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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1930

Page

3

Wyoming Social Notes Round Up Local Clubs And Services

Wyoming hosts Armistice Day activities with American Legion Auxiliary membership drive and officer elections. Community groups report bridge and 500 games, church events, a fire loss at the Schoff home, and multiple club meetings with plans for the year ahead. Funeral for Leonard Fiedler held. several residents noted in local society circles.

Wyoming Hawthorne Club Wilker Mary Ann Wilker C. H. Hanold Mary Brown Borst Stetzler Minnie Wilker Gertrude Swordes Marjorie Sherrill Emma Alden Mary Koch Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary Thomson Legion George Herzberger Howard Countryman Wo O W. Bronson Auegust Thomsen Ed Steele Lorenz Lorenzen Clara Jenkins Amelia Eichhorn Alice Alden Alta Aldrendsen Allison Fishwild Lawrence Goodrick Fay Hanold Memorial Hall Trausch Baking Company Dubuque Parkerhouse John Perrine Monticello Henry Kruse Gerald Hans Ketelsen Hale Raymond James Olin Jones County Farm Bureau Madison Hiss Fasél “Bown Ames A. D. Schoff Schoff Brookings S. D John Bennen Louise Bramer Leona Bramer John Behnke Fred Koch John Buchholtz Ida Bramer Elsie Bramer Bernice Bramer Ladies’ Aid Society Lutheran Church Preston Leonard Fiedler Lutheran Church In E. L. Arhelger Fiedler Wittenburg Germany United States George William Caroline Simon Princeton

Center Junction Thanksgiving Sunday Observed at Presbyterian Church

Thanksgiving Sunday events at Center Junction include a pageant at the Presbyterian Church with a large cast led by Phyllis Robbie Eloise Sutherland Hollyce Stingley and others revealing Spirit of History Love Motherhood Youth Worship and Compassion. Music by the choir accompanies readings and interludes.

Center Junction Boys Defeat Oxford Junction 13 to 9

Evening games on November 14 featured Center Junction boys winning 13 to 9 while the girls fell 15 to 17. Alvan Edwards coached both Center Junction teams with BR Moore of Cedar Rapids refereeing. Future match vs Wyoming set for Friday. Local social notes follow.

Oxford Junction Center Junction BR. T. Moore Cedar Rapids Wyoming AlvanEdwards Ann McDonald Iowa City E. F. Kleineck Wynona R. D. Kleineck John Kleineck Scott McDonald Glen Watson Percy Dodson Peoria el Paso Wilbur Watson O. O. Watson Ethel Dodge R. N Kent Moats A. P. Moats S.G. Thompson Henry Heeren Monmouth Paul Paulsen, Jr Paul Paulsen Ed Paulsen Emil Paulsen Onslow

Obituary Notices From Hopkinton Area Derby and Deaths

The community in Hopkinton and nearby towns recorded a series of funerals and obituaries. Ben W. Root, formerly of Hopkinton, died in Madison and was buried in Delhi with a Masonic service. he was 51 or 52 and had worked as a field representative for Mo line Plow. Cora Mayton Connolly died in Mercy hospital Ana mos a after a cancer illness at 27 years old, leaving husband Paul Connolly and two daughters Marie and Mildred. Multiple local social and church activities followed including club programs, church gatherings, and visits from residents such as F M Dean, Rev Schuh and Dr Kennedy.

Meta Wolfe Ben W. Root Harry Cook North Fork Township Hopkinton Presbyterian Church E. W. Roberts Delhi Cemetery Root West Moline Plow Company Stockton Calif Ida Lattner Worthington Blue Lodge Eastern Star Shriners Paul Connolly Anamosa Mercy Hospital Cora Mayton Marie Mildred St. Luke's Church Landolt Delhi F. M. Dean Tama Charles Wilson Lamont Hugh Pierce F. M. Wheeless Clio Club D. H. Johnston Mackintosh John Bunyan Maud Earhart B. W. Humphrey Gertrude Reeve Mary Elizabeth Gearhart W. J. Petrie Sand Spring Schuh Fred French G. C. French Walter File Nieman Mary Thing Buck Creek Des Moines Meetanee R. A. Wallace Walter Barlow Barlow Claude Reed Marche Town City A. H. Reed Reed Howard Zeitch Alta Vista Lorena Martin Solon Hamblin Manchester Haigh Isaac Littlefield Monticello George Harper Carrie Brooks Cedar Rapids Wilma Kirkwood Miss Kirkwood Jin Lime Springs Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Landers Henrietta Jeffries Solo W. J. Kirkwood Jessie Keith

Missionary Biographies Highlight Local Interest

Mrs Livingstone introduced Mrs Larkin in a short bio of Mrs William G McClure titled More Than Forty Years a Missionary in Siam read by Mrs C R Gearhart. Mrs Kennedy described thirty eight years as a Syria missionary focusing on work with women. other notes mention Joe Chapman’s appendicitis operation in Anamosa and weekend visits by Des Moines residents to the McAllisters. Dean Laughlin attended the state teachers convention in Des Moines. Mrs J R Kirkwood left for a weekend visit in Blairstown.

Livingstone Larkin William G. McClure Siam J. W. Foote C. R. Gearhart Kennedy Syria Joe Chapman Anamosa Howard Reeder Des Moines J. D. McAllister Dean E. V. Laughlin J. R. Kirkwood Blairstown

Scotch Grove hosts Mother Goose carnival at Presbyterian church

The Mother Goose carnival in Scotch Grove, staged Friday at the Presbyterian church, was a joint project of the church aid society and the Women's Community Club. Pupils from Slough, Rocky Ridge, Timber, and Center schools performed directed by Mrs. Strasslin and others, with Mrs. Norris entertaining on banjo. Local businesses donated gifts and crowds filled the church.

