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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1934

Page

4

Birthday Honoree Carl Hodson Guest Of Honor

Mrs. Carl Hodson hosted a 6:30 stag dinner Monday honoring her husband on his birth anniversary followed by card games. The piece also lists multiple society and club meetings including the League of Women Voters and Alpha Delphian chapter as well as various bridge clubs and social gatherings with named members and hosts.

Carl Hodson Mr. Hodson Siegfried Guyan 94 Club A. M. Maurice Will McLaughlin Society Mrs. Guyan Henry B. C. Roberts

Local clubs report officers elected and holiday gatherings

Election of 1935 officers concluded with all incumbents reelected: president Mrs Harrice Coughlan vice president Mrs Siegfried Guyan secretary Mrs Clayton Palmer treasurer Mrs George Wilkens pianist Mrs W Hodgson. Tea hosted by Mrs Agnes Gearhart and Mrs Edward Templeton preceded by a Christmas tree centerpiece.

America Clayton Palmer Margaret RaNger Henry M. Carpener Harrice Coughlan Siegfried Guyan George Wilkens W. «. Hodgson

Birthday Dinners Highlight Social Week In Local Homes

A series of birthday and anniversary observances filled a recent week. Activities included a dinner at Henry Peters home for Anna Behrends and Marion McVay, a 20th wedding anniversary gathering at John Schoon’s, and a 6:30 dinner for Leonard Iverson with a bridge session. Additional events featured Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid at Maples Inn, Reading and Sewing Club luncheon, and a surprise dinner for Mrs. John Breen with five tables of games and gifts.

A. B. Grimes Ralph Bone Charles A. Coxsee Emil Rickless Emma Grote Hans Ruof Ursula Hein Harry Hoag John Wenger Edna McCoy Clover Leaf Club John Schoon G. Schoon Gene Carmichael Hanibal, Mo Henry Peters Anna Behrends Marion McVay Herman Wolbern Herman Jr D. McVay Mabel Marion LaVerne Harold Behrends Anna Carl Schoon Rex Reuter Amber Ladies’ Aid Society of The Presbyterian Church Maples Inn Nancy Adamson Ray Adams Olin Howie Chris Wenger Allen Fairbanks John Smith Harold Egger Oscar York Reading and Sewing Club Asa Lambert Otts Burrichter Donald Sutherland Reading

VW Fw auxiliary holds Christmas party with children program

The Vw Fw auxiliary met in chapter rooms for a brief business session followed by the annual Christmas program. Henry Helms as Santa distributed gifts from a decorated tree and candy sacks to each child. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs Jarrett Ellers Helms Metzenberg Waddick and Rickels.

Vw. Fw Henry Helms Santa Claus William Jarrett Grant Ellers Jake Metzenberg Lou Waddick George Rickels

Boys Emphatic in Expressing Temper Says Philadelphia Study

A Philadelphia Record summary reports boys show anger more violently and more openly while girls are taught subordination and conceal anger. Dr. director of the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic notes boys display antagonism in stronger actions, whereas girls may feel anger as often but hide it.

Philadelphia Record Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic

Human bones dissolve in salt water claims

An article in Holland's Gazette cites an anthropologist who argues human skeletons dissolve rapidly in sea water, especially salty water, and notes supposed wrecks over a century old yield no verified remains. Pathfinder Magazine reports tests from drained Panrlem lake where ancient wrecks appeared but no human bones were found.

la Gazette de Hollande the Hague Tle Dputeh Panrlem Lake Pathfinder Magazine

Bible origins and the emerald Buddha legends across Asia

The article traces Bible formation from Chrysostom to Smyth noting oral beginnings and later written laws. It then surveys emerald Buddha legends across Asia with claims of hidden relics in Japan, Formosa, Tibet, Bangkok, and Angkor Thom, citing diverse beliefs and locations.

St. Chrysostom van Loon Pbze Tfe Smyth Asia Detroit Japan Forbidden City Tibet Bangkok Angkor Thom

Humorous Quips and Crossed Wires in Courtroom Snips

A collage of humorous exchanges from U.S. papers and British gloss, including a magistrate quip about chances and lawyers, a defiant deserter reply from a Sambo character, and a London jest about two men flipping a coin to decide theft of a watch and wallet.

Jones London

Showdown Over Beer Law Enforcement in Iowa Cities

The Eagle Grove Eagle urges state action to compel beer parlors to follow the law or close. The piece argues against serving hard liquor in beer joints and calls for continued raids, insisting raiders comply with regulations.

