Death of Mrs John Schoon After Five Years Illness
Mrs. Elise Wilhelmina Stutt Schoon died at home last Sunday morning at four following five years of invalidism. Funeral services were held at the family home and St Matthew's Lutheran church in Monticello, with burial at Oakwood cemetery. She was born December 3 1895 Langworthy and married December 8 1914. She leaves husband six children two grandchildren and four brothers. Her life was marked by service to family and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schoon
Monticello
Henry L. Adix
Oakwood Cemetery
Mardorf
Edna Carmichael
Gerald
College of Commerce
University of Iowa
Donald
Marvin
Geraldine
Irma
Joan
Russell Carmichael
Gene Carmichael
Emil
Clarence
George
Alva Stutt
Henry
Herman Stutt
Mrs. Schoon
Anamosa
Mr. Schoon
Dale Lange Honored On His Fifteenth Birthday
Dale Lange son of Mr and Mrs Louis M Lange was surprised by relatives friends and schoolmates who gathered Monday evening to celebrate his fifteenth birthday A birthday supper two large cakes with fifteen candles and gifts were present attendees included Mr and Mrs Wade Long Beau Long Stanford Strosahl Mr and Mrs Carl H Dehner Eleanor Shirley Ann Ed Cascade Mr and Mrs Albert Hutton Rosemary Dean Howard and John Zirkelbach George and Theodore Freese The group enjoyed games and visiting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Lange
Louis M. Lange
Wade Long
Beau Long
Stanford Strosahl
Carl H. Dehner
Eleanor
Shirley Ann
Cascade
Albert Hutton
Rosemary
Dean
Howard
John Zirkelbach
George
Theodore Freese
Dale
Marriage Licenses Issued In Past Week
County Clerk Lee Byerly issued three marriage licenses during the past week. Applicants were Dwane B Stickley 20 of Scotch Grove and Verena Mary Keating 23 of Onslow Lance Dailey 21 of Cedar Rapids and Eileen Hartsock 18 of Cedar Rapids J Marion Von De Mark 36 of Manlius Ill and Catherine Salzman 25 of Ohio Tl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Byerly
Dwane B Stickley
Scotch Grove
Verena Mary Keating
Onslow
Lance Dailey
Cedar Rapids
Eileen Hartsock
J. Marion von de Mark
Manlius
Ill
Catherine Salzman
Ohio
County Beef Feeders Elect New Officers
The Jones County Beef Breeders association elected Clarence McLaughlin president at a meeting in Anamosa last Thursday. He succeeds Louis Lorenzen, who is president of the Eastern Iowa Beef Feeders association. Harry Levsen was named vice president and Jack Armstrong secretary and treasurer. Other directors include Henry Tobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Beef Breeders Association
Anamosa
Clarence McLaughlin
Castile Grove Township
Louis Lorenzen
Olin
Lorenzen
Iowa
Harry Levsen
Jack Armstrong
Martelle
Henry Tobia
Center Junction Creamery Holds Annual Meeting
The Farmers Mutual Creamery association of Center Junction held its annual meeting January 29 in the public school auditorium. A dinner by Presbyterian women followed by music, with reports showing a substantial rise in business, including butter output from 95 500 pounds in 1933 to 219 350 pounds in 1937. Jack Bruner gave an address on creamery operations and cleanliness to boost revenues. Officers listed include H J Dirks president and H W Cox manager along with several directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Association of
Center Junction
the Presbyterian Church
Jack Bruner
H. J. Dirks
Herman Seehusen
Cliff McDonald
H. W. Cox
George Plueger
Orley Dawes
Frank Sutherland
Art Wilcox
Bus Collision Near Monticello Injures Three
A Cedar Rapids Dubuque bus on highway 151 hit two cars on an icy hill west of Dubuque, overturning on a ten foot embankment. Three people including Mrs Eaton Ort on and Clara Read Redman were injured. 13 passengers were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids-Dubuque
Fillmore
Dubuque
Highway 151
Eaton Orton
Lancaster
Wis
Clara Read Redman
Bernard
Iowa
John Rink
Robert H. Balster
Monticello
Lewis C. Asterbloosee
Reading
Balster
Meyer Slioken
Hopkinton Auction Sells Grains and Livestock at Strong Prices
An auction east of Hopkinton by Lindley and Rachel Allen sold corn at 48 cents per bushel, oats 33, barley 40, rye 46. Wild hay 4.50 a ton, shredded corn fodder 2.50. Top Holstein cow 70, ten Hereford cows 49 each, yearling steers 42, top horse 148, tractor 209, 10 foot grain binder 185. E J Hopkins auctioneer Everett Wright clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Lindley Allen
