Marriage Licenses Granted By District Court Clerk
Leigh Pears son issued licenses to Howard Remley and Betty Levsen both of Anamosa and Donald Crowley with Edna Zeman of Anamosa. Ruth Schneider, daughter of J H Schneider, was injured in an automobile accident on highway 151 near an American Petroleum station. Her arm fractured. she was treated at John McDonald hospital. Passengers Wanda Meyer and Maxine Bader were uninjured. Cattle shipments listed to Union Stock Yards Chicago: Burlage two cars Cartano and Son one car Keaneasley four cars Kurt one car. Farmers Mutual Creamery sent one car of butter to Boston and F J Peterson sent two cars of eggs to Lyons Iowa. Franklin Equipment Company shipped nine merchandise cars since last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Pearson
Howard M. Remley
Anamosa
Betty Jane Levsen
Wyoming
Donald Crowley
Edna Zeman
Ruth Schneider
J. H. Schneider
American Petroleum Station
Bill Sackett
John McDonald Hospital
Wanda Meyer
Maxine Bader
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Lawrence Burlage
Cartano and Son
Joe Keaneasley
George Kurt
Farmers Mutual Creamery
Boston
F. J. Peterson
Lyons
Iowa
Franklin Equipment Company
Monticello ministers hold union meeting for new pastor
The Monticello Ministerial Association will host a union service at the Methodist church on Sunday June 29 honoring Rev. Glenn McMichael the new Methodist minister. Participants include Rev. S G Gutensohn Rev W J Grossheim Rev A H Tendick and Rev McMichael. Union meetings honoring new ministers are customary in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Glenn McMichael
New Methodist
S. G. Gutensohn
W. J. Grossheim
A. H. Tendick
McMichael
Population shifts mark Jones county in 1940 census
Jones county shows a total population of 19 960 and an urban count of 6 615 in the 1940 census. The urban share rose to 33 2 percent from 18 6 percent in 1930. The county names numerous hospital admissions registrations and new car registrations with residents listed from Monticello Center Junction Anamosa Hopkinton and Oak Junction among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
United States Department of Commerce
Peter J Weber Dies At California Home
Peter J Weber age 86 died at his home in San Francisco California last Monday. He had visited his ae Mrs George Muller in Monticello several times. His son Peter Jr died six months to the day before his father. Monticello friends will be interested in the fact that Mrs Wanda Murray nee Beery won a 650 prize in a contest with 6280 entries for 9 safety slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Weber
San Francisco
Cal
George Muller
Monticello
Peter, Jr
Wanda Murray
Beery
Local Defense Course Begins in Monticello
Monticello High School principal Boyd Shannon announces an 8 week welding and sheet metal course for out of school youths aged 17 to 25. Offered with Iowa Vocational Education Board support, the class meets 15 hours weekly, with one Friday morning session and evening meetings to follow. An advisory committee led by Shannon oversees the program, which starts Monday June 30 with 12 enrolled and room for 3 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Boyd Shannon
Iowa Board For Vocational Education
F. L. Brinacombe
Milton Langer
Lloyd Clark
Henry Adams
Shannon
Final warning on Iowa driver license renewals July 5
Karl W. Fischer, commissioner of public safety, warns Iowans to file 1941 43 renewal applications by July 5 or face driving violations and a full exam. Most renewals arrive via county representatives issuing temporary permits valid until receipt of the new license. Do not send coins. use money orders, checks, or drafts payable to Iowa Department of Public Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl W. Fischer
Commissioner of Public Safety
Fisher
CCC Camps Need Enrollees for 17 to 24 Year Olds
The government seeks boys ages 17 to 24 to enroll in the CCC offering six month terms with advancement potential to 45 dollars monthly. Enrollees receive 30 dollars monthly plus clothing food shelter and medical care free. eight dollars is for personal use seven saved and fifteen contributed to parents or saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
City Park Band Concert Sets Evening Program
The second 1941 summer band concert at the city park is tonight directed by Gene Byers. The hill side venue between the floral hall and the amphitheatre will host solos and orchestral numbers including March Youth on Parade Vera Cruz Overture King of Melody Pennant Bearer and The Band Played On sung by Joan Morning. Dorothy Stemm of Breda attended at the Allams home. she formerly taught in Fort Dodge and Monticello schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Byers
Floral Hall
Joan Morning
Spirit of America
Cornet
Josephine Waltz
Charles Kreeb
Loyalty
the Stars and Stripes
Dorothy Stemm
Breda
L. Allam
Fort Dodge
Monticello
Alcorn Furniture Store Plans Abandoned
William Tuetken owner of the Iverson Furniture building reports that Mr. Alcorn of Vinton will not open a Monticello furniture store. He failed to secure a store manager and will likely close the rental prospects for the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tuetken
Iverson
Alcorn
Vinton
Monticello
Mayberry Child Dies At Anamosa
Infant son of Delbert and Wilma Mayberry born February 11 1941 died at home five miles south of Anamosa Monday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral service led by Rev Homer C Dalrymple. Burial in Forest Cemetery. Survived by parents a brother Gerald and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Mayberry Onslow and Mr and Mrs James Blanchard Hopkinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eugene Mayberry
Delbert
Wilma Mayberry
Anamosa
Homer C. Dalrymple
Forest Cemetery
Gerald
John Mayberry
Onslow
James Blanchard
Hopkinton
Jean Echternacht Wins $5 Award at VFW Convention
Jean Echternacht daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Echternacht Monticello received a $5 prize for signing up the most rein statements at the VFW and Auxiliary department convention. The Monticello group also earned honorable mention for publicity and placed third among Davenport Des Moines Fort Dodge Council Bluffs and Sioux City entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Echternacht
Ray Echternacht
Monticello
Department
Margaret Jones
VFW
Davenport
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Two Civil and Criminal Cases Filed in District Court
Emma Sutherland of Anamosa seeks divorce alimony of 200 and 30 monthly for three children with custody asks. She reports injuries from husband Perry C. Sutherland including blackened eyes as early as 1928. a writ of attachment of 200 and injunction were issued. State v William Reggentine, Hopkinton, charged with operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence. Reggentine posted 250 cash bond, was jailed and later moved to Delaware county jail awaiting hearing. Rev William J Grossheim attends Synod of Iowa in Ames and returns home Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sutherland
Anamosa
Perry C. Sutherland
J. E. Heiserman
William Reggentine
Hopkinton
Reggentine
Monticello
Roy Pearson
Justice Court
Ross McIntyre
Grand Jury
Pearson
Sand Springs
Highway Patrol
Delaware County
Jones County Sports Day July 4 at Monticello fairgrounds
Jones county residents join the county wide festival at Monticello fairgrounds on July 4. The day features 4 H finals in softball and kittenball, field events for men women and youth, township teams in horseshoe, a Farm Bureau versus Monticello merchants game, a lunch stand, and a path to the Ames state festival for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Jones County Farm Bureau
Fairgrounds
Monticello
Farm Bureau
Monticello Merchants
Barron New Commander Monticello Legion Names 1941-42
Arthur P. O Rourke post No 209 of the American Legion in Monticello elected new officers for 1941 42 led by Post commander J R Barron and first vice commander H P Schrader. Second vice I R Hintz adjutant Dr Earl H DeShaw finance officer C A Cox sergeant at arms John J Wenger chaplain Herman Egger. Plans for the Second district convention in Monticello in October were announced with Dr DeShaw as district commander and committees to be appointed for an expected 600 legionnaires and wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. O’rourke
American Legion of
American Legion
Iowa
Monticello
Dr. DeShaw
Dentist Appointed to Examine Draftees in County
Dr. A. N. Trevarthan of Anamosa has been named examining dentist for the county by the State Selective Service Board. He will oversee dental examinations of all draftees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepert
State Selective Service Board
A. N. Trevarthan
Anamosa
Anamosa Attorney Enlists in the Navy
Anamosa attorney Ray W. Levy has enlisted in the United States Navy as a yeoman. He expects orders to report for duty around July 1 and will perform clerical duties for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray W. Levy
Anamosa
United States Navy
Diamond Brothers Open New Store in Montezuma
The Diamond Brothers opened their fortieth Iowa grocery store in Montezuma, marking the first addition since Monticello in 1936. The chain also runs eight meat markets and plans rapid expansion at about two new stores yearly. Paul Diamond credited quick turnover and low margins of about two percent for passing savings to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Montezuma
Monticello
Diamond Brothers
Montezuma Republican
Paul Diamond
Stores to Close Fourth of July
Monti cello merchants plan Friday closures with most shops shut all day and some groceries closing at 10 am. Shoppers are urged to place last minute orders early so staff can enjoy the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Death claimed two Anamosa residents
Funeral services were held in Anamosa for Salvadore Lazio 30 merchant who died Thursday after a heart attack. He was a former Anamosa high school football star. Another obituary noted Horace Soper 84 longtime Anamosa pioneer township constable who died Thursday at his daughter's Cedar Rapids home. Funeral services followed Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Salvadore Lazio
Sacred Heart Parish Picnic in Monticello July 9
The annual Sacred Heart picnic will be held on the church grounds Wednesday July 9 in Monticello. Chicken and ham suppers will be served and there will be dancing for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
Monticello
Public Library To Close Evenings
The Monticello Public Library will close during evenings in July and August except Saturday evenings when it remains open to serve Saturday night crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Monticello Public Library
England Thanks Monticello Red Cross Givers
A London W V S chairwoman thanks Monticello Red Cross chapter for gifts aiding bombing victims. The letter notes mobile canteens feeding bombed families, war nurseries helping children, and clothing donations aiding those emerging from wartime horror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
S. G. Gutensohn
Stelle Reeding
Women's Voluntary Services For Civil Defense
London
England
W.V.S
National Red Cross
New Langworthy Creamery Plant Put Into Use With High Output
Langworthy Farmers' Mutual Co-Operative Creamery finished a new plant capable of producing 1,000,000 pounds of butter yearly at a cost of $8,000 in equipment. The glazed tile building houses a main 26 by 78 foot section, a 12 by 21 foot cooling unit, and contains a cellar with compressors and pumps. During construction production continued, with 246,188 pounds of butter made in the first five months this year, a gain of 24,277 pounds from the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Co-Operative Creamery Company of
Langworthy
Co-Operative Creamery
Cliff Arduser
Quota Of 400 To Be Raised In USO Drive
Monticello and surrounding area launch a United Service Organization drive seeking 400 dollars as part of a 10 700 000 national fund. Workers gathered at the VFW rooms to canvass residents with committees named for business and residential districts and a CCC camp physician spoke at a dinner for volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticallo
United Service Organization
Monticello
VFW
R. G. Stuhler
USO
Milton Langer
Cecil Goettsch
Ray Echternacht
Florence Carmichael
James Maurice
Elbert Heiserman
F. E. Patterson
J. W. Brashaw
C. A. Coxsee
G. Gutensohn
Isabel Meyer
James McLaughlin
Russell Knapp
Alice Kerwin
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Pease
CCC
Registration For Draft Service In Anamosa
The second draft registration will be held at the county courthouse in Anamosa on Tuesday July 1. All male citizens of the United States who on or before July 1 1941 have reached twenty one and not previously registered must present for registration at the local Selective Service office from 7 am to 9 pm. About 150 are expected to register in Jones county on that day. About 2150 men already have registered in Jones county with the selective service system contributing to the overall registration effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
United States
Selective Service
Jones County
Jones Counnty
Eighty Persons Given New Driving Permits in County
About 1800 persons have obtained temporary driver's permits and receipts from Jones county courthouse since June 9. The first day issues numbered 140 and June 12 was the peak with 180. Branch distribution points are in banks at Oxford Junction Wyoming Onslow Monticello Martella and Olin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don S. Ruhl
Otto Danneman
Amber
Ford
Antone
Peckosh
Oxford Junction
Wilfred Wherry
Onslow
Nash
Olin
Chevrolet
H. A. Lange
Scotch Grove
Studebaker
Ben Harms
Wyoming
Pickup
B. M. Fagan
E. J. Sarma
Herman Helgens
Monticello
Buick
C. R. Grafft
James H. Littlefield
Johnnie Hansen
Anamosa
Albert Fass
Gerhard C. Mardorf
Adolf Dierks
E. H. Hulbregtse
Norbert W. Kuehl
Chrysler
Virtua
Grover
Lorenzen
Carl Rohwedder
Jones County Court House
Banks
Martella
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Union Church
Sewice
Margaret Strang
Edward Eilers
J. J. Locher
Delores Poppe
Jean McDonald
Center Junction
Charles Detborn
Earlville
Ray Tuetken
Prank Turnis
Ernest Benedict
Mark Hobert
Lester Zimmerman
Ado
California
Mrs. Murray
Monticello Boys
U.S. C
Alcorn Furniture Store
Mayberry
Grossheim
William J. Grossheim
Synod of Iowa
Ames
U.S.O
Monti
Fred McLaughlin
Express
Merle Meeks
Martelle
Pauline Cramer Reade
Reen Ition
Fedeye
Barron
Legion
Navy
Sacred Heart Parish
Monticello Red Cross
Langworthy Creamery
George Poppe
Coentes
New York City
Pride O’langworthy
Clair Eggiman
Louis Ort
Gies, Carl Sehoon
Louis Hagen
Donald Poppe
Lester Holub
Katie Jacobs
Mabel Hoag
Tone Hein
Inez Lubben
Honor Clark
Mabel Jarrett
Helen Barrack
Marie Guler
Ann Schneider
Margaret Bader
Dora Ohe
West Side
B. B. McLaughlin
Ralph Bone
Ben Cotton
John Shover
Ted Eklund
Tom Hamilton
Earl Shrove
Castle Grove Township
Max Specht
Jack Ahlrich
Marion Balster
Steve Me
U.S
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