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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
5
Monticello placed first in the university brain derby with 48 class B schools and seventh among all 190 schools. Jo Royden won second in world history, Constance Naylor ninth in plane geometry, and Roy Rickless third in biology.
Monticello begins a summer playground program directed by high school coach F A Merten with support from the school board and city council. Activities include kittenball tennis golf baseball hiking swimming horseshoes nature study storytelling and a field day with tours and classes for all ages. Enrollment starts Monday June 11 at the public school, and the program will begin that week.
On the Republican ticket Ray Echternacht was nominated for justice of the peace over Francis Shimanek with ward results Echternacht 82 84 46 and Shimanek 52 80 33. Constable count was scattered with Harold Tedrow leading. In Democratic circles Lou Wad dick was named justice of the peace with votes 35 45 20 and Henry Schoon for constable with 44 33 20.
Raymond Thomas Jr., son of Commander and Mrs. Raymond G. Thomas, earned an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He will begin his work June 17 after preparatory studies, and the appointment came from Congressman Jacobsen. Ray attended Monti cello high school.
The body of Howard Graham, 20, missing since last Tuesday evening at Manchester, was found Wednesday buried in a sand bank near the Maquoketa River. Authorities believe the bank caved in while he fished.
Oliver Kiburz learned how hog taxes shrink profits after selling a 630 pound hog through Adams and Adams. Government levied 14.17 dollars tax per animal, leaving Kiburz with 3.15 dollars or 0.50 dollars per hundred pounds. Farmers denounce the hog processing tax as a failed price control measure.
Des Moines star Lucille Robinson, the Iowa State and Women's Western champion, appears in an 18 hole exhibition in Monticello on Sunday June 17 at 2 p.m. She teams with Jim Gardner of Vinton to face Florence Wiepe of Independence and Joe Heri of Dubuque in a best ball format.
Twelve year old Robert Schuetz is in John McDonald hospital in serious condition after a Friday evening bicycle accident when his ride was struck by a Studebaker driven by Richard A. Wood of Iowa City. His companion Ralph Bader suffered only bruises as both boys rode home from fishing on the Maquoketa river.
Local residents may buy tickets in advance for the Lucille Robinson exhibition golf match at the country club. Sunday June 17 admission is 35 cents for Montti cello residents until June 15 at Palmer's drug store Maire sweet shop Shaffer's sweet shop Stahler's clothing Rick Icfs grocery and the country club professional shop. Regular price 50 cents.
The city opens its night kittenball diamond with Mayor F. D. McLaughlin to throw the first ball and a dedicatory speaker. Fans praised the lights though errors marred games Tuesday night as Shomont Stahlers Midgets DeMolay and Firemen played. The home schedule for June features Shomont Stahlers and Midgets DeMolay, with league and out of town games through mid June.
Old age pension application blanks will be printed by the state and distributed through county auditors around July 1. The program is managed by Byron G. Allen, superintendent, with blanks not available at Des Moines offices. Charles Kay Sr. is appointed pardon inspector for relief work in Monticello and will inspect during the season, reporting to Anamosa.
Sunday services feature singing and recitations at Methodist and Congregational churches. Marilee Clark introduces, with pupils from primary and intermediate classes performing Bible verses songs duets and piano pieces. Next Sunday June 10 plans include annual Presbyterian program at 10 30 a m with various classes and prizes.
The Express reports last Monday's June 4 primary results for Jones County. It lists county totals by candidate on both Republican and Democratic tickets and provides ward by ward tallies for Monticello and Lovell township. A full county table will be printed after the fall general election.
The Monticello Rotary club held its regular weekly meeting at the Merle Cass cabin in Richland township. The cabin, built last year, is a large spacious venue. Members appreciated Mr Cass inviting the group to meet there.
Fred Bohlken who drives a hog truck for Prank Eilers was the victim of an unusual accident last Monday when the end gate came out of his truck. The entire load vanished but later was corralled. Two hogs suffered broken legs.
A historical entry notes a ball of fire hitting a New York building on June 4 1894 with a dramatic blaze. Other dated items include an Ohio wheat crop destruction in 1859 and a Yukon gold strike report around 1897.
Monticello Country Club defeated Mount Vernon by 52 strokes in an 18 hole medal play match. Francis Merten led Monticello with a 39 39 78 as the team posted 585 to Mount Vernon 637. The win strengthens Monticello’s position in the Eastern Town association.
Miss Helen Harms daughter of Mrs Jacob Gesse will leave Monticello June 11 for Chicago Illinois to enroll at Franklin Boulevard hospital for a nurse training course. She is a Monticello public schools graduate and plans to earn the RN title after completing the program and passing the state exam.
A miniature whirlwind toppled the north end of the northeast Monticello greenhouse last Friday. The frame twisted and glass shattered, causing structural damage to the facility.
