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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
8
The Amber school staged a Washington program and basket supper with humorous plays and dances, raising 27 dollars for an encyclopedia. Community notices cover anniversaries, family visits, church events, farm moves, caucuses, deaths, and social gatherings across Amber and nearby towns.
Scotch Grove Miss Ferne Leggett, attending high school in Monticello, took several days off this week due to a sprained ankle and hoped to return to two weeks of school duties yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ray Wright and their three daughters returned last week from an extended Nebraska visit. Mr and Mrs L E Hutton and son Merle are among the movers.
Cascade mourns Mrs. John McGrath born in Chicago 1861 dies at daughter’s Cascade home Feb 20 funeral at St. Martin’s Church with pallbearers named. Stephen Reding a former Cascade resident dies in Dubuque after years of illness. Also notes on PTA program, travel of local doctors, local officials and upcoming caucus and election dates and residents moving or visiting nearby towns.
Wynne Ferguson notes tough bridge situations where opponents have bid four or five of their suits and partner doubles. The article analyzes whether to advance with a suit or defeat the contract, using a close hand with spades and diamonds to illustrate choosing certainty over risk. It discusses business doubles and how high cards and suit distribution influence the right call.
In a bridge rubber game the dealer Z opens one heart and faces a sequence where his risky bid steers toward a failed game. After A bids no trump and Y doubles hearts, three clubs is suggested if B passes. The analysis notes Z’s poor original bid and argues that passing or aiming for no trump would yield better outcomes for the Z–A pair, with Y–Z potentially making three odd.
St. Martin's basketball team traveled to Cedar Rapids to play Immaculate Conception with Rev. Rooney. Several local families welcomed new births and hosted gatherings as town activity included dances, farewells, and auctions. Notable visits included Dr. John L. Kean’s appointment as city health physician and statue donations to Cascade and Dyersville churches.
The Castle Grove monthly farm bureau meeting drew 25 members last Friday due to rough dirt roads. County Agent Wortman attended and presented slides on worm species in U S agricultural areas, followed by two reels of movies.
A report details European corn borer habits and control methods including burning stalks and deep plowing. It notes borer wintering in corn stubble and advises weed management. The piece also covers a farmers meeting with singing, readings, and a county farm bureau report, plus local notes on awards, insurance rewards, and political events.
The record notes a cattle shipment Monday and a prior week absence. Mr and Mrs Ben Mettler relocated to Monticello last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Gerd Rickers moved into the W D McLaughlin farm house. Fred Harken shipped cattle to Chicago Monday. Joseph F P McDonald and family moved to the John Haley farm. Mr and Mrs L E Black visited Cedar Rapids recently.
Onslow William C Paul aged 81 died Wednesday morning February 22 at his home in Onslow after two years of declining health. He leaves two daughters Mrs. W. E. Smith and Miss Vera Paul and one grandson Dr. C. R. Smith of Onslow. He was a pioneer resident, served as mayor for two years, and was active in the Presbyterian church. Funeral services were held Friday at his home led by Rev. C. H. Meyer. burial in Wyoming cemetery.
The Nyoda Camp Fire girls held their regular meeting Friday evening with a picnic supper at guardian Mrs Meyer’s home. Ruth Sears and Genevieve Smith received the wood gatherers degree in a ceremony. The note mentions grandchildren, great grandchildren, and Imogene Hamilton’s birthday. The Boy Scouts met Thursday evening under scoutmaster Rev Meyer. Wisconsin clover seed priced at $19.60 per bushel is advertised.
Joe Woollett bought the Edward Tobin property and will take possession March 1. The former owner Mrs. Hattie Wing will be remembered by former residents. Mr and Mrs Dave Wilson visited relatives in Hopkinton Sunday afternoon. Mildred Johnson spent Sunday at home. Mrs R E Chaplin traded in Monticello last week. Miss Orpha Garlinghouse has stayed three weeks with her nephew Manly.
District court appoints H. H. Soper administrator of the Andrew Bejasch estate in Anamosa Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Clifford B. Paul acts as attorney for the estate. Dated February 4, 1928.
Ratcliff near Hopkinton returns home Sunday afternoon. E. L. Brandt family to Hopkinton. C Slauson family visit Monticello. Charles Stevenson family moving to Mrs Linderman residence. H E Chaplin and J L Batchelder visited Delhi area. Farm bureau meeting held at Joseph schoolhouse Friday evening with townspeople in attendance. Brandt family to occupy rooms in Orpha Garling house. E B Martin driven to Monticello Monday forenoon. A daughter of Roy Simson had tonsils removed at Anamosa hospital last week. Creamery company thriving with corn and feed. Robert Quillen quotes on coal supplies and books as furniture.
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