Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monticello Express in Monticello, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1937

Page

2

Local News of Ayar and Surrounding Visits

Mrs. Flor Hanmtblin of Ayar visits relatives here for a bazaar and church event on November 4. Numerous Monticello-area residents, shoppers and relatives are noted visiting, hosting, or traveling to Chicago and nearby towns. mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Herman Helgen, Mrs. Lizzie Schmidt, and Dr. L. J. Swift. The passage lists many local names and social visits across months and weekends.

Flor. Hanmtblin of Ayar

Local social notes span visits and travel across towns

The column lists numerous social visits and trips including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ohe in Waterton, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Folkers heading to California, Helen Fitzsimmons in Centerville, and others visiting relatives in LeMars Lincoln and beyond. Travelers planned stops include Kokomo and Lafayette with a Purdue football game attendance noted.

Henry Rst Henry Onfer Waterton Herman Folkers Knend California leMars Lincoln Neb

Local Families Note Deaths and Visits in Ames Area

Mr and Mrs B A Roberts and daughter Ruth visited relatives in Ames including Roberts sister in law Mrs J H Roberts of Salt Lake City called by her father’s death. They saw their son Benjamin a student at Town Lutte College. Mrs Arthur Anderson of Manchester found dead on highway 20 near town. authorities cite possible natural death with signs of violence. Ida Perrine travels to Des Moines for E S ceremonies. W E Barron’s wedding prompts trip to Dubuque and note of his death October 91. Melvil Hassel leaves Diamond Brothers store for National Ten Company post. Al Smith and others plan community activities in Monticello area.

B.A. Roberts Ruth Antes Mr. Roberts J. H. Roberts Salt Lake City Ames Benjamin Town Lutte College Arthur Anderson Manchester At & Am

Break-in at Turner cafe and St Anthony noted

Entry forced at the Turner cafe through a rear door while the St Anthony safe remained untouched. In the lumber yard a safe was cracked but contained nothing of value.

Turner St. Anthony and

Holmes and Alaire families attend funeral in Monticello

Mr and Mrs A J Holmes and daughters June and Lola of Cedar Falls and Mr and Mrs Harry Alaire and son Marvin of Oelwein were Monticello visitors Saturday to attend the funeral of Mrs Adam Seheer held Saturday afternoon at Wayne Center Lutheran Church.

A. J. Holmes June Lola Cedar Falls Airs Harry Alaire Marvin Oelwein Monticello Adam Seheer Wayne Center Lutheran Church

Baldwin School to Stage Two Plays October 29

Baldwin School grades will perform the operetta The Inn of the Golden Theese and the one act comedy In Daun: Abou, Daisy. Miss Beve Breok and Miss Mary Ann Cresy direct with Feaber Luett as star. Cast lists include many students and staff across both productions.

Bald Win Daun Abou Daisy Ower Beve Breok Mary Ann Cresy Feaber Luett

Adult Farmer Study Course Offered This Fall

An adult farmer study program is announced with courses on horticulture, animal husbandry, and farm management. The plan includes sessions at the central high school and regional extension offices, with targets for practical farming skills and community outreach.

Neil Atria Numerec Eolic Preniens Inecus Aie Progran Sinsuid I UK Tna dL

Parish Church Schedules and Lutheran Notices

A compilation of church service times and activities across several congregations. Saint Joseph Catholic Church lists masses at 2 and 9 on Sundays and Holy Days, confessions on Saturday, weekday mass at 7. Hopkinton St Job's Lutheran announces 9:30 Sunday school and 10:30 divine worship with Ladies Aid and Luther League meetings. St John's mission at Castle Grove hosts German services. English services and Sunday school at specific times. Nov 4 Ladies Aid gathering noted. Congregational Church at town-center lists morning worship at 11 with a sermon on religious power and a Reform festival night. St John’s Lutheran Church details German and English services with prep and regular times. Ladies Aid gathering planned for November 4.

Praittsburg St. Joseph's Cathollc Stephen Dg Kucera Blusses Hopkinton St. Job's Lutheran Church J. .A. Pannhuk Luther League St. John’s American Lutheran Church Castle Grove Jattheran Arnold Thalacker Jd. E. Ahktich Congregational Church Samuel G. Gutensohn Puerim Fellowship Airs Coughlan St. John’s iv Lutheran Church Paul T. Girtknecht Joni Reformed Church Armin c H. Tendick Jesus

Rt. Mathews Lutheran Church services and concert plan

Rt Matthew s Lutheran Church announces Sunday serions and German services at 9 46 and 10 45 with a Ladies Aid event on Wednesday November A concert by blind organist Rank L Voelker of WMT is set for Sunday November 7 at 8 p m Tickets are on sale at Zimmermans. Proceeds cover Voelker s $35 fee Adix urges community support.

