Sandra Bodenhofer Weds Theodore Eby in Scotch Grove Ceremony
Miss Sandra Bodenhofer became the bride of Theodore Eby at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church in a double ring ceremony. The couple, both raised in nearby communities, will reside near Scotch Grove on the Eby farm after a wedding dance in Baldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Bodenhofer
Theodore Eby
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church
Charles Hendricks
Earl Mayberry
Mary Ellen Reid
Louis Bodenhofer
Scatch Grove
Walter Eby
Scotch Grove
Ray Miche
Kay Ellen Chaplin
Marian Eileen
Joyce Lange
Jim Heiken
Harold Eby
Kermit Bodenhofer
Darla Deanne Bodenhofer
Cascade
Onslow
Monticello
Eby
Phyllis McCaffey
Beverly Murphy
Mrs. Eby
Baldwin
Gasoline price war reaches Monticello area
Monticello motorists welcomed a gasoline price war that began in Des Moines as Hearn Tire and Oil Co. and local Shell and Goodyear dealers led the price cuts. Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Bohlken of Eveleth Minn visited the parental Fred H. Bohlken home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Des Moines
Hearn Tire and Oil Co
Shell
Goodyear
Fred R. Bohlken
Eveleth, Minn
Fred H. Bohlken
Starlighters Plan October Play and Elections
The Starlighters met September 13 at Mrs. James Bender’s home with 30 members. Robert Gesse led the business meeting and a nominating committee was named for officer elections on October 11. Plans were made for the play Mr Beane from Lima to be directed by Mrs. William Hintz with production help from Mrs. Lester Monk and Mrs. A J A McNeill Jr. Trials for the lead roles are set for September 20 at the Community building at 8 pm and all are invited to audition. Emil Prult received a birthday gift from the group. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starlighters
James Bender
Robert Gesse
George Nieters
Lucille Kucera
Augusta Melsha
Beane
Lima
William Hintz
Lester Monk
Hints
A. J. A. McNeill Jr
Emil Prult
Bender
Harold Wilcox
Monticello High marching band to perform halftime show
The Monticello High School Marching Band with 68 members will present a halftime show for the Tipton game Friday. Featured twirling team members include Carol TerVeen Wilma Cox Lois Harms Adel First Jergi Goettsch Mary Karen Paulsen and Eleanor Wilcox. Drum major roles will be shared by Carol Leytem and Eleanor Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
William Muller Honored At Picnic
A farewell picnic at Anamosa State Park honored William Muller who leaves for service on September 8. Attendees included Jerry Muller Janet Muller Carl Muller C J Kehoe Eugene Oltmann Bob Leonard Lor raine Donovan Mary Jean Donovan Jennifer Crowley and Mr and Mrs James Steiner plus Raymond Adams family as Sunday callers in Olin. Titonka ministers Rev H A Diers and Rev H L Adix were visitors in Olin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
William Muller
Jerry
Janet
Carl Muller
C. J. Kehoe
Eugene Oltmann
Bob Leonard
Lorraine
Mary Jean Donovan
Jenanne Crowley
James Steiner
Regular Meeting of Eastern Star Plan Friendship Event
The Order of Eastern Star No. 226 met at the Masonic Temple with Edith Rhatigan presiding. They discussed a Friendship meeting on Sept 29 to feature Worthy Grand Matron Nell Bonnell and other guests. The Rainbow Girls No. 56 then demonstrated the initiatory degree for the Eastern Star. Refreshments followed chaired by Elizabeth Baty with a large volunteer group assisting.
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Order of Eastern Star No
Masonic Temple
Edith Rhatigan
Nell Bonnell
Order of Rainbow Girls No. 56
Linda Hargrave
Eastern Star
Elizabeth Baty
Mari Johnson
Gertrude Mullen
Ann Matthiessen
Hattie Savage
Laura Wenger
Ella Hayes
Fleanor Yeoman
Bernice Shover
Esther Proll
Ruth Ann Lahey
Friday Club Meeting at DeShaw Home
Mrs. Farr DeShaw hosted the Friday club at her home on Sept. 10 with guest Mrs. James Rae of Marcus. Vice-president Mrs. Arthur Shelley led the meeting in the president’s absence, presenting a program including Edward Murrow tribute and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farr DeShaw
James Rae
Marcus
Arthur Shelley
Richard Long
Edward Murrow
Isabel Tavesley
Shelley
Mauxie
Meredith Wilson
William Zorach
Maurice
Retired Navy CPO Buys Cafe In Wyoming
After 22 years of service Chief Petty Officer Sheldon P Eastman and family moved from Alameda California to Wyoming and opened the Chief Cafe on September 8. Dorothy A Eastman runs the cafe while the family made improvements including inlaid linoleum and a redecorated kitchen. The Eastmans have a son Robert ten who attends Wyoming Public School.
