Monticello Leads In Anamosa High School Music Contest
Monticello enters a large eastern Town high school music meet at Anamosa High School Auditorium. Entries include bass, trombone, soprano solos, mixed chorus, oboe, woodwinds, flute, baritone solos, boys and girls groups, saxophone, mixed quartet, concert band, and a standout orchestra advancing to the district meet in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Anamosa High School
Monticello High School
Dubuque
Two Marriage Licenses Issued Last Week in Iowa County
County Clerk Lee Byerly's office at Anamosa issued two marriage licenses last week. Henry Summer Jr. and Myrtle Triebel of Davenport aged 21 and 20 married, and Oswald Pedersen and Sarah Pedersen of Clinton aged 29 and 28 obtained their licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Byerly
Anamosa
Henry Summer Jr
Myrtle Triebel
Davenport
Oswald Pedersen
Sarah Pedersen
Clinton
County Paving Projects Set to Begin in Jones County
State highway commission members say asphalt surfacing will start soon on Monticello to the county line and Olin to pavement routes. The pavement will be four inches thick and full road width, offering durable, cheaper maintenance compared with other paving methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
State Highway Commission
Monticello
Olin
Grimes To Preside Cornell Program At Mount Vernon
A sixth annual conference of schoolmen from Iowa and western Illinois meets at Cornell college Mount Vernon on March 26 with A B Grimes superintendent of Monticello schools presiding. Dr H Gordon Hullfish is the main speaker giving lectures on integration and individuals and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Western Illinois
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
A. B. Grimes
Monticello
H. Gordon Hullfish
University High School of Columbus
Dalton
New York City
Hullfish
Ohio University
Cue “Berg
Newton
Irvin H. Smith
Davenport
Cornell
Pfeiffer Hall
Death of Robert Ommen Aged 20 Months
Robert John Ommen son of Gerhard and Dorothy Ommen of Langworthy died at Monticello hospital at two am Wednesday from pneumonia after whooping cough illness. He was born July 23 1936 and was 20 months old. Funeral by Rev Paul T Gutknecht at John Ommen residence Langworthy and St John Lutheran church Sand Hill with interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert John Ommen
Gerhard
Dorothy Hance Ommen
Langworthy
Monticello Hospital
Robert
Jesus
J. B. Ommen
Paul T. Gutknecht
John Ommen
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Sand Hill
Bernice Rodman Installed As Worthy High Priestess
Mrs. Harry Rodman travelled to Chicago Heights Illinois last weekend to visit her sister-in-law Miss Bernice Rodman a public school teacher. Miss Rodman was installed as worthy high priestess of the White Shrine chapter with Harry X. Cole of Chicago acting as installing officer. Eleven other Knight Templar escorts in full uniform attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rodman
Chicago Heights
Mil
Bernice Rodman
White Shrine
Miss Rodman
Knight Templar Order
Monticello High Enters Subdistrict Music Contest and Track Meets
The schedule lists Monticello High School entries in sub district music contest at Anamosa on March 26 25 and Monticello high school track meet at Iowa City on March 26 25. Also mentions Express cooking school March 24 25, Union Lenten services March 30 at the Methodist church and Red Cross meeting at the public library 7 20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express Cooking School
Monti High
Iowa City
Monticello High School
Anamosa
Red Croas
Community Conservation League Formed Friday
Friday evening 22 men met at J. J. Hayes office and formed a community conservation league. C. J. Matthiessen was elected president and Ray Hearn secretary with committees on fish game bird fur trapping publicity membership. By-laws adopted and dues set at 50 cents to aid bird propagation and winter feeding. The state conservation commission has set aside 30 quail for breeding pens and winter feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hayes
