Local Man Axel Kraft Ends Life Amid Financial Worries
Axel Kraft, nearly 65, was found dead in his Mechanicsville garage this morning from hanging. Nurseryman Frank Burch discovered Kraft after visiting to discuss nursery stock. a note blamed money troubles. Coroner J J Hayes ruled no inquest needed. Kraft leaves wife, two sons George and Howard at home, and daughter Florence Yousse in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Kraft
Frank Burch
Mechanicsville
Kraft
Mr. Burch
Mr. Kraft
Monticello
C. H. Shipman
George
Howard
Florence
John Yousse
California
International Relations Discussed By B P W
Business and Professional Women's club at Maples Inn debated international relations last night. Decorations featured 23 foreign flags with a flag for each member. Anna Ortgies spoke as the club's only foreign born member. Lawrence and Wilbur Coden provided music, and Rev. S G Gutensohn closed with Western World at the Cross Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maples Inn
Anna Ortgies
Lawrence
Wilbur Coden
S. G. Gutensohn
Cross Road
Robin sighting on Lincoln's Birthday in Scotch Grove
Mrs. Carl Himebaugh of Scotch Grove reports the first robin in her neighborhood on Friday February 12 Lincoln's birthday. The report notes the finchlike visitor appeared early amid chilly weather as the season hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Himebaugh
Scotch Grove
Lincoln
NBC Hook-up For Vets of Foreign Wars
The Veterans of Foreign Wars again sponsor the Hello America coast to coast NBC hour on February 15. 3500 units participated in a nationwide rally while 1000 attendees honored Commander in Chief Colonel Bernard W Kearney in New York City. Bennett C Clark Missouri senator spoke advocating neutrality amid entertainment by The Norsemen Gus Arnheim Casa Loma and Henry Busse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Hello America
National Broadcasting Company
United States
Maine
Hotel Astor
New York City
Bernard W. Kearney
Gloversville
N. Y
Gladys Mooney
Detroit
Mich
Kearney
Gold Chevron
Bennett C. Clark
Missouri
Norman B. Comfort
St. Louis
America
The
Norsemen
NBC
Gus Arnheim
Casa Loma
Henry Busse
Miss Mildred Wilcox Attends Roosevelt Inauguration
Miss Mildred Wilcox living in Washington writes to her parents about attending President Roosevelt's inauguration in rain. She describes waiting in the Capitol front lines, witnessing the oath with Garner, and viewing the parade from an office building as soldiers in uniform passed by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wilcox
Washington, D. C
Edwin Wilcox
Roosevelt
Capitol
Garner
Army
Navy
Corn Club Met Last Friday at Lovell No 1
The Roosevelt Corn club held its meeting on Friday at Lovell No 1 with Lester Monk presiding. Activities included songs, a flag salute, roll call, and a program featuring stories, jokes, songs, and life sketches by Ambuehl Peters Aitchison Mardorf Helgens Am buehl and others. Refreshments followed a social hour with jello and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Corn Club
Lovell No. 1
Lester Monk
Iowa
Margaret Ambuehl
Kentucky
Carl, Mary
Iarvin Peters
Billy Aitchison
Dale Mardoff
Elnora Helgens
Camp Town
Elnora
Mary
Margaret
Dorothy
Washington
Ruth Ambuehl
Valentine
Dorothy Ambuehl
Johnny
Mabel McVay
Henry Peters
Aitchison
Monk
Mardorf
Jane Arlene
Rudolph Ambuehl
Ruth
R. H. Helgens
Jean Ann
Paul Muller
Jones County High Schools Join Essay Contest
The National Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors a “Permanent Peace for America” essay contest. At a February Monticello meeting, plans were made for ten Jones County high schools to participate with endorsement from Agnes Samuelson Iowa superintendent. Information will be sent to superintendents soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ladies’ Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Monticello Group
Jones County
Agnes Samuelson
Iowa
Americanization Committee of
Monticello Auxiliary
Karl Renk Celebrates 30 Years in Monticello Harness Shop
Karl Renk, owner of the Monticello harness shop, marks thirty years in the same building with his February anniversary date. Partner Richard Renk persists in Monticello while former peers Roy Cropp, the late Brown and Rohn are noted as inactive in harness making. Bill Altman, once Monticello resident, now lives in Albion Nebraska. Renk also repaired shoes in the shop over the past seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Renk
Renk
Monticello
Richard Renk
Roy Cropp
Charles Brown
W. F. Rohn
Monticello School Election Set For March 8
