Stuhlers Open New Ready-to-wear Department in Monticello
Monticello unveils its newest ready-to-wear department in the Stuhlers store this Saturday June 5, under the management of Drew's of Manchester. Howard Drew and Misses Atwater and Steffy will staff the salon offering fur coats dresses gloves hosiery and a full Lemone and Levine line with a Newton Annis coat sale to start.
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Monticello
George Stuhler
Drew's of
Manchester
Howard Drew
Drew
Drews
Stuhlers
Josephine Atwater
Vera Steffy
Newton Annis
Gage and
Jesbert
Lemone and Levine
Mrs Ezekiel Thompson Dies at Fulton Ill
Word reached Sunday of the death of Mrs. Ezekiel Thompson at the family home in Fulton TL at 8 am. She was 71, maiden name May Montgomery. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Thompson home with burial at Garden Plane Corners. Survived by husband and daughter Mary of the home. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs J E M Thompson of Monticello, Mr and Mrs Sam Thompson, Mr and Mrs Lyle Thompson, Mr and Mrs Lyman Thompson, and Dick Thompson of Center Junction.
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Ezekiel Thompson
Fulton
May Montgomery
Thompson
Garden Plane Corners
Mary
J. E. M. Thompson
Monticello
Sam Thompson
Lyle Thompson
Lyman Thompson
Dick Thompson
Center Junction
Local Couple Wed Friday Afternoon
Miss Leona Chaloupka daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Chaloupka married Bernard Zumbrunnen son of Charles Zumbrunnen by Rev A L Lorenz at the Catholic parsonage on Friday at 3 pm The ceremony followed by a wedding dinner at the bride's parents home The bride a Sacred Heart school graduate of 1920 has worked as bookkeeper for Harry Soule and as secretary for Dr Hogan A wedding dance was held Friday evening at Zimmermans hall.
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Leona Chaloupka
Joe Chaloupka
Bernard Zumbrunnen
Charles Zumbrunnen
A. L. Lorenz
Elmer Drexler
Minnesota
Shomont Dairy
Monticello
Zimmerman
Grasshopper Control Committee Named in Jones County
Jones county appoints a control committee to counter the grasshopper scourge with members from multiple townships including Harold Deischer W S Eby John Hein William Stanton Jr and others. Officials report some shoppers observed and say every effort is being made to eradicate them promptly.
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Jones County
Iowa
Harold Deischer
Castle Grove Township
W. S. Eby
Lovell
John Hein
Richland
William Stanton Jr
Washington
William Buckner
Cass
Otto Danneman
Wayne
Harm Dirks
Scotch Grove
Wilfred Wherry
Clay
J. E. Meeks
Fair
Five Graduated At Sacred Heart High School
Five seniors received diplomas at Sacred Heart School during an 8:00 p.m. ceremony in Sacred Heart church. Graduates were Margaret M. McDonald, Maxine A. Nordmann, Kathryn M. O’Rourke, Donald E. Schlimmer, and Helen Wroblewski. The address by Rev. A. L. Lorenz discussed Christian education and youth amid Germany’s dictatorship, and diplomas were awarded after the Benediction.
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Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart Church
Margaret M. McDonald
Maxine A. Nordmann
Kathryn M. O'Rourke
Donald E. Schlimmer
Helen Wroblewski
A. L. Lorenz
Rev. Lorenz
Germany
Father Lorenz
Audrey
Goudy
Former Monticello Girl Reveals Feb Nuptials
Miss Freda Schmidt, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt, married Howard Rathert in Milwaukee on February 13. The pair announced the wedding at a Dubuque party hosted by Miss Irene Bouquet and Miss Dorothy Knapp. Schmidt taught in Freese school and later worked as a Dubuque telephone operator. The couple will reside in Milwaukee after June 13 where Rathert works for Pittsburgh Plate Glass.
