Monticello Shines in First Round of Sectional Tourney
Center Junction beat Hopkinton 37 to 24 to open the sectional at Monticello. Martelle defeated Morley 25 to 19, and Monticello topped Mechanicsville 43 to 13 as two more games set Friday night matchups and a final Saturday lineup for Class A and B finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Central City
Coggan
Mechanicsville
Center Junction
Hopkinton
Martelle
Morley
Onslow
Troy Mills
Viola
Wyoming
Black and Orange
Cheee Becoig
Eridett
Junction
Monti
Martello
Onslow-Troy Mills
Viola-Wyoming
Coggon
Stuhlers Stores To Get A New Coat Of Paint
The interior of George Stuhlers Sons stores is redecorated with paint or paper. Work began last weekend on the grocery store and will continue until all locations have fresh interiors. The move serves as a barometer for spring as the slogan Clean up paint up gains emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuhlers
George Stuhler’s Sons
Retired Minister A B Soule Dies in Wisconsin
Rev. A B Soule a longtime Methodist minister died at his Wild Rose Wisconsin home last week. He served in Wyoming from 1927 to 1929 and held pastorates in Edgewood Ackley Sheffield Shell Rock Albion Brandon Pale Union Wyoming Hopkinton before retirement. Survived by widow and one son. funeral and burial at Wild Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Soule
Wild Rose
Wis
Wyoming
Soule
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hopkinton
Boule
Rural Youth Organizes in Jones County
The Jones County Rural Youth organization formed at Anamosa with 55 members present and 41 charter members. Don Meeks was elected president, Max Specht vice president, Evelyn Whitmore secretary, Irvin Sievers treasurer, and Pauline Cramer reporter. Officers must be 20 to 30 years old and four objectives were set to promote education, social activity, cooperation with civic groups, and active farming organization participation. A program committee will meet Feb 23 in Anamosa to draft a six month plan, with regular meetings on the third Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa
Don Meeks
Martello
Max Specht
Monticello
Evelyn Whitmore
Olin
Irvin Sievers
Wyoming
Pauline Cramer
Phoebe Hiller
Paul Levien
Clarence
Marjorie Humpall
Billy Sloan Celebrates 50 Years as Monticello Custodian
A Monticello public school head custodian, Billy Sloan, marks fifty years of service on February 26. Known to generations of students, he began in the old schoolhouse and moved to the high school, guiding and witnessing Monti High’s athletic history while receiving tokens of appreciation from students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sloan
Monticello
Billy
Monti High
Monti
Farmers Enjoy Meal and Show at Harvester Event
The International Harvester company hosted local farmers last Saturday with a 600 attendance. Clarence Shaffer reported a dinner in the Legion hall followed by a two hour Monte theater program featuring farm machinery displays and comedy showcasing McCormick Deering equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Clarence ‘Shaffer
Legion ‘Hall
Piers
Monte
McCormick-Deering
Cascade Man Leaves Estate To 23 Debtors
Michael H. Lauser a retired lumber dealer and farmer died in McDonald hospital. His will filed in Dubuque county court leaves about 71 000 in bequests to 23 debtors from 1 000 to 11 000 and the residue to be divided among them pro rata. Objections allege unsound mind and undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael H. Lauser
McDonald Hospital
Dubuque
Susan Bisenius
White Lake
Lauser
Farmers Await 1938 Conservation Goals From Federal Farm Bill
Farmers in the county await state and federal release of 1938 soil conservation and corn limit goals after the new farm bill. County officials are busy compiling 2350 Farm Management reports for Des Moines approval, and urge growers to obtain and file seed origin certificates for clover and alfalfa seed to receive payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Office
Congress
Washington
Des Moines
Fire Truck Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Farmers' Community Fire Truck Association met at the Farmers Implement store on Saturday. W. F. Hintz elected director for a three year term. Officers reelected: C. K. Greer president, Will Balsiger vice president, 8. M. Hosford secretary, F. E. Stimson treasurer. A $25 non subscriber call fee and $100 with water apply. shares at $25 remain available from secretary or treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Community Fire Truck Association
Farmers Implement Store
W. F. Hintz
C. K. Greer
Will Balsiger
8. M. Hosford
F. E. Stimson
Monticello Leads In State High School Play Festival
Monticello is among 58 high schools competing in the University of Iowa play festival at Iowa City March 8 to 12. Monticello leads Class B on March 9 with a 2 p.m. performance, and Anamosa also presents that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Anamosa
Vera Steffy Receives Gossard Diploma in Chicago
