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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
7
Monti cello chapter of the National Red Cross to hold annual meeting December 22 1939 at the public library at 7 p.m. General business and officers election. Red Cross drive for 1939 has been successful. all members urged to attend. H E Husman pharmacist.
Hopkinton OES met in the Masonic hall Dec. 8 electing Grace Hucker as Worthy Matron with Marshall Neil as Worthy Patron Mildred Griffith as associate matron Earl Griffith as associate patron Verna Neil as secretary Belle Moore as treasurer Ida Forrest as conductress Janella Ard as maritate conductress Veronica Kirby and Leon Wilson named in lists.
About one hundred pupils from grades five to eight present the operetta Hansel and Gretel in the high school auditorium. The cast includes David Hamilton Louise York and David Walker with Marilee Matthiesen as Gertrude. Directors include Grace Searles Juanita Magana Rena Kosters Marjorie James and Huldah Peet with Mrs. Lyle McMullen accompanist. The story follows Hansel and Gretel's peril after being sent to the woods by their mother.
A blue sock drifted onto the stage during a Sunday music concert drawing attention from freshmen reporters and band members. A prior bulletin noted a blue sock lost about a month earlier with Ruth Hoffman as contact. the hole in the toe measured half an inch and a reward was offered for mending.
Monday program by Shannon's Sons of Science featured speakers Kenneth Aldrich on guns Lester Monk on ammunition Mark Rodman on warfare In the Air Herbert Herren on warfare In the Sea and Robert Heyen on Chemical Warfare. Non-regular night school attendees found the event highly engaging as it covered many international topics.
The Monticello band held its first season concert Sunday December 10 in the high school auditorium to raise funds for new music. A collection was taken with no admission charge, totaling 14.44 dollars.
The unmarried Mabel Monroe Marjorie Monroe and Max H Monroe transfer property to W P Lawrence at the point where the north line of Main street meets the north line of Shaw subdivision lot 10 in Fisher's East Anamosa.
Monticello Iowa council met November 6 1939 with all members present. Brashaw and Graves named on a plane committee with up to 60 dollars and light committee empowered to study additional lighting on South Cedar and North Gill. Insurance limits set for Community building and related facilities with multiple agents. Rental-price schedule for the Community building assigned to Brashaw and Keyes with the clerk. A resolution authorized paying numerous small claims from several funds including freight, labor, and a hospital-like memorial fund transfer.
The council approved a detailed expenditure list including labor, postage, and supplies from multiple departments. Notable items cover sewer tile, electric wiring, repairs, meters, and printing. The meeting closed with adjournment after authorizing Becker Hazelton Co. for community kitchen dishes and silver.
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