Haworth League installs officers in Center Junction
The Haworth League held its annual installation and candle light service with Rev. Cond officiating. Notable acts included Claude Tomlinson’s piano solo and Leola Watson’s singing as members received candles symbolizing Christ as the light of the world. The issue also notes church and community events, such as the Women’s club meeting, a light supper, and upcoming church activities and social gatherings across Center Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prahim
Ts Folk Call
Edwir
Prahm
Dife
Phyllis
Os Robbie
Double Ho
Marjorie Daw
Celin Mcbionald
Marjorie Dawes
Evelyn Robbie
Percy Dodson
M Jo McNeilly
Case de Grove
F. Burr
Mode
Presbyterian Missionminee
Iery
Mme
Anata
George Andrew
Unston
Joe Tracy
Oishay
Mount Vernon
Wells
Anamosa
Center Junction
J. W. Livingstone
J. W Livingstone
I. Livingstone
Will White
Oxford Junction
Delano Sanford
Edar Rapids
Elmer Sanford
Marion Platner
Iowa Micetrie Company
Amara
T OL Planner
C. A. Hestman
Wyoming
Line Tompkins
Chad
Mary Leech
Cornell College
Howard Leech
Paul Paulsen, Jr
Lucille Himebaugh
C. Bo Case
Scotch Grove
Harriet Johnson
Madison Village
C. A. Bestman
Castle Grove
EB. EF. Burr Roy Young
Theresa Moyer
Chris Lefuen
Ui Labdber
Community Notes and Visits From Monticello Area
The column records town social chatter with February church supper date set by the MISO Society of the Reer terian church and Vera Paul from Onslow coaching the local declamatory pupils. It lists births, travels, visitors, and brief remarks about residents in Monticello, Anamosa, Wyoming, Center Junction, and nearby areas with names including John Oltman, Elmer Rathburn, George Seehusen, Carl Underwood, James Mead, John Carson, Percy Kodson, Jo Al McDonald, and Mrs. Watson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miso Soc
Reerterian Church
Vera Paul
Onslow
John Oltman
Writiny
Elmer Rathburn
George Seehusen
Chiildren
Monticello
Carl Underwood
Anamosa
Wasers
James Mead
John Eden
Robert Balster
Harm Dirks
Vern Carson
Wyoming
John Carson
Percy Kodson
Lincoln
Nebraka
Jo al McDonald
Scott
Arthur Glick
Watson
Glenn
Leola
Burn
Sutherland
Eloise
S .S. Smith
Don McNeilly
Monticetti
Con Chester
W. S
Pang- Wolf
Rock Island
Martha
Thompson
Deaths of Mrs. Jacob Lees and John Troy
The community mourns Mrs. Jacob Lees who died after a hospital illness following a finger burn and amputation. Also, John Troy, born 1869 in Austria, died at his niece’s home in Richland township after a lifelong Catholic faith and steady work. Funeral services were held for Lees at Mt. Martin's church and for Troy at St. Mary's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lees
Mendy
Loes
Lister
Jacob Leeb
William
Tobuque
Lees
Mt. Martin's Church
Connell
John Troy
George Rogers
Richland Township
Austria
United States
St. Mary's Parish
Catholite Church
St. Mary's
Cascade parish notes and local social events roundup
The report lists obituaries, a wedding shower, and numerous social visits. Rev. J B Albers officiated a church service with interment at St Marys cemetery. relatives include a niece in Austria. Frances Lauser received a pre nuptial shower at home. Miss Sanger to wed next week. Dr and Mrs J F Barrett hosted a four course dinner for Rev P Connoll and guests. Mary Koob celebrated her birth anniversary with family. News also mentions pastor changes, arrivals, and various travels and illnesses among Cascade residents, including births at Mercy hospital Anamosa and community gatherings at Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Albers
St. Mary's
Mra Rogers
Austria
Frances Lauser
John Becker
Thomas Lane
Juan Barrett
Mercy Hostotal
Anamosa
Mesohn Deiehel
Charles Bigger
Worthington
Willia Lewtens
Nts
Legion
Legion Rooms
tGailent
Henry Withers
Rey J. B. Aboers
St Louis
de Baas Ies
Mro
Mes
Ivan Dinhlen
Kemnay
West Cascade
Barbuque
Bere Buvine
Jacob Loos
George Chuss
Sibte Lake
South Dakota
Katie Spletman
Tubucque
Beitenman
Ormada
Matt Weeker
Julia
Weeker
Chicago
Lester Kirkhan
Cuba Vite
Wisconsin
Unusual Cannery Islands signaling code and community notes
A corner item describes a whistling signaling method used by Cannery Islands natives to communicate across mountains and valleys, with a speaker allegedly deafened by a test. The column also covers Scotch Grove community events, meetings, church activities, and local family news including new birth, illness, and visitors through January.
