Book Week Activities and Local News Digest
Week long Children’s National Book Week is noted with a Kay’s Drug Store window display. The issue lists numerous book titles and authors across children and adult fiction, includes school election results, juror lists, and community notes from Anamosa and Wyoming with local events, visits, and upcoming dairy awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay
E. Boyd Smith
Evelyn Sharp
Jane
Caroline Silver
Ie Caroline Silver
June
Clara Denton
Carolyn Sherwin Bailey
Laura Rountree Smith
Hugh Lofting
Dr. Doolittle
Ernest Harold Baynes
The
Spirit
Edgar Lee Masters
Mitch Miller
Samson
Shey
Candige
Leonard Duckett Pastor Services Week Next Sunday
Leonard Duckett pastor announces church services on Sunday November 9 including Sunday School at 2:00, Morning Worship at 11:00, Christian Endeavor at 6:45, Evening Worship at 7:30. On Monday November 16 at 7:30 p.m. the Rev H G Finney of Marion and the Rev C McWinney of Cedar Rapids will speak. all church members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
H. G. Finney
Marion
George W McNary Pastor Services Schedule
Pastor George W McNary announces Sunday services including Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. and Evening Worship. Midweek service Wednesday at 7:50 p.m. The public is cordially invited to these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. McNary
Methodist Church Service Schedule Update
The church under Pastor Albert E. Coe offers Sunday School at 10 500 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 00 a.m. Epworth League 6 30 p.m. Evening Service 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert E. Coe
Epworth League
No Sunday Services At St John’s Lutheran Church
Pastor Paul T. Gutknecht announces that there will be no services at St. John’s Lutheran Church next Sunday November 9. The notice informs parishioners of the cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s By
Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
Gutknecht
St. John's Church
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birthday Cheer
November social mentions from the area include Mrs. Tiek Pohtken and two Prescot children visiting the St. Batchelder home. Mrs. Mary McVey of Worthington called on friends here. J. J. Batchelder hosted visitors from Prairie du Chien and Onslow, while Loretta McDonough enjoyed a surprise 15th birthday party. Pfalloween events featured the SoM Club with orange and black decor and a luncheon. Next gathering set at Mrs. Casper Arduser’s home with several local and visiting guests planning attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiek Pohtken
Prescot
Wisconsin
St. Batchelder
Mary McVey
Worthington
J. J. Batehelder
Prairieheures Ftussel
Chaplin
Onslow
FE Chaplin
Toy Thigglin
Frinl Reger Do. L. Batchelder
New Vienna
Loretta McDonough
Thease
Fred Egger
Local residents visit relatives and travel notices
The article lists Cedar Rapids shopping by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Batch elder and others including Miss Louise Gestel. Mazie Breenen of Lawler stayed with cousin W. J. Murray's family. Gestel visited his mother in Delhi while Leece of Clinton stayed with daughter Mrs Ray Chaplin. Jane McDonough of Dubuque visited her son F. P. McDonough and daughter Mrs WH Murray. Fathers Hauck and Schuh travel to California for an indefinite visit. C K Greer and family visited Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Batchelder
H. S. Pierce
Louise Gestel
Cedar Rapids
Mazie Breenen
Lawler
W. J. Murray
F. J. Gestel
Delhi
Leece
Clinton
Albany Journal Reflection on the First Saxophone Arrival
The Albany Journal notes that in 1856 the first saxophone reached the country and that the offender is beyond human vengeance. The item ends with a quip about broomsticks making good clothes poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Monticello City Council November 1924 Meeting Minutes
The Monticello Iowa city council met November 3 1924 with members Bates Rockstadt Schneider Rodman Van Meter and the City Clerk present Absent none The minutes of prior meeting read approved The treasurer reported city finances and various funds The council adopted a lengthy appropriation resolution listing payments to many departments and vendors The council authorized a 500 loan to fund cemetery accounts due to anticipated taxes The resignation of Mayor A M Maurice was accepted A Legion commission selection was approved for Memorial Building management The council referred petitions for Center Street sidewalk and electric street light and authorized legal action to collect unpaid poll taxes Meeting adjourned November 10 1924 with signatures Ray Hchtternacht Mayor pro tem and Bates Clerk
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Memorial Builaine
Monticello
Iosea
Colttiedt
Reg Sexeton
Bites
Rockstig
Schneider
Rodman
van Meter
Miauries
Ceherab
Lown
Pund
iXethuna
Marsha
Kehternacht
A. S
Jones
Bell Tel Co
Ao EL McNeil
GOP
Rorkstad
Monticel
St. Bunk
Bal Mote
Montiveilo Tec
Ral Y Au Ao Meyers
Fehternaecht
Ie Stuau
Geo M. Bechtel & Co
Bates
Ro¢kd
Iowa
Monticello State Bank
Rock- van Meter
A. M. Maurice
Trow
American Legion
Memorial
Ray Tehternacht
John Ho Fraser
Asa BP. Lambert
Ll. W. Lovell
Center Street
Mondas
Boos Ray Hchternacht
C. i Bates
Mavor
Quieting Title Suit In Anamosa District Court
