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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

9

Local Social and Personal Notes in Cedar Rapids Area

A compilation of visits and greetings across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Includes Mrs. Barnett and family from Cedar Rapids visiting the Ward home, Miss Augusta Reuter from Austin visiting relatives, Devlin Millinery promoting new hats, dances at Kinsella hall, and multiple trips to Chicago, Dubuque, and Maquoketa by locals. Also notes hospital stays, dental visits, and a public auction of Mrs. B Oswalds goods on September 26.

Augusta Reuter Austin John Barnett Cedar Pids

Monticello area notices and social happenings

Local society items report Miss Johanna Ahrens visiting Conroy and Kate Maurice at Des Moines for the G A R encampment. Many guests visit Monticello homes, church sales set October 8 9 and various travels from Cedar Rapids to Chicago and Wisconsin.

Kate Maurice Nick Maurice G.A.R Des Moines

Lovell township meetings schedule and local notices

The Lovell township farm bureau meets Sept 28 at 8 pm in the public library auditorium. Castle Grove farm bureau members provide the program. The American Legion post holds its first season business meeting Sept 28 at 7 30 pm in the Legion rooms. Back privates and gobs are urged to attend.

Lovell Township Farm Bureau Public Library Castle Grove Farm Bureau American Legion Legion Rooms George Barnts

Miss Minnie Rettig Returns From Beaver Dam Visit

Miss Minnie Rettig came back last Tuesday from Beaver Dam Wisconsin after visiting her sister Mrs Harold Schemmel. She toured Joliet Illinois and Chicago with brothers Henry Rettig and August Rettig. Mrs Schemmel and daughter Joann join her in visiting Mrs George Rettig back home. Grapes stolen from H J Lang Sr garden last week were ten bushels of ripe fruit taken by unknown thieves.

Anna Valenta Henry Holub Prairieburg Fred Matthiessen Charles Butler Springfield Illinois Minnie Rettig Beaver Dam Wisconsin Harold Schemmel Henry Rettig Joliet August Rettig Chicago Schemmel Joann George Rettig H. J. Lang

Long Beach subscriber shares upbeat summer note

Orlando McDaniels of 2820 East Second Street Long Beach writes he receives the paper promptly each Monday and enjoys a warm summer 83 degrees. He is in his 87th year in good health and staying good natured while enjoying life.

Orlando McDaniels East Second Street Long Beach California

Rev and Mrs Coe attend 67th Upper Iowa conference

Rev and Mrs A B Coe travel to Marshalltown for the 67th annual Upper Iowa conference with Bishop H H Hughes presiding. Coe expects to report that the church's past year expenses are met and he is likely to be returned to the Monticello charge, welcomed by friends who praise his work for church and community.

A. EB. Coe Marshalltown

Red Cross Seeks Florida Hurricane Relief Help

The Jones county Red Cross chapter appeals for aid to hurricane victims in Florida. President Mrs. John H. Fraser received a telegram from national headquarters urging mobilization of resources, immediate attention to casualties, and daily contributions via local banks.

Red Cross Jones County Florida John H. Fraser Lfe Monticello

Iowa State students to enroll for next year at Ames

A group of Iowa State College students from Ames plans to enroll for the coming school year. The FP chapter of P E 0 met at Mrs. Emily Richardson’s home last Tuesday afternoon with a one o clock luncheon. Out of town guests included Mrs. Henry Templeton of Akron Ohio and Mrs. G Russell Stuhler of South Bend Indiana. Mrs. Stuhler was a former FP member. A gavel carved from olive wood was presented to the chapter by Mrs. J W Crosse from Jerusalem during the business session.

Emily Richardson Henry Templeton Akron Ohio G. Russell Stuhler South Bend Indiana Stuhler J. W. Coxsee Jerusalem

Monticello Couple Wed In Milwaukee Ceremony

Miss Gretchen Morey daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Morey of Monticello wed John Ledham of Cascade last Saturday September 18 at six in Milwaukee Wisconsin where they will reside Mrs Ledham a 1924 Monticello high school graduate was a rural school teacher in Jones county Attending from Monticello were Miss Lena Marage and Miss Marie Widmer.

Gretchen Morey Roy Morey Monticello John Ledham Cascade Milwaukee Wisconsin Ledham Lena Marage Marie Widmer Jones County

Langworthy Crash Injures Miss Holden and Others

A two car collision one mile south of Langworthy injured Mildred Holden of Anamosa with a severe knee cut needing stitches. The Holden car, turning onto a side road, was struck by a faster Hudson sedan from New York. Mildred and Grace Holden teach in rural Langworthy area. Mr Holden and Mildred were en route to fetch Grace.

