Beads On A String To Be Given November 20
The Christian Endeavor of the Reformed church presents the three act comedy Beads on a String at the opera house Friday November 20 at 8 PM. The plot follows the Davis family as Bennie and Zezzalee confound an uncle with impersonation and romance.
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Opera House
Davis
Bennie Davis
Zezzalee Davis
Emil Yossi
J. H. Davis
Bennie
George Burrichter
Benjamin Davis
Orlando Null
Harold Beem
Herman Egger
Ab Dinkler
Chester Lang
Viola Paulsen
Molly Mallerton
Edith Winkler
Jeanette Blue
Uncle Ben
Pauline Meier
Cleopatra Cleomargarine Johnson
Margaret Schilt
Monticello Men Take Ride In An Autogiro
Des Moines Register and Tribune owned autogiro shows in Anamosa today. Citizens from Jones county invited to ride. demonstration of the craft that rises vertically and descends like a parachute. Monticello editors and Wyland Bone among those invited for the afternoon event.
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Des Moines Register and
Tribune
Anamosa
Jones County
Monticello
the Express
Wyland Bone
Sunday Register
Free Dinner for Ex Service Men November 18
A reorganization meeting of the Arthur P. O Rourke post of the American Legion will be held in the Memorial building dance hall Thursday evening November 19. A complimentary dinner will be served by the Auxiliary at 7 o clock. State officers Maurice P Cahill and A R McElwain will be present to speak after the dinner. Officers to be elected for the coming year. Dues are low and many men may join. Invitations issued. others may attend as their bid to the dinner. It's free.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
Monticello
Memorial Building
Mesdames Louis Eggers
John Lambert
Lucy Tomlinson
Leona Ladehoff
Catherine Doolittle
Gertrude
John Becker
Jackson County
Ella Zentner
Jones County
Margaret Snyder
Linn County
G. M. Kendall
Scott County
Angeline Smith
L. P. Lyman
Cedar Rapids
Harriette W. Evans
Marie Lockhart
Center Point
Anamosa
F. W.dale
Gertrude Meade
Dubuque
Sunnycrest
Newman Hall
Sacred Heart Church
Memorial Hall
Edna Schoon
Monticello High School
Orr
Jan Prichard
State Department
Grace Gilbert King
West Union
Anamose
Auxiliary
American Legion
Arthur P. O'Rourke
Auxiliary of the Legion
Maurice P. Cahill
Legion
A. R. McElwain
Mrs Kehoe Local matriarch dies after brief illness
Mrs Margaret Ellen Kehoe wife of Dennis E Kehoe of this city died last Tuesday at 6 30 pm after a illness of less than a week She was born in March 1863 at Petersburg Ontario Canada and taught in rural schools She married February 14 1888 and the family lived near Monticello She is survived by her husband and six children and two brothers Funeral services will be Friday at Sacred Heart church with burial in Sacred Heart cemetery.
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Margaret Ellen Kehoe
Dennis E. Kehoe
Kehoe
Sacred Heart Church
Fr. Lorenz
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello
Oxford Junction
Oxford Township
Castle Grove
Mary Fawcett
Edward Kehoe
Superior
Wis
William Kehoe
Ryan
Irene McAleer
Independence
Mary Kehoe
Paul Ke
Jones County Older Boys and Girls Conference
The Congregational church hosts the Jones County Older Boys and Girls conference next Thursday November 19 with an 8 30 am start. The program includes an inspirational talk by O G Herbrecht at 9 45 am four study groups an afternoon session at 1 15 pm closing presentation by Rev R V Porter and an evening banquet at the Presbyterian church with toastmaster Richard Calkins of Monticello. Banquet at 6 pm includes 7 45 pm installation of new officers for the coming year attendees asked to bring a picnic lunch for noon.
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Congregational Church
Jones County
O. G. Herbrecht
R. V. Porter
Presbyterian Church
Richard Calkins
Monticello
Laude Couple Welcome Daughter in Rockford
Mr and Mrs James Laude welcomed a daughter born last Tuesday morning November 10 at a Rockford hospital. Mr Laude coaches Rockford High School basketball and lightweight football. Grandparents Mr William H Laude of Monticello express joy at the new granddaughter.
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James Laude
Rockford
Laude
William H. Laude
Monticello
Tellon Sells His Restaurant to J McCrea on Sycamore Street
The restaurant operated by Pat Tellon on Sycamore street was sold last Tuesday morning to Jack McCrea who has recently worked for Shomont Dairy. Transfer timing not advised. Pat and Mrs Tellon will live in Leroy Clark house formerly occupied by Mr and Mrs George Chambers.
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Pat” Tellon
Sycamore Street
Jack McCrea
McCrea
Shomont Dairy
Mrs. Tellon
Leroy Clark House
George Chambers
Dust Of The Earth Performed By Luther League At St Matthew
The St Matthew’s Luther League presented Dust of the Earth on November 3 and 5 to strong audiences. Nellie, a motherless girl, finds shelter with two older characters who provide loving care amid taunts about her mother. Cast includes Lucia Schoon as Nellie and Leonard Schoon as Jerry. Proceeds aid missions and needy, with musical numbers by Otto Riedel and others.
