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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
4
The Jones county district court wrapped jury trials and heard equity matters, with notable entries including a guilty verdict for Lloyd Hammond in larceny, dismissed cases, guilty pleas with fines, and multiple probate filings. Adoptions, executor appointments, and final reports populate the November term docket.
The Piney Woods Singers performed at the Methodist Church Sunday evening as part of a local concert series. The event featured a community choir with a focus on traditional songs and local participation.
Monticello plans a festive Christmas display on First Street extending from the railroad to the Madison Motor company corner. Local residents approved colored lights plus a possible Santa Claus visit on Friday December 23 if demand calls.
The annual American Red Cross membership drive in Monticello concluded last Wednesday, with total collections of 19785 dollars from both residence and business districts. Chair J E Helserman led a team including Mrs J H Fraser and others, surpassing the Anamosa drive by 65 dollars amid challenging times.
A Gurney family member and relatives from Yankton, South Dakota visited Monticello, recalling founder Charles W. Gurney and the House of Gurney. Delos B. Gurney, now head of the Monticello branch once known as Hesperian nursery, toured the town and located the old home site and grandmother’s Oakwood cemetery grave.
Information regarding postage for printed greeting cards mailed in unsealed envelopes at third class rates. Each two ounces or fraction up to three ounces is charged 1 1/2 cents. Applies whether addressed to this office or any United States office. sender name and address must be shown without extra charges.
The article profiles James Neilson and his effective work as an attorney shaping Senate proceedings. It highlights his role alongside Pine and other allies, noting notable contributions at that location.
Ransom M. Calkins aged 69 died December 4 at Daytona Beach Florida while visiting family. He served on the executive staff of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pacific Railway and was a former vice president and traffic chief. Survived by widow son Raymond of Deerfield daughter Mrs Clayton Hull of Highland Park Ill and brother Frank J of Vancouver. His body to be returned to Chicago for services later this week. He died suddenly of heart trouble. Calkins began telegraph work in Monticello in 1879 and later held posts in Iowa Kansas Montana and Seattle gaining acclaim among early Monticello colleagues.
Frank Chase, 16, died at John McDonald hospital after two weeks of illness from typhoid fever likely contracted from river water near Scotch Grove. He had lived in an orphanage in Davenport and with his father Bert Chase near Fillmore. The same river water exposure also sickened Fred Lehman of Iowa Electric, presently hospitalized with serious typhoid.
George Billings aged 73 died suddenly at the home of Mrs. Asa Phelps yesterday at noon. He had roomed there and was found by Mrs. Phelps' brother Clyde Tilton. A longtime Monticello resident he worked at a livery stable, helped excavate bridges for W L Hanssen, and for Elmer Koon. He had no close relatives in this region. his mother lives in Gulph Canada and other relatives are in Ontario Canada.
August B Jacobs died suddenly at his home at 6 05 this morning from heart failure. He was about 69, born in Wayne township and lived there most his life. He is survived by his wife and four children Henry Monticello John Wayne township C L Edgewood and Mrs L A Oltmanns Scotch Grove. Funeral may be at the Reformed church next Saturday afternoon December 10.
Robert Hansen a 16 year old Independence school boy son of Mr. and Mrs J Hannes reportedly shot himself in the heart with a shotgun late Tuesday after leaving school around 3 pm and not returning home by 3 30 pm His family were away and a sister found him when she entered his room later authorities reported the tragedy with initial details unclear due to damaged text
A Midland & Northwestern Railway branch will end passenger service on December 12. No further details are provided beyond the notice, with management handling arrangements through official channels.
The administration submitted a final budget plan to Congress proposing a 2 percent manufacturers excise tax to raise 355 million dollars, government salary cuts of 11 percent, and veterans' pension reductions to avert a 1994 deficit. The package also includes continuation of the federal gasoline tax and 680 million in savings.
China lodges formal protest with Tokyo after foreign office announces dispatch of a note to the Japanese government amid ongoing tensions. The move underscores escalating bilateral disputes and potential diplomatic friction between the two nations.
The annual high school operetta “The Lucky Jade” played to a full house from opening prologue to closing scene. Miss Ruth Webster supervised music and dance, Miss Opal Dee Porter led dialogue, Miss Recene Ashton handled scenic effects and lighting, and Frank Royden directed the orchestra which performed "Atlantis" with veteran precision.
District Governor Charles Reinhart of Dallas Center paid his annual visit to the Monticello Rotary club last Monday evening. Dinner was at Maples Inn with three guests from elsewhere: Albert Pieckenstein, Charles Ireland, and Albert Ament. Reinhart delivered an instructive address on Rotary activities.
Plans for the Jones county teachers institute shift from two days to five all day sessions at designated centers. Miss Pearl Ritter will lead demonstrations for eight pupils per grade, followed by conferences. Each teacher should bring notebook and pencil and present questions for discussion.
