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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1936

Page

8

Onslow News Highlights Local Births and Community Events

Mrs. W. A. Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. James Moran announce a daughter born Nov 14 weighing eleven pounds. The Astrurian club met at Mrs Al Hamilton’s. League of Women Voters gathered at Miss Fannie Franks’ home. Christmas Seal sales opened with a Jones county luncheon chaired by Mrs S. G. Hutton. Dr Luella Kennedy reported extensive school health screenings reaching 1999 pupils with numerous eye and tonsil issues and immunizations offered.

James Moran al Hamilton Harry Paulsen Ward Hicks Walter Koon League of Women Voters Fannie Franks Wyoming Jones County 8. G. Hutton Monticello Anamosa Olin Luella Kennedy Seal Sale Fund O. K Nellie Morey

Center Junction Woman Jessie Smith Rites Held

Funeral services for Jessie Smith were held in the Iverson home Monticello on November 21 her 79th birthday with Rev A Alyea officiating. After cremation her ashes will be buried in North Madison Pioneer cemetery east of Center Junction. She was born November 21 1857 and died November 18 at McDonald hospital Monticello.

Jessie Smith Iverson Monticello A. Alyea Presbyterian Church Center Junction North Madison Pioneer Cemetery Miss Smith John and Elizabeth Smith McDonald Agnes James R New Mexico Ellen Crans Davenport David Smith Des Moines J. N. Smith Ben B. Smith Miles City Montana Annie Doran Cedar Rapids William and A. G. Smith Ben Smith Mont Stuart Smith Ames Ella Crans Norman Garnet Francis Anderson Frank

Birthday party honors Mrs Husman at Husman home

A large gathering from local families attended a birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Husman for Mrs. Husman. Many relatives from Kenyon Minnesota traveled to visit Laurence Wilken and family. Infant Harlan Carl baptized at Louie Helgens home. Several locals visited relatives and neighbors in Elkader and nearby towns.

George Andrews Howard Fritz Husman John Grant Edyth Weils Mary Thuman Gladys Tischauser Philip Bailey Phil Carl Husman Husman Dirk Lurken Bill John Henry Lurken Lorene Jess Elmer Westphal Kenyon, Minn Laurence Wilken Louie Helgens Harlan Carl Rey Willms Harm Helgens Rex Reuter Ben Engilebart Ed Helgens George Schoon la Porte City M. D. Foster Bert Walters William Martin Elkader Orlando Bailey Eugene Bailey Meryle Carl Siebels Hank Siebels Henry Sia

Community Dinner Honors Leroy Clark Sr. on 80th Birthday

Richland Center hosts Leroy Clark Sr. of Monticello at a Sunday dinner with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Areala Hein and several Hein family members. Guests at the afternoon include Mr. and Mrs. Will Hoffman and daughter Margery among others.

Henry L. Wismeier Leroy Clark Sr Monticello Adam Hein Linda Kiburz Clark Will Hoffman Margery Carl N. Hein Melvin Dale Glenn Leona Rieniets Garret Rieniets John McDonald Hospital Fred W. Hein Detroit Mich Sylvester Anderly

Social Round Among Monticello and Area Residents

Monticello residents and relatives visited and hosted gatherings across several towns. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tuetken, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Behrends, Mrs. Etta Behrends, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Travers, and Donald Francis, with numerous drop ins at the Lang, Alfert, Cox, Wilson, Chaplin, Arduser, Batchelder, Wahl, and Wenger households. A Ladies Aid event and a shower at the home of John were noted amid casual calls and supper guests at Colesburg and Hopkinton venues.

Henry Tuetken Monticello Will Lang W. H. Behrends Etta Behrends Henry Alferts Anamesa Howard Travers Donald Francis Ryan E. H. Cox Lester Lang Warburg John Albany Genevieve Charles Stevenson Hopkinton Callista Albany Phyllis Donna Jeanne Bertha Baxter Blanche Moser Colesburg Cox Ray Murray J. P. Smith Cap Arduser Manchester Phil Lawrence Charles Stevenson Jr John

Bride of the Week Honored. Callista Lashed To Honor

Albany social note records a bride of the week Callista honored with a five hundred dollars in play and prizes to Mrs Roy Slauson and Neva Wilson. The bride received gifts for her future home as fifty guests dined. Various visitors and family members are listed visiting relatives, including Joe McElmeel, Mrs John Schuster, Clarence Lasche, Norma Jean, Betty Ann, Mrs Blanche Moser, and Faye Kauffman across several towns.