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Freda Schmidt
Elizabeth Schmidt
Howard Rathert
R. H. Rathert
Milwaukee
Wis
Dubuque
Irene Bouquet
Dorothy Knapp
Miss Schmidt
Mr. Rathert
Grand Ave
Delaware County
Rathert
Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Paint Company
Oakes
N. Nak
University of Wisconsin At
James McLaughlin Named 4-H Agent in Franklin County
James McLaughlin of Castle Grove will assume duties as 4-H club agent in Franklin county at Hampton on June 15 after completing animal husbandry studies at Ames this spring. His father, William D McLaughlin, is president of the Jones county Farm Bureau and well known in the county.
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James McLaughlin
William D., McLaughlin
Castle Grove
Franklin County
Hampton
Ames
McLaughlin
Jones County Farm Bureau
Marriage at Methodist Parsonage in Fairfield
Gladys Marie Carnahan of Mount Pleasant married Harold R. Spray of Fairfield at the Methodist parsonage last Monday afternoon. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Lazare of Fairfield. The couple will reside in Fairfield where Spray is a chain grocery store manager.
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Gladys Marie Carnahan
Mount Pleasant
Harold R. Spray
Fairfield
R. J. Lazare
Spray
VFW Thanks Citizens For Poppy Sale Support
The committee of Monti Cello Auxiliary No. 1683 VFW expresses gratitude to citizens for supporting Buddy Poppy sales. A report shows 500 flowers sold with a balance of $19.25 available for relief work.
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Monticello
Death Claims John Fluckiger at Iowa City Hospital
John Fluckiger died yesterday at University hospital in Iowa City after a long illness. He retired from active work about a year ago and is survived by his parents siblings and wife Edna Schneider with three children De wan Althea and Janet. Funeral services set for Saturday at Sacred Heart church with burial in Oakwood cemetery. Born February 28 1904 he lived in Richland township and Monticello before working with Franklin Equipment and in a pool room partnership with Joe Kiburz.
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John Fluckiger
University Hospital
Iowa City
Fluckiger
Sacred Heart Church
A. L. Lorenz
Oakwood Cemetery
Richland Township
Monticello
Franklin Equipment Company
Joe Kiburz
Edna Schneider
Dewain
Althea
Janet
Leonard
Raymond
Lucile
Roseline
Theresa
William Walderbach
Anamosa
Mary
Harley Bulgren
Center Junction
Bother
Paul
Foley elected president of Citizens Savings Bank Anamosa
W. E. Foley was chosen as president of Citizens Savings Bank at Anamosa to replace B. E. Rhinehart after his resignation. The board announced the election following last week’s directors meeting.
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W. E. Foley
Citizen's Savings Bank
Anamosa
B. E. Rhinehart
Suter and Kleigel Celebrate Small Town May Wedding
Russell G. Suter and Viola Kleigel wed at the Galena Illinois Methodist parsonage on May 27. The Cedar Rapids and Monticello families attended as the couple plans to reside in Monticello after June 12. The bride graduated Franklin High School and the groom from Monticello High School later attending the University of Iowa.
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Viola Kleigle
M. Kleigle
1St Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Russell G. Suter
I. W. Suter
Monticello
Galena
Ill
Dorothy Dreibelbis
Center Junction
Raymond Coyle
Franklin High School
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Suter
Delhi Farmer Hurt by Tractor Embankment Collapse
Hubert Grapes suffered severe cuts and bruises when his tractor plunged into a twelve foot embankment west of town. X rays showed no broken bones but internal injuries were undetermined. A dog alerted a nearby farmer after an hour. Ray Glew found Grapes conscious on arrival.
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Hubert Grapes
Town
Ray Glew
Mr. Grapes
Golfers Rage At Long Fairways And Riding Hooves
Amused golfers vent ire over uncut grass and dandelions on the course. Nick Miller, towering over the grass, hunted for a ball on No 2 as Bill Flackender watched, prompting a joke about losing a ball in the hay Meld and searching for Flockenciler.
