David P Young Dies After Ten Day Illness in Monticello
David Peter Young died at home after a ten day illness while visiting his daughter in Storm Lake. A Canadian by birth, he lived in Monticello over forty years and worked in local business and with the railroad. Survived by his widow Annette and three daughters, funeral services are set for Friday at the Congregational church with Masonic commitment at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Peter Young
Schaller
Storm Lake
Young
Monticello
Burns Lodge
No. 173
A. F
A. M
Masonic Lodge
Harry Ireland
Mr. Young
Robert and
Eliza Farquerson Young
Orilla
Ontario
Canada
Robert Young
David
First Congregational Church
Annette Eberhart
Hubert Metcalf
Anamosa
Harry Schaller
Inez Young
Chicago
Congregational Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello Picnic Draws 350 People At Stuhler's Acres
About 300 to 350 farmers and merchants attended the Monticello Junior Chamber of Commerce picnic at Stuhler's Acres Monday evening. Gene Byers organized the band with city council help, providing music by the Monticello band during dinner and the Yossi brothers and Perk Smith later. The event was praised for its smooth handling, ample food, and active program with guests and hosts enjoying a lively community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Perk Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Vivian Bancroft Elected Instructor at Onawa Town
Miss Vivian Bancroft daughter of Mr and Mrs H P Bancroft was elected to the position of instructor in social science and speech at Onawa Town a community of 3000. She taught Hartwick for two years and graduated in 1934 from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls majoring in history. She plans to introduce new individualized study courses at Onawa in social science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Bancroft
H. P. Bancroft
Onawa
Miss Bancroft
Hartwick
Towa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Monticello Friends
Miss Martha Meyer Earns Master of Arts Degree
Miss Martha Meyer head of the English department in Monti cello public schools received a Master of Arts degree from the State University at Iowa City last week after a focused English course. She is visiting her parents at Readlyn. Principal Boyd Shannon also pursues a master’s degree at the same university and expects to finish after the second summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Meyer
Monticello Public Schools
State University
Iowa City
Tipton Slayer Held In Anamosa Prison
John Mercer 27 confessed killer of Tipton vigilante Robert G. Sproat. captured in San Francisco after a July radio theft. He confessed to the drug store robbery with two others and will be held at Anamosa state reformatory until his case is disposed of. Wayne Kile serves a life term. Roy Mercer eluded capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mercer
Tipton
State Reformatory
Anamosa
California
Mercer
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Robert G. Sproat
Davenport
W. W. Christian
Cedar County
Glenn Schmidt
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
Sproat
Roy
Wayne Kile
Canton, O
Fort Madison
Aerial Maps May Prove A Great Saving
Jones county soil officials weigh aerial photography to measure all soil conserving and depleting acreage. An engineer from Washington will assess feasibility and set standards before contracts with airplane firms are signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Its
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Chris Martensen Died From Heat Exhaustion
Amber Chris J Martensen aged 48 died two miles south of Amber last Wednesday after exposure to heat while working in an oats field. Born in Halstedt Germany he is survived by wife Elsie seven children Mrs Will Hubner Mrs Herman Freese John Paul Augusta Frieda and Ella at home two brothers Cornelius Martensen of Wyoming and Paul Martensen of Clinton two sisters Mia Fred Boetel and Mrs Henry Wacobbs of Hartley and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
Chris J.martensen
Halstedt
Germany
Elsie
Will Hubner
Herman Freese
John
Paul
Augusta
Frieda
Ella
Cornelius Martensen
Wyoming
Paul Martensen
