Monticello teen re arrested on state charge in extortion plot
Harrison Bohlken 17, a Monticello high freshman, was rearrested on a state charge after earlier federal bond release. He admitted writing a note signed The Old Man demanding 1000 dollars in cash to be left at the Monticello school fire escape, and awaits trial in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Harrison Bohlken
Monticello High School
Linn County
C. O. Rowley
Prairieburg
Bohlken
United States District
Ed McPartland
Bohliken
Fred Bohlken
Rowley
Monticello
Jones County
Harrison
Young Bohlken
A. B. Grimes
Boyd Shannon
Farm Bureau President Will Speak at Monticello Event
Allen D. Kline of Vinton vice president of the Farm Bureau Federation of Iowa will speak at Monticello high school Monday evening November 30 at 7 30 on American Agriculture. The League of Women Voters arranged the talk and farm bureau members from Scotch Grove Castle Grove Lovell townships are invited along with the general public. the meeting replaces the International History class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Kline
Vinton
Farm Bureau Federation of
Iowa
Monticello High School
Kline
League of Women Voters
United States
Farm Bureau
Scotch Grove
Castle Grove
Lovell Townships
Mrs. Helen M. Suthers Dies in Annapolis Gas Incident
Helen Mangold Suthers, 22, wife of Bruce Suthers in the U S Navy, died at her Annapolis home after a gas incident. She was born near Ryan, educated in Manchester and Monona, taught in Delaware County rural schools, and is survived by her parents, husband, and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Suthers
Annapolis
Edward Mangold
Manchester
Helen Mangold
Ryan
Manchester High School
Iowa State Peachers' College
Delaware County
Monona
Bruce Suthers
Monticello
United States Naval Service
Oswald Faulkner
Coggan
Hart Hamblin
Marjorie Mangold
Lester Mangold
Go To School Night Showed Strong Public Interest
Monticello public schools hosted Go To School Night on Tuesday November 24 with two class periods from 7 00 to 7 45 and 7 45 to 8 30. Visitors toured 22 classes each period to see regular classroom work. A half hour program in the auditorium featured the high school orchestra tap dances and solos by Dale McConnell and Kate Carlsen. Round table discussions led by Miss Wood Mr Shannon and Superintendent Beall wrapped up the evening. Coffee and doughnuts were served to visitors by high school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Grimes
Monticello
Lyle McMullen
Frances Bone
Dale McConnell
Kate Carlsen
Miss Wood
Shannon
Richard Beall
Insurance Company Reports Light Local Fire Losses
President W. F. Hintz and Secretary S. M. Hosford returned from the state convention of Mutual Insurance Associations in Des Moines. They learned that fires from spontaneous combustion were unusually common statewide, while Farmers Insurance Company of Castle Grove had no such losses. Wind losses were also noted as minimal in Jones county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hintz
S. M. Hosford
Mutual Insurance Associations
Des Moines
Farmers Insurance Company
Castle Grove
Jones County
Christmas Seal Sale Fights Tuberculosis Nationwide
The Christmas Seal sale begins soon to fund the national TB campaign. It enables clinics nursing service education medical and social research tuberculin testing of children and other measures to find cases early when cure is easier. No home is safe until all are safe.
