George F Hicks Announcer at WRC and Navy of Voices
George F Hicks rose from seaman to WRC announcer after years at sea and a failed consular exam. He moved from Tacoma to Washington DC in 1928 by an old Ford with two companions and soon secured full time work at WRC. Hicks later hosted Half Hours with the Senate and pursued music studies while fluent in French and sports. His Tacoma audience proudly heard his coast to coast broadcasts as autographs flood in.
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Lece of Puret
Washington
Washington, D. C
Ford
WRC
Hicks
Senate
Tacoma
George F. Hicks
Petit Jury Names For Next Term Of Court
A large list of citizens from Monticello Anamosa Oxford Junction Wyoming Center Junction and surrounding communities is drawn for the upcoming term of court in Anamosa. The term begins Monday September 23 though jury work starts in the second week. jurors include Lee Alcorn Monticello Jake Arduser Monticello Frank Batcheller Oxford Junction C W Beach Anamosa and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Anamosa
Lee Alcorn
Monticello
Jake Arduser
Frank Batcheller
Oxford Junction
C. W. Beach
W. J. Beckwith
Wyoming
Anna Bieber
G. D. Brown
John Byerly
Meta Casper
H. D. Chadwick
Henry Chaloupka
Carrie Cowan
Silas Crim
A. Dethman
Clarence
Cora Dorcas
Lisbon
Henry Dorgeloh
Margaret Drumbarger
Stone City
Ray Embree
Morley
Claire Fayram
Onslow
J. C. Fegan
J. C. Glenn
Olin
Dave Glenn
Elise Grassfield
Z. A. Graves
J. B. Hanken
Jesse Hanson
Center Junction
Ln Harrington
J. H. Hinrichs
H. A. Healy
Frank Hubert
C. A. Sutherland
Marian Suter
Herbert Timp
Cascade
H. Pp. J. Westphal
Margaret Wroblewski
Louis Zubler
Boy Scouts Visit Crewe Locomotive Works During Jamboree
In England at the Jamboree dated August 11 1929 scouts report tours including Crewe locomotive works noted as one of the world’s largest. They observed cranes moving engines and were hosted to dinner tea by the Girl Guides. The group later returned to camp by train after an address by Crewe’s mayor and a group photograph.
Lenzen Store Assigns In Anamosa After Five Years Of Trade
Lenzen a Lenzen firm assigns assets for creditors in Anamosa. J W Conmey appointed assignee to take charge of stock as inventory begins. Liabilities exceed 30000 dollars while assets are estimated under 5000 dollars. Lenzen moved household goods to Cedar Rapids. future plans unknown.
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Mr. Lenzen
Labor Day Auto Races Set at Frontier Park Speedway
Cedar Rapids hosts the Labor Day auto race meet at Frontier Park Speedway starting at 2 30 PM. It is the third event of the season with entries from pilots and cars noted for brilliant performance and thrills expected.
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Labor Day
Cedar Rapids
R. E. Bucknell
Cedar Rapids Auto Race Association
Frontier Park Speedway
Local Visits and Community Notes From Richland Center
Sand Spring resident Donald Arduser visited his sister Mrs. Galen Hein in Richland Center. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Batchelder visit Minnesota and Wisconsin relatives while Batchelder’s Langworthy father works in the creamery. Helen Egger camps near Delhi and visits Mrs. Gertrude Hein in Richland Center. Forrest Martin visits his grandmother Mrs. Lydia Martin in Hillside. C. E. Martin sees his daughter Mae Marie at Hopkinton grandparents. Warm dry days persist and smoke from western forest fires lingers as rain is hoped soon.
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Donald Arduser
Galen Hein
Richland Center
J. L. Batchelder
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Batchelder
Langworthy
Helen Egger
Delhi
Gertrude Hein
Forrest Martin
Lydia Martin
Hillside
C. E
Boy Scout Notes on Patrol Contests and Dues
Monday September 2 notes describe patrol contests starting with a knot tying event and rope bring, with E. E. Reed to award a Lindbergh framed picture for the patrol winner. Emphasis on attendance punctuality uniforms and dues. reminders of past Run Sheep Run cancellation and casual chatter about fish habits.
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E. E. Reed
Lindbergh
Scout Suter
Scout Roberts
Kin Of Anamosa Folk Dies From Starvation
Christ Solberg a 40 year old member of a Chicago health cult was found dead on his cot at the cult camp near Lyons Colorado Coroner A F Howe of Boulder county ruled he starved himself to death He has relatives in Anamosa.
