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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1940
Page
6
Last Sunday Sam Schuetz pushed Elmer Hanken in a modified one wheeled cart after losing a bet. They used an old metal barrow without upholstery to reach Langworthy in two hours, with Elmer supplying a blanket and cushion while onlookers followed in cars.
The high school band concert, Sunday at 4 pm in the auditorium, aims to draw a large crowd of music lovers. Admission is free with a collection for the band. program includes pieces by the band and glee clubs, featuring solos, ensembles, and a cornet trio.
Mrs Gilbert Voorhies of Marion will be guest speaker at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Sponsored by the Presbyterian Missionary society. Everyone is welcome.
A December 1940 Santa letter page invites children to send Christmas wishes to the Monticello Express office. Messages from Roma Lang and Roberta Howland request toys, clothing, and colored items, signed from Monticello Iowa and nearby.
Elmer Bailey a 44 year old Scotch Grove resident surrendered to Linn county sheriff and pleaded guilty to uttering a forged instrument. A bench warrant had been issued and Bailey faces a suspended 15 year sentence with parole on good behavior to Roy and Harvey Chilmore. He was jailed on $2000 bond after the hearing in Judge Ring's court. Miss Marguerite Fothergill visited Worthington Thursday.
The Midwest Hiawatha train completed a test run from Chicago to Sioux Falls on Tuesday. It will begin service next Wednesday from Omaha to Chicago, passing Marion around 4 30 and averaging about ninety miles per hour.
Alick C. Taisey died at his Monticello home last Friday November 29 after long illness. He and wife Nora Debapy had lived with Mrs Eliza Meadon for years. Funeral held December 1 at Hayes funeral home with Rev William J Grossheim officiating. Burial at Oakwood cemetery. Born June 19 1870 in Vermont he traveled world wide, became a railroad engineer for the Rock Island line, married in 1900, lived in Kansas and Florida before settling in Monticello for six years.
Santa arrived with a reindeer team and two Indians to supervise his sleigh as Monticello schools released at 10 am for the parade. Kids shouted orders for toys while a Cossack, clown, and Mohican led the procession through the square beside the Community Building.
Burns Lodge No. 173 A F and A M held its monthly meeting in the Masonic temple and elected 1941 officers: Cornelius Steck worshipful master William Shaffer senior warden George Hoult junior warden Dr Lester J Swift treasurer Eugene Byers secretary Installation will be in January The retiring officers for 1940 were Merman Egger C I Kaffer and the treasurer and secretary remained the same.
Edward Miller 80 a former Monticello resident died at 11 a m Tuesday Nov 26 at his Burlington Kansas home after three weeks illness Funeral services were held in Burlington He was the son of Alfred and unnamed mother He was survived by brother Alvah Miller Hettinger N D and sister Mrs John Tunison Chicago Ill Mrs Tunison and Mrs Sue Miller Stuttgart Ark cared for him A nephew of Mrs Mary Brown is mentioned as Mr Brown.
Marriage licenses were issued this week to Donald W. Rickels of Monticello and Burdena M. Prull of Anamosa, Arthur Sulzner of Melee and Evelyn Wilke of Tipton, Paul M. Martensen of Anamosa and Marie Peele Monti Severed Cunce Make Ge ar Rap Florence. M sin ger of Rapids.
Four farm auctions run from December 10 to December 17 featuring nearly 500 head of stock and extensive machinery. First sale at W M Schneiter farm on December 10 is led by Col W Ray Appleberry and includes horses, Holstein cattle, pigs, and farm equipment such as John Deere tractors and plows. Cattle are TB and Bangs tested. lot includes 250 white Leghorn pullets and 250 yearling hens, plus grain and hay lots and other farm supplies.
Closing out sale on the W. M. Schneiter farm on December 10. Closing out auction on the L. J. Schlemme farm ten miles southeast of Monti cello on December 11. Auction sale by McNeill Brothers Hopkinton on December 12. Auction sale on the farm of Jake J. Lang Sand Spring on December 17.
