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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
6
In Monticello a flurry of small ads and notices lists services from watch repairs to optometry and veterinary care. Local residents attend visits, travels, nurse training, and social calls while businesses promote coal bargains and funeral services.
Veterans of Foreign Wars plan another boxing bout in the near future at either the old opera house or the Soldiers' Memorial gymnasium. Recent matches at the gymnasium were refereed by Alex Fidler with Jimmy Hamilton defeating J Kruze in the main eight round bout.
The Jackson County State Bank reopened last Monday for business after a holiday declared January 18. Over 95 percent of depositors signed depositors agreements enabling the bank to continue as a going concern. It is expected that other Jackson county banks closed for the holiday will open this week. This includes banks in Andrew Baldwin Preston Miles Spragueville and Sabula.
A. B. Hawkins was elected president of the Cascade Shipping Association at its annual meeting held last Saturday. Other officers include Henry Kelchen as vice president Leo J. Lees as secretary and treasurer, with E. A. Martin Thomas O'Shea Henry Ganfield Frank Rogers and Thomas Hirtz as directors and F. B. McDermott as manager.
The Express notes Mrs. F M Podhaski illness with acute indigestion, hospitalized at McDonald hospital. Miss Janet Hazard to fill in. Social items to be phoned to 319 or taken to her home. Friday literary club met with Mrs Harriet Coughlan. program included Big Bull Market, Big Business and Banditry, Poppaganda. Mrs J A Voorhees celebrated eighty sixth birthday with cakes and visits. Mrs George Guyan hosted 94 literary club. programs on Philippines and Rubber and Typhoons. Dr and Mrs Earl DeShaw hosted a six thirty dinner for dinner bridge. high scores to Mrs Milton Thoeni and Boyd Shannon.
The week featured multiple bridge sessions at residents' homes. Mrs. Louis Hoag hosted a one o clock luncheon with twelve covers and Mrs. George Guyan won high score. Clover Leaf club met at Mrs. Fred Matthiessen’s for needlework and tea. Fortnightly bridge club saw Mrs. Agnes Gearhart take high score with guests including Mrs. Lincoln Thoeni and Mrs. Donald Sutherland. Aitchison hosted a seventh birth anniversary party for her daughter Lorain with twenty five friends and favors. Mary Kane hosted a bridge party for Donna Lewis with Miss Winifred Neilly winning high score and the traveling prize. Delta Dek club met at Mrs. Asa Lambert's with first honors to Mrs. Vivian Hamilton and traveling prize to Mrs. Olive Abel. An Eastern Star dance at the Masonic temple drew thirty eight couples with Jimmy Rick and His Band. Tea and bridge tea followed at Mrs. Madsen’s with high tea decor and twelve covers.
Mrs. Asa Lam bert held the high score of the evening while Mrs. Earl DeShaw received the traveling prize in a local bridge gathering.
Multiple Monticello groups held bridge gatherings at Maples Inn and homes with high scores to Ann Miller Dorothy Stemm and others. Miss Florence Noble left for Illinois University to finish library studies. Esther Zimmerman married Kenneth Hosford at Monticello with reception planned at Carrie Page house.
Miss Martha Eggers married Henry Hanssen at the Balster home yesterday at 11 30 am. Rev Paul T Gutknecht officiated. Bridesmaids were Gertrude and Maryetta Eggers. Gerd and John Hansen were groomsmen. A dinner followed. The couple will reside on the George Nordman farm north of Monticello.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the listed estates have been filed with the Jones County Iowa district court. A final hearing and approval are set for February 21, 1933, at which interested parties may appear and file exceptions. The report for W S Garrison is the administrator de bonis non of the estate of Robert H Aldrich deceased. Dated Anamosa January 26 1933. Clerk Lee Byerly.
By order of the district court clerk a special execution in favor of Chas M Luett against Nettie Ackerman and The Monticello State Bank is to be satisfied. The property includes Lots 289 and 290 in Railroad addition Monticello and part of the south half of the southeast quarter section 16 86 3 W including description along the railroad right of way. Auction held March 11 1933 at 8 am in front of Anamosa Court House. W H Frazer Sheriff of Jones County Iowa Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for plaintiff.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the annexed list have been filed in the clerk of the district court in Jones County. The February 28 1933 final hearing date is set for court approval with interested parties allowed to appear file exemptions and show cause. The report of J W Coxsee administrator of Mary R Barker deceased is dated Anamosa Iowa February 2 1933.
Cathrina Jacobs executrix of the estate, dated January 17 1933 in Anamosa Iowa, requests immediate payment to the undersigned to avoid costs. Attorney for the estate notes the instruction and signs as counsel.
Annexed list names those who receive final report of John H. Rickels administrator with will annexed de bonis non of the estate of Gerd Rickels deceased. Dated at Anamosa Iowa February 1 1933.
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Harvey P Bardt as administrator of the estate of Arthur A Vaughn deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time for allowance or proof. Dated at Annamosa Iowa January 14 1933.
The article advises wrapping silver in brown paper and enclosing it in a woolen article to prevent tarnish. It suggests packing a picnic tin or glass can with water-wrung washcloths or rags to keep items damp and ready for use, noting the method preserves brilliancy.
District court of Jones county Iowa. Administrator of the estate of Deidrich D Kammerman deceased seeks all persons who loaned or proved claims or owe money to the estate. Dated Anamosa Iowa January 13 1933. C A Doxsee Administrator. Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
Carpenters have been busy repairing damage to the Presbyterian church from a recent fire. The auditorium floor and its joists are fixed and basement work continues. Rede decoration is contracted to Fritz Ahrenholtz who runs a paint shop on Maple 8 i.
The state of Iowa acts as executrix of the estate of August B. Jacobs and issues the notice required by law. The filing outlines probate actions and related deadlines for creditors and heirs.
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