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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
2
Christmas Eve services and a church program are planned at the Presbyterian church Center Junction with a full list of class numbers and participants. The article notes multiple local church events, community happenings, and holiday preparations including a stage show at the opera house and Christmas activities by the Masonic lodge and local clubs.
Matilda J Speer Campbell Campbell died December 16 1926 at Mercy hospital Anamosa after kidney trouble She lived in Butler PA born February 20 1842 married S R Campbell September 22 1859 moved to Blue Grass Iowa 1868 ran a hotel with her husband later retired to Wyoming near daughter Mrs Jennie Schaefer Survived by three children eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Funeral held at home with Rev Joseph Yates interment Blue Grass cemetery Also noted are the death of Abner Merrill Kimball aged 87 a longtime local resident and the closing sale of Fred Henak with prices listed for farm commodities in Scotch Grove and nearby areas.
The Altrurian club held its annual Christmas party on Friday evening with 30 attendees led by Mrs W. B. Smith. Guests decorated rooms, exchanged numbered gifts from the tree, and heard readings as Mrs R Smith led Christmas in the Morning. The event featured songs, a picnic supper, and gift distribution with several members traveling to Center Junction.
Local items report Carl Brown visiting Chicago on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston plan Tampa travel to join daughter Miss Lura at a large Tampa realty company. Mr. and Mrs. McMaster will start at Bun Eien with Irvin Bane then travel south. Sunday school program Friday at Presbyterian church with Rev. Meyer in charge. Earl Ross of Spokane visiting sister Mrs. Dillon Stickley formerly with North Western railroad. Sales continue as Wil Koke Muller and Nick Her close out sales last week. Mrs. Maud Cole of Clinton visits brother George Sears who is ill. Ben Thuman returns from Cedar Rapids hospital after eye injury. Mrs. Max Hamilton returns from Anamosa hospital after operation. Onslow stores stocking reasonable goods. Mrs. Walter Koon and child visit Mrs. H. W. Koon. Mrs. Frank Barnea shops Monticello Saturday.
In Chicago on December 11 teams from ten state agricultural colleges competed. The Iowa State College team led by Millard Maxted Randolph D J Carter and Cedric Hall won first place earning two silver trophies four gold medals and 42.60 in cash. Carter ranked fourth and Maxted second highest individual. The article notes green alfalfa or clover leaves sprouted oats chopped cabbage and other green seeds aid winter egg production.
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