Rachel Allen
E. J. Hopkins
Everett Wright
County 8th Grade Exams Set for Thursday and Friday
County 8th graders will take rural state exams on February 3 and 4, per County Superintendent Nellie V. Morey. A total of 145 pupils are registered at various county points, with 43 students to write the exam at the Monticello public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie V. Morey
Monticello
WPA Project to Improve Maquoketa Caves Park
The Maquoketa Caves state park will be improved using Jackson county WPA labor. About 35 men are to be employed as soon as weather permits after a Fort Dodge conference revealed the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa Caves
Fortie Moines
Jackson County
WPA
Evening Classes Close At Public School
The final of ten evening classes ended at the public school last night with talks by Kenneth Fuller history instructor and Supt A B Grimes. They reviewed the international situation and led a lively discussion. Gratitude was voiced for the program and a purse was presented to Grimes and Fuller by Rev S G Gutensohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Fuller
A. B. Grimes
Frank Walker Judges Corn Show At Delhi
A. F. Walker a vocational agriculture teacher in Monticello public schools served as judge at the F F A corn show in Delhi last week. There were 152 entries with Earl Durey winning first prize for ten ears of crib corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Walker
Monticello Public
Delhi
Earl Durey
Folkert Hedden, Monticello Farmer, Dies at 83
Folkert Hedden, an elderly Monticello resident and former farmer, died at McDonald hospital at 1 a.m. Monday after a stroke two weeks earlier. Born March 18, 1858 in Germany, he married Mrs. Hedden in 1882 and came to the United States soon after. Funeral services were held at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church with Rev. Henry L. Adix in charge. He is survived by one brother, seven nieces, and two nephews. his wife died in 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folkert Hedden
Monticello
McDonald Hospital
Hedden
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
United States
Wayne Township
Scotch Grove Township
Castle Grove Township
Langworthy
Taxes to Be Collected From F L May Tag Estate
Iowa will collect a half million dollars in taxes from the F L May tag estate of Newton. George McShane, 85, retired farmer, died January 26 at his sister's home in Springville after a long life in the area. Dan Smith, 50, a farmer eight miles north of Vinton, was found dead last week, having died by suicide with poison. his divorce from his wife occurred a year ago. William F. Claussen, 78, of Dubuque, died Monday of pneumonia after injuries from an auto crash near Dyersville. his car struck a pole after skidding on ice, causing brain concussion and multiple fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
F. L. Maytag
Newton
George McShane
Springville
Dan Smith
Vinton
Dorothy
Smiths
William F. Claussen
Dubuque
Dyersville
Frances Jones Graduates as New P T Teacher
Miss Frances Jones becomes the Monticello public schools new physical training teacher after graduating from the State University of Iowa Tuesday evening. She earned a physical training major as the mid year convocation marked the university’s largest with 1,071 degrees and ten certificates awarded. Dr. George H. Gallup delivered the address as a university alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Jones
Monticello
State University of Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa Union
George H. Gallup
Golden Gloves Tournament Lights Up Anamosa Nights
The Golden Gloves event at Anamosa drew big crowds despite icy roads. Monticello fighters dominated several classes with wins by Louis Thuman and Clarence Aldrich in heavy and 160 pound bouts, while Tommy Eden and Ralph Beardsley earned finals spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Anamosa Eureka
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Louis Thuman
Scotch Grove
Louie Hanken
Monti
Clarence Aldrich
Loyal Rittmer
Tommy Eden
Ralph Beardsley
Verdie Richardson
Jack McNally
Cascade
Lord Guire
Olin
Junior Freisinger
Oxford
Omy Eden
Rotary tribute honors Paul P Harris at Iowa City dinner
