Monticello Pupils Excel In State Brain Derby Results
Monticello high school won first place in all class B schools and ranked seventh overall in the state brain derby held at Iowa City sponsored by the state university. Jo Royden led with top in American literature and high marks in biology and U S history among 1,125 finalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Iowa City
State University
Monticello
Iowa
Jo Royden
Frank Royden
Scotch Grove
United States
Roy Rickless
Rex H. Rickless
Sharon
Mary Esther McLaughlin
W. D. McLaughlin
Castle Grove Township
Whnning
Clear Lake
Traer
Guthrie Center
LeMars
Monticello High
Mrs. Harvey E Will Died At Waterloo
Mrs. Harvey E Will nee Marie Jacobs died at her Waterloo home after long illness with carcinoma. She was 59, born February 28 1876 in Wayne township. She married Oscar Will in 1900 and is survived by husband, son Robert, and siblings and half siblings across Iowa California Ontario Canada. Funeral at First Evangelical Church Waterloo with burial in Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey E. Will
Marie Jacobs
Waterloo
City
Will
John Jacobs
Wayne Township
Robert H. Will
F. W. Hoffman
H. W. McCullough
William Batterman
Spencer Collins
Julia Jacobs
F. G. Pinkerton
California
H. B. Hackett
Castle Hill
William Jacobs
Ontario
Canada
Fred
John
Otto A. Jacobs
H. R. Jacobs
Monticello
Anna B. Moore
Cedar Rapids
First Evangelical Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Arnold Jacobs
Marvin
Scotch Grove
H. W. Jacobs
L. A. Altman
Anna Moore
Byron Kurtz
Trapshooters Represent Monticello at Iowa Zone Shoot
Monticello gun club sent A M Maurice Carl Holson Albert Stuhler and Paul Schuetz to the Northeastern Iowa zone shoot in Cedar Rapids on Sunday June 2 Trapshooters from 25 counties entered events on the day In the 100 target sixteen yard event C Hodson Paul Schuetz each hit 87 Maurice 85 and Albert Stahler 78 In the 50 target handicap Hodson 45 Schuetz 46 Maurice 44 of 60 from the 18 yard line
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Maurice
Carl Holson
Albert Stuhler
Paul Schuetz
Monticello
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
C. Hodson
Albert Stahler
Hodson
P. Schuetz
Maurice
Petty Thievery Plagues Monticello Residents
Reported thefts during a Monticello dance on North Sycamore Street involved 12 entered cars with clocks mirrors fans radiator caps and tools stolen. Local authorities may be alerted to stop the spree as a girl selling extracts outside a house had her sample case seized by a thief who was chased and compelled to return the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Sycamore Street
Miss Clara Ohe Dies After Operation at 36
Clara Matilda Ohe of Monticello died Wednesday at John McDonald Hospital after an anesthetic relieved a neck glandular infection. Born September 7, 1893, she trained at local schools and worked for Northwestern Bell for fourteen years. Survived by parents Benjamin and Olga and siblings in Monticello Hopkinton and San Francisco. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church May 31 with hymns Just As I Am and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Matilda Ohe
John McDonald Hospital
Miss Ohe
Monticello
Benjamin
Olga Ohe
Dhe Varel
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Bert Freese
Hopkinton
Henry Helms
Frank Kaufman
Richard Perkins
San Francisco
Cal
William J. Grossheim
O. B. Crane
Dr. Co. V. Burris
Oakwood Cemetery
Tom Hamilton
George Harford
Ray Carlson
John Tibbetts
C. E. Hagiman
George Herrington
William T Freese Dies at 37 in Wayne Township
William Tobe Freese 37 died Monday morning June 3 after a period of poor health. Funeral services were held at Zion's Lutheran church Wayne township with Rev John Willms officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He was born March 1 1898 near Amber, son of Tobe and Anke Mary Schaaf Freese, baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran, unmarried and lived with his parents on the Amber area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Wayne Township
William Tobe Freese
John Willms
Mr. Freese
Amber
Tobe and
Anke Mary Schaaf Freese
Zion Lutheran Church
Children’s Day Observed Across Monticello Churches
Next Sunday June 9 three Monticello Protestant churches hold Children’s Day services. Programs include Congregational Church with hymns prayers readings child roles dramatizations baptism offertory and school songs led by Rev. Grossheim and Rev. Macaulay with many Sunday School classes and recitations noting offerings for the Sunday School Extension society and a final benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