Monticello High School graduated 49 students on May 31 in a ceremony led by Dr. Herbert J. Burgstahler of Cornell College. Valedictorian Loretta Specht and sabutatorian Glads Howland headed a notable class with Iola Folkerts and Amy Zirkelbach on the honor roll.
Wilbur Cooper driver for Adams & Adams had a truck loaded with hogs when a front tire blew out. The vehicle left the highway, overturned in a ditch, killing four hogs and injuring none besides bruises to Cooper. Damages to the truck and housing are substantial, estimated at 200 dollars with no collision insurance.
Frank F. Merriam, 67, of Long Beach, elevated to California governor after the death of Governor James Rolph Jr., 64. A Hopkinton Iowa native, Merriam settled in California 24 years ago, once led Citizens State Bank in San Jose, and previously worked in the newspaper business and served as state auditor of Town.
An administrator's sale is announced in The Express advertising columns this week. The sale includes clothing, shoe and grocery departments of Woree Stuhler's Sons company. Advertising bills were mailed to buyers in a wide trading territory of Monticello.
Harold McVey son of Mr and Mrs Del McVey has become an apprentice in the mechanical department of The Monica Express. He began work last Monday and cast his first vote at the primary.
County Agent Car R Smith reports new AAA orders allowing Jones County farmers to use contracted land for emergency forage crops due to drought. Any forage crop is allowed on non contracted land, with corn and grain sorghums restricted to forage after a later date. Soybeans may be planted on contracted land for hay or pasture. Sudan grass favored for drought tolerance and reasonable yield.
Cornell College reports an endowment over two million dollars and strong finances. Maquoketa restores its junior college course with tuition for registrants. Anamesa Masonic lodge to celebrate eightieth charter anniversary June 8, hoping former members return. Cos College in Cedar Rapids graduates 117 with Charles Garwood top honors. Dr Harold L Bowman gives commencement address. Upper Iowa University holds seventy-eighth commencement June 4 with Rt. Rev. Edward Fawcett as speaker. John E. Bateman attends. Miss Lelia Airy of Seymour and Pred Lasack of Oxford Junction wed at Sacred Heart rectory. wedding breakfast follows. bride taught at Oxford Junction.
Robert John Liddy slipped while near a tree last Saturday and fell causing a fractured collarbone. The mishap occurred during a school event at Sacred Heart, with his left arm also affected in the scare.
A parish notice from A. Z. Lorene, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, announces a parish picnic at the city park on Wednesday June 27. A complete chicken dinner will be served by parish volunteers.
Louis Reiger aged eighty eight died at John McDonald hospital after a illness that began in April He had lived in Monticello area since 1854 making him the towns oldest continuous resident He was born in Strasbourg Alsace Lorraine France October 16 1845 He married twice first to Anna Agpola and later to Lizzie Gadmer Funeral services were held at the family home with Rev Armin H Tendick and burial at Oakwood cemetery
Sunday events mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Reformed church of Monticello with services in English and German. Talks by Rev. Fischer and Rev. Egger, a sermon by Rev. Kuentzel, and a German language address. The day includes Sunday school, a 2:30 pm sermon by Prof. Friedin, and basement dedication. The Ursinus Classis meetings begin with sessions led by Rev. Elltker and Rev. Kreutzmann with lectures by Prof. Friedlin. Continuous activities run through Friday and Saturday with further Sunday school convention discussions.
The issue lists semester honor roll standings for senior high, junior high, and other grades. It names students with grades above 89.5, including Tola Folkerts, Gladys Howland, Lorettr Specht, Amy Zirkelbach, Frances Steck, Helen Herst, Mary Jane Stewart, George Fraser, Ada Eyner, Carol Naylor, John Hiner, Jean Liddy, Jo Royden, Marion McVay, Helen Havliches, Margaret Hayes, Mary McLaughlin, Hilda Balster, Charlene Realf, Virginia Matthiessen, Kathleen Carlsen, Josephine McNeill, Jean Rearden, Margaret Deische, Leslie Balester, Frances Bone, Mary Jane Weth, Josephine Ricklefs, Miriam Lovell, Wanda Podhaski, Eleanor Stewart, George Steith.
At the Monticello public schools monthly meeting Miss Maredaew of Cedar Point was chosen as second grade teacher and part time art instructor for 1924. Miss Neveton, a Town State graduate, studied at the University of Southern California Otis Art Institute and the University of Aa. She worked in a Los Angeles firm sketching furniture. Miss Newton brings nine years of teaching in Manilla MacCallsburn Waterloo Tipton Vinton and Eureka Nevada, to Monticello.
A 1933 Ford driven by Herman Behrends rolled twice after skidding on loose gravel near Amber Saturday night. Herman Clarence Margaret Behrends Fred Kreeb and Miss Billie Michaelsen escaped with severe bruises and cuts while the car was badly wrecked.
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