Rotarians from Eastern Town and Des Moines attended a Memorial Union dinner in Iowa City honoring Paul P Harris founder of Rotary. Harris urged a fuller life and peaceful global fellowship, stressing that leadership comes from environment and effort, not self praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Des Moines
Paul P. Harris
Chicago
Memorial Union
Iowa City
Harris
International Service Organization
Emeritus Harris
Monticello
Bill Shaffer
James Maurice
Merle Cass
A. B. Grimes
Tom Hamilton
A. Coxsee
Roland Goudy
S. E. Locher
Iowa City Press-Citizen
University of Iowa
Turn for the Worse from Safety Council Message
A National Safety Council notice warns of road danger as Jittery Jim speeds through an intersection. The piece emphasizes caution, urging drivers to slow down and take turns safely to avoid hospital stays and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Iowa State Safety Council
Olin Girls Win Co. Tourney In Center Junction
The Olin girls capture the Jones county tournament title at Center Junction after a week of games. Wyoming finishes runner up while Center Junction takes the consolation game in a fast paced bracket from Wednesday through Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Center Junction
Jones County
Wyoming
Martelle
D. Schellin
Decious
McConaughy
Motley
Carson
Siebels
Morley
Oxford Junction
Junctionites
Cihrit
Marcella Otten
Himebaugh
Moats
Ireland
Anamosa Hardware Owner Dies in Ice Fall
John Goodman 58 longtime Anamosa resident and Scott Hardware owner and former mayor died after slipping on ice near his home. His body found at 5:30 a.m. by wife. physician says instant death likely. Survived by wife son Donald of Meadville PA parents two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodman
Scott Hardware
Anamosa
Frank Seeger Dies at 62 at Home Near Amber
The death of Frank Seeger, 62, occurred at his home near Amber last Sunday. His funeral was held at 1 30 Tuesday at the Green church near Morley. He is survived by four brothers Edward of Cedar Rapids Henry and Charles of Morley and Harry of Sabula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Seeger
Amber
the Green Church
Morley
Edward
Cedar Rapids
Henry
Charles
Harry
Sabula
Five Prisoners Face Court For Pleas And Alleged Break In
Judge Ellison heard five prisoners last week with three pleading guilty and two not guilty. Willard Beverlin and Walter Diedrick, tied to an escape attempt, received ten year concurrent sentences. Beverlin to pay court costs. John Gray, Hopkinton inmate, pled guilty to forgery and was sentenced to 90 days, to start from commitment. Two men, George Huffman and Fred Crawford, pled not guilty to breaking and entering with intent after a store robbery discovery near Cascade. both held on 2000 dollar bonds and to be tried at the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison
Willard Beverlin
Reformatory
Walter Diedrick
Beverlin
Diedrick
John Gray
Hopkinton
Jones County
Gray
Monticello
Citizens State Bank of
Bill Anderson
Onslow
F. O. Ellison
George Huffman
Fred Crawford
Harold Jordan
Cascade
Scout Program Mon Evening At School
Scout activity at Monticello High School auditorium on Monday February 7 at 7 30 p m features living safety exhibitions by Troop 49. The event marks the twenty eighth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America during Scout Week February 6 to 12 with badges awarded in an investiture ceremony and demonstrations of first aid knot tying camping and traffic safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Troop 49
Boy Scouts of America
Monticello
Kenneth Fuller
Highway Patrol Sets 35 MPH Zones Across Eastern Iowa
State highway commission authorizes speed limit reduction to 35 miles per hour on six hazardous stretches in eastern Iowa. Signs will mark start and end points, with routes including Delaware county No. 20 near Manchester, Dubuque county No. 20 near Dubuque and No. 52 north of Dubuque, Nos. 151 and 61 near Dubuque, Jackson county No. 67 at St Donatus and near Bellevue, No. 130 near Maquoketa caves, No. 151 west of Anamosa, No. 38 at Scotch Grove, and Linn county No. 30 near Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Delaware County
Manchester
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Jackson County
St. Donatus
Bellevue
Maquoketa Caves
Maquoketa
Jones County
Anamosa
Scotch Grove
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Mount Vernon
Bernard Faber Dies at Cascade Home
