Monticello Quintet Edges Dubuque In Fast Tilt
The Monticello basketball team defeated Dubuque 20 to 15 last Tuesday, using early free throws to seize the lead and never surrender it. Captain Junie Hobert spearheaded fast plays and strong defense, while Dubuque struggled to find the net amid tight coverage.
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Monticello
Monticello Bnasketters
Dubuque
Warriors
Junie Hobert
Monti
Hubert
Wagner
Lew Cox
Bud Bone
Austin
Gantenbein
Hobert
Lambert
B P W Christmas Bridge Party Hosted by Local Club
The December meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club was at Bertha Locher's home. The emblem committee led the initiation for new members. A Christmas party followed with six bridge tables and gift exchanges. Prizes went to Amney Wood, Nella Hoffman, and Alvina Kirchner. Refreshments were arranged by Caroline Heitzen, Florence Anderburg, and Harriet Brindley.
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Business and Professional Women's Club
Bertha Locher
Emblem
Helen Heiken
Sophia Lambert
Grace Searles
Amney Wood
Nella Hoffman
Alvina Kirchner
Caroline Heilken
Florence Anderburg
Harriet Brindley
Oelwein Man Hit By Unidentified Driver East Of Monticello
John Vargason of Oelwein escaped injury after a hit and run on Scotch Grove road three miles east of Monticello. His V-8 car suffered heavy rear damage when struck from behind by a Model A coach bearing two Wisconsin plates.
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John Vargason
Oelwein
Monticello
Scotch Grove
Vargason
Wisconsin
Roland Gray Pleads Guilty To Bad Check Scheme
Roland Gray, a youth from near Hopkinton, pled guilty to passing a bad check at Kay's Drug Store Tuesday evening and was bound over to the grand jury in a preliminary hearing before Mayor McLaughlin. Bond was fixed at
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Roland Gray
Hopkinton
Kay
McLaughlin Eeverning
Monticello considers safe hill for youth sliding
Mayor McLaughlin weighs a solution as Monticello youths seek a slide hill approved by both children and parents. Officials note high traffic hills are ideal for sliding but pose safety concerns for drivers, prompting a push for a workable plan.
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McLaughlin
Monticello
George Maire Dies After Long Illness at Monticello
George Maire age about 70, died Friday after a two and a half year illness. Funeral held Sunday at the Presbyterian church in Monticello with Rev. Wm. J. Grossheim officiating. Burial in Oakwood. Survived by wife Anna Arduser Maire and four children Marguerite Lorraine Donald Richard Robert Marcus Dorothy Ann, plus four brothers Paul Harry Marcus Maurice and three sisters.
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George Maire
Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. Grossheim
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Maire
Monticello
Iowa
Ulysses
Rose Bi
Maire
Woodmen of America
Marguerite Lorraine
Donald Richard
Robert Marcus
Dorothy Ann
Paul
Harry
Oelwein
Marcus
Maurice
Local Team Defeats Simmons All Stars
Monticello's All Stars defeated Ozzie Simmons' squad 38 to 29 in a tight game. Windy Wallace starred for the opponents with showman flair while Matthiessen and Fuller provided fast, tricky guard play for the locals. Officials were Moore and Hobert.
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Simmons All-Stars
Monticello
Ozzie Simmons
Galaxy
Ozzie
Windy Wallace
Matthiessen
Fuller
Augusta Reese 74 Dies in Clinton After Frday Services
Mrs. Augusta Reese aged 74 formerly of this area died in Clinton last Friday afternoon. She was born in Germany and came to the community as a girl. Survived by sisters Mrs. William Laude Mrs. Rose Lambert and Mrs. C R Mills and brothers Adolph and Richard. Her husband died eleven years ago.
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Augusta Reese
Clinton
Reese
William Laude
Rose Lambert
Monticello
Richard Zacher
Germany
C. R. Mills
Beloit
Wisconsin
Adolph
Richard
Horses Sell Very Well At Schoon Public Sale
A Schoon public sale on Mrs. Wm. G. Schoon property near the county farm saw horses reach a top price of 177 dollars and 50 cents, with 172 dollars and 50 cents for the second best. A mule team sold for 286 dollars. cows average 40 dollars per head, top 68 dollars. Steers 30 per head, young heifers 33 dollars 50 cents. Alfalfa and clover hay mixed 13 dollars per ton, corn 1 dollar 13 cents per bushel.
