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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1922

Page

6

Center Junction Alumni Banquet Adds Color and Toasts

The annual alumni banquet at Center Junction hall May 31 featured purple and white decorations by the Presbyterian ladies and the alumni band Working Band. Paul Smith acted as toastmaster. Myrtle Livingstone was elected president and Mrs J M Young vice president. The program included toasts comparing school life to a tree with speakers Lila Brutsman and Mrs W E Spehn. Community updates mention church classes, commencements, and local travel plans.

Center Junction Center Junction the Presbyterian Church Paul Smith Marton Platner Alumni,association Lila Brutsman Lenox J. M. Young W. E. Spehn Ed. Duncan 7. R. Young Myrtle Livingstone Kid Tomlinson Kay Iowa University S. L. Davis Board of Education Presbyterian Sunday School W.S. Pangburn Prahm Carrie Prews Nell Crane Winifred Robbie Lucile Norris Picynic Geo. McDonald Ethel Dodge Epworth League I. i

Local residents gather for visits and events in Maquoketa

Amy Saxon leaves for Chicago and will be missed in choir and Sunday school. Hopkinton's A W McDonald with daughter and friend attends school operetta and visits O Watsons in Maquoketa. Alumni banquet brings Buchers Monticello and Cramer Castle Grove. Wyoming dental trip with Himebaughs. Various visits, travel, and election turnout noted with multiple families and towns.

Amy Saxon Chicago Wmonaa Amy A. W. McDonald Hopkinton O. Watson Maquoketa Howard Leech Howard Norris Eva Moats Margaret Norris Scotch Grove J. M. Letze Cedar Rapids Lyon Street M. BS Prahm Annex Lsst C. A. Burmeister Davenport Bankers’ State Breed Anamosa O. M._ Miller Jakelin Delhi Leslie Himebaugh Iowa State University Sumer Livingstone Will Benen J. B. Hanken Martha Fred Press Philip Batley Amber Frank Sutherland J. M. Young Astern ‘Star Wyoming Ruth Young Bunkers Nell Crane Will Leach W. H. Alexander H. C. Dice Monticello Ray Bohler Albany Illinois Peter Prahm Olin Frank Preas Clinton

Scotch Grove girls plan June 14 farm bureau program

The Girls' Garment club of Scotch Grove township the Jolly Stitchers with Miss Maurice will host a farm bureau program Tuesday June 14 at 8 pm The lineup includes songs an initiation ceremony readings a health play a spelling contest and a piano solo Light refreshments will be served and a small charge will be made Presbyterian services will move to the forenoon in June July and August with nine thirty start and ten thirty Sunday school Also noted are upcoming band concerts in Center Junction and Monticello and Gladye Belzer's Keokuk High School graduation as Rev D U Paris's niece

Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church Jolly Stitchers Irene Norris Greta Brady Presbyterian Church Lenox College Elizabeth Latta Marlon Minneapolis Scotch Grove H. Robinson Taylor Ridge Illinois Hopkinton Town City John Livingstone Anamosa Esther Sinclair Thelma Brady James Katie Hughes Raymond Pauline Jacobs Monticello W. B. Clark A. B. Norris Dubuque J. W. Callahan Barnes Louisa Murphy Center Junction Girls' Garment Club Scotch Grove Township the Jolly Stitchers Miss Maurice Farm Bureau Chicago Kate Maurice Thelma Gregory Laura Sinclair Gladye Belxer Keokuk High School Miss Belzer Rev. D. U. Paris

Primary election results and local notices from Castle Grove

The Castle Grove township held a primary election with 145 votes cast, 47 Democrats and 88 Republicans, with some ballots rejected for marking errors. Delegates to county conventions were named for both parties. The report also notes hospital treatment for Mrs. Henry Johnson, several local social events, and community updates including a new Ford touring car and various visits and activities.