Marion Man Dies In Wapsipinicon River Area Truck Mishap
Percy W. Hutton, 68, of Marion, was crushed to death last Thursday afternoon two miles south of Waubeek while helping a fellow woodcutter place saplings under a stuck truck. Carl Stoneking of Marion drove the vehicle as it backed over him after stalling in mud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy W. Hutton
Marion
Waubeek
Wapsipinicon
Carl Stoneking
Hutton
John Wehrend
Most Eligible Bachelor Crowned at Campus Spinster Spree
At the State University of Town last Friday night an avalanche of votes by the feminine contingent named Bob Hogan, sports editor of The Daily Iowan, as the Most Eligible Bachelor. He won decisively over ten other contestants at The Spinsters' Spree, an all university party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Town
Bob Hogan
Daily Iowan
Bob
Sand Spring Couple Married Last Tuesday
Callista T. Albany daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Albang wed Archie R. Payne son of Mrs. Ray Payne in an eight o'clock ceremony Tuesday November 24 at Immaculate Conception church Sand Spring Rev Father Landolt officiated The bride wore white satin with rhinestone veil and orange blossoms The wedding party included Genevieve Albany and Cyril Albany The couple plan to live on a farm near Hopkinton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callista T. Albany
John Albang
Archie R. Payne
Ray Payne
Immaculate Conception
Sand Spring
Father Landolt
Vernon Payne
Mae Slauson
Genevieve Albany
Cyril Albany
St. Paul's
Worthington
Payne
Hopkinton
Clarence man found guilty of drunken driving
Otto Kreinbring of Clarence pled guilty to driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated at district court before Judge John T. Moffit. He paid a $300 fine plus costs. A separate note from Iowa City reports the dedication of the University theater with the opening play Two Hundred Were Chosen and mentions Richard Davis, a 10 year old, in a juvenile role and scoring well. A Cornell college student peace poll shows about half would not support the U S in war under any circumstances, with most favoring self defense and advocating a neutral trade halt with belligerents if war occurred in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kreinbring
Clarence
John T. Moffit
University Theater
Iowa City
Richard Davis
Bradley Davis
Harry Johnson
Young Davis
Arthur Fairbanks
Gladys Fairbanks
Richard
Donald Jackson
Henry Johnson
Cornell College
Cornell
United States
International Club
Russell M. Cooper
Turkey Dinner and Officer Election at Masonic Temple
Dr Earl DeShaw announces Burns Lodge No 173 regular meeting on Tuesday December 1 at the Masonic temple. A turkey dinner will be served to members at 6:30 PM followed by the election of officers for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl DeShaw
Burns Lodge No. 173
A. PF
A. M
Masonic Temple
Thank Offering Service At Reformed Church
The annual Thank Offering service will be held at 8 o'clock Sunday night at the Reformed Church. The Woman's Missionary Society invites all to attend and view slides of Japanese work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Woman's Missionary Society
Local merchants sponsor district school ground equipment contest
Rural teachers enroll their schools in a ten week voting contest sponsored by Monticello merchants. Votes cost through purchases and ads, with top schools winning a $65 Merry-go-Round first prize and other gear. Parents and students boost votes by saving receipts and signing merchant ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
The
Express
William E Waddick Called By Death In Monticello Area
William Edward Waddick died last Monday morning at Mercy hospital in Anamosa after months of failing health and a recent surgical operation. A lifelong carpenter and concrete worker, he never married and is survived by a sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church with burial at Immaculate Conception cemetery Castle Grove Township. Out of town attendees included Mary C Waddick of Independence and Elizabeth Mortaiity with Mr and Mrs John Williams of Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Waddick
Mercy Hospital
Anamosa
Waddick
Mary Waddick
LeMars
Thomas F. Waddick
Chicago
James B. Waddick
Castle Grove
John A. Waddick
K. of C
Catholic Church
Mr. Waddick
Sacred Heart Church
A. L. Lorenz
Immaculate Conception
Castle Grove Township
Mary C. Waddick
Independence
Elizabeth Mortiaiity
John Williams
Dubuque
Unusual Gospel Team Conducts Praise Service
An Alaskan Indian Walter Soboleff, Spanish boy Joe Medina, and Assyrian girl Margaret Sargis form a University of Dubuque gospel team to lead the Presbyterian church praise service Sunday November 29 at 7 45 p m The program includes Soboleff speaking for the Presbyterian board of national missions Sargis will sing several solos with a large chorus choir Mrs Otto Burrichter presides over the Missionary society and a special thank offering will be received All are invited to hear this gifted trio of young performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Soboloff
