Local items from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids and beyond
Oak barrels advertised for sale at Farley. Cream station buys cream for cash at Farley. Local visitors include Leroy Clark in Dubuque and Len Reichart in Anamosa. Many residents travel to Chicago and Cascade for events and meetings. Bake sale at Hayes furniture store on January 25. Various social visits and travel plans noted among residents of Farley Monticello Wyoming and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes Furniture
St. Elizabeth Society
Jones County Coldest Recorded Temperature Highlighted
A historic cold snap in Jones County dated back to December 1872 when the mercury fell to 36 degrees below zero. Officials note this winter may rank among the coldest, though it will not beat the 1372 record unless further data emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Dwarf James Martin of Hopkinton Dies at 76
James Martin known as Stubby, a Hopkinton resident and former circus performer, died Monday at his home at 2 p.m. of pneumonia at age 76. Born February 21, 1863 in New York state, he stood four feet three inches and weighed 140 pounds with limited limb development but a jovial disposition and notable strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Stub) Martin
Hopkinton
New York State
Martin
Missouri
Ernest E. Gardner Dies in Chicago at 6 This Morning
Ernest E. Gardner, longtime Monticello resident, died at his Chicago home this morning at 6 from stomach cancer after a year of poor health. He is survived by his wife and six children: Mrs. M. Gedman Chicago, Charles Gardner Mason City, Mrs. Willis W. Mastin Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Charles E. Podhaski Monticello, Eloise Gardner Tulare California, and Nadine of Chicago. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 in the Monticello Methodist Episcopal church, with burial likely in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Gardner
Monticello
Chicago
Gardner
Eloise Gardner
Tulare
California
Nadine
Eloise
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wyoming
Farm Bureau Lesson Marks Fourth Session On Money Use
The Farm Bureau women's project held its fourth lesson on teaching children the use of money presented by Alma H. Jones from Town State college at Ames. Twelve women from Lovell Richland Scotch Grove and Castle Grove townships attended at Mrs. Margaret Stadtmueller's home for township leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Alma H. Jones
Town State College
Ames
Margaret Stadtmueller
Lovell
Richland
Scotch Grove
Castle Grove
Monticello Society Notes Highlight Bridge Clubs and Socials
Monticello society pages record multiple bridge gatherings led by Mrs. Harry Stuhler and others at Maples Inn and member homes. High scores were won by Mrs. Lovell, Miss Miller, and Mrs. Carpenter as guests joined in dinners and card games, with several weddings and club meetings noted.
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Harry Stuhler
L. W. Lovell
Colin G. Thomas
Reiss Stuhler
M. F. Hogan
Wilbur Cartano
Emma Grote
Martha Meyer
Maples Inn
Kill Kare Klub
Edward Templeton
Ann Miller
tIast
Friday Bridge Club
Albert Stuhler
Riess Stuhler
Siegfried Guyan
John Fraser
Kate Stuhler
Henry Carpenter
Helen Johnsort
Eicitil “Ouutty
Jake Arduser
Isabelle Meyer
Maude Arduser
Matt Muller
Vanishing Teas and Legion Auxiliary Activity Highlight Monticello News
The Indies of the Methodist Episcopal church hosted a Vanishing Tea with tea and a birthday cake for Mrs. Duckett while other teas followed at various homes. The American Legion Auxiliary reports busy months with dinners, 4 H banquet, holiday aid for disabled veterans, and fundraising efforts totaling volunteer hours and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary of the American Legion
Monticello
Auxiliary
Legion
Knoxville
American Legion
Sacred Heart Falls to St. Wenceslaus in Cedar Rapids
