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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
5
Local fans may see a top South Dakota team New Year’s Eve as Coach Raymond White leads a veteran squad into Iowa for several games. The team has a 126–19 four year record, has won four district titles, and has been runner up in regional play.
J F Brown longtime Martelle postmaster died after a lingering illness. Born November 19 1869 near Martelle he married Cora Huffman in 1897 who died two years later and then married Carrie Reed in 1910. He leaves a son and two daughters. He served as postmaster since December 1929 and belonged to the Methodist church Free Masons and Odd Fellows. Funeral services were held at the Martelle Methodist Church.
The letter from Billy L. Rose, 308 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena California, notes a 59 year subscription to The Express dating back to 1873. He claims The Express was founded July 10 1685 and remarks on readers possibly surpassing this tenure.
The Monticello Express publishers send Christmas greetings to all readers and families. They express wishes for happiness and prosperity in 1932, noting the value of friendship and goodwill. The note credits Doxsee & Doxsee and reflects on the year past and future achievements.
A list of Monticello area students returning from colleges for Christmas and New Year visits. Includes names from University of Iowa, Iowa State College, Cedar Falls Teachers College, Coe College, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Tabor Academy, University of Chicago, Northwestern, Armour Institute, Grinnell, Penn College, Cedar Rapids Business College, Gem City Business College, and Mount Mercy Academy.
A list of teachers whose homes are in Monticello and who have returned for Christmas includes Helen Meyer junior high principal Holstein Josephine Meyer Council Bluffs Hazel Brazelton Decorah Alfredo Reed Iowa City Alice Reed Mediapolis Mary Stadtmueller Spirit Lake Mabel Heisey Grant Cedar Rapids Juliette Johnson Tipton Helen Pulver Soldier Jayne Shover Eau Claire Bernice Rodman Chicago Heights Mr Margaret Maurice Valley Junction Nelle Wilson Manchester Frances Coyle Boone Jean Sutherland Clinton Irma Rohr Newton Ann Hauss Roberts on Bernice Burrichter Florence Black Durango Dorothy Johnson Victor Vivian Benesh Fairfax Iola George Milwaukee Althea Bancroft Maywood Til
Oxford Mirror reports George French of Onslow shipped two veal calves to Chicago. After deductions he got a ten cent check which he did not cash. His bank later paid twenty five cents for the check and plans to frame it as a caution on stock prices.
The Monticello high school glee clubs staged Oh Doctor in the public school auditorium on December 18 under Ruth Webster and Opal Porter. The two act operetta featured a strong chorus, praised soloists, and a well coached cast. The show closed with a total revenue of 120 dollars for school activities.
Mrs Lon Bigley born Anna Krause died December 4 at her Chicago home after a long cancer illness. Funeral services were at St Thomas the Apostle Church and burial took place in a Chicago cemetery. Her husband, formerly of Monticello, had ties to local business and the Peacock Shop with Jay Fryberger, now Kadoka, South Dakota.
Word reached Monticello of serious injuries to John Miller Jr son of John Miller Jr from an auto crash in late November He was thrown from a car and later found to have a fractured neck vertebra He is in a cast at University Hospital Town City Mrs Miller formerly Dora Rohr known in Monticello for her harness shop work in the Will Rohn building now Cropp Brothers.
Joseph Soper aged 67 died at Mercy hospital Anamosa after being kicked in the stomach by a horse on Friday. A surgical operation failed to save him. Surviving are his widow four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church yesterday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. F C Worcester.
A nostalgic essay links carols and Christmas imagery to Joyce Kilmer and Dickens. It recalls Ebenezer Scrooge and the Cratchit family dinner from A Christmas Carol, mentions St Stephen’s Day Boxing Day and horse lore, and notes the season’s homecomings and sport ties.
The Monticello Express itemizes December 1896 happenings in Jones county. Births include Wayne and Castle Grove families. deaths include Mrs. J. H. Batchelder and Thomas Kehoe, with local figures like John Brown and Mrs. Elizabeth White noted. Cited incidents cover livestock trades, schooling, and civic life.
Last Tuesday Edwin Wilcox and his son working a Monticello area farm plowed in fall conditions. Warm weather with no frost and sunny skies replaced typical fall chill. The unusual warmth drew remark from a Monticello resident who enjoys California climate at home rather than Florida.
