34th Year Christmas Seal Sale Opens Next Monday
The 34th annual Jones county Christmas seal campaign to fund tuberculosis work opens Monday November 25. Mrs R G Stuhler, county chair, reports 25 committee members and 60 residents affected by tuberculosis, while the Monticello unit emphasizes education and prevention through year round activities aided by Christmas seal funds.
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Jones County
Jones, County
Iowa
Iowa Tuberculosis Association
R. G. Stuhler
The
Tuberculosis Association
Monticello
United States
Picures Aitee
Frank E. Stimson
John H. Fraser
Marriage Licenses Issued To Out of Town Couples
The district court clerk reports two marriage licenses issued last week to non residents. James Gallagher 21 and Stella Sehwaree 21 of Waupon Wisconsin dated November 15 join Charles Keloski 24 of Waukesha Wisconsin and Adiyn Rostagno 20 of Loretta Michigan dated November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Tours
James Gallagher
Stella Sehwaree
Waupon
Wis
Charles Keloski
Waukesha
Adiyn Rostagno
Loretta
Mich
Rotary Club Sees C H Sugar Picture at Monticello Dinner
The Monticello Rotary club viewed a talking picture on the manufacture of C II sugar, presented by R G Stuhler with Robert M Heery of Davenport. A technicolor Iowa Minnesota football game film from 1939 followed. Guests included J F Klpar of Clinton and Ralph Rundell of Minneapolis.
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Monticello
Grimes Honored on National Education Committee
A. B. Grimes superintendent of Monticello public schools is chosen to represent Iowa on a National Education Association committee on Academic Freedom. The committee is chaired by Dr. W. S. Taylor of the University of Kentucky. Grimes may attend the NEA winter meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Grimes
Monticello Public Schools
State of
Iowa
National Education Association
W. S. Taylor
School of Education
University of Kentucky
Lexington
Grimes
Atlantic City
N. J
Will Kreeb Improves After Accident Injury
William Kreeb, struck by automobile driver John H. Wolken on November 9, is improving at John Mc Donald hospital. His leg suffered a three place break below the knee in the collision, a serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Kreeb
Monte Hospital
William Kreeb
John H. Wolken
John McDonald Hospital
Lotus Schwartz In Critical Condition After Highway Crash
Lotus Schwartz, injured when his truck went off Highway 64 at the town’s edge, remained in serious condition at Mercy hospital. Witnesses said the steering may have locked, sending the vehicle into a creek and overturning. Schwartz, an employee of Anamosa Produce, was treated for back and neck injuries with no broken bones evident.
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Lotus Schwartz
Mercy Hospital
Rehnarets
toAnamidsa
Oliver Dasara Naran
Schwartz
Anamosa Produce Company
Chauffeur Licenses May Be Had Now
All chauffeurs must renew their 1941 licenses either on November 25 in Anamo sa or at the Community building on December 2. No exam will be required and only a vision test will be given. Those who fail to renew by January 1, 1941 will face a full examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Ray Echternacht
Echternacht
Clark Home Burns In Sunday Morning Fire
A landmark south of Monticello was destroyed when the Clark home of Mrs. Norman Clark burned at about 11 a.m. Sunday. The family saved much of the household goods. cause under investigation with spontaneous combustion considered. Insurance covered the structure, built two decades ago for about 15000 dollars. No outbuildings burned. plans for a new home next year.
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Monticello
Norman Clark
Clark
Racetrack Work Halted by Cold Weather Delays
Clarence Shaffer in charge of rebuilding the fairgrounds racetrack said renewed activity may start if warm weather continues. About a third of the dirt resurfacing had been completed before last week’s cold weather paused work, with efforts expected to resume in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shaffer
Fairgrounds
Shaffer
Mgr. Shaffer
Women Called To Meet Friday for War Relief Knitters
Women from the entire community are invited to a Friday November 22 meeting at 2 p.m. in the library basement to organize a unit for the war relief production program. Experienced knitters and sewers are needed to make sweaters and garments for refugees in unoccupied France Belgium Holland Great Britain Canada and China. Up to September 15 shipments reached 102 with two Clipper planes aiding transportation. more towns are in ruins increasing the need. Dr Earl Locher and two children and Mrs Matt Muller of Dubuque visited Rome with Mary and Bertha Locher.
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American Red Cross
War Relief
France
Belgium
Holland
Great Britain
Canada
China
Uncle Tom's Cabin At Public School Auditorium
A community production of Uncle Tom's Cabin or Life Among the Lowly is set for next Friday evening at the public school auditorium. Sponsored by the Methodist church and led by Roy B. Moore, the eight o clock curtain features a 26 member cast with Moore directing and playing the title role. The play, a G L Aiken drama from 1852, will stay close to the original with some updated lines, and music from the school band and a mixed quartet.
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Uncle Tom
Public School
Grandpa
Johnny
Methodist Church
Roy B. Moore
Adnaieirs
Mae
Moore
Red Cross Seeks Expanded Nursing Staff for War Readiness
The American Red Cross urges a bigger nursing service to meet domestic and foreign emergencies. Chairman Woodall notes reserves exceed 42 000 and calls for member support during the Roll Call running through November 30.
