Cascade Couple Weds Miss Skahill Degan Sept 3
Miss Margaret Ellen Skahill and Roger Owen Degan wed at St. Martin's Church Cascade in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore white rose point lace over ivory, with a silk illusion veil. Attendants wore dusty rose lace and blue gowns. After a breakfast at the Green home and dinner at Swiss Valley Chalet the couple plan to reside in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
Margaret Ellen Skahill
Mildred Skahill
James E. Skahill
Roger Owen Degan
George Degan
Omaha
Nebr
St. Martin's Church
Msgr. Skahill
St. Martin’s Church
Marshalltown
Daniel O'Sullivan
Donald Hawes
Ann Bisenius
Benny Roth
Dubuque
Walter Skahill
Joseph Green
Deane Degan
Joan Gerner
Clermont
Patrick Kenny
James Suter
Donald Nemer
Gregory
Feldmann Kelchen Exchange Vows in Hopkinton Castle Grove
Mary Agatha Feldmann and Robert Kelchen wed at Immaculate Conception Castle Grove on August 30. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. J. Hennessy. reception followed in Hopkinton for about 70 relatives and friends. The couple plans to live on a Castle Grove farm after a honeymoon to Michigan and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Feldmann
Robert Kelchen
Hopkinton
Mary Agatha Feldmann
John Feldmann
al Kelchen
Immaculate Conception Church
Castle Grove
J. J. Hennessy
Monticello
Lavonne Feldmann
Ervin Klosterman
Joan Sperfslage
Mary Alice Chapman
Theresa Kelchen
Betty Kelchen
Esther Feldmann
Rita Kelchen
Prairieburg
Michigan
Canada
Hinrichs Visit Tipton Relatives In Monticello Neighbors
Monticello neighbors Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hinrichs were visitors in Tipton Sunday to spend time with relatives.
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Monticello
J. H. Hinrichs
Tipton
Pantry shower and multiple gatherings mark social week
Margaret Edwards and Jery Goettsch hosted a pantry shower for Mrs. Richard Hanssen as classmates gifted a decorative imitation wedding cake. Additional hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hearn and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Guyan with dinners and viewings of movies from Paris and Germany. Separate engagements and breakfasts featured Linda Hargrave, Larry Abele, and a daisies theme. A pinochle club picnic closed the week at Lake McBride with several families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn O. Hargrave
Linda
Larry Ross Abele
Oren T. Abele
Clarion
Collins Radio Co
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Margaret Edwards
Jery Goettsch
Edwards
Richard Hanssen
Mrs. Glenn
Hargrave
Linda Hargrave
Sarah Vernon
Julie DeShaw
Mary Steiner
Donna Morey
Paddy Jo Swartzendruber
Janice Moncrief
Judy Podhaski
Janice Gottleaber
Lake McBride Park
Lawrence Heeren
Richard
Edith
Elwil Reuter
Donald Clark
Carol
Connie
Bill Lang
Roma
Ronald
Ed Stiffler
Reece Moats
First P T A Meeting Slated Sept 15 At Monticello
The Monticello P T A sets its first meeting for Thursday Sept 15 at 8 p.m. in the Monticello Community building with a 6 30 dinner. LeRoy Peterson Cedar Rapids schools education director will speak on Mental Retardations and Implications in Our Society. Mrs Robert Deppe will lead music and Supt Boyd Shannon will introduce teachers.
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Monticello P.T.A
Monticello
LeRoy Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Robert Deppe
Yof
Boyd ‘Shannon
Oversubscribed Flood Relief Drive Cancelled in Monticello
Red Cross officials told Boyd Shannon Monticello chapter chairman the flood relief fund drive is discontinued after oversubscription by over one million dollars. The drive aimed for 10 million dollars. Monticello chapter collected 72 dollars toward a 190 dollar goal. Louis Morf, treasurer, confirmed the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Boyd Shannon
Monticello
Zumbach Reunion Celebrated in Coggon Park
The 21st Zumbach reunion gathered at the Coggon baseball park on Sunday. Officers elected for the next year include President Ervin Zumbach and secretary-treasurer Wilbur Pillard. Attendees listed many Zumbach family members from Coggan and nearby towns, with Caroline Zumbach, 88, the eldest, and Collette Kay Schneiter, 1 month old, the youngest present.
