Onslow News Roundup Of Social Events And Local Incidents
Onslow society hosted women from Monti cello and Center Junction to an afternoon meeting with decorations and speakers Miss Sara Wood Anamosa spoke on missions and Mrs Herbert French discussed work in Harlan Kentucky A two course supper followed. A street accident injured Bernice Henderson with minor cuts. Marvin Holst suffered eye injury from torpedo debris and was taken to Iowa City for possible sight saving operation. Miss Lara Johnston returned from Tampa and will spend July with her parents. Local funerals and visits, civic appointments, and public notices filled the rest of the week with various residents traveling, attending events, and engaging in community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow Missionary Society
Monticello
Center Junction
Sara Wood
Anamosa
Herbert French
French
Harlan
Kentucky
Anna McKean
Scotch Grove
Marvin
Cornelius Holst
Iowa City
William Pletcher
Louise Brown
South Mineral Church
Brown
Louise Wagey
Ella Wilkinson
David Walker
Evanston
Wrank Walker
Walker
Yellowstone Park
Harriet Lamey
Jones County
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Maud Hall
Olin
Lamey
Altrurian Club
Onslow
Wayne Lutheran Church
Brookhart
Vera A. Paul
University of Town
Miss Paul
Royal Chatterton
Glenn Barnes
Detroit
Frank Barnes
Joseph Wasson
Alvin
George Sears
James Buckner
Viola
G. A. Neville
Richland
Cc. R. Smith
Waterbury
Large Crowd Attends Wayne Lutheran Church Event
A June 30 gathering at Wayne Lutheran drew one of the area’s largest crowds. Ex Senator Smith W Brookhart spoke on current political issues, introduced by Rev Willis, after an ice cream and coffee on the church lawn. A Wayne farm bureau meeting is planned for June 9 at the Wayne school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Lutheran Church
Luther League
Smith W. Brookhart
Willis
Brookhart
Pete Chase
Bert Bates
Cody
Wyoming
Irene
Frances
Alice
Ed Bates
Orlando Shaffer
Chicago
Fred. Bangs
Center Junction
Will Clark
Cal Chase
Ollie Springer
Ed Duncan
Cosmo
Chester Hawkins
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Robertson
George Herren
North English
Ed Herren
Wayne Farm Bureau
Wayne School
Will Werdeman
Sterling
Illinois
Weather disrupts Castle Grove farm bureau picnic
The Castle Grove picnic was interrupted by threatening clouds and rain that forced attendees to seek shelter. After the shower passed, sun returned and some guests arrived later. Mrs. Bert King hosted visitors from Clinton, and the school board held its annual meeting with F Cramer and Arthur McDonald noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Community Socials And Visits Noted Around Wayne Center
SAND SPRING residents attended an ice cream social at Wayne Center with a speech by Smith W. Brookhart. Various locals including Mrs. George Scoville and grandson Donald Garlinghouse visited Orpha Garlinghouse, while other families gathered at Glenn Thompson's home. An ice cream social benefiting the Catholic church was held at M Seibold's. Multiple visits and a Manchester celebration are noted amid warm, rainy weather supporting crops. Two carloads of stock were shipped locally last Thursday and one last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Batchelder
Wayne Center
Smith W. Brookhart
George Scoville
Donald Garlinghouse
Marshalltown
Orpha Garlinghouse
Roy Dighton
Robert Saunders
Buck Creek
Glenn Thompson
Frank Lux
C. E.i Martin
Hillside
Doris Bright
Delhi
Lizzie Bohlken
Lawrence Fiedler
Clarence
Manchester
Bernice Dighton
Gertrude Thompson
Local School Board Elects Music Teacher in Anamosa
At a school board meeting Miss Alice V. Boggs of Churdan Iowa was elected as music teacher for Anamosa schools. Also, J A Belknap of Anamosa was named Grand Captain General at the Knights Templar conclave in Spirit Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice V. Boggs
Churdan
Iowa
Anamosa
Knights Templar
Templar Park
Spirit Lake
J. A. Belknap
Road improvements near Center Junction and odd self-fined case
State road 38 south of town to be widened to 66 feet with a gentler grade and a straightened corner at the L. C. Westphal property cutting across John Jurgensen and Simon Ballou fields. Center Junction dairy inspector W. W. Newland reports catching a violator who fined himself, Walter Koons of Koons Hardware sold non painted red gas, a self-levied $10 fine with no costs. J. W. Hoult of Monticello advertises R. R. watchwork specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Westphal
John Jurgensen
Simon Ballou
W. W. Newland
State Dairy and
Cedar Rapids
Center Junction
Walter Koons
Koons
Notice of Oil Street Assessments Monticello 1926
City clerk files a proposed assessment schedule for oiling streets in Monticello Iowa for 1926 totaling 2379.84 dollars. Property owners abutting the listed streets may object at an adjourned city council meeting July 29 1926 in the Soldiers Memorial building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Tawa
Towit
Angle Street
Grand Street
Buckeye Street
Chestnut Street
Third Street
Center Street
Cherry Street
Maple Street
Cedir Street
Sixth Street
Clark Street
Walnut Street
Cedar Street
Davidson Street
Seventh Street
