Post Office Site Selected For Monticello Hotel Block
National dispatches say the Lovell Corporation and Leroy Clark Sr. property on Cedar Street between First and Second avenues is chosen for Monticello’s new post office. The 175 by 123 foot site includes the Lovell Hotel and a north vacant lot, offered at 7250 dollars. total project cost to fit a 72000 dollar site cap, leaving 64750 dollars for the federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Dispatches
Monticello
Cedar Street
First
Second Streets
Lovell Corporation
Leroy Clark, Sr
Lovell Hotel
Treasury Post Office Committee
Federal
Xk F. Hogan
W. 8. Jacobsen
Secretary of the Treasury
J. G. Schoon
Lovell
Janet Hazard
Katherine Young
Dora Brocks
Etjrinne Apostiostew
Hichi
Post “Office
Leroy Clark
Monticello State Bank
Grimes to Speak at Cornell March 26 Conference
A B Grimes of the Monti cello schools is named chairman of the morning session at the sixth annual schoolmen conference at Cornell College on March 26 in Armstrong Hall Fine Arts. A noon luncheon at Pfeiffer Hall will host attending school men. Dr H Gordon Hullfish of Ohio State University is the main speaker on Development of Individual Responsibility in Learning in the Secondary School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Grimes
Monticello
Cornell College
Armstrong Hall of Fine Arts
Pfeiffer Hall
H. Gordon Hullfish
Ohio State University
Get Your Income Tax Reports Ready For 1937
C. F. Pranger state income tax representative will be at the court house in Anamosa all day March 10 and 11 to assist taxpayers in filing their returns for 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Pranger
Anamosa
Gearharts Observe 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J Ernest Gearhart celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their home north of Monticello on February 19. The couple, married February 19 1913 at the Neil home, received guests including Lily Neil and numerous Neil and Gearhart family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ernest Gearhart
Monticello Real Estate Transfers Reflect Tenant to Buyer Trend
Monticello faces a rental squeeze as 36 homes shifted from tenants to owners in the past year. The list of transfers includes properties belonging to firms like First Farm Land Company and estates such as Reichart and Steiners, with buyers ranging from individuals like Fritz Etten and John Hagen to households led by Lyle McMullen and Julia Barron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fritz Etten
First Farm Land Company
Delia Neilly
Elmer Holmes
Adolph Ehrisman
Henry Gerrets
Reichart
Carl Hodson
Emil Rickless
John Stiffler
Cornelius Steck
George Mardorf
Fred Otten
Maurice Maire
Bertha Schatz
Sam Brenneman
A. W. Steiner
Glenn Bancroft
Shaffer
Earl DeShaw
Anna Bort
John Hagen
Ray Childress
Orcutt
W. F. Hint
Bohren
Donald Sutherland
F. J. Kay
Milton Stott
Fred Matthiessen
George Ambuehl
Luise Rettig
Merle Fettet
Ésidence
James Adams
Hogan
Burton McLaughlin
Eliza Zeaden
Frank Ellers
J. J
Scotch Grove Man Bailey Dies At Oakwood Cemetery Burial
Albin Bailey of Scotch Grove died at John McDonald hospital yesterday at 6:30 AM. Born June 1 1917 at Coggan he was 21. Survived by his father and brothers Frank of Coggan Charles and Elmer of Scotch Grove township. Funeral 2 PM tomorrow at Iverson mortuary with interment at Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Bailey
Scotch Grove
John McDonald
Coggan
Coggon
Frank Bailey
Charles
Elmer Bailey
Scotch Grove Township
Iverson
Oakwood Cemetery
License Sales Reach Record High By March 1
Jones county treasurer reports an all time license sales high by March 1 with 4310 car licenses and 603 truck licenses sold before closing Monday night amid a last minute rush. An extra penalty of 5 percent or a minimum of one dollar applied to licenses purchased after March 1. New car sales in Monticello last week include Harry Stahler Buick McDonough Grocer Scotch Grove Dodge pickup Castle Grove Dodge pickup.
