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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

5

Public Schools Set Opening Date and Enrollment Schedule

The district announces the school year begins September 3 with no classes until Wednesday. Enrollment times are posted for grades by August 29 to September 4, and book sales run Aug 27 to Sept 1. Superintendent A. B. Grimes urges prompt attendance and notes office hours and handbooks availability.

County Teachers’ Institute Anamosa Scensors Beacon Primer Palmer Blue Beacon Horn-Ashbaugh Stone Palmer Brown Bolonius Horn- Ashbaugh Knowlton Elson Lynch Palmer Red Elson Marsh Aldine Speller Brigham and McFarlane Ritchie Bourne and Benton United States Aldine

Cascade News Highlights Mix of Local Events and Tragedies

Twenty cans of fish were moved to both sides of the Maquoketa River at Cascade Falls from Sabulā by truck for a Labor Day event in Legion Park featuring a barbecue and a Dubuque Cascade ball game. Notables include the death of Judge A. J. House, farm accident Frank Baum, Davenport Sacred Heart fire loss estimated 35 000 to 50 000, and criminal cases including Roy Cromley absconding 26 000, William Casey’s assault injury, and James McEvoy robbery arrest. The Dubuque river terminal opened with Gov Hammill and Rep Walter Newton praising river transport for farm relief. In a separate case Jesse L. Lewis killed his wife then committed suicide amid suspected jealousy. divorce tensions cited.

Cascade Maquoketa Cascade Falls Sabula Cascade Post American Legion Legion Park Dubuque

Monticello Memories: Births, Deaths and Local Happenings

Forty years ago Monticello saw a busy month with baptisms and anniversaries, school changes, fair attractions and local weddings. Notable items include educator W A Doran leaving for New Mexico, the Jones County Fair featuring balloon ascensions and trains packed to capacity, and the Hoag Duster company resuming operations with new feather trimming machinery.

Wedding Ring of Rev F von Strohe Recovered After 30 Years

Miss Elsa Ruth Gutknecht found a gold wedding ring while picking blackberries and gave it to St John’s Lutheran parsonage. Rev Frederick von Strohe’s widow in Columbus Indiana confirms the ring is his lost wedding ring. Mrs von Strohe and daughter plan to visit Monticello next month to receive the ring.

Elsa Ruth Gutknecht Paul T. Gutknecht Frederick von Strohe St. John's Lutheran Church von Strohe Columbus Indiana

George Bennett Founder of Wild Life School Dies in McGregor

The Rev George Bennett 75 founder of the Wild Life school and former Congregational minister was found dead in his room at the Scenic hotel McGregor after presiding at a pavilion meeting the night before He had lived in Iowa City and edited the Iowa Conservation magazine His death occurred last Thursday morning and a son lives in the east

George Bennett Wild Life School McGregor Scenic Hotel Willis F. Bickel Bennett Iowa City Iowa Conservation Association Monticello Conservation Magazine

Finlay Returns From Coaching School

Coach Jack Finlay of the Monti high district returned home last Monday after attending a week long coaching course in Duluth Minnesota. Thirty coaches from major U S schools attended a general conference on football strategy. Finlay plans to field a winning Monti high team this season. Loyal Podhaski of Valparaiso Indiana arrived for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs F M Podhaski.

Jack Finlay Monticello Weeck Duluth Minn United States Jack Monti High Loyal Podhaski Valparaiso, Indiana F. M. Podhaski

Jones County Fair Opens Amid Storm and Growth

The Diamond Jubilee Fair in Jones County begins amid weather setbacks from Monday night with $1,250 in damage to tents and rides. Exhibits in hogs, cattle and prize departments proceed, aided by a 100 foot exhibit shed and a busy committee led by Tom J. George.

