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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
2
Center Junction forecasts a busy week of commencements and related events from May 18 to May 23. Baccalaureate services and an alumni banquet are planned with a farewell chapel, faculty breakfast, and commencement exercises all noted alongside student performances and local tributes.
Local leaders press for mandatory tuberculin testing in cattle as 75 percent sign petition. Movement aims to eradicate tuberculosis across districts with state and federal support, outlining penalties and benefits for accredited areas and unaccredited counties.
The community mourns Mrs Henry Pinnell of West Cascade who died suddenly at home near midnight Tuesday after an afternoon of family decline. Born in Belmonte, she lived with her husband in Susque, leaving daughter Clara and son-in-law George Lauser among mourning relatives. Funeral plans and community tributes follow as neighbors recall her kindness and steadfast presence.
John N Swordes longtime Milwaukee railroad agent and Wyoming mayor dies of heart failure at the depot He served as councilman and held lodge memberships and church ties He married Gertrude Munonicke in 1895 and had children Ardis Ariel Ronald deceased and a son and daughter surviving with relatives in Wisconsin Minnesota and Tennessee Funeral and burial details follow with local attendees listed.
Onslow Ciugiow recorded May 1h as the Altrurian club gathered at Mrs George Lyons of Satusehis. The meeting was well attended despite three members absent. Mrs James led the opening, reports from different committees were read, and the club noted a profitable year. A short talk by Mrs Smith Pate followed before a social hour and supper as sunset approached.
Garside returns from St Cloud Florida after wintering there. They bought a home in St Cloud to spend winters. Sir Paul, Civil War veteran, enjoys stays in St Cloud with comrades Mrs Kate Maple and Miss Grace Mame. They were called to Monticello for Genevieve Smith illness. Genevieve had surgery for mustaid trouble and is improving. A moving picture show drew a good crowd and dancing lasted late. Shows to continue through the summer. Streeper and family, Arthur McMaster and Henry Paul attended Charles Feehan’s funeral in Anamosa. Feehan born in Onslow. Mother's Day observed with flowers and plants. Dave Paylor returns from Towra City. son Trasmond ill but improving. Miss Erma Kerr home from Mercs hospital after operation. hopes for better health. Mrs Wow Paul visited St Louis. daughter Miss Verwitt teaches in girls’ school. TRL McAtaster travels to Iceville. ROOF Walters took care of store in his absence. Mrs Ed wife of pastor discharged from Merex hospital. improving. Mrs Kenneth Kennedy weekend with Cedar Rapids relatives. Little son of Charenee visited WoC Patt home Sunday. Grace Maple visiting Wintertow with Robert AMeIter. Landies' Guild to be entertained by local farmers on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Ho Rote guests at Alaqketal Saturday. Lee Berroof and Charlotte visited home folks Sunday.
Community notes report a fire at a church complex near Grove with speculation on its cause, local caucus results naming township officers including Clerk and Trustees, and events such as the Ladies Community Club meeting and Lutheran church basement work. Also mentioned are a surprise visit, weather effects on farming, a PresbySecret Aid shipment to an orphanage, and Ben H Rehrends funeral.
Social notices from Sand Spring and nearby towns record visits by Ed Duncan and family to Manchester and Hephenton, meetings and school work reports, embroidery club activities, and various residents shopping or visiting in Hopkinton, Delhi, and Anamosa. A Minnesota-style change of address reveals Dr. Wenzlick opening a Cedar Rapids chronic-disease clinic in the Inter-Ocean building.
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