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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1934

Page

3

Semester Honor Roll and Club Activities Report

Irene Johnson notes a busy period at the school with club programs and officer elections. The As You Like It club chose Elmer Starks as president and Esther Schoon as vice president, among others, while senior classes pursue art, science, and athletic projects and several students advance in badge tests and competitions.

Elmer Starks Esther Schoon Matilda Arduser John Warner Paul van Buren Merle Jacobsen Roy Ricklefs Samuel Schuetz Wilbur Coxsee Mark Rodman Marshall Zweifel Kenneth Howie Literary Society Helen Holst Kreisler Wilma Clark Joyce Kilmer Doris Cotton Lucille Scheele Madona Cotton Wilma Kuhns Grace Hutton Frederick Bone John Fraser Roy Graves Edward Brokens Clarence Seedorf Gerald Schoon Robert Smith Paul Hanssen Robert Spooner Orvin Yeoman National Athletic Scholarship Society Mr. Stout Miss Grote Sem Loretta Specht Eke Gladys Howland Iola Folkerts Amy Zirkelbach Elmer Kaufman Frances Steck Ada Egger Laura Lehman Jean Liddy Carol Naylor Mary Jane Stewart George Fraser John Hiller Jo Royden Helen Jean Royden Margaret Delscher

Monticello Show Delights Crowd With Wrestling Boxing Action

A Monday night athletic show at the Monticello opera house drew a large crowd. Earl Wampler dominated the Masked Marvel with body slams and rabbit punches, winning both falls. A fan favorite drew a lengthy wrestling bout between Tiger Zehenter and Cooper, ruled a draw by Referee Heinie Engel. boxing bouts featured Louie Hanken and Leonard Vick also ending in a draw after heavy exchanges. Jack Cobb quit late against Lawrence Martinsen, while Reed Clark fell to Ray Farnsworth. Local referee duties and entertaining interludes by Johnny Bolan kept the audience engaged.

Monticello Opera House Earl Wampler Masked Marvel Wampler Tiger Jo Zehenter Cooper Heinie Engel Louie Hanken Leonard Vick Coggan Ray Farnsworth Prairisburg Dubuque Ben Kellum Johnny Bolan Johnny

DeMolay Initiates Two New Members in Local Chapter

The DeMolay chapter inducted Harry Guyan and Clarence Hearn on January 23 with a large turnout by Master Masons and chapter officers. The group aims to involve Masons in meetings, vote on a new candidate at the next session, and form a second degree team to perform further initiations in the chapter room.

Harry Guyan Paul Guyan Clarence Hearn Ray Hearn

Home Workshop Guild Met Last Wednesday

The Home Workshop Guild met in the public school manual training room on January 24 with higher attendance. After a business session a temporary program committee was chosen and a representative from Lows Bros. gave a painting demo explaining wall and floor finishes. The next meeting is set for February 7 at 7:30 PM.

Guild Lows Bros. Company Fea

Monti Quintets Rally Past Marion in Two Wins

Monticello teams swept Marion on the local floor last Tuesday, with the varsity winning 24 to 21 after a rough, fast game and the junior high quintet taking 18 to 6. Seedorf and Reed led Marion early while Matthiessen and Hobart sparked Monticello as the home squad pulled away in the second half.

Marion Monticello Seedorf Reed Matthiessen Mark Hobart Hobart Lowe van Buren 000Smith Geedort Smith Ferring Price Aden Gene Ead Spooner Aoa Junior High Bone Ferrers L. Taylor Chapel Rodman Devan Fowler McKean Hagerman McCollum Schoon Lambert

Church Services Include Multiple Faiths and Schedules

The notice lists services across churches in Prairieburg and area with pastors named St Matthew's Lutheran H L Adix St John's Ev Lutheran Paul T Gutknecht Catholic Church Rev Stephen J Kucera Sacred Heart Catholic Rev A L Lorenz Congregational Samuel G Gutensohn Minister Reformed Armin Tendick Presbyterian Rev Wm J Grossheim Wayne Zion Lutheran Pastor J P Willins and others. It details Sunday school times English masses and special events including bake sales and consistory meetings.

St. John’s Ev Paul T. Gutknecht St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Prairieburg Stephen J. Kucera Sacred Heart Catholic Church N. Sycamore Street A. L. Lorenz Wayne Zion Luhteran J. P. Willins

Local Teams Lose To Mechanicsville Friday Night

Monticello high and Sacred Heart both fell Friday. Mechanicsville defeated Monticello at Mechanicsville while Sacred Heart lost to Columbia academy in Dubuque 38 to 10. Sacred Heart hosts Bankston teams next, girls at 7 15 and boys afterward.

Monticello High Sacred Heart Mechanicsville Monticello Columbia Academy Dubuque Dubuquers Bankston

Cedar Rapids Mount presents This One Man stage show

The Paramount Cedar Rapids theater hosts Cedar Rapids Community Players three act This One Man for a single performance Thursday at 8 30 with all seats reserved and prices at 25 cents. Starting Friday February 2 Paramount presents Janet Gaynor in Carolina with Lionel Barrymore and Robert Young to wide appeal. Beginning Wednesday February 7 Cecil and Sally stage show plus Warner Baxter in As Husbands Go with 25 cent prices daily until 6 o clock. Cecil and Sally broadcast at 545 over KWCR with an estimated fifty million listeners.