Amber Stockholders Meet Names Managers and Dinner Gift
The lumber and coal company and shipping association held a joint annual meeting at Siebels hall. Wilms was reelected manager of the lumber and coal concern. Bailey was reelected manager of the shipping association amid discussion on road travel around Aires. A cash dividend of 7 dollars was paid. Wedding invites were issued for Miss Johanus Margaret Otten and George Berren to wed at St Pauls Lutheran, Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lumber Company and Shipping Association
Siebels Hall
Wilms
Hamber and Coal Company
Ape Prigdite Bailey
Shipping Association
Bailey
Bec
Aires
Lumber and Coal Com Panny and Shipping Association
Burder
Otto Padmeman
Mie Francis
Des Moines
Johanus Margaret Otten
George Berren
George Bodiker
Trace Ingelbart
Irene
Clara Ilapdiker
Perkins
Anamosa
Creamery Association
Amber Savings Bank
Russell Gray
Evantlue
Amiosa
Henry Brokens
Brokens
J. EK. Meister
Burlington
Local residents noted in Monticello area social roundup
The column lists neighbors and families visiting, illnesses, injuries, and community events. Highlights include Henry Wehling’s hand injury, Augusta Reuter’s return from Austin Minnesota, wedding anniversary observance for Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Flam er of Wyoming, and various visits to Monticello, Anamosa, and Cedar Rapids with names such as Carl Mden, Miss Augusta Reuter, Alva Gersiede, Mrs. Pete Robertson, and Rev. Burham among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Toonjes
Toonjes
Henry Wehling
Dolor
Henry Molen
Lma Javers
Wyoming
Carl Mden
Augusta Reuter
Austin
Minnesota
Alva Gers
Monticello Hospital
Charles Rowe
Onslow
Vern Aynerson
Herman Che
Jelphine
George Siebelsham
Carl Barnes
Antmosa
Charles Michaels
Burham
Antioch
Ralph Holmes
Henry Holmes
Monticello
Wol. Zimmerman
George Siebels
Rhinehart Siebels
Marion
Lewis Knake
Marie Wessels
Anamosa
Cal Chave
Gerd Julfs
Gerhart Monk
Carpenters
Wiliam Rickels
George Mardorf
Chicago
Eugene Bailey
Maquoketa
Ho, Dirks
George Bodiker
Florence and
Leona Anderburg
Clinton
Sutton
Cedar Rapids
Starry Chase
Henry Lorenzen
Travel Lecturer Charles Nigg to Speak at Presbyterian Church
Charles Nigg of Maquoketa will present a world travel lecture at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening January 21 with pictures and narration. Admission is 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children. He travels on foot with a wheelbarrow and funds his tours with his own equipment and plans to perform in larger venues later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nigg
Maquoketa
Presbyterian Church
Nigge
Joseph Tracy
Mount Vernon
Onslow Presbyterian Church
Tracy
Onslow
Etta Walsworth Tracy
Fred Stoddard & Sons
John Russell
Lizale Russell
Levi Scott
Fred Stroddard
Russell
Bethel Church
Onslow Masons
Lodge Room
Jy Rawson
Anamosa
Howard Willison
Peter Prahm
George French
N. C. Holst
H. F. Watters
University Hospital
Iowa City
Mercy Hospital
Alamosa
Orr
Eugene Warren
Getter
Morley
Wyoming
J. W. Pickner
Hom
Kenneth Kennedy
George Seara
Paul
Earl McLaughlin
Paul Farm
W. EF. Smith
Masters Star
Charles Rowe J
Amber
Helen Aynerson
George Sokol
Monmouth
Batchelder Re elected Buttermaker At Sand Spring Creamery