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St. Matthew's
Luther League
Nell
Otto Riedel
Charles Eby
Raymond Schoon
Edna Schoon
Edna Siebels
Raymond Siebels
Lucia Schoon
Nellie
Susan
Elizabeth
Frederick Rickers
Leroy Schoon
Arabella
Kathryn Gerdes
John Sanford
Old Virginie
Old Mose
Tom
St. Matthew’s Church
Retired Tidball Leaves Forty Three Years of Service
W A Tidball former Monticello resident retires from Tidball and Son department store in Independence after forty three years in business. He started in 1888 on Second Avenue NE, later moved to Main Street and finally to Swan Building. His son R F Tidball becomes sole owner. Tidball remains active in community affairs and church.
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W. A. Tidball
Monticello
Independence Bulletin Journal
Tidball
Tidball & Son
R. F. Tidball
Independence
Second Avenue Northeast
W. E. Glenny
Main Street
Swan Building
Main and
Third Avenue Southeast
W. A
Fort Scott
Kansas
M. E. Church
Independence Board of Education
Lodge
Be A Good Fellow And Help The Needy Poor
Winter brings a call for clothing and shoes for the needy in Monticello. Pack and donate boxes and notify Miss Lora Houston public health nurse, reached by telephoning 04 at E. E. Reed’s residence. Houston oversees donations and distribution for the board of supervisors. A woman donated repaired children’s books and toys to cheer sick children.
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Lora Houston
E. E. Reed
Miss Houston
Board of Supervisors
Monticello
Miner Murder Trial Postponed to January Term
County Attorney C B Paul visited Monticello last Friday and stated that Tilda Miner’s retrial for murdering her husband will not occur until the January term. Mrs Miner is in ill health and unfit for trial at the November term.
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C. B. Paul
Monticello
Tilda Miner
Elmer J. Noble Dies After Long Illness in Monticello
Elmer J. Noble, a longtime Castle Grove Township farmer and community leader, died early this morning at 3:35 after a two and a half year illness. Born August 2, 1855 in Ontario, he moved to Iowa at age twelve and helped import Clydesdale horses. He was a founder of Peniel Presbyterian Church and a longtime Farmers Mutual Insurance adjuster. Funeral services will be held November 14 at 2 PM in the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Scott Noble and four daughters and their families, including Elsie Bedell and Blanche, Grace, and Florence Noble.
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Castle Grove Township
Nono
Mr. Noble
Pickering Township
Province of
Ontario
Alfred
Margaret Hawkins (Vardon) Noble
Noble
Jones County
E. J. Noble
Alfred Noble
Hannah
Marshall Noble
Houston
Tex
John Deischer
Monticello
Emma J. McCullouch
Long Beach
Gill Street
Mrs. Noble
Noble Farm
Standish Place
Noble Homestead
John Husman
Elmer
Iowa
Scotland
Peniel Presbyterian Church
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association
Myr
Harold Bedell
Elsie
Cincinnati
Ohio
William D. McLaughlin
Blanche
Clarence McLaughlin
Grace
Florence Elizabeth Noble
Harry Kremers
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Kremers
Peniel
Oakwood Cemetery
Varied High School Activities Spotlight Past Week
The M club dance was a success with decorating and dance committees led by Mable Harper Ella Rickels Miriam Fairbanks and Raymond Coyle Leonard Schoon Reid Bartlett. Tim George's Knights of the Night orchestra provided music as students enjoyed candy and pop at the floor stand.
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Folllows
Mable Harper
Ella Rickels
Miriam Fairbanks
Raymond Coyle
Leonard Schoon
Reid Bartlett
Tim George
A. B. Grimes
Des Moines
Scotch Grove
Monticello
Sacred Heart Pupils Stage Successful School Program
An audience at Sacred Heart school enjoyed a Friday evening program on November 6. Students delivered clever dialogues in a one act farce, with Helen Louise Stahler reading Shopping with Sam and Harry Liddy delivering a fine reading. Senior girls and boys presented two playlets, a girls junior senior pantomime impressed, and Sister Mary Eutropia and the choir received praise for coaching and music by the Sacred Heart orchestra.
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Sacred Heart School
Helen Louise Stahler
Sam
Harry Liddy
Mary Eutropia
Sacred Heart Orchestra
New Hamburger Shop Opens in Stary Building
Mr and Mrs L D McDonald of Mount Vernon have rented the Lewis Stary building formerly occupied by B C Roberts and will run a hamburger shop there. The interior has been redecorated and the business opens this coming weekend.
Items Of Occurrences Twenty Five Years Ago
In Jones county unofficial vote tabulations list officers elected including Clifford B. Paul as representative and W. F. Mills as auditor. Notables include Dr. T. M. Redmond’s marriage in Eagle Center and relocation of families from Monticello. Obituaries note Wessel B. Hanken’s death and Lizzie Albertson’s passing near Laneworthy.
