Blaze Destroys Farm Buildings At Baum Place
A fire at the W. P. Baum farm five miles north on highway 38 destroyed a hay barn and other structures. Loss exceeds $6,000 with 86 by 98 barn and grain spared. Two horses four calves and many chickens died. about 200 bushels of corn and oats burned. Firefighters arrived at 5 08 a m, fire under control as flames consumed remaining buildings. Local spectators followed from beds, an Express photographer documented the scene for next week. Lovell corporation owns the farm. no telephones at Baum hampered initial calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Baum
Highway 38
Lovell Corporation
Leigh Clark
Monticello
Express
Airport Dedication At Anamosa Sunday
The Moenck airport three miles northeast of Anamosa will be opened and dedicated on Sunday July 16. The field has several long runways and can accommodate most planes. About fifty planes from eastern Iowa are expected to attend the dedication with Ace Lillard and his death defying stunt troupe providing acts. Parking spaces are limited and a program begins at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moenck
Anamosa
Iowa
Ace Lillard
Three Good Ears Displayed on Tall Monticello Corn
Three sturdy ears grew on a corn stalk shown by Norm Clark in Monticello Tuesday night. The stalk came from A. M. Like's field northeast of town. It was a DeKalb hybrid variety standing about seven feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm Clark
Monticello
A. M
Like
Town
New Car Purchases Registered at County Treasurer
A. H. Hobert and Dr. George Albery registered new cars this week at the county treasurer. Hobert purchased a Chevrolet while Dr. Albery bought a Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hobert
Dr. George, Albery
County Treasurer's Office
Mr. Hobert
Dr. Albery
Playground Parade Parade At Monticello Streets
A parade on wheels will be staged Thursday afternoon by the playground group in Monticello. The event starts at 5 30 at the school and runs up First street with prizes for best decorations. Spectators may see bikes skates wagons and even old tires in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Gail. Huibregtse
Bob
Clark
Paul
Frank
Lee Byerly
Chuck Boas
Dale Griffith
John Hines
Sam Hegner
Chuck Bose
Fussimmons
Erat Mae
Juanita Magana
Placques
Plaster of
Pasi
Five Carloads of Cattle and Horses Shipped by Local Feeders
Five carloads of cattle were shipped by feeders from the local railroad station during the last week. Fred Shover shipped two cars while William McQuillen Lawrence Burlidge and M J Kannaley each shipped one car. Costello and Nelson shipped a car of horses to Kansas City Missouri. Chester W McKay received a car of stock cattle from Starkville 188.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shover
William McQuillen
Lawrence Burlidge
M.J. Kannaley
Costello
Nelson
Kansas City
Chester W. McKay
Starkville
Mrs. Sarah Seward Dies in California Auto Crash
Mrs. Sarah Seward 82 died July 4 in Long Beach California from injuries after being struck by a car. A Monticello native, she was born May 22 1857 and educated at Monticello High School Grinnell College and later taught and lived in several states. She was survived by husband Rev Arthur L. Seward two sons Arthur H. Seward and Dr Raymond L Seward a daughter Mrs John E Carpenter and three grandchildren. She attended a granddaughter wedding and a graduation at Stanford University before her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell College
Stanford University
Seward
Monticello
Douglass Smith
Arthur L. Seward
Florence Noble Named State Library Supervisor for WPA
Miss Florence Noble daughter of Mrs Elmer J Noble of Monticello has been appointed state library supervisor for the WPA with headquarters in Des Moines She will begin next week Saturday July 22 Noble trained at Coe College and University of Illinois then served as librarian in Monticello Cincinnati and two Ohio districts where she supervised 21 counties and 300 libraries with a strong library background for Iowa work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Noble
Elmer J. Noble
Monticello
Iowa
WPA
Des Moines
Miss Noble
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
University of Ilinois
Ohio
Athens
Zanesville
Noble
Terrific Storm Here Friday Terrific Storm Here Friday
A severe electrical storm hit the area Friday morning following the hottest day of the season. Lightning flashes numbered with continuous crashes for over an hour accompanied by heavy rain and rising creeks. Meteorologist J E Bateman logged rainfall across successive nights in late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
J.’ E. Bateman
Local Man Sentenced for Intoxication Charge
