Golden Wedding Anniversary for Monticello Couple
Mr and Mrs John Burrack of Monticello celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on January 25 with a gathering of about ninety relatives and friends. The couple married January 25 1881 and enjoyed talks, singing, and a fine supper. They lived on multiple farms before settling in Monticello. Surviving children were Henry Louis and Rev William Burrack Anna and Augusta. Numerous relatives and friends attended from surrounding towns.
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John Burrack
Monticello
Burrack
John Willis
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
William Burrack
Henry
Hopkinton
Louis
William
Bancroft
S. D
Anna
Augusta
Eric Burrack
George Burrack
John
Will Rienters
Strawberry Point
Fred Burrack
Arlington
John B. Zimmerman
Henry Behrends
Anns
W. Aifd Lah
Rena Hoult
Herman Zimmerman
G. Mardorf
E. E. Willis
John Behrens
Amber
Harm Helgens
Louis Helgens
George A. Zimmerman
Herman Hoefker
Anna Smith
Omaha
Neb
Bertha Gienapp
John Ricklefs
Theodore Rieniers
Richland
Julia Toenjes
Simon Brandt
M. Eilers
Cedar Rapids
Meinen, Reents and Dirks
Wartburg Seminary
Dubuque
Carl Willis
Henry Gerjets
Castle Grove
John Behrends
John Juilfs
Lizzie Schmidt
Frieda
William Behrends
Chris Decker
Henry Eilis
Gus Paulsen
Billy Magee Still Shines in Public Home Entertainment
W. D. Magee of Perry, a longtime fan maker in local homes, remains versatile as he broadcasts a Ringling Circus parade from Milwaukee. The Perry Chief notes his lively descriptions of Frank Werner, W. R. Johnson, Scott Leonard and others in satin suits and silk hats, praised as top announcing. He also touts Milwaukee advertising finesse, likening it to a masterful piece by Floyd Gibbon and sparking a wish to ship hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Magee
Perry
Monticello
W. D. Magee
Milwaukee
Frank Werner
W. R. Johnson
Scott Leonard
Graham McNamee
The
Floyd Gibbon
Three Paving Projects Listed in Jones County Bids
The state highway commission announced three paving projects under bid in Jones county. All are under a mile long, with a 0.3 mile stretch inside Anamosa and two smaller segments of 0.14 and 0.07 mile within Maniticelto city limits.
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State Highway Commission
Jones County
Anamosa
Maniticelto
Large Closing Out Sale Near Monticello Hopkinton Castle Grove Church
W. P. Hogan announces a closing out sale to be held Wednesday February 11 at the farm nine miles northwest of Monticello five miles southwest of Hopkinton and three miles northeast of Castle Grove Catholic church. Twenty five head of livestock and a quantity of farm machinery and produce will be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hogan
Monticello
Hopkinton
Castle Grove Catholic Church
Monticello to Host Sectional Tournament Here
The state board selected Monticello to host the sectional basketball tournament on March 5 6 7. About 37 eastern teams from towns including Dubuque Manchester Maquoketa and Monticello compete in Monticello Public School gym with special dressing rooms showers and standard size floor.
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Monticello
Dubuque
Manchester
Maquoketa
Hotel Mississippi named for Davenport project
Davenport announces the new Hotel Mississippi with a 1 500 000 cost under construction after a naming contest won by M C Klump of Davenport.
