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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1934

Page

4

Court Of Honor For Boy Scouts Held Sunday

A court of honor for Troop 49 Monticello Boy Scouts of America met at the Presby terian church on Sunday May 6. Five boys were examined and earned tenderfoot ranks with badges. Royal Rodman John Hay and Harold Yeoman earned second class ratings. Scout master Francis Merten and assistant Merle Hutton led ceremonies, with local committee members in attendance.

Troop 49 Boy Scouts of America Monticello Presbyterian Church William J. Grassheim Merle Hutton S. G. Qgutensot Court of Honor Church Boy Scouts Paul Bender Carl Stapler Charles Bender Mark Rodman Wilbur Coxsee Francis Merten Merten Gordon York Royal Rodman John Hay Harold Yeoman Hutton Eagle Scout Milton Langer William Stickford George Fraser James Ricklets Eugene Rodman Flaming Arrow Jim Hicks The Owl Rev S. G. Gutensohn Rudolph Langer C. A. Coxsee

Prairieburg Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Prairieburg residents host and visit neighbors across town and nearby towns. Families from Manchester Monticello Cedar Rapids Waubeek Vinton Cascade and Cascade join gatherings, church events and farm business. A barn removal by George Knott marks a notable local change.

Drought Strains Castle Grove Farmers As State Plans Debated

The article notes severe drought with little pasture, drying lawns, and germination failures across farms in Castle Grove. It mentions farmers advocating for government aid to reclaim contracted acres for roughage, plus local political caucuses naming candidates for trustee and assessor and farm bureau activities.

Alva Stadtmueller Steve Petersen George Behrends Clifford Zimmerman W. D. McLaughlin S. M. Hosford Anamosa Jones County Farm Bureau W D. McLaughlin Otto Hubbard John H. Specht C. A. McLaughlin Will Hiller Frederick Faust Monticellor Clarence Hosford DAR Mel Pest Ed Rigby N. E. Clark Monicello F.C. Cramer

Local Social Notes From East Cass Township

East Cass Township residents share visits and gatherings with relatives and friends. Entries mention Mrs Eva Craft hosting near Central City, Mrs Henry Uhr at Cus church Ladies Aid, Edna Mae Crane visiting Monticello, and Stalken brothers attending a dance near Monticello. Also noted are Mrs Starriet Clark and son Raymond visiting near Monticello, Alice Benedict visiting Castle Grove, and Mrs Glenn Guilford undergoing appendicitis surgery at Mercy hospital Anamosa.

Monticello Freda Proll Margaret Olfman Eva Craft Roy Phyfe Central City Frank Burlingham D. R. Schonfeld John H Edwin Taylor Columbus Junction Ladies’ Aid Society Cass Congregational Church Henry Uhr Robert Darrow Viola Ant Ladies’ Aid Cus George Brainerd Edna Mae Crane Monticelo Laura Prull Clarence Vincent Lawrence Stalken Husman Starriet Clark Raymond Lester Fairbanks Alice Benedict Zenda Isurlingham Castle Grove Glenn Guilford Mercy Anamosa Ladies’ Aid Society of Cass

Community Birthday Party for Bobbie Dress Honors Seven Years

Amber folks gathered at Bernell Dress home for Bobbie Dress seventh birthday May 2 with games and refreshments. Attendees included Englebarts Eggers and Dress family members plus neighbors and callers. Separately Jennie Sievertsen married John Rodman May 1 in Des Moines. they plan farm near Clarence. A birthday party for Henry Husman near Hopkinton drew many guests. A Midland district school picnic marked end of term May 4. Seventy five attended Louie Behrends birthday event and Laura Rickels bridal shower at Louie Heeren’s home with dancing cards and a late plate lunch.

