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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1935

Page

2

Christmas Church Schedules Across Prairieburg and Area

The Prairieburg and surrounding communities list Christmas and Sunday services at St. Josephs St Johns Lutheran St Peters and Paul St Matthews Congregational St Johns Evangelical and more with multiple mass times services Sunday school and choir plans. Christmas programs rehearsals special offerings and watch parties are noted for December 22 24 25 including German English and English services and a Christmas Eve program.

St. Peter and Paul Castle Grove Township Arnold Thalacker Reformed Church Armin H. Tendick St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Luther Hall Congregational Church Samuel G. Gutensohn R. G. Stuhler Santa Claus St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Paul T. Gutknecht Wayne Zion Lutheran Church J Willms Kingdom of God Wayne Zion Lutheran

Christmas Program Highlights at Beth lehem-Simper

Let Us Now Go Unto Beth lehem-Simper presents gifts for Jesus by Tillotson and Evans with violin solos by Martin Nowwachek Cayatina and Ave Marin. The Universal King Evans, Christmas carols by a choir perform Joy to the World O Little Town of Bethlehem The First Noel and Silent Night. Benediction by Rev S V Williams followed by a postlude. Audience is respectfully requested not to applaud.

Center Junction M. E V. Williams Vera Moats Epworth League Endeavor Star of Bethlehem Scott McDonald Martin Nowachek Mary E. Leech Greenwald Evans Isaiah IX Nares Kirkmi Bethlehem Simper Jesus Tillotson Martin Nowwachek Cayatina Ross Ave Marin Gounod Handel Brooks Sears Gruber S. V. Williams

Christmas Eve program and community holiday events in Center Junction

Center Junction hosts a Christmas Eve program at the Methodist church titled The Road to Bethlehem with Santa Claus, plus a Trinity Lutheran women’s circle meeting with gifts and a rummage sale. Churches schedule special music and sermons for Dec 22, 24, and ongoing holiday events in town.

Methodist Church Bethlehem Santa Claus Friendly Circle Trinity Lutheran Church Kate Brokens Nazareth Gounod Tours Dorothy Dreibelbis Robert Harold Alyea Little Town of P. Brand Lyle Catherine Thompson Braga You Marie Serbousek Eloise Sutherland Bizet Alyea T. B. Stanton Prahm Gerd Antons Richard Raymond Antons Ford Petersen Tena Collman Dick and Louis Monticello Meta Origies Anamosa Emma Behn B. D. Heiken Chris Gill Lloyd Preston Mike Paulsen Lenox College Hopkinton Holace Stingley Eileen Chase Ruth Hansen Marvin Blohm Lewis and Merlin Dreibelbis Lloyd Moats Maurice McNeilly Laura Holst Eagle Grove Margaret Thompson Hammond Ind Ellen McDonald Creston Winifred Robbie Stanwood Evelyn Robbie Shellsburg Joyce Preston Jackson Junction Joyce Jones Hamburg Stitchit Lyman Thompson S. G. Thompson Emil Sonny” Ortgies Presbyterian Church Hearst Duncan Barbara Osage Ed Duncan Dotham Alabama Ames Iowa State College Paul Smith John Perrine Pauline Prahm the Town University Iowa City Hawg Thelma Husman Maquoketa Prank Husman Fred Cramer Castle Grove John McNeilly J. FE. Livingstone Earl DeShaw Jane Peter Prahm Eva Waggoner Helen Holst Stephen's College Columbia C. M. Holst Prahm’s Hardware Scotch Grove No. 8 Jean Downing Center Junction Onslow Russell Norris Olin Oxford Junction Jones County Loop Wyoming Center Junction Stamp Club Beall Ivory Soap

Death of East Cass resident Alonzo Burroughs at 65

Alonzo Newton Burroughs of East Cass township died at Mercy hospital Anamosa Sunday evening after several weeks illness from injuries when a pump fell on him. Born December 13 1870 in Greenfield township he was married to Elizabeth Stover on February 26 1902. Survived by wife daughter Gladys granddaughter June and brothers Arthur Oscar Roger plus others. Funeral at home then Forest chapel Morley burial Forest cemetery.

