Death Visits Two Homes Within Month
The death of Peter Florin occurred at John McDonald hospital on November 28 after an illness of over two weeks. He was injured in an automobile accident on November 10 with Graft Ralston. Florin crushed neck vertebra left paralyzed until death. Survived by brother Andrew Florin and four sisters. Short services held at Louise Hoffman’s home and Reformed church, Oakwood Cemetery. Mrs. Josephine Sheridan died November 20 at Columbus Nebraska from a cerebral hemorrhage. born November 2 1884 in Onslow. Survived by daughter Mrs. Mark Rupprecht and son Eldon Sheridan, two grandchildren, sister Rose Kedley, brothers Edward and William Moran. funeral at St Bonaventure Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Florin
John McDonald Hospital
Ralston
Andrew Florin
Florin
Andrew and
Lucetta Kiburz Florin
Richland Township
Monticello
Leonard Durst
Louise Hoffman
Frank Ferring
Emma Reichart
California
the Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
Oakwood Cemetry
Josephine Sheridan
Onslow
Mark Rupprecht
Columbus
Neb
Sheridan
Josephine Moran
Will Moran
Charles Sheridan
Primrose
Council Bluffs
Monticello Express
al Frey
Oregon
Jacob Rohr
Edith Benedict
Jerome Brazelton
W. Z. Allen
Lannie Webster
Sicg Webster
Scotch Grove
Harry H. Green
Center Junction
Elizabeth Stutt
Monticelo
John Schoon
Wayne Township
C. Mardoff
Wayne Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Beery
W. A. Beery
Bright
Garwin
Iowa
G. H. George
Norman L. Rice
Aspen
Col
Mr. Rice
N. A. Rice
William Poddhaski
Presbyterian Church
B. B. Ryan
Express
Hofacre
R. A. Cartano
Edward Eilers
Mary
L. W. Lovell
John Gess
First Street
John
Cedar Street
Tom Rhangan
George Tousley
Manchester
Aeneth Renrick
Lena C. Weers
Gerd Weers
Scotch Grove Township
Kathrine Meyer
Peter Meyer
Monicello
James ‘Hasler
Peter Hasler
Sallis
Reformed Church
Arlmin H. Tendick
Tendick
Beulah Meyer
Hans Whasser
Frank Hofacre Dies in Beatrice Nebraska
Obituary notes the death of Frank Hofacre Sr in Beatrice Nebraska after living in Wy more for 30 years He died November 8 funeral services were held November 10 in Wymore with Rev L W Meyers and burial in Wymore cemetery He was born February 9 1859 in Ohio and left eight surviving children and three sisters among siblings in Iowa and Nebraska plus relatives in Sioux City Iowa and Palmyra Nevada county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Neb
Frank Hofacre Sr
Wymore
L. W. Meyers
The
Christian Church
Hofacre
Michael
Rebecca Clemens Hofacre
Ohio
Monticello
Geraldine Ohe
Barneston
Harry Hofacre
Blue Springs
Frank
Beatrice and Dale
Lanham
Anna Shoff
Dora Mitchell
Mildred Trotter
Palmyra
Nev
Mable Robinson
Sioux City
Jessie Vesey
Naomi Sandhouse
Madrid
Evelyn Bartlett
Washington State
Corn Sale On Mike Gorman Farm At Two Dollars A Bushel
One thousand bushels of corn were sold last week to Merritt brothers owners of the Mike Gorman farm by Henry Petersen tenant on the farm. Corn is to be delivered from the farm at two dollars per bushel. Merritt brothers are large cattle feeders located between Wauheek and Whittier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Brothers
Mike Gorman
Henry Petersen
Wauheek
Whittier
Thanksgiving Turkey Surplus Not Brisk In New York Area
Reports from produce dealers show an excess of 2 009 000 pounds of turkeys placed in freezers after Thanksgiving. The surplus equates to 110 215 cars stored in metropolitan New York and nearby cities due to weak demand nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Monticello Players Earn All State Honorable Mention
Monticello placed two players on the state honorable mention list after the all state selections. Rob ert Spooner earned a end position and Clark Matthiessen was cited as a back. Coaches and residents praise Fran Merten for producing two players recognized for clean hard football.