Clinton
Mia
Fred Boetel
Henry Wacobbs
Hartley
Charges Not Filed Against K Dolstrum In Anamosa Court
Ker mit Dolstrum of Monticello faced an Anamosa court action but no charges were filed. Edna Harms of Monticello had given Dolstrum 500 dollars to buy a car she later learned he had taken abroad. The car was licensed in Dolstrum name to absolve liability while he used it. The contractor in Davenport repaid the 500 dollars and expenses to Harms. Dolstrum returned to Davenport to work after a two year farm stint near Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Dolstrum
Monticello
Justice For the Peace
Whitcombe
Anamosa
Edna Harms
Dolstrum
Justice Whitcombe
Davenport
Shim
Monti Team Triumphs In Third Annual Kittenball Tourney
Schlitz Fr. and K. team won the third annual kittenball tournament here last Sunday edging City Club 9 to 4 in the final. Anamosa took third after routing Maquoketa 11 to 3. Earlville beat Consolation 8 to 1. roundups show Kenwood, Clarence, and Coggan among early leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Schlitz Fr
Winkler
Anamosa
Prison City Ten
Earlville
Schlitz
City Club
Clarence
Kenwood
Coggan
Bud Reynolds
Eddie Scherrer
Maquoketa
Stahler's
DeMolay's
Jim's Case
Franklin
Coggon
Maqu
Two Loans For 4160 In Jones County
Jones County records show two loans totaling 4160 under Title II of the Federal Housing Administration as of March 31 1936. statewide FHA activity lists 645 loans in Iowa totaling 2218189 under Title II plus 10056 Title I loans totaling 3701455 as of late April 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Federal Housing Administration
J. J. Hughes
National Emergency Council
Iowa
Housing Administration
Special Election In August On Ordinance 73
A special election will be held August 24 1936 to decide whether residents approve ordinance 73 passed by the city council. The ordinance would authorize the Iowa Electric company of Cedar Rapids to construct operate and maintain an electric light and power plant and a transmission distribution system within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Electric Company of
Cedar Rapids
Enei
Cornerstone Ceremony Planned For Jones County Courthouse
Rapid progress on the Jones county courthouse in Anamosa with cement and foundation nearing completion bricklayers laying white sand brick and a new boiler installed. A committee chosen by the board of supervisors will organize the cornerstone laying likely within two weeks with H J Petersen J Chiodini L E Hoag S E Locher Frank Peckosh Dr E N Stoffel Co M Miles named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Jones County Board of Supervisors
H. J. Petersen
J. Chiodini
Anamosa Commercial Club; L. E. Hoag and 8S. E. Locher of Monticello
Frank Peckosh
Oxford Junction
E. N. Stoffel
Wyoming
Co. M. Miles
Olin
George Specht
Monti Golfers Tie Manchester Brigade in County Club Match
In a Sunday golf tie at the country club, Monti and Manchester squads finished 28% to 28% after 18 holes. Manchester's Bill Dygert shot 74 for low score, with Ben Roberts Jr of Monticello at 75 and Royal Rodman 78 earning third. The Monti lineup included Hodson, Byers, Shimanek, Heiserman, Shaffer, Brainard, Lovell, Dr. Swift, N Miller, L Howle, and Podhaski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester- Monticello
Bill Dygert
Manchester
Ben Roberts, Jr
Monticello
Royal Rodman
Tipton
Iowa
R. B.B
E. Rickless
C. Hodson
Dr. Fraser
N. Miller
L. Howle
Podhaski Oe
Obituaries and local notices from Cedar county area
Mrs. Carl Clemmens Hansen 26 of north of Clarence died after heat likely caused her death leaving newborn twins and a son and daughter. Miss Sue Grimwood sister of E A Grimwood died at Oxford Junction born Bristol Illinois November 25 1849 was a schoolteacher. Kenneth C Noble buys DeWitt Observer with wife and editor training from University of Colorado. Emil E Koranda of Oxford Junction died from overheating after driving. wife injured with pelvis fracture and internal injuries. double funeral held in Davenport. Fines total 258 dollars in Manchester area for motor traffic infractions. R H Bruni Monroe Wisconsin fined 205 for six months plates. Wesley Reeves also fined for reckless driving.
