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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1931

Page

3

Royal Neighbors install in Wyoming promoting new officers

Emma Siler installed as oracle at a Wyoming Royal Neighbors of America service. Laura Curry heads installations with ceremonial marshal Henrietta Boquist. new vice oracle Inez Countryman. officers including Elizabeth Alden recorder and Laura Curry receiver. Also two new members Ade and Roy Luke initiated into the order.

Emma Siler America Laura Curry Henrietta Boquist Inez Countryman Elizabeth Alden Viola Demoss Goldie Demoss Lillian Roberts Guardian Pearl Rogers Minnie Tasker Stella Parr Faith Lavica Adams Bertha Eye Elsie Bramer Hazel Mallicoat Minnie Bencer Order Ade Roy Luke M. E. Miller Noble Grand Wyoming Lodge No A. N. Reade Howard Demoss Walter Holub Henry Fishwild Lyle Tompkins Alex Adams J. S Parr Inside Guardian H. C. Weineke Outside Guardian Charles Rogers W. E. Demoss Ray Griswold Henry Bramer George Luke W E. Demoss E. E. Young A N. Reade F. J. Storm Woromine Telephone Company E C. Vaughn C. F. Saxon C. J. Inrwersé SaCretary P. & Jamsn I Vow Rear E. C. Vauehn Fraz Woodworth WOON George Nolan Peter Eichhorn

Deaths and weddings in Hopkinton area events

Obituary notes Frank Paul dies in Des Moines with funeral in Hopkinton and burial to Manchester. Mrs Marie Gienappe dies at 105 in Earlville after broadcasting her long life. Regina Wilhelm and Herbert Ament wed at Wor t hington St Pauls Church. Local clubs report elections and meetings. Hopkinton teams post wins and losses in basketball.

Center Junction 4 H club adds three new members

Center Junction Madison's Merry Maidens 4 H club welcomed three new members Phiilis Robbie Hollyce Stingleys and Mildred Mead, bringing the group to nine. The meeting at leader Mrs Paul Smith included music memory contest plans and bread making talk with lunch served.

School speech contest honors awarded in 3 classes

In the oratorical class Defeat and Triumph was presented. Cecelia Ellington won the humorous class with Ma at the Basketball Game and Eleanor Marolf led the dramatic class with Fay's Foster Mother. Judge Mrs. Calotte of Upper Iowa University presided as 22 contestants competed with credit.

Cecelia Ellington Eleanor Marolf Fay Margaret Callette Upper Iowa University

Amber Cooperative Shipping elects officers at annual meeting

The Amber cooperative elected Herman Folkers as president Philip Bailey reelected manager for the eleventh year and Car Eden reelected secretary with Geony Seehusen Henry Wehling George Rickels William Siebels and J S Johnson named to the board. Mary Van Slyke visited Viola. Roscoe Lincoln and son Lowell stayed with Mrs Lincoln in Maquoketa. many local neighbors attended church and social events across Amber and Anamosa during the weekend and early week.

Amber Cooperative Shipping Association Herman Folkers Philip Bailey Car Eden Geony Seehusen Henry Wehling George Rickels William Siebels J. 5. Johnson Mary van Slyke Viola Charles Gray Roscoe Lincoln Lowell Peter Lincoln Maquoketa Phil Daly Elisabeth Robertson Anamasa Presbyterian Church Neighborhood Club James Gray A. Allison Mary Elizabeth Gray Reading Delco Yount Pearl Steinhook Garret Steinhook Near Onslow Dora Holmes John Higgins Noonan N. D Jennie Belknap Anamosa Alfred Dierks Mercy Hospital Jackson Township Farm Bureau Des Moines Gertrude Porter Amber Lillian McDan Amber Mutual Creamery Amber Savings Bank Otto Danneman P. B. Daly Leona G. Dress J. H. Hagen C. W. Eden G. C. Preston George Harms New Wayne Township Antioch Congregational Sunday School Farm Bureau Training School Jim Green Hazel Bown Iowa State College Grover Preston Leone Will Preston Center Junction

Ames Families Share News and Welcomes Across City

Onslow Walter Bradley stayed with his sister in law Mrs Francis Forehead and relatives in Ames before returning home to Plymouth. Pete and Mrs Schmalfeldt celebrate their first grandson Kenneth Pete born to daughter Anne Guld. George Sears Ruth and family visited Lyons with sister Mrs E J Cole. Harold Brown visited James Kennedy home in Cedar Rapids. Margaret Macauley of Lisbon spent weekend with James and Mrs Macauley. Carroll Bickford welcomed a baby son, second child after a girl. Dr C R Smith took son Paul to Cedar Rapids for medical advice on ongoing car trouble. Harold Overholt hosted 20 boys for games and lunch. Ladies Guild met at Mrs G C Flett with hostesses Mrs Flett, Mrs Leonard McKinstry, Mrs Duncan Wasson, and Mrs Lizzie Orr. President Mrs Henry Foon opened with scripture and prayer. The second division planned a Christmas sale and supper.

