Spelling Contest Winner Phyllis Robbie Honored
Phyllis Robbie, representing Jones County, returned from Des Moines with a prize in a Des Moines Register spelling contest. Gov. Hammill awarded five dollars to Robbie among sixteen top finishers out of ninety nine contestants after a three and a half hour event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phylis Robbie
Des Moines
Jones County
Des Moines Register
Phyllis
Register
Robbie
Cedar Rapids
A.C. Lobble
Women's Missionary Society
J. R. McNeltly
Long
J. M
Japan
J-N. Smith
America
G. Thompson
Templed Hills
Hoo. Stingley
Phuraday
Broscoe
South Dakota
Harry Chase
Presbyterian Church
H. S. Robble
Robble
Paul Smith
Atre Kernl Moats
Vern
Lloyd Moats
Ariel Remick
Mildred Viesch
Pauline Wilcoy
Claude Tomlinson
Paul Springer
Raymond
Dean
Galilee
George McDonald
Anna
Willon
S. J. Davis
James McDonald
Mary McDonald
Wyoming
Washta
Mary Ellen McDonald
S. A
M. J. McNeilly
John Lozier
Onslow
Walter Koon
Tf. F. Klebeck
C. A. Burmeister
M. J. Dodge
Ethel
St. Luke's Hospital
H. I. Stingley
Cedar Fails
Wilbur Watson
Guy McDonald
E. F. Kleinéck
Wynona
L. A. Downing
Anamoes
Mites Csrethkfor
J A. Dreibelbis
Orla McGuire
University of Town
Ben McGuire
Henry Heeren
Monticello
O. O. Watson
Howard Leach
Williamsburg
Mary
IE. H. Stingley
Cedar Falls
Wiliam Stingley
M. C. Smith
Robert
Anamosa
R. J. Moncrief
Carl Underwood
James Mead
Rance Brady
Scotch Grove
Delano Sanford
Miss Irma
Animosa
Ethel Dreibelbis
Miller
G.O. Long
Gale
John Hinrichs
Anamuse
Prahm's Hardware
Prahm
S. L. Davis
Funeral services for Gerd Rickels held in Amber
AMBEI April 19 1927 funeral services were conducted at Wayne Lutheran church for Gerd Rickels who died April 14 at Morey hospital Anamosa. He lived mostly in Wayne township most of his life and owned a firm in Wayne. Surviving are his wife and nine children including Mrs John Poppe Mrs Oscar Ambuehl Mrs T Folk ers John WH and Gerhard Rickels with Gerhard living in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerd Rickala
Morey Hospital
Anamosa
Wayne Lutheran Church
Amber
Rickela
Wayne Township
Pras Ucally
John Poppe
Oscar Ambuehl
T. Folkers
John
Gerhard Rickels
Gerhard
Monticello
Rickels
Sophie Grags
Jim Gray
Lena Kneglebart
Gerdirks
Hd Maglehart
Dirks Dilan
Cedar Rapids
Pd Mirks
Ross Lincoln
Mroo
Frank Coteman
Henry Rickels
Terra Bella
California
Verd Rickels
Mr O
William Wildegardt
Carl Eden Charles Gray
David and
Charles
W. OW. Gray
Anamosa Mroo
Wow Barlingmare
the Forest
Clara Anderson
Amber School
Onslow
Florence Anderburge
Ataimosa
Flora Fisher
Clarence Fisher
Ana- Moa
Sam Witham
Harry Witham
Anamasa
Charles Michnaels
Carl Barnes
Prentice
Easter Mission Offerings Highlight Local Sunday Schools
Methodist Episcopal class teams competed for the largest Easter offering with total contributions 94.94 across twelve classes. Mrs Hanold’s junior group and Mrs Schaefer’s senior girls led, earning banners for three years running. Several classes hosted pageants and fundraisers. church members were received, and other congregations shared in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Hanold
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Harriet Peck
Federal School of Commercial Designing
Minneapolis
Miss Peck
United States
Will Wilker
Clarence Sears
University of Town
Carl Westphal
Anamosa
Williams Holtz
Roy Bender
Priscilla Club
Miss_Doty
Center Point
Gladys Doty
Minnie Williams
Mechanicsville
Scotch Grove Community Notes April 1927
Laura Sinclair and Gretta Grady walked from Monticello nine miles marking a travel trend as cars grow in use. The Presbyterian church lawn parking area expands and horse sheds are removed. The Women's Community club meets April 27 with music and demonstrations. Seatch Grove Farm Bureau cancels due to bad roads. Lucile Himebaugh visits Hopkinton with brother Arthur. Boy Scout troop plans a meeting with Galen and Arlo Brady on April 24. Alice Green visits Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
