This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1934
Page
4
Society and club news highlights multiple gatherings hosted by local residents. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Schuetz entertaining Rev. and Mrs. W. H. L. Schuetz of Beecher. Mrs. Byron Abel hosting Needlework Club. Walter Brainard and family hosting the first contract bridge club meeting. and many others hosting dinners, bridge, and parties with refreshments and prizes.
McLaughlin Antonette Coxsee Mir iam Lovell LaVonne Landis Esther Cass. The Misses Recene Ashton Clara Palmer and Goldie Berryhill named among three teachers.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church held its first year meeting at Mrs. L. F. Balster’s home. Mrs. Howard Deischer led devotionals and Mrs. Richardson led the program reading from Japanese Women Speak. Mrs. Strasbury read an article from The Friend and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Lang. A luncheon and misc. shower for Miss Mary Lovell occurred at Mrs. Doxsee’s home with sixteen place settings and roses. Progressive contract bridge closed the afternoon with Miss Mary E. Coxsee high scorer.
The Reformed church Women’s Missionary Society held an all day meeting last Wednesday with morning and afternoon devotionals led by Rev. Armin Tendick and readings by Mrs. Schweitzer Mrs. Egger and Mrs. Shiner. A bas e ment business session followed. Hosts Mr and Mrs Glenn Eilers gave a 12 30 pm dinner for 21 at their country home. Guests included several area families and individuals from Cedar Rapids Scott’s Bluff Waterloo Monticello Marion and Elgin. J H Hayen Sr celebrated his 84th birthday with family on Tuesday at his Monticello home. The last summer evening party at the country club featured a six thirty dinner for 75 guests with dancing and music by Gene Byck and his orchestra.
A large crowd attended a Monday afternoon bridge party at the club house marking the close of the summer season. Mrs Frederick Stuhler and Miss Janet Hazard managed seating and scoring while Miss Carrie Page won the summer bridge prize and Mrs BE Hicks claimed the domino high score prize. Fall decor and refreshments followed by the house committee.
A kettle of boiling tar on the kitchen stove caused a fire that completely destroyed the James McMannus home on Wednesday October 17. The blaze spread rapidly and only personal belongings on the first four were saved. McMannus estimates the loss of household goods on the second floor and the house itself at 2500. Miss Alice McMannus, a sister of
The farm owner suffered burns to an arm neck and forehead and was treated at John McDonald Memorial Hospital then discharged Saturday. Fire burned for a day, destroying the McMannus homestead seven miles northeast of Onslow while 100 neighbors saved nearby barns. The tar used for roof repairs sparked the blaze as Mr. McMannus recently moved to a new 80 acre farm.
A long list of local church services and events including St. Joseph's Prairieburg Mass times and confessions, Sacred Heart Grinnell schedule, St. Matthew's Lutheran Reformation festival, Center Junction M E Church activities, St. John's Ev Lutheran, Wayne Zion festival dates, Methodist Episcipal youth events, Presbyterian Reformation Sunday service, Christian Endeavor, and Reformed Church messages. details include pastors, locations, and weekly schedules.
Anamosa high school festball wins 12 to 0 at Manchester after a late surge. Weiderman scored from three yards, Paul returned a 70 yard interception for a second TD. McLees' team failed extra points as Manchester led early before Anamosa rallied. Lazio starred for Anamosa.
Iowa's 23rd homecoming draws a capacity crowd with more than 40 000 tickets sold and hopes the 43000 seat stadium can handle the mass. Minnesota arrives led by captain Pop Lund and All Americans and aims to upset the Hawkeyes after a win over Northwestern.
Dorothy Ketchum 21 formerly of Anamosa died in a Chicago psycho pathic hospital three days after being found wandering in a daze with a scalp wound and injuries. Police picked her up October 20. Her mother’s letter identified her. she was the daughter of Mr and Mrs 2. L. Ketehum of Marengo. The father was a retired barber, the family facing hardship. burial was expected in Anamosa.
The article describes the marriage of a Monticello graduate and a farmer's daughter in Cascade. The bride, a 1929 Monticello high school alumna, will continue teaching in rural schools after marriage. The groom works on the George Kurt farm, and their wedding party included Anna Gudenkauf as bridesmaid and Carl Weber as best man. A dance and shower accompanied the celebration with more than 200 guests attending.
Sheriff Eichhorn says Jones County robberies solved as officers recover stolen property and large amounts of nitroglycerine, fuses, and equipment for counterfeit money. Robins on trial and confession reveal deep involvement, with ties to Oxford Junction and surrounding areas.
The Harm Helgens farm near Scotch Grove was struck by a haystack fire last Tuesday morning. Firefighters contained the blaze and kept it from reaching the buildings on the farm.
For rent a 1261 acre John Meyer farm new listing. For sale White Giant roosters from Mrs N L Newton contact via phone 360. Auto glass service by C L Van Meter at the greenhouse. Found white gold glasses on street near Joe Appleby home contact Otto Otten to reclaim. Trucking services for local and long distance hauling livestock rates to Chicago phone Monticello 89 F 14. C W Zimmerman.
For sale large type Poland China boars March farrowed by Wm Bohiken Scotch Grove Indiana and dressed chickens sold at market prices. Contact Mrs C FE Fothergill Monticello Indiana phone 210.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.