Walter Bradley Ames Francis Forehead Wayne Molesberry George French Plymouth Pete Schmalfeldt Kenneth Pete Anne Guld George Sears Ruth Lyons Sears E. J. Cole Gertrude Harold Brown Cedar Rapids James Kennedy Margaret Macauley Lisbon James Macauley Macauley Carroll Bickford C. R. Smith Paul Foster Harold Overholt Overholt Ladies’ Guild G. C. Filett Flett Leonard McKinstry Duncan Wasson Lizzie Orr Henry Foon

Community Notes From Local Clubs And Obituary Update

The Altrurian club met with Mrs. Eva Beck. two new members joined and Mrs. Ruth Fayram attended as a guest. The Young Married People's bridge club dined with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hanwardson and played four tables of bridge. The town basketball team won at Monmouth Saturday night. Ethel Chase Bates of Cody Wyoming died after a long illness. she moved here years ago and leaves three daughters and siblings. Marie Paul, longtime local resident, died recently and funeral held near Wyoming. she was daughter of Sam Paul. Cal and Harry Chase noted. Mrs. Frank Larkey ill. a snowstorm disrupted weekend plans.

Efor GH Gueintk Pam Lyre Tom Sipopekeeens C. H. Hanoid Paul Leysen Herbert Alden Julian Day Progressive Club Belgium Mary Clark Maxine Stetzler Ethel Pealer Have Lawton Germany France Amelia Shaffer Brussels Hawthorne Club Marjorie Sheryl Edison Erna Holub Dakota Florida Mildred Brow Wil. Bassess Alden Webber Wyoming Anamen Miss Webber Paul Marjorie Emil Jansen Jolly Circle G. Franks John Perrine Monticello F. L. Barrington John Bramer Hopkinton Frank Paul Des Moines Frank H. Paul Manchester Presbyterian Church A. F.& A.M. Indes Hop-kinton Marie Gienappe Ben Kurth Gienappe Emppe Earlville Melchert of Ryan Maquoketa Golf Club Leo Sullivan H. S. Pierce Cho Club B. M. Ferguson Mackintosh Presbyterian Church of Maud Earhart Charles Bates W. S. Johnson E. W. Roberts Ladies’ Aid Society The J. D. MacAllister Ernest Gearhart Landers H. M. Reeve Wallace L. M. Willard Iowa City Larkin Donald Wil Keokuk Power Dam Ames le Petved Noiece Thomas Carvan A. Kt. Wheeless Ivene Rey Hy Automobile C. R. Fetlran Weoodsek Fariville M. E. Church Maggie Davis A. G. Hintth Anamosa Hopkinton Junior Cayers Colesburg Colesburg Consolidated High Hopkinton High Buck Creek Consolidated Buck Creek Lenox College Mary Elizabeth Gearhart Madison Merry Maidens Paul Smith Phiilis Robbie Hollyce Stingleys Mildred Mead Smith Presbyterian Ladies C. H. Nelson C. C. Livingstone Elmer Andrews A. Alven Lou Ahraken Gene Lewis Mr. Lewis Lewis Abel Martin Nowachek Howard Leech Center Junction J. L. Serbousek Alan Serbousek E. F. Kleineck W. W. Coder Irene McDonald Hospital Ethel Bates Cody Wic S. W. Clark Harry Chase Edgewood Cal Chase E. F. Burr Castle Grove Pauline Caro Eldon Burr Olin Sacred Heart Ripperton Baldwin Morley Stuart N. Smith J. N. Smith W. S. Leech Eileen Long Beach Cali J. F. Livingstone R. Marshall Central City Lynn Bulgren Carrie Preas Troxie John Alexander Dean Springville Will Alexander Sarah Canty Rock Island George McDonald Dwaine Moses Robert Serbousek Cedar Rapids Lyle Lyman Thompson F. L. Himebaugh Will Leech California Pauline Burmeister C. A. Burmeister J. M. Moses Max J. L. Berbousek Paul Paulsen, Jr Ray Bohler Monticello Independenta House of David Carl Kilson Allison Cliff McDonald Floyd Chatterton Harry Moore Eva Beck Edna Orr Barnes Owen Wister Marvin Hanwardson Monmouth Ethel Chase Bates Wyo Will Clark Joss Bert Bates Ethel Cal Frank Larkey Marie Paul Ludah Levsen Marie Mae Russell Sam Paul Bert Russell Lee Paul Virginia

