Boy Scout Dinner Highlights Local Troop 49 Event
The Monticello public schools hosted a Boy Scout dinner in domestic science rooms with about thirty scouts and parents present. Scoutmaster Homer T. King presided as Robert Dill of Cedar Rapids spoke, awarding two merit badges to John Fraser Jr. and noting tests for life scout rank. Chester Johnson of Quaker Oats urged ongoing value of scouting amid the Silver Jubilee celebration marking 26 years since the 1910 founding, with President Roosevelt as honorary president in kickoff remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Committee
Monticello Public Schools
Monticello
H. T. King
Homer T. King
Troop 49
Mr. Johnson
Robert Dill
Cedar Rapids
John Fraser Jr
Merle Hutton
Chester Johnson
Quaker Oats Factory
Boy Scouts of America
Roosevelt
National
Columbia Broadcasting Systems
Boy Scout Movement
United States
Washington, D. C
William D. Boyce
Guard Fatally Injured At Anamosa Reformatory
James Lonergan, 57, guard at Anamosa men's reformatory, died after a brine tank fell on him while moving it. He suffered a crushed chest and pelvis and internal hemorrhage, died at Mercy hospital Anamosa. He lived in Dubuque and is survived by wife May and two daughters Lucille and Janaan. The funeral will be in Dubuque after his body was moved yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lonergan
Anamosa
Lonergan
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Milwaukee Railroad
May Byer Lonergan
Lucille
Janaan
Warren Crawford Completes Magneto Repair Course
Warren Crawford of Farmers Implement company returned from Moline Illinois where he completed a magneto repairing course at Join Deere Plow company. He studied at the plow plant corn planter works harvester works and spreader and shelter factory gaining up to date knowledge on tool adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Crawford
Farmers Implement Company
Moline
Ill
Join Deere Plow Company
Jis
Crawford
Implement Dealer Calls Off Scheduled Meeting
R. H. Balster, agent for the Mc Cormick Deering line, called off his scheduled spring implement show last Monday. Roads were blocked making passage to Monticello impossible for farmers to attend the noon meal and free movies offered by Balster. The show will likely be held later and announced in The Express columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Balster
McCormick-Deering Line
Monticello
Balster
Express
New Babies Born At The McDonald Hospital
Report from John McDonald hospital lists several newborns. A Schmidt couple welcomed a son born Monday, the third child in their family. The Kurth family gained a son born last Tuesday. The Britts of Dehi welcomed a son born last Friday. The Earn family welcomed a son born last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Mike Schmidt
Howard Kurth
John Britt
Dehi
Paul Hearn
Thirty Men Shovel Road to Hospital for Cascade Boy
Melvin Koppes a 16 year old of Cascade was taken to John McDonald Memorial Hospital in Monticello after neighbors cleared a heavily drifted road. A crew of thirty shoveled through snow to reach the car, aiding the boy with severe nosebleed from a heart condition. This marks a second similar neighborly rescue in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Koppes
Cascade
Monticello
John McDonald
Beddoes
Postpone Farm Group Meetings Because of Snow
Snow and extreme cold force postponement of Farm Bureau meetings across town. Indefinite delays affect Rural Electric Co operative directors February 5, 4-H leaders February 5, Jackson township February 7, county wide February 8, women's training February 11 12 13 14, Scotch Grove February 12, Beef Breeders February 12, Rome township February 13. Details to be announced by letter and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Rural Electric Co-operative
Jackson Township Farm Bureau
Women's Home Project
Scotch Grove Township Farm Bureau
Rome Township
Bird Coloring Contest Attracts New School Entrants
Miss Pauline Oltman of Lovell number 6 rural school and Miss Irene Burrichter of Richland number 3 report their schools will enter The Express sponsored bird coloring contest. Pupils color weekly bird pictures in class and aim for top standings as the entry period opens. The paper invites more schools to join the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Oltman
Lovell
The
Express
Irene Burrichter
Richland
Mrs. E. A. Hubbard Remembers 82nd Birthday
Mrs. Edgar A. Hubbard celebrated her eighty second birthday at home last Thursday. She is in fair health but cannot leave the house. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard will mark their sixty fourth wedding anniversary March 14. Born Worcester Mass February 6 1854 she married in Leicester Mass March 14 1872 and moved to Iowa in 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Hubbard
