Monticello grocer Ross Baty wed in Beecher ceremony
Ross Harrod Baty owner of the Baty grocery in Monticello married Elizabeth Wehrley at Beecher Illinois on December 17. The candle light ceremony occurred in the Wehrley home with family present and music by Lulu Fleming. The couple honeymooned at Chicago and will reside in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Baty
Beecher, Ill
Ross Harrod Baty
Baty
Monticello
Elizabeth Wehrley
Beecher
J. H. Wehrley
G. Horst
Wehrley
Lulu Fleming
Chicago Heights
Intnac
Rev. Horst
Musin Wayrd
Miss Fleming
Public School Teachers Leave For Holidays
Monti cello public schools report a large group of teachers heading home for the holidays. Ann Miller heads to Cedar Rapids, Martha Meyer to Readlyn, Clara Palmer to Cresco, John Brindley to Cedar Falls, Harry Berg to Cedar Falls, and Homer T. King to Des Moines. Other departures include Earl Holtz to Dysart, Georgia Linter to Cedar Rapids, Amney Wood to Chicago, Dorothy Stemm to Menlo, Recene Ashton to Shenandoah, Mildred Iverson to Britt, Adelaide Gray to Elkader, Eloise Miller to Olin, Ina Cruise to Olin, Belle Markovitz to Iowa City, Bethel Merrill to Cedar Falls, Alma Kaldal to Northfield, Roy Moore to Bloomington, Til, Lyle McMullen to Grand Forks N D, and Mrs. McMullen with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ann Miller
Cecar Rapids
Martha Meyer
Readlyn
Clara Palmer
Cresco
John Brindley
Harry Berg
Cedar Falls
Homer T. King
Commercial
Des Moines
Earl Holtz
Dysart
Georgia Linter
Cedar Rapids
Amney Wood
Chicago
Dorothy Stemm
Menlo
Recene Ashton
Shenandoah
Mildred Iverson
Britt
Adelaide Gray
Elkader
Eloise Miller
Olin
Ina Cruise
Belle Markovitz
Iowa City
Bethel Merrill
Alma Kaldal
Northfield
Minn
Roy Moore
Moore
Bloomington
Til
Lyle McMullen
McMullen
Grand Forks
N. D
Funeral Services Held Friday For H. H. Otten
Funeral services for Harry Harm Otten 82 were held at Zion's Lutheran church Wayne township with Rev. John Willms officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. He died at his son Harry’s home in Buffalo township Linn county. A native of Ostfriesland Germany he came to Scotch Grove township in 1891. Survived by widow a daughter Annie Mich els Amber son Harry and brother Henry Otten Scotch Grove eight grandchildren ten great grandchildren. The Ottens celebrated their golden wedding May 8 1032.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harm Otten
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
John Willms
Otten
Harry
Buffalo Township
Linn County
Ostfriesland
Germany
Scotch Grove Township
Annie Michels
Amber
Henry Otten
Scotch Grove
Manchester Banker under Fire
Charles J. Leeds, president of the shuttered Delaware County State, faced scrutiny as the bank’s collapse drew attention to its leadership. D. W. Bates, the state superintendent, previously oversaw the bank during its troubled period and now is under examination for early handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Leeds
Delaware County
D. W. Bates
A New Year Message From The Express
The Express publishers extend New Year wishes to all readers for a happy prosperous 1936. The note notes the fading 1935 candle and hopes for abundant happiness. Editors pledge to deliver one of the best weekly newspapers in the state and uphold the motto Each for all and all for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Samuel Wenger Dies. Longtime Monticello Resident
Samuel Wenger died on December 19 at age 69, a long time Jones county resident who came to the United States in 1867 from Canton Bern. He married Anna Fluckizer in 1873 at Monticello and had two daughters Emma Schmidt and Mrs. Thomas Rhatigan, plus two adopted sons John and David. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian church in Monticello last Sunday with Rev. William J. Grossheim, and burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery beside his wife. He is survived by fifteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Warner
Jores
Orrurr Faso
Weiner
Fly Beg
Crvme
Canton Bern
Eleeraed
United States
Montrcalta
Monticello
Wenger
John Schweitzer Sr
Anna Fluckizer
F. X. Miller
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Rhatigan
Emma
Robert Schmidt
Rowley
John
Lovell Township
David
Alburnett
Wen
William J. Grossheim
Grossheim
Oakwood
