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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
5
The piece forecasts a strong shift toward Senator Cummins in the June 7 Republican primary as Brookhart’s break with the party deepens. It cites farmer interests and local opinion, notes Brookhart’s limited Washington voting record, and endorses Agnes Samuelson for state superintendent. Memorial Day reflections and graduation wishes in Monticello close the item.
Monticello and surrounding communities held a Veterans Day program at Oakwood Cemetery under the Arthur P. O'Rourke American Legion post. The event featured an automobile parade led by World War veterans, a marching band, a firing squad, and wreaths. Speakers included B A Grimwood with prayers by Rev. Roland P. Kuentzel, followed by a Legion ritual of taps and rifle salute.
Voters head to polls next Monday to select Republican and Democratic candidates for state district county and township positions. Key race is US Senate with Cummins opposed by Clark and Brookhart. Polls run 9 am to 8 pm at ward polling places and results go to Anamosa for county tabulation.
Daniel Zumbrunnen Jr 22 and his brother Walter 19 of Monti cello were arrested last Saturday on larceny and receiving stolen goods charges from the Matthiessen Auto and Supply Co. They waived preliminary hearing and were bound over to the September term of the Jones County grand jury. Bonded and free until Anamosa as they await possible district court action. The state alleges thefts of auto parts and tires, with Matthiessen president Fred G. Matthiessen naming as a witness and accuser. C B Paul county attorney led the hearings.
Judge F L Anderson acts in Jones County district court reducing sentences for W G Schoon H C Schnoebelen and Louis Kavas. Schoon pleads guilty to violating injunction and liquor nuisance paying 1269 in fines and costs. Schnoebelen and Kavas parole on good behavior with $600 bond and $600 for appearance before September grand jury. Kavas remains jailed for lack of bond while Schnoebelen posts bond.
The Ladies' Aid of St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church invites alumni to a Friday evening banquet in Luther Hall on June 4 at 6 20. Pastor 8 M Ide leads Sunday School at 7 30 8, German services at 10 30 a m, and Luther League at 7 45 p m.
Sunday school at 10 a m and a communion service at 11 a m announce church activities. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 15 p m and union evening service follows at 8 o'clock led by the Rev James Coad pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church Center Junction.
The notice lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship with Epworth League at 7:00 p.m. A union service occurs at 8:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian church.
Richland Center Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Henry Marka announces Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with the sermon The Marks of a Christian. The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Lon Hein's home on Thursday afternoon June 10 at 2 p m. All women in the community are invited.
Sunday, June 6 schedule lists Sunday school at a.m. and English services at 10 45 a.m. The Ladies Aid meets Friday at Jung Lanes IA Heiken.
J. W. Coxsee's April 28 1926 dispatch from Jerusalem Palestine recounts travels from Nazareth to Jerusalem via Haifa Nazareth and Bethlehem its references to Christian Jewish and Muslim sites the American university at Beirut and relief concerns for Syrian refugees. It notes biblical locales Bathing at Tiberias the Sea of Galilee and visits to Cana Capernaum and Nazareth as well as historical battles in Esdraelon. The article reflects on the coexistence of religions and the modern condition of Jewish colonists and Syrian hardship after WWI.
Card of Thanks thanks friends for help during illness and funeral of Mrs Eliza Lane and for floral offerings. Notice from American Legion post commander George Barnts extends sincere thanks to those who assisted on Memorial day with car services.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees listed in the annexed list have been filed in the district court clerk's office in Jones county. A final hearing and approval is set for June 8, 1929, at which interested parties may appear and file exceptions. Included are Agnes Delay and Joseph J Delay as administrators of James I F Delay. R P Clark as executor of Alicia A Clark. Dated Anamosa Iowa May 21 1926. 192 B.G. REES Clerk of District Court tonke Gon Town.
Public notice states Ida Bramer appointed executrix by the district court of Jones County Iowa for the estate of Christ Bramer deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated May 18 1926 Anamosa Iowa.
Jones county Iowa administrator of Emma Louise Rickels deceased requires all claimants to file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time. Dated Anamosa May 18 1926. George A Rickell 484 administrator. Loxsee Coxsee attorneys for estate.
The final hearing time is set for the fourth day of June 1926 at oclock before the court in Anamosa Iowa. Interested parties may appear to file executions show cause why final reports should not be approved specifically the report of Orpha A LeMinster administratrix of James A LeMaster estate. Dated June 1 1926. B G Res Merk of District Court Jones County Iowa Deputy.
The District Court of Jones County Town announces a paper purporting to be the last will of Thomas W. Sheridan, filed May 28, 1926. A final probate hearing is set for June 29, 1926 at 9:00 a.m. at the May term to determine validity and admission of the will.
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