Second Group Of Plays Proves Interesting
The public school speech department presented a second series of one act plays in the auditorium under Miss Georgia Miller. Judges awarded first to Her Country coached by Vivian Bancroft. Helen Crane named best actress and Fred Hanken best actor. A baritone solo and a girls sextet performed between plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Miller
Vivian Bancroft
Helen Crane
Fred Hanken
Bill Kettlitz
Town City
Monticello
Congregational Church Officers For Year 1931
The First Congregational church of Monticello held an annual picnic supper and business meeting. Officers elected include F. J. Kay and Dr. J. H. Fraser as trustees for three years, Frank Hayden and Bruce Cropp as deacons for two years, Augusta Bliss as clerk, John Hoult as Sunday school superintendent, Ray Echternacht as church treasurer, M. E. Thoeni as benevolence treasurer, Frank A. Royden as chorister, M. Bort as cradle roll superintendent, Minnie Rettig and Agolin Hoult in the home department, and Mrs. Fred McLaughlin as president of the working band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church of
Monticello
Pnriors
F. J. Kay
J. H. Fraser
Frank Hayden
Bruce Cropp
Augusta Bliss
John Hoult
Ray Echternacht
Notable Local Obits and Events From Fifty Years Ago
The Express notes John Blanchard who published The Express and later edited Dubuque Daily Times and Minneapolis Times. It records deaths including Thomas Boyle in Iowa age 65 and Joshua R. Clark age 73, plus marriages such as Lillis Crawford and Manley Kelly. It lists local births, ads, and a 20 000 dollar suit by Kendall Parker in Anamosa.
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Express
John Blanchard
Herrick & Coxsee
Blanchard
Dubuque
J. J. Conner
Lillian
E. N. Batchelder
Monticello
Joshua R. Clark
Jones County
Castle Grove Township
Licking County
Ohio
Lillis Muir Crawford
Manley Kelly
David Jenkins
Iowa State College
John Platner
Mina Moffat
Clark Byam
Minnie Babcock
P. O. Babcock
Frank Buxton
Wheatland
Mr. Buxton
the Express
Palmer & Company
Kahn
H. Shipman
Dunham & Leichhardt
John O. Dyer & Company
Brown & Bowman
F. Grassmeyer
G. W. Ellis
Kendall Parker
Ewes Pheioseathers
al Ea
Apr Blegen
Engagver
Parker
Anamosa
Peter Longendyke
Isaac Schneider
Nathan Smith
Amelia K. Wybel
William Joslin
Lucy E. Mowatt
F. Robertson
N. W. Austin
Kiburz
Fritz Kiburz
Fortune Finders Add Seven Members at Castle Grove 4-H Meet
The Fortune Finders 4-H club of Castle Grove township welcomed seven new members Mary Esther McLaughlin Phoebe Hiller Selma Dorothy Specht Leona Husman and Margaret Magdalena Schilt. The group met at Mrs Clarence M McLaughlin’s home last Saturday. Loretta Specht demonstrated gluten testing Ruth Howie read and Elizabeth McLaughlin sang music memories. Mrs George H Specht spoke on bread baking the year’s project with guests including Lovell's Laboring Lassies leader Mrs John Matthiessen and visitor Mrs Will Hiller.
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Castle Grove Township
Fortune Finders
Mary Esther McLaughlin
Phoebe Hiller
Selma
Dorothy Specht
Leona Husman
Margaret
Magdalena Schilt
Clarence M. McLaughlin
Ruth Howie
Loretta Specht
Elizabeth McLaughlin
George H. Specht
Lovell
Mary Elizabeth Fothergill
Margaret Hanssen
Garnet Eilers
John Matthiessen
Will Hiller
Loyal Podhaski Receives Radio Operator License
Loyal Podhaski passed a two day commercial radio operator examination in Chicago and received his operator license. The license authorizes him to operate any type of radio station including broadcasting, commercial code, ship, and police radio stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Podhaski
Chicago
Mr. Podhask
Noble Hutton Auction Sale Set For February 10
Announcement for the sale of Messrs. E. J. Noble and Albert Hutton on Friday February 10 at the farm in Castle Grove township west of Monticello. A full bill of particulars will appear in next week's Express.
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Messrs
E. J. Noble
Albert Hutton
Castle Grove Township
Monticello
the Express
Legislature Scrutinizes Tax Reform and Road Bills This Session
Iowa lawmakers move to curb waste and cut costs as they consider income tax reform, a $100 million road bond amendment, and a three member highway commission. The house and senate plan joint hearings on tax and assessor issues while debates unfold on licensing drivers, public expenditures, and district reorganization along with proposed repeal of prohibitory liquor laws.