Bernell Dress Bobbie Dress Owen Kofoed Marvin Harms Louis Freese Lavern Marvin Galen Englebart Galen Hagen Everett Dale Englebart Louis Eggers Emil Scheer Jackie Dress H. A. Toenjes Garriet Siebels F. W. Folkers Jennie Sievertsen Sievert Sievertsen John Rodman Gerken Rodman Clarence Petersen Des Moines Henry Wennekamp Carl Ortgies Jack Husman Louie Dirks Robert Mabel Dirks Louise Dirks Jimmie Owen Conley Burtett Cross Earl Lloyd Martin Jens Brodersen Louie Behrends

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Blaker at John Blaker Home

Friends gathered Saturday at the John Blaker home for Mrs Blaker's birthday with five hundred points played and prizes awarded to Mrs Cap Arduser and Mrs Ray Chaplin. Guests hosted lunch and the event was a complete surprise to the celebrant.

John Blaker Andy Smith Dickie Murray Raymond Murray Near Dehi Margaret Murray Jeanny Barney Shaffer Towa M Clifford Ardusuy Armud Mis

Monticello German Reformed Ladies Aid Hosts Visitors

Richland Center Rev Harold Teed and son of Colorado Springs. CG J Baal and Mrs Kate Bardl of Dubuque visited the Baal home. Mrs John Schweitzer visited Dubuque last week. Ed Folkers of Anamosa visited friends here last week. John Ye entertained the Ladies Aid at her home yesterday afternoon.

Harold Teed Coorado Sprin J. Baal Kate Bardl Dubuque Leonard Baal John Ye Aid Sxfety

Rupture Demonstration by Dr Shallenberger in Manchester

Dr Wilbert Shallenberger a Chicago specialist brings an expert truss fitter on his visit. Many patients report satisfying results from a properly fitted appliance. Attend the free demonstration at Hotel Glenn Charles Manchester on Friday May 18.

Wilbert Shallenberger Chicago Hotel Glenn-Charles Manchester

Archbishop To Visit Church Friday May 11

Archbishop plans a Friday May 11 visit to the church. A long list of attendees is noted including clergy and parishioners such as Clarence Bader and Lawrence Kuriger. The item appears as a continuation from page one documenting the schedule and participants.

Clarence Bader Lawrence Kuriger Arthur O'Rourke Dean Nordmann Vincent Kelchen Claude Fothergill James Guler George Hines Raymond Clark Robert Jacque Paul Jacque William H. Stuhler Paul Connolly John Wolfs James Schneider Lloyd Oswald Earl Oswald Francis Mekheever Louis Stoll Raymond Duffy David Winans Joseph Pieray Naomi Maloney Edith Ferring Mary McLees Lilian Locher Kathleen Hogan Margaret Hayes Gertrude Henderson Blanche Kane Catherine Fothergill Maxine Nordmann Lorraine Hein Dorothy Kurt Helen Lahey Catherine Wenk Gertrude Postel Lucille Fluckiger Rosalyn Fluckiger Genevieve O'Rourke Rosalyn Kuriger Betty Wroblewski Helen Wroblewski Josephine Winans Jeanne Kurt Lois Sehneisider LaVon Lambert Helen Wolfe Grace Wolfe Helen Reichart Mary L. Rickless Lorraine Aitchison Alberta Kelchen Rosalyn Duffy Florence Duffy Lillian Minnis Helen Minnis Ruth Hein Marguerite Fothergill Agnes Schlimmer Clara M. Schummer Margaret McCrea Dorothy O'Rourke Marion Stoll Marion McKeever Maxine Bader Janet English Mary J. McKeever Marjorie O'Rourke Elizabeth Redmond Catherine Ferring Theodore Mortensen Edward Postel Robert Postel Ralph Netcott George Richard Netcott Elizabeth Fothergill Albert Smith Harry Schneider Florence McVay J. Morrissey Lillian Fitzsimmons Ethel Smith John Kavanaugh

Old Jones county officers pictured in 1897 recall

R M Corbit of Michigan notes an Express feature showing a 1897 group of Jones county officers. He lists back, middle, and front row members including supervisors, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, county attorney, deputy positions, and a 37 year gap since the image. Surviving names include J W Ware, T J Cowan, and J A Hartman.

