Automobile Damage Verdict in Wyoming Suit
A nine man three woman jury returned a sealed verdict for Hurst Lace Company against John Imes of Wyoming for 289.80. The case involved a December 31 1937 collision on highway 38 north of Olin, verdict near the plaintiff’s damages, and the court adjourned until next Monday for more trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holmes
Hurst Produce Company
Rey Meen
John Imes
Wyoming
Hurst Lace Company
Repreenga
Cane
Bailie Glenn
Russell
Foreman AW
Ys Esate
Herbert C
Ward
Fred’ Ri Rieniets
John T.kehoe
BM Ma Fagan
Elsie Saletan
Baugh
F Teen Felle
C. W. Gray
Foreman
J. H. Henrichs
Carl Harms
Leslie Reade
Wyoming Produce Company
Clare Westphal
Plainff
Westphal
Olin
Aintiff
Lovell
Equitable Life. Company
Porter, Et al
Iowa’ Electric Comany
City National’ Bank
Glanniper
Adm
Brickley
Winch Va. Feldman
J. C. Porter
Anamosa
Iowa Electric Company
Porter
Maquoketa Valley REA Lines to Cost 810 Mile
Edgar D. Beach manager of Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric reports REA approval for a Sandberg and Johnston Construction project to build 250 miles of lines serving 476 farms at 810 dollars per mile. Total project cost with meters and overhead is 203247 dollars, expanding the system to 771 miles serving 2083 members across Jones Dubuque Jackson and Delaware counties with allotments totaling 689000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar D. Beach
Maquoketa Valley
Rural Electric Corporation
REA
Washington
Sandberg and Johnston Construction Company
Hampton
Jones
Dubuque
Jackson
Delaware Counties
2072 Lunches Served by Public Schools in Eight Weeks
A tally shows 2072 hot lunches served from January 9 to March 3 in the home economics department. The Sacred Heart redial school contributed twelve children daily, with other needy youngsters also fed. Total eight week cost was 77.91 dollars, covering nourishing meals with milk and vegetables and vitamins for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics de Patent
Sacred Heart Rediial School
Smilar
Monticello
Red Cross
Chas H Stoffel Dies At 68 In Mechanicsville
Charlie Stoffel a retired Mechanicsville businessman died at 1 15 am after an eight day illness. He was born August 7 1870 in Mechanicsville and ran a clothing store from 1894 to 1936. Survived by wife three children Gerard Gretchen and Mrs Louis Bath of Laramie Wy a sister and two brothers. He was a Mason CFS member and a longtime Presbyterian church trustee. funeral was held yesterday at the church with burial in Mechanicsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Stoffel
Mechanicsville
Montreals
Lon Ennings
Stoffel
Jennings
Mr. Stoffel
Cedar Rapids
Monticello Honors Sloan For 50 Years Of Service
Monticello public schools honored Billy Sloan for fifty years as janitor with a community service event. A. B. Grimes received a letter from Jessie M. Parker Iowa superintendent of public instruction praising the tribute and wishing Sloan continued opportunity to serve the community.
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Monticello
Billy ‘Sloan
A. B. Grimes
Jessie. M. Parker
Sloan
Worthwhile Concert by University of Dubuque Choir
The University of Dubuque a cappella choir directed by Noel J. Logan performed at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Seventy members? No, 60 singers delivered a varied program to a full house. The 18th season of touring began with Monticello as the first stop. Local members included Johanna Kehren and Charlotte Heisey, daughter of Mrs. David Heisey and Rev. F H Kehren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Dubuque
Noel J. Logan
Presbyterian Church
Monticello
Johanna Kehren
F. H. Kehren
Zion Lutheran Church
Charlotte Heisey
Dubuque
David Heisey
Excavation Set for New Post Office Across From Matthiessen
L E Tull resident government engineer and Art Brenlund foreman of Langlois Construction set excavation lines for the new post office building across from Matthiessen’s Auto and Supply in Berwyn. Work to begin within four to five days with Brenlund directing crews from a local office in the Matthiessen building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthiessen
Auto and Supply Company
L. E. Tull
Art Brenlund
Langlois
Berwyn
Mt Be Here
Matthiessen Auto and Supply Company
Charlotte Larson to Speak at Ten Annual Cooking School
The Express announces Charlotte Larson home economist will lecture next week at the tenth annual cooking school. The demonstration starts Tuesday evening March 22 at 7:30. Both men and women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Larson
the Express
Express Cooking School
Rinso
Monticello Band Uniforms Fully Paid By PTA Effort
The Monticello public schools band uniforms were completely funded by the Monticello Parent-Teacher Association and private donations. Superintendent A B Grimes covered the remaining amount of two hundred five dollars from athletic funds, ensuring taxpayers bore no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Parent-Teachers Association
Rehearsals Begin For Monticello Spring Style Show
