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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
5
The article argues that physical play is essential for child development and education. It notes Monticello schools provide limited space of 52 square feet per pupil and lack adequate playgrounds, outdoor equipment, and appealing grounds, hindering physical activity and supervision. It previews a discussion on sanitation and hygiene to follow.
Marcus B Kenyon longtime Anamosa resident and Civil War veteran died last Sunday after months of illness following a stroke He was born December 23 1844 in Kenyonville New York He moved from Monticello to Anamosa on March 9 1879 He is survived by his wife three sons and a daughter Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home with Rev E A Lang officiating Interment was in Oakwood cemetery Monticello The family thanks friends for support during bereavement
William Hayes Mitchell, pastor, invites all to morning worship at eleven with Sunday school at ten. Evening service is at 7 thirty p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to attend.
The Congregational church announces Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m features the pastor's report from the Davenport association meeting held in Muscatine earlier this week. A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend.
Leonard Duckett and Sigmund Ide pastors outline regular worship on Sundays with Sunday school at 9 45 or 10 00 am and preaching at 11 00 am and 7 30 pm. September topics include Things Left Undone and The Right Use of Time. A most week service on September 30 leads to Communion Sunday October 3. The Luther League meets monthly.
Roland P. Kuentzel pastor. Regular services held each Sunday with Sunday school at 10 00 a m and preaching service at 11 00. A cordial welcome to all members and friends to attend all services.
Sacred Heart Church with Pastor George A. Hauck schedules a first Mass at 8:00 a m second Mass at 10:00 a m Sunday school instructions at 2:15 p m and devotions at 3:00 p m The Sioux City Journal notes Gov Cox behavior as difficult to endure due to his persistent kid like talk and actions.
The article recalls a long standing belief that whistling calms a calm sea to summon a favorable breeze. It notes sailors’ rites such as offerings to storm spirits and Russian practices like pouring oatmeal and water on a rocky promontory to gain wind. It also mentions butter as a growth supporting fat for children.
Notice lists multiple probate and estate notices from Jones County Iowa, including a sale of land on Sycamore Street, probate of a will for Caroline I Putnam, and administratrix and executrix appointments for Stadtmuller and Dawson estates. The notices date from 1920 and include filings, deadlines, and executor details. Also advertises postal service clerk examinations and a 100 acre farm for sale near New Richmond Wisconsin with a 7 room house and several outbuildings.
George J. Wenzlick announces office and residence at the former Dr. Mirick site in Monticello Iowa. Contact phone 100.
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