Free Saturday Matinee at Monte and Princess Theatres
Monticello residents are invited to a free Saturday afternoon film event at the Monte and Princess theatres starting at 1:30. The Monte features Andy Clyde in Calling All Oars, Charles Starrett in Western Caravans, Jockey's Up, City Slicker, plus short subjects. The Princess showcases Tex Ritter in Roll Wagons Roll and other dramatic shorts. All ages 12 and under attend free. prizes and a Zenith radio giveaway are planned for later holidays.
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Monticello
Monte
Princess Theatres
The
Andy Clyde
Charles Starrett
Princess Theatre
Tex Ritter
Zimmerman's Hardware Opens Saturday in Old Post Office
Zimmerman's Hardware will open in the remodeled old post office building in Monticello combining hardware and electrical appliances. The store carries a full line of paints tools stoves radios refrigerators and more with a work room for repairs and staff including Bob McAleer and specialists Herb Kuntz and Earl Ryner.
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Alva Zimmerman
Zimmerman’s
Zimmerman
Maire
Monticello
Herb Kuntz
Earl Rynerson
Bob McAleer
Christman
Tree
Highway Trial Opens in District Court in Iowa
The case of James E. Nowachek and Mary Nowachek versus the Iowa Highway Commission began in district court before Judge J. E. Heiserman. A six man six woman jury was selected, the plaintiffs seek compensation for alleged land damage from a 1938 highway condemnation in Oxford Junction.
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James E. Nowachek
Mary Nowachek
Iowa Highway Commission
J. E. Heiserman
Oxford Junction
Teachers in Jones County Plan Saturday Meeting
School teachers in Jones County will meet Saturday morning at Americas High School between 9 a.m. and noon to discuss work and geography in elementary grades as led by Miss Bi Hecker of La Porte.
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Jones County
Amarricas High
Sale of T B Seals Gratifying in Monticello
Mrs B C Roberts Monticello local chairman reports more than half the Christmas seal letters returned despite late Thanksgiving and shortened drive. Red barred bangles distributed to teachers for children to purchase along with five dollar health bonds mailed to participating organizations.
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Monticello
B. C. Roberts
Roberts
Stuhler Re-Elected Jones County Fair President
Harry W. Stuhler was re elected president of the Jones County Fair Association at a stockholders meeting. H M Carpenter Jr was re elected vice president Harry Rodman secret ary and James Maurice treasurer. A 14 member board of directors was chosen and plans were made to send representatives to the state fair convention in Des Moines in December to arrange free acts and rides for next August.
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Harry W. Stuhler
Jones County Fair Association
H. M. Carpenter, Jr
Harry Rodman
James Maurice
Jones County Farm Bureau
Walt Zubler
Ralph Lambert
Stuhler
Carpenter
M. F. Hogan
C. A. McLaughlin
C. D. Shaffer
M. T. Stott
J. J. Locher
C. J. Matthiessen
M. A. Wortman
Mr. Maurice
Mr. Rodman
A. J. Stuhler
Des Moines
Car Registrations Jump to High of 18 During Last Week
Registrations of new cars rose to 18 at the treasurer office in the last week as people delayed payment to avoid an extra November fee. Names include Hayo Tobiason Monti cello Buick Farmers Implement Co Monticello Chevrolet Darrell Emerson Martello Ford National Hybrid Corn Co Anamosa Ford Clarence Foulk Cascade Ford Na tional Hybrid Corn Co Anamosa Ford National Hybrid Co Ford truck Wilbur F. Schlemmer Anamosa Ford National Hybrid Cornp. Mercury Bernard Crowley Anamosa Ford John J. Bisinger Mon mouth Chevrolet Fred Hasler Anamosa Ford pichup Kenneth Hay Olin Chevrolet Carl Fedder son Olin Chevrolet Anthony R. Fuetz Anamosa Ford Milo Gibson Anamosa Pontiac National Hybrid Corn Co Anamosa I. H. C. and Darwin Fisher Anamosa Ford
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Hayo Tobiason
Monticello
Buick
Farmers Implement Co
Chevrolet
Darrell Emerson
Martello
Ford
National Hybrid Corn Co
Anamosa
Clarence Foulk
Cascade
National Hybrid Co
Darwin Fisher
Navy Recruiting Officer to Visit Monticello Post Office
United States Navy seeks new applicants with a recruiting officer visiting Monticello post office on Thursday December 7 to provide information and assist recruitment efforts. The visit aims to enlist qualified individuals for naval service and expand outreach.