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Jones County
Court House
Monticello
Harry Stahler
Buick
McDonough Grocer
Scotch Grove
Dodge
Castle Grove
Five Marriage Licenses Issued The Past Week
The county clerk's office in Anamosa issued five marriage licenses in the past week. Applicants include Frank OShea 30 Cascade and Wilma Wolfe 25 Anamosa Elbert Merrill 21 and Margaret Cairy 24 Monticello Marvin Fisher 28 and Christine Petersen 26 Olin Reuben J Weber 39 and Doris Ward 21 Dubuque John Koppenhaver and Nelda Porter both Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Frank O'Shea
Cascade
Wilma Wolfe
Elbert Merrill
Margaret Cairy
of. Monticello
Marvin Fisher
Christine Petersen
Olin
Reuben J. Weber
Doris Ward
of. Dubuque
John
Blind Pensions Move to Jones County Officials
Mrs. Nellie Rummel states the old age assistance and aid to the blind office now handles pensions in Jones County. Three pensioners receive a monthly average of 21.75 dollars, with a maximum of 30 dollars. N. Holst chairs the county board, R. J. Bone is secretary, and H. J. Mayberry serves another member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Rummel
Jones County
Holst
R. J. Bone
H. J. Mayberry
Rainbow Girls to Organize Schreiner Chapter No 226
Rainbow Girls Will Organize Schreiner Chapter No 226 O E 8 to sponsor a Monticello chapter. Charter members to be initiated March 11 at the Masonic temple with degree work by the Manchester chapter. State officer Mrs Ethel A Ballard will attend along with Mother Adviser Mrs Harry S Rodman. Merle Cass secretary and Mrs Wade Long chair advisory board. Founded 1922 in Oklahoma the group has grown nationwide with chapters in Canada AUS Porto Rioh and the al Zone. Monticello already has over 25 girls signed up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Rockford Team Completes Undefeated Season Under Laude
Jim Laude's Rockford basketball team finished the season undefeated 64 to 35 over Joliet with a 41 to 7 halftime lead. James Laude coached the 13 year program as his parents William H. and Mrs Laude traveled 140 miles to attend. A banquet followed and a picture featuring William H. Laude, James Laude, and grandson William James appeared in the Rockford Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Laude
Rockford
Joliet
James Laude
William Laude
Rockford Athletics
Laude
James
William James
Albert Cleaners Plan To Open Shop Here
The Landis building on West First Street has been rented by Albert Cleaners and is undergoing remodeling and painting. Neon signs will be installed and the shop is expected to open on or about March 10 with Mrs. John Guler serving as resident manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
West First Street
Albert Cleaners
John Guler
New Force Employed At Monty Hatchery
The Monty Produce and Hatchery hired a new force on March 1. New employees include Mr and Mrs Bernard Crowley of Castle Grove Marjorie Boulak of Monmouth Mildred Behrends and Leo Hosch of Randolph Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Produce and Hatchery
Bernard Crowley
Castle Grove
Marjorie Boulak
Monmouth
Mildred Behrends
Leo Hosch
Randolph, Neb
Shipments From Local Yards This Week Reported
Shipments from the local freight yards during the past week include two cars of butter for New York City from Farmers Mutual Creamery and three cars of cattle for Chicago yards, listed under George Kurt George Turnis and O Brien Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
New York City
George Kurt
George Turnis
O'Briea
Brothers
U. S
Chicago
Embargo Ordered On Many County Roads After Rains
County Engineer Spaethe announces an embargo on many county roads after heavy rains. Trucks weighing four tons or more, including load, are prohibited from traveling these routes until conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaethe
District Court to Open March Term in Anamosa
Jones county district court begins its annual March term in Anamosa with Hon. H. C. Ring presiding. Defaults may be called on the second day with an assignment of law and equity cases afterward. A penitentiary hearing is set for March 14. Jury inclusion remains unlikely. efforts aim to dispose of trial cases quickly. Read more on new filings including landlord attachments and foreclosures such as Ollie Hopkins vs Keller, Barnsdall Refining Corp. vs Peet, and multiple foreclosure and quieting title actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County District Court
Anamosa
Court House
H.C Ring
Ollie Hopkins
B. E. Keller
