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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

9

Miss Charlotte Pinney and William J. Macaulay Wed

A May morning Cedar Rapids wedding united Miss Charlotte Pinney and William J. Macaulay of Toledo at 11 30 o clock yesterday. Rev Vernon L S Jones officiated at the Pinney home with a small gathering and a luncheon followed. The couple will reside at 619 Indian Road SE after August 1 and trip by motor to the Ozarks. Macaulay serves as pastor of the Toledo Methodist church, formerly at Monticello.

Monticello Charlotte Pinney Indian Road S.E Cedar Rapids William J. Macaulay Toledo Vernon L. S. Jones Grace Episcopal Church Pinney Macaulay Ozarks Indian Road SE Mr. Macaulay C. Frederick Luberger Cincinnati James Macaulay Mount Vernon John Macaulay Dayton William Macaulay Salix Margaret Macaulay Henry C. Haskell Kansas City

Bridge club luncheon and prizes at Goudys tea room

Mrs Wade Long hosted the A C E bridge club at a one o clock lunch eon in Goudys tea room with pink and white snapdragons on the table. Prizes for scores went to Mrs William First Mrs James Howie and Mrs Sadie Podhaski.

Wade Long A.C.E. Bridge Club Goudy William First James Howie Sadie Podhaski

Alpha Delphian Chapter Meeting With Mrs Matthiessen

Alpha Delphian chapter met at the home of Mrs C J Matthies sen last Friday afternoon. The president Mrs F J Kay presided. The program covered Industries and International Affairs led by Miss Kate Maurice and Social Welfare led by Mrs F E Stimson.

John Matthiessen S. E. Guyan Alpha Delphian Chapter C. J. Matthiessen F. J. Kay Kate Maurice F. E. Stimson

WPA Sewing Room in Anamosa Second in Iowa Garment Output

In Anamosa court house basement the WPA sewing room hosts five to nine women weekly making clothing for Crawford county’s needy while earning stipends. In March six seamstresses produced 485 garments from 1101 yards of fabric ranking second in Iowa for garments per worker.

WPA Court House Anamosa Crawford County Relief Office Iowa Myrtle Sutton Clara Hurt Viola Juehring Essie Day Anna Power Lorene Watt

Car Flip Hits Mon ticello Students Near Public School

Jack Chaplin and four Sand Spring students Laurabelle Baum Betty Wilson Gordon Wilson and Nick Clement were in a wreck near the public school yesterday at about 8 30 am. The car rolled after likely taking a corner too fast. Glass was shattered and fenders dented but no serious injuries occurred. Chaplin drove the car to a local garage after the accident.

Jack Chaplin Sand Spring Monticello Public School Jack Laurabelle Baum Betty Wilson Gordon Wilson Nick Clement Monticello

County Council Reports on Jones County Meeting

Jones county council met May 13 1940 to review a Des Moines delegates meeting of May 4 and discuss local council work. Committees will study public school administration county unit plan financing teacher retirement tenure salary and education inequality under current districting. next meeting set for September.

County Council Jones County Des Moines Nellie V. Morey Supt Southard Morley Lee Verne Johnson Olin Mabel Shelquist Anamosa Melvin Leslie Langworthy Miss Morey Pollock Charbonneaux Jensen Leslie Shelquist Pottle Miss Shelquist Jacqueline Kinler

Anamosa Girl 13 Dies From Weed Dart Injury

Edna Beardsley 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Beardsley of Anamosa, died in Mercy hospital from lockjaw infection after a weed thrown as a dart struck her face. Funeral held at Methodist church with Rev. J. K. Delahooke. Survived by parents four brothers and one sister and grandmother Mrs. Millie Hurt.

Edna Beardsley Howard Beardsley Anamosa Mercy Hospital Methodist Church J. K. Delahooke Anamosa School Ralph Bob Audria John George Millie Hurt Martelle

Merle Deischer's Store Honored by Butler Bros

Merle C Deischer of Hot Springs South Dakota Ben Franklin store was chosen as a typical store from 2700 nationwide due to town size 3000. Butler Bros executives led by general manager C H Armstrong visited Rapid City and Monticello connections noted.

Monticello Merle C. Deischer Ben Franklin Hot Springs South Dakota Butler Bros Deischer Rapid City C. H. Armstrong Mr. Deischer Howard Deischer

Burns Lodge Notice Blazing Star circle meets at Masonic temple

A Blazing Star circle meeting is announced for Monday evening May 27 at 8 o clock in the Masonic temple. All Master Masons are urged to attend.

Blazing Star Circle Masonic Temple

Local Hostel Opens For Summer Season In Monticello

Monticello's American Youth hostel will open for the summer season Friday, with renovations by NYA boys. The site at the old Shover farm home near Main Street offers bunk rooms, recreation space, a new fireplace, and firewood for a 25 cent fee. overnight stays require an AYA pass. A notice adds other hostels in Cedar Rapids Anamosa and Iowa City. A separate item reports Ray Bryan of Harvey killed when a tree fell on him last week.