City Reservoir To Be Emptied Monday
Water users in Monticello are notified that the city reservoir will be emptied starting Sunday night June 9 due to leaks. After draining the area will be cleaned and coated with special cement. Pumps will keep running and residents may be asked to draw water Sunday afternoon if supply falls short. F D McLaughlin mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
F. D. McLaughlin
Mrs Dirk Schafer Dies At Monticello Home
Mrs Dirk Schafer died at her home on South Chestnut Street Monticello after two months of illness and a paralytic stroke. Born October 31 1863 in Etzel Germany she emigrated 1882 to Pekin Illinois later moved to Wayne Township married October 31 1887. Survived by husband six children and seven grandchildren with siblings and seven grandchildren. Funeral Saturday June 8 services at home and St Matthew's church with German and English readings burial in Wayne Center Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk Schafer
South Chestnut Street
Wayne Township
John Bates
C. Mardoff
Henry
Scotch Grove Township
George
Carl Gerdes
Hanna
Cass Township
Schafer
John
Manito
Ill
Anna Henrichs
Parma
George Helle
Minnie
Peoria
Pekin
St. Matthew’s Church
H. L. Adix
J. Willms
Zion's Lutheran Church
Wayne Center
Monticello Public Schools Hold Sixtieth Alumni Banquet
Monticello high school marks its sixtieth alumni banquet honoring sixty graduates and extra classes from 1925 1915 and 1905 with toasts by notable figures including Dr Earl Locher and Louis Gardner. The evening includes class songs duets and a final Auld Lang Syne with remarks by principals and alumni leaders. Commencement earlier awarded diplomas to sixty graduates as Dr Bryant spoke on life alphabets and the importance of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gladys Shelley
Millington F. Carpenter
Monti' High
Esther Schoon
Boyd Shannon
Izora Bancroft
Bryant
George W. Bryant
Coe College
Jeanie
Foster
Supt
A. B. Grimes
Monticello
The
Express
Helen Holst
Frances Steck
Ada Egger
Mary Jane Stewart
Ceaise Fraser
Clark Matthiessen
Grimes
Frank E. Stimson
Board of Education
Monticello Public Schools
Steck
Graduation Day for 108 Rural Students in Monticello
The Jones county rural schools held their annual graduation in the Monticello public school auditorium on Tuesday at 2:30. County superintendent Nellie V. Morey led the exercises with Rev. David Beggs delivering the main address on building a strong educational foundation. The program included songs by Monticello junior high girls and solos by Betty Levien and Carl Broderson, with diplomas and numerals presented to the 108 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Jones County
Monticello
Nellie V. Morey
David Beggs
Congregational Church of
Anamosa
Beggs
William J. Macaulay
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Beth Wallis
Betty Levien
Carl Broderson
Wyoming High School
C. A. Fullerton
Cedar Falls
Death Claims Four Year Old Alva Folkers
The four year old Alva Richard Folkers of Wayne township died Tuesday morning at John McDonald hospital after a brief illness. Born September 15, 1930, he is survived by parents Henry and wife, two sisters Margaret and Alice, and grandparents Henry Folkers Sr. and G. Harms. Funeral services are set for 1:30 at the family home and 2:00 at Zion Lutheran church conducted by Rev. John Willis, with burial in the Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Folkers Jr
Wayne Township
Alva Richard Folkers
John McDonald Hospital
Margaret
Alice Folkers
Henry Folkers Sr
Monticello
G. Harms
Minnesota
Zion Lutheran Church
John Willis
Lutheran Cemetery
Ethel Brazelton Weds Everett Nichol in Galena Nuptials
The marriage of Miss Ethel Brazelton daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Brazelton former Monticello residents to Everett Nichol son of Frank Nichol Monticello occurred yesterday in Galena Ill at 11 o clock. The couple attended Monticello public schools and Mr Nichol works for the McLaughlin Buick company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Brazelton
Carl Brazelton
Monticello
Everett Nichol
Frank Nichol
Galena
Ill
Nichol
McLaughlin Buick Company
Fairview Man Sent To Jail For Stealing
