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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
5
Center Junction volunteers hosted the annual alumni banquet in the Methodist basement with decoration, a toastmistress, and a elected officers for the new year. The event featured a commencement address by Hugh Orchard of Cedar Rapids, senior class achievements, a senior play, and a jam-packed afternoon with Picnics, drives, and a church-wide birthday tribute.
East Cass Township residents gathered at Carl Gerdes home to surprise him on his 34th birthday. Nearby, Henry Uhr and Lyle visited Edwin Taylor's home in Springville, and Mrs. Lee Hannan attended a meeting near Morley. Dean and Wilma Taylor spent time with Henry Uhr, as the Taylor reunion and a class of 1928 banquet took place in Anamosa. Several attended Monticello May fete. Laura Prull participated. Benedict family visited James Darrow. Mrs. Henry Poppe hosted a 56th birthday dinner with most children present. Vacation Bible school starts at Castle Grove Lutheran church with twelve local children enrolled. Freda Prull attends summer school at St. Matthew's in Monticello. Lyle Clark’s family visited Monticello area relatives, Ed Head visited Stone City. Farmers report field work and corn planting delayed by rain.
Mrs. George Lyons entertained guests from Cedar Rapids including Mrs. Margaret Lozier and Mrs. Will Dennison. A postnuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Dillon Hall was held in the church basement with many gifts. Commencement exercises with Dr. A R King address followed at the opera house. class honors went to Lorene Starry. An at school and community picnic occurred at the schoolhouse with teachers departing Friday.
Onslow high school banquet and theater party follow a busy week. Local obituaries and visits note residents, births, funerals, and illness among families including the Rippertons, Huttons, and Lameys. Stuart Beck and Harold Hall attend events. Mrs. Pendray to speak June 21.
Sunday visits spread across the area with multiple households hosting friends and relatives. Notable attendees include the Ottings of Farley, Welters in Cascade, Mosers and Kauffmans from Colesburg, Brights of Scotch Grove and Monticello, and Clement relatives in Monticello and Melbourne.
Miss Lillian Mochart and Raymond Monahan wed in St. Joseph’s Church Prairieburg with high mass by Rev. J Kucera. Attendants Miss Clara Holub and Patrick Monahan. Reception at Wes Holub home followed by wedding dinner for eighty. Couple will live on a Monti area farm and attend Century of Progress in Chicago.
Local notes cover visits by Hammon residents to Cedar Rapids and Manchester, a twenty fifth wedding anniversary, new house construction on Main Street, and a June band concert. Public events include Lenox class play Exhibit A on June 1 and the June 7 band concert. A church and college audience may hear Supt. Ward speak on repealing Prohibition at the June 4 college gymnasium.
Hopkinton residents mourn the death of Clifford B. Paul last week. Alumni and locals reconnect as families host gatherings and plan weddings and visits. Alberta Robertson’s shower honors her upcoming June 5 wedding to Edward Kula, a Prairieburg businessman, as relatives and friends join in the celebration.
The Castle Grove farm bureau held its May meeting with community singing and a Century of Progress talk by C A Doxsee of Monticello who described grounds four miles long and 82 miles of exhibits. Phoebe Hiller recited A Negro Funeral and Lara Hanna of Anamosa sang two numbers with her own accompaniment. County Agent Smith analyzed the new farm law and announced items.
District court of Jones county Iowa gives notice that a will for Irene Orcutt deceased filed May 9 1933 will be probated at the May term with final proof on June 12 1933 at 10 o clock a m. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. SEE BYERLY Clerk J S Locher attorney for estate.
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