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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

7

Social clubs report in Algona area gatherings

Mrs. T M Redmond hosted the Thursday club dessert luncheon with bridge at three tables and Lydia Guyan high score. Knit ting club and Knit ting guests included Nzora Bancroft Ruth Matthiessen and Lillie Matthiessen. Elizabeth Dittmer obituary engagement set for February 22 in Evanston. Mrs F J Kay led the Ladies Working Band social and business hour at Congregational church. Pinochle and 500 clubs held meetings with prizes and lunch. Missionary society and neighborhood club activities noted with bridge and reading. Marriage announcements and wedding party details for Mabel Geary and Lester Gilbert.

T. M. Redmond Lydia Guyan George Wilkens Harry Matthiessen Knitting Club Nzora Bancroft Ruth Matthiessen Lillie Matthiessen F. J. Kay Congregational Church Rex Rickless Carrie Page Henry Ohe Eliza Thoeni Lorenz Allamand M. Jogan Matt Muller Louis Barrack

Ray Rhode Buried at Tabor Fremont Co

Ray Rhode a farmer living near Tabor Fremont County died January 18 from a heart attack while at home after helping with corn grinding. He was born October 4 1882 near Tabor, married Edna Drury January 5 1911, and was a member of the Knights of Pythias Masonic lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral services were held January 21 under Masonic auspices.

Express Ray Rhode Tabor Rhode Monticello Edna Drury P.E.O Mr. Rhode Knights of Pythias Masonic Lodge Order of the Eastern Star

Student Pastor Kettlitz Accepts Call in Elizabeth Illinois

William Kettlitz of Monticello a University of Dubuque theology student has accepted the call as student pastor for First Presbyterian church of Elizabeth Illinois. He formalized the acceptance January 22 during the morning service and plans weekend duties in Elizabeth while serving as a theological student for three years. The church is 95 years old this month. Kettlitz is a Coe College graduate Cedar Rapids will complete three years of theological study.

William Kettlitz Monticello University of Kettlitz Coe. College Cedar Rapids Will

Dreibelbis Joins Chrysler South American Division

The Express junior editor reports Jay H. Dreibelbis has become manager of the South American division of the Chrysler Export company. A Monticello high school and Iowa State College graduate, he previously held a similar post with General Motors in Europe after serving as a World War II major. He has relatives in Jones county who will be proud of his achievement.

Express Jay H. Dreibelbis Chile Dreibelbis Monticello

Underweight Johnny Needs Care Says Iowa Expert

A child development specialist from Iowa State College warns that steady weight gain matters more than average table weights. If Johnny is 10 percent underweight, health should be checked. regular monthly weigh-ins and a structured plan including meals, iron rich foods, rest, reduced activity, and a secure home environment are advised.

Johnny Alma H. Jones Iowa State College Ihe

Seen From Uptown a Cornucopia of Local Odds and Ends

A collage of small town notes mentions Niles Meltesen’s fat duck headed for the Thanksgiving table, local dog plans, sled girls Lucille Wieland and Mrs Irene Falconer, Rose McClain feathering Hoag Duster feathers for 48 years, and Day Marshall Roy Pearson guiding strangers in streets. Also references lilac buds from mild weather, a Golden Glove fighter’s rout, Ruth Johnson reading fast, and detention hall for high schoolers as Donald Sutherland studies seed catalogues.

Niles Meltesen Lucille Wieland Irene Falconer Roy Pearson Roy First Street John Biehl

Outstanding pictures at Niles next week

The Niles theater schedules two major films for the coming week. On Sunday and Monday the technicolor Kentucky features Loretta Young Richard Greene and Walter Brennan in natural color beauty. Tuesday to Thursday February 7 8 and 9 offer The Son of Frankenstein with Basil Rathbone Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi and Lionell Atgill in a thriller guaranteed to give chills.

Niles Theater Niles Kentucky Anamosa Universal Picture Corporation Basil Rathbone Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi Lionell Atgill

Gene Byers Visits Missouri Siblings and Drought Hit Polo

Gene Byers returned from a two week trip to Kansas City Excelsior Springs and visited relatives in Liberty and Polo Missouri. Gerald Schaeffer of Liberty runs a car business and Herman Schaeffer operates a combined store and filling station in Polo. Polo area suffers drought heat crop losses and farm foreclosures. The piece notes hardship and a pessimistic outlook for the future.

Gene Byers Kansas City Excelsior Springs Gerald Schaeffer Liberty Herman Polo Jerry Rex Rex Rickless Herman Schaeffer Drouth Jones County

Center Junction Methodist Church Service Notes

A fragment from Center Junction Methodist Church indicates morning worship at 9 30 a m with residences and a note on Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. The text mentions minister W Farnham and Presbyterian pastor W J Gross with a brief Apostles Creed reference.

