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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1931

Page

8

Hopkinton News Highlights From Community Notes

Hopkinton residents mark weddings and visits with neighbors. Donald Lewis wed Evelyn Supple in Castle Grove. August Zeuch visits Idaho. Homer Brooks travels from Mount Vernon. multiple guests and reunions unfold across families. Harvest Home prep, band travel, and local illnesses noted along with school year plans and marriages including Ralph Shoop and Bertha Taylor.

Donald Lewis Hopkinton Evelyn Supple Hazel Green Castle Grove New Bowery McNeill's Grove August Zeuch Idaho Zeuch Homer Brooks Mount Vernon Frank Dora Morgan Carrie Brooks Cedar Rapids Maggie Davis Methodist Church J. E. Littlefield N. E. Loomis Carl Bernhard John Hogan Grand Forks N. C Iowa Dr. Brown Waterloo Ermina Dunlap Mercy Hospital Anamosa Reeve Will Reeve Philippsburg Shirley Reeve Tacoma Chaley Reeve Joseph Wayne Neb Maude Joseph Smith Grace Hucker Opal Main Geneva N. Y George Hucker Glenn King and Baby Grinnell Harry Reggentine Belle Plaine Charley Recgentine J. S. Wiltsie Margie Perry Wheeless Elvin MeIlrath Iowa City MclItrath W. S. Johnston London J. D. McAllister Betty J. G. Boomhour Raleigh Ocheveden Will Dennison Ali Lake Okobofi Bob Smith Pittsburgh William Edgar Fayette Julia Ricketts Cynthia Bert Lake Lois Himebaugh Center Junction Helen May Himebaugh Winnie Neil Minot S. D Lily Neil Park Delhi Clarissa Lelia Morrow John Morrow Colorado Harry Frank Cline Ralph Shoop Lenox College Bertha Taylor

Richland Center Community Notices and Church Closure

A roundup of local social visits and gatherings from Richland Center including picnics at Anamosa state park and family visits among Sackett Marugg Rieniets and Kiburz families. A Congregational meeting led by Dr W Evans result in the closure of the German Presbyterian church dating to 1868 with long service by Rev Balcar.

Roy Sackett George Allen Fritz Marugg Lucy Winch Jenny Henry Winch Hopkinton John Marugg Anamosa M. D. Sackett Minnie James Dorothy Elizabeth Rieniets Cedar Rapids Howard Schneider Dubuqueta Joe Kiburz Herman Enabnit Coggon John Yousi John Buol Walter Kiburz Margaret Ethel Kansas City John Schweitzer W. G. Behrenda Miles Henry Paulsen Will Balaiger John Behrends Monticello Wilhelm Behrends Edna Eda Behrends W. H. Behrends Sand Spring Andy Smith Delhi Margaret Belt- Trends Hansen Pomeroy John Yeast George Hein, Jr G. L. Berry Blackwell Okla Louise Field Oxford Junction Bill Balsiger Glenn Smith Balsiger Len Buol

Dinner guests and visits across Iowa families

The report lists numerous visitors and extended stays in cities like Dubuque Madison Cedar Rapids Monticello Blackwell Ohio and Central City. Names include Buol Lebermann Hein Kiburz Arduser Br hneman and several associated spouses and children with two week and weekend visit notes.

Co. J. Buol Frederick Arnold Buol Dubuque K. Tartmetzer Buol Lebermann Sheboygan Wis Stena Schweitzer Lucile Monticello Carl N. Hein Bernice Allen Cedar Rapids John Dietiker Martha Buol Madison Edward Buol Chicago Oliver Kiburz Wayne Yousse Central City G. L. Berry Blackwell Ohio Will Balsiger Eldora Semmert Cap Arduser Sand Spring Sam Br@hneman Hardscrabble Lee Galen Hein Sunay

Grasshopper War Makes Progress In Iowa

Iowa officials report progress in methods to combat grasshopper outbreaks as preparations continue for possible further increases next year. Officials of the Iowa department of agriculture emphasize readiness and improved control techniques for future infestations.

Iowa Iowa Department of Agriculture

Grasshopper Damage Hit Harrison and Monona Counties

Agriculture secretary M G Thornburg notes grasshoppers caused major damage in Harrison and Monona counties with alfalfa and clover fields worst hit. County agents aid farmers with poison bran control ready for Des Moines purchases at 22.60 per ton carload, 23.60 for two tons, and 1.35 per 100 pounds for single sacks.

Harrison Monona M. G. Thornburg Des Moines

Notable exhibits and acts at the fair

Visitors are invited to view dairy and beef cattle in the fine herd display, the swine pavilion, and the poultry department. The event features the Helen Bach Trio with remarkable bar tricks, Fraulein Bach's strength, Willis-Patrick Trio on the wire, acrobatics, dancing, and costumes.

Peters Brothers Rosie’s Ritzi Warblers Helen Bach Willis Patrick Pat and Retta Jack Payne Green Mill Fraulein Bach Willis-Patrick

Wickersham report cites widespread failures across measures

The final Wickersham report portrays extensive failures, concluding many initiatives fall short. It notes England's Jewish population at about 390,906, with two-thirds concentrated in London.

Spectacular Green Mill Follies at the Fair

A four day Fair spectacle featuring the Green Mill Follies nightly on the midway. The program includes four new riding devices and high class shows to entertain all ages.

Races Set For Midweek Thoroughbreds From Three States

Professional running events feature Thorebred and high class runners from Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois. Races include 1 mile, 5% mile, mile and 11 mile derby with total purses of 1200 dollars. Jockeys to wear full uniforms. For details contact T. J. George.

Thorebred Iowa Wisconsin Illinois T. J. George

German Concertina Band Plays Daily at the Fair

A group of musicians from Germany will perform every day at the fair. Their soloists sing in German and English, and their act features touches of finished vaudeville attractions.

Germany

Grandstand Funds and Seating Prices Set for Park Venue

The concrete grandstand costs $15 006 to build. Seoata seats go for 25 cents with no reserve. reserved chairs 35 cents or $1 56 for the season. boxes priced at 50 cents per seat, $8 for the front row, and $7 for the rear row.

Seoata

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richland Center Paul Schneider Partbault, Minn Frank Kiburz Scotch Grove Jones County Monticello, Iowa Enrico Europe Ed Holder Ebenezer Keen Mill Ebenezer Enrico Tho Jugglers Rosie’s Ritzi Warblers Qunlien Wickersham Wickersham Commission Maquoketa Atuos Contest Fa W. J. McDaniel Payne Farm Bureau Floral Hall Monticello Fair Vinton Arate Jones County Fair Bey Gleorge Liszie
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