The article outlines two upcoming auctions on December 11 and 12 near Monticello and Sand Spring. It lists 156 head of livestock including 20 Holstein cows and 90 hogs plus 400 chickens and 2500 bushels of corn. Machinery includes John Deere and McCormick-Deering equipment. final sale details to be announced by The Express.
The Iowa State Safety Council found 92.4 percent of a 6470 person sample want arrest of pedestrians who violate traffic laws. The group includes 71.7 percent drivers and 93.9 percent auto owners. 5577 urged regular auto inspections and 95.3 percent support driver education for beginners. Glaring headlights and road hogging were cited as top traffic hazards.
Cattle shipments during the last week show arrivals at Monticello including Ray George with two carloads from Waukon and Kearney Bros with one carload from Chicago. Exports to Chicago include Chris Reiter two carloads John Hasler two carloads George Rickels five carloads Will McLaughlin one carload George Mant ernach one carload Pete Manternach one carload Lawrence Burlage one carload Ray Kurt two carloads and J F Hoult one carload.
The town's forecaster appears indecisive this week. Tuesday saw 12 degrees below zero, reportedly from Canada, then a 56 degree swing by 1 am as overcoats came off. Today remains uncertain with a milder shift and no clear mood.
Monticello expands health program under the Parent Teachers Association. The 1940 Christmas seal sale funds a second dental clinic for kindergarten through sixth grade across parochial and public schools. Dentists cooperate to protect youth from tuberculosis, with seals sold to support this effort.
Joseph C. Minnis of Monticello area will be buried Friday morning at Sacred Heart cemetery following his death yesterday. He leaves children Joseph Prairieburg William Farley Aliie Conn nelly Guttenberg George Monticello Elizabeth Hen nengsey Cedar Rapids Frank Farley Lucy Frazer Stone City and 39 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Born Baltimore August 4 1852 he came to Dubuque in 1859.
W B Hamilton, secretary of the Iowa State Farm Bureau, addressed 150 Jones County farmers at a Farm Bureau dinner urging a future focus amid postwar uncertainty. He warned of Nazi bartering and postwar markets, praised Farm Bureau progress, and announced a local membership drive with prizes for top sellers.
Robert Liddy spoke on types of county government at the BPW Club dinner held at Goudy’s Tea Room. Bethel Merrill chaired the dinner assisted by Sophia Lambert Esther Lindenmeyer Ruth Graves and Fern Bender. The group also purchased a health bond.
Short business sessions of Monticello Post No 1683 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will precede the annual children’s Christmas party on Wednesday evening December 11. President Florence Carmichael and Commander Harrison Lubben head the committee including Anna Allamand, Margaret Carmichael, Anne Echternacht, Tone Hein, Mabel Hoag, Katie Jacobs, Inez Lubben, Anne Schneider.
Mr and Mrs Rosa longtime Monticello residents now living at 366 North Garfield Pasadena marked their 67th anniversary on November 25 they wed in 1873 in Monticello and moved to Pasadena in 1920 friends paid calls to offer congratulations.
The Ambuehl sisters Margaret and Dorothy Ambuehl daughters of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Ambuehl sang at a Chamber of Commerce dinner and performed at the Pastime theater in Maquoketa They took first place in the WLS shows at Princeton and Le Claire and will sing over WLS on January 11 from 145 to 215 p m
Harry Stuhler announced the store will be ready for the Christmas rush after redecorating. Shelves stocked with new Christmas orders and windows decorated to the season. Clothing, shoe and grocery departments updated in color schemes. Shoe and clothing sections stocked with winter items. Pre-holiday trade was strong after the parade. An eight day sale is announced in the second section.
The Sunday Des Moines Register notes Schrader for spectacular passes and punt returns, earning an all-state mention for his standout high school football performance.
The 1941 motor vehicle license plates for Jones county are on sale at the office of the county treasurer Don Ruhl. This department is in charge of Alvin E Hodoval. In addition to passenger car plates truck plates are also available. Delinquent registrations incur a 5 percent penalty with a $1 minimum after February 1. Thanksgiving guests included Mrs Mary Schoon daughter Mary and Mr and Mrs Gene Schoon at Hopkinton.
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