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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1932

Page

2

Mystery of Clelia White Weighs on Crandall Case

In a tense Amber parlor scene, Mr. Gaenzer and Mr. Motherwell discuss Clelia White, her age, and her possible disappearance after Crandall Crandall Crandall’s concern. They weigh if the letter is genuine and whether Clelia fled or was abducted, signaling a potential crime. The dialogue hints at wealth, social circles, and a hidden motive behind a sudden departure.

Otherwell Lely Clelia Mr. Gaenzer Motherwell Glen Cranny Doa Mr. Gleaver Che Kay Bocse Mr. Glaenser Frances Mr. Motherwell Mra White Gehe Mr. White Mae Nellie Graemer Cyella Lee Virginia Lees New York Lee Carroll Crandall London Drayman Colona Dame Mr. Glaenzer Glaenzer Clelia White Whart’ Motherwell Nole Ed Oglariaer Besiall Hag

Onslow Altrurian Club to Meet at Church Friday

The Onslow Altrurian club will meet at the church Friday evening for a one act play Suppressed Desires by four members. Guests may attend. Rev Provan and family will move here this week to fill the pulpit. The manse will be ready after painting and papering today.

Provan Anamosa Ethel Koon Presbyterian Church Louise Sears Jane Lamp Hospital Clinton al Babcock Hutton House Babcock Councilloffs Byron Finch Dillon Stckley Leona Kennedy Wyoming Hal Smith B. W. Streeper Howard Willison George Paulsen Claude Sears Chevrolet Janesville Wis Smith Mr. Streeper Merle Hicks Dubuque Clayton Hamilton Emmeline Harmiston Mire Banpcock Betty Mae Onstow High School Oxford Junction Fri Charles Boyles Maquoketa Hove Howard Willion Willison Roy Kleineck Baldwin Howard Green Kleineck S. G. Hutton C. R. Smith Paul Richmond

Women’s Club Attendance Beats Weather Despite Rain

Despite rain and disagreeable weather five visitors attended the Women’s Community Club at Mrs. Albert Schrader’s home last Wednesday. Mrs. R. P. Clark of Monticello and Mrs. Augusta were among the guests, and the program proceeded as announced.

Women's Community Club Albert Schrader R. P. Clark Monticello Augusta

Sand Spring Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

A series of weekend visits span multiple towns. Mrs Cap Arduser attended a missionary meeting in Monticello. Herbert Cox and a party stayed with Mrs Ricka Hyde in Earlville. Jack Pixley from Dike visited with the Egger family. Edwin Egger and Pixley later left for St. Louis for work. The Batchelders hosted several guests, including Carl and Betty Heeren and the Brights from Spring Valley.

Cap Arduser The Reformed Church John Schweitzer Monticello Herbert Cox Ricka Hyde Earlville Jack Pixley Dike Fred Egger Edwin Egger St. Louis Dale Jones H. Lorton Elkader W. B. Box Henry Otting Farley W. H. Behrends Fred Bohlcken Marion Andrew Glass Castle Grove John Rickels Wayne J. L. Batchelder Jack Heeren Dundee Fred Heeren George Bright Bill Spring Valley Mms Stanley Bright Dean Morton Baby Minburn

Langworthy Guests Share Sunday Dinner and Visits

Langworthy residents hosted a large group for dinner including Mr. and Mrs. Mino Zimmerman of Olin and Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Dirks. Several families from nearby towns visited, with updates on weekend stays and local outings among Prull Arduser Soper and Caspers. Carl Gerdes, manager of the Langworthy shipping association, shipped a carload of hogs Monday.

Mino Zimmerman Olin Diedrich Dirks Adolph Dierks Lizzie Harry Laurence Henry Prull Laura Freda Emil Prull Monticello Ep Prall Henry Casper Herman Casper Castle Grove Clifford Soper Charl Charles Soper Anamosa Mary Peterson Center Junction Herman Stutt Casper Arduser Clara Mildred Velma Sand Springs Sue da Hein Richland Clifford Arduser Louis Ireland Gibert Donald Roff G. Ww Wyoming Fritz Anrenholtz Ifonticene Carl Brockhahn Near Here Carl Gerdes Langworthy Shipping Association

Richland Center Socials Note Local Events

Richland Center residents hosted Edward Buel's birthday dance at Monticello Memorial hall last Monday. Dubuque visitors Will Balsiver and John Yossi came last Thursday. The Richland Rustie Rustlers met Saturday afternoon with Lorraine Hein and refreshments by Mrs. Fred W. Hin. Bob Hartman of Anamosa and John Schweitzer visited regional homes and conducted business in Anamosa last Thursday and Friday.

