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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1955

Page

7

Joyces Marriage to Herbert Benton in Monticello Church

Joyce Aleen Bader of Cedar Rapids and Herbert L. Benton of Anamosa united in marriage at the Evangelical and Reformed church in Monticello on Friday Oct 21 at 7 pm Rev John F Baumann officiated. The ceremony featured a double ring exchange and candlelight with grotto rose decor.

Joyce Aleen Bader Cedar Rapids Herbert L. Benton Anamosa Evangelical and Reformed Monticello John F. Baumann Benton Henry W. Bader Mr. Benton H. G. Benton Mrs. Benton Coggon George Burrichter Wilma Cox

Social Club Hostesses Share Evening Of Cards

Mrs. Morrissey hosted the Merymyx club at her home on Oct 20 with two pinochle tables, prizes for high Mrs. Verne McCurdy traveling Mrs. Floyd Kephart and low Mrs. Herbert Kuntz. Mrs. John Behn entertained the T N T club the same night with high Mrs Herschel Drury traveling Mrs Larry Goodyear and low Mrs Raymond Marolf. Several members attended the Rebekah assembly in Cedar Rapids Wednesday. The Tuesday Night Boliva club met Oct 18 at Mrs Forrest Deischer’s home with Mrs Deischer winning high and Mrs Allen Fairbanks low.

James Morrissey Merymyx Club Verne McCurdy Floyd Kephatt Herbert Kuntz John Behn T.N.T Herschel Drury Larry Goodyear Raymond Marolf Bolivia Forrest Deischer Allen Fairbanks Low

Monticello Guests Dine With Local Families

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Crim included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kaufman of Coggan and Mrs. Joe Hayden of Viola. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hogan visited their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. John White in Chicago.

Monticello Ralph Crim Allen Kaufman Coggan Joe Hayden Viola M. J. Hogan Mrs John White Chicago

Mrs Rickels Re-elected Head of Jones County Cancer Group

Mrs. George A. Rickels of Monticello was reelected chairman of the Jones County Cancer society at the October 14 meeting in Anamosa. New officers include Mrs. FE. 8. Pillard as vice-chairman and Mrs. Foss Davis as memorial chairman. The group discussed films, fundraising, loan closet needs, and plans for assisting cancer patients in the county.

Jones County George A. Rickels Monticello Jones County Cancer Society Anamosa Pillard Morley Raymond Keller Wyoming Francis Mitler Howard Robertson Donald Crustisson New Horizons C. M. Strawman A. R. Embree Foss Davis Zula Fegan James E. Remley Ann Wilson Dubuque The Cancer Society Rickels Joseph Beave Gustifson Iowa Cancer Society

Two Road Crashes in Jones County with No Injuries

Two motor vehicle accidents occurred in Jones County late Thursday night near Langworthy and between Anamosa and Prairieburg. One truck overturn and damage to both vehicles with the drivers cited. a second driver, Charles Royce Keller, escaped injury when his 1950 car slid off Ridge Road and overturned.

Jones County Highway 151 Langworthy Lewis Dreibelbis Joseph Dehner Cascade Walter Pfath Bernard Warren Lawrence Anamosa Dehner John Herbert Wilhelm Worthington Hank Pratch Dubuque Dreibelbis Kenneth Carter Charles Royce Keller Cedar Rapids Prairieburg Lawrence LaBarge Keller LaBarge Tan Jervice Gassu Hania Gruss Barts Hearn Oi Torres Mtg. Co Jan Ing Hill Aldrich Tom Sy Iabor Horohlsehtimmer St.ol Titers Curhkior Metropolitan Supply Co SON Firseh Wadtean Keller jJournals Mipper Sewing Machine Finnead Co Westcot Mastumend and Stephens McSally and Co Borden To Buckner Motors Faty Insurance Agency Cas. Iima Hoag Duster Qo Sinclair Refining Uel Bill Aldrich Tom Null City of Augusta Seal Tone L, Scott Baes Ee

Camp Fire Resume Story Hours at Public Library

Camp Fire board members met at the public library on Thursday evening October 20 with President Arch Edwards presiding. They voted to resume Saturday afternoon story hours conducted by Camp Fire and Horizon clubs. A bake sale by Camp Fire-Horizon is set for November 12 at 9 a.m. at Iowa Electric Light and Power to benefit the Rotary youth cabin. The annual Camp Fire candy sales are planned for December.

Camp Fire Board Public Library Arch Edwards Camp Fire and Horizon Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Rotary

Mrs. McGuire Returns Home From Detroit Visit

Mrs Francis McGuire returned Wednesday night to her Detroit home after visiting Mr and Mrs Ralph Crim.

Francis McGuire Detroit, Mich Ralph Crim

College Day planned at Monticello High School

Representatives from 16 colleges and trade schools will address a college day assembly at Monticello High School Tuesday. About 250 students are expected. seniors attend, freshmen and sophomores dismissed early. juniors invited to sessions with three schools selected for meetings.

