Annual B P W Convention Set for Monticello Sunday
The Business and Professional Women's district six convention gathers about 100 women from nine towns at Monticello community building. State president Mrs Alice Warsaw and district leaders from Davenport Cedar Rapids and Anamosa attend with a luncheon at 12 15 and reservations due from members with Mrs Rena Otten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Monticello
Alice S. Warsaw
Waterloo
Louise B. Casteel
Davenport
Gertrude L
Stenner
Cedar Rapids
Hazel Cash
Anamosa
B.P.W
Rena Otten
Madge Shaffer
Mildred Meyer
Stokes
Ritta Marie Randolph
C. L. Goettsch
Clinton
DeWitt
Iowa City
Maquoketa
Muscatine
Mrs Robinson Died Sunday in Dubuque
Mrs Fannie Mae Robinson 28, of Dubuque, died Sunday at Mercy Hospital after a week's illness from streptococcal meningitis following mastoid. Funeral at Didesch funeral home officiated by Rev. Dr. Arthur Carriel. Burial in Linwood cemetery. Survived by parents Howard and Mrs Hicks, two children Joann and James, sister Emeline Hicks, and brother Howard Jr. Preceded in death by Howard Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Mae Robinson
Howard Hicks
Monticello
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Didesch Funeral Home
Arthur Carriel
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Linwood Cemetery
Robinson
Richland Township
Richland Center
Leonard L. Robinson
Joann
James Richard
Hicks
Elmhurst
Ill
Emeline Hicks
DePauw ,University
Greencastle
Indiana
Howard, Jr
Good Fellowship
P.T.A
Fulton School of
Dozen Carloads Cattle Sent Out
Shipments of beef were active with seven cars in and 12 cars out, per M. B Leonard at the C M St P depot. From Sioux City to Udall Kans and Kansas City shipments are listed with multiple names and carloads. Monticello origin adds several carloads and two companies ship dairy and corn products to distant markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B Leonard
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Thomas W. Hogan
Sioux City
Jim Hamil
Hamon
Okla
Ed. Reiter
Kansas City
Chris Reiter
Peter Hosch
Wilford Lees
Udall
Kans
Monticello
M. J. Kenneally
Rudolph Flack
William Tolbert
Ed Reiter
Farmers’ Canning Company
California
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Boston
Two New Court Cases Filed for Judgment in District Court
Two new cases entered in district court last week seek judgments. Equitable Life demands 27 689 80 with eight percent interest from March 1 1940 against George Tyrrell and others on a note dated February 17 1928 secured by 340 acres in Hale and Oxford townships. Prudential Insurance sues Otto Schlemmer and others for 10 870 with seven percent interest from Sept 1 1939 on a note dated Dec 23 1937 plus other small claimed sums. Also notes social visit details of Mrs E H Ellingson of Calmar visiting Mrs M B Leonard and attendance at the funeral of C F Zimmerman president of Bettendorf Steel Works in Davenport. Zimmerman was Leonard’s uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life
George Tyrrell
Hale
Oxford
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Otto Schlemmer
E. H. Ellingson
Calmar
M. B. Leonard
Leonard
C. F. Zimmerman
Bettendorf Steel Works
Davenport
Mr. Zimmerman
Mrs. Leonard
X Ray Childress Elected Rotary President in Monticello
X Ray Childress head of Childress Motor Co in Monticello was elected president of the Monticello Rotary Club for the coming year. He will take office July 1. Officers include Tom Hamilton Ed Huibregtse Milton Langer and Dr L J Swift. The next vice president elected was E H Huibregtse. A list of guests accompanied Rev and Mrs Lb Jech Herbert Adix and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. Ray Childress
Childress Motor Company
Monticello
Ford
Mercury
Herbert Jech
Peoria, Ill
Erwin Seidel
Madison, S. D
John Vagts
Cresco
Herbert Adix
Elizabeth McLaughlin Excels in typing at A I B
Elizabeth McLaughlin daughter of Mr and Mrs W D McLaughlin studies at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines She belongs to the International Honor Society for Business Education and recently typed ten minutes at 70 words per minute with four errors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McLaughlin
W. D. McLaughlin
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
International Honor Society For
Monticello Hears New City Council Members Appointments
Monticello’s new city council, with three fresh members, re elected three officers and approved three appointments by Mayo. Fred McLaughlin sworn in. Ray Echternacht elected city clerk starting his 17th year in office. Pat Jarrett janitor. William Sawyer fireman. Appointments: William Null night watchman Roy Pearson day marshal and street commissioner Dr. Thomas M Redmond city health officer. Wages set at forty cents an hour. Monticello State Bank designated depository. New members: C J Matthiessen councilman at large Frank Ferring councilman first ward J C Beeks councilman third ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mayo
Fred McLaughlin
Ray Echternacht
Pat Jarrett
William Sawyer
William Null
Roy Pearson
Thomas M. Redmond
Echternacht
Gene Byers
Tsaimenly
United States
Clarence Shaffer
E. W. Brashaw
Mr. Byers
C. J. Matthiessen
Frank Ferring
J. C. Beeks
Demo Dinner Tickets Sold in Jones County