Alonzo Newton Burroughs East Cass Township Mercy Cass Township Elizabeth Catherine Stover Gladys Carlton Brainerd Cass Burroughs Arthur Burroughs Cedar Rapids Oscar Burroughs India Roger Burroughs Tacoma Wash George Ernest Burroughs Ruth June Brainerd Jones County Forest Chapel Morley Forest Cemetery Bertha Burlingham Cass No. 1 Mabel Franklin District No. 6 East Cass Monticello James Darrow Lee Hannan Grace Benedict Alice Elsie Ernest Herman Dirks Earl Benedict Amanda Fish Marian William Mehaffy Wish Carl Brockhohn Lawrence Schafer Zimmerman’s Hall Lawrence Carl Gerdes Scotch Grove Clarence Eilert Helen Prull Vincent

Local News Highlights from Monticello and Surroundings

Tuesday's sale day drew strong attendance with livestock and machinery selling well. Mrs. Lyle Clark and daughters spent time with Mrs. Allan Fairbanks near Monticello while Clark seeks ear treatment. Lizzie Zimmerman of Toledo visits Adolph Dierks home with relatives. 4-Hers Hickory Grove club met at Willis and Donald Fairbanks.

Nan Lyle Clark Lucille Jean Allan Fair Banks Monticello Clark Lucille Clark Allan Fairbanks Harm Dirks Lizzie Alvie Henry Prult Eilert Prull Carl Brockhohn Adolph Dierks Lizzie Zimmerman Toledo Ohio Clarence Hannan Portsmouth Lee Hannan Mr. Clark Charles Clark Hickory Grove Willis Donald Fairbanks

Community Notices and Social Visits Around Ireton

Amber Fred Vanderham and Martin Keading spent a day with Mr. and Mrs. Toenjes. Mrs. Schoon and son Wilmer visited relatives with Carl Schoon. The L. Zimmmermans hosted Henry Che and family for Sunday dinner. Several attended Mrs. Soeken's funeral in Rantoul. Lena and Carl Folkers returned from Ireton after visiting relatives. Community members hosted and attended numerous dinners, dances, and a memorial hall address in Cedar Rapids. Virginia Martin and Alva Freese ill with mumps this week. John Stutt honored at a party with local families. dancing and refreshments followed. Basketball game attendance noted in Iowa City. Mrs. Rickels visiting Excelsior Springs. American Legion event in Cedar Rapids referenced. Will Jansen hosted Sunday dinner with related families.

James Warren Presbyterian Church F. L. Provan Williams Wyoming George Paulsen James Kennedy George Lyon Hal Smith O. Lightfoot Harborr H. Willison Wilma Menald Mineral Cemetery Onslow Guild S. G. Hutton George Sears W. A. Hicks Hannah Jensick Cedar Rapids Marjorie Provan Hutton Edwin Wilcox Roxie Bullock Chicago Gertrude Fraternity Lodge A. F A. M Earl Heath Joe Nowachek Shelby Orris N. C. Holst Ed Harms Monticello Merton Miller Pearl Dawes M. O. Foust Mason City Chris Eichhorn Monmouth E. Horton Genoa Neb L. B. McKinstry L. M. Smith R. A. Collister Ruth Sears R. K. Chaplin Marvin Hanwardson W. K. Kennedy Clyde Nabb James Bickford Joe Frank Elwood Elma B. W. Streeper Louise Uchtorff John Hansen Elsie Callahan Clyde van Patten J. W. Pickner Pickner Onslow Plickner Kennedy C. R. Smith Jones County Medical Society John McDonald Hospital Smith Ulmer Duncanson Anna Duncanson Pierson Fred Vanderham Martin Keading Ireton H. A. Toenjes Carl Schoon Son Wilmer Henry Che Herman Zimmerman John Barrack J. P. Willms E. EB. Willms Rantou Lena Carl Folkers Charles Suett Pete Robertson Anamosa B. A Henry Husman Margaret Folkerts Scotch Grove E. E. Willis Virginia Martin Alva Freese John Stutt Fort Des Moines Roland Soper Hank Siebels Henry Poppe Howard Soper Clifford Soper Harold Dorsey Verne Irvin Siebels B. A. Dress Otto Danneman Iowa City John Rickels Excelsior Springs Roscoe Easterly George Siebels Ray Murphy American Legion Memorial Hall Alva Gerdes Rena Hoult Fred Otten Will Jansen Margaret Olive Deischer Olin Howie Jr Clarence Hosford Wisconsin Iowa University G. Bartels Raymond Behrends G. Harms Ladies’ Aid Society The W. D. McLaughlin Claude Mason John van Buren Buffalo Township John H. Specht C. G. Thomas Leslie Orcutt John Brashaw F. D. McLaughlin Kenneth Hosford Ronald Hosford H. J. Mayberry Lee Hannan Cass Castile Grove S. M. Hosford Castle Grove Farm Bureau Castle Grove Henry Augusta Eiben George Behrends Will Lubben Lou Ehrisman John Gerdes Clara Willms Helen Ortgies Fred Iben Leona Behrends Jones County Farm Bureau C. A. McLaughlin Alice Howie H. A. Deischer Margaret F. C. Cramer James Haley G. H. Gerdes Red Cross