Gov Dan Turner authorized a 300 reward for capturing the slayer of Cascade farmer Charles E Pierce who was shot to death at his home on October 13 Mr and Mrs Pierce found him wounded and then he was shot and Mrs Pierce was struck as she went to aid him State Agents B O McPherson and Hronek investigated the case
Twenty years ago in December 1912 Monticello residents experienced several life events. New rural teachers began in Greenfield township including Vincent Balcar and Mary Gee at LaPorte. Families moved, weddings occurred in Omaha Wyoming and Monticello, births added joy, and local business and property changes marked the month.
An educator argues that a trip to the Century of Progress Fair in Chicago next summer offers as much value as a year of schooling. The Monticello Express plans a low cost community option with Beacon City residency, meals, lodging, transit, parking, lectures, and fair admission included.
Four people injured, one seriously, when two cars collided north of Cascade on Worthington road last week Wednesday. A sharp turn blocked drivers views. Mr and Mrs Knepper suffered cuts and bruises, their infant head injury and possible internal injuries. Fred Lauser, driver of the other car, had chest injuries. Victims were taken to a doctor's office for first aid. Both cars wrecked.
Firefighters battled a roof fire at the Bob McNeill residence Sunday afternoon. A four foot by four foot patch and one end of the house near a chimney sustained damage. Fire Chief Clarence Matthiesen and Fireman Kenneth Hosford aided by temporarily covering the damaged roof.
Carl Smith of Cedar Rapids was hired last week as Jones county agricultural agent by the county Farm Bureau directors. He succeeds Lloyd Hudson, who has served since last March and will move to Algona with a new insurance job. Smith, 26, a Linn county 4-H agent since June 1931, resigns this post to begin December 15, after graduating from Ames in 1931. Enrollment in Linn county 4-H clubs rose one third under his leadership.
Osa Davis, 21, of Anamosa, received a two year reformatory sentence after pleading guilty to carrying concealed weapons. The case notes his prior courtroom appearances. A public sale near Oxford fetched a team of horses for 340 dollars. Corn prices listed with old corn at 15 cents and new at 14 cents per bushel. Oats sold at 88 cents. Federal agents assisted in arresting Fritz Knipp of Waterloo near Manchester, with 24 gallons of alcohol seized. Knipp held in county jail awaiting hearing. Mrs. Mary Hindman of Springville, age 85, witnessed Gettysburg and Lincoln’s address. Henry Spoerl, 50, of Ryan, lost his left hand and arm after being caught in a corn shredder. arm amputated above the elbow. The Jones County corn and legume show is set for Jan 3–5 at Olin high school auditorium with township and county divisions for corn, soybeans, clover, and hay classes.
Lovell's Laboring Lassies 4-H girls met at Lorraine Hein's home for their monthly session on December 3. President Clare Adams led roll with Christmas customs in other lands. A program featured readings, a piano solo, and skits about Holland and Italy with gifts exchanged and refreshments served.
Luther Tesch, 25, of near Hopkinton, was sentenced in Manchester to life at Fort Madison for killing his father Louis Teach on August 25. A motion for a new trial was overruled. Tesch claimed self defense and a jury convicted him weeks earlier. The state alleges he conspired with his stepmother Martha Tesch, who faces trial soon.
The Lovell township Farm Bureau held its December meeting at the Clem Liddy home. The annual election of officers elected Frank Walker president and Norman Clark as vice president. A 4-H club program directed by Mrs Will Halsiger followed. Garnet and Kathisen Hilers presented a Negro comedy. Refreshments were served by Mrs Liddy.
The 1932 33 season starts tomorrow night with a double bill against Wyoming high school. Captain Coyle and others from last year depart, Stott and Yeoman star at guard, Phelps sidelined by academics, and Ferring expected after semester break. Schedule lists 15 25 cent admission and dates through February with a county tournament.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary host their annual Christmas party after the December 14 meeting. Children perform a Christmas play and Santa will give gifts. Camp Fire members who aided the forget-me-not sale on September 24 will attend. Velma Ohe chairs the committee with Helen Barrack and Alfreda Reed assisting. The auxiliary is preparing dresses for orphans at Eaton Rapids Home and packing them in a large donation box. Laura Waddick leads the project again, an event welcomed by the group.
Miss Margaret Felton of Cascade married Alphonse Demmer of Monticello in a Wednesday ceremony at St Marys Church Cascade at 8 oclock. Rev J B Albers officiated as Nuptial Mass was read. Attendants were John Felton and Lidwina Demmer.
Dr. C. D. Boardman, formerly of Monticello, died last week in Kansas City after collapsing during a church class address. Aged about 78, he practiced in Monticello from 1877 and once co owned a drug store with Dr. E. T. Mellette. He married Ida Ross in Monticello. His body was taken to Des Moines for burial.
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