Young People Married Here Last Saturday
Loren Himes 22 son of Fred Himes and Solene Miner 16 daughter of Gil bert Miner were wed last Saturday at the bride’s parents home. Rev Wm J Grossheim officiated with Walter Buser and Miss May Koonsweller of Kansas City as witnesses. They will live with the bride’s parents for winter and plan to move to a farm in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Himes
Fred Himes
Solene Miner
Gilbert Miner
Walter Buser
May Koonsweller
Kansas City
Wm. J. Grossheim
Paul Smith Seed Corn Business Of Interest
Paul Smith on a Center Junction farm builds a flourishing hybrid seed corn operation. From a 272 acre farm with a long family seed history, he markets inbred stock, tests hybrids, detassels in August, and expanded with a modern seed drying plant. He raises cattle and hogs, supports the corn hog program, and teaches Sunday school at the local Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Anland
Paul Smith
J. N. Smith
Center Junction
Paul
Nichols Place
Monticello
Iowa State College
Ames
Stuart
Jor. McNeilly
Henry Wallace
Smith Brothers and
McNeilly
Samaria
Mentiesho
Sieve H
Mar- Mara
Ts Smith
Smith
Onslow
Tamworth
Stone City
Mrs. Smith
John Paul
Barbara Jean
Center Junction Presbyterian Church
Mr. Smith
Government seeks local histories for Jones County guide
The United States government plans a five volume nationwide guide and asks Monticello and Jones County residents to submit articles. Readers should share accurate community history, topography, flora and fauna, landmarks, libraries, schools, industries, and notable collections. No pay offered. aim is to highlight local heritage for a national audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Express
Gump Ferring Injured In Stove Explosion
Kenneth Ferring known as Gump was burned when a gasoline stove exploded while he prepared lunch at the Gun Club on Sunday. Gas leaked into the burners after relighting the stove during a slack period, causing burns to both hands though left was more severely burned. no other damage occurred and he required medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ferring
Quick Starting Hints For Cold Weather Cars
Chevrolet details practical steps to ease winter starts. C W Wood advises pulling the choke before ignition, slight throttle, and cautious starter use, plus keeping distributor points and spark plugs clean. Emphasizes reducing electrical load and checking battery, crankcase and differential lubricants to prevent starting difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Wood
Chevrolet Motor Company
Mr. Wood
Chevrolet
Winer
Schweitzer Dakens Tie In Dubuque Church Wedding
Miss Lucile Schweitzer daughter of Mrs. J W Schweitzer Monticello and Delos Dakens son of Mr and Mrs Manley Dakens Zearing were married at the First Presbyterian Dubuque on December 21. The Rev Arnold C Bua officiated with only relatives present. The couple will reside in Zearing after a short wedding trip to Chicago. Mrs J W Schweitzer attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paty
Rama
Montieio
Monticello
Brite
Beecher, TV
Lucile Schweitzer
J. W. Schweitzer
Neles Dakens
Manley Dakens
Zonning
First Presbyterian
Dubuque
Arnold C. Bua
Monticello High School
Grinnell College
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Dinsdale
Zearing
Buck Creek
Zearing High School
Drake University
Des Moines
Dakens
Chicago
Fred Endsley Accepts IH C Sales Post
Fred Endsley resigns as Conoco Monticello lessee and becomes general line salesman for International Harvester. His territory includes Jones and Jackson counties and part of a nearby county. Endsley’s garage experience and drive suit him for IH duties. Conoco station now leased by Ray Marugg with assistant Raymond Coyle to maintain service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Endsley
Conoco
Monticello
International Harvester Company
Jones
Jackson
Endsley
Harvester Company
Ray Marugg
Raymond Coyle
Marugg
Deputy Rena Hoult Plans To Resign Auditor Office
Mrs. Rena Hoult deputy auditor of Jones County has signified her intention of resigning her office. She is to be married this evening at 7 at Zion's Sa sety Auditor George F Erecht does not plan to appoint another deputy but will suggest the board of supervisors authorize hiring additional clerical help as work in the auditor's office demands from time to time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rena Hoult
