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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1930

Page

7

Church Anniversary Celebration at St Pauls Delaware

St Johns Lutheran of Monticello joined the community for the fiftieth anniversary of St Pauls Lutheran Church in Delaware on May 18. The event featured three services in German and English, special music from Sunday school and choir, and a noon and evening dinner. Attendees listed include multiple St Johns members and families.

St. John's Lutheran Church Monticello St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Delaware Claus Schmidt and Kabblitz Sam John Woellert Kate Lesa Hanken Gary Hanken P. T. Gutknecht Elsa Ruth L. F. Balster Stege Edna George Plueger Fred Plueger George Heeren Ed Heenand Harm Dirks

Outbreak of Hog Cholera Reported in Benton County

A severe hog cholera outbreak near Vinton Benton county was reported to the Eastern Iowa Veterinary association. Losses reached 72 head with 52 hogs too sick to vaccinate. Vaccination and sanitation urged by Dr T P White of Washington DC as an effective preventive. Cases also reported at Cedar Rapids Toddville Hudson Grundy Center Wilton Junction Sunbury West Branch.

Vinton Benton County Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association Iowa T. P White Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids Toddville Hudson Grundy Center Wilton Junction Sunbury West Branch

4-H Club Rally Day Set for June 3 at Monticello Fairgrounds

The 4-H committees led by Mrs Specht and Mrs Gotsch organize Rally Day on June 3 at Monticello fairgrounds. They aim for 75 percent attendance of county 4-H girls plus many parents, with roles across committees for cats hospitality music memory and registration.

Monticelloi Fairgrounds Specht W. E. Hay L. A. Dunn E. C. Gotsch Reuel McColm B. D. Heiken William Balsiger J. W. Morse B. Cass Roy Joslin Heiken Ed Steete Joe Holub Ray Fairbanks

Iowa C P T to Send 34 Delegates to National Convention

The Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers will send 34 delegates to the national convention in Denver May 17 to 24. Featured members include past state president Mrs B C Hopkins of Des Moines and state president Mrs M P Summers of Sioux City. Additional registrations cover community leaders from Madrid Cedar Rapids Clinton Spencer Marshalltown and various other Iowa cities.

Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Denver B. C. Hopkins Des Moines National Congress M. P. Summers Sioux City Bert. McKee Social Standards Committee Elmer Soderlund Madrid L. C. Schucknecht Cedar Rapids F. F Campbell Clinton F. R. Kenison C. C. Collester Spencer George L. Owings Marshalltown P G. Riley Frank Root R. F. Annear D. A. Coffeen Charles F. Pye Gordon J. F. Souders Ottumwa M. E. Southwick Moville

Sunday School Convention Plans County Picnic

The Jones county Sunday school council met at Anamosa Methodist Church to organize a county wide picnic at Dutch Creek State Park on Tuesday June 17. Committees include recreation dinner drink with named chairs and members and each Sunday school is asked to provide one program number from the young people's class. Watch county papers for updates.

Jones County Sunday School Council of Religious Education Anamosa Dutch Creek L. B. Foster Lottie Miller Lloyd Robertson Ray Stivers L. B .Foster Harry Newman Goodrick B. F. Erb John Klinefelter Clara Stephens Ethel Gotsch del Stingley Will Laude Lewis Wright Merle Cass Ray Fairbank Clarence Miller Merle Murfield W. D. McLaughlin J. W. Streeter

High School Calendar Details for May Events

The calendar lists May 23 Class Day exercises and commencement, May 24 Alumni banquet, May 26 Senior picnic in McGregor, May 27 and 28 final examinations, and May 29 school closes.

McGregor

Religious Services Across Churches May 25 Includes Multiple Congregations

A list of Sunday May 25 services across churches including St. Matthew's Ev Lutheran Wayne Zion's Ev Lutheran Castle Grove Lutheran and Methodist Episcopal with times memorial sermons and plans for Ascension day May 29. Union services at 8 p m and special activities by Ladies Aid and Christian Endeavor noted.

Wayne Zion’s Ev J. P. Willms St. Donatus Ladies’ Aid Society Presbyterian Leonard Duckett Christian Endeavor Methodist Episcopal Church S. G. Gutensohn Samuel Gerhard Gutensohn

Primary aim favors the wealthy in Iowa says Bailey

Bailey argues that the primary system, meant to level the playing field, instead advantages the rich and undermines equality. He asserts this trend is currently active in Iowa and warns that the worst men often offer the best advice.