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Coggon
Zumbach
Ervin Zumbach
Leo Witt
Wilbur Pillard
Kay Boss
Louis Zumbach
Harold Aldrich
Albert Zumbach
Ervin
Karl Zumbach
Elmer Zumbach
Ryan
Paul Richardson
Cedar Rapids
Rudolph Monk
Monticello
Caroline Zumbach
Colette Kay Schneiter
Phyllis Grimes and James Ricklefs wed in San Carlos garden ceremony
Phyllis Grimes married James S. Ricklefs in a Sunday wedding at the groom’s San Carlos home. The bride, daughter of L. L. Lukenbach of Tucson, and the groom, head of Rick Helicopters Inc. near San Francisco, plan to reside in San Carlos after a Hawaii honeymoon.
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Phyllis Grimes
James S. Ricklefs
San Carlos
Calif
L. L. Lukenbach
Tucson
Ariz
E. C. Ricklefs
Monticello
Thomas E. Grimes
Rebecca Jane
Ricklefs
Nadine Davis
Naja
Bette
Claire
Rick Helicopters, Inc
San Francisco International Airport
Stanford University
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Honolulu
Mrs
Rickless
Hawaii
Upper Iowa Extension Course Begins in Hopkinton
The extension division of Upper Iowa University has set up a Hopkinton center for fall quarter classes in Hopkinton High School. Classes start at 7 p.m. on Wednesday September 21. The course targets teachers seeking to renew certificates.
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Upper Iowa
Hopkinton
Upper Iowa University
Fayette
Hopkinton High School
Assessor to Attend State Convention Des Moines outing planned
Anamosa L. T. Lorenzen Jones county assessor will attend the State convention and school of instruction for county and city assessors in Des Moines September 19 to 22. A field day of appraising is scheduled in Indianola.
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Anamosa
L. T. Lorenzen
Jones County
Des Moines
Indianola
Onslow WSG Meeting Set for September 14
The Women's Christian Service Guild will meet Wednesday September 14 with Mrs Calvin Reiss and Mrs Marvin Holst as hostesses Mrs Harold Jordan will conduct devotions and Mrs Donald Jansen will lead the program The Youth Fellowship group is set to meet at the church Sunday September 11 at 730 p.m.
Parish party to review fair results at Scotch Grove
A cooperative parish gathering is set for Monday evening September 12 in the Scotch Grove church basement. Reports on the fair stand outcome will be presented and Rev. and Mrs. Charles Hendricks will be honored guests with refreshments served by the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Charles Hendricks
Missionaries Furlough Visit Highlights Far North Work
Alaskan missionaries Rev. and Mrs. Lowell Campbell on furlough from St. Lawrence Island Nims station spoke at Onslow Presbyterian Church midweek. They shared slides and experiences from their mission in Alaska’s far north.
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Lowell Campbell
National Missions
St. Lawrence Island
Alaska
Onslow Presbyterian Church
Far North
Social Visits and Local Housing Shifts Noted in Clinton Area
Mrs Kate Paulsen and son Ben visited Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Nissen and relatives in Clinton. Harold Jordan joined Robert Jordan family guests in Clinton. Gene Palmer and four children from Maquoketa weekended with Isaac Edwards while Palmer travels. Irene Edwards and children also visited C O Lightfoot. Dale Moore rented Pete Schladetzky residence. Charley Smith family to occupy Moore vacancy. Forrest Ripperton enrolled in Davenport accounting school. Sunday visitors included Lonnie Ripperton of Van Horne visiting C M Ripperton. Ava Bramer and Elva Hall attended Legion Auxiliary meeting in Wyoming. Thursday dinner guests were Jake Ross Maquoketa Zettd LaMott San Diego Kenneth Kennedy Anamosa Allen Chatterton.
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Kate Paulsen
Ben
Ferdinand Nissen
Clinton
Harold Jordan
Robert Jordan
Gene Palmer
Maquoketa
Isaac Hdwards
Mr. Palmer
Irene Edwards
C. O. Lightfoot
Dale Moore
Pete Schladetzky
Paul Ritenour
Charley Smith
Moores
Forrest Ripperton
Davenport
Lonnie Ripperton
van Horne
C. M
Lloyd Fadley
Ruth Ann
Jane
Cox- Catlett
Wyoming
Marvin Hanwardson
Herb Westphal
Clay Homemakers Club
Monticello Park
Paul Allen
Ed Juilfs
Clarence Doll
Nebraska
E. .Horton
M. P. Paulsen
Washington
James Paulsen
Chris Gill
Jones County Tax Totals Show Per Capita Sales Tax of 17.35
An Iowa Tax Commission tabulation reports Jones county's fiscal year ending June 30 with 341990.84 in retail and use taxes. The per capita sales tax is listed as 17.35 based on a 1950 population of 19,401. Monticello led in tax receipts, with 121787.81 in Monticello and 118860.39 in Anamosa. Rural and non-permit figures are noted along with use tax totals and county-wide totals. New motor vehicle collections totaled 40982.40 for Jones County with Delaware and Dubuque counties showing separate figures.
