Monticello Bank Stockholders Meet Update Growing Deposits
The Monticello State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on January 14. President R A Cartano and cashier Halstead M Carpenter presented a report showing deposits rose by over 300000 in the year, with total assets near 5.07 million. The bank, dating from 1875, is among Iowa’s larger institutions and operates under FDIC and Federal Reserve membership. Directors count reduced to ten after a death. executive officers were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello Bank
Towa
Iowa
E. E. Hicks
George Ambuehl
Halstead M. Carpenter
Richard A. Cartano
Ray C. Hoag
John J. Locher
Clarence A. McLaughlin
T. M. Redmond
Frank E. Stimson
Harry W. Stuhler
C. G. Thomas
R. A. Cartano
H. W. Stuhler
C. M. Luetz
C. E. Fothergill
James A., Maurice
Paul T. Schuetz
D. P. Sutherland
Mrs Simington Dies In Portland Oregon
Mrs John Simington died at her Portland Oregon home on January 11 after a period of poor health. She was 87 and the second oldest in her family. Survivors include two sons and two daughters in Portland a sister in Lincoln Nebraska and a brother in Perry. Her husband a retired wholesale dry goods merchant preceded her in death. Her family once ran the Simington bank now Monticello State Bank.
Wayne Church elects officers and schedules services
At the Wayne Zion church annual meeting Rev. F H Kehren becomes chairman with Harry H Kuhns as deacon George Hagen as trustee Arend Balster secretary and Henry J Hinrichs treasurer Louis Helgens named cemetery custodian The church dissolves its repair committee and reports basement expenses and donations English services begin after Easter German services continue one Sunday every two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne. Zion
F. H. Kehren
Harry H Kuhns
George Hagen
Arend Balster
Henry J. Hinrichs
Louis Helgens
Freewill
General Treasury
Methodist Excavators Work in Church Basement Promise Drafted Labor Detail
A church notice invites all Methodists and others with overalls to join a basement digging project described as a Labor Detail on military lines. The plan, led by Commander C A Coxsee and officers, aims to convert the front half of the church basement into a dining room and kitchen for future church use.
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Tut-Ankh- Amen
C. A. Coxsee
E. H. Huibregtse
L. J. Swift
A.B. Grimes
Signal Corps
T. E. Hamilton
Leigh Clark
Wade Long
William Shelley
F. E. Stimson
John Fegan
James Nelson
George Woodall
Alva Stadtmueller Chosen President of Young Democrats
Alva Stadtmueller of Castle Grove township was elected president of the Jones county Young Democrats at a meeting last week in the courthouse. Miss Malinda Nielsen presided. New officers include Miss Imogene Brady first vice president, Herman Brunscheen second vice president, Ernest Goldsmith Jr. third vice president, and Miss Mary Houser secretary treasurer. Carl Pierce Cedar Rapids navy recruiter showed navy life pictures, assisted by Frank McCarthy. Ray Levy retires as secretary treasurer.
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Alva Stadtmueller
Castle Grove Township
Jones County Young Democrats
Court House
Malinda Nielsen
Anamosa
Retirling
Imogene Brady
Herman Brunscheen
Wyoming
Ernest Goldsmith
Mary Houser
Carl Pierce
Cedar Rapids
Navy Life
Pierce
Frank McCarthy
Ray Levy
Local Army Aviator Carl Stapler Inducted December 18
Former local boy Carl Stapler, educated at public school and living in his home town, entered the Army Air Forces. He is stationed in Tent City Note field Montgomery Alabama and may be transferred later to St. Louis.
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Carl Stapler
Ile
Fae Hip
Tent City Note Field
Montgomery
Ala
Tite
St. Louis
Care Needed in Mail For Soldiers in Army
Instructions for sending mail to U S Army personnel require including full title and name followed by company designation camp and state. A return address should be placed in the upper left corner of the letter.
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U. S. Army
Goettsch Buys Iverson Funeral Home in Monticello
Cecil L. Goettsch announces he has purchased the Iverson funeral home equipment and rents the building from Mrs. L A. Iverson. The change is effective January 1, 1941 with Mrs. Iverson to assist at funerals. Leonard A Iverson started in Monticello 23 years ago and partnered with Edgar Hubbard before acquiring his share. Goettsch, from Gladbrook, came to Monticello in 1937 and is now aligned with Iverson to lead the mortuary business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil L. Goettsch
Iverson
L. A. Iverson
Mr. Goettsch
Leonard A. Iverson
Monticello
Edgar A. Hubbard
Hubbard
Goettsch
Gladbrook
H. J. Goettsch
Mr. Iverson
Wegman Heads The Dyersville Bank
Leo J. Wegman of Anamosa bought a controlling interest in the Dyersville National Bank and was elected president at the annual meeting last Tuesday. His son Leonard J. Wegman of Anamosa also serves on the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Wegman
Anamosa
Dyersville National Bank
Leonard J. Wegman
Farm Forum Banquet Plans Completed in Monticello
Plans are set for the Farm Forum banquet at Monticello's community hall at 6 30 p m on Monday January 20. George Godfrey Iowa State College Ames will speak. About 200 tickets at 60 cents go on sale January 13 from advisory council members Monticello Feed Mill or the public school office.