Council Bluffs Iowa Bailey

Gravel being spread across vast area by H R Maudlin Co

The H R Maudlin Construction firm operates sixteen trucks spreading gravel from the Linn county line to Silver Creek and from Monticello to Stony Point last week. Miss Helen Van Buren finished teaching at Buck Creek consolidated schools and visits relatives in Wayne Nebraska. The Castle Grove farm bureau meets Friday May 30 with an interesting program.

H. R. Maudlin Construction Company Linn Silver Creek Monticello Stony Point Helen van Buren Buck Creek Co. B. Shaffer Wyoming Fred Harken Chicago W. A. Hogan Anamosa TI. A. Herken William Luckstedt Carl Steiner Harry Gerjets Carl Willis Henry Gerjets

Monticello Figures and Dubuque Visits Highlight Week

Richland Center hosted Dubuque visitors including Messrs George L Buel and Will Balsiger last Saturday. Miss Margaret Wismeier drives a Ford coupe. Naomi Hein and Pauline Hoffman graduate Monticello High School class of 1930. Reuben Tuel and Miss Patricia Tuel with Will Folkers also visited Dubuque. 4 H club met at Eunice Buel home led by Margaret Wismeier. Oliver Kiburz and Sam Clark of Monticello spent Wednesday in Independence. Mrs Leonard Hein and Mrs M Allen visited Iowa City last Thursday with O B Crane and daughter Helen. W G Behrends and Maude Arduser of Monticello were at the Schweitzer home Saturday and Sunday.

George L. Buel Will Balsiger Dubuque Margaret Wismeier Naomi Hein Pauline Hoffman Monticello High School Reuben Tuel Patricia Tuel Will Folkers Eunice Buel Oliver Kiburz Sam Clark Monticello Independence Leonard Hein M. Allen Iowa City O. B. Crane Helen Central City Maude Arduser John Schweitzer W. G. Behrends

Family visits across Iowa communities noted in social items

The report lists gatherings last Sunday at the August Husman home near Scotch Grove with Mr. and Mrs. Forest Ely and daughters Maxine and Barbara. Also at Ana Mosa where Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mardorf hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bruin and daughter Ruth of Dubuque. George Allen Jr. visited Ryan on Sunday.

August Husman Scotch Grove Forest Ely Maxine Barbara Anamosa Chris Mardorf Frank Bruin Ruth Dubuque Joe Kiburz George Allen, Jr Ryan

Letter praising Ed M. Smith for Iowa governor bid

J K Hale urges Jones County voters to back Ed M Smith for governor. He recalls their 1917–192? senate service, cites Smith's thrift, hard work, honesty, and problem solving. Hale says Smith understands state needs, grew up rural, and would be approachable in office.

Jones County Ed. M. Smith State Treasury General Treasury Iowa Ed Smith 37Th General Assembly Iowa State Senate Senate Jackson County Smith Jonas County J. K, Hale

Supervisors' Proceedings Record of County Expenses

The document lists numerous items paid by the county including jurors allowances, provisions, draggings, fuel, clothing, lumber, repairs, and various services. It details names of jurors and witnesses, amounts paid, and notes on meals, travel, and incidentals across sessions, with totals and line items for equipment, hospital costs, and public works.

Lammey Hazel T Leggett Irvin F Monk R. H Geo Morse H. R Metcalf Peet Earl C Parmenter Chas Rand McNally Bi Remiley A. L Roush W. S Remington Frank Rapid Rees Warren Rockstad LaVern Reade Henry Labor Railway Express Agency Rawson Dr. E. G Rickels Carl Shimanek Joe Lawrence Geo. C Machart John Morey Nellie V Miscellane- Mershon Karl G Moncrief Bros Timothy Seed Monroe G. H Merrill, Nettie Matthiessen McDonald McLaughlin Glen J Coute Veesecerese Peacock Pulver & Johnson Paul J. D M.D Parrott Matt & Son Clifford B Midland Rural Telephone Co Moore Harry Mead, Robt. G McMickle Drug Co Stadtmueller Dra Stimpson Bing En Siebels Will Sears

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