January 19 1928 report notes J L Batchelder reelected buttermaker for nearly thirteen years at Sand Spring Farmers Mutual Creamery. He also served as secretary for several years and has devoted his full time with steady satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Spring Farmers' Mutual Creamery Company
J. L. Batchelder
Batehelder
Local Social Notes From Monticello Area
W H Behrends and Fred Keger visited Cedar Rapids last Wednesday with Behrends securing two Hitler items to be sold at his store. Miss Louise Warner will spend six weeks in Dyersville with the Blaine home. Henry Otting of Farley dined with the Behrends. Farm bureau held an all day meeting north of town at Mrs Jack Heeren’s. John Bohlken of Prescott Wisconsin visiting Monticello relatives. Creamery shipped a car load of hogs Monday morning. Kenneth Ering husked corn on his father’s farm last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhowld
Cme
Scotch Grove Township
Henry Rickels
Florida
Fritz Husman
Thomas
Mercy Hoateltiph
Fee William Lange
Scotch Grove
Frank Kibur
Farm Bureau
Will Hanken
Mere Hanken
Antons
WB Clark
Diatehpesrth
Cedar Rapids
Loe
W. H. Behrends
Fred Keger
Hitler
Louise Warner
Dyersville
Blaine
Henry Otting
Farley
Jack Heeren
John Bohlken
Prescott
Wisconsin
Monticello
Creamery Company
Stanley Bright
Kennetherring
Marriage Announcements and Local Property Sale
Hopkinton residents hear of Jessie Egger and Paul Pankonten wedding in Chicago Heights on Christmas Day. Irvin Martin wed Miss Lillian Freet in Omaha on December 10 with a Methodist pastor officiating. Ward farm near Hopkinton, 287 acres, sold to W A Ward and M H Lary of Central City. Ward gains Central City Auto garage. C F Green, Hopkinton pioneer, dies January 7 1926 aged 80. survived by wife Mary and children Nellie and Mabel with Freddie predeceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Lary
Ward
Hopkinton
Central City
Mr. Ward
Central City Auto Company
C. F. Green
Mr. Green
Pronger
Dance Bottoms
North Fork Township
Hattie Franks
Missy Mary S. Crosier
Nellie
Robert Tharp
Freddie
Mabel
Harry Glanz
Anamosa Eureka News Board Elected at National Bank
Stockholders elected J. G. Mardori John Folkers F B Sigworth A G Toenjes C B Paul J E Tyler Park Chamberlain F O Ellison H F Dearborn to the board of Anamosa National Bank. Officers to be chosen by directors soon. Joan Miller born January 9 in Waverly to L A and Dorothy Miller. Mrs Lucy Ann Barnes dies at 57. Auto license receipts rise to 54573.15. Registration moved to upstairs treasurer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Anamosa National Bank
J. G. Mardori
John Folkers
F. B. Sigworth
A. G. Toenjes
C. B. Paul
J. E. Tyler
Park Chamberlain
F. O. Ellison
H. F. Dearborn
Waverly
Iowa
Joan
L. A. Miller
Scotch Grove sale nets five thousand dollars in two hours
Corn sold at eight cents oats at forty three cents and spring gifts at forty seven dollars per head at a local Scotch Grove sale. Col Frank Story auctioneered the event selling five thousand dollars in under two hours as work on the waterworks proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Frank Story
A. A. Cole
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
Des Moines
Home Cooking Tips From An Early 20th Century Guide
Practical advice on daily care and cooking routines. Suggestions include sweeping bare floors with a broom covered by a flannel bag, cooling and slicing hominy grits for breakfast, stuffing peppers with bacon and rice as a luncheon meat substitute, and polishing waxed floors with a soft cloth.