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Farm Forum
Monticello
Vocational Agriculture Department
Farm Forum Advisory Council of Representative Farmers
George Godfrey
Godfrey
Iowa State College
Ames
Sven
Arm Forum
Advisory Council
Milwaukee Shippers Hear Gratitude at Good Will Banquet
More than 500 people attended a Milwaukee railroad shippers dinner in Monticello Community Building. F. J. Newell of Milwaukee PR praised the Iowa division, lauded M. B. Leonard, and discussed service goals. W. G. Bowen highlighted division pride, H. Sengstacken touted faster trains and vacation installment plans, with multiple local officials cited for organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Railroad
Monticello-Marion
Monticello
F. J. Newell
Chicago
M. B. Leonard
Newell
H. Sengstacken
Iowa Division
Hiawat
Milwaukee Tracks
J. J. Locher
C. A. Coxsee
J. B. Dede
Milwaukee Public Relations Department
Carl Smith
John Pazour
Marion
Railroad
Ray Naylor
Scotch Grove
Harry Stingley
Center Junction
W.E. Failor
Jones County March of Dimes Drives for Infantile Paralysis Aid
Jones County invites every school child to donate a dime on January 30 for a county drive to support the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Funds raised, plus adult gifts, will aid local victims and future needs, with trustees managing county funds and potential use for an iron lung if no new cases arise.
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Jones County
March of Dimes
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Inc
Iowa
Robert Thompson
Anamosa
Robert
Iowa University Hospital
National Foundation
State University of Town
Nellie Morey
Jones County Schoolmasters Club
Jones County Infantile Paralysis Committee
Cattle Shipments Rise During Last Week
Cattle shipments from Monticello increased last week per Milwaukee railroad station agent M. B. Leonard. From Monticello to Chicago yards, Wilbur Cartano one car, George Manternach two cars, George Tolbert two cars, Pagan Bros one, Bud Bros two, Clarence McLaughlin one, George Rickels one, Miller Bros one, plus hogs.
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Monticello
M. B. Leonard
Milwaukee Railroad
U. S
Chicago
Wilbur Cartano
George Manternach
George Tolbert
Pagan Bros
Bud Bros
Clarence McLaughlin
George Rickels
Miller Bros
Supt Grimes to Speak Saturday at Cornell College
A B Grimes Monticello superintendent will join the regional conference of Teacher Education Institutions at Cornell College on Saturday January 18. He will share the superintendent’s view in the morning discussion “What Should the New Teacher Be Prepared to Do” under Russell E Jones guidance.
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A. B. Grimes
Monticello
Cornell College
Russell E. Jones
State Board of Education
Grimes
NYA Funds Monticello Sewing Room For Girls Project
The National Youth Administration approves 3866 dollars to Monticello for a six month sewing room to employ 30 to 40 girls and women ages 17 to 25. Mrs. Lee Byerly oversees, with space donated by the library board basement. Equipment is government furnished. machines loaned later.
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NYA
Lee Byerly
Monticello
National Youth Administration Project
Red Cross
Jones County
Library
Anamosa Church Group Plans Year Ahead Meeting
A Jones County Sunday School Council meeting at the Anamosa Methodist church outlined a full year program and budget. Rev. J. K. Delahooke presided. Leaders from Center Junction reported a leadership training school with twenty nine credit awards. A county adult conference was set for February in Center Junction. The county fiscal year will shift to January to January to align with the state office. Five county members attended the Cedar Rapids state councilors meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Sunday School Council of Christian Education
Methodist
Anamosa
J. K. Delahooke
F. G. Tyrrell
Center Junction
Jones County
Cedar Rapids
W. B. Clark
J. W. Streeter
J. R. McNeilly
Delahooke
R. C. Scott
Shaffer Implement Store Special Day In Monticello
Clarence Shaffer of Shaffer Implement store invites former friends and all farmers to a free power farming entertainment at the Monticello community building. The program features nine vaudeville acts including a magician with songs and dances, plus viewing of new power farming equipment. lunches will not be served. Matinees at 1 30 PM and evening show at 7 30 PM on Saturday January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shaffer
Shaffer
Monticello
Wilcox Foresees Bright Future for Iowa Farmers
Dr. Walter W. Wilcox of Iowa State College spoke to about 150 farmers on the Farm Forum Monday night noting a bright future for farm families even if war comes. He cited technological change, rising production, better farmer organization, and the need for more money with less power as key factors shaping the forties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Walter W. Wilcox
Iowa State College
Ames
Farm Forum
Great Britain
England
South America
Wilcox
Fraser Heads Jones County Medical Society
The Jones County Medical Society met Monday evening at Anamosa. Elected for the ensuing year were Dr. J. H. Fraser of Monticello as president and Dr. J. D. Paul of Anamosa as secretary treasurer.