Mrs. Hubbard
Worcester
Mass
Mr. Hubbard
Leicester
Iowa
Monticello
Monticello Struggles Under Record Snow and Cold
Monticello endures days of subzero temperatures since January 19 with brief thaws and two blizzards. A 45 mile wind followed deep cold, halting mail service and leaving rural schools closed. Coal shortages appeared until fuel supplies stabilized and residents relied on oil heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fagan
Anamosa
Scotch Grove
Wyoming
Maquoketa
John Bateman
Helgens Sow Sale Postponed to February 19
Helgens Brothers advertise a postponed Poland China bred sow sale in The Express. The event moves from February 5 to February 19 and will be held in the Stutt building in Monticello. Read the ad for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helgens Brothers
the Express
Poland
Stutt
Monticello
Republican Caucus At Scotch Grove February 17
A Scotch Grove township caucus for Republican voters is set for Monday February 17 at 1 30 PM in Balster's hardware store. Three delegates will be selected to attend the county caucus at the Anamosa courthouse on February 21. Maurice Cook and Fred Endsley returned home Tuesday from a business trip delayed by a storm in Dubuque and Dyersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Township
Balster’s
Court House
Anamosa
Maurice Cook
Fred Endsley
Dubuque
Dyersville
Storm
A G Bohlken Announces Democratic Supervisor Candidacy
A G Bohlken announced himself this week as a candidate for supervisor on the Democratic ticket for the term beginning January 1, 1937. His name will appear on the Democratic primary ballots to be voted upon next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Bohlken
Cascade Family Forced From Home by Early Morning Fire
A widowed mother and her four children aged 10 to 18 fled their Cascade home after a basement fire at 1 30 a m. Firefighters prevented total loss though about 4000 in damage occurred. The blaze froze water and destroyed all clothing. cause unknown.
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Cascade
James Donnelly
Nelly
J. P. Lane
Aberdeen Angus Sale Set For February 25 Morley Farm Auction
Senator H. D. Miller advertises a dispersal sale of Aberdeen Angus show and breeding cattle. The sale takes place on the Morley farm located one and a half miles east and one mile north, on Tuesday February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Miller
the Express
Morley
Centenary Celebration Proposal for Jones County Settlers
The 1936 anniversary marks the first Jones county settler Hugh Bowen and the Monticello site. A county wide homecoming pageant is suggested for the Jones county fair, with Indians, early settlers, a Warvel log house, and a Black Hawk war prologue. Volunteers are urged to organize, stage councils, and secure fair directors for an all evening pageant using 1836 costumes and floodlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
Hugh Bowen
Richland Township
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois Militia
Maquoketa River
Dale
Tin
Daniel Warvel
Grand
Manin Streets
Dubuque
Warvel
Varvel
Jones County Fair Association
Esther Dirks Weds Leo Bohlken in Wayne Township
Esther Margaret Dirks daughter of John F Dirks married Leo William Bohlken son of Dick Bohlken on February 6 at Zions Lutheran parsonage Wayne Township. Rev John B Willms officiated bridesmaids were Lucille Bohlken Ruth Dirks best men John Eden LeRoy Schoon. They will reside on the Dick Bohlken farm and help with farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Margaret Dirks
John F. Dirks
Center Junction
Amber
Leo William Bohlken
Dick Bohlken
Scotch Grove
Zions Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
John B. Willms
Lucille Bohlken
Ruth Dirks
John Eden
LeRoy Schoon
Mrs. Bohlken
Yeoman Hoag Displays Snow Tools at Des Moines Convention
Yeoman Hoag company from Monticello showcased its snow shovels and snow pushers at the Des Moines hardware convention. The firm recently shipped three carloads of steel for tool manufacture and reports strong sales due to heavy snowfall. The factory sits along the Milwaukee railroad, with Mr and Mrs Yeoman living on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeoman-Hoag
Monticello
State Hardware Deniers
Des Moines
Milwaukee Railroad
Rodman Buys Paul Kurt House on North Cedar Street
IT, M. Rodman purchased the Paul Kurt home on North Cedar Street last week and plans a summer remodel. The property, known as the John Sutton house, has been occupied by Mr and Mrs Kurt for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rodman
Paul Kurt
North Cedar Street
John Sutton
Postponed Auction Sales Notice Here