Castle Grove Harrison Lubben George Specht H. Knake J. Delay M. Hosford A. Stadtmueller Dj.assesgor Carl Wilms Fred Hetken G. J. van Buren W. J. McLaughlin M. A. Waddick F. C. Cramer Henry Johnson Mercy Hospital Anamosa Cecelia Supple Supple Cedar Falls Gladys Fairbanks Arthur Fairbanks Iowa City Bertha Harken MacDonald Hospital Monticello W. A. Hogan Jas. S Delaware County Hans Nuether Wilton Junction Hopkinton Gerdes Husmann Ladies' Old Society of the Presbyterian Church FE. J. Noble Center Junction Anna Mary Supple Hazel Groan Piccnic Leslie Dunn Wayne Henry Knake Anamoga Will Rickels Hopkinton Buyers Misa Rachael Mead No. 9 Carl Willis Johnger Owen Leonard

Evangelist Meetings At Cascade Draw Large Attendance

In Cascade on June 6 the week long evangelist meetings led by Carl Kircher at the Methodist church drew strong attendance. The Dubuque Sunday school team aided at Sunday school and led the union service at 3 PM. Mrs Kircher and Mr Ane assisted the evangelists, and Mrs C D Baldwin hosted a social compliment for I C H school graduates with a 7 PM luncheon at her Cascade home.

St Marys pupils stage colorful program at hall

A St Marys school program in St Marys hall drew a large crowd Sunday evening as yellow and black decorations brightened baskets and flowers. Sisters who trained the pupils received praise while families from Davenport Cascade Dubuque and Maquoketa joined in Decoration Day activities and visits.

St. Mary's School St. Mary's Hall Hugh Robinson Edgington Tinos Armstrong J. Ju. Sears Wm. Sears Davenport M. Fairburn Thos. Kingsley C. D. Baldwin Howard Iowa City Helen Baldwin University School Cascade Community Club Cascade Corner Band City Park Alva Gordon Charles Hamil John Gordon Maquoketa Florence Utzig Dubuaque Geneva, Ober Town State College of Cedar Falls Joseph Faber M. J. Nelers Cascada J. H. Denkhoff Mr. Warly Dyersville

Alumni Banquet Highlights Wyoming Social Scene

The Wyoming social week centered on the alumni banquet held Friday night with a coral and silver themed procession. A program featured Miss Anna Smith, Owena Meyers, Beth Shaffer, and Ariel Swordes as performers before elections chose Anna Peck president Barkson Morse vice president and Hazel James secretary treasurer.

Wyoming Anna Smith Ariel Swordes Owena Meyers Beth Shaffer Anna Peck Barkson Morse Hazel James Velma Larkey Frank Edwards Monticello J. el. Hoegnan Edwards Jace Anderson Frank Swichek Wilbert Anderson Cedar Rapids Sol Anderson Helen Erickson Anamosa Millard Wilcox Davenport Chas. Mallicoats Grundy Center Alice Lesch Bowder Lisbon Busby Pixley Smith Waverly Ariel Sworden Iowa State Teachers’ College Hoag Stewart and Shirley White Anamorta Marjorie Smith Forest Hutton Joe Luke Luke C. H. Hanold M. R. Soth R. H. White Hayes Lila Grim J. M. Bunce

Daly leaves for 11 weeks with Redpath Vawter troupe

Amber June 6 notes Will Daly departs Sunday for northwestern Iowa to join the Redpath Vawter Chau tauqua company for 11 weeks. Several neighbors celebrate Henry Holmes birth anniversary. The Presbyterian Sunday school raised 4.60 at a bake sale. Various visits and greetings among local families are recorded with multiple social events and church notices.

Amber Will Daly Northwestern Iowa Redpath Vawter Chautauqua Company Mr. Daly Jr Nacine Johnson Henry Holmes Harley McCreedy David Esther Washington Iowa Ed Duncan Rev Badger Chicago Lloyd Robertson Orla Bailey Presbyterian Sunday School Power Hearst Frank McNeilly Springville Roscoe Lincoln Peter Robertson Anamesa Jim Grey Mr. Grey Wallace Grey Ora Andrews Center Junction Burke, Hale Cavanaugh Winaly Glen Watson Maquoketa Hearst Duncan Lloyd_ Robertson Gene Bailey S. W. Hi

Prairieburg Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

A June Prairieburg page notes Dorothy Carrs surprise 17th birthday party with town youth. Several local residents visited relatives and sought medical care in nearby towns. A Whitneys reunion drew about sixty people at Mime Whitneys home. Others mentioned include the Rowleys of South Dakota, Central City families, and visitors from Mechanicsville and Sioux City. Dental work and a minor operation are also recorded among residents.