Rt. Matthew's Lutheran Church H. L. Adix A. Ars A.C. Adix Rank L. Voelker WMT Zimmerman’s Admission Inc Aly. Voelker

Methodist Church Bazaar and Epworth Rally Draw Community

The church hosts an annual bazaar and chicken supper on November 4 in the basement, with 6 pm serving and prices 44c adults 28c children. Next Sunday the sermon title is Pretense and Sincerity, and Epworth League members attend a Prairie Chapel district rally at Prairie Chapel Methodist Church. Dr Glen Rowiey calls a district conference in Clarence on Nov 2, and the Every Member Canvass for the church budget continues with envelope reorders. Aly and Mrs John Hoult and daughters return from a California trip and visit Friends in Tedburg, Texas.

Methodist Church George Woodall Epworth Epworth League Prairie ‘Chapel ‘Methodist Church Marion Glen Row~ Iey Clarence

Local notes and mishaps skim Davenport to Cedar Rapids

Mills spent two weeks visiting Davenport Rock Island and Peoria before returning home Sunday. E E Keith escaped injury when a double barrel shotgun exploded on a hunting trip with P G Utish after the breech block failed. Mrs Charles Podhaski and Mrs Will Null traveled to Cedar Rapids Wednesday to visit Mrs Daisy Tohen. Mrs Null and Mrs Podhaski’s mother witnessed her fall and injury during the week. Mrs Willis Mastin cared for her and she left St. Ike's hospital this week to convalesce at the Mastin home.

Helen Fitzsimmions R. N St. Joseph's Hospital Centerville Mary Fitzsimions Umirs Davenport Rock Tiland Peoria E. Keith Hopkinson -Sporis P. G. Utish Cand St. Ike’s ‘Hospital Mastin

Unclear list of attendees at State University of Iowa Michigan football game

Fragmentary OCR lists names including R J Bone Frances Ken Hud James Donald Scheen Jr J E Fleiserman Dean Morey Earl Rynerson Harry Ireland Carl Winkler Frank Bilers Baldy Brutt Dr Earl DeShaw Russell Jamison Edgar Vernon among those who catteried in the game last Saturday.

State University of Iown Michigan R.J. Bone Frances Ken

Relatives Gather for Garrett Themed Visit in Montana

A group of forty five relatives gathered in Owritonne Montana in honor of Mr and Mrs Hans Klein and daughter Laura of Owstonna Minnesota. They returned to their home after the gathering.

Ifrionis Garrett Gnatow Hans Klein Qaughter Laura Owstonna Minn Ito Iin Ovwritonne Montiay

Local Families Rally After Illness In Clinton Area

Mr and Mrs iP Hariken Sioux Pals D and Mr and Mrs Arthur Carlsen Clinton traveled to Monticello last week due to the serious condition of Mrs Will Zimmerman. Mrs Hatken and Mrs Carlsen are daughters of Mrs Zimmerman. The families returned home as Mrs Zimmerman’s condition improved.

Miva Hans Eline Owneaconn Mmin Gerd Null John Carson Center Junction Ip. Hariken Arthur Carlsen Clinton Monticdllo Will. Zimmerman Hatken iMrs Carlsen

Mrs Atickford Hosts Family Dinner Night

Mr and Mrs W Stickford and daughter from down City hosted a family dinner Wednesday honoring their daughter Miss Walter Huchele and two children from Minneapolis who were visiting. Mr and Mrs Buchelle and family left for their home later in the week.

Willam Atickford Down ‘City W. W. ‘Stickford Mies Wal ‘Ter Hucheie Minneapolis

Richard WicCormick of Olin Dies at Anamosa

Ambiguous obituary fragment notes Richard WicCormick of Olin died at Anamosa. The text contains garbled names and phrases, but indicates a death notice with limited readable details and an unclear survivor listing.

Richard WicCormick of Olin Anamosa

Popular Miss of the Screen at Niles Theater

The leading screen star headlines a two night engagement at Niles Theater on October 31 and November 11. The program features Wild and Wooly with Our Gang Comedy and Mickey Mouse, delivering a lively mix for audiences.

