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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1926

Page

2

Monticello Express Subscription Rate History

The Monticello Express lists annual subscription at two dollars per year. Editors W. Doxsee and Ch. A. Doxsee remain proprietors and publishers.

THE Monticello Express W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee

Recital and social events enliven Center Junction scene

The Howard Leech lawn hosted a piano and voice recital by Miss Mary Leech pupils, drawing a large crowd. Afterward the Wpworth League and Christian Endeavor sold treats, raising funds, while Selma Prahm hosted a dinner for students heading to college or teaching positions.

Howard Leech Center Junction Mary Leech Wpworth League Christian Indeavor Ethel Dreibelbis Roberta Livingstone Pauline Serbousek Katherine Thompson Vera Monts Lucille Livingstone Claude Tomlinson Joyce Preston Pauline Burmeister Dorothy Dreihelbls Danny Boy Leola Watson Leone Serbousek Duayne Moses Fox Gloves Holyce Stingley Tarantella Maurine Stingley Marie Serbousek Selma Prahm Margaret Dyer Pauline Prahm Coe Cornell University of Iowa Iowa State Teachers’ College Northwestern University Iowa State College Forest Sounds Denee Winifred Robbie Dvorak Mrs. Prahm God Ellen McDonald Wabanaki Ethel Dodge Leela Johnson Cedar Rapids Ruth Young South 20Th Street Eloise Elizabeth Young Robert Livingstone Young’s The Presbyterian Church MS George Charleston

Canty family ties through Center Junction event

Ann Canty married Dr. Lackner of Rock Island last Saturday in a center of social interest. The Cantys, former Center Junction residents, were joined by friends as Mrs. Canty’s daughter united in marriage.

Onslow Socials Highlight Weddings and Visits

A family gathering honored Mrs. Alice Lawton and Mrs. Effie Metter at the W I Orr home. Mabel Hicks married Ed Paulsen at Cedar Rapids. Billy Allen leaves for Kansas City for school. Monticello boosters promote county fair with the band touring. Dunham Morrison and Norman Sage visited Dr. and Mrs. Smith after attending Washington High School.

W. I. Orr Alice Lawton Ireton Effie Metter Creighton Nebraska Wilson Maquoketh Roy Bender Fred Bills Fred Koch N. French Wyoming C. Livingstone Center Junction Lawton Metter Jesse French Jones County Mabel Hicks Ward Hicks Ed Paulsen Paul Paulsen Cedar Rapids Paulsen Onslow Billy Allen Sam McCarty Kansas City McCarty Billy Naomi Monticello Dunham Morrison Norman Sage Washington C. R. Smith

Local Socials Report From Calona and Surrounding Towns

Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Smith attended a family reunion at Calona last Sunday. Mrs. F. K. Barnes spent two days in Tipton last week. Alvin Hanna visited his sister Mrs. James Buckner near Viola. Miss Clara Anderson of Anamosa visited the W. H. Bowser home last week. C. M. Holst and family attended the Davenport fair for a day. Mrs. Hoyer of Chicago visits her granddaughter Mrs. C. H. Meyer. Miss May Trench visited her aunt in Ames last weekend.

Peter Prahm Troxle Des Moines Fred Preas C. C. Livingstone Andrew Serbousek McDonald Hospital Monticcio Albert Manuel Baby Audubon C. C J. W. Livingstone F. C. Cramer Castle Grove J. L. Serbonesk Harry James Cedar Rapids E. ¥. Kilebeck Wynona Arthur Glick Oln 0. M. Miller Anamosa Augusta Norris Margaret Lucille Olin A. G. Smith Davenport Cliff McDonald Wisconsin S. G. Thompson WH Hansen Ralph Young Monticello Prahm Center Junction W. S. Pangburn Lucille Norris Mediapolis Madison Farm Bureau Oak Grove Cyrenus Cole Miss McDonald Maquoketa Mildred Mabel Streeper Cornell College George Lyon Harriet Lamey Melvin Spencer Minneapolis Arthur Barlow B. W. Streeper Lime Springs Emma Mixa Boulder Colorado N. C. Holst Laura Elsie Freda Rohwedder Wyoming Clear Lake Tom Case Chicago Hattie City Collier Bernice Onslow Bettie Irwin Washington C. R. Smith Miss Irwin Sam Carl Hutton Mary Wilcox Minnesota Paul Hanson Croxton Prairie Brown Garnett Kansas Jessie McMaster Brown Jones County Howard Willison Otto Hanwardson Lee Hanson Leonard McKinstry Ford Frasier Jessie Kurtz Margaret Thompson Reid Iowa City Gert Hall Mary Johnson Fred Heusty Marshalltown W. H. Bowser Elva Hall Mercy Hospital Margaret McCartney Maquo- Keta William Fletcher L. Greiser Harry Avance Lagrand Wilfred Wherry Ames State College Lavina John Patton Maggie Reid Arthur McMaster Ruth Britt and Ricevillle Billy Berger Epworth Ed Kerr C. H. 2. Meyer May Trench Wayne Lutheran Church Homsa Methodist Ladies’ Aid John Bailey Byron Lewis Harris Morristown F. W. Bangs Ed Duncann Miss None Cavanaugh Will Daly Frank Bailey Faribault Peter Lincoln Charles Gray Henry van Slyke Springville Edith Wilson Gene Bailey Vivian Daly Phil Daly George Andrews Leone Anderburg

