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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
6
Kay's Drug Store runs a 2 for 1 Nyals sale Thurs through Sat with buy one get one free. The listing also notes Miss Almeda Bell visiting Cedar Rapids. numerous Monticello and nearby residents visiting relatives, and local shops like Sam Reade's shoe shop promoting value while Keyes glasses advertise vision care at moderate prices.
Community notices list a Friday October 28 program and plate social at Lovell No. 7 school with all welcome, plus other social events and visitors. Numerous traveler and guest entries reference families in Arcadia Cedar Rapids Manchester Dubuque and Greene, with several church and school activities noted.
The Lovell No. 9 school pupils present a Thursday program at 8 o clock with a pie supper and charity auction led by Lee Rebee. Community members visit, attend church suppers, and attend farm bureau and lodge events across Monticello area.
The Monticello country club hosted the season’s final stag party with card games and refreshments provided by the committee. Mrs. Lyle Clark hosted a dinner in honor of her mother Mrs. Allan Fairbanks on her birth anniversary. Various clubs met the same week including P E O Chapter FP and the League of Women Voters with papers on music and women in industry.
The Working Band of the Congregational church met at Mrs. Augusta Bliss's home with Mrs. B. C. Roberts presiding. A social hour followed with refreshments by the hostess and assistants. Mrs. William Corbin hosted Delta Dek bridge at her home on Monday evening. two tables played, Corbin high, Carl Hodson traveling prize, and refreshments served. Out of town guest Mrs Co. C. Green of Des Moines attended.
The Friday club met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Charles J Northrop's home for its regular session. Readings included The Ballyhoo Years by Mrs Riess Stuhler Over the Bridge to the Movies by Mrs John Fraser I'm Signing Off by Mrs Charles Northrop and The Way of the Debauch by Mrs Colin G Thomas An out of town guest Mrs W S & S A Smith of Akron Ohio attended.
The '94 club motored to Iowa City Friday morning to meet Mrs. Laura Koop. A luncheon at The Hawk's Nest preceded an afternoon program featuring two papers by Miss Mary Coxsee and Mrs. Florence Roberts. Tea was served. ten members were present.
Mrs Roy Taylor Mrs William Mc Daniel Mrs Nagel and Mrs Cor aelius Steck attended a meeting with forty members present in a community group event.
Miss Schneider hosted a six thirty dinner at Good's cafe for Stormy Night bridge club members. Twenty covers were set at one table. After dinner guests went to Miss Schneider's home for five tables of bridge. Nell Hoffman and Lynn Howie high scores. Larry Robertson won traveling prize. Refreshments followed. guests included Mr and Mrs Lynn Howie George Nordman and James McDonough.
Mrs. Bess Dickey hosted a 12:30 dinner Sunday for her daughter Mrs. Leslie Talbot and husband of Cedar Rapids. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris of Williamsburg, Mrs. Clara Dunlap and children from Manchester, the Keith family of Delhi, the Dunlaps of Masonville, and Mrs. Margaret Davis of Hopkinton. The afternoon was spent informally.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation calls for Harvest Sunday on November 20 inviting city and town residents to visit rural churches across the state. Charles E. Hearst says the program, now in its third year, seeks close cooperation between urban and rural communities through farm-focused services in more than 700 churches aided by Farm Bureau committees.
Mr and Mrs Bert Hubbard hosted a six thirty family dinner for Mrs Edith Sturda vant of Rochelle Illinois a guest in their home this week. Twelve were seated at one prettily appointed table. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edgar Hubbard Mr and Mrs Elmer Hubbard Mrs John Hubbard and Mr and Mrs Ernest Landis and family. Mrs Burdavant is a sister of Elmer.
Members of the Ladies' Ald Society gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs W F Yeoman for a social meeting. The event included informal discussions and refreshments hosted by Mrs Yeoman.
The Atlantic News Telegraph cites Mr Roosevelt declaring that unemployment problems in the long run can be solved by the human race. He compares this to the governor's proposal to employ a million men in planting trees, describing it as lucid and definite.
Hugh Ryan of Manchester was arrested in Dubuque after offering a $50 liberty bond to buy clothing. He confessed to Hawkeye area robberies and earlier break ins at Colesbury in January 1924. He served time at Fort Madison and was released in 1929. Rev H C Gold and family plan a Chicago visit after staying with Rev G Wolf and Henry Knake. Clinton Gold, Rev Gold and Mrs Wolf's brother, is pursuing high school in Lytton Iowa.
The teachers' examination for the uniform county certificate will be held at Anamosa on October 26 27 and 28. Nellie V Morey County Superintendent announces the schedule and location for eligibile candidates.
Birmingham Alabama lists 38 public parks covering 1013.26 acres in city records. Parks department notes the larger system serves residents across multiple neighborhoods and provides green space and recreation facilities.
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