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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
11
Cedar Rapids and Davenport visitors figure in a string of social notes. Millinery from Devlin and Edison phonographs at Locher's headline local shopping. Eyes tested and glasses fitted by the Osteopath Dr. Meyer and Dr. Redmond noted among multiple patient visits and casual calls.
Mrs V L Hanssen and Miss Carrie Pages visited Cedar Rapids yesterday. B D Haeussler of Marion spent last week visiting his daughter Mrs Hans Kettlitz. La Vern Rockstad of Cedar Rapids spent time with his parents G P and Mrs Rockstad. Mrs N C Rice and daughter Jean spent last weekend in Marion with her parents.
How's your auto top This summer obtain a new top from Hattendorf s Auto Top Shop They offer new tops Gypsie rear curtains and seat covers made to order for all makes of cars State Miss Lynn meets Lovell and Richland township ladies at the public library Monday March 20 at 10 o clock bring lunch Mr and Mrs Herman Schneider of Oxford Junction visit Isaac Schneider Syr and Rose M Kula
A joint meeting of men and women under the Jones County League of Women Voters is planned for next Monday at 8 o clock in the public library with short talks by several men. BE B Reed and H Richardson traveled to Des Moines last Tuesday where Reed argued Richardson versus Cheshire before the supreme court on appeal by the defendant.
The Peacock Shop offers bulk and boxed chocolates in lemon vanilla nougat maple and caramel centers with a dark thick chocolate coating and rich creamy centers. Phone 226.
Supt Paul E. Shelley spoke Monday evening in Anamosa before the Men's Discussion Club about Iowa school conditions and the needs of public schools today.
Ahab DeWitt attended the funeral of his brother in law Charles David son in Wheatland last Monday. The deceased, aged 78, was a Civil War veteran and services were conducted by the American Legion post of Wheatland.
Denver reform judge Judge Lindsey will speak in Cascade next Monday evening as part of the city entertainment course. The notable jurist, known nationally for juvenile court reforms, attracts readers of The Express who may attend for the opportunity to hear him.
Monticello basketball team planned to attend the Iowa City tournament today and tomorrow but funds in the athletic treasury prevented travel. Several teams are in the event including the Hopkinton squad.
The Jones County Fair Association will conduct a Fourth of July celebration in Monticello with the assistance of the Arthur P. O'Rourke Post of the American Legion of Monticello. The notice is issued early to avoid conflicts with other possible Jones county celebrations.
Congressman Cyrenus Cole uses Fifth District seed allotment to engage children in gardening through teachers. He urges kids to reply with letters or cards to arrange seed distribution, hoping seeds educate and inspire while they last.
The Iowa Supreme Court ordered a reversal in the Amelia J Schoon over vs Lewis Osborne et al matter after granting a rehearing. The suit sought payment of a judgment and the decision reopens the case for further action by the court.
Monticello voters choose L W Lovell as school director for a three year term while BE Hicks is reelected treasurer. A record 631 ballots were cast with Lovell winning 484 to 127 for Che. A tax levy of 8000 for bonds and improvements was approved 395 to 187.
Miss Dena Lange became the bride of Bert Clark last Tuesday at 2 30 p m in a ceremony conducted by Rev Leonard Duckett at the Presbyterian church. Attendants were Miss Laura Miller and Sam Clark. The couple planned a six o clock dinner at the Adamson home and will reside on Maple Street after April 1. Clark is son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Clark Sr of Monticello and served in the 412th Area Squadron at Vancouver Barracks during World War II.
The library announces new circulation titles across fiction for young readers including Enchanted Walpole When Winter Comes More Tish When a Man s a Man Flaming Forest Beggars Gold Promised Land To Let Harlequin and Columbine When I Was a Boy in Norway Folk Story Plays for Children An Electrician s Handbook Story of Mankind Strange Adventures of a Pebble Guns of Gods Laughing Prince Boone of the Wilderness Book of Birds for Young People Boys Book of Science and Construction Adventures of Bobby Orde When I Was a Girl in Switzerland Rilla of Ingleside Lazy Batilda Miscellaneous Friends in Bookland Success Tony Larg Marionette Outline of History and more from various authors.
Miss Kalsem spoke on girls athletics and a declamatory contest was held with winners Enid Burne and Amy Saxon among students from Bellevue Center Junction Delhi and Monticello. The senior class play cast was chosen and basketball awardees were named as part of a busy school week.
Mr and Mrs Edgar A Hubbard observed their fiftieth anniversary with a family dinner in Monticello Iowa on March 14 1922. Their son George Hubbard Clarksville Iowa and granddaughter Nellie Ecklund Frederick Becklund of Moline Illinois joined in the occasion and many friends offered congratulations.
Mrs. William Laude announces a Humane Fund at Jones County Trust and Savings Bank to aid those in need. Donors are urged to contribute at the bank and have funds entered into the new fund for a committee to purchase dire necessities.
The Devlin Millinery shop presents a wide range of hats suitable for all events. Customers can find stylish options for daily wear, formal gatherings, and seasonal celebrations.
Mrs. Martha Colina Palmer Hicks died March 10 1922 after long illness in Alamosa Colorado. Her remains were brought to Monticello for burial with funeral services led by Rev Sehneck at the Congregational church and at the home of J W Coxsee. Survived by Howard Harold Harry Jr Horton and other relatives. Funeral held yesterday at Oakwood cemetery.
The Monticello high school combined chorus of girls and boys glee clubs will present Polished Pebbles on Friday evening March 31 under music supervisor Miss Luella Hunt. Twelve fifth grade girls will perform A Box of Dolls between acts.
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