Monti Raiders Clash With Anamosa Monday In Big Grid Tilt
Monticello prepared to meet Anamosa in a decisive Armistice Day game that could decide the Mid-Six and Eastern Town titles. Alan Nichols of Monti suffered a knee ligament tear and will miss the showdown, while Anamosa carries a three year unbeaten streak and a 26 straight wins momentum for a likely heavy battle on the local gridiron.
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Yesteryear
Monti High
Monticello
Anamosa
Raiders
Panthers
The
Express
Alan Nichols
Comet
Blue Raiders
Ralph Beardsley
Book Week Will Be Recognized
National Book Week runs Sunday to Saturday November 16 at the local library. Miss Ann Malnar urges that good books are good friends and urges boys and girls to read to explore friendship, happiness, and youth through books.
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Ann Malnar
Miss Malnar
Jo March
Tom
Sawyer
Huckleberry
Finn
Penrod
Red Cross Roll Call Seeks Full Local Participation
The Express urges anyone missed in the Red Cross roll call to contact its office for a Red Cross worker to call at home or pick up membership cards. The campaign aims to include everyone due to strong interest in Red Cross needs at home and abroad. Willard Yeoman visits Minneapolis with William Connolly of Far Company.
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Red Cross
Office of the Express
Willard Yeoman
Minneapolis, Minn
William Connolly
Hutton Bequeaths 6000 to Church Cemetery and Hospital
The will of the late W. S. Hutton, dated Sept 9 1935 and probated last week, leaves 3000 to John McDonald hospital 2000 to Scotch Grove Presbyterian church and 1000 to Scotch Grove cemetery. Remainder goes to relatives. He died last week in the local hospital and is buried in Scotch Grove cemetery.
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John McDonald Hospital
Scotch Grove Presbyterian Church
Scotch Grove
W. S. Hutton
Hutton
Scotch Rove
Observe Armistice Day With Program
Commander Harrison Lub ben of Monticello Post No 1683 VFW announces Armistice Day services at the Assembly School House lawn starting 10 30 am with Monticello School Band selections and Taps at 11 am by a firing squad. Ex service men are urged to participate.
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Harrison Lubben
Monticello
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Training School at Anamosa in First Methodist Church
The Jones County Leadership Training School will meet in Anamosa at the First Methodist church on November 11 18 25 December 2 and 9. Sessions include two classes with worship in between taught by Rev Dela hooke Rev Dalrymple Rev Grossheim Rev Gutensohn Miss Lohr Rev Scott and Rev Tyrrell.
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Jones County
First Methodist
Anamosa
Delahooke
Dalrymple
Wm. J. Grossheim
Monticello
Jesus
S. G. Gutensohn
Miss Lohr
R. C. Scott
Wyoming
F. G. Tyrrell
Center Junction
Monticello to Close Most Shops November 11
All Monticello stores except restaurants ice cream shops and drug stores will close November 11 from noon to 5 p.m in recognition of the day. Customers are asked to bear this in mind.
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Monticello
Six New Divorce and Civil Suits Filed in District Court
Six new cases were filed in district court last week including two divorces. H M Meyers seeks 250 dollars plus interest on an unpaid promissory note and 100 dollars rent from Gerald Mader. Donald Mc Atee sues Clarence Streets for 2500 dollars in damages for alleged alienation of his wife and 5000 dollars for additional damages. Francis Mitchell seeks divorce from Peter Mitchell for cruel and inhuman treatment. Mechanicsville Trust and Savings Bank sues Elmer Meinike for 124.90 dollars on an unpaid promissory note. Scott McDonald seeks divorce from Vivienne McDonald and custody of their minor child for nine months each school year, alleged desertion.
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H. M. Meyers
Gerald Mader
Donald McAtee
Clarence Streets
Francis Mitchell
Peter Mitchell
Mechanicsville Trust and Savings Bank
Elmer Meineke
Scott McDonald
Vivienne McDonald
Fire department called to leaves blaze near North Sycamore Street
The city fire department was summoned yesterday at 11 o clock to a leaf fire near the Neal Mullen residence on North Sycamore Street. The flames spread to a porch but caused only minor damage. Mr Mullen serves as section foreman for Milway road locally.
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Neal Mullen
Sycamore Street
Mullen
Milway Road
Jones County Precinct Results From 1940 General Election
Unofficial general election table shows Jones County results by precinct from Tuesday November 5 1940 with numerous figures indicating votes by precinct and totals across the area. The document lists per precinct tallies and scattered totals as read from the count in the local contest.
Vote Totals for Governor and State Officials Listed
Fragmented OCR shows election tallies and party labels for gubernatorial races and statewide offices. It includes candidates Roosevelt, Willkie, and various party affiliations with multiple district and county results.
Iowa Republicans Maintain Lead In State Politics After Election
Iowa remained a Republican stronghold as Wendell Willkie won the state by about 50 000 votes over Roosevelt. Republicans gained seats in both chambers, holding 44 of 64 in the Senate and 84 of 108 in the House, with the new legislature to convene in January and many lawmakers returning with prior experience.
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Iowa
Senate
House
Democrats
House of Representatives
Farm Forum Held Monday at Monticello High School
The first of ten farm forums was held Monday evening at 8 o'clock in Monticello high school. Sponsored by the local vocational agriculture department the board of education the farmer evening school advisory council and Iowa State college extension division. Dr William G Murray spoke to 100 plus attendees using a blackboard to estimate the value of a 200 acre farm and itemize factors in valuation. Coffee and doughnuts were served after the talk. The next forum is set for November 18 with Dr C Y Cannon addressing dairy problems.
