Louise Byers Pioneer of Jones County Dies at Home
Mrs Louise Byers 85 a longtime Jones county resident died at her home Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at J J Hays funeral parlors with Rev G Gutengohn pastor of the Congregational church officiating. She was born August 1 1852 in Trenton Oneida County New York and moved with her family to Bowen’s Prairie Iowa. She married Henry S Byers June 26 1882 and lived in Bowen’s Prairie Monticello and Onslow before his death 38 years ago. Survivors include sons Albert H Charles Eugene M and William F all of various locations and three grandchildren. The community mourns her passing and notes her Christian example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Byers
Jones County
J. J. Hays
G. Gutengohn
Ser
Wiles
New York
William TE
Philania Lewis Himes
Familly
Rminter
Averills
Ogdens
Iowa
Mississippi
Dubuque
Byers
Monticelto
Clark “Byam
Henry 8. Byers
Johnsontown
Onslow
Bowen's Prairie
Monticello
Castle Grove Newfields Former Leail in Contest
With little over a month left teachers and pupils race to gather school notes for their schools. Top ten lists include Bertha Burlingham Scotch Grove Laura Lehman Wayne Emil Prull Irene Burrichter Mabel McVay Mildred Ardmer Winnos Harford Olga Meier Velma Tobiason Marie Widmer. Rumors of a dark horse candidate add zest to the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Olga Meier
Scotch Grove
Velma Tobiason
Marie Widmer
Jones County Ministers Meet at Wyoming Church
The Jones County Ministerial Association gathered at the Methodist church of Wyoming last Tuesday morning. Rev Farnham led devotionals and Rev Mr Allen of Hopkingon presented a paper. A luncheon was served at noon by church ladies. The next meeting is set for February 2 at the Congregational church of Monticaguo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Minmisterial Association
Methodist Church of
Wyoming
Farnham
Norman Gardner Weds Agnes Keeneman in 1936 Honeymoon
A New Year’s Eve ceremony at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church united Norman Gardner of St. Paul Minnesota and Agnes Keeneman in marriage. Rev. Paul Gutknecht officiated with attendants Wallie Koeneman and his wife. The couple plan to reside in St. Paul before moving to Red Lodge Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Agnes Keeneman
St. Paul, Minn
Moxy
Paul T. Gutknecht
Norman Gardner
St. Paul
Wallie Koeneman
Paul Gutknecht
St. John's Lutheran Church
P. T. Gutknecht
Young Farmer Harry Petersen Dies After Relapse
Funeral services were held for Harry Peter Petersen 34 a farmer who died after a relapse from grippe at John McDonald hospital. Born June 16 1902 on the Monticello area farm he married Ursula Clark in 1930 and is survived by his widow a son Philip Paul his father Paul Petersen and two sisters Harold Wilcox of Hopkinton and Mrs Philip Peak of Pierre South Dakota. His mother preceded him in death in 1930 and he was a Presbyterian church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Petersen
John McDonald
Presbyterian Church
Oakwood
Mr. Petersen
Harry Paul Petersen
Monticello
Paul
Augusta Petersen
Jones County
van Buren
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ursula Clark
Hopkinton
Hahn
Masonville
Petersen
Philip Paul
Paul Petersen
Harold Wilcox
Philip Peak
Pierre
South Dakota
Jones County League Basketball Leads In Close Race
Martelle and Wyoming head the Jones County league midway through the season with Martelle leading boys and Center Junction girls runner up. Boys standings show Martelle 4-0 and Wyoming 4-1, with Center Junction 3-4. girls top ranks have Martelle 4-0 and Center Junction 3-3. Week games include Morley at Onslow and Wyoming at Oxford Junction. R E Beall of Center Junction serves as league secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martello
Jones County
Ner
Eehon Oun Eeeker
Oxford Junction Finshed
Wyoming
Center Junction
Martellie
Martelle
Lj Center
Center
Oxfordiddt
Oxford
Onslow
Morley
Oxford Junction
R. E. Beall
County Basketball League
Supervisors Assign 1937 Committees For Jones County
The Jones County board of supervisors assigns committees for 1987 with districts including Mayberry Castle Grove Cass Fairview Holst Washington Clay Scotch Grove Madison north of No 64 Shimerda Oxford Hale Wyoming Madison south of No 64 Bailey Rame Greenfield Jackson Helgens Wayne Lovell and Richmond. Committee topics include Finance county home public buildings school fund roads and bridges poor claims salaries trucks and machinery and the entire board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayberry
Castle Grove
Cass
Fairview
