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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1921

Page

2

Six Weeks and Semester Grades At Center Junction High

Center Junction reports on January 26 after exams the high school averages: Seniors 92.6 Freshmen 90.92 Sophomores 89.46 Juniors 89.2. Top students listed include Selma Prahm George Smith Eloise Young Stella Moats Merle Pangburn Lila Brutsman Laura Petersen. Society notes cover Christian Endeavor officers hunting party visits and local church youth activities, with many community updates and forthcoming events.

Center Junction Selma Prahm George Smith Hloise Young Stella Moats Merle Pangburn Lila Brutsman Laura Petersen Eloise Young Rachael Mead Mary Leech Mildred Spohn Senna_ Prahm Nell Crane Edna Brutsman Evelyn Surviv J. N. Smith I. F. Kempf Dubuque A. J. Hartle Dad" Wiedner Colonel Lilley Lilley Christian Jndeavor Society Anna Elen McDonald Stuart Smith J. M. Moses Nel Crane Rev. Alyen Winifred Robbie Ruth Edbiom Alyen Andrew McDonald Charles Nelson Nelson T. R. Young Arthur Wilcox Hearst Duncan Kenneth Moats Fred Stuhler Monticello M. FE Presbyterian Sunday School Armenian Relief Fund China M. J. McNeilly Elmer Burr Mechanicsville J. B. Hanken Henry Anamosa J. F. Livingstone Springville Frank McNeilly T. I. Platner Olin EB. L. Himebaugh T. S. Himebaugh and Son O. M. Miller Cedar Rapids Moats John Seehusen Henry Seehusen Harrison Loomis E. L. Himebaugh Bunting J. A. McDonald Scott Wyoming Viola Maqucketa Frank Husman Wees Antone

Pioneer Browns Remember Onslow Fifty Years On

Onslow notes mark the 50th anniversary as Gratia Brown born 1830 in Rockingham Vermont reflects migration from Springfield to Iowa. Emerson Brown led to land purchase near Onslow with eight children born on the farm and progress from wagon travel to brick house. Local obituaries include John McMaster and Mrs Propst. farm sale at J. W. Orr and farewell plans for California visit. community meetings of Altrurian club and Amana area discussions.

Onslow Mr. Brown Prairie Nebraska Carl Chicago Jessie Brown Wyoming Monticello Jos. Wasson Thos. McMaster Iowa Willison Tearfan Miss McCune Amana Sam Propst East of Town Propst Garnett J. W. Orr California Thos. Kinney Paralta Henry Paul Martha Hutton Hutton Esther Hall Maquoketa Israel Edwards Ia. Mletcher Lames Win. Dennis One Nison

Beulah Beatty Marries James A Gordon at East Castle Home

The marriage of Miss Beulah Beatty and James A. Gordon was held at the home of the bride’s parents in East Cas. The ceremony took place on January 25.

Cancade Beulah Beatty James A. Gordon East Cas

Hopkinton High Beats Monticello in Vermont? Not Vermont

Local brief from Sand Spring notes a Hopkinton high school victory over Monticello at a Wednesday basketball game in Hopkinton. It also catalogs Sunday church services, embroidery club gathering, teaching travels, and visits among families from Hopkinton Manchester and Worthington with several residents listed by name.

Hopkinton Monticello High J. J. Kidder Pierce I MM. Wheeless Tm Embroidery Club Edith Gestel Sarsville B.S. Gestel Clyde Olmsted Mer Allen Olmsted J. Gestel Louise Farmers’ Institute Manchester Kraus and Blocklinger Worthington Rautth Guthrie Anlamosa R. J. Guthrie Mary McVey Nose J. C. McVey Lewis Monticello Alex Blair Cedar Rapids Cc. K. Greer

Leonard and Supple wed at Immaculate Conception Church

Owen Leonard of Castle Grove and Miss Teressa Supple of Angel Green were married at the Immaculate Conception Church on Wednesday by Rev. L. Bourke. The bride and groom, both praised by their community, begin married life amid best wishes.

Castle Grove Owen Leonard Teressa Supple Angel Green Church of Immaculate Conception John Hasler Anamosa Grand Jury J. A. Howle N.C. Deischer Monticello Fred Heiken Olin

Prairieburg Social News and Marital Notices

Madam Gossip reports the marriage of Henry Henderson and Miss Hanore McLaughlin. Christine Holub and Mike Holub announced their upcoming marriage at St Josephs Church. Mrs Agnes Flaherty of Anamosa visits relatives. Frank M Kula family ill with widespread disease. Mrs James Smith ill. Dr Edward Kula travels weekly to Central City. Mable Flockhart visiting Ottumwa and Oskaloosa for six weeks.

Shanks The Baptist Church Norma Jean Bevan Lohengren Lenora Martin Alexander Beatty Hast Cascade Mast High School Gosdon Henry Gosdon Hazel ‘Valley Anna Siuser Mike Siuser Charles Wisentus Charles City Kathe Herbagh St. Paul Peter Kremer Chas, Dahlem Cedar Rapids Win. Talbert Eter Dahlem James Mellagh Chicago Maud Leytem Susan Garrity Pathey Convery Frank Breitbach Jacob Conter, Jr Prairieburg Henry Henderson Hanore McLaughlin Henry Mable Flockhart Ottumwa Oskaloosa Christine Holub Mike Holub St. Joseph's Church Frank M. Kula Agnes Flaherty Anamosa Edward Kula Central City James Smith

Dead recluse Rena Daniels found in Hopkinton home

Neighbors discovered Rena Daniels a South Hopkinton resident, over seventy, dead at her home likely from heart trouble after being alone for days. Coroner declined inquest as relatives are sought and burial arrangements are pending.

