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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
5
Two new officers three new deputies and three new board members began service in Jones County as Bailey was elected to the board. Directors Dirks and H C Pending and Wm Taylor were noted among county wards. officials described a busy year ahead with duties in county governance.
Older boys and girls conference opens at 8 30 this morning in the Wyoming Methodist church. Mary Louise Yount of Monticello presides as president of the conference. Speakers include Rev W J Grossheim Rev Harold Knight Rev James Ki Delahooke Rev A Brenistettes and G Herbrecht. Kart Houstman toasts at six with a Monticello girls quartet Mary Lou Luett Betty Adams Venita Shover and Wilma Doria Yount performing.
Hon John T Ames of Traer will conduct a Masonic School of Instruction in Monticello on Monday January 9 and Tuesday January 10. Three sessions daily at 9 AM 1 PM and 6 PM. All master masons invited. Ames serves as grand custodian of the work for Iowa.
The January term petit jurors are listed with names including H. Behrends, Robert Buolee, Jamies, D. Delay, Robert Durat, and others. Also named are Elsie Johansen, Rose, Sigworth, Neal Turner, Ethel Walace, and Clifford Youth a Pier. The document notes date and location details for juror duties and court scheduling.
A community session series invites rural families to attend this week with no limit on attendees. Monday features Home Grounds Development Swine Management and Small Fruits with sessions from 9 to 12 and 1 to 2. Tuesday includes Home Grounds Development Swine Management Small Fruits Consumer Buying Livestock Breeding and Making Your House Your Home. Wednesday covers Consumer Buying Livestock Breeding Making Your House Your Home Farm Power and Household Equipment with an evening session on choosing a vocation. Thursday lists Farm Water Systems Farm Power Household Equipment with repeated time blocks.
Telegraphic notice reports the sudden death of Mrs. Merrill Fulton wife of Dr. Merrill Fulton of Denver She was formerly Alice Shelley of Monticello and married there She survived by her husband one son Harold two sisters Mrs E E Hicks Monticello and Mrs Frank Mead Manchester and two brothers Ernest E Skelley Monticello and John Skelley Rock River Wyoming
Reyner of Maquoketa hosted a Christmas party attended by 187 children. Rev D C Perr led carols and prayer while Santa Fe, Harry D Green, distributed apples oranges fruitcake. A 75 count sack supper was served in a large tent with aid from local helpers.
The fragment discusses a year ending with milder weather and mentions several unreadable names and places. It references a weather or seasonal note, implying a milder year overall with scattered readable terms. Further details are obscured by corrupted text.
The bench honors Hon. 82 with retirement from active service effective January 1. He voluntarily sought retirement and was not a candidate for reappointment. Judge Ellison's son Dr Clifford Plisor, a physician surgeon, is mentioned. The tribute notes Judge Bilizon as well deserving of the vacation from bench activities and acknowledges both occasions.
Mrs W C Titus, 78, of Spencer, died December 27. Funeral services were held December 29 at Riverside Chapel in Spencer. She was a member of Chapter AT PEO Sisterhood OE S and the American Legion auxiliary. Survived by six children, several in‑laws, and three brothers.
Workmen on the PWA project dismantled the vid school building revealing the town clock and weather vane. The clock tower roof was removed and first floor footings are being prepared after excavation. Cement pours will follow and the project would have stalled until March 1 if plan changes had occurred.
Post Master Earl Boyer of Maquoketa reported his automobile stolen on Christmas Day after he drove to church for services. The car reappeared the next Sunday morning a block south of his home, undamaged except for a loosened steering mechanism and a odometer indicating about 75 miles driven. Boyer, a former Jones County Recorder employee, is well known locally.
The list of grand jurors for the year includes Robert Ireland John Art Center Junction Harry and D J Wasson Onslow.
The first baby of 1939 born at John McDonald Hospital in Monticello to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sorg of Delhi weighed six pounds seven ounces and arrived at 8 10 am Tuesday. The unnamed boy leads a field of gifts from local merchants as part of the derby.
In Cascade District Court petitions filed by Iowa Electric and Cedar Rapids interests challenge a September 29 bond election for a municipal light plant. The suit seeks to void or halt the $106 000 revenue bonds and related grants citing legal and statutory issues and alleged delegation of state powers.
Claude B. Fothergill, longtime Monticello State Bank employee and assistant cashier, marks a 25 year anniversary. A native of Elgin, he previously worked as a book keeper in Manchester and rejoined the bank after a two year absence, beginning his latest spell on New Year’s Eve 1913.
Seven carloads of farm products were dispatched from the local depot this week. Adams and Adame sent one carload each, while the Farmers Creamery shipped a car of butter. Fred W Yoelter resided in Whe Sand noted a benefit event connected to the shipments.