John Harms Henry Harms J. P. Willms Harms Carl Henry Albert Theodore Osterkamp Meta Kasper Anamosa Amber George Siebels Cedar Rapids Western Grovery Company Fox Provan Presbytetumn Provan Amber Presby- S Ferian Mocemtimue Aurst Nochlak Bailey Lievd Robert Orla Bailey Us Boland Anamosa One ? A Week, Is Doing Nicely and Ho Osoon Joe Deeny Waucoma Beverly Ann Boland Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Safety George Andrews Edith Weir Maude Duncan Eugene Bailey James Gray Lloyd Robertson Grover Preston Henry Holmes Sarah Holmes Fairview Howard Don Markham Myron Dodge Center Junction L. Provan Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Aid Society Sunbeam Mission Band Selena Otten W. B. Clark Svotch Grove Sunshine Girls Carol Constance Naylor Thayne Eby W. S. Eby Kitty Callahan Lyle Monticello Swotch Grove Ethel Courtney Miriam Eva Beals D. O. Sinclair Arthur Abel Berdena Shafer Edward Buel Memorial Hall Will Balsiver John Yossi Dubuque Richland Rustie Rustlers Lorraine Hein Fred W. Hin Bob Hartman George Hein John Schweitzer

Currency flows blocked by lack of confidence

The article argues that currency is abundant but unusable due to confidence shortages. It blames leaders delaying budget balancing and pushing "fat money" printing for harming national credit. It concludes with an odd note that gladioli grow from seed but take five to seven years to bloom.

New York Herald Tribune

Jones County Farm Bureau Calendar and Dairy Notes

Jones County Farm Bureau lists week meetings at Forest Chapel and Antioch church with a Saturday board session. It highlights top dairy herds, protein rations, soybean oilmeal use, and butterfat gains, plus a reorganized Cow Test Association planning for May 1 start and new directors.

Fair- View Forest Ehapel Jackson Township Antioch Church Clarence Decatur Board of Directors Cow Test Association Floyd Arnold Extension Department Howard Klinetop Farm Bureau Office Jones County

Sudan grass offers emergency pasture and hay options

Shortage of pasture and hay prompts search for emergency crops. Sudan grass, not a legume, suits dairy cattle as an emergency pasture or hay crop with feeding tests showing satisfactory results similar to millet or timothy hay. Best seeding after May 15 with 15 to 20 pounds per acre and cutting twice for quality. beware killing frost can poison livestock. Some mix soybeans for richer pasture or hay.

Sudan

Fertilizer Test Plot at Pospishil Farm East of Martelle

Experimental fertilizer plots are being continued this year on the Pospishil farm east of Martelle. Mr. Watkins of the soils department visited county farms to apply treatments. The plots will be monitored for five years to yield valuable data for crop rotation and soil management.

Watkins Soils Department Pospishil Farm Martelle Thom

Grain and legume trials urged for farm tests

The notice urges farmers to plant small grains with legumes and set aside plots with and without fertilizer to compare yields. It explains alfalfa winter kill results due to heaving from intermittent freezing and moisture, and favors Grimm alfalfa for its multi root system. A seed shortage is warned due to hay and pasture scarcity.

Seed shortage prompts early purchase for hay crops

Officials urge early seed orders for sudan grass, soy beans, and sweet clover as local supplies dwindle. Soy bean varieties Manchu Tilint and Virginia are arriving at Band Springs creamery, offering a chance to secure seed at reasonable prices before shortages and rising costs.

Sudan Band Springs Creamery Tilint Virginia

Greenfield Farm Bureau Meeting at Martello High School

A large crowd gathered Tuesday evening at the Martello High School auditorium for the Greenfield township Farm Bureau meeting. The Dayton township Farm Bureau of Cedar county presented a program headlined by the one act play The Man from Brandon and a talk by Earl Elijah, with refreshments provided by local Farm Bureau women.

Greenfield Township Farm Bureau Martello High School Dayton Township Farm Bureau Cedar County Brandon Earl Elijah Farm Bureau

Rainbow 4-H Meeting Highlights At Hattie Rickless Home

The Rainbow 4-H club met at Hattie Rickless’s home on April 9 with ten members answering roll call. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved and the program included a talk by Hattie Rickless on the proper way of making a bed and a demonstration on quilt block patterns by Lucile Sie.

Hattie Rickless

Fresh Air Club Social Recap and May Meeting Plan

Club songs were sung by the group at the event. Marcella Conn presented Fresh Air and Its Relation to a Girl s Looks and Flower Girl in Holland by M Humpal. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for May 14 at Frances Soper s home.

Marcella Conn Holland M. Humpal J. W. Streeter Frances Soper

Oriole 4 H Club Holds March Meeting at Forest Church

The Oriole 4 H club of Fairview township met on April 13 at Forest church after facing difficulties in holding regular gatherings. The program opened with a business session, followed by a hike and a picnic supper prepared by the girls led by Lu cille G. McConoughy.

Fairview Township Forest Church Lucille G. McConoughy

Hee Haw News Monticello Lumber Yard Notes and Homespun Humor

Community bulletin from St. Anthony and Dakota Lumber Yard in Monticello and vicinity. Mentions Dan Hearn proud of Rainbow Mule Hide roof and Joe Starks joining Mule Hide users. Notes eight cylinder Ford arrival and local home improvement, Paints from Minnesota, and remodeling at Cassady house. Includes quips on bankruptcy and jokes about Scotland Yard.

Monticcello St. Anthony Dan Hearn Joe Starks

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