R. M. Corbit Oxford Michigan Jones County The Express H.S. Richardson Veereseteeeee W. S. Barker J. H. Hartman T. J. Cowan J. W. Waite Miles Cook F. J. Sokol E. G. Peet S. L. Easterly W. H. Glick P. O. Babcock M. W. Herrick L. Easterly J. A. Hartman Josh Hartman Rob T. H. Dunn J. B. McQueen J. W. Ware Wyoming Davenport Anamosa

Will Hiller Seeks Republican Nomination for 1935 Supervisor

Will Hiller announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for supervisor for the term starting January 1, 1935, urging support at the June primary.

Will Hiller Alfred E. Walton

Superintendents Elected In Two Nearby Towns

The Anamosa public schools will be led next year by Robert E. Ballard former Hawarden superintendent with a Des Moines University bachelor’s degree and a master’s from Iowa State College. Willis C Ward takes the Maquoketa post. he earned a college degree in 1912 and a master’s degree thereafter.

Anamosa Robert E. Ballard Hawarden Ballard Des Moines University Sate College Ames Willis C. T

Udga Treatment Claim Attracts Chicago Patient Praise

A Chicago man affirms recovery from a decade of stomach problems after using the Udga Treatment. The notice touts a triple action formula to neutralize acid soothe inflamed tissue and relieve pain. Public appeals cite thousands of letters of praise and promise a money back trial at Palmer's Drug Store.

Arian Mardin Ciicagoy

Pile Sufferers Able to See Dr Wilbert Shallenberger

Sufferers should arrange to call on Lar Wilbert Shallenberger M D a specialist in rectal and chronic diseases with years of successful nonconfining treatment. Consultation offered at Manchester Hotel Glenn Charles Friday May 18 for 429th visit with free examination.

Wilbert Shallenberger Manchester Glenn-Charles

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John Henderson Baptist Church Roy Flockhart Springville Paul Pillard Etler Clair Conklin Emmet Crilley H. D. Conklin Flavel DeLancey Nadine Eugene Prai- Nebure Joseph M. Holub Marjorie Margaret Inez Whitney Lucile Walker Gilbert Eldon Knott Edward Houser Cedar Rapids Mary Foley Milo Kaliban Mount Vernon Milo John Kaliban E. J. Patnode Victor Lawrence Allen Ed Bronk J. A. Coon Clara Boyle Cascade Elmo DeLanecey Eva Leone Otto DeLancey A. D. Flockhart Prairieburg Henry Dolan Gloria Joan F. X Harry Ed Kula Delhi Coggon Elizabeth Holub Joe Hill Center Point Irvin Bebee Bebee George Bebee Emily Smith Bedensek Joe Solon Fred Bohlken George Knott Paul Lauser Edith Dewaine Prairiburg Martha DeLancey Donna Jim Walmott Waubeek Fred Frankie George Smnott Anna Simmons Alice Eads Maurice Holth Joe Dalianena Maurice McCally CCC the Palisades Creek Raymond Drexler Altar Society Mesdames Hannah Henderson John Walker Clara Came Sarah Dolan Lillian Dolan Dr. van Besien Anna Killban Regina Patnode Betty Drexler Josie Brewen Mary Dolan Raymond Monahan Monti Monahan East Cass Township Amber Richland Center Michigan Deciphers Co U. S Anamosa High School Eliza Zeadow Delay Bros GC. L. van Meter H. E. Deiseher A. G. Bohlken Fred Shover Wilcox & Son Wm. G. Schoon Gerhard Freese Iowa Welch Addition Miriam Abbott Firestone Kelley's Tire and Adv Newton Parrott Louis Nougak A. M. Maurice Harvey Harford W. H. Hanken Amber Savings Adolph Schoon Buff Orpington John Yossi Norman E. Clark Guernsey L. A. Ehrisman Seifert Roller J. Newmann Clinton Town Farmers’ Grain Company Scotch Grove Center Junction Kinsich Co 3Rd Bt Henry J. Westphal Pleasant Knoll Hatchery A.M. Maurice Rmn PL Wee Lovell Powys Pam Palmer's Drug Store Don Young Scotch Grove Nursery First Street Ores Cramer Meyer's Produce Company Bing Crosby Farmers Grain Co Janet Gaynor Paddy A.H.S Richard Arlen Bing Carole Lombard George Burns Croste Allen Merman Leon Errol Norman Tauro Tim McCoy M. & S. Motor Co
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