Wilbur Hanley of Fairview was arrested Saturday at Schultz Brothers store in Monticello while concealing hardware, summer shirts and men's shorts. After being stopped by staff and Constable Bill Null, he was jailed in Monticello and later sentenced to fifteen days by Mayor McLaughlin. Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Dennison of Cedar Rapids, visited relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Hanley
Fairview
Schultz Brothers
Monticello
Wilbur
Schultz
Merle Deiseher
Mr. Deischer
Bill Null
Hanley
McLaughlin
Jones County
Items Of Occurrences Twenty Years Ago June 1915
Monticello Express recaps June 1915 events with graduates from Monticello high school and Colorado Agricultural College Herman Sandhouse and others. Wedding notes include Orlando Rundle to Elsie Forward and Lydia Bader to Fred M. Nelson. Notable deaths: Robert Henderson and Mary I Cassidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Herman Sandhouse
Adelbert Sandhouse
Colorado Agricultural College
Monticello High School
Millington Carpenter
Houston
Texas
W.C. Winans
William Bohiken
Orlando B. Rundle
Monticello
Java
South Dakota
Elsie Forward
Lydia Bader
Fred M. Nelson
Dayton
Nelson
Oregon
Olve M. Cartano
Harry S. Doutrek
Alma M. Milers
Nulcent Wallauer
Helen R. Hefner
Mabel Henrichs
Havel L. Hoag
Helen R.wosford
Royal B. Hubbard
Mary H. Hull
William Kingsley
Earl E. Locher
Isabel R. Meyer
Minnie Sanford
Terman Schneider
Melrose
Leona Dantremont
Louistown
Montana
Samuel Richards
Stewart Stabler
Phillips Exeter Academy
New Hampshire
Lawrence Locher
College of Dentistry
Northwestern University
Pearl Heisey
Grinnell College
Fay Clark
College of Law
CC. A. Doxser
Drake University
Robert Henderson
the Express
Mary I. Cassidy
Forty Third Wedding Anniversary Celebrated In Open House
Mrs. D P Young hosted an open house at her home in honor of Mr and Mrs Younes forty third wedding anniversary. Kensington club members assisted with tea service and hosting. Out of town guests included Ruth Metcalf Charles Metcalf Essie Hoag Ida Fairbanks and George Seoville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Muller
Kathryn Younes
Kensington Club
Wea
D. P. Young
Youne
Kathryn Young
Muller
Hubert Metcalf
Young
Ruth Metcalf
Charles Metcalf
Anamosa
Ida Fairbanks
Cass Center
Gecerse Seoville
Marshalltown
Essie Hoag
Los Angeles
California
Lovell Farm Bureau Holds Tuesday Meeting
The Lovell township Farm Bureau met at the school house on Tuesday May 28. John Wilcox called the meeting to order and minutes were read and approved. Delbert Mayberry spoke on C. T. A. records. Carl Smith organized plans for the Fourth of July picnic at the park. County agent showed moving pictures before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Township Farm Bureau
John Wilcox
Delbert Mayberry
Jones County
Carl Smith
Monticello Public Evening School Honors Honor Roll Stars
The Monticello public evening class of sixty posted top scholastic records across four years. Notable averages include Helen Holst 96.18 Frances Steck 93.62 Adn Egger 93.62 and others from 92 to 89. High mark ever was Mildred Pierce 98.2 in 1916. superintendent Grimes era saw Beth Lightfoot Alcorn 96.9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Helen Holst
Frances Steck OE
Adn Egger
Mary Jane Stewart
Norma Jean Bevan
Carol Naylor
Jean Ann Liddy
OFA
John Hiller
Dorothy Rolls
George Praser
Mildred Pierce
India
Supt. Grimes
Beth Lightfoot Alcorn
Vinton
Here And There In Nearby News
Edward Hoffman of Cedar Rapids was found shot in the heart Friday. A Linn county coroner ruled the death a tragedy. A 19 month old Whittemore boy drowned in a water tank on his father's farm Thursday afternoon. Lorraine Zoller was found guilty of second degree murder by a Dubuque district court jury Friday night. Ruth McConnell of Olin will wed Dr. Frederick W. Truax of Farmington on June 15 at the bride’s home in Washburn. The Iowa State Bar Association holds its 41st annual meeting in Cedar Rapids June 20 and 21 with speakers including Federal Judge James H. Wilkerson and Scott M. Loftin. The president’s address will be given by Des Moines lawyer Thomas J. Guthrie. Elizabeth Clark and Miss Ateres Ivins travel to Ann Arbor to witness Judge James Clark’s Naval Academy graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hoffman
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Joseph Meehan
Whittemore
Dubuque
Lorraine Zoller
Keith Kirkpatrick
Ruth McConnell
Olin
Frederick W. Truax
Farmington
F. E. Truax
Washburn
Tfowa State Bar Association
James H. Wilkerson
Chicago
Scott M. Loftin
Jacksonville
Fla
American Bar’ Association
Dudee Thomas J. Guthrie