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Wm. G. Schoon
Diamond Brothers Store Announces Formal Opening
Diamond Brothers store holds formal opening Saturday December 19. Melvin Hansel, formerly of Webster City, is named new manager by general supervisors A. H. Carter and D. G. Oleson. Clerks Chris Eiben and James McDonough will continue in their roles.
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Diamond Brothers
A. H. Carter
D. G. Oleson
Melvin Hansel
Webster City
Chris Eiben
James McDonough
Stimpson Seeks House Speakership in Anamosa bid
Anamosa resident Thomas Stimpson, a Jones County Democratic state representative elected to a third term on November 3, announced Friday his candidacy for Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives.
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Thomas Stimpson
Anamosa
House of Representatives
Jones County
Moon Appulse Eclipse Traced for December 27 Evening
A Dec 27 appulse of the moon within Earth’s penumbra will produce a copper colored moon from 8 to 10 PM. Astronomers predict this appulse may be one of the better examples as the moon passes the shadow edge with precise alignment.
Margaret Jage Bride On Friday
Margaret Jagel daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jagel Scotch Grove and Leonard Bader son of Mrs Ruby Sherman Lovell township wed at 8 pm Friday in the Reformed church Music by Armin Tendick and the couple’s single ring ceremony Bride Dor othy Bader and George Snger served as bridesmaid and best man After a 430 wedding dinner at the bride’s home a dance at Zimmermanns hall followed They plan to live in Monticello where Bader works with Fritz Ahrenholtz in painting and decorating
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Margaret Jagel
John Jagel
Scotch Grove Township
Leonard Bader
Ruby Sherman
Lovell Township
Reformed Church
Armin Tendick
Lohengrin
Tend
Fritz Ahrenholtz
Guilty Conscience Reaches Anamosa Convict Inmate
David I. Simon, housed at the Anamosa reformatory, writes from South Bend Indiana to Sheriff Roy H. Wolfe. he offers to repay his debt to society and asks for forgery charges to be filed against him. He vows punishment and says his term ends November 1938. Officials are puzzled by the anonymous letter.
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David I. Simon
Anamosa
Roy H. Wolfe
South Bend
Indiana
Simon
Frederick Freeman
Roy
Christmas Church Programs Full of Interest This Year
Christmas worship events include a Methodist church program on December 23 with recitations, story of Christmas, and a children’s party, a December 24 Christmas Eve service with songs, readings, and a candle service at St. Matthew’s Lutheran, plus a detailed pageant with named participants and organ numbers.
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St. Matthew's Lutheran
Zacharias
Herbert Adix
Caesar Augustus
Henry E. Husman
Herald
Clifford First
Shepherds In
Shepherds
Lorengz Zimmerman
Robert Siebels
Vernon Schatz
Lavern Wahl
Paul Ricklefs
Angel
Leona Rienichs
Ten Little Angels
Janice Harms
Mildred Rieners
Gaylene Behrends
Irma Rickels
Elaine
Theeni
King Herod
Gerd Bartels
George Behrends
Louis Heiken
Henry Rieniers
Wilfred Schatz
Robert Wall
Maarie
Kathryn
Holy City
Ann Gerdes
Irma Adix
Herold
Hilda Balster
Clara Adix
Reward to Anamosa merchant for capturing thieves
W W Hanken, a clothing merchant of Anamosa, received a $50 reward from the Jones County Farm Bureau for helping arrest two clothing thieves. The Mexican suspects were jailed after being arraigned by Judge F O Ellison. The Farm Bureau also paid a summer reward to J F May for a chicken thief case.
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Farm Bureau
W. W. Hanken
Anamosa
Jones County Farm Bureau
Hanken
F. O. Ellison
Farm Bureau Protective Association
J. F. May
Jackson Township
John B Zimmerman Returns To His Iowa City Store
Friends of John B. Zimmerman note his health has improved after a serious operation at University hospital in Iowa City. He is back in his clothing store and waited on trade for the first time last Saturday.
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John B. Zimmerman
University Hospital
Iowa City
P T A Donates Money For Immunizations
The local Parent-Teachers Association donated 25 dollars from its health fund to support diphtheria and smallpox immunizations this year. The funds originated from community organizations and were essential to the immunization program.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Association
Otto Schneiter Estate Sale Yields Fair Prices
The Otto Schneiter closing out sale held last Friday drew many buyers. Cows averaged $42 on 14 head with top $52. Feeder pigs averaged $10.50 per hundred with top $12.10. A high horse sold for $131 and chickens brought 71 to 72 cents.
