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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1930

Page

5

Janet Young and Harry Schaller Wed in Monticello

Miss Janet Young daughter of Mr and Mrs David P Young and Mr Harry W Schaller son of Mr and Mrs George J Schaller were married at the Congregational church in Monticello on Wednesday June 18 at high noon. Rev Samuel G Gutensohn officiated. The ceremony was attended by immediate families. The couple were unattended and the church featured ferns and summer flowers. Elfriede Cartano played the wedding march. The bride wore pink organdy with a matching picture hat and carried a colonial bouquet. A luncheon followed at the Maples Inn. Afterward the couple will reside at 207 Lake Avenue Storm Lake Iowa.

Janet Young David P. Young Harry W. Schaller George J. Schaller Storm Lake Towa Monticello Samuel G. Gutensohn Elfriede Cartano Maples Inn Schaller Cornell College Philomathean Society Gamma Gamma Gamma Correctionville Pennsylvania Military Academy Columbia University Phi Sigma Kappa College Scholastic Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity Citizens First National Bank of Wyat Yon Baby Moline Yon

Merger Of Three Lutheran Bodies Form American Lutheran Church

Lutherans mark the 400th Augsburg Confession read in Augsburg Germany as a milestone. Three American bodies the Buffalo Synod the Iowa Synod and the Joint Synod of Ohio join to form the American Lutheran Church. A merger meeting is set for Toledo Ohio in August.

Holy Roman Empire Augsburg Germany Buffalo Synod Iowa Synod Joint Synod of Ohio Toledo Ohio

Ralph Redmond Joins Six Week ROTC Training at Fort Snelling

Ralph Redmond son of Dr and Mrs Thomas M Redmond leaves Marshalltown for Fort Snelling Minnesota to spend six weeks in the medical division of the Reserve Officers Training Camp. He is joined by James Olson also from Marshalltown and studying medicine at the State University.

Ralph Redmond Thomas M. Redmond Fort Snelling Minn Reserve Officers’ Training Camp Ralph Campion Academy Prairie du Chien Wis Marshalltown James Olson College of Medicine The State University

Lake Trip With Editorial Assn From Milwaukee

Mr and Mrs Charles A Coxsee attended National Editorial Association sessions in Milwaukee Wisconsin then began a lake cruise. The five night four day voyage included Kohler Madison Sturgeon Bay Mackinac Island and Sault Ste Marie with a June 25 return.

Charles A. Coxsee Milwaukee Wis National Editorial Association Dells Wisconsin Kohler Madison Sturgeon Bay Cherry Orchard Country Mackinac Island Sault Ste. Marie

Ed Wirth Attends Ames Short Course on Cleaning Methods

Edward Wirth, owner of Wirth Dry Cleaning in Monticello, traveled to Ames on Tuesday to attend a short course offered annually by Iowa State College. The event lets him learn the latest approved methods of cleaning.

Ed Wirth Ames Edward Wirth Wirth Monticello Iowa State College

Triplet Daughters Born to Mr and Mrs J Hein of Richland

Mr and Mrs John Hein Jr of Richland township near Monticello welcomed triplet daughters born Friday June 13. Dr Fraser reports the babies well formed and healthy weighing five, five and four pounds named Jean Joan and June. The family already has four daughters. The mother’s maiden name was Maggie Allen. This rare birth draws public interest in the township.

John Hein, Jr Richland Township Monticello Fraser Jean Joan June Maggie Allen Barbara Allen

Neighborhoods And Local Developments Spark Iowa News

John W. Fox a 19 year old University of Dubuque student hanged himself Saturday in a shed at his home. George Dilger to serve as superintendent of Greeley consolidated schools. Dubuque Airways formed by twelve locals to operate the Sageville road airport with 25000 capital. paving on state road 38 through Jones county complete. shoulder work underway to open by July 4. Clinton county sheriff raid on speakeasies and gambling joints. Florence Weller a 23 year old nurse found dead in the Mississippi river after nervous breakdown. Fred Taylor of Maquoketa treated in Iowa City after eye injuries. one eye removed. Henry Curtis drowned in Hewitt creek flood waters near Volga City road. Delaware county sold 150000 in county primary road bonds to A B Leach Bond Co of Chicago at 4 percent with premium 152. Funds to pave primary highway No 13 from Manchester to Linn county line.