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United States Navy
Monticello
Plan Annual Banquet For Firemen
Monticello firemen set Wednesday night for their annual banquet in the Community building auditorium. Wild duck will be the main dish and dinner served. Committee on this event includes Jack Heeks B Ted row and Glenn Bancrete. Firemen themselves will cook the dinner and the meat will be prepared in Schoenhut s bakery.
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Monticello
Nis
Jack Heeks
B. Tedrow
Glenn
Bancrete
Schoenhut
Rudolph Jacobs Dies at 79 in Local Hospital
Rudolph Jacobs 79 longtime Jones county resident died at John McDonald hospital after two years of failing health. He was born June 29 1860 near Scotch Grove attended Wayne township schools Lenox College Hopkinton confirmed 1877 married Katherine Stadtmuelley June 17 1889. He served as Wayne township assessor six years Monticello assessor three years and was Scotch Grove creamery secretary twenty years. He is survived by son Arnold three grandchildren and a Cedar Rapids sister plus several California half siblings.
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Henry Rudolph Jacobs
Jones County
John McDonald Hospital
Mr. Jacobs
Scotch Grove
Carl Stahlberg
John and
Mathilda (Miller) Jacobs
Wayne Township
Lenox College
Hopkinton
George Rettig
Katherine Stadtmuelley
SS. Peter and Paul’s Lutheran Church
Carpenter Speaks on Trade Treaties Before Evening Class
H M Carpenter Jr spoke on how trade treaties affect nations to the public relations class in the school auditorium Monday. The well attended talk sparked audience questions as ladies heard follow up talks on Spodechina and table service from Vaughn Thorn and Rena Koster.
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H. M. Carpenter, Jr
Vaughn Thornbore
Spodechina
Rena ‘Koster
Carpenter
Sears
Paving Projects Approved for Highway 38 and No 10 in Iowa
The Iowa State Highway Commission awarded contracts totaling 103,556.16 for 1940 work in Delaware County and outlined an additional three mile paving stretch on No 10 east of Edgewood to be bid this winter. Key bids include Hopkinton to Jones County line 78,653.38 by Dobson & Robinson Lincoln Neb. grading 21,966.09 by Green Construction Des Moines. bridge work 3,946.06 to Clyde Elliott Independence. farm to market roads 3,991.63 under supervision of highway commission, county supervisors and federal approval. The Delhi Hopkinton section was deferred for funding but may be included later. The commission notes significant improvements at Guthrie corner and that the Hopkinton to Jones line remains the worst section with quicksand holes near Sand Spring.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
Ames
Delaware County
No. 10
Edgewood
Express
Manchester Democrat Radio
Hopkinton
Jones County
Dobson & Robinson Construction Company
Lincoln
Neb
Green Construction Company
Des Moines
Guthrie Corner
Clyde Elliott
Independence
Highway Commission
County Board of Supervisors
Delhi
Sand Spring
Raise Relief Crop of 3988 in Jones County Gardens
A Jones County Relief report shows 167 families on relief produced vegetables valued at 3 988.34 from 24.42 acres last summer. Potatoes led with 95 022 pounds. 11 596 quarts of vegetables and 5 596 quarts of fruit were canned. Anamosa and Monticello hosted half the gardens.
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Jones County
Lewis Dreibelbis
Anamosa
Monticello
Burrichter Takes Guard Post at Anamosa Reformatory
Otto B. Burrichter began work last Friday as a guard at the men’s reformatory in Anamosa. He previously worked for Farmers Implement in Monticello and will commute from Monticello to his new post.
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O. B. Burrichter
Reformatory
Otto B. Burrichter
Anamosa
Mr. Burrichter
Farmers Implement Company of
Monticello
Last Chance to Renew Chauffeur Licenses in Jones County
Drivers must renew at Anamosa on Monday December 18 or in Monticello on the same date. If not renewed by then examiners will be in Jones county and a new examination is required after January 1.