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Otto Schneiter
Cascade Attorney Named Defendant in $30,009 Damages Suit
E. J. Kean, Cascade attorney, is defendant in damage actions totaling $30,009 filed in Dubuque district court by relatives of the late Dr. Thomas P. Clarke and Dr. M. E. Eitenman. The suit stems from an automobile crash that killed the two physicians on Oct. 17, 1935.
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E. J. Kean
Cascade
Dubuque
Thomas P. Clarke
M. E. Eitenman
Iowa Conscious License Plate Idea by Decorah Journal Writer
Hon. Joe Flynn of Winneshiek county proposes a distinctive Iowa Conscious license plate to promote state identity. He notes states market climate or resources while Iowa could showcase awareness and state pride with a unique design.
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Iowa
Joe Flynn
Decorah Journal
Flynn
Winneshiek County
Iowa General Assembly
Mr. Flynn
California
Florida
Virginia
Texas
Iowa to Show Corn Shape License Plates Promoting State
Iowa political figure proposes novelty license plates featuring two yellow corn ears as outlines to advertise the state's grain leadership. Center would display standard license numbers while borders evoke a corn car silhouette. bill intro expected. arrests mentioned elsewhere in the article.
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Nually
Iowa
Towa
Flynn
Roy Pearson
R. D. Cooley
Camp Fire Girls Bring Christmas Carols to Homebound
Taminala Camp Fire girls under Mrs. Lyle McMullen will sing Christmas carols to people who cannot leave home on Wednesday evening. It is an annual service and Monticello residents may request a visit by notifying Mary Lucile Rickless by December 19.
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Taminala Camp
Lyle McMullen
Monticello
Mary Lucile Rickless
Rubber Check Artist Caught
Merle Fear a 28 year old Jesup youth was arrested on an alleged charge of forgery and bound over to the grand jury with bail set at 81000 in a hearing before Mayor McLaughlin. Fear admits passing worthless checks earlier but denies involvement in the latest 850 worth of bad chec ks affecting Monticello merchants and suggests an accomplice may be involved.
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Merle Fear
Jesup
McLaughlin
Fear
Cedar
Fayuette
Clayton
Jones
Monticello
Tipton
Carl Meister
Buck Creek Boy Gets Six Months Sentence
Judge Ralph W. Hasner of Manchester sentenced Harry Gibbs 21 son of Mr and Mrs John Gibbs to six months in the county jail after Gibbs pled guilty to an intent to commit great bodily injury. Gibbs was arrested Oct 29 after Buck Creek school pupils were injured by a shot from a gun allegedly fired by Gibbs. The car carrying students to a function pulled into the Gibbs farmyard for a turn around. All victims recovered though Miss Orr’s arm infection and serious condition at one point.
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Ralph W. Hasner
Manchester
Harry Gibbs
John Gibbs
Buck Creek
Gibbs
Builty
Young Gibbs
Gibbs Farmyard
Orr
Wayne couple honors silver wedding with banquet
Mr and Mrs William T Ricken of Wayne township celebrated their 25th anniversary with a silver and white banquet at their home attended by sixty relatives and friends. Rev J Willms opened with a Psalm 126 reference, and Miss Mayeda Wilken played a piano solo as the day featured visiting music and cards.
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William T. Ricken
Wayne Township
John Mayen
Henry Hagen
Rudy Tobiassen
J. Willms
Mayeda Wilken
Ricken
Christoph Murdorf
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
William
Gesine Helene Haven
John II. Haven
George Harms
Eveline
Lawrence
Dorothy
Lawrence Ricken
William, Ricken Sr
Parkersburg butcher killed in Cedar Falls crash
Ralph Nicklaus, a Parkersburg butcher, died yesterday morning near Cedar Falls when his car collided with another. W. F. Mardin, north of Manchester, was bound over to the Delaware district court on illegal liquor transportation charges after waiving preliminary hearing. County officers had confiscated three gallons of alleged alcohol in his car. At the Arnold and Richards auction five miles north of Manchester, 100 bushels of yellow corn sold for 1.16 a bushel. Clover hay 12, Timothy hay similar. soy bean hay 15. old team horses 145. top cattle 50. two year old bull 45.