Sacred Heart lost 22 to 15 to St. Wenceslaus Hawks in Cedar Rapids Tuesday night. Harry Schneider led Sacred Heart with four field goals and 12 points amid 17 fouls, as Carmichael and McAleer contributed strong floor play. Monticello scored late in the first half and again in the second period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
St. Wenceslaus Hawks
Cedar Rapids
Harry Schneider
Carmichael
McAleer
Monticello
St. Wenceslaus
Mathias
Zachar
Hauser
Seday
Eerie
Rejman
Teta
PF Schneider
Ko Ik
J. Locher
B. Locher
Nordman
Ferring
Harper
Coe
Public Health Talk Focuses on Mother and Child Welfare
A Tuesday program at 2 30 pm in the high school auditorium invites town and country people to learn about child welfare. Alma E Hartz of the University of Iowa division will give Building the Foundation for the Welfare of the Child with exhibits and films on maternal welfare. The event is free and open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma E. Hartz
Division of Maternal and Infant Hygiene
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Teachers Exam to Be Held in Anamosa on January 29 30 31
Mellie V Morey county superintendent announces the teachers' examination for county certificate will be conducted in Anamosa on January 29 30 and 31. The article discusses the origin of surnames from French roots and the historical view of marriage and the wedding ring as symbols of subjugation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Mellie
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Farley's
Leroy Clark
Dubuque
Hattie L. Specht
Janet Hazard
Farley
Len Reichart
Son Loren
B. G. Rees
District Court
B. C. Roberts
William E. Corbin and Son
R. H. Moenk
McDonald Hospital
E. J. Farley
H. W. Behnke
Carl C. Hodson
National Canners’ Association
Mrs
James Davis
Clearwater, Florida
Lowell E. Black
J. W Hoult
Mrs. W. A. Beery
Wanda
Minnie Lewis
Lyle Tompkins
William Putnam
Central City
Gus Rohn
Sibyl
Olive Finn
Celestine Finn
Mary Hansett
Cascade
John T. Breen
Bernard ‘Cass
Edwin Wilcox
Lovell Township
Peter Prahm
Pauline
Center Junction
George Guyan
J. H. Perrine
LaVella Perrine
George Waite
Oaklawn Farm
Reiss G. Stuhler
Jane Ellen
Lucile Schweitzer
Hearing Consolidated Schools
J. W. Schweitzer
William Low
Richard
Katharine Stuhler
Los Angeles
K. of C. Hall
George Abel
St. Paul
William Cassidy
Abel
Thomas Cassidy
Lloyd Low
Delhi
W W. Stickford
Garnaville
Clark Hubbard
St Joseph
Victor Lawrence
Central Ciy
Fural Stutt
Toes Moines
Farm Bureau Federation
Mr. Stutt II
Lo Ao Tyerson
Carrie
Lois
Myrtle Cowin
Myrtle Coway
Business
James Martin
South Cedar Street
Barbara Dondelinger
Newhall
Iowa
Wilson Burbant
Thantianila
James Olmstead
Omaha
Emil C. Ricklefs
Mrs. Ricklefs
Mr. Olmstead
Sedor Rapids
Frank M. Podhaski
Miss Bernice Podhaski
Waterloo
Miss Podhaski
Supt
A. B. Grimes
Tom Hamilton
Orville S. Dorland
Jim Bennett
David Hamilton
Arch B. Grimes
John McDonald Hospital
Rebecca
Janet
Thomas Elwin
Ernest Stambaugh
South Bend
Indiana
G. Stambaugh
Sinclair Packing Company
Ohio
S’ambaurgh
Akron
Cleveland
Walter Wilcon
United States Department of Agriculture
Des Moines
Walter Wilcox
Pauling Atchley
Monticelo
Melcher
News of Society and Clubs
Grote
Meyer
Kate Klub
James Farley
Peter Kurt
Alpha Delphian Chapter
Frank Stimson
E. E. Reed
Beethoven
A. J. Rickless
Tarry Awhile Club
John Guhler
Jack Studer
Harold Carmichael
Ralph Lambert
Velma
Mae Slauson
Cowan Sisters
Myrtle Cowan
G. L. Lovell
Gertrude Oltman
Monticello High School
William D. Palmer
Maquoketa
Marion
William C. Perdew
P. C. Whichelo
Mary Doxsee
Emil Rickless
H. 8. Richardson
Montrose Hotel
Woman's Missionary Society
C. Steck
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Cornelius Steck
R. P. Clark
Leonard Duck
M. E. Church
Indies
R. J. Langer
Ernest Landis
Ed Hulbregtse
Harry Rodman
Hulbregtse
L. H. Lang
Auxiliary of American Legion
Lacher
Iowa Electric Company
Monticclln
P. A. Locher
Surnam
Ricklefs
Santos
Stuhlers
Lovell State Bank
Monarch
America
A.J. H. McNeill
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