Monticello janitor Billy Sloan reflects on 50 years of service
The 78 year old Billy Sloan, longtime Monticello public school custodian since 1924, recalls early school days, heat challenges, and a career that began in 1889. He remembers former superintendents, teachers, and the town’s first fire department, noting his years with the Washington Hose Company No. 1 and his first janitor wage of 44 dollars a month.
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Billy Sloan
Monticello
Billy
HD. Sherman Waa
Egg Depot
Mr. Sloan
Doran
C. R. Scroggie
Clarence Mons . Fower
KD. Miller
L. D. Dunlap
Paul Shelley Clyde Bixler
Fred Mahannah
A.E
Sloan
Frank
Chley
Nebraska
Carpenter
Hoag
Masonic Temple
J. Sloan
Washington Hose Company No
Carl Caspers
Pioneer
Banquet Brings Fathers and Sons Together at Local Church
About eighty fathers and sons gathered at the Methodist church for an evening banquet hosted by the Ladies' Social Circle. Dr. John Clinton spoke on science and religion, with Boy Scout leadership showcased through a live demonstration. A planned mother and daughter banquet followed on April 26 with mothers and daughters as guests and fathers and sons hosting.
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Fathers and Sons
Methodist Church
L. F. Balster
Roy. Moore
Boyd Shannon
Marsh
Clarke’ Shannon
W. E. van Buren
Tipton
Coach Moore
Huldah’ Peet
John D. Clinton
Methodist
Fayette
York
City
Clinton
Billy
Ahriek
Farmers Community Fire Truck group elects Greer president
The Farmers Community Fire Truck association held its annual Monticello meeting naming C K Greer president and J H Zimmerman a director for three years. Roster included W F Hintz vice president S M Hosford secretary and F E Stimson treasurer. The truck has saved property and reduced assessments.
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Farmers Community Fire Truck Association
Monticello
C.K. Greer
J. H. Zimmerman
C. K. Greer
W. F. Hintz
S. M. Hosford
F. E. Stimson
Auction Sales Advertised in Express This Week
Two auction sales are advertised in this week's Express. Milton Stott promotes a large sale on the Rudy Bohren farm and the Husman estate near Amber. Amber area buyers are urged to consult the advertising columns for details and dates.
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the Express
Milton Stott
Rudy
Judge Heiserman to hear several district court cases
Three cases will come before Judge J. E. Heiserman in district court today and tomorrow. Snyder v Snyder a quieting title action and Madson gdn vs De Forest on a promissory note are set. Murphy v North Star Benefit Association a suit to modify a contract will come Friday. Heiserman sustained the defendant’s motion to strike and to dismiss in Murphy v North Star and overruled a motion for a more specific statement in Gearhart v Nanke, where Gearhart seeks $1076. The term of court is ready for adjournment.
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J. E. Heiserman
Snyder Va Snyder
Madson
Gdn
de ‘Forest
Murphy Ve
North Star Benefit Association
Eiserman
Heiserman
George Gearhart
Walter A. Nanke
Gearhart
Nanke
Aed
Monticello Board Election Set For March
The Monticello board of education election to fill two three year terms will be held Monday March 18. Incumbents Leigh Clark and Dr O E York face expiration of terms March 13 and March 3 nomination deadline. York will not seek re election. Clark undecided. Last year 558 votes were cast.
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Monticello Board of Education
Leigh Clark
O. E. York
Charles Podhaski
Doctor York
the Express
Clark
Gladys Skelley Named Society Editor at Muscatine Journal
Gladys Skelley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Skelley has accepted a society editor post at the Muscatine Journal a daily paper with about 10 000 circulation in a city of 17 000. She will supervise two pages of society news daily.
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Gladys Skelley
James Skelley
Muscatine Journal
Journal
Miss Skelley
Society News
Lloyd Bunker
H. P. Bancroft
Shelley
University of Town
Ruth Jacobs Becomes Registered Nurse
Miss Ruth Jacobs daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Jacobs of Scotch Grove township recently passed the state examinations for the registered nurse degree and is now entitled to practice. She already holds a bachelor of science from the state university and works at University hospital in Iowa City as a nurse. She was a guest at her parents home on Tuesday.
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Ruth Jacobs
Paul Jacobs
Scotch Grove Township
Miss Jacobs
The
State University
University Hospital
Iowa City
Hilda Balster Stars in Show Off at Univ of Dubuque
Hilda Balster of Monticello, a University of Dubuque liberal arts sophomore, wowed audiences in the three act comedy The Show Off by George Kelley at the Little Theater. Her portrayal as Clara Fisher drew strong praise for dramatic ability.
