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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1954
Page
4
The Express notes a supplies stock in Ryan Iowa for small business needs including duplicate statement forms. It highlights blank-heading forms bound for easy tracking of accounts receivable and mentions Monticello Express.
Martha Dunbar continues beauty school with Vocational Rehabilitation and ADC support as she nears adulthood. Her hearing aid, training, and family plan aim to maintain stability for herself, her brother Bill, and their mother Mrs. Dunbar who reflects on how ADC kept them together in 1944 and expects to become self supporting soon.
The General Meeting on Wednesday October 27 starts with a Spiritual Life Group at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for making Christmas gifts for a Sunday School Missionary in San Pablo Colorado. Attendees may bring practical gifts. Circle 1 hosts lunch and at 2 p.m. students from Dubuque present a program.
Mrs. Milton Harris hosted the Wayne Home Makers meeting on Tuesday afternoon October 19 with 29 members present. They discussed Rural-Urban Women's Day on October 27 at the Farm Bureau office in Anamosa and shared a lesson on making lamp shades led by Mrs. M. P. Paulsen and Mrs. William Henrichs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Milton Harris assisted by Mrs. Henry Harms and Mrs. Gerke Bohlken.
The 94 Club celebrated its 60th anniversary with a meeting at Mrs. A. M. Maurice’s home on Friday evening October 22. Mrs. G. C. Bonwell read the club history and origin, and Mary McCullough’s Meditation on A Hilltop was performed by Mrs. C. A. Coxsee. Tea was served by committee members Mrs. Florence Roberts Mrs. Ralph Bone Mrs. C. A. Doxsee and the hostess.
Mrs Vance Stead hosted the Delphian Club at her home on Friday October 22 with 12 members present. Miss Kate Maurice led a program on the founding of the first school in Monticello and the history of schools to the present day. Light refreshments followed.
Social items from Castle Grove detail the Prairie Panthers meeting October 13 in the parish hall with a movie, pledge, candle service, and new officers led by Eddie Staton. Enrollment cards added, and plans include a corn show, Mother-Daughter banquet, and 4-H activities with praise for blue ribbons and club charter.
The article outlines ballot options for the Independent and Republican tickets with four Republican offices, Democratic representation for Congress, and unopposed district officials. It notes specific candidates, opposition races, and the use of double ballots in 28 precincts with township trustee and clerk contests in the 1955-56 terms.
Marion edges Monticello 209 rushing yards to 179 while gaining 171 passing yards in a tight second half. Monticello mounts a late surge with multiple drives but Marion’s defense and timely scores seal a hard fought win.
Members attending the fall workshop at Washington on Wednesday October 20 included Rev and Mrs John Baumann Mrs Harold Steiner Mrs James Hasler Mrs Cliff Ardu ser and Mrs Paul Arduser. Mrs Harold Norton of Anamosa visited with her sister Mrs Pearl Schneider. Mr and Mrs Lester Ricklefs visited the Edward Siebels home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Arle Morf and sons of Fredericksburg were Sunday guests in the Louis Morf home.
The Lovell Homemakers gathered at Mrs Forrest Deischer's home on Tuesday October 19 with 20 members present. They organized committees and planned next year including a Rural Urban Women's Day event at the Farm Bureau office in Anamosa on October 27. Entertainment featured the TV show I Have a Secret. Refreshments were served by Mrs W Bone and Mrs Glen Adams.
Dr. and Mrs. William R. Neu marker of Columbus stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Locher over the weekend. Sunday dinner at the Verne McCurdy home included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bohiken and Barbara of Cedar Rapids, Miss Shirley Mc Curdy of Charles City, and Mary Iverson of Iowa Falls.
The fall supper of the Wyoming Methodist Church was scheduled for November 13 in the church basement. A large list of volunteers was named for the menu, kitchen, dining room, solicitation, posters and advertising roles. Attendees at the WSCS meeting included several Wyoming residents and church members.
The C G A club at Castle Grove School No 3 will stage a Halloween program on Friday October 29 with Mrs James Hollar as teacher and Lester Stahlberg as program chairman. Cast includes Janet Donovan Diana Howie Gail Bader Sharon Bader Johnnie Monk and others. The sixth grade will run games and treat prizes for best costumes. Officers listed. Guests and visitors noted.
Mrs. Clara Noyes Tighe of Detroit and Miss Blanche Hunter of Cedar Rapids are visiting the home of Dr. and Mrs. John H. Fraser, staying for a period of time.
Correction notes Newell F. Sutton of Delhi was fined $7 and costs for speeding in last week's Police Court filings.
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