Attention is called to the postponement of the A L Bodenhofer auction sale from Tuesday February 11 to Monday February 17. The auction sale of Henry Jons has been postponed to Thursday February 20 instead of February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bodenhofer
Henry Jons
Farmers Implement Co Held Interesting Show in Monticello
A noon lunch and implement show for 175 farmers filled the Farmers Implement company display rooms in Monticello last Tuesday. John Deere equipment showcased with moving pictures detailing new machines and usage. Lynn Howie of Castle Grove township arrived driving a John Deere tractor that handled the drifting conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Implement Company
Monticello
John Deere
The
Presbyterian Church
Lynn Howie
Castle Grove Township
Republican Caucus Set For February 17 In Monticello
A Monticello Republican caucus is scheduled at the public library Monday evening February 17 at 7 30 to elect four delegates for the county Republican convention to be held in Anamosa Friday February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa
Special Speaker Sunday At St. Matthew's Church
Pastor Wm G Sodt of Columbia Ohio and stewardship secretary of the American Lutheran church will occupy the pulpit at St Matthew's Lutheran church next Sunday Feb 16. He will give lectures at Wartburg seminary Dubuque Iowa the following week and will join the service at 10 45 inviting full attendance and welcome to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. G. Sodt
Columbia, Ohio
The
American Lutheran Church
Will
Cupy
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Sodt
Wartburg Seminary
Dubuque
Iowa
February 1911 Events From Monticello Express
Twenty five years ago in February 1911 Monticello records show F J Cross securing Central City electric franchise by 142 to 1 vote. Edna Hoffman wed August Ladehoff at St John Lutheran parsonage. A baby boy was born to Frank and Mrs Vernimont. M Worthy notes include hospital surgery for Jacob Bader and rapid recovery. Twin babies born to Abe Allamand. Joseph Kibure married Mamie Preden. Benson Hoyt died of pneumonia at 45. Various marriages, land sales, and weather impacts on transport are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
F. J. Cross
Central City
Edna Hoffman
August Ladehoff
St. John's Lutheran Church
W. H. la Schuetz
Burrichter Dry Goods
Brown & Renk
Frank Vernimont
Allan Fairbanks
North Dakota
Arthur Fairbanks
Castle Grove
Jacob Bader
Anamosa
Jake
Abe Allamand
Bowen's Prairie
Joseph Kibure
Mamie Preden
Sacred Tent Par
Ohio
J. L. Foher
Cascade
Victor Beringer
Ef. Prosser
Emil Burrichter
Minnie Dickmann
Lost Nation
Martin Burrichter
George Schoon
Amber
Freda
Englebarts
Zion's Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
Co. Mardorf
Doyt F. Rhodes
Wagner
South Dakota
W. W. Rhodes
Minnie Clausen
Fritz Wenger
Charles Jones
Kitty Creek
Maquoketa
Mary Clark
Robert. Clark
Scotch Grove
Arthur Norris
School Election Slated for March 9 in Mon Ticello District
The independent school district of Mon ticello will hold its annual school election on March 9. Board members Ralph Bone and Dr. O E York have terms expiring, as does Treasurer A J Stuhler. Two director seats are open for three years and the treasurer seat for two years. Nomination papers with ten names must be filed at least ten days before the election, by February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Board of Education
Ralph Bone
O. E. York
A. J. Stuhler
Weber for Jones County Treasurer on Republican ticket
Oxford candidate Julian A. Weber announces his bid for Jones County treasurer on the Republican ticket. He seeks voter support in the upcoming primary election next June and is described as well qualified for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian A. Weber
Oxford
Jones County
Weber
Ady
Monticello People to Appear in State Chorus and Band
Monticello high school students join a state all chorus and band at the University of Town music conference on February 21 and 22. The event features a 100 voice chorus and a 90 piece band with Earl Holtz and others performing, under conductors Noble Cain and William Revell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
University of Town
Earl Holtz Whl
Monticello High School
Harold Yeoman
Beulah Came
Wilbur Coxsee
Cho
Manchester Schools Close Amid Acute Coal Shortage
Public schools in Manchester closed Monday as coal supplies dwindled to two days. At Anamosa reformitory 200 tons of coal remained for four days, with Warden Frazer awaiting snowbound train orders. Mr and Mrs John Pentony of Manchester celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary, their children present for the event.
