Doden Sues Center Jet Truck Owner for 20000 Damages
Martha Doden administratrix in the estate of Gerd Doden files in district court seeking 20000 for wrongful death after a Center Junction truck owned by Andrew McDonald crashed into a freight train near Dixon. The suit alleges driver negligence and wilful misconduct in the death of Doden and Cecil Young. Attorneys for the plaintiff include Doxsee and Heiser. Additional petitions note guardianship and promissory note actions involving Benesh and Yanda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Doden
Langworth
Gerd Doden
Center Junction
Doxsee
Zimmerman Darke Hall Remodel Confirmed
Unclear OCR text notes remodeling of Zimmerman Darke Hall and potential seating changes. No verifiable details on dates or organizations available.
Locher Addresses Monticello Rotary Club
J J Locher spoke to the Monticello Rotary about early school facilities including the 1876 77 building torn down for a new community structure. He noted the 1877 stone preserved for the new building and recalled local business leaders from an 1875 history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Locher
History program in school Wednesday February 22
Students from Ken Fuller's American history class will present a history program in the school. The program features a demonstration of American government lessons and readings from historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Fuller
Thei
Haner
Ington
Lionel Ywill
Marek
Wwai
Death of Ralph G. Shanklass of Colorado
Ralph G. Shanklass, a Denver resident and former Rensselaer Polytech Institute and Chicago University graduate, died February 6 at 64. He served as a first lieutenant in World War I, fought with the British army, was gassed, and spent months in a hospital before resuming his engineering practice in Denver. He is survived by his wife and a sister, Mary B. Shenkland of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Ralph G. Shanklass
Colorado
Wrest
Se Billeried
Chi
Shack
Rensselaer’ Polytecnic Institute
Troy
New York
Shigago University
Chicago
France
ALEF
Denver
Mary Be, Shenkland
Local People Return From Trip to Florida
Helen Heiken Mrs. George Tobiason and Milton Tobiason returned from a three day motor trip to Miami Beach Florida. They described temperatures from 96 degrees to six below zero and said cooling ocean breezes helped. They visited Hialeah Park and Pan American Airways landing end. They passed through Indiana flood districts where waters had begun to recede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Heiken
George Tobiason
Milton
Miami Beach
Fla
Monticello
Helen
Hialeah Park
Pan American Air Ways
Indiana
Fire destroys barn on Luett farm near Monticello, losses rise
Defective wiring is blamed for a Sunday afternoon blaze that consumed a 40 by 60 foot barn on the Charles Luett farm east of Monticello. Mrs Luett watched from the kitchen as the building collapsed within about 15 minutes. Five tons of hay and several bales of straw and silage burned, though no stock was harmed. The fire also damaged the brick separating barn roof and spread to a chicken coop. Firemen saved other structures as flames reached the chicken area. The Luetts had moved to a newly purchased property in December, Monticello residents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Luett
Monticello
Luetts
Conciliation Board Set to Meet February 24 in Anamosa
The Jones County Conciliation Board will convene at Anamosa Court House Friday February 24 at 1 p.m. Stewart and J Keith Null will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Conciliation : Board
Court House
Anamosa
H Null
J. Keith” Stewart
Thejr
First Federal Funds Arrive for Monticello Civic Building
The Public Works Administration provides 15 percent of project cost, with a 14 090 76 dollar check received Feb 13 marking the first federal transfer. Local officials use funds to finalize plans, pay contractors, and hire workers, boosting employment nationwide as the municipal building moves toward construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