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Jones County Medical Society
Anamosa
J. H. Fraser
Monticello
J. D. Paul
P T A Meeting At School House
The Parent Teacher association will meet Thursday evening at the school house. A panel discussion on Education for Common Defense will be led by A B Grimes Miss Bethel Merrill Ray Echternacht and Mrs B K 4H Huibregtse. The mothers chorus will sing and Miss Myrtle Argo will speak about Dental Hygiene in Iowa.
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Parent Teacher Association
A. B. Grimes
Bethel Merrill
Ray Echternacht
BK. 4H
Huibregtse
Mothers’ Chorus
P.T.A
Myrtle Argo
Bureau of Dental Hygiene
Iowa
Miss Argo
Jones County
Death of Harry Maurice of Las Vegas NM
Harry Maurice of Las Vegas New Mexico formerly of Monticello died in Phoenix Arizona last Sunday seeking treatment for his health He was born in Monticello son of Mary and Nicholas Maurice He lived on a farm east of Monticello later moved to Las Vegas with wife Mary Borgeld They operated cattle ranches in Las Vegas Survived by widow two brothers and two sisters Funeral services and burial were held in Las Vegas
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Harry Maurice
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Monticello
Phoenix
Arizona
Mary
Nicholas Maurice
Chiccaro
Mary Borgeld
Chicago
Maurice
Robert Maurice
Jefferson
J. M. Bowie
Des Moines
Kate Maurice
A. M. Maurice
Al Steiner Celebrates 86th Birthday at Hospital
Al Steiner, patient at John McDonald hospital, turned 86 last Sunday. Attendants brought a birthday cake to the men’s ward as he enjoyed visits and remained able to be up part of each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Steiner
John McDonald Hospital
Steiner
Richland No. 3 on Dental Honor Roll
Mrs. Florence Sexter reports Richland No 3 school at 100 percent on the dental honor roll. This marks the fourth rural school with perfect dental attendance reported this year. Pupils listed include Filwin Buol Clifford Decker Lorraine Buol Mary Lou Allamand Fern Decker Richard Finson Raymond Allamand Elaine Buol John Buol Greta Buol and Marjorie Buol.
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Florence Sexter
Filwin Buol
Clifford Decker
Lorraine Buol
Mary Lou Allamand
Fern Decker
Richard Finson
Raymond Allamand
Elaine Buol
John Buol
Greta Buol
Marjorie Buol
More Volunteers Needed For War Production Of Local Red Cross
The Monticello Red Cross expands war production with sewing and knitting for refugees. Mrs. William Corbin will report weekly. Sewing overseen by Mrs. Earl Shrove and Mrs. Will Balsiger. Ten layettes in progress under Mrs. Hayes Muller and White. January 31 quota targets ready for shipment. S. Louis office reports cotton materials arriving within a week. Shortage of volunteer knitters. chairmen Hodson and Eklund seek more volunteers.
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Monticello Red Cross
Illiam Corbin
Hans Ruof
George Woodall
James Skelley
Earl Shrove
Will Balsiger
J. J. Hayes
George Muller
Lawrence White
S. Louis
Monticello
Carl Hodson
Nell Eklund
January Term of District Court Opens at Anamosa
Judge J F E Heiserman will preside as the Jones county district court begins its January term in Anamosa on Monday January 20 with the grand jury in session. The petit jury will report January 27 for trial of docket cases including new law and equity matters such as landlord’s attachments foreclosures and several divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. Heiserman
Jones County District Court
J. E. Ahlrichs
Walter Zubler
Monticello
Antone Blizek
Oxford Junction
Pat Callahan
Bernard
Peter Levsen
Clarence
A. C. Lincoln
Gordon Marshall
Wyoming
Carl Rohwedder
Olin
Frank Rumple
Martelle
Harlan Russell
Henry
Wm. G. Schoon
Thomas Kula
Alvin Valandingham
Althea C. Holland
M. FE. Burgess
C. S. Woodward
Earl
Kk. W. Gordon
Donald FE. Crow
New Equity
Lily Culp
Jack Culp
Marguerite Morning
Roy Morning
L. F. Pealer
J. Schultz
Onslow Lumber Company
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
Connell Roofing Co
Maeme Pasha
Monticello State Bank
Everett J. Maloney
Adm
J. L. Holden
Ada Miles
Frank E. Miles
Monticello Panthers Honored At Football Banquet
Monticello high school honored its football team the Panthers at a community banquet. Coaches, teachers, and 128 guests heard remarks from Judge Heiserman and Coach Emil Klumpar. Stan Schrader received praise for All State honors as the squad celebrated a strong season.
