Longtime Monticello figure Hiram S. Lee dies at 83
Hiram S. Lee, longtime Monticello resident and former city marshal, died last Thursday January 23 after a severe heart attack. Born in Vermont, he moved to Monticello, married Carrie Tuttle in 1878, and lived on a Sand Spring farm before settling in town. Survived by wife Carrie and two sons Raymond and Elmer, services Sunday at First Congregational Church with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Lee
Monticello
Mr. Lee
Yankee
Vermont
Chittenden County
Harriet Crocker Lee
Sand Spring
Carrie Tuttle
New York
Hopkinton
William Thompson
Methodit Episcopal Church
Raymond Lee
Hendersonville
North Carolina
Elmer Tee
Vancouver
B. C
Raymond
W. Cummings
Jessie Scroggie
California
First Congregational Church
Samuel G. Gutensohn
Oakwood Cemetery
Miller Arrested for Motor Vehicle Larceny in Dubuque
Monticello resident “Happy” Miller was arrested at 1 am Friday in Dubuque on charges of stealing a car owned by Myron Griffith of Monticello. Officials located the vehicle in a Dubuque garage and Miller is jailed in Jones County awaiting arraignment. Griffith is in jail awaiting developments.
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Happy" Miller
Monticello
Dubuque
Myron Griffith
Jones County
Henry Eichhorn
Dubuque County
Miller
Grifith
Chicago
Griffith
Outstanding Concert by Dubuque Choir at Monticello
The University of Dubuque A Capella choir of sixty members directed by Noel J. Logan performed a sacred concert in the public school auditorium last Sunday evening. The Monticello choral society sponsored the event, but extremely cold weather kept attendance lower than expected.
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University of Dubuque
Noel J. Logan
Monticello
Illinois
Logan
Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Murder at Anamosa Reformatory
Richard Renicks an Anamosa reformatory convict pleaded guilty last Friday to the murder of Captain Charles Strickel cell captain of the reformatory. Renicks hurled Strickel to his death during a battle on the fourth cell gallery. Warren Rees of Anamosa defended Renicks. case adjourned two days to decide degree of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Renicks
Anamosa Reformatory
Charles Strickel
Reformatory
Captain Strickel
Warren Rees
Anamosa
Heiserman Announces Candidacy for Jones County Attorney
J E Heiserman, Monticello attorney, enters the Republican primary for Jones County attorney. Heiserman, a member of Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman, was admitted to practice in 1932 and has broad legal experience. He taught and led Monticello high school before completing his law studies at Iowa. He is well known in Jones county.
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J. E. Heiserman
Monticello
Jones County
Heiserman
Coxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman
Hawkeye High School
State University At
Iowa City
College of Law
Coxsee & Coxsee
Cascade resident Joseph L. Fober dies in Des Moines hospital
Joseph L. Fober a respected Cascade citizen died at the Iowa Methodist hospital Des Moines last Saturday January 25 from acute heart disease. He left Cascade January 13 to attend to duties as president of the Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Co. He was born August 6 1866 and taught in Cascade schools earlier. He married Hattie E Beatty March 8 1881 and later moved to west Cascade entering the insurance business. He held Masonic and Knights Templar memberships and served on the East Cascade high school board and Cascade Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Fober
Cascade
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Fober
Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Company
Methodist Hospital
Mr. Faber
Joseph
Ellen Tate Faber
Pella
Hattie E. Beatty
J. W. Beatty
Cascade Township
West Cascade
Faber
Masonic Lodge
A. F
A. M
Knights Templar
Dubuque
The
Baptist Church
East Cascade High School
Cascade Commercial Club
Cascade Farmers Mutual
Jones County Fair Association Reorganized
Stockholders met Monday evening and elected new directors Hal stead M Carpenter J J Locher Dr M F Hogan Harry S Rodman T J George H W Stahler and L E Hoag. Board authorized up to fifteen total directors and officers from the past year remain L E Hoag president H W Stuhler vice president H M Carpenter treasurer F G Matthiessen recently resigned as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Fair Association
Halstead M. Carpenter
J. J. Locher
Dr. M. F. Hogan
Harry S. Rodman
T. J. George
H. W. Stahler
L. E. Hoag
H. W. Stuhler
H. M. Carpenter
F. G. Matthiessen
Legion Meeting Called At Anamosa Tonight
Anamosa hosts a county American Legion and Auxiliary meeting tonight at 8 p.m. with moving pictures from the 1935 national convention and parade in St. Louis as the main entertainment. The program includes dancing, card games, reminiscing, and lunch. Commander Glen J. McLaughlin notes the passing of the bonus bill adds interest.