Tickets are on sale for the Jones County Young Democrats dinner at the community building next week. Main speaker will be Frank O Connor, ex head of the Farm Credit administration, now a Dubuque attorney. Banquet starts at 7 with plans for entertainment and appearances by county and state candidates. A dance follows the meal. Tickets available from local and area supporters including Milton Langer, S Locher, Sam Schuetz and others. committees and menu details listed. Leonard Wegman announces that Nels G Kraschel and Edward Breen will appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Young Democrats
Frank O’connor
Farm Credit Administration
Omaha
Neb
Dubuque
Monticello
Melvin Thompson
Oxford Junction
Dr. White
Anamosa
Leonard Wegman
Hazel Cash
Malinda Neilson
Locher
Wegman
C. J. Cash, Jr
Mary O'Toole
Thomson
Cash
Henry Geerdes
Menu
Langer
Schuetz
Pre Contest Concert Showcased Seventeen Numbers at Monticello
Seventeen musical numbers were presented in a pre contest concert at Monticello public school auditorium under Miss Huldah Peet and Lyle R McMullen. The event energized the audience as students prep for the district music contest opening tomorrow morning and running through Saturday in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Public School
Huldah Peet
Lyle R. McMullen
Monticello
Lucile Yossi Leaves for Denton Texas Visit
Lucile Yossi departed this week for Denton Texas after a weeklong stay at home with her parents Mr and Mrs John Yossi. She is a student at the Texas State Women's College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Yossi
Denton
Texas
Mia
John Yossi
Lucile
Texas State Women's College
18 Delegates Selected At County Convention
Fire Saturday morning burned a hole in the roof of Dr. A C Mc Kean's house north of the public school, where the Henry Heeren, Ernest Dahl, and Harry Barlow families live. The blaze, started from a chimney spark, was discovered by neighbors about 9. It was extinguished by Crermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. McKean
Henry Heeren
Ernest Dahl
Harry Barlow
Echternacht Begins 17th Year as Monticello City Clerk
Ray Echternacht was reappointed by the Monticello city council to a two year term as city clerk, marking his ninth approval since first taking office on April 11, 1924. He has served sixteen years in city service, with the clerk's office moving from a small eight by eight room in the Lanigan building to the current first floor community building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
City of
Monticello
T. J. George
Lanigan
E. W. Brashaw
W. E. Tuetken
William Stuhler Caller From New York City Saturday
William Stuhler of New York City was a caller on relatives here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stuhler
New York City
Spring Boosts Car Registrations Across County
County treasurer office saw 16 vehicle registrations last week signaling spring impetus. Registrants include William Folkers Monticello Ford Leonard Wegman Anamosa Ford Mrs. Blizek Oxford Junction Chevrolet Thomas Shover Monticello Ford Dean Kuntz Lisbon Plymouth Lewis Vernon Anamosa Ford Frank Eiler Monticello Dodge Elmer Storm Wyoming Chevrolet H E Carter Olin Pontiac Vadena Finney Anamosa Chevrolet Joe McElmeel Monticello Ford Dorothy Johnson Monticello Ford Alve Oaken Monticello Ford George Rickels Monticello Mercury Warren Rees Anamosa Mercury Wilbur Flansburg Stanwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Folkers
Monticello
Dodge
Leonard J. Wegman
Anamosa
Ford
Francis Blizek
Oxford Junction
Chevrolet
Thomas Shover
Dean Kuntz
Lisbon
Plymouth
Lewis Vernon
Frank Eiler
Mont
Convention Favors Harrison Spangler for Committeeman
Republicans of Jones county met in Anamosa to select delegates for the state convention in Des Moines and to favor the reappointment of Harrison E. Spangler of Linn county to the Republican national committee. Spangler, seeking reelection, faces M. M. Cooney of West Union. several eastern Iowa counties backed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Court House
Anamosa
Des Moines
Harrison E. Spangler
Linn County
Republican National Committee
Spangler
M. M. Cooney
West Union
Iowa
89 Year Old Luman Bennett to Celebrate Birth Anniversary
Luman H. Bennett aged 89 will celebrate his April 7 birth anniversary in Monticello. A long time Jones county resident since 74 years, he and wife Jennie Nickel Bennett now live in Monticello. Born in Trumbull County Ohio on April 7 1851 the Bennetts moved to Iowa in 1866. They have two sons Seymour and Roy who farm the Bennett land and another son Harrison in Kansas. Bennett spent most of his life as a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luman H. Bennett
Monticello
Jones County
Mr. Bennett
Trumbull County
Ohio
Seymour
Mary Bennett
Iowa
South Fork Township
Delaware County
Bennett
Jennie Nickel
Truman
The
Christian Church
Military Road
Langworthy
Roy
Bennett Farm
Harrison Bennett
Kansas
Annual Smelt Dinner Scheduled For April 15
The Monticello Community club plans a smelt dinner in the community building on Monday evening April 16 inviting local farmers merchants Rotary members and community club members. A detailed program will be provided next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Methodist Group To Meet Sunday In Jones And Delaware