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Christ Solberg
Chicago
Lyons
Colorado
A. EF. Howe
Boulder County
Solberg
Anamosa
Church Services and Schedules for Richland Center Area
Churches in Richland Center publish Sunday Sept 1 schedules with times for worship, Sunday school, special services, and notes on pastor absences. Lutheran German English services listed for St Matthew’s Ey, Trinity, Castle Grove, Wayne Zion’s. Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal with sermons and midweek services. Reformed and English services details plus upcoming mission festivals and notices about budgets and conferences.
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St. John’s Lutheran
Paul T. Guiknecht
Trinity
Castle Grove
G. Wolf
Presbyterian
Leonard Duckett
Wayne Zion
Ev. Lutheran
J. P. Willins
Wishek
N. D
Arhelger
Wyoming
Armin H. Tendick
Brotherhood of Man
House of the Lord
Christ Jesus
Monticello
Tomatoes And Health Value Of The Tomato
A statement from the Iowa State Department of Health extols the health benefits of tomatoes grown in Iowa. It notes tomatoes ripened on the vine are superior and rich in roughage and vitamins A B and C, helping digestion and growth while preventing scurvy. tomato juice is advised for young infants and cooking does not greatly lessen vitamin C, making tomatoes a year round food option.
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Iowa
Canning Guides and Tamaines Appeal Highlight Modern Diet
The article discusses how home canning helps households stock winter provisions and notes Tamaine sausages appeal to a broad audience who dislike raw forms. It emphasizes the nutritional value and popular role of canned foods in contemporary dining.
Clyde Bixler Earns Master of Arts at Iowa University
Clyde Bixler formerly Monticello superintendent of public schools completed a year of study at the State University of Iowa City and received the Master of Arts degree after the summer session. He made a fine scholastic record and many Monticello friends congratulate his achievement.
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Clyde 1. Bixler
Monticello
For Sale Winter Wheat and Sows in Trade Ad
Sobred winter wheat priced at $1.75 per bushel offered by Wilcox and Sons. A few sows that will raise fall litters owned by Fred Shover. For rent a good set of housekeeping rooms over Frank Locher’s store. 6-11.
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Wilcox & Sons
Fred Shover
Frank Locher
Stray Whiteface Steer Seeks Owner Near Monticello
A whitefaced, 2 year old steer with white markings is found near Monticello in the Judy pasture. Sirey noted, about TOO pounds. Finder asked to notify owner R. A. Cartano. Suitable pay for keeping the animal offered, date listed as 8-1.
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Monticello
R. A. Cartano
House for Rent on Main Street Modern Except Furnace
Eight room house attractively modern newly decorated inside. Fred Kellum listed for contact. Phone 44-F-14 Yeot. Sale notice follows. World’s largest growers of evergreens seek salesmen. Free course in landscape gardening and salesmanship. Sherman Nursery Co. Charles City, Iowa. 8-2
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Jones County
Cascade
Iowa
Thomas Hughes
Fred Kellum
Cecil B. Curtis
Sherman Nursery Cor
Charles City
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England
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Boy Scout
Usomad
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Rach
HK Wa
St Matthew's Ey
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Geerer
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Methodist Episcopal
Robert Davies
Epworth League
Bymb
Clyde
Bixler
Iowa U
Steiner Grocery
A. W. Steiner
Henry H. Schoon
Leroy Clark
Palmer's Drug Store
Kate Duis
Russell Hughes
B. A. Eilers
Victor P. Collins
Viola
Henry Knake
Jones County Fair Association
L. E. Hoag
Express Office
F. E. Collins
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
G. Brazelton
Ben Harms
Lowell State Bank
Lillian Harms
Ackerman’s
City Park
O. E. Hubbard
A. G. Hubbard
Beaver City
Nebr
E. B. Byerly
Anamosa Rendering Works
John B. Eggers
G. B. Williamson
Hopkinton, Ia
Hopkinton Rendering Works
E. R. Young
Secong
Phane Cascade
C Brien
Oliver Typewriter
The
Monticello Express
J. L. Weber & Sons
Lovell
W. H. Hanken
C. Judy
Jefferson
Towa
Farley's Produce
Monticello, Iowa
State of Iowa
Joseph M. King
Said County
B. G. Rees
Clerk District Court
Jones Co
Standard Off Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Radiate
American Proleum Institute
Middle West
Standard Oil Building
South
Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Ill
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Timothy
Farmer’s Grain Co
Scotch Grove and
Center Jet
House of Representatives
Tariff Commission
Seaboard Territory
Senate Finance Committee
Foreign Cement Importers’ Committee
West
Seaboard
St. Anthony & Dakota Elevator Co
Eclipse Lumber Co
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