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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
2
The Monticello Express lists annual subscription at two dollars per year. Editors W. Doxsee and Ch. A. Doxsee remain proprietors and publishers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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