Monticello resident I H Schneider was sentenced to 80 days in the county jail for intoxication with 20 days suspended for good behavior. Sheriff Henry Eichhorn and Justice Ross McIntyre noted the detention occurred after a Monticello arrest near Holy Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.'H. Schneider
Monticello
Kneider
Holy Gay
Henry Eichhorn
Serenced
Monda
Ross McIntyre
Anamota-justice
the. A
Legion Post Elects Officers For Next Year
Monticello Post No 209 of the American Legion elected officers for the coming year at its regular meeting in the Memorial Building Monday evening. George Woodall was named post commander with Joe Barron as vice commander and Dr Earl Deshaw as adjutant. Edgar D Vernon becomes chaplain, Herman Egger sergeant at arms, and C A Coxsee treasurer. The post, with nearly fifty members, plans many activities for fall and winter, and the auxiliary is eager to outdo the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
American Legion of
Legion
Memorial Building
George Woodall
Joe Barron
Earl de- Shaw
Edgar D. Vernon
Herman Egger
C. A. Coxsee
Anamosa Disposal Plant Begins Operations
The sewage treatment plant built for Anamosa and the men’s reformatory started operations this week. Stark Building Company of Cedar Rapids completed the $100,000 project located just below the dam on the Wapai pinicon River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Stark Building Company
Cedar Rapids
Wapaipinicon River
Davis Is Made Anamosa Warden
Foss Davis, 48, former Green County sheriff, is installed as warden of the Anamosa Men's Reformatory effective July 1, succeeding W. H. Fraser. His family moved to Anamosa as the appointment was announced. Davis, a World War II veteran, is noted for Greene county cleanups and the arrest of Joe Accera in 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Foss Davis
Green County
W. H. Fraser
State Board of Control
Allan
Theola Ann
Fots Davis
Joe Accera
Jefferson
Davis
Accera
Illinois
Nels G. Kraschel
Joe
Greene County
Gordon
Schmuck Boys
Creamery
Iowa
St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne
Marne
Chateau-Thierry
Alsace-Lorraine
The
Legion Auxiliary
Foss
Reformatory
L. J. Womachka
Y Purcell
Jones County
Change of Officers at Monticello Rotary Club
Last Monday at the Monticello Rotary Club dinner a change of officers occurred with James Maurice and William Shaffer retiring as president and secretary. Milton Langer was elected president and Tom Hamilton secretary. Retiring president Maurice reviewed the International Rotary Convention in Cleveland in June. Next Monday a Ladies Night will be held at Mt. Ibego Muraloo cafe near Dalea Mill bridge with dinner served at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Rotary Club
James’ Maurice
William Shaffer
Milton Langer
Tom Hamilton
Jim Maurice
Cleveland
Jim
Rotary Club
Rotaryanns
Mt. Ibege Muraloo
Magquo River
Dale
Goudy
Licenses to Wed Issued by Clerk of Court
A list of marriage licenses issued during the last week by the clerk of court includes Henry Apple River Ill Ida Schuler 83 Madison Wisconsin and Arthur Magarell Cedar Rapids. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but names and places indicate a routine issuance of licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Apple River
Schuler
Madison, Wiss
Arthur’ Magarell
Stout Named Principal of University High in Iowa City
Minard W. Stout formerly Monticello high school principal and Fort Dodge junior high principal for five years was named principal of the University high school at Iowa City by the University of Iowa College of Education. He will begin in September, with Dr. Newburn as active director and Mr. Vaughn pursuing his doctorate. Stout will relocate with his wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Education
University of Iowa
Minard W. Stout
Fort Dodge
University
Iowa City
Stout
Monticello
Iowa State Teachers College
The
University In Education
Dr. Newburn
Vaughn
Supt
K. D. Miller
Mr. Stout
V F W Picnic Draws Large Crowd and Family Fun
More than 125 Veterans of Foreign Wars members and relatives enjoyed a social picnic with dinner, ice cream, pops, and creek wading. Thanks were given to Paul Petersen and his wife for hosting. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harley Huff and family from Cedar Rapids, Past Commander Charles Finley and family from Dubuque, and Miss Florence Helms of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Paul Petersen
Harley Huff
William White
Cedar Rapids
Charles Finley
Dubuque
Florence Helms
West Union
Four Babies Born At Local Hospital