Vera Steffy manager of Stuhler's ready-to-wear department received a diploma and degree of graduate corsetter from H W Gossard company after completing a four day training school in figure analysis and corset fittings in Chicago. The program includes medical fitting instruction and analysis of proper corset types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Steffy
Stuhler
H. W. Gossard Company
Gossard
Chicago
Local People Celebrate Wedding Anniversaries in Monticello
On February 19, Monticello residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthiessen marked their 58th wedding anniversary with home visits and well wishes from friends including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butler of Cedar Rapids. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Gerda Weers celebrated their 58th anniversary at their home on West Orange Street, with eight children, 23 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren noting the long life together since their 1885 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Matthiessen
Monticello
Charles Butler
Cedar Rapids
Butler
Gerda Weers
Siebels Monck Wedding Held At Wayne Lutheran Church
Laura Siebels daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Siebels Anamosa and Conrad Monck son of Mr and Mrs Henry Monck Monticello were married Tuesday at Wayne Lutheran Church Rev J Willis officiating Lohengrin march played by Mrs Fred Ahrenholtz bridesmaids Helen Prull Lucetta Siebels best men Joe Simmons Vernon Siebels reception and shower held with gifts. They will reside on the Monk farm near Langworthy after March 1 and a dance was planned for February 25 at Zimmermans hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Siebels
Will Siebels
Anamosa
Conrad Monck
Henry Monk
Monticello
Wayne Lutheran Church
Rev. J. Willis
Lohengrin
Fred Ahrenholtz
Helen Prull
Lucetta Siebels
Miss Siebels
Joe Simmons
Vernon Siebels
Mrs. Monck
Monk Farm
Langworthy
Zimmerman's Hall
Langworthy Hall
Rotary Observes 33rd Anniversary Meeting
The Rotary club marked its 33rd founding anniversary at a Monday night meeting. Scoutmaster Kenneth Fuller spoke on the Boy Scout organization aided by Dean Morey who outlined progress of local Scout troop No. 49 and the global Boy Scout movement sponsored by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Rotary
Kenneth Fuller
Boy Scout Organization
Dean Morey
Motions in County Court Cases Late Friday
Motions to set aside a verdict for a new trial were made in Piper versus Brickley and Glover versus Downing last Friday in county court. Arguments will be submitted in Andrews versus Niles and Watters Savings Bank.
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Piper
One Marriage License Issued The Past Week
County Clerk Lee Byerly issued but one marriage license last week. The applicants were Leroy Day, 21, of Cedar Rapids, and Effie Mae Hensley, 18, of Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Byerly
Leroy Day
Cedar Rapids
Effie Mae Hensley
Lisbon
Daffy LS Warns Against Drunken Driving
An anti drunk driving notice describes a back seat driver named Booze causing traffic deaths and injuries. It urges readers to avoid drinking or driving, stating the two do not mix and warning of rising dangers on the road.
Mrs Frank Husman Dies After Seven Weeks Ill
Mrs Frank G Husman died at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids February 22 after a seven week illness. Funeral services are at 1 pm today at the family home Center Junction and 1:30 at St John’s Lutheran church with Rev Paul T Gutknecht presiding. She was born Minnie Hanken May 2 1896, lived in Scotch Grove township then Center Junction, married July 1 1914. Survived by daughter Thelma and late Marguerite, two sisters Harm Dirks and A J Lake, one brother Wesley Hanken, and two grandchildren. She was active in Trinity Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ill
Wayne Township
Fred
Jacob
John
Monticello
George
Viola
A. W. Adams
Eugene Himebaugh
Oelwein
Matthiessen
Barbara M. Timpe
Cresline
Ohio
Timpe
Anna Rettig
Whittier
Calif
Sarah Timpe
Auburn
Nora Chalmers
Rosemead
Phillip
Spirit Lake
Charles Butler
Cedar Rapids
Burt Horsch
Seattle
Wash
Jennie McFarlane
Chicago
Robert
Richard Thompson
St. Louis
Helen Thompson
Frank G. Husman
Mercy Hospital
Great Beyond
Center Junction
St. John's Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mary Merrill Weds L Timmer At Sacred Heart Church
Miss Mary Merrill daughter of Mrs Pete Mundinger marries Lawrence Timmer son of Ben Timmer of Cascade at Sacred Heart Church with Rev A L Lorenz officiating Attendants Alma Billmeyer and Nick Timmer After mass a breakfast at the bride’s home and a 25 relative dinner at the groom’s sister home The couple will reside in Rockford Ill where Timmer works for W T Grant and Company store
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Merrill
Pete Mundinger
Lawrence Timmer
Ben Timmer
Cascade
Sacred Heart Church
Monticello
A. L. Lorenz
Alma Billmeyer
Nick Timmer
Geert
Harold Dunn
Dunn
Mrs.Timmer
Rockford, Ill
Timmer
W. T. Grant and Company
Rockford
Monticello Cafe Sold To Herman Egger
