Monticello Express notes local club formation and obituaries
Sixteen women gathered at Mrs Prahm's home to form a study club with officers Allee Young Meta Prahm Rob bie Glada Miller and others named for leadership. J D Courtright former superintendent dies at his Ladysmith Wisconsin home and is buried in Wyoming. Residents and visitors attend funerals fairs stock shows and Thanksgiving gatherings across Monticello Center Junction and nearby towns with multiple family and society updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Junction
Center Junction
Prahim
Allee Young
Meta Prahm
Robbie
Glada Miller
Dodge
Neil Moses
Sara McDonald
May Himebaugh
J. D. Courtright
Ladysmith
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Harry Johnson
F. D. Courtright
Velma
Hawaiian Islands
California
Henry Hanken
Lucille Norris
Martha Hanken
Chicago
Hanken
Miss Norris
J. W. Bond
Ohio
Elmer Burr
J. M. McNeilly
Onslow
Mesdames Henry , Heisey
I. A. Serbousek
John Hubbard
Selma Prahm
Harvey Manuel
Harvay
Winona Klebeck
R. Robble
Evelyn
Phyllis
Cedar Rapids
M. I
Lemon
Mra. D
Clark
Bixler
Morrey
Cascade
L. A. Leek
A. G. Smith
James Mead
J. A. McDonald
Scott McDonald
Charles Michaels
Amber
S.A. Leek
E.L. Himebaugh
Scotch Grove
Carson
E. L. Himebaugh
Hopkinton
Arthur Hinebaugh
Biges
Lost Nation
Emily Smith
Hatch
Simon Sutherland
Scotch Grove News Highlights Local Outlook and Events
Scotch Grove notes group travel to Orange California later this month with return planned via Portland. The Scotch Grove farm bureau schedules a December 12 meeting with talks by Glenn Watson and Rev. J. W. Bond, plus music and officer elections. Local merchants Balster Bros promote holiday goods and a radiophone display. Other items include wedding news for John Holmes and Margery Schrader, funeral attendance in Wyoming, Thanksgiving visits, church socials on December 8 and 9, and updates on residents visiting or returning home.
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Scotch ‘Grove
Scotch Grove
Henry Hedden
Tobias Folkers
Orange
California
Portland
GC. M
St. P
Towa
Iowa
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
Glenn Watson
Sutherland
Lucille Himebaugh
Farm Bureau
J. W. Bond
Glen Watson
Balster Bros. of
Atlanta
Georgia
Louisville
Kennucky
Denver
Colorado
Davenport
Chicago
Ohio
Bond
Ife
John Holmes
Margery Schrader
Anamosa
Glenn Rogers
H. H. Carson
W. E. Carson
Co. B Carson
Wyoming
F. D. Courtright
Ladysmith
Wisconsin
L. B. Calahan
Hopkinton
James
Katie Hughes
Esther Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
Bess Hughes
Thelma Gregory
Edna Oltman
Ben Harms
Minnie Oltman
Ted Oltman
Louis Ahraken
Willam Jacobs
Monticello High School
Presbyterian
W. B Clark
Trinity Church
Louis Sutherland
Lavina
Montana
F. D. Sutherland
Tarkio
Missouri
Montang
W. B. Clark
Harrison Loomis
Arthur Himebaugh Et
Hugh R Rey
Hugokinson
Kathryn
Taylor Ridge
Illinois
D. C
M. M. Sinclair
Raymond Naylor
Topeka
Kansas
Greene
Harry Greene
Maquo+ kota
Anna, Cooper of
Stanley
Local visits mark a quiet week in Scotch Grove and nearby areas
Mr. Hatch of Hatch Brodman Lumber Co. made a business call in Scotch Grove on Monday. Mrs. Thomas Murray of Hobson Montana spent a few days last week with Mrs. Fred Graham, joining other relatives in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B
Cascade Deaths and Local Notes Cast Reflective Times
Word reached Cascade of Mrs. Holtzner’s death in Tona Minnesota after a long diabetes illness. Funeral held in Rock Island Illinois, Mrs. Holtzner survived by daughters Anna Martin Clara Powars and Nici Holtgner of Rock Island. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Reuben Hawkins and aging resident Nicholas Lenhoff, with family consents and hospital visits. Other items cover travel plans and Thanksgiving visits among Cascade families, and local illnesses including John Miller of the Kurt Miller Gross firm.
