Maquoketa Names City Mail Carriers Gee and Grant
Eugene Grant and Ralph Gee were appointed city mail carriers after examination results were advised from Washington. Gee covers the east side of town and Grant the west, with main street as the dividing line. The Sentinel plans to maintain its own carrier system but will use mail for some deliveries until routes are fully established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Graut
Ralph Gee
Ben Mannery
Washington
Main Street
Sentinel
Tayn Sfow
Maquoketa
Che
Jackson Sentinel
Maquekets
Tve
Mein Street
East Side
Bank Increases Stock To Forty Thousand Dollars
At a meeting last week of Iowa Savings Bank stockholders the capital was raised from twenty thousand to forty thousand dollars. The bank reports prosperous conditions and substantial growth, with praise for Cashier Lambe and officers for their cooperative leadership and loyal service to Lamotts and vicinity patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Savings Bank
Lambe
Lamotts
Lanoite News
Charlotte Man Hurt In Auto Crash Near Clinton
Maurice Falloden ob Wuarrocee was not seriously injured when his car skidded and overturned at the Four Mile House near Clinton on Thursday night. He was the only occupant hurt and taken to his Charlotte home. three companions were in the vehicle. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs John Coveniaie of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Fred Wesner of Minneapolis visiting relatives in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Falloden
Wuarrocee
Four Mile House
Clinton
Falloden
Charlotte
John Coveniaie
Chicago
E. A. Coverdale Home
James Ullmore Pioneer of Maquoketa Passes at 78
James Ullmore Wilson, born May 2, 1843 near Pittsburgh, died August 5, 1991 in Maquoketa. He came to Iowa at age five, married Lary A. Coo Ley May 14, 1888, and lived at Ivan Hill before moving to Maquoketa. Survived by wife, six children, 21 grandchildren, one great grandchild. two sons deceased. Funeral August 8 at North Edna Street home with Edward A. Lang officiating. burial at Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ullmore
Pittsburgh
Iowa
Ivan Hill
James
Lary A. Cooley
Maquoketa
Mr. Wilson
Nell Wilson
Jackson County
Edna Street
Edward A. Lang
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ford denies new model rumor from Ford Motor Co
A letter from Ford Motor Co denies reports of a new model due August 15 with a venting windshield and a one minute tap. W A Ryan, Manager of Sales, and A W L Gilpin, Branch Manager, issue the denial through Doran Motor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W R. Doran
Doran’ Motor Co
Ford
al Deslers
W. A. Ryan
Ford Motor CO
A.W. L. Gilpin
Local County Fairs Boost Breeders and Local Advertising
H H Kildee of Ames states local fairs connect breeders with home markets and build standing in the breeding business. He notes focal advertising serves a similar role, developing a home market for purebreds and local livestock. Local ads aid in attracting attention to county fair exhibits and community activities.
Purchases City Property by Harry J Godwin on Eliza and Maple
Harry J Godwin has purchased the residence on the Eliza and Maple corner from the Smith estate. The H M Tracy family will stay until March 1 before the Godwins move in. Ralph Ogden traveled from Mitchell to attend his grandmother Mrs J S Ogden's death, with Mr and Mrs Ogden visiting the Heide family in S D last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Godwin
Smith
Resistence
Eliza
Maple Streets
H. M. Tracy
Waldo Mackey
Sigourney
H. H. Hutchins
Ralph Ogden
Mitchell
J. 5
Ogden
Maquoketa student wins county essay on good roads
Miss Hike Larkey of Emeline the junior at Maquoketa high school won Jackson County essay contest on Good Roads and Highway Transport. She will receive a certificate of merit signed by Gov Kendell this week and the Des Moines Register seeks her photo for statewide printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hike Larkey
Emeline
Maquoketa High School
Jackson County
Kendell
Des Moines Register
Local Men Begin Work on Morrison Church
Paul and Chris Holm, contractors, started the new Reformed church building in Morrison Alabama. The local press praises their concentration and energy and notes N C Holm, the father, assisting on the job as one of the busiest men on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Chris Holm
New Reformed
Morrison
N. C. Holm
Holm Brothers
Kiwanis Picnic Date Moved to September 15
The Kiwanis club corrects a previous note stating the big Kiwanis picnic will be held on September 15 instead of August 25. Directors chose the later date to avoid conflicts with fair time and allow committees to plan more elaborate arrangements.