Laura Sinclair
Gretta Grady
Monticello
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Community Club
Henry Hedden
Seatch Grove Farm Bureau
Lucile Himebaugh
Hopkinton
Arthur Himebaugh
Boy Scout
Galen
Arlo Brady
Alice Green
Walter Mby
Lozier Funeral Draws Large Local Gathering
John Lozier died Friday evening after illness of measles and pneumonia. He leaves wife Margaret Fletcher Lozier and a 13 year old son, plus his Civil War veteran father. Services were held at the home with Rev Meyer and a Masonic burial in Wyoming area attended by many Masons from surrounding towns. The community notes include church elections, a dollar social, and various family updates from Monticello and surrounding locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Logier
Oilock
Margaret Fletcher Lozier
Lozier
Fife
Masonic Order
Wyoming
Meyer
Onslow
Walter Koon
Mary Paul
Center Junction
Monmouth
Guild
Woolf Smith
Henryv Koon
Etta Brown
Mina Sears
Recordis Recre Taney
Aliee Overholt
Welock
Enaps
Iran
Mes Alster
Dernnisen
Hopkinton
Nicago
J. Orr
Walker
Ralph Bone
Montieelia
Ma ¥ KS
Lishan
Elva Hall
Ausselt
Chicago
Mer
Elsie
Vivlian
Frank Walker
MclDonald Hospital
Monticello
Thier
Ithel Watton
Mary Miller
Wasterloo
M. B. Walters
Dike
Waterloo
Brast Chldren
Misa Clara Anderson
Amber School
Bowser
Toy Beck
Dr. Rohner
Lowa City
John Dozier
Charles Stowe
Bess
Moline
Mildred Null
F. RK. Barnes
Baby Chix Feed Supply From Con Key's Farm BH
Fresh supply of starting feed for baby chicks from Con key's farm BH. J Farley confirmed receipt and notes 39-tf batch status for hatchery use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey
BH. J. Farley
Weather and farming woes cloud spring progress
Warm spell brings rain that helps vegetation but delays seeding as fields stay soggy and roads deteriorate. Local families and neighbors recall a string of visits and social events from Sunday to Monday amid unsettled weather and careful farming, with Monticella trips noted.
Local residents return from Florida and prepare for events
W D Sheean and William Moncrief came back from a Florida sea voyage where they own substantial local property tied to new oil developments. Mrs J K Remley left for Ashington to serve as a D A K chapter delegate to the national congress in Washington. Mrs Eirza Peet, 79, widow of W G Peet and longtime Jones county resident, died at Cedar Rapids after a long illness, born July 28, 1847 in Walnut Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. DD. Sheean
William Moncrief
Florida
Heeing
J. K. Remley Teft
Ashington
D.C
Francis Shaw
National Continental Congress
D. A. KR
Eirza Peet
Willam G. Peet
Jones County
Anamoga
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
George
Susanna Saum
Walnut Grove
Home Township
Experiments on Dye Retention in Cotton Wash Goods
Home economics division studies at Iowa State College test soaking fabrics in salt vinegar sugar and similar agents to preserve color. Results show it is impossible for the housewife to save color in cotton wash goods through these methods.
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Iowa State ‘College
Hopkinton Leader Reports Reopening Plans for Hotel Philipp
Henry Acers of Manchester says the Hotel Philipp will reopen for roomers but the dining room remains closed. The Delhi Woman's club places a bronze tablet on the McCreery boulder marking the home of poet John Lucky McCreery. An Iowa newspapers association pledges $60,000 in space to promote Iowa and counter a damaging libel spread. C. L. Besler reports $1,600 pledged for Hopkinton Worthington road graveling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Acers
Manchester
Philipp
Leader
Iowa
Cannard
Hopkinton
Besler
Delhi Woman's Club
McCreery
John Lucky McCreery
Delhi
Iowa Politicians Debate Convention Vote Image Pride