Hopkinton Rena Daniels South Hopkinton Miss Daniels California Brown

Stowaway Trade Boom Figures In Transatlantic Steamship Lines

Chicago reports indicate steamship companies see exceptional business from stowaways among voyages linking American and Irish ports, reflecting heightened cross Atlantic travel demand.

Chicago News

Monticello Dominates Marion In Local Hoops Rout

A large crowd watched Monticello defeat Marion 30 to 16 after Marion brought a special train of 150 rooters. The game featured early fouls, frequent substitutions, and standout scoring by Laude and Shelley, with Monticello taking a decisive lead by halftime and holding on through the second half.

Marion Five Marion Monticello Hopkinton Elden Rohn Laude Shelley Rockstad Sehneider Hunt Capt McLaughlin Schneider Linde Jaaude Hecht Mr. Shelley Meher Marion Rooters Aid Finis Hartman Sankey Sketley Skelley Hubbard Kelly

Monticello Club Edges Greeley In Tight Win

The Monticello Athletic Club defeated the Greeley American Legion 28 to 27 on Greeley’s floor. Hauss was sidelined with a finger injury but Flauss returned late, Curtuno and Bartlett sparked Monti, and Rhatigan hit the winning shot as Greeley’s loss ends its two year home unbeaten run.

Monticello Athletic Club Greeley American Legion Greeley Greeley Legion Hauss Flauss Curtuno Monti Bartlett Rhatigan Legion Monticello Ithatigan Cashen Guilford Cartano Milroy

Ada Gibson McCarroll of Billings Dies After Illness

Ada Florence Gibson McCarroll wife of Rev Hugh McCarroll of Billings Montana died January 15 after a long illness from liver cancer diagnosed at Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota She leaves husband three sons and three sisters. She taught in Monticello Lenox Home Industrial Asheville and aided Billings college community.

Ada Florence Gibson McCarroll Hugh McCarroll Billings Montana Scotch Grove Monticello Lenox College Grove City College Pennsylvania Lake Forest Illinois Mayo Brothers’ Hospital Rochester Minnesota Mayos Amelia Bocher California Libbie Robertson Luella Gibson Chicago McCarroll Home Industrial Asheville North Carolina

Among the Churches Methodist Episcopal Church

William Hayes Mitchell, Pastor. Morning service each Sunday at eleven a.m. with Sunday school starting at 10 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. All are invited. Sunday January 30th sermons: morning Our Attitude Toward Our Time. evening The Life of Enduring Satisfaction. Young People’s Circle at 6:45. Sunday school at usual hour.

William Hayes Mitchell

Congregational Church Schedule and Sermon Themes

Congregational Church invites all to services with Sunday school at 10 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. Young Peoples' service at 7 p.m. and mid week prayer on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Morning topic Back to our Boats cites John 21:3 and Peter’s return to fishing. Young Peoples' Leader Ted Koop discusses Current Events of Christian Progress. Evening topic The Grace of Happy-Heartedness from Proverbs 17:22 urges cheerful, buoyant faith.

Congregational Church William Porter Ames Young Peoples John Sinon Peter Christian Progress Ted Koop

Leonard Duckett Pastor Services and Sermon Themes

Leonard Duckett announces regular services with Sunday school at 10 preaching at 11 and 7 30 pm Strangers welcome Next Sunday morning sermon theme Obedience to the Heavenly Vision Evening theme What Think Ye of Christ Mid week meeting Thursday evening February 3d Topic Hosea the Prophet of Love

Christ Hosea Prophet of Love

Sigmund Ide Pastor Course of Sunday Services

Sigmund Ide is pastor with Sunday school at 10 00 and preaching at 10 45 each Sunday. The latter service alternates between German and English on alternate Sundays and the Luther League meets on the first Sunday of each month.

Sigmund Ide Iatter Luther League Dodge Chevrolet Maxwell Buick Scripps-Booth Oldsmobile

Sacred Heart Church Services and Schedules

Sacred Heart Church led by Pastor George A Hauck offers first Mass at 8:00 a m second Mass at 10:00 a m Sunday school instructions at 2:15 p m and devotions at 3:00 p m Roland P Kuentzel serves with regular services every Sunday Sunday school at 10:00 a m preaching at 11:00 a m Services alternate German or Singlish on Sundays. A cordial welcome to all.

Sacred Heart Church George A. Hauck Roland P. Kuentzel

State eighth grade exams set for rural pupils in county

The state examinations for eighth grade pupils of the rural schools will be given at the various high schools of the county on February 3 and 4. Nellie V. Morey County Superintendent.

Executrix Appointed for Wank M Rieken Estate in Iowa

Public notice from Jones county Iowa appoints Itta Christine Rieken executrix of the estate of Wank M Rieken. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk by legal deadline and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello January 11 1921. J J Gocher attorney for estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Wank M. Rieken Monticello Iitta Christine Rieken J. J. Gocher

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