Niles ‘Theater Gans

Also Mentioned on This Page

Abs V. Porter John Weellert John Robertson Chicago Eemil Coley Ontore Dunetinn Wheatland Basi John Eten Alamos Spe Alondas Aa. C. BH. McNeill Raymond Bywater Amins Crurhart James Littlefield Herman Helgen Herman Che Dundee Ted Littie Lizzie Schmidt Earl Buck de- With L. J. Swift Jim Bender Waterino Als J.C. Bender Clarence Matthiessen Chaney Burris Fern Bender Ude Lane Frank Podhaski Alma Behrends Cedar Rapids Birs H. W. Jacobs Aliss Catherine Redmond T. AM. Redmond Andrew Ambuehi Muageie Einars Dubude W. E. Fhnussor Savurda Sabuiu Air Mrs Ben Che Burt Freeze Hoplantern Afra Sun Trai Ane Ole Bolemal Price Teleost Lumiker Mro Jame Mauthesen Sundar Vastitmie Mr Blauthes Narmuarn Whitsoa Dach City Georgelmne Minthey Chipyre Laricei Setinuap Alyoame Firmis Sunurdes George Lo Lyavel Ane Northtray Dias Angele Tanmars Afrana Gordon Toserton AL. Paul Alvin Aly Rinpercon Paul Miller MoMmings Wi Uwir Henry Coyle With ‘Stege Mary Chapman Jay Witertow Prank Guian Everett AleClung Joseph and Edwin Revere Alondav Fay Clark Oreutti Allie Tuthle Serabiic Wilton London Amel. Rabe Lev Noes Caroling Henry Onter AP Collinge Waterloo Anc Air Oneter Dueck Dumer Alyang Henri Ohe Elizabeth Campbell Etonhinston Mir L. H. Lang Lane Stuart Oak Park Grant Stanibaugi Dee Cones Hospital Alarshalltown Entarae D. BR. Webb Inna Civ. A Dick Carlson Maury Jane Willian Asifer Charles Cards Eicader Cords Alr Chris Biden Clemmia Wenger Marshalltown Ed Wenger John AlcDonald Hospital Leviane Associated Press Betty Kay Cedar Rania Afr Fred ‘Bay Kenneth ‘Myers Cedar Ranide Airs Ghaties Mic Sm Oscar Banginats Cece Tanhar York City Charlie Will Skeling Ain Skelies Aly Skeliey Remaimec Universit Ticanttal Paul Alaire Cedar Rapid Futens Moon Jas Tynerge Tina Alice Nuwsisae Hauliiuer Ferme Og Aiv Wilhan Varra Ais AL Tosusners Atverd Loreta Yarra Matty Alse Akary Smilti Tiunuque Tsar - Tal A. Haencey An Tnav Alyoane Mr Lan Maxine Fulmer Cor Creser Adis Prana Schneider Sarc Anda Seley Weel Kokomo Ind Franklin Tequip‘ment Company Lafayette Purdue Ida Perrine Schreiner E. S Tes Moines Crrme Aliss Caroline Lehnenhit R. Barron Kathleen Helenama Dubuque W. E. Barron al Smith Duiuane WE. Barron Montiielis Melvil Hassel Emniore Tiiamond Brnthers Hia National Ten Hansel Game Atonticelle Vie Alte Ieee Janity Areminim Alonticele Baldwin School Ies LISI Blatt Jane Tahor Barry OiTaves Woicke Nancy Wots Pickett Carrol Ois Sete Gordon White Betsy du- Mong Maroid Beek Trea Chase Eve Ans Wille Tanimass Scat Date Liers Denny Tabor Dil Beate Bia Vm Vieeds Aims Ecot Thre Duhteus Imi Hard Ing Desaie Graves Miatiton Willes Helen Dualouy Fiorence Harding Ta- Thiast Xney Harnic Vilma Fugisane Claire Penningroth John Hoult John Stutt Tedinburg Texas Princess Bruce Carrot and Beatrice Roberts Love Takes Flight Welison Heyburn Inez Courtney Tom Keene Jane Withers Blazers Escito Tly Xmart Tim Wor Eure Pat Erorrs BREE Louis H. Sila Sonotone Chatiathd Consultani Cedar Irapeds Iowa Dial Kay ASW Stuhler Risnard AlsCermici Alane Itai Alefern Yas Aleres
Search Courier

Search the Monticello Express Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monticello Express?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication