Death of Cecil Ricketts at Delaware County Home
Cecil Ricketts 76 of Hopkinton died June 5 at the Delaware County Home near Delhi after three weeks in residence. Born November 30, 1870, he spent most of his life in Delaware County as a carpenter until blindness forced retirement. He never married and was last of six siblings. Funeral services were held at Goettsch Funeral Home Hopkinton with burial in Hopkinton Cemetery. Nearby notes report on relatives, graduations, visits, and local events including engagements and moves in Hopkinton community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Huron
Gene Dufoe
Manchester
Weahews
Paul Ferguson
Iowa City
William Ferguson
Eldora
Goettsch
Hopkinton
David de Best
Hopkinton Cemetery
Worthington
Jessie McGuire
California
Ernest Dunlap
James Kehoe
Dunlap
Birk Lowther
Iowa
Waterloo
A. Lodge
Milford
B. M. Ferguson
Cecil Ricketts
St. Luke’s Parish
Cadet Matthiessen Hospitalized In New York
Cadet James Matthiessen son of Mr and Mrs C J Matthiessen Monticello has been transferred to Fort Jay army hospital on Governors Island in New York harbor for an infection in his hands and feet He wrote the letter himself indicating his right hand has improved enough to write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Matthiessen
C. J. Matthiessen
Monticello
Fort Jay
Army Hospital
Governor’s Island
New York Harbor
Matthiessen
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Fourth Grade Winners and Door Prize Draws Listed
The 4th grade event crowned Mike Redmond in first place with Bob Rhatigan and Dick Schone in second and third. Door prize recipients included Helen Yossi. On the final contest night June 3, Dale Chapman and a guest won the door prize, James Morrissey and daughter were the oldest couple, with couples prizes awarded to Miled Claus and Patty Podhaski, Paul Schneider and LaVonne Fluckiger, Art Bohken and Donna McCurdy, Louis Bader and Mrs. Jone Scott in order of placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Redmond
Bob Rhatigan
Dick Schone
Bill Barnts
Helen Yossi
Dale Chapman
James Morrissey
Miled Claus
Patty Podhaski
Paul Schneider
LaVonne Fluckiger
Art Bohlken
Donna McCurdy
Louis Bader
Jone Scott
Local Stores Noted in Sequence of Moves and Visits
Schultz Bros. store in Whitewater Wisconsin housed an ongoing business before a transfer to Monticello. The Eilers family seeks a home to rent or buy. Jane Ann Patterson recently graduated from the University of Iowa and is visiting her parents in Cascade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Ann Patterson
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Cascade
Frank Eilers Named Schultz Bros Manager in Monticello
Frank Eilers former Monticello boy has been appointed manager of Schultz Bros store in Monticello after training there post high school in 1937. He later worked at Manchester store, served two years ten months in the U.S. Army and discharged November 13, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eilers
Monticello
Schultz Bros
Manchester
U. S
Eilers
Legion Announces Skating Contest Winners
The Legion roller skating rink closed for the season after contests held June 2 and 3. Winners include Kids' Night Girls Shirley Lubben first Joyce Rink second Rose Marie third Linda Lou Greenley noted among report results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Shirley Lubben
Joyce Rink
Rose Maire
Linda Lou Greenley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. Murray
C. J. Murray
Pueblo
Colo
Colorado
Albert Ament
Anamosa
Mary Florence Ament
Loretta Heights College
Denver
Father Murray
E. V. Laughlin
Marshall Neil
Frances Laughlin
Port Arthur
Texas
Charles Laughlin
Washington, D. C
Dubuque
A. J. Forster
James Neil
West Point Military Academy
New York
Minot
N. D
Winona Phelps
Cedar Falls
W. C. Lux
P. R. Wheeless
Elizabeth Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Franklin
Joan Morgan
Lester Hartwig
Jerry
C. J. Edgar
Gospel Avenue
Hartwig
Curly’s
Erma Davis
B. Davis
Augustine Kirby
John Kirby
Willetta Eike
W. Eike
Eldred White
Lee White
Arthur Littlefield
Halfway
Oregon
John Ratcliff
Fritz Beyeler
Emma Farnam
New Castle
Neb
H. F. Stoddard
Ruth Glanz
John Glanz
Ed Fass
Fass
Peggy O'Neill
Myrtle Bacon
University Hospital
Hilda Smith
Finlay Hospital
Monty Produce & Hatchery
Hosch
Starks
D. M. Bell
Mgr
Trousands
Ofalte
Witl
Rayuan
Industrious Farmer Equipment Co
Monticello - Iowa
Bader
Goven, Eddins & CO
la Salle
Chicago
Hil
N. Y
Whitewater
Wis
MW Tennis
Melody Mill Ballroom
Joe Sanders
Night
America
Melody Mill
Federal Land Bank Farm Loan
Co-operative
Liberal
National Farm Loan Associations
Harold B. McTavish
Sect
Treas
8Rd Ave
8. E
Over Light Company
Ferguson
Ford Tractors
Freese
Aiva Freese
Nick’s
Nick’s Shoe
Anamosa, Iowa
Phillips 66
Phillips
Egger Oil Company
Tank Wagon Service
Phillips “66
Racer
Matthiessen Auto and Supply Co
Des Moines
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Company
Barrios
Kay's
THE
Monty Cafe
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