Monticello Vance Stead Iowa University Iowa State College Iowa State Teachers College Coe College Cornell College Dubuque University Wartburgh College Upper Town University Parsons College Drake University St. Luke’s Nursing School Rockford Girls College DeVry .Technical Institute Cedar Rapids Business College American Commerce Institute Paris Beauty Academy

Marlene Bohlken Named In University Profile Preview

Marlene Bohlken daughter of Mr and Mrs Gerke Bohlken participated in Profile Preview the annual fashion show at the University of Iowa sponsored by the University Women’s Association The event selected 77 coeds and named a Miss Perfect Profile by an eight member committee evaluating poise appearance outfit and appropriateness.

Marlene Bohlken Gerke Bohlken University Women's Association State University of Iowa Miss Bohlken University of Iowa

Mrs. Melsha Elected President of Lutheran Guild

Mrs. Augusta Melsha was elected president of the Lutheran Women's Guild at its October meeting. Other officers for 1956 include Mrs. Marvin Chevalier as vice president Emma Hei ken secretary and Mrs. Loren Freese treasurer. The program featured devotions a playlet and a Bible study led by Rev. Arnold Schlueter Slides of Luther biography were shown Two new members Mrs. Laverne Plueger and Mrs. Glen Adams were accepted for the Mid-Eastern group of WMF planning a Nov 7 meeting at St Matthew Lutheran church A group bus trip to Muscatine Oct 7 was announced to tour Lutheran homes.

Augusta Melsha Lutheran Women’s Guild Marvin Chevalier Emma Heiken Loren Freese Velma Winkler Emma Zimmerman Hei Schoon Chevalier E. Wahl Elton Copley William Mardorf Arnold Schlueter Martin Luther -Hoge Beatrice Neb Laverne Plueger Glen ‘Adams W.M.F St. Matthew Lutheran Church Muscatine

Donna Helen Darrow to Wed at Little Brown Church

Mrs. Helen Darrow of Monticello announces the engagement of her daughter Donna Helen to Charles Soper of Anamosa. The wedding is slated for November 12 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua.

Donna Helen Darrow Little Brown Church Helen Darrow Monticello Charles Soper Anamds Nashua

Death of Spirit Lake resident Bowden at 99

William Bowden of Spirit Lake dies at 99 after 30 years in the town. He would have turned 100 next June.

Iowa William Bowden Spirit Lake

Prisoner Habeas Corpus Hearing Set For Anamosa Reformatory Case

Judge Floyd Philbrick ordered a writ of habeas corpus for Robert L. Thomas inmate of the men’s reformatory at Anamosa and set a hearing for October 28 at 1:30 p.m. Thomas contends his 10-year sentence from 1950 was improperly increased after a suspended sentence, claiming 16 months already served on a second two-year term. He alleges he was paroled in 1952, then arrested and resentenced in a different jurisdiction.

Jones County Floyd Philbrick Robert L. Thomas Anamosa Werden Ray Purcell Thomas Aepear Reformatory Monroe County

Burkey Case Appeals on Insanity Instruction and Witnesses

The defense presses multiple objections in the Burkey case, challenging insanity definitions and the exclusion of expert testimony. They claim Dr. J. D. Paul and Dr. Macy’s findings from 1953 to 1955 should have been admitted, and object to cross examination and witness credibility rulings affecting Gertrude Wagoner testimony about family insanity.

Connery J. D. Paul Anamosa Jones County William Wray. Macy Iowa City Howard Remley Dr. Macy

Weekend Visit Highlights Buol Household Person

Karen Buol spent a weekend as a guest in the home of William Buol, enjoying a quiet family visit and familiar surroundings in the local community.

Monticello Karen Buol William Buol

City Council Proceedings July August 1955 Monticello

City council met in regular session with Mayor Lambert presiding. Present: Whcox Behn Miler Egger Lyon. absent none. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Motion by Wilcox and seconded.

Lyon Monticelo State Bank cou_ pons pth Tose Saa Brat Utilities Transfer Cod Eel Street Sutens Uri Blanchard Lenlie Bright Ghanere Clarence Lawyverso Aldrich Jacque Lam S Weldfop Seebusen Git Co Kehipse Lumber Co Wkuinger Bros James Drickett Clarence Sawyer McNeill AB EB Warren McGill Staner and Reynolds Monticello Foxpress Hearn Oil and Tire Dr. Cassidy Matt Parrott and Sons Pfyr Ifyter Mayuoketa Manchester Monticelloire State Hyelene Laboratory I. Cohen and Son Piper Samts Hawkeye Maching Co Phillips Petroleum Corp Miller Behn Wilcox Marie's Sweet Shop Jones County Air Association Keger Jones County Fair Association Egger Great Plains Supply Behn, Miller, Egger Suyon A. P. Lambert Lambert Whitney Parker Monticello G. J. Parker Brown Signals Inc City of Whcox Miler Sec

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