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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1930
Page
4
Community groups held autumn meetings with lectures and games at several homes. Mrs Maurice and Mrs Artur Meurice hosted events. card games and bridge were enjoyed by UW Nek and Vuestay clubs. Families celebrated birthdays and anniversaries, with guests from Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Waverly, and Waterloo attending dinners and travelogue talks.
Mrs J H Bueh) of Garnaville hosts regular meeting with West themed studies and a large birthday gathering for Master Bobby Ray Power. A sequence of social events follows with Mrs J C Heberts entertaining at Maples Inn and two bridge parties attended by numerous local residents and out of town guests.
Fragmentary Bible Q A text references Exodus, Leviticus, Kings and Solomon with notes on offerings and dedication. It lists verses and commands, noting ritual use and devotion in ancient practice. The readable portions imply study prompts or catechetical material from a historical religious page.
A compilation of upcoming church services and events from multiple denominations. Denominational pastors including Leonard Duckett Samuel Gutenson and Rev. J. P. Willis invite parishioners to Sunday and Festival worships with detailed service times and topics. Special sessions include German and English confessions and youth activities.
Library and Book Notes discuss the Black Hawk county library demonstration starting this month with Monticello’s public library as a leading example. It notes that library memberships are paid, trustees and citizens support dues, and urges counties to watch the success for wider adoption. Book Week arrives in November with several notable titles and prize winners highlighted for readers.
Right Reverend Louis B Kucera bishop elect of Lincoln Neb will be consecrated bishop at Dubuque Iowa’s St Raphael’s Cathedral on Tuesday October 28 at 10 am. Arch bishop Beckman of Dubuque will lead with co consecrators Bishop Drumm Des Moines and Bishop Rohlman Davenport. A large group of bishops and clergy are expected.
Sand Spring residents visited friends near Colesburg and Hopkinton. Miss Regina Murray received many gifts at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Murray, while Miss Julia Manternach spent time with relatives near Cascade. The text notes several callers at the homes of Galen Hein and Dave Wilson, including Air Arduser and family.
For sale note lists a thoroughbred hog and a modern item with odd details. Names Henry F. Kurlger and Ham Podhaaki appear with unclear prices and conditions in a fragmented ad.
Classified notices list multiple items for sale including a roan pure bred Polled Shorthorn bull one year old and Hereford bull thirteen months, Holstein yearling with dam record, two young cows, and registered Shorthorn bulls. Also a 14%4 acre farm in Onslow and a modern house for rent with October 1 possession. Plus a Ford truck for sale and a 320 acre farm rental in Castile Grove township near Monticello with electric lights. May include contact details like M. Hosford F. M. Morehead G. M. Brainard Harold Waggoner T. A. and Lovell State Bank.
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