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Jones County
Clifford B. Paul
W. F. Mills
W. K. Pearson
J. H. Ramsey
W. A. Hogan
H. G. Halsey
C. J. Cash
Catherine E. Maurice
J. F. Whalen
B. H. Chamberlain
F. M
Alson Danks
Danks
Stoughton
Castle Grove Township
Newton C. Deischer
Monticello
Jacob Rohr, Jr
Clarence J. Matthiessen
Jacob Matthiessen
Sand Springs
Standard Oil Company
Michael Evers
Castle Grove
John
Mary
Louis P. Waddick
Lizzie Albertson
Henry Albertson
Laneworthy
Louis Stuhler
Denver
Colo
C. L. van Meter
Harriet Batchelder
Albert Batchelder
Langworthy
Liberty
Kansas City
Abraham Allamand
Bowen's Prairie
United States
Greeley
Armistice clash ends 14-0 as Anamosa tops Monticello
Anamosa defeats Monticello 14 to 0 on Armistice Day before a large crowd. Yeoman sparks Monti offense with late first-half drive while Anamosa relies on a strong line and two touchdowns to seal the win.
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Anamosa
Montihidi
Montihich
Monti
Bartlett
Manchester
Powell
Coe
Story
Cornell
McCauley
Junior class play postponed to November 20
The junior class play Her Step Husband scheduled for November 13 at the public school auditorium is moved to Friday November 20 at 8 PM at the game place. The delay follows the death of Elizabeth Mc Laughlin's grandfather Elmer J Noble and she requested the change.
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Elmer J. Noble
Elizabeth McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Georgia Miller
Neighborhoods That Interest Neighborhoods That Interest
Town City news reports two infantile paralysis cases in the week and lists multiple local incidents. Garrel Fletcher, a Manchester motorcycle officer, died in an auto collision. Edna Kuethe of Readlyn died from injuries after a car overturn.
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Town City
Garrel Fletcher
Manchester
Edna Kuethe
Readlyn
Waverly
Davis Colliske
Glenn Charles
H. A. Tobey
Earlville
Dental Department
Iowa State University
Charles Clemans
A. B. Lovejoy
Clemans
Farmers’ State Bank of
Garnayillo
Minnesota
Des Moines
Death of Brother-In-Law Reports Fatal Hay Machinery Accident
Arnold Egger traveled to Selma Alabama last Monday evening after receiving a telegram about his brother-in-law M. J. Barrett being fatally injured while working with hay machinery. Barrett died soon after the accident. No details have been received from other Monticello relatives.
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Arnold Egger
Selma
Alabama
M. J. Barrett
Monticello
Jones County Bankers Elect Leaders and Weigh National Credit Plan
The Jones County Bankers Association met in Anamosa with new officers elected for the year after resignations. Halstead M. Carpenter of Monticello State Bank was named president and Lievd Lowry of Anamosa vice president as banks backed a resolution urging all Jones County banks to join the National Credit Corporation and present it to their boards for action. Banks represented included Amber Savings Bank Anamosa National Bank Citizens Savings Bank Niles-Watters Savings Bank Center Junction Savings Martello Farmers Savings Monticello State Bank Jones County Savings Morley Citizens Savings Olin and Wyoming.
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Jones County Bankers’ Association
American Legion
Anamosa
Halstead M. Carpenter
Monticello State Bank
Lievd Lowry
National Credit Corporation
United States
National Credit Association
Jones County
Amber Savings Banks
Amber
Anamosa National Bank
Citizens Savings Bank
Niles&& Watters Savings Bank
Anamesia
Center Junction
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Martello
Monticello
Armistice Day Observed In Monticello Past Morning
Monticello observed Armistice Day with a VFW post ceremony led by Rev. Fr. A. L. Lorenz. The service, damp and sparsely attended, featured a prayer by Rev. Armin Tendick, dedication of a memorial gun, and three volley salutes at 11 o clock with taps ending the day’s program.
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Monticello
Faral
V.fw
A. L. Lorenz
Lorentz
Buek
Armin Tendick
Lorenz
Memorial Park
Henry Hoffman Seriously Ill After Paralysis Suffering
Henry Hoffman of Maa Ple street suffered a sudden paralysis last week affecting his mental faculties. He was taken to McDonald hospital for care and his condition alarms his relatives.
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Henry Hoffman
Maaple Street
McDonald Hospital
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Legion Auxiliary Convention
D.e.kehoe
Jones County Older Boys and Girls Conference
Mrs. James Laude
J. McCrea
Luther
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Great Beyond
Florence
Clarence Egger
Coyle
van Buren
Taylor
W. Hall
T. George
Scherrer
Helgens
T. Thomas
R. Buel
Balster
Baister
George
Sacred Heart
Hamburger Shop
Stary Building
Marton
Raymond Pierce
Masonville
Mr. Pierce
Stephen Miller
Maquoketa
John Said
Tron Hill
E. L. W. Dick
Towa
Central
University of Dubuque
Columbia
Parsons
Nebraska
Iowa State
Kansas Aggies
Grinnell
Washington University
Simpson
Morningside
Towa State Teachers
Western State Teachers
Knox
Towa Wesleyan
St. Ambrose
Upper Town
Lee Carey
Laurel
Marshall County
Story County
Jones County Bankers
H. M. Carpenter, Jr
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