The annual Monticello school election will be held Monday, March 8, on the second Monday in March. Nominations close Friday noon February 26 for one director to succeed Tom Shover whose three year term expires. Eligible residents should file nomination papers by February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Tom Shover
Em Ie P Rask
Million Unit Fellowship Pot Luck in Methodist Church
The M E Group held a picnic supper at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday evening to observe the Million Unit Fellowship movement. At 8 30 p m E Stanley Jones gave a farewell address before his departure for India. A national church broadcast preceded by songs and a devotional led by Rev Wm J Macaulay. Committee in charge included Mrs Ralph Strasburg chairwoman assisted by Mrs Cliff Main Mrs Ernest Lands and Mrs Frank Stimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Stanley Jones
M. E
India
United States
Wm. J. Macaulay
Ralph Strasburg
Cliff Main
Ernest Landis
Frank Stimson
Monticello Rotary Club marks founding anniversary
The Monticello Rotary Club observed Rotary's US founding with a Maples Inn program last Monday evening. Founded 16 years ago with 27 members, it now has 22 under President J. E. Heserman. A history talk recalled early activities and a once-sponsored boys camp funded by $1,000. Kenneth Fuller then discussed the Spanish war cause and effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Maquoketa
Momticolli Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Kenneth Fuller
Monticello Public Schools
Death of Frederick Bertrand Norton Foster Son of Podhaski
Frederick Bertrand Norton adopted son of Theresa Norton of Cedar Rapids died at Woodward hospital at 1 p.m. last Friday after a brief illness. Born November 7 1914 in Monticello he lived mostly in Cedar Rapids. Survived by foster mother Theresa Norton father William Podhaski three sisters and one brother of Monticello. Foster father G W Norton preceded in death in 1931. Funeral held 3 30 p.m. last Monday with attendance from Monticello including William Podhaski and his daughters Mrs Harry Starks and Mrs Walter Muller and Mr Muller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Bertrand Norton
Theresa Norton
Cedar Rapids
Woodward
Frederick
Monticello
William Podhaski
G. W. Norton
Harm Helgens Celebrates 85th Birthday at Wayne Township Farm
Wayne township farmer Harm Helgens celebrated his 85th birthday Sunday at home. Most of his children and families from Monticello and nearby areas joined a noon picnic, games, and a five o'clock plate lunch. He has lived on the same farm for 55 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harm Helgens
Wayne Township
Monticello
Mr. Helgens
Cass Family Moves to Scotch Grove After Wyoming Home Removal
Mr and Mrs Bernard Cass and their son Philip move from their Wyoming area home to the Ed Hughes farm a mile east of Scotch Grove. Last Friday 26 neighbors gave a surprise party with baskets of refreshments served that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Cass
Philip
Wyoming
Ed Hughes
Scotch Grove
Homestead Law Comes to Front in Iowa Legislature
Iowa lawmakers push front pages of reform with a flood of bills nearing 400. A constitutional overhaul looms with moves to unicameralism, four year terms for state officers, and added legislators to avoid deadlocks. Mortgage moratorium extended to 1939 amid economic strain and insect damage.
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Iowa
LaMar Foster
Iowa General Assembly
Nebraska
Foster
Shrickler
Polk
Reilly
Dubuque
Stimpson
Hétary
County
E. J. Maniese
House
Senate
Kraschel
Fire damages Hayes residence with roof and water loss
Tuesday fire at the J. J. Hayes home damaged the attic area with roof sheeting and rafters badly burned. Estimated damage is $500 or more. Water ruined some mattresses and wallpaper as firefighters mopped up quickly after being spotted by Norman Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hayes
Norman Davidson
Hayes
Billy Sloan Reaches 48 Years as Monticello Janitor
February 26, 1937 marks Billy Sloan’s 48th anniversary serving Monticello public schools as janitor. He has faithfuly maintained the old and new buildings through good and bad weather, earning appreciation from generations of students and gifts from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sloan
Monticello Public Schools
Bill to establish state teachers annuity system gains sponsors
A bill to create a state teachers annuity or pension system was introduced in the legislature with many sponsors. It parallels systems in 25 states and cites successful operation there. The measure includes for annuity retirement allowances and continues on page 5.