A 62 year old Oxford Junction man, Frank Hennk, died at University Hospital Town City from internal cancer after six months of hospitalization. A Stanwood fire caused about 12000 dollars in losses at Miles Manufacturing farm plant north of town. Olin bank closure blamed on withdrawals and frozen assets. Manchester hospital patient suffers a fractured skull from a five mile south crash. three others hurt in fog. Edith Spradling seeks 25000 in a Cedar Rapids auto death suit against L F Loghurst. Allan Davis killed by Charles Miceli in Tama. three shots fired during a home invasion. A Rex Lewis family split ends with the father at the state asylum. twelve children dispersed to institutions and relatives across Iowa.
Sacred Heart boys drop season opener to St Patrick’s of Cedar Rapids 31 to 9. Kurt and Ferring lead Sacred Heart in a fast first half as St Patrick’s surges ahead in the second half with disciplined defense and limited substitutions.
Miller, 23, was arrested after breaking into the Otting home in Cascade and escaping from the Cascade jail. He faced a $1,000 bond on a breaking and entering charge, with authorities noting he attempted to saw through his cell bars to escape.
Anamosa Eureka reports a Saturday evening collision at the foot of the hill across the river bridge involving Ralph Decious of Martelle C A Munson of Solon and Joe Hayden of Prairieburg. Hayden and Munson escaped injury though their cars were badly damaged. Decious stopped for car trouble and was not hurt.
Fairfield dispatch reports three conspiracy to cheat in cattle cases moved to Jones county for trial. Judge George Rashiell ordered trials for A. U. Neuhart Frank Stever and Harry S Ball to be heard in Jones county court with Neuhart's first. Dates for the remaining trials to be set later.
Ben C. Roberts of Monticello, supervisor of sales and service for Skelgas division of Skelley Oil, gains new counties Fay ette Howard Chickasaw and Bremer while retaining Winneshiek Allamakee and Clay ton. He has driven strong installations in the northeast amid opposition.
Jones County shows strong performance with 6066 applications filed at the sheriff's office on Monday evening. The county leads the state in the percentage of residents applying for licenses, indicating high local participation and efficiency.
Judge Moffitt grants change of venue for the states conspiracy case against Paul P. Moore and J. W. Lenker. Trial set for January term of Jones County District Court at Anamosa January 26. Second venue change case for Jones County after the Huckins case from Cedar Rapids. Local interest high.
Miss Ethelwyn Wilcox daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilcox south of Monticello completed home economics studies at Iowa State College Ames last week. She earned a bachelor of science in home economics on December 19 and is prepared to teach. Previously she graduated Monticello high school and taught in Jones county rural schools and Martelle last year.
Mrs. Peter Koster of South Cedar Street shows a Christmas cactus in full bloom with over 100 blossoms. The plant, more than thirty years old, came from Cascade. Mr Koster notes a mishap when he tipped it and broke a portion off, reducing its size.
The George Washington chapter DeMolay of Monticello will receive its charter next Tuesday December 29 at 2 PM in the Masonic Temple lodge hall Judge Hubert Utterback of Des Moines a Supreme Council officer will present the charter. An evening dance bridge and five hundred are planned with DeMolays and Masons invited Parents of DeMolay members also welcome. The Monticello lodge has hosted DeMolay since February 1929 attracting members from nearby towns and emphasizing clean living and citizenship in a non sectarian group named for Jacques De Molay.
George Fraser Monticello Theo J. Martin Marteflo George Phillips Oxford Junction Lloyd Fairbanks Alvin Bailey Anamosa will attend the 4 H club state short course and convention at Ames Town State College Dec 28 31 This is the 17th year of junior 4 H work The event includes demonstrations lectures reports of achievements chorus livestock and crops judging contests and officer elections Also a new rating plan may assign blue red or white ribbons to individual scorers based on livestock and grain judging outcomes.
Monticello Mutual creamery issued checks to patrons for butterfat delivered in the first half of December. First grade butterfat paid 31 cents per pound and second grade 29 cents. The prices are notably high compared with two months ago, signaling favorable market conditions for farmers.
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