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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1923

Page

7

Local society notes and theater ads mixed in Cedar Rapids page

Mrs Frank Podhaski hosts Kensington club last Friday afternoon. Advertisements for Devlin Millinery and Denkhoffs Jewelry announce hats and eye service. Cedar Rapids visitors include Ida Wilcox Lisle Arduser and others. Miss Eloise Becker appendicitis case. Japan earthquake and Albu San of Old Japan at the Princess. various family births and visits noted.

Frank Podhaski Kensington Club Ida Wilcox Lisle Arduser Cedar Rapids Devlin Millinery Amd John McKeaver Imogene Stahler H. M. Carpenter, Jr Janet Hazard

Major surgery at McDonald hospital last Monday

A large operation was performed on Mrs. Gerd Kammerman at McDonald hospital last Monday. Donna Lewis had tonsils and adenoids removed there last Saturday morning. Local social events include bridge parties, bake sales, and Halloween festivities at Wayne Township and surrounding communities. Jackie Coogan and a film program are set for Princess theater next week.

Gerd Kammerman McDonald Hospital Donna Lewis John McDonald Hospital

Monticello notices and events fill weekly page

Local readers learn of Poland China stock for sale and home moves to Pennsylvania. Updates cover theater, Rotary ethics, Presbyterian Foreign Mission meeting, Wabun Girls play Albu San of Old Japan, and Rotarian Weeks visit. Community news notes school sale, weather, farm payments, a counterfeit bill alert, and pastor Lang’s vacation plans.

Wabun Camp Fire Girls Albu San Old Japan Opera House Kay's

Jones County Farm Bureau Explains County Agent Choice

The Jones county farm bureau directors address rumors about the county agent selection. Frank Hunt was favorably viewed but not recommended by the extension department and is dropped as a candidate. Paul N. Smith of Canter Junction, currently acting as temporary agent, was offered the role and will respond at the November 3 meeting.

Jones County Farm Bureau Frank Hunt Hunt Extension Department Paul N. Smith Canter Junction

Monticello High Notes Highlight Gridiron Victory and campus Events

Monticello high school reports a 25 0 football win over Mt Vernon with L Zubler and Budl key blockers and Hayden scoring twice. The faculty picnic moved indoors due to rain. Activities include an American chemistry essay contest, exams ending for six weeks, a Iowa State pair game trip, a Barrie play reading, and student absences tallied by class. Margaret Hennigar from Greene high joins Monticello as a junior student.

Edwin Egger Vernon L. Zubler Sterling Budl Hayden Marion American Society Miss Specht

Death of Mrs Alexander Davidson in Monticello

Mrs Alexander Davidson died at her Monticello home last Monday evening after an apoplectic seizure left her paralyzed and unable to speak. Born Jean Robertson in 1854 in Aberdeenshire Scotland she married Alexander Davidson in 1877. She leaves four sons and two daughters. funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with burial at Oakwood cemetery.

Alexander Davidson Monticello Jean Robertson Longside Aberdeenshire Scot- Mas Erne Old Deer Scotland George Davidson Stamford South Dakota Thomas William Davidson Sioux City Norman Davidson Leroy Cropp L. H. Keightley Mary Canada First Presbyterian Church Oakwood Cemetery

Legion Posts Plan Winter Home Talent Series Across Five Towns

Five Legion organizations have joined to stage a circuit of home talent shows this winter. Hopkinton will present a minstrel show followed by Cascade two vaudeville acts, Ana mosa brings Mikado and Forever After, Oxford Junction offers Seven Nights in Baldpate Inn, and Monticello discusses Party Five Minutes from Broadway.

Legion Hopkinton Cascade 2 Anamosa Wyoming Oxford Junction Baldpate Inn Monticello Broadway

Monticello Chapter Hosts Luncheon for Anamosa Members

Chapter FP PEO of Monticello entertained Chapter FU of Anamosa at a one o clock luncheon last Saturday at Mrs. C G Thomas home. Decorated with fall flowers the event included a short program at Mrs. L W Lovell’s home. Attendees named include F W Henke A L Remley A G Remley James Remsey B F Erb A G Hejinian Park Chamberlain J H Ramsay A L Walton Co A Allen H H Gee A N Trevarthen Fred Sigworth T B Watters Ida Osborne Agnes Remley Nellie V Morey.