Four babies were born at John McDonald hospital last week to local families. Earl and Bernice Driscoll welcomed a girl Bernard on July 6. Art Ressler and Cascade parents welcomed a boy on July 9. William Holmes and Monticello parents welcomed a boy on July 10. Lawrence Mausser and Cascade parents welcomed a boy on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald Hospital
Earl Driscoll
Bernard
Art Ressler
Cascade
William Holmes
Monticello
Lawrence Mausser
Too Hot for Comfort For J. J. Locher
John J. Locher said it was just too hot after returning from a business trip to Kansas City Missouri where the temperature reached 103 degrees. He can handle heat but says Mother Nature slipped that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Locher
Kansas City
John
Dick and Don Grocery Set to Open in Monticello
Monticello gains a new grocery store opening Saturday July 15 in the Hayes Building on North Sycamore Street. Operated by Dickey Maire and Donald Maire the shop will stock canned goods fruit and vegetables and will run a rural delivery truck to reach farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Hayes
Sycamore Street
First Street
Dickey
Donald” Maire
Maquoketa Voters Rebuff Pool Bond Proposal
Maquoketa residents defeated a 10 000 pool bond measure to match a 9 000 PWA grant for a municipal swimming pool by 498 to 355. A 19 000 issue approved in 1938 to pair with a 14 135 PWA grant had been found insufficient after bids were rejected and extra funds obtained. it is unclear if the loss endangers the September PWA grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
PWA
Extend Date For License Applications
The final date for driver license applications has been extended to July 15. The previous deadline was June 30. Applications must be submitted directly at the Monticello State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Express adds twenty four new readers this week
The Express subscription solicitor W. P. Keve of Mt. Vernon added 24 new names to the paper’s list this week. He stamps rural mailboxes with subscribers’ names and carries a camera to photograph unusual agricultural items. New readers include Thomas L. Jensen Frank Ripperton John A Fotered A. L. Ames of Onslow F. J. McNally and others across Coggon Langworthy Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Keve
Mt. Vernon
The
Express
Keve
New Express
Thomas L. Jensen
Frank Ripperton
John A Fotered
A. L. Ames
Onslow
F. J. McNally
Cascade
Margaret Webber
Kingsley
C. P. Smith
City
BE. L. Kromminga
Herman T. Herren
Mary Rickels
Otto Hubbard
Edward J. Schemmel
Mrs. M. Eden Dies at 70 in Lanham Nebraska
Mrs. M. Eden, 70, died at her Lanham home June 30 after a long illness. Born August 15, 1868 in Williams Haven Germany, she came to the United States at 11 and lived in Monticello before a Nebraska move. Survived by her husband William Eden, eight children, and numerous relatives. funeral July 2 with burial at Wymore cemetery. She was a Lutheran and longtime resident of Wymore and Barneston areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eden
Lanham
Nebr
James Shoff
Eden
Monticello
Ben
Haney Che
Wymore
Henry
Elsie J. Brooks
Hofacre
Nebraska
Barneston
Harry J
Dale Hofacre
Frank Hofacre
Iowa City
Anna Shoff
Mildred Trotter
Dora Mitchel
Mabel Robinson
Omaha
Henry Ohe
August Ohe
Dundee, I
Nine Octogenarians Granted Fishing Licenses in Jones County
Jones county issued fishing licenses this year to nine octogenarians led by two 85 year old men from Anamosa and others aged 84 and 81 including residents of Monticello Lisbon Martelle Oxford Junction Wyoming and Anamosa. Fees for fishing licenses rose by 62 dollars while combined fishing and hunting licenses declined by 84.50 dollars. Through six months of 1939 the total instruments filed reached 3285, up 757 from the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
J Peter Oeschger
Monticello
H. Maudsley
Anamosa
Discovery of Burns’s Body Near Green Island
The body of Michael Burns was found Monday on the Will Marburger farm a little east of Green Island Jackson County. A hat found near the scene prompted investigation. An inquest was held and authorities suspect foul play in Burns disappearance last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Burns
Green Island
Jackson County
Three Miles of Road Work Near Linn County Progress
County Engineer Charles Spaeth reported progress on the gravel road project running west along tide John McDonald hospital to the Linn county line. Six miles of the work at the farther end have been completed with three miles remaining to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ McDonald
Linn County Inc
Charles ,Spaethe
County Road Workers Return After Short Layoff