PWA
L. R. Beals
Ocal
League of Women Voters Guest Day at Monticello Public School
Eighty members and guests attended the Monticello League of Women Voters guest day at the public school Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs Lyle McMullen opened with a brief talk on league work, followed by songs by Mrs Cecil Goettsch and Mrs Earl DeShaw. Dr John Fraser and Rev Samuel Gutensohn led a panel on The Lima Conference Pro and Con. A Valentine tea was served in the home economics rooms with pours by Mrs John Matthiessen and Mrs D I Strawman of Anamosa. social committee members included Mrs Oscar York, Mrs Rex Ricklefs, and Mrs John Sho. A large group from Anamosa Onslow Cedar Rapids attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello League of Women Voters
League
Lyle McMullen
Cecil Goettsch
Earl DeShaw
Lima
John Fraser
Samuel Gutensohn
Valentine
John Matthiessen
Anamosa
Oscar York
Rex Ricklefs
John Sho
Onslow
Cedar Rapids
Ice Freezing Sways Monticello Sidewalks Into Injuries
A sudden freeze after rain on Monticello sidewalks caused multiple injuries. Louise Field broke a wrist, Matt Muller suffered a head gash, James Hanna had a concussion and wrist injury, Raymond Kirsch broke his wrist, and Mr and Mrs James Reddin were hospitalized with head injuries and a fractured hip. The 78 year old Mrs Reddin crawled to call for help after her bedfast husband could not assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Louise Field
Matt Muller
James Hanna
Raymond Kirsch
James Reddin
Cascade
Father and Sons Banquet Tonight at Methodist Church
The father and sons banquet will be held at the Methodist church this evening at 6 30 with Rev John Clinton of Fayette as speaker. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Father and Sons
John Clinton
Fayette
Life With Rifle J C Glenn Ends His Life in Olin
J C Glenn, 67, of Olin, shot himself in his room Monday at 1 p.m. County Coroner L A Iverson ruled death a suicide and no inquest will be held. Mrs Mamie Glenn, his invalid sister, is the sole near survivor. Ill health was given as motive. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 p.m. at the United Brethren church with burial in the Olin cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Glenn
Olin
L. A. Iverson
Glenn
Mise
Mamie Glenn
Glennn
United Brethren Church
Bial
Olin Cemery
Ames Student Maurice McNeilly Wins Big at Corn and Small Grain Show
Maurice McNeilly son of Mr and Mrs James McNeilly Center Junction an ag student at Iowa State college Ames won firsts in medium red clover seed alfalfa seed ten cars hybrid corn ten cars open pollinated corn and rye plus grand champion for ten ears of corn and second in exhibits He received a valuable briefcase and a fountain pen desk set The 180 entries made Ames show the largest to date and judges praised the legume section with seed provided by Farmers Grain company owned by R A Naylor who expects next year’s seed use applications
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice McNeilly
James McNeilly
Center Junction
Iowa State College
Ames
Jones County
McNeilly
Hughes
Farmers Grain Company
R. A. Naylor
Scotch Grove
Naylor
Iowa
Zeadow Died Near Ogden After Farm Work
John Martin Zeadow died Friday February 10 near Ogden after farm labor. His funeral was Tuesday at Iverson funeral home with Rev. Armin H. Tendick officiating. He is survived by his parents Mrs and Mr George Zeadow Richland and many siblings. Burial at Onslow follows services. He was born August 6 1916 in Onslow and educated in Jones county rural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin Zeadow
Onder
Manticella
Richland
Onslow
Jones County
Ogden
Mabel Rieniers
Clara Bader
Evelyn Zumbrunnen
Helen
Jean Ann
Kenneth
Leonard
Robert
Richard
Max
E. BE. Leek
Center Junction
Billy Sloan Day Planned at Monticello Public School
