Jones County Fair Plans Outline Big eightieth Annual Event
Plans of the eightieth Jones county fair say August 22 to 25 will feature extensive entertainment. The premium book is prepared and fair bills mailed with fine vaudeville acts, music, singing, dancing, comedy, baseball and races on four nights and three days. Rosie's All-White Minstrel show and Green Mill Follies headline amphitheater acts along with acrobats the Lamoures and Geddes Trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Elizabeth George
Geddes
Wilbur
George
Marlo Lefors
Singing Buds
Comedy Mack
Rosie
Green Mill
Car Crash Near Langworthy Injures Five Travelers
A Ford sedan driven by Clarence Willis of Scotch Grove struck a soft road before railroad tracks southwest of Langworthy last Thursday evening. Willis and passengers Freda and Selma Stutt along with John Petersen suffered multiple injuries. The car rolled into a ditch and was totaled. injuries included a deep arm gash requiring nine stitches and facial cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langworthy
Clarence Willis
Scotch Grove
Willis
Freda
Selma Stutt
Selma
John Petersen
Five Scouts Pass Tests At Whitewater Outing
Five members of Troop 49 gained tests during a YMCA Whitewater outing at Whitewater grounds. Led by Reverend Samuel G Gutensohn with Milton Langer and George Fraser, they traveled by Farley truck from Thursday morning to Friday night, engaging in tests, hikes, swimming, and cliff climbs. Named passers include John Hay Gordon York Royal Rodman Jack Fraser and Harold Yeoman. Local Scouts follow the Hoy Scout Jamboree in Budapest Hungary this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Whitewater
Samuel G. Gutensohn
Milton Langer
George Fraser
John Hay
Gordon York
Royal Rodman
Jack Fraser
Harold Yeoman
Budapest
Hungary
County Relief Committee Sets Hours and Wages
The Jones County Relief Committee reports from the state office on NIRA guidelines. Work hours are limited to 35 per week or 150 per month and wages rise to 30 cents per hour. Preference remains to hire locally, with refusal to seek other work potentially barring further relief project participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Relief Committee
NIRA
A. O. Sones
Monticello Band Concert At City Park Tonight
The Monticello Municipal Band presents a week night concert at the city park under Frank Royden as they rehearse for Thursday offering. The program includes Offenbach overture Orpheus and a Victor Herbert selection along with Lakes Songs from the Old Folks Middleton’s By the Swanee River and a Mary Burrichter vocal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Frank Royden
Offenbach
Victor Herbert
Lake
Middleton
Swanee River
Mary Burrichter
Highway Gravel Plan Aids Dyersville to Cascade
The highway commission will gravel the road from Dyersville to Cascade starting September 1. The project aims to benefit Dyersville Wor thington and Cascade as engineers survey sites and residences are being prepared for families in Dyersville. Otis Waddie of Walker died from burns after a boiler explosion on a threshing machine. Judge Clock ruled on the Kruidenier ouster case in Cedar Rapids, finding no removal but criticizing the party and arrests. William Dow of Delhi died in Town City Hospital from tetanus after a grain binder wound. he was a Delhi graduate and class of 1932 president.""