County road laborers resumed work after a three day layoff caused by low secondary maintenance funds. County Engineer Charles Spadthe said construction and maintenance are back in progress with some hours trimmed and workers shifted among projects. The shortage stems from a $3,079.96 overdrawn maintenance fund as of June 1, while the secondary road construction fund showed a healthy balance, guiding future staffing toward construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Spadthe
Jones County
Don S. Ruhl
Sparthe
Peter J Kurt Died Saturday In Cascade Township
Peter J Kurt prominent Cascade farmer died at his home after a short illness. He was born July 3 1872 near Cascade, son of John and Anna Kurt. Funeral Mass at St Marys Church followed by burial in St Marys Cemetery. Surviving children include Margaret Joe Raymond Lawrence John G Bernard Mrs John Liebold Cas cade Mrs Hans Luther Clarence and Leo. Several siblings and fifteen nieces and nephews noted. The casket bearers and honorary pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Kurt
Cascade Township
Semeicy
Cascade
John
Anna Kurt
St. Mary’s School
St. Mary's Church
J. B. Albers
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Harold Ginter
Kurt
Margaret
Joe
Raymond
Lawrence
John G. Bernard
John Liebold
Hans Luther
Dubuque
Clarence
Leo
Herbert McNally Urban
Matt Miller
Ambrose
Veronica
Joseph Liebold
John Kurt
Mary Till
Clarence Hosch
M. F. Kurt
N. J. Kurt
Oak Park
John Gadient
John Faber
Joe Kearney
Alfred Egger
Lawrence Burlege
Elmer Oshea
Lorane Miller
George Kurt
N. J. Kremer
James Lahey
Matt Biscnius
Ben Rahe
Henry Faber
John Batchelder
A. W. Aitchison
Dick Cartano
Peter Gadient
Walter Heath
Henry Becker
Michael Loes
Henry Moorman
Iowa Dairy Commission Plans Iowa Advertising Campaign
The Iowa Dairy Industry Commission approved a roughly $30,000 annual ad campaign across Iowa through radio and print to promote butter milk ice cream cheese and dairy products. Preliminary work will run before a September start and includes a dairy exhibit at major fairs plus potential county fair arrangements. Mrs. Don Wherry of Wyoming serves on the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
Iowa
Commission
Dairy Cattle Congress
Don Wherry
Wyoming
New Concrete Road From Delaware To Delhi Opens
The paving contractor on the Delaware to Delhi route is building shoulders and aims to finish soon. The project expects to improve a soil prone road that became muddy after rain and dusty in dry weather. Plans hope the Hopkinton stretches and Cedar Rapids area will join Iowa’s paved road program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Delhi
Highway 20
Hopkinton
Jones’ County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kruse Auto Parts Installs Rear Runway for Winter Repairs
Kruse Auto Parts installs a rear runway at their west First Street location to drive cars into a rear compartment for winter disassembly. The store, established four years ago, expands its stock of parts for older and newer automobile models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruse Auto Parts
First’ Street
Kruse
Auto Parts
Raymond Fluckiger Sentenced in Jones County Court
Raymond Fluckiger of Monticello appeared before Judge J EB Heisem in Jones county District Court last Saturday on a charge of striking an officer and received a 90 day jail sentence. He was originally arrested on an intoxication charge and jailed 20 days by Justice R D McIntyre after allegedly striking Officer Leonard Norton of Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fluckiger
Monticello
J. EB. Heiseman
Jones County
Fluckiger
Justice of the Peace
R. D. McIntyre
Leonard Norton
Anamosa
Mrs. H. Poppe Buried Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry H. Poppe nee Ricken were held at Wayne Zion's Lutheran Church with Rev. F. H. Kehren officiating. Born July 13, 1902 in Wayne Township, she died July 6, 1939 after a long illness. She leaves her husband Henry, a son Alten, a daughter Arlene, mother Mrs. Etta Ricker, a brother John, sisters Martha and Mary, and many relatives. Pallbearers included Herman Ortgies Carl Harm Leslie Doyle Erinie Dirks and George Hagen. Interment was in Wayne Lutheran Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Poppe
Ricken
Wayne Zion's Lutheran Church
F. H.kehren
Henry
Poppe
Alten
Arlene
Etta Ricker
Monticello
John
Martha
Mary
Herman Ortgies
Carl Harm
Leslie Doyle
Erinie Dirks
George Hagen
Jim Krause
Wayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baum Place
Baum
S. Seward
Legion Post
Men's Reformatory
William H. Fraser
Rotary
Ed Rice
New Home
Mra
Hospital
West First Street
Monticello Express
University High
University High School
J. J. Locher
Dick & Don Grocery
M. Eden
Lanham, Nebr
Jackson Co
Iowa Commission
Hawkeye State
Delaware-Delhi
H. Poppe
Zions Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
Rev. F. Kehren
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