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Monticello
Panthers
Stanley Schrader
Robert Liddy
Charles Boss
Paul Bender
Jim Bone
Robert Siebels
Jack Becks
Jay Dehrends
Ralph Bender
Robert John Buol
Harold Hogan
Milton Rieken
Bill Kiburz
Dale Griffith
Arthur Gesse
George Richardson
Lawrence Ricken
Sam Reyner
Paul Messerli
Junior Heath
Robert Bohlken
Paul Frank
Ralph Bader
Philip Schneider
Wallace Schneider
Buddy Griffith
Gene Walker
Dick West
Heiserman
Grimes
Judge Heiser
Stan Schrader
Stan
Roy Moore
Montiediilo High School
Montiecijlo
Glenn Devine
University of Iowa
Bill Diehl
Klumpar
Lois Smith
B.P.W
Leigh Clark
Boyd Shannon
Monticello High School
Lyle McMullen
Glemm Devine
Books and Health Discussed at Monticello Meeting
A Friday evening gathering in the Monticello community building drew over sixty residents to hear Dr. Putnam of the Iowa State Department of Health outline the state health program and tuberculosis control plans. Flor ence Noble detailed the rural library book mobile project and anticipated legislation.
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Putnam
Monticello
Towa City
Iowa State Department of Health
Florence Noble
Lucas County
Noble
W. D. McLaughlin
Farm Bureau Library Service Committee
Arnold Thalacker
Farm Bureau Women’s Health
New Foreman Appointed on Monticello Express
Milton Leonard recently foreman at the Denison Review has become foreman of the Monticello Express starting last Monday. He previously worked years at Elkader before moving to Denison. Leonard succeeds Francis R. Cochran who resigned to return to Denison and resume a foreman role there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Leonard
Denison Review
Monticello Express
Ife
Leonard
Elkader
Denison
Francis R. Cochran
Fifty Year Club to Honor Monticello Farmers
The Monticello Express announces a Fifty Year Farmer's Club for farmers who have lived in the Monticello vicinity for fifty years or more. Weekly interviews with eligible farmers will run with no dues. Members receive membership certificates and may attend annual gatherings. open to non-subscribers and any eligible farmer or family member may apply.
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The
Monticello Express
Farmer’s Club
Monticello
the Express
Express
Market experts meet with local Farm Bureau groups
I W Duke Arthur extension marketing specialist from Town State college and Herman Aaberg of Ames met with the Farm Bureau livestock marketing committee and beef cattlemen directors at the courthouse on Wednesday afternoon January 15. The committee includes Louis Lorenzen Olin Clarence McLaughlin Monticello Harry Levsen Olin Irving Hintz Monticello J B Seehusen Center Junction Reuell McColm Anamosa and Thomas Friehhorn Wyoming. Directors are Fred Petersen Wyoming August Hansen Oxford Junction Wilbur Cartano Monticello Lawrence Burlage Monticello August Ahrendsen Oxford Junction and C V Newman Martello. The discussion covered plans for a 1941 livestock marketing education program for Jones County Farm Bureau and other Bureau activities including the Des Moines meeting and hog price and buying practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Duke Arthur
Town State College
Herman Aaberg
Ames
Farm Buvreau Livestock Marketing Committee
Beef Cattlemen’s Association
Court House
Louis Lorenzen
Olin
Clarence McLaughlin
Monticello
Harry Levsen
Irving
Hintz
J. B. Seehusen
Center Junction
Reuell. McColm
Anamosa
Thomas Friehhorn
Wyoming
Fred Petersen
August Hansen
Oxford Junction
Wilbur Cartano
Lawrence Burlage
August Ahrendsen
C. V. Newman
Martello
Jones County Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
National Farm Bureau
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Monti Bank
Restac
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Mrs. Simington
Portland
She
Capt
D. F. Magee
Wayne Church
George Barnts
Young Democrats
Cecil Goettsch
Iverson Funeral Home
L. J. Wegman
Dyersville Bank
W. G. Bowen
Shaffer Impl
Dr. Fraser
Richland No
J. E. Heiserman
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
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