Scotch Grove News Roundup From In And Around Town

Mrs. Espy of Indianapolis and daughter Blanche Chenoweth are wintering in Chicago with Chenoweth broadcasting lessons on WLS. Mr. and Mrs. Marxson and child drove from Texas for the illness of Tobias Rieken. Hans Lange’s sale drew a good crowd followed by a social gathering. Husman real estate move planned for March. Delegates represented Scotch Grove Farm Bureau and Women’s Community Club at Des Moines state convention and governor’s inaugural ball. Railroad timetable changes take effect to improve stock shipments. Rev A Alyea’s illness postponed services at Presbyterian church. Telephone line adjustments aim to lighten lines and improve service. Local social gatherings and visitors noted amid shifting weather and 6 to 8 inch wet snow. Temperatures mild today with sun forecast.

Robert Espy Indianapolis Ind Scotch Grove Center Junction Blanche Chenoweth Chicago Child Texas A. H. Husman Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Women’s Community Club H. H. Carson Esther Sinclair Des Moines Jones County Anamosa Wyoming Rev A. Alyeano Presbyterian Church G. J. Hughes E. C. Hughes M. M. Sinclair D. O. Sinclair B. Clark Fritz Ladehoff Ethel Courtney Evelyn Miriam Eva Beals

Morrison Rites Held For Ellen Morrison In Key West

The funeral for Mrs Ellen Morrison nee Ellen OBrien born Aug 23 1859 Richland township Jones county was conducted from the home of her daughter Mrs James E Skahil at 9 AM Friday to St J Martins church with a requiem mass by Rev Thomas Rooney Interment followed at Key West with prayers at the graveside by Rev Father Miller She was married about 45 years ago to John B Morrison and left six children after predeceased by her husband.

Ellen Morrison James E. Skahil S J. Martin's Church Thomas Rooney Key West Father Miller Ellen O’brien Morrison Richland Township Jones County John and Mary O'Brien St. Martin's School Johnb. Morrison

Cascade Pioneer editor ill after basketball game

The Cascade community learns of editor C D Baldwin's serious illness after a Tuesday return from a game. His daughter Miss Helen Baldwin travels from Cincinnati to his bedside as nurses attend him at home. Dr Beitenman reports slight improvement amid hundreds of get well messages.

C. D. Baldwin Cascade Pioneer Mr. Baldwin Helen Baldwin Cincinnati M. E. Beitenman Baldwin Elizabeth Morrell Ames Farm Bureau Archie Macomber Cascade Whitewater Township W. A. Fairburn Madeline Hoffman James B. Becker Jimmie LeMars Becker

Real Estate Transfers in Jones County Week Ending January 10

Deeds filed for record show Park Chamberlain guardian of Emil Origies heirs transferring lot 61 original Monticello to John Tapken for $171.43. Sheriff’s deed conveys sections in 16 and 12-29-30 totaling $43,724.36 to Iowa State Trust & Savings Bank and others. Bridget McDonell transfers multiple parcels in sections 25 9 16 17 totaling $440.

Jones County Park Chamberlain Guardian Emil Origies John Tapken Monticello Iowa State Trust & Savings Bank of Burlington Anamosa National Bank Sarah F. Dutton Bridget McDonell James McDonell

Prepare Hog and Poultry Houses for Winter Work

Iowa State College extension specialist W. D. Peterson urges farmers to prepare hog and poultry buildings this winter to avoid spring rush. Plans for movable and stationary hog houses, farrowing houses, and feeders are available from the Extension Service at Iowa State College.

W. 8. Peterson Iowa State College

Douglas fir dominates half of US softwood supply

The statement notes that roughly fifty percent of the nation’s softwood timber is Douglas fir, highlighting its leading role in domestic lumber production and implications for forestry and industry demand.

Get a Piece of Land

Osceola Tribune extols Iowa farmland as foundational and vital, arguing land fuels prosperity and happiness and that farmland will rebound as surely as day follows night. The piece frames land ownership as essential and promises renewed value in farming property.

Osceola Tribune Iowa

Democrats Split Deepens as Raskob Dominates

The article argues Democrats face internal strife rivaling Republicans with Jeffersonian factions opposing Raskob who has made the party of the people into a largely one man affair.

Council Republican Party Democrats Raskob Party of the People

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