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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
3
Fire of unknown origin totally destroyed the Cramer residence in Hopkinton late Sunday. Firemen arrived quickly, water covered the store within ten minutes, and the home suffered severe fire and water damage. Insurers estimate the loss around 20,000 dollars. one man, Mr. Cramer, survived with the help of witnesses. The community also notes local sports results, social visits, and upcoming events including a church fair and school performances.
Center Junction notes show the Woman's Club meeting at Mrs. Coe Livinestone's home with thirteen members. papers on Canadian education and universities read. parliamentary drill practiced. next meeting set for Dec 18 at Mrs. Walter Koon in Onslow with a Supdyisg program. Freshmen hosted high school and faculty with oyster supper after contests. Working Band planned father and son banquet for Dec 17 at Presbyterian church basement. guests Mrs. Will Alexander and Mrs. Harvey Manuel. E. F. Kleineck celebrated birthday with friends and 500 games followed by oyster stew. Light Bearers met at Mrs. R. S. Robbie's home with Evelyn Courtney leading.
Onslow Mrs. Sam McCarthy and two sons Floyd and Keith visit Kansas City relatives for Thanksgiving with Mrs Naomi Allen and son Billy Allen who attends school there. Mrs. Charles Rowe and Mrs. Franc is Rowe visit Maquoketa Friday. Ella Cartright of Rockwell City visits mother Emily Reade and brother Henry. William Lynch and Miss Eliza Orr serve on the grand jury. Belle Johnson marks birthday with picnic and cards. Martha Easler spends weekend in Wyoming with cousin Trene Anderson. Lisle Babcock drums with Coloma orchestra playing at Monmouth Friday. Henry and Mrs. Koon visit near Maquoketa. farm sale planned Monday. G. Hutton attends D A R meeting in Anamosa. Cattle, horse and grain sale at Allam and plate Tuesday Dec. 5. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Wasson host Thursday bridge. Willison pair high, Kennedy and Hanwardson consolation. Newell Vassar improving. James Kennedy birthday dinner with Kennedy and Wunwardeen families. Father and son banquet at church Thursday. Guild holds supper and sale. $62 earned for second division. Jane and supper attended by Tillie Smith, Warrington, Noyes of Wyoming. Ladies Guild to meet at S. G. Hutton home. 4-H club Be Square led by Ida Cass notes strong progress.
Last Thursday Richland Center resident Wil Balsiger visited at Hopkinton home of Andy Smith. Weekend guests included Rob Graves of Monticello and the Rickels in Monticello. Numerous locals visited Rickels, Kiburz and Allen families, while others attended church events and weddings in Monticello and Wayne Center. Multiple couples hosted meals and weddings, with guests from Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Onslow.
In district No. 6 Miss Esther Glass led a Thanksgiving program on Wednesday evening November 27 followed by a plate supper. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. McNeilly and granddaughters Jean and Ruth of Center Junction visited the E. F. Burr home for Thanksgiving. Friends celebrated Mrs. Bert King’s birthday with a recent gathering. Albert Hutton and S. M. Hosford went to Chicago Monday with a shipment of livestock. W. A. Hogan of Anamosa stopped by as a Deens caller in this vicinity for the week. Miller shipped a carload of 5 1/2 percent to the Chicago market. Harris Schatz near Prairie was a caller in the vicinity one week.
The state issued 860 license plate applications by evening, 100 more than the same date last year. The new plates are described as the most legible yet and visually nicer than last year. Treasurer’s office work will surge until January 1, requiring extra help.
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