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Highway Commission
Dyersville
Cascade
Worthington
Otis Waddie
Walker
Cedar Rapids
Clock
Hampton
Iowa
Kruidenier
Public Safety
William Dow
Delhi
University Hospital
Town City
Dow
Delhi School
Lou Connolly
Boone
Monticello State Bank
Local Electric Company
Iowa Wholesale Butter, Egg, and Poultry Dealers Association
National
Chicago
United States
Two Cars Battered In Smashup Sunday
Two cars were badly damaged last Sunday evening about 7 o clock when a car driven by Robert Phelps on the wrong side of Scotch Grove road sideswiped Tom Henderson s car in front of Sand Hill church. Neither driver was injured beyond shock. Henderson rode alone while Phelps had a passenger who failed to swing to the right as Henderson approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Phelps
Scotch Grove
Tom Henderson
Sand Hill
Henderson
Phelps
Dr Foreman Opens Chiropractor Practice in Monticello
Dr. Foreman and family relocate from Wellman to Monticello and settle in the remodeled rooms above Palmer's drug store where his chiropractic office will operate. The notice lists his office hours for the new practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Foreman
Lenora
Merle
Monticello
Wellman
Palmer's Drug Store
Dr. Foreman
Items Of Occurrences Twenty Years Ago
August 1913 Monticello Express items recount local events such as Milton Thoent and Ralph Baker traveling to St Paul and a Mississippi trip to St. Louis, a pastor's installation, a house fire, a sale of a Patterson car, Carnegie organ donation, injuries from a runaway, notable deaths, births, accidents, travels, and land sale details in Scotch Grove and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Milton Thoent
Ralph Baker
St. Paul
Mississippi
St. Louis
W. A. Montgomery
Presbyterian
Castle Grove
Chris Hartman
W. F. Rohn
Patterson
Carl Schoon
Roy V. Porter
Andrew Carnegie Corporation
Methodist Episcopal Church
L. N. Bader
Richland Township
Farmers
George Chaloupka
Wyoming
Monticello
Charles S. Bidwell
Freeport
Ill
Salon 2
Farwell
Karl Renk
David Smith
Albert Smith
Albert
Charles
Smith
G. Eller
W. K. Pearson
Anamosa
Tipton
K. D. Miller
Daytona
Florida
Henry Schlemme
Sinclair
Monticello Club Hosts 3-Way Interclub Match
Monticello Country club edged West Liberty by 18 strokes while Monticello fell to Wapsi pinicon by 15 in a three way meet. Sixty four golfers competed with Bill Laude and Allen Turner sharing medalist honors at 74. Monticello heads to Mount Vernon next Sunday for the final interclub match before the Eastern Iowa meet on August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Country Club
Anamosa West Liberty
West Liberty
Monticello
Wapsipinicon
Bill Laude
Allen Turner
Anamosa
Laude
Turner
Anamosa Club Invites Monticello to Dance Night
Members of the Anamosa Country Club invite the Monticello County Club to a dance this evening. The Anamosa club was among 14 clubs invited here last Thursday for the exhibition match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Country Club
Monticello County Club
Anamosa Club
Welfare Fund Aids Transients With Meals in Monticello
In Monticello the Welfare Fund and Red Cross provided meals and lodging to transients with 15 cent tickets issued by Mayor Fred McLaughlin. The July count shows about 30 fed, dipping from February to April, as winter scarcity ends and some seek jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Monticello
Fred McLaughlin
McLaughlin
City Welfare Fund
Local Merchants Embrace NRA Code After Hours Meeting
John Cunningham spoke to over 300 merchants at the Legion hall in Monticello, explaining the NRA proclamation and urging immediate compliance. The gathering approved a county wide resolution setting hours 8 am to 5 pm, Saturdays 10 pm, with Sundays closed for most stores while factories and other trades outline specific limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunningham
Dubuque
Legion Hall
United States
NRA
Harry W. Stuhler
Mr. Cunningham
Jones County
Cunningham
Monticello
Anamosa
Fayette Businessman Murdered Saturday Night
Fayette businessman Nels Louvring aged 52 was shot at his rear doorstep after 11 p.m. Saturday as he returned from work. His wife alerted the sheriff. the body and a cash box with scattered bills were found. Neighbor Paul Doland, 20, is the suspected killer, connected to a prior assault complaint Louvring filed against Doland and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Louvring
