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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1932

Page

4

Caesar Latin point system noted in school

The Caesar class uses a points grading method with three for a good translation two for fair and one for mediocre. Vocabulary tests add points weekly and top scorers gain permanent record bonuses. six weeks determine final letter grades.

State University of Iowa Philomathean Literary Society Wilma Moats Mary Belle Collins Louise Eileen Georgia Orcutt Luella Balsiger Pauline Stickley Geneva Loomis Ada Eggers Lucille Scheele June Bollinger Madona Cotton Helen Holst Frances Steck Santa Miss Miller Ruth Jacobs Betty Kay Miss Porter Merle Hutton Alfreda Husman Marie Paulsen Virginia Meyer Jeanette Baum Laura Lehman Rosemary Zirkelbach Neva Wilson Margaret Behrends Inez Kiburz

Lutheran Brotherhood Elects New Officers At Castle Grove Meeting

At the annual Castle Grove Lutheran Brotherhood meeting George H. Moenk was elected chair man Henry Stadtmueller secretary Will Rickels treasurer and John H. Specht vice-president. Retiring officers were John H. Gerdes chairman Edward Stadtmueller vice-president Raymond Kromminga secretary and John H. Husman treasurer. Over forty attended the social event with readings and a homemade play followed by refreshments. The group meets again the first Monday in January.

Castle Grove Lutheran Brotherhood George H. Moenk Henry Stadtmueller Will Rickels John H. Specht John H. Gerdes Edward Stadtmueller Raymond Kromminga John H. Husman Hoover Roosevelt John Hippecht Alva Stadtmueller Papa Mamma Sonny Susie Red Brotherhood

Jones County District Court Entries Highlight Fines and Divorces

Iowa State v Hammond fines defendant 100 dollars and jail time. several divorces granted after cost payments. various motions and hearings noted including liquor injunction contempt plea and guardianship actions. estates and guardianship orders issued with multiple adoptions of orders and decrees.

Marriages, deaths and postal changes from Anamosa area

Miss Doris E. Kahler of Lisbon and George W. Davis of Martello wed December 3 at the Ana mosa Methodist parsonage with Rev. Green officiating. Fewer than 290 auto plate licenses issued statewide by this morning. F. E. Todd and Blanche Johnson wed November 30 at the Congregational parsonage. Todd works at the state reformatory soap factory. Christine Ostrum, 88, died at home. funeral at Baptist church with burial at Riverside. Fred Potter, 45, North Western railroad inspector, killed in local yards. survivor widow and son. Discontinuing Midland electric-gas car between Anamosa and Clinton prompts new star mail route serving multiple towns starting December 12. Route times detailed. service improves with two daily deliveries. Prairieburg Savings Bank receiver seeks court order to hand remaining assets to stockholders trustees after dividend payouts.

Doris E. Kahler Lisbon George W. Davis Martello Anamosa Harry D. Green F. E. Todd Blanche Johnson Downers Grove D. M. Beggs Todd State Reformatory Christine Charlotte Ostrum Delbert Yount Ostrum Sweden The Baptist Church E. A. Schlaman Riverside Fred Potter North Western Railroad Potter J. R. Burrows Maquoketa Clinton Star

Real estate transfers filed in Jones county week ending Dec 10

Deeds filed list numerous transfers including William F Hintz to Irving Hintz for 182.4 acres in section 30 86 3 and other parcels, names Nowlin Miller Kalouse and Moore adds sheriffs deeds and quit claim transfers. County reports state more hogs slaughtered this year and a large share of 1932 USDA funds go to the public with road building highlighted.

Jones County William F. Hintz Irving R. Hintz Warr Frederick Nowlin Mabel Nowlin Miller Warr Skinner Joe Kalouse Lela Kalouse Warr Wyoming Equitable Life Assurance Society of U. S Sec 4 Flanagan & Moore's Oxford Junction L. A. Andrew First Trust and Savings Bank of Cook First Trust and Savings Bank Flangan & Moore C. A. Schatz Dion Maria Leesekamp Ney Nw John Clarence Miller Willard FP Ellison Mildred Ellison Warr Monticello State Bank Kenneth Wilhelm Harms Etta M. Lawrence Keller Anamosa Main Street Garnavillo Street M. Podhaski William Podhaski Monticello L. W. Russell Winifred L. Russell Warr Keef Fisher E. C. Peet Roscoe Peet Adelia Gail Peet Warr Newport Road Gladys S. Peet Roscoe L. Peet Adelia Gall Peet Equitable Life Insurance Company Lora Gunnison Grant Stambaugh Sam Holmes Warr L. W. Lovell Catharine Lovell Adams Gill Street Fourth Street Fourth Stat Homer E. Murfield Mere T. Murfield Erma Murfield Secor Tel L. M L. A. Oltmanns William G. Oltmanns W. H. Bchaffer Lawrence Coon Warr Preston Hale Henry F. Kohl Ralph Kuntz Warr Ely

Iowa Goes Democratic After Dol Liver Remark

The Indianola Tribune notes Senator Dol Liver’s quip Iowa will go democratic when hell goes Metho dist and reports that Iowa did go democratic despite no late returns.

Indianola Dolliver Iowa

Ola Pierce A Nurse Leader In Utah Community Work

Miss Ola Ruth Pierce formerly of Monticello is working at the Highland Bay community house in Bingham Canyon Utah since August 1930. She trains first aid nurses and leads the Girl Scout group while aiding unemployed and part time workers with aid from a doctor and Home Missionary society funds.

Woman's Home Missions Ola Ruth Pierce Monticello Highland Bay Bingham Canyon Utah Miss Pierce Davenport Cora Wyoming Canyon Copper Company Home Missionary Society Mildred India

Christmas Seals Urge Public Purchase for Tuberculosis Fight

Public health leaders urge buying Christmas seals costing a penny to support tuberculosis prevention and education. The message notes ongoing reductions in TB, urges vigilance during economic stress, and stresses early discovery and treatment. Buy seals now.