Jones County
Edward D Fitzsimmons Dies After Long Illness
Edward Denns Fitzsimmons died Friday evening at 7 at his Monticello home after months of illness. Born May 17, 1883 on a Monticello-area farm, he married Esther Boots in 1928 at Anamosa and had three children, Frank LaVern, Delores Jean, and Edna LaRat. He leaves sisters Mrs Reuben Dress and Mrs Georg Whalen and a brother John, with burial at Oakwood after services at Hayes Funeral Home led by Rev. William J. Macaulay. He had suffered spinal disease for four years and progressive paralysis for two, receiving devoted care from his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Denns Fitzsimmons
Monticello
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Jon
Anna Fitzsimmons
Esther Boots
Anamosa
Ehl- Gren
Frank LaVern
Delores Jean
Edna LaRat
Reuben Dress
Montice.co
Georg Whalen
Waukon
John
Waterloo
Frank
Bernard
Stephen
Hayes Funeral Home
William J. Macaulay
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Oakwood Cemetery
George W Stimpson Elected President of National Press Club
George W Stimpson, son of Mr and Mrs John A Stimpson of Anamosa and brother of State Representative Tom Stimpson, was elected president of the National Press Club this week. He is a correspondent for the Houston Post and author of five books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Stimpson
John A. Stimpson
Anamosa
Tom Stimpson
National Press Club
Washington, D. C
Stimpson
The
Houston Post
Mrs. Lomeda Bunce 76 Dies in Anamosa Funeral Held
Mrs Lomeda C Bunce of Anamosa aged 76 died at her daughter Mrs Alice May's home in Anamosa last Monday after being born near Morley in 1859. She is survived by three children E E Bunce Cedar Rapids R A Bunce Peoria and Mrs May. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomeda C. Bunce
Alice May
Anamosa
Morley
E. E. Bunce
Cedar Rapids
R. A. Bunce
Peoria
May
Special Train Brought Mail To Monticello
The Milwaukee road ran a special train to Monticello last Sunday from Cedar Rapids due to unusually heavy mail and expresses. This indicates mail volume is heavier this year than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Milwaukee Road
Cedar Rapids
Items Of Occurrences Thirty Years Ago
December events from the Monticello Express recount deaths, marriages, and notable incidents. Miss Enna Kanolt travels to Dubuane for her brother’s death. Mrs. Holden dies in Bolivar at 86. A man named Black dies in Castle Grove. Podhaski’s seventeenth wedding anniversary shared with guests. a son is born to Mr. and Mrs. Stary. Howard Wicks joins the U.S. mail service via Sioux City. A pupil’s appendicitis operation is described as new for the era. Other items include marriages of Rhinehart Tobyassen and Miss Anny Schoen, and various travel and accident notes. A bank fraud case involves E. E. Snyder and seven indictments. the court sentences him to the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Frank Podhaski
Dwight Smith
Chicago
Frank Stary
Howard Wicks
United States
Serice
Sioux City
Holden
Wilson Holden
Bolivar
Nelson Curtis
George W. Curtis
Cora Boyer
Rhinehart ‘Tobiassen
Anny Schoen Wees
Amber
Joy
Marberg
Mirhen
Donalds
Willian
Pawson
Howe A Ct
John
Innes
John Teeisy
Iva
Ctnvion
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Heisey
Mr. Helsey
Tie
E. E. Snyder
Olinbankes
a @emurrer
Marrie to Eva Hanken signals new union in Center Junction
Glenn Bancroft Marrie and Eva Hanken wed in Center Junction with pastor A Alvea presiding. Attended by Mr and Mrs John Van Buren of Buffalo Township. The couple plan to live in Center Junction briefly before moving to Monticello where Glenn runs the Monticello Bottling Works with his father H P Bancroft. Both are well regarded and have many friends’ best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Trev
A. Alvea
Peenay Anohur
John van Buren
Buffalo Township
Linn County
Center Junction
Monticello
Chauffeurs to Receive Instruction on December 27
Truck and private hire car chauffeurs are to receive examinations and instructions at the courthouse at 7:30 on December 2. State officers will offer the instruction, and all chauffeurs affected should attend to obtain the guidance provided.
