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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1936
Page
2
Local items note visits and family gatherings among residents. Various names appear with weekends and holidays shared with relatives and friends, including Mrs Fru, Mr Merven, and Mr Goudy.
Bo Carl in California started a home built amateur radio station after over a year of work. The 100 watt sending and receiving unit is now completed and ready to operate. The writer had long sought a means to communicate via radio. The Civil Service League notes about 65,000 women employed by the U.S. government.
A fragmented notice set describes a December meeting with neighbors and officers, a dinner and entertainments week including a supper party hosted by various locals. It notes church gatherings and community events with names and partial roles, hinting at a lively social calendar.
In a mid century town report a local merchant showcases a 41 appliance model named Eng tee ney. The feature notes wartime supply priorities and hints at community pride in home comforts amid shortages.
The Hi Low Bridge Club held its annual Christmas party with members gathering for games and prizes. A notable winner received recognition after a twilight event, with the group noting festive cheer and continued club activities.
Fragmentary text lists several names and roles unclear due to garbled OCR. It mentions Mr Ber Bilge El YUL DULIVAR and various factions or people with minimal context. No clear event date or location can be determined from the readable words.
Mintisonary Bucitty meets with Min Will Burrichter as Tre Waser of the elorr neat of Mr Will Burrantwrle. Gevouvera Mihir, 66 hours, BETVICE Ves O60. DunLUEL meeting Corolles e670 minksonary readin. Mp George Amibbuec, Mr Jo O W. Bennettzer, Mrs Ate ano Rev. Arminger. A wreier Iaiowed and Chris thes. Nesters served a plate lunch after the event.
Mrs Wace Lang hosted a party for Beatrice Lang on her birthday. Friends gathered at a long table with a Christmas tree centerpiece and gifts wrapped in cellophane. After dinner, Beatrice Lang and guests went to the theater with attendees including Yola Rodman and Lucile Huibregtse.
Luower Sciriey Bvyern Edna Bow es Rui Rovers and Virginia Chern appear on a local roster. The list includes several residents in a neighborhood update and invites community contact for further details.
The Sub Club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Benry One’s home with a luncheon and table decoration. Prizes included a high score by Herrison Lubpen and a resting prize won by Relph Lesser. Mrs Jesus Morruser and Bra Longer attended. a Christmas tree gift was given.
The public school faculty and wives attended a Christmas dinner bridge party in the home economics room with 28 guests. Miss Grace Searles and John Brindley won high scores, Miss Mildred Iverson and Boyd Shannon consolation. Roy Moore played Santa and gifts were exchanged. Amney Wood and Ina Cruise organized the entertainment "Pant.
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