Methodist Harley Farnham Rte Presbyterian Wm. J. Grossfeim George Woodall Epworth League Jesus Janis Musgrove

Religious services and events listed for multiple congregations

A community notice enumerates worship times and activities for Sacred Heart Catholic Church Methodist St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Wayne Zion Evangelical Lutheran Reformed Armin H Tendick Congregational Samuel G Gutensohn and St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran. It lists masses confessions Bible study sessions, sermons on spiritual themes, Sunday schools, Luther Leagues, and church meetings including youth and missionary societies across dates in February with specific pastors and times.

For Sale New Hampshire Red Cockerels

For sale New Hampshire Red cockerels wormed and vaccinated at 1 dollar each. Mrs L A Olean advertises. Also wallpaper help offered by WJ Howland & Son with samples available on phone call.

New Hampshire WJ. Howland & Son

For Sale Sorrel Gelding and Various Notices

Multiple classified items list a sorrel gelding for sale around two years old and 1000 lb. Town cream separator with 110 volt motor. Also a 18x24 two story house for sale, a 10-year-old brown work mare, and details for a hog sale Friday February 3 at the American Petroleum parity on U.S. Highway 151 in Monticello Iowa with Poland China sows and pigs offered by Allan Fairbanks.

EL J. Schnier Monticello W. S. Pangburn Center Junction Iowa Poland China Farrow American Petroleum U. S. Highway 151 Allan Fairbanks

Also Mentioned on This Page

Knitting James C. Bort Dixon, IL Elizabeth Dittmer Paul Dittmer Evanston Mrs. Dittmer Mrs. Henry Ohe Charles A. Coxsee 94 Club B. C. Roberts A. B. Grimes Bank Night E. J. Noble Hollywood and Playwriters A. J. H. McNeill 500 Club Lloyd Clark Che Charles Ritchie Presbyterian Missionary Society E. J. Farley Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. Farley City Shadows Robert W. Searle Mesdames Edwin Wilcox Frank Walker Melburn Grant Leslie Reade Paul Allyn Cornelius Steck Donald Sutherland Otto Burrichter A. C. E. Bridge Club W. E. Long F. M. Podhaski M. J. Cass Mabel Geary Lester Gilbert Pipestone Minn Verdi Presbyterian Manse William J. Grossheim Wilma Grossheim Gilbert Innesota Theehome Tabor, Fremont Co J. H. Dreibelbis Chrysler Homemaker Sioux Center News Knoxville Journal Washington Roosevelt Bee ‘Moines Ps i Rose McClain Hoag Duster Company Ruth Johnson H.s The Schaeffers Missouri Indianola Gov Kraschel C. E C. BE Sacred Heart Catholic Church A. L. Lorenz St. John’s Ev Paul T. Gutknecht Trinity Wayne Zion Ey F. H. Kehren Luther League Brotherhood State Highway Patrol Lincoln Armin H. Tendick Donald Arduser Howard Schneitz Harold Steiner Lyle Burrichter Elda Euol Joyce Am Samuel G. Gutensohn the Missionary Society Fred McLaughlin St. Matthew’s Ev H. L. Adix Alva Behrends Ladies Aid D. C. Winans DE Laval Delco Carl Seehusen Helmer Louise Stambaugh Farmers Grain Co Scotch Grove Credit Dept Waterloo William Bohlken Farmall Farmall 14 Shaffer Implement Jones County Abstract Company Floyd Farnsworth E. A. Horton Genoa Farmers Implement Co C. L. Fletcher Farmers Mutual Creamery Company of Princess Theater Emil Stutt Nash Aerowax Jergen Ross Bat Y Wolfer John Deere LL. Fletcher Iarmers Implement Co Chris Wenger N. Chee London Castle Grove County Road A L. W. Lovell 7Th Street A. G. Arnold R. D. White John Dietiker Hopkinton James Parsons S. F. Baker & Co Keokuk Towa Sycamore Street Pender North Cedar Street A. Stiffler Claire Adams North Maple Street Gentel Buick Blick Company Iilonke Chas. Starret Cheyenne Robt Livingstone Travis Mat Se - Ile Jack Joan Benny* Bennett Gail Patrick Otto Kruger Ronald Coleman Frances Dee King OF the DEEP Box A America Aree Lux RINSO SPA LUC ONT Soap Ag Lifebuoy Long’s Dept. Store Carload Sale Ostermoor Iverson Furniture Store Monticello, Lowa
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