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American Legion and
Anamosa
St. Louis
Glen J. McLaughlin
Honor Roll Highlights From Public Schools
The semester honor roll lists top students in seventh through seniors with scores. Teachers note progress in manual training knife racks refinishing furniture and a visit to Stuhler's for menswear. The band and orchestra rehearse Davis Lake pieces as English clubs honor Kipling with a program including Recessional and Wee Willie Winkie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Prull
Arline Balster
Robert Liddy
Dicky Landis
James Wright
Shirley Hobert
Janet Howie
Lucille Huibregtse
Wilma Grossheim
Lavern Wahl
Jo Ricklefs
Miriam Lovell
Eleanor Stewart
Mary Hanssen
Wanda Podhaski
Doris Beard
Mary Jane Veltch
Bernice Tobiason
Maxine Lange
Lucille Yossi
Kathleen Carlsen
Jean Royden
Margaret Deischer
Robert Wahl
Jo McNeill
Betty Thomas
Frances Bone
Hilda Balster
Alice Rabenburg
Mary FB. McLaughlin
Julian Blake
Raymond Stott
Mary Schoon
Charlene Rolls
Gordon York
Dean Morey
Jo Royden
Helen Havlichek
Marian McVay
Constance Naylor
Lucile George
Mary Ellen Wismeier
Margaret Hayes
Wilma Kuhns
Orvin Yeoman
Mr. Walker
Miss Palmer
Stuhler
McMullen
Lake
Pilgrim
Haydn
Kipling
Wee Willie Winkie
Grades Absences and Student Achievements Highlight Week
Several pupils missed last week due to cold weather and illness. Sixth graders took tests on Monday and Tuesday and performed a Rip Van Winkle play. Gail Hulbregtse and James Mat thiessen achieved perfect arithmetic scores last Thursday.
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Rip van Winkle
Gail Hulbregtse
James Matthiessen
Miss Berryhill
Miss Gray
Jones County Supervisor Candidate Seeks June Primary
Herman Helgens announces his candidacy for Jones County Iowa supervisor. He is 34, lives on a Wayne Township farm, attended country schools and Lenox College, and has served as township clerk for four years and vice chair of the county corn hog committee for two years. He pledges economical and honest administration if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Towa
Wayne Township
Iowa
Lenox College
University Dentist Finds Pain Killer for Cavities
Dr. LeRoy L. Hartman of Columbia University announces a new formula to numb cavity preparation, claimed to spare patients pain for about an hour. Patented for profession wide use, it is not for home use and requires a rubber dam to guard skin and tissues.
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LeRoy L. Hartman
Columbia University
Hartman
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Monticello
Louis Behrends
Fritz Behrends
the Express
A. M. Maurice
Maurice
Iowa
Veterans bonus finally enacted after Senate override
The Soldiers' Bonus became law after Congress overrode President Roosevelt's veto with a 76 to 19 Senate vote. The measure totals 2.237 billion dollars with payment due via bonds and cash, to be issued to 3,518,000 veterans nationwide. Applications will be distributed by the Veterans Administration and state posts, with Iowa activists coordinating rapid distribution and guidance.
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Congress
Senate
Veterans’ Organizations
House
Roosevelt
Veterans Administration
Jowa
Dickinson
Murphy
Maidern
Louisiana
Iowa
Veterans’ Administration Office
Veterans
R. J. Laird
The
American Legion
Legion
Washington
Application blanks available locally for World War bonus
Dr. Asa P. Lambert reports that bonus application blanks are now available to ex soldiers and sailors of the World War. Additional tax options may be needed to fund payments as 1936 budgets adjust. The program uses baby bonds in fifty dollar denominations to disburse funds, with printing preparations already underway.
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Asa P. Lambert
Mrs. Edward Torrence Dies in Marion at 61
Naomi Riddle Torrence aged 61 died at her Marion home after eight years in Monticello. Born October 5, 1874 in Jamestown Pennsylvania, she was married to Oliver Ed Torrence in 1896. Survived by husband two sons Donald and Paul sister Mrs A E Wooden and brother Fred Riddle. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Torrence
Monticello
Marion
Torrence
Naomi Riddle
Jamestown
Homer and
Leona Riddle
Oliver Ed Torrence
Milwaukee Railroad
Farmers Creamery Shows Strong 1935 Finances at Monticello
The Farmers Mutual Creamery of Monticello reports assets of 101,439.69 as of December 31, 1935. Butter sales reached 1,062,162 pounds and cream received totaled 3,472,198 pounds. Store department gross income was 10,551.25 with expenses 7,968.87 yielding a net 2,532.38. The annual report will be distributed at the February 3 meeting.
