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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
2
Center Junction June 8 banquet for the Missionary society marks their 40th anniversary. 46 attend with 48 covers. a 40 candle birthday cake and gifts of money and new members noted. The article lists many local residents and upcoming events including Sunday school officers and community visits.
Corpus Christi was celebrated at St Marys parish with a 9 o clock High Mass followed by a solemn procession from the church to three decorated chapels where benediction was given. The procession included the flag, Cross bearers, Holy Name, young ladies, flower-bearing children, choir, many altar boys, Sacred Host, canopy bearers, and several societies. Clinton Gable, of Grafton West Virginia, won the West Virginia state debating championship at Morgantown defeating eight rivals.
The June primary drew 103 voters of 150 as Scotch Grove residents wrapped up counting after midnight. Upcoming events include Children’s Day at the Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church on June 18 at 10 30 a.m. with a final rehearsal Saturday. several residents attend college commencements and return home.
Castle Grove on June 9 reports a record low turnout with 3 votes in the primary. Republicans nominate Assessor Carl Willms and Trustees S. M. Hosford and J. A. Deischer. Democrats field Clerk George Specht Assessor Fred Heiken Trustees James F. Hogan and Joseph J. Delay. W. D. McLaughlin re-elected township committeeman for the Republicans.
The June term of the Jones county district court opens with Judge John T. Moffit presiding. The grand jury reports three incitements. Civil entries include numerous probate matters, guardianships, and default judgments, with estates of Tschantz Murfield and Levassen among those to be settled or probated.
Prairieburg June 7 Mrs Winnie Pedersen nee Franklin of Mitchell SD and sister Mrs Minnie Loesbe visited relatives in town. Miss Franklin became Mrs Pedersen and will live in Calamus where he is a grain buyer. Elsie St John closes school east of town then returns to Cedar Rapids. Donald Dolan broke his arm playing Thursday evening. Several residents and visitors are listed with minor travels and family news.
Sand Spring notes a June 7 weekend with guests from Manchester and Greeley at the Alex Blair home. Visits include Lois Pierce returning from Dundee and Ruth Guthrie with her children from Hopkinton. Cedar Rapids and Delaware connections are also mentioned among local social calls and neighbors.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger cites Makura Zoshi a tenth century Japanese court poetess in a chapter on detestable things. Examples include interrupters, barking dogs during a story, sleepless mosquitoes and unwelcomed visitors, with a Sioux City Journal note on how chorus girls' success hinges on understanding.
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