Fayette
Paul Doland
Louvring
Doland
John Doland
Doctor McKean Set To Open Monticello Medical Practice
Dr. Alexander C. McKean chooses Monticello for general medicine. He and his wife live in the McKean residence north of the public school. Northwestern Medical School graduate with 30 years of practice, recently in Wyoming and Arizona. Son of Mrs. Beatty McKean and brother of Mrs. Nell Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander C. McKean
Monticello
McKean
Medical School
Northwestern University
Wyoming
Arizona
Beatty McKean
Nell Davis
May Term Of Court Adjourned To Sept 5
Judge John T. Moffit urged Judge F. O. Ellison not to adjourn the May term but to adjourn it to September 5 so probate matters and other duties may be completed before September 25, the date of the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Moffit
F. O. Ellison
Five Youths Visit Will Hiller Family in Castle Grove
Five youths from Seattle Washington visited Will Hiller in Castle Grove township last Thursday night. The group included 18 year old Franklin DeHaas and four companions en route home from the Century of Progress fair. They drove from Seattle to Detroit then Chicago and planned to continue to Minnesota and home. They left Seattle July 3 and will return via the Black Hills and Yellowstone area. The crew includes Paul Waterman Roy Kraschel Euclaire Roth and Roy Sanborn. All five begin high school in Seattle this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hiller
Castle Grove Township
Franklin DeHaas
Seattle
Wash
Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Minnesota
Ford Museum and Works
Black Hills Country
Yellow Stone Park
DeHaas
Paul Waterman
Roy Kraschel
Euclaire Roth
Roy Sanborn
Senny
Cascade High School Reduces Its Budget
The East Cascade board approved a budget of 4500 dollars for the coming year, a 500 dollar reduction from last year. New staff includes Superintendent R J Finn Principal Rita Boyle and teachers Marian Glynn Imelda Devaney Spernice O'Brien. Paul Weber is secretary treasurer and Charles Pratt is reappointed janitor. Madeline Behrends of Cedar Rapids visited cousin Mary Jane Welfch last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
East Cascade High School
R. J. Finn
Rita Boyle
Marian Glynn
Imelda Devaney
Spernice O'Brien
Paul Weber
Charles Pratt
Madeline Behrends
Cedar Rapids
Mary Jane Welfch
Library Has Helpful Books For Children
A Monticello library list highlights suitable titles for young readers across categories. Fronted by Miss Florence Noble, lists include early readers, world fiction, biographies, foreign tales, American history, and classic adventure tales such as Tom Sawyer and Swiss Family Robinson.
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Clark
Orton
Aldis
Brooke
Johnny Crow
Grover
Holland
Gay
Pyle
Carroll
Peterkin
Coatsworth
Heaven
Lofting
Dr. Doolittle
Parry
Betsy Ross
Paine
Moses
Louisa May Alcott
Willis
Florence Nightingale
Tarbell
Lincoln
Meadowcroft
Lawrence
Spyri
Heidi
Pitkins
Haskell
Katinka
Kelley
Trumpeter
Krakow
Burnett
Master Skylark
Masefield
Jim Davis
Seabrook
God
Ivory Coast
Adams
Curtis
Maid
Fort Pitt
Humphrey
Washington
Page
Siebe
Hay Village
Clemens
Tom Sawyer
Wyss
Quinn
Reynolds
Hinkle
Smith
Strong
Geland
Local Pilots Take Part In Hawkeye Air Circus
Three Monticello men Ralph MacCaffree Kenneth Benesh and Alva Zimmerman join the Hawkeye Air circus performing weekly in towns across the region. Last Sunday nine planes staged a stunt program with a parachute jump at Vin ton marking the summer’s sixth appearance. Other pilots include DeWitt Collins J B Livingston and Dave Baker with venues previously at Mount Vernon Dyersville Manchester Tipton and Maquoketa and tentative plans for Dubuque and Oelwein next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Hawkeye Air Circus
Vinton
Ralph MacCaffree
Kenneth Benesh
Alva Zimmerman
Wawkeye Circus
Mount Vernon
Dyersville
Manchester
Tip
Mrs Lang Returns Home After Caring For Father
Mrs Ed Lang of Hazel Green Wisconsin who has been caring for her father Will Marshall at his home after his eye operation returned to her own home last Friday.
