Martensen Wins Jones County Husking Contest
John Martensen of Anamosa won the fifth annual Jones County corn husking contest at the Shaffer and Allen farm west of Wyoming. Joe Ladehoff Center Junction took second, Harvey Grover Wyoming third, with 1600 spectators. Cash prizes were $7.50 $5 and $2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martensen
Anamosa
Jones County
Shaffer and Allen Farm
Wyoming
Jones County Farm Bureau
Joe Ladehoff
Center Junction
Harvey Grover
J. ©. McConaughy
Farm Bureau
Mortensen
Allen and Shaffer
C. H. P. Hanson
John Mortensen
Remington
Martelle
Net
Howard Becker
Oxford Junction
Ralph Becker
Mechanicsville
Willie Petersen
Melvin Steffens
Conrad Monck
Monticello
Carleton Armstrong
Martello
109th Engineers Reunion Planned for Nov 15 in Iowa City
A reunion of Company A, 109th Engineers formerly the First Iowa Engineers, is set for Sunday November 15 in Iowa City. Veterans from eastern Iowa will attend with wives and families. Vincent Lalla 91 South Dubuque Street Iowa City oversees registration for the meeting and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company “A
109Th Engineers
First
Iowa Engineers
Iowa City
Iowa
Vincent Lalla
South Dubuque Street
Inaugural Ceremony at University of Dubuque Honors Welch
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Grimes attended the Dubuque inaugural ceremonies and dinner for President Dale D. Welch at the University of Dubuque last Thursday. Dr. Harold McAfee Robinson of Philadelphia delivered the principal address, followed by President Welch’s address An Educational Adventure. An educational conference presided over by President O. R. Latham of Iowa State Teachers College was the afternoon event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Grimes
Dale D. Welch
University of Dubuque
Harold McAfee Robinson
Philadelphia
Welch
O. R. Latham
Iowa State Teachers College
Baby Cathleen Redmond dies of pneumonia attack
Funeral services held for Cathleen Redmond, month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Redmond, who died Tuesday after pneumonia. She is survived by her parents three sisters Betty Jean and Shirley and four brothers Pat Billy Michael and Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathleen Redmond
Vincent Redmond
William Setineway
Betty
Jean
Shirley
Pat
Billy
Michael
Jerome
Junior Class Presents Captain Applejack Play at School
The junior class will stage Captain Applejack in the high school auditorium tomorrow evening. An all star cast portrays Mr Applejohn in adventure romance with a Russian dancer, a spy foe, hidden jewels and comic Aunt Agatha. The cast includes Palmer Burdena Behrends Lush Vernon Steiner Poppy Faire Betty Thomas Jo McNeill Ambrose Applejohn Charles Field Anna Volesko Mrs Pengard Frances Bone Borolsky Maynard Kuhns Bennet Harold Yeoman Jason Lyle Burrichter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Applejack
Allstar
Mr. Applejohn
Borofsky
Agatha
Palmer
Burdena Behrends
Lush
Vernon Steiner
Poppy Faire
Applejohn
Betty Thomas
Jo McNeill
Ambrose Applejohn
Charles Field
Anna Volesko
Elmeree Nichols
Leslie Balster
Borolsky
Maynard Kuhns
Bennet
Harold Yeoman
Jason
Lyle Burrichter
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau Meeting Set for Nov 11
The Scotch Grove Farm Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting at Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church on November 11 at 7 30 PM. The program includes guitar and trumpet solos, a talk by County Agent Carl Smith, a rhythm band, readings, songs, a Sunday school class, and a piano solo, with cake treats served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove
June Hinrichs
Fifth Generation Lineage Traced in Heisler Moody Family
The article notes fifth generation stories being submitted for recognition. It traces descent from John Heisler through two lines: William Heisler, Ellen Heisler, Halstead Moody, Julia Moody, Millington L. Carpenter. and William Heisler, Ellen Heisler, Halstead Moody, Joseph Moody, John Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heisler
William Heisler
Ellen Heisler
Halstead Moody
Julia Moody
Millington L. Carpenter
Joseph Moody
John Moody
Farmer Benjamin Dirks Dies by Self Inflicted Homicide
Benjamin Dirks 29, a Langworthy area farmer, was found dead Tuesday morning from hanging in his cow barn. Neighbors and the county coroner cite suicide due to discouragement tied to a planned farm sale. He was born March 28, 1908 and left parents Gerd and Mrs. Dirks plus five brothers and three sisters as survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dirks
Langworthy
Bartle Cross
Dirks
Young Ben
Young Dirks
Cross
Gerd Dirks
August
Will
Anamosa
George
Castle Grove
John
Amber
Reinhard
Henry Harms
Cass
John Martinsen
Louie Ulferts
Jones County DAR Meeting at Monticello