John W. Fox University of Dubuque George Dilger Garnaville Greeley Dubuque Airways, Inc Dubuque Sageville Road Jones County Sheriff's Office Clinton County Clinton Florence Weller Low Moor Mississippi River Here Miss Weller Fred Taylor Maquoketa Iowa City Henry Curtis Hewitt Creek Volga City Road Curtis Delaware County A. B. Leach Bond Company Chicago Manchester Linn County Linge Gardner & Maurice E. E. Gruenstein Rudolph Bauman Switzerland Charles Cash Anamosa Iowa State University Maggie E. Potter Edith C. Schneider Maude A. Mirick Libbie W. Thoeni Myrtle E. Hofacre Ethel E. Smith Hattie E. Lubben Cleve L. Welch Arthur E. Baker John M. Mayberry Minnie E. Barnts Millie P. Albertson Millington F. Carpenter Clara A. Noyes Amelia C. E. Borgelt Edith L. Rettig Pansy E. Carter Augusta Haeussler Raymond C. Baade Doyt Rhodes William Wales Thomas J. George Gertrude Thompson Dwight Smith Margaret Potter Margaret Jacobs Eilers Gerhard Eilers Antone Henry William G Paul Eilers John Moore Queenstown Ireland Charles S. Bidwell J. W. Coxsee Europe Adam Reichart Maude Palmer W. E. van Buren Methodist Episcopal Church Frances Ruth Fuller Hiram K. Fuller Baseball Association Messrs. H. M. Carpenter J. H. Perrine A. W. Steiner R. C. Stirton Dyersville Monticello Olin Stanwood Great Western North Western J. A. Voorhees Clarence Simpson F. B. Bolton Mary Marvin Pasadena California J. E. Jones L. E. Pride Oliver Rogers Prairieburg Alice Irene George James George Otto G. Meyer J. W. Innes Coe College Harry Eagan Thomas Eagan Harry Eliza Simpson Castle Grove Township Prairleburg

Local Golfers Beaten At Anamosa Links

Monticello golfers traveled to Anamosa for the second tournament of the season and were decisively defeated by the Anamosa squad on a strange course. Anamosa won two tournaments in one day, also defeating Mount Vernon on the Prison City course. The Monticello team, led by Gus Ricklefs and others, now has one win and one loss, with about six more tournaments expected this summer.

Anamosa Mount Vernon Prison City

Richland Center Church Plans June Ice Cream Social

The Ladies Aid of the Richland Center Presbyterian church announces an ice cream social next Thursday evening June 26 at the city park.

Ladies' Aid of Richland Center Presbyterian Church

Twenty Five Years Ago’s Monticello News Highlights

A roundup of local events includes the school board leasing the opera house to Gardner & Maurice, the release of Rudolph Bauman after homesickness treatment, a first Caesarian birth in Anamosa, Monticello commencement with President McClain, and multiple obituaries and marriages. Notes on an interurban railway plan falter as town life advances.

Jones County Grants 86 Rural Eighth Grade Diplomas

Seventy rural pupils earned eighth grade diplomas across forty one schools with Miss Nellie V. Morey supervising. Seventeen more rural students completed work in graded schools earning high school admission certificates. Raymond Levi of Anamosa to represent Jones County in Edison scholarship exams.

Nellie V. Morey Jones County Willie Lubben Cass No. 5 Evalena Freese Wayne No. 7 Irvin Seivers Peace Ridge Wyoming Township Irvin Bleas Biersi Weskson Cass Township Wyoming Des Moines Iowa Edison Raymond Levi Anamosa Geraldine Ireland Frederick van Kirk Wanda Cooper Grace Huston Junior Peiper Esther Kulhavy Gertrude Brown John Koppenhaver Robert Schatz Laurabell Kohl Glenn Sievers Reuben Conley Pauline Cramer Cecil Hay Harold Meeks Pearl Wink

Lambert Families Return From 2500 Mile Trip

Dr. and Mrs. Asa P. Lambert and the Lamberts visited Dayton Virginia and Spring Creek area, inspected the old Lambert house, spent a week in Washington DC, and attended services at Stan ton Virginia Presbyterian Church built in 1732. They report drought and unemployment in eastern Virginia due to factory closures.

Asa P. Lambert W. H. Lambert Dayton Spring Creek Washington D. C Presbyterian Church Stanton Lambert Virginia

Eleven Iowa men ordained to priesthood at St Raphael’s

Eleven young men were ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood at St Raphael’s cathedral Saturday morning. Archbishop Francis J. L. Beckman of Dubuque presided the solemn rites. Names include Clair C. Drummy Ryan Louis White Louis A. Putz Vernon J. Peters Donald Peters Michael J. Martin Lawrence W. Klassen William D. Green Louis T. Flynn Clarence A. Ferring Raymond Bohrer.

