Annual report on two mutual fire insurers 1932
The German Mutual Fire Insurance association of Wayne township reports 1932 risks in force at 6,795,455.18 with total receipts of 19,263.27 and a year end cash balance of 928.93. Castle Grove Farmers Mutual Insurance notes 1932 losses of 4,361.54, total risks 4,123,552, and 651 members. 1922 through 1929 losses and funding are summarized along with a silver anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Castle Grove Mutual Fire Insurance Association
M. Hosford
German Mutual Association
Wayne Township
Association
Presiddent
H. H. Zimmerman
A. G. Bohlken
John E. Folkers
Fred Plueger
Gerd Harms
A. J. Toenjes
H. A. Hoenjes
Alfred Folkerts
Castle Grove Insurance Association
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association of
Castle Grove
Scotch Grove
F. E. Taylor
Olin
Denis Donovan
Coggan
C. B. Shaffer
Wyoming
Leslie A. Dunn
Marion
D. A. McElliott
Ryan
H. J. Mayberry
Anamosa
Russel R. Hatch
Central City
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
8. B. King
James Kehoe
F. C. Cramer
J. A. McLaughlin
W. F. Hintz
Andrew Davidson
James Hogan
C. A. McLaughlin
J. A. Moris L. W. Lovell
Monticello State Bank
F. E. Stimson
M. Hoaford
Arthur Fairbanks
Thomas F. Kehoe
Gineasnes
W. F. Hints
Secre
MG Hosford
F. E Stimson
Sectional One Act Play Tournament Planned in Two Sites
Two sectional one act play tournaments planned in Jones county next week. On Thursday January 26 Monticello hosts Martello Anamosa and Monticello with Center Junction dropping out after a fire. The second contest is at Olin with Olin Onslow Oxford Junction and Wyoming. doors open at eight with a small admission to cover expenses. An all county tournament will follow later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello
Martello
Anamosa
Center Junction
Olin
Onslow
Oxford Junction
Wyoming
Death of Chris Specht Remains In Anamosa Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services for Chris Specht were held at the Congregational church in Anamosa after his suicide on January 12. Specht, 58, despondent since his wife’s death in 1932, left a note and had previously attempted to shoot himself. He lived eight miles northwest of Anamosa in Linn County and is survived by daughter Irene, sisters Anna Stimpson and Myrta Gerdes, and brothers Herman, John, and George. Burial followed at Prairie Hill cemetery near Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Anamosa
Chris Specht
Specht
John Stimpson, Jr
Mr. Specht
Linn County
John D
Gertrude Specht
Lena Rickels
Farley
Myrta Gerdes
Terra Bella
Calif
Herman
Miami
Fla
John
George
Monticello
David Beggs
Congregational Church
Prairie Hill Cemetery
Two Car Accidents Reported On Tuesday
Two Monticello men were injured in separate car accidents last Monday evening. Wilbur Stott’s Model A Ford overturned into a ditch after losing control near the Joel Starks home, with minor bruises reported. Biz Florin’s car plunged into the Maquoketa River at the old bridge site, breaking his nose and facial cuts as the bridge had been partly removed leaving only truss rods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Wilbur Stott
Joel Starks
Stott
Biz
Florin
Bill to shut 29 rural schools faces legislative action
A bill now in session would require closure of all rural schools with ten or fewer pupils. If enacted, 29 Jones county schools would close. some closures bring no hardship, but tuition and transportation costs would rise. Current law closes schools with five or fewer. six are not operating due to low attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Mrs. Haeussler Seriously Ill in Marion
Mrs. Benjamin D. Haeussler, longtime resident of Monticello, is seriously ill at her Marion home. Her condition has alarmed her children, and friends in the vicinity hope for improvement soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Haeussler
Marion
Benjamin D. Haeussler
Monticello
Mra. Uasier
Old Coins Displayed From Monticello Collectors
Monticello residents display a range of early United States coins in The Express office. Notables include six white pennies from 1795 to 1865, a 1851 gold dollar, a 1867 two cent, a 1794 Spanish coin, a 1869 British two and a half crown, and various Indian head and liberty pieces from 1809 to 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Newton Parrott
United States
The
United
James E. Bender
Sinclair Oil Refining Company
Monticello
Forrest Hutton
Hopkinton
Spain
Isaac N. French
Clay Township
Carlous Iiii
Iowa Electric Company
Jim Bender
Henry Otten
Route 3
Hans Thordsen
Tipton
E. J. Lightfoot
Armin Tendick
the Reformed Church
