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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1937

Page

2

Local visitors and family visits across Cedar Rapids area

Ross Baty and Dan and Ray Hearn visited Cedar Rapids for business last week and weekend. A string of residents from Monore to Manchester, Dubuque to Chicago spent weekends with relatives or friends in Monticello, Anamosa, Delhi, and surrounding towns.

Dan Ray Hearn Cedar Rapids

Social notes from Oelwein district residents travel and visits

A long list of local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Human and others, travel to Minneapolis for a Lutheran Brotherhood event and Wisconsin for vacations. Many families visit relatives in Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Storm Lake, and Anamosa, with numerous weekend and weekday visits noted. Multiple optometrist ads and eye care tips appear amid the social roundup.

Henry Human Minneapolis Mr. Misivan Lutheran Brotherhood

Monticello News Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Many residents and visitors travel for family gatherings and nursing duties. Clarifies trips to Detroit Chicago and Des Moines. hospital stays and nursing positions noted. friends visit Monticello homes and attend birthday or anniversary celebrations. veterans group meeting and long trips mentioned.

The Black Oak Described in Early 20th Century Text

This note explains the black oak as part of the black oak group with white oaks on durability and value. It covers timber quality, uses in construction and barrels, growth conditions, and identifying features in leaves and acorns.

Evans Family Guests At Jarrett Home Network

Mr and Mrs Rollin Evans and their daughter Lynn Elizabeth visited Chicago relatives last week at the homes of Mrs Evans aunt and uncle Mrs Will Jarrett and Mrs Frank Jarrett Other guests included Mrs Charles Van Ness and family from Cedar Rapids Betty Haeussler formerly of Monticello now Mrs Evans was also present

Jack Maire Olin Howie Castle Grove Maurice Maire Monticello Mrs. Henry Adams Cedar Rapids Claire St. Luke's Hospital Adams Jessie Cornwall Ina Bliss Whittier Joel Starks Starks Lee McNurlin Byron, Ti Florence Noble Cincinnati Ohio Wilh Melaneh- Yn Clarence McLauchlin Noble O. Miller Noise Idaho Miller Tracy McConaughy Marteello E. J. Noble Miss Noble Rollin Evans Lynn Elizabeth Chicago Evans Will Jarrett Frank Jarrett

Pedestrians Must Walk On Left Side Of Road

Under a new Iowa motor vehicle provision taking effect July 4 pedestrians must walk on the left side when on or along a highway. The Iowa State Safety Council says this will let walkers see oncoming traffic from the same side of the road.

Iowa Iowa State Safety Council

Boy Scout Notes On Honor And Outdoor Projects

Seventeen Fortyniners from Troop 49 hiked to Killlas Springs in an early morning outing. They built several fires with minimal matches and planned a miniature PWA style project with dams bridges and canals. Several scouts attended talks at the Rotary club gathering and lists of attendees from Cavan Waubeek are named. A schedule change adjusts a hike due to many scouts being out of town.

Troop 49 Killlas Dean Morey PWA Bud Bader George Coxsee Jack Stuart Harold Morey Country Club Charles Field Mr. West Cedar Rapids

Tendicks Attend Funeral for Mrs Meyer in Pearl City

Reverend and Mrs. A H Tendick left Sunday for Pearl City Illinois to attend the funeral of Mrs Albert Meyer on Monday. Mrs Meyer was the mother of Melvin Meyer brother in law to the Tendicks who died in California January 20 of this year.

A. H. Tendick Pearl City Albert Meyer

Maquoketa Caves Park A Nature Highlight in Jackson County

The Maquoketa Caves state park in Jackson County Iowa covers 85 acres eight miles northwest of Maquoketa. It features large underground caves high cliffs a natural limestone formation and underground streams attracting thousands annually. Visitors can camp or picnic and enjoy shaded cool trails leading to notable geological sights.

Maquoketa Caves Jackson County Maquoketa Iowa

Tune In WKBB Dubuque Weekly Radio Program

A weekly program aired each Thursday at 5 30 pm from WKBB Dubuque featuring outreach by enterprising merchants of Monticello Scotch Grove and Sand Spring encouraging local shopping and community updates.

Monticello Scotch Grove Sand Spring

West Point Announces Arthur W Overbeck Top Cadet

West Point honors Arthur W Overbeck as top graduate in the 1937 class cited by Gen Malin Craig as No 1 man. He led 298 future generals with a four year average of 94.6 and is the first Illinois cadet to graduate with top honors.

Arthur W. Overbeck Malin Craig West Point Military Academy Illinois

Reindeer Drivers Spark Interest in Finnish Ski-Joring

Finnish ski-joring gains popularity as athletes harness reindeer instead of horses. Skiers hold the reins and ride behind galloping reindeer over snow and ice, drawing more spectators and attention than traditional skiing.

Switzerland

Vehicle Stop Requirement Revised In Iowa Law

The new vehicle laws take effect July 4 requiring drivers emerging from alleys or private driveways in business or residence districts to stop before entering sidewalks or sidewalk areas. The Iowa State Safety Council notes the stop must be immediate.

Iowa State Safety Council

British Firm Markets Easily Dismantled Bicycles

A British company markets bicycles that can be taken apart and reassembled with new parts in minutes using a simple monkey wrench. The design aims at rapid repairs and modular upgrades for cyclists seeking quick customization.

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