Iowa St. Raphael's Cathedral Francis J. L. Beckman Dubuque Clair C. Drummy Ryan Louis P. White Worthington Louis A. Putz Waucoma Vernon J. Peters Monona Donald &. Peters Michael J. Martin Lawrence W. Klassen Cedar Rapids William D. Green Burlington Louis T. Flynn Belle Plaine Clarence A. Ferring New Vienna Raymond 8 Bohrer Lansing

County Shippers Meet Today on Farm Board Plan

County directors and managers of the All Co-Operative Shipping association are invited to a June 19 meeting at the Farm Bureau office. The session discusses the Federal Farm Board plan for marketing livestock and its impact on Jones county producers and shippers.

Co-Operative Shipping Association Farm Bureau Federal Farm Board Jones County

Daily Bible Vacation School Opens With 140 pupils

Monticello sponsors three week program run by four churches at the public school building from 9 to 11 30 each weekday. Enrollment reached 140 with ages 4 to 14 and classes cover worship Bible memory drills stories handwork music and recreation. Teachers include Samuel Gutensohn Mildred Deischer Dorothy Tate Leonard Duckett Fae Cass Janet McNeill Edith Winkler Mary Coxsee Margaret Porter Alice Reed and Frank Walker with Rev Roy V Porter as chaplain and praise from parents.

Community Daily Presbyterian, Methodist Episcopal, Reformed and Congregational Churches of Monticello Samuel G. Gutensohn Mildred Deischer

Tarry A While Club Hosts Five Hundred Night

The Tarry A While club met at Mrs. Fred Kellum’s home on Saturday evening. Five hundred was played at three tables with seventeen guests, including out of town visitors Mr. and Mrs. Edward Janish of Waterloo and Ed Janish of Manly. A three course luncheon followed at 11 o'clock, with Mrs. Herman Zubler holding the high score.

Tarry A While Club Fred Kellum Edward Janish Waterloo Ed Janish Manly Herman Zubler

Monticello Baseball Loses to Manchester in Return Game

Monticello, the Monticello Maquoketa Valley club, dropped a 7 to 4 decision to Manchester on the foreign lot, giving them a 2-3 record. New hires Hladek and Thomas did not shine, while Manchester benefited from fresh faces and a late scoring burst aided by Byerly’s three-base hit.

Monticello Maquoketa Manchester Hladek Thomas Cedar Rapids Hon Barron DeLancey Lee Bartlet Mr. Sheely Egger Bartlett Byerly Meredith Beiiing Ken Abo

Public Librarian Leaves for Special Library Course

Miss Florence Noble librarian of Monticello public library left for Champaign Illinois to take a two months course in library work at Illinois State University. In her absence Miss Janet Hazard will oversee the library with Mrs E J Noble and her nephews Howard and James McLaughlin accompanying on the automobile trip.

Florence Noble Monticello Public Library Champaign Illinois State University Monticello Janet Hazard Noble E. J. Noble Howard James McLaughlin

Bible Quiz Questions Readers Asked in This Issue

A family Bible quiz invites readers to try questions before turning to page 8 for answers and references. It asks what Selah means, who was remarkable for beauty, if Christ spoke of an unquenched hell, how many men were slain for failing to say Shiboreth, and whether a woman should wear men's clothing.

Hell

Band Concert at City Park Tonight by Municipal Band

The Municipal band of Monticello performs at City Park this evening at 8 15 o clock rain dampened the last show hopes for good weather. Royden conducts a program including Overture Hermets Bell La Czarine Humoresque Valse Militaire Medley Plantation Airs Oriental Fantasy In a Chinese Temple Garden and Selections from Martha Flotow.

Monticello Royden Eea Ae Maillart la Czarine Gamne Dvorak Valse Militaire Waldteufel Martha Flotow

Organization Formed for Eastern Iowa Marketing Region

The Eastern Iowa Marketing Association was organized at Cedar Rapids by delegates from nineteen eastern Iowa counties with Farm Board officials present. The group becomes a regional concentration agency tied to the National Order Buying company and the National Livestock Marketing association, with a $10,000 capital stock and first annual meeting set for July 17. Earl Elijah of Clarence elected president, Theodore Oriez of Washington vice president, and R C McElhinney named secretary treasurer.