Joe Medina
Margaret Sargis
University of Dubuque
Presbyterian Church
Soboleff
Middle West
Board of National Missions
The
Sargis
Missionary Society
Otto Burrichter
History Class Reviews Revolution In Spain
A history class review on the beginnings of the Spanish revolution, current opposition, and European reactions was given at the International History class meeting. The weekly sessions in Mr Fuller’s room are open to all, conducted under the League of Women Voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
McLaughlin Sentences Two Liquor Offenders
Two arrests were made over the weekend and the offenders sentenced by Mayor McLaughlin. Albert Billings was arrested on intoxication and sentenced to thirty days in jail. Elmer Luck struck Elmer Buol in a street fight and was fined ten dollars and costs. Buol claimed innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
Albert Billings
Elmer Luck
Elmer Buol
Buol
Luck
Georgia Bartlett Suffered Severe Burns In Bedding Fire Incident
Georgia Bartlett age 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Bartlett, was badly burned on the face when attempting to light a stove with kerosene. She rushed from the house to Perrine's restaurant where a doctor treated her. Her grandmother was briefly away. Georgia and her sister were alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Bartlett
George Bartlett
Georgia
Perrine’s
Elsie Weiland
Boys And Girls Conference Set At Morley
The Jones County Older Boys and Girls conference will gather at Morley on Thursday December 3. High school and college age youths active in church work are invited. County officers include Mrs James Whitmore president Laura vne Miner vice president Eunice Murfield secretary Florence Thornhill was reelected county young people superintendent. Morley officers are chair Louise Cook vice chair Lucille Embree O G Her vrecht statewide director will be main speaker with local talent featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Morley
James Whitmore
Lauverne Miner
Eunice Murfield
Florence Thornhill
Morley Conference
Louise Cook
Lucille Embree
O. G. Hervrecht
P. E. G Sponsors Local Christmas Seal Sale
The thirtieth annual Christmas Seal sale begins tomorrow after Thanksgiving. Sponsored by P. E. G members, the sale will be conducted by mail as last year, with seals mailed on the Monday following Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phillip For Short to Be Given by Luther League
The St. Matthew's Luther League presents a three act play Phillip For Short in the church basement Friday at 8 o clock Admission is 35 and 20 cents Cast includes Henry Dodee Alva Behrends Betty Jane Samuel and others Spasm Johnson directed by Emil Prull Also obituary G H Struble sr of Toledo dies after auto crash on highway 63 near Tama Toledo hospital brain concussion back injury graduate of Toledo high school Grinnell college and Drake University law practice since 1898
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's
Luther League
Philip
Henry Dodee
Alva Behrends
Betty
Hilda Balster
Josephine
Jane
Hattie Proll
Samuel
Willard Schatz
Mrs. Wiggins
Marie Patsen
Alfred Dukes
William Mardorf
Geranium
Belle Siebels
Matilda Tucker
Mayfield Purity League
Bernice Siebels
Philip McGrath
Emil Prull
Spasm Johnson
Raymond Peters
G. H. Struble
Toledo
Marshalltown
Tama
Mr. Struble
Toledo High School
Grinnell College
Drake University
Aerial Photo Enlargement Shipment Reaches Jones County
Jones County Agricultural Conservation association receives another shipment bringing enlargements to 130 with about 80 more needed to finish county. Greenfield and Rome townships have full coverage. Farmers praise accuracy for field outlines and measurements, planimeters in use by Argus McConaughy and Miss Anna Dusanek to check crop acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Agricultural Conservation Association
Greenfield
Rome
Argus McConaughy
Martelle
Anna Dusanek
Wyoming
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Henry Eilers
Mr and Mrs Henry Eilers celebrated fifty years of marriage with open house and a card gathering attended by about 69 relatives at their Monticello home. They married November 24 1836 in Lovell township and moved to Monticello in March. Their children include Mrs A E Hanssen Mrs Louis Heiken Grant Eilers Paul Eilers Herman Eilers Irvin Eilers and Mrs Lou King. Twenty five grandchildren are listed and visiting relatives from Beaver Dam Wis Leon Town Monmouth IL joined the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eilers
Eilers
Paul Eilers
Langworthy
Herman Eilers
Central City
Irving Eilers
Center Junction
Lou King
Hopkinton
Union Thanksgiving Service At Presbyterian Church
A Union Thanksgiving Day service will be held at the Presbyterian church on Thanksgiving Morning at 10 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended to every one regardless of sect or creed to attend this service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Renk Brothers Buy Out G L Cropp Harness Shop