The George Good cafe in Monticello was sold last Saturday to Herman Egger. Possession was given Sunday February 20. Mr and Mrs Good plan a rest from active work. The Eggers previously ran a Monticello restaurant and promise to run a clean respectable establishment. An announcement appears in The Express advertising columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Good
Herman Egger
Mrs. Good
Egger
Monticello
the Express
New Bookkeeper Joins Shaffer Implement Store
Ben Roberts Jr has accepted a bookkeeper position at the Shaffer Implement store. He will manage the office during busy months while Mr Shaffer and his team travel to serve customers and fulfill trade requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Roberts, Jr
Shaffer Implement Store
Mr. Shaffer
March Elections Shape Monticello City and School Posts
Monticello voters prepare for March elections with the school district director race due March 14 and a town and city ballot on the last Monday of the month. Nomination petitions must be filed by March 4 noon. Two directors’ terms expire. Dr. C. G. Thomas may not seek reelection. Mayoral and council posts, plus city treasurer and assessor, are also in play. The June primary follows for state and county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent School District
Board
Charles Podlaski
Iowa
C. G. Thomas
F. E. Stimson
Thomas
Monticello
George Specht
Tom McNamara
Bess Sherman
J. Stanley Waggoner
Mrs Bertha Perrin Dies At University Hospital
Mrs Bertha Perrin aged 65 died at University Hospital after a three month illness and an embolism. Born Bertha Huguenin in Neuchatel Switzerland she lived in Monticello ten years and previously Manchester Iowa. She leaves five daughters seven grandchildren and siblings in Switzerland. Funeral was at Reformed Church Monticello with Rev Armin Tendick. Burial followed in Delhi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Perrin
the Reformed Church
Monticello
Armin H. Tendick
Delhi
John McDonald Hospital
University Hospital
Bertha Caroline Huguenin
Neuchatel
Switzerland
Louis Perrin
America
Iowa
Manchester
Perrin
Harvey Kammerman
Eldridge
Maude
Cooking School Heads into Monticello Gym March 23 25
The Express annual cooking school returns March 23 24 and 25 in Monticello public school gym with over 600 seats. Frances Speidel again leads the event presenting new menus and printed recipes for attendees. Eight baskets of groceries and prizes awarded after each day. Afternoon sessions Thursday and Friday. first session Wednesday at 7 30 pm for townsmen to observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Express
Monticello Public School
Frances Speidel
John McDonald Hospital Notes For Past Week
Admits include Mrs Clifton Abbott Miss Ruth McGlade Billy Herington Mrs Clifford Saunders Vernon Doden Betty Thomas Dorothy Finson. Births shown to Phillip Fonck Cascade a boy and Tony Kammerman a girl. Dismissals include Charles Nelson Paul Allen Dwayne Elwood Paul Gerdes Mrs Anna Seehusen Mrs Frank Elwood Ivan Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Clifton Abbott
Ruth McGlade
Billy Herington
Clifford Saunders
Vernon Doden
Betty Thomas
Dorothy Finson
Phillip Fonck
Cascade
Tony Kammerman
Charles Nelson
Paul Allen
Dwayne Elwood
Paul Gerdes
Anna Seehusen
Frank Elwood
Ivan Benedict
Sacred Heart Church Plans Weeklong Mission
The Rev Colman Hannon of the Passionist Fathers will visit from Chicago to lead a week of spiritual exercises at Sacred Heart Church. The mission runs Sunday February 7 at 7 30 PM and continues nightly through Sunday March 6 with the goal of parish renewal. Father A L Lorenz invites nonmembers in the parish to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colman Hannon
Order of the Passionist Fathers
Chicago
Sacred Heart Church
Archdiocese of Dubuque
Sacred Heart
Father A. L. Lorenz
Automobile License Sales Far Ahead of Last Year
County license sales show 4020 car licenses and 540 truck licenses sold to date with trucks a month ahead and cars a week ahead. New license laws are cited as a reason for the increase, and a delinquent car license list will be turned over to the sheriff by March 15. Local new car purchases last week include E H Huibregtse and Haven Brothers with Ford V-8 pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Huibregtse
Haven Brothers
Scotch Grove
Paul Hearn Honored Twice by Chevrolet Club
Paul Hearn service manager at Matthiessen Auto and Supply was elected president of the district service managers group at a Du buque meeting. He also became vice president of the Davenport chapter of the Chevrolet 85 club, an honor based on at least 85 percent service accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hearn
Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company
Chevrolet Company
Dubuque
Paul
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein
Lancaster
Wis
Peoria
Ill
Hearn
Chevrolet
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Monti-Mediville
Jones Co
Martelle Man Heady New Farm Group
Cascade Man
Fire Truck Assn
H. S
Gossard Co
Greenview
Nebraska
Weers
Anna Harms
Repsholt
Germany
John H. Harms
MR. and
Mrs
Mre
Gerd Weers
Frank Husman
St. John’s Lutheran Church
L. Timmer
Monticello Cafe
U. Hospital
Cooking School
Chevrolet Co
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