Methodists of Jones and Delaware counties gather at the local Methodist church Sunday for a two session meeting to discuss improving church administration and benevolent work. Rev. Harry Morrow speaks at 4 pm on Change Challenges Our Service followed by sectional discussions led by pastors and lay leaders. A 6:30 pm lunch precedes an 8 pm closing address by Rev. Paul Brown with a stereopticon lecture on global Methodist activities. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Delaware Counties
Harry Morrow
Buck Creek
J. K. Delahooke
Anamosa
Chancy Houstmann
Olin
Walter Schwank
George Woodall
Paul Smith
E. H. Huibregtse
Paul Brown
Brown
Methodist Church
Steam Engine Draws Train At Springville Crossing
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railroad service was disrupted after a steam locomotive collided with a Brady Transfer truck at the highway 151 crossing west of Springville on Saturday morning. The crash damaged the gas line and the locomotive, valued at 3000 dollars, halted train schedules for the day. A postal truck and a railway express truck resumed pickup duties, while steam traction will run the Marion Calmar run until the gasoline motor is repaired, though steam engines cost more to operate due to extra crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Springville
Highway 151
Monticello
Marion-Calmar
License to Wed Purchased by Monticello and Manchester Pair
Lester L. Zimmerman 25 of Monticello and Vera E. Steffy 24 of Manchester bought a license to wed this week at the clerk of court's office in Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of Court
Anamosa
Lester L. Zimmerman
Monticello
Vera E. Steffy
Manchester
Over 1000 Contestants From 26 Towns Coming
Wind and dry grass fueled a small fire near the homes of Mrs. Mary Schoon and Dr. M F Hogan. Firemen stopped the blaze after it burned a half acre of garden weeds corn stalks and long grass behind Hogan's home. No buildings were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Schoon
M. F. Hogan
Dr. Hogan
Locher Buys Bank Building in Monticello
S KE Locher announced the purchase of the Jones County bank building from Monticello State Bank with possession taken immediately. The building houses Locher and Locher offices along with J J Hayes Dr O E York Mayor F D Mc Laughlin Jones County Fair Association and other tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. KE. Locher
Jones County Bank
Monticello State Bank
Locher and Locher
J. J. Hayes
O. E. York
F. D. McLaughlin
Jones County Fair Association
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Columbus
Strang’s
Ray Hearn
Locher
John Locher
County Receives 53576 36 Homestead Credit Payment
The county treasurer reports a first half homestead exemption payment of 53576.36 from the state comptroller. The sum offsets homeowners credits under the homestead act on a total valuation of 4422083. Homeowners living in their own homes may receive up to 62.50. A second contribution will arrive next fall to aid 1939 tax collections as the state funds come from a two percent retail sales tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Ruhl
LeVan Family Mourns the Death of Edgar LeVan
Monticello friends extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs George LeVan of El Reno Oklahoma whose son Edgar born February 11 1938 died last Monday Burial was in El Reno Oklahoma Mrs L W Lovell departed Monday for that city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
George LeVan
el Reno
Okla
Edgar
L. W. Lovell
Local students to compete in 17 divisions at district music meet
Monticello hosts 88 students from Jones county schools in 17 events across three sites. Instrumental judging at Monticello High School and community venues, vocal groups directed by Miss Huldah Peet. Classes B C D included, with 1 2 3 4 ratings and state qualification for top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Jones
Jackson
Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Lyle McMullen
Huldah Peet
Miss Peet
Iowa City
Jones County
Anamosa
Wyoming
Olin
Oxford Junction
Motley
Morley
Iowa Press Association Set for April Convention
The 25th annual Iowa Press association convention will convene at Hotel Fort Des Moines on April 5 and 6. Tom Collins of the Kansas City Journal Post delivers the principal address, followed by a WHO radio talent floor show and luncheon events for publishers and ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Press Association
Hotel
Fort Des Moines
Greater
Iowa
Bankers Life Company
Des Moines
H. C. McConaughy
Monticello
C. A. Doxsee
Dan Mouw
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E. Parsis Sheldon
Mazie C. Stokes
Wanda Schmidt
Anamosa Club
Cedar Rapids Club
Anamosa Teachers
Odette
Ralph Strasburg
Monti
Rotary
M. Langer
Council
Harrison Spangler
Warren Rees
Republican Central Committee
William Shaffer
Glenn McLaughlin
Fred Miles
Frank Mavarick
al Hodoval
Jack Hoult
Wayne Township
Ed Hill
Frank Harrington
Francis Shimanek
Foss Davis
Young Republican Committee
James McLaughlin
Castle Grove
Noriie Sabatha
Bill Reid
Onslow
L. H. Bennett
Schoon
Bank
Mrs. LeVan
Sidney Schweitzer
Doris Lubben
Glenn Lambert
Juanita Shover
Hal Foreman
Fairfield
Atlantic
Storm Lake
Iowa Press Ass
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