Funeral services for Bernard Faber 74 were held at St. Martin's Cascade with a requiem mass by Rev. M. J. Farrelly. Died at St. Joseph's sanitarium Tuesday from a paralytic stroke. Born in Luxemberg March 8 1863 he came to America fifty years ago and settled near Cascade. He was unmarried with no survivors. Pallbearers: W. J. Lane L. W. Will John Maire W. E. Jackson Edward Lahr Andrew Konrady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Faber
St. Martin's Church
Cascade
M. J. Farrelly
Mr. Faber
St. Joseph's Sanitarium
Luxemberg
America
W. J. Lane
L. W. Will
John Maire
W. E. Jackson
Edward Lahr
Andrew Konrady
James McLaughlin Named Blackhawk County Club Agent
James McLaughlin son of Mr and Mrs W D McLaughlin began last Monday as club agent of Blackhawk county He previously served as club agent with headquarters at Hampton A Town State college Ames graduate from the agriculture department last year friends express pleasure at his advancement in the profession
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLaughlin
W. D. McLaughlin
Blackhawk County
Hampton
James
Department of Agriculture
Town State College
Ames
Railroad Livestock Shipments for Past Week
Livestock shipments for the past week include January 31 with Lorenz Allamand 1 car cattle, Ray George 5 cars sheep, John Welter 2 cars cattle, Jake Dietiker 1 car cattle. February 1 with Lawrence Burlage 2 cars cattle, George Kurt 2 cars cattle, Cascade Shipping Association 1 car hogs. Total 14 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenz Allamand
Ray George
John Welter
Jake Dietiker
Lawrence Burlage
George Kurt
Cascade Shipping Association
Licenses Sold Reaching 4000 by February 1 in Jones County
By February 1 about 4000 automobile licenses and nearly 500 truck licenses had been issued in Jones County. Many applicants waited to buy, flooding the treasurer’s office in late January. Penalties rise: 5 percent after February 1 with a $1 maximum, and another 5 percent after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
International Harvester Transfers Black Employee in Midwest
International Harvester moves M. R. Cook from Monticello to Illinois territory including parts of Wisconsin and Dubuque county. He plans no definite relocation for now with his wife and son. R. G. Hal becomes the Monticello area representative, coming from Wheaton Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Cook
International Harvester Company
Monticello
Illinois
Wisconsin
Dubuque County
Cook
IHC
R. G. Hal
Wheaton, Il
Langworthy Creamery Reports 1937 Butterfat Averages
The Langworthy creamery reported 1937 butterfat averages of 38.29 cents per pound. The year saw 1,157,113 pounds of cream purchased at 30.22 percent test, and 435,688 pounds of butterfat manufactured at 32.97 cents per pound. Total increase over 1936 amounted to 76,352 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langworthy Creamery Company
Old Court House Sold At Auction In Jones County
Ray and Roy Lawrence of Anamosa purchased the old Jones county court house at 1325 dollars at public auction held last Saturday. Built in 1874 by Col. William Shaw it was deeded to the county for as long as used for court purposes. Proceeds to be divided among heirs and donors with Miss Mary Dutton of Anamosa named, Lawrence brothers plan to remodel the building into apartments and offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Roy Lawrence
Anamosa
Jones County Court House
Col
William Shaw
Jones County
Mary Dutton
Col. Shaw
Lawrence Brothers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev
H. L. Adix
Maquoketa Caves Park
Frank Walker
New P. T
S.A.1
Willard Bauserman
Joe Hayes
Hal Blakesley
Far McAllister
Stewart
Gavin
Everett Lawrence
Marvin Shedek
Vernon Inman
Bob Powers
Anastus Deering
Lester Boots
Bud Lathrop
Cliff Fairbanks
Russell Norton
Bob Newland
Joe Supple
Cecil Maloffi
Billy Powers
Leonard Joslyn
Douglas Moore
Fritz Neiers
Woodrow Inman
Dick McQuillen
Bud Fritz
Don Maloffi
Skinny Pedersen
Hon
Rittmer
Adolph Powl Khockout
Defeatishta
Joe Graham
Robert Lohr
Wea Dougherty
Clifford Fairbanks
Goldie Breitbach
Cecil Maiolfi
Don Maiolfi
James Shifflett
Leonard Werdeman
Jim Johnston
Johnston
Blakesley
Stewart Gavin
Malvin Shedek
Leonard Joslin
Rotary
Japan
U. S
Pan- American Union
State University
Attorney Harris
William Brandon
Davenport
Eugene Gilmore
Paul P
Dafey PL
National Safety Council
Highway Patrol
International Harvester
Old Court House
Ray and
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