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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

2

Center Junction hosts essay contest for Iowa high school pupils

The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs announces a state history essay contest with $1,007 in prizes from The State Historical Society of Iowa. Rules divide topics into three groups with true stories tied to Iowa. Winners receive first, second and third prizes in each group. essays up to 2,000 words.

Center Junction Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Iowa State Historical Society of Iowan Iowa History and Landmarks Committee John Livingstone William H. Prescott Prescott Carrie Dreibelbis Peru Maud Duncan Myrtle Livingstone Good Housekeeping U. S Calvin Coolidge

Christmas charity and club reports in Onslow notices

In Onslow on December 4 the Attrarian club planned its annual Christmas offering to send garments and toys to Perkins hospital and promote Christmas seals buying. Members shared lessons on Virginias and the Carolinas, with social visits, travel plans, hunting, and local church events noted alongside community meetings and a busy sequence of Thanksgiving gatherings and home visits.

Attrarian Club R. Kennedy Priday Perkins Hospital Walter Koon South Ralph Bone Ralph Bone Read A Paper On “Virginias” Mrs. Jeanie Pant Smith Carolinas HE McMaster Tennessee Edna Orr Mro Kil Norris Tele Pierce Arthur Noves Floris Lozier J. B. Lyons Spencer Bros Lamey George Lyons H. Barber W. C. Paul Pauls Woodward Miss Maple Kenneth Kennedy Kennedy Pickner Cedar Rapids James JW Kennedy Carol Farm Bureau Jennie Hamilton Masons Warren George Sears

Scotch Grove farm bureau to meet on Pres. day evening

The Scotch Grove farm bureau voices plans for its regular meeting on Pres. day evening December Tilt at the Usual place. County Agent Smith Way will present a program with accounts by Allen RooAL Naylor Mrs. Allen etc. After the play the agent will discuss pine and geese and Frances Grice will sing solos. The retiring president urges members to present bills so yearlong work can close cleanly.

E. L. Himebaugh Frank Center Junction H. Don Ambler Storm Lake Carver Marion Biggs Ray Sanford Ladonia Missouri Baird Morning Sun Aiken Mary Mead Emily Smith Lost Nation M. J. McNeilly Schneider Ames Scott Alexander Chicago Sanders Clare Scott Will Alexander Ladies’ Home Journal Prahm Will Serbousek J. L. Serbousek C. N. Nelson Andrew Serbousek F. L.serbousek Monticello Robert Mead Louis Mead Albuquerque New Mexico Mead Flannigan Colorado Phil Norris Pierce Belle Gainsville Florida S. G. Thompson Cedar Rapids Mr. Thompson J. H. M. Thompson Isabel Maggie Leech Preston Weasmer Weasmner Cecil Caro W. J. Leech J. F. Livingstone Rey Mrs. Bond Hot Springs Arkansas Fred Preas Des Moines Clarence Alan Stanley Troxle Preas L. A Veeck Wyoming Clara Leggett Scotch Grove L. A. Leek Margaret McDonald Mount Vernon J. H. Bethurum Edward Clarence Dudley Dean Central City Lenox College Glenn Watson Hearst Duncan Lucille Himebaugh Beck Minnesota Stowers Maquoketa William Boler Winifred Robbie Cov R. &. Robbie Linn Bulgrin A. B. Porter Lisbon Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Usuil Fotboys Smith Way Pullars Sense Allen Rooal Naylor Allen Clark Turner Koow Turner Carson Taube Walter E Josephine Sarher Walter Sorx Perth Ty Geese Aa Arin Moss Frances Grice Friends Herman Sage Lange HK Ticklets John Lange Charles Jacobs Will Leggett John Lange Jr

Marriage and visits mark Wisconsin town notes

Wyoming residents and guests fill a week with social events and club meetings. Mrs. Morris and companions visit Mrs. Webbena as Miss Tona Carlson’s marriage and artistic fame are noted in a Rock Island Argus item. Local clubs discuss Woman Citizenship while the Bay View club hosts a seasonally themed luncheon.

Charles Morris Chicago Fred Webbena Rock Milwaukee J. H. Striebel Will Eberle S. Wadsworth Rock Island Bay View Club Minnie Wilker John T. Wherry Waite Lyda Wherry C. W. Cleveland Hawthorne Club Max Reusch M. E Veda von Sprecken Alice Brown RB. C Frank Edwards Joseph Cleveland Garrett Theological Seminary Mre So Brownell Rop Cooley Ifubert Marion Diana Fret Club Memorin Hoegen Denrietta Franks Cedar Rapids

Fire Destroys James B. Keytes Farm House

A December fire on the James B. Keytes farm destroyed the house while outbuildings were saved. Tenants John Neunaber and family escaped with partial household effects. former owner Cable Belknap had the property. Amber.

