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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
7
Cedar Rapids area residents and visitors are noted in several entries with names and towns including Miss Clara Koop in Cedar Rapids and Miss Loretta McDonough in Cedar Rapids. The list mentions visits to Anamosa Manchester and Wyoming plus rental and laundry services and local merchants like Beery's Dry Goods and R H Balster stores.
Monticello community brief with multiple short items notes on visits, family events, sales at McNeill's Hardware including a 90c Pyrex pie plate sale and fence for chickens, a DeMolay reunion in Clinton, various travels, and school plays. Includes plans for Nesco stove promotions and local business notices.
A collection of community items includes guests at the Everly home in Cedar Rapids, bake sale plans at J B Zimmerman store on April 30 under St Matthew’s Ladies Aid, and several school and church notices. Updates mention staff reappointment, travel for funerals, local travel times, births and illnesses, and Rotary club elections.
Harry Holcomb the Jones county treasurer reports 4512 automobile licenses sold by last Saturday. New 1928 truck plates now on display in the county treasurer’s office feature black numerals on white and are manufactured by inmates at Anamosa men’s reformatory. Two carloads have been shipped to county treasurer offices for storage.
Jake Bader promotes stove polish sales after leaving for Monroe. County officials select representatives May 10 for a convention. Miss Nellie V. Morey’s term ends September 1. Cascade builds a new bridge while the old stone arch is replaced. Jones county reports 172 delinquent autos and revised publication rules. Maquoketa plans a two year junior college at $108 tuition per year. Monticello urged to support expanded education.
The P E O sisterhood donated the library cornerstone to Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant in honor of Mrs Stafford birthplace of the original seven founders. The library aims for completion by September 15 with Chapter FP Monticello contributing toward the building. Frank Ferring reports Frigidaire plant overhauled to produce three units per minute and plans to make 60 000 machines monthly starting May 1.
Edward McBride of Springville, employed by W. L. Hanssen, fell about 25 feet while prying timbers from a bridge form last Saturday morning. The crowbar slipped, causing a backward fall with internal injuries and serious bruising to his legs and shoulders. He was brought home on a Saturday evening train and remains under care in serious condition.
The Lovell township farm bureau met in the public library last Tuesday night with a opening song. Mrs. Hazel Reade led a program by her students while Laude's orchestra provided music. A question box set egg price guesses to May 31 and a sympathy card committee of Mrs. Smith Harold Wilcox and Mrs. Will Balsiger was appointed for Mrs. W. W. Strike.
LaVern Rockstad of the county auditor’s office was raised to Master Mason at the Masonic temple last Tuesday evening. More than 100 Masons attended the initiation hosted by Anamosa lodge with lunch in the banquet hall directed by William Laude. E BE Reede welcomed visitors for Monticello lodge. T E Tilton of Anamosa replied. Al Walton of Anamosa accompanied with piano as songs closed the evening.
William Schoon moves to expand his implement warehouse this spring by extending 28 feet south and widening to the sidewalk. The tile faced brick structure will measure 28 by 65 feet, with a 50 by 28 foot south section for delivery trucks. The two story extension aims to increase space for farm implements and related goods.
The county tax deadline for dog licenses is May 1. Auditor La Vern Rockstad will publish delinquent owners, prompting readers in Monticello and surrounding areas to settle accounts. The Express urges timely payment to avert danger to pets and avoid home sorrow.
The Monti baseball game with Oxford Junction was canceled due to rain and bad roads. John Shover injured his arm during track practice but resumed duties. Monti track team invited to Anamosa meet tomorrow with events listed. Seniors plan a class picture. Miss Harriet Rohn spoke on mountain communities. physics class builds a motor in lab. actors rehearse Green Stockings under Miss Williams with a show on May 18 at the high school auditorium.
Jones County Farm Bureau and friends mourn the death of W W Strike 34 after complications from an appendectomy. Strike served as county agent since 1925, was a World War I ambulance unit veteran with Italian bravery medal, and was praised by the Iowa State College extension department. Survived by his wife and parents of Nashua. Burial in Nashua. Farm bureau office to stay open with directors handling matters.
Paul B. Berlin aged 75 7 months and 30 days died suddenly while visiting a friend in Fort Rock Oregon on April 2. He was born August 3 1851 near Manor Pennsylvania and married Caddie D Hogg August 15 1875 near Monticello. Survived by four children John Otis Paul and Earl plus one sister Emma Colters. Funeral held in Woonsocket April 10.
The Sacred Heart high school senior class has chosen Safety First by Sheldon Palmer as their upcoming three act American farce. Cast includes Jack Montgomery Kenneth Ferring Jerry Arnold Elvin d Autremont Mr McNutt Matt Muller Elmer Flannel Joe Simmons Abou Ben Mocha Ed Dress Mabel Montgomery Virginia Schneider Virginia Bridger Loretta McDonough Mrs Barrington Eleanor Simmons Zuleika Leona Donovan Mary Ann O Finnerty Emmelyn Ferring and Miss Helen Brandien. Helen Brandien spent last week end with friends in Waterloo.
Mrs Ti W Suter hosted ten guests at a Gladys Emmons shower with heart and cupid decor. Various bridge teas and luncheons followed at Maples Inn and homes, featuring high scores, birthday celebrations for Virginia Matthiessen and Frank Duckett, and performances by local musicians. Community clubs held meetings and the Congregational church hosted a social afternoon. Memorial day plans were postponed for American Legion and Auxiliary activities.
Mesdames EK J Noble EB FE Orcutt Kitty Sutherland Elmer Hubbard and W D McLaughlin attend the Cedar Rapids Presbyterial gathering, listed among attendees at the event.
Michael Maloney died this morning at 2 o clock at the home of his nephew Everett J Maloney after a long illness including dropsy. Born November 7 1854 in Canton Ohio he was 73. He moved from Cass township to Anamosa in 1904 then Monticello in 1919 living most recently with his nephew. He never married and was the last of his father's family. Funeral plans not definite.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at Sacred Heart Church. The services will be conducted by Rev. George A. Hauck, pastor of the church.
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