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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

2

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Monticello Area

A long list of visits and greetings across Monticello and nearby towns includes Farl Rhinehart of Dixon visiting the Hein home. Eldon Rohn of Cedar Rapids spending time with his mother Mrs. William Rohn. Grace Hutton of Glen and Mrs. Chris Rohr of Farrvill visiting local households. many other relatives and friends from Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids and Dubuque noted as spending weekends or Sundays with local families. Birth of Janice Kay to Mr. and Mrs. Kuntz at John McDonald hospital announced.

Farl Rhinehart Dixon, MI F. W. Hein Eldon Rohn Cedar Rapids William Rohn Herbert Kuntz Janice Kay John McDonald Hospital Lorraine Hein Donna Smith Merry Hospital Dubuque F. A. Heim John H. Perrine Florida National Hybrid Corn Company Anamosa B. T. Perrine LaVetta Perrine Bondurant George Waite Nancy Paul Smith Barbara Jack Henrietta Franks Paul A. Klaus Manchester Sadie Podhaski Monticello

Kiss the Boys Goodbye at Town Theater in Cedar Rapids

Attendees at the Cedar Rapids Town Theater showing of Kiss the Boys Goodbye included Jean Hogan Shirley Hoag and Jean Liddy. The piece notes other local social activity and guests visiting Cedar Rapids families, including Miss Frances Lindeburg and Edward Mart of Moline.

Town Theater Cedar Rapids Jean Hogan Shirley Hoag Jean Liddy Roger Jamieson Frances Lindeburg Edward’ Mart Moline Miss Lindeburg Mrs Jameison

Growth of Boys and Girls Week Expands Across Nation

Observance of Boys and Girls Week from April 20 to May 6 is expected to be the widest in its sixteen year history. Major Griffith notes participation could reach into the millions with support from the American Legion 4-H Rotary and many other groups. The program aims to highlight youth potential and duties, promote year round character building and emphasize family home church and school roles. Details for this community will be announced later.

United States John L. Griffith American Legion National Committee Rotary Clubs Griffith Kiwanis Knights of Columbus Lions, Exchange Order of de- Molay Salvation Army Y.M.C.A Boy Scouts Rotary Club New York City

Watches Through Time From Ancient Keys to Modern Cubes

Local jeweler T F Denkhoff recalls 43 years repairing watches and the shift from solid gold handmade timepieces to mass produced metal watches. He describes ancient pieces from Norway and Sweden, key wind watches, and early clockwork evolutions alongside modern wristwatches.

T. F. Denkhoff Denkhoff Peter Zurbrugg Ee Ae Norway Bud Denkhoff Monticello

Noisy footsteps shift the night rhythm in Indianola

The scene contrasts a quiet man with a loud arrival and a demure woman in wooden-heeled slippers entering a room. The floor loudness on rubber and concrete creates a percussion effect described as rattle bang and drumlike taps, breaking the stillness of night under the stars.

Mussolini speech dismissed as peaceful, not war sign

Creston News Advertiser minimizes Italian leader's remarks, arguing there is nothing in his talk that indicates war. The piece urges calm and warns against listening to alarmists and Roosevelt’s messages, suggesting a route toward a peaceful settlement.

Creston News Mussolini Roosevelt

Alumni Meeting Planned by LS.T.C. Association

The LS.T.C. Alumni Association of the Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls invites former attendees to a May 1 meeting at Olin High School. Dinner at 6:30 precedes programs with A C Fuller as guest speaker, C A Fullerton leading singing, Roger Downing performing a baritone solo, and several dramatic selections. reservations due by April 28 via Miss Bethel Merrill at phone 128.

Alumni Association Iowa State Teachers Calle Cedar Falls Olin High School Peorls Colere Roger Downing

Woodalls to Attend Uniting Conference in May

The Rev and Mrs Woodall expect to attend portions of the Uniting Conference of Methodism to be held in Kansas City during May.

Woodall Uniting Conference of Methodism Kansas City

New Car Licenses Sought By Monticello Residents

Two licenses for new cars were applied for at the county treasurer's office in the last week by Monticello residents. W F Yeoman purchased a Pontiac and Tom Eden bought a Chevrolet.

Monticello W. F. Yeoman Tom Eden

China Among Top Coal Countries by Reserves

China ranks as a leading coal producer with estimated reserves around 243.689 billion tons, highlighting its vast fossil fuel resources and potential output.

China

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Palmer's Crawford. Furniture Co Pure Tee Company G. M. Carmichael Pure Ice Company Grace Hutton Glen William Claus Chris Rohr Farrvill Bertha Sutherland Thomas Hamilton Storm Lake Elsie Rickless Des Moines Charles Wysevei Milton Thoenn Ann M. B. Leonard Davenport John van Bockern Savanna, Ill Goody’s Cafe Charles H. Dilling Minneapolis, Minn Lyle McMullen Lilian Ann Minnis Bert Fox Mary and Helen Kehoe Fred Matthiessen Charles Butler Schreiner Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ralph Bone Dr. Wyland Underwood P. E. Gibson A. P. Lambert Paul Hintz Louise W. F. Hintz Shad Shaw Charles Walston Antonette Doxsee Cornell College Mount Vernon Mrs. C. A. Doxsee Agnes Gearhart Rachel Littlefield Ruth Bobbie James Littlefield Forest Lamont Hopkinton Ivan Bud) Reynolds Garret Eileen Visitation Academy A. J. Ament Frank Maudsley J. Cash, Jr Kate Rolfs Clermont A. B. Grimes Mr. Grimes Thomas John Schweitzer Jr Louis Hoag Wilmette Saraphine Schweitzer R. N Chicago Miss Schweitzer J. W. Schweitzer West Lake Hospital Melrose Goudy Floyd’s Bakery Hollywood American Weekly Chicago Herald and Examiner Adv Stabler A. O. Wroblewski Helen Wroblewski Gladys Jerome Mercy Hospital J. C. Parrott Margaret Wroblewski Igabardines Stahler John Messerli Joe Messerli Fred Messerli Alice Fred Keebler Ryan V.F.W Montrose Hotel Ray Echternacht W. H. Jarrett Henry Helms Oliver Harford Joe] Starks William Louis Louis Hallmark Hallman Winifred Slauson Raymond Strauson St. Helens Oregon Slauson Illinois Watch Company Bert Clark Scotch Grove Elgin George Schweitzer Decorah Mrs. Schweitzer Lou Mallory Mason City BUICK My Lady’s Heels Ls.t.c Charles Starret Colorado Trail Corrinne Duchaire Edna Best Nat Towles Fred McNurray Shirley Ross Madeleine Carroll Cafe Society Adolph Menjou Dolores Costello Roger Daniel Fisher SALA Golden Valley Zic Long’ S Dept Iowa Wyandotte Cleanser Stahler’s Shoe Department U. S Meat Department Black Hawk Grocery Department Bemberg Prints Doris Dodsen Sahara Sayne Stuhler Drews Ae Jhler Lowa
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