Kathleen Kay Skelton
Iven Remington
W. H. Orr
H. E. Brady
Barnsdall Refining Corporation
Ray C. Peet
Lenten Union Services Planned by Monticello Churches
Monticello Presbyterian Methodist Episcopal and Congregational churches unite for weekly Lenten services at 7 30 p m each Wednesday. Last night’s sermon was by Rev George Woodall at Congregational church. Next week’s service will be at Congregational with Rev Harley W Farnham of Wyoming as speaker. Remaining schedule includes March 16 and 23 at the Presbyterian church March 30 and April 6 at the Methodist Episcopal church. Holy week plans and a Good Friday service are being considered with public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
Congregational
Monticello
Congregational Church
George Woodall
Harley W. Farnham
Wyoming
Presbyterian Church
Methodist, Episcopal Church
Husmans Mark 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Fred Husmann of Amber observed their forty fifth wedding anniversary on Monday February 28. They were married by the late Reverend C Mardorf and have nine living children and twenty seven grandchildren. Their offspring include John Center Junction Ben Scotch Grove Mrs Hanna Null Lovell township August Scotch Grove Fred Fresno Emil Onslow Carl Scotch Grove Mrs Augusta Null Monticello and Mrs Tillie Zimmerman Cass Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Husmann
Amber
Dirks Announces Run for Jones County Supervisor
Harm J Dirks declares candidacy on the Republican ticket for Jones county supervisor. He seeks the term starting January 1, 1929, and counts many friends in Jones county ready to support his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Harm J
Dirks
Jones County
Radio Comedian Joe Doaks Joins Anamosa Program
WMT star Joe Doaks appears in Anamosa Sunday radio program with Cornhusker credits. Program also features Will Rogers in Judge Priest, plus RKO News and Donald Duck in Self Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMT
Joe Doaks
Anamosa
Joe
Cornhusker
Will Rogers
Irvin S. Cobb
Rogers
Duck
RKO News
Donald Duck
Adv
Margaret Cairy Weds Elbert Merrill in Frid ay Ceremony
Rev. William J. Grosshelm officiated the wedding of Elbert Merrill son of Mrs. Nettie Mundinger to Margaret Cairy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Winans. Attendants were Charles Winans and Edna Harms. The ceremony occurred at 8 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Grosshelm
Elbert Merrill
Nettie Mundinger
Margaret Cairy
Fred Winans
Charles Winans
Edna Harms
Porter Koppenhaver Nuptials Held Saturday at Anamosa
Miss Nelda Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Porter wed John Koppenhaver son of Mr and Mrs Elis Koppenhaver in St Patrick s church Anamosa officiated by Rev Father P J Behan Attendants were Miss Rita Koppenhaver and George Koppenhaver Bride a Anamosa high school graduate groom from Viola high school They will reside near Viola after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda Porter
J. E. Porter
John Koppenhaver
Elis Koppenhaver
St. Patrick's Church
Anamosa
P. J. Behan
Rita Koppenhaver
George Koppenhaver
Anamosa High School
Viola High School
Koppenhaver
Viola
Stadtmueller 40th Anniversary Celebrated by Many
Mr and Mrs Austin Stadtmueller marked forty years of marriage with a surprise party last Thursday attended by about one hundred guests. A noon dinner featured a three tier cake and carnations with gifts for the couple. Attendants from their wedding were present, including Mrs George Bodeker and John Stadtmueller. The Stadtmuellers wed February 24 1898 at the Brockens home in Monticello. They live at West First and North Chestnut and have two sons Alva and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ernest Gearhart
Monticello
Earl Neil
Robert
Ronald
R., Gearhart
L. L. Gearhart
Sammy Lee
Frances Irene
A. P. Himebaugh
Lois
Phillip
Hopkinton
Charles Keller
Chicago
Austin Stadtmueller
Arnold Thalacker
Henry Stadtmueller
George Bodeker
Helen Lieneman
Rose
Alva
Carol
Daniel
John Brackens
Strawberry Point
Fred Burrack Sr
Fred Burrack Jr
John Gamm
Raymond Staudt
John Burrack
Patsy
Arlington
Harold Glass
Virginia
Dundee
Kate Brockens
John H. Hanken
Eliza Stadtmueller
John Stadtmueller
John Brockens
Stadtmueller
Sleepy drivers caused about two thousand deaths yearly
The text warns that about 2000 traffic deaths occur each year due to sleepy drivers. Some victims merely drowse and lose control, others fall asleep at the wheel. it urges letting someone else drive or stopping to nap.
