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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1930

Page

3

Center Junction Socials Highlight Wedding and Fair Fun

Center Junction reports a successful charity social at Carsons hall with a womanless wedding and a stage show. Performers included Peter Prahm in disguise, G Van der Stoep in costume, and a wedding march by Mrs. Vander Stoep. The bride S G Thompson and groom J S Pitt yer led the ceremony with clergyman Paul N Smith. The event featured contests, a basketball game, a balloon race, and a large cafeteria lunch for about 150. Receipts totaled 45.70 with volunteers Truman Stanton and others praised.

Carson's Hall Presbyterian Church Peter Prahm G. Vander Stoep Vander George D. McDonald S. G. Thompson Truman Stanton J. M. Moses Pepe Moses Lyman Thompson Standard Oil Company Mack and Craw E. F. Kleineck’s A. Alyea Wynona Kleineck Dwaine Moses Mary Dawes Mesdames Truman Stanton Paul N. Smith S.G. Thompson Woman's Club J. N. Smith F. D. Sutherland Lindbergh Paul Smith J. B. Seehusen Farm Bureau Jones County Madison Township Arthur Wilcox Cecil James Robert Alden

Hopkinton Lifts Juniors and Records at Several Events

Hopkinton junior college fell to Wartburg 34 to 22 in Clinton amid rough play injuring Frank Sill and knocking out Clarke De Shaw and Joe Moulton for moments. Mary Elizabeth Mason won first place with The Valiant at the Northeastern Iowa Junior College festival in Elkader, earning a gold medal. William Roberts was replaced by Louis Herington in extemporaneous speaking. Local notes include political fencing by County Superintendent Ottilie and several family and school stories, with Hopkinton junior high basketball beating Manchester 10 to 5 and Lenox 44 to 14, Ralph Shoop scoring 21.

Lenox Junior College Clinton Wartburg College Frank Sill Clarke DeShaw Joe Moulton Mary Elizabeth Mason Northeastern Elkader Miss Mason William Roberts Louis Herington Ottilie W. R. Reeve Philipsburg C. E. Reeve Addie Philipp Cedar Rapids Hopkinton Manchester Ralph Shoop Orlo Blanchard Earl Brutsman Janesville Wis Barnes Brutsman Stevens Bros Mandan N. D Farmers State Bank Roy Jeffries Waukon O. H. P. Jeffries Frank DeShaw Lawrence County New York Mr. de- Shaw Edward Mason Cae Manchester Junior High Finkbohner Hall Hopkinton High Greeley High Delhi-Hopkinton Delwein Edgewood Alfred Pierce Cesar Rapids Matt Pierce Howard Reeder

Community notes from Des Moines area schools and visits

Local teachers and staff from Des Moines and surrounding towns spent weekends with family and friends. Elections approaching in March will fill school board and treasurer posts. Mayor Hucker battles flu while Rev Roberts travels to Rochester for business. Madame Beyen speaks to students on Monday.

Royal Life Insurance Company Des Moines Delbert Harper Publc Zwingle Erma Bradke Ula Ward Lucile Shover Greeley W. C. Bradle H. Livingston Fort Myers Florida Havana Cuba Thomas A. Cline A. H. Larkins C. S. Morton Rose Williamson F. E. Williamson Duane Wilson Dubuque Center Junction Donald Smith Bert Smith Anamasa John Green Elsie Porter Marietta Baumgarner Thomas Edgar Edward Mason Mercy Hospital Anamosa E. M. Hucker E. W. Roberts Rochester Minn Helen van Buren Buck Creek Castle Grove Madame Beyen College Chapel

Castle Grove Farm Bureau Holds Successful Day Meeting

The February Castle Grove farm bureau meeting drew a good crowd for a daytime event. A prepared program featured moving pictures, singing, a review of women’s project work, readings, articles, and a skit. Remarks covered federation trip reports and local insurance matters, with several community updates and social highlights.

Castle Grove Farm Bureau Castle Grove Farm Bureau Wortman Oliver Plow E. F. Burr Elizabeth McLaughlin Washington L. F. Balster J. E. Ahlrichs S. M. Hosford Jones County State Federation Des Moines Fred Heiken Fred Kromminga Loretta Specht F. L. Balster G. J. van Buren C. A. McLaughlin Will Hiller Ben Keeney Home Mutual Insurance Association W. P. Fleming McKeag Fleming A. E. Laude W. Affregan Anamosa E. F. Elben

Cascade Wedding Unites Miss Margaret Nevens and Alphons Takes

A wedding at St Marys church Cascade united Miss Margaret Nevens and Alphons Takes with Rev J B Albers officiating followed by a high mass and reception at the bride’s home. The couple plans housekeeping on the Dr Chas MecQuillen farm with Nevens family congratulations from the Cascade community.