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Anamosa
Monticello
Jones County
Stores Will Remain Open Evenings in Monticello
A community club committee has decided all Monticello stores will stay open from December 13 to December 23 inclusive each evening. The move assists shoppers unable to visit during the day. Merchandise stocks are described as unusually attractive and readers are urged to make early selections.
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Monticello
the Express
Defendant Wins In $15,000 Case At District Court
Charles J. Slouha sued C. H. Jones of Oxford Junction for 15000 dollars in an April 5, 1988 accident. A five women seven men jury reached a verdict at 3 05 after a week of trial. The jury found Jones not liable, citing driver error by the handcar operator. Besik estate administrator represented the plaintiff while C. J. Jones testified along with other witnesses.
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Charles J. Slouha
C. H. Jones
Oxford Junction
J. E. Heiserman
Floyd Horton
Onslow
John Besik
Jones
Mike Souhrada
Besik
Souhrada
John Cloid
Slouha
Charles Koranda
Stella Bizek
F. H. Shimanek
Louise G. Kula
Shimanek
Virgil F. Kenyon
Stanley Coon
Glenn Bright
George L. Lasack
Mr. Jones
Ford Cram
Mr. Slouha
Mr. Horton
Leo Holub
Marion Balster
Esther Folkerts
Monticello
H. H. Seehusen
W. C. Holtz
Clarice Story
Wyoming
C. J. Tyler
Anamosa
Alex Inglis
Hale
Lena Folkers
Scotch Grove
Arthur Siever
Martelle
James Whitemore
Olin
Two Men Escape From Anamosa Reformatory
Two inmates escaped the Anamosa reformatory on Thursday afternoon during holiday festivities. Cline Hart Lindley, 28, a Northwood Township murder convict serving 40 years, and Ben Blakeley, 26, formerly of Warren Ohio, on a 10 year term for larceny. They fled through a 300 foot heat tunnel to the hospital, while guards radioed sheriffs to guard bridges and crossroads.
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Anamosa
Northwood
Clinehart Lindley
Ben Blakeley
Warren
Ohio
Farm Bureau Meeting Updates From Chicago Event
Attendees including Carl Smith and Jim Kearns attended a Chicago Farm Bureau meeting this week. The session covered livestock issues and cooperative activities and reflected ongoing bureau participation in national farm policy discussions.
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Chicago
Carl. Smith
Jim. Kearns
Bureau
Farm ‘Bureau
Local Women Win In Contest In New York City
Monticello's Mrs. Clarence Eilers Mrs. Ralph Bone Mrs. Fred Ortgies and Mrs. Thomas A Faust showcased crochet in New York during the third national crochet contest held November 27 to December 2. Bone received honorable mention and a dollar prize.
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Clarence Eilers
Ralph Bone
Fred Ortgies
Thomas A. Faust
Monticello
America
New York City
Bone
Jones County Fair
United States
I. N. Noble
Minneapolis
Give Your Old Toys For Monticello Boys and Girls
The Welfare League asks Monticello families to donate toys to be repaired and painted for Christmas gifts. Simon Loch er, Boy Scouts scout master, will organize collection and ensure toys are prepared with bright colors for Santa Claus.
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Monticello
the Welfare League
Simon Locher
Boy Scouts
Santa Claus
Denkhoff’s Quitting Business Sale In Monticello
Denkhoff’s jewelry store draws crowds daily as it stages a quitting business sale marking T. F. Denkhoff’s twenty five years in Monticello. The store will close shortly after Christmas and offers deeply reduced stock with a large advertisement on page five listing bargain suggestions for Christmas shopping.
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Denkhoff
T. F. Denkhoff
Monticello
Eleven Carloads of Cattle Shipped From Station
Eleven cars of cattle were shipped from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul stockyards over the last week. Shippers included George Manternach three cars Chris Reiter four George Ricklefs two and Ray Chaplin two. Receipts came from Nick Hoffman one car Peabody Kansas Fagan Bros three C A McLaughlin three and W D McLaughlin three Kansas City Missouri. Farmers Mutual Creamery shipped out two ears of butter. Miss Irma Rohr Newton teacher spent Thanksgiving vacation with her mother Mrs Bertha Sutherland.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
George Manternach
Chris Reiteer
George Ricklefs
Ray Chaplin
Nick Hoffman
Peabody, Kans
Fagan Bros
C. A. McLaughlin
W. D. McLaughlin
Kansas City
Farmers Mutual Creamery
Irma Rohr
Newton
Bertha Sutherland
Monticello Post Office Dedication Attracts 200 Guests
More than 200 residents and guests attended the dedication luncheon for Monticello s new post office in the community building auditorium. Congressman W S Jacobsen praised local enterprise and town loyalty while band tunes and a receptice welcome framed the event.