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Wyoming
Sheldon P
Ben) Eastman
Alameda Naval Air Station
California
Mohr Cafe
Dorothy A. Eastman
PTA Dinner To Honor Teachers Sept 23 At Masonic Temple
The Monticello Public School PTA hosts an opening dinner Thursday Sept 23 at the Masonic Temple to honor teachers. A pot luck supper begins at 6 30 p m with Mrs George N Albrecht Jr of Davenport delivering the talk as first vice president of the Town PTA. New officers assume roles including Mrs Robert Savage president and Beverly Brendes secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Monticello
Masonic Temple
George N. Albrecht Jr
Davenport
PTA
Cochairmen
Arch Edwards
Floyd Kephart
Mesdames Howard Shelley
Donald Morey
George Nieters
Arnold Poock
Ross Baty
Louise Luck
Vernon Steiner
Louis Morf
James Nelson
Bill Coxsee
Herschel Drury
PPA
Jones County Saddle Club Hosts Sept Meeting at Schrader Home
The Jones County Saddle Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schrader’s home on Sept 2 with strong attendance. Dr. Waggoner led the business session and the group donated 20 to the Polio fund. Ann Sivers named Saddle Club Queen with pages Richard Murray and Dale Walker. Thanksgiving committee chosen. next meeting set for Nov 21 at Monticello Community building. a weiner roast followed.
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Jones County
Saddle Club
Albert Schrader
Waggoner
Art Sievers
Irving Hintz
Ann Sivers
Richard Murray
Dale Walker
Alvan Behrends
Loyal Eyerly
John Jacobs
Roy Like
Monticello
Activities Of Hopkinton During Week
The week in Hopkinton included religious class openings at the Reformed Presbyterian church on Sept 13 for all children and Sept 20 for St. Luke's parish. Hopkinton High elected officers with names for each class. The American Legion post plans a Fish Fry at the Legion hall on Friday Sept 24. A scenic trip to Muscatine was taken to view melon fields. Slater visits cited as well as a family move to a new home in the Dunlap family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Presbyterian Church
St. Luke’s
Web Hanzmann
Frank Atkinson
Dubuque
Ronald Nejl
Roxann Mussmann
Glorene Milroy
Gail House
Jackie Digman
Wilfred Feltes
Alice Herington
Velma Gienapp
Janet Becker
Phillip Saunders
Kay Smith
John Hart
Marjorie Willard
Stephen McEilme
Slater
Thomas Dunlap
Becky Linn Marston Celebrates Third Birthday
Mr and Mrs Donald Marston hosted a family dinner at their home on Friday September 10 honoring Becky Linn Marston turning three. Guests came from Grand Mound and Calamus.
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Donald Marston
Becky Linn
Grand Mound
Calamus
Henry Stulken Farm Near Langworthy Iowa for Sale
80 acre well improved farm located 2 miles west of Langworthy Iowa known as the Henry Stulken farm. Possession March 1 1955. Contact Geo Stulken Langworthy Iowa phone 843W2 Monti cello Exchange.
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Langworthy
Iowa
Henry Stulken
Stulken
Monticello
Norma Turnis and Stephen McDonell Wed Last Thursday
Norma Jean Turnis and Stephen McDonell were married last Thursday at the wedding church in Worthington. The ceremony joined the couple in a formal ceremony with attendance by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Turnis
Stephen McDonell
Local travelers return from Black Hills trip
Mr and Mrs Forest Ely and Bobby Meier and Mr and Mrs Will Moore came home Sunday from a vacation in the Black Hills South Dakota Mrs Mary Fitzsimmons spent Sunday and Monday with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Alfred Fitzsimmons in Dubuque
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Ely
Bobby Meier
Will Moore
Black Hills
South Dakota
Mary Fitzsimmons
Dubuque
Mrs
Alfred Fitzsimmons
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Ted Eby
Raymond E. Adams
Calvin Glenn
Olin
Hf. A. Diers
Titonka
H. L. Adix
DeShaw Home
O. R. Howie
O. R. Howie Jr
Omaha
Alice Taylor
Lillie Leggett
Cliff Arduser
James Bader
Cedar Rapids
Jay Bader
Port
Pat
Miller’s
International Harvester Dealer
Jones County Saddle Club
Schraders
Hopkinton
Becky Marston
Norma Jean
Turnis
St. Paul's
Worthington
Mr. and
Frank J. Turnis
Bride
Stephen A
Ek K
Grinnell
Goodyear West
AAA
Stuhler
Monticello, Lovye
Creamery
John Luethy
Mr. Luethy
John
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Co
Monticello, Iowa
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