Scalping By Indians A Survey Of Early Practices

The text explains scalping was confined originally to the lower St Lawrence region among the Iroquoian and Muskegian families and neighbors. It was absent from New England and much of the Atlantic coast and unknown until recent times across interior and plains regions. It did not occur on the Pacific coast or Arctic. except for a jungle area in South America the head was the earlier trophy in most of America.

North America St. Lawrence United States South America Ameriea

Habits of Crayfish and Burrows Describe Earth Pellets

Crayfish live underground then burrow to the surface and form earth pellets at burrow openings. They provide good fish bait when their shells are soft after molting. Burrowing can damage crops like corn and cotton.

Surviving Civilizations Highlighted by Collier's Weekly

Collier's Weekly notes that only three civilizations endure from ancient times to today, citing the Jews and the peasants of China and India as Pach and pacific by nature, while most major civilizations relied on military cultures that ultimately self-destruct.

China India Pacific Collier's Weekly

The Mexican Hairless Dog Of An Earlier Era

The Mexican hairless dog of an earlier age is described as standing four feet high at the shoulder and larger than any current breed. It is said to have elephant-like hide, great tusks, and powerful jaws, hanging from a heavy long skull.

Capitol Site Choices in Early Washington Planning

After Washington D C was chosen as the federal seat theDistrict of Columba, Shooters hill in Alexandria Virginia now Masonic Memorial and Jenkins Treights Capitol hill were considered with Capitol hill the favored location.

Capitol District of Columba Shooters Hill Alexandria Jenkins Treights Capitol Hill

Charing Cross District Origins Remembered in London

The district of Charing Cross in London rests on the site of the ancient village of Cherringe. In 1291 Edward I erected a Gothic cross to honor the place where Eleanor accompanied by the royal procession was set down en route to Westminster Abbey.

Charing Cross London Cherringe Edward I Eleanor Westminster Abbey

Cause of Beriberi Identified as Polished Rice Diet

A diet centered on polished rice causes beriberi as the husk of the rice kernel holds the essential vitamins. Before rice polishing, the disease was unknown.

Parrots Reveal Shyness Behind Bold Feats at Boston Zoo

Dan Wark jns, curator at Boston zoo, notes parrots are surprisingly shy, often whistle and talk before small audiences despite their reputation for boldness.

Dan Warkjns Boston Zoo Harkins

Algeroba Tree Spread Reaches Islands Land

The Algeroba tree was introduced to Twall in 1967 and now covers about 0,000 acres of semi arid land in the Islands. The trees provide cattle fodder and may harbor many bees.

Twawall

Hold Em Boy Quote Reflects Reform Efforts

A quoted saying from a communal discussion highlights mixed views on moral reform and guidance. The speaker mentions Uncle and notes skepticism toward reform efforts aimed at preventing backsliding, reflecting local attitudes of the time.

Lake Seema Fire Sparks Phosphorescent Night Flames

A Nassau lake glows with a phosphorescent flame like a fire in the darkness. Observers note the darker the night, the brighter the lake appears as the eerie light dances on the water.

Lake Seema Nassau

British Scientist Captures Lightning-Like Flash

Photographs by a British scientist show a brief air discharge emitting a bright flash lasting about a tenth of a second. The images suggest rapid electrical phenomena beyond ordinary lightning in atmospheric conditions.

Territorial Representatives for Hawaii and Alaska

A brief note explains that Hawaii and Alaska, as U S territories, have territorial representatives in the House. It outlines their role as non voting members and their function in representing territorial interests in Congress.

U. S Hawaiian Islands Alaska United States

Jerusalem Rebuilt on Ruins with Higher Foundations

The article notes Jerusalem has long been rebuilt atop ruins and now its foundations sit about P26 feet higher than they were a thousand years ago due to repeated reconstructions.