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No. 4
Fairway
Nick Miller
Bill Flackender
Nick
No. 2
Flockenciler
Grade School Operetta a Bright Stage Triumph
Juliana the cow returns as the grade school operetta performs last Thursday in the high school auditorium. Robert Husman leads as Jack with clear lines and strong solos while Rebecca Grimes voices mother with mature tone. The cast includes David Hamilton as Captain Kidd Irma Schoon as Gipsy Ann James Matthiessen as Foolemess and a Dutch and Japanese chorus. The show is praised for spirited acting, balanced singing, and vivid costumes under Dale McConnell Belle Markovitz and grade teachers.
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Juliana
Jack
Staning
Dale McConnell
Belle Markovitz
Robert Husman
David Hamilton
Captain Kidd
Rebecca Grimes
Goodby
Rebecca
Monticello Fair Board
Irma Schoon
Gipsy Ann
James Matthiessen
Foolemess
Irma Pinoe
Buddy Burris
Blunderbuss
Ogre
Robert Clark
Arthur Gesse
Henrietta
Thirty-Four Students Achieve Perfect Attendance Record
In the 1936-37 school year thirty four pupils earned the distinction of neither being absent nor tardy. The list includes students from second through twelfth grade with names across multiple classes. In other news consumption of cigarettes in Germany rose over the last four years while pipe tobacco use declined.
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Publi School
Grant Adamson
Dorothy Griffith
Milton Bader
Ramona Hoffman
Roxie Ann Yeoman
Marilee Matthhiessen
Elfrieda Ortgies
Dorothy Bartlett
Gail Huibregtse
Wayne Claus
Donald Buckner
Frances Buckner
Rollo Harford
Doris Boss
Jean Echternacht
Gertrude Ortgies
Charles Boss
Lester Collins
Royal Landis
Robert Liddy
Gerald Taylor
William Wright
Milo Tobiason
Iane Bender
Lucille Hulbregtse
Paul Behrends
Dewain Rynerson
Vernon Schatz
Wanda Harford
Frances Taylor
Joyce Bright
Burdena Behrends
Clara Schatz
Germany
No Royal Highness For Duke of Windsor's Wife
King George VI forbids Wallis Warfield from using the title her royal highness after her marriage to the Duke of Windsor on June 3. The monarch said she may be addressed as your grace the Duchess of Windsor. Descendants will have titles for children of an ordinary duke.
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George VI
Wallis Warfield
Duke of
First Band Concert Tonight At City Park
The first band concert of the season will be at city park tonight at 8:00 for about ninety minutes. A varied program includes marches, overtures, solos, tap dancing, community singing and selections from Louise. If it rains the event moves to Thursday evening.
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Monticello
Esberger
Queen City
Kelar-Bela
Betty Thomas
Frances Bone
Londonderry Air
Arnold Thalacker
Powell
Louise
Contract Let For Jones Co Resurfacing Project
The Concrete Materials Co of Cedar Rapids was awarded the 15.3 mile maintenance resurfacing contract running south of Martelle to the Linn county line and north of Martelle to Highway 161. The low bid was 5383 dollars. The Iowa State Highway Commission announced low bidders on 15 other road projects and rejected bids on nine.
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The
Concrete Materials Co
Cedar Rapids
Martelle
Linn County
Boone Girl Wins Top Scholarship at Iowa State College
Miss Catherine Cooper daughter of Maude Mirick Cooper of Boone wins the highest scholarship honors in the industrial science department at Iowa State College. Monticello relatives and Boone acquaintances extend congratulations on the achievement.
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Catherine Cooper
Maude Mirick Cooper
Boone
Iowa State College
Cooper
Monticello
Dorothy Johnson Wed At A B Grimes Home
Miss Dorothy Johnson of Monticello and Charles Clark of Waterloo wed at the A B Grimes home with Rev. William Macaway officiating. The bride wore white mull and lilies of the valley. A wedding breakfast followed with many out of town guests listed. The couple will live in Tipton after a wedding trip.
