Free Movie Next Saturday At Monte And Princess Theatres
Santa visited Monticello with a tractor sleigh and candy for children as merchants announce free film showings next Saturday at the Monte and Princess theaters. Readers may bring a ticket from each 25 cent purchase to enter drawings for a 65 piece Community Plate set and grand prize.
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Monte and Princess Theatres
Santa Claus
Monticello
Main Street
Santa
Princess
The
Monte
Denkhoff
Monti
Mrs. E G Eastwood Died on Wedding Anniversary
Julia R Eastwood 93 widow of E G Eastwood died December 10 at her daughter’s Rockford home after a fall that fractured a hip and leg. Survived by daughter Mrs Alice Be Chase son Byron Eastwood an attorney. The Eastwoods long lived in Monticello where they ran a hardware business and later tied to canning and insurance ventures.
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Julia R. Eastwood
E. G. Eastwood
Alice BE. Chase
Melrose Street
Rockford
Ill
Two Marriage Licenses Issued At Clerk’s Office
Two marriage licenses were issued by the clerk during the last week. One involves Abigail, 17, to Loren A. Bush of Monticello, and the other pairs 17 year old Jilaon with Wilhelm Mardorf.
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Arthur ' M
Abigail
Loren A. Bush
Monticello
Cents Neeee Jilaon
Wilhelm Mardorf
Jennie E Lubben Dies at 72 Near Baldwin
Mrs. Jennie E Sandhowe Labben, 72, died Wednesday at her home north of Baldwin. Funeral held Friday at Baldwin Methodist Church with Rev. Samuel Knoer officiating. burial in Pence cemetery. She was born April 26, 1866 in Monticello and married Benjamin F Labben February 24, 1902. Survived by seven children and several relatives. active in church and American Legion auxiliary.
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Jennie E. Lubben
Baldwin
Baldwin Methodist Church
Samuel Knoer
Pence
Lubben
Jennie E. Sandhowe
Peng
Harman
Hannah Bandhouse
Monticello
Benjamin F.labben
Labben
Harry
Irene E
Maquoketa
Howard A
France
Herman H
Berkeley
California
Lloyd
Theodore F
Alice ’. Labben
Whittier
Cal
Cora Brockhaus
William’ Sandhouse
Madrid
Iowa
Harry Sendhouge
Valley Center
Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Elan Des John
Grimes and Hoag Speak at B P W Club Meeting
Grimes and Hoag were principal speakers at Goudy's cafe for the Business and Professional Women's club. They discussed labor and employer employee relations under the January topic My Pay Envelope and Yours.
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A. B. Grimes
R. C. Hoag
Goudy
Mr. Grimes
Mr. Hoag
Minnie Rickless
Nella Hoffman
Adelaide Gray
Dismissals And Admittances At John McDonald Hospital
The John McDonald hospital report lists last week admittances including Mrs Lyle Joseph Hopkinton Mary Jane Aitchison Mrs Arlo Blanchard Hopkinton Mrs Al Kelchen Hopkinton Beverly Peters Center Junction Raymond Guilford Anamosa and Mrs Bam Clark Cascade Dismissals include Milton Bader Mrs Earl Benedict and baby and Mrs Albert Tucker Cascade Baby boys were born to Earl Benedict and Garrett Eben
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John McDonald Hospital
Lyle Joseph
Hopkinton
Mary Jane Aitchison
Arlo Blanchard
al Kelchen
Beverly Peters
Center Junction
Raymond Guilford
Anamosa
Bam Clark
Milton Bader
Earl Benedict
Baby
Albert Tucker
Cascade
Garrett Eben
Sewer Plant Progress Report Near Monticello
14 workers lay pipe from site to Maquoketa River as $54 007 sewer system progresses north east of Monticello. Project includes manholes bulkhead work and concrete structures with completion expected late January. Waterloo firm supervises with P Hey as superintendent. plant praised as exceptional value for the money.
