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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1939

Page

8

Serious Car Wreck Near Scotsh Grove and Wrights

In Scotch Grove near Wrights a Tuesday forenoon collision between a car driven by E Wacker carrying his wife Mrs Milo Wacker and their baby, and a truck driven by Charles Michels caused damage but left the family uninjured aside from shock. The crash occurred near the John Wright home at a road corner. no serious injuries were reported to the occupants.

Scotch Grove E. Wacker Milo Wacker Charles Michels John Wright Bexbes

Scotch Grove Community News Highlights And Meetings

The Women’s Community club held an 11 day meeting at Mrs Lawyce’s home. Scotch Grove 4 H club met with Ruth and Alice Clark with Ruth Clark elected president. Timber School staged a Halloween program under Miss Edna Reece. The Presbyterian church plans Sunday meetings starting Nov 5 with temporary officers named. Community updates include obituaries, anniversaries, and visits to Monticello and Center Junction.

Lawyce Lacock W. J., Clark W. . Henrichs J. Schiemme F. A. Stoyden Kathleen Hughes Clifton Abbott D. O. Sinclair Center Junction Ww. Clark Hernard Cass Scotch Grove Monticello High Lois Naylor Yvonne Lange Lois Lange Ruth Zirkelbach Alice Clark Sunshine Girls Ruth Kenneth Meadow Arline Kuhns Yolf Ida Louise Brokens Ruth Clark June Henrichs Leona Sanford Mayeda Weers Farm Bureau McNeilly Farm Scotch Grove Township Minehardt Paulsen Dorothy Dreibelbis Chase Franz Charbonneaux Carl Smith Marion Jones Lorel Leane Stanwood Elmer Ernst Jones Rs. Ernst Harm Helgens Leslie Balster Mes Selena Otten Waterloo Monticello Henry Weers Margaret Ann W. B. Hen- Ticha L. R. Himebaugh Arthur Himebaugh Hopkinton Timber School Edna Reece Oak Drive Lester Rickels E. J. Feddier Chicago G. J. Hughes Harry Paulsen McDonald Hospital T. W. Collier Edgar Springs Charles Lehman Cole J. L. Parker Cedar Rapids R. A. Naylor U. P The Presbyterian Church W. B. Clark Naylor Jack Zirkelbach Donald Leggett Melvin Husman Laure Or Dale Ladehoff Ladies’ Aid Ashael Nichols A. B. Cassa Presbyterian Aid Society

Several Parties In Richland Two

Richland area social notes show Martha Buel awarding Lenore Heinstein Nella Hoffiman and Igore Bancroft trips to Dubuque for a Presbyterian church event. Halloween gatherings included a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert Balsiger and a Halloween party for Richland school teacher Miss Mary Elen Wismeier’s pupils.

Juchland Center Martha Buel Lenore Heinstein Nella Hoffiman Igore Bancroft Dubuque Presbyterian Church Arnold Buel Herbert Balsiger Mary Elen Wismeier Richland School Carl Schneiter Ruth Olga Paul Monroe Wis Rose Schilt Ray Chaplin On Vaul of Hopkinton Galen Hein

Quick War Relief Given by Red Cross

The American Red Cross moved swiftly at the start of hostilities in Europe to organize relief for war sufferers and aid Americans stranded or rescued from sea warfare. It organized chapters nationwide, supplied medicines and hospital tents, funded the American Hospital in Paris, and began repatriation and shelter efforts for citizens at seaports.

Washington Red Cross Europe Poland United States Athenia Paris France Norman H. Davis International Red Cross Committee Geneva Davin’ Cable International Committee American Red Cross State Department Trish Scotch Ports Davis Great International Red Cross

Insurance Agent Flee after Skunk Attack at Bradgate

Robert Smyth, an Iowa life insurance agent, was calling on Elmer Neave when a skunk hidden behind a chicken house attacked by a dog. Smyth fled the field, joking about the odds of avoiding insurance purchases. Nearby, a stray jack rabbit tale and a curious scene involving a pieced report add local color to the brief item.

Robert Smyth Elmer Neave Bradgate Smyth

Local Oddities and Accidents Highlight Rossville Rural News

Reports from Allamakee county recount a collapsed 30 foot pony truss bridge on Muddy creek near Terrill after a corn laden vehicle passed. In Panora two youths vandalized a funeral coach with paint and brushes. The British Royal Oak sinking discussion parallels residents puzzled by regional mishaps.