J. LeRoy Farmer S. T. Farmer Story City Mr. Farmer Monticello Langworthy Mildred Holden Anamosa Miss Holden New York Mildred Halden Grace

Argonne Forget-Me-Not Day urged for Disabled Veterans

Gov John Hammill proclaims Argonne Forget-Me-Not Day to aid Disabled American Veterans and fund their service efforts. He notes veteran suffering and outlines hospitalization training and bedside visit figures while urging statewide support for the drive. Monticello Rotary hosts school staff reception with dinner, performances, and guest introductions.

Monticello John Hammill Argonne Hammill Disabled Veteran's Bureau Veterans Bureau

High School Notes Report On Start Of Term And Activities

Mary Aebi reports a busy start to the school year with aims for no F or D grades. Philo staff led opening exercises to promote subscriptions to The Philomonte, target 125 backers, and a monthly paper at $1 per year. Kick-ball returns for girls, an operetta upcoming, and football season schedules announced with dates and locations.

Mary Aebi Philo Tdwin Lightfoot The Philomonte Carl Hartman Skylark Reams Carroll Podhaski Mooney Kenneth Hosford Wsther Zimmerman Paul Meyer Joan Sanford Colesburg Olin Central City Center Point Marion Anamosa Manchester

Longtime Iowa Matriarch Louisa Darrow Dies at Langworthy

Mrs. Louisa Darrow of Jones county died at her Langworthy home last evening at 7. She was born September 2, 1846 in New York and moved to Iowa in 1853. Married to George W. Darrow in 1866, she lived on the same farm for 61 years and left 14 children and 39 grandchildren. Surviving are a large clan including Ida Darrow and James Darrow of Langworthy, with sister Miss Ella Smith of Monticello. Funeral arrangements pending.

Louisa Darrow Jones County Langworthy Cattaraugus County New York Iowa Bowen's Prairie Byron Gertrude Roland Ellison Justice Edwin Anamosa Frank Washington Adair County James Ida Minnie Joseph Colton Nora Leo Paine Charles City Louisa Myron Miller Independence Amanda Fish Cedar Rapids Grace Roy Benedict Cass Township Darrow Ella Smith Monticello

United Lansingers Bring Vaudeville To Monticello Opera House

R H Balster and manager Mr Lambert secure The United Lansingers for a personal appearance vaudeville act at Monticello Opera House on Tuesday September 28, along with the regular movie. The group tours 65 broadcasting stations and performs singing yodeling and instrumental pieces led by Red the famous radio Find of 1926. Sponsored by United Engine company of Lansing Michigan the act is to be presented with United Lansing radio sets advertised by Balster.

R. H. Balster Lansing R. H. Halster

First study center meeting at Monticello high school

The first study center meeting will be held in the high school building at Monticello on Saturday September 25, beginning promptly at 9 30. Miss Luse and Mr Archer from the Iowa State Teachers college will present work in language and education. Teachers are requested to bring note books. Nellie V Morey Co Supt.

Monticello Miss Luse Archer Iowa State Teachers’ College Nellie V. Morey

Annual meeting of German Mutual Fire Insurance group

The annual meeting of the German Mutual Fire Insurance association of Monticello Iowa will be held Saturday October 2 1926 at 1030 jam at the Wayne Center school house Wayne township Jones county Iowa All members urged to attend. Gerd Harms secretary. 142 Mr and Mrs N B Sherk of Lisbon celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary Monday Both are 85 years old.

German Mutual Fire Insurance Association Monticello Iowa Wayne Center Wayne Township Jones County Gerd Harms N. B. Sherk Lisbon

Boyd Sammy Southern Syncopaters to Play Armistice Day Dance

The seven piece Boyd Sammy Southern Syncopaters have been booked for the Armistice Day dance at the American Legion hall in Monticello. They have performed here before and are billed as one of the season’s best dances.

Boyd Sammy Armistice Day Monticello

Jacobs family travel to Dixon for relative's funeral

Mr and Mrs A R Jacobs and Mr and Mrs H R Jacobs left yesterday for Dixon Illinois to attend the funeral of a relative.

A. R. Jacobs H. R. Jacobs Dixon,llinois

Stahler Family Heads to Chicago for Son’s Treatment

Mr and Mrs Fred Stahler and their son Jack departed this morning for Chicago where Jack will undergo medical treatment. The family travels for hoped for relief and care.

Fred Stahler Jack Chicago

Bake Sale by Reformed Church Sunday School

The Sunday school of the Reformed church will hold a bake sale on Saturday at BE. G. Burrichter's store in Bentambar 25.

Lndies Congregational Church the Reformed Church BE. G. Burrichter

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