Mrs Ralph Bone hosts the Jones County Daughters of the American Revolution meeting in Monticello with Mesdames Balster Detacher Paut Matthiessen Walker and J E Heiserman on the program for an address on the American Legion. Mrs B Rhinehart of Anamosa serves as corresponding secretary of the county association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bone
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jones County
Mesdames
Balster Detacher
Paut Matthiessen
J. E. Heiserman
American Legion
B. Rhinehart of
Anamosa
Local Young Couple Wed Friday October Thirtieth
Ruth Bender daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Bender married Friday at noon October 30 to Junior Burris son of Dr and Mrs J V Burris at First Presbyterian church Waterloo Rev Nieves officiated. The bride wore rust silk with brown accessories and was attended by Ruth Whittier Marion. Best man was Kenneth Burris Marion. Mr Burris works at Gamble store and Mrs Burris at Schultz store. they will live in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bender
J. C. Bender
Junior Burris
J. V. Burris
First Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Kenneth Burris
Marion
Burris
Gamble
Schultz
Monticello
Everett Lambert Loses Finger At Franklin Equipment
Everett Lambert employed at the Franklin Equipment company lost one finger on his left hand while operating a press yesterday. He was taken to McDonald Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Lambert
Franklin Equipment Company
McDonald Hospital
Kraschel Wins Iowa Governor Race In Tight Finish
Iowa voters swung Democratic across the board with Kraschel leading Wilson by about 3 thousand votes as 2414 of 2442 precincts reported. Recount possible as 28 precincts remain, Jacobsen won district two, Roosevelt ahead nationally by nine million votes, Jones county split 5 063 to 4 157 for Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
N. G. Kraschel
George Wilson
Kraschel
George A. Wilson
Wilson
Roosevelt
London
William Lemke
Union Party
Herring
Gillette
Jacobsen
Penningroth
House of Representatives
C. C. Dowell
Jones County
N. G. Krasche
Congress
H. D. Miller
George Miller
Thomas Stimpson
Harry Holcomb
Henry Eichhorn
Lee Byerly
Bess Sherman
J. E. Heiserman
George Specht
Slalglel
Aloe
Roe
United States
Bae Pete
Frank M. Hanson
Leo J. Wegman
John H. Mitchell
Fae
Geo. L. McCaughan
A. Sager
Geo. Miller
E, McNamara
Franklin Roosevelt
Geo. A. Wilson
Co. W. Storms
Poerey
Secretary of Agriculture
Way
Mike P. Conway
Carl B
Stiger
LeRoy Dirks
Lee M. Sherrill
L. J. Dickinson
Seseee Eee
Lgie
Berry F. Halden
G. Kraschel
de Op Et Po Deem
Henry Wood
Alex Miller
Ltney
Harold E. Davidson
C. A. Benson
Thomas L. Curran
Supreme Court
E. G. Albert
T. G. Garfield
Bea A
Roy Ua
Charles Penningroth
Geo. F. Specht
Ray Fairbanks
Noalae
Lge
County Recorder
VL. US Vtry
Alfred Landon
Clyde L. Herring
Guy Mark Gillette
W. C. Edson
John K. Valentine
Sels Eeeget Steed Ddthdsoangeree
Frank L. Williams
al W. L
William S. Jacobsen
Dsi
Ag Ant
Shiek
Els
Harlan H. Shumaker
Hed
Bess E. Sherman
Noble C. Mershon
Reeseee
James L. Cave
A. W. Harold
J. J. Hayes
Board of Supervisors
Choemennink
J. Bailey
R “Herman Aan
Pat Callaghan
F. C. Cramer
H. J. Mayberry
Tom George
Ciqueloey
Laas
Ea Neal
Estanalaasa
Monticello set to host religious emphasis week
The four Monticello churches plan a united Religious Emphasis week November 15 22 to support a national preaching mission by the Federal Council of Churches. Residents are urged to attend church services and coordinate community group events during the period. Also noted: Mr and Mrs Irwin Leggett of Scotch Grove welcomed a baby girl born October 29 at McDonald hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
United States
Des Moines
Iowa
Monticello
Irwin Leggett
Scotch Grove
McDonald Hospital
Armistice Day Gridiron Feud Renewed Anamosa Monticello
On Armistice Day next Wednesday November 11 Anamosa travels to Monticello for a tightly contested conference clash. The hero roster features Kellogg Robertson and Westphal for Anamosa while Monticello relies on Verdie Richardson Lubben and Kuhns to counter. Both teams boast strong defenses with Monticello weakened by injuries yet undeterred by past results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLees
Anamosa
Newhard
Stover
Blayney
Monticello
Monti
Verdie Richardson
Irvin Lubben
Louie Rickels
Tommy Eden
Vic Richardson
Maynard Kuhns
Don Schoon
Junior Hobert
Rus Jamison
Lew Cox
Kenny Cox
Behrends
Morey
York
Kiburz
Schlemme
Chuck Field
Chris Balsiger
Wil
Pioneer Resident Martha Williamson Dies at 93
Martha Ford Williamson 93 a pioneer resident of this community died last Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness Burial was in Monticello following funeral at Beatty chapel She was born September 29 1843 in County Monaghan Ireland came to America at six and lived in Richland township before moving to Monticello in 1906 Surviving are seven children and several grandchildren while her husband Robert Williamson died in 1916.