Basketball Boys Start the Season
Coach Fran Merten's teams switch from football to basketball and open with six letter men in red and black. Captain Matthiessen shifts to forward. Hobart, Eden, Spooner, and Ferring fill guard roles with strong competition from Hobart, Taylor, Rodman, Fraser, Bone, Reynolds, and Yeoman. Schedule lists Dec through Mar games at various towns including Hopkinton, Martello, Manchester, Tipton, Marion, West Liberty, and Mt. Vernon. The Sacred Heart squad, coached by Bob McAleer, begins practice for a new season and hosts St. Martin's Cascade after losing three letter men to graduation. The girls team, coached by Sam Rhatigan, aims to be strongest in school history. their opener against Clarence ended 37 to 15 in Clarence's favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Merten
Matthiessen
Hobart
Eden
Spooner
Ferring
Taylor
Rodman
Fraser
Bone
Reynolds
Yeoman
Hopkinton
Martello
Manchester
Tipton
Anti Eer
UO. Ohere
Yari
Martelle
Mechanicsville
Sacred Heart
St. Martin's
Cascade
Bob McAleer
Sam Rhatigan
Clarence
Luther League Elects Officers For Next Year
At the regular monthly St. Matthew's Luther League meeting on December 2, officers and chairmen were elected for the coming year. President Herbert Adix. vice president Harold McVay. secretary Kathleen Carlsen. treasurer Marie Schatz. program Laura Prull. social Hilda Balster. membership Mabel McVay. pianist Kathleen Carlsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Luther League
Herbert Adix
Harold McVay
Kathleen Carlsen
Marie Schatz
Laura Prull
Hilda Balster
Mabel McVay
Letters From Santa Arrive From Monticello Children
A batch of Santa Claus letters dated November 1934 from Monticello Iowa reveals children requesting toys and gifts. Audrey Jean Egger asks for a pail dust pan broom airplane and collars for six puppies. Others request trucks dolls trains teddy bears and markets of candy and nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
North Pole
Monticello
Iowa
Daddy
Mamma
Audrey Jean Egger
Santa
Wilbur
Raymond
Dorothy
50 Cent Magazine Offer From Express Publishers
The Express reports a limited time offer giving readers 50 cents for magazines as part of a subscription promotion. Publishers mailed orders for twenty sets of the special deal and readers are urged to turn to page 6 for details. The note mentions 48 to 60 magazines in some cases and cautions about possible withdrawal of the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Families Celebrate Thanksgiving Across Monticello Homes
Monticello residents held numerous family gatherings on Thanksgiving Day. Local hosts included Emil Ricklefs and family, with fourteen covers, and Ray Adams and family hosting forty guests from nearby towns. Out-of-town visitors came from Cedar Rapids, Manchester, Oelwein, and Wyoming. The day featured multiple joint dinners at the Sutherlands, Youngs, and Clarks, with many relatives from Ames, Clinton, and San Diego attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Emil Ricklefs
Ricklefs
Clara Ricklefs Bishopp
Rex
Farson
Wyoming
A. M. Ricklefs
B. C. Roberts
Benjamin
Iowa State College
Ames
Norman Grassfield
Manchester
Ray Adams
And
Mes
Paul Maire
Harry Maire
Mra
George Maire
Oclwein
Merle Knight
Marion
Olin Howie
Castle Grove
W. A. Beery
R. P
Beahl T. Perrine
Margaret Hall
Henrietta ‘Franks
Cedar Rapids
George Waite
San Diego
Calif
J. _W. Rhodes
Iowa City
LaVetta Perrine
Bondurant
Paul Smith
Barbara
Jack
Center Junction
Will Bronson
Charles David
Anamosa
Harry Shaller
Glen Clark
Clark
Questionnaire On High School Habits And Plans In Monticello
Supt A B Grimes reports results of a questionnaire from 297 junior and senior high pupils in Monticello. Findings show 27 percent tried slot machines 38 percent drank beer 12 percent smoked. many say parents smoke or drink. Replies reveal future plans with 57 aspiring to teaching and others choosing nursing college business and more, illuminating guidance needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Grimes
Monticello
Mexico
Gir
Switzerland
Jerry Of Jericho Road Charms Monticello Audiences
A well reviewed operetta by Monticello public schools played November 27 and 28 in the school auditorium. Miss Elizabeth Wallis directed with scenic and lighting help from Marcia Newton Gordon York and Dean Morey. The cast included 50 in all with 38 in the chorus and 18 musical numbers plus eight dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Elizabeth Wallis
Marcia Newton
Maynard Kuhns
Frederick Bone
Kathleen Carlsen
Clarence Hearn
Gordon York
Dean Morey
Surprise Farewell Party For Mr And Mrs Maire