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Mrs. Clark
Tipton
Dorothy Johnson
Monticello
Charles Clark
James Clark
Waterloo
A. B. Grimes
William Macaway
Fred Cameron
Vinton
Monticello High School
Towa State Teachers College
Victor
Clark
University of Iowa
Fred Clark
Noreen Davis
Marion Davis
Ralph Chamberlain
Norvine Crawford
Grace Bigger
M. P. Odekirk
Randalia
R. R. Wyatt
Cedar Falls
Joel Johnson
Gilbertville
Arthur F. Johnson
Onida
F.uth Dakota
H. W. Wilhelms
Sierra Madre
Calif
Carpenter Logan Ives Dies After Heart Attack in Monticello
Logan Ives of Moline, aged 52, died at McDonald hospital after a severe heart attack following angina. A later M ray showed an enlarged heart. He had come to Monticello on March 22 to build a residence for Mrs. Robert J. Howie. He is survived by his wife and two sisters Estella and Bess. Burial was in the family plot at Tipton.
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Logan Ives
Moline
McDonald Hospital
Ives
John McDonalds Hospital
Estella Ives
R. N
Tipton
Estella
Bess
Monticello
Robert J. Howie
Funeral for Howard Hicks Jr. Draws Wide Monticello Attendance
Relatives gathered at the Presbyterian church in Monticello last Tuesday for the funeral of Howard Hicks Jr. Attending were his parents Mr and Mrs Howard Hicks and sister Emmaline of Elmhurst TL, sister and husband Mr and Mrs Robinson of Dubuque, Claudia Bockoven of Elmhurst, and relatives including Mr and Mrs Percy Goff and the Davids Arnold of Grinnell, Mrs John Hickman of Mount Vernon, and Mr and Mrs Frank Palmer of Vinton.
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Howard Hicks, Jr
Monticello
Howard Hicks
Emmaline
Elmhurst
Robinson
Dubuque
Claudia Bockoven
Percy Goff
David Arnold Sr
David Arnold Jr
Grinnell
John Hickman
Mount Vernon
Frank Palmer
Vinton
Daredevil Interview Sends Studio Car Through Fire Wall
KFRU program director George Guyan rode with Captain Roy Goode a motion picture stunt man for an interview. They drove a stunt car through a wooden wall set afire, then returned to the studio where the Captain asked about Guyan's first year on air.
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George Guyan
KFRU
Roy Goode
Columbia
George
Iowa Speed Law Explained This Way
A town outlines its speed rule outside municipal limits requiring drivers to travel at a safe speed that can be stopped within the clear distance ahead, assuming others follow the law. The provision aims to fit varied conditions where miles per hour cannot capture all factors.
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Iowa
Playground To Open Monday at School Ground
The summer playground program starts Monday at 1 PM on the school ground athletic field under Coach Ray Moore. Morning sessions Tuesday and Thursday limit to first six grades 9 AM to noon, with older youth in afternoon 1 PM to 4 PM daily except weekends.
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Ray Moore
Moore
Memorial Day Observances At Local Cemeteries
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1883 led Memorial Day services at Oakwood cemetery with the Monticello band, prayers by Rev. Wm J Macauay, and a ritualistic salute and taps. The firing squad then honored Comrade Arthur P O Rourke at Sacred Heart cemetery. Only four Civil War veterans remained in Jones County, including J S Lawson of Olin and George Cook of Anamosa.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello
Wm. J. Macauay
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Arthur P. O'Rourke
Jones County
J. S. Lawson
Olin
George Cook
Anamosa
Wyoming
G. W. James
Vicksburg
Champion Hill
Winchester
Mark Morse
Mr. Morse
Atlanta
Thompson Fined $25 in J P Court After Anamosa Crash
Charles Thompson a former resident northwest of Hopkinton was fined $25 and costs in Justice McIntyre's court following a Saturday night accident in Anamosa. His car sideswiped Arthur Meeks's vehicle as both men drove in Anamosa. It was alleged Thompson's brakes failed and he had no driver’s license at the time.