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Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company of
Monticello
Farmers' Creamery Plans Annual Meeting Feb 3
All patrons and friends of the Farmers Mutual Creamery Company of Monticello are advised that the annual meeting will be held in the dance hall of the Memorial building in Monticello on Monday February 3. Special speakers will be secured and the annual report of officers made.
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The
Farmers' Mutual Creamery Company of
Monticello
Memorial Building
Adv
Farmers' Grain Company Wins First In Show
R A Naylor president of Farmers' Grain Company announces through The Express that his grain took first place at the twenty first annual student grain show held last week at Iowa State College Ames. Seeds alfalfa and red clover entered by Naylor won after testing by Donald Usher Agr Jr who requested extra seed for the competition. Naylor had a carload sold mainly at a premium due to quality.
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R. A. Naylor
Farmers’ Grain Company
the Express
Iowa State College
Ames
Naylor
Iowa State College Seed Laboratories
Donald Usher
Agr. Jr
Mr. Naylor
Mr. Usher
Langworthy Mutual Creamery Holds Annual Meeting
Langworthy Mutual Creamery conducted its annual meeting on Saturday January 25 with strong attendance. The year reported 840187 pounds of cream at an average test of 31 01 and 13096 pounds of milk at 0 38 test. Butterfat output reached 261118 pounds from which 324798 pounds of butter were produced. Farmers received 27.4 cents per pound of butterfat on average while overall butterfat purchases averaged 31.28 cents. Since its 1898 founding the creamery produced more butter in 1935 than any year since formation.
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Farmers' Mutual Creamery Company of
Langworthy
Schreiner Chapter O.E.S. February Meeting Scheduled
Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold its first regular meeting of the year Monday evening February 3 at the Masonic temple starting promptly at 8 o clock. All Eastern Stars are urged to attend.
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Schreiner Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Older Boys And Girls Conference At Olin
The next Older Boys and Girls conference will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Olin on Tuesday February 4. Registration starts at 8 30 with Evalyn Stivers presiding in the morning session at 9 15. Discussion groups include topics on youth and religion and peacetime concerns with speakers Rev 4H D Green S G Gutensohn Rev Cecil Miller O G Herbrecht and La Verne Miner. An afternoon program features Leading talks and a banquet at 6 with toastmistress Miss Marie Phillips Oxford Junction and toasts on climbing the heights. Registration includes banquet ticket priced at 40 cents. No noon meal will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Olin
Evalyn Stivers
4H. D. Green
S. G. Gutensohn
Cecil Miller
Russell Hansen
Marie Phillips
Oxford Junction
Merle Watton
Special Masonic Meet Held at Anamosa Lodge No 46
Anamosa lodge No 46 A F and A M held a special Tuesday meeting with visitors from twelve nearby lodges. Grand Master John P Ames of Tracer attended. David Mitchell of Cedar Rapids with his brother James Mitchell conducted part of a Scotland style third degree. Fifty master masons attended. Refreshments followed. Worshipful Master Earl DeShaw of Barnslodge Monticello and about a dozen members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Lodge No
A. F
A.M
Earl DeShaw
Barnslodge
Monticello
McDaniel Enters Republican Race for County Supervisor
William H. McDaniel, a farmer and contractor north of Monticello, announces his candidacy for county supervisor on the Republican ticket for the term starting January 1, 1937. He will appear on the June primary ballot subject to voters' will, having sold his grading equipment and devoted full time to farming.
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William H. McDaniel
Monticello
McDaniel
Jones County
Board of Supervisors
Ady
A. J. H. McNeill Celebrates 25 Year Hardware Career
Monticello's exclusive hardware dealer A. J. H. McNeill was notified this week of admission to the 25 year class of the Iowa Hardware Dealers' association, one of 158 men statewide. McNeill has long served customers with a complete stock and steady service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. H. McNeill
Monticello
Iowa Hardware Dealers’ Association
Iowa
Alva Hahn Takes New Manager Role at Manchester Tiger
Alva Hahn, longtime Zimmeran Electric Shop employee, accepts the manager post at a Manchester Tiger store similar to Mon ticello’s Gamble. He will assume duties Monday February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Hahn
Manchester
Zimmerman Electric
Tiger
Gamble
Monticello
Hahn
Record Sub Zero Lows Over Twelve Days Local Weather
Local weather summary shows twelve days of sub zero readings, with temperatures from 28 below to 8 below zero. Data compiled by J L W Bateman notes daily lows from January 19 to January 30, with no above zero readings until January 28.