St. Mary's Church Margaret Nevens Alphons Takes J. B. Albers Alvina Otting Hilda Dandl Chas. MecQuillen Peter Nevens Cascade St. Mary's School Myrtle Takes Monticello Jones County Otto Miller West 14Th Columbia College Miller Ema Mumber St. Jason Frank Veter Farm Paul Besler Patrick R. N Montiformer Itchen Charles Radloff User St. Mary's High School Norbert Sauser George Sauser Angela Albers Steinbild Germany St. Martin's Eldon McMullen Henry Banghart Frank Koppes Dubuque Redwood Falls

Township road report correction for Castle Grove township

Last week Express published a corrected notice. It states Ben Eiben should receive 28487 dollars for fees grease repairs and oil and that the previous 43.02 entry was incorrect.

Castle Grove Township Ben Eiben

Onslow Bill Null Visitors and Community Notes in Monticello

Onslow Bill Null of Monticello was a caller in town today. The excerpt lists local visits, moves, and events including birthday celebrations, theater and bridge plans, school sports scores, church activities, and property changes affecting families like the Smiths, Stickleys, and Paulsens.

Residents Plan Move Near Children

Mrs. Alva Orr and Everett Stickley expect to move to town to be nearer their children, preparing relocation details and seeking suitable housing.

Alva Orr Everett Stickley

Prairieburg and Nearby Residents Featured in Social Notes

Prairieburg Mrs M D Woodward spent days with daughter Mrs Leo Lanley in Center Point last week. John Lauser suffers a severe quinsy. Mrs O A DeLancey visited the Flockhart home in Anamosa. Paul Whear has a brother visiting from Pennsylvania. Irvin Bebee returned from Anamosa Thursday where he is employed. The feather stripping bee at the community event.

M. D. Woodward Leo Lanley Center Point John Lauser O. A. DeLancey Flockhart Anamosa Paul Whear Pennsylvania Irvin Bebee

Victory Lawrence home event draws season opening crowd

The Victory Lawrence home event Thursday last week drew a large crowd and was well enjoyed. The Dan Mahoney family moved this week from a farm south of town to Troy Mills. H. D. Conklin spends the week in Davenport with his son. Mr and Mrs Joseph Bednashek hosted their sister and husband from Salon Sunday. Use Want ads for quick results.

Presbyterian Ladies Working Band George McDonald W. S. Pangburn Scott McDonald Joyce Freston Jones County Anamosa Joyce Jimmy Jones A. Alyea Tipton Thesta R. Cupp John W. Bolin T. G. McCaslin Eva Oren Bolin Bolin Alven Red Oak Grove Vincent Tischhauser John Carson Heiken J. B. Hanken Monticello Mr. Hanken R. A. Naylor Louis Schrader Schraders Louis Ahraken C. H. Nelson Charles Dawes Byrd Porter Dawes J. B. Seehusen Robert Livingstone Bill Null Ritenour Cedar Rapids James White Dora Chapman Clinton F. K. Barnes Jessie Garside G. Hutton Hutton J. D. Paul E. L. Anderson Wyoming George Paulsen Arthur Barlow James Adv J. Ramie Dillon Hall Glidden Ramie Eleanor Kennedy Monmouth Onslow The Missionary Society Walter Koon Flett Barnes Ralphia Moyer Stella Dretbelbis Belle Johnson Tomlinson Place Smith John Stickley Maquoketa Victory Lawrence Dan Mahoney Troy Mills H. D. Conklin Davenport Joseph Bednashek Salon

Community Sale at Center Junction on March 8

The notice invites all residents to bring stock, farm implements, or surplus items to a community sale at Center Junction on March 8. Messages should be listed with the undersigned SAM THOMPSON as Manager.

Center Junction Sam Thompson

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T. S. Platner Pauline Burmeister Maurine Stingley Catherine Thompson Scotch Grove Lyle Thompson J. R. McNeilly George Seehusen McDonald Hospital Mary Cartright Wyyoming F. L. Himebaugh Springville Harry Englehart W. A. Stingley E. F. Kieineck Wrynona Helen Holst Pauline Prahm George Sechusen Frank Preas Uise Fred Preas Winifred Robbie E Stanswad Robbie Harry Chase Wearday Ross Tiskilwall Sonny Jane Percy Hazel Burge Ruth C. L. van Meter Prairieburg Virginian Cafe Chance Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co R. H. Balster Elizabeth L. Meeks Mrs. Meeks Monty Hatchem Podhaski Hatchery P.O Housewives Eilers Palmer’s Drug Store McKesson Service B. C. Roberts Majestic Radio Monarch of the Air A. C Frank A. Locher
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