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Cascade
Holtzner
Tona
Minnesota
Clara Goodsell
Rock Island
Illinois
Anna Martin
Clara Powars
Nici Holtgner
Reuben Hawkins
Mary Mercer
Nicholas Lenhoff
John Thuthe
Dubuque
Anna Lenhoff
John Miller
Kurt, Miller & Gross
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
J. P. Calling
Amigen
Luxemburg
Europe
Webert McComber
Oliver
Archie McComber
Kreeley
Flelet Gordon
Mt. St. Joseph's
Alva Gordon
Ruth Moran
Milwaukee
Llenry Moran
Martha Yeffeman
Anna Feffeman
Carmelita
Trene Heffeman
Mr. St. Joseph's
Robinson
James Armstrong
Robert Grogan
Gia
Clara Grogan
John Goos
Onslow Community Notes December Meeting and Obituary
Onslow news reports the death of Mrs. Sarah Ory at her daughter's home and funeral arrangements at the Presbyterian church. The town discusses upcoming events including a December guild meeting at the church basement, Christmas tree preparations, and social visits. local residents attend Thanksgiving events and outings.
Wyoming wedding unites Maude Be and Leslie Grimm at Thanksgiving
At noon on Thanksgiving day in Wyoming a pretty home wedding joined Maude Be, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Be, to Leslie Grimm of Tarkio Missouri. Rev. Arch Conde officiated at the Presbyterian church with Miss Jadys Beckwith and Finley Brown as attendants. Maude Behnke of Wyoming is a graduate of Tarkio College. The couple plan to live in Tarkio, where Grimm will enter the mercantile business. Many local names appear among guests and helpers, including Anta Marie White and Editha Aller Poreibhities of Improvement in the Community Welfare program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
W. J. Bewith
Maude
Leslie Grimm
Tarlo
Missouri
Arch Conde
Presbyterian Church
Pradt
Tarkie College
Callim
Tarkie
Jadys Beckwith
Finley Brown
Nenia Seminary
St. Louis
Hawth ‘Ub
Stella Parr
Tuvening
Ver Gonley
David
Edith Aliler
Rose Day
Jessie Roch
Anta Marie White
Grinnell
Leonard Ahrendson
C.H. Fianeis
Vivian Davis
Chicago
Hazel James
Feml Babcock
Dolls and Toy Line Featured for Christmas Season
A local ad invites readers to call and view a wide assortment of toys including sleds mechanical toys trains and doll accessories. The display also highlights Christmas tree ornaments and other novelties such as teddy bears and box stationery.
Local News Notes from Anamosa and Nearby Towns
L. I. Ireland and family moved to Anamosa last week. Miss Magele Ireland has rented and moved into the property. Mrs. W. G. Wherry visits a sister in Monmouth, Illinois. Dr. Jeffry and wife of Waukon spent Thanksgiving in Anamosa with the Inglis and Mrs. Charles Rogers. Mrs. J. M. Walters at Cedar Rapids making acquaintance of the new grandson born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith last Thursday. Joseph Cleveland, a student at Evansville, spent the Thanksgiving vacation here with his parents. Mr. Cleveland occupied the pulpit at the M. B. church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I. Ireland
Anamost
Magele Ireland
W. G. Wherry
Monmouth
Ilinois
Jeffry
Waukon
James Inglis
Charles Rogers
Anamosa
J. M. Walters
Cedar Tus
Lester Smith
Joseph Cleveland
Evanston
Mr. Cleveland
South Fork school board to move building location
A special South Fork township school board meeting at Sand Spring discussed relocating the district No. 2 school house one half mile toward the Frank Lux farm. Donor R J MaNeollI gave a half acre for the new site and several local families hosted Thanksgiving and social events.
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Sand Spring
School Board
South Fork Township
Frank Lux
R. J. MaNeolll
WJ. G. Duncan
Harold
W. H. Robbins
LD. Martin
Bobby
Manchester
A. Blilr
R. C. Church
Werman Welter
Maxonic Order
Hopkinton
W. J. Matthiessen
May Shrusen
Monticelia
Slausen
C. C. Stevenson
Loutas Gestel
Dorothy Pierce
Ved Heeron
Maynard
Mary McVey
Rose
Worthington
J. C. McVey
Lucy Pierce
Jr. S. Pierce
Wheeless
Mary Elizabeth
Don
Pauline Tearhart
Cedar Stupids
W. 2
Bryan
Ivan Day
Shegine Murray
M Ce
Stevenson
I. M. Wheeless
Dale
Monticcello
Jed Megoer
Monticello
W. W. Morgan
Clarence Shuster
Dubuque
Sunday card party and community notices in Amber area
A Sunday program included a bit card party at the Mike Martin home with Herman Zimmerman winning the grand prize and Will Aimeroin the booby prize. The Wartburg Glee Club performed at Wayne Lutheran church. Local families visited relatives in Mauringue and Maquoketa. Several residents had Thanksgiving time off from school and births announced. Mrs. Sehoon is seriously ill.
