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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
2
The Monticello Express is led by editors and proprietors J W Doxser and C A Doxsee. This local paper presents community news, notices, and advertisements reflective of Monticello civic life.
The marriage of Joseph Minster and Evelyn Stayer was solemnized at St Peter's church Elk Grove Wisconsin on Monday at eight o'clock Rev Barney officiating Minster is known in the community for sociable character and public spirit.
The Women's Community club at Scotch Grove hosts an April meeting with Mrs. Arend Poppe, a flower question roll call, nutrition lessons by Mrs. J Schlemme, a talk on raising unusual vegetables by Mrs. William Henrichs, and piano solos by Mrs. Bert Wiburz. A home talent play to aid the farm bureau, titled In Plum Valley, directed by Mr. M. Sinclair, follows Friday at the Presbyterian church with music by the Scotch Grove orchestra.
George W Bottomstone and wife observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Monday April 6 with many friends visiting to offer congratulations. The couple were aided in receiving guests during the day and reflected on their long marriage.
The Waste Township Farm Bureau meeting at Wayhe Center Friday night featured county agent Paul Smith discussing Sarin area activities and three reels on hog sanitation. A pig club was proposed in Wayne township led by president Gerd Pharm. next Sweetcape set for Amber with member notices. Mary Elizabeth Gray was excused from one day of school due to illness. a community program and basket supper planned at Grove School No. 4 led by Miss Selma Prahim and Jubielson pupils Friday evening. Mister Marl Lorenzen, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Lorenzen, broke both arms after a fall in the hay loft and remains confined to bed.
Easter dinners unite families such as Mr and Mrs Harry Chase and others including Master Paul Springer at the August Toeujes home. Farmers await rain as oats are in and plowing nears completion. Visitors include E W Trammer of Wyoming and Mrs Werden. Local social and business notes mention shoppers, visits, and a cattle shipment to Chicago.
April 14 1925 Onslow residents share reports from a busy week Mrs W C Paul returned from Tampa and Washington DC visiting grandson Cecil Smith in Youngstown Ohio. Vera Paul studied in New York City two months. Ladies Guild election held Mrs W B Smith reelected president. Mary Hanwardson injured leg in Anamosa Dr Rawson set bone. Archie McMaster back from Tampa with Chicago visit. Infant funeral brought by Oliver Spooner Clinton. Altrurian club to host Saturday Mother's Day program. Lake Eluist Maquoketa outing for Leonard McKinstry Harriet Case Clifford Howard. Kenneth Kennedy attended Cedar Rapids grandmother funeral. Dance with Fisher’s orchestra last Tuesday night. Joe Orr returned fromMonticello medical treatment. Lee Hansen visited Monticello Orville Hall home. Valda Orr Gianthorpe Chiangsy visiting W O Orr. Virgil DeWitt from Madison Wisconin visited W H Ory after Sunday church services. Harry Wanner painting water tank. Teachers attended study centers at Monticello.
In Pratreeburg on April 18, 1925, townsfolk described a church removed to Jordan's Grove after a recent fire. Erected in 1860, the landmark church had hosted many conversions and moments of sorrow and joy, marking a significant local loss.
Mrs Roy Truesdell and her daughter spent several days in the vicinity. Misses Paul and Ramsey will teach here next year. Mr Lamp of Algona named superintendent. Mr and Mrs H D Conklin entertained relatives the Alspaughs of Anamosa Sunday. Mrs Charles Lamont had a serious attack Thursday. Curiss feeling better. Miss Cherrill Parker of Central City will sew at the DeLancey home part of this week. Mrs Rose Chilmore returned Tuesday from a week with friends at COPROM. The aid society to be entertained at the Minchary home on Thursday April 24. Mrs George Finn of Allamossa visited ET J flanderson home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Roy Fisher of Central City were callers in Burg Sunday. Mrs Dive Church of Coggon was sewing here two days last week. Mrs Irvin Bebee and children visiting Friends at Iowa City. Mrs M Mlond entertained at DeLancey home Sunday. Prayer nesting at Delancey home Wednesday evening. Miss Minerva Corn and friend spent Sunday with friends here. Suppord Mies Leng Monticelto visitors Saturday. Postmaster Crosier of Cogeon called here Friday.
April 4 notices list Miss Margaret Greer visiting with her brother in Strawberry Point and others visiting relatives in Manchester Delhi Wor thington Monticello Hopkinton Onslow Anamosa. The brief items mention residents attending meetings traveling between towns and a child ill at home with several local names cited.
In Castle Grove on April 14 192h Raymond McAteer of this township and Miss Irene Kehoe of Monticello were married at Sacred Heart church Monticello at nine oclock Wednesday morning The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Kehoe of Monticello and has taught in rural county schools Mr McAleer is a son of Mr and Mrs William McAleer and is described as energetic and progressive.
The youths will establish their home on a farm north of Monticello and warm congratulations are extended. Farmers Mutual Insurance directors met Saturday. Kennedy fire losses of $2113.45 have been paid. Castle Grove farm bureau meets Friday April 24. all welcome.
The Lincoln Journal notes the senate's delay to decide on Pines, arguing the item belongs in Cuba and reflecting on America's restraint in yielding territory. It remarks on national history and cites an odd per capita ice cream figure of 2.46 gallons consumed last year.
The Ames Abe column notes improving farmer prices and hints at plans to buy a new spring suit and perhaps a new car if trends continue. He speaks of being more active and confident after years of tight living, comparing himself to a railroader and using folksy, optimistic language.
San Francisco Chronicle notes Mr. Dawes has pushed the vice presidency to prominent front-page treatment, highlighting his influence and the stature of the role.
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