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Carl Clemmens Hansen
Clarence
Cedar County
Clarence High School
Sue Grimwood
E. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
Bristol
Kenneth C. Noble
DeWitt Observer
H. A. Grantham
Iew
Noble
University of Colorado
Emil E. Koranda
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Herbert W. Jennings
Manchester
R. H. Bruni
Monroe
Wis
Iowa
Wesley Reeves
Stimpson Elected Delegate to District Convention in Clinton
Tom Stimpson of Cass township was elected as Jones county delegate to the second district congressional convention in Clinton. Delegates met at Anamosa court house with nearly full county representation. J. J. Locher of Monticello endorsed for congressman. resolutions to eulogize late Congressman Sen and Senator Murphy killed in an automobile crash. Stimpson chaired the meeting with Mae Hogan secretary. Monticello attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Stimpson
Cass Township
Jones County
Clinton
Anamosa
J. J. Locher
Monticello
Jacobsen
U. S
Louis Murphy
Mae Hogan
Castle Grove
Gerd Harms
Ton George
M. F. Hogan
Rudy Langer
George Specht
J. A. Liddy
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Wyoming On Main Street
84 year old Joe S Parr was hit while crossing Main Street in Wyoming. He suffered a double skull fracture and a fractured nose, transported by ambulance to Mercy hospital Anamosa after Dr Lutes of Maquoketa reported the accident to Sheriff Eichhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Joe S. Parr
Dr. Lutes
Maquoketa
Main Street
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Lutes
Henry Eichhorn
Parr
Hoegen
Iowa City
Lightning Hits Greenhouse Tower Damaging Monticello Facility
A lightning strike at about 9 am Sunday hit the 50 foot brick smoke stack of the Monticello green houses, sending bricks flying and damaging the south wing glass. The blast damaged the boiler room roof and chipped bricks near the floor, with estimated damage around 400 dollars. Hans Kettlitz, manager, reported the incident and noted no loud inside explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Hans Kettlitz
Charles J. Cash Sr Marries Eleanor Rossa in Des Moines
Charles J. Cash Sr of Anamosa wed Mrs. Eleanor Rossa of Des Moines at St Ambrose Cathedral on July 14. The ceremony was led by Rev. W. J. McMahon. Mrs. Cash, former Sioux City resident, has served in Des Moines government and Democratic Party circles. Mr. Cash, attorney in Anamosa, published The Anamosa Journal for nearly twenty years and remained active in party work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Cash Sr
Anamosa
Eleanor Rossa
Des Moines
St. Ambrose Cathedral
W. J. McMahon
Cash
Sioux City
State
Democratic Central Committee
Democratic Party
New Electrical Store Opens in Monticello
E. B. Pat First owns a new Monticello shop in the former Leytze Maytag building. The Electrical Service Co will sell and service Maytag washing machines Philco radios Skelgas and will provide motor winding radio service and complete wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B
Pat)First
Monticello
Leytze Maytag Company
First
The
Electrical Service Company
Maytag
Philco
Skelgas
Ady
Monticello Farm Area Sees Strong Corn and Grain Yields
Sixty five farmers near Monticello contract 950 acres of sweet corn for local canning with Carl Hodson as plant manager. About 225 acres planted Golden Evergreen, rest Evergreen and other varieties. The facility aims to pack 45,000 cases. 85 locals employed on one shift. last year’s high day saw 141 tons unloaded. Additional 25 acres seed corn and 10 acres tomatoes destined for Cedar Rapids unit. tomatoes grown near Scotch Grove and Arch Fraser farms. plant upgrades include boiler room and cob crusher. operations to begin August with market ready by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Carl Hodson
Hodson
Cedar Rapids Tmit
Frank Royden
Scotch Grove
Arch Fraser
Grass fire at J. H. Thompson home near fairgrounds
Firemen responded at 10 30 Wednesday morning to a grass fire started by rubbish burning behind the J. H. Thompson residence. Wind spread flames to nearby dry grass, but crews quickly prevented damage and no loss occurred. Neighbors helped with buckets and hoses before the department arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thompson
Fairgrounds
Thompson
Raid on Prairieburg Farm Seizes Alcohol In Auto Car
Cedar Rapids officers raided a farm three miles northeast of Prairieburg last week and seized eight gallon cans of alleged alcohol and two gallon jugs of alleged whiskey from a car with a Jones county plate. Leo Holub, 28, fled as officers read the warrant. Two more one gallon tins were found in the rear of a car driven away from the property. the driver was taken to Cedar Rapids by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Prairieburg
Jones County
Leo Holub
Holub
Smith
Payn
Milk Checks Will Show Big Losses This Season
In the dairy region the hot spell reduced milk output while corn held its ground. Moist soil helped corn roots, but pastures slowed and dried. Shrinking milk supply will hit cream checks hard, marking the era’s farm losses as substantial.
Cliff Niles Picked as Iowa Presidential Elector
At the republican convention in Des Moines Cliff Niles publisher of The Anamosa Eureka of Anamosa was chosen as a presidential elector representing Iowa's second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cliff Niles
Pubisher
The
Anamosa Eureka
Anamosa
Iowa
Dig Potatoes Now Says Ames Man
Ames extension horticulturist C. L. Fitch urges immediate digging of potato patches across Iowa totaling 75 000 acres valued at about 10 million dollars. He notes vines are dead but tubers retain bright skins and should be stored in cool basements or caves to prevent sun scald and rot. Dig early in hot weather and store in crates or baskets with proper air flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
C. L. Fitch
Ames Extension Horticulturist
Fitch
Fiten
Monticello Leads In Maquoketa League
Last Sunday's Maquoketa Valley league games featured two pitcher battles. Lost Nation defeated Oxford 3 to 1 while Cascade shut out Bernard 2 to 0. Monticello at Maquoketa and Dyersville at Bellevue were rained out. Lost Nation and Cascade secured pivotal wins with Bright and Lupek delivering strong pitching.
