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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

7

Install Ruth Adams as Rainbow Assembly Leader Monday

Ruth Adams heads the Monrtticello Rainbow Assembly install Monday at 7:30 PM. Officers include Ruth Hein Janet Howie Yola Rodman Virginia Clark Juanita Shover Shirley Hobert and many others with Ruth Adams and Miss Rodman present.

Ruth Adams Rainbow Assembly Monrtticello ‘Rainbow Assembly Ray Adams Lovell Township Worth Rt Ruth Hein Charity Janet Howie Yola Rodman Faith Virginia Clark Juanita Shover Shirley Hobert Virginia. Hanken Dolores Yossi Nature Eloie Timming Immortality Wilma Doris Yount Fidelity Betty Adams Patriotian Mary Lou Luett Service Beatrice Low Confidential Observer Kay Godall Outer Observer Janann Schweitzer Rebecca Grimes Audrey Ritter Ruth Roberts Wilma Grossheim Venita Shover Helen McLaughlin Vernona Vernon Betty Podhaski Helen Deischer Ruth Hoffman Lois Freeze Gail Huibregtse Lucille Huibregtse Dick Naylor Chaplin Glenn Lambert Betty Lou Podhaski Earl Rynerson Fieten McLaughlin Marshal Mark Rodman Elizabeth Byerly Dorothy Finson Jennie Clark Lula Cass A. B. Grimes Harry Rodman Rose Hodson C. A. Doxsee Leigh Clark Bert Thompson C. A Doxsee Rainbow Dad Wade Long

Cooper on democracy and war restraint debate

The piece outlines three paths for democracy amid war fear. It argues individualism fading, sabotage paranoia, and staying out of war as wisest. It warns against enlarging the army or inflation, urging domestic prosperity and peace until after the conflict.

Bund Dies Committee America

Local women host social card parties and group events

Mrs. Clara Rhatigan hosted a Professional Pinochle night with two tables and prizes for Mabel McVay, Mrs. Rhatigan, and Ethel Nickel. Other gatherings included bridge prizes for Mrs. George Guyan and Mrs. Harry Stuhler, and a sewing afternoon for Mrs. Kate Maurice's guests honoring Mrs. Harry Maurice. Delphia Balster celebrated her 71st birthday with a movie and dinner, and clubs met for dessert lunches and bridge at Mrs. B. C. Roberts and Past Matrons events hosted by Mrs. Asa P. Lambert and others.

Fred J. Kay Ben C. Roberts C. L. Goettsch Ben Cotton R. G. Stuhler Thomas Hamilton Clara Rhatigan Mabel McVay Rhatigan Ethel Nickel Mabel Rhatigan F. D. McLaughlin F. J. Kay George Guyan Harry Stuhler Kate Maurice Harry Maurice Rociada New Mexico Maurice Monticello Delphia Balster Delphia Louise York Marjorie Thomas Susan Stuhler Vivien Kruse Clara Shannon Irma Ann Schoon Jane Stuhler Monday Club B. C. Roberts A. M. Maurice T. M. Redmond J. E Heiserman R. J. Bone

Noted Boxing Referee Alex Fidler to Headline Anamosa Event

Cedar Rapids famed boxing referee Alex Fidler will serve as toast master at a Cedar Rapids hosted event announced yesterday by Warden Foss Davis. The program begins at 6 30 PM with speakers Waly Schwank James Dardis Bill Blanch Lee Van Kirk O A Rife from Anamosa and Gabby Savel of Cedar Rapids. P E Wolfe oversees arrangements.

Alex Fidler Cedar Rapids Warden Foss Davis Waly Schwank James Dardis Bill Blanch Lee van Kirk O. A. Rife Anamosa Gabby Savel P. E. Wolfe

Consumption of Fruit Juice Gains Across America

Bruce McDaniel of Mutual Orange Distributors reports Americans now drink 24 times more fruit juice than eight years ago. Last year 24 million cases of unfermented juices were sold, up from just over 1 million in 1931, with citrus and pineapple leading. A mass distribution system and citrus campaigns boosted consumption, with citrus fruits and juices rising up to 60 percent year over year in nationwide promotions involving 240 000 stores.

Bruce McDaniel Mutual Orange’ Distributors Redland Calif McDaniel America Florida California Texas

Collector Purchases Original Manuscript of Bill of Rights

Dr. A. W. Rosenbach of Washington, D. C. bought the original manuscript of the Bill of Rights. The parchment bears signatures of Frederick Muhlenberg and John Adams and was displayed in Philadelphia after being verified by John Beckley and Samuel Otis. The document notes the first congress in New York on March 4 1789 debating the first 12 amendments.