William Oltman Dies at Scotch Grove After Long Illness
William Oltman of Scotch Grove township died at his home after a 25 year illness. Born July 29, 1874, he was 58. Survived by wife Mary, children Rudolph and Edna, one granddaughter, two sisters, and one brother. several siblings predeceased him. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oltman
Scotch Grove Township
Mr. Oltman
Harm Oltman
Mary Heeren
Rudolph
Edna
R. N
Ellsworth Hospital
Cedar Falls
Ford Stadtmueller
Monticello
W. H. L. Schuetz
Beecher, Ill
L. A. Oltman
Scotch Grove
John
George
Harvey
Garment Factory To Reopen In Anamosa After Closure
The Iowan garment factory in Anamosa, closed since November 15, will reopen within a few days. Management expects to operate at full force soon with about 125 employees and new machinery to produce a higher grade garment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
American Legion Elects Its Officers For 1933
At the regular meeting of the local post, officers for 1933 were elected. Post commander Herman Hoffman leads the slate with vice commander Charlies Schweitser adjutant R. O. Lambert sergeant at arms Bill Wall finance officer Hartley Wil historian A Coxsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Herman Hoffman
Charlies Schweitser
R. O. Lambert
Bill Wall
Hartley Wil
A. Coxsee
State and Senate Start Strong in Iowa Capital
The 45th Iowa General Assembly opens with organized houses and ready staff. New members are sworn in, seating is drawn, and committee leadership pending. Democrats occupy a broad east block. tax levy limits and payroll cuts aim at savings. Senate keeps clerks, plans salary reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Iowa
House
Senate
Expense Reduction Committee Dumps 72 Bills in Hopper
The special legislative panel on public expenditure reduces 72 bills for acts, led by Ed Brown driven measures. Senators Hicklin Stevens join to aid passage while tax relief proposals surface in 1933, targeting a one third cut in 1932 assessments and broad spending reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Committee
House
Senate
Ed Brown
Hicklin
Stevens
O. P. Bennett
Mapleton
Jones County Sunday School Leadership Training Starts Jan 30
The Jones county leadership training school for church school workers begins Monday evening January 30 in Anamosa with two sessions weekly for six weeks and three weeks in Monticello. Seven courses are offered by Gutensohn Cunningham Green Porter Provan Goodrick Thornhill, inviting all county church groups to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa
Monticello
G. Gutensohn
Harriet A. Cunningham
Harry D. Green
Roy V. Porter
F. L. Provan
George H. Goodrick
Christ
Florence F. Thornhill
P T A Announces Meeting on January 24
The P T A will hold a regular meeting next Tuesday afternoon January 24 at 3 o'clock at the school. All friends of the school are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
Parent-Teachers Association
Lawmakers debate extending redemption period for foreclosures
Representative O. J. Tuttle of Osceola county proposes a bill to extend the redemption window on first mortgage foreclosures to two years and to block receiverships during redemption unless fraud is proven. Railroads and bus interests are preparing for a battleground session with aims to raise truck and bus taxes and to lower license fees, backed by organized lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Tuttle
Osceola County
Governors Attend Farewell Banquet for Dan Turner
A farewell banquet last week for Gov. Dan W. Turner featured former governors B F Carroll W L Harding and John Hamill plus Gov elect Clyde Herring. Speakers offered brief addresses and Turner received a watch from his military staff at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Turner
B. F. Carroll
W. L. Harding
John Hammill
Clyde Herring
Gov. Turner
Herring Kraschel Take Oath as Iowa Gov and Lt Gov
Governor Clyde Herring and Lieutenant Governor Nelson Kraschel were sworn in on Thursday completing a Democratic victory transfer of powers. Chief Justice Kindig administered the oath and Herring read an inaugural address urging consolidation farming relief tax reform and a nonpartisan judiciary amid a grand statehouse reception attracting about 10 000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Herring
Nelson G. Kraschel
Iowa
Turner
James W. Kindig
Gov. Herring
State House
Oxford Mills School Near Burning After Fire Incident