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Martha Williamson
Cedar Rapids
Beatty Chapel
Monticello
Martha Ford Williamson
County Monaghan
Ireland
America
Johnstown
Penn
Richland Township
Town
Martha Ford
Robert Williamson
J. L. Wilson
Scotch Grove Township
Cascade
Ida Moncrief
Williamsons
W. C. Ruston
Grand Junction
Iowa
Williamson
John Williamson
Racine
Wis
Richard
Long View
Wash
R. A
Milan
Minn
Alice Pyle
Net Pontsler
Martha J. Loomis
Della Krouse
Two Local Drivers Fined in J P Court
Charles Wright was fined seven dollars for driving without a license. Roy Sackett faced a five dollar fine for operating a truck without flares, arrests handled by Highway Patrolman J D Kem sier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wright
Justice of the Peace Court
Roy Sackett
J. D. Kemsier
Red Cross Sunday Observed Across Monticello Churches
The National Red Cross designates Sunday November 8 as Red Cross Sunday with church announcements and sermons on the movement. In the year ending June 30, 1936 the American Red Cross aided 131000 families after 150 disasters with food clothing shelter medical aid and rehabilitation. The society also conducts life saving first aid instruction and public health nurse visits as lesser publicized activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Monticello
American Red Cross
Red Cross Membership Drive Proclaimed by Monticello Mayor
Monticello mayor F L McLaughlin urges renewal of Red Cross memberships from November 11 through Thanksgiving Day. Past members asked to renew, and new members invited to enroll in the annual appeal to fund the year's relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Red Cross
Duces
Monticello
F, L. McLaughlin
Local Chapter Sets Jones County Membership Quota for 1936
Dr. E. H. DeShaw announces a north half Jones county quota of 350 memberships for 1936. Half the funds go to the national body while the local chapter retains the rest. Local and rural districts are assigned captains and drive starts November 11 with 15 day canvassing by listed chairmen and districts in Cass, Wayne, Lovell, Castle Grove, Scotch Grove, and neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. DeShaw
Jones County
Ralph Bone
J. E. Heiserman
J. H. Fraser
Milton Thoeni
Riess Stuhler
Northwest
Lyle McMullen
Miss Johnson
John McDonald Hospital
Pe Sutherland
Monticello State
Chester Condit
Cass
Herman Helgens
Emma Hanken
Wayne
Will Hitler
Wilbur Cartano
Castle Grove
W. B. Clark
R. A. Naylor
Scotch Grove
W. F. Hintz
John Shover
Lovell
Alva Streeper
Clay
Harriet Stanton
Washington
Will _Balsiger
Richland
Langworthy Dedicates New School Building
Langworthy held a dedication for its new school last Friday evening with over 250 attendees. The program featured pupil recitations and dialogues, an address by Simon E. Locher of Monticello, a building report by Clarence Heyen, and a closing talk by county superintendent Miss Nellie Morey. Proceeds and social activities raised over $340 under teacher Iola Folkerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langworthy School
Simon E. Locher
Monticello
Clarence Heyen
Nellie Morey
Iola Folkerts
Langworthy Creamery Sets Record For October
The Farmers Mutual Creamery of Langworthy reports that in the first half of October it received 40,488 pounds of cream testing 12,746.35 pounds of fat. Patrons were paid 39 and 38 cents per pound. The average fat content was 31.1. Butter output increased 21.6 percent versus last year, despite a summer drought, and 1936 marks the creamery’s best butter production since its 1898 founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company of
Langworthy
Express Honors More Fifth Generations
Louis Heiken highlights a five generation lineage from both sides of the Heiken family. On one line the descent reads Gerd Heiken, Mrs J A Heiken, I A Heiken, Louis Heiken, Albert Heiken. On the other line, Henry Jacobs, Margaret Jacobs Eilers, Henry Eilers, Elaine Eilers Heiken, Albert Heiken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Heiken
Gerd Heiken
J. A. Heiken
I. A. Heiken
Albert Heiken
Henry Jacobs
Margaret Jacobs Eilers
Henry Eilers
Elaine Eilers Heiken
Sixty Three Children Receive Diphtheria Immunization
Sixty three children from the county were immunized last Thursday at the public school. The effort was made possible by the Jones County Medical Association and a donation from the local P.T.A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Medical Association
P.T.A
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Ohn
Martensen
Dubuque
Redmond
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
Benjamin Dirks
William J. Bailey
Byerly
Heiserman
Specht
Helserman
University of Iowa
College of Law
Coxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman
The
Federal Council of Churches Movement
Bone
Cedar Rapids Hospital
J. P. Court
McLaughlin
Langworthy Creamery
Express
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