Gravi Buys Wherry Building On North Main Street
Roy Gravi bought the Wherry building on North Main street where the Rei ter grocery store now operates. He does not plan to move his market soon, and both men will remain at their current business locations for the present. Reported price was 4100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Gravi
Death Calls Aged Lady Airs Bauman Widow of Zwingle Pastor
Aged resident of Zwingle, Mrs. Bauman, died Friday at Miamisburg Ohio. Funeral services are set for Thursday at two o clock at the home of auditor Mrs. Nevin Mathas in Miamisburg. The ceremony will be led by Rev J M Newguard with Rev D F Boomershine assisting. She was the widow of the late F C Bauman, pastor of the Reformed church of Zwingle for fifty years and mother of T Bauman.
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Bauman
Zwinele
Nevin Mathas
Miamisburg
Ohio
J. M. Newguard
D. F P. Boomershine
Bachaand
F.C. Bauman
Reformed Church of
Zwingle
Attarness T. Bauman
Stay By Your Home Merchant In Tight Times
Stay by the local merchant when money is scarce and credit is tight. The article urges support for home businesses over mail order houses and notes a visit from Mrs Lackey and Robert of Norfolk Nebraska to Mrs Swigart and Mrs Ellis. The piece emphasizes teaching children loyalty to home retailers through daily example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamley
Lil
SS Lackey
Robert of
Norfolk
Neb
J. M. Swigart
G. G Ellis
An Appeal for Garments The Red is Making Urgent Request
An urgent appeal calls for garments for suffering European children. Volunteering workers are urged to respond as the Red Cross seeks 250000 babies layettes and garments for ages one to fourteen, with specific quotas for girls and boys. In Jackson County the target is 28 layettes and 225 garments. Used clothing in good condition is welcome and material is supplied to volunteers.
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Europe
Red Cross
Jackson County
America
Balkans
Grandma Ogden Passes Away After Weekend Illness
Mrs. Margaret Ogden, a pioneer of the community, died Sunday evening at her Austin Avenue home aged and frail after a fall while tending flowers. Her son Walter and wife were en route east on vacation when notified, and grandson Ralph Ogden and wife were away in Dakota. Funeral plans not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ogden
Austin Avenue
Grandme
Walter
Ralph Ogden
Dakota
Mrs. Kier Dead in Maquoketa Iowa After Long Life
Mrs. Peter Kier died at age 85 years 10 months 28 days after living near Maquoketa since 1889. She was born in Kleplev Denmark May 1 1826 and married Peter L Hier in 1568. Survived by six sons and three daughters including Lawrence P and Peter G of Maquoketa and Christina Fogisang of Maquoketa. Services set at home six miles west of Maquoketa August 10 and at the Reformed church at Maquoketa later that day. Burial Mt Hope cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter L. Hier
Denmark
Lawrence P
Peter G
Maquoketa
Jerry EE
Davenport
Christina Fogisang
Kier
Americ
Peter A
John Summers
Antil
Jesus
Reformed Church
D. F. Boomershine
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ford Headlight Compliance Push Cited By State Authority
Ford owners urged to upgrade to standard Ford equipment and have headlights adjusted under a new state law. Fire damage last week to several cottages owned by John Sherman in Ana ninsa linked to suspected arson, prompting officials to stress road safety and timely headlight adjustments at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Any Fool Can Look Back
A letter from D. F. Craven laments weather and crop conditions, urges protective legislation for the oil industry, mocks campaign funders, and requests a change of Sentinel’s address to 24 So Benis. He notes 105 degree heat and hot wind and warns about Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Benis
Congress
Kate Zigrang 85 Beloved Bellevue Resident Dies
Kate Zigrang née Clemons died at the county home after long illness. Born August 15 1836 in Luxembourg Europe she emigrated to America in 1860 and settled in Bellevue in 1861. She married John Zigrang in 1881 at Galena who preceded her in death. Survived by son Adolph of Bellevue she was 85 and longtime Catholic parishioner. Funeral and interment were held Sunday at the county home with Adolph in attendance.