Plans are under way for Billy Sloan Day in the Monticello public schools auditorium on February 24. An appropriate program will be presented, reminiscences from former superintendents will be read, and talks by former graduates of the high school. Sloan marks six years as janitor on February 26. A fuller item will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sloan
Monticello Public Schools
Sloan
Jury Terms Dismissed as Equity Cases Set Next Two Weeks
The January term jury is dismissed and district court will hear equity matters for two weeks. Docket includes Gearhardt vs Manke motion and multiple Remley cases, with hearings on Snyder vs Snyder and others. Towa Electric vs Cascade hearings delayed until after February 27 with deadlines for briefs, and March 3 for merits before Judge Ring. Gearhardt suit seeks $1076 plus $76 credit and a $1000 lien. Rawson seeks modification of divorce decree payments from $75 to $37.50, citing reduced ability to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Equity
Gearhard
Manke
Remley-Lund
Rawson
Gorman-Remley
Murphy Va North Star
Assa Tmation
Rhinehart
McLaughlin
Remley
Snyder
Frazier
Rees
Madsen
DeForest
H. C. Ring
Gearhardt
Nanke
George Gearhardt
Jones County
Arthur Lund
G. Rawson
Irene Rawson
Hello America broadcast observed by Post and VFW
The Monticello Post No 1683 VFW and Auxiliary held an oyster supper after appointing captains to boost membership. The 8th annual Hello America broadcast from Boston drew a large audience, with remarks by Eugene I. Van Antwerp and officials Tobin and Saltonstall. Musical acts included Larry Clinton, Gray Gordon, and Lou Breese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Oliver D. Harford
Fred W. Hein
Raymond L. (Fay) Clark
First
Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Boston
Mass
Eugene I. van Antwerp
United States
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Maurice J. Tobin
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Larry Clinton
Gray Gordon
New York
Lou Breese
Chicago
Warren
Ohio
Cleveland
Parolee Ray McGrath Found Not Guilty in Violation Case
The district court ruled Ray McGrath of Dubuque not guilty of violating parole from the Anamosa state reformatory. Paroled last spring to a Scott County resident after serving part of a 10 year auto theft sentence, he and an associate were identified in Rock Island Illinois on June 12 last year in connection with a robbery. They were arrested and returned to Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray McGrath
Dubuque
State Reformatory
Anamosa
McGrath
Scott County
Rock Island
John Locher Jr to Speak at PTA Meeting
Cedar Rapids resident John Locher Jr will discuss Boy Scouts at the PTA meeting tonight at 7 30. The program includes a Founders Day segment and talks on training and commercial departments with guests Mrs Fraser Field Huibregtse Thornburgh and Lois Smith. A mothers committee will host second and fourth grade students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Locher, Jr
Cedar Rapids
PTA
J. H. Fraser
Louise Field
E. H. Huibregtse
Vaughn Thornburgh
Lois Smith
Lois Clark Skates to School Despite Icy Walkways
Lois Clark nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Clark is pictured skating to school on Friday morning. The fifth grader chose a safe route and demonstrated the towns hardy response to slick sidewalks after last weeks dangerous ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Lois Clark
Sam Clark
Lois Ia
Mrs. F Husman Dies After Long Illness at McDonald Hospital
Mrs. Fritz Husman died at 3:20 AM after a six month illness from pneumonia. Funeral at St. John's Lutheran Wayne on Friday at 1:30 led by Rev. Paul T. Gutknecht. burial in church cemetery. Born January 26, 1876 in Moorhausen Germany she emigrated in 1888. Survived by husband Fritz and ten children plus 26 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Husman
McDonald Hospital
Husman
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
Paul T. Gutknecht
Germany
Johanna Wilhelmina Thuman
Bernhard
Augusta Reuter Thuman
Moorhausen
Hanover
United States
Bowen's Prairie
Zion Lutheran Church
C. Mardorf
Delaware
Dubuque
Jones Counties