Presbyterian Church Aid Society Women’s Community Club Slough Rocky Ridge Timber Center Strasslin Minnie Husman Gertrude Rickels Hazel Craig Norris Center Junction Scotch Grove Fred Brokens Sand Spring John Ross W. E. Carson Henrichs Charles Henrichs F. W. Minney Red Cross W. B. Henrichs Jake Leesekamp McDonald Hospital Ethel Courtney George Courtney D. O. Sinclair Roy Snell Edward Lanark Ill H. H. Carson George Moats Dubuque Art Hospital Wasreagatinday Helena Lewis Wright Miss Bown Ames Extension Service Margaret Stadtmueller Monticello Archie Bender Iane H. C. Schlemme R. P. Clark H. A. Loomis Harvey Townsend Slough School C. B. Carson Hopkinton T. L. Bybee Kansas City Bybee Margaret Folkerts Herman Folkerts Vorhies Amber James Wright Carl Rickers William Otto Powhshta Jacob Leeschamp

Local Notes and Social Check In at Mercy Hospital

Onslow Mrs. Harry Bramer improves at Mercy hospital as Mrs. Frank Larkey prepares to leave for home. Junior class play Cyclone Sally directed by Miss Wolfe set for Friday Nov 21 in the opera house with intermission numbers. Misses Porter and Ingraham of Anamosa visit Mrs. George Paulsen. Mrs. Nina Byerly returns to Anamosa after caring for Mrs. Vasser as she improves. Mary Ellen’s fifth birthday celebrated with a small party and lunch hosted by Mrs. Leonard McKinstry.

Harry Bramer Mercy Hospital Frank Larkey Cyclone Sally Opera House Wolfe Porter Ingraham Anamosa George Paulsen Nina Byerly Vasser

Community Socials and Visits Round Local Week

Mrs McKinstry hosted Leonard's birthday gathering with Bunee at four tables and a luncheon. Frank Johnson and Bernice Hall drove to Marshalltown to visit his daughter Mrs Henasty. Irma Hartman and two children stay with Ed Kerr's family as he recovers. Tom McMaster and Cedar Rapids visitor Mrs Murray called, while Mrs Lamey and Mildred Barlow marked a birthday with family dinner. A dance followed at the end of the week.

McKinstry Leonard Bunee Frank Johnson Bernice Hall Marshalltown Fred Henasty Irma Hartman Arlington Ed Kerr Kerr Tom McMaster Riceville A. K. McMaster Murray Cedar Rapids Harriet Lamey Mildred Barlow Lamey

Social and club activities fill midweek at local venues

Last Wednesday night in the opera house a lively gathering featured a Carpenter's orchestra from Hampton. The Ladies Guild met in the church basement with hostesses Mrs Geo Lyons Mrs Kenneth Kennedy Mrs Ward Hicks and Mrs George Overholt. A delicious lunch followed during social hour. Altruman club members visited Center Junction last Tuesday to view a pottery display hosted by the Women's club at Mrs Peter Prahm's home with tea served.

Hazel Lawton Progressive Club Bob Layton Alice Wherry Giladys Marshall Oxford Oxford University Stoffel Windsor Hampton Court Stetgler Bay View Charles Savon Waite Fishwild Manley Goodrick John Rohwedder University of Town Myrtle Millsap Alta Ahrendsen Millsap Priscila Club Emma Siler Eyestone India All Church Epworth League Par Presbyterian Church Leager America Phyllis Robbie Eloise Sutherland Hollyce Stingley Rose Mary Coder Wynona Kleineck Pauline Serbousek Roberta Livingstone Junior Alyea Rex Brady Harry Alyea Robert Alyea Wanda Livingstone Jean McNeilly Maurice McNeilly Evelyn Courtney Lucille Livingstone Onslow Women’s Club Peter Prahm R. S. Robbie H. E. Stingley Irma Sanford Merlin Moses T. E. Stanton the Missionary Society J. N. Smith Alyea Greta Brady Liam J. W. Livingstone George McDonald QO. W. Miller Anamosa M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society Lynn Bulgrin Adam Eva S. L. Davis Mary Ellen McDonald Wyoming Frank L. Himebaugh Cedar Rapids Des Moines Fred Preas Troxle Women's Club S. W. Clark Sheldon R. W. Dreibelbis Shirley Jean Milwaukee Wis Gues L. A Grey Dreibelhis J. S. Pitver J. M. Mases Monticello Roy D. Young H. J. Dirks Opera House Carpenter's Orchestra of Hampton Ladies' Guild Geo. Lyons Kenneth Kennedy Ward Hicks George Overholt Altruman Club Center Junction Place

Local clubs host social hour and art exhibit

The Indies enjoyed pottery and social hour after a meeting of the Altrurian club at the church led by Mrs. Carrie Flett. Mrs. Gla tha Willison opened the session. Center Junction Women’s club and area students attended with singing led by Mrs. K Kennedy. Maquoketa soloist Mrs. Burlison performed with accompanist Mrs. Gee. A chicken supper and sale are planned for the church Wednesday by the second division of the Guild.

Carrie Flett Glatha Willison Women's Club Center Junction K. Kennedy Singing of America America the Beautiful Burlison Maquoketa Gee

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