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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1938

Page

2

Local News Of Local People Spends Week As Guests

Local column lists residents and visitors in DeWitt Ames and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs E J Maloney Dubuque Mr Ray Childress Cedar Rapids John Lahey Cedar Rapids Izora Bancroft Ames and others with social calls, travel and visits noted along with store ads for Spaghetti and chocolate creams at Stuhlers and Stahlers.

Vivian Bancroft Onawa Mrs. H. P. Bancroft Opal Porter Cedar Rapids H. P. Bancroft Miss Porter Marcus Maire O. R. Howie Guy Hogan H. D. Snyder John P. Wilkens Guy Swartzell Olin Gladys Kiefer Fred Kay Kay Frank Hahn

Local social notices and births fill Monticello page

Mrs. Greg Toben returns from New York visit and family updates fill the column. Several births reported including a boy for the Perrine family and a girl for the Meier family. Community reminders advertise grocery specials at Stuhler’s and various travel and visit notices among residents and visitors.

Hurricane to strike Monticello this weekend

A hurricane is forecast to reach Monticello at 11 30 p m on Saturday April 16 and persist for two days through Sunday and Monday. The forecast appears in the local weather note and next week Monte Theatre ad promises more details.

Monticello Monte Theatre Ad Adv

Mother's Best Flour 49 Lb Sack At Stuhler's

Advertises Mother's Best flour in a 49 pound sack priced at 1.76 dollars available at Stuhler's store on Friday and Saturday with sale emphasis.

Stuhler

Holbert Rules Out Run for Governor in Iowa Nomination

Thomas R. Holbert of Greeley announced he will not run in the June Republican primary for governor, backing George Wilson of Des Moines and urging united party support in the fall elections. Holbert noted he sought to aid a house cleaning and sound government, saying he never desired public office.

Thomas R. Holbert Greeley George Wilson Des Moines Holbert Republican Party Iowa

Drunk Drivers In Iowa To Lose Their Permits

Iowa motorists arrested for drunken driving face a 30 day license suspension even if police drop the charge Tate the acting motor vehicle commissioner says the department will target plea bargains that reduce drunken driving to careless and reckless driving The suspension may be avoided if a judge finds the defendant not guilty or dismisses the charge After conviction revocation is mandatory for driving while intoxicated and a new license cannot be issued for at least one year Additionally a Town liquor commission report shows only about half of DWI arrests led to convictions and WPA projects are planned in Anamosa this spring

Horace Tate Iowa Tate Town Liquor Commission Anamosa Horrabin Construction Company Town City

Appeal to Feed The Birds

An appeal urges bird lovers to help wildlife by scraping snow from the ground and providing bread crumbs or small scraps to feed returning spring birds. The message emphasizes public participation in wildlife conservation during late snow conditions.

County Ministerial Group Meets At M. E. Church

The Jones County Ministerial Association met at Monticello Methodist Church on April 5 with Rev. William Grossheim presiding. A paper on Immortality by Rev. Harley Farnham was read, Lord's Supper was observed, and dinner was served by the Ladies' Social Circle. New officers were elected: Farnham president, Woodall vice president, Thornhill secretary. Next meeting May 3 at Monticello Presbyterian with an organ recital by Rev. G J Zeilinger and an invitation for county organists and choir leaders.

Jones County Monticello Methodist Church William Grossheim Harley Farnham Wyoming George Woodall Monticello Thornhill Baptist Church

Local DeMolay Chapter Inspected Last Night

The George Washington chapter of DeMolay underwent its annual inspection with three new initiates Everett Clark Eugene Burrichter and Fred erick Faust. Inspectors Louis Harlan and Ray Churchill praised improvements and projected statewide recognition if the trend continues. New officers will lead next meeting with Master councilor Charles Field senior councilor Victor Richardson and junior councilor Jack Fraser.

George Washington Everett Clark Eugene Burrichter Frederick Faust Louis Harlan Marion Ray Churchill Cedar Rapids George Heimengesahl Curtis Moncrief M. C Sidney Schweitzer

High School Presents March Of Time Program

Public school government classes under Kenneth Fuller present a dramatized March Of Time program Friday at 1 pm in the high school auditorium. The free event mirrors the radio series with current events dramatized from script and open to the public.

Kenneth Fuller

Confirmation At Castle Grove Church Sunday

Eleven young people will be received into active membership with SS Peter and Paul Lutheran church Castle Grove township on Palm Sunday through confirmation rites. The Luther League sponsors a banquet and reception Sunday evening. Easter Sunday the class will take Holy Communion for the first time. Services begin 10:45 with Sunday school at 9:45. The examination Friday at 8. Public is invited.

Rose Marie Albers Lorna Barrack Henrietta Kray Verona Kromminga Marcella Moenk Clarence Ehits Walter Ehlits Albert Kray Gerhard Kray Lavern Rickels Edward Stebels SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Castle Grove Township Luther League

Early Insurance Policy Unearthed by Local Agent

Chester Condit found an 1901 Des Moines Insurance policy for his grandfather George Watt of Anamosa. The $2300 fire and lightning policy covered five years with a $46 premium. Inserts were handwritten by E. R. Moore in October 1901. Condit recently bought W. E. Tuetken agency fire and lightning coverage. Anamosa teachers were unanimously re-elected with raises of 50 to 100 dollars.