Old Fashioned Snow Storm Drives Mercury Below Zero
The town faced a severe snow and cold snap with temperatures plunging to 16 below. Streets appeared deserted, cars scarce, and residents stayed indoors to endure the sub zero weather as authorities warned of ongoing winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyvo
Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Tan County Pioneers
Mr. and Mrs. Phonvas Henderson, pioneers of Tan county, celebrated their wedding anniversary at their farm home two and one half miles south of Cowan. A Christmas party followed for their friends and their twenty five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren attended. Their children include Prank Mentecas of Peoria Illinois and Mrs. F. W. Tindihoof Walker of Central City, with several others named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phonvas Henverson
Tan County
Cowan
Twondersons
Peoria
Tindihoof Walker
Chrutes
Tms
Central City
Leste Vendereson
Clark Hecderson
Man Dies In Car Crash Near Viola Iowa
The accident occurred on the road between Viola and Fairview near the Mel Poet farm. Newlin Newlin was taken to Anamosa hospital after the collision. his wife was summoned from Des Moines. He had lived in Viola all his life and served in the Rainbow division in World War I, with prior service on the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaposa
Mel Poet Farm
Viola
Fairview
Newlin
Anamosa
Des Moines
Rainbow Division
Rev Denkel Injured in Earlville Ladder Fall
Rev H J Denkel pastor of St. Josephs church in Earlville was injured Friday afternoon after falling twenty feet from a ladder at the parochial school. A rope broke causing the fall. He suffered cuts bruises and was unconscious for hours. Doctors say injuries are non fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Earlville
H. J. Drenkel
Value of Iowa Farm Crops For Year 1935 Totals
Iowa 1935 farm crop value estimated at 289,230,000 dollars by federal statistician Leslie M. Carl, up 40,890,000 from 1934. Total tonnage rose 97 percent, with most crops gaining. Corn yield averaged 37 bushels per acre, up 15.2 and 80 percent in tonnage. feed grains more than doubled. Timothy and seed crops were exceptionally large. combined hay rose 77 percent to 6,482,000 tons. Acreage harvested reached 20,883,400, up 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Carl
Towa
Jones County Rural Electric Cooperative forms in county
The Jones County Rural Electric Co operative moves from dream to reality as township representatives organize a county wide cooperative to supply electricity at reasonable non profit rates. Officers include W. H Meeks president Oscar Kinler vice president Parke Ogden secretary and James Peet treasurer with a large list of committee members. The plan aims to electrify the county with tentative monthly rates set for 100 kWh at 4 75 and 60 kWh at 1 50 plus all over 150 kWh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
W. 18 Meeks
Greenfield Township
Oscar Kinler
Hale Township
Parke Ogden
Cass Township
James §. Peet
Fairview Township
Thomas Supple
Washington Township
A. G. Bohlken
Wayne Township
John G Stein
Richand
FY Oc
Cramer
Castle Crewe
C. M. Troist
Scateh Crove
Alva Lackey
Clay
A. B. White
Jackson
Jayvasito
Cecil James
Madison Crepehe
Duncan Wasten
Wyarier
Tospshto
TT Fuest
Tale Tovnehis
Frank Kulhavy
Oxfort
Elmest
Anamosa Woman Buried From St Patrick's Church
Funeral services for Mrs. John Yonca 76 were held at St Patrick's church Anamosa with Rev P J Rehan officiating. Burial followed in St Joseph's Cemetery Prairieburg. She died of pneumonia Wednesday with husband three sons Louis Crastowneh of Vinta and James Ettone of Gelso a daughter Mrs Prabsth Davek of Cedar Rapids and six grandchildren surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yonca
St. Patrick's Church
Anamosa
P. J. Rehan
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Prairieburg
Yonda
Tvo
Topa Bes Mehter
Cedar Rapids
Louis
Crass Townehs
Vinta
James Eh Ton
Gelso A Darehter
Prabsth Davek
Entertain Their Ladies Monday at Maples Inn
Rotary Anns of the Monti no Rota hosted a Christmas dinner Monday evening at Maples Inn. President Tom Hamilton gave a cordial welcome to the ladies followed by musical entertainment from County Recorder Dempsy Jones and Fred Erickson of Cedar Rapids. The program was novel and drew much approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onestmas
Maples Inn
Henry Peters Honored On His 50th Birthday
Henry Peters living on a farm north of Monti celo was honored last Tuesday with a family dinner for his fiftieth birth anniversary. A group of fifteen relatives attended the celebration. The home was decorated with holiday attire and poinsettias on the table. He received several gifts from guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Peters
Casty Line
Monticelo
Peters
Mr. Peters
Christmas Pageant To Be Given Again
The Christmas pageant Nobody's Child will be presented again next Sunday evening December 29 at 8 o'clock at the Reformed church. Severe weather kept many away. the organizers offer another opportunity for all to see it with no admission charge, a silver offering will be taken, and all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Sealed Corn Totals 12,990 Bushels In Jones County
Fifteen farmers in Jones County sealed a total of 12,990 bushels of corn under the 1936 government loan program as of last Saturday. Sealed corn farmers reside in Anamosa Monticello Hale Olin Onslow and Cascade, with larger loans issued at Anamosa and Olin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa
Monticello
Hale
Olin
Onslow
Cascade
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. H. Otten
Manchester
Samuel Wenger
Switzerland
Virginia
George Washington
America
Mick Bowen
the Express
Gump
Ferring
Delos Dakens
Edward D. Fitzsimmons
George W. Stimpson New
National Press
Jasper Bunce
Glenn Bancroft Marrie
Eva Hanken
Ruspmbi Ems
Seth
Devos
Jorg Timah
Ceormae AL Cibbereer
H. Newlin
Fatzlly
Pepeee Mey Tal
H. J. Denkel
Jones County Rural Electric Cooperative
St. Patrick’s Church
Rolle
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