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Charles Thompson
Hopkinton
McIntyre
Arthur Meeks
Anamosa
Thompson
Meeks
Shover Dairy Herd Earns National Honor Roll Certificate
The herd owned by Tom Shover was among eleven enrolled in the Anamosa Cow Testing Association to receive national honor roll certificates for excellent performance in 1935 36.
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Tom Shover
Anamosa
Death Notices Chronicle Two Local Losses in Week
The two deaths in Monticello and Langworthy mark the week’s losses. Dirk Schafer of Wayne township died at St. Joseph's sanitarium Dubuque after strokes. he leaves children Henry George and Anna along with grandchildren and a German-born family line. Pearl Batchelder of Langworthy died at home after a goiter operation and prolonged illness. she was born Martha Pearl Batchelder in Langworthy May 18 1909.
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Dirk Schafer
Monticello
Pearl Batchelder
Langworthy
St. Joseph's Sanitarium
Dubuque
Schafer
Mr. Schafer
Harm
Etta Schafer
Ogenbargen
Ostfriesland
Germany
John
Henry
Scotch Grove Township
George
Wayne Township
Carl Gerdes
Anna
Cass Township
Etta Gerdes
Miss Pearl Batchelder
Peoria
Ill
Martha Pearl Batchelder
Effie Batchelder
4-H Rally Day Set for Anamosa High School Amid June Event
The annual Girls 4-H Club Rally day will be held in Anamosa high school on Tuesday June 8. Registration starts at 9 30 in the morning and the program begins at 10. Parents and friends are invited to attend. The Express received the detailed program too late for this week.
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Monticello
Chicago
Anamosa
the Express
Anamosa Home Robbed By Hungry Thieves
Thieves robbed the home of Mrs. F H Whitcombe in Anamosa on Sunday evening. They ransacked the house and stole a gold watch and chain before raiding the refrigerator for food. Mrs Whitcombe and her son Francis and his wife were away.
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F. H. Whitcombe
Anamosa
Soils Committee Completes Most Work and Appeals Rise
The county Soils committee has finished most tasks with two base finalizations remaining. Producers and landlords will receive notices on changes and lease limits. Many farmers are appealing corn acreage limits as cropping plans shifted after township visits. Corrections to grant application math yielded updated soil conversation payments. Alfalfa and clover failures as weather improved increased demand for higher bases and committee actions.
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County Soils Committee
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V.F.W. Thanks Citizens For
Citizens Savings Bank
Russell Suter
Viola Kleigel
C.R
Delhi
SAT
Yossi Brothers
Otto Riedel
Elmeree Nichols
Mary Lucile Rickiefs
Mary Burrichter
Ray Schoon
Wilma Grossheim
Jerome Baum
Doden’ Brothers
Helen Moore
Jeanette Lubben
Royal Rodman
Mary Schoon
Harold Yeoman
Warren Studer
Lois Mae Clark
Tim George
Tommy Eden
Helen Crane
John Boland
Raymond Clark
Dean Tedrow
Lucile Huibregtse
Kathleen Carlsen
Beatie Lang
Dick Paul
Marjorie Luett
Glenn Gerdes
Mary Ellen Wismeier
Hein Triplets
Bud Reynolds
Margaret Deischer
Richard Sutherland
Duke of Windsor
City Park
Roland Goudy
Hayes
Prince
Johnston
Jones Co
Iowa State Highway Commission
A.B. Grimes
Carpenter
McDonald W Hospital
Howard Hicks Jr
Columbia, Mo
J. P. Court
Shover Dairy Herd
United States
Richard Hayes
Fannie Gerritts
Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's Church
H. L. Adix
Zion's Cemetery
Soils Committee
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