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Ed Lang, R. N
Hazel Green
Wis
Will Marshall
Mystery Woman Found Livin in Front Yard Blanket
Early Friday morning Mr and Mrs Fred Reuter found a large bundle wrapped in a blanket under a tree in their yard. The bundle unfolded into a gypsy like woman in pajamas and high heeled shoes who refused to give a name and said she slept out every night. She planned to go to Cedar Rapids and noted she attended a band concert before seeking shelter in the Reuter yard due to dogs and quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reuter
George Minnis
Roy Pearson
Pearson
Cedar Rapids
West Sixth Street
Reuter Yard
August Reiger Buried Tuesday in Oakwood Cemetery
August Reiger son of Louis Reiger of Monticello died July 29 in Gary South Dakota after a long heart ailment. He was 67 years old and never married. The service was held at his father's home and graveside in Monticello with Rev. Armin Tendick officiating. He lived with his brother William in Gary for the last five years and also spent time farming in Iowa and South Dakota. Survivors include his father, brother, three Monticello sisters, and six nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Reiger
Louis Reiger
Monticello
Oakwood Cemetery
Armin Tendick
Mr. Reiger
William
Gary
Reiger
Iowa
South Dakota
August
Oscar Skiffie
Emma Goes
Ida Schoon
Lillian Matthiessen
Ieces
Husman Attends Lutheran Delegates Convention in Chicago
Henry Husman traveled to Chicago last Thursday as a delegate to the Lutheran Brotherhood delegates convention at the Palmer House. The main speaker was J A O Preus ex governor of Minnesota and current chairman of the Lutheran board. Hazel Eby and Raymond Eby joined Husman. all three visited the World's Fair. Husman and Miss Eby returned Monday while Raymond extended his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Husman
Chicago
The
Lutheran Brotherhood
Palmer House
J. A. O. Preus
Minnesota
Hazel Eby
Raymond Eby
Mr. Husman
Eby
Raymond
Express Editor Succeeds On Vacation Leave
Miss Ruth Van Buren, reporter since summer, fills in as temporary editor of The Express during Charles A. Doxsee’s absence. Wilbur and George Doxsee with Mr. and Mrs. Doxsee depart for Chicago for ten days to attend the Century of Progress exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Doxsee
the Express
Ruth van Buren
Frasers Craft Quilts From Spare Time and Scraps
Mrs Lyman Fraser and daughter Mabel piece quilts in spare time using scraps and yardage. They own over 25 quilts with patterns including Log Cabin Honeycomb and Double Wedding Ring. They stitch evenings while listening to the radio, turning cloth leftovers into useful bedcovers and ornaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Lyman Fraser
Frasers
Vavra Burkart Victors In Golf Demonstration
A 18 hole best ball exhibition at Monticello featured Charles Burkart Marion pro Johnny Vavra Cedar Rapids amateur Tom Harris Iowa City pro George Frohwein Iowa City amateur. Vavra birdied the 18th to edge ahead with Burkart as their partner in a crowd pleasing display guided by Don Young local pro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Tom Harris
Iowa City
Charles Burkart
Marion
Chuck
Johnny Vavra
Midwest
Vavra
Johnny Aso
Burkart
George Frohwein
Tom
Clyde Fraser Bruised In Sunday Car Collision
Clyde Fraser 28 son of Mr and Mrs Lyman Fraser was bruised and cut when a car carrying him from Rolfe to Monticello was forced off the road near Winthrop. The other vehicle swerved onto the shoulder and overturned, striking a tree. Fraser suffered a bad shoulder bruise and head cuts. the driver had a scalp wound. Mrs Fraser and sister Mabel brought him home to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fraser
Lyman Fraser
Rolfe
Monticello
Winthrop
Fraser
Mabel
Rainfalls From July Record Drop Three Inches
J B Bateman reports July total rainfall of three and one eighth inches using a bucket and ruler. The month saw spikes of wind hail on July 1 2 and showers on July 21 22 23 and 24 with a final rain late Monday afternoon. June totaled one and three quarters inches after a drought beginning May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Bateman
Bateman
Dubuque Centennial Celebration Planned for August Week
Dubuque will mark its centennial the week of August 6 to 12 with a pageant exhibits and parades. Events include Old Settler's day bands athletic contests and an Indian arts exhibition. The American Legion state convention opens the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Julien
Also Mentioned on This Page
Floral Hall
Langworthy Thurs
County Relief Committee
City Park
Monti
Express
Franklin Equipment Company
R. J. Langer
Hoag Duster Company
L. E. Hoag
Franklin Company
Nels
A. C. McKean
Washington State
Fair
Cascade High School
Thomas J. Lane
Florence Noble
Benesh
McCaffree
Zimmerman
Mrs. Lang
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