Marriage Announcement and Local Social Notes

Miss Mabel Hicks wed Paul Paulsen at Cedar Rapids on the 21st. Mrs. Paulsen is Monticello high school class of 1922 graduate and teacher. The couple plan residence near Onslow as Scotch Grove friends extend best wishes and a cottage gathering unfolds at Lange’s Mill.

Mabel Hicks Ward Hicks Fd Paulsen Paul Paulsen Cedar Rapids Paulsen Monticello High School Coe College Scotch Grove Onslow John Hanken Martha Hanken Bestman Center Junction Rudolph Tobiason Monticello Lovisa Katherine Love Olin Lange’s Mill A. G. Hanken Maquoketa Lange’s Mil Sabula Peter Prahm Charles Burmeister Jack Studer Warren Harry Rundle Brainard Wyoming Rundle Belle McKean Lowell Black James Nella Davis Monticelo Murray L. B. Callahan D. K. Brady Miss Lille Charles Stott Cumberland Maryland May Himebaugh Cedar Falls Lucille C.B. Carson Carson Fare Andi Glenhand

Death of Ernest Hoult at Monticello Hospital

Ernest Hoult died Sunday evening at McDonald hospital in Monticello after intestinal trouble requiring earlier surgery. He leaves a wife Rena Zimmerman, many relatives and friends. revered for public service and cheerful outlook. He was a highly regarded neighbor and community helper.

Ernest Hoult McDonald

Social Visits and Local Happenings In Sand Spring

Monti cello couple Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hicks and Mrs. Charles Crane with her daughter Mrs. Rowley visited Mrs. Lilly Neil Sunday. Crane is daughter of Otis Battles family once local residents. Leese, Kes ter and three Clinton children stayed with Mrs. R. B. Chaplin last week. Catholic picnic drew a large crowd last Thursday raising over 600 dollars. R. B. Goss travelled from Hard Scrabble forenoon. Gertrude and Bernard Thompson mentioned.

Ken Hicks Monticello Charles Crane Rowley California Lilly Neil Crane Otis Battles Leese Kester Clinton R. B. Chaplin R. BE. Goss Gertrude and Bernard Thompson

Local Social Roundup From Cedar Rapids Area

Saturday visitors include Mr and Mrs Ray Hayes of Monti cello and Rev Virgil Welch of Buck Creek. Mr and Mrs Thomas Saunders of Hopkinton and Mr and Mrs G D Thompson visited Buck Creek friends. Gladys Alcorn Iowa City stayed with Mrs W H Behrends Monday. A carload of stock shipped here last Wednesday and three cars Monday.

Cedar Rapide Hospital Ray Hayes Monticello J.L. Batchelder F. M. Johnson Mildred Castle Grove Gladys Alcorn Iowa City W. H. Behrends Thomas Saunders Hopkinton G. D. Thompson Wayne Buck Creek Virgil Welch Thompson Cc. B. Martin and Son Hillside W. H. Morgan

Local Residents Report Weekend Activities

Stanley Martin of Hillside and his brother were involved in a late Pantonne evening incident. W. H. Behrends visited Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Mildred Johnson spent Sunday at her home in town.

Stanley Martin Hillside Creamery Company W. H. Behrends Cedar Rapids Mildred Johnson

Castle Grove township contracts approved for gravel roads

Township trustees met last Wednesday and approved graveling contracts for two roads with completion by December 1. A heavy rain and hail caused minor damage to crops and broke a window at the Husman residence. Devotions at Immaculate Conception church continue this week led by Father Mark of Dubuque. several local residents took short trips and visited with Castle Grove friends over the weekend.

John H. Husman Church of Immacu Mark Dubuque van Buren Black Hills Clyde ‘Thompson Hazel Green John Burrack L. Burrack Misa Augusta Burrack Monticello Henry

Mrs Barbara Richley Dies In Cedar Rapids Hospital

Prairieburg notes Barbara Richley died Saturday forenoon at St. Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids after treatment. Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at St. Joseph's church with burial in the Catholic cemetery south of town. Will Crosby, son Roy and daughter referenced.

Barbara Richley St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids St. Joseph’s Church Will Crosby Roy

Reading of School District Transportation Costs

A fragment notes transportation expenses totaling 6750 dollars for the consolidated school district. It mentions Mr and Mrs ming and a concern over school bus aid and route numbers, with reference to a Recorder.

Childre Aid -Ab

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