In Jones county district court January term 1925 George A Allen and Matthew Allen sue Amasa Page Luna Page Monroe Flood etc to quiet title on southeast quarter of Section 19 and other portions in township 86 north range 2 west. Plaintiffs claim fee simple ownership and continuous possession for over 10 years under color of title, seeking judgment barring all defendants' rights. Defendants warned to appear by January 26, 1926. default leads to decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Town
Jones County
George al Allen
Matthew Allen
Amasa Page
Luna Page
Monroe Flood
Senroe
Jaanes Mo Tiged
Mary Anthoud
Jean Eter Allen
Jean Peter Allen
Youssee
W. W. Youssee
Devisees
Luna
District Court
County and Kiate
Creorge A. Allen
Matthew Afflen
Anamosa
Doxshee
Noxshee
Prairieburg notes mark 44th wedding anniversary
In Prairieburg on November 8 the 44th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Schoonover was celebrated with their son H W Behoon and family from Cedar Rapids visiting. Local social visits include Mr. and Mrs. James Smith of Marion, Mr. and Mrs. R G Truesdell of Wyoming, and Mrs. Randall with Miss Rath returning from Paris. The Reg school entertainment at the movie hall drew praise, and Chester Bliss attended the funeral of the Hutchins twin in Central City, Bliss being the child’s uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Str
William Schoonover
H.W. Behoonover
Cedar Rapids
James Smith
Marion
M, Truesdell
J. G. Truesdell
Anamosa
Little Hutchins
Central City
Mr. Bliss
Notice of Application to Sell Real Estate in Jones County
In the Iowa district court for Jones County the petition of TF Thompson administrator of Frances Thompson deceased asks to sell titled real estate Lots 242 243 236 237 248 and 199 in Railroad addition to Monticello to pay debts. The hearing is set for 1 pm November 25 1924 at the Anamosa courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Frances Thompson
TF. R. Thompson
Prances Thompson
Monticello
Towa
Anamosa
Low
R. Thompson
Doxsee
Purported Lost Letter and Poultry for Sale Note
A letter addressed to Mrs. Alice Cooper is offered for return at the post office. Also advertised is for sale a small group of purebred Plymouth Rock pullets listed by Helen Van Buren with contact 67-F-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Cooper
Plymouth Rock
Helen van Buren
Executor's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
Public notice announces appointment of Wren A. Lochner as executor of Andrew Florin deceased by the Jones County Iowa district court. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and within time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs.
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District court of Jones County Iowa declares a paper dated October 21 1924 claimed as the last will of Fred Himes deceased filed for probate. November 24 1924 is set for final proof and probate at the November term when interested parties may appear and contest admission to probate. B G Reds clerk and J Locher attorney for the estate are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Fred &. Himes
Fred
Himes
A. D
B. G. Reds
Jones Co
JI Locher
Public notice of estate appointment and claims
Public notice states the district court of Anamosa Iowa has appointed and commissioned John Gates Olt mann s estate administrator. All persons with claims against the estate must file sworn, clearly stated claims with the court clerk within legal time. Debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa October 23 1924 by executors OLTMANNS HK Read attorney for estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Andrew
Florin
Said
Costa
Wren
Anamoge
State of
John Gates Oltmanns
Anamosa
Aa Oltmanns
Final reports in Jones County estates set for hearing
Notice lists final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees filed in the district court of Jones County Iowa. The second day of November 1924 is fixed for final hearing and approval at Anamosa court. Interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. Includes Julia J Drinkwater executrix of Charlotte J Stedman deceased. Dated October 23 1924. Clerk B G Rees Deputy Cella Havilk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
Julia J. Drinkwater
Charlotte J. Stedman
Anamosa
Iowa
Jones Co
Cella Havilk
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C. L. van Meter
Albert Hutton
Richland Township
Call Marugg
F. G. Matthiessen
A. G. Hanken
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Hoag & Petersen
Poland
China
G. H. Gerdes
Duroc
Jersey
Shover & Nagel
Wilson Burkett
Barbara Dondelinger
W. Balsiger
F. Hiben
J. Chas
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Chester
John B. Seehusen
Center Junction
MecNeill Bros
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Cascade
Jay Breeden
Maquoketa
Cecil Curtis
L. & M. Employment Bureau
McCullough Bldg
City Park
Riverside Poultry Farm
Andrew Bajasch
Heiken Bros
Mike Breen
Bell Phone
Fred E. Himes
Gearhart
Scotch Grove Township
J. W. Hutton
G. J. Hushes
J. Read
Ratate
J. W.doxsee Chas
A. Doxsee Doxsee
Lovell Block
J. H. Fraser
M. D
Henry George
Edison
Frank A. Locher
Kentucky
H. W. Jacobs
George Albery
Partnmne Sein
I. V. Dautremont
Thomas Stimpson
Express
DR. A. M. Maurice
D. D
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H. McGarvey
Duer
J. E. Bateman
Metalglas
Metalglas Mfg. CO
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Hitness
Geta
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Andre
Karnak
Geo. W. Rinehart
Seventh St
Fred J. Kay
Shover & Orcutt
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