Monticello narrowly defeats Martelle in rugged league clash
Monticello tops Martelle 30 to 29 in a hard fought Friday night game on Martelle floor. Eden and Hobert led Monticello with key baskets and Lambert’s surge drew a technical foul late, sealing the victory as Fisher and Larson briefly tied the score.
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Monti
Martelle
Eden
Capt. Hobert
Moore
Monticello
Lambert
Lew
Kenny Cox
Schoon
Martele
Fisher
Larson
Glen Lambert
Martello
Black and Red Warriors
Martell
K.cox
Rich'son
Hobert
Miller
L. Cox
Newman
Field
S'weltzer
I Huston
Mrs. Seymoure E. Day Dies at 79 in Sabula
Mrs. Seymoure E. Day 79 of Sabula died Saturday at her home at 10:30 after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Evergreen cemetery with O E S and Rebekah lodge members assisting. Born March 5 1857 in Mount Vernon she married Oct 24 1877. Survived by husband three sons Albert Clinton Glenn and Cliff, a daughter Mrs. W K Hodgson, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three daughters and two great grandchildren preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodgson
Monticello
Seymoure E. Day
Sabula
Evergreen Cemetery
Rebekah Lodges
Day
Mount Vernon
Lucas
Elizabeth Weeks
Albert
Clinton
Glenn
Hanley Falls
Ind
Cliff
Indianola
W. K. Hodgson
Nellie
Elsie
Bessie
Lee Raymond
Hold Funeral Services For Scrap Iron Dick
R. E. Goss known as Scrap Iron Dick died at his home in Hopkinton on Tuesday. Born July 18 1858 in Cottonwood county Minnesota he taught in Illinois Iowa and Minnesota and moved to Hopkinton in 1894 to run a barber shop later switching to insurance and nursery stock sales. Survived by son Z E of Ryan and his wife Anna Hopkins preceded in death by wife. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Methodist church.
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R. E. Goss
Hopkinton
Cottonwood County
Minnesota
Illinois
Iowa
Minneapolis
Anna Hopkins
Z. E
Ryan
Methodist Church
Monte Carlo Opera Company Delights With Fine Concert
The Monte Carlo Opera Company presented a rich afternoon concert to enthusiastic applause. Miss Lyon joined Mr. Merhoff for a duet from The Silver Moon while Gina Gandio displayed wide range in four airs including Dvorak and Burleigh pieces. Tenor Giuseppe Lazzerani performed Verdi arias and merged Miserere with Lyon, ending with a group number from The Fortune Teller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lyon
Mr. Merhoff
Gina Gandio
Dvorak
Fritz Kreisler
Burleigh
Nevin
Sarasote
Guiseppe Lazzerani
Lazzarani
Victor Herbert
Iowa Student Killed On Way Home for Christmas
Phillip Maxem a 29 year old University of Iowa student was killed Friday when the car he rode in overturned in a deep drainage ditch after skidding about 60 feet on a rural road four miles from Carroll. The crash injured two other students who escaped with minor injuries. Maxem lived with his uncle in Wall Lake as his parents had died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Maxem
University of Iowa
Carroll
Muxen
Mike Muxen
Wall Lake
Santa Claus Treat Brings Joy to Monticello Children
Santa Claus and his helpers drew large crowds in Monticello on December 19 as children lined First Street at the post office corner for the annual candy treat. Merchants report exceptionally good Christmas trade with strong sales gains over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Monticello
First Street
Colesburg Farmer Held For Extortion Note
Colesburg farmer John Scherbring aged 48 is jailed in Linn county awaiting federal grand jury action after admitting writing extortion notes sent to Miss Vina Lovett. He could not furnish a ten thousand dollar bond. He allegedly threatened her with kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scherbring
Colesburg
Linn County
Vina Lovett
Scherbring
Miss Lovett
Farmer Faces Threats to Hike Mortgage Payment
A farmer offered to burn down a neighbor's house if given 3500 to lift his mortgage and settle debts. His wife stood nearby hopeful for leniency, saying he did not intend harm. He is a father of four and has been a respected member of his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haping
Christmas Program At Sacred Heart Church
Christmas service schedule at Sacred Heart Church lists devotions at 5 40 a m with crib, carols by Junior Glee Club, high mass at 6 00 a m with Kyrie and Gloria, low Masses at 7 00 and 9 00 a m, and benediction. Readings include traditional carols and sacred selections with soloists and instrumental pieces.
