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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1954

Page

2

Jones County Awards Bid for Project 269 in 1954

Jones County Supervisors meet in July and August 1954 to advertise bids for construction on Project 269. M L Johnson of Cedar Rapids wins with a base bid of 19999.99, bond approved, and auditor to return unsuccessful bids. Adjournments scheduled for August 24 1954.

Board of Supervisors Jones County Henry Rickels Adams, Bailey, Crain Dirks Adams Anamosa Iowa Iowa State Highway Commission State Highway Commission Certified Public Bailey Crain Strawberry Hill Blanche Raleigh Houstman Stanley F Margaret Kula State Tax Commission Iaw Eclipse Lumber Co Amber Co-Op Lumber Company Eclipse Lumber Company Lumber Cofffpany Town Grain Rickels General County Fund County General Fund Henry Ricklefs Foley-Paulson Construction Co Clinton Green-Grosbeck Des Moines Lundeen-Broadston Montezuma M. L. Johnson Cedar Rapids Schwenker Construction Co Maquoketa

Monticello Couple Announce Engagement and Autumn Wedding

Mr and Mrs Edward Zumbrun announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Wanda Mae to James F Zimmerman son of Mr and Mrs Emil Zimmerman both of Monticello The wedding is set for Sunday October 3 at 2 30 p m at Wayne Lutheran Church.

Edward Zumbrunnen Monticello Wanda Mae James F. Zimmerman Emil Zimmerman Wayne Lutheran Church

Loyal Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notes and Upcoming Rally

The Loyal Rebekah Lodge met at the Oddfellows hall with Noble Grand Dottie Richardson presiding. An invitation from Evergreen No 149 Springville invited Monticello lodge to a love rally September 15. attendees should gather at the lodge hall by 7 p.m. Refreshments were served by Anna Rolls, Patty Balster and Mary Morning.

Rebekah Lodge Oddfellows Hall Dottie Richardson Evergreen No. 149 Springville Monticello Lodge Anna Rolls Patty Balster Mary Morning

Susan Yeoman Celebrates 7th Birthday Party

Susan Yeoman marked her seventh birthday on Friday August 27 with a 2 to 4 PM celebration at her home. Guests included Susan Savage Karen Nieters Barbara Collins Lin da Wilkinson Vicki Clark Gloria Schoon and cousins Ann Stewart Dan and Tim Sampson of Des Moines plus her sister Amy and brother Tommy. Unable to attend were Susan Bone and Sue Ann Helgens. Games entertained guests as refreshments were served and clown nut cups served as favors.

Susan Yeoman Susan Savage Karen Nieters Barbara Collins Linda Wilkinson Vicki Clark Gloria Schoon Susan Ann Stewart Dan Tim Sampson Des Moines Amy Tommy Susan Bone Sue Ann Helgens

Wyoming Woman Dies in Dubuque Funeral Monday

Mrs. Ray Walters, 36, died Friday at Xavier hospital in Dubuque. Funeral services set for Monday at 1 p.m. at Wyoming Lutheran Church with Rev. R. F. Gronewold officiating. Burial in Brown Cemetery, Colesburg.

Wyoming Dubuque Ray Walters Xavier Hospital Wyoming Lutheran Church R. F. Gronewold Brown Cemetery Colesburg

Special Eastern Star Meeting Honors founder at Schreiner Chapter

Schreiner chapter No. 226 of the Order of Eastern Star met Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. with worthy matron Edith Rhatigan presiding to honor founder Dr. Robert Morris. A Home program followed with poetry, a solo, and canned-food donations for the Eastern Star home at Boone. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for Thursday Sept 9.

Schreiner Order of Eastern Star Edith Rhatigan Robert Morris Edgar Guest Anna Eggers God Bless Our Home Eleanor Yeoman Lydia Guyan Eastern Star Boone Madge Shaffer Olive Reynolds Mildred Arduser Anna Egger Jane Long Marilyn Jones Helen Stanger

Orvin Yeoman's Surprised On Tenth Wedding Anniversary

On Wednesday evening nine couples celebrated Orvin and Mrs Yeoman's tenth anniversary with Pinochle entertainment. Bill Corbin won high and Mrs Joe Erler was low. Guests included Bill and Mrs Corbin Robert and Mrs Thoeni Dr and Mrs Robert Savage Joe Erler Harold Yeoman Paul Bender Dr and Mrs Alvin Jones W C Bone and Mr and Mrs Glenn Lambert. Gifts were presented to the couple and refreshments provided by guests.

Orvin Yeoman Bill Corbin Joe Erler Robert Thoeni Robert Savage Harold Yeoman Paul Bender Alvin Jones W. C. Bone Glenn Lambert Yeomans

Sandra Harms Celebrates Daughter's Fourth Birthday

Mrs Henry Harms entertained on Tuesday afternoon honoring her daughter Sandra Kay on her fourth birthday. Guests included Mrs Donald Siebels Mark Steven and Pamela Mrs Donald Wolf and Judy Mrs Lora Ambuehl and JoAnn Mrs LaVerne Buol and Sherri Mrs Kenneth Carter and Kenneth and Donna and Judy Siebels. Games were played with refreshments served following. Sandra received many birthday gifts.

Henry Harms Sandra Kay Donald Siebels Mark Steven Pamela Donald Wolf Judy Lora Ambuehl JoAnn LaVerne Buol Sherri Kenneth Carter Kenneth Donna Judy Siebels Sandra

W.S.C.S. Meeting Led by Mrs Covington at Church

The W.S.C.S. meeting was held at the church on Wednesday September 1 with president Mrs J L Covington presiding. Mrs Carl Schneider gave the devotions and Mrs Richard Long presented the program.

W.S.C.S J. L. Covington Carl Schneider Richard Long

Poultry Clinic Promises Help With Egg Health and Scarf Deal

A poultry visit notes examining chickens for diseases and parasites while offering customers a scarf with Purina lay feed purchases. The message promotes a “More Egg Club” and claims potential to increase egg production beyond the U.S. average.

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