A Marshalltown Times-Republican note finds little pride in Iowa’s political standing as politicians discuss delivering Iowa’s presidential convention vote. The piece reflects national critique of Iowa's role in selecting party nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Administrator's Notice in Jones County Iowa 1927
Public notice states John W. Hutton is appointed administrator of the William Lange estate in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and all debts should be paid promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 18 1927 Doxsee Doxsee Attorneys for Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
William Lange
Anamosa
A. D
John W. Hutton
Doxsee
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
The District Court of Jones County Iowa gives notice that on April 19 1927 a will purporting to be the last will and testament of Sarah E Young Rieger deceased was filed. Final proof and probate are set for May 17 1927 at 9 o clock am in the court where interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk B G Rebs. J J Locher attorney for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jones County
Sarah Bh
Young Rieger
Said County
Sarah E. Young Rieger
Monticello Adopts Dog Licensing Ordinance No 500
Monticello Iowa council in regular adjourned session passes Ordinance No 500 requiring all dog owners and keepers to obtain an annual license. The measure, read once with second and third readings waived, carries on a unanimous vote aside from an absent member. The mayor and city clerk sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Monticello
Iowa
Wilkinson
Hayes
Bates
Rockstad
Hanssen
Hansgen
B. E
Kay Mehternacht
Monticello Iowa Council Passes Street Renaming Ordinances
Monticello Iowa council convened April 11 1927 in adjourned session with all members present. Ordinances Nos 498 and 499 were read and passed dispensing with second and third readings. 498 forbids fowl at large within city limits and 499 renames several streets including Burnwell Maple and Cedar to new names as listed in the published ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corncil
Monticello
Iowa
Hanssen
Wilkinson
Hayes
Bates
Rockstad
EL First
Ray Kmehternacht
Montreela
City of
Monticells
Bawarwell
Maple Street
Angle
Sherman Street
Sycamore and
Center Street
Sycamore Street
Feavidson
North
Cedar Street
South
Hm Street
Ket Street
Division Street
Skelley Street
First Street
Lark Street
Washington Street
Jeramd
Brad Street
Grand Street
Sixth Street
Pleasant Street
Wielthes
Hunham
Eighth Street
Lovell Street
Ninth Street
Range Street
Second Street
South Street
Scotch Grove
East Corporation
Oak Street
Willow Street
Railroad Street
Linden Avenue
County Recorder
Lowa
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J.w.doxsee
Chas.a. Doxsee Editors and Proprietors
Ambei
Sand Springs
Aupril Ia
Henry Miden
Louise Warner
Mira
Kohler Mro
Gerhard Breese
Dean Ann
Woo Bete
Ale TL
Batehelder
Mise Orpha Garlinghouse
Ft Behrends
Monticella
Mro
Pred Meyer
Mrc
Bob Welter
Eresty
Charles Martin
Alfred Acer
Montivelia
de Steimersy
Thertrade Arduser Sper Sanday
Town
Stantey Bright
Dawn Feos Mierley
Jack Murray
Anamosa Eureka News
Hopkinton Leader News
G. Rebs
Jones Co
J. J. Locher
B. E. First
Tag Echternacht
Henry Stulken
Henry Poppe
John A. Lubben
Commission
Eeeseerseereneteevenenens
R. S. Benedict
Icausesveuseresenecesen
Clarence Stutt
Imbor
Rudolph Hoffman
T. Morrissey
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
G. H. Monroe
McCormick
Gradin
A. Watt
J. D. Adams & Co
Scott Hardware Co
Fred H. Lubben
Iabor
Henry Davis
Louie J. Alferts
Sabor
Henry Zimmerman
Coban Endo Eee Ceabetad
E. L. McNamara
Vabor Esscensios
Fred Petersen
Puee Esa Eun
Harry Day
Henry Hultz
J. B. Ommen
G. Schuchman
Siecicc Centereseeen Ares
Henry Ortygies
D. F. von Voltenburg
Fred Lubben
Heiken Bros
I.seeeseees
Frank E. Flaherty
Louis J. Ullerts
Fritz Stoffers
John Machart