Eastern Iowa Marketing Association Cedar Ravids Iowa Federal Farm Board National Order Buying Company National Livestock Marketing Association Secretary of State Earl Elijah Clarence Elijah Cedar County Clinton County Poarodne Delaware Dubuque Cenree Freedman Turkey River Buchanan Black Hawk Bremer George Christopher Waverly Marshall Tama R. C. McKlhinney Dysart Jasper Poweshiek James A. Leonard Colfax Jones Jackson Roy Joslin Anamosa Johnson Grundy Jens G. Truisen Cedar Falls Washington Jefferson Keokuk Theodore Oriez Benton Linn H. G. Donnan Cedar Rapids R. C. McElhinney National Livestock Des Moines Farm Board C. G. Randell W. H. Hulbert L. B. Mann J. H. Lister B. BH. Brumley Cleveland J. H. Harper Chicago National Publishing Company

Bids Set Next Week for No 13 Paving Contracts

The state highway commission will let contracts on June 24 for about 41.3 miles of Town primary highway paving. The June 24 awards part of roughly 1,000 miles planned for completion this year with near 100 miles already done. The largest contract covers 13.731 miles of primary No 13 from 161 at Marion to Central City in Linn county.

The State Highway Commission Marion Central City Linn County Manchester theLinn

Baby Beef Club Tour Around the County

County Agent Wortman leads the Baby Beef club on a Friday tour with Anamosa District Fair officers. Thirty-plus youth inspected calves across Cass Castle Grove Lov er Wayne Madison Hale Rome Greenfield areas, enjoyed a picnic at Ons lo, and learned showmanship and feeding tips from the trip. Calves include Angus Hereford Shorthorn breeds with gains and grooming notes. sixty days remain before the county show.

County Baby Beef Club Wortman Anamosa Cass Castle Crove Lover Wayne Madison Hale Rome Greenfield Onslow College of Hard Knocks University

Hoag Family Attends Lake Forest Academy Graduation

Louis R. Hoag, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hoag, attended the Lake Forest Academy commencement for the class of 1930. He received his diploma Saturday at the seventy second annual exercises and plans to enter the University of Chicago next fall.

R. C. Hoag Stewart Shirley Lake Forest Ilinois Lake Forest Academy Louis R. Hoag

Monticello Boys Headed for Camp Mishawaka

Three members of Boy Scout troop No 49 from Monticello departed last Saturday for Camp Mishawaka near Stone City to spend two or three weeks at the Cedar Rapids area camp. Eagle Scout James Ricklefs and Scouts George Fraser and Roy Ricklefs are among the travelers.

Boy Scout Troop No. 49 Monticello Camp Mishawaka Stone City Cedar Rapids James Ricklefs George Fraser Roy Ricklefs

Republican County Convention At Anamosa Iowa

The regular republican county convention will be held at the court house in Anamosa Iowa June 28 1930 at 11 o'clock am for the selection of delegates to the republican state convention to be held at Des Moines Iowa July 16 1930 By order of committee H H Freeman chairman.

Court House Anamosa Iowa Des Moines H. H. Freeman

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Harry Schaller R.O.T.C National Editorial Assn Mrs. J. Hein Richland Anamosa Links the Express Raymond United States Thomas A. Edison E. A. Prehm Northwood Morley William Origies Margaret Fairbanks Laura Julfs Louise Alferts Laura Prult Geraldine Snyder Irene Snyder Wayne Township Iola Folkers Lyle Tobiasson John Wennekamp Amy Zirkelbach Alvial Freese Robert Schoon Lorena Thuman Allen Siebels Fairview Township Helen Shoop Mildred Shoop Allen Wallace Jackson Township Black Oak Harold White Evaline Freese Lowell Lincoln D. Edward Grant Midland Minnie Hetken Carl V. Bock Washington Township Clara Hosch Monica Smith Lloyd Stanton Marion Wolfe Callista Skahill Donald Keating Norbert McNally John Supple Constance Honerbaum Eunice Buol Thos. Leytem Wanda Ely Velma M. Koppes Raymond Schlemme Lovell Township Floyd Farnsworth Clare Adams Anna McDaniel Elfreda Burrichter Vernon Eiler Matilda Arduser William Mardorf Hattie Prull Castle Grove Fay Howell Gladys Postel Bernard Ohe Paul van Buren Loretta Specht Melvin Marek Lucille Marion Rhoads Madison Township Madison Center Eva Maxine Butler Glenn Butter Oak Grove Mabel Hinrichs Baldwin Freddie Luckstead Irvin Sievers Cascade Lost Nation Oxford Junction Rhe Baldwin Sparks Till Morrison Faber and Weber Koob Dress Ahlers McCauley Stamp, Fleming and Guyer Rhe Meredith, Byerly Sheeley Michaels L. Pet Baldwin Wehi New Bible Questions City Part Marketing Assn Baby Beef Club Camp Mishawaka Republican County Convention
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