Royal Oak Dickinson County Muddy Creek Terrill Billy Brown Ronny Mincer Panora

Amber Observes 75th Birthday and Community Dinner

Philip Bailey celebrated his 75th birthday Sunday at home with family and neighbors from Center Junction Anamosa and Amber. Guests included George and Howard Andrews Grover Preston Carl Husman Harold Crow Henry Bailey and others. Local church members also thanked Amber Anamosa residents for support at the annual chicken supper.

Philip Bailey George Andrews Howard Center Junction Grover Preston Carl Husman Harold Clifford Crow Bryant Henry Hinrichs Willie Husman Jack Husman Henry Weenekamp Henry Rink D. John Dirks John Dirks Owen Conley Jack Wennekamp Willie Harms Will Dirks Diedrick Dirks QO. F. Otten Alva Gerdes

Sand Spring Residents Share Weekend Visits

Sand Spring residents report a series of Sunday excursions and visits. Clarence Wilson and family visited relatives in Independence and Manchester, while Lillian Heeren returned from Onslow. Numerous couples and families toured Edgewood Dyersville and Colesburg, sharing meals and calling on kin.

Sand Clarence Wilson Peter Melchert Independence Lillian Heeren John Heeren Onslow W. H. Behrends Alice Alcorn Alcorn Manchester Mellie Clute Edgewood Fred Egger Fred Binning Dyersville E. H. Cox Colesburg Moser Herman Graybill Vergle Gerald Wayne Graybill John James Gilbert Vernimont Elmer Heeren

Community Family Visits Across Illinois

The report notes social calls and visits in Illinois with several families: Mr and Mrs John Tibbitts and Fr Sands with relatives at the Ed Fass home. Nelson Freeze’s guests at Peter McElmee’s near Manchester. Mrs Heeren's return after visiting children. Mrs W H Gehrends and Mrs Henry Adams attending a baby shower for Hazel Eby hosted by Rey and Mrs Grosshein in Monticello. the Leibold family from Monticello visiting John Albany. Cyril Stevenson visiting relatives at Prairieburg.

Ilinois John Tibbitts Fr. Sands Ed Fass Fred Egger Nelson Freeze Clarence Wilson Peter McElmee Manchester Heeren Finots W. H. Gehrends Henry Adams Hazel Eby Rey Grosshein Monticello George Leibold John Albany Cyril Stevenson Prairieburg

Real Estate Transfers in Jones County Oct 20 26

Jones County land transfers show Fred Carson and others heirs at law of Mary Carson conveying lots in Center Junction to Frank L. Himebaugh for $1 and other valuable consideration. Clarence V. Fisher and Della M. transfer Webster's Outlets parcels to Irma M. Strief for $1 and more. Strief then conveys to Fisher and Della M. Fisher as joint tenants. Guardian Warren P. Lawrence transfers Crockwell's A B C addition lots to Q. G. Watson for $200. Felker and Glen L. transfer to O. O. Watson of Crockwell's AB C add lot 1 for $1.00.

Jones County Fred Carson Gladys Vernon Carson Mabel Mayme Platner S. G Margaret Anderson Corwin Fannie Serbousek Frank L. Himebaugh Center Junction Clarence V. Fisher Della M. Fisher Warren P. Lawrence Helen L. Baldwin Q. G. Watson Crockwell Helen L. Baldwin Felker Glen L O. O. Watson Crockwell’s AB & C Anamosa

Pieper and others transfer notes on rural land parcels

Widow Nellie G. Pieper and Catherine Miller with G W Vernon and Edith Vernon sell undivided portions of 60 acres in section 20 83 38 and related tracts for $250. City National Bank of Clinton posts sale involvement. Halstead M Carpenter deeds corrected title to Monticello railroad add properties including Walnut Gill Street parcels, with other described lot portions and nominal consideration.

Nellie G. Pieper C.J. Lyne William J. Pieper Wiliam J. Pieper Catherine Miller G. W C.J. Lynch City National Bank of Clinton Edward M. Warner Emil Johannsen Virgil C. Vernon Edith C. Vernon H.W. Stuhler Florence Halstead M. Carpenter Monticello Walnut Street Second Street Gill Street Hall Arduser Lou

Stuhler Couple Named Joint Tenants in Property Transfer

The document names D and wife as transferring property to H W Stuhler and Plor ence Stuhler as joint tenants with survivor rights. Consideration noted as one dollar and other terms.

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