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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1954

Page

7

Hard Time Party Signals Monticello Country Club Close

The Monticello Country Club wrapped up its annual season with a closing dinner dance on Thursday evening. A Hard Times Party featured awards for best dressed. General chair Ethel Nickel led a 22 member committee. Dr. R W Myers won a door prize of crackers and bologna. Top prize for best dressed couple went to Mr and Mrs John Witlengle. second to Mr and Mrs Eldred Moran. third to Mr and Mrs Bill Stuhler. Mr and Mrs T E Hamilton won for most elaborately dressed. Decorations used burlap curtains, newspaper table cloths, candles, and weeds for flowers, with the closing dance following the awards.

Monticello Country Club Ethel Nickel R. W. Myers John Witlengle T. E. Hamilton

Royal Neighbors Meet At K P Hall

The Royal Neighbors of America met Tuesday evening at K P Hall with past oracle Fannie Milroy presiding. Twenty six members attended. The convention will be at Baldwin on Oct 18, with attendees to gather at 12 00. Refreshments served by Gertrude Hessing Lena Hogan and Irmahl Holmes. A birthday party is planned at the K P Hall after the Oct 26 meeting.

Royal Neighbors of America K.P. Hall Oracle Fannie Milroy Baldwin Gertrude Hessing Lena Hogan Irmahl Holmes Royal Neighbors

Car Hits Utility Pole In Monticello Early Friday

John William Schilt of Monticello drove into a utility pole at about 1:30 am on Main street near Washington street causing about 225 dollars of vehicle damage. Police said the pole was not damaged and Schilt was alone. no charges filed by Saturday noon.

John William Schilt Monticello the Express Schilt Main Street Washington Street

Corn Rootworm Plots to be Inspected and Harvested

Farmers with corn rootworm damage urged to meet Oct 19 at Dillon Story farm Madison township for plot results. Ex tension entomologist Earl Rann and county extension director Joe E Legg will discuss five chemical treatments, yield checks, and soil insect control. Observations welcome. bring questions. Sunday notices list local visitors and a Camp Fire overnight at Boy Scout Cabin with named participants.

Dillon Story Farm Madison Township Earl Rann Joe E. Legg

PTA Meeting Planned by Local Association

The Par ent Teachers association will hold a regular meeting Thursday Oct 21 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with Mrs Robert FE Savage presiding. Marilyn Robinson will discuss Speech Correction Programs in Our Schools and the vocal music department will perform.

Parent Teachers Association Masonic Temple Robert FE. Savage Marilyn Robinson Robert Deppe PTA Pauline LeClerc L. C. Perkins

Clover Leaf Club Meets At Howland's

Mrs. Luther Howland hosted the Clover Leaf club at her home on Thursday afternoon October 14 with 11 members and one guest Mrs. Caroline Berry of Blackwell Oklahoma. Prizes were won by Mrs. George Buel and Mrs. Tom Faust.

Luther Howland Clover Leaf Club Caroline Berry Blackwell, Okla George Buel Tom Faust Martin Burrichter

Mary Ellen Heims Weds Robert Nosbish at Sacred Heart

Mary Ellen Heims and Robert Nosbish married in a 9 a.m. ceremony Saturday Oct 16 at Sacred Heart Church Monticello. The couple, both of Monticello, were attended by family and friends. a reception followed at Poplar Heights Club for about 200 guests.

Mary Ellen Heims Bob Nosbish Sacred Heart Robert Nosbish Sacred Heart Church Monticello Eugene Lorenz Sacred Heart School Art Jean Eberman Cresco Panis Angelicus Florence Helms Nick Nashbish Leo Tobin Laura Helms Colorado Springs Colo Janet Elenz Judy Ferring Margie Tuttle Margaret Dunn Frances Ferring Sue Staner Barbara Muller Nashish Sacred Heart High School

David Jacobs Celebrates First Birthday Honor

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jacobs entertained Friday October 8 honoring their son David on his first birthday. Afternoon callers included Mrs. Paul Schuetz Mrs. Henry Jacobs and Alice Esther and John Hanken. Evening guests shared cards and visiting followed by refreshments.

David Jacobs Elmer Jacobs David Paul Schuetz Henry Jacobs Alice Esther John Hanken John Hacke Bill W. G. Hanken Chris Cynthia Jay Willis Harms Jennifer Johnnie LaVern Nagel Carl Harms Ray Poppe Rodney Rieken Jacobs

Delta Delt Hosts Dessert Bridge At Barron Home

Mrs Barron hosted a dessert bridge meeting of the Delta Delt sorority at her High Street home Thursday. Attendees included Mrs W E Tuetken Mrs S E Locher and Mrs Tom Hamilton. Stuart Sutherland of Iowa City visited his parents the D P Sutherlands over the weekend. Mr and Mrs John Jacobs were Sunday guests at narms home.

Raymond Tuetken John McDonald Hospital Delta Delt J. R. Barron W. E. Tuetken S. E. Locher Tom Hamilton Stuart Sutherland Iowa City D. P. Sutherlands

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