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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1928
Page
3
Local items describe meetings at the homes of Mrs. George Kurt and Mrs. Nieman Moore with the lesson "Making the Foundation Pattern" and lists attendees like Mrs. Charin McQuillen and Mrs. Peter Weber. numerous community updates include moving, farm sales, and social events across Richland Center and Monticello.
Hopkinton Mrs W C Mason will host an expression recital and two one act plays at the gym Wednesday evening. Senior Lenox students, in the expression class, perform Psalm XTX and several short pieces. The program includes musical readings and a varied cast, with local officials and guests reportedly present.
Numerous residents attend gatherings and visit relatives across town and nearby centers. Baby arrivals, illnesses, and hospital stays are reported alongside community club talks, school absences, and regional travel for work or meetings.
Center Junction groups met for planned year activities and social events. Local pupils shared a spelling contest, while the Light Bearers met at Mrs. Robbie’s house and Rev. Long spoke to high school students on daily courtesies. Various residents traveled, hosted guests, and shopped, with future events announced.
Cascade Miss Eliza Jane Dick born Philadelphia June 18 1834 dies at nieces home in Dyersville after long illness. Survived by sister Mrs Mary Hins hillowood and fifteen nieces and nephews. Funeral held at Armstrong home with Rev A S Watson and Rev J C Cleveland. trains brought remains to Cascade.
Services were held at the Community Presbyterian church at 2 30 led by Rev. Watson. A large list of attendees accompanied rem ains to Cascade and relatives from Cedar Falls Waterloo and other towns attended. The bans of matrimony for John Pfath and Regina Kurt were announced at St Marys church. A sale of Sophia Abplanalphs property occurred with Leo Decker buying the residence on West National. St Marys school hosted a major card and banco party drawing a large crowd. A 15 year old Carnegie medalist Angela Friedgen saved a drowning boy in Oelwein Lake. Winifred Moore visited from Town City. A newborn girl named Mary Elizabeth was born to Nicholas Neijers family. Several out of town mourners attended Henry Pinnells funeral. FE C H S beat Monticello reserves. J L Faber travels for insurance work. PTA met at E C H school with a program on Grant birthplace and education. Francis Schwind resigned from Takesoil station. Lawrence Center joined. Deputy Sheriff James Casey visited his family. John Peiffer and family moved into McQuillen residence.
Prairieburg residents Mr and Mrs George Knott entertained the Walter Knott family of Coggan at their home Sunday. Lester Drexler returned last week from Omaha where he visited friends. Glenn Gardner lost a valuable animal Saturday in a straw stack cave in. Five were under
The narrative lists social visits and entertainments around Central City including the Walmutt family visiting Randall, the Melvoy and Richards households hosting guests, a birthday party for Everett Knott, and a Tuesday dance at the movie hall. Elmer Drexler attends Coe College.
Des Moines Register criticizes the McNary Haugen bill by removing the equalization fee and framing it as farm relief. The piece argues the move serves partisan interests rather than aiding farmers.
Robert Quillen suggests a simple remedy for morning quarrels cook your own breakfast while the wife takes a nap to keep harmony in the home.
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