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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1932

Page

6

McNeill's Hardware Ad features bargains and services

Local column lists low prices and items at McNeill's Hardware including bargain hardware, glass, wiring, and lighting. Mentions repairs for storm sash and Everready flashlight offers, plus various town visitors and social notes referencing McNeill's ads and services.

McNeill’s

Community notices mix visits sales and events in Monticello

Siegfried Gruenstein visits sister in Monticello while local ads promote coal prices car service and Halloween events. Dozens of items mention relatives from Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Chicago. social events elections and school activities fill the page with ads for Stuhlers Meats and George Stahler's Sons.

Local residents enjoy weekend visits and fall sales notices

Mrs H Herman and the Mack family visited the Nouzaks while Clifford Cunningham arrives to stay with his mother Mrs Dora Cunningham in this city. Several locals attend Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo and stock up on meat deals at Stahlers and Stuhler's stores as autumn care tips and car maintenance ads appear.

Clifford Cunningham St. Paul, Minn Dora Cunningham

Society and Club News Highlights of Entertaining

Dr and Mrs Earl DeShaw hosted a six thirty dinner for their bridge club Tuesday with three tables of play. Mrs Carl Hodson and Milton Thoen tied for high score. Mrs Charlie Jones hosted the Clover Leaf Club Friday for an afternoon of fancy work and visiting followed by refreshments by her sister Miss Rose Wenger. Mrs Charles Suett entertained guests Saturday night for Mrs W Laird of Newton now visiting in her home the past week with informal games and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Arthur Adix hosted a family dinner Sunday for Miss Lucia Schoon on her birthday with twenty two covers at well arranged tables. The guest of honor is a sister of Mrs Adix.

Earl DeShaw Carl Hodson Milton Thoen Charlie Jones Clover Leaf Club Rose Wenger Charles Suett W. Laird Newton Arthur Adix Lucia Schoon Adix

Mrs Siegfried Guyan Hosts Fortnightly Bridge Club

Mrs Siegfried Guyan entertained the Fortnightly bridge club at her home for the first fall meeting of the season with three tables of play. Mrs George Timmins earned high score as refreshments followed.

Siegfried Guyan George Timmins

Friday Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Stuhler

Mrs Harry Stuhler hosted a one o clock luncheon at her home for the Friday bridge club members. Twelve guests dined, a silver vase of roses centered the table, and three tables of bridge followed. Mrs Imogene Stuhler won high score for the afternoon, with Mrs W A Smith of Accer Ohio visiting as an out of town guest.

Harry Stuhler Cavers Imogene Stuhier W. 8. A. Smith Accer Ohio

Hi Lo bridge club meets at Barclay home for first fall night

The Hi Lo bridge club held its first fall meeting at Mrs. George Barclay's home last Friday. Three tables played with Mrs. Car Hodson high score and Mrs. L W Barrack winning the traveling prize. Refreshments followed hosted by the hostess. Mrs. William Helderman attended as a guest.

Hi-Lo

Missionary Society Meets for Monthly Review at Northrop Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational church met at Mrs. Charles Northrop's home for its regular monthly meeting. Miss Minnie Rettig led devotionals, and Mia Imogene Stuhler and Mrs. Northrop presented a review of Trailing the Migrants. Tea followed hosted by Mrs. Northrop with Mrs. Colin Thomas and Mrs. Frank Podhaski assisting.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Charles Northrop Minnie Rettig Mia. Imogene Stuhler Northrop Colin Thomas Frank Podhaski

Purl and Mrs Taylor Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Purl Taylor welcomed friends and relatives to their home last Sunday evening to mark twenty years of marriage with games music and a plate supper. Out of town guests included Clifford Arduser and daughter Arlene Ann of Langworthy John Batchelder and Casper Arduser of Band Springs.

William Lang Ann Ehrisman John Ketelsen Center Junction Purl Taylor Clifford Arduser Arlene Ann Langworthy John Batchelder Casper Arduser Band Springs

Bridge Tea Hosts Yield High Accre in Formal Evening

Mrs. Stenn schweltser and Mrs. Siegfried Gu yan joined Mrs. Bari at George Bari’s home for a bridge tea last Friday evening. Mrs. EB. J. Watley held high accre.