Chester Condit Des Moines Insurance Company George Watt Anamosa E. R. Moore Condit Monticello W. E. Tuetken

School notices and class activities span World War era study and music drive

Lois Gerdes reports American history classes study World War I era while freshmen finish Merchant of Venice parodies. A beginners instrument drive starts Monday April 18. Need alto and bass clarinets, horns, oboes, bassoons and saxophones. Coaches, teachers and students engage in PE, agriculture talks, spelling contests, and Easter activities. Attendance at Berlin cinemas surpasses 6 million monthly.

McMullen Moore American Physical Education and Health Association Minneapolis Ira Tillotsen Charles Field Thelma Howland

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E. J. Maloney of DeWitt Stuhler’s Grocery Kate Bardill Dubuque Ray Childress Detroit, Mich John Lahey Izora Bancroft Ames Velma Longstreet Casper Buol Jr Lem Buol Karl M. Keyes Davenport Mrs Herman Egger Alburnett Home of Friends Ayle Thorpe of Hopkinton Agnes Gearhart Kenneth Harris Bernard Che Coe College Stahler's Grocery John Brashaw Elden Stockton Ady Kenneth Benesh Los Altos Calif Margaret Behrends Howard B. Snyder Ed H. Abel Byron Abel Dorothy Eden, R. N Chicago Henry Eden Newton Wilkinson Winona, Minn Rose Wilkinson Howard Willison Onslow Ralph Bone George Gould of Conrad BE. J. Farley Hans Kettilitz Wade Long Beatrice Caroline Schoenhut A. G. Hanken Long Beach O. E. York Dora Arb Belle Plaine Rudy Hurka Elmer Rathbun Stahler Recene Ashton Supt A. B. Grimes Howard Baldwin Frances Baldwin Cascade Irma Fagan John H. Perrine Lois Shover C. T. T. Club Cecil Wherry Ruth Kunz H. B. Chism Chris Ellen W. T. Schoon and Roy Dblkader Charles Cords Laura Ralston Lake Andes S. D Mary Brown Tom Shover Fred Blake Gordon Clothier William Thomason Milwaukee Wis Greg Toben Warner Hansel New Yorkty Stuhler's Grocery Peter Laude James Howie John Matthiessen Francis Shaw JL. W. Lovell el Reno Okla George LeVan Monarch Fred J. Kay Lyle Snyder Patsy Marilyn Jo Jimmy Washington J. J. Hayes Snyder Helen Hayes D. H. Cobb Evelyn Joan Viola George Barney Cobb Andrew Anibuehl Sr Methodist Church Walter Johnson John McDonald Hospital Bert Meier Gladys Howland Luther Howland Grant Stambaugh Stahler's H. W. Azer Theodosia Pulver Page Carlson Soldier George R. Guyan Columbia George Guyan Sr Mr. Guyan S. E. Day Sabula W. EK. Hodgson Maude Arduser Alma Kaufman R. N Bloomington Wilmette, Ill Louis Hoag Ben Cotton Merle Cass Will Shaffer Carl Hocson Schreiner School of Instruction Lorna Dwensmore Edgewood Mrs. Halstead _Carpenter Frances Shimer School For Girls Mount Carroll William Mrs. Bronson Frances Franks Mrs. Perrine van Camp Stuhler's Ashley Elliott Central City Elliott Geraldine Brainerd G . Brainerd Nivillis i Cello American Weekly Chicago Herald and Examiner Hill’s Dog Food Fred D. McLaughlin Blanche J. &. Lemee Longview Texas McLaughlin Harry Rodman Airs William Tuetken Ladies’ Aid Society Castle Grove Presbyterian Church Alice Howie Milton Thoeni Ann Rochester Minn Fagan Mayo Clinic Thoeni Albert Lea Lloyd Youngstrom John Schweitzer Sidney Maywood Ill J. W. Schweitzer Sr Seraphine Wilmette Harvey Kammerman Lewis Gerd Kammerman Kammerman Ambrose Kelly Milwaukee Railroad M. E. Church Skelley’s Variety Store Mar Castle Grove Anamosa School Anamosa Board of Education Lois Gerdes Dyas Extension Agronomist Iowa State College Miss Roberts Lucille Yossi Miss Stoddard Miss Cruise Germany United States Berlin Mr. Merchant Chester A. Condit Dr. Scholl Spyurler’s Shoe Department Monte Theatre Nee nyEa Olena Ole Tarrett Tl Colbert Wigard Karol NTE Ravn Ny Cecil B. DeMille First Presbyterian Church Sted Monticello Motor Sales Schoenhut Bakery Stahler’s Dept Balster's Long's Dept Phillips Service Station First Shaffer Implement Store L. A. Iverson Monticello Feed Mill Monticello Monument Works R. A. Marugg Matthiessen D-X Service Sta Schultz Bros. Co Monty Hatchery American Petroleum Co W. H. Proctor & Co Clark Bros. Garage Sanitary Kash & Karry Childress-Hoag Motor Co Buick Co Maire Clyde Tilton Bright Monticello Ice Co J. E. Guler Alan Jones Lowa
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