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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
2
The Monticello Express editors announce subscription at 82.00 per year. The notice lists Doxsee brothers as editors and proprietors.
J D Behnke of Rolla is awarded the electrical equipment contract for a new St James high school. Through Short and Bremer the deal marks the largest local electrical project in years. Behnke aims to build a strong reputation with future contracts.
The April 28 1923 marriage of Fred Minney and Olive Rickels was followed by a brief Marshalltown Rhodes and Scotch Grove trip. They will live with Olive’s parents until a home is found. Memorial Day plans committee appointments are listed.
Mother's Day services at the Presbyterian church feature Rev. Bond giving the address and a 25 voice choir performing The Shepherd's Psalm and Lullabye Low with Velma Pangburn. invitations extended to attend. The notice highlights community events, family news, and local visits across Center Junction and nearby towns.
Obituary item notes the death of John Gehl at 87 after months of illness at his daughter M J Neirs home in West Cascade. Born in Kersch Luxembourg he immigrated 60 years ago and left a large family including Al Henry Gehl Dubuque Mrs Louisa Peiffel Cascade Eva Green Cascade M J Neiers Cascade. Funeral held at St Marys Cascade with Rev Gehl of Milwaukee officiating.
The state cream inspector checked the creamery last Friday and Saturday urging cleanliness to improve butter quality. A Bible class formed at the Presbyterian Sunday school with Mrs. Charles Grey leader for three months and Mrs. Roscoe Lincoln as vice-president. R. Glenn from near Olin was in the area testing.
May 8 report from Onslow notes a club meeting at Mrs. John Lozier's home with talks on interior decoration and drapes, plus an East Star meeting and farewell for Rev. Pickering. Delegates elected for Marion convention. several residents traveled, visited, or returned from trips. high school play May 16, and local events at Wyoming and Cedar Rapids.
Sunday's visitors gathered at the Alex Blair home while Ruth Guthrie finished her school year in district No. 5. Ray Smith and family shared Sunday dinner with John Smith’s parents in Hopkinton. Gene Stevenson now owns a Ford truck for cream hauling. Four Worthington carpenters begun a new residence for Rev. Father Schuh. Guthries and their sons Russell and Willie visited George Kenny's home. Rose McVey of Worthington visited J C McVey’s home.
Redpath Vawter system announces Hopkinton chautauqua runs July 31 through August 4 with an opening program Tuesday and a Saturday close. I K Barnes injures shoulder handling oil tank load at Worthington and will be laid up briefly. Hopkinton Presbyterian invites all to pastor installation for Rev Walter Barlow on May 10 at 8 pm with Dr Burrell Korteling and Hinkhouse officiating.
A baby girl was born Sunday morning April 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kulhavy Jr. The Podolak Cafe sold to M. I. Barrett of Savanna who took possession. Mrs. Joseph Burian died at her city home after illness. Mac Stewart of the CM&StP Railway faces eye trouble requiring possible surgery. Mrs. John Allen of Monmouth area died at 67 leaving husband, children Jesse W Austin T Lee M, Grace Kent, 12 grandchildren, and 3 brothers.
Mrs Garret Brokens of Wayne township was sent to Independence Tuesday on order of the county commissioners of insanity. Five day Anamosa chautauqua opens August 4 and runs to August 9 with Vawter system. County officials met to plan road improvements near state farms and the county engineer will survey and supervise.
The state highway commission and state prison labor will supervise necessary grading and road maintenance. Roads mentioned include the route toward Stone to Fisher Hill and Cass leading to reformatory farms.
The Extension Department cautions timing sprays for apples by watching fruit buds turning pink but not blossoming. They describe using dry lime sulphur and arsenate of lead to control scab and pests and note additions of Black Leaf 40 or nicotine sulfate for aphids.
Extension expert C V Holsinger of Iowa State College urges Lima bean planting within the next week. Plant bush varieties in two installments, now and in early June, or climb varieties with a single early planting that bears until first frost. Green shelled limas are best for flavor.
Fragmented verse recalls a child’s prayer and a mother's touch as memories of a bygone era flood the speaker. The piece weaves through lullabies and the ache for a peaceful, trusted childhood, ending with a quiet refrain and a familiar bedtime line.
Spring brings faster driving and the need to check brakes. Dirt from winter causes drag between the brake band and drum, reducing power and fuel efficiency. McFarland of Iowa State College advises tightening the brake equalizer and using the hand brake occasionally to save the service brake. Keep both brakes clean and functional to rely on one if the other fails. Gulbransen player pianos Locher's.
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