Holst
Washington
Clay
Scotch Grove
Madison
Shimerda
Oxford
Hale
Wyoming
Bailey
Rame
Greenfield
Jackson
Helgens
Wayne
Lovell
Richmond
Shimerd
Perry and Holst
Missing Manchester Girl Fails To Return
Margaret York a 17 year old Manchester high school student has been missing since December 18 officials report no trace of her despite a message from Idaho indicating she would return soon Manchester officials say Dr M D Primm of Greenfield Missouri had treated her after she was brought to his office with injuries believed from being thrown from a moving vehicle but she had already left by the time he answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret York
Manchester High School
Idaho
Manchester
M. D. Primm
Greenfield
Yorks
Local Hospital Admissions and Births Report
The past week at John McDonald hospital saw admissions including Vincent Keating Ons low Mrs Rebecca Loop Hopkin ton John Folkers Langworthy and Mrs Het Schoon Monticello plus Mrs Arlene Clark Monticello Fred Von Sprecken Onslow Mrs Raymond Buel and baby and Marjorie Hoffman discharged. Two Monticello families welcomed newborn boys to John Welter and Henry Hayen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Vincent Keating
Onslow
Rebecca Loop
Hopkinton
John Folkers
Langworthy
Het Schoon
Monticello
Arlene Clark
Fred von Sprecken
Raymond Buel
Marjorie Hoffman
John Welter
Henry Hayen
Petit Jurors Named for January Term in Jones County Court
The Jones County district court has selected the January 1937 term petit jurors. Jurors listed include Carl Bohlken, R. H. Helgens, Mrs. Elva Jarrett, J. G. Oswald, Mary Petersen, Andy Steiner, Henry Seehusen Jr., Mrs. William Thompson, Carl Winkler, Annamosa names, Hazel Cash, George Dirks, Edward Houser, Mrs. J. W. McLees, Marion Platner, Frank Pillard, Carl Siebels, Marie Wilkinson, G. H. Witham, and others in Amber Cascade Center Junction Mechanicsville Morley Onslow Oxford Junction Stone City Wyoming. Report for duty at 10 a.m. Feb. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
J.B. Sethusen
Mechanicsville
Bessie ‘Embree
Morley
Fred Cook
Loretta Jackson
Olin
Emma ‘Williams
Onslow
Ira Koppes
Willard Larkey
Velma ‘Neilsen
Oxford Junction
Pauline Beranek
Oliver Brunscheen
Jim Kotil
Nek
Minnie Kidlin
John Miller
Stone City
Margaret Dunn
Wyoming
Carl ‘Hutton
Jerry Kostal
A. C. ‘Lincoln
Fred Pankow
Franik “Viacek
Monticello Hosts Three Night Community Talent Show
Local high school band and orchestra sponsor a three night event titled Big Prairie Farmer WLS Community Talent show in Monticello January 21 22 23 auditions January 13 and 14 at 7 p m in the high school auditorium. Margaret Lineen will direct inviting all residents to perform guitar banjo accordion harmonica fiddling singing mountain music duets trios and more with WLS radio stars expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Prairie Farmer-Wls
Margaret Lineen
Prairie Farmer Service Department
Craarleal
WLS
Monticello Welcomes Its First 1937 Baby
Monticello greets its first baby of 1937 a seven and one half pound boy born January 3 at the hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs Hayen receive the community’s best wishes for a happy new year and healthful days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Henry Hayen
Mr. Hayen
Joseph Hogan Weds Catherine Wernimont
Miss Catherine Wernimont daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wernimont of Castle Grove and Joseph Hogan son of Mr and Mrs M J Hogan of Castle Grove were united in marriage Tuesday morning January 5 at 7 o clock in Immaculate Conception church Rev John Hennessey performed the ceremony in the presence of friends and relatives A shower was held at the bride's home with gifts and refreshments in the evening The couple will reside in Castle Grove township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wernimont
John Wernimont
Castle Grove
Joseph Hogan
M. J. Hogan
Immaculate Conception Church
John Hennessey
Francis Miller
Castle Grove Township
John Vernimont
Appleby Property Sold To James Adams
James Adams purchased the Joe Appleby property on North Cedar Street for $1800. The home is now occupied by John Liddy who will give possession March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Adams
Joe Appleby
North Cedar Street
John Liddy
69 Year Old Hopkinton Farmer Dies Wednesday
Harry Chaplin, a 69 year old Hopkinton farmer, died late Wednesday afternoon at the local hospital after a severe grippe exacerbated by a rundown condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Harry Chaplin
Residence Properties Change Hands Locally
