Monticello Society Notes Highlight Bridge and Birthdays
Miss Emma Rickless hosts Neighborhood club with two bridge tables and two guests. Lena Marugg entertains H. C. club with high score by Agnes Maire and one guest. Friday club and Monday Bridge group meet for programs, refreshments, and Easter themed decor. Paul Jacque and Dorothy Bader celebrate birthdays as Sacred Heart church hosts a wedding. Laura Lehmann marks twelfth birthday with friends and cake. 94 club discusses Scottish immigration and Iowa education. Working Band arranges Easter party with talks on Lent and New Mexico customs and a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rickless
J. W. Schweitzer
B. J. Farley
Lena Marugg
H. C. Club
Agnea Maire
Minnie Rickless
Congregational Church
George W. McNary
F. P. Stuhler
McNary
Kate Maurice
New Mexico
George Guyan
Halstead Carpenter
L. A. Iverson
G. P. Rockstad
Mate Siemering
Miss Schoenhut Hosts Mrs. Lola B. Smith at Luncheon
Miss Caroline Schoenhut, worthy matron of Schreiner chapter O. E. 8. of Monticello, hosted a 12:30 luncheon at Maples Inn in honor of Mrs. Lola B. Smith O. E. 8. inspector of Maynard. Twenty two attended, with Mrs. W. W. Stickford and Mrs. Archie Grimes among the eight officers for 1929. The guest received a corsage of sweet peas. Afterward, the group went to the Masonic Temple for a school of instruction led by Mrs. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Schoenhut
Schreiner
O. E
Monticello
Maples Inn
Lola B. Smith
Maynard
Archie Grimes
Masonic Temple
Harry Maire
Agnes Maitre
Anamosa
Hopkinton
Clinton
Smith
Donald Sutherland
Anniversaries and social events in Monticello area
Rosella and Raymond Behrends marked their seventh birthday with a Friday party at home. A bridal shower for Miss Viola Harford followed with fifty guests and gifts. Presbyterian Missionary Society installed new officers with tea served. Schreiner chapter O E S held a school of instruction and initiated two members with a large turnout and thanks to leaders.
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Rosella
Raymond Behrends
Fritz Behrends
Viola Harford
Harvey Harford
George Harford
Oliver Harford
Miss Harford
Frank Harford
Ernest Wink
Anamosa
Archie Wink
Anamosa Transfer Company
Leo Harford
Chicago
Monticello
Cornelius Steck
White Cross
R. P. Clark
E. J. Farley
Japan
Charlies Bates
Will Adams
Edwin Wilcox
Bates
Kitty Sutherland
Larry Rich and Friends Head Program at Iowa
Larry Rich and fourteen versatile Friends headline Cedar Rapids Joy Week at the Towa theater starting Sunday matinee. The first half features Rich with Cherie and a skit The Prologue, plus Chrisholm and Breen in Frozen Romance. The second half brings The Wedding Gown and Frank Hurst with Eddie Vogt in Before the Bar. Marie Valente billed as Europas Variety Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Larry Rich
Cherie
Chris Chrisholm
Viola Breen
Frank Hurst
Eddie Vogt
Marie Valente
Europe
Adv
Remedy For Rabbit Gnawed Fruit Trees
Orchard and garden owners faced rabbit damage to young fruit trees during deep snow. Secretary Herrick advises melted paraffin for damaged trees and wrapping sprouts with burlap or wire to protect up to four or five years. Wire allows air circulation and avoids sun scald.
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Herrick
Town Horticultural Society
Castle Grove Farm Bureau to Hold Friday Meeting
The Castle Grove farm bureau schedules its regular meeting for Friday evening. The program features moving pictures, community singing, a business session, and short acts including seed treatment, poems, plays, horticulture notes, a hitch demonstration, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove Farm Bureau
Elmer Burr
Phoebe Hiller
Conner
Farm Bureau Demo at U A Kromminga's April 8
County agent will lead a sponsored farm demonstration at U A Kromminga's on April 8. Farmers' Mutual Insurance directors met Saturday and approved M J McNeilly Center Junction claim of 2345 with a one mill assessment to cover the loss. Benedict in poor health and spring offers hope. McLaughlin attended a Center Junction cattle sale. Hosford has mumps. Burrs visited Center Junction. Caspers hosts in Bowen's Prairie. Some farmers back to field work. Presbyterian services planned weekly on better roads. Quisenberry feeds and starting mash urged for new chicks. Stuhler's Grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. A. Kromminga’s
Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
M. J. McNeilly
Center Junction
F. M. Benedict
W. D. McLaughlin
McNeilly
Lyle Hosford
E. F. Burr
Carl Mardorf
Bowen's Prairie
A. F. M. Caspers
Presbyterian Church
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
The district court of Jones County Iowa announces a hearing for the last will of Angeline E Pickering deceased. The will dated March 21 1929 is set for final proof and probate at the March term on April 22 1929 at 10:00 a.m. in the court. Interested parties may appear and contest the probate. Coxsee & Coxsee are attorneys for the estate.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
Angeline E. Pickering
A. D
Des Moines River Flood Reaches Historic Levels
Des Moines River flood recalls 1865 levels as it swells past Red Rock Marion county and spills over areas near Knoxville. Motor trucks crossing the Red Rock bridge were stranded with 200 bags of sugar lost while mice sought refuge on the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Red Rock
Marion County
Knoxville
State will issue 1030 blue plates with white numerals
The state automobile department approves 1030 license plates with a bright blue background and white numerals. Smaller plates will use numerals for counties. Contracts awarded for manufacturing at nine cents a pair and a $12,000 road marker contract from the state highway commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Automobile Department
State Board of Control
Board of Control
State Highway Commission
New Sheep Circular Aids Beginners in Flock Setup
A new sheep circular by W. W. McDonald helps beginners plan flock establishment. It covers equipment shelter breed selection ewe and ram numbers and how to choose quality ewes and ram. Obtainable from the Extension Service Ames Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McDonald
Ames
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
News of Society and Clubs
Neighborhood Club
H. S. Richardson
John Galsworthy
C. G. Thomas
Charles J. Northrop
Kate Stuhler
Monday Bridge Club
Frederick P. Stuhler
Albert Stuhler
A. M. Maurice
Riess G. Stuhler
Paul Jacque
Roy Jacque
Dorothy Bader
Ruby Bader
Harold Carmichael
Wilma Haeussler
Sacred Heart Church
Andrew Carmichael
Peter Haeussler
George A. Hauck
Carmichael
Farley
Sacred Heart School
Laura Lehmann
Fred Lehmann
Eunice Buol
Erma Cooper
Luella Boots
Wanda Reichart
Margy Kennedy
Louise Collman
Miss Rabe
Albert McNeill
Sutherland
Scotland
Canada
United States
C. A. Coxsee
Shad
Little Brown Church
the Vale
George McNary
Congregational
Bride Elect
O. E. S. Wolds School of Instruction
Castle Grove
Stuhler
B. G. Rees
Jones Co
Coxsee & Coxsee
Zeigler
Hoag Duiter Co
Lanigan Millinery
Iverson Furniture
Duncan
Express
Velma Nichols
Bale
Minnesota
Walter Koon
Onslow, Iowa
FORD
Miss Looney
New Ford
the Express Cooking School
Detroit
Childress Motor Co
Steiner’s Grocery
A. W. Steiner
Opera House
Phoenix
Stuhlers
Stahlers
Graele
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