Mr and Mrs Marcus Maire were honored guests at a surprise farewell gathering at their rural home last Friday November 30. More than 100 guests attended with cards dancing and later refreshments. A purse of money was presented to the couple. Out of town guests included I J Smith and Fred Sahl of Detroit Mich Paul Wehr and Kenneth Butterfield of Anamosa. On Sunday another informal gathering with refreshments followed featuring Raymond Kula and Robert and Frank Kula of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Maire
Maire
I. J. Smith
Fred Sahl
Detroit
Mich
Paul Wehr
Kenneth Butterfield
Anamosa
Raymond Kula
Robert
Frank Kula
Henry Balster Marries Louise Eldridge in New York City
Henry Balster son of Mr and Mrs H Balster of Scotch Grove married Louise Eldridge on November 11 in New York City. They will reside in Brooklyn this winter and in May Balster will sail with his naval ship to Alaska maneuvers. He joined the navy about two years ago and has written travel letters for The Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Balster
Balster
Scotch Grove
Louise Eldridge
New York City
Christmas Lighting Contest Sponsored by Iowa Electric
The Monticello Express announces a Christmas lighting contest offering six prizes from 2.50 to 15. Open to all Iowa Electric customers. Entries due December 15, lights up by December 20, judging between Christmas and New Year. Winners announced January 3 in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Company
Monticello Express
Monticello
S. M. Hosford Elected As Insurance Director
Sprague M. Hosford, longtime secretary of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Castile Grove, was elected to the board of directors of the Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Companies for a three year term at a state meeting in Des Moines held November 21 and 22. The recognition reflects the high regard of Iowa insurance men for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague M. Hosford
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company of
Castile Grove
Des Moines
Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Hosford
Iowa
December 1914 Monticello events and obituaries
Monticello Express notes diverse December occurrences from 1914 including marriages of Miss Lannie Webster and Miss Elizabeth Stutt, the deaths of Elizabeth Beery and Norman Rice, a bootlegger crackdown, farm sale to Cartano and Eilers, injuries from a child’s accident, a runaway horse incident, and local resignations and appointments.
Monticello Wins in Jones County One-Act Contest
Monticello won first place in the Jones county one-act preliminary contest held in Anamosa with The No-Count Boy directed by Miss Georgia Linter head of Monticello schools speech. Cast includes John Hiller Wayne Jones Jean Liddy Ada Berger and Stuart Stott. Martello Anamosa Morley among other towns competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Linter
Monticello Public Schools
Jones County
Anamosa
John Hiller
Wayne Jones
Jean Liddy
Ada Berger
Stuart Stott
Martello
Morley
Archbishop Invests Monsignor Albers as Domestic Prelate
Monsignor John B. Albers received investiture as domestic prelate from Arch bishop Beckman of Dubuque at St. Marys Church Cascade last Tuesday morning. About 100 priests attended the ceremony and the banquet at the K of C hall followed with toastmasters and greetings from church and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Cascade
John B. Albers
Beckman
Dubuqtin
Herbers
Dyersville
A. L. Lorena
Monticello
Beekman
Halpin
Dubuque
Hauck
Prath Less
Wahssennar
Lorenz
Hennessey
Landolt
Sand Spring
Kucera
Prairlyburg
Behan
Annamoso
Hartwig drug store break in Du buque reported
The Hartwig drug store in Du buque was broken into Thursday night with thieves taking merchandise. J. S. Houx, 77, a former Cedar Rapids grocer, died Thanksgiving morning of a heart attack while shoveling snow. Dr. J. W. Thompson moved his dental practice from Oxford Junction to Hopkinton. William Doller, 29, of Dubuque, got two years in the Anamosa reformatory for leaving the scene of an accident. Carter accused of driving the car that struck Mary Plein, 58, in Dubuque on Dec. 17, 1933. An exam will decide postmaster qualifications for Olin. Oscar J. Houstman’s term ends Jan. 22. W. T. Wood, 56, district court clerk at Vinton, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at the courthouse last Friday, ending his bid for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwig
Dubuque
J. S. Houx
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Thompson
Oxford Junction
Hopkinton
William Doller
Anamosa Reformatory
Carter
Mary Plein
Eivil Service Commission
Olin
B. M. Jacobse
Oscar J. Houstman
W. T. Wood
Vinton
Court House
Wood
Christmas Party Planned For Monticello VFPW Event