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Red Cross
Woodall
American Red Cross
Castle Grove 4-H Club Elects New Officers
The Castle Grove 4-H Club met at Lorna Seehusen's home Friday to start the new year. Officers elected include Helen Deischer as president Verona Kromminga as vice president Wanda Tenetariel as secretary and treasurer Nosemarie Albert as historian and news reporter Ernest Schnier appointed assistant leader. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Fortune Finders 4-H
Lorna Seehusen
Yea
Helen Deischer
Verona Kromminga
Corretary
Wanda Tenetariel
Nosemarie Albert
Ernest Schnier
Campaign expense reports filed by county candidates
Partial list shows Sheriff Henry Eichhorn spent 113.93 and Clerk W L Fearson 97.10. Best vote getter Bess F Sherman listed 71.55, heading ticket, with other leaders like George Specht 43.00 and Jd. Mayberry 30.78. City names and exact offices appear in the general election expense reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Specht
Henry Eichhorn
Sampaign
W. L. Fearson
Bess F. Sherman
Wendell L. Willkie
seeGeorge
George Grech
Mayberry
Methodists Improve Re Decorate Church
The Methodist congregation held services at the Community building while installing a new heating plant and blower system. Planned improvements include interior painting, basement finishing for a new kitchen and dining area, space reallocation for Sunday School, and parsonage repairs, costing about $2000 under Board of Trustees led by C. A. Coxsee president and E. L. Huibregtse secretary.
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C. A. Coxsee
E. LW. Huibregtse
Journal Wins Newspaper Prize in Omaha Contest
The Anamosa Journal received recognition from the Iowa Nebraska press association for typography and makeup at a recent Omaha event. The award highlighted the journal's design work and the efforts of Yom Powell and his wife in the back shop.
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Jones County
Omaha
Nebby
Iowa-Nebraska Press Association
Anamosa Journal
The Sambo Note in Prewar Southern Blackface Market Narrative
A fragment describes a man raising young black boys for sale in the antebellum South, portraying enslaved children as property bought like animals. It attributes objection to the play’s author, implying a contested portrayal of racial exploitation.
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Sambo
Billy Marsh
South
Mrs Geo Keith Dies Saturday in Buck Creek Community
Elizabeth Eden Boyer born July 29 1863 near Montgomery PA came to Tawa as a child. She married George Keith May 2 1881 at Manchester and lived in Buck Creek area before moving to Monticello. Survived by husband four children two brothers ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral held at Buck Creek Methodist Church with Rev Morrow officiating.
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C. Regrentine
Mas Biethg
Buck Creek Eoum
Tire
Clara Dunlap
Manchester
Illside
George Wilcox
Bay Settlement
Delaware County
George Keith
Buck Creek
Keith
Monticello
Cler
Tuinlap
Bess Dickey
Georgia Dunlan
Masonville
Benjamin PL Beith
Delhi
Charles Boyer
Dubuque
Henry Boyer
Guntown
Miss
Hh. Morrow
Shipments Increase Total Of Hog Dairy and Cattle Exports
The note records rising shipments from Monticello during the dust wrk era with loads to Chicago and New York. Names include Chris Reiter George Kurt Kriss Burla ge and others moving hogs cattle and butter via multiple consignments to Chicago and New York. The text also mentions a school program by Esther Lubhen on November 27.
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Monticello
Bette
Kriss
George Kurt
Uiree Camagood
Trurg
Chris Reiter
Chicago
George Richels
Seo Skahill
Lawrence Burlage
Unicare
Chris Iteiler
Carenece Lle
Lourhlin
Eantie
Maehart
Mutual Creamery
New York
Farm Forum Highlight by Dr Cannon on Dairy Herds
Dr C G Y Cannon head of the dairy husbandry department at Iowa State College spoke to a large Monticello audience on dairy herd management. He stressed cow quality and longevity, citing surveys of 158000 cows and the impact of feeding on butterfat production, and urged study of Circular 253. The series continues with weekly talks, next Monday by Oris Randolph of the CCC camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Y. Cannon
Towa State College
Schoool
Vocational Agricultural Department of
Monticello Public Schools
Board of Education
Farmers’ Evening School
Iowa State College
Ames
Cannon
Pravt Esiaanacd
Callese
Ile
Thote
Oris Randolph
CCC
YEW Plans Annual Party With Veterans and Attendees
The article outlines YEW organizing an annual party with veterans and guests. Commander Tiar Rison Kaliben and President Florence Ormichiel lead a planning group. Co chairs and committees are named for service tasks and event duties.
Auto Registration Begins In County
Auto registration deputy Al Hodoval in Jones County is issuing licenses for new cars and will start issuing new plates December 1. Plates are white with black figures and easier to wash. New registrations list owners in Monticello Anamosa Cascade Oxford Junction Center Junction and Onslow with makes including Pontiac Ford Chevrolet and Plymouth.