Monticello Anamosa C. G. Thomas Thomas L W. Lovell Anamoss Mesdames F. W Henke A Lb. Remley A. G. Remley James Remsey B. F. Erb A. G. Hejinian Park Chamberlain J. H. Ramsay A. L. Walton Co. A. Allen H. H. Gee A. N. Trevarthen Fred Sigworth T. EB. Watters Misses Ida Osborne Agnes Remley Nellie V. Morey

Death of Romaine Shear near Flushing Michigan

William H. Laude learned of Romaine Shear’s death last Thursday October 11 at 8 PM at his Flushing home. Native of New York City, he moved to Jones county at 13, worked on John Mc Laughlin farm, married Ada Laude, had two grown sons Loula and Milton, survived by widow. Funeral at family home in Flushing. burial in Flushing. He left many friends in Monticello area.

William H. Laude Romaine Shear Flushing Michigan Mr. Shear New York City Jones County John McLaughlin Ada Laude James Laude Greenfield Iowa Loula Milton Shear Monticello

Monticello Commercial Club Forms New Board

The Monticello Commercial Club held its second meeting at the S. M. Adamson home with about sixty members. By laws were adopted expanding the board to seven directors, four for two years and three for one year, plus a president and secretary treasurer. Directors elected include J. H. Perrine L. E B Hoag H. M. Carpenter Jr J LeRoy Farmer for two years and A M Maurice W A Beery Emil C Rickless for one year. Regular meetings set for the first Wednesday each month.

Commercial Club of Monticello S. M. Adamson Frank A. Locher Commercial Club Board of Directors J. H. Perrine L. E B. Hoag H. M. Carpenter, Jr

Pond-Wyman wedding ties Des Moines and Dubuque families

George N. Pond and Miss Mignon Wyman wed at St. Pauls Episcopal Des Moines on October 15 beginning their life together. Bride a librarian and Dubuque native, groom a Monticello alum and H B Glover employee. They plan a Dubuque home at 1873 West First Street after a brief stay in Des Moines.

George N. Pond Monticello Daniel B. Pond Mignon Wyman Des Moines St. Paul's Episcopal Church John Wyman John Pond Grace Wyman Dubuque Public Library Wisconsin Drake University George Pond Pond George H. B. Glover Company Dubuque West First Street

Des Moines Bride Weds Anamosa Attorney Clifford Paul

Virginia Cheshire Bramber, long-time Des Moines resident, married Clifford Benjamin Paul, attorney and former Jones County official, at the Chesire home. Rev James E Wolfe officiated in Greenwood Congregational Church setting. the couple plans a brief wedding trip and will reside in Anamosa.

Des Moines Register Jones County Thomas A. Chesire Grand Avenue Virginia Cheshire Bramber Clifford Benjamin Paul Anamosa James E. Wolfe Greenwood Congregational Church Des Moines Long Beach California Paul John T. Paul Lenox College Law Department The State University of Iowa

California Tourist Sleeper Excursions Start This Fall

A special California tourist sleeper party departs Monticello on Tuesdays October 30 November 13 27 and December 11 and on Wednesday December 26 traveling via C M and St P YP to Kansas City then to Santa Fe lines with no changes. The trip offers economical comfort with 30 minute stops at Fred Harvey meal stations. Reservations through your local C M and St P agent or C A Moore general agent A T and SF Ry 616 Flynn Bldg Des Moines Iowa.

California Monticello Kansas City Santa Fe Fred Harvey C. A. Moore A. T S. F. Ry Flynn Bldg Des Moines Iowa

Teachers' Examination Dates Set for Anamosa

The teachers' examination for county certificates will be held at Anamosa on October 24 25 and 26. Nellie V Morey County Superintendent.

Anamosa Nellie V. Morey

Presbyterians plan higher mission funding in Iowa meeting

Edwin Wilcox returns from a major Iowa Presbyterians gathering reporting plans to raise 30 percent more for missions than last year. Church leaders urge larger mission contributions, with Dr. Gilbert Voorhies of Estherville as moderator and Dr. J. F. Hinkhouse of Hopkinton as stated clerk. Also notice: Winton repair services and phone contact at 226-W.

Edwin Wilcox Winton Iowa

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