George Guyan Stenn Schweltser Siegfried Guyan George Bari EB. J. Watley

Out of Town Guests Attending From Several Cities

Out of town guests included Mrs P A Johnson of Grinnell Mrs C W Laird of Newton Mrs C C Green of Des Moines and Mrs George Skelton of Whittler Calif demonstrating regional social connections and hosting circle presence at the event.

P. A. Johnson Grinnell C. W. Laird Newton C. C. Green Des Moines George Skelton Whittler Calif

Miss Amney Wood Honored By Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Amney Wood was surprised Thursday evening at Mrs. Minnie Lewis home as teachers from the public school gathered to celebrate her birthday. Three bridge tables were played with Miss Ann Miller winning high score, followed by ice cream and birthday cake. The guest of honor received several gifts, marking her first ever surprise party.

Jackle Stuhler F. Stewart Stuhler Princess Theater Perrine Amney Wood Minnie Lewis Ann Miller Miss Wood

Five birthday parties mark neighborhood gatherings

Mrs Siegfried Guyan hosted Joan's fifth birthday with games, yellow Halloween decor, a cake with five candles, and guests including Janet Schemmel and Ellen Mae First. Janet Schemmel celebrated her fifth birthday at her grandmother Mrs Rettig's with games, singing, cake and yellow decorations. The Monticello country club hosted the final evening bridge party in a birthday month decor theme, with high scores to Mrs Albert Stuhler and Dr C G Thomas, and dominoes won by Mrs C W Laird.

Siegfried Guyan Joan Mrs. Guyan Janet Schemmel Ellen Mae Katherine Connolly Betty Jean Adamson Janis Grimes Eloie Timmins Joan Guyan George Rettig Minnie Rettig Janet Marilee Matthiessen Ellen Mae First Audrey Ann Podhaski Monticello Country Club Albert Stuhler C. G. Thomas

Schreiner chapter hosts Star meeting and anniversary observance

Worthy Matron Anne Echternacht presided at the Schreiner chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in the Masonic temple. Lena Schoenhut was honored posthumously with a memorial altar drape. The gathering included corsages for star points and an anniversary observance.

Schreiner Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Anne Echternacht Lena Schoenhut Chloe Skelley Alta Matthiessen Belle Timmins Laura Wenger Loretta Taylor Harriet Hintz Leona Uhr LaVetta Perrine

Sacred Heart Notes Highlight School Activities

Examinations closed the first six weeks with reports issued October 10. Girls’ gym suits arrive, indoor baseball practice begins, and a Citadel game with Con Cade is anticipated. Seniors ordered class rings, orchestra reorganizing opens next week, and athletics show promising results. Senior trip to Anamosa occurred. biology studies monarch butterfly development. Mr and Mrs Carl Jones of Seattle welcome a son born September 25, their first child.

Cnuscade Anamosa Carl Jones Monticello Seattle, Wash Jones Clayton Palmer Mr. Jones Charlie Jones City

Monticello man fined for liquor possession in district court

Floyd Martin of Monticello was fined $200 for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. In lieu of payment, he was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail. Ed Day of Anamosa was fined $200 and costs for violating a liquor injunction. Mrs. George Whitkins returned from Chicago Heights after a three week visit for her daughter Mrs. Walter Tigen who has regained health.

Floyd Martin Monticello Ed Day Anamosa George Whitkens Chicago Heights Walter Tigen

Mnutts Among Intellectuals and the Unintelligent

A concise remark notes that there are as many mnutts among the intelligentsia as among the unintelligent crowd, highlighting a blunt view of intellect and foolishness alike.

Mnutts

Damages Sought After Fatal Railroad Crossing Crash

The administrator of Mrs. H. B. Gearhart’s estate sues the C. M. St. Paul Railway over a July crossing death near Delhi. The petition claims negligence in maintaining an obscure dangerous crossing and in failing to provide safeguards for travelers.

Gearhart Leo Delhi C. M. & St. Paul Railway Company

Dubuque man wounded in shooting during arrest attempt

Fred Seyler was seriously wounded after a shot fired by Leo Jungk as officers tried to arrest him following a stabbing of Mrs Jungk. Jungk hid in a shed and shot at police, who returned fire, wounding him but not seriously.

Fred Seyler Dubuque Leo Jungk

Also Mentioned on This Page

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