James B. Keytes John Neunaber Anamosa Fire Department Cable Belknap Margaret Burdiker Maret Miss Margaret Jonas Will Husman Anamosa John Dirks Husman Will Clark Cal Chase Maxine

Thanksgiving Socials and Visits Around Wyoming and Anamosa

A string of Thanksgiving gatherings spans Anamosa Wyoming and nearby areas. Families like the Bangs Lincoln and Englehart groups share meals at home sites near Wyoming while Rev. Boyd canvasses Presbyterians for educational support. Individuals travel to Dubuque and Longmont for family and health reasons as neighbors attend farm sales and jury duty.

Fred Bangs Anamosa Pete Chase Wyoming Boyd Cedar Rapids The Presbyterian Church Towa Lee Lincoln Ross Lincoln Peter Robertson Art Lincoln W. A. Stingley Paul Springer Harry Stingley Ed Duncan Phil Daly Kate Bradley Dubuque Vivian Daly Hearst Duncan Lenox College Henry Poppe George Schoon Haye Schoon Herman Englehart Itross Lincoln George Andrews Hayes Dirks Martelle Thomas Powers Hud Robertson John Dirks Longmont Colorado Ben Tusman Monticello Hubert Glenn Lloyd Hobertson Grand Ed Layvey Mike Martin

Prairieburg Obituary and Thanksgiving News

Mrs. Leo Powers died at Mercy hospital Anamosa after six weeks of treatment. Survived by husband and two children. Services at St. Joseph's Thursday forenoon. Thanksgiving visits featured many local families including Rowley and Smith households. Various townsfolk mentioned in mild social notes.

Prairieburg Leo Powers Mercy Hospital Anamosa St. Joseph’s Johnehr Herman Fehr J. J. Dolan N. L. Floyd Town City Rowley Patrick Stevens Dubuque J. E. Minnich Iowa City Irvin Bebee Charles Lamont Dolan Dale Woodland Kenwood

Local social notes from Sand Spring area

December 7 record of family visits and social gatherings in Sand Spring and nearby towns. Mentions travels to Deer Lodge Montana illness, Thanksgiving visits by Heeren Gestel Blair Robbins Martin Smith and other families, and weekend hostings.

Sand Spring R. J. Guthrie Deer Lodge Montana Ette Fred Heeren Maynard F. J. Gestel R. D. Martin Bobby Alex Blair Alex Blair. Messrs Mesdames H. S. Pierce F. M. Wheeless Manchester A. Blair Sam Vom Talge Near Oneida Louise Gestel Dorothy Pierce Monticello Margaret Greer CC. K. Greer Last Weel

Castle Grove Farm Bureau Meeting Sours Weather Slows Attendance

The Castle Grove farm bureau held a meeting despite slushy roads from rain and snow. County Agent Smith announced programs and presented moving pictures on Iowa crops, followed by readings by Mae Hogan. A bake sale is planned in Monticello by the Ladies Aid Society, and hog losses totaling about 150 head worth 2000 dollars hit locally from cholera.

Lange Seatch Grove John Helmes Emeline J. W. Callahan Leva Irvin Leggett Elizabeth Henrichs Crippe Ars. John Trusman Ladies’ Aid Society of Trinity Church Karl Runmmel Robert Ray Meadden Helen Cedar Rapids C. A. Sutherland Arend Balster Willard [Imebaugh Ithnois Wisconsin H.W. Carson Chicago Williarm Elsie Antons Near Center Junction John Stahlberg Scotch Grove R.A. Naylor Anwaxy Rhodes Castle Grove Farm Bureau Smith America Iowa Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church Hayes Furniture Monticello A. F. M. Caspers DeLaskey Red Cross Mabel Lambert

Postal Seals Caution for Christmas Stamps Placement

The Postal Department warns users not to place Christmas seals on the address side of letters. Postmasters will not receive mail if seals interfere with regular postage. Seals must be distinct and not used on packages. Misplaced seals may incur first class rates. consult the postmaster if unsure.

Postal Department

Through sleeping car to Los Angeles via southern routes

The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will run a through tourist sleeping car from Austin Calmar Monticello Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and intermediate points to Los Angeles via Kansas City and southern routes leaving weekly on December 11 18 26 and January 6. For fall information and reservations consult local ticket agent.

Chicago, Milwaukee

Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co Offers Car Parts and Supplies

The notice indicates Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co provides parts and supplies for all cars, signaling a full service auto parts store.

Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co

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