Paramount Theater Cedar Rapids Paramount Janet Gaynor Carolina Lionel Barrymore Robert Young Gaynor Cecil & Sally Warner Baxter KWCR Adv

St Paul Man Claims Free Help for Ulcer Sufferers

St Paul resident H Fraser offers a free sample of Uden Tablets for stomach ulcers and related symptoms. He promotes a seven day trial box sold with a money back guarantee by Palmer's Drug Store and invites sufferers to write for the sample.

St. Paul Minn Wain H. Fraser Fraser Suite A Foot. Schulze Btdg Palmer

Life a Challenge of a Compromise sermon theme

Sunday services include Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with the theme Life a Challenge of a Compromise. The Luther League meets Tuesday at 7:45 pm, Epworth League at 6:45 pm, and the young folks chorus rehearses Saturday at 7 pm with Mrs Grimes. organ numbers listed.

Samuel G. Gutensohn Pather-Son David M. Beggs Reformed Armin H. Tendick Ladies’ Aid Emil Burrichter Iverson Wm. J. Grossheim Jesus Mable Harper Luther League Methodist Episcopal Wm. J. Macaulay George Tracy M. Mus Epworth League Emmanuel Grimes Cantabile Cesar Franck Traumerei Schumann Mi‘nor Bach

Monticello Girls Now Registered Nurses

Relatives of Viola Hogan and Elsie Seehusen received word from Des Moines that both passed state board exams and are now registered nurses with R. N. credentials. They work at Broadlawn hospital in Des Moines. Hogan is daughter of Guy and Mrs. Hogan of Monticello. Seehusen is daughter of Henry and Mrs. Seehusen of Castle Grove.

Viola Hogan Elsie Seehusen Des Moines R. N Broadlawn Hospital Miss Hogan Guy Hogan Monticello Miss Seehusen Henry Seehusen Castle Grove

Wanted and For Sale Classified Ads Row

For sale Tamworth boars good size and bone H J Dirks Center Junction 29 tf for sale Holstein bulls of serviceable age Fred Shover Monticello 21 tf for sale Hotpoint automatic electric range Good condition Phone 393 Tobias Hanken Pd 32 1 for sale Winter stove wood Am ready to take orders for native lumber at bargain prices R J McNeill 32 1 f card of thanks We express appreciation for assistance of friends and floral offerings at the funeral of our beloved mother Mrs Ellen Bading Her children

Tamworth H. J. Dirks Center Junction Fred Shover Monticello Tobias Hanken R. J. McNeill Ellen Bading

For Sale and Wanted Classified Notice Mix

A mixed early 20th century classifieds item lists five spotted Poland China sows a bay mare and other farm stock for sale or wanted, including feed products and lumber. Names William Dirks and W H McDaniel appear with Monticello and Center Junction Iowa references.

Poland China William Dirks Center Junction Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Irene Johnson Girls Athletic Association Margaret Phelps Eunice Buel Lenore Hein Virginia Meier Geneva Loomis Margaret Hayes Georgia Mae Orcutt Roberta Clark Verna Loomis Frances Collins Mary Schoon Miss Porter Ann Marie Orcutt Eunice Buol Constance Naylor Dorothy Sawyer Loretta Oaken Garnet Eilers Cats Velma Arduser Delphia Balster Miss Rabe Wilma Grossheim Miriam Lovell Peeeereetitt Mary Jane Veltch Eoeaee Josephine Ricklefs Annes George Smith Sveseeetenes Doris Lubben Helen Mastineyeepe Wanda Podhaski Eleanor Stewart Vernon Schatz Dolores Lubben Carl Stapler Home Workshop Guild Monti Quintets St. Matthew's Paramount News Swift Pride Washing Powder, Inc. Box Ptha Eoc Japan Meyer's Produce Company Reece Telephone 21 Fox Farm W. H. McDaniel Bee Jones County Abstract Company Anamosa Warren P. Lawrence Voss H. A. Delscher Legion Hall Monticello High School C. W Clarence Willins c/o Lumber Company Amber, Ta J. W. Sangs Martha Sippel North Grand View Avenue Towa Amber Savings Bank Adolph Schcoen Amber Montticello Express Albert Hutton Farmers' Grain Company Scotch Grave Clover Timothy Knights of Columbus Cascade, Iowa Kerper St. Martin’s Parish Rutherford I. O. O. F. Hall Irving Hintz Hi-Bred Corn Company Henry J. Rickless Phillip Brown McCormick Deering Henry J. Ricklefs John H. Ricklefs L. P. Waddick, Auctioneer TREET Mmuaz Sun Mon John Roles Billie Burke Benita Home Reginald Denny Marie Prevost Walter Catlet Noel Francis King Baggot Margaret Sullivan Edna Mae Oliver Onslow Stevens Jimmy Butler Franklin Pangborn Edgar Norton Lew White June Clyde
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