Longtime Center Junction resident dies at 61
Myra Wells Sanford of Center Junction died at her home March 4 1927 after illness dating back a year She was born July 25 1865 in Madison township Jones county Iowa and married Delano Sanford September 30 1891 They lived on a farm near Center Junction and later in Center Junction She leaves husband three children Irma Ray and Elmer C one granddaughter and a brother LaRue Wells Cremation followed a funeral at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church with Rev George O Long speaking from Hebrews 9 27 The service and burial were held at Scotch Grove cemetery Many local residents attended including friends from Monticello Anamosa and Cedar Rapids The issue also notes community events and local church activities from March 8 1927 edition of The Monticello Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Wells
Lev Wells
Madison Township
Jones
Iowa
Center Junction
Jones County
Delano Sanford
Irma
Ray
Elmer C
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Sanford
LaRue Wells
Presbyterian Church
Scotch Grove
Sanford
Women’s Club
Woman's Missionary Society
Long
Monmouth
U. S
Congress
Wilma Crave
Cecil Young
Stanley Aioncrief
Edward Bethurum
Meyer
Cecil Smith
Onslow
O. E. Spooner
Anil Junction
Meade Sanford
Maurice
Monticello
A. D. Milligan
Alexis, Illinois
Will Schale
Kate Duis
Sadie Schaffer and
Presbyterian Working Band
R. P. Clark
George McDonald
F. D. Sutherland
Harrison Loomis
Bert Clark
C. H. Nelson
C. C. Livingstone
Will Serbousek
Moline
Minnois
John Clark
M. J. McNelily
J. W. Bond
East Monroe
Harry Stingley
Izaak Walton
Augusta Norris
Cedar Falls
Margaret
Iowa State Teachers College
G. O. Long
H. B. Stingley
J. M. Mosen
Eastern Star
Wyoming
G. Thompson
L. A. Drothelbis
J. L. Serbousek
Frank Himebaugh
Peter Prahm
Cliff McDonald
Esther
Andrew McDonald
Dorothy McDonald
C. O. Watson
Henry Heeren
Town City
Heeren
Alcock
Wylie Coder
Beloit
Kansas
Howard Leech Farm
Lorna Livingstone
Elizabeth Young
Cornell College
Ruth Romick
Anamosa
Ariel Romick
Alan Sorbausek
Will
Prank Jones
Livingstone
George French
F. L. Serbousek
A. G. Smith
Eleanor Eby
Longmont
Colorado
Scotch Grove Township
Eby
Fleanor Hildenbrandt
William Eby
Floyd Hindenbrandt
Florida
George Hildenbrandt
Junie
Palo Alto
California
John
Seattle
Henry
Oregon
Grace
Philip
Women's Community Club
G. J. Hughes
Burt Kiburz
C. B. Carson
M. M. Sinclair
John Schone
F. A. Royden
Venus
Mars
Saturn
Shutanka
Gregory
John Schone, Jr
Onslow Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Local Events
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ingwersen marked 40 years by hosting friends at home on February 28. They played 63 with prizes for women and men, and a musical trio followed by a quartet. The Astrurian club elected officers, while Onslow faced robberies at several businesses including Roy Beck barber shop and C. & L. grocery. The late William Orr farm sale closed with Loren Orr present. various community notices and visits were noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Ingwersen
Duncan Wasson
Clair Fayram
Chris Petersen
Bert Wherry
Leonard Tugwersen
Claude Fayram
George Lyon
Mina Sears
Joseph Wasson
Mary Paul
Howard Willison
Edna Orr
C. R. Smith
George Overholt
Etta Brown
Tower
Roxie Bullock
Onslow
Roy Beck
Koon Hardware
F. K. Barnes
Beck
Koon
Adrian
Michigan
Doll
Bregelton & McLaughlin Realty
Monticello
Eugene Warren
S Jeep
Chris Longskoy
George Paulsen
Onslow Bank
Miss Greiser
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Harriet Lamey
Minneapolis
Visst
Arthur Barlow
Lauri Smith
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo Hospital
Masonic Lodge
Ro Oy Ricklefa
Oxford Junction
Bert Doe
Jackson County
Frank Barnes
Morse
Wyoming
Joe Wasson
George Sears
J. C. Murray
McCarthy
Fort Worth
Texas
Robert Elwood
Everett
Washington
News From Scotch Grove Friends and Neighbors
March 9 1927 letter from Mrs Eleanor Eby of Longmont Colorado shares updates on former Scotch Grove residents including the Hildenbrandt and Bohlken families, and notes many relatives across Colorado California Oregon and Washington. Community events cover Women’s Club meeting Mars Venus Saturn and local Scouts and a Wyoming wedding.