Monticello News Notes On Local Events And Debates

Castle Grove and Monticello residents engage in university debates and local farm affairs. Cows birth twins, land purchases, injuries, and church activities fill a busy week with farm bureau meeting notes and a Red Cross drive reporting over $50 raised.

Uncertain GOP Nominee Prospects In 1936

Cherokee Times notes that both Hoover and Borah have strong followings in recent polls but faces slim chances for nomination. It suggests no clear front runner may emerge and final choice may be someone not heavily discussed.

Mr. Hoover Ben-~ator Borah

Santa Claus Mail Bag Full Of Children's Wishes

A collection of handwritten Santa letters from Monticello Iowa and surrounding areas dated December 1935 to 1936. children name Santa and request dolls, trains, dolls, sleds, toys, books, clothing, and candy along with mentions of siblings and birthdays.

Santa Claus Monticello, Ta Donald Herman Betty Lou Harms Monticello Santa Elaine Junior Robert Lorraine Buol Santa Clause Laverne Buol Bobby Shirley Arlene Bobby Lubben

Monticello Triumphs in Home Opener Against Maquoketa

Monticello defeated Maquoketa 27 to 14 on Friday night. Hobert led with 11 points, Eden added nine, and B Bone returned strong defense after ineligibility. The game featured solid offense from Monticello and improved play, though the team remained ragged at times.

Monticello Maquoketa Five B. Bone Hobert Eden Cay Maquoketa Schoon Luckiesh Eden Montt Monti Moeller Lucklesh Silberhorne Hayes Ma‘quoketa Davis Wray

Tugwell Questions Budget Balance Timeline

In Storm Lake, Professor Rex Tugwell, head of the administration's brain trust, warns that balancing the budget in a short period is impractical and not to be taken seriously.

Storm Lake

Night Marshal Captures Skunk in Denison Encounter

Night Marshal Elder Lehfeldt wrestled a polecat in Crawford county Denison two rounds with a broom handle. A skunk’s counterattack sent him into the street before he finally subdued the animal in a store entrance without a gas mask. Police officer John Muir witnessed the skunk on a business street.

Elder Lehfeldt Denison Crawford County John Muir Lehfeldt

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Prairieburg St. Joseph's Catholic Church Stephen J. Kucera Wm. J. Grossheim Wilma Holub Burr Walker Farmers Cooperative Creamery Company Harpo Marx Niles Theater Adv East J. A. Orr Amber Santa Claus Tam Sand Hill Mary Irene Fahrni Helen Anita Jean Ann Harris Monticello, Iowa Janice Marie Harms Tam Joyce Eleanor Lange Carol Ann June Maree Carol Ann Lambert Iowa Audrey Jean Egger Monticello, In Edwin Buol Cascade Dee Sinder Helen Sell Town Roberta Lou Wilcox Donald Zimmerman Carl Hartman Moller Jones Rodman O'Hobert Barrows F. Bone B.bone Reynolds Silbhorn Yeoman Goood Field Tug Joe Fisher His Orchestra Ladies Charlie Reed Iis Negro Band M. B. Leonard W. Monticello Milwaukee Roan Stuhlers Is Shoes LeRoy Skeets Harlan Skeets Anamosa, Low Beth Shantisa 161
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