Community Notes Highlight Easter Plans and Local Visits
Center Junction April 9 local brief. Highlights include a Community Sing reading The Stars and Stripes in Flanders by Selma Prahm and a cornet solo by B L Bergeson with Mrs Bergeson at piano. Easter cantata Redemption's Song to be performed April 20 at 11 a.m. at the Presbyterian church. Community events, shopping, travel and visit updates follow, mentioning neighbors Kaufman, Miller, Glick, Livingstone, Dawson, Hiler, Prahm, and others. The note ends with shipments, trips, and local arrivals in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Miller
Anamosa
Alsever
Board of Education
Jones County
Frank Livingstone
John Alexander
Myrtle Livingstone
Cedar Rapids
County
Opera House
Wyoming
Shippers’ Association
Will Currey
Olin
Ted Bulgrin
Monticello
Monay
Onslow School Notes Highlight Absences and School Activities
Jane and Agnes Corbitt and Miss Ivah Grieser along with Ray Grieser were absent Thursday and Friday. Gladys Horton and Agnes Corbitt went to Wyoming on business. The Center Junction contest is postponed to April 25 with next at Center Junction on May 2. The community plans a teacher institute vacation next week. The play by teachers and rural staff is set for Tuesday evening at the opera house with no admission. The school seeks old textbooks to bolster the library and asks for community donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Streeper
Gladys Horton
Jane
Agnes Corbitt
Ivah Grieser
Ray
Wyoming
Center Junction
Carrie Wansen
Miss Werden
Anamosa
Howard Neelan
Grace Knittle
Lester
Ralph Moore
Minna Hanna
Elda Porter
Schoo
Robert Scroggie
Ralph Conley
Mabel Streeper
Sudden Death Shocks Olin. Local Notices and Visits
Olin Iowa reports the sudden death of W H Crain at his furniture store with survivors including his wife and three daughters Alma Mar jory and Genevieve plus three brothers. Also noted are the passing of Mrs Ella Scott and multiple social events and visits around town including banquets theater showings and school institute travel.
Return of Line Blizek Reveals Family Fire Death Mystery
Line Blizek, brother of Frank Blizek, returns from overseas. He learns the fate of his family burned to death in January. A bystander warns him and relays the news at his cousin’s home. Changes include Red Cross secretary replacement and post office staff shifts. An electric fire siren replaces the old bell. Texas irrigation land sale completed. move south planned. Local farming family retirement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
Line Blizek
Frank Blizek
Line
Blizek
Frank Hodoval
Hattie Hoviik
Red Cross
Helen Wosoba
Frank Moravec
Frank Kenney
Kenney
Cedar Rapids
William Gadke
Texas
Castle Grove Notes and Local Happenings
Irred Bohlken hospital recovery after influenza pneumonia scarlet fever and appendectomy. Mary Delay attends Northeastern Love Teacher's association meeting in Waterloo. Trustees meet as board of equalization with no changes. Missionary meeting at Hopkinton. Some farmers discontinue dairy due to help shortages. Mrs. J D Hogan seriously ill in Coggon. O F Hosford of Monticello visits Castle Grove. Tim Delay family moving to California. Anna Heiken returns from Hazel Green visit. W A Hogan of Anamosa visits. A new son born to Mr and Mrs G H Gerdes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
H. C. Bohlken
Irred
Mary Delay
Waterloo
Northeastern Love Teacher’s Association
H. C. Irvine
O. R. Howie
Hopkinton
J. D. Hogan
Coggon
O. F. Hosford
Monticello
Tim Delay
California
Anna Heiken
Hazel Green
W. A. Hogan
Anamosa
G. H. Gerdes
Prairieburg church notices and moves reflect the week
In Prairieburg on April 7 Rev. Peter Bock preached at the M E church and will leave Iowa for a Wisconsin charge. Mrs. Albert Holub moved into the Deen cottage. A Dallas Benson returned from Pensacola with the aviation corps. Mrs. Laura Schoonover visited Kenwood then returned home. Miles Peet and Park DeLancey visited from Cedar Rapids. Selas Benson stays with Mrs. J B Flaherty near Anamosa. Dr. Adams vacating in town Saturday. O A DeLancey in Cedar Rapids on business. Mrs. Della Phelps called in the Burg. Charles Lamont seriously ill last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Peter Bock
M. E
Iowa
Wisconsin
Albert Holub
Deen
Knott
Postlewaite
Kenwood
Miles Peet
Park DeLancey
Cedar Rapids
Selas Benson
J. B. Flaherty
Anamosa
Adams
Central City
O. A. DeLancey
Della Phelps
Charles Lamont
Funeral for Mrs. Mary Neelan Held at Bethel Cemetery
A large Onslow crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Neelan with Rev. Alger of Center Junction delivering the sermon. Music by Mesdames Miller and Heineke of Anamosa. Interment at Bethel cemetery. Several out of town attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Agnew