Local Notes from Ralings and Town Events
Ralings Montana recites cattle purchase trips by residents. George Paulsen escorted a traveler to Cedar Rapids. Miss Alvina Paulson recovers from burns and will seek medical aid in town. Estella McCune spent a weekend with her parents in Town City. The annual school election is set for Monday March 14 at the town building. Loren Orr of Adrian Michigan visited relatives here for ten days. Mrs James Warren remains home with grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralings
Montana
George Paulsen
Cedar Rapids
Alvina Paulson
Estella McCune
Loren Orr
Adrian
Michigan
James Warren
Pioneer resident Mrs Mark Morse dies after stroke in Wyoming
Mrs Mark H Morse, long active in Ant Woman's Relief Corps and a Wyoming resident, died after a stroke. Born in New York, she moved to Maquoketa, married in 1866, and lived on the old home farm before settling in Wyoming. She leaves her husband, two sons, six grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral services were held from the residence and burial followed in Wyoming cemetery. March brings numerous movers to towns with several families relocating within the area.
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Gr Thureday
Wroming
Mark H Morse
Ness
Eliza
Wyoming
Unis Union
John W
William N
Old Home Farm
Presbyterian Church
Mre Morse
Ant Woman's Relief Corps
W. B. Coburn
Peter Johanssen
Herman
Alberts
Anamosa
Dillon Stickley
Onslow
W. C. Paul
August Fred Jensen
E. F. Rohwedder
P. S. Jensen
George Rodman
Olin
Fred von Sprecken
R. H. White
Henak
Oxford Township
Fred Luckstedt
Vernon Carson
J. H. Schamel
John Buchholtz
Hans Kettelsen
Death of James Brown Pioneer Shocks Jones County
Telegram from Los Angeles reports the death of James Brown aged 187, a longtime Jones county farmer with 280 acre farm near Amber. He moved to Corpus Christi then California. leaves wife, daughter and son, with remains to be shipped to Monticello.
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James Brown
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Brown
Jones County
Corpus Christi
Texas
Amber
Margaret Taggert
John
Kathryn
Brown
Monticello
Charles Walderbach
Will Walderbach
Otto Danneman
Herman Dunzing
Nebraska
Canada
Dunzing
Rose Behrends
Will Zimmerman
Vern Rynerson
Wayne Township
Leslie Dunn
Gregg
Ames
George Andrews
Howard
Myron Dodge
George Vorkes
Helen Chase
Maxine
Bangs
Center Junction
Ross Lincoln
Harvey Townsend
June Wilson
Maquoketa
Gene Bailey
Mary van Slyke
Springville
Charles Gray
Ben Husman
John Null
Local residents and visitors frequent nearby towns
SAND SPRING encounters include Clarence and Eva Martin visiting Spring Valley and multiple locals traveling to Monticello and Hopkinton. Mrs. Sophia Linderman of Fillmore visits relatives. a cart of dock and a jar of baled hay arrive locally. several couples attend shows and visit family at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Martin
Eva Bevans
Spring Valley
Charles Martin
J. C. McVay
Wood
Hillside Stz
Sra
Stanley Bright
George Billmeyer
Monticellolas
Ho Toufoe
Doris
Hopkistes
Fred Egger
J. L. Setchelder
Hopkinton
Lizzie Bohlkenne
Henry Fibes
Sophia Linderman
Fillmore
George Bright
J. Batchelder
Monticello
John Albany
Pillard Couple Fetes 30th Anniversary Amid Family Gathering
A surprise anniversary party gathered relatives and friends at Mr. and Mrs. Laula Pillard's home Sunday, marking their 30 years of marriage. Teachers enjoyed gatherings at Crosby and DeLancey homes last week, while Mrs. Ray Jordan cared for Mrs. Lamont and visited Coggan with Mr. Jordan. Agnes Babak and Myrtle Pillard earned 100 percent in spelling for the past six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laula Pillard
Crosby
DeLancey Home
Ray Jordan
Central City
Lamont
Jordan
Coggan
Agnes Babak
Myrtle Pillard
L. A. Schoonover
Cedar Rapids Social Notes Mention Local Moves
WwW A Kaliban spent Sunday with his parents and returned to Cedar Rapids Sunday evening. H J Henderson bought a new car via Park DeLancey agency in Central City. Mr and Mrs R Clark and their daughter moved from Cedar Rapids last week. Mrs Jack Ahlrich and Mttleson expect to return home this week. Arthur Taylor family moved to the O Connor place last week. Cedar Rapids last Sunday to look after her property here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kaliban
Cedar Rapids
H. J. Henderson
Park DeLancey
Central City
R. Clark
Jack Ahlrich
Mttleson
Arthur Taylor
O'Connor
Wayne Township School Meeting Seeks Bond for Building
Qualified electors of Wayne township Jones county Iowa are called to a March 19 1927 meeting at Wayne Center school house from 1 to 4 pm. The board proposes to authorize construction of a school building in sub district 3 at a cost not to exceed 4000 dollars from funds on hand. Secretary H R Jacobs signs notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Jones
Iowa
Wayne Center
Jones County
Wayne Township
H. R. Jacobs
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Mayo Clinic
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