New officers for 1939 were installed at Burns Lodge No. 178 A F and A M last Tuesday evening. Installing officer was Past Master Lloyd Clark and installing marshal was Past Master Lester Hearn. A dinner for fifty guests preceded the meeting.
Miss Mabel Lorraine Fraser daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyman Fraser of Wyoming Iowa wed Reginald P Morse son of Mr and Mrs John W Morse also of Wyoming. The ceremony occurred Tuesday December 27 at 2 oclock at the bride's parents home officiated by Rev H W Farnham. Attendants were Mrs Grizelda Stute and Archie Fraser. The bride wore wine colored velvet and carried white roses. A navy blue suit for the bride and a wedding lunch followed with two wed ding cakes as table decorations.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Loop observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on Sunday. The couple’s friends attended and shared in the milestone. Also celebrated was the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joe Swanson who were present. Mr Loop has been engaged in farming and stock buying for many years.
J E Heiserman of Monticello began his duties as judge of the 18th Judicial district. He presides in Linn County for the January term and will oversee the Jones County district court starting January 23. Heiserman, a former partner in Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman, was nominated by both major parties and is among Iowa’s youngest judges. His brother Elbert succeeds him in the local practice. His first order approved a real estate sale and deed in a $600 transaction by the Cedar Rapids receiver of the Iowa State Savings Bank.
The Grand Opera House in Anamosa marked its fiftieth anniversary with a free show next Tuesday January 10. Its first opening on January 10 1889 featured Allie Ackstrom and Company from New York City with a sold out 550 seat house at five dollars each.
A. L. Lundquist formerly of Parkersburg has been transferred to Eldora to manage the store there. He is succeeded by M. C. Larsen of New Hampton who has been assistant manager at Monticello for eight months.
Chris Kimport, a Manchester plumber, carded a rare perfect cribbage hand last Friday night. He dealt himself three Fives and the Jack of Clubs with a partner, then turned the Five of Clubs for the ace mark.
Mr and Mrs Robert G Lyans longtime Jones county residents marked their 60th wed ding anniversary at their Palm Drive La Canada California home on New Year s Eve December 31 1938 Their eldest daughter and husband Mr and Mrs N B Lathrop also celebrated their 36th anniversary at the same time and place Born in 1852 Mr Lyans moved from Iowa to Texas then Southern California before settling in La Canada The couple recall 60 years of farm life crop diversification and purebred livestock with a move from Iowa to Texas in 1907 and later to Glendale before settling on their La Canada fruit ranch.
Mrs Anna Lillian Florin Durst died unexpectedly at her Monticello home Friday afternoon after an acute heart attack. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM at the Reformed Church in Monticello, Rev. Armin H Tendick presiding. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery beside son Benjamin. Survived by husband Leonard and three sons George Alfred Cedar Rapids Robert and Warren Monticello, three sisters and a brother. Continuous regional notice of the family and community shock.
Jim McNeilly of Center Junction spoke to Maquoketa Rotary about hybrid corn. He is one of three eastern Iowa men developing hybrid corn and credited with improving corn for farmers. He said hybrid corn is here to stay and urged farmers to study their business and soil to ensure good crops. The talk was well received.
William H. McClintock a former Cedar Rapids lumber man died at his son Henry McClintock’s Englewood New Jersey home last Monday after a stroke endured the prior Wednesday He was son of the founder of the West Union Democrat and his wife Mattie Fawcett was a Monticello native The survivor include wife son Henry and daughter Ruth Laurance Columbia University New York City former Monticello home economics instructor
The first marriage license of 1939 was issued to Joseph E. Heeren and Mary V. Flack, both of Monticello, at 10 a.m. Wednesday under new clerk W. E L. Pearson. Additional licenses granted last week went to G. P. Tower and Velma Dietz of Cedar Rapids, James A. Cloud of Chicago and Agatha Beckman of Dyersville, Marvin H. Lacock of Mount Vernon and Laura Sinclair of Leech Grove, Frank Nowak of Watertown and Susan Ellen Lancaster of Chariton.
Mrs Ellsworth Palmer died Sunday in Los Angeles after a heart attack three weeks earlier. Surviving are her husband formerly Cedar Rapids automobile club secretary and two daughters Mrs L O Nielson of Glendale and Mrs M E Landes of Los Angeles. Burial was at Forest Lawn cemetery. Mr Palmer grew up near Monticello and is first cousin to J W Coxsee of Monticello and Mrs E E Reed now in Miami Florida.
Monticello Post No 1683 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will hold their next regular meeting Tuesday evening in the city clerk's office and the Memorial Dance hall. Plans will be made for the activities of the coming year.
Ex service men in Monticello elected new officers for the Arthur P. O'Rourke Post No. 209 American Legion. Commander Rev. George Woodall leads a slate including vice commander John Beeks and adjutant Dr. Earl DeShaw amid plans for bi monthly meetings and social events. The Legion rooms will host the VFW post during community building.
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