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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
5
A long reminiscence honors Congressman Canyon and Iowa figures LaFayette Young and others. It notes Canyon's fiery leadership, his retirement to Illinois, Young's reforming stance, and reflections on prohibition referenda and local court decisions. It also lists upcoming Jones county court terms and case dockets.
The Sioux City Journal notes Judge Henry of the Southern Illinois district imposed the stiffest sentences in the nation for liquor law offenders during the last fiscal year. He convicted 365 cases, averaging one daily, with prison terms totaling 114 years, prompting questions about enforcement, deterrence, and whether other federal judges should adopt his approach.
The Legion celebrates its first dance in the new hall with 120 couples in attendance marking a successful dedication. Dr. J L Statler hosted a gathering last Thursday with a 7 o clock supper and 500 and kindred games until midnight. Mrs C A Westcott announces the marriage of her daughter Mabel Westcott to George B Lindberg in Los Angeles on October 30, with Lindborg now serving in the Los Angeles post office and the couple planning to reside there.
A humorous exchange from Capper's Weekly features Miss Ponder praised by her employer for appearance and poise. The boss aims to put her in a cheerful frame of mind before addressing punctuation and spelling.
The private Bank of Sioux Rapids was suspended last week and placed under state bank examiners. It held deposits of $324000 as officials moved to take control.
Omaha deaf-education head F W Booth visited his brother T E Booth in Anamosa after an address in Des Moines at a parent-teacher meeting. Clarence L Gregory and Pauline Hartman wed at the Congregational parsonage. the couple will reside in Marion. Gravel work on Primary 117 and resurfacing of 461 near Anamosa progress with favorable weather, aiming for quick completion.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette quotes a call for universities to build temples of silence to help students escape noise and crowds. The piece argues that hurried atmospheres rarely yield great ideas, poems, or inventions.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway issued a new time card last Monday altering the Monticello to Calmar schedule to improve westbound connections for tourists seeking warmer climates. Trains in Monticello now depart at 9:00 a.m. to Davenport and 9:05 a.m. to Cedar Rapids, with evening arrivals at 6:10 to 6:20 p.m. Calmar jitney and other routes adjust accordingly. Postmaster George Guyan urges outgoing mail be in the office by 5 p.m. for depot pickup at 6:30.
Rev. George Wolf, newly called pastor of St. Peter and St. Paul’s Lutheran church, Castle Grove Township, will be installed next Sunday, November 21, with Rev. J. Willis in charge. The ceremony, in German, begins 10 15 with a collection for the synodical treasury. Wolf preaches his initial sermon November 28 in English. Includes Wayne Zion’s events and upcoming dedications and travel plans for Diederich Dirks and Gerd Harms.
Mr and Mrs J L Cook will return to Oxford Junction where Dr Cook will open an office and resume practice. Mrs B Langan former Oxford Junction resident died in Pocatello Idaho at 89. survivors listed. Funeral for Paul C Rogers held in this city. born near Oxford Junction in 1878 died 1926. Carroll Herald comments on New York governor race and urban influence.
Onslow November 16 1926 intermediate grades under Mrs W H Bowser staged Armistice day events including a flag drill and pantomime with titles such as Indian Welcome A Colonial Couple The Kha ti clad Soldier The Awful Toll of War and The Unknown Soldier Billy Basler Paul Mann and Mildred Denham performed songs and the group closed with Star Spangled Banner.
Pastor R P Kuentzel and Bp M Ide announce a Sunday School at 10 00 a m and an English service at 11 00 a m with a 7 45 p m Christian Endeavor. An organ recital by S Gruenstein of Chicago will be held November 30 at 7 45 p m. A Thanksgiving English service is set for 11 00 a m. Bake sale by church ladies is planned for November 20 at J G Burrichter's store.
Pastor George W. McNary leads services at the Congregational Church with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and Young People's Hour following.
Richland Center Presbyterian Church observes National Missions Sunday on November 21 with Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 featuring a sermon on The Teacher of Jesus Concerning the Individual. Thanksgiving services are set for November 25 at 10 30 a.m. All are welcome.
Pastor Leonard Duckett presides over a full Sunday in the Methodist church with Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. sermon The Grace of Gratitude. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p.m. annual Woman's Missionary Society praise service at 7 30 p.m. address by A Gordon Bradt of Chicago. Union Thanksgiving service at 10 30 a.m. Thursday November 26 with Rev Albert E Coa delivering the sermon.
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Albert B. Coe hosts Sunday School and Morning Worship with Epworth League. A stereopticon presentation titled Indian Mission Tratla is shown at 7 30 p m. A union Thanksgiving service is planned at 10 30 a m Thanksgiving day. The note quotes an acre of land poem and references Maclaren in London Spectator.
F G Matthiessen of Matthiesen Auto Supply Co compiles this weekly bulletin on new developments in the automobile industry for public awareness and motorist guidance.
The 1925 automobile sector consumed large shares of iron, steel, glass, leather and rubber. Trucks and farm demand show strong growth in six corn belt states with 382 601 registrations. Government tests compare cord and balloon tires on concrete brick gravel macadam and reveal front tires wear less than rear tires with wear rising on rough surfaces.
The piece blends advice on car maintenance with humorous social commentary. It notes radiator care with glycerine or alcohol, oil changes, heaters, and chains, and mentions Clifford Daily’s return to Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co. It also cites Timon Covert on 1924 25 transportation spending and reflects on used cars as assets.
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