John Balster
Harry Grimm
John M. Holub
Frank W. Fairbanks
James Ketcham
Castle Grove Township
Gerd, Ebbs
Joseph J. Delay
J. H. Gerdes
Earl Hennessey
Earl Leonard
Henry Che
Austin Stadtmueller
J. D. Adams
Will Seibels
Henry Knake
Louis Knake
Sinclair Refining Bas
F. S. Vetter
Neaveroes
Fred
Nick Muller
G. H. Eiler
McNeill Hardware
Boly
Henry Stadtmueller
Mike J. Hogan
Alva Stadtmuceller
MBN
Joe Reve Reece Reece
Zimmerman Bros
G. Zimmerman
Greder
Stanley Zimmerman
S. M. Hosford
E. F. Eiben
O. E. Hubbard
Filing
Joe McDonald
Tom Pender
Louis Heiken
R. H. Balster
Krominka
Alfred Etten
Hans
Galli
Fred Zumbrunnen
H. J. Paulsen
A. M. Black
Will Hiller
Ray Krominga
Lubben
Carl Caspers
Henry Caspers
H. F. Kuriger
Lou Leonard
H. F. Hadan
H. F. Hadan, Graveling
Jim Porter
Earth Work
Clarence Johnson
Monticello Express
Monticello Times
Ford Patterson
Nanne Hanken
F. C. Cramer
Gen. F. Specht
Commissions
Mochinns
B. D. Heiken
H. Hahn
Lawrence Hahn
Gerd Ehlts
John Husmann
T. Glass
Vincent Suppel
Marcu& Maire
Ie Gottlieb Zumbrunnen
Martin Gelken
Joe Loetacher
Thos. Kelly
Leonard Ingwergen
Tuetken
Austin Studtmueller
Taulsia Inseparese
Cuvancy
Vesper Rearick
Clay Township
H. Kiester
Russell Grader Co
W. E. Carson
Ralph Conley
Floyd Horton
Gen. Sears
Onslow Hardware Co
Don Hennessey
C. W. Orr
Louis Moran
Howard Clark
al Hamilton
G. F. Larkey
N. H. Konpess
Lloyd Preston
Wm. Ostert
Jas. Bickford
L. E. Mead
Herman Schwartz
Eli Edwards
H. Scripture
Geo. Bearinger
J. C. Hanna
A. Hy Jansen
J. P. Dougherty
A. J. Orr
Ole Vols
P.O. Conley
King
Wm. Duffy
N. O H. Koppess
Ly E. Mead
John Dague
Fairview Township
General Road
Adams
J. D
Anamosa Creamery Co
Anamosa Eureka
Anamosa Journal
Jos, Busher
J. M. Byerly
Henry Carlson
Neal Cristen
Fred Erickson
Clarence Hall
C. H. Hartman
Monroe Hardware
Jay McCommick
W. H. McDonald
C. Fairbanks
Wiley Tute
Sam Farrington
Bernard Finnigan
M. Peet
Henry Rumpte
Gus Schuchman
Harry Sprosten
Chas. Strawman
D. M. Strawman
Grover Strend
Art Wink
Uctendent
J. W. Daily
TELOS
Chas. Bobst
Jos. Busher
Wm. Finnigan
Harold Hartman
Roy Haken
Pard Miller
J. M. Parks
Chas
Parmenter
Harry Sproeten
John Tait
Geo. Thomas
D. _F. Von Voltenburg
H. H. Wallace
Burt Wink
Earl Laurson
Ireenfield Township
Reaper
Jay McCormick
Amos Kohl
Lowell
W. J. Poot
J. P. McPherson
N. J. Kohl
W. EB
Meeks
E .J. Armstrong
M. Motor Co
N. J. Shuler
Martello Bank
Lloyd Hunter
Gordon Sawyer
Lynch Motor Co
Ludwig Zirkula
Harry Dorcas
Csseeeis
Dewey Peterson
Cass Riddle
Lynch Bros
Davidson
H. R. Newman
A. H. Newman & Son
Ralph Kuntz
M. J. McCain
Dwight Pulver
F. W. Leinbaugh
Jurgensen Lumber Co
Eescrese
Stitaard Oil Co
Ceeeseeseeesnes
Hale Township
Glaus Hansen
Citizens Bank
D. B. Cartwright
Matt Parrott & Son
Taylor Buick Siles Co
W. E. Jones & Gang
Boli Vestie Young
Frank Riches
Ernest Behnke
N. L. Sweet
Standard Oil Co
Wyoming Bank
John Saxton
Stuart Furniture Co
Fred Fedderson
McMaster & Rummel
L. W. McCormick
Russell Bowers
George Smith
Irve Hart
Arthur Houstman
Cesccesssasveneos
Wehr Co
Suppilea
J. W. Coppess
A. L. Wood
J. B. Hart
Jansen & Henricks
Geo, Sears
Repaira
Ces Eace
Leader Oil Co
Ofl and Gap
Gilbert Jones
Csesessecaneensetees
Hy Kruse
Ceeeseevess
Crescent Calendar Co
Obi Ba Wes
E. E. Vrooman
Wm, Wilker
Frank Starry
H. H. Rohwedder
Milo Phillips
Jess Ballou
Bert Dean
C. C. Wood
J. W. White
Cass Township
General
W. A. Suthers
Succeagor
Dr. Teeter
Wollenberger
John A. Liddy
Wollenberger & CO. — Investment
Rock of Ages
J. E. Bateman
Express
J. W. Doxsee
C. A. Doxsee
Attorneys AT Law
Lovell Block
DR. Burris Chiropractor
Palmer School
Spear
Iverson Furniture Store
Uburn
Bill
Inter- Liberty
Iowa Electric Company
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Robert J. Price
Stuhler
Tat
Chevrolet
Chevenlet
Resendcal Transportan
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Star Meat Market
Marshall & Matthiessen
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