Work on the annual Monticello style show titled Paris in the Spring progresses with rehearsals in the high school auditorium. Mrs Bud Suter and Miss Juanita Magana direct dancers while Helen Stuhler heads scenery design and Tow Electric aids lighting. Models from local residents will display Monticello spring wear as 12 businesses sponsor the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Suter
Miss Magana
Electric Co
Thuraday
Juanita Magana
Monticello
Paris
Sfigaien
Helen Stuhler
Towa Electric Company
Zimmerman
Monticello. Express
Shawn Dancers Illuminate Mt Vernon BPW Event
Members of the BPW club attended Ted Shawn and his ensemble at Cornell Chapel Mount Vernon Monday evening. The troupe presented O Libertad an American saga in three acts. After the program the group visited the Grill for refreshments. No regular meeting this month due to the style show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. and
P. W
Ted Shawn
Cornell Chapel
Mount Vernon
Musgrove Family Mourns Father's Death in Oskaloosa
Mr and Mrs I C Musgrove were summoned to Oskaloosa on Monday due to the death of his father He died at 10 am Monday in a local hospital Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in What Cheer yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Musgrove
Oskaloosa
Methodist Church
Mr.Mungrove
Free Sub-district Concert at Anamosa High School
A free concert by high school musicians is set for March 24 and 25 in Anamosa with a March 21 pre-event at 8 pm in the Anamosa Public School auditorium. The program features soloists and ensembles including glee clubs and orchestral selections. no admission, but a silver offering will offset transportation to the subdistrict music contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Tly
Su Yiters
Iss Huldah Peet
Yse
Martha
Von_Flotow
Offertore
LaVern
Vodgar
Hunter's
Konitz
Townsend
Bartholomew—Boys’ Glee Club
Barthe
Kreisler
Andrea
Saenger
Austin
Clokey
Ezekiel Saw Is
Barbarossa
Barnhouse
Glenn Gerdes
Guilhaud
Wilbur Coxsee
Roberton
Cain
Lutkin
John Perrine Grows Hybrid Corn In Florida
Stuart N. Smith reports John Perrine busy with experimental hybrid corn in Pahokee Florida for National Hybrid Corn Co. He battles Florida ear worms, testing light machine oils as an effective control method. Smith notes Perrine's winter field work may aid spring and summer corn in Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perrine
Pahokee
Florida
Anamosa
Smith
John
South
China
March 31 Deadline Set for 1938 Corn Loans
The Jones County agricultural office announces March 31 as the final date for applying to the 1938 corn loan program. All notes and chattel mortgages must be dated by March 31, 1939. About 201,000 bushels of 1938 corn and 26,000 bushels of 1937 crop have been sealed under the loan program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Monticello sewage plant project receives federal aid payment
City officials report a 14600 dollar payment from the Public Works Administration as 15 percent of the 45 percent federal grant for the east Monticello sewage treatment plant. This first installment follows a similar payout for the Municipal hall as construction advances toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Administration
Monticello
Youth Killed Near Fayette in Crash
Leslie Roberts 20 of Fayette died instantly in a two vehicle collision near Fayette with a car driven by John Koons 21 of Fayette sustaining serious injuries. The collision involved a truck operated by Gilbert McElree of West Union who stopped to clear ice from his windshield and was forced off the road when the car struck. Koons was taken to an Oelwein hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Roberts
Fayette
John Koons
Maynard
Gilbert McElree
West Union
Koons
Oelwein
Real Round of March Weather Is With Us
The article notes a warm spell with daytime temps near 60s then a cold wave reaching 15 above zero. Flooded lowlands receded briefly as winter returned. Jones county roads mostly travelable aside from dirt or light gravel routes. frost left deep ruts and some cars required tractor pulls. One man walked three miles into town due to mud. A heavy rain could improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jones County
Springville Couple Married 60 Years
Mr and Mrs W S Erion celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last Monday in Springville. He came from Mount Vernon Ohio to Town at age nine in a covered wagon and settled near Linn Grove in 1864 later returning to Ohio to wed Mary Johnson on March 18 1879 They bought a farm near Springville and retired years ago to that town A daughter Mrs FG Pearson lives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Erion
Springville
Erion
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Linn Grove
Mary Johnson
Card Party Postponed by Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary postpones the card party set for Friday night due to conflicting dates. a new date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Monticello Enacts Trespassing and Peddling Ban