Walker
McCornack
Independence
John Mundell
Cascade
McAllister
Hopkinton
Knittle
Grace
Wickwire
John Neelan
Lottie
Maquoketa
Lizzie Russell
Anamosa
Opera House
Alger
Center Junction
Bloor
Elwood
Floyd Bristol
James Smith
Jesse Ballou
Lillie Johnson
Rock Island
Ballou
Howard Neelan
Bess Rowe
Tipton
Isabell Scroggie
Cornell College
J. D. Neelan
Chicago
Miss Guthrie and Smithson Visit Monticello Parents
Miss Ann Guthrie and Miss Ollie Smithson of Monticello spent the weekend with the former’s parents Mr and Mrs R J Guthrie in Sand Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Guthrie
Ollie Smithson
Monticello
R. J. Guthrie
Socialville Visitors and Local Residents Gather
R E Goss and daughter Helen of Socialville and Miss Lucile Bort of Hopkinton were visiting here on Wednesday. Alfred Koster recently discharged from the army is visiting with his wife. Rev W G Rowley and son Robert of Hopkinton were in the vicinity Tuesday. County Superintendent W A Ottilie of Manchester spent a short time here Wednesday. Mrs George Gestel and granddaughter Louise spent Thursday in Manchester. Miss Dorothy Pierce returned to Hopkinton to resume school duties on Monday. L A Reichart of Monticello was here on business Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Goss
Helen
Socialville
Lucile Bort
Hopkinton
Alfred Koster
W. G. Rowley
Robert
W. A. Ottilie
Manchester
George Gestel
Louise
Dorothy Pierce
L. A. Reichart
Monticello
Diverse Local Notes From Linn County and Nearby Areas
Lieut Ray Mills serving as judge advocate of a military court in Germany. EJ Johnson, long time Lisbon lawyer, forms Cedar Rapids partnership. County treasurer and aide report a tax day record of 36000 dollars. Linn county courthouse petition lingers with 14000 signatures and 60 days for remonstrance. Fritz Marugg, 22, committed to state hospital in Independence after insanity hearing for reckless driving. Reginald Bunce and Miss Pierce wed at Gifford Illinois. groom served in war and aviation corps. Anecdotes from Federated News note Lt George E Howard in Luxemburg and a government offered training course for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mills
Germany
EE. A. Johnson
Lisbon
Cedar Rapids
Geo. Walker
Linn County Court House
Linn County
Fritz Marugg
County Commissioners of Insanity
Independence
Reginald Bunce
Miss Pierce
Gifford
Illinois
Rantoul
Rock Island Arsenal
Aviation Corps
Lieutenant Howard Chosen for England France Course
Lieutenant Howard is the lone pick from the Twentieth Field Artillery to attend a specialized course in England or France, highlighting his unique selection from the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Howard
Twentieth Field Artillery
Monticello Iowa orders water and sewer connections
Public resolution by the Monticello City Council directs owners abutting streets listed to install water and sewer connections within sixty days of notice, in line with upcoming paving curbing and guttering improvements per city ordinance No 402 dated May 10 1910. Dates show resolution dated April 7 1919 and signed by Mayor J A Voorhees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Monticello
Iowa
First Street
Gill Street
West
Third Street
Sycamore Street
Second Street
Walnut Street
Maple Street
Chestnut Street
Buckeye Street
Fourth Street
Grand Street
Center Street
Angle Street
Orange Street
Cedar Street
C. J. Northrop
City sewer abuse cited by throwing papers into cess pools
Notice warns that the city sewer system is being clogged by newspapers rags and similar articles. It calls attention to ordinances prohibiting the practice and states enforcement will follow.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Onslow School Notes
W. H. Crain
Alma
Marjory
Genevieve
Ella Scott
Winfield Scott
Dessa Cooley
Elsie Jordan
Marion
Payson
Colonial Theatre
Harry Cartright
Clarence Fell
Louis Lang- Bwager
Martelle
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kenneth Miller
Jay McCormick
Dell Merritt
Teachers’ Institute
Henry Hotz
Florida
Homstman
East Olin
Mechanicsville
Floyd Bixler
Clarence
W. G. Peck
H. B. Cole
L. M. Silker
Arthur Augustine
Oskaloosa
Hannah Green
W. A. Robinson
Saskatchewan
Canada
Frederick Truax
Benhardt Hendrickson
Tom Coughlin
Happy
Elva Conley
Hale
Erma Rose
Jack Crawford
Thursay
K. T. Lamb
Cedarpore
Cedric Barker
Pine River
Minn
Doris Northrop
H. 8. Cartright
J. A. Voorhees
Ricklefs & McNeill
H.M. Remley
James Remley
Remley & Remleyttorneys AT Law
Maifi Street
Charles W. Bosley
Lara Bosley
Bosley & Bosley Doctors of Chiropractic Princess Theatre Building
Patrick
West Main Street
Marshalltown
Town
Maurice D. D. S
Lovell
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Res
Stetson
Phoenix Hose
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