WPA Worker Injured When Struck Twice By Truck
John Robertson a WPA worker sustained a fractured tibia and crushed foot after Earl Lehman backed over his leg in Scotch Grove Township. The accident occurred near WPA project 2106 on the Sinclair farm during a gravel clearing blast. Robertson received first aid on site and was taken to John McDonald hospital for x rays. He will be unable to work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robertson
WPA
Earl Lehman
Sinclair
Scotch Grove Township
Robertson
Lehman
John McDonald Hospital
Valentine Shower Recalls Mrs Chadwell Amid Illness
Last Saturday Emily Chadwell was surprised by friends and neighbors with a valentine shower and tokens of esteem. She enjoyed a pleasant day but due to illness remains homebound and appreciates visitors and calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Chadwell
Supt A B Grimes To Talk At Cornell Conference
The annual superintendent conference at Cornell College Mt Vernon will be held March 15. Superintendent A B Grimes of Monticello public schools has been invited to speak on one program serveral words omitted in OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
A. B. Grimes
Monticello Public Schools
John Null Dies of Heart Attack in Minnesota
Mrs. Gerd Null learned of the sudden death of her nephew John Null on February 4 in Slayton Minnesota. He was the son of William Null of LeMars and had many relatives and friends in the Monticello area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerd Null
John Null
Slayton
Minn
Mr. Null
William Null
LeMars
Monticello
Harry I Rodman Led To Take Construction Cost Course
Harry I Rodman manager of Eclipse Lumber company departed for Kansas City last Sunday to enroll in a Johns Manville offered course on estimating construction costs. The Clinton lumber official travels at company expense to gain specialized training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry I. Rodman
Eclipse Lumber Company
Kansas City
Pee Lumber Company
Clinton
Johns-Manville
Marriage at M E Parsonage for Meineke Huston
Rev William J Macaulay officiated the marriage of Albert Meineke of Morrey and Grace Lena Huston of Martelle at 3 p m last Thursday February 11. Witnesses were Paul Meineke and Helen Huston. Meineke is a farmer near Morley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Macaulay
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert Meineke
Morrey
Grace Lena Huston
Martelle
Paul Meineke
Helen Huston
Meineke
Morley
Final Home Games Set for Friday and Tuesday In Eastern Town
The last basketball games of the season come to the public school gym Friday February 19 and Tuesday February 23. Both double headers start at 7pm. Friday features Anamosa and Monticello seeks the Eastern Town Conference title. Tuesday faces Woodrow Wilson of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public School
Anamosa
Monticello
Woodrow Wilson High School
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Lyle Snyder Improves in University Hospital Iowa City
Mrs Lyle Snyder is reported improving at the University hospital in Iowa City as her sister Miss Marion Hayes and Mrs. Leroy Falconer remain with her children Patsy Marilyn Jo and Jimmy Snyder. The children were sent home with relatives while she recovers from a recent corrective operation and bedside reports say she is holding her own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hayes
Patsy
Marilyn Jo
Jimmy Snyder
Leroy Falconer
Irene Billick
Farmer Canning Co Wins Fine Trophy
Carl Hodson local manager of the Farmer Canning company holds a plaque awarded by Employers Mutual Insurance for one of two plants in the state with a perfect no accident record. The national contest included 69 plants, and the plant is praised for its safety record and careful operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hodson
Farmer Canning Company
Mutual Insurance Company
United States
Hodson
Observed 25th Wedding Anniversary for Prulls
Mr and Mrs Eberhard Prull celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Friday February 12 with over 100 relatives and friends, a basket dinner, card games and visiting. Honored guests received anniversary presents and many congratulatory cards. Among attendees were Rev and Mrs H L Adix former pastor of St Matthew's Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhard Prull
Prull
H. L. Adix
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Prult
Uffelman and Brother Buy Clothing Store in Waupun
Mr and Mrs Howard E Deischer announce that Henry Uffelman and his brother Fred have purchased a men s clothing store in Waupun Wisconsin and will relocate there with a new home. Uffelman formerly managed Schultz Brothers store in Monticella Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Deischer
Henry Uffelman
Richland Center
Wis
Wapun
Uffelman
Fred
Schultz Brothers
Monticella
Oltman 25th Anniversary Celebrated in Scotch Grove