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Manchester
Bien DeLong
Maynard
West Union
Jicauery
Attorviei
O'Brien
Oelwein
Long
Rockwell City
Anamosa
Frazer
John J. Pentony
Dubuque
Mr. Pentony
Delaware County
Farmers Bring Bobsled Commute To Monticello
Due to blocked rural highways near Monticello farmers unable to reach town traveled cooperatively. Groups from Castle Grove and Richland township rode horseback or walked to the main road, then one driver pulled neighbors in a bobsled. They cut through fields to dodge deep drifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Montivello
Castle Grove
Richland Township
Monticello Liquor Store Posts December and January Sales
Monticello town store number 64 in Monticello reported sales of 4284.65 in December and 3026.61 in January indicating strong liquor consumption in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Dr. John H. Fraser Addresses Monticello Rotary Club
Dr. John H. Fraser spoke on labor problems before the Monticello Rotary Club at Maples Inn last Monday evening. The address was well prepared and drew attentive listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Rural roads become tunnels as two feet of snow bury level routes
Monticello readers report rural roads as long snow tunnels with drifts over ten feet and miles of white walls. One way traffic dominates as drivers back up to pass. WPA crews aided Mile Turtle road clearing while residents improvise routes to town amid ongoing blizzards and possible road blockages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Henry Husman
Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Company
Henry
Scotch Grove
Amber
WPA
Fred Berlin
Iowa Electric Cuts Rates in Monticello by 15 Percent
Iowa Electric and the Monticello city council agreed at a February meeting to cut electric rates about 15 percent, saving roughly $3800 annually for the system. The new schedule applies to residential and commercial power across Anamosa Fairfield DeWitt Manchester Marengo Monticello and Williamsburg, effective with bills dated March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa Electric Company
Monticello City
Anamosa
Fairfield
DeWitt
Manchester
Marengo
Williamsburg
New 4-H Club Agent Selected In Jones Co
Max Sauerbry of Oelwein chosen as Jones county 4-H club agent by Farm Bureau board. He succeeds Charlie Butler of Ames who left for soil erosion control service. Sauerbry, farmer’s son, studied at Upper Iowa and Iowa State College and will graduate in agriculture in March. He led Fayette county 4-H livestock and dairy judging teams and was on the grain judging team. He begins duties after completing Ames work under Farm Bureau guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Max Sauerbry
Oelwein
Jones County
Sauerbry
Charlie Butler
Ames
Stanley
Upper Iowa University
Iowa State College
Fayette County
Air
Laverbry
Farm Bureau Board
Monticello Men Sentenced to Jail for Car Theft Conspiracy
Happy Miller and Myron Griffith of Monticello each receive six months in the Jones County jail after pleading guilty to charges. Griffith reported the theft of a car to officials, with Miller accused of aiding disposal for half the sale, involving a plan to ship the mortgaged vehicle from Dubuque toward Chicago before being diverted to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy” Miller
Myron Griffirth
Jones County
Griffithree
Monticello
Dubuque
Anamosa Jur
Griffith
Miller
Chithih
Chicago
Milo Tuttle Auction Draws 100 Farmers Near Monti
An auction on Milo Tuttle’s farm west of Monti on Tuesday February 11 drew over 100 farmers. The sale totaled $2200 and lasted 90 minutes. Cows sold up to 65.50 dollars, oats 0.35, corn 0.64, and hay 1.00 per ton. A team of work horses sold for 420 dollars as Tuttle retires from active farming and will reside in the Orcutt house west of the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Tuttle
Monticello
Col. L. P. Waddick
Tuttle
Orcutt House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anamosa Reformatory
McDonald Hospital
E. A. Hubbard
Helgens
Aberdeen
Angus
Last Stand
Daniel Warves
Esther M. Dirks
Leo W. Bohlken
Yeoman-Hoag Company
Mart Rodman
Farmers Implement Co
St. Matthew’s Church
William G. Sodt
John H. Fraser
Rotary
Montiny
Jones Co
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