A four room Oxford Mills schoolhouse narrowly escaped total destruction last Tuesday night when a passerby mistook a growing light for a lantern. Fire started on the teacher’s platform and burned through the platform and floor, scorching books and paint. water from a nearby well was used to extinguish the blaze and repairs were completed so the school resumed Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Mills
Monticello Backs Ride Through Southern States
Messrs. Kenneth Benesh George Bohliken and Fritz Rieniers left last Sunday on motorcycles for a month long trip through the southern states including Texas and Florida and then north through the eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Kenneth Benesh
George Bohliken
Fritz Rieniers
Texas
Florida
Julien Hotel Sells in Dubuque for 425 000
The Julien Hotel changed hands in Dubuque last Thursday for 425000. The sale transferred to three trustees representing bondholders of the Dubuque Hotel Company, the original owners of the property. Bonds against the property totaled 499099.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Pasjed
January 1903 Marriages and Deaths in Monticello
Month of January 1903 records in The Monticello Express note marriages of Guy McDonald to Ida Perryman and Linnie Gilmore to Carlos Vallejo, plus Ransom Brady and Clara Maxon wed. Several deaths appear: John Ford age 90, William Farragher 83, Ellis G. Winner tuberculosis victim, and others. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rohn and a moving picture show debut are also listed among local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Guy McDonald
Center Junction
Ida Perryman
Justice P. O. Babcock
Linnie Gilmore
Carlos A. Vallejo
Argentine Republic
South America
Martin Thoeni
Genoa
Italy
Ransom Brady
Scotch Grove
Clara Maxon
F. W. Royden
Greeley
Monticello
John Ford
Marengo
William J. Farragher
Richland Township
Theodore W. Little
Spencer
Jane Hutchins
George Crool
Cass Township
G. W. Eastwood
C. D. Chase
Sycamore
First Streets
W. F. Rohn
Eva Schantz
Chicago
Congregational Church
Lee
Suhr
Opera House
C. W. Eden
Katie
August Ricklefs
Golden Eagle Clothing Store
Hampton
John Perrine
Whueer
Henry Frusman
John Stadtmueller
John Beatty
Ellis G. Winner
Mrs. Andrew Davidson Dies in Cedar Rapids
The death of Mrs. Andrew Davidson was reported in Cedar Rapids at 6 40 am. Born October 9 1855 near Maquoketa she lived in Jones county before marrying Davidson of Monticello in 1912. Survived by husband two brothers and many relatives. Funeral at Turner mortuary Cedar Rapids tomorrow at 2 pm. Rev George Korteling to officiate. Burial Oakwood cemetery Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Davidson
Cedar Rapids
Great Beyond
Davidson
Maquoketa
Paul Warner
Jones County
Monticello
Henry F. Warner
William B. Warner
George Korteling
Oakwood Cemetery
Senator J H Judd Killed Self Friday
Senator John H Judd aged 72 of Chariton died in Des Moines last Friday after taking poison. The oldest Democratic state senator, he was found by his wife in his Des Moines apartment during the legislative session. He had resided in Lucas county since 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Judd
Chariton
Des Moines
State Senate
Judd
Lucas County
Anamosa National Bank to Pay 10 Percent Dividend
The depositors of Anamosa National Bank, closed January 18, 1932, will receive a 10 percent dividend this month. The first dividend of 35 percent was paid in July, amounting to $184,741. The receiver reported cash on hand of $62,829.03 in his quarterly statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa National Bank
Sharp Breezes Send Mercury On Toboggan
The California weather changed last Tuesday with temperatures dipping into the teens. A snow event occurred in the early morning hours but was quickly followed by intermittent heavy rain throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jones County Leaders Placed on Key Legislative Committees
H. D. Miller senator and Thomas Stimpson representative from Jones county have been assigned to important committees in the state senate and house. Miller serves on banking board of control elections insurance public utilities and ways and means. Stimpson sits on ways and means agriculture public buildings animal industry telephone telegraph and express and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
H. D. Miller
Thomas Stimpson
Senate
House
Miller
Banking
Board of Control
Elections
Insurance
Public Utilities
Ways
Representative Stimpson
Jones County
Cedar County
Neighborhoods That Interest Neighbors Faces Farm Accident and Legal News