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Ralph Nicklaus
Parkersburg
Cedar Falls
W. F. Mardin
Manchester
Delaware District Court
Tmder
John M. Brayton
Arnold and
Lighting Tips For Christmas Season From Ames Expert
Dr. Louise J. Peet of Ames offers four key lighting cautions for holiday decorations. Do not overload circuits with 1200 to 1400 watts per circuit. Avoid high wattage lamps near non fireproofed paper ornaments. Keep lamps and cords tidy to preserve decoration impact. Always have spare light bulbs on hand.
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Louise J. Peet
Department of Household Equipment
Ames
Pest
Prediction For Warmer Winter In Iowa Forecast
Prediction for a warmer Iowa winter follows a 1936 season described as the coldest in 117 years by U S meteorologist Charles I Reed. He expects winter temperatures about 20 to 22 degrees above zero, while warning the coming winter may not repeat last winter’s extreme cold. License deadline and plate actions: February 1, 1937, with penalties, license transfers cutoff January 10, 1937, and car storage tips for owners returning last year’s plates.
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Iowa
Charles I. Reed
U. 5
Reed
Poppes Celebrate 45th Wedding Anniversary at Home
Mr. and Mrs. G H Poppe quietly marked their 45th wedding anniversary at home. They received many cards and gifts. The couple are parents of John Poppes and Mrs George Rickels of Wayne township and have seven grandchildren.
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G. H. Poppe
John Poppes
George Rickels
Wayne Township
Tom George Involved In Anamosa Area Car Crash
Mrs. Bert Wink of north of Anamosa remained in hospital with a broken arm scalp wounds and possible skull fracture after a collision between cars driven by her husband and Tom George of Monticello. George driving home from Anamosa said glare from an oncoming car blinded him. The two vehicles side swiped and left the road into a ditch.
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Bert Wink
Anamosa
Tom George
Monticello
George
Mont High Football Banquet Honors Team and Speaker Lineup
Monticello gathered for a football banquet sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club in the VFW rooms. Coach Moore praised the squad’s spirit, Don Schoon praised teamwork, and letters were awarded to players including Schoon Eden Hobert Richardson Field Kuhns Lubben Rickels Morey Balsiger. Vic Richardson was elected captain for 1937 with plans to continue strong performance.
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Monti
Schweitzer
Kenny Cox
Cox
Moore
Eden
Schoon
Lambert
Hobert
K. Cox
Schiers
Fuller
Field
Haye
Tom Hayden
Cow College
Mont High
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Monticello Rotary Club
Soldier's Memorial
Ed Heiserman
Monticello
Don Schoon
Tom Eden
Junior Hobert
Verdie Richardson
Charles Field
Maynard Kuhns
Irvin Lubben
Louis Rickels
Victor Dean Morey
Chris Balsiger
Richardson
Kenneth Cox
Louis Cox
Gordon ¥Ork
Lester Behlemme
Earl Rynerson
V. Richardson
Vic Richardson
Vic
Letter From Home Gift Offer From The Montigero Express
Christmas promotion for a 52 week gift subscription to The Montigero Express aimed at friends or relatives who moved away from Monticello. Includes one month free for new subscribers and a red green gift card with a modern design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montigero Express
Monticello
Winer
Miner and Knott Tie The Knot In Saturday Marriage
Miss Mary Lorraine Miner and George W. Knott wed at the Methodist parsonage Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Wm J Macaulay. The couple will reside in Ane most where Knott works for Clark automobile dealers. Minnie Knott attended. Also advertise a Xmas card offer at Baty's with each $1 purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lorraine Miner
George, W. Knott
Wm. J. Macaulay
Anemost
Clark Automobile Dealers
Minnie Knott
Vroom
Baty's
Adv
Shovel Out For The Rural Mail Carrier
Rural residents are urged to keep access to mail boxes clear so rural carriers can deliver from their vehicles. Weather concerns and postal rules require drive-by delivery with accessible boxes along routes.
Winchester 16 gauge shotgun shipped to Malden
The PRESS POWER A Winchester 16 gauge repeating shotgun owned by Dr. A. M. Maurice was sent to Malden, Washington after a query following his ad in The Ex press. Dr. Maurice quipped he had not used the gun much.
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A. M. Maurice
Malden
Washington
Dr. Maurice
the Express
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