Polite Operators at Monticello Mark A Decade of Service
A feature on Miss Pearl McLees and Tom Hamilton highlights a Monticello telephone exchange where operators manage daily calls from 3 200 locals and 150 tolls, with 875 phones in use. It notes Hamilton’s decade as manager, community roles, and the system’s reach and history dating back to 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hamilton
Miss Pearl McLees
Northwestern Telephone Company
Monticello
Miss McLees
Chicago
Central
Hamilton
Ames
Des Moines University
Bell
Hampton
Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Bess Dickey
Freda Zimmerman
Anabelle Minnis
Dorothy Rolls
Leona Taylor
Betty ‘Wroblewski
Mary Yount
Eldora Schmidt
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Central Girls
Monticello Express
Leslie Bright's Service Station Shines After Fresh Paint
Leslie Bright's Standard Oil station on First street recently repainted attracts more customers. The vet- eran mechanic offers engine tweaks, points tuning, spark plug adjustments, carburetor setup, and greasing. Don Schimmer assists. Atlas tires and batteries and accessories sold at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Bright
First Street
Nyx
Bright
Lesle Bright
Monticalla
Mr. Bright
Atlas
Don Schimmer
H’s
Francis Robertson Opens New American Station on Main Street
Francis Robertson has taken over the American Petroleum Co. station on Main Street succeeding Ferris Biggert. He hired John Eden as assistant and reports strong early sales. The station sells economical 10 cent oil, Federal tires, Willard batteries, and Allis Chalmers tractors in the rear. Robertson moved to Monticello four weeks ago from near Martello and has family in the gasoline business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Robertson
American Petroleum Co
Main Street
Farris Biggert
John Eden
American Petroleum Station
Rob
Federal
Willard
Allis Chalmers
Robertson
Monticello
Martello
Marugg’s Green and White Conoco Station Promotes Fine Equipment
The green and white Conoco station at the east end of First street, run by Ray Marugge, is praised for courteous service and exceptional gear. Three 30 by 18 foot stalls handle washing and greasing with a 300 pound pressure washer and a 15,000 pound pressure grease gun, ensuring thorough lubrication. Modern rest rooms, sanitary seat covers, and an electric ice water cooler add to the topflight facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoco
First Street
Ray Marugge
Monticallo
Maruge
Monticello
Castle Grove and Area Attend Farm Bureau Events
Castle Grove residents and relatives fill the community beat with visits to Ames Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon and Anamosa. Delegations attend the farm bureau achievement day in Anamosa while members visit hospitals and attend style shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Eberhart
O. R. Howie
S. M. Hosford
A. Thalacker
J. E. Ahlrichs
F. D. Deischer
Max Specht
A. Ray Fairbanks
Margaret
Bessie
Bertha Harken
George Nordman
Lynn Yee Bodsenahinn
Joan
Hall
Henry Ho
F. C. Cramer
Will Hiller
Center Junction
James Livingston
Paul Maire
Cedar Rapids
George Maire
Lorraine
Patsy
Margaret Fairbanks
Joan Howie
Mary Messerli
Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Castle Grove
George A. Rickels
E. J. Schnier
Cleanup week in Hopkinton prompts yard care drive
Hopkinton residents join clean up efforts during clean-up week with town officers targeting First street and urging residents to tidy yards and alleys. The Luther League of Earlville hosts a Northeast Iowa gathering on May 7 expected to draw about 250 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
First Street
Luther League of
Earlville
Iowa
Luana
Monona
Farmersburg
Garnaville
Guttenberg
Elkport
Littleport
Strawberry Point
Dundee
Manchester
St. John's
St. Matthews
St. Peter’s
Francis Donahue
Rachel Littlefield
H. M. Reeve
Lenox College
Kenney
Bob Buol Runs Sinclair Station on First Street
Bob Buol operates the Sinclair Service Station on First Street noted for friendly service. He began work last October at Clark Ive’s station and handles the business with assistant Paul Bender during busy times. The station offers Sinclair Oil products and greasing service praised for attention to detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Buol
Sinclair
First Street
Bob
George Buol
Monticello
Clark I'ves
Paul Bender
Egger's Station Stands Out With Orange Black Shield
In Monticello the Phillips 66 gasoline station run by Carl Egger is noted for its orange and black shield. The station, near the town gateway, has served motorists for six and a half years and draws many customers who prefer Phillips gas and Lee tires. Attendants provide courteous service and modern pumps ensure proper charging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egger’s Station
Carl Eggers
Monticello
Egger
Phillips Gas
First Young Women's Christian Association in Boston 1866
The first Young Women's Christian Association in the United States was organized in Boston in 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Young Women’s Christian Association
United States
Boston
Size of One Cent Pieces and Coinage History
Size of One Cent Pieces There never has been a time in the history of the United States coin age when one-cent pieces were struck the same size as a dime. Why Honey Flavor Differs Differences in flavor and color in honeys are due to the differences in the flowers from which nectar is gathered.
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United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rotary Club
Welfare League
Methodist Church
Ruth McGlade
Maude Pierce
Eleanor Gerlich
P.T.A. School of Instruction
Gertrude Reeve
Jefferson
Charles Dunlap
Thomas Cline
Missionary Society
B. A. Smith
Elizabeth Campbell
N. A. Gearhart
Kensington Club
Jennie Ferguson
James Bixby Jr
Letta Edgar
Canada
Griffith
Katherine Kirkwood
Ertson
Marugg
M. Rosierd
Hopkinton Mire
A. W. McDonald
Solomon S, Stanger
Buckreek
Mr. Stanger
Delaware County
A. O. Stann
Winter Haven
Fla
Rs. Temple Taylor
Margaret Stan
Lloyd Burdick
Donald McDonald
Busi
Clark Tras
Taven
Motorset
Clark Bossines
Tractworths
Clark Bros
Cary
Bob Budl
Francis Robertson and
Sinclair Oil Station
Ray’s
Conoco Service
Ray Marugg
Prop
Standard Service
Phillips
Creamery
Phillips 66
Lee Tires
Carl Egger
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