Des Moines
Jedae Atherton B. Clark
Lis Ducehter Elizabeth Clark
Ateres Ivins
Repeal of NRA Not Affect Monticello Businesses
The Supreme Court decision validating NRA code requirements does not disturb Monticello businesses. Factories and shops implemented the code, and most followed it after towns of 2500 population were relieved. The Express maintained shorter hours and restored wares to maximum previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Supreme Court
Monticello
The
Express
Monticello Girls Graduate From Lenox Normal Training
Two Monticello girls graduate from Lenox junior college of Hopkinton during Friday morning commencement on May 31. Winnon Harford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Harford, and Tone Benesh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Benesh, completed the normal training department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox Junior College of
Hopkinton
Monticello
Winnon Harford
Harvey Harford
Tone Benesh
John Benesh
Monticello Golfers Tie Mount Vernon In Interclub Meet
Monticello and Mount Vernon clubs battled to an 18 to 18 tie in a Sunday interclub match at Mount Vernon. Monticello’s Francis Locher was low for both sides with 80, while Mount Vernon pro Bob Hartenberger shot 72 on the home course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Francis Locher
Bob Hartenberger
Monticello Country Club
Monticcelo
M. E. Thoeni
J. E. Heiserman
R. J Bone
Will Shaffer
Will Laude
E. C. Ricklefs
A.B. Chimes
C. F. Shimanek
E. D. Vernon
Linfred Hauss
Francis Lowher
Williamn Laude
C. 2. Shimanek
Gerdes Dies at 79 in California After Farm Life in Iowa
Ricklef Gerdes 79 longtime Wayne township resident died May 20 at his Terra Bella California home after more than 20 years there. Born August 24 1855 in Germany he emigrated in 1872 and married Mary Grumm in 1879. Surviving children include William John Gerdes Mrs Pred Oltmanns and others. Funeral May 23 at Zion Lutheran Church Terra Bella with burial in Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricklef Gerdes
Wayne Township
Jones County
Terra Bella
Calif
Mr. Gerdes
Kirmer
Leerhafe
Germany
United States
Gerdes
Mary Grumm
Langworthy
Sand Hill Tutheran Church
California
Momearet
William G. Gerdes
John J. Gerdes
Pred Oltmanns
Oscar Mucke
G. H. Gerdes
Grant E
Pauline Meier Married At Little Brown Church
Pauline Meier wed Frank Schneider in a simple noon ceremony at the Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashia on June 5. Best man was Paul Meier, bride’s twin. Miss Mildred Arduser was bridesmaid. She is a Monticello High School graduate and rural teacher. he is a Monticello area farmer. The couple will reside on a North Monticello area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Brown Church
the Vale
Nashia
Pauline Meijer
Frank Sehneider
Paul Meier
Mildred Arduser
Schneider
Alfred Meier
Lovell Township
Monticello
Jones County
Charles Schneider
Near
Sand Spring
Monticelo
4 H Girls Rally Day Program Planned in Center Junction
Rally day events set for June 123 at Center Junction schoolhouse with registration 9 30 to 10 a m Evelyn Stivers county president welcomes the group song festival officers election and reports in the morning and group singing a noon picnic lunch and an afternoon program featuring initiation installation and postures by 4 H clubs plus a Bohemian Girl scene. Mrs Lawrence Carlson and Doris Mae of Iowa City visit Mrs Adolph Ehrisman amid illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Junction
Evelyn Stivers
Esther Sinclair
Harriet Cunningham
County Club
Wise Owl Club
Merry Maids Club
Bite Bird Club
Traik
Florence Forbes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brain Derby
S.ul
Rickless
Clara Ohe
Telephone Company
William T. Freese
Congregational Church
Powder River
Sunday School Extension Society
Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. Grossheim
Balsiger
Rev. Macaulay
Carl Howland
Barbara Jean Deischer
Miss Shelley
Janis Grimes
David Hamilton
Miss Barlow
God Is Love
Bitty Griffith
Frank Fitzsimons
Marileigh Clark
Methodist Church
Lucille Scheele
Jean Liddy
Paul Hanssen
George Bridges
Herbert Adix
Sam Schuctz
Will Dennison
Kathryn
Ralph Bone
Augusta Bliss
Imogene Stuhler
Clara Koop
Caroline Schoenhut
Maquoketa
Lovell Farm Bureau
SSN
Lenox
Mt. Vernon
St. John's Lutheran Church
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
W. F. Schlueter
Pauline Meier
Lawrence Carlson
Doris Mae
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