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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

3

Center Junction 4 H club holds Christmas party and elections

Center Junction Madison's Merry Maidens 4 H girls and leader Mrs Paul Smith hosted the annual Christmas party and officer elections at the home of Hollyee Stingley last Saturday. A 6 30 dinner for nineteen preceded gift exchange, games, and a program with a community Christmas tree. Officers elected were Mary Dawes president Joyce Preston vice president Pauline Holm secretary and treasurer Ruth Hansen historian and Pauline Holm reporter.

Madison Merry Maidens Paul Smith Hollyee Stingley Santa Claus Jack Stingley Mack Moses Robert Hansen Mary Dawes Joyce Preston Pauline Holm Ruth Hansen M. E Ralph Paulsen Paul Ernest Paulsen Mae Himebaugh Will Hansen Manley Goodrick Lawrence Goodrick Dean Mead Dean McDonald Claude Tomlinson Mary the Mother Angels Verna Hansen Wanda McDonald Hildred Wilma Moats Althea Goodrick Jean Preston Robert Mead Betty Lou McDonald Arlo Bell Dillon Mead Betty Humble Dorothy Mead Ora May Andrews Glenn Andrews Myron Mead Carol Humble Presbyterian Church Dorothy Dreibelbis Roberta Livingstone Prahm McPhail Lamb of God Bizet Noel Adolph Adam A. Alyea Pauline Prahm Pauline Burmeister Gesu Bambino

Funeral for Mrs. Nancy Hickman in Golden church

Mrs. Nancy Jane Hickman died near Ryan December 3 1931 at age 78. She married Edwin M. Hickman October 4 1882 and lived in Buck Creek Dakota and Ryan. Survived by three daughters three sisters one brother 21 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren. Funeral at Golden church with Rev. A A Moore. interment Buck Creek. There were fourteen contestants.

Golden Church Nancy Jane Hickman Ryan Sharon Ohio Buck Creek Edwin M. Hickman Dakota Hickman Roy Aldrich S. C. Ferguson Winner, S. C A. C. Ferguson Huron S. C. Todd Fresno Cal Mary Gifford Spokane Wash Charity Thompson Hopkinton W. F. Garvin Methodist Church of A. A. Moore

Local social notes from Onslow and surrounding areas

Onslow 63 club met with Mr and Mrs Dillon Stickley last Thursday. Davenport visitors Mrs George Overholt and husband returned home after treatment. Wayne Molesberry of Plymouth visited family here. Cedar Rapids and Anamosa residents appear in weekend visits. Church events include Christmas program and Altrurian club party. Masons elected officers led by Richard Best. community notes cover travels, visitors, and local performances.

63 Club Dillon Stickley George Overholt Davenport Wayne Molesberry Plymouth Molesberry George French Bernice White Darrell Anamosa White Garnett James Warren Otto Allen Millard Bramer Raymond Cedar Rapids S. G. Hutton O. FE. S Margaret Fletcher Porter Giese Clear Lake William Fletcher Henry Koon Jessie Mc Master Sue Myers Wyoming B. W. Streeper Mildred Mabel C. R. Smith Chicago George Lyons Harold Brown J. R. Kennedy Charles Bridges Monticello Funcior Loren Orr Adrien Mic Richard Best Ed Kleineck G. C. Dretbelbis N. C. Holst

School Busily Upgrades Facilities and Sports Roundup

School installation on January 11 and a health bond purchase discussed by members. Chandler Pump tested water pipes amid leaks. A new steel flag pole replaced the unsafe old one in front of the schoolhouse. Vacation set for two weeks beginning Friday the 18th. Wyo ming W. R. C. dinner attended by several locals. 9th graders faced Center Junction and Onslow town, winning 12 2 and losing 22 28. O H S lost 13 14 to Olin Wednesday night.

Retary Ward Hicks Mra R. Smith J. C. Jones Chandler Pump Company George Lyons Lydia Lyons Harriet Lamey Wyoming Center Junction Onslow Town Stanwood Olin

Stone school Christmas program at Richland Center

Pupils led by teacher Lucile Rickels staged a Christmas program in West Richland with performances by John Yossi and Fred Hein. Proceeds reached 18 dollars from plate lunches popcorn and candy sales. The program featured songs dialogues and solos by many students. Mr and Mrs Will Balsiger hosted guests at dinner with attendees from Anamosa Monticello Scotch Grove and nearby areas.