Auction Sales Report From Monticello Area Last Week
Four auction sales were held in the Monticello area last week. Prices included a top horse at 147.50, cows up to 76, a Kuhns farm high cows at 81, and a Waddick sale top cow at 75, with corn around 45 cents a bushel and oats about 29 to 32 cents. Ray Appleberry and W. H. Null served as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello State Bank
Bort
Hopkinton
Ray Appleberry
Gen McAlmee
Quirk Farm
Kuhns
Center Junction
Lee Beebe
Waddick
Monticello
W. H. Null
Pledges Cooperation In Used Car Campaign
X Ray Childress of the Childress Hoag Motor company pledges complete cooperation in observance of National Used Car Exchange Week. He says the event will be a success and notes abundant stock, rock bottom prices, and newly prepared sales rooms for the biggest spring selling season in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. Ray Childress
Childress-Hoag Motor Company
B P W Style Show Set For March 16 In Public School
Mrs Madge Shaffer president of the Business and Professional Womens club announces the annual style show will be held in the public school auditorium Wednesday evening March 16 A complete program will be published in next weeks paper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Shaffer
Business and Professional Women's Club
Old Age Assistance Report For January
Jones county reported 385 pensioners receiving $7,086 for January averaging $18.41 each. Across the state 45,440 recipients averaged $19.78 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
All School Elections Held on March 14 in Jones County
The second Monday in March March 14 is the date when every school district and sub district in Jones county holds its annual school election. Friday March 4 is the final date for posting notices of this regular election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Finals In Sectional Tourney To Anamosa And Center Junction
Anamosa and Center Junction won sectional playoff games at Monticello last Saturday to advance to the district tourney in Davenport. Anamosa defeated Monticello 18 to 16 after two overtimes, while Center Junction beat Wyoming 17 to 15 amid a defensive final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Center Jet
Center Junction
Monticello
Davenport
Blayney
Wyoming
Zimmer men observe fortieth wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Zimmerman celebrated their 40th anniversary Thursday at Luther Hall with over eighty-five Ladies' Aid members and church council officers from St. Matthew's Lutheran. Rev. Henry L. Adix welcomed guests. John Gerdes presented a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Zimmerman
Luther Hall
Ladies’ Act Society
Church Council of
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Henry L. Adix
John Gerdes
Zimmerman
Church Council
St. Peter and Paul's Lutheran Church
Castle Grove Township
Mary Poppe
John D. Poppe
Alva
Lovell No 1 School Tops Dental Honor Roll
Mabel McVay reports Lovell No 1 school 100 percent on the dental honor roll the first in the county this year and second year on the list. Pupils include Hilda Schheiter Carl Peters Mary Peters Marvin Peters Dale Mardorf El nora Helgens Dorothy Ambuehl Margaret Ambuehl Vernon Zoller Floyd Zoller Fredrick Zoller Joe Ed Zoller Dorothy Zoller and Ruth Amibuehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel McVay
Lovell No. 1
Hilda Schheiter
Carl Peters
Mary Peters
Marvin Peters
Dale Mardorf
Elnora
Helgens
Dorothy Ambuehl
Margaret Ambuehl
Vernon Zoller
March Enters With Lamb Like Weather
Monticello enjoyed lamb like weather last Tuesday with sunshine and rising temperatures. February ended with fair skies and forties. Yesterday brought a shift toward early March with hints of colder weather before spring arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello Minotaurs Win 16 9 Season in Sectionals T: Monticello Minotaurs honored after closing season with letters and Iowa City trip