Renk Brothers completed a purchase of the harness shop owned by G L Cropp last week. They moved all harness equipment to their current Cedar Street shop location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renk Brothers
G. L. Cropp Harness Shop
G. L. Cropp
Cedar Street
District Court Opens In Anamosa Amid Short Calendar
The November term of Jones county district court near Anamosa opens with a light docket as few trials are set. Two clothing thieves Sabivadore Luna and Manuel Garcia received light sentences for a Hawken clothing theft. William Beverlin pleads guilty to an escape and is sentenced to five years. Judge Eilson presides. Many civil filings and guardian matters are noted in the docket. Arend George Zimmerman dies after pneumonia at McDonald hospital aged 43. funeral at Zion Lutheran Wayne township with rites by Rev. J Willms. He leaves wife Katharine and two daughters Margaret Ann and Doris, plus siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilson
Chicago
Sabivadore Luna
Jones County
Manuel Garcia
Hawkenothing
Anamosa
William Beverlin
Worthington Oil Company
Morb. Hammer
Paul R. Wagner
Ed. McGowan
Emma Roff
D. O. Roff
Monticello State Bank
Harold
Neilly
Arend George Zimmerman
McDonald Hospital
Zimmerman
Arend Gerhard Zimmerman
Anna Grumm Zimmerman
Wayne Township
Zion's Lutheran Church
C. Mardoff
Katharine Margaret Folkerts
Margaret Ann
Doris
Rev A L Lorenz Addresses Rotary on Thanksgiving Spirit
The Monticello Rotary Club observed Thanksgiving with a special program at Maples Inn on Monday night. Rev A L Lorenz pastor of Sacred Heart church spoke warmly comparing life in the past with current American advantages. Visitors included Anamosa Rotary members Max Wortman and Mr Smykil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Fight Death Rate Down Buy Christmas Seals
Since Robert Koch identified the tubercle bacillus in 1882 the disease could be wiped out if spread of infection is prevented. The text notes TB remains a leading killer among ages and urges support for the Christmas Seal sale to aid those in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Koch
George Ambuehl Hurt In Farm Shredding Accident
George Ambuehl of Lovell township was kicked in the back by a horse while assisting with corn shredding on the Andrew Ambuehl farm last Friday. He was kneeling to fill baskets when the wagon and team swung by. He is expected to recover with a temporary hump but no lasting injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ambuehl
Lovell Township
Andrew Ambuehl
Mr. Ambuehl
George
Hennessey Otten Cars In Collision Near Rocky Ridge
A Model A Ford driven by James Otten of Scotch Grove was demolished when it collided with Earl Hennessey’s Chevrolet near the Rocky Ridge schoolhouse. Otten watched schoolchildren and stayed on the wrong side. Hennessey suffered facial cuts and both cars were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Otten
Scotch Grove
Earl Hennessey
Rocky Ridge
Otten
Hennessey
Lucy Laude Dies At Home In Greenfield
Miss Lucey Laude of Greenfield Iowa died at her home Sunday after a long illness. Born December 4 1890 in Castle Grove she lived most of her life in Greenfield with her sister Lulu. Surviving are four sisters and four brothers with one sister predeceasing her. funeral services were held Tuesday in Greenfield Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucey Laude
Greenfield
Iowa
Castle Grove
Miss Laude
James Laude
Lulu
Liu
Bert Rivenbury
Local Couple Married At Reformed Church Monticello
Virginia Meier and Robert Phelps wed Saturday at the Reformed Church parsonage with Rev. Armin Tendick officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Graves. The bride is the Meier daughter and the groom the grandson of Mrs. Della Phelps. Both are Monticello graduates from 1935. Mrs. Phelps taught at Sand Hill rural school last fall. Mr. Phelps works for Franklin Equipment. They will reside in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Meier
Robert Phelps
Armin Tendick
Stanley Graves
Alfred Meier
Della Phelps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed Miller
Jones and Linn County
Miller
Grimes
State Farm Bureau
Mr. Kline
Helen M. Suthers
Insurance Company
Hogan
Robert Hogan
Callista Albany
Immaculate Conception Church
N. E. Jackson
Chillicothe
Chamber of Commerce
William E. Waddick
Moses A
Catherine Anne (McKenna) Waddick
History Class
Steve Explodes
Burns Georgia Bartlett
Phillip
Luther
Eilers Hlame
Frank White
Beaver Dam
Wis
Elmer Hawthorne
Leon
Town
Andrew Shyer
Monmouth
John Barnts
White
Hawthorne
Barnts
Union
Arend
George Zimmerman
Jones County District Court
Joe Walla
Guardian
James Flannigan
M. J. McNeilly
James R. McNeilly
Frederick Bolten
George Collins
Fitasimmons
Ben C. Dirks
John L. Prouty
Dera Arduser
Dannelley
RE. V. Miller
Exvcutrix
Tobias Tobiason
William R. and
Herman
Amber
John B. Zimmerman
Margaret Toenies
Engeline Barrack
Lizzie Behrends
Matilda Mardorf
Rev. A. L. Lorenz
Rotary Club
Lucy Laude
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