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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
6
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Castle Grove May 31 notes show a crowded farm bureau meeting interrupted by weather with the Miss Morey absence postponing the spelling contest to June. Included are remarks on the primary election, candidate notes for United States senator, sheriff, and supervisors, and reminders about voting procedures.
Memorial day services in Scotch Grove featured a cemetery scene with flags and wreaths and memories of the fallen. Visitors from Chicago Cedar Rapids Hopkinton Springville Monticello Anamosa Onslow Center Junction attended as the Monticello Scotch Grove band played and Rev W H Elges gave the address. The day included church services songs and the final taps. Mrs Armstrong's hip injury followed an accident and condition improves with care. The band concert was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Thursday evening pending weather.
Center Junction reports memorial and baccalaureate services held in Presbyterian and Methodist churches last Sunday with inspiring sermons and joint choir music. A reception honored Rev and Mrs Bond, a short program followed by light refreshments, then visitation and singing.
Grand ma Armstrong suffered a severe hip fracture after a doorstep fall Saturday morning while alone. Neighbor discovered her after two hours and called for aid. Rev Hugh Robinson of Mbington arrived Monday. St Martins alumni elected officers Friday evening. Local residents visit family and attend events as St Martins parish plans a June 3 jubilee for Rev I Stoche. Decoration Day observed by G A R and townspeople. Misa Clara Goos of Racine visiting her parents. Mrs Michael Clarke returned to Marshalltown after a ten day visit. Numerous locals and relatives mentioned in varied visits and travel notes.
Mrs. Ed Miller of Hopkinton, ill for some time, died last Tuesday. Funeral held Thursday. she leaves husband three children a brother Frank Jones of Gelwin and two half sisters. Mrs Miller lived with her parents Mr and Mrs RA Jones in the area for years.
Memorial Sunday services were held in the opera house at 2:00 p m with Rev S S Smith giving the address. The following day exercises featured a male quartet, readings, and addresses by local clergy and officials. Visitors and graduates from surrounding towns attended commencement events and alumni activities at Olin and Cedar Falls.
Ida Webster of Scotch Grove is ordered to the state hospital in Independence after insanity proceedings. Mrs. Ora Appleby dies at 37, leaving husband and six children. Supervisor Glenn Peet undergoes thumb amputation at Mercy hospital due to blood poisoning from a cat bite. Congressmen Cyrenus Cole and Senator William Haskell visit Anamosa to review state park improvements. Lyle Johnson Evans dies at age three. Iowa to mass produce cheese at the reform school for state institutions. Frances Catherine Strickel of Fairview township dies aged 30. Denver to New York telegrams honor for Pueblo flood work. Ethel Taylor resigns as deputy county auditor. William Rickels named successor.
Wayne township church marks fifty years with Sunday services in German and English in church and tent. Rev Mardorf preaches in German at 10 am, Rev Proehl in English, 2 pm programs feature Wartburg College speakers and octet from Wartburg Seminary. Music by college orchestra and glee club. Lunch at noon. Donations to building fund. May 22, 1922. Special education board meeting notes follow with diploma awards for Monticello High School graduates. Opinion column notes Astor claim America should aid Europe with caution.
Mrs Lew Darling formerly of Monticello died in Grand Junction Colorado four days after gall stone surgery on May 15 1911 at St Marys hospital. She was born December 25 1861 in Dubuque and survived by four children and five sisters. Burial held in Grand Junction May 22 with Tanlac advertisement at end.
Public Health Nurse Carrie HB Catlin emphasizes eye health linking vision to overall wellbeing. Poor eye strain can trigger headaches, affect school posture, spinal curves, and lung development, while proper glasses improve health. warns against late treatment even a millionaire’s loss. Sixteen percent of Monticello students had nurse notes urging eye exams.
B E Ramsey of Fairview township declares he will run as a Republican candidate for sheriff of Jones County in the upcoming primary on June 6. He notes his lifelong residence in the county and asks voters for support.
Irving A. Mirick announces candidacy for sheriff of Jones County subject to June primaries. Born in Monticello and allied with farming in Fairview township, he seeks Republican voter support. .47 4pd.
A brief poetic note expresses regret and affection as the speaker recalls an angelic moment at the door and a blessing tied to his daughter. The fragment voice hints at personal flaws yet cherishes the daughter's presence as a life milestone.
The quoted poem describes a tree as a holy, living being tied to Earth and God. It contrasts human poets with the tree that nurtures birds and endures weather as it stands rooted and prayerful. The Kansas City Star published Kilmer’s celebrated verse.
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