Isler Carnival Company Harry Maire Thomas Shaver Helms Zimmerman & Harms Zenith MacNeill Frank Locher Stuhlers L. A. Iverson A. C. Martin Hopkinton John McDonald Memorial Hospital Lovell Township Farm Bureau Lovell

Severe storm lashes Minnesota and Iowa with fatalities

A short but active storm caused heavy damage across northern towns and farms from Stratford to Radcliffe and in Dubuque. Two women died at Twin Lakes Minnesota and several others were injured or killed in Austin and nearby areas as billowing winds, hail, and lightning felled trees and leveled cottages.

Twin Lakes Minnesota Stella Powell Tracer George Speer Havelock Hamilton County Stratford Jewell Ellsworth Radcliffe Larchwood Rock Rapids Jones County Monticello Marvin Baumgardner Austin Harold Harry Johnson Chris O. Hagen Glenville Minn American Legion Company H Minnesota National Guard Dubuque The Telegraph-Herald

Two Motorists Die in Crash Near Guttenberg

Two motorists from Farmersburg Sam Little and Edward Reardon were killed when passing a car on the gravel between Farmersburg and Guttenberg last Sunday. Three others Gilbert Jose George Glawe and Louis Sanacag were injured, with Jose and Sanacag seriously hurt. they were en route to Guttenberg for a baseball game when the car rolled over three times.

Farmersburg Guttenberg Sam Little Edward Reardon Gilbert Jose George Glawe Louis Sanacag

Walter French Shot By Sister In Hopkinton

Ten year old Walter French of Oclwein was accidentally shot by his 13 year old sister in Hopkinton at the Bryan home. They found a revolver, she pointed it and pulled the trigger, the gun was loaded. The bullet struck above the heart, pierced a lung, and lodged near the shoulder with a reported chance of recovery.

Walter French Harold Talmadge Oclwein Manly Bryan Hopkinton Bryan

Elizabeth McLaughlin Crowned Health Girl at Ano mama Fair

Elizabeth McLaughlin 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs William D McLaughlin, won top Health Girl honors for Jones county at the Amamosa fair. A Busy Workers 4 H member from Monticello public schools, she will join other county winners in Des Moines for the Iowa state fair health girl contest next week.

Elizabeth McLaughlin William D. McLaughlin Elizabeth Monticello Wabon Camp Fire Jones County Des Moines Iowa

Will Netcott Finishes Brick Building Series

Monticello builder Will Netcott completed a gymnasium in London valued at 15000 dollars, 75 by 75 feet with a 22 foot height and 20 foot ceiling, and supervised a 56000 dollar Catholic church in Delmar Junction, 48.6 by 117 feet with a 70 foot tower. He employed eleven bricklayers and also finished a chemical works in Oelwein and a Matthiessen Auto workshop in Monticello.

Will Netcott Monticello London Delmar Junction Netcott Oelwein Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company

Monticello Mayor Fines Speeding Driver Saturday

John Schmidt was fined last Saturday night by Mayor B. E. First for speeding on West First Street hill. The mayor warns drivers to heed town speed laws in the residence and business district and vows to fine all offenders.

Arend Balster Scotch Grove R. H. Balster Monticello McCormick-Deering Moline Oakland Pontiac Maytag Sanico Midway Wm. G. Schoon John Deere Henry Schoon Wallis Henry Behrens Whippet Willys-Knight Childress Motor Company Ford Danc John Schmidt B. E. First West First Street

Hoover Tours Iowa Towns During West Branch Cedar Rapids Visit

Herbert Hoover spent three days meeting locals in his youth region. He stopped at West Branch for speeches and at Cedar Rapids for discussions with agricultural editors, farmers, and state committeemen. Senators Capper and Watson spoke in Cedar Rapids, with Hoover and Brookhart and Governor Hammill also appearing in West Branch.

Herbert Hoover West Branch Cedar Rapids Middle West Hoover Senator Capper Kansas Senator Watson Indiana Brookhart Hammill

Students Head Off to Colleges and Universities

A Monticello list shows numerous local youths planning higher education at institutions across the nation. Names span Wayne Nebraska to Iowa State, Cornell College, Notre Dame, and many others, including several hospitals and colleges in Iowa and nearby states.