Eagle Grove Eagle Iowa

Dancing courses offered in Monticello by Noel School of Dancing

A dancing course is being conducted in Monticello by the Noel School of Dancing. Classes are held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 pm with three groups for girls of all ages and activities including exercise, acrobatics, clog dancing and an advanced tap class for older youths. Visitors are welcome at the K of C hall studio.

Monticello Noel School of Dancing K. of C. Hall

Executor's Notice in Jones County Iowa 1934

Court-appointed executor John H. Batchelder asks all claimants against Effie Batchelder estate to file sworn claims with the Jones County District Court clerk within legal time and to pay debts promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa dated December 12 1934. Doxsee Doxsee Helserman attorneys for the estate.

District Court Jones County Iowa Effie Batchelder Anamosa A. D John H. Batchelder Doxsee Doxsee & Helserman

Recent Books Added To Public Library Continued

A list of new library titles features Edith Sitwell on poetry volumes and works by Johan Bojer Ethel Boileau M E Chase Mary Johnston Mary Lovelace Rose Macaulay Prichard Sabatini Seaford and Sabatini Rafaeli plus notes on themes from Norways wartime days to American frontier life and Venetian romance. An aside notes Spain exports wine used in France.

Sitwell Edith Tehemania Tatiana Soviet Russia OGPU Finland Bojer Johan Norway Boileau Ethel Chase M. E Mary Peters Mfe Maine Johnston Mary Drury Randall Lovelace M. H Welcome Minnesota Rogers Samuel Grove Sabatini Rafaeli Venice Seaford Caroline

FOR SALE Classified Notices and Rentals

Various local sale and rental notices including Elwil Behrends cuttar and canaries for sale. Holstein bulls for serviceable age from Fred Shover Monti cello. Wood and lumber yard items by R J McNeill. Country butchering by Lewis Hepp Monticello Iowa. Rooms for rent by C L Van Meter. Dwelling house for rent via J J Locher. Christmas market turkeys from Farleys Produce. Portable mill service by Farmers Grain Company Scotch Grove. Hi Bred seed corn from Irving Hintz agent Pd-226.

Irving Hintz

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League of Women Voters Patterson Elwyn Patterson Lee Bucky John Fraser Alpha Delphian Echternacht Ray Echternacht Rudy Langer Joe Barron L. D. Burrack Horace Edwards Ralph Strasburg Catherine Redmond Weeckly Bridge Club Donna Lewis Ruth Hayes Standard Oil Olin Springville Alburnett Hopkinton Central City Ryan, Coggan Monte Theater Ann's Cafe Thursday M. F. Hogan Ira Bishopp Farson Wyoming Mary Barnts Hi-Low Bridge Club Dan Wearn Dan Hearn Merle Cass L. W. Lovell H. S. Richardson San Antonio Edward Heiserman John H. Perrine Harriet Coughlan Shepherd Lovell Mrs. Ruof Women's Missionary Society Ernest Skelley Congregational Missionary Society Minnie Rettig F. Stewart Stuhler F. Stewart Stuller Monday Bridge Club Colin G. Thomas George Timmins Riess Stuhler Ladies’ Aid Society Luther Hall St. Matthew's Lutheran Church John Otten Mrs. Henry Peters Mrs. Iverson Mr. Iverson Leonard Iverson Thomas M. Redmond Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid John Breen W. FW. Auxiliary New York Journal John Jones Sambo Detroit News Minneapolis Journal Cornell University Macaulay Rose Oxford Basque Prichard E. S Ilinois Spain France Elwil Behrends L. A. Oltman Fred Shover R. J. McNeill Walter Hall Rhode Island William Lang Lewis Hepp Heither C. L. van Meter Wilbert Shallenberger Manchester Glen-Charles J. J. Locher Farley Farmers’ Grain Company Scotch Grove South Maple Eliza Zeadow Amber Savings Bank Adolph Schoon Walter C. Hall Farmers’ Grain Co John Rader Chicago C. W. Zimmerman Poland Charles E. Tuttle al Strang Cemetery W. H. McDaniel Heeren Bros Remington Arms Co Square Back Cutter Richland Center Edwin A. Fitzsimmons Holiday Bargain M. B. Leonard Milwaukee Road Monte Cristo Joe Fisher Frank Morgan Victor Herbert Express Crocer Alamo Texas Crockett Morton’s Ige Bliss H. Kuriger McAleer Farm Thurs Guernsey L. P. Waddick Mapticello State Bank
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