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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1940

Page

8

Onslow Stock Shipments Lead Off Week

Ten carloads of livestock were shipped to Chicago from Onslow last week. The mix included 134 cattle and 176 hogs with consignors named such as C. M. Holst John A. Finn Louis Finn Orvill Skahill and Alva Streeper. The hogs weighed 28 230 pounds and 4 630 pounds for two lots.

Onslow Chicago C. M. Holst John A. Finn Louis A. Finn Clarence Finn Orvill Skahill Louis Finn Frank Kane Alva Streeper N. C. Holst

Onslow News and Local Anecdotes Include Break In and Mail Robbery

The Onslow area reports a Sunday night break in at the Onslow school building with a damaged side door and glass. Sheriff Eichhorn investigated but found no loss. Post office matters draw attention after papers found on a highway were connected to Calamus and Wheatland mail routes, with Cedar Rapids inspectors taking over. Also noted: new residents Donald and Mrs Jansen move into the Kleineck cottage, and a stock and grain barn nearing completion on the W A Hicks estate farm for the 1940 hay crop.

Rex Duncombe Art Boyles Willigan Black Hills Boyles Willison Duncombe Onslow Eichhorn Donald Jansen Kleineck Cedar Street Post Office John Paulsen Calamus Wheatland Cedar Rapids W. A. Hicks Wilfred Wherry E. Worton Floyd Chicago Leo Skahill Temple Hill

Hewitt Accepts Pastorship and Local Notices

Rev Harold W Hewitt leaves Hopkinton Methodist Church to become assistant pastor at Trinity Methodist in Greeley Colorado with studies at Wiss Theological seminary. Mrs Hewitt will study at University of Colorado Denver. They plan to start Sept 1. Community notes cover street paving discussions transfers visits and marriages including the Martin Jansen wedding with Rev Hewitt officiating.

Hopkinton Harold W. Hewitt Trinity Methodist Church Greeley Colo Hewitt Wiss Theological Seminary Denver Iowa Road Construction Company Jesse McDonald John Mitchell Waterloo Albert Thompson Manchester June Thompson William Ware Carr H. W. Hewitt Augusta Heiken Fern Jansen Lost Nation Lorena Martin Irvin Martin G. L. Cramer Delhi William Guthrie Morley A. K. Cramer Bobby Guthrie William Albertson Palm Beach Florida Perry Thorpe Ayla Margaret Griffith Carmel Ind Central Business College Indianapolis Hart Gillilan Irma Cunningham Anamosa State Park L. J. Sullivan Norma John Chicago Wendel Green Sheldon Green Green Construction Company Des Moines LB. A. Movare Oregon N. A. Gearhart Clarissa Morrow Cincinnati

Summer festival at St. Luke's church centerpiece

The St. Luke's church annual summer festival will be held on the church grounds Wednesday evening July 17. Activities include a chicken dinner from 5:30, bingo games and a bowery dance as part of the entertainment. Several families from nearby towns visited relatives in the past week.

Richard Vogel Allison A. E. Matthias John C. Trier Tulare S. D Kate Dolley S. F. Brokaw LaCrosse Wis Ella, Brokaw St. Luke’s Church

Cascade community notes and travels on the Fourth

Cascade residents share Fourth of July visits and relocations. Dr. Hess to practice in West Union. Hess and area families from Dubuque and Chicago visit relatives here. Mrs. Glynn returns from Chicago. Cahalan family returns from Yellowstone. Omaha visitors Delbert Spielman Lehner and Weber spend the holiday here. Dahlem family guests from Charles City with daughter Patricia taking a Roshek Bros. job in Dubuque.

A. M. Hess West Union Hess G. KE. Fall Clara Belle Georgia Raymond Kuehl Dubuque A. J. Faber Chicago T. H. Glynn Wilson McDermott Norman Cahalan Yellowstone National Park Delbert Spielman James Lehner Paul Weber Omaha Ivan Dahlem Patricia Charles City Patricia Dahlem Roshek Bros

Local Social Notes and Travel Highlights

Janice Marie McLaughlin named for little Miss. Howard McLaughlin and spouse return to Davenport after visiting parents W. D. McLaughlin. The group visited Cincinnati with relatives. Harold Yeoman hosted by Clarence Hosford then Cedar Falls trip. Bert King and family hosted by D. K. Brady and Lillie Brady in Scotch Grove. Mrs. S. M. Hosford returned from Williston for funeral of brother Kimo Crown. Peniel Presbyterian plans services at Monticello park with picnic. Haying nears completion with good crop quality.

Janice Marie Howard McLaughlin Davenport W. D. McLaughlin Cincinnati Ohio Harold Yeoman Monticello Clarence Hosford Bert King Scotch Grove Ladies’ Aid Society The Lutheran Church Anna Heiken S. M. Hosfard Williston N. C Kimo Crown Peniel Presbyterian Church Monticello Park Cedar Falls Harold Clifford Herr Anamusa Walter Béhren Castle Grove Glenn Fowler Battle Creek Farmers Mutual Insurance Association Fowler Tipton D. A. King Mount Vernon Steve Petersen S. M. Hosford J. H. Perrine Jackson Township Max Specht Francis Woodward Wyoming F. C. Cramer Josephine Sutherland Seattle Wash Hugh Robinson R. G. Rogers Burlington QO. J. Rogers

Monticello High School Choir Performs At Wayne League Meet

The Monticello high school sang four numbers at the Luther League meeting in Wayne. Gertrude Origies visits friend Johanna Kehren. Wayne Zion Lutheran congregational picnic at Monticello Park draws many families. Sunday school contests and vacation Bible School songs entertain attendees.