Messrs. Fred J. Kay and Donald Suthherland traded residence properties during the past week. Kay formerly resided in the Sutherland home which he will now take over. The consideration involved in the deal is not advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Kay
Donald Suthherland
Mr. Kay
Sutherland
Legislature Opens In Iowa With 54 54 Split In House
Des Moines Iowa January 4 1938 as the 47th general assembly prepares to convene Republicans hold 82 seats to 76 for Democrats in the house and 28 Republicans to 22 Democrats in the senate. Contests will shape membership and a 54 54 deadlock may emerge over speaker selection with a coin toss proposed to break ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
47Th
General Assembly
Iowa
Senate
House
Legislative Mill
Kraschel Prepares Inaugural Plan After Governor Win
Nelson G. Kraschel leads in Des Moines after a governor election with official returns showing a 2440 plurality. He organizes committees for inauguration, selects G F Kirtley as secretary, and plans the ceremonial events while screening hundreds of job applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Nelson G. Kraschel
Harlan
Des Moines
Kraschel
G. F. Kirtley
No changes in secretary of state and auditor offices
A brief note states there are no changes in the offices of the secretary of state and the auditor. The item records a status quo update affecting two state offices. The passage emphasizes stability in these executive roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Justice Whitcombe of Anamosa Dies Of Stroke
Francis Harris Whitcombe of Anamosa longtime justice of the peace died Monday from a stroke suffered Friday He was civic leader serving as secretary of the community club secretary of the Jones county Boy Scout council and a K P lodge member Born July 12 1876 in Cambridge Massachusetts he came to Anamosa married Florence May Heeler and is survived by his widow and one son Francis Henry Funeral services were held in the Congregational church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Harris Whitcombe
Anamosa
Whitcombe
Community Club
Jones County Boy Scout Council
K. P. Lodge
Cambridge
Mass
Florence May Heeler
Francis Henry
Congregational Church
Ninety Year Old Lady Dies In Manchester Community
Mrs. Amanda Skinner a longtime Manchester resident died Tuesday at her son Fred Skinner home Rev George Winters will lead funeral services at Brown chapel today Skinner nee Morgan was born May 1 1844 near Springfield Wisconsin came to Dubuque in 1866 She married William Murphy February 8 1867 and had two children Lulu and Frank both preceded her in death Mr Murphy died in 1870
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Skinner
Manchester
Fred Skinner
George Winters
Brown Chapel
Skinner
Iowa Tax Changes Dominant Issue for Coming Session
Lawmakers will focus on taxation in the next session. Proposals include repealing the old age assistance law and shifting to federal administration. The 1934 sale, personal, and corporate income taxes raised about 19 million dollars. Corporations face federal pressure to change. The Iowa State Teachers Association seeks extra funding for common schools possibly via a one percent sales tax earmarked for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Social Security Administration Bureau
General Assembly
Iowa
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa State Teachers Association
Iowa Legislature Faces Bitter Battle Over Beer and Reform
A tense session looms over state beer and liquor laws with liquor dealers pushing for drinks by the glass and broad reform. Lawmakers anticipate heated debate on homestead exemptions, moratoriums, more state office space, primary election changes, and even a possible constitutional revision toward a unicameral system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nebraska
Independence Hospital Reports $364 810 Year Cost
State Auditor W Storms reported that the Independence state hospital for the insane posted net operating costs of 364 810.45 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1936. Inmates rose from 1713 to 1727 while per inmate cost fell by 1.58. The hospital farm and garden earned 24195.45 profits, excluding inmate labor rent and overhead. The state's total investment stood at 1443350.84.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Storms
Independence State Hospital For the Insane
Storms
Hospital Farm
Earden
Monticello Rotary Club Presents Business Recovery Program
Halstead M. Carpenter led a Maples Inn program on business recovery topics last Monday evening. He outlined the subject and then invited Louis Hoag, Harry Stuhler, Stewart Stuhler, J. E. Heiserman, and Burt McLaughlin to share their personal views on expected 1937 business trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halstead M. Carpenter
