley Lindeman Dewey Gesic Janice Lampe Betts McNally William Hintz Beane Lima

E. and R. Ladies Aid Meets At Church

The Evangelical and Reformed Church Ladies Aid held its monthly meeting in the church basement on October 6 at 2 o clock. Twenty three members attended with quiet music and a hymn opening. Mrs George Burrich ler led worship and prayer. The lesson titled Our Need For God stressed church involvement. President Mrs Hans Hoffman led the business session thanking donors and bake sale helpers. Refreshments were served by a list of members.

Ladies Aid The Evangelical and Reformed Church George Burrichler Hans Hoffman George Hoffman Frank Schneiter Clarence Meyer Edna Prader Emma Smith Don Husman Loren Husman Ralph Crim

Girls lead scoring in League Bowling event

Laverne Nesbish topped all girls with a 192 as Stella Kephart added 186 and Lorene Eilers 168. Helen Hemmer 161 and June Schmidt 157 also posted solid scores in the Community League bowling contest.

Laverne Nesbish Stella Kephart To Russell Lorene Eilers Helen Hemmer June Schmidt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Langworthy B.P.W Shirley Tobiason James Bader Cedar Raphis Casper Arduser Clifford Arduser Wayne Sunday Wanda Mae Zumbrunnen James Zimmerman Wayne Zion Lutheran Church Joe Erler Edward Zumbrunnen Emil Zimmerman Betty Zumbrunnen Jean Joyce Bader Jack Thoent Raymond Bader Eddie Gerrets Max Meadow Paul Zimmerman Diana Zimmerman Dean Zumbrunnen Judy McDonald Sharon Zimmerman E. B. Null Willene Hubner Vernon Tschantz Joyce Callahan Larry Stoneking Colin Tschantz John Tschantz Sr Gottlieb Bronematin Lynn Roller Ed Husman George E. Rickels Herman Helgens George Schoon Carl Cordes George Hagen Zingmerman Chicago Marvin Thomsen Worthington Memorial Hall del Clayton and His Orchestra H. Tallman Monte Theatre Cee Humphrey Bogart Jose Ferrer Wall Johnson Fred Mkm Murray Mrs. Dalco Yount Miss Wilma Doris Yount Onslow Iowa U.S Starlighters E. & R. Ladies Aid Cascade Electric Veloys Northside Avera Rams Sly Five Clover Farm Dolphins Cubs Shatters Wagon Wheel Ramblers Energy Leage Faust Skelly Freese Motors Midway Sweet Shop Legion Cascade Vinetrice Shop Geerling’s Feeds Fap Locher Plisnt Bank Vhe Arl Siebels Fred K Kreeb Don Wolf Harold Schlimmer Hersh Drury Gump Ferring Fay Haeussler Schuetz Larry's Welding Shop Rainbow Inn Davidson‘’S Anamosa, Lows America Jesse Parker Payton Ee Technicolor Continous Jones County Farm Service Chuck and Elmer’s Sinclair Monticello, Iowa Jones County Oil Company Seehusen Oil Company Phillips 66
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