Monticello Shover Farm Main Street NYA Boys Cedar Rapids Anamosa Iowa City Ray Bryan Harvey

PTA Honors and Health Clinic Milestones 1936 1939

The article details PTA driven health initiatives from 1936 to 1939 including diphtheria and smallpox immunizations funded by a health fund, tonsil and dental clinics, and glasses programs. It notes key organizers Mrs Riess Stuhler and Mrs Bone, with support from Red Cross, Seal sale, VFW, county, and doctors.

Riess Stuhler Bone Byerly Red Cross VFW Karl Keyes PTA

Health efforts praised by committee for five years of work

The group credits the Seal sale Red Cross and PTA as the heaviest contributors to health projects over five years. They thank doctors hospitals cooperating dentists and extra nurses for their time in making these community health efforts successful.

Seal Sale Red Cross PTA

Graduation notes and class day programs for 1940

Graduation lists names of graduates and faculty. Baccalaureate program at First Congregational church includes organ preludes, hymns, readings, and sermons. Class Day outlines processional, songs, speeches, class history and prophecies with performances by the girls glee club and senior sextette.

Kodaly S. G. Gutensohn

Graduation Night Honors The Class Of 57

Presentation of athletic honor pins and cap and gown by Mr. Moore and Herbert Herren. Juniors accepted by Janann Schweitzer. Class song by Lucille Muibregtse Janet Howie and Ben Long. Alumni banquet Friday May 31 at 6 30 pm at the community building. Dinner served by the PTA. Graduating class of 57 will be honored guests. Banquet tickets 50 cents per plate includes the dance. Those attending dance only pay 25 cents.

Robert Heyen Rosella Behrends Alberta Husmann Lucille ‘Huibregtse Virginia Clark Janet Fowie Yola Rodman Ben Long Ruth Hein Jeanette Lubben Solo Isle of May Shirley Hobert Milo Tobiason P.E.O Mr. Moore Herbert Herren Janann Schweitzer Lucille Muibregtse Janet Howie Carl Schneider High School Alumni Association Parent- Teachers Association

Churches in deacon district outline weekly services

Sacred Heart Parish and St Joseph Church list Mass times and confessions with English sermons at each Sunday Holy day schedules. Wayne Zion Lutheran notes 9 00 am service 10 30 am worship and midweek classes. Luther League convention planned. Castle Grove Lutheran announces 10 30 am services 9 30 am Sunday school with meetings and Bible school starts Monday 9 am for three weeks. Methodist George Woodall leads Youth Sunday next week with special sermon and youth recognition program.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church A.L. Lorenz Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church F. H. Kehren Tahpan Luther League Castle Grove

Story of Two Dogs and church services Sunday

The Congregational Church invites worshippers to hear the Story of Two Dogs in Sunday school at 10:00 and preaching at 11:00 led by minister Samuel G. Gutensohn. A bac calaureate service for the graduating class will be Sunday evening at 8:00 o'clock.

First Congregational Church Springtide Grieg Alleluia Hanson Congregational Church Samuel G. Gutensohn

Summer Services Resume at Cass Congregational Church

On Sunday afternoon June 2 at 2 oclock Cass Congregational Church resumes summer services with Dr Royal J Montgomery Iowa superintendent of Congregational Christian churches as preacher. Memorial service for the community theme. St Matthews Lutheran H L Adix pastor offers Sunday school and services. Vacation Bible School opens Monday June 3 for three weeks. children nine enrolled first day. Presbyterian Wan J Grossheim pastor morning worship at 11. Memorial day sermon Bought With a Price. Christian Endeavor 645 pan.

Cass Congregational Church Rh. T. Schwab Cass Church Royal J. Montgomery Iowa Congregational Christian Churches St Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Luther League Anamosa

St Johns Ey Lutheran Church Announces Summer School Start

St Johns Ey Lutheran Church delivers Sunday service details with Pastor Paul T Gutknecht. German service with holy communion at 10 30 a m. No service at Trinity. Summer school begins Monday June 3 All are welcome.

St. John's Ey Paul T. Gutknecht Sune Day School Trinity

Congregation Seeks Children Attendance at Morning Hours

Children of the congregation are requested to attend a morning session from 8 30 until 11 00 a m.

Evangelical and Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services

Pastor Armin H. Tendick leads church school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 30 in English. The message centers on The Christian's Philosophy of Life from Matthew 6 9 13. Woman's Missionary Society plans a meeting next week Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Casper Arduser's home.

Armin H. Tendick Jesus Woman's Missionary Society Casper Arduser

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