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Mizs
Hilda Balster
Monticello
College of ‘Liberal Arts
University of Dubuque
George Kelley
Little Theater
Miss Balster
Clara Fisher
Tenth Anniversary DeMolays Held in Monticello
George Washington chapter DeMolay hosted over 200 members state officers and master masons for a tenth anniversary program in Monticello The day included a 3 PM DeMolay degree ceremony a 6 15 PM dinner for 200 plus guests and an 8 PM ritualistic ceremony with 16 candidates Curtis Moncrief gave remarks highlighting the order history and future while W D Ralston spoke on DeMolay origins and growth from 1919 to the present.
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George, Washington
Order of DeMolay
Donald Maire
Dad
Willib Shaffer
Chapter 226
Order of the Eastern Star
DeMolay Dad Shaffer
Harry Rodman
Carroll Podhaski
Monticello
Legion of Honor
Curtis Moncrief
Richard Calkins
Eugene Rodman
George R. Guyan
George Washington
John Hiller
Frederick Bone
Verdie Richardson
Rainbow Girls
de Molay
William Shaffer
W. D. Ralston
Cedar Rapids
Frank S. Land
Kansas City
Missouri
Longtime Monticello Resident Mrs. Behrends Dies at 79
Funeral services for Mrs. John G. Behrends were held at Sand Hill church with Rev. Paul T. Gutknecht presiding. Born Anke Margaretha Heeren on March 7 1859 in Dixona she lived in Iowa most of her life. She and her husband John Behrends lived in multiple farms before settling in Monticello and later with daughter Mrs. H W Jacobs. She is survived by her husband and 14 grandchildren six great grandchildren and 12 children. Funeral attendees traveled from Pocahontas Cedar Rapids Pomeroy and Edgewood among others.
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John G. Behrends
Sand Hill
Paul T. Gutknecht
Henry W. Jacobs
Behrends
H. W. Jacobs
Dixon, J
Anke Margaretha Heeren
Henry
Elizabeth Heeren
Illinois
Iowa
Arend Zimmerman
Lawrence Heeren
Richland Township
Albert Heeren
Union School
Wayne Township
St. John’s
George H. Heeren
Monticello
Wm. R. Heeren
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Edward J. Heeren
Mrs
Will
Pomeroy
Jones County
Grover Farm
South Main Street
Arend Poppe
T. J. Trebben
Pocahontas
Edward H. Behrends
John Jacobs
William R. Behrends
Raymond Kromminga
Alma Behrends
Cedar Rapids
Elwin J. L. Behrends
T. J. Tjebben
Elmer Christiansen
Ben Behrends
George Behrends
William Lambert
Iverson
George Woodall
Th Methodist Church
A. B. Grimes
Tom Hamilton
Lambert
Oakwood
Lavern
Everett
Hugh
Coy
Charles
Glenn Lambert
Alvin Varcerka
Ernest Ratcliff
United Brethren Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Matthiessen Fractures Collar Bone After Ice Fall
Jake Matthiessen is ill at home with a fractured right collar bone after slipping on ice last Thursday while en route to his son William Matthiesen. He was treated at McDonald hospital for several days and returned home on Sunday.
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Jake ‘Matthiessen
Ake
William Matthiessen
McDonald
Attractive Windows At Stuhler's Stores
The display windows of the George Stuhler's Sons company stores are very attractive this season. Miss Helen Stuhler has had a great deal to do with the background and those interested in something unusual will find it worth their while to view the windows.
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George Stuhler
Presbyterians Hold Father Son Banquet
One hundred four fathers and sons attended the sixth annual father and son banquet at the Presbyterian church amid a snowstorm. The evening’s speaker could not attend, but J. J. Locher substituted with a challenging message. Frank Walker spoke for the fathers and Clarence Hearn replied for the sons, with music directed by O. B. Crane.
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Presbyterian Church
J. J. Locher
Frank Walker
Clarence Hearn
O. B. Crane
Wallpaper Announced By Kay's Drug Store
Fred J. Kay promotes spring readiness with a new wallpaper line at Kay's Drug Store. A separate page inside the issue features a special ad for wallpaper and paint.
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Kay
Fred J. Kay
State Legion Commander to Speak in Monticello Monday
Vic Seiverding state commander of the American Legion will address ex service men and families in the Monticello public school auditorium Monday February 27 at 8 o clock. The event includes the Monticello high school band and short talks by local posts leaders with invitations extended to Linn Delaware and Dubuque counties. The program ends with the state commander address and public are invited.