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General Assembly
House
Senate
Fletcher
Clark
Linn
Rep
McCauley
Calhoun
Committee On Committees
Iowa
Benson
Senate Committee On Highways
Highway Commission
County Creameries Plan To Improve Butter Quality
Four eastern Iowa creameries Monticello Amber Anamosa and Cascade formed a tentative improvement association after a Monticello meeting. They plan to hire a field man to raise butter quality, submit the plan to patrons and directors, and seek two directors per creamery. A Feb 5 Monticello meeting will decide on employment and invite Buckhorn and Farley reps. The four creameries produce 2,135,000 pounds of butter annually for 1,245 patrons.
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Improvement Association
Anamosa Creamery
Cascade Creamery
Amber
Monticello
Cascade
Anamosa
Mrs. O. D. French Dies in California
Former Monticello resident Mrs. O D French died Tuesday at a Burbank California hospital after illness begun January 9. Funeral held at Glendale home with burial in Glendale cemetery. Survived by daughter Ramona, two sisters Mrs Henry B Helsey Monticello and Mrs Mary Niemeyer Huron SD, and brothers John Portland OR and Charles Chadron NE.
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Monticello
O. D. French
Burbank
Calif
Glendale
Ozark Country
Jackson County
Dubuque
S. H. C. Centennial Celebration At Balster Farm Show
Robert H. Balster owner of Balster Farm Equipment hosted a large farm machinery and tractor demonstration last Thursday. The crowd enjoyed the sound picture The Romance of the Reaper shown at the Princess theater in morning and afternoon sessions. Schools also viewed the film with talks by R. C. Foster and C. Christianson on reaper history outlining the centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Balster
Balster
Princess Theater
Monticello
R. C. Foster
Dubuque
C. Christianson
Reaper
Timothy Connolly Dies At La Crosse Wisconsin
Timothy Connolly former resident of this community died at his La Crosse home last Monday at age 77. His funeral was held at St Marys church La Crosse with Monsignor Condon officiating. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his wife three daughters and three sons including Mrs Mary Stalken Langworthy Mrs Anna Brockhahn Cedar Rapids Ella Leo Monticello James Monticello Vincent Chicago Til one sister Mrs Dennis Lawler Bernard three brothers John Michael Farley Willie Cascade and eight grandchildren.
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Timothy Connolly
la Crosse
Wis
St. Mary's Church
William B. Allen Dies at 80 in Birthday Observance
William B. Allen, aged 80, observed his birthday last Sunday at his Gill Street home. He maintains his own residence, cooks for himself, and despite a month of declined health, keeps up with daily affairs and interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Allen
Gill Street
Haegg Construction Wins Monticello Paving Contract
The Haegg Construction company, formerly Hahn Construction, secures a $1.74 per sq yd bid to pave 15 000 yards of concrete in Monticello. Cedar Rapids Waege Construction wins among twelve bidders. work starts April 15 and ends July 15. Twenty blocks paved, state share included.
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Monticello
Waege Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Korneman Bros
Muscatine
Haegg Construction Company
Hahn Construction Company
Highway Commission
Monticello boys win three in a row before West Branch showdown
Monticello’s basketball teams swept three games last week. The varsity beat University High 18 to 7 in Iowa City with Eby scoring 15 of Monticello’s 18 and Matthiessen adding two field goals. Junior high routed Manchester 14 to 16, while the senior squad topped Manchester High 22 to 15. A Friday clash with West Branch looms as a likely fast contest as Monticello carries one loss while West Branch is undefeated.
