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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
3
Center Junction will observe Children’s Day this Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The program features youth songs, a Sunday school reading, recitations, and performances by Lucille Livingstone, Ruth Ann Serbousek, Paul Alvea, Eloise Sutherland, and many local children with chairpersons and committee members listed for organization.
The Scotch Grove community formed a program committee for Children's Day at the Presbyterian church with Mrs. Lewis Wright Mrs. M M Sinclair and Mrs L J Huches. Practices start tomorrow with groups from Mrs Wrights class and Mrs Sinclairs class named. Memorial day observances were held with Rev Porter and Miss Sutherland singing, veterans from VFW and Womens Auxiliary in attendance and a cemetery procession followed by Taps.
In Nashua on May 25 Lyman Bort son of Mr and Mrs Fred Bort wed Miss Wilma Wendling daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Wendling of Earlville The couple plan a short wedding trip then reside at 400 East Union Street Manchester Mr Bort serves as district representative for the Cedar Rapids Gazette Hopkinton friends extend congratulations Iris in bloom at Mrs Hattie Livingstones home features about 100 varieties The Lenox junior college graduation recital under Mrs H M Reeve is tonight in Finkboner hall with graduates Edna Holt Lyle Thompson Mary Gearhart Gertrude Reeve Gladys Pulver and others performing The Lenox graduation exercises will be held June 2 Dean George F Kay will deliver the commencement address A farewell party was held for Mrs Cecil Chambers next for Canada Other social notes include visits by Mrs Stamp and daughter Helen Mr and Mrs Donald Johnson and Mrs Alice Johnson at the Grimes home West Union and Irene Zeuch guest for the summer who will teach at Sibley and other local events.
Miss Elma Holub daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Holub of Wyoming wed Alva Streeper son of Mr and Mrs B W Streeper of Onslow A 630 PM dinner followed at the bride parents home One mile south of Wyoming Mrs Streeper a 1930 Wyoming High School graduate taught in Jones county rural schools and attended summer sessions at Cornell College Streeper a 1930 Onslow High School graduate farmed The couple will live on the B W Streeper farm one mile north of Onslow The fifty fifth annual Wyoming high school commencement was held in the opera house with Rev G H Goodrick opening prayers diplomas awarded and music by student groups Alumni meeting followed at Memorial hall with speeches and songs. various alumni officers elected. several members noted for toast and awards The Wyoming faculty completed the current school year and planned summer travel Berkshire events included a fall trip and summer visits Mrs A R Metheny 84 suffered a wrist fracture after a fall at Jennie Schaefer Residence.
Local residents attend Memorial Day events across Wyoming Center Junction and Water Rapids. Notable activities include church services on June 12, band concerts planned for June 1, and a quilt exhibit with tea hosted by missionary societies. Community updates cover births marriages funerals and school awards.
Onslow Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Barlow and two sons from Cedar Rapids visit Mrs. Harriet Lamey and Mrs. Lydia Lyons. Harold Brown spends Sunday evening with his mother J R Kennedy. Mrs. S G Hutton visits friends in Anamosa. Mrs. Kate Maple, recently stricken with paralysis, suffers at a niece’s home in Olin.
Political ad endorses Peter Sieveka of Olin for Jones County Auditor citing 1924 26 deputy auditor service at Jones county and banking work in Wyoming Iowa. Highlighted credentials include Wyoming High School Cedar Rapids Business College and auditing course from University of Chicago LaSalle Extension.
Dubuque leader Martin B. Andelfinger, prominent civic figure and Junior Vice Commander in Chief of the United Spanish War Veterans, runs a vigorous campaign for the Republican nomination in Iowa's Second District. He advocates tax reform, reduced government expenses, farm relief, bank deposit protection, and faster economic recovery.
Richland Center residents Lenora Hein spent the weekend at Cascade. George Reiners Kibura and Tuel households joined a birthday dinner near Dubuque. Henry Wismeter Blaine and family vacationed with friends at Cedar Rapids. Carl Schnelter Ulrich Schilt and Bauman families visited Monroe Wisconsin for a picnic with friends. Indianola Tribune prints a quip: a great economist explains after events why they happened.
A garbled passage references Beed peddiers and severe impurities affecting a sample called Picaieett. It notes odor adaptation and contrasts a thoughtful woman with excessive gossip, though details are unclear.
Republican candidate S. M. Hosford campaigns on strict economy and loyalty to the party. He seeks the SU seat from the north tier townships, notes 45 years without representation, and cites service as Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Castle Grove organizer since 1908 plus six years as township trustee. Primary support requested.
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