A surprise party marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Oltman at their Scotch Grove township home with more than sixty relatives and friends. Rev. Paul T. Gutknecht spoke after a noon tray dinner, and Rev. W. H. L. Schuetz recalled the couple’s 25 years of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. A. Oltman
Scotch Grove
L. A. Oltman
Scotch Grove Township
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian Young People to Speak on Foreign Missions
An extraordinary Presbyterian church service on Sunday February 21 at 7 30 pm will feature five local young people William Ketthtz Mable Harper Mary Belle Collins Merle Hutton and Lucille Tschantz delivering original orations on Foreign Missions This marks the first step in a national contest sponsored by the Board of Foreign Missions The Cedar Rapids Presbytery winner advances to central west finals in Columbus Ohio with the top speaker earning an all expense trip to Orient mission stations and a runner up trip to South America The five topics include The Magic Carpet The Report of the Spies The Future of Foreign Missions The Sign of the Cobweb and Gage Three neighboring ministers will judge No admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
William H. Ketthtz
Mable Har’per
Mary Belle Collins
Merle Hutton
Lucille Tschantz
Ion Mimi Derian
Board of Fore Issigns
Cedar Rapids
Central West
Columbus
Ohio
Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Orient
South Amerca
Gage
Robert Little
Second District VFW To Meet In Dubuque
The Second district VFW posts and auxiliaries will meet at Leo A. Schwind Post club rooms in Dubuque on Sunday February 21 at 2 pm A school of instruction is planned and Monticello post and auxiliary members are urged to attend Commander Henry Helms and President Edith Helms will represent Monticello with other posts from Cedar Rapids Clinton and Davenport present from the district
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Leo A. Schwind
Dubuque
Monticello
Henry Helms
Edith Helms
Monticelo
Ifon
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Davenport
Post Office To Be Closed February 22
Monticello post office will close from 10 a.m. to 4 45 p.m due to Washingtons birthday national holiday. No city deliveries. one business district delivery and one residential district delivery will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. J. Hayes Buys The T. F. Denkhoff Residence
A business deal completed this week makes J. J. Hayes the owner of the T. F. Denkhoff residence. The consideration is reported as 3400 dollars. Hayes plans to use the home while Denkhoff will keep his store in the same building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hayes
T. F. Denkhoff
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Denkhoff
Castle Grove Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Feb 27
The February meeting of the Castle Grove farm bureau will be held on Saturday February 27 at school house No 2. Plans for the January meeting canceled by weather will be carried out with the program and dinner. Those asked to supply for the meal should bring the items requested for January. The Express will publish the program next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove Farm Bureau
School House No. 2
the Express
Monticello Set for Anamosa Sectional Play
Monticello will enter the Anamosa sectional tournament in class A with Coggon Central City Springville Olin Anamosa and Monticello. Class B teams also enter. If past performances mean anything Monticello should advance easily from the sectional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa
Coggon
Central City
Springville
Olin
Lawrence Smith named for permanent post master post in Dyersville
Lawrence Smith, publisher of the Dyersville Commercial, was recommended for permanent appointment as postmaster in Dyersville by Rep. W. S. Jacobsen. Smith has served as postmaster since last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Smith
Dyersville
W. S. Jacobsen
Smith
Monticello
Maquoketa
East Waterloo
Hettie Shiras
Dubuque
Oliver P. Shiras
Akron
Ohio
Cornwall
United States Navy
Youase
France
Shiras
George Shiras
United States Supreme Court
Dubucue
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U. S
Corn Club
Jones Co
M. E. Group
Monticello Rotary
Paul Harris
Rotary
Wm. Podhaski
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
George Washington
de Molay
Kuester
Love
Curtis
Rutherford
Gallagher
C. W. Storms
Robert Blue
Wright County
Shaw
Breen
Andrew Bell
Son of
God
Savior of the People
Milton Strickler
Strickler
Billy
Real Old Age Security
Mrs. Chadwell
Minnesota
M. E. Parsonage
Lyle Snyder
H. Uffelman and Brother Purchase Clothing Store
Monticello Basketeers
Miller
Martello
Capt
Hobert
Eden and
Bone
Moore
Center Junction
Eden
Kellogg
Hanson
Westphal
Bright
Oxford Junction
Lawson
Larson
Walter Hammer
Hammer
FE. A. Gump
Presbyterian
V.F.W
Castle Grove
Farm Bureau Bureau
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