Monticello and Vicinity Wayne Normal School Wayne, Neb Helen van Buren Towa State College Ames Mildred Deischer George Schweitzer Gladys Stickford John Wilcox University of Towa Towa Jayne Shover Leyland Shelley Ralph Redmond Thomas Chambers Henry Heyen Iowan State Teachers College Cedar Falls Clarence Rhatigan Carlton Anderson Donald Morey Cornell College Mount Vernon Alice Reed Helen Pulver John Sanford Coe College Cedar Rapids Beth Lightfoot Dale Greenawald Claude Appleby Notre Dame University South Bend Ind Elvin d'Autremont Joseph d’Autremont South Dakota State Normal School Avelda Hanssen St. Mary's College Catherine Redmond Grand Island College Grand Island Neb Thelma Gregory St. Katharine's School Davenport Ruth Malinda Byers Conecordia College St. Paul Minn Gerhard Gutknecht Campion Academy Prairie du Chien Wis James Redmond Columbia College Dubuque Kenneth Ferring Lester McAleer Gerald Vernimont University of Minnesota Minneapolis University Hospital Iowa City Selma Heeren Lutheran Hospital Hampton Edna Oltman John McDonald Hospital Monticello Dorothy Hance Theola King Clara Heiken Lillian Allamand Mercy Hospital Nubuque Marion Hayes University of Nebraska Hospital Omaha Patricia Meyer

Monticello to Play Ball at Manchester Fair

The Manchester fair features a busy program including Wolf's Carnival Troupe on the midway and a combined auto show under one big tent. Tuesday is Children's Day with a free admission for under 12 and a Doll Cab parade with prizes for best decorated doll cab. Baseball games include Monticello versus Ryan and Elka der at the track events with several other matchups. A city production Jack Fines Follies offers a nightly revue with 20 cast members and new acts each evening.

The Fair Association Ottos Seeberger Maquoketa Monticello W. H. Turner Fayette Paul Stuart Maynard Earl Kitch Hawkeye Ed Eite & Son Art Doughty Brownell & Simpson Leonard Slaughter Randalia Ben Hansen Dewein Oscar Gilley Thomas Shover Webster City Clarence Supple Solon Robinson Bros Masonville Weidline South Dakota Poland China Manchester Williams Wolf Alburnett Edgewood Ryan Cascade Dyersville Winthrop Independence Elkader Culbertson Jack Fine

Rural Schools Set to Open in Jones County

Opening of Jones county rural schools scheduled for September with a two day teachers’ institute in Anamosa. A long list of assigned teachers across numerous districts is provided by County Superintendent Nellie V. Morey as part of the preparation to promote better schooling.

Jones County Anamosa Acc Misa Nellie V. Morey Kathryn Whalen Castle Grove Anna Supple Coggon Bridget McCusker Mable Kehoe Monticello Eleanor Simmons Elizabeth Otten Esther Glass Mary Grace Kehoe Hopkinton Mary C. Kehoe Mable Cooper Fairview Eleanor Ellison Cedar Rapids Nan Walsh Stone City Marguerite Postel Ruth Stanaway Hale Ruth Larkey Wyoming Marion Grant Chiona Stingley Olin Alta Starry Pauline Kach Stanwood Viola Dethmann Clarence Hazel Vrooman Richland Marie Welter Cascade Clarence Strong Marie Widmer Jennie Winch Grace Sackett Bernice Rogers Anna McQuillen Mabel Schlemme Scotch Grove Agnes Greenwood Farley Glenn McDonald Minnie Husman Nellie Straeslin Wilma Craig Mildred Streeper Onslow Evelyn Robbie Center Junction Washington Dorothy Weber Harriet Stanton Bernard Sister Mary Sylvestra Louis Dolphin Wayne Edith Behrends Ruth Mayberry Agnes Maire Clara Schoon Alma Andresen Anamoasi Grace Siemers Florence Treland Lamworthy Thelma Larson Laura Ricken Clay—Mills Bernice Koppes Mineral Valley Helen Rohwedder Pleasant Hill South Temple Hill Verna Keating Sutton Lela Coppes Victory Marion Yousse Cheenfield Center Iva Martello Hazel Hill Bertha Lamypa Mechanicsville West Corner Ida Brooks Mount Vernon White Oak Helen Cripps Jackson Antioch Mildred Holden Black Oak Harriet Rohn Mary Dunn Hazel Green Edna Brutsman Midland Regina Walsh Viola Clara Walderbach Newport Grace Peet Warshoner Clara Andreesen Lovell Viola Paulsen Wilhelmina Grenenwald Hazel Eby Eda Hein Monticelo Nella Hoffman Agnes Wilcox Anna Hanken Madison—Center Grace Davenport Maple Grove Helen Vernon Oak Grove Bessie Dusanck South Madison Grace Vroeman Oxford Esther Agnew Wheatland Louise Nesper Oxford Junction Frances Buchholtz Mary Stupka Elva Torpey Dewitt