Amber
John
Center Junction
Ben
August
Emil
Scotch Grove Township
John Null
Elwin Null
Monticello
Fred
Fresno
Calif
Carl
Emil Zimmerman
Anamosa
Ben Thuman
Scotch Grove
Leroy Clark, Jr
William Helgens
Vern Serbousek
Center
Junction
Petit Jurors Named for March 1939 Jones County Term
The March term jurors for Jones County Courts are listed by townships including Monticello Anamosa Oxford Junction Olin Onslow Hale Center Junction Clarence Wyoming Mechanicsville Scotch Grove Martelle Cascade and Scotch Grove. Named jurors include C. R. Butler M. J. Cass Henry Coyle Mary Cartwright Greg ory Carl Harms F W Hein J H Henrichs John T. Kehoe Ernest Kula Folkert Melchert Myrtle Podhaski Leslie Reade and others. The list covers numerous communities and reflects the breadth of juror service for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Monticello
C. R. Butler
M. J. Cass
Henry Coyle
Mary Cartwright
C. L. Gregory
Carl E. Harms
F. W. Hein
J. H. Henrichs
John T. Kehoe
Ernest Kula
Folkert Melchert
Myrtle Podhaski
Leslie Reade
Fred Rieniers
William Roller
Milton Stott
Henry Tobiason
Earl van Voltenberg
Anamosa
Alva Barber
Ray Carroll
J. D. Coleman
P. B. Daly
C. W. Gray
Lee Nichols
Lewis K. Remley
Everett J. Sproston
L. Steele
Virginia van Kirk
John Walters
Oxford Junction
August Ahrendsen
Jettie Lathrop
John Zamastil
Olin
Henry Ahrendsen
Mildred Connelly
Mervin Holt
Wes Miller
Glen Philips
Helen Rieen
Onslow
Elsie Calahan
B. M. Fagan
George F. French
Carol Hanwardson
Hale
W. A. Cruise
Center Junction
Irving Eilers
August Luckstead
Harvey Manuel
Clarence—Howard Freeman
Wyoming
Jessie Guthrie
State Commander To Speak At Monticello Legion Meeting
Ex service men and American Legion members are urged to attend a special Monticello legion meeting in the public school auditorium Monday at 8 pm. State Commander Vic Schverding of Grundy Center will speak, with the Monticello high school band and talks by district and local officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honor
Lew Kritz
Orchestra of
Dubuque
Ben Roberts
Harry
American Legion
The
Legion
Monticello Public School
Vic Schverding
Grundy Center
Monticello
George Woodall
Earl H. DeShaw
Jones County
Linn
Delaware
the Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anticello
George Washington
Osage
Ae Faile
Epsotehaterloo
Ced
Ralston
Cedar " Rapids
Jare
Don Maire
Wyland Bone
Kenneth Howie
Lyle Burrichter
Everett Clark
Paul Bender
Dale’ Adams
Earl Rynerson
Ialins
Sentinel
Eugene Burrichter
Jack Chapman
Willis Fairbanks
Donald Fairbanks
Main -Hucket
Robert Stutt
Wilbur Coxsee
Leslie Freeze
Bay Marage
William HH. Shaffer
DéMolaydad
Norman Davidson
Herman Egger
C. Steck
Shover
James
Farley
Curtis + Moncerief
DeMolay
Jacques DeMolay
Knights
Templar
Fras Land
Kansas City
Inclus
Anamoms
Ticello
Cedar ‘Rapids
Hugh Lambert
Robert Davies
Irvin
Rhatigan
George
Guyan
James Beaa
Louis Pose
Ohn Che
Stickford
Harold
Ma- Four
Bee
Carroll Podhaski
George Hoult
Meyer Marmis
Pose
Hosford
Donald Torey
John Kay
James Bendér
Leo Marmis
Bruce Suthere
Herbert Sampson
John Zybler
George Ireland
Laurence Martinsen
Raymond d Marugeg
Car
Hartman
Lawrence
Greenawald
Dale Clark
Otto Riedel
Paul
Jack Rees
Addison Richman
W.H. Laude
A. B. Grimes
Emil and
Rex
Ricklefs
Frank Royden
Mr. Grimes
George Hoag
Curtis Moncrief
Ole Eta
Needham
Young
Carroll
Podhaski
John’ Shover
William Stickford
George R. Guyan
George Guyan
E. E. Reed
W.A. Suthers
E. C. Rickless
BC. Roberts
Harry Rodman
DeMolay Organization
Center Jet
Dvorak
Bénesh
Benesh
Law
Lillian Yanda
George Paulsen
Anna Benesh
Zimmerman
Barre
Zin
Rotary
Ralph G. Shankland
Huaband
Eleanor ‘Kellum
Florida
Iirectors
Farmers Mutual Creamery
Iie
Fred Lehman
Losi
Carl Hein
Will Hiller
A. G. Bohiken
Ed Heeren
Harold Egger
John Tschantz
FC. Cramer
Emil Stutt
Charles’ Luett
Express Photos
League of Women Voters
Nard Iverson
Legume
Hello America
Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pearson
W. L. Pearson
Petit Jurors
Vie Seiverding
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!