After the reg war meeting on December 12 the Monticello post VFPW and its auxiliary will host a Christmas party for members and their children. Each person should bring a gift under ten cents for Santa’s bag. The annual event is highly anticipated with a record turnout expected. The customary pat luck supper will not be held this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Post
Monticello Boys Return From 10 000 Mile Trip
Messrs. Myrile Shover and George Stott returned last week from a 10 000 mile journey. They started from Davenport in a canoe heading down the Mississippi but due to rough water in Iowa sold the canoe and hitchhiked northward. Their route took them south to Florida, across the southern states and along the west coast. they expressed high regard for Washington state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Myrile Shover
George Stott
Davenport
Mississippi
Towa
Florida
United States
Washington
Two Weddings Solemnized For Young People The Past Week
Kenneth Ferring and Margaret Dougherty were married at Sacred Heart church Waterloo last Saturday. The ceremony was a single ring service with attendants Virginia Ferring and Hurst Hunter. The couple will reside in Des Moines after their weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ferring
Frank Ferring
Monticello
Margaret Dougherty
J. F. Dougherty
Waterloo
Iit
Sacred Heart Church
E. J. Dougherty
Virginia Ferring
Hurst Hunter
Miss Ferring
Ferring
Sacred Heart High School
Mount Mercy Junior College
Cedar Rapids
J. C. Penny Company
Sacred Heart School
Banquet To Honor Monticello Football Boys
Monticello plans a Tuesday December 11 dinner at Ann's Cafe to honor the 1934 Monticello High football team. Dr. O E York and Roy Pearson handle tickets, business men sponsor, Ray Hong toasts, with Head Coach Dick Barker as keynote and Fran Merten and Captain Rabbit Matthiessen also on the program. The 6:30 dinner features swiss steak beans salad rolls coffee milk ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ann's Cafe
First Street
O. E. York
Roy Pearson
Ray Hong
Hong
Dick Barker
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Monticello High School
Barker
Fran Morten
Rabbit" Matthiessen
Fran Merten
Dick McKay Spoke To Rotary Club Monday
Dick McKay of the McFadden Coffee Co DuBuque spoke at Maples Inn to the Monticello Rotary about a Brazil trip as a guest of the Brazilian government. He discussed Rotary in the south and Latin views, noted a 13 day 5059 mile route from New York to Rio, showed city scenery and coffee growing visuals, and was joined by his son Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
New York
Rio de Janeiro
New York Harbor
South
McKay
Richard
Masonic Officers Elected At Burns Lodge
New officers for 1935 at Burns lodge No. 173 A F and A M were chosen at the December meeting. Elected: Worshipful master Arthur Skelley and senior warden Dr Earl De Shaw. junior warden Ben Cotton. treasurer George L Lovell. secretary Bert Byers. Outgoing secretary D P Young served 21 years. Following selection, the first degree was conferred on a candidate and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns Lodge
A. F
A. M
Arthur Skelley
Earl DeShaw
Ben Cotton
George L. Lovell
Bert Byers
D. P. Young
Lodge
Young
Mr. Young
Mrs. Fred Endsley Victim of Domestic Accident
Mrs. Fred Endsley suffered severe burns in a cake frosting accident involving a double boiler. Steam exploded the setup, splashing hot water on her arms chest and lower face. She received immediate medical care and has practically recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Endsley
Parent Teachers Meeting And Program At School
The Parent Teachers Association will present a program in the public school auditorium Tuesday evening at 7 30. Marionette plays by students include Holly Godien's Christmas Eve and Sour Milk Turned Sweet with The Dolls Strike performed by children. All parents urged to attend. Remember the date December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers' Association
Holly Godien
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Pete Florin
Mrs. Sheridan
Frank Hofacre
Beatrice, Nebraska
Mon Lcello
Robert Spooner
Clark Matthiessen
Swift
Johannsen
DeWitt
Luther League
Monticello, Iowa
Dolores
Edna
Frank Fitzsimmons
Steven McDowell
Billy McDowell
Santie
Mary Lou Adams
Yours Truly, Glen Adams
Town
Eugene Adams
Jerry of
Jericho Road
Mr. and
Mrs. Maire
S. M. Hosford
the Express
Monsignor
J. Albers
Monticello Boys
Wlineis
Union
Henry Ford
Irish Free State
Delaware
Washington Retreats
Delaware Iver
Toritish Allenby
Columbia College
Rath Packing Company
Ann’s Cafe
Dick McKay
Rotary Club
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