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Monticelloigh
Lyle le
John J. Locher
Leigh Clark
C. A. Coxsee
Billy ‘Sloan
Huldah Peet
Monticello
Billy
Sloan
The
American Legion
Vic Seiverding
Grundy Center
Lyle McMullen
George Woodall
Woodall
James E. Franken
Cedar Rapids
Ear H. DeShaw
Linn
Delaware
Dubuque
Express Offers Monthly Prize for Unusual Subjects
The Monticello Express invites amateur photographers in the vicinity to win one dollar each month for the most unusual picture. Subjects may be any person animal landscape or building. photos may be posed or candid, interior or exterior. Submit at the Express office or mail with protective cardboard and prepaid return if desired.
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Monticello Express
Express
Post Office Renovation to Begin in Monticello
Construction supervision assigned to L E Tull will arrive March 6 to oversee Monticello post office project. Langlois Construction Company of Berwyn Illinois expected to begin operations shortly after.
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M. F. Hogan
L. E. Tull
Monticello
Langlois Construction Company
Berwyn
Illinois
Rotary Club celebrates 23rd anniversary program
Last Monday evening a Rotary anniversary program marked the 23d founding anniversary following dinner at the Goudy tea room. Rotarian Ed Huibregtse led the meeting with two speakers Milton Langer and William Shaffer addressing Rotary achievements.
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Rotary
Goudy Tea Room
Ed Huibregtse
Milton Langer
William Shaffer
Never Too Old To Get Married Say 67 Year Old Pair
Records in the clerk of court's office show marriages for seniors as licenses issued to George F. Sweet 67 of Central City and Cora Miller 62 of Marion and to Howard E Miller 67 of Olin and Minnie A Hart 67 of Olin. H J Mayberry of Anamosa and Amelia Brackens of Anamosa bought licenses but did not disclose ages.
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George F. Sweet
Central City
Cora Miller
Marion
Howard FE. Miller
Olin
Minnie A. Hart
H. J. Mayberry
Anamosa
Amelia Brackens
Old Age Assistance Report For January in Jones County
January report shows 415 residents in Jones County received old age pensions totaling 7,561 dollars, averaging 18.22 dollars each. Iowa overall reported 650,863 recipients totaling 1,007,640 dollars with an average of 19.81 dollars. At month end, 3,332 applications remained pending.
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Jones County
Iowa
Locher Speaks On Scouting And PTA Founders Day
J J Locher Jr addressed the Monticello Parent Teachers Association on Scouting praising its values and its role in civic service. The meeting also outlined Founders Day events and PTA history since 1928, highlighting past projects and the normal training department aims.
Harry Stingley Tops Chicago Hog Market Trade
Harry Stingley of Jones County sold 71 head of quality butcher stock at the Chicago stock yards this week. The hogs averaged 209 pounds and brought 8.35 per cwt without sorting, near the market’s top. Cattle and hog prices marked seasonal highs, with last week’s cattle top at 13.75 per cwt and hogs reaching 8.50 per cwt the peak since October 7.
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Harry Stingley
Jones County
Chicago
Center Junction
Five District Court Cases Filed Last Week
Five law and equity cases were filed in district court during the last week. Three involve promissory notes. The actions name Genevieve La Frantz and Donald E. La Frertz versus Gerald Wood and Alma Wood. A P Stevens as assignee of Iowa Builders Supply Co. versus J G Taf and Addie Taft. Harry Jacobs versus L R Bonney. and J H Perkins versus Frank Russell and T A Mechels.
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Law
Genevieve la Frantz
Donald E. la Frertz
Frazier and
Rees
Florence Koranda
Charles Albert Coon
Gerald Wood
Alma Wood
Frazier
A. P. Stevens
Iowa Builders Supply Co
New Stamp Debuts At Local Post Office
A new 3 cent stamp titled Golden Gate Exposition is now on sale at the local post office. The design features the Tower of Sun from Treasure Island in San Francisco with a white numeral 3 and the word cents, framed by United States Postage Golden Gate International Exposition text.
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Treasure Island
San Francisco
United States
Dr M F Hogan Appointed Monticello Postmaster
Dispatches from Washington indicate Dr M F Hogan has been reappointed Monticello postmaster under civil service. The appointment lasts as long as his work remains satisfactory. friends congratulated him this week. Hogan has served five years in the role and given excellent service.
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Washington
M. F. Hogan
Monticello
Civil Service
Hogan
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Imogene Dunham
Fre Stuhler
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Pearson
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Robert Moncerief
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Marvin Schoon
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Robert Heyen
George Guyan
Jake Matthiessen
Stuhler’s
Vic Sieverding
Locher
PTA
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J. J. Locher, Jr
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