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Sacred Heart Church
Kyrie
Melville
Von
Helen Wroblewski
Jeanne Kurt
Koenen
Schroeder
Jesus
Holy God
Diedrich Dirks Dies At His Home In Germany
Mrs. Henry Rink learns by cable of Diedrich Dirks death at his Wengerooge home in Oldenburg Germany. A former local resident he would have turned 82 in March. He came to Jones county 32 years ago and left 11 years ago to visit relatives in Germany. Surviving children include Wil Dirks Amber and Monticello residents Mrs. Henry Rink Sr Elli Oaken and Mrs. John Doden and Carl Hanken of Germany.
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Henry Rink
Diedrich Dirks
Wengerooge
Oldenburg
Germany
Dirks
Jones County
Albert Fass
Wil Dirks
Amber
Henry Rink Sr
Elli Oaken
John Doden
Monticello
Carl Hanken
Germanys
Coggon Couple Observes 62nd Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henderson of Cogton marked their 62nd wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Grandy Farm, their home for over six decades. Their children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Henderson
Cogton
Grandy Farm
Frank V. Henderson
Peoria
C. R. Mills
Central
Mire Wire
FLW
Lindahl of
Walker
Marz L. Henderson
Arthur W. Henderson
Leslie J. Henderson
L. D. Hull A.W Sava
Health Seals Check Up Urged By Chairman
Mrs A M Maurice legal chair of the Christmas Seal sale in Monticello urges a check on unreturned seals. She notes many seals may be mislaid in desk drawers and asks all who have not done so to account for them.
Winter Makes Annual Bow Monday December 21
Winter begins officially as days grow longer and the sun moves northward. Charles D Reed of the federal weather bureau notes that warmth lags after solstice by up to two months, so colder trends may persist briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Charles D. Reed
Federal Weather Bureau
Christmas in 1937 Town Outlook and Traditions
A reflective piece notes rising advertising in weeklies and dailies, the return to wooden packing boxes signaling prosperity, and a cautious mockery of Santa Claus while urging goodwill. It remarks on mild weather, a few references to holiday sentiment, and quotes Arthur Reed Kimball on Christmas simplicity and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Reed Kimball
George Bridges Named to Parsons Honor Roll
Parsons college student George Bridges of Middletown is on the twelve week honor roll with a minimum B average. Dean Dora Dexter announced the achievement. Bridges is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Charles Bridges and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Ambuehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bridges
Parsons College
Fairfield
George
Dora Dexter
Charles Bridges
Middletown
George Ambuehl
Monticello
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S. E. Day
Monte Carlo Opera Co
Coggon
Olly
McNeadyl
Merry Christmas
Dowa
Parsons
Santa Cruz
Calif
Langworthy
Robert Darrow
Chester White Stock Hot
Henry Hans
Monticela
Duroc Jer Hez
John H. Wolken
Ipod
Esas. Produce Co
Ste
Ray T
McNeill Tete
Ourn Toa Lee Bart Jett
Moantteelhyy
Towa
Mhane
Louis Hem Montiel
Justane Marks
Hampshire
J. Crowley
Chevrolet
Farmers Grain Co
Grove
3Rd Street
Minnie Iver
Chester White
Balsiger
L. J. Swift
KODAK
Rapids
Cedar Rapids. Ta
Draag
Brainard Brothers
Anamasa
Farmers‘ Grain Company
Scotch Grove
White Oak Pass
Gottleaber Bros
Tel
W. Ray Appleberry
Ray Stengies
Sta. C
Milwaukee
Wis
Jones County Abstract Company
Anamosa
Warren P. Lawrence
Mer
USA
Paul Lebeda
16Th Ave
S. W
Cedar Rapids
SHORT
Cascade
Sanitary Rendering CO
Melmer
Avon
Minnie Izer
Poland
G. H. Gerdes
Scotch Grove Nursery
Rawleigh
Dept
Freeport
See
Arnold Upland
Center Junction Town
Muaz
Olson
Johnson
Jane Withers
Popeye
Tarzan
Diamond Bros
Ty Saneulus Opportunty
Walnut Meats
K. C. Baking Pow
Prunes
Lipton’s
Liberty Bak
Virginia Sweet Syrup
KRAFT
Diamond Brand
Pillsbury’s Best
Idaho
George Washi
Prince Albert
Walter Ra
Hubinger
Red
New York
Ben Davis
Dreft
Royal Anne Cherries
New Texas
Texas
California
Lic
Golden Bantam
Hamburger
Minnesota Cobblers
Porto Rio
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