Dunham Rear
Rley Street
First Street
Farwell Street
Lovell Street
Fifth Street
Gill Street
Fourth Street
Old Street
Pleasant Street
Arand Street
Main Street
Findenn Avenue
Sherman Street
Washington Street
Orange Street
Joe Anthony and
Dakota Elevator Co
Second Street
Umore Street
South Street
Main 1
Amore Street
Venth Street
Warvel Street
Brad Street
Canning Factory
Soldiers’ Memorial
Local Notes Include Weddings Deaths and Moves
The week brings several society items. Mrs S S Morton faces a move to Monticello after a farewell visit. Mrs J W Long dies in Coggan. her daughter Mrs S B Lowe mourns a mother many knew. Norman Landers Jr marries Gladys Duncan. they plan Cedar Rapids home. Elnora Griffith returns from Springfield Mass after a teaching term with an increased salary but declines the position. Raymond F Soppe weds Blanche Marie Smith at St Pauls Worthington. S A Wheeless visits from Portland oregon. reports west prosperity despite midwest depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. Morton
Monticello
S. B. Lowe
Coggan
J. W. Long
Gladys Duncan
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul's Church
Worthington
Crace Smith
Wilfred Soppe
S. A. Wheeless
Portland
Oregon
A. T. Wheeless
West
Middle West
Post office moves into F W Miller building
The post office relocated Wednesday to its new site in the F W Miller building, a former location when Miller served as post master. On the Peck farm east of Olin, about 160 chickens perished in a Wednesday evening fire destroying the chicken house. The loss included 140 chicks four weeks old and several hens on brood. Excavation and filling work began today by Lameraux Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Miller
W. C. Peck
Olin
Lameraux Brothers
Women drivers praised by Chicago traffic officer
A Chicago traffic officer at a busy downtown corner says women are the best drivers but should stay at the wheel not in the back seat. The Cedar Rapids Gazette frames it as a contrast to common male car remarks about wobbling vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Poverty Poses Question as Women’s Dress Sparks Debate
In the Syracuse Standard a provocative discussion surfaces on poverty’s role in revealing women’s clothing choices. The column argues the issue reflects broader economic strain and social norms of the era.
Secretary’s Financial Report for Monticello ISD 1926
The Independent School District of Monticello reports the General Fund receipts for the year ending July 1, 1926. On hand start balance 34 368 80. County tax 42 729 15. Apportionment 1 695 00. State aid 2 717 40. Tuition from patrons 431 76. Tuition from district 4 976 00. Sale of text books 96 98. Miscellaneous sales 104 65. Manual training sales 68 06. Interest on deposits 110 49. Received from rent 20 0. Refund payments 0. Total 55 629 66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reporf
Independent School Dist
Monticello
Budget hearing set for July 26 1926 at school building
The board unanimously adopts a budget estimate after a July 20 special meeting. A hearing date is fixed for July 26, 1926 at 7 30 p.m in the superintendent’s office of the school building to consider the estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Saline County
Monticello School Board Adopts Annual Report and Hires Staff
The Monticello school board held its July 1 1926 meeting approving minutes and paying bills including supplies from Geo Stuhler’s Sons and Central Scientific Co and printing from Monticello Express. The census showed 306 male and 333 female children ages 5 to 21 and Chas M Luett was re elected secretary at 20 dollars monthly while Inez Beach was hired as fifth grade teacher at 110 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Cropp
Fraser
Stimson
Roberts
Shover
Geo. Stuhler's Sons Co
W. W. Stickford
Mitchell Mfg. Co
Ayground
Inez Beach
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George F. Specht
F. Burr
Jones County Farm Bureau
Maurice Cashman
M. Lawrence
Prairieburg
G. J. van Buren
S. M. Hosford
J. H. Specht
Henry Che
Castle Grove
Rev. Sitzler
Lutheran Church
Milwaukee
Howard
James McLaughlin
White Water
Ladies' Aid Society
The
Anna Heiken
Specht
Grove
Amber
Anamosa Eureka News
aeaEme
W. H. Buckner
New Coronnel
John Steenhoek, Jr
Ruby Stark
David M. Beggs
Steenhoek
Anamos
Wm Reep
Marion
GC. M
St. P. Way
Reep
J. W. Hoult
R. R
Ray Hohe Erachts
Estiaa Pewists
Screenor
Notich
Independent School District
Chas
M. Luett
General School
Hopkinton
Olin Recorder News
Tack
Syracuse Standard
Independent
Towa
Chas. M. Luett
Monticallo
I. i. Stimson
Djournad
I, EB. Stimson
Cernter Junction
Madison Township
Stingley
Chester
Haven
A. J. H. McNeill
J. H. Mc
Winchester Store
Gallatin Gateway
Yellowstone
Gallatin Canyon
Yellowstone Park Motor Coaches
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Three Forks
Montana
Gallatin
Madison
Gallatin River
W.B. Dixon
Chicago Milwaukee &St Paul Railway
Puget Sound
Marcels
Velma Nichols
Vanity Beauty Shoppe
MILCH
Guernseys
Jersey
Farmers Grain Co
F. L. Storey
Monticello State Bank
Bask
F. O. B. Flint
Mich
Tootuck
Flint
Chevrolet
Duco
Fisher
Owerful
Monticello, Iowa
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