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Matticello
Smith
Town City
University High
Manchester
Manchester High School
West Branch
Monticello
University
Iowa City
Eby
Matthiessen
Coyle
Bartlett
Nelson
Iowa U
Monti
Spooner
Thatcher
Wender
Null
Doctor McGarvey Heads California Turkey Ranch Venture
Dr Harry McGarvey, formerly a Monticello physician, now lives in Atascadero California as part owner of a turkey ranch. The operation uses 24 acre property with a water well and irrigation, 4000 birds plus breeding stock, managed by McDonald and Charles McGarvey, aiming for 6000 birds next year. Sales of 500 birds occurred during last fall holidays mainly to Swift and Company.
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Harry McGarvey
Monticello
Atascadero
Calif
Mr. McDonald
McGarvey
Charles McGarvey
New Velma Beauty Shoppe Set to Open Thursday
The New Velma Beauty Shoppe will open on the second floor of the Schultz Bros. building on Thursday February 5. From Feb 5 to 7 patrons receive a complimentary gift. Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. evenings by appointment. D. E. Lane, manager.
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Velma
Schultz Bros
D. E. Lane
4-H Club Radio Broadcast Announced by Marine Band
The U S Marine Band will perform on a special radio program for 4 H clubs on February 7 from 11 30 a m to 1 30 p m CST. The broadcast aims to showcase youth program interests and musical support from the service.
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U. S. Marine Band
Grand Jury Indicts Three as Court Gets Refurbishment Call
January term opens with Judge FO Ellison presiding. foreman August Rickless leads grand jury that returns three indictments not released to public and notes no bill in State vs Sarby. Jury urges overhaul of jury room and relocation of ladies rest room, citing overcrowding and need for better accommodations.
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District Court
FO. Ellison
Grand Jury
August Rickless
Monticello
State
Sarby
Jones County Farmers To Organize Men's Chorus
Jones county farmers plan to organize a men's chorus under Prof. Ed Bellch of Anamosa with training by Prof. Beach, noted for vocal music teaching at Cornell College and other Midwest schools. Anamosa meeting to secure singers is set for Monday evening, Feb. 2.
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Jones County
Ed Bellch
Anamosa
Beach
Cornell College
Midwest
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Billy Magee
Davenport
Mississippi
M. C. Klump
Black Hawk Hotels Corporation
Frank Dillage
Waterloo
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Cedar Falls
Aksel Holst
O. J. Sumpter
Holst
Carl Kern
Frank L. Kern
Glennoak Farm
Washington High School
College Hospital
Ames
Burns
Kern
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Woodbury County Grand
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Sioux City
Elmer Halstrom
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Congregational Church
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Johnson
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Pocahontas
Rep. Hayes
New York
Wisconsin
Jimmy
Senator Hill
Eyntenr
Polk County
O’brien
Turner
Dan Turner
D. C. Steelsmith
E. W. Clark
Mason City
Thomas Way
Steelsmith
Albert
Osceola County
Cerro Gordo County
Mr. Way
Gov. Cummins
Perkins-Cummins
J. P. Gallagher
Iowa County
Fabritz
Wapello County
Hall
Ditto-Hattendorf
Ditto
Hattendorf
Legislative Educational Committee of
Byron G. Allen
Pocahontas County
Savery Hotel
State University
Barr
Ino Monticello
California
la Crosse, Wisconsin
William B. Allen
Monti Hi
Dr. McGarvey
Turkey
Lena Carlsen
Thomas E. Booth
P. M. Magee
Samuel Sulzener
Charles Field
Joseph M. King
John Lynch
Maria Leesekonpi
Michael Faust
Ella M. Faust
George F. Bodenhofer
Adah Bodenhofer
Gerhard Rickels
W. RR. Zimmerman
L. S. Hamilton
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J. A. Lawrence
Champion Machinery Company
G. R. Watters
Joe L. Kaufman
Michael Gorman
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R. O H. Balster
Oscar Ambueht
Guy McDonald
John Seehusen
Plaintill
Iva E. Knox
Raymond J. Knox
William A. Luckstedt
Fria Eskildseni
Alvina Blythe
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Tral
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Schoon
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Towa State Highway Commission
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Only Tosen
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Spettel
Wesemans Carpenter
Towa State
Jones County Farmers
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