C. J. Matthiessen
Ray Hearn
N. A. Mueller
R. J. Renk
William First
W. H. Null
Elmer Hubbard
The
State Conservation Commission
Hayes
1938 4-H Baby Beef Feeding Program By Jones County
Jones county 4-H members feed 105 baby beef calves this season, with 51 youths handling the stock. The enrollment surpasses all prior years, beating last year’s 60 calves. Calves will be shown at the Jones County Fair in Monticello and then sold at a special baby beef auction. A planned herd will be shown at the Junior Feeders event. Members listed include Lloyd and Melvin Brickley of Anamosa, Glenn Goldsmith of Center Junction, Raymond Von Sprecken of Clarence, Dean Nordmann and Victor Richardson of Monticello, and many others from Martello Olin Onslow Oxford Junction Wyoming and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
4-H
Monticello
Baby Beef Club
Anamosa
Lloyd Brickley
Melvin Brickley
Willis Fairbanks
Donald Fairbanks
Dale Porter
Rita Koppenhaver
Center Junction
Glenn Goldsmith
Clarence
Raymond von Sprecken
Dean Nordmann
Victor Richardson
Billy McDonnell
John Fraser Jr
James Howie
Olin Howie
LaVern Wahl
Clarence Hosford
Martello
Dale Newman
Dean Newman
Junior Murfield
Howard Calvert
Olin
Merlin K. Lyon
Ruth Mann
Leo Waggoner
Gene Stevers
John Benadom
Lawrence Williams
Delbert Grafft
Frank Helmer Returns to Upholstery Shop
Frank Helmer, recently ill at McDonald hospital, resumes work in his upholstery shop in the Ferring building on West First Street. He is assisted by Doyle Day and must sit on a movable stool due to foot condition, inviting friends to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Helmer
McDonald Hospital
Ferring
West First Street
Doyle Day
Helmer
Former Resident Ill in Sioux City
Mrs. Rose Waltermire widow of the late Worth Waltermire has been seriously ill in Sioux City after a stroke of paralysis affecting her right side. She is slowly recovering at her son Worth Waltermire’s home at 1708 Villa Avenue. She was daughter of the late Capt and Mrs D F Magee long-time Monticello residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Waltermire
Magee
Sioux City
Worth Waltermire
Villa Avenue
Waltermire
Capt
D. F. Magee
Monticello
Guest Speaker At The Congregational Church
Dr Royal J Montgomery director of the Young People's work of the Congregational conference of Iowa will speak at the local Congregational church next Sunday morning at 11 00 o clock The young people sponsor a service that evening at 7 00 led by Mary Hanssen and after the worship Dr Montgomery will show pictures from the Pilgrim Fellowship of Iowa summer conferences held at Grinnell and other parts of the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal J. Montgomery
Congregational Conference of
Iowa
Mary Hanssen
Montgomery
Pilgrim Fellowship of
Grinnell
Eastern Iowa Druggists Meet in Monticello Last Tuesday
A Monticello hosted gathering of eastern Iowa druggists discussed state meeting topics while sharing a dinner at Goudy’s tea room. Speakers included Senators Ker and Gillespie and R C Kuever. Attendees traveled from Waterloo Davenport Cedar Rapids and other towns.
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Iowa
Monticello
Cello
Goudy
Aoa
George
Ker
Independence
Gilespie
Des Moines
College of Pharbrea
State University At
REA Promises Support for Iowa Farm Power Fight
Rural Electrification Administration chief John M. Carmody praises the 4000 Iowa farm families energized by the Town Falls REA financed plant near Town Falls in Franklin county and pledges immediate aid to Maquoketa Valley coop if legal delays block power. The project covers 460 miles of distribution to 1350 rural customers with 1200 miles of lines across Butler Franklin Grundy Hardin Hancock and Wright counties.