Jerusalem

There You Are Mirthful Quip About Stubborn Humans

Uncle Eben quips about human stubbornness comparing it to mules, noting he has never seen a mule as stubborn as some people. The line captures folksy humor and a rural voice.

Uncle Eben

Mankind in Two Groups Divided by the Good

A brief aphorism notes humanity split into two camps: the good define the divide and assign roles to the bad. The idea frames moral judgment as a social boundary drawn by virtuous actors.

Two Congregational anniversaries marked in Anamosa

Anamosa Eureka notes the First Congregational church’s 90th anniversary and Cass church’s 80th anniversary with a joint service schedule. Dr. P Adelstein Johnson to speak at 10 45 in town and 12 30 in Cass. The piece recalls the 1846 founding and local pioneer Arthur Kelloggs Stack born 1866 and died 1936.

Cass P. Adelstein Johnson Iowa Main Street Riverside Cemetery Alfred Wright First Congregational Church Samuel Hillis Edson Evigene Stacy John Charlotte Kelloggs Stack Towa Anamosa Indianapolis Ind Annamosa High School Marian Grinnell College

East Cass Social Notes Highlight Benedict Family Visit

Gladys Benedict and relatives from near Morley visited Anamosa and Monticello with calls on Grace Benedict. Adelaide Darrow stayed several days at the Benedict home. Ed Dirks Clarence Stulken and Marie Stulken visited in Dubuque and Don Riche son hosted Marie. Will Lubben and Lorraine attended Lovell township district No. 3 program. Emma Batchelder ill. Uhrs traveled to Batchelder home near Alburnett and care staffed by Mrs Uhr. Clark Batchelder arrived from California by airplane. Earl Benedict family joined a Boise Idaho visitors outing at J C McConaughy home. Raymond Miller and son John of Boise on 40 day Iowa visit. Miller is Mrs Tracy McConaughy’s cousin. Chester Condit solicited Red Cross. Bertha Burlingham teaches.

Melvin Spencer Onslow Spencer Iowa Rodney Spencer Onslow Presbyterian Church James Spencer Lydia Lyon George Lyon Harriet Lamey Arthur Barlow Cedar Rapids Max Lamey Sioux City James John Barlow Ed Bates Russell Preston Center Junction Walter Koon Probst Monmouth H. W. Koon Fritz Ladehoff Alice Overholt Dorothy Clinton Harold Overholt Davenport Olive Green Ruth Sears George Sears Frank Byerly Jessie McMaster California Presbyterian Floyd Chatterton Sam McCarty Bob McCarty A. K. McMaster Lochiel Johnston Ogden South Prairie Homemakers Club Carl Hutton Allison Fishwild Carrie McKinstry Paul N. Smith National Red Cross Fund Red Cross J. F. Livingstone J. A. McDonald Peter Prahm Howard Leech J. R. McNeilly Mase Himebaugh Scotch Grove Mabel Tomlinson America the Beautiful Catherine Thompson A. Upland Phyllis Robbie Mary Bulgren Irene Schrader Ruth Cress Scotch Grove Township Ray Sanford Leroy Dirks Ed Duncan John Carson Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society W. A. B Stickley Norman Johnson Augusta Norris Arthur Wilcox Young People’s Society Holyce Chase Dorothy Mead John Alyea Co. J Oxford Junction High School E. F. Kieieck Manchester Lyman Moats Rochester Paul Smith Minn Colonial Hospital Robert Levien Smith Hearst Duncan Osage R. P. Clark Roberta Wilma Monticello C. H. Nelson Luella Livingstone Iowa University D. Mathes Iowa City J. W. Livingstone Olin F. L Frank Sutherland Will Johnson Clarence Bell Myron Bell George Luke Stanwood Thomas Bell Glen Watson Waterloo O. O. Watson Henry Heeren Frank Himebaugh Helen John Alexander Springvide Fred Preas Mayme Carrie Phillip Bailey Amber Farnham Wyoming George Humble Leona Bessler A. Alyea Robert Alyea San Diego Calif Robert Serbousek G. D. Crispin Tipton Rey Clark's Oscar Powell Schrader’s A. D. Serbousek O. F. Otten Kay Ed Helgens W. J. Zimmerman Wayne Ladies’ Aid Wayne School House Verne Earl Herren Clifford Zimmerman Margaret Theil Zimmerman Hall Hattie Rickless Henry Freese Ernie Wahl Herbert Weiss Allyn Conrad Lena Raymond Freese Tobe Freese Carl Schoon Wilmer Ed Stadtmueller George Bodiker Clara Irene Louis Hagen Clarence Herren Strawberry Point Arthur Carlson Camanche George Zimmerman James Darrow Mabel Esther Russel Adelaide Darrow Morley Anamosa Grace Benedict Benedict Ed Dirks Clarence Marie Stulken Dubuque Marie Don Richeson Will Lubben Lorraine Lovell Township Henry Uhr Batchelder Alburnett Emma Batchelder Mr. Uhr Uhr Earl Benedict Ivan J. C. McConaughy Martello Raymond Miller John Boise Idaho Miller Tracy McConaughy

