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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
2
A long list of visitors and relatives appears, detailing visits to and from residents in multiple towns. Names include Marian Vareos visiting Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Leo Shaner, and several families hosting relatives over the weekend and Thanksgiving.
The forty year old obituary notes Mrs Cora Sexton Rodman of Johnsontown Canton Town and Scotch Grove recounts early settler days In 1884 her family moved to Scotch Grove where she married Allen Rodman on September 16 After farming in Linn County she settled in Monicello and raised three children Her memory spans the sugar camp era and the growth of a changing community with railroads transforming local towns. she recalls schooling she attended and duties of farm life with two sisters and several brothers noted.
Fragmented local items reference Red Cross activity and community events. Mentions of residents visiting relatives and nearby towns, with scattered names and locations in Minnesota and New York.
Faculty members secure a ping pong table and compete daily. Speech class prepares state radio entries on Tuberculosis. top ten entries gain broadcast and medals. First graders craft Thanksgiving cards while Red Cross spans attendance. Various students perform, read and present costumes, with a closing program including an “America” theme and music highlights.
Fragmented report mentions DeMolay leaders Yorden York and Curtis Ing Rex Deseo in Cedar Rapids observing a district gathering. The piece references a later event with a banquet and a noted outbreak involving an unspecified body, caused by associates and health concerns.
The Monte theatre presents Bruce Billie Knowles and Jackie Low McDonald ages 9 and 5 Sunday and Monday. They previously shone in Monticello’s style show and are joined by Jean Hanlon age 16 trained by a student of Eleanor Powell. Regular prices apply.
Castle Grove 8 and M Hosford I R Hintz journeyed to Kansas City this week to buy feeder cattle. Will Hiller visited Center Junction Monday. Mr and Mrs C F Krueger of Doon arrived for a Thanksgiving visit and Vera Krueger is due Wednesday. Judges assess wine quality by appearance smell and taste.
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