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Dyersville
Cascade
Bellevue
Monticello
Bernard
Oxford
Maquoketa
Lost Nation
Bright
Becker
Frank Loufek
Tony Zupane
Pet
Eee
Large Iowa State Fair rodeo entries announced
Early entries for the 1936 Iowa State Fair rodeo indicate a large field for seven nights of bull dupping bronc riding roping and racing contests. World champions such as Shorty Ricker Bob Crosby Hub Whiteman Gene Ross and Donald Nesbitt are among those entered, reflecting a star‑studded lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Shorty Ricker
Ranger
Texas
Bob Crosby
Roswell
New Mexico
Hub Whiteman
Clarksville
Madison Square Garden
Gene Ross
Sayre
Okla
Oklahoma City Rodeo
Donald Nesbitt
Quamado
N. M
Los Angeles
Manchester Minister Dies on East Trip
Rev. J. Frank Moore 75 pastor of Manchester Congregational and Manchester Community churches died Tuesday night after arriving at his sister’s home in New Wilmington Pennsylvania. He left Manchester July 14 for a month’s vacation with his wife and served charges at Clear Lake Waterloo and Muskego Oklo. He is survived by his widow two sons Mark of Dubuque Jasper of Des Moines and a daughter Mrs Vira Hull of Anaconda Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Moore
Manchester
New Wilmington
Moore
Clear Lake
Waterloo
Muskogee
Oklo
Mark
Dubuque
Jasper
Des Moines
Vira Hull
Anaconda, Mont
Crop outlook improves in Jones County after rains and cooler spell
Recent rains and cooler weather boost naboon crops across Jones County with threshing underway and yields reported as good. Oats barley rye and wheat show strong weights while grasshopper outbreaks near Monticello are being checked by poison bran bait and rain. Some corn tassels burned by sun and dry weather threaten later yields. other areas look healthier with continued rain needed in spots. County agents note variable conditions and advise patience as crops mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Feneral
R. J. Howle
Monticello
Rudy Flack
Farm Bureau
Monticello region threshing pioneer Ray Adams
Ray Adams, a farmer two and a half miles north of Monticello, is among the first to thresh in the area. He saved over 3,000 bushels of oats and 185 bushels of rye with oats averaging about 40 bushels per acre. His rye is mostly sold at $1.50 per bushel, and barley by the Stuttgart brothers yielded about 60 bushels per acre last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hodson
Ray Stivers
Monticello
Jackson Township
John Hoult
Wayne Township
Stutt Brothers
Monticolo
Castle Grove
Caspers Brothers
George Muller
Soil Conservation Office
Louis Ortgies
Ray Adams
Adams
Iowa leaders set to speak at Corygon Harvest Home
Lieut. Governor Nels G. Kraschel will speak at 2 PM Friday July 31 at Corygon's Dogton Harvest Home. On Saturday August 1 Senator L J Dickinson will deliver a 2 PM address at the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dogton
Corygon
Nels G. Kraschel
Sen. L. J. Dickinson
Monticello men attend state Democratic meet
John J. Locher Dr. M F Hogan Lee Lyerly and Sheriff Henry Eichhorn left Wednesday morning for Des Moines for two days to attend the state Democratic convention. Locher is a candidate for the nomination for congressman to fill the vacancy left by the death of Ben Jacobsen of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Locher
M. F. Hogan
Lee Lyerly
Henry Eichhorn
Des Moines
Mr. Locher
Ben Jacobsen
Clinton
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David P. Young
Bottling Works
Mr. Youn
Charles Curtis
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Perry
Anamosa Prison
Express
Chris Martensen
K. Dolstrum
Monti
County Supervisors
Manchester Golf Brigade
Joe Parr
Canning Company
Fire Department
Ames
Cascade Downs
Maquoketa Valley
Mr. Lorenzen
Boil Conservation Office
Wickinson
Kraschel
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