Local Social Notes From Castle Grove Area District 5

Family visits and gatherings weave through Castle Grove district as Mary Anderson of Anamosa aids Red Cross work and residents invite friends from Morley Hopkinton and Mitchell S D. Thanksgiving plans surface as Cass No 6 and high school announce two day vacation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. A. Hicks Seal Sale Florida QLSO Dates T. L. Green McNeilly Clarence Independents Harley Bulgren Harry Alyea Lloyd Goldsmith Jane Lamb Hospital Lloyd Clinton Business College Presbyterian Ladies Irving Eilers Henry Eilers Hamilton Seed Company Buell Miner Lisbon Miller Ee Verna Hansen W. 3. Zimmerman Richland Center Areala Hein Lucille Yossi Monticello High School Lucille John Yossi Delores Yossi Kathleen Tschantz Burdena Stutt Doris Lubben Josephine Rickless Rachel Shepherd Mary Hanssen Donald Maire Frederick Faust Dean Tedrow James Wells Dale Adams Loyal Rittmer Vernon Meyer Luella Balsiger Kate Bardill Len Buol Delores Herman Zubler Ruth John Thomas Paul Marugg Carol Ann Martin E. Buol C. J. Buol Dublique Mrs The Anamosa Eureka East Cass Gladys Benedict Chester Condit Bertha Burlingham Castle Grove Mary Anderson Frank Fairbanks Truman Rumer Walnut Thomas Stimpson Lester Fairbanks Willis Donald Lucretia Ida Fairbanks Frank Miller Coggan Helen Appleberry Clayton Bryant Mabel Franklin Prairieburg Cass No. 6 Lee Hannan Herman Stoddard Kelsey Reed Alex Hannan LaVern Manticetto Lou Ehrisman Rankin Herman Mitchell, S. D Henry Tjaden Lynn Elmer Hoover Antioch Carl Brockhohn Groupa Group B Hee American Fruit Grower Capper Farrer Mousehold Magazine Needlecraft the Country Home CJ Farm Journal CC Pathfinder Breeder’s Gazette Fairy Wiggar, AE Gard iAbey C Andy AS Groud-B American Poultry Jow CO Farm Journal Gentlewoman Magazie Good Stories Leghorn World Mother's Home Lite O Rhode Island Plymouth Rock Ofer Acess Agazinest Groudle Better Homes & Christian Herald Flower Grover MecCall’s Magazine Motion Picture Ma Parents’ Magazine Open Road Opportunity Maga Pictorial Review Pathfinder Weel Romantic Screen Play Sports Afield True Confessions Household Magaz Woman's World American Poultry Journal American Fruit Grower the Country Home Farm Journal Gentlewoman Magazing Good Stories Wustrated Mechanics Homehold Magazine Leghorn World Mother's Home Life Plymouth Rock Monthly Rhode Island Red Journal Successful Farming Woman's World Capper’s Farmer Breeder's Gazette Coat Es R. UY R. Vr Post Office R.E.D New Rock Road John Deere Deering McCormick Rock Island Will Dirks Bebee Amber Savings Bank
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