Owen Booth, a farm hand near Winthrop, was attacked by a Holstein bull and suffered a broken back and other injuries. He has a wife and several children in Winthrop. Prof. Nicholas Knight of Cornell College is listed in the 1933 British Who's Who and is a frequent contributor to English scientific journals. Norman A. Luce, recently convicted of second degree murder in Davenport for a killing eight years ago, was sentenced to twenty years in Fort Madison and will be committed January 23. George Hillman, 35, died in a head on collision with a car driven by Frank Alano near Oelwein. Alano, a grocer, sustained severe head injuries. The state supreme court delayed the April term for A. M. Cloud of Manchester pending review of his disbarment by the Delaware county district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Booth
Winthrop
Nicholas Knight
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
London
Knight
England
Norman A. Luce
Davenport
Collcott
Fort Madison
Luce
George Hillman
Hillman
Frank Ahano
Oelwein
Morris Bebb Dies at Winona Lake at 94
Morris Bebb aged 94 years 5 months 11 days died at his home in Winona Lake Ind January 12 He lived in Monticello for thirteen years and was born in Montgomeryshire Wales August 1 1838 He came to the United States in 1866 and worked as a pony express rider and mail carrier later farming near Flandreau S D He married Eliza LeClerc in 1877 and had one daughter Louise Bebb The family moved to Monticello in 1894 and to Winona Lake in 1907 He was an elder Emeritus at the Winona Presbyterian Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bebb
Monticello
Pony Express
Flandreau
S. D
Lake Benton
Minn
Flandrean
Bebb
Eliza LeClerc
Louise Bebb
Winona Lake
Ind
Mr. Bebb
Congregational Church of Wales
America
Presbyterian Church
Winona Presbyterian Church
Combined Meeting of Schoolmasters and Ministers in Anamosa
Members of the Jones County Schoolmasters' club and the Jones County Ministerial association held a joint meeting at Anamosa last evening. Dinner was served at the Gillen hotel and a program followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Schoolmasters’ Club
Jones County Ministerial Association
Anamosa
Gillen Hotel
Neighbors Cut Wood For Ill Man Near Anamosa
Neighbors and relatives of W. E. Tallman near Anamosa cut and sawed wood for him over three days last week. Tallman had an injured knee and could barely finish corn picking Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Tallman
Anamosa
Mr. Tallman
Monticello Cagers Take Two From Tipton and Anamosa
Coach Ray Smith's Monticello basketball teams won two of three games last week. Monticello defeated Tipton 21 to 13 in the junior high and 2 to 1 in the varsity thriller, while Anamosa fell to Monticello 21 to 13 in the varsity. Matthiessen led scoring with three baskets and five free throws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Smith
Basketeers
Tipton
Anamosa
Monticello
Matthiessen
Burris
Stott
Smith
Yeoman
Minu
Monti
Merle Haeussler
Reynolds
Clarence Rhatigan
Yown State ‘Teachers’ College
West Liberty
Hutton
Stott J. Tipton
Rengeance
DeMolay Team Falls to Dyeville Flyers 37 to 18
The George Washington chapter DeMolay basketball squad lost to the Dyeville Flyers 37 to 18. It was Dyeville's thirteenth win in fourteen starts this season. Monticello's Null, Appleby, Eby, Matthiessen and Rhatigan scored, with early strong play fading late due to practice lapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Order of DeMolay
Flyers
Dyevelle
Thirtearth
Dyersville
Monticello
Null
Mr and Mrs Fred Berlin 25th Wedding Anniversary
The couple from near Monticello celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary at home last Monday evening. About thirty five friends attended and presented the Berlins with a silver offering. The gathering featured card games and social visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Berlin
Monticello
Berlin
Mrs. Berlin
Annual Meeting Of The Farmers Creamery
The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Creamery is scheduled for Monday February 6 1933 in the Legion hall. An election of officers will be held and John Thompson representative of Wallaces Farmer and Iowa Homestead will give a talk. The session begins at 1 oclock with no lunch served. Emil Stutt secretary Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Legion Hall
John Thompson
Wallaces
Farmer
Iowa Homestead
Emil Stutt
Ady
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Death
U. S
State and
Capital
Cherokee Strip
General Assembly
Committee On
Ov Rerven
Oxford Mills School
Monticello Boys
the Express
J. H. Judd
State Supreme Court
A. M. Cloud
Manchester
Delaware County District Court
Supreme Court
High Court
Monti Downs
DeMolay
of the Farmers’ Creamery
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