Maples Inn
Mr. Carpenter
Messrs
Louis Hoag
Harry Stuhler
Stewart Stuhler
J. E. Heiserman
Burt McLaughlin
Elkader Native Captains China Clipper Across Pacific
Harold Gray, son of Mrs. Bertha Gray and brother of local teacher Adelaide Gray, serves as captain of the China Clipper flying between San Francisco and Manila. He has been with Pan American Air Lines since 1928 and, after November appointment, previously flew Minami to Buenos Aires. Gray, Elkader high graduate, studied at Iowa and passed government aviation tests in 1926. Pilots and officers undergo strict physical exams before and after each flight and all precautions are taken to ensure safety on the transpacific route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gray
Bertha Gray
Elkader
Adelaide Gray
Pacific
San Francisco
Manila
Gray
Pan American Air Lines
Minami
Fla
Buenos Aires
S. A
Then
Elkader School
University of Iowa
U.S
P T A Meeting Planned for January Thirteenth
The first Parent Teachers Association gathering of the year is set for Wednesday January 13 at 7 30 PM in the public school music room. Miss Mary Stoddard will lead with her committee on child study and introduce papers for discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Mary Stoddard
Stoddard
State Teachers’ College of
Cedar Falls
Lee Byerly
Amney Wood
Nellie V. Morey
Harriet Cunningham
Anamosa
Obituaries and Notices From Nearby Towns
Mrs. Clay Chapman of Anamosa died suddenly Thursday afternoon while en route to the hospital. She is survived by her mother, a daughter in California, a grandson, two brothers and a sister. Mrs. Henry Anderson, formerly of Anamosa, died in Brush Colorado after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held for George M. Thorpe of Delaware county. Miss Lois Stingley married Orren A. Lonning of Des Moines at St John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Des Moines. The couple will reside in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Chapman
Anamosa
Sarah Loomis
Dora Dayhoff
California
Carl Northrup
Henry Anderson
Brush
Colo
Anderson
Leonard
Roy
Hollywood
Brown Chapel
Manchester
George M. Thorpe
Delaware County
Thorpe
Monticello
Perry Thorpe
Lois Stingley
Elbert Stingley
Olin
Orren A. Lonning
Des Moines
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Madeline, Samous
Marian Bobzine
Stingley
Olin High School
Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
H. D. Miller
Bader Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J L Bader will celebrate their fiftieth anniversary on January 11 1937 inviting friends and neighbors to visit during open house from 2 to 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bader
Jones County Board Names H. J. Mayberry Chairman 1937
The Jones county board of supervisors held its initial 1937 meeting. Herman Helgens and William W. Bailey joined the board, with H. J. Mayberry elected chairman. Bounties were set on furs, wolves, cub wolves, and gophers. Official newspapers were named for 1937 proceedings. Deputies and county officers were reappointed. Assessors to meet for property assessments. County home steward and matron reappointed. C. A. Spaeth named county engineer. no assistant chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Herman Helgens
Wayne Township
William W. Bailey
Greenfield Township
H. J. Mayberry
Cass
N. C. Holst
Henry Shimerda
Monticello Express
Anamosa Eureka
Anamosa Journal
Jones County Assessors
Anamosa
State Board of Assessment and Review
Roscoe Easterly
C. A. Spaethe
Henningsen
Mrs Hei Schoon Injured In Highway 161 Crash
In icy streets Saturday morning a Plymouth driven by Ryeweth struck ice near Langworthy and crashed into a telephone pole. Mrs Hei Schoon suffered a sprained neck and other injuries while Miss Laura Lehman had multiple broken ribs. Lehman returned to teaching Scotch Grove No 3 on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Gamter
Laura Leht
Ryeweth
Cedar Rapids
Plymouth
Langworthy
Schoon
Gertrude Rickels Weds Robert Schoon in Freeport
Announcement reports the October 4 1936 marriage of Gertrude Rickels youngest daughter of H G Rickels Scotch Grove to Robert F Schoon son of George Schoon Amber. The ceremony at St Johns Lutheran parsonage Freeport Ill was officiated by Rev Schumacher with a reception trip to Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Rickels
H. G. Rickels
Scotch Grove
Robert F. Schoon
George Schoon
Amber
St. John's Lutheran Parsonage
Freeport
Ill
Oo. Schumacher