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al Hodoval
Jones County
Lyle D. Detfenbaugh
Monticello
Pontiac
Gay
Anamosa
Chevrolet
N. J. Smith
Cascade
W. C. Courter
Raymond James
Olin
Ford
Fay Abrams
Oxford Junction
Marvin Holst
Center Junction
Plymouth
August Ahrendsen
John Grant
A J Ricklefs Buried Saturday in Monticello Funeral
Funeral services for August J. Ricklefs, longtime Monticello business figure, were held from Hayes funeral home with Rev. A L Lorenz officiating. Burial occurred at Oakwood cemetery. Attending relatives came from Green River Wyoming Cedar Rapids Dubuque Hopkinton Des Moines and Clarke College Dubuque.
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August J. Ricklefs
Monticello
Hayes Funeral
A. L. Lorenz
Sacred Heart Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Ira Bishopp
Green River
Wyo
C. A. Cramer
Harold Cramer
Fred Condon
Gedar Rapids
H. C. Becker
Francis
Dubuque
Dewitt Thompson
Betty
Jean
Hopkinton
Bob Hogan
Des Moines
Kathleen Hogan
Cedar Rapids
Janette McCollins
Elizabeth Greteman
Mercedes Schmidt
Virginia Mitchell
Yvonne Zupet
Dorothy Michaels
Clarke College
Democracy Begins at Home Panel at PTA Meeting
A regular PTA meeting features a panel discussion on democracy. Participants include Mrs Earl Shrove Boyd Shannon Mrs C F York and R J Langer with social hour hosts for mothers of first grade children.
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Parent Teacher's Association
Earl Shrove
Boyd Shannon
C. EF. York
R. J. Langer
Claude Appleby
Ina Cruise
Bernice Hudson
JL. Schneider
Paul Hearn
William Marsh
Harvey Harford
Vincent Eilers
Nineville Freight Lines Permit Granted Across Multiple Iowa Towns
State commerce commission on Friday approved Stanley Motor Freight Line's request to operate a new route between Cedar Rapids Marion Springville Paralta Martelle Morley Olin Center Junction Amber Anamosa Viela and Whittier. The approval opens service to numerous county communities.
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State Commerce Commission
Stanley Motor Freight Line
Springville
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Paralta
Martelle
Morley
Olin
Center Junction
Amber
Anamosa
Viela
Whittier
Dances County
Cascade Death Notice for Infant child of Itias Family
Itias and family mourn the death of their infant daughter who died after a brief illness at home. The child is survived by a brother and sister. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. A officiating. Burial followed at Cascade Cemetery as Rev. Th. N. Ginter led prayers at the graveside.
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Rou Ato
Peto Strang
Pishlend
Cascade
Theirine
Reedes
Puneral
Hell
Sacred Heart Dhareh
Cascade Cemetery
Th. NM. Ginter
Prraveside
Miller Receives Dairy Honors at County Event
James Miller of Martelle earned honors from the Iowa State Dairy Association for county accomplishments. He received a medal and a trip to the boys short course, with others participating in livestock judging and demonstration teams at the event.
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James Miller
Martelle
Joan Dairy Ealt Ehab
Sees Oats
Petate
Cdo
Tee
Citime Toys
Teria
Shetek
Datees
Towa State Dairy Association
County
Eluuapion Didi
Worbien Sans
Peseres Din Tisian Telstein Elub
Ehatapion
Whig Oehistpion Dairy
Hatope
Diate Aid Livestock Judesty
Community Services Held At Cousin Building
A community service was held November 28 at the Cousin Building. Rev. George Woodall delivered the sermon and attended. Everyone was invited to attend this gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godaoman
George Woodall
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Phineas
Fletcher
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J. F. Kplar
Clinton
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the Express
Supt. Grimes
National Education
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Matt Muller
Vie
Rome
Asary
Bertha Locher
Roy Moore
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St. Clare
Carl Schneider
Phineas Fletcher
Earl Rynerson
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Ed Huibregtse
Deacon Perry
Ralph Rundel
Shelby
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Haley
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Casse
Dorothy Dwelle
Marie
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Ophelia
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Chloe
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Topsy
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Virginia Clark
L. R. McMullen
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Menry Heeren
Dean ‘Edrow
Pwws
A Shelby
Tom
Red Cross Nursing Service
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the Journal
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Esther Lubhen
Dr. Cannon
Farm Forum
Yew
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Vresidermt
Florence Ormichiel
Liaitir
Gebold
Anime Scherder
Adl
Uve
Hattie Ehariehs
Ruth Chonan
YB Mars
Hee
Sanday
Ray Milhs
Dea
Tauren
Rauek Beagd
A. J. Ricklefs
Jones County District Court
Heiserman
Gillen Hotel
Glenn McLaughlin
J. B
Remley
Ben Rhinehart
Donald McAtee
Clarence Streets
Rk. W. Tibbitts
John Guler
Margaret Harms
Milton Langer
John Gray
Admr
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Homer McCullough
Guardian Ad Litem
L. W. Lovell
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Peter Mitchell
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Morrison
Newhard
the. Equity
Exseendria Court
Nave Beati Steror
Parley
Debaki
Schoon
Breen
Citizens State Bank
Sievers
Smith
Niineville
Itias
Miller
Airy Fonors
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