City council passes Ordinance No. 83 prohibiting entering private property and soliciting without invitation. It bans peddling by phone to premises with penalties up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine, plus jail until paid. The measure aims to curb longtime pestering by peddlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council of
Monticello
Floyd's Bakery Hires Bob Ashbaugh as New Baker
Floyd's Bakery appoints Bob Ashbaugh of Davenport as head baker, bringing extensive pastry and bread experience from Omaha. He replaces Jim Dunn and plans to room at George Maire's while establishing a reputation for reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd’s Bakery
Bob Ashbaugh
Davenport
Ashbaugh
Omaha
Jim Dunn
Floyd’s
George Maire
Short News Items Over The State
The body of George L. Boss janitor of the University of Towns library annex was found in the pool Monday night. An autopsy will determine the cause of death and it is thought he fainted and fell in. George Calvert 75 died Monday after a Sunday stroke. He is survived by three sons and a daughter. Property in Fayette was left to the city to establish a part in the will of Stella Sweet Kemmerer who died February 20. John W Albright 96 a Cedar Rapids book dealer died at Winnetka Illinois. He ran a Cedar Rapids store for more than 56 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Boss
University of Town
Boss
George Calvert
Viola
Daugher
Fayette
Stella Sweet Kemmerer
Davenport
John W. Albright
Cedar Rapids
Winnetka, Ill
Glenn McLaughlin Delivers Humor in the Law Talk
Monticello Rotary members heard Glenn McLaughlin of Anamosa speak on Humor in the Law. He described the Cherry Sisters libel suit against a Des Moines newspaper and highlighted humorous passages in Iowa Reports. The talk was well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello's Industries Thrive Across The Bread Basket
The Express highlights Monticello with two full pages on nine industrial plants. Located in the bread basket, the city relies on progressive factories drawing thousands of dollars from markets far and wide to support local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Monticello
United States
Farm Group Meetings Highlight 1939 Plan at Tipton
The Jones county agricultural conservation committee led a Tipton district conference on March 9 with county groups from Dubuque Jackson Clinton Scott Cedar Johnson Jones and Linn. They discussed NCR-303 Farm Plan progress and emphasized full farmer participation while warning against signing blank forms NCR-308. Charlotte Larson will headline the Express cooking school next week in Monticello with three sessions and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Tipton
Dubuque
Jackson
Clinton
Scott
Cedar
Johnson
Jones and Linn
R. W. Dyas
State Committee
North Central
Jones
North Central Region
Mrs Denton Kreimer Died at Chevy Chase
Riess G. Stuhler traveled to Chevy Chase Maryland to attend the funeral of his niece Mrs Denton M Kreimer age 20. Services were held Monday with burial in the city. Jean Maxine Stuhler by marriage, daughter of Carl and Viva Moore, left an infant son Robert ten months. Monticello friends extend sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riess G. Stuhler
Chevy Chase
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Denton M. Kreimer
Monticello
Kreimer
Jean Maxine Stuhler
Carl Stuhler
Veterans of Foreign Wars Second district meeting set in Davenport
The Second district meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary will be held in Davenport on Sunday March 26. The Auxiliary meets at the F W Galbraith club rooms 609 W 4th street the Post at Col D 3 King club rooms 317 W Main street both at 2 p m A banquet and entertainment follow at 6 p m. Commander Oliver D Harford and Auxiliary President Inez Lubben can provide further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary
Davenport
F. W. Galbraith
W. 4Th Street
Col. D. 3
King Club
Monticello
Oliver D. Harford
Inez Lubben
Eugene Balsiger Home on Furlough
Eugene Balsiger visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Balsiger while on furlough from duties in the United States Navy airplane division. He has been stationed in Pensacola, Florida for several months and enjoys his work after enlisting a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Balsiger
Chris Balsiger
United States Navy
Pensacola
Florida
Eugene
Navy
Old Age Help Totals for Jones County February
February old age assistance in Jones County totaled 7561 dollars for 419 recipients, with 18.22 dollars average per person. Six receive aid for blindness, three applied. hindress aid noted but not fully paid. County funded 25 percent of the totals, remainder from state and federal funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Rummel
State Welfare Board
Jones County
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Chas. H. Stoffel
Jennings Grocery
BPW
Mt. Vernon
Musgrove
Stuart N. Smith
Ames
Glenn McLaughlin
Rotary
Home Economist
Larson
Milliken Cooking Schools
Chicago
Ill
Mits
Larsor
Miss Larson
Denton Kreimer
V.F.W. News of the Post and Auxiliary
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