Monticello Wayne Gertrude Origies Johanna Kehren Wayne Zion Ey Monticello Park Wayne Zion

Hicks Visit Richland Center Friends

Mr and Mrs Howard P Hicks and daughter Emmaline of Chicago spent a few days in Richland Center visiting friends. Mary Ellen Wismeier left Monday for California to spend a week with Dr and Mrs McGarvey at Atascadero and at the San Francisco fair. In Ripley township Butler county Charles Shipton has on his arm a perfectly healthy quadruped duck.

John Hinrichs Mercy Hospital Anamosa Sharon Ann Eileen Paulsen Frank Snyder Cedar Rapids H. W. Koon Paul Ketchem Chicago John Peterson Floyd Horton Lois Lake Hurst Williamsburg W. K. Kennedy John Pichner Mr. Kennedy New York Fair Howard P. Hicks Emmaline Mary Ellen Wismeier California Mrs. McGarvey Atascadora Calif San Francisco Fair Mr. Ripley Charles Shipton Ripley Township Butler County

New Inspector For Insurance Co

Glenn Fowler of Battle Creek started inspecting risks for Farmers Mutual Insurance association, about 800 policies. He and his wife and child will stay in Monticello during the review period.

Summer school certificates awarded at Wayne Zion church

Fifty seven children of the Wayne Zion church summer school received certificates for regular attendance and good work after four weeks. Twelve Sunday school children celebrated birthdays in June up to July 7. About 60 people from St Donatus Bellevue and Andrew attended Pastor F Kehren’s anniversary on June 30, former members of his charge at St Donatus near Bellevue.

Wayne Zion Church St. Donatus Bellevue Andrew F. Kehren

Budget and Record of Filing for Monticello Independent Schools

City council of Monthillo Jones county Iowa schedules a public session to review the budget estimate and record of filing for the Monticello area school district. The meeting, set for 7 30 pm, will discuss funds and expenditures as prepared by the district and the county.

Laskor Carectors Monticetla Schooal Lovell Township Joes Towa Yoyenthy Pillas Monthillo Jones County Iowa Ray Gce H. M. Carpenter, JR R. A. Cartano C. G. Thomas F. E. Stimson C. A. McLaughlin Geo, Ambuehl E. E. Hicks H. W. Stuhler T. M. Redmond R. C. Hoag J. J. Locher State of Iowa I. R. Meyer

Capital Stock and Surplus Funds Reported

The record lists figures for common stock 197539.65 dollars, surplus fund 294830.39 dollars, undivided profits 14.65 dollars, and deposits 1.00 dollar in the entity's financial statement.

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Laura Arnold Maple Street William Podhaski Frank Podhaski Monticello State Bank E. WB. Reed N. Gill Street C. L. van Meter Eliza Meadow Shomont Thomas Shover Monticello Auto Wreckers Monte Jewelry Ed Eiler George Stuhler Sargent Minral Montivello Elmer McQuillen Floyd's Grocery Ueda Palmers Louis Lange Diamond Bros. Pood Stahler M. B. Leonard Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Store Verrimont Woodworking and Repair W. H. Hanken National Tea Store Hargrave Cleaners Claude Appleby Holub Clover Farm Tom J. George Suter’s Monte R. A. Naylor Arend Balster’s H. F. Adams Helmer Louie Stadtmueljer Long Dept Rawleigh Rawleigh’s Dept Freeport Ill Arnold Upland Center Junction George Minnis H. W. Shelley Grocery Duncan Wasson Hannah Jensicke Mary Stark Lenis Portman Wasson Gensicke C. A. Neville City Park J. Ritenour Marvin Hanwardson Fred Kromminga L. B. McKinstry L. J. Hanson Jesse Longfield Maquoketa Caves Minnie Jensen Louis Jensen Merle Welty Wayne Molesberry Bridge Do J. Wasson Ralph Orr W. J. Ritenour Nelson Reade Re, Chaplin LaVern Sehoon Neal Paulsen Cora Tutton W. HH. Orr Lyn Hall Edna Wasson Kingman, Ariz Charles Alyen Dennison Cascade Iss Thomas J. Lame Wayne News Monticello City Park Don Sieverts Monticello, Iowa Chester A. Condit General Insurance Agency Richland Center New Inspector For Insurance Co Princess Theatre Graham Monticello & Vicinity Bernard , Kuriger Vian Hay Watimata Ineo Goryeas Sbehit Isc City Hall Community Center Soldiers Memorial Gan Panate Banat Dhonel Fries jOverdrafts Enguegreae Pai Geo. H. Paulsen M. C. Ingversen L. M. Petersen Federal Reserve System Superintendent of Banking of Federal Reserve Bank Board of Governors Federal Reserve Act Code of United States Total Capital APO Eugg U.S Wollen I. H. M. Carpenter, Jr
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