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John M. Carmody
Iowa
Towa Falls
Carmody
Maquoketa
REA
Maquoketa Valley
anBe Waite Conent
Wae Ae
Town Falls
Franklin County
Butler
Franklin
Grundy
Hardin
Hancock
Wright
Federated Cooperative Power Association
Extension Of Time For Corn Loans And Storage Policy
Government notes an indefinite extension for securing corn loans for farmers who participated in the 1937 AAA program. Commodity Credit Corporation reports loans totaling 16.6 million dollars on 34.26 million bushels, under Governor Wallace urging larger on-farm storage to create an ever normal granary and stabilize feed supplies amid uncertain weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Office
Monticello
Commodity Credit Corporation
Wallace
AAA
Gamble Store Agency Sold To G. M. Jones
The Gambie store agency formerly owned by Emmett M. Kula has been sold to G. M. Jones of Maquoketa. Jones, who has nine years of service at a Ben Franklin store in Maquoketa, has taken possession. The store is closed for decorating, with an opening date to be announced in next week's Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambie
Emmett M. Kula
G. M. Jones
Maquoketa
Jones
A& Ben Franklin
the Express
Pupils Exhibit Art at Rockefeller Center in New York
Works by three students from Emerson Hough school Newton show at the third annual Young America Paints exhibition in Rockefeller Center New York City. Irma Rohr their teacher, the largest schoolchild art collection to date includes pieces from 44 states and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Hough
Newton
Monticello School Board Elects New President for Year
At a Monticello school board meeting two new directors Harry S. Rodman and Ed Hulbregtse were sworn in by secretary Charles Podhaski. Leigh Clark was chosen president for the coming year. Roy Moore will oversee summer playground work and Lyle McMullen will continue band rehearsals through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Charles Podhaski
Harry S. Rodman
Ed Hulbregtse
Leigh Clark
Roy Moore
Lyle McMullen
Jones Safety Council Meeting In Wyoming Tonight
The Jones county safety council continues its series with a meeting tonight at the Legion hall in Wyoming. The session aims to educate residents for safer driving and community welfare through focused safety education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Safety Council
Wyoming
Jones County Safety Council
Jones County
Legion Hall
Siena
Spare light bulbs in your car for safety
Car safety tip urges drivers to keep spare headlight bulbs in the vehicle. It notes bulbs burn out, expensive medical bills justify cheap spares, and warns driving with a missing headlight is illegal in most states. A quick bulb change is possible if a spare is available.
Death of J. T. Lanigan in Seattle Marks Journal Career
J T Lanigan died in Seattle Washington at 12 15 p m on Saturday March 19 funeral services were held at St Ann s church and he was buried at Calvary cemetery He earlier published the Jones County Times from 1902 until selling to Everett Maloney later passing to Tom White The Monticello Express absorbed the paper in 1927 Born April 12 1867 in Butler county Ohio he taught in Clinton county Iowa and built local enterprises a Democrat he served as Monticello postmaster and was married to Katherine Drees in 1911 They moved to Seattle after selling his Monticello paper
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J. T. Lanigan
Columbus Hospital
Seattle
Wash
St. Ann's Church
Calvary Cemetery
Lanigan
Beattie
Jones ‘County
Everett Maloney
Tom White
Monticello Express
Mr. Lanigan
Butler County
Ohio
Paul and
Mary Lanigan
Ireland
United States
National Normal University
Lebanon
Iowa
Clinton County
Clinton Advertiser
Jones County Times
Monticello
Iverson Furniture
Jones County Soil Conservation
Yeoman Hoag Company
Katherine Drees
Monticello Seniors Earn I D P A Honor Roll
Monticello high school three players named to the I D P A honor roll in the basketball season finale. Seniors Bone Field and Schweitzer receive honorable mention for Monticello despite Bone missing much of the last half due to illness. Coach Moore leads the squad through a long tough campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.D.P.A
Monticello
Bone
Field
Schweitzer
Monti High
Moore
Steve McDonnell Tops Chicago Market With Levy Load
Steve McDonnell offered a large cattle load on the Chicago market Tuesday. He topped the market by 15c per head over the next best lot and achieved 10c per pound for the entire load, reflecting strong demand for his cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve McDonnell
Chicago
March Term Of Court In Session In Ben nett Suit
In the case L H Bennet versus Monticello State Bank a jury trial was begun but the judge Monday directed a verdict in favor of the bank ending the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Bennett
Monticello State Bank
Monticello Express cooking school fills gym crowd
The 1938 Monticello Express cooking school opened with a full gym as housewives and neighbors gather for pie crust lessons and a Pan American cake demo led by Mrs. Frances Speidel. Prizes, grocery baskets, and a grand prize day Friday drive community participation with merchants sponsoring gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Monticello
Evenine
Frances Spedel
CCC Applicants Called For Apr 1
There will be a selection period for CCC applicants in Jones county from April 1 to April 20. Interested applicants may contact Miss Vadena Finney, overseer of the poor, at the court house in Anamosa as soon as possible since it is necessary for that office to advise the state department before April 1 the exact number of boys who wish to be considered for an enrollment from Jones county. The young men eligible must be citizens of the United States and between 17 and 23, unmarried, unemployed, and in need of funds. They must be physically fit to do the work, including forest improvement, trail making, soil erosion control, flood control, development of parks and recreational areas. The boys work 40 hours a week. Their first enrollment is for six months and they can reenlist up to a period with a maximum service of two years. Those enrolling with dependents must make allotments to such dependents. those without dependents must make deposits of pay with a chief of finance, war department, to be repaid upon completion.