Dorothy Antons
Antons
Arthur Rickels
Donald Glick
Anamosa
Galena
Schoon
Monticello High School
Jones County
Anamosa High School
V F W Members To See Centennial Movies
The Monticello Post No 1683 VFW and Auxiliary will meet Friday January 15 instead of Wednesday. After business, members and families will view Centennial Moving Pictures and other educational films courtesy of Ray Hoag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Hal” Helms
Ray Hoag
Hoag
Grand Jurors Named for 1937 Report Date Set
The first grand jury of 1937 will report for service January 25 at 10 a.m. A list of jurors includes Monticello Fred Harken Anamosea Burton Brown Charles T. Foley Cascade M B Lawless Center Junction Frank Himebaugh Martelle W J Mitchell Olin Oscar Kinler Arnold Storm Oxford Junction A E Hodoval Scotch Grove W B Clark Ed Zirkelbach Wyoming Frank Byerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fred Harken
Anamosea
Burton Brown
Charles T. Foley
Cascade
M. B. Lawless
Center Junction
Frank Himebaugh
Martelle
W. J. Mitchell
Olin
Oscar Kinler
Arnold Storm
Oxford Junction
A. E. Hodoval
W. B. Clark
Ed Zirkelbach
Wyoming
Frank Byerly
Sacred Heart Ladies Name 1937 Committees
On January 3 the Sacred Heart parish of Monticello elected standing committees for 1937 social and society affairs. Group one for A to L includes Mrs. T. M. Redmond, Mrs. Frank McDonough, Mrs. Joe Meyer, Mrs. Anton Wroblewski. Group two for M to Y includes Mrs. J. R. Barron, Mrs. John Breen, Mrs. M. J. Hogan, Mrs. R. L. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Barron
John Breen
M. J. Hogan
R. L. Clark
Creamery Pays 40 Cents For Sweet Cream In Dec
Farmers Mutual Creamery lists December prices for cream during the first half on record. Sweet cream brought 40 cents per pound, No 1 cream 39 cents, and No 2 cream 37 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creamery
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
Milton Bader Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party
Milton Bader marked his eleventh birthday with a Saturday party on January 2. Guests included Duane Yousse Dayton Yousse Dale Yousse Bobby Siebels Harold Hogan Delores Bohlken Dorothy Aldrich Pauline Nelson and five brothers Ralph Louis and Marguerite. The group attended the Monte theater then a lunch of ice cream cake and a decorated cake served by his mother and aunt Mrs Lydia Nelson of Wolf Creek Oregon. Milton received many nice presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bader
Duane Yousse
Dayton, Yousse
Dale Yousse
Bobby Siebels
Harold Hogan
Delores Bohlken
Dorothy Aldrich
Pauline Nelson
Wolf Creek
Oregon
Louis
Ralph
Marguerite
Monte Theater
Lydia Nelson
Milton
DeMolay Chapter Initiates Two Members in First Degree
George Washington chapter of DeMolay conferred the first degree on two candidates Jooval Rodman and Wilbur Coxsee under Master Councilor Rex Hodson and his officers. Lloyd Clark and a committee served refreshments after the initiatory services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Rex Hodson
Jooval Rodman
Wilbur Coxsee
Lloyd Clark
Twister Strikes In Onslow Community
Onslow observer reports a miniature twister struck north of Onslow last week Wednesday. Trees toppled at the A. L. Ames farm and a double door from an Orr machine shed was driven into a house. Windows broke and shingles blown onto a dwelling.
Herman Kray Pleads Guilty On Liquor Charge
Herman Kray of Cedar Rapids former Jones county offender pled guilty to illegal possession of liquor before Judge A. B. Clark. County Attorney G. K. Thompson filed the information based on an alleged alcohol sale to a police special agent about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kray
Cedar Rapids
Jones County
A. B. Clark
G. K. Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hayes Funeral
Newfields
Young Farmer
Jones County League
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Petit
Appleby
John K. ‘Valentine
Centerville
Krasche
Valentine
Gustav Alesch
Plymouth County
Emocrat
Fiip
Beelay
Thomas L. Curran
Ottumwa
Myr. Curran
Homer Hush
Montgomery County
Hush
Roosevelt
John H. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
Edw. L. ‘O'Connor
Mitchell
Don W. Burrington
Sioux City
Paul Freeburn
Davenport
T. J. Mahoney
Boone
Genung
Glenwood
Buell McCash
Bloomfield
Henry Roelofs
Sioux County
Hquor Commission
Henry Graven
State Highway Commission
Social Security Act
Justice Whitcombe
Independence Hospital
P.T.A
New Board of Supervisors
George Specht
T. E. McNamara
Henry Eichhorn
Yand
Prsworthy
Robert Schoon
V.F.W
Sacred Heart
Twister
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