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Maquoketa River
Monticello
Ae i. Ie
Eee Nets P. Hey
Waterloo Company
Cop Pays Off Bet In Corn Stakes At Farm Rally
Norman cleared a bet with Day Marshal Bil Null by paying 60 bushels of corn. The wager pitted Louis against Schmeling with a $3 stake, and farm leaders claimed the spoils. Null said he would now take cash bets only after going to work before sunrise.
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Norman
Bil
Null
Norm
Louis
Schmeling
Kay-O'd
Former Olin Man Appointed Commerce Counsel
Harold F. Davidson of Clarinda was named commerce counsel for the Iowa State Commerce Commission by commissioners elect B. M. Richardson and Barr Keshlear. Davidson, born near Olin, was educated at Drake University and served one term in the Iowa Legislature after a 1936 nomination for attorney general by the Republican state convention.
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Harold F. Davidson
Clarinda
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Messrs
B. M. Richardson
Cedar Rapids
Barr Keshlear
Shenandoah
Davidson
Jones County
Olin
Drake University
Christmas Postal Rules for Holidays Proclaimed by Dr Hogan
Dr M F Hogan announces holiday postal regulations as Christmas falls on Sunday. No city or village delivery on December 26 except gift parcels. special and perishable mail to be delivered on receipt. other classes not delivered. Emphasizes packing, labeling, and weight limits for parcels and urges insured or registered mail.
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M. F. Hogan
Post Office Department
Early Car License Numbers Issued in Monticello and Area
John C. Smith of Monticello holds license plate 531 issued by the County Treasurer. The first 15 licenses list names from Monticello Anamosa Wyoming Martelle Onslow Morley and others, including F L Harrington Anamosa and Mrs David Grassfield Anamosa.
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John C. Smith
Monticello
McNamara
John Fegan
F. L. Harrington
Wyoming
E. J. Hauser
Anamosa
Verne E. Purcell
Attend Meeting At Cedar Rapids Discussion Of Legislation
Community notes record a meeting in Cedar Rapids focused on proposed legislation. Participants and exact proposals are not fully listed. The item highlights civic engagement and legislative discussion in the city.
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Cédar Rapids
Sewage Disposal Bonds Sold by Davenport Firm
The White Phillips corporation of Davenport bought Monticello sewage disposal bonds last Monday for a total of 35000 dollars with a premium. The issue will reduce interest to slightly over 2 percent per year.
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White Phillips Corporation
Davenport
Monticello
Red Cross Roll Call Totals Reported for Jones County
North Jones County Red Cross roll call receipts show totals announced by co chairs Clark and McMullen with publicity head Mrs. Lyle McMullen. Grand totals include Monticello 2000.2 310.25 and rural districts combined with entries for Cass Castle Grove Scotch Grove and Washipaten.
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Red Cross
Jones County
Cecil. Goettsch
Lloyd" Clark
Lyle" McMullen
Grand Potaleee
Monticello
Pie Cass Castle Grove
Scotch Grove
Died Thursday H C Danneman Dies After Long Illness
Herman O Danneman died in Orange California after years of heart trouble. Born March 28 1861 in Ostfriesland he came to the United States at 18. He lived in Jones county Iowa, farmed near Amber, moved to Orange in 1920, and left a wife Frances Bodé iker nine children with three preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutineran church with Rev F H Kehrens presiding. Interment at Zion's cemetery.
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Zion ‘Lutineran
Herman O. Dannemen
Otto Danmeman
F. H. Kehrens
Zion's
Ceme
Danneman
Orange
Calif
Wiesedemer
Ostfriesland
Iny
United States
Nebraska
Jones County
Frances Bodé Iker
Wayne Township
Amber
Otto Danneman
Lutheran Church
Warren Lawrence Named Justice of the Peace in Fairview
Warren P. Lawrence of Anamosa is named justice of the peace in Fairview township to fill the post of his father George C. Lawrence who is on vacation. He will serve only until January 1 when his father begins a new term.