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J. L W. Bateman
Bateman
Cedar Rapids
Here And There In Nearby News
Mrs. Mary McEnany of Ryan died Thursday evening after a years long illness. Funeral details and survivors noted. A district court postponement in Vinton delayed jurors. Frank Keiser of Manchester walked a mile and a half to aid snowbound people risking frostbite. Dr. T. C. Gorman of Cedar Rapids died responding to an emergency in Fairfax at 62. Burial at Holy Cross cemetery Anamosa. A fire near Manchester caused substantial loss to the Hermann Grimm family with occupants frozen. roads blocked. Cornell May Music festival dates May 7 8 9 announced by Prof Harold W Ball Mount Vernon. Chicago Symphony to perform two concerts.
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Secfons
Vinton
Carl B. Stieer
Roves
Frank Keiser
Manchester
Dyersville
T. C. Gorman
Cedar Rapids
George GC. Gorman
Fairfax
Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa
Russell
Herman Grimm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Midwest
Baltz
Farmer May Lose Hands As Result Of Freezing
Earl Brown, an Edgewood area farmer, risked losing both hands due to a severe cold wave. He wandered from Elk Creek to visit relatives, was found in a stupefied state on the Hugh Weir residence porch, and medical aid was delayed until the next day as his hands turned black from frost.
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Earl Brown
Edgewood
Brown
Elk Creek
James Fage
Hugh Weir
February Closes All State Game Seasons
February 1st is the last legal day to take rabbits under the regulations. After this date all game seasons are closed for all species except foxes, which remain harvestable year round nationwide.
Marriage of Margaret Boxwell and John Wilcox in Monticello
John Edwin Wilcox son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Wilcox of Monticello married Margaret Elizabeth Boxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Boxwell of Springville on January 25 at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Shellhammer in Springville. Rev L C Smith officiated. The couple will reside near Monticello after a visit to Ames with Prof Walter Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Boxwell
John FE. Wilcox
John Edwin Wilcox
Edwin Wilcox
Monticello
Margaret Elizabeth Boxwell
Cedar Rapids
Will Shellhammer
Springville
L. C. Smith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Walker
Seattle
Wash
Doyle
Calif
Fairhope
Ala
Ames
Walter Wilcox
Wilcox
Charles Boxwell
Springville High School
St. Luke's School of Nursing
District Court Sessions Opened in Anamosa
The January term of Jones County District Court opened in Anamosa with Judge F. O. Filson presiding. The grand jury was not called due to no cases. The only potential case involved the murder of reformatory Guard Strickel by Renicks who pled guilty and faces a hearing to determine guilt. Petit jury to report Monday, February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Anamosa
F. O. Filson
Reformatory
Strickel
Renicks
Rural School Book Contest Moves Forward in Jones County
Miss Lucille Tschantz of Castle Grove school number 9 tops local entries as first rural teacher to report interest in The Express rural library book contest. Schools are urged to enter, color ten bird pictures weekly, and compile a neat booklet for a chance to win $5 worth of library books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Tschantz
Castle Grove
Jones County
Express
Ex Senator Reed May Bolt from Democratic Party
Former U S Senator James A Reed of Kansas City says he may bolt the party but will not abandon democratic principles. He identifies as a Democrat but would vote for the Republican nominee if Roosevelt is renominated, and will not vote for a candidate unless pledged to constitutional fundamentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James A. Reed
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Sand Spring Creamery Pays 40 for Butterfat
Manager Ed Cox reports patrons at Sand Spring creamery were paid 40 cents per pound for December butterfat. The high patron was A. M. Weber with 974 pounds. The annual meeting is set for February 5 at Sand Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cox
Sand Spring Creamery
A. M. Weber
Sand Spring
Monte Theatre Installs New Heating System
The Monte theatre installed a thermostatically controlled hot air heating system last Monday. It is described as the latest design in forced air heating for public buildings and is expected to provide excellent service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte
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Hiram S. Lee
Happy” Miller
Dubuque Choir
T. J. Lane
Margaret Smith
Herman Helgens
Charles G. Beck
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Red Cross
Treasury Department
Farmers’ Creamery
Langworthy Mutual Creamery
O.E.S
W. H. McDaniel
Mary McEnany
Ryan
L. H. Lowry
Seward White
Eugene Emmerson
William O'Connell
Orlo Thompson
W. H. Frazier
Equity
Vector Tr. Brey
Hortense Streeter
Cascade State Bank
Tawa
Patrick O'Connell
Tona Power
Anna Power
Tin Singothe Lawrence
John Preen
William Breen
Paulsen
State
Lonton
Parr
Ament
McDonough
French
Marshall
Lasack Jr
Straka
Hiler
Yunup
Bates
Bates, Etc
Niles & Watters Savings Bank
General Talking Pictures Corporation
Barker
Lindenmayer
Et al
Pett
James Reed
Monte Theatre
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