Prairieburg Dorothy Carr N. J. Benson Selas J. &. Flaherty Whitneys Mime Whitney Warren Whitney Iowa City Mechanicsville Wess Wagner Sioux City C. O. Rowley Cedar Rapids Donald Bengon Central City

Sand Spring Briefs: Local Movements and Visitors

Miss Mildred Blair finished her North Fork teaching year and returned home. Mrs EF M Wheeless and daughter Mary Elizabeth came back from Hopkinton. Mrs Lawson Barker of Minnesota visited her Robi Steven son family in the area. County supervisor candidate J B Allyn called on friends. Sheriff candidate H G Utley and L G Cramer visited. Lenox college baccalaureate sermon attended in Hopkinton. Local families hosted and visited in Monticello, Dubuque, Worthington, and Hopkinton with various shopping and visiting trips noted.

Bernice Rrs Mary Hanna Michaels Frank Johnston Monticello Mark Reade Ralph Brown Oklahoma Jin Brown Carrie Mackrill N. J. Sherridan Columbus Nebraska Wm, Morand Moran Wyoming Grimwood Mary Snyder Carroll Kennedy Maquoketa High School Carrie Hansen Cornell College Rand Sand Swhring Sand Spring Mildred Blair North Fork EF. M. Wheeless Mary Elizabeth Dean Hopkinton Lawson Barker Minnesota Robi. Stevenson J. B. Allyn Coffins Grove Township H. G. Utley Manchester L. G. Cramer Delhi Lenox College Lester Gearhart Clarene Lawrence Shuster Dubuque Hame H. S. Pierca R. J. Guthrie Will Stevenson Nic J. P. Shuster Worthington Tors A. Blair Mildred Barney Sheaffer Tessie York California

Hopkins Visitors Share Weekend With Local Families

Will and Gene Stevenson visited Hopkins over the weekend as Mrs. John Shuster and Mrs. Frank Lux hosted relatives. The gathering included sisters and their families, highlighting a social weekend in town.

John Shuster Frank Lux Will and Gene Stevenson Hopkinton Lhat

Summer notes and town column items from Anamosa area

Miss Lavetta Perrine leaves for Cedar Falls for summer school at the State Teachers College. Miss Samaria Perrine spends summer at the Perrine home near Stone City. Mr. and Mrs. James BH. Remley depart for Okmulgee to attend to Mrs. Remley's ill father L. B. Tucker, a longtime Anamosa resident. A White House savings claim highlights Mrs. Harding’s past as Marion Star circulation manager. The Wheatland Gazette notes Charlotte Record’s 39 business houses. local critique says only 19 exist. Mayor Peter Prahm visits the auditor to bring back law code for Center Junction. A near accident injures D. S. Ellison when he touched a 2300 watt live wire while trimming a tree.

Lavetta Perrine Cedar Falls State Teachers’ College Samaria Perrine Garden City Perrine Stone City James BH. Remley Okmulgee Oklahoma L. B. Tucker Tucker Anamosa White House Harding Marion Star Wheatland Gazette Charlotte Record Andy Peter Prahm Center Junction Auditor

Man Survives Electric Shock Gazing at Sky

A man who lost his grip and fell onto a wire was burned on both hands and weakened by the shock. He remains alive and can still look up to the blue sky and the sunlight’s glory.

Memorial Exercises for Davis McCain in Jones County

In Jones County district court last Tuesday Judge John T. Moffit presided over memorial exercises for Davis McCain the county bar s oldest member who died February 2 1922 at Anamosa Iowa Members of the bar praised his lifelong service ethics and generosity A committee was appointed to present a fitting memorial on June 6 1922 detailing Mc Cains seventy five year career and steadfast integrity as a lawyer with modest fees and unselfish conduct.

John T. Moffit Davis McCain Anamosa The County Bar Association W.W. Coxsee C. J. Cash James E. Remley Jones County Wherias United States Anumasa Iowa

Resolutions Express Deepest Sympathy for Deceased Judge

The Jones County Bar expresses sorrow and honors the memory of a respected brother. It requests the court to file and convey copies of these resolutions to the deceased’s bereaved family and to record them in the court records.

Thereford Jones

Local Agent Predicts 24 Million Taniac Bottles Sold

W. W. Stickford, local agent, estimates the grand total of Taniac bottles sold by year end will reach 24,000,000 at the current rate.

Taniac It. Tg W. W. Stickford

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