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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1942

Page

7

Tournament Finals Set For Saturday Night at Country Club

Bridge eliminations on Tuesday at the country club leave eight of fourteen couples continuing to Saturday’s finals at 7 30. The pinochle eliminations ended with Mrs J F Hollar on top and three others advancing. No prizes Tuesday. awards to be presented after Saturday's play. Worthwhile Club meets at Mrs Fred Blohm home with officers elected and next meeting set for October 14.

John Shover Charles Luett Gladys Stahler Charles Coxsee A. B. Grimes Siegfried Guyan A. P. Lambert Joe Barron Lyle McMullen A. M. Maurice John Locher Glen Hargrave Irvin Rhatigan Lydia Guyan Emil Rickless J. F. Hollar Claude Appleby Clarence Rhatigan Ray Marugg Castle Grove Fred Blohm Ray Kromminga Ed Schemmel Anna Heiken Fred Kromminga Blohm Cyril Becker Jack E. Ahlrichs Delmar King

Debut Party for Marjorie Thomas Celebrated at Home

Marjorie Thomas marked her thirteenth birthday with a dancing party last Friday evening hosted by her parents Dr and Mrs C G Thomas. Guests included Susan Stuhler Louise York Delphia Balster Katherine Bender Thomas Grimes James Seehusen David Hamilton Robert Chisman and LaVerne Schoon.

Marjorie Thomas C. G. Thomas Susan Stuhler Louise York Delphia Balster Katherine Bender Thomas Grimes James Seehusen David Hamilton Robert Chisman LaVerne Schoon

Methodist WSCS Entertains Teachers At Dinner

The WSCS of the Methodist church hosted about 110 teachers for a dinner in the church basement on Wednesday September 9. After the meal stunts and songs entertained guests while Rev Glenn McMichael welcomed attendees and Superintendent A B Grimes spoke for the school introducing each teacher. Circles One through Four organized invitations entertainment dining room and kitchen tasks.

WSCS Methodist Church Glenn McMichael A. B. Grimes Circle One Circle Two Circle Three Circle Four

Rebekah Lodge Meets and Social Gatherings Noted

Loyal Rebekah Lodge no 306 held a regular session Wednesday with vice grand Anna Rolfe presiding in place of the noble grand. Reports on Sisters Sutherland and Kiburz were read. A petition for membership was balloted. After the meeting, refreshments were served at Gooda cafe by Jennie Shelley Emma Matheson and Martha Moore.

Rebekah Lodge No. 306 Anna Rolfe Sutherland Kiburz Good Jennie Shelley Emma Matheson Martha Moore

Presbyterian Aid Luncheon Held for Division No 2 Members

Division No 2 of the Presbyterian church Aid served ninety at a luncheon on Wednesday September 10. Business men and teachers ate at noon followed by a 1 o'clock luncheon. Mrs W F Yeoman chaired. After dinner the circle met with Mrs Bernard Cass presiding and devotionals led by Mrs John Matthiessen.

The Presbyterian Church Aid W. F. Yeoman Bernard Cass John Matthiessen

Laude and LeClerc Family Reunion at Eagle Point Park

The Laude and LeClerc families held a reunion at Eagle Point Park on Sunday with seventy five members attending. Invocation by Drs Peter Laude of Iowa City. basket dinner at 1 pm. officers reelected for 1943. business meeting followed. history traced back to Napoleon era. Monticello to host next on September 12, 1943.

Laude and LeClerc Eagle Point Park Peter Laude Iowa City Roy W. Bradley Dubuque Mura Cass Monticello France Eugenia Howie

Seasonal church services and events across Prairieburg

A consolidated notice lists Septembers church schedules for St. Joseph's, Sacred Heart, St. Matthew's Lutheran, First Congregational, Presbyterian, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran, Wayne Zion Evangelical, and Evangelical and Reformed. It notes adjusted Sunday times, early services, Holy Communion dates, ladies aid hosting, a chicken supper on Sept 30, Pilgrim Fellowship, and an impending church bazaar December 5.