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Amber
Wil Daly
Herman
Will Zimmerman
Ross
Lincoln
Wirhin Daly
Hearst Duncan
Claude Knight
Marty Duncan
Bert Cave
Olin
Fred Coleman
Harry Grey
Mr. Coleman
Castle Grove Community Notes and Local Activities
Castle Grove reports December meetings of the ladies club hosted by Mrs Otto Hubbard with a gift exchange and a 26 cent limit. A Thanksgiving church supper at Immaculate Conception and a box social at the Leonard school are announced. Miss Anna Supple teaches at the district No 8 school. Community updates include health concerns, farm leasing changes, and local social events with several residents mentioned by name.
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Castle Grove
Ladies’ Community Club
Otto Hubbard
Church of Immaculate Conception
Leonard School
Monticello
Phenry Caspers
Seiday
John Gavin
Union Township
Tt. McLaughlin
Oliver Leonard W
Cedar Rapids
Het
Troy Jis
Jones County Supervisors Proceed with Bridge and Road Bids
A Jones county Iowa meeting on November 28, 1922 awarded main contracts for project 209 and 163. Iron Iron Works and Mfg Co received the class B material contract for 788.00, while J. R. Stephens Co. won project 209 items 1 to 21 for 14,700.00. Guard rail and tiling bids were allocated to Cement Products Co. and related firms with specified unit prices and renewal of unsuccessful bidder checks. Adjournment set for December 5, 1922.
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Ahamowa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Hughes
Bunsrvisors
Watt
Peet
Streeper
Taylor
K. O. Bullock
Parsons& Myer
J. H
Iron Iron Works and
Mfg. Co
Wyatt
I. R
J. R. Stephens Co
Tim Ryan & Sons
J. C. Parsquatte
Longerbond Bros
J. Groves & Sons Co
Foley Bros
EF. A. P
Henry Toget
the Cement Products Co
William Withgerald
William Dave Ho
Ile and Tiling
Cement Products Co
Chairman Board of Supervisors
Same
Veet
Streeper Guard
Swa
C. Ja. Hilderbrand
P .Leis van III
G. J. 1Leughes
Quaunty
Prairieburg Thanksgiving News Notes and Local Visits
Prairieburg residents share Thanksgiving stories with the Rowleys hosting the Delan family and Ishams. Several locals visit Cedar Rapids for shopping, while Mrs. N J Benson and kin travel to the Flaherty home near Anamosa. Harry Crame returns from Marion on a jury, and Mrs. W J Holub suffers a severe erysipelas attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Burg
Prairieburg
C. O. Rowley
Delan
H. H. Isham
N. Ts. Floyd
Lula Woodward
Dorothy Ludley
Harry Cr
Marion
Esther
Ora Isham
Mary Dolan
Cedar Rapids
N. J. Benson
Flaherty
Anamosa
Madge
Edith Delancey
W. J. Holub
Wrapper mail hold order noted by Fayette Leader report
The Fayette Leader notes a new postal order to hold wrapper mail at central points for workers, and reports Kenneth Blanchard lost ends of two fingers and a third digit on a saw accident at George Harris's. A collision between the Hull car and Frank J. Wilson near J A Johnson farm left no injuries, but the notes show the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Fayette
Kenneth Blanchard
George Harris
Buzz
Ken
W. H. Hull
FF. B. Williamson
Hull
Frank J. Wilson
J. A. Johnson
Wilson
Notos
Dear Santa Letter From Iowa Child in 1922
A December 4 1922 letter from Helen Bramer in Scotch Grove Jasper County Iowa requests dolls rings handkerchiefs beads a car drum wagon and candy for her siblings as the county shows over 60 entries in 17 townships in baby beef clubs for 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Scotch Grove
Iowa
Jasper County
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Alice Overholt
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Beaulah
Tédna Orr
Sarah Ory
B. W. Streeper
T._B. Johnston
H. P. Barber
Laura Smith
Lydia Lyons
Harriet Lamey
Spencer Bros
Guild
Rvaltor Coon
Wil
B. W. Walters
Sane
Howard Willison
Kennheth Kennedy
Magnoleta Thanksgiving Avenue
R. J. Bone
Fanly
W. CG. Paul
George Sears
Will Mirst
N. M. Franks
C. B. Soper
Binnen Reel
Maquoketa
Otha Johnson
Lydia van
Dubuepue
Vasithie
Carrie Maecken
Bernice Garnatt
George Lyons
Helen Bramer
C. H. Schipman
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