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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
9
A string of short notes records visits by Elmer Hicks and others to Cedar Rapids Dubuque Marion and Hopkinton plus shopping at Beerys Dry Goods and Denkhoff stores. Social calls include Mrs Hicks Mrs Verney Miss Stone Mr and Mrs Smithson Mr and Mrs Carpenter and others with a farm bureau meeting planned for May 21.
Local notices describe dances at Legion hall with Harry's Hoodlums and Smith's six piece orchestra, alumni events, and social visits. Several residents travel to Dubuque Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis for gatherings and family visits.
Local items report Mrs. D B Jordan returning to McGraw after a funeral visit for her mother Mrs Putnam, and the community preparing for a Legion Auxiliary poppy fundraiser. Other notes include births, a narcotics case against Dr William Breen, a Reo delivery wagon, road conditions, and a Monticello wedding.
Joseph and William Delay report using a blind horse aged 26 in corn planting as the hearse is hitched to the planter for its 22nd season. The planter has 18 years in service. A second page lists dog owners who owe license taxes, urging compliance and noting possible unrecorded dogs.
Produce dealer Ted Farley notes the new law increases average egg price by two cents per dozen and credits better quality emphasis through candling and grading. Miss Eva Sherwood resigns Monticello high school post to accept a similar position in Iowa City. The Eastern Star Monticello chapter meets next Friday at the Masonic temple with initiatory work and refreshments. Mrs George Van Buren attends Cedar Rapids district convention, joined by Mrs J L Iverson and Mrs Maggie Pfeil.
A report on the 11th district Rotary International convention held last week in Mason City was shared with the club Monday at Maples Inn. Ben Roberts and Clayton A. Palmer spoke, with Palmer also a convention delegate, and Anamosa guests George Bye and Dr. Trevarthan attended. Next week the club will host Monticello Civil War veterans with Rev. Louis Joslin giving a special address. Also noted were obituaries for Mrs. Charles Fuller and Mrs. Samuel Fuller from Nebraska and Hastings, with survivors listed.
George L. Lovell plans a 20 by 35 foot one story addition to the Monticello building housing Rickless dry goods and Lovell State Bank to serve Monti Cello Express with a press room. The Express purchased a seven column quarto Whitlock press and folder. a two revolution press change is planned for July 10, marking the newspaper’s 52nd anniversary. Jean Ann Guyan dies of tetanus at age four, following a pitchfork accident May 7. Funeral services are in Monticello with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Ted Koop named editor in chief of the Daily Iowan and elected to the A F L society. noted for prior debate honors and college activities.
Verona H Welch widow of John S Welch died Friday in Omaha Nebraska after heart trouble and dropsy. Survived by daughters Gladys Miller and Edith Mackinbrook and son Cleve Welch. Funeral in Monticello at Sacred Heart Church with burial at Oakwood Cemetery beside her husband. Known as Auntie Welch to neighbors.
John B. Brokens of Wayne township died last Tuesday at his home after sixteen years with carcinoma of the chin and throat. He was 67 and survived by a wife Minnie and four grandchildren. funeral today at the family home and church. Mrs Otto W. Steinhoff of Deer Creek Minnesota died at her home. she was 41 and survived by husband and three children.
Drake University student Miss Gracia Orcutt of Des Moines has accepted a public school teaching position in Glidden as a first grade teacher. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Orcutt.
The Monticello public schools senior class staged Green Stockings at the high school auditorium last Friday under Miss Marjorie Williams. The plot centers on Celia Faraday and her adventures with marriage customs and a pretend Colonel Smith that becomes real. The cast includes Ruth Cropp, Madge, Evelyn, George Meyer, and several supporting roles with musical and dance interludes. The effort, led by student managers and a full crew, drew enthusiastic applause and was a financial success.
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