W.rosenbach Washington, D. C Congress of the United States Congress New York City National Capital House of Representatives Rosenbach Philadelphia Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg House John Adams Senate John Beckley Samuel A. Otis

Majority of stutterers are men in United States

Dr James F Bender authority on stuttering reveals that nine in ten of the 1 350 000 stutterers in the U S are men. He presented findings from a seven year study of 249 college stammerers at the American Speech Correction association convention.

United States James F. Bender Bender American Speech Correction Association Association

Redmonds to Spend Month in San Diego

Dr and Mrs T M Redmond plan to spend the next month in San Diego California with no listed engagements or events.

Mrs T. M. Redmond San Diego Calif

Stratford-on-Avon Sell Magnet for Americans

Americans increasingly visit Stratford-on-Avon as a premier Shakespeare site. The town emphasizes preservation of Shakespeare’s house, the birthplace room, and a Shakespeare museum with early editions and manuscripts. The garden features flora tied to the plays, and signatures by visitors once adorn the walls.

Stratford-on-Avon Stratford Westminster Abbey Tower of London National Gallery Shakespeare’s House Shakespeare Scott Carlisle Thackeray Browning Shakespeare Museum Ely

Heat-Tempered Glass Exhibits Strength at Paris Exposition

Visitors climbed 50 heat-tempered glass steps at the Paris exposition while scientists note sufflex glass is 4.8 times stronger than regular plate glass of the same thickness and resists extreme temperature changes. It is touted for portholes on battleships and lightening ship weight.

Pavilion de Saint Gobain

Lord's Prayer Rowland Rispin and Murcia Paradise

A report notes Rowland Rispin of England writing the Lord's Prayer on a paper strip thin enough to pass through a needle eye. It contrasts Spain's Murcia priests depicting paradise as glaciers with angels sipping ices to attract people.

Rowland Rispin England Old Murcia Spain Heaven Paradise

Butter Surprise Muffins Recipe for Any Meal

A playful recipe for Butter Surprise Muffins with a golden crust and a center filling of bacon cheese jam peanut butter or ground ham. Details include batter creation muffin pan prep and baking at 425 degrees for 25 minutes yielding about 18 muffins.

Cheetah Hunting Across India and Persia

The cheeta has been used for centuries in hunting antelopes and other game, a practice noted across India and Persia as part of traditional hunt culture.

India Persia

Eighth World Wonder Travel Idea in Finland

A trip across Finland covers about 900 miles, roughly the New York to Chicago distance in the U S. The journey is described by travelers as the eighth wonder of the world and costs about five dollars.

Finland America New York Chicago

Seen From Uptown: Snowbound Day Sparks Local Rumors

After a blizzard blocked country roads, one Greenfield township farmer sought a corn loan in Monti. Whispers of a spring council race circulate cafe chatter with candidates suggested for mayor and allies named. Last week Billy Harford and Lorna Gerdes stayed temporarily in Center Junction.

Monti Greenfield Township Hoth Ross Baty B. Leonard Leroy, Morey Jack Maire Charles Coxsee Clarence Matthiessen Billy” Harford Lorna Gerdes Center Junction

Lutheran and Presbyterian Church Services Listed

Churches in Castle Grove and area report English services at 10:45 and 10:30 with Sunday school at 9:45 and 10:00. Luther League meets Sunday evening. No service at Trinity. St John Ev Lutheran hosts Paul T Gutknecht at 10:30. Ladies Aid meets Feb 3 at Mrs Henry Bartels home. Presbyterian Church by W J Grossheim holds sermon The Scapegoat at 11 am with Christian Endeavor at 6:45 and evening service at 7:30.

SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Castle Grove Arnold Thalacker Astor Luther League St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Paul T. Gutknecht Trinity Henry Bartels Presbyterian Church Wm. J. Grossheim Christian Endeavor

Congregational Church Plans Worship and Sermon Theme

Samuel G. Gutensohn delivers sermon titled The Hiding Place of Power at the Congregational Church with a church school at 10 and worship at 11. The Working Band will meet next Wednesday after any service.

Congregational Church Samuel G. Gutensohn

Church Services and Events at St Matthew and Wayne Zion

St Matthew's Lutheran Church led by Pastor H L Adix holds 9 45 Sunday school and German services, 10 45 English worship with officer installation. Wayne Zion Ev Lutheran pastor F H Kehren hosts Lad ies Aid Jan 31, with 9 30 Sunday school and German worship on Jan 25 we invites all members and the community to attend multiple church events including aid meetings choir practice and confirmation instruction.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix John Tapken Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren

Sunday worship schedule at two churches

Sunday school at 10 preaching at 11 Epworth League devotional at 6 45. The Peculiar People sermon theme next Sunday. Children tale A Boy Whose Word Could Be Depended On. Reformed Church service 10 a.m. 11 a.m. The Most Dangerous Word message. Plan to attend church and boost Sunday attendance.

Methodist Church George Woodall Epworth League Reformed Church Armin H. Tendick

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