Wayne Township News Highlights Local Farewell and Community Events
Neighbors gathered at John H Harms home in Wayne township for a farewell party with about fifty attendees. Harms family plans to move to Anamosa around February 1. Edena Willis returns from Anamosa hospital and resumes school duties at Wayne Center. An adult confirmation at Wayne Lutheran church includes four members. The Zion congregation votes to build a new school house. August Toenjes recovers from surgery at Anamosa hospital. Clergy visits noted from Rev Diers Rev Willms and Rev Gutknecht with others. Paulsen of Cedar Rapids accepts call to Stuart Iowa starting March 1. Holstein cattle from Shomont farms noted with high milk production and sales to Monticello buyers. Auctions announced for January 23 1926. Public auction to satisfy judgments includes miscellaneous household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Township
John H. Harms
Harms
Anamosa
Edena Willis
Anamosa Hospital
Wayne Center
Wayne Lutheran Church
Alma Andersen
Orlie Urban
Frank Johnson
Wayne Lutheran Zion
Toenjes
Apamosa
H. Oiers
Northwood
Willms
Diers
John Willms
Gutknecht
Paulsen
Cedar Rapids
Stuart
Iowa
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J.w.doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee Editors and Proprietors
Cascade
MM. M. Stnetair
Wim Henrichs
F. 2. Sutherland
Alice Cary
F. D. Sinclair
Lofo
Rebekah
Noble Grand
Mildred Hood
Lillian Roberts
Maggie Luke
Dorothy French
Lovica Adams
Little Pool
Mayme Behnke
Inside Guardian
Minnie Bender
Outer Guardian
Myrtle Milsap
So No G
Virginia Johnson
Bertha Hopkins
Stella Parr
Loo Vol
Hazel James
Chaphais
Pearl Togers
Des Petlows
Noble Prand
Kyle Poot
Noble Vrand
Duvie Marshall
Eramd
Bred Rita
Gordon Marshall
Henry Fishwild
Harrison Morse
Lester French
Guardian
Clane Young
Charles Rogers
Henry Bishwild
S Nip
Alex Adams
George Luke
Walter Holub
AN Vaughn
jJourt
Mary Brown
Otheer
Dnn Garside
Oracle
Adios Deamon
Ortele
Laura Curry
Sieesormele
Maggie Lu Chanceling
Miniinder
Abeth Alden
Golda Delos
Marshal Violw le Moss
Assi Marshal
Mayine Behake
Inner Sentinel
Beth Marshall
Otter Sentinel
Mama Siler
Lizzie Behake
Pearl Rogers
Dr Hoegen
Sarah
St Luke's Hospital
Lansing
Fone
A of & AM Lodge
OW OM
Feillon Atherton
Ty JM Young
Reginald Morse
Bert Milner
Toy Truvsdel
Kiva Broderson
Alice Alden
Countes
Alden
Charles Maneaat
East Green Street
So Schaefer
John Bramer
White
Elmer Dodge
Amiamosga
Wi Dhoush
Springville
T. T Club
Ray Cooley
Sant Spring
Tfe
Sand Spring
Anamosa Eureka News
Olin Recorder
Cleppin
Shomont
Pearl Auggie DeKol Lyons
Shomont Farms
Thomas Shover
Ier
Shomont Fobes
Itead DeKol
Otto Hubbard
Shover
Fred J. Kay
Otto Rittmer
Ormsby Plebe
Pontiac Hengerveld
Dubuque County Fair
Jones County
Ray Echternacht
George Albery
I. V. Dautremont
All Courts
John
Ford
J. E. Bateman
William Schoon
Norman Baker
Prop
DR. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
VEYS
C. A. Doxsee
Doxsee
Attor
Lovell Block
BUICK
Hills
America
F. W. Page
the Harvester Company
McCormick-Deering
Harvester Company
Monticello, Iowa
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