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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1940

Page

10

The Moths and the Angel in Missouri Town

A mysterious benefactor titled Angel showers hundreds of dollars weekly on residents of a Missouri town. People wonder who he is and what the payout means while the magazine The American Weekly teases the tale linked to the Chicago Herald American insert. Green Colonial advertises home heating services in Monticello and Des Moines with no obligation to obtain information.

Missouri American Weekly Chicago Herald- American Green Colonial Monticello Bernard Kuriger Green Colonial Organization Algo Green Foundry & Furnace Works Des Moines

Graduation At Hopkinton May 24

Hopkinton plans graduation for twelve seniors with Prof Des Welsch of Coe College delivering the address on May 24 The event marks the completion of high school for local students and will be held in the Hopkinton area.

Hopkinton Atu- Hopkinton Dents Borkinton High School Des Welsch Coe College Henrietta Jeffries Jomi R.N Turday Howard McAllister Reeder

Onslow and Delhi Social Notices Highlight Local Activities

Keith and family of Delhi are mentioned as part of a busy schedule of community events. The Friendly Bible class met at the parsonage with devotions led by Mrs. Walter File and program by Mrs. Kate Dolley, while Bette Thompson prepared for a sectional music contest in Waterloo April 25 to 27.

Bette Thompson Frances Donahue Miss Breed Cedar Rapids Prof. Ray Miss Thompson Waterloo A. H. Wolfe Monticello

Claytonian Club Met At Onslow Onslow

The Claytonian Homemakers club met with Mrs. John A. Peterson. Eight members and three guests attended. Plans were made for Achievement Day and Mrs. Clarence Doll joined as a new member. Lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting is May 8 with Mrs. Maryell and Mrs. Ed Paulsen.

Mis Ed Paulsen Larkin Club Genevieve Paulsen Velma Nielsen Fannie Hicks Bess Carson Doris Behrends Pauline Petersen Hal Smith Frank Smith Wisconsin Harrington Funeral Wyoming Presbyterian Church Onslow South Mineral Cemetery Smith Duane Topping Emma Smith Monmouth Minnie Lewis Florence McMaster Maqno Mra. Neville C. A. Neville Richland Ughter C. R. Smith Cedar Rapids University Hospital Iowa City George French Paul Clinton Wayne Molesberry W. J. Ritenour

Simple Lemons and Ru Ex Remedy for Rheumatic Pain

A home recipe claims lemon juice mixed with Ru Ex Compound in water relieves rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. The ad promises relief within 48 hours with a money back guarantee if pain persists, and notes Palmer's Walgreens Drug Store sells Ru Ex.

Palmer Walgreen Drug Store

Walraven Birthday Family Celebrations Reported

The Walraven family held birthday celebrations at their home on Sunday. Attendees included Ray Walraven and family from Tama, Evelyn Walraven, Geraldine Wright, Edwin Ledvichek from Cedar Rapids, Dell Wright of Monticello, Ray Wright and family, June and Virginia, John Wright and Joan.

Bill Walraven Ray Walraven Doris Raymond Tama Evelyn Walraven Geraldine Wright Edwin Ledvichek Cedar Rapids Dell Wright Monticello Ray Wright June Virginia John Wright Joan

Wright and family listed from Scotch Grove and surrounding areas

The record notes John Richard and Jimmie Joe Wright with Mr and Mrs Roy Wright and their son Russell, Mr and Mrs Joe Eby and son Clayton, Mr and Mrs F Wright all from Scotch Grove, plus Art Moench of Riverside. Ver non Wright of Monticello was unable to attend.

John Richard Jimmie Joe Roy Wright Russell Joe Eby Clayton F. Wright Scotch Grove Art Moench Riverside Vernon Wright Monticello

Soldier man dies days after gravel truck incident

Alfred Nordaker of Soldier was injured when a gravel truck ran over his legs and died days later. The incident prompted local authorities to review road safety and truck procedures.

Alfred Nordaker

Debt Committee To Meet Next Friday in Anamosa

The Jones County Debt Adjustment committee will meet at the court house Anamosa on Friday afternoon May 8 at 1 p.m. Farmers seeking the committee's services are invited to attend. J Keith Noll farm security supervisor for Jones county will attend the meeting.

Jones County Court House Anamosa J. Keith Noll

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