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Warren P. Lawrence
Anamosa
Fairview Township
George C. Lawrence
Lawrence
Workmen Cut Ditch Near Maquoketa River
Fred Aldrich and PWA companions dig a 600 foot ditch along the Maquoketa River slough to lay 12 inch tile for the new sewage treatment plant. About 14 men work in the trench as water from the plant will eventually enter the stream.
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Fred Aldrich
PWA
Maquoketa River
Short News Items From Across The State
Emery O Condit 81 former Cass Center resident died December 7 at his son Roberts Springville home after retiring from farming he lived in Anamosa briefly First cement pour for Buchanan county court house Independence on December 6 by C C Larson and Sons Open house marked Walters Ind wedding anniversary December 3 Glenn Russell elected worshipful master Anamosa Lodge No 46 A F and A M Senior warden J E Porter junior warden Presley Hanna treasurer R N Deyo secretary x er Kelly 39 struck by car Maquoketa in undenbones clothing found in men s clothes headed for Chicago Ray Housman 45 killed and Ed Yellsley 1 critically injured when their car was struck by a Rock Island train enroute to lunch near Victor and Ed Yellsley happened Monday.
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Emery O. Condit
Cass Center
Robert
Springville
Anamosa
Buchanan County Court House
Independence
C. C. Larson
Glenn Russell
Anamosa Lodge
Chicago
Ray Housman
Victor
Ed Yellsley
Rock. Island
Mrs. Jennie Elwood Dies at 77 in Lime Spring
Jennie Elwood 77 of Des Moines died at a daughter’s home in Lime Spring from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by seven daughters. services today at 2 pm at Lime Spring home, with burial at Wyoming cemetery after rites at Onslow. Longtime Des Moines resident and Grace Methodist member.
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Jennie Elwood
Des Moines
Iowa
Lime Spring
Lois
Lucille
E. O. Williams
Mabdl
Parkersbuyz
Mins
J.B. Gray
Loren W. Johnson
F. S. Thomas
Waterville
Wash
Onslow
Wyoming Cemetery
Elwood
Grace Methodist Church
More Cars In Jones County in 1939
Jones county records show several more cars will be driven in 1939 than a year earlier. Over 600 licenses issued at the treasurer's office by closing time, with 516 licenses purchased in the past week. Monticello residents J E Heiserman from De Soto and Ernest Benedict, a Ford, are noted among purchasers.
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Jones County
t ll /a.m
Monticello
J. E. Heiserman
a.De Soto
Ernest. Benedict
Ford
Banquet Planned at Schoolhouse Tonight for 4-H Club
About 200 persons are expected to attend the 4-H club father and son banquet at the high school beginning at 6 30 tonight. The program was published last week.
Jo McNeill Named To Northfield Honor Roll
Jo McNeill daughter of Mr and Mrs A J H McNeill attends Northfield seminary Massachusetts earning high honor after the first nine weeks exams She has consistently appeared on the honor roll since Monti cello high school
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Jo McNeill
A. J. H. McNeill
Northfield Seminary
Northfield
Mass
Monticello High School
Local Schools Announce Christmas Vacation Schedule
Town and rural schools will close for Christmas next week. The local Catholic school will close December 23 and reopen January 4. The public school will close December 20 and reopen January 3. Rural schools plan closures as directed by teachers with most ending by Friday.
Christmas Mail Rush Expected at Monticello Post Office
Dr. M. F. Hogan predicts the Monticello post office will handle about 9 000 letters daily for the next 10 days with packages nine to ten times the usual amount. Extra staff brings total to 16. a special freight follows the Cedar Rapids to Calmar passenger train starting Monday.
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M. F. Hogan
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Calmar
Hogan
Stores to Open Nights Next Week for Christmas Shopping
To accommodate Christmas shoppers, local stores will stay open each night next week. On Christmas Eve stores will operate as usual despite church programs. Merchants will not open their shops Monday after Christmas Day.
Monticello F F A Met On Thrift Topic
Monticello F F A met Monday night with the theme thrift. Fred Faust spoke on What Future Farmers are Doing to Promote Thrift detailing ten points. R T Moore of Cedar Rapids led a talk on Life Insurance fitting the thrift topic.