Free Band Concert Sunday At The Public School Auditorium
Monticello high school band presents its first concert of the year next Sunday December 10 at 730 pm in the high school auditorium. Admission is free with a collection to buy ensemble music. The program features a new march The Spirit of Monti High by Gene Byers and a 60 piece concert band including Olivadotti Martha Overture and Spirit of Monti High among other selections.
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Monticello
Monti High
Gene Byers
Olivadotti
Monticello Dedicates Two New Town Buildings
History was made in Monticello with dedicatory ceremonies for a post office and a new Community building. Dr. John B. Magee spoke on small towns and national progress, noting Monticello’s pride in its two new structures and their future usefulness. The program featured a high school band concert and remarks by local officials including Mayor McLaughlin and PWA figures, ending with an America singalong and a dance.
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Monticello
John B. Magee
David Magee
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Far West
Christ of Bethlehem
Columbus
Genoa
Love Liberty
America
Lincoln
Kentucky
Magee
Will Rogers
Thomas M. Redmond
Monticello High School
Lyle R. McMullen
George Woodall
Methodist Church
Fred D. McLaughlin
Hans Smith
Paulson Construction Corporation
Cedar Rapids
R. L. Beels
Nine Couples Marry After Buying Licenses at Court
Nine couples secured marriage licenses at the clerk of court's office in the courthouse last week. The pairs include Jake R. Lewis 34 of Olin and Gladys Weaver 31 of Hickory NC. Russell Walker 24 of Cedar Rapids and Dora Lee Keoch 23 of Cedar Rapids. Max W. Donaldson 26 of Polo IL and Alice Brantner 19 of Polo IL. Edward Kennebeck of Anamosa and Ethel Remington of Olin. William J. Figi 21 of Argyle WI and Eleanor Jigi 19 of Monroe WI. Jack Schits 23 of Monticello and Laura Like 17 of Coggon.
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Court House
Jake R. Lewis
Olin
Gladys Weaver
Hickory
N. C
Russell Walker
Cedar Rapids
Dora Lee Keoch
Max W. Donaldson
Polo
IIL
Alice Brantner
Edward Kennebeck
Anamosa
Ethel Remington
William J. Figi
Argyle
Wis
Eleanor Jigi
Monroe
Jack Schits
Monticello
Laura Like
Coggon
Farm Bureau Chorus Plans December Christmas Program
The Farm Bureau Chorus met at Mrs. Bissell's home in Wyoming to accept Anamosa Commercial Club’s invitation for a 30 minute Christmas carol program on December 9. They will not meet again until after the new year. tea was served and Mrs. Bissell received a gift. Hilda Balster, University of Dubuque liberal arts student, made the Dean's Honor Roll for the first quarter with no grade below B.
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Farm Bureau Chorus
Hilda Balster
Liberal Arts College
University of Dubuque
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Lenora Hein
Center Junction
W. S. Eby
J. G. Michels
Lloyd Preston
Glatha Willison
John Moes
Alma Corn
Richard James
Greenfield Township
James Whitmore
Jackson Township
Ruth Gibson
Alfred Remley
Charles Metcalf
Mark Cross
Elsie MaeFadley
Arthur Roy
Earl Lehman
Raymond Taylor
Louise Goldsmith
Antone Kula
D. S. Andre
F. C. Dicious
T. J. Harckerson
T.B. Seals
Stuhler Fair
Rudolph Jacobs
Wayne
H. R. Jacobs
H.M. Carpenter
W. S. Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Dr. Fraser
A. L. Lorenz
Sacred Heart
Goudy
Clinton
Monticello Bank
John H. Fraser
Mark F. Hogan
Lucille Huibregtse
Floton Niobe
DeRobertis
Titl
Charles Boss
LaVerne Wahl
Gene Yers
H. S. Sextet
Leonard
Old Man River
Morton Ould
Shubert
Hildreth
Sousa
Dr. Magee
E. W. Brashaw
Solons
Redmond
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