Stone School Lucile Rickels West Richland John Yossi Fred Hein Wilma Hein Loraine Hein Kathleen Rienlets Jingle Bells Dolly Betty Ann Rienlets Leona Rienlets Ruth Schweiter Paul Schweiter Janaan Sidney Schweitzer Lorraine Hein Betty Jean Crane Janaan Schweitzer Clarence Edna Mae Crane Ruth N. Hein Olga Schneiter Paul Rieniets Elizabeth Rieniets Dolores Yossi Kathleen Rieniers Will Balsiger Wilhelm Behrends Eda Edna Will Null O. Prader Monticello George Hein, Jr Ben Husman George Minnis Scotch Grove

Thoxine Cure Stops Night Coughs Fast

A doctor’s famed prescription Thoxine stops night coughing by addressing the internal cause. Taken before retiring it prevents coughing and relieves sore throat with speedy results. Life for the whole family guaranteed no dope. 35c. Sold by Stickford's Drug Company and all other drug stores.

Stickford’s Drug Company

Training School Attendance Noted at Cedar Rapids Event

Mesdames Will Balsiger John Yossi and George L Buol attended a training school held at the home of Mrs. Irving Hintz in Cedar Rapids last Friday.

Cedar Rapids Mesdames Will Balsiger John Yossi George L. Buol Irving Hintz

Brookhart and Thompson Clash Over Cyrenus Cole

The article frames a political dispute between Senator Brookhart and former governor Big Bill Thompson over Cyrenus Cole. It notes ongoing tensions and public disagreement, focusing on how Brookhart’s stance contrasts with Thompson’s views on Cole.

Indianola Yowa Brookhart Cyrenus Cole Big Bill Thompson

Salt and Seasoning Practices for Broiled Meats

Salt and other seasonings draw out meat juices and mask the favor. When broiling steaks and chops at home, sprinkle salt on them just be fore serving. Large roasts may be salted when about half done.

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Women’s Missionary Society W. S. Pangburn M. J. McNeilly T. E. Stanton J. B. Seehusen J. L. Serbousek George McDonald C. A. Burmeister J. A Baldwin Monmouth Mary Cartright John Carson California Roy Snell Lanark Til Harry Johnson Mr. Smith Smith Jackie Leroy George Dirks Maurine Stingley Town City Walter Norris University Hospital Walter R. S. Robbie John Himebaugh Winifred Robbie Frank Livingstone Winifred John Himehbauth Mount Vernon Cornell Bill Chamberlain Cleveland Chamberlain Selma Prahm Stena Schweitzer Tom Carson Velma Curtright Percy Dodson John Alexander Springville Jack Livingstone J. F. Livingstone Scott McDonald Don Maquoketa Clinton Andrew McDonald J. A. McDonald Fred Hanken Langworthy J. B. Hanken Peter Prahm Dorothy Dreibelbis Farm Bureau Iowa G. J. Hughes Hughes Huces Harvey Helgens Eloise Kuhns Lester Zimmerman George Folkerts Jones Ray Sanford Sanford George Harms Mareda Wilkens Miss Wilkens Callahan L. J. Hughes Willard Himebaugh Rick Manchester L. J. Schlemme Timber School Gertrude Rickels John Stahlberg Celena New Lutheran Church H. C. Schlemme Del C. B. Carson H. H. Carson Wilma Hazel Ruth Craig Grant Ralston James Littlefield Janaan Chapel Nora Wilson Eleanor Marolf Strongheart Cecelia Ellington Raymond Lux Biff Perkins Lottie Whittenbaugh Strawberry Point Sunbeam Chapter L. M. Barnes Hugh Pierce Inez Keith Archie Wheeless Belle Moore Olive Larkins Rising Sun Lodge Ed Fleming Dale Richardson Lenox Junior College Cambridge Erma Bradle Greeley Gaughen Council Bluffs A. J. Miller Wiley Eberhart Tama A. K. Cramer J. R. Kirkwood W. J. Kirkwood Anna Kirkwood Herman Dunlap Aid Society of the A. H. Larkin Mesdames Forrest Hutton A. W. McDonald Lenox Gospel Delhi Berkley Smith Iowa City Mabel Smith L. A. Gibbs D. H. Johnson Portia Main State University Cornelia Humphrey Clio Minnie Zeuch Methodist Church Josie Smith Johanna Richland Center Milwaukee Road The Towa Earl H. Deshaw, M.D Stuhler's C. L. van Meter DR. Burris D. C McNeill Dr. Elwyn Patterson Pennsylvania Bradford-Allegany Sinclair Pennsylvania Sinclair Sinclair Pennsylvania Motor Oil Agent Reffnir J. C. Bender Co E. Heyen, Langworthy R. A. Griffith, Anamosa Ig Co Siebel Bros Amber Ytons Ceara Legg Department Stores C’ndy Excelle Co P. & G. Wane Dainty Golden Dawn Coats Japan
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