Arduser Daughter Weds Merlin Abing in Dubuque

Miss Pauline Arduser daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Arduser of Dubuque married Merlin K Abing last Saturday night at the Arduser home in a ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Hugh Atchison of St Luke's Methodist. The couple will reside in Dubuque where Abing leads the eastern district of the Iowa Packing Company of Des Moines. Arduser relatives are in Monticello and he is well known locally.

Pauline Arduser Paul Arduser Dubuque Merlin K. Abing Arduser Hugh Atchison St. Luke's Methodist Episcopal Church Abine Iowa Packing Company Des Moines Monticello

Levi Brown Dies in Detroit Son of Mr and Mrs George Brown

Levi Brown died yesterday in Detroit and his body will be brought to Monticello tomorrow. At press time no obituary details were available.

Levi Brown George Brown Detroit Monticello

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B. Grimes A. B. Grimes A. J. House Frank Baum Cascade Township Baum Sacred Heart Roy O. Cromley Rhodes Savings Bank Anamosa Reformatory Cheyenne Wyo Marshalltown Wiliam Casey Fort Dodge Joseph Ashby Ashby Casey William McEvoy Chicago Joseph Malahky Malahky McEvoy Inland Waterways Corporation Walter Newton Mississippi Jesse L. Lewis the Express United Brethren W. Cunningham Methodist Episcopal Thomas Della George Arduser Lauran Gallagher Blanche Bertha Thoeni Lillie Jennings Grace Thoeni Lloyd Jennings Florence Fry Lizzie Scipman Emma Abel Mamie Charlie Abel Weenie Wood Clara Locher Fannie Locher Ethel Smith Fay Ford Wilma Smith Ray Thomas Colin Thomas Grant Hicks New York City F. M. Hicks W. A. Doran New Mexico California Express Babcock H. H. Starks Katie Donovan Castle Grove Township University of Fayette Lon Jennings Hoag Duster Company Margaret McBride William Moncrief Scotch Grove Township Ireland John Rice Matt Noyes Nic Maurice Maquoketa Fair H. A. L. Bigley Wayne Township John Maher Pat White Peter Young Lilly E. Paul William G. Garside Garside Jackson County H. F. Paul Co. W. Hosford Sarah B. Lewis C. K. Hawkings Dan L. Davis William Stuhler Harry Ada Gibson West Ward Emma Pond George E. Wood Jessie Denison F. E. Bush Waterloo Wood Bellevue Ohio F. von Strohe Finlay Coaching School Tom J. George Mabel E F. L. Moore Perry Dandy Jim Patch F. Moore Caduceus, Jr G. W. Garey Tipton Elcine W. A. Jerome Oregon Dazzle R J. H. Schiltz Clauson Boy A. Gibson Maquoketa the Limited O. Sargeant Lady Oakley Sullivan W. Liberty Lee Direct R. Knapp Ashton Rexline John Shaw Tillie Reaper W. Engle Oskaloosa Great Baron Schiltz Double Worthy W. Lib Todd Kane Robert Hal G. Bader W. Enkle Lady Ryan Engle Mabe Moore Conqueror King Wood the Limited Town Manchester Fair
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