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Jones County
Iowa Tax Commission
Delaware
Dilbuque
Monticello
Anamosa
Anamossa
Mypal
Qther
Ounty
Manchester
Delaware County
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Dyersville
Social News Recap From Local Guests And Weddings
Local social notes list guests and visits across several homes in the area. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs. Carey Moore of Los Angeles visiting relatives in Savannah and South Carolina. multiple Sunday dinners and weekend trips. baptisms at Onslow Presbyterian Church. a Kozy Kotton Klub event. Rose-Sanford wedding attendees. and travel notes to Nebraska Washington Colorado Chicago and Germany.
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Paulette
Terry Ritenour
William Ritenour
Preston
Paul Ritenour
Zion Lutheran Women grant life membership pin to Westphal
Wyoming The Women of Zion met to discuss Mexican Missions and honored Mrs Henry J Westphal with a Women’s Missionary Federation life membership pin. Guest Nuhad Ibrahim spoke of Lebanon with slides while hostesses served refreshments.
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Wyoming
Women of Zion
Lutheran Church
Leonard Horn
John Hinrichs
George Dierks
Henry J. Westphal
Women’s Missionary Federation Life
Nuhad Ibrahim
Lebanon
Harro Ingwersens
Zion Lutheran Church
Herbert Groening
Ottumwa
St. Joseph
Best Yette Club Meeting Highlights and Hosts
The Best Yette Club met Wednesday September 7 with Mrs. Ronald Davis and Mrs. George Topping assisting hostess. Fifteen members attended answering roll call and sharing favorite color food flower and TV program.
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Best Yette
Ronald Davis
George Topping
Arthur Ehlers
Ray Glanz
Women's clubs and voters attend education talks in Anamosa
Mrs. Lyle Tompkins of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs and Mrs. C. R. Smith of the Iowa League of Women Voters join Wednesday evening education conferences in Anamosa called by Governor Hoegh. J. A. Beave of Anamosa leads the Jones county group. new Roche Memorial Library books include Reach for the Sky The Mystery of the Ruined Abbey The Horn that Stopped the Band and Country School.
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Lyle Tompkins
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
C. R. Smith
Iowa League of Women Voters
Anamosa
Hoegh
Towa
J. A. Beave
Jones County
Roche Memorial Library
Douglas Bader
Specialist Jerry D. Peck Called Home From Korea
Specialist 2/c Jerry D. Peck of the 6th Tank Battalion Korea died on September 1 during a rest and recreation leave in Tokyo. His parents Mr. and Mrs. William Peck expect him to return home this winter.
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Jerry D. Peck
6Th Tank Battalion
Korea
Tokyo
William Peck
Jerry
Local Residents Welcome Guests and Note School Opening
Rev and Mrs George Traden hosted guests Sept 6 9 including Missionaries the Campbells and children from Gambell Alaska Also tours show neighbors visiting relatives moving plans fishing trips and a Wyoming public school opening with 232 in elementary and 81 in high school enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans’ Ketelsen
Martin Petersen
Renville
Minn
Wyoming
Campbells Return to Alaska After Furlough
The text notes a furlough lasting months with a planned November return to Alaska. It mentions Mrs. Campbell as a member of the first church served by Rev. Tjaden after his ordination and describes programs presented in the area during their stay in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Campbell
First Church
Tjaden
Wyoming
Campbells
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Allen Kelchen
Celester Feldmann
Richard Franklin
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Sioux Falls
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Gilbert Hearn
Ernest Parker
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Germany
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Norman Davidson
Jim
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Barbara
Sally
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Jean
Daniel
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M. J. Cass
Roy Bradley
Harry Whitaker
Fred Messing
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Castle Grow
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Newton
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Eiben
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St. Lawrence Islands
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Royce
Ellen Lewis
Robert Alden
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Princeton
N. J
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Charles Wherry
C. E. Wherry
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Savurn Urban
Vertus Rohwedder
Don Walters
Onslow
Remur
H. J. Achter
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Robert Dick
Robert
David
West Orange
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Joe Cathey
Georgia
Ed Steele
Atlanta
Clayton Snyder
Moline
Nellie Fuhrmeister
Raymond Snyder
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Otto Hansen
Toronto
Frank Vacek
Charles Guilford
Cass Tno
Iowa
Cass
Monticello State Bank
Glen J. McLaughlin
Lovie Hanken and
Eli Shada
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