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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1951
Page
3
Four 1100 pound steers escaped into a Dubuque Packing Co yard office where City Councilmen Harry Lyon and Chick Leonard were cornered. The animals blocked exit and forced the men to wait until the steers wandered away on their own. Fay Haeussler escaped.
Said Lyon and Leonard discussed staging a wild west rodeo on Main Street this Saturday night to entertain the public. Two of the steers are still at large.
Lovell Township Farm Bureau elected new officers for the coming year at a meeting held at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Adams last Wednesday evening Sept 19. Appointed were Joe Messerli director Earl Benedict vice director Duane Anderson secretary and Mrs M J Cass publicity chairman. The meeting drew wide township representation with refreshment and attendance noted from multiple members including Mrs Hintz Mrs Albert Fass and numerous Adams family members.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Holdren who died unexpectedly at her Cascade home last Wednesday were held at Devaney funeral home and Cascade Community church with Rev. Leland Rubesh officiating. Burial followed in Cascade cemetery. Pallbearers were John Ludwig Chris Reiter John Leytem James Becker Louis Westemeier and William Miller.
Acme Electric Company was the low bidder on two school electrical projects in Keystone and Waterville Iowa. Keystone project cost about 195300 dollars with construction to finish next fall. Waterville project cost about 198156 dollars and has not started due to funding. Monticello Pythian Sisters met in September with Jane Scott presiding. Monticello American Legion Auxiliary plans October first meeting with potluck at 6 30 led by Mrs. C F Shimanek.
One divorce was granted to Geraldine M. Wood by default against Donald E. Wood with custody of two minor children and $30 monthly support. A collection suit by Albert Carson against Stuart Fairbanks was set for $250.78 plus costs. Replevin sought by Goodyear Tire Co. for two tires and tubes valued at $250. Kenneth Oran Kelley filed for absolute divorce from Lenta Jean Kelley citing separation and child custody to grandparents. Other notices mention visits and family matters. League of Women Voters to discuss Individual Liberty U.S.A. at Mrs. H. C. Morrow’s home.
Mrs Zimmerman R Zimmerman passed away last Wednesday evening. Funeral held at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church with body at Goettsch Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear next week. The 94 club met Friday at Mrs James McLaughlin’s home and tea was hosted for Mrs Donald Chapman.
94 years old Mrs. Fred Matthiessen marked her birthday at 322 West First Street on Sept central. Minnie Butler helped serve two birthday cakes. Mr and Mrs Merrill Thurer of Spencer visited Mrs Hattie Savage and stayed overnight, with Mrs Savage hosting through Sunday.
Carol Hasford was installed as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Assembly 56 with Martha Hayes escorting her east to begin the term. Cindy Dierks presented a corsage of yellow roses. officers include Ruth Ann Kuntz, Joyce Jurgensen, Alice Jones, and others. choir members Joan Null and others attended. installing marshal was Martha Hayes and installing chaplain Mrs. Carroll Schneider.
Eighty relatives and friends gathered at Cascade home to celebrate Mrs. Ben Redmond’s birthday. Attendees included extended families from Monticello Anamosa West Union Onslow Martelle Cedar Rapids and Forsyth Montana with many Redmonds and Dietikers listed among the guests.
The September Monticello Garden Club meeting, hosted by Mrs. John Welter, featured president Mrs. John Matthiessen presiding. Final plans were made for October’s Fall Festival at the Community building with guests Sue Brown of Anamosa and Mrs. Fred Welter of Dubuque in attendance.
In Monticello the Re formed Church lists John F. Baumann as pastor with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and divine worship at 10:30 a.m. Choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Confirmation and Ladies Aid meet in coming days. Nearby Lutheran and Methodist churches schedule services, classes, and bake events with Oct dates and fall meetings noted.
Sunday school and worship at 9:45 a.m. with topic The Key of the Kingdom. Evening Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Last day of summer schedule. Rally Day activities at Clinton 7 p.m. Sunday school nursery for small children. Junior Westminster Fellowship in chapel. Board of Trustees meeting Thursday 8 p.m. Curriculum conference for parents 7:30 p.m.
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