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CCC
Jones County
Vadena Finney
Court House
Anamosa
State Department
United States
War Department
Hog Vaccination School At Anamosa Friday
A hog vaccination school will be held at the courthouse in Anamosa this Friday March 25 starting at 9 in the morning. Dr K W Stouder extension veterinarian from Iowa State College will lead the session on anti hog cholera serum and virus. All swine breeders interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Anamosa
K. W. Stouder
Iowa State College
New Country Club Elects Officers And Directors
Monticello country club members met at the public library auditorium with William Shaffer presiding and Francis Shimanek as secretary. Directors Riess Stuhler and Harry S. Rodman were elected for three years, joining continuing directors. L. J. Swift was chosen president of the board with Milton Thoeni as treasurer and C. F. Shimanek as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Country Club
Public Library
William Shaffer
Francis Shimanek
Country Club
Riess Stuhler
Harry S. Rodman
Carl Hodson
B. C. Roberts
L. J. Swift
Milton Thoeni
C. F. Shimanek
Frank W Booth Dies in Hanover New Hampshire
Frank W Booth a 1877 Iowa State College alumnus died in Hanover New Hampshire on Monday March 21 Burial services will be held in Anamosa Friday He was longtime head of the college for the blind in Nebraska and was connected with Mrs Henry M Carpenter Mrs Kate C Mirick and J W Coxsee as a classmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Booth
Iowa State College
Ames
Hanover
New Hampshire
Anamosa
Booth
Henry M. Carpenter
Kate C. Mirick
J. W. Coxsee
College For the
Nebraska
Charles Winans Injured with Rip Saw at Franklin Equipment
Charles Winans, an employee at the Franklin Equipment factory, suffered an accident Monday when his left thumb was caught in a rip saw. The injury required several stitches to close the gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Winans
Franklin Equipment Factory
Heiserman Seeks Republican Nomination for County Attorney
J E Heiserman of Monticello current county attorney of Jones county announces candidacy on the republican ticket for nomination at the June primaries. He says he has served the public ably during the present term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
Monticello
Jones County
Express Corrects Rain Bow Girls Assembly Facts
The Express corrects last week’s report on the Rain bow Girls assembly. Flowers were given to Miss Esther Cass by her father Merle Cass. A bouquet was presented by Miss Janet Howie on behalf of Mr Cass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Rainbow Girls Assembly
Esther Cass
Merle Cass
Janet Howie
Cass
Monticello Plans March 28 City Election
The annual municipal election in Monticello will be held Monday March 28. Voters in three wards choose mayor treasurer assessor council members and park commissioner with candidates listed for Citizens and Republican tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Citizens
F. D. McLaughlin
Paul T. Schuetz
Henry H. Schoon
E. W. Brashaw
Zach Graves
Frank Hayden
H. A. Hoag
C. J. Matthiessen
Karl M. Keyes
William Netcott
William Skelley
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Cedar Rapids
McKinley
Roosevelt
Wilson
Marion
Alburnett
Andrew
Bellevue
Buck Creek
Central City
Center Point
Coggon
Fremont
Hopkinton
Lisbon
Martelle
Miles
Norway
Preston
Springville
Haritone
Delaware County
Illinois
Community League
Roy Tompkins
Charles Eggert
Harry Rohwedder
John N. Tasker
Melvin Sievers
Gene Denniston
Robert Nowachek
Duane Lincoln
Kenneth Brunscheen
Herman Brunscheen Jr
Donald Brunscheen
Richard Eichhorn
John Eichhorn
Raymond Fishwild
Richard Moenk
Lewis Moenk
Ralph Eggert
Waterloo
Rock Island
Dyersville
Cascade
Fred J. Kay
Washington
Gamble Store
Irma Rohr
New York
Monti
Noni
L.E.S
Iowa Electric Company
Joe's
Smartwear
Stahler's
Rinso
Lever Brothers
Express Cooking
Diamond Brothers
Princess Theater
Monticello Greenhouse
McNeill Hardware
Farmers Mutual Creamery
Clinton Company
Wm. G. Schoon
Rickless Dry Goods
New Country Club
Hanover, New Hampshire
Saw
Heiserman
Express
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