St. Joseph’s Church Prairieburg Stephen J. Kucera St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Luther League Gerd Otten John Otten First Congregational Church Homer E. Dalrymple Pilgrim Fellowship Presbyterian Church Wm. J. Grossheim Endeavor St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Paul T. Gutknecht Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran FP H. Kehren The Evangelical and Reformed Church Armin H. Tendick

Presbyterian Young People Hayride Party Attends Irving Hintz Farm

Presbyterian Christian Endeavor held a hayride Friday 7 to 9 pm to the Irving Hintz farm. Twenty one people attended including Dick Sutherland Dick Shelley Bud Shelley Bill Corbin Bill Hintz Dave Walker Ramona Hoffman Ruth Hintz Theona Aldrich Betty Eggers Irma Pickett Wilma Wright Genevieve Wright Barbara Walker Lois Gu yan Lois Clark Mary Marugey Betty Bartlett Jean Rathbun Mr Hintz and Rev Grossheim. Watermelon was served after the ride.

Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Irving Hintz Dick Sutherland Dick Shelley Bud Shelley Bill Corbin Bill Hintz Dave Walker Ramona Hoffman Ruth Hintz Theona Aldrich Betty Eggers Irma Pickett Wilma Wright Genevieve Wright Barbara Walker Lois Guyan Lois Clark Mary Marugey Betty Bartlett Jean Rathbun Mr. Hintz Rev. Grossheim

Hold Youth Meeting At Evangelical and Reformed Church

The Young Peoples group met Friday evening at the Evangelical and Reformed Church with Helen Moore and Olga Schneiter leading. The refreshment committee included Olga Schneiter, Paul Schneiter, and Gus Deering.

Evangelical and Reformed Church Young Peoples The Helen Moore Olga Schneiter Olga Paul Schneiter Gus Deering

Dreibelbis to Wed Susana Arteta Mendoza in Lima Peru

An announcement states Jay H. Dreibelbis formerly of Scotch Grove will marry Senorita Susana Arteta Mendoza on July 2, 1942, in Lima Peru. Dreibelbis serves as South American representative for Chrysler Corporation with headquarters in Lima.

Jay H. Dreibelbis Scotch Grove Senorita Susana Arteta Mendoza Lima Peru Dreibelbis Chrysler Corporation

Congregational Groups Hold Joint Meeting Wednesday

Mrs. Richard Jones of Iowa City spoke at the joint meeting of the Congregational Missionary society and working band held Wednesday afternoon at the church. About 50 attended including out of town guests the Rev Homer Dalrymple and his mother Anamasa Mrs W K Hodgson Anamasa and Mrs Emil Ricklefs of Pacific Grove Calif The annual bank offering was taken and refreshments served.

Richard Jones Iowa City Congregational Missionary Society Homer Dalrymple Anamosa W. K. Hodgson Emil Ricklefs Pacific Grove Calif Rex Ricklefs

BPW Resumes Fall Meetings at Goudys Tea Room

About 25 members attended the first fall BPW club meeting held Wednesday evening at 7 30 in Goudys tea room. Dorothy Dwelle directed plans for the social hour and activities.

BPW Business and Professional Women’s Club Goudy’s Dorothy Dwelle

Pinochle Club Hosts Monticello Group in Anamosa

Mrs George Specht of Anamosa entertained the Monticello Pinochle club at her home on Thursday evening Mrs Harry Hoag won the prize in the event

George Specht Anamosa Monticello Harry Hoag

Children Need Good Communities in Wartime Values

A civic appeal urges parents to shield children from harmful influences and provide rich meaningful lives. It questions whether youths receive special care from qualified workers and access to recreation, and whether community laws are strong and enforced.

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Guard Your Country and Your Loved Ones

Patriotism and self protection urge immediate action to support soldiers. Buy United States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps at banks and post offices. Bonds start at 18.75 dollars as dollars back defense efforts and safekeep lives.

United States Defense Savings America

Battersea Meat Markets Adopt Clean Wrapping Ordinance

In 1891 British butchers were required to wrap meat in clean paper by city ordinance. A practice of using old newspapers for wrapping was thus ended.

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