Tuberculosis Association

Many Plan To Drive To The World's Fair

With the Chicago World’s Fair approaching, many in the region plan to drive their own cars. Beacon City promotes Lincoln Highway access and day night car parking near the fair while offering daily train trips on the Illinois Central suburban railway.

Chicago Beacon City Ilinois Central

Lutheran Ladies Aid Elects Officers For 1933

At the annual meeting held last Friday at Mrs. Raymond Kromminga’s home, G Wolf was elected president, Raymond Kromminga secretary, and George H Meen treasurer. Retiring officers are Louis Stadtmueller president Alva Stadtmueller secretary and John H Specht treasurer. The new year’s work will be planned at the next meeting January 6 at noon at Mrs. George H Moenk’s home.

Raymond Kromminga G. Wolf Castle Grove Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society George H. Meen Louis Stadtmueller Alva Stadtmueller John H. Specht George H. Moenk

Final Reports Filed for Jones County Estates

Notice announces final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed. A final hearing is set for December 23 1932 at the district court in Anamosa Iowa with any interested party able to appear file exceptions or show cause for approval. Final report cited is that of R P Clark administrator of Henry C Hoffman deceased. Dated December 8 1932. Warren Rees Clerk. Lara E Hanna deputy. 25-2

District Court Jones County R. P. Clark Henry C. Hoffman Anamosa Iowa State of Towa William L. Moore Said County

Public Notice of Estate Administration in Jones County

The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Harry I Rodman administrator for the estate of CH L Main deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello December 13 1932. Coxsee Coxsee Helserman attorneys for the estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa CH L. Main Monticello A. D Harry I. Rodman Coxsee, Coxsee & Helserman Anamosa Monticello States Bank J. Locher

Administrator’s Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate

Administrator of the estate of George Billings deceased seeks all persons having claims to present them in the Jones County District Court Iowa within the legal period. Notice requires proof of claim and proper filing with the court.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa George Billings

Probate notices and sheriff sale in Jones County Iowa

Public notices in Jones County Iowa detail probate actions for William L. Moore estate and A. H. Balster v Oltmanns, plus sheriff sales of land in Anamosa and surrounding townships. Dates span December 1932 to January 1933 with court actions, deadlines, and property descriptions. Named parties include the Monticello States Bank W. H. Frazer Doxsie Doxsee Heiserman and William F. Crowley.

W. T. Kehoe William F. Crowley Costa Anamosa Jones County Iowa

For Sale Livestock and Poultry Ads in One Notice

Duroe Jersey stock hogs for sale by Steve Petersen with good size quality and immune status. Also a lost rear bumper of a Whip pet reported ten days ago with repair location at Central garage by Rev. J. Willma. Turkey and poultry sale including dressed or alive birds and bantams listed by Mrs. Walter Hall accessible by contact 90 F 4. tf

Duroe Jersey Steve Petersen Central Garage J. Willma Walter Hall

FOR RENT Five room house and arage and other notices

Classified items list multiple local notices including for rent five room house in Anamosa area with immediate possession, auctioneering services by Lee Bebee of Anamosa, country butchering offered in Monticello, purebred turkeys for sale in Cascade, lost saw wedge near Frits Schlemme Place with reward, Mirick estate farm rental in Fairview township, a thank you note for funeral flowers for August B. Jacobs, portable mill services and a sales opportunity with McConnon Company in Jones county, and a help wanted ad for McConnon products sales in Jones county with financing and no experience required.

Lunden Shedad General Auctioneering Lee Bebee Anamosa Iowa Mirick Fairview Township L. W. Lovell Monticello McConnon Producta Jones County McConnon & Company

New Bowling Alley and Shooting Gallery Opening

Lovell building on First Street hosts a grand opening with prizes including a lady's and a gentleman's wrist watch. Bowling reserved for ladies only from 7 to 9 on Friday evening December 16 with free bowling for ladies.

Lovell Building First Street

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Mary Stickford Joan Schmide Lewis Bader Miss Pilmore Palmer Company Lutheran Brotherhood Cornell University Jones County District Court State of Iowa Lloyd Hammond State of Iowan Loren Boyle Mittimuss State Haines Farmer Et al Evelyn Himebaugh John Himebaugh Anna Leggett Roy Leggett Blanche Haeussler Peter Haeussler J. E. Helserman Lynn Howle Herman Sleyeka Joseph Powlshta Leonard Holzinger Edward Buresh Frank Burda Theodore Martin Frank Matejka John H. Duntz Belle Kahn Et al B. E. Rhinehart Jane Bruckner Elizabeth Barr Prairieburg Savings Bank Linn County G. 8. Shepherd Town State College United States Department of Agriculture Hell Ola Pierce West Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Warren Rees Lara E. Hanna Doxsie Doxsee & Heiserman District Court of A. H. Balster Matilda Oltmanns W. H. Frazer Insan Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman Ed Fitzsimons Poland China G. H. Gerdes John Grimm W. H. McDaniels Wm. J. Grossheim Dimension Lumber R. J. McNeill Hopkinton Hhouis Hepp Toma Eva Sovie Cascade Rn Ree Frits Schlemme Place Ray Eby August B. Jacobs A. B. Jacobs le Grain Company Center Junction Osagneanseed Leghorn Springs Gregory Bros RKO Niles Lew Ayres O. K. America Micky Mouse Trader Micky Sun Mon Heinz Mimce Meat Citron Jonathan Delicious Lemor Monarch Coffee Herkimer County Cream Canton Ginger Darjeeling Bk Vermont
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