The Monticello Minotaurs completed the sectional tourney season with a 16 9 record. In conference play they went 5 1 to finish second in Eastern Iowa. Coach Moore awarded letters at a school assembly naming Bud Bone Charles Field Sidney Schweitzer Victor Richardson and Galen Graves as seniors plus La verne Behrends Charles Wright and Paul Bender as juniors sophomores and freshmen respectively. The team traveled to Iowa City for a post season outing with supper at the quadrangle before attending the Iowa versus Minnesota game and meeting University of Iowa players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monti High
Minotaurs
Monticello
Iowa
Moore
Bud Bone
Charles Field
Sidney Schweitzer
Victor Richardson
Galen Graves
Laverne Behrends
Charles Wright
Paul Bender
Iowa City
U. of Iowa
Jim Bone
Gene Schoon
Robert Siebels
Robert Liddy
Mark Rodman
Leslie Balster
New Time Card for Local Trains Set for March 13
Station Agent M B Leonard says a new time card takes effect March 13 for trains to and from Monticello. Rumor says the evening jitney to Cedar Rapids at 6 45 pm will depart Monticello around 5 30 pm and the morning jitney from the north due at 7 48 am will arrive about 45 minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Leonard
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Eastern Iowa Eight All Conference Teams
The final conference bulletin lists the all-conference selections. First team includes H Westphal Anamosa Schweitzer Monticello Burns U High Field Monticello Riese U High. Second team lists Trevarthen Anamosa Miller U High Ruess West Liberty Robertson Anamosa Vodicka Mount Vernon. Schools in the conference are Monticello Anamosa Mount Vernon U High Town City West Liberty West Branch Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Westphal
Monticello
Anamosa
Mount Vernon
U. High of Town City
West Liberty
West Branch
Tipton
Sacred Heart Fails To Reach Next Round In Tournament
Sacred Heart moves to the second round after beating Guttenberg 28 to 12 in Dubuque Diocese play but loses to St. Wenceslaus of Dubuque 35 to 10 in the afternoon matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart
Dubuque
Guttenberg
St. Wenceslaus
Olin Girls Enter In State B. B. Tourney
The Olin girls basketball team qualified for the state tournament at Drake Fieldhouse Des Moines March 3 4 and 5 by winning three straight district games over Waterville Clermont and Delhi at Olin. Waterville also advances to the state event. Olin faced Neela in the opening state game today with strong scoring and a potential finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Drake
Des Moines
Waterville
Clermont
Delhi
Neela
Drake Field House
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R. H. Balster
Younkers Bros. ,Inc
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L. J. Bender
Lyle L. Marshall
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Rosie Dolezal
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Joseph Dolezal
Frances Rodick
Alva Rodman
J. Schultz
Citizens Savings Bank
H. P. Barber
Wm. D. Frantz
Otto Schiemmer
Edward D. Hogan
John R. McQuillen
First Trust Joint Stand Land Bank
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Niles
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Castle Grove Town
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Herman Englehart
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Louis
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Edward Stadtmueller
Emil Alferts
Tena
Louis Hanken
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Margaret Folkerts
Arnold Jacobs
Lorraine
Mildren
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Harold Mann
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Clarence Stadtmueller
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Henry Zimmerman
Marie
Henry Brockens
Merle Atwood
Margaret Ann
Paul Schuetz
Sam
Richard Hanken
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George Schaefer
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