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Monticello High School
Vocational Agriculture Department
Monticello Public Schools
Board of Education
Farmer's Evening School
Extension Division
Iowa State College
William G. Murray
C. Y. Cannon
Governor Re Election Returns From Iowa Ballot Totals
Nearly complete unofficial results show Win for Willkie Roosevelt and multiple state offices in Iowa with 41 precincts unreported. Counts list Governor Wilson, Lieutenant Governor Hickenlooper, Secretary Earl Miller, Auditor Akers, Treasurer Bagley, and Attorney General Rankin among others with party tallies and incumbents.
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Iowa
Willkie
Roosevelt
Wilson
Valentine
Hickenlooper
Galvin
Secretary of State
Earl G. Miller
Clark
Secretary of Agriculture
Thornburg
Murray
Rankin
Hagemann
Commerce
Reed
Conway
Supreme Court
Garfield
Oliver
Wennerstrom
Hamilton
Mahoney
Richards
Wallace to lead Senate after Roosevelt victory
Henry A. Wallace, an Iowa native, becomes Senate leader for four years following Roosevelt's Tuesday election win.
Monticello Plans Homecoming Dance At Community Building
Monticello high school will host a homecoming dance next Monday evening November 11 from 8 30 to 11 p m at the community building. Hal Foreman s orchestra will provide music and alumni are invited along with current students. The event carries the usual admission prices. The Red Cross roll call runs November 11 to 30 as manpower mobilization strains services to armed forces.
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Monticello High School
Hal Foreman
Red Cross
Armed Forces of America
Woodall
Monticello
American Red Cross
Mr. Woodall
Aitchison Loses Two Superb Horses in Corn Storage Breach
Claire Aitchison reported the loss of two fine horses after they gained access to ear corn kept for hogs. One horse was a five year old mare and the other a three year old stallion. The pair became ill after Friday night access and Sunday morning disappearance.
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Claire Aitchison
Jones County Shifts Republican Stronghold In 1940 Vote
Jones county swung solidly Republican in Tuesday's general election. The head of the ticket carried the county by 1357 votes. Willkie led Roosevelt 5630 to 4273, a gain of 906 votes from 1936. State ticket results mirrored the presidential race with Wilson carrying 5530 to Foster 4161. District results show Jacobsen as a Democratic congressman in a Republican-leaning district. Hamiel won the state senate race in the 24th district by 722 votes in Jones County. Shimanek won the state representative seat in this county, with Anamosa and Oxford Junction flipping, and every Jones County office holder re-elected except for supervisor Hod Barber. The county remained Republican overall, with four exceptions including county auditor and sheriff.
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le Jlem Laiedlad
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Geo. A. Wilson
John Valentine
S. J. Galvin
Earl G. Miller
B. Akers R
W. M. Shaw
Treas
Willis Bagley
LaVerne Clark
Seey Agriculture
Ey M. G. Thornburg
Frank Murray D
Aia Aie Ae
John Rankin R
Harry Hageman
Commerce Com
Carl W. Reed R
Mike P. Conway
Pore Dudmes Supe
Ile Ae
Gus
Aes Jin Oee
T. G. Garfield R
R. A. Oliver
C. Wennerstrum R
W. H-Hamilton
T. J. Mahoney
Paul Richard
Paainuel Schuets
Clerk Dist
W. L. Pearson R
Pore Niclaen
Béitie
Siapaeaeae
Laattek
Ssek
Cecil Wilson
Cote He Ofa
Bess Sherman
J. F. Fegan
Scroulleah RR
cCullough R
Jacobsen
Poot Fos
Warren J. Rees R
Levy Prone
Avaitos
Ory
Peay
Harrington
E. McNamara
M. C. Hamiel R
LaMar Foster D
Inles
C. F. Shimanek R
Fey
Baeres Age Sediaees
Rat Cd
W. H. Frazer D
Robertson
Geo. F. Specht D
Siitael
Ford
Jones County
Willkie
Wilson
Valentine
N. G. Kraschel
Bill Jacobsen
McCullough
Dubuque
Scott
Linn
Jones
Jackson
Clinton
Iowa
Hamiel
LaMar Foster
Foster
C. F. Shinanek
Monticello
W. H. Frazer
Anamosa
Shimanek
Frazer
Oxford Junction
Senceagen
Rhawkee
Lee Crain
Hod Barber
Specht
J. E. Heiserman
Jay Mayberry
Tom George
Mayberry
Shimanck
Frank Ferring
Samuel H. Schuetz
Ella Petcina Dies Sunday in North Hollywood Calif
Mrs Ella Petcina died suddenly at her daughter Mrs Kenneth Kerans home in North Hollywood California on Sunday Nov 3 after three months of heart trouble. She was born to D G and Anna Hazard and grew up in Monticello graduating from its public schools. She married J F Peteina in 1891, lived in Monticello, moved to Coeur d Alene Idaho after his election as county treasurer, and later to California where she resided for fifteen years. She is survived by daughter Mary Kerans granddaughter Mary Ann and sister Miss Janet Hazard. Funeral plans unknown.
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Ella Petcina
Kenneth Kerans
North Hollywood
Calif
Peterna
D. G
Anna Hazard
Monticello
J. F. Peteina
Peteina
Coeur d’ Alene
Idaho
Kerans
Mary
Mary Ann
Janet Hazard
Chicago
California
1800 Trout Released Into Silver Creek At Monticello
Eighteen hundred brook trout were released from the Killias spring tank into Silver Creek northwest of Monticello. Five Community Conservation League members oversaw the planting: Oliver Smith, Glenn Bancroft, John Van Buren, Ray Hearn, and Harry McKeever. The area will be protected.
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Killias
Silver Creek
Monticello
Community Conservation League
Oliver Smith
Glenn Bancroft
John van Buren
Ray Hearn
Harry McKeever
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