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Ars
Kate Digrang
Kate Clemons
Lusemburg
Europe
America
Bellevue
Galena
John Zigrang
Adolph of
Believue
Sundey
Adolph
Marriage Notices of Lang Walter and Frederick Cadke Jr
Ray Lang and Florence E Walter wed at the Reformed church parsonage Cedar Rapids with Rev Boomershine officiating. Frederick Cadke Jr and Alice Fern Matias also married, witnessed by J Ford Cram and Sarah Cram of Oxford Junction. The couples plan to reside in Oxford Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lang
Walter Gin Brough
Ray Lang
Florence E. Walter
Frederick Gadkey
Mary
Skeepine
Oxford Junction
Tex
Congregational Picnic for Sunday School Held Friday
The Congregational church plans a Sunday school picnic at the fair grounds Friday August 2 with conveyances from 10 to 12 for those without transport. The event invites the church, Sunday school members, and all interested in the church to attend.
Country Community Guild Picnic Set for Aug. 17
The Country Community Guild plans the annual picnic on August 17 at the Jarsonee grounds on Bellevee road after Andrew. AH members are invited to bring well filled baskets and attend the event. A regular meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 12, at the home of Mrs. Herb Litrell in Nashville.
Former County Agent Injured in Chicago Car Crash
Friends of H Heamson and Zuviner announce the serious injuries of a Jackson County Farm Bureau agent in a traffic collision. An 18 year old driver in a large touring car struck their party at the Ayreay and Bath street intersection, leaving the agent with a cut eye, skull fracture, hand injuries, and other wounds. All occupants were knocked unconscious, coats and hats were taken by bystanders, and recovery is expected over weeks with no permanent disability anticipated.
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Chicago
H. Heamson
Zuviner
Jackson
Farm Bureau Associa
Ayeray
Bath Street
Efse
Ford
Williamson
New Auto Headlight Law Takes Effect September First
Public safety officials push a new rule requiring headlights approved by the state highway commission. Vehicles must have lighting that throws light within 42 inches of ground and no glare at oncoming drivers. Peace officers will enforce the law, though the prior dimmer standard remains in force until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Gunway Commission
Highway Commission
Patterson
Macbeth
Liberty
Osgood
Wing
Edwardses Return From Montana Mountain Trip
Dirs His Edwards and Niece Belna Edwards returned home Friday afternoon after two weeks in Montana. They traveled with John and Grover Edwards driving a Far pear without trouble. Except for two heavy storms the weather was fine and the trip was praised for western hospitality and duty. Grover Edwards remained at the Springs where ydoh is taking seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Belna Edwards
Montana
John
Grover Edwards
West
Attending National Association Events and Local Visits
Dr G O Nichols plans to attend the National Association meeting August 15 to 19 and will delivery a dental clinic. Drs. R O Baker of Guthrie visits her parents, with M A Robinson and other relatives. A list of local visits includes Mr and Mrs Mans Bleadern and family, Mrs T W Jamies, Mr and Mrs Albert and daughters, and Miss Jaretem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Nichols
Nee Nichols
Drs
Rod. Baker
Guthrie Congay
Mia. M.A. Robinson
Mans Bleadern
Latters
T. W. Jamies
Martell
Tan S
Joh Aliigon
Jaretem
Albert
Inessan Lae Usimar
Waverly
Thersday
Ami
Mt Wed Sun Earl Mts
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Charlotte Man
Fred Wesner
Mineneapolis
E. K. Wesner
Andrew Rvistives
Bra Olin Farmer
Little Daughter
Mrs. W. Destal
Big Morrison Church
T. W. Rathie
Mitchell, Oay
Chas
Filis
Monticello
3. W. Benadom
Peter Kier
Maria Megreta Johensen
Kleplev
Ford Oyners
John Sherman
Ananinsa
Slesh
Taran
Yours Truly, D. F, Craven
Gadee
Arvands
Ari Beta
Bene Jaels
Country Community Guild
Mary Smith
Emnss Smith
Fairey
King
J. E. Goodeman
Ureasiner
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