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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1947

Page

8

Wyoming Rebekahs and 1.0.F Install New Officers

Wyoming area reports a joint installation Friday evening as Mrs. Charles Rogers of Wyoming and Roy Russell of Anamosa presided over Rebekahs and 1.0.F. officers with their staff. Officers named include Mrs. Louis Dusanek and Mrs. Elmer Coppess among others, plus 10.0.F. officers led by George McCalmant. Brief committal services for Bradley Carlton were held in Wyoming cemetery, with death from spinal meningitis noted. DeMoss reunion drew 49 relatives from multiple towns. several local residents and travelers were mentioned with updates on health and travels. Work on Wyoming Presbyterian church basement remodeling began, and auxiliary delegates to the Des Moines state convention were named. Helen Warren, recent nursing graduate, visited her parents.

Wyoming Charles Rogers Rebekahs Roy Russell Anamosa F. E. Somerville Wyoming Cemetery Bradley Carlton Springfield, Jr Oxford Junction Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon American Legion Auxiliary Des Moines E. C. Diggs Harry Lindsey Alfred Leeper Ben Warren C. R. Smith Gordon Hall Helen Warren Moline Public Hospital School of

Monticello Council Sets Hearing on 1948 Budget Estimate

The Monticello Iowa city council will meet July 26 1947 at 2 pm in Monticello to hear taxpayers on the expenditure estimate for the year starting April 1 1948. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing with Rose Hines city clerk.

Monticello Jones County Iowa Rose Hines

High Wind Destroys Paul Beckman Barn in Castle Grove

A newly erected barn owned by Paul Beckman near completion was blown down by a Monday storm in Castle Grove. The local report notes the structure collapse and nearby activity of the Ladies Fellowship at First Presbyterian in Monticello.

Castle Grove Paul Beckman Circle No. 2 Ladies Fellowship Society First Presbyterian Church Monticello Kenneth Howie O. R. Howie Sr James Howie

Weekend Socials and Local Losses Reported

Kenneth Howie and another resident were in Traer at the week's start. Mrs. James McLaughlin visited her parents in Quimby. Mrs. Mary Petersen and Mrs. John Tschantz visited Cedar Rapids on Monday. Thomas Cashman lost a cow by lightning. Other weekend losses included livestock from Arthur Hildebrand Aitchison Bros. Andrew Watt and Wharton Allen of Wyoming. Loren Cramer had appendicitis surgery in Iowa City. Will Hiller spoke with Fred Hark in Monticello. Mrs. O R Howie attended the V F W picnic in Monticello. Mr. and Mrs. F C Cramer visited their son Loren in Iowa City hospital. Mr. and Mrs. John Gray and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chase spent the...

Kenneth Howie Traer James McLaughlin Quimby Mary Petersen John Tschantz Cedar Rapids Thomas Cashman Arthur Hildebrand Aitchison Bros Andrew Watt Wharton & Allen Wyoming Loren Cramer

New Tiny Device Aims to Relieve Disturbing Condition

A newly available device promises relief for a disturbing condition. It is described as nearly completely concealable and the most economical to operate among similar innovations.

Weekend Visit and Local Social Changes Report

Weekend visitors include Rev and Mrs Fred Tyrrell and family from Highland Indiana. Mrs LeRoy Dirks hosted the Women’s Christian Service Guild. Harley Bulgren began a North Dakota vacation. Timmer family from Rockford visited Harold Dunn and Jake Timmer homes. George Timmins returned from Lannigan Missouri. Jimmie Hargrave visits relatives Kermit and Rhoades in Marengo.

Fred Tyrrell Highland, Ind LeRoy Dirks Women’s Christian Service Guild Nick Timmer Leroy, Tommy Bobby Rockford Harold Dunn Jake Timmer

Hargraves Attend Dry Cleaners Institute and Family Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hargrave attended a Dry Cleaners Institute at Hotel Roosevelt in Cedar Rapids on Sunday. Mrs. Hargrave visited her sister Mrs. Harold Swartzendruber at Oakdale, while Linda Hargrave returned home with her parents from Wellman after three weeks with the Swartzendrubers. Lillie Matthiessen of Denver, Colorado, is vacationing with her son Mr. Harry Matthiessen and family and other relatives. Ross Baty and son John came home Friday.

Glenn Hargrave Hotel Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Hargrave Harold Swartzendruber Oakdale Linda Hargrave Swartzendruber Wellman Lillie Matthiessen Denver, Colo Mrs Harry Matthiessen

Man Returns From West Coast Trip With Estes Park Visit

After a three weeks’ journey to the west coast, the traveler spent a week at Estes Park, Colorado, where Mr. Baty attended an insurance convention.

West Coast Estes Park Colo Mr. Baty

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