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Monticello
Junior
R. T. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Large Group Hears Hi School Musicale
A large audience attended the high school musicale in the auditorium last night. Selections were performed by vocal and instrumental groups under the direction of Miss Huldah Peet and Lyle McMullen.
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Huldah Peet
Lyle McMullen
Teacher Dead In Tama At Age Twenty Six
Miss Jean Downing a Tama high school English and speech teacher died of a heart attack Sunday morning at the home of Dr. J M Standefer where she roomed She was 26 Burial was in Anamosa cemetery and she is survived by her parents three sisters and a brother She held leadership in local YWCA and church choirs and was a former president of the university YWCA chain of campus activities included a minstrel show directing role The coroner saw no inquest and attributed possible rheumatic heart history to childhood illness.
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Jean Downing
Tama
J. M. Standefer
Anamosa
Miss Downing
Methodist Church
Order of the Eastern Star
Tama County
A. G. Havlik
University of Iowa
Y.W.C.A
University
Univer
Iowa
Genter Junctio
Parent Teacher Association
Tame
Mrs. E. J. Kint Buried Monday in Oelwein
Funeral services for Mrs. E. J. Kint of Oelwein were held Monday at Hintz funeral home with Rev. F. C. Witzigman and interment at Oran cemetery. She had visited often with daughter Mrs. R. G. Stuhler and sister Mrs. John Matthiessen. Monticello attendees included several Stuhlers and Taith leaders.
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E. J. Kint
Oelwein
Hintz
Oeelwein
F. C. Witzigman
Methodist Church
Oran Cemetery
R. G. Stuhler
Jane
George
John Mautthiessen
A. J. Stuhler
F. S. Stuhler
Lem Berlin
Will Adams
Podhaski Building Leased to Monticello State Bank
Mrs F M Podhaski leases the lower floor to Monticello State Bank for years with plans to remodel the front and add bank quarters connecting to the first floor. Possession given January 1. The bank needs space for bookkeeping. Podhaski family and associates aided by Loyal Podhaski and Paul Klaus.
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F. M. Podhlaski
Monticello State Bank
Stuhler's Mystery Auction at Shoe Store
Notice of Stuhler's mystery auction closing Wednesday December 21 bids accepted until then. Unused funds from prior sale may be used. Prizes include a Sunbeam Mixmaster. Auction held Thursday December 22 at 3 p.m. in a shoe store.
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the Express
Sunbeam
Fish Fry Friday Night By Community Conservation League
The Community Conservation League invites the public to a fish fry Friday at the Knights of Columbus hall. Speckled trout from Beaumont, Texas, are on the menu, supper starts at 6 30, and R. W. Barsalou will speak. Money raised supports Monticello game conservation efforts. This year the group stocked the Maquoketa river and planted cedar trees, with quail distributed to farmers next spring.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Memorial Dance Hall
Santa Claus
Lubben
Ray Echternacht
Fred W. Hein
Ambrose O'Rourke
Harrison Lubben
Oliver D. Harford
O'Connor Regenwether
Maquoketa
Monticello
Community Conservation League
Beaumont
Tex
Knights of Columbus
R. W. Barsalou
Dubuque
Clarence J. Mattthiessen
Hayes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Hogan
H. C. Danneman
Warren Lawrence
Hama
Monte Theatre
Boy Scout Organization
Ken Fuller
R. C. Lambert
Paulson Construction Co
Monticello F.F.A
Hears Hi School Musicale
VFW
Iowa City Plumbing and Heating Co
Fowler Electric Co
Paulsen Construction Company
Iowa City Plumbing and Heating Company
Fowler Electrical Company
Kuchara Construction Company
Joe Hradek
Moorehead
Frederickson Company
E. B. Castle and Son
Marion
Hee
H. Maine Company
Waterloo
Clinton
W. M. Jensen
Albert Lea
Minn